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A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK Send yours to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
The big kids have fun with the VBS hats, at rummage set up. |
Celebration Luncheon Today Churchgoers love to share a meal, so join me TTHIS SUNDAY in Galloway Hall following the 10am service as I prepare to watch the sun rise over Fox Run Retirement Community in Novi. – Joyce Turin
After We Lose A Loved One, We Feel Lost And Alone; our heart is broken. Although every person grieves differently, it is normal to feel sad, angry, and overwhelmed. It is also helpful to do healing work after a loss in community with others…
A Free “Healing After Heartbreak” Workshop Series is being offered at Saint James’ this fall. The series will be presented by Healing Spirit, an organization with experience helping people find healing after loss. The fully subsidized workshop series will begin on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. It will continue for 7 more Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. Each evening will include an educational presentation about an aspect of grief & healing followed by a small group session facilitated by a trained facilitator. To attend these free workshops as a participant, or if you know someone you would like us to contact about it, or if you feel a calling to help facilitate a group, please contact Gwyn Dugliss at 734-379-0907 or griefhealing@saintjamesgi.net. These workshops are intended for the entire community, not just Saint James’ members. Please spread the word about this wonderful and rare opportunity. If you know people who are grieving, please personally encourage them to sign up. Also consider attending with them for support. The time is guaranteed to be excellent and helpful.
Dr. David L. Wolf, author of The Gift Is You will be speaking at Saint James Monday, Oct.10th at 6:30pm. Sponsored by the ECW and Men’s Ministry, you won’t want to miss this inspiring event as Dr. Wolf talks about how a horrible accident revealed to him how faith, prayer, friendship and God’s sovereign care provides assurance and hope for a life that makes a difference. A light supper will be served.
The Heart’s Journey Through the Seasons will continue this year, with some slight changes. We will gather only once per for one session on a Tuesday morning for a little over an hour at Sacred Heart Church on Parke Lane. Sister Betty will lead us as we join others in prayer, song, meditation, seasonal stories and gratitude for all the blessings that God brings into our lives. The Autumn session will be Tuesday, October 11th at 10am. Mark your calendars now for Winter (January 10), Spring (March 21) and Summer (June 20). Those who attended last year found the gatherings to be a source of peace and joy as we shared with each other the love of God and the blessings He brings. Any questions? Please contact Amy Kohair (734-693-0694) or Kate Hartwell (313-318-327).
Children’s Choir Will Meet Each Sunday directly following the 10am service for appx. 30 minutes. Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome. Talk to Jill Robinson (robinsonjill25@yahoo.com) for more information.
Volunteers Are Needed For The 182nd Convention Of The Diocese of Michigan on Friday, October 21, and/or Saturday, October 22. You may choose to serve as teller, hospitality/greeters, or assist with vendor set-up/break-down. In addition to our gratitude, volunteers also receive special treats and perks including the special room rates available to delegates. For more information, or to request a volunteer form, please contact Julie Travis, 182nd Convention Volunteer Coordinator, at pcjuli@yahoo.com or (734)233-7334.
100% Wool Items And Old Sparkly Jewelry Needed For Greens Market Crafts It does not matter if they are stained or full of holes, as long as they are 100% wool (no blends, please)! The items will be felted and cut up to use for the projects. We also need sparkly costume jewelry – broken is fine. We also need YOU!!! If you enjoy crafting and doing artful things join us for fun and fellowship as we create magic to sell at our next Greens Market! Interested? Talk to Amy Kohair & Sharon Metz
The Little Blue Boxes On The Table Across From The Office Are For the UTO, the “United Thank Offering” founded in 1889. Each year all the monies gathered are given away in the form of grants to meet compelling human need and support the mission and ministry of the church locally and worldwide. The fall ingathering (box collection) will take place in November. In gratitude for God’s grace, let’s give generously- your change can change lives. Thank you, Wendy Kiblawi
Boar’s Head 2015 DVDs are available for purchase at Grosse Ile Hardware for only $15. These professionally filmed memories of the entire production are sure to be a big Christmas hit.
A Weekly Eucharist focusing on a saint is held on Wed’s at 10:15am in the chapel
A Variety of Group Studies are Offered Through Saint James
– Sunday mornings gather at 9:05am in the Fireplace Room for a Bible Study
-Thursdays mornings meet at 10:30am in the library for discussion on short passages from luminaries like Ghandi, C. S. Lewis, and Elie Weisel.
-Wednesday evenings the WOW (Women on Wednesday) group meets in members’ homes. They are currently discussing the book “Old Testament Times” by R. K. Harrison.. Talk to Sue Hartley (734-675-9503) for more information.
Sunday School runs during our 10am service and is for children in preschool through 5th grade
Packets Of Additional Crowley Envelopes As Well As New Boxes Of Envelopes can be found on the table across from the office.
New Directories are adding last minute photos, but will be available soon!
Beginner’s Belly Dance runs on Wednesdays at 7pm in Galloway Hall. Open to all.
Fr. Phil’s Open Office Hours are every Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm.
We Continue to Collect empty prescription bottles for the St. Frances Cabrini Free Clinic, diapers and coupons for “Bottoms Up,” food and supplies for the Sacred Heart Food Pantry, and toiletries for the homeless. Collection baskets are in the hallway outside of the office.
Features & Articles
Long-form stories about upcoming events, or events just passed are printed here. Submit a Feature or Article by sending to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net. Photos are always welcome.
Stewardship Sunday
If you haven’t received a pledge card in the mail, this sheet will be availalbe on
Sunday for filling out. Or… print it out and mail it in!
Out There With Outreach September 2016 Report:
On Saturday, September 17, 2016, our friends and Church Family prepared and served the noon meal, at the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen, in Detroit. Over 225 people enjoyed fellowship and a delicious meal consisting of a bowl of cool sliced peaches; a hearty soup filled with a multitude of vegetables, lean ground beef, and macaroni, topped off with finely shredded cheddar cheese. Fresh dinner rolls and butter rounded out the meal. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches were made and passed out at the door to provide a snack for later. A generous St. James family provided the 30 lb. of beef for the soup! Thank YOU! Blanche Hutchison and her beautiful grand daughter Daijah created wonderful bags full of MUCH APPRECIATED toiletries which Daijah passed out to the guests! Our outstanding work crew did an amazing job being the hands and hearts of the Holy Spirit! Thank You: Diane Larkin, Dave & Kate Hartwell, Kim Faistenhammer, Kathy Toth, Marie Foggia, Barry & Lynda VanEngelen, John & Cathy Bishop, Blanche Hutchison & Grand daughter Daijah Tatum, Beth Holliday & her friend Paul, and our friend and UPS man: Ron Martinez & his friend Jane! What a well oiled machine they make!!! Thank you one and ALL!!! Please watch the Outreach bulletin board, your church bulletin and the on-line “Good News” for details of our next turns at the Soup Kitchen. Briefly for now: Oct. 22, we cook & Sacred Heart serves the meal.
Without You and the Grace of God, this ministry could not happen. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us! With Love & Gratitude Always,
Amy Kohair 734-693-0694 & Frank Kohair 734-693-5904
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 .
| October 2 | |
| Altar Guild | Michael Glover, Lil Everlove, Jennifer Engle |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | David Hartwell |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Larry Crabtree |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Todd Rankine |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| Ushers | Stuart Cartwright, Carl Colwell, Dave & Judy |
| Greeters | Dave & Judy Christie |
| 10 am Crucifer | |
| 10am Acolytes
Prayer Team |
Herman Rugel and Linda Shannon |
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.
- CAN YOU HELP LAY SOME SOD
- CAN YOU HELP MOVE A LARGE BUSH
- CAN YOU HELP FACILITATE THE PURCHASE OF 3 BEAUTIFUL PINES
Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
Choir season is up and running, and it’s never too late to join! We are doing some very exciting music this year, including some great standards by composers Ralph Vaughan Williams and John Rutter, exciting new pieces by composers Libby Larsen and Benjamin Wegner, and even a Bach Cantata in December, “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” BWV 61, complete with soloists and orchestra! This is not a year you want to miss! Bell choir will also be doing some exciting work this year as well! Please let me know if you plan to attend! The St. James Bell Choir rehearses Thursdays at 6:30PM, and the St. James Adult Choir rehearses Thursdays at 7:30PM. All are welcome!
Please consider joining in the music at St. James, we have lots of excellent programming this year. If you have reservations about joining that I can smooth over, or even just want to chat and learn some more about music, I’m always happy to talk! I’m easily reached at music@saintjamesgi.net.
This morning’s musical point of interest: Enjoying the French theme this morning? All the organ music you hear today comes from France, with various composers represented from across the centuries. French composers have always had a love for the organ, so it is impossible to represent every major composer this morning, but the French have yielded not only some of the best organ compositions ever written, but some of the highest-quality organs ever made, with César Franck pioneering the expansion of the organ in the late 19th century in order to rival the sound of the orchestra. Over the centuries, the French have always been known to write very “colorful” music, particularly when compared to the Germans and Austrians. The music you hear today, particularly the turn of the 20th century composers, reflects that.
Stay tuned for upcoming music events in the area:
Friday, Oct. 14 at 2PM: Grosse Ile Musicale features a Woodwind Quintet at Grosse Ile Presbyterian
Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30PM: Minister of Music Robert Ragoonanan in a piano recital performing the music of David Guion, Henri Dutilleux, and Franz Schubert.
Nov. 12 at 8PM and 13 at 4PM: Berlin Philharmonic in Ann Arbor. Tickets at http://ums.org/performance/berlin-philharmonic/
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Cathy Kalafut (10/3) | Samantha Bohl (10/5) | Randy Thomas (10/5) | |
| Myra McInerny (10/6) | Abigayle McNeill (10/7) | Joshua Goyert (10/9) | |
| Steven Hemsworth (10/9) | Tess Hoffman (10/9) |
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Becca & Kenneth Bearden (10/2) | Dianne & Mark Tissot (9/29) | |
| Marjorie & Thomas Coleman (10/8) |
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. | Denise deBeausset | Judy Williams | |
| Allison Bell | Charles | Carol Tyler Gacioch | |
| Joan Klose | Marge Stahlman | Jackson Bruce Beidler | |
| Pat Zavadil | Tamara Howes | Annie Krueger | |
| Bill Horn | Jennifer Lill | Alice Graziani | |
| Linda Zara |
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, J.B. Faistenhammer, Buckley Neal, 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.