A PETTING ZOO! is coming to Saint James this Sunday, Oct 15, during our pet blessings. GOATS, SHEEP, DUCKS, RABBITS, CHICKS, AND MORE will be available on our front lawn, weather permitting, for children and adults to cuddle and play with. 11am – 12noon Oct 15.

PET BLESSINGS are planned for this Sunday, Oct 15, from 11:15-12noon on our front lawn. Please keep your little friends on a leash.

PLAY EUCHRE AFTER TODAY’S 8AM SERVICE! Wear your lucky card playing clothes and put your game face on! We’ll meet in Galloway Hall at 9am for coffee and cards for an hour or so!  Seating is limited so be sure to RSVP by text to 313 318-9009 — or just show up!  GAME ON!

BONUS BONFIRE! The St. James men’s group invites you to another bonfire at the fire ring behind the church on Friday, Oct 27 at 6:30pm (weather permitting). Bring a lawn chair and a snack and/or beverage.  There will be sing-alongs and games!  This is a family-friendly bonfire.

A CLASSIC ROCK CONCERT is the final destination of this month’s Steeple Chasers outing. Head down the road Sat, Nov 4, for a morning drive to Tiffin, Ohio to explore its history and to shop and eat. In the evening we’ll go to the historic 1928 Ritz Theatre to hear the “Hit Men” (each of the 5 band members played in some of rock’s most iconic bands). We will spend the night at a local hotel and on Sunday morning attend the 10 o’clock service at Old Trinity Episcopal Church, where a former minister (Rev. Charles D. Hering, D.D., who was here from 1964 until he retired) served for 22 years before coming to St. James. Can we interest you to join us?!  This is time sensitive because you need to buy tickets to the concert and book a hotel room. Reach out to Kate and David Hartwell to learn more about this trip down memory lane! David and Kate Hartwell (313-313-9009 & 313-318-3275)

BOAR’S HEAD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE and 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. It begins in a medieval community where the slaying of the boar represents Christ’s victory over sin and death. It then transforms into a full-blown Christmas pageant that envelops you in the story of Christ’s birth. Featuring Mary, Joseph, Herod, Rachel, Kings, Shepherds, Angels and more, this is a once-every-four-years production that you don’t want to miss! Volunteer roles, costumed and behind the scenes, are still available. Sign up at https://bit.ly/bhvolunteer23 and they’ll reach out.

THE NAMES OF LOVED ONES WHO HAVE DIED IN 2023 will be read aloud in the All Saints Service on November 5. Please send the names of those who have died this year to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net.

RECEIVE CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS BY EMAIL by adding yourself to the mailing list at http://eepurl.com/hfL-Az  This link is updated to work better than the previous link. Please add us to your contact list: stjamessunrise@gmail.com

ISLAND ECUMENICAL CONCERTS is pleased to present the 2nd program of the 2023-24 season – the GIPC Band!  This versatile quintet normally plays for worship at Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church the third Sunday of the month; for this concert they will perform at St. James Episcopal Church, October 22, 2023 @ 4PM. Featuring Jordan Schug on cello, Dave Martin on guitar, Godfrey Porter on bass, Jason Cassell on drums and Doug Scott on piano, the band covers a wide range of genres from a large variety of composers. The band is joined by Grosse Ile High School’s new band director – Elise Berner. Elise is a recent graduate of the Michigan State University jazz program. Elise is very excited to get involved with the Grosse Ile community (she’s playing in the Boar’s Head orchestra!) and get her students involved as well. Come out and meet Elise and enjoy an hour of great jazz.

BOOK GROUP IS READING, “How the Irish Saved Civilization”. For this week we’ll read chapter 1 – How and Why the Roman Empire Fell.  Join in any Thursday morning at 10:30am in the library across from the office.

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.