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Blessed ALL SAINTS DAY!
DON’T FORGET to “fall back” an hour this weekend!! You don’t want to be late for service!!
WEAR WHITE this Sunday to get into the spirit of the holy-day of All Saints.
WELCOMED IN BAPTISM Today we celebrate the baptism of Carter Michael Davenport. Alleluia! Alleluia!
A SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE for our loved ones who have passed, as well as for the great saints of history, will be held in the Memorial Garden following today’s 8am and 10am services. Immediately after the dismissal we gather in the garden for this 7 minute service. You will receive tiny mementos to dedicate to your loved ones – as many as you need.
EXTRA HALLOWEEN CANDY is welcome in the main office – as much as you have! We have a little “candy ministry” in the office where we keep a basket stocked with treats year-round. Place your extra candy on the desk in the main office and we’ll put it to good use!
LAST FRIDAY’S BONFIRE was awesome! Twenty enthusiastic fun loving folks (adults and kids!) circled up under the light of a beautiful moon and calm pleasant weather to eat, drink be merry, play games, win prizes (see the Holy Moment), tell stories and get to know each other better. It was a wonderful experience! Congrats to Nathan Howes for taking home the trophy for the 2023 St. James Bonfire (Arrrrrr!) “Most Enthusiastic Attendee!” Who’s gonna take home the trophy at the next bonfire?!? Thank you to all who helped out and all who attended!
AN ACOLYTE PLANNING MEETING is scheduled for next Sunday, Nov 12, after the 10am service. Please come to join up!
A PREVIOUS PARISHIONER LARRY JAMES passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8. He is survived by Lynn, Cindy, Lee, and Kent. Messages can be sent to 34637 Megan Ct., Lewes, DE, 19958
KRAVING A KRINGLE? The Men’s Group is hosting its second Kringle fundraiser! A Kringle is a pastry of fruits and nuts that also comes in specialty flavors of chocolate, cinnamon, and cheesecake. There are 12 delicious “flavors” to choose from. Order now for delivery by the Christmas holiday. $12 each. Reach out to David Hartwell, Burdette Milkins, or Peter Jett to place your order. Their contact info is in the new directory. Proceed will benefit the Friday Fill-Up Backpack project that benefits Grosse Ile schools children in need of food on the weekends.
“LITTLE TREE FORMS” from last year’s Greens Market are being collected to be reused. See Chris Robertson for more info.
YOUNG PEOPLE CAN BE LAY READERS, greeters, ushers, on vestry, and more. Email goodnews@saintjamesgi.net and we’ll get you connected!
FRIDAY FILL-UP “BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK” is a new ministry to help alleviate childhood hunger on Grosse Ile. Every Friday a bag of healthy, pre-packaged food is sent home with needy kids who are identified by school principals and anonymous to us. The bags are returned on Mondays to be filled again. You can help by donating food in the hallway basket or by helping to fill the bags on Friday mornings at 10am. Contact Mary Ann Danville at mdanville1@comcast.net for more information.
DO YOU ENJOY CRAFTING? Handy Crafters are enjoying prep for the holidays. Come join us with your portable hand crating. We meet this month on November 7 and 21, Tuesdays, 1-3 at Mary Shelton’s home. Contact her for more information at mary@mshelton.net
BOAR’S HEAD TICKETS are going fast! Find them at boarsheadgi.com for performances on December 7, 8, 9, 10. The Grosse Ile Boar’s Head Festival is a 400-person community event with full orchestra, an original score, a choir of 40-50, and many moving moments. Fun and simple roles are still available! Sign up at https://bit.ly/bhvolunteer23.
THE THANKS+GIVING FUN RUN is back for our 10th Annual event! Walk or run along East River on Thanksgiving morning for a 1-Mile Kids Dash at 8:30 a.m. or a 5K at 9:00 a.m. We put the FUN in fun run, so bring kids, pets, and strollers, and invite family and friends. There are even prizes and free snacks! Register at SaintJamesGI.net. Want to help instead? We’re in need of volunteers in the kitchen and as a safety driver. See Libby c: 734-775-8009 or Sherri c: 313-384-1488 if you would like to volunteer. It’s a great time!
CHARLES DICKENS IS COMING to Saint James on Saturday, December 23, at 7:00 p.m. in our historic chapel. Come and see our own Mark McPherson transform in character into Charles Dickens in a short two-act performance sure to get you into the Christmas Spirit. There’s no cost of admission, free-will donations will benefit the Friday Fill-Up Backpack project. Supported by the Men’s Group and ECW.
BOOK GROUP MEETS THURSDAYS at 10:30 a.m. in the library across from the office. For Nov 9 we’ll read chapter 4 of “How the Irish Saved Civilization.” It’s an open drop-in study. Come any time!
RECEIVE CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS BY EMAIL by adding yourself to the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hfL-Az. Please also add us to your contact list: stjamessunrise@gmail.com
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION OR PHOTO by sending an email to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net or calling 734-676-1727.
MEMBER DIRECTORIES are available on demand. Reach out to us in the office if you would like one, either in print or as a digital copy.
ANNOUNCEMENTS can be added by emailing the paragraph you would like us to print to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net. We’ll make it happen!
YOUTUBE SERMONS can be found at YouTube.com/SaintJamesGi and on our website at www.saintjamesgi.net
“SAINT’S STORIES” SERVICES are held in the chapel on Wednesday mornings at 10:15am. An optional potluck lunch follows.
CHECK THE OFFICE CALENDAR when scheduling events at Saint James. Contact Colleen in the office at 734-676-1727 or office@saintjamesgi.net.
NEWER 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.
SERMONS are posted online at SaintJamesGi.net
GLUTEN FREE WAFERS are always available at communion. Just ask!
SECRETARY OFFICE HOURS: Tue 9-2, Weds 9-3 and Thurs 9-4.
CALL OR TEXT FR. PHIL at 734-775-7140. |
