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Our Secretary Colleen on the right taking a picture of her son, Chris, who is marching at Disney World with Carlson High School.
Ash Wednesday is this week. Services will be held in the chapel this Wednesday, February 26, at 6:15AM, 10:15AM, 6:45PM.
Ashes-To-Go are available this Wednesday from 4:30-6:30PM in our front parking lot.
Our Pancake Supper for Shrove Tuesday is being held this Tuesday at 6PM. Come join the extravaganza of syrup, chocolate, sugar, and friends!
Stone Soup is being offered on Ash Wednesday after the 10:15AM service. If possible, bring a cup of blanched pre- cut vegetables, or cooked noodles or rice to add to a simmering pot. Other side dishes or desserts are welcome.
Sister Betty will be offering an Ash Wednesday Meditation this Wednesday following the Stone Soup fellowship meal.
Lent Potlucks begin Wednesday, March 4 and continue for 5 total weeks. The evenings have three parts: Evening Prayer begins at 6:15pm in the chapel. A Potluck Dinner begins at 6:35pm in Galloway Hall. Our Lent Program begins at 7:10pm in Galloway Hall. We are not assigning hosts this year, so come freely for food, faith, fellowship, and fun!
Confirmation for our Teens is planned for April 11, which is the Saturday before Easter. It will be our new Bishop, Rev. Dr. Bonnie Perry’s first Confirmation ceremony as bishop. If you are interested in preparing for this sacrament, contact Erica Benson or Nancy Crysler. Prep classes begin after the 10:00 service on Feb. 23 in the library.
A St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Dinner is planned for Saturday, March 14. Family-friendly and open to all, the meal will be offered from 5:30-7:30PM in Galloway hall. The featured dish: Famous Wiggly’s corned beef with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, dessert, Coffee & Tea. Meal Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for 12 & under, or $30 for a family. Tickets are for sale in advance as well as on sale at the door. Take out meals will also be available.
A Special Lenten Children’s Program called “Godly Play” will begin on Sunday, March 1st and run for 6 weeks though Palm Sunday. Godly Play is a story-based, hands-on, experiential Montessori-method of teaching children that engages them on their own level and encourages creative play and understanding. The program will be held after communion until noon, during the time when we are currently hosting children’s crafts. For more information see Erica Benson.
Lost Dog – $500 Reward A black pug named “Stanley” has gone missing on the island. If you find him call Paige Levy at 734-216-2438.
Nadia Bolz-Webber, a famous teacher and preacher, will be speaking at Christ Church Cranbrook on Sunday, March 1, beginning at 5pm. Doors open at 4pm. The Detroit Youth Choir, recently featured on “America’s Got Talent” will sing at 4:30pm.
ChristNet Services is holding a fundraiser at Carrabba’s on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 11:30 – 1:30pm. Cost is $20 for adults, $5.00 for 10 & under. Please call Linda Dickman for tickets at 734-673-2444.
An Old Testament Video Class is running weekly on Thursdays from 10:30AM to noon. In each session we watch a 25-minute video of world-renowned Jewish Biblical scholar Dr. Amy-Jill Levine teaching about a major Old Testament story. Open discussion follows. Led by Fr. Phil these programs require no advanced preparation, no reading ahead, and no commitment. Come as you are able!
Barbara Massey is now living in apartment #344 of American House on Fort Street in Riverview. A previous interim Minister of Music of Saint James and spouse of Lance Massey, our Minister of Music for many years, Barbara is eager to have visitors. Give her a call at 734-785-8952 to schedule a time to swing by and say hello. Since she is no longer able to drive, you might even consider “breaking her out” to go out to lunch.
The Grosse Ile Chorale Lenten Concert will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at 3PM at the Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church. Performing will be the Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church Adult Choir, the Grosse Ile Children’s Choir, the Parker Chorale, and the Grosse Ile Chorale. Featured in this 35th year of concerts is the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The Grosse Ile Chorale will sing his Mass in A Major, BWV 234, for choir, soloists, and chamber orchestra. The Chorale is directed by James Parker, and assisted by Barbara Conroy. There is no admission charge, but a Freewill Offering will be taken.
The Timeline of the Whole Bible is this year’s Lenten Program. When did David reign? Who were the prophets, when did they speak, and why do we care? What key events form the structure of the entire Bible? How does it affect our faith? This program, led by Fr. Phil at 7:10pm on Wednesdays in Lent (after the 6:35pm potluck!) will answer all these questions in just 5 weeks. By Easter you will have the entire Biblical timeline in your mind and an understanding of how Christ fulfills it in our own day.
When To Call Fr. Phil: You can call your clergy any time, but these times are particularly important: When you or someone in your household is dying. When you or someone in your household is seriously ill or hospitalized. When you are going through a major transition of any kind (job loss, move, diagnosis, divorce, etc.). When you have significant questions or spiritual struggle. When you have a joy to share. When you are suffering any trauma or loss. When you are looking for a role in the church or to volunteer. When you are considering a major sacrament such as Baptism, Marriage, or Confirmation. When you want to make a formal “Confession” (we use the rite in the Book of Common Prayer on page 447). Fr. Phil can be reached at 734-676-1729 or by text or cell at 734-775-7140.
Do you stay for Coffee Hour? Have you taken a turn to volunteer to man the kitchen (bring simple snacks, make coffee/tea, cleanup)? It is a good way to get involved at St. James. Another way to be part of Coffee Hour is to bring packaged cookies to serve when needed. If you see only one person working in the kitchen, please go in and help with cleanup. That is always greatly appreciated. Look for the sign-up sheet on the table in Galloway Hall. See Joan Hemsworth for more information.
Soup Kitchen Dates — Our next turn at the soup kitchen is Saturday, April 18. After that our next turn is Saturday, June 20. Sign-up sheets are posted on our bulletin board in the main hallway. Please sign-up so we know who to expect. Meet in our north parking lot at 8:30 to load up food and supplies and car-pool downtown. If you have signed up and cannot come, or if you have any questions please call Amy Kohair 734-693-0694 or Frank Kohair 734-693-5904. ALSO, Please let us know if you are meeting us downtown instead of at St. James. Thank You, With Love.
Study The Bible On Sunday Mornings at 9:07am in the Fireplace Room. We start by reading aloud a chapter from a New Testament book. An open discussion follows, guided by Fr. Phil. Come and try it out this Sunday.
Our Wi-Fi Password is Nazareth.
Nursery Care is available every Sunday from 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Church Service Recordings from our 8am service are at saintjamesgi.net under the “Media” tab, and at youtube.com/user/saintjamesgi
First Aid Kits are located under the main altar, on the coat rack by the office, in the main kitchen, and in the chapel sacristy.
Gluten-Free Wafers are always available at communion. Just ask.
An Online Pledge Card is available now at www.saintjamesgi.net/bless1
Secretary Office Hours: Colleen is in the office Tue-Thur 9-2, & Fri 9-12.
Do You Play An Instrument? Contact our Minister of Music, Jim Johnson. We’d love to have you play a little something in church: music@saintjamesgi.net
Open Office Hours Fr. Phil is available on Tuesday evenings from 4:30 to 6:30 pm for anyone to drop in without an appointment. For a meeting of 40 minutes or more, please call or email to schedule an appointment.
🎵 🎶 🎶 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
Upcoming Event:
Friday, March 6, 2020 7:00 pm in the main church. “Journey to the Cross” Dr. Brandon D. Spence will help audience members prepare their hearts and minds in their Lenten journey through the genres of Gospel, Jazz, and more. Dr. Spence is the Director of Music at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Brandon pursued undergraduate studies at Old dominion University. Graduate studies in organ performance and church music were undertaken at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he earned the D.M.A. in performance under the tutelage of Marilyn Mason, James Kibbie and Robert Glasgow. Expect to be inspired and lifted up in the evening of music and song.
SAINT JAMES WISH LIST
Listed below are some things that St. James would love to have, but the budget does not allow them at this time. If one of these items speaks to your heart, please make a donation toward the purchase. All partial gifts will be gratefully accepted and put toward the total cost. Also, if you see or think of something that should be on this list, please let us know at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net!
- Two new carpets for Kids Rooms in the main hallway – one for the Children’s Chapel and one for the Godly Play room. $450/each
| Bishop Bonnie’s Consecration |
PARISH CONTACTS
To update information contact goodnews@saintjamesgi.net or 734-676-1727
| STAFF | CHURCH OFFICE | office@saintjamesgi.net | 734-676-1727 |
| Rector | The Rev. Phil Dinwiddie | rector@saintjamesgi.net | |
| Minister of Music | Jim Johnson | music@saintjamesgi.net | |
| Secretary Sexton | Colleen Herman Harold Schwochow | office@saintjamesgi.net office@saintjamesgi.net | |
| VESTRY | Member-at-large | Mark Ferguson ‘22 | Thefergusons1108@me.com |
| Member-at-Large | Warren Johnson ‘22 | warnie@comcast.net | |
| Youth Member-At-Large | William Johnson ‘22 | warnie@comcast.net | |
| Member -At Large | Sue Weston ‘22 | Suelovessnow@yahoo.com | |
| Member-at-Large | Elizabeth Bisaro ‘23 | elizabethbisaro@gmail.com | |
| Member-at-large | Josh Henrickson ‘23 | jbhenrickson@gmail.com | |
| Building & Grounds Jr. Warden | Peter Jett‘ ‘23 | ppjett@comcast.net | |
| Member-at-Large | Burdett Milkins ‘23 | burdett@milkins.com | |
| Member-at-Large | Amy Paik ‘23 | chaspaik@att.net | |
| Member-at-Large | Tom Benson ‘21 | thomas.b.benson@gmail.com | |
| Member-at-Large | Laurent Chappuis ‘21 | lbchappuis@icloud.com | |
| Senior Warden | Blanche Hutchison ‘21 | bhutchison1@hotmail.com | |
| MINISTRIES | Acolytes | Tom & Erica Benson | (231) 690-9655 |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth Michael Glover | (734) 675-1506 (734) 676-1062 | |
| Bell Choir | Jim Johnson | Jjcricket1958@yahoo.com | |
| Chapel Tours | Kate Hartwell | (313) 318-3275 | |
| Children’s Ministries | Erica Benson | Ericabenson101@gmail.com | |
| Choir | Jim Johnson | Jjcricket1958@yahoo.com | |
| Church Rejuvenation | Sue Hartley Judy Christie | suecartwright1@comcast.net (734) 323-8663 | |
| Counters | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net | |
| Eucharistic Ministers & Readers | Sue Weston | (734) 931-2232 | |
| Episcopal Church Women | Sharon Metz | midwestfrost@hotmail.com | |
| Finance Committee | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net | |
| Greeters | Lynn Blanks | lblanks@wideopenwest.com | |
| Helping Hands | Michael Glover | (734) 675-1062 | |
| Interfaith Council/ Outreach | Sue Lowery Jane Colwell | (734) 675-0417 (734) 671-9446 | |
| Men’s Ministry Group | David Dowhan | daviddowhan@comcast.net | |
| Memorial Garden | Carole Vandenberg | (734) 671-6492 | |
| Office | Colleen Herman | office@saintjamesgi.net | |
| Pastoral Care Team | Jim Holubka | (313) 389-1833 | |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel | (734) 250-3375 | |
| Rainbow Bell Choir | Sue Johnson | (734) 783-1752 | |
| SCRIP & Kroger Rewards | Lynn & Paul Blanks | lblanks@wideopenwest.com | |
| Soup Kitchen | Amy & Frank Kohair | (734) 693-0694 | |
| Ushers | Carl Colwell | carlcolwell@hotmail.com | |
| Vestry | Blanche Hutchison | (313)657-1726 | |
| Worship Committee | Fr. Phil | rector@saintjamesgi.net | |
| Youth Group – Sr. High | Fr. Phil | rector@saintjamesgi.net | |
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Gabriel Defrain (2/25) Gena Lorenz (2/25) Sandra Rutledge (2/25) Sarah Shamus (2/25) Elizabeth Bisaro (2/26) Barb Church (2/26) Tina Wirtel (2/26) Zack Bohl (2/28) |
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| David & Kate Hartwell (2/23) | Gary & Mary Sawnick (2/25) |
Pray For The Healing Of
| Joan Lee | Sally Byers | John Brass | |
| Philip Metz Sr. | Lori Ferguson | Louella Saavedra | |
| Jennifer A. | Reno Santori | Alex | |
| John Santori | Michael Stoddart | James Marion | |
| Robert Kohn | Jean Fernandes | Gregory Kohn | |
| Jackson Beidler | Ralph | Linda Kohn | |
| Toni Mann | Bruce Stahlman | Elena Coleman | |
| Kory Kreitzer | Mary Phillips | Amelia | |
| Sharon Rodelett | Jane Carver | Jennifer A. | |
| Family of Dave Dever | Stuart Cartwright | Kay Hilling | |
| Jane Karber |
Pray for those serving in The Church For the leaders of the worldwide church, for Philip our priest, members of our vestry, heads of our guilds & committees, and the staff and lay leaders of this congregation; for those engaged in mission work, Todd and Patsy McGregor & family in Madagascar, El Hogar in Honduras, and the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen in Detroit.
Pray for those serving in the military AJ Allen, Cole Kohair, Buckley Neal, JP Pandoff, Brett Ready, Dr. Bettina Sauter, Alexander Turin, Nicholas Jagodzinski and Alex Bearden.
**To ensure our Lists are current, petitions for healing are listed for 4 weeks per submission. Names may be re-submitted any number of times to office@saintjamesgi.net
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| February 23, 2020 | |
| Altar Guild | Joan Hemsworth, Blanche Hutchison, Gwyn Dugliss |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mike Callahan |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Jack Hartley |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Mike Bisaro |
| 10 am prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Sue Anderson, David & Judy Christie, Chi Paik |
| Greeters | Dave & Judy Christie |
| Acolytes | Valentina Bisaro, Noah Saavedra |
| Crucifer | Austin Saavedra |
| Prayer Team | Tom & Erica Benson |
| March 1. 2020 | |
| Altar Guild | |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Sarah Bates |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sarah Tribelhorn |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Carolyn Hoey |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Nancy Crysler |
| 10 am prayers & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| Ushers | Carl Colwell, Pete Jett, Merri & Zack Lewis |
| Greeters | Robin Knudson, Wendy Kiblawi |
| Acolytes | Elliot Paik, Crystal Turner |
| Crucifer | Joi Boswell |
| Prayer Team | Tom & Erica Benson |
| March 8, 2020 | |
| Altar Guild | Madeleine Jones, Meren James, Carolyn Hoey |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Natalia Morris |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Mary Lou Cartwright |
| 10 am prayers & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| Ushers | Sue Anderson, S. Cartwright, J. Dermody, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Sue Anderson, Jennifer Dermody |
| Acolytes | Nathan Howes, Evelyn Howes |
| Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough & Madeleine Jones |