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THIS IS GREENSMARKET WEEK! Help raise money for ECW charities by making some baked goods that we can sell this Saturday at the Greens Market. Drop off your donations in the church kitchen by Friday evening, marked “Goodies Sale.” Saturday morning, December 7th can also work! TY
THE BLESSING OF THE GREENS is this Friday, December 6, at 7pm. The short service includes a few Christmas Carols and is followed by a rousing reception with punch, treats, and the chance to buy your Christmas Greens. Don’t miss this “Church Christmas Party” as it’s one of the most fun events of the year!
THE SAINT JAMES GREENS MARKET IS THIS SATURDAY, December 7, from 9am to 2pm. Tell your friends and family, as Saint James greens are the best, handmade with love and prayer.
THIS IS GREENSMARKET WEEK! Help raise money for ECW charities by making some baked goods that we can sell this Saturday at the Greens Market. Drop off your donations in the church kitchen by Friday evening, marked “Goodies Sale.” Saturday morning, December 7th can also work! TY
JOIN SANTA’S WORKSHOP THIS WEEK and have a blast with Christmas creativity! You won’t believe how much holly, hot glue, evergreens, angels, pinecones, tinsel and more we have available, just waiting for YOU to create a Christmas masterpiece. Plus it’s loads of fun with new and old Church friends. Come to church any weekday this week, from 9am-4pm, or come in the evening to craft until your heart’s content.
LOVE COFFEE? Don’t forget to get your club coffee order in to David by tomorrow, Dec. 2! Find your favorite at https://coffeeam.com (we get a discount). Call or text: 313-318-9009
GREENSMARKET TAKE DOWN is Saturday, December 7, at 2pm. We need help putting away all the
tables and racks. Come if you can!
MONDAY NIGHT EUCHRE RETURNS to St. James Mon, Dec. 2, in the River Room and you are invited! If you love euchre and love to play the game, Henry Fisher welcomes you to rsvp to him at 313 424-5785, or to just show up at 6 PM. Game on!
ESSENTIAL OILS AND THE SCRIPTURES is the title and theme of a Coffee Hour Conversion to be held on Sunday, December 8, after both services. Sue Bell will bring samples of some of scripture’s most important essences, sharing a bit about their nature and purpose. Meet in the Fireplace Room after you’ve gotten your coffee and a treat!
A RECTORY CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE is scheduled for Fri, Dec 13 at 26041 Martin Ln, GI. Hosted by Fr. Phil & Libby, drop in any time between 5:00-9:00 p.m. Bring a dish, drink, or dessert to share, if you like. Kids are welcome! Call or text Libby at 734-775-8009 for more information.
HELP ADMINISTER THE CUP ON CHRISTMAS EVE 4PM ~ We are looking for two people who plan to attend the Christmas Eve 4pm service who could help to administer the consecrated wine at communion. You don’t need prior experience, as we’ll give you a quick & complete training. Please reach out to Fr. Phil or Hu Hermann.
8 O’CLOCKER SNOW SHOVELING ~ We’re looking for one or two volunteers who would be willing to come into church at 7:30am on Winter Sundays when it has snowed. You would help shovel the sidewalks and throw salt so all is ready for the morning. Please speak to Fr. Phil if you can help.
2025 PLEDGE CARDS can be found online at www.bit.ly/SJ-grateful. Please be generous as we expand our ministries in 2025.
JOIN THE STEEPLECHASERS NEXT TRIP! On Sat, Dec 14, 2024 we’ll take a noontime guided-tour of Christ Episcopal Church, Detroit, share in lunch in a Detroit restaurant, and catch a holiday concert back at the church performed by the Community Chorus of Detroit (4pm) and a concluding reception in the church parish hall. Please RSVP (or send questions) to Kate and David Hartwell. (Meet at the church for car pooling.) Concert tickets are $20 from Madeleine Jones (mizmadlin@yahoo.com) or $25 online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1079771990089?aff=oddtdtcreator
ANGEL TREE TAGS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Grab a tag off the tree by our main entrance and bless a needy child this Christmas season with a present from your heart. Each tag is for one child; their gender, age, and gift suggestion is listed. Please wrap gifts and keep the tag visible. Turn in by Dec. 13th. Any questions please contact Natalia at 908-656-0915.
GIFT CARDS ARE AVAILABLE to give as presents or to buy presents with. You get the card and St. James gets several percent back. A list of retailers and order forms is on the resource table outside of the main office. Complete the form and give your check (payable to St. James Scrip——sorry, no credit cards) to Colleen in the office or to Lynn Blanks on the following listed dates. TWO MORE ORDERS will be sent in: Sun, Dec 1, & Sun, Dec 8. Orders can be be picked up the following Sunday after you order or from Colleen during her regular office hours. Thank you!
NO ECW MEETING is planned for December due to busy schedules & Greens Market. The next general meeting will be Weds, Jan 15, at noon.
TRIGGER LOCKS save lives, especially with kids & teens. Free red locks are on our Resource Table. Donate anything for a Combo lock.
ALL FOOD DONATIONS go straight to kids and to our Blessing Box. Thank you for donating regularly to the Food Baskets!
“LISETTE” BOOKS all about the life of our founder, Elizabeth Denison Forth, are available in the office for a donation of $15 (our cost).
A WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT is planned for the Tuesday of the Greens Market work week, December 3. At 5:30pm we’ll provide a dinner. Afterwards, all the creative greens, decorations, glue guns, glitter, cones, berries, and Christmas parphanalia will be available for making fun Christmas decorations for the sale. To learn more contact Chris Robertson.
“STATION ELEVEN” is our current Book Group book. Come to the Library across from the office on Thursdays at 1:30pm, or join in by reading at home. Here’s the reading schedule… DEC 5: Encounter with the Prophet and the Symphony’s Flight: up to p. 241, DEC 12: Miranda’s Role and the Museum of Civilization: up to p. 300; DEC 19: The Final Confrontation and New Horizons: to the end.
FOOD DONATIONS FOR OUR BACKPACK PROGRAM are appreciated! Individual serving sizes are best (e.g. juice boxes, milk boxes, Mac & cheese, cereals, Chef Boyardee spaghetti, cheese and crackers, peanut butter and jelly, etc). There is a drop-off box in the hallway by the office!
SERMONS are posted at YouTube.com/SaintJamesGi and saintjamesgi.net
OUR CHURCH CALENDAR is just a click away at 5. Click on the prominent link on our home page to see all the things.
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A MIDWEEK SERVICE AND LUNCH POTLUCK is held in the chapel on Wednesday mornings at 10:15am. The potluck lunch follows.
WHEN SCHEDULING EVENTS, check the church calendar online at www.saintjamesgi.net . To be added to the calendar, you must schedule with Colleen in the office at 734-676-1727 or office@saintjamesgi.net.
MEMBER DIRECTORIES are available in print or PDF.
GLUTEN FREE WAFERS are always available at communion. Just ask!
NEW MEMBERS, please fill out a new member form on the resource table so we can reach out to you with parish updates!
SECRETARY OFFICE HOURS are Tue 9-2, Weds 9-3 & Thurs 9-4
CALL OR TEXT FR. PHIL at 734-775-7140 |
