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Kate Hartwell with our Stained Glass Guest Speaker, Barbara Krueger. |
Bush Trimmings Needed If you have Holly, Boxwood or Juniper bushes which need pruning, please hold off until the week after Thanksgiving. Then bring in the clippings. We’ll use them on special Christmas arrangements!
Chinese Flutes??? This Saturday, November 18, international composer and flutist Hong-Da Chin performs music on both Western and Chinese flutes, in what is sure to be a riveting display of music from around the world! Saturday, Nov 18, 7:30pm in Galloway Hall.
Help Wire Cones and Berries in preparation for our Green’s Market. We’ll gather on the next Wednesdays at 11AM. Come for the service at 10:15, too, if you like. If you don’t know how to wire, there will be people there to help you! Bring your lunch. Join us for fun and camaraderie!
An Altar Guild Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 19, following the 10:00 am service. Fr Phil is going to talk to us about some changes we have made.
Share Thanksgiving Dinner at Saint James at 4:00 p.m. in Galloway Hall. Families shrink for lots of reasons or are out of town. If you are in need of a place to share a meal we are offering you a fun and simple alternative! Meet in Galloway hall at St. James, at 4:00! Frank and Amy Kohair will roast the turkeys, and just ask that you bring a smile, an appetite, and one side dish or a dessert to share. After dinner there will be games to play, or just sit and chat. Game choices Amy and Frank will bring include: Scrabble, UNO, Dominoes, Apples to Apples and “Six Dice”. Feel free to bring your own game. Please RSVP to amykohair@gmail.com or 734-693-0694. Please tell your name, phone number, how many people will be coming and the dish or dessert you will bring. Last minute RSVP’s are welcome.
A Thanks+Giving Fun Run is planned for Thanksgiving Morning, November 23. A Kids Dash starts at 8:30 am, and the 5K run/walk starts at 9 a.m. Entry fees are free-will donations to support local families through Saint James’ ministries ,the Sacred Heart Food Pantry, and the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen. All donations are tax deductible. This is our 4th Annual outing. Register online at www.Saintjamesgi.net
The “Thanksgiving Meal” at the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen will be prepared and served by Sacred Heart. Saint James will have the day off on that day, November 18. , so we will not need to volunteer turkeys this time!
Soup Kitchen Christmas Meal Our next turn to cook and serve at the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen will be Saturday, Dec. 16th, for the “Christmas Meal”. We will do the day alone so Sacred Heart can have the day off. The sign-up sheets for volunteers to cook, prep and serve the “Christmas Meal” are already posted on the Outreach/Soup Kitchen bulletin board in the hallway. We will serve baked ham and lots of sides. Patricia Saavedra and her mom, Janet, have already made many pumpkin rolls for the desserts! Our youth groups are also making candy Poppers for our guests! Thank you for all you can do. If you have any questions please call. Sincerely, Amy Kohair 34-693-0694 & Frank Kohair 734-693-5904
Incarcerated Youth Ministries needs cookies for 250 incarcerated youth and an equal number of staff for Christmas. Bob Kirby, the director, will be putting on 2 parties at the major facilities on Christmas and the day after, and will be delivering cookies to the other four facilities. If you can bake an extra dozen while doing your baking, please bring them to the St. James kitchen on Dec 10. They will be delivered on Dec. 12th. Just mark them “I.Y.M. Cookies,” and use disposable containers. He also needs help with the parties. Any questions please call Sue Anderson (734)558-7106 or email at sues389@yahoo.com. Please let Sue know if you are making cookies so she can let Bob know in advance. Thank you!
STEWARDSHIP 2018 Proportional giving is a spiritual discipline. Decide what percent of your income you want to give to God’s work through the Church and fill out a pledge card to confirm your commitment. The giving standard has long been 10% of income, but many people who cannot reach that number immediately begin at 3% and increase the percent each year. Our church budget is approximately $280,000. Last year a deficit budget was passed. Please remember the church in your giving. More information with an on-line pledge card can be found at www.saintjamesgi.net/give
An Online Pledge Card can be found at www.saintjamesgi.net/give along with Frequently Asked Questions concerning the Saint James’ budget. Thank you for supporting Saint James’ Church.
SCRIP Christmas Presents are now for sale! “SCRIP” are gift cards to hundreds of stores and restaurants, like Target, Home Depot, and Red Lobster. The cards are the same as what you buy at the store. The only difference is you earn money for Saint James with each purchase you make. The entire list of retailers and order forms are located on the information table. Contact Lynn Blanks (676-3967) with questions. Place orders with me after church or leave them with Colleen in the office. Payment due with the order. Checks payable to: Saint James SCRIP. Avoid the malls and find the perfect gift here at church.
Halloween Candy & Toilet Paper Rolls are being collected to make special “popper” gifts for the Soup Kitchen guests at their Christmas Meal. Look for a box in the main hallway by the resource table. We also could use Christmas wrapping paper, ribbons, and scotch tape. Thank you!
Christmas Poppers will be put together on Dec. 10th for the soup kitchen desert. We invite all kids and their parents to help put these together right after the 10 o’clock service on Dec. 10th. Thank you in advance.
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.
Belly Dance classes are held every Wednesday in Galloway Hall at 7pm. The last class will be November 22, as it will be taking a winter break. Classes will resume after the end of Lent.
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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Christnet, is a warming shelter that rotates around Downriver. This year St. James’ is responsible for Monday night, November 13th, at Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church. Volunteers are needed . Sign up on the Inter-Faith Council Bulletin Board in the hall or call Sue Lowery (675-0417) or Jane Colwell (671-9446). Thank you for your help! Sue and Jane
First winner of the “Just Because . . .” program, Jeff Faistenhammer shows off the Amazon Alexa he won. “Just Because . . .” is a fun way to donate to the church for whatever reason, over and above one’s pledge. The envelopes are numbered, and the winning numbers were created randomly and in advance and are held secret. Just choose an envelope by number, add a donation amount equal to the envelope number (in dollars), and turn it in. There are plenty of prizes left. The next winner may be you.
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| November 12 | |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth, Madeleine Jones, Gwyn Dugliss |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Mary Lou Cartwright |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Ron Bonis, Stuart C, Jack Hartley, Paul Blanks |
| Greeters | Paul & Lynn Blanks |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| 10am Acolytes | Sam Rankine, Charlotte Glover |
| Prayer Team | Sue Anderson , Amy Kohair |
| November 19 | |
| Altar Guild | Carol Nankervis, Jennifer Engle, Lois Zook |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | David Hartwell |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Lynn Blanks |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Chuck Kurth, Dave & Judy Christie, Carl Colwell |
| Greeters | Linda & Chuck Kurth |
| 10 am Crucifer | Landon Johnson |
| 10am Acolytes | Andrew Johnson, Zoie Christie |
| Prayer Team | Tom & Erica Benson |
| November 26 | |
| Altar Guild | Marie Johnson, Carole Vandenberg, Marilou Arvin |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren Jones |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Lynn Blanks |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| Ushers | Stuart C., Ron Bonis, Robin Knudsen, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Marie Johnson & Robin Knudson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| 10am Acolytes | Danny Bohl, Joy Boswell |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough & Madeleine Jones |
MINISTERS OF SAINT JAMES
All the Baptized Members are its Ministers!
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 | Sue Weston | (734) 931-2232 |
| 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) 3238663 |
| Counters | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net |
| Episcopal Church Women | MaryLou Cartwright | 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!
- Tuning and Replacement of a broke String on Harpsichord – $115
🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
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.
This morning’s musical point of interest: Today we hear preludes by the great Danish composer Carl Nielson, and at 10:00 a beautiful piece by the great French Organist, Theodore Dubois. In the Dubois, we hear lots of warm 19th century French chromaticism.
Upcoming Music Events
Nov. 18, 7:30pm: Join us in Galloway Hall as international composer and flautist Hong-Da Chin performs music on both Western and Chinese flutes, in what is sure to be a riveting display of music from around the world!
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Griffin Barton (11/14) | Mary Phillips (11/15) | Jennifer Parmalee (11/17) | ||||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Lori & Mark Ferguson (11/8) | Nancy & Curt Crysler (11/14) | ||
| Lillian & Thomas Everlove (11/20) | MaryJo & Joseph Brough (11/24) |
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Bradley Stahlman | Audrey Lyden | Julius Followill | |
| Shaun Stahlman | John Kurth | Mary Phillips | |
| Pete Fernandes | Jean Fernandes | Laura Crawford | |
| Rebecca Grossklaus | Tamara Howes | Nicole Followill | |
| Joan Klose | Jerry Zavadil | Andrew Brunell | |
| Irene John | Donna Fisk | Rhonda Boitkus | |
| Kevin Kaufman | Jackson Bruce Beidler | Greg Kohn | |
| Gary Davison | Phil Metz, Sr. | Renee DiGiacomo | |
| Joe Radelett | Gabby | Phil | |
| Hannah Thomas | Mike Bartos | Gordon | |
| Eleanor George | Ryan Willet | Arlene Mills | |
| Money Robinson |
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.