May 5, 2024

HOLY MOMENTS OF THE WEEK
Send yours to GoodNews@SaintJamesGi.net
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Alice, quit clowning around!
Pete found his new bike!
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THANKS FOR  A GREAT
RUMMAGE SALE!

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDIES May 5. We are reading Paul’s letter to the Philippians in the Fireplace Room (by the chapel) from 9:05 to 9:50am. Drop-in any time.

COFFEE CLUB ORDERS will be placed tomorrow, May 6. If you interested in buying coffee contact David Hartwell.

NEW ASPHALT!!!!!!!! Our front parking lot will be re-paved this month on Monday through Friday, May 13-17. If you give to the Crowley Fund for capital improvements or the Capital Campaign we tip our hats to you! The cost for this job is around $95,000, which would be impossible without your help!

BISHOP BONNIE WILL BE HERE this Saturday, May 11, to perform a service of Confirmations and Receptionsm at 11am. Please congratulate the following people (and if you think you should be on this list, speak to Fr. Phil asap): Russ Atkinson, Judy Christie, Zoie Christie, Leslie Davidson, Jennifer Engle, Karen Overesch, James Sharky, Erin Shelton, Matt Shelton, Alicia Shelton, Chris Shelton (acolyting), Shelley Zalewski.

PENTECOST IS MAY 19 – It’s perfect for Baptisms. Talk to Fr. Phil to learn more.

THE LATEST IN CANCER RESEARCH will the the topic of a “Soup and Salad Social” held in Galloway Hall on Wednesday, May 22 at 6pm. The speaker is our own Lisa Rogers, DO, who is AMAZING. Hosted by the PEO civic organization, AF-BU Chapter of Wyandotte, all are welcome!

ARTISTS AND CRAFTY PEOPLE, enter the GI Art Alliance silent auction of hand painted chairs and garden art at Island Fest.  Find something to paint at the rummage sale.  Get details at grosseileartalliance.org.

BOOK GROUP meets this Thursday, May 9, at 1:30 to discuss pages 199-307. Our last meeting will be on May 16 (308-406). Then we’ll take a break until June or July.

CALLING ALL GRADUATES! We are celebrating YOU on Sunday, June 9, after the 10am service. Please send a photo, along with a few sentences about your plans for what’s next, to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net.

SUMMER CAMP HAS NEVER BEEN SO INEXPENSIVE! Camp sessions for children and teens are $100 off using the Coupon Code edomi100 and another 50% off using the Saint James Austerbury discount. A diocesan bus will pick up and drop off at All Saints, East Lansing. Camp sessions are listed at campchickagami.org/youth-camp and on the next page of this Good News Weekly. Camp is SO GOOD for kids and teens. Send a copy of your registration materials to the office so the church can process your 50% discount (we’ll send a check directly to the camp).

OUR CHURCH CALENDAR is just a click away at SaintJamesGi.net. Click on the prominent link on our home page to see all the things!

SHARE PRAYERS by writing them in the red booklet as you enter the worship space. New items each week will be read aloud in the service.

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MEMBER DIRECTORIES are available in print or PDF.

A MIDWEEK SERVICE AND LUNCH POTLUCK is held in the chapel on Wednesday mornings at 10:15am. The potluck lunch follows.

WHEN SCHEDULING EVENTS, check the church calendar online at www.saintjamesgi.net . To be added to the calendar, you must schedule with Colleen in the office at 734-676-1727 or office@saintjamesgi.net.

SERMONS are posted at YouTube.com/SaintJamesGi and saintjamesgi.net

NEW MEMBERS, please fill out a new member form on the resource table so we can reach out to you with parish updates!

FR. PHIL’S OPEN OFFICE DROP-IN HOURS are Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m.

GLUTEN FREE WAFERS are always available at communion. Just ask!

SECRETARY OFFICE HOURS are Tue 9-2, Weds 9-3 & Thurs 9-4

CALL OR TEXT FR. PHIL at 734-775-7140.

Overnight one-week camp sessions for children and teens are now open at a 50% discount thanks to the Saint James Austerberry Fund. Plus you’ll get another $100 off by using the coupon code edomi100. Camp staff are highly trained and the camp is certified. A diocesan bus with certified adult supervision will drop-off and pick-up for free from Lansing. Register and learn more at campchickagami.org/youth-camp Don’t forget to send a copy of your registration materials to the office so the church can process the Austerbury discount!
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FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS

Service Trip Camp
to the Episcopal Church’s 81st General Convention in Kentucky for rising 9th grade through just graduated
June 21-28, 2024 – $150

Pioneer/Wilderness Camp
for 14-17 year olds
June 30-July 5 – $450

Leadership 1/Counselor in Training for campers going into 10th-12th grades.
July 7-12, 2024 – $250

Leadership 2/Counselor in Training for campers who have participated in
Leadership 1.
July 14-19, 2024 – $250

Leadership/Peer Ministry
for 14-17 year olds
July 21-26, 2024 – $400

FOR ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLERS

For 12-14 year olds
June 30 – July 5, 2024 – $400

For 9-13 year olds
July 7 – 12, 2024 – $400

For 9-13 year olds
July 14 – 19, 2024 – $400

For 8-12 year olds
July 21 – 26, 2024 -$400

HOLY MOMENTS OF THE YEAR
2023 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!!
PLEASE TURN IN A PLEDGE CARD for 2024. Online cards can be found by scanning this QR code with your phone or at www.bit.ly/SJ-grateful. Please be generous as we look at an expansion of  ministry!
What’s Coming Up Next?
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MAY        
Rummage Sale – May 2 & 3, 9am-4pm, May 4, 9am – Noon
Rumage clean up – May 4, Noon until done.
Diocesan Confirmations – May 11th
Mother’s Day – May 12
PENTECOST – May 19

JUNE
Men’s Group Breakfast – June 1, 8am – 11am
Annual Boat Cruise – June 1, 2pm – 4pm
Father’s Day – June 16
First Day of Sumer – June 20

JULY
Enjoy your summer!

BIRTHDAYS
Henry Fisher May 5
Patricia Zavadil May 8
Lauren Gardiner May 9
Beth Primeau May 9
Erik Hemsworth May 10
Mary Shelton May 11

ANNIVERSARIES

Christina & Josh Henrickson May 9

 IN OUR PRAYERS

Dave Pruitt
Philip Metz, Sr.
Lisa Humphrey
Kaylee Budinsky
Tori Hart
 Glynis Rosendall
TJ Moffett
PJ Watson
Aidan La Forest
Charles Lafayette
Colleen Lough
Haley Howell
Pam Morgan
Chuck Kurth
Audrey Lyden

THE INFIRM OR HOMEBOUND
Walda Hura    Martha Gape    Bettine Cleaver
Marie Johnson    Carole Vandenberg
Millie Miles    Meren James    

SEMINARIANS
The Benson Family

To add your birthday, anniversary, or prayer,
email us at 
goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
(Please check with people before adding them to the prayer list.)

MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU,
AND SURROUND YOU WITH HIS LOVE.

MINISTRY SCHEDULES

ALTAR GUILD

May 4
Blanche Hutchison
Hubert Hermann
Beth Primeau

May 11
Gwyn Dugliss
Jim Holubka
Christine Milkins

May 18
Sue Hartley
Marilou Arvin
Sharon Hopkins

Lois Zook

USHER

May 5

8am
Gwyn Dugliss

10am
Chuck Kurth
Linda Kurth
Larry Southerland
Carl Colwell

May 12

8am
Gwyn Dugliss

10am
Pete Jett
Frank Kohair
Stuart Cartwright
Sue Anderson

May 19

8am
Gwyn Dugliss

10am
Zach Lewis
Merri Lewis
Larry Southerland
Carl Colwell

LAY READERS AND PRAYER LEADERS

May 5
8:00 1st Reading                Mike Callahan
8:00 2nd Reading                Hubert Hermann
10:00 1st Reading               Alicia Shelton
10:00 2nd Reading/EM        Blanche Hutchison
10:00 Prayers and Chalice  Erin Shelton

May 12
8:00 1st Reading                Judy Alford
8:00 2nd Reading                Phil Metz
10:00 1st Reading               Anthony Baker
10:00 2nd Reading/EM        Andrew Johnson
10:00 Prayers and Chalice  Chi Paik

May 19
8:00 1st Reading                Sarah Bates
8:00 2nd Reading                Jim Holubka
10:00 1st Reading               Julie Kohn
10:00 2nd Reading/EM       MaryLou Cartwright
10:00 Prayers and Chalice  Jane Colwell

GREETERS
May 5
Dave & Judy Christie

May 12
Sue Anderson & Pete Jett

May 19
Carl Colwell &  Lynn Blanks

ACOLYTES

May 5
Crucifer           Ethan Drake
South Torch     Drew Lakatosh
North Torch      Henry Lakatosh 

May 12
Crucifer           Alicia Shelton
South Torch     Chris Shelton
North Torch      

May 19
Crucifer          Elliot Paik
South Torch     Brandon Dinwiddie
North Torch      Crosby Ferguson