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HAPPY BOAR’S HEAD WEEK!
ONLINE PHOTO DIRECTORY! We have updated our webpage to include a web-version of our directory. At this time the password-protected page includes photos and names, but not addresses or contact information. The site is linked to our member database, so it will always be current! Reach out to us at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net or ask another member or Fr. Phil, as this information is not meant to be secret among members. The site can be found through our home page at https://saintjamesgi.net
THE SEAWAY CHORALE will perform their Christmas Concert, “That’s Christmas to Me”, on Dec. 17, here at St. James! Concert starts at 5pm in the Main Church. Come get in the Christmas Spirit!! Ask Colleen Herman (in the office) or Jennifer Engle for more information.
POINSETTIA & MUSIC DEDICATIONS are now being accepted. Use the form in your bulletin to dedicate the Christmas poinsettias or Christmas woodwinds in memory of a loved one or as a special thanksgiving. Turn in the form and a donation of any amount to the office by Sunday, December 17.
IF ACTIVE MILITARY are a part of your family, please put a photo of them on the main hallway bulletin board by the office. Every time we see them we will pray for them!
LAST DAY FOR SCRIP! See Lynn Blanks after service in Galloway Hall to place your order today!
THE SAINT JAMES STEEPLECHASERS will be on the road once again—this time to First Baptist Church of Troy on Saturday, December 16 to attend a Christmas cantata that includes all 12 members of the Mieczkowski Family in the orchestra. youtu.be/nYC0iWvKRDU We will start this holiday adventure from the Saint James parking lot, and we plan to caravan, but we can meet those of you who live off-island at a convenient parking lot in Trenton or Woodhaven. Kate Hartwell 313 318-3275 David Hartwell 313 318-9009
CHARLES DICKENS IS COMING to Saint James on Saturday, December 23, at 7:00 p.m. in our historic chapel. Come and see our own Mark McPherson transform in character into Charles Dickens in a short two-act performance sure to get you into the Christmas Spirit. There’s no cost of admission, free-will donations will benefit the Friday Fill-Up Backpack project. Supported by the Men’s Group and ECW.
PLEASE TURN IN YOUR PLEDGE CARD for 2024. Online cards can be found at www.bit.ly/SJ-grateful or by scanning this code. Please be generous as we expand our ministries in 2024!
EXTRA HALLOWEEN CANDY can still be dropped off in the main office if you’re looking for an easy way to lighten the load. We’ll use it in our “chocolate ministry” basket for all to enjoy!
A PORTABLE OXYGEN MACHINE IS FOR SALE in gently used condition. If interested, please contact Cindi at 734-552-3187
FORWARD DAY BY DAY booklets can be found on the resource table across from the office. These little books contain daily meditations to help you set your mind on Christ and refocus your heart. The books are free to church members. Give it a try! (We order them automatically, so if you don’t take a book we’ll waste it, so please grab one.)
THE CHRISTNET WARMING SHELTER is returning to Grosse Ile in early January. We feed the Downriver homeless and give them a warm place to sleep. Volunteers from the island churches provide dinners and nightly supervision. St. James will be providing the dinner and supervision on Monday. Once the date is determined there will be sign up sheets for food and supervision times in the hallway. Sue Lowery, Interfaith Council Rep, 734-771-2503.
BOOK GROUP MEETS THURSDAYS at 10:30 a.m. in the library across from the office. For December 14 we’ll read chapter 6 of “How the Irish Saved Civilization.” It’s an open drop-in study.
RECEIVE CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS BY EMAIL by adding yourself to the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hfL-Az. Please also add us to your contact list: stjamessunrise@gmail.com
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION OR PHOTO by sending an email to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net or calling 734-676-1727.
MEMBER DIRECTORIES are available on demand. Reach out to us in the office if you would like one, either in print or as a digital copy.
YOUTUBE SERMONS can be found at YouTube.com/SaintJamesGi and on our website at www.saintjamesgi.net
“SAINT’S STORIES” SERVICES are held in the chapel on Wednesday mornings at 10:15am. An optional potluck lunch follows.
CHECK THE OFFICE CALENDAR when scheduling events at Saint James. Contact Colleen in the office at 734-676-1727 or office@saintjamesgi.net.
NEWER MEMBERS, please fill out a new member form on the resource table so we can reach out to you with parish updates!
FR. PHIL’S OPEN OFFICE DROP-IN HOURS are Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m.
SERMONS are posted online at SaintJamesGi.net
GLUTEN FREE WAFERS are always available at communion. Just ask!
SECRETARY OFFICE HOURS: Tue 9-2, Weds 9-3
CALL OR TEXT FR. PHIL at 734-775-7140. |
