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A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK Send yours to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
Wendy Kiblawi, Lynda and Barry VanEnglen and Chris Dowhan-Bailey serving up root beer floats at the Open Book Theatre Sock Hop! |
Vacation Bible School runs August 7-11 this year. This free program for ALL children involves music, crafts, games, science, storytelling, watermelon, corn bread, punch, and more! REGISTER ONLINE at www.saintjamesgi.net. (Older kids are helpers. Plus we need 20+ adults! Talk to Nancy Crysler to find your place in the fun. ncrysler@outlook.com.)
The Thursday Morning Book Group will pick up again on Thursday, August 17. We will begin discussing “The Book of Joy” which brings to life the stories and perspectives of the Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dali Lama. Read chapter 1 for this first meeting. All are welcome in this ongoing discussion group.
Sunday Morning Bible Studies are held from 9:05-9:50 a.m. in the fireplace room. We are just beginning 1 Corinthians. Together we read a full chapter aloud and then consider what we’ve heard and what it means to the church today.
Hannah Thomas, age 16, has been especially in our prayers since a tumor was discovered and removed from her brain in mid-July. The good news is that Hannah is recovery extremely well! Thank you for your prayers, and please keep them up as she continues what will be several months of recovery.
Our 150th Anniversary Logo contest brought in 84 votes… and they were divided exactly 50-50! We’re taking this as a sign that we should incorporate aspects of each into our final design. Keep your eyes peeled for the final design.
A 150th Anniversary Golf Outing is in the planning stages for September 19th. Saint James’ will host this extravaganza for our friends, employers and local businesses at the Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club. Look for more info to come.
The Saint James family is invited to a special Song Service in the Hickory Island Pavilion at 29820 East River Road on Sunday, August 20 at 6 pm. Our Music Minister Bobby will provide accompaniment, and afterward there will be light refreshments and conversation. The Pavilion has limited seating so be sure to RSVP on the Fellowship bulletin board in the church hallway or contact David Hartwell at dhartwell4@yahoo.com or 313 318-9009. Come add your voice to the “joyful noise” that evening.
Belly Dance classes are meeting every Wednesday in Galloway Hall at 7pm.
Saint James is Hiring an Executive Secretary/Bookkeeper to begin mid-August. Excellent computer skills are needed, plus trustworthiness, a teamwork attitude, and excellent organizational skills. 18 hours/wk. Days/hours are flexible. Send a letter of application and resume if possible to apply@saintjamesgi.net.
Please Check The Coat Rack In Galloway Hall And Our Kitchen for any items that might belong to you. Unclaimed items will be sold in the next rummage sale.
Unable to Host The Fellowship Time After Worship, But Still Want to Help? Bring some goodies that can be stored and used when there isn’t a host!
Vestry Minutes are always available on the bulletin board outside the main office. Vestry members wear blue name tags if you have comments or questions.
Open Office Hours Fr. Phil is available for appointments throughout the week for meetings of any length. Tuesday evenings are open office hours, meaning you can drop in without an appointment between 4:00-6:30 pm. Contact Fr. Phil any time: rector@saintjamesgi.net, cell: 734-775-7140 or at the office: 734-676-1727.
Features & Articles
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Cookout and Music a Wonderful Event!
This past Sunday evening, our parish family came together to enjoy a picnic supper and a marvelous music concert. The Men’s Ministry Group coordinated the meal and wishes to express thanks to Dave and Judy Christie for their generous donation of burgers, brats and dogs. Special thanks as well to Curt Chrysler and Dave Christie for manning the grills and to all who brought their very best side dishes that rounded out the meal. Our Minister of Music and some of Bobby’s musician friends provided beautiful classical pieces for our enjoyment. Emma Rankine performed a beautiful cello solo and the music program was enhanced by several parishioners playing more current offerings. The entire evening was a great celebration of the wonderful community we have built here at Saint James and it was an opportunity to appreciate the gifts and talents of our Minister of Music. Thanks again Bobby, for all the ways you enhance our liturgy and lives!
Hands… touching hands…. Singing along at the cookout & music event!
Saint James Episcopal Church
150th Anniversary 2017 – 2018
Red Doors Chapel Series
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 @ 10:00 am – Fall Tour – Lisette’s Canadian Life
What was life like for Lisette after she escaped to Canada? Historic sites in Sandwich, Amhertsburg, and Essex, Ontario will be visited, with lunch along the way.
Saturday, November 4, 2017 @ 9:00 am – Meditations on Stained Glass
The history and meaning of our beautiful Saint James stained glass will be examined during this spiritually uplifting morning, followed by brunch in Galloway Hall.
Saturday, January 13, 2018 @ 5:30 pm – Sacred Spaces of Saint James
Walk the halls of Saint James and stop at stations throughout including the chapel, fireplace room, education wing, and main sanctuary to hear a brief history while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
Saturday, February 3, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – Abraham Lincoln
Hear the story about how Abraham Lincoln set in motion the greatest social upheaval of the mid 1800’s, followed by a dessert reception.
Saturday, April 14, 2018 @ 5:30 pm – Then and Now
A whimsical look at what life was like in 1868 and 1957, compared to 2018. A 50’s style family Potluck dinner will be served, and 50’s style dress is optional.
Sunday, June 3, 2018 – after the 10:00 service – Picnic and Ice Cream Social – 1860’s style
Enjoy lunch, ice cream, lawn games and music on our beautiful grounds. Period dress optional.
for questions Kate Hartwell 313 318-3275 katehartwell31@gmail.com
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| July 30 | |
| Altar Guild | Marie Johnson, Cathy Kalafut, Carole Vandenberg |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10am 1st lesson reader | Mike Bisaro |
| 10am 2nd lesson, prayers & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| Ushers | Zach & Merri Lewis |
| Greeters | Anthony Baker & Natalia Morris |
| 10 am Crucifer | Thomas Shumate |
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.
- Boxwood Bushes for Memorial Garden – 21 @ $40 each: $840
Thank you to Marylou Cartwright for the new binders for choir music!
Thank you to the many hands who have been working in our gardens around the church and memorial garden, including Joe Brough, Carole Vandenberg, Stuart Cartwright, Phil and Libby Dinwiddie, Kim and Jeff Faistenhammer, Sue Lowery, and Lois Zook!
(our apologies if we’ve missed your name here, please let us know!)
Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
In-kind and Wish-List donations help us go above and beyond. If you are aware of any such gifts please let us know at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net.
🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
Join us this summer for the Summer Music Listener’s Group! Meeting 2 evenings a month during June, July, and August, this group will explore the pantheon of church music over the centuries through lectures and listening sessions. Please join us, all are welcome!
The August events will be held August 3rd and 10th at 7:30PM.
This morning’s musical point of interest: Many thanks to Nancy Gruits, who is a fine duet partner on the oboe! It is always nice to change things up during a church service and work with other musicians. This morning we hear Renaissance and Baroque music from all over Europe, arranged for oboe duet.
Upcoming Music Events
August 19, 7:30PM: Our music series begins again, with a passionate program of the music of Robert and Clara Schumann! Soprano Anna Valcour and Tenor Braun Oldenkamp will perform Robert Schumann’s Liederkreis and Gedichte aus Liebesfrühling, and Clara Schumann’s Sechs Lieder.
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Jean Fernanes (7/30) | Monica Dowhan (7/31) | Loren Hoffman (8/1)) | |
| Walda Hura (8/1) | Adrienne Gorris Gall (8/2) | Luke Larkin (8/2) | |
| Randy Mammo (8/2) | Geraldine Bidari (8/3) | Ben Howes (8/3) | |
| Audrey Miles (8/4) | James Treadwell (8/4) | Lindsey Bohl (8/5) | |
| Bobby Bohl (8/5) | Tessa Robinson (8/5) | Eddie Gall (8/6) | |
| Kathryn Schroeder (8/6) |
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Jill & Jay Craig (7/30) | Kira & Walt Carroll (8/1) |
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Lee | Jerry Zavadil | Maureen Kohn | |
| Jerry | John Kurth | Margie Coleman | |
| Pete Fernandes | Jean Fernandes | Laura Crawford | |
| Rebecca Grossklaus | Tamara Howes | Ron Kohn | |
| Joan Klose | Charles | Annie Krueger | |
| Irene John | Jackson Bruce Beidler | Rhonda Boitkus | |
| Kevin Kaufman | Art John | Greg Kohn | |
| Gary Davison | Phil Metz, Sr. | Renee DiGiacomo | |
| Joe Radelett | Julieanne Kohn | Walter Stoll | |
| Hannah Thomas | Mike Bartos |
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, and Alexander Turin.
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.