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A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK Send yours to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
The men’s club at Coffee Hour |
We Celebrate our Graduates! Join us at 11:15am for a special Graduates Reception to congratulate them and hear more about their next steps. Among the graduates: Warren Johnson is headed to Monroe Community College, Tyler Stepaniak is off to Olivet College, Nick Thomas will attend Central Michigan University, Josie Smereka will attend University of Michigan – Dearborn, and Lexie Smereka will be at Wayne State University.
If You Enjoy Time To Visit With Friends Old And New At Our Coffee Hour please consider volunteering to help with this weekly, low key event that is so integral to our fellowship. Your simple act of service for a short time after the 10am service, with easy set up and clean up, helps everyone enjoy this time together. Coffee and tea are provided, and the food can be simple, purchased snacks. To host contact Joan Hemsworth (734-675-8191) or look for the sign-up in the kitchen.
We Are Pleased to Pray for the Men and Women serving in our military, but want to be sure our list is current. Please let the office know of friends and family currently serving in the military. We will refresh our list in September, and remove any names not confirmed by then (new names given to us will be added immediately!)
Vacation Bible EXploration (VBX) is Scheduled For The First Week In August! Mark your calendars: kids and team! This year’s theme will take us back to Old Testament Times, just like our first VBS 30 years ago. There will be a sign up on the Kid’s bulletin board near the restrooms for VBS jobs or contact Nancy Crysler. This is always a special week where all ages get together to make memories for our young ones. If you haven’t seen Fr. Phil in action at VBS, be prepared to be entertained! Also, we will be needing about 4 tents to place on the front lawn. If anyone would be willing to loan one, please contact Nancy Crysler.
After a 6-Week Long Search, Mr. Robert Ragoonanan has accepted our call to serve as Minister of Music. Bobby’s first day will be Tuesday, August 9, as he directs a concert series in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has scheduled recitals throughout the summer. Read more about Bobby in this morning’s Music Notes column.
A Weekly Eucharist focusing on a saint is held every Weds. at 10:15am in the chapel.
Minutes of Vestry Meetings are available on the bulletin board outside of the main office. Also, vestry meetings are open meetings that all are welcome to attend. Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, August 9, at 7pm in the River Rm.
Rev. Scott Krejci, past rector of Saint James (1982 – 1993), will be leading our 8am and 10am services on July 10th. Don’t miss this holy blast from the past!
We Are Updating Our Records On The Youth in our congregation. If you haven’t already, please confirm your child’s name, grade (preschool- college) and birthday with the office (office@saintjamesgi.net)
Thank You For Your Prayers for Jackson Bruce Beidler. Great-great aunt Julie Kohn reports he is progressing well, having even rolled over at 4 months, reaching regular growth milestones. Thankfully he was not born with a “brain tumor” as was previously noted, but with brain trauma, which appears to be healing.
Beginner’s Belly Dance Continues to run on Wednesdays at 7pm.
Join The Pastoral Care Committee to adopt a homebound parishioner, visiting them every week or two, bringing a bulletin and communion. This group is also the core of the emergency prayer chain, which is activated in times of immediate need. Contact chair Marie Johnson mariewarrenj@comcast.net or Fr. Phil.
We’re Updating Our Picture Directory Send corrections or a new/updated picture to office@saintjamesgi.net. Look for the new version in the fall.
Holy Moments Happen Around Us Every Day – a quiet moment at home between a parent and child, an evening of boisterous laughter with friends and family, or an encounter with God’s beautiful creation. We encourage you to open your hearts and minds to see the holiness in every day. And when you capture a holy moment on film (or rather, digitally!) send it to goodnews@gmail.com. We’ll share them here to inspire others to see the holy in every moment.
We Continue to Collect Prescription Bottles for the St. Frances Cabrini Free Clinic. The clinic has recently learned that they will be forced to endure budget cuts so our bottle donations are definitely appreciated. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask Andy June or visit Cabrini’s website at www.cabriniclinic.org
We Continue To Collect Diapers for “Bottoms Up.” Diapers and coupons can be placed in the box in the hallway. Contact Jane Colwell (734-671-9446) or Susan Lowery (734-675-0417) with questions or to make a monetary donation.
New Group Studies have formed at Saint James. Join us Sunday mornings at 9:05am in the Fireplace Room for an open Bible Study. A weekly open book study runs on Thursday mornings, beginning at 10:30am in the Library, reading short passages from luminaries like Ghandi, C. S. Lewis, and Elie Weisel.
Fr. Phil’s Open Office Hours are every Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm.
Boat Cruise
It was a beautiful, warm night for our annual boat cruise on June 11th.
We enjoyed a “Mass in the Grass” in Bishop’s Park before boarding the boat.
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants. To serve in one of these capacities send an email to that effect to office@saintjamesgi.net .
| June 19 | Both services in the chapel |
| Altar Guild | Joan Hemsworth & Carol Nankervis |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10am 1st lesson reader | Ken Bearden |
| 2nd lesson, prayers chalice | Jim Holubka |
| Ushers | Walt Denson, Chuck Kurth, Zach & Merri Lewis |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| Prayer Team | Sue Anderson & Madeleine Jones |
SAINT JAMES WISH LIST
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.
- New floor in the River Room Kitchen $600
- Bibles in the Pews $2,000
- Landscape area outside breezeway $1,700
- Chapel window plexiglass $6,000
- Island-wide mailing $3,000
- Finish the Organ Fund ($35,000 of the $65,000 is already received.)
Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
Robert Ragoonanan is a sought-after collaborative pianist, orchestral conductor and voice coach, with experience serving five parishes in musical capacities, including as organist and choirmaster. A recent graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bobby holds a Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting, with a Bachelor of Music from Luther College.
Bobby is a gifted conductor of orchestras, choirs, and wind ensembles. He was frequently granted the honor of conducting new music initiatives at BGSU. His recent performances include the premiere of Lydia Dempsey’s The Wishing Well ballet, Andrew Binder’s Ballyhoo, Husa’s Elegie et Rondeau for saxophone and orchestra, and Haydn’s Symphony No. 6.
Bobby’s skills in collaborative piano and vocal coaching have made him a popular choice for collaborations with solo artists and ensembles in the Twin Cities and Bowling Green. His recent performances include Bach’s Flute Sonata in B Minor BWV 1030, Poulenc’s Sextet, Brahms’ Vier ernste Gesänge, and Schubert’s Winterreise.
Robert has previously held positions as pianist, organist, and cantor at Sacred Heart Parish in New Bavaria, OH, and St. Mary’s Church in Holgate, OH, where he also served as the choirmaster. He also worked at First Lutheran Church in Decorah, IA, as the Saturday traditional and Sunday contemporary worship pianist, and as a regular support musician at First United Methodist Church, Decorah, IA. Since 2011 Robert has organized Peace Lutheran Church’s Summer Concert Series in Minneapolis, Minnesota and served as a freelance musical recruiter for Church Music and Community Theatre for the region.
Bobby will begin serving Saint James’ in August, 2016, his first day being Tuesday, August 9. He looks forward to learning what delights us, and especially to making Saint James’ a leader in the region for beautiful worship and special music. Please give him a hearty welcome!
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Millie Miles (6/19) | Cathy Karl (6/19) | Charlotte Campeau (6/21) | |||
| Kevin Dermody (6/21) | Robyn Turner (6/21) | Patricia Williamson (6/21) | |||
| Jim Holubka (6/23) | Connie Turner (6/23) | Jacob Christie (6/24) | |||
| David Christie (6/24) | Phil Dinwiddie (6/25) | Tommy Jones (6/25)) | |||
| Mark Colwell (6/26) | Susan Johnson (6/26) | ||||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Mali & Robert Sauter (6/20) | Mary Lou & Stuart Cartwright (6/23) | |
| Lotti & Jim DeGarmo (6/25) | Sharon & Joe Hopkins (6/25) | |
| Erica & Thomas Benson (6/20) |
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Lee | Jerry Zavadil | Maureen Kohn | |
| Jerry | John Kurth | Marsha Childress | |
| Pete Fernandes | Jean Fernandes | Andrew Brunell | |
| Philip Metz, Sr. | Dorothy Galloway Crooks | Judy Williams | |
| Allison Bell | Charles | Carol Tyler Gacioch | |
| Joan Klose | Elizabeth Verdugo | Jackson Bruce Beidler |
Pray for the infirm & homebound
| Sally Frisch |
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 Drew, Jimmy Adams, AJ Allen, Billie Ray Brewer, John Chambers, J.B. Faistenhammer, Cristopher Gernand, Devon Goyert, Steven Grzywa Jr., Matt Hertl, Keith Johnson, Laura Levillier, Blake Liddle, Ken Matthews, Buckley Neal, PJ Ramsey, Brett Ready, Ronald Riling, Christopher Rodgers, Kristina Rodgers, Bettina Sauter, Jonathan Southerland, Jeff Speer, and Travis Tam.
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.