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Acolyte Training for new and current acolytes will be held on January 21 following the 10am service.
An Organ Recital on the chapel instrument will be held on Saturday, January 20, at 7:30PM. Come and hear performances of Renaissance and Baroque music from the U of M Ann Arbor organ studio.
A Capital Campaign has been initiated by the Saint James vestry in the context of our 150th Anniversary. See the article in the Features section below!
Our 150th Annual Meeting of the congregation will be held on Sunday, January 28. After the 10 a.m. worship service we will gather in Galloway Hall for a fellowship lunch, a review of the year past, and preview of the year ahead. Sub sandwiches will be provided. If you can bring a side or dessert please do so!
One Worship Service will be held on Sunday, January 28, in celebration of our 150th Anniversary annual meeting of the parish.
“Get to Know Your Muslim Neighbor” is a Muslim-led outreach program involving food, presentations, Q & A, posters, hands-on exhibits, and conversation. Look for the announcement in the “Articles” section below! (Sat, Jan 20, 11a-3p.)
Bishop Gibbs has announced his retirement for December, 2019. The consecration of a new bishop will occur in January of 2020. During the next two years a slowly moving call process will occur. In order, the diocese will 1) Create a Nominating and Search Committee (see the accompanying announcement below), 2) Develop a profile that conveys our diocese’s strengths, needs, hopes, and identity, 3) Publish this profile across the Episcopal Church and begin receiving nominations for bishop, 4) Interview nominees and winnow the field to no more than 5 candidates, 5) Present the slate of candidates to the diocese and have a series of events where people meet and question them, 6) Have an election at a special diocesan convention in June of 2019, 7) Bid the current bishop farewell in December of 2019, and 8) Consecrate our newly elected bishop in January of 2020.
Help Call A New Bishop to the diocese. Two important committees are now being formed to accomplish the tasks related to calling, electing, and consecrating of a new bishop. The deadline for applying to be on the Bishop “Search and Nominating Committee” is January 30, 2018, and the deadline to apply for the Bishop “Transitions Committee” is March 14. Find out more and apply at http://www.edomi.org/committee-formation-information/
The Winter Meeting of “Seasons of the Heart” will be held in the Gathering Space of Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Parke Lane, across from Parke Lane Elementary School. It will be held on Tuesday Morning, Jan. 30, 2018 at 10:00 – 11:45 am. Morning snacks will be served. Our leader, as usual, will be Sister Betty Leon. These seasonal sessions are always inspirational Interfaith events. We always walk away filled with the Holy Spirit! Many of your Saint James friends are regular attendees! If you have any questions, please call Amy Kohair at 734-693-0694. See you there!
History Fair Weekend – SAVE THE DATE Saturday, February 3 @ 7:00PM – stories about the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, in the mid 1800’s about the time Elizabeth Dennison Forth left her life savings so that Saint James Chapel could be built. Dessert reception follows. Sunday, February 4 (immediately following the 10:00 service) – Festivities include history walk with displays, skits, treasure hunt, prizes and a hearty hot breakfast. RSVP – Kate, katehartwell31@gmail.com or 313 318 3275
An Inquirer’s Class is planned for January 24. We’ll talk about what the Episcopal Church believes, answer questions that you may have, give a tour of the Church building, and generally provide a good opportunity for learning more about Saint James. The class will run from 7:15 to 8:30pm. All new members, existing members and inquirers are welcome! Speak to Fr. Phil to find out more.
To all coffee and tea lovers, On Tuesday, February 13, the Saint James coffee and tea club is planning a road trip to Monroe and you and your family and friends are invited! We plan to carpool from Saint James to visit Agua Dulce Coffee & Tea for a morning cup of coffee or tea, tour Trinity Episcopal Church to see, among other things, their beautiful Tiffany windows, eat lunch at Harbor Inn & Ale or Public House, and then return to Saint James Look for the announcement in the “Articles” section below!
The Men’s Ministry Group would like to thank everyone who donated men’s Winter clothing items for our latest drive. Dozens of coats, sweaters, gloves and mittens, socks and underwear and other cold weather items were delivered to Spirit of Hope last week and another load will be dropped off after this coming Sunday. Know that your donations are deeply appreciated by those who make use of clothing distribution at Spirit of Hope.
“Great Figures of the New Testament” is the topic of the Thursday afternoon book group, which meets in the Library at 1:30 p.m. In each meeting we will watch a 30-minute video by the excellent Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish New Testament scholar who teaches at Vanderbilt University. Levine brings a Jewish perspective to scriptures written largely by Jewish persons in a Jewish context. Come hear about Mary Magdalene, Elizabeth, John the Baptist, Pontius Pilate, King Herod and more. In all, 24 persons will be discussed. Meetings begin and end with meditative prayer. After each video Fr. Phil will lead a discussion. Please drop in and join the fun.
Prayer at Communion is available every Sunday at the 10AM service. Prayer Team members stand at either side of the altar rail. After you receive the bread and wine, engage a prayer team member and ask for prayer of any kind, which they will offer on your behalf. Prayer requests are confidential.
A Sunday Morning Bible Study runs between services every week from 9:05 to 9:50 AM in the Fireplace Room. Led by Fr. Phil with lots of space for discussion, this open study is a great for increasing knowledge and faith.
Open Office Hours Fr. Phil is available for appointments throughout the week for meetings of any length, but on Tuesday evenings you never need an appointment. Drop in any Tuesday between 4:30-6:30 pm and say hello!
FEATURES & ARTICLES
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A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN INITIATED FOR OUR 150TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR! You will receive a lot more information on this important topic in the upcoming weeks. Essentially, a capital campaign is undertaken to gather funds for large and necessary facility repairs, such as new electrical service for the Chapel (the current service is maxed out and occasionally throwing breakers), and painting and replacing rotting wood on the Chapel exterior. There are many more repairs we must make in the near term. You’ll receive a comprehensive list in the mail soon. The last time our church undertook a capital campaign was 15 years ago.
A Capital Campaign is much different from an annual giving pledge. Annually pledged funds are used for the day-to-day operation of our Church, such as paying bills for electricity, heating and cooling, parking lot maintenance, salaries and much more. It’s vital to the ongoing life of our Church that we contribute to the annual giving pledge and the capital campaign.
More information on the capital campaign will be mailed shortly. Always feel free to ask Father Phil or Vestry members if you have any questions.
“Get To Know Your Muslim Neighbor” is a drop-in program running from 11am-3pm on Saturday January 20th. Everyone is welcome! “Get to Know Your Muslim Neighbor” is a family friendly opportunity to make connections and ask questions. We will have an exhibit with posters talking about Muslim History in the US, starting from the Revolution through the Civil War. We will have posters about basic Islamic information such as: Who is Allah? How do Muslims worship? Women in Islam, What is a Hijab? and more.
There will also be hands-on activities for kids including: Exploring Calligraphy, Art in the Islamic World, coloring pages, and a “Try On a Hijab” for ladies as well as Henna.
We will provide coffee, cookies, Samosa, International Delicacies and so on. At 12:30 our presenters will give a 15-20 minute presentation called: The Forgotten History of Muslims in America. This will be a great way to break barriers and get a better understanding of a faith tradition that is still new to many of us. We hope you can come!
“Just Because” Envelopes The colorful envelopes located in the church vestibule are there for that special time when you just want to give a little extra to the church. Choose an envelope by number and put that much into the envelope. Certain numbers are even associated with prizes!
To all coffee and tea lovers, On Tuesday, February 13, the Saint James coffee and tea club is planning a road trip to Monroe and you and your family and friends are invited!
We plan to carpool from Saint James to visit Agua Dulce Coffee & Tea for a morning cup of coffee or tea, tour Trinity Episcopal Church to see, among other things, their beautiful Tiffany windows, eat lunch at Harbor Inn & Ale or Public House, and then return to Saint James. The club welcomes new members and there is no cost to join. Every month on the Monday after the first Sunday an order is placed with CoffeeAM for coffee and tea, but there is never any obligation to buy. FYI — the coffee served at coffee hour after church services is from CoffeeAM. Periodic emails are sent to members with news about an upcoming order, about a road trip, about a taste test program, etc..
If you are not a coffee and tea club member yet but would like to join just let me know your email address and consider yourself a member! Recently members were polled what day(s) of the week were good for them to go on road trips, etc., and Tuesday and Friday were chosen. Let me know if either or both of these two days are also good for you. Your input is encouraged because it will help shape the plans for future club events.
Sincerely,
David Hartwell dhartwell4@yahoo.com (313) 318-9009 Cell ( 734) 752-6875 Home
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| January 21 | |
| Altar Guild | Diane Mammo Carolyn Hoey, Lois Zook |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Francis Gardiner |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| Ushers | Dave & Judy Christie, Merri & Zach Lewis |
| Greeters | Sue Anderson, Marie Johnson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Daiejah Tatem |
| 10am Acolytes | Sam Rankine, Joy Boswell |
| Prayer Team | Sue Anderson, Amy Kohair |
| January 28 | |
| Altar Guild | Joan Hemsworth, Jennifer Dermody, Marilou Arvin |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Natalia Morris |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Warren Johnson |
| Ushers | Ron Bonis, Stuart Cartwright, Robin Knudsen |
| Greeters | Anthony Baker, Natalia Morris |
| 10 am Crucifer | Thomas Shumate |
| 10am Acolytes | Zoie Christie, Anna Shumate |
| Prayer Team | Tom & Erica Benson |
| February 4 | |
| Altar Guild | Carole Vandenberg, Madeleine Jones, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | David Hartwell |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Herman Rugel |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Dave & Judy Christie, Jack Hartley, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Dave & Judy Christie |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| 10am Acolytes | Andrew Johnson, Landon Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough, Madeleine Jones |
MINISTERS OF SAINT JAMES
All Baptized Members
STAFF
The Rev. Philip Dinwiddie, Rector rector@saintjamesgi.net
Bobby Ragoonanan, Music Minister music@saintjamesgi.net
Colleen Herman, Parish Office office@saintjamesgi.net
Curt Crysler, Parish Treasurer treasurer@saintjamesgi.net
Harold Schwochow, Sexton office@saintjamesgi.net
VESTRY
| Mel Bonis | Jeff Faistenhammer | Marie Johnson |
| Carl Colwell | Sarah Hemsworth | Phil Metz |
| Curt Crysler | Beth Holliday | Mark McPherson |
| Lynda VanEngelen | Margaret Horvath | Barbara Valmassei |
CONTACTS to update, email: goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| Acolytes | Tom & Erica Benson | (231) 690-9655 |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth
Michael Glover |
(734) 675-1506
(734) 676-1062 |
| Bell Choir | Bobby Ragoonanan | office@saintjamesgi.net |
| Chapel Tours | Kate Hartwell | (313) 318-3275 |
| Children’s Ministries | Nancy Crysler | ncrysler@outlook.com |
| Choir | Bobby Ragoonanan | music@saintjamesgi.net |
| Church Rejuvenation
|
Sue Hartley
Judy Christie |
suecartwright1@comcast.net (734) 323-8663 |
| Counters | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net |
| EM/Lector Coordinator
Episcopal Church Women |
Sue Weston
MaryLou Cartwright |
(734) 931-2232
maryloucartwright@gmail.com |
| Finance Committee | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net |
| Greeters | Lynn Blanks | lblanks@wideopenwest.com |
| Helping Hands | Linda Kurth | (734) 675-1506 |
| Interfaith Council/ Outreach | Sue Lowery
Jane Colwell |
(734) 675-0417
(734) 671-9446 |
| Men’s Ministry Group | Jim Holubka | jholubka@sbcglobal.net |
| Memorial Garden | Carole Vandenberg | (734) 671-6492 |
| Office | Colleen Herman | office@saintjamesgi.net |
| Pastoral Care Team | Marie Johnson | (734) 671-6502 |
| 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 | Marie Johnson | (734) 671-6502 |
| Worship Committee | Fr. Phil | rector@saintjamesgi.net |
| Youth Group – Sr. High | Fr. Phil | rector@saintjamesgi.net |
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!
Replace door knobs and hinges throughout the church with commercial grade bronze-finish knobs.
Replace 35 internal & 3 external door knobs: $585
Replace hinges: $300
Labor for installation and re-keying: $400
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🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
This morning’s musical point of interest: : Our prelude this morning is one of Froberger’s interesting Fantasias for organ, in which he bases an entire piece off of a certain set of pitches…in this case, re, fa, and re. And at the 10:00 communion we hear a rare organ piece by the classical Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini, who is very well known for his beautiful operas, particularly Norma and I puritani.
Upcoming Music Events
January 20, 7:30PM: Come and hear the Organ in the Chapel, with performances of Renaissance and Baroque music from the the U of M Ann Arbor organ studio!
Choir and bell choir is up and running! Please consider joining, all are welcome and it is a fun and exciting environment to sing, ring, and explore the rich history of church music. Bell Choir rehearses Thursdays at 6:30, and Vocal Choir rehearses
at 7:30 on Thursdays
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| SallSally Southerland (1/21) | Mary Lou Cartwright (1/22) | Lynn Blanks (122) | ||
| Nancy Chrysler (1/22) | Andrew Southerland (1/22) | Christina Henrickson (1/23) | ||
| Charlotte Glover (1/24) | Carol Nankervis (1/24) | Douglas Treadwell (1/24) | ||
| Jill Smereka (1/25) | Julia Shamus (1/26) | Denise deBeausset (1/27) | ||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Robert Sarborough | Pat (Davis) Richards | Jerry Zavadil | |
| Hannah Thomas | Eleanor George | Mary Phillips | |
| Rhonda Boitkus | Phil Metz, Sr. | Lori |
Pray for those serving in The Church For 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, for Jamie Treadwell in England, Todd and Patsy McGregor & family in Kenya, El Hogar in Honduras, and the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen in Detroit.
Pray for those serving in the military AJ Allen, Buckley Neal, JP Pandoff, Brett Ready, Dr. Bettina Sauter, Alexander Turin, 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.