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Being a Grandma is the best! (Collie Hooper-Yan with her grandson)
ValLimar Jansen is a college/university professor, a leader of worship and prayer, and a workshop presenter at conferences across the United States. She will be doing a one night mission at Sacred Heart Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at 5pm in the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to join.
A Get-To-Know Bishop Bonnie Dinner will be held at Saint James on Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30 to 8:30pm in Galloway Hall. If possible, please bring a dish to share. Our bishop is making it a priority to visit every worshipping community in the diocese this year. This is our chance to visit with her. Time will made to hear from our new bishop (she will have been consecrated only 4 days earlier!). She also dearly wants to hear from us. To help coordinate the finer details of this dinner please speak with Fr. Phil or Blanche Hutchison our Senior Warden.
A Kid’s St. Valentine’s Party is planned for Saturday, February 15th from 10am to 12noon. A light brunch will be offered. There will be games, stories, a craft, and most important, lots of LOVE!
Saturday, February 15, 2020 7:00pm in the chapel. “The Charles M. Ruggles Chapel Organ” In partnership with the University of Michigan School of Music, students of James Kibbie (University Organist), and Kola Owalabi (organ, improvisation, and sacred music) will present a program of organ music. The Ruggles organ is interesting in construction and tonality and challenges organists to use creative registrations.
The Grosse Ile Animal Shelter is Hosting a fundraiser for the shelter on February 22nd, 2020. It is a Mardi Gras style event at Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club. With an 8 piece band and a New Orleans style menu, along with lots of fun surprises, it is sure to be a great night out helping a worthy cause. Please contact me direct with any questions or for more information. Regards, Julie Cortis-Redfield, ACO, Grosse Ile Animal Shelter 734-552-7436
The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is an extravaganza of chocolate, sugar and friends! Scheduled for February 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM in Galloway Hall, get in one last Hurrah before the start of Lent!
Ash Wednesday Services will be held on Wednesday February 26 at 6:15am, 10:15am and 6:45pm. Ashes-To-Go will be offered in the front parking lot from 4:30pm-6:30pm, including ashes and a short blessing.
Lenten Potlucks begin Wednesday, March 4 and continue for 5 total weeks. The evenings have three parts; come to any or all: Evening Prayer begins at 6:15pm in the chapel. Potluck Dinner begins at 6:35pm in Galloway Hall. “Timeline of the Bible” Program begins at 7:10pm in Galloway Hall. We do not have groups hosting the potlucks this year. Come for food, stay for fun, grow your faith.
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.
Attention Woodworkers! Our children’s program needs your help. To help our children understand and engage the worship space we are looking to make a mini altar, pulpit and lectern sized for 5-7 year olds. Having you make one with your own hands would be an incredible gift to future generations of little ones. Please reach out to our Director of Children’s Ministries, Erica Benson at ericabenson101@gmail.com or 231-690-9655.
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.
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.
We are Collecting Palms from last year to be burned for Ash Wednesday ashes. If you want to turn in your palms, please bring them to the main office. Get your new palms on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020.
Old Testament Video Class On Thursdays the study group began a DVD video series on the Old Testament. In each session we will begin by watching a 25-minute video of world-renowned Jewish Biblical scholar Dr. Amy-Jill Levine teaching about a major Old Testament story. Passages will include the Creation, the Passover, the conquest of the land of Canaan, the reign of David, and much more. Open discussion follows. Led by Fr. Phil these programs require no advanced preparation, no reading ahead, and no commitment. We will be watching these videos on Thursday mornings at 10:30am in the Library throughout the seasons of Lent and Easter. 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.
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.
DTE Takes Old Fridges and leaves a $50 check, as we’ve recently learned and wanted to share. Call 866 796-0512 to schedule a pickup. Click here https://tinyurl.com/fridge50 to learn more. The church has a fridge that qualifies. We’d like to get the $50 to ECW as early Rummage income, but the appliance must be located at a residence. If you would be willing to have DTE pick up the church fridge from your house, please let Fr. Phil or David Hartwell know. We will coordinate getting the appliance into your garage. You would just need to call and coordinate the pick-up.
Study The Bible On Sunday Mornings at 9:07am in the Fireplace Room. We start by reading aloud a chapter from St. Paul’s fascinating epistle to the Romans. Then an open discussion follows, guided by Fr. Phil. Come and try it out this Sunday.
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.
Sunday Bible Study An open, drop-in Bible study is held every Sunday in the Fireplace Room at 9 a.m. It requires no prep. Try it out this Sunday!
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.
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Upcoming Event:
Saturday, February 15, 2020 7:00pm in the chapel. “The Charles M. Ruggles Chapel Organ” Please see Announcements on page 2 for more information.
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.
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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 | Mel Bonis ‘20 | melandron@wowway.com | |
| Building & Grounds Jr. Warden | Jeff Faistenhammer ‘20 | jfaisten@yahoo.com | |
| Secretary of the Vestry | Beth Primeau ‘20 | bethholliday323@gmail.com | |
| Member-at-Large | Barbara Valmassei ‘20 | btvalmassei@comcast.net | |
| Member-at-Large | Tom Benson ‘21 | thomas.b.benson@gmail.com | |
| Member-at-Large | Laurent Chappuis ‘21 | lbchappuis@icloud.com | |
| Member-at-Large | Kim Faistenhammer ‘21 | kfaisten@gmail.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
| Susan Weston (2/10) Joi Boswell (2/10) Kristen Shamus (2/11) Crystal Turner (2/11) |
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Randy & Diane Mammo (2/12) | |
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, Patrick 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 9. 2020 | |
| Altar Guild | Jennifer Dermody, Laura Fornwalt, Marilou Arvin |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Sue Callahan |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Natalia Baker |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Chi Paik |
| 10 am prayers & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| Ushers | Sue Anderson, S. Cartwright, J. Dermody, C.Kurth |
| Greeters | Anthony & Natalia Baker |
| Acolytes | Elliott Paik, Crystal Turner |
| Crucifer | Joi Boswell |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough & Madeleine Jones |
| February 16, 2020 | |
| Altar Guild | Sue Hartley, Carol Nankervis, Sue Callahan |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath (2nd reading) |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sarah Tribelhorn (1st reading) |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Larry Crabtree (2nd reading) |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Andrew Johnson (1st reading) |
| 10 am prayers & chalice | Burdette Milkins |
| Ushers | Jack Hartley, Robin Knudson, Sara & Scott Lazuka |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| Acolytes | Brandon Dinwiddie, Caleb Johnson |
| Crucifer | Landon Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Natalia & Anthony Baker |
| 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 | Herman Rugel & Linda Shannon |