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Aaron Robinson helps his daughter with a puzzle in the nursery after church. |
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Acolyte Director Needed Can you help coordinate our Sunday morning acolytes? Fr. Phil will help you get on your feet with the existing schedule and process. The role involves being at Saint James’ on Sunday by 9:45 a.m. to support the acolytes, as well as acolyte training and support. Contact Fr. Phil to learn more.
Youth Sunday is next week, October 29. This service includes a children’s sermon and special roles for kids. Children are welcome to wear Halloween costumes to church and we will have a spooky “coffee hour” for you!
A Petting Zoo & Blessing of the Pets are both happening this morning on the front lawn! Enjoy the animals of the zoo from 9:50 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Animal blessings begin at 11:30. Please keep your pets restrained on leashes or similar.
An All-Parish Bonfire is being hosted by the men’s ministry group on Friday, November 3. You’re welcome to bring a snack to pass and a beverage of your choice and maybe an extra log to throw on the flyer! Festivities begin at 7 PM.
ChristNET needs your help serving the homeless. Please see the article on Page 3.
RED DOORS 150th Anniversary Series “The Art and Architecture of Stained Glass.” Join us for a 10 a.m. lecture followed by a luncheon on Saturday, November 4. Our speaker, Barbara Krueger, has been involved in several aspects of stained glass for over 35 years. A former elementary school teacher with degrees in Art and Historic Preservation, she is currently the Director of the Michigan Stained Glass Census. Barbara will speak on “The Art and Architecture of Stained Glass”, utilizing her own photos from France, Germany, England and Scotland as well as interesting situations from around the US and Michigan. Come for the lecture, lunch, or both. Lecture is free but RSVP for lunch $6 Kate Hartwell -313 318 3275- katehartwell31@gmail.com
Thanks+giving Fun Run On Thursday November 23 Saint James is hosting our 4th annual Thanks+Giving fun run. 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. Register online at www.Saintjamesgi.net
St James 89th Annual Greens market is around the corner! Look for more to come!
Prayer at Communion is available every Sunday at the 10AM service. Prayer Team members stand at either side of the altar rail. After you receive the bread and wine, engage a prayer team member and ask for prayer of any kind, which they will offer on your behalf. Prayer requests are confidential.
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, on-going study is a great for increasing knowledge and faith.
The Thursday Book Group has resumed. This drop-in group meets Thursdays at 1:30 PM in the library. We are discussing “The Book of Joy” by Desmond Tutu and the Dali Lama. Page numbers for discussion are posted inside the library door.
The 150th Anniversary Logo is now available for use. The logo is perfect for all announcements, flyers, T-shirts, posters, and any correspondence you have this year. Open the link below, “right click” on the image, and save it to your hard drive: http://saintjamesgi.net/Downloads/150-logo.png
Belly Dance classes are held every Wednesday in Galloway Hall at 7pm.
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!
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150 Envelopes Just Because… As a fun extra for our 150th year we are beginning a mystery envelope drive. A rack with 150 numbered envelopes has been placed in the church entry area. When you take any numbered envelope and put as much money in it as the envelope’s number you give to our upcoming Capital Funds drive AND you may receive one of numerous special gifts that have been donated to the cause! Gifts include 4 Amazon Alexa’s, 2 family memberships to The Henry Ford, 4 twosomes for free golf at Grosse Ile Country Club, and a $30 gift certificate to Smokey’s on the Water. (To donate a gift contact Curt Crysler treasurer@saintjamesgi.net). Gifts are not in the envelope, but designated to a randomly chosen number. The treasurer will compare completed envelopes with the list and give out prizes. Don’t forget to add your name and email address to the envelope before you turn it in! Completed envelopes can be placed in the collection plate or handed to the secretary, the counters or the treasurer. Whether you feel a special blessing or just want to help out, thank you for your gift of any size!
We would like to thank the kitchen helpers during the Rummage Sale week…. Lillian Everlove, Amy Kohair & especially Liz Hartley, who was there every day! All the meals for that week were delicious and we sincerely thank everyone involved in providing for us. On Monday Charlotte Campeau made pulled pork & chicken with coleslaw & baked beans. 66 were served this day. Tuesday Colleen Lough, Linda Kurth and Norma Smereka made mostacholli and a great Italian salad and fed 70. Wednesday, Nancy Crysler made parmesan chicken with carrots & mashed potatoes along with red strawberry jello made by Judy Christie. 83 were fed. On Thursday Donna & Larry Crabtree made ham & cheese sandwiches with chips along with pasta salad. 70 were fed. On Friday Sue Lowrey made sloppy joes & chips with Linda Kurth’s famous potato salad and orange jello by Judy Christie. 3 were fed. On Saturday Linda Kurth & Norma Smereka made hot dogs & chips along with sauerkraut, coleslaw, jello and potato salad. They fed 61.
Serve the Homeless
through Inter-Faith Council and ChristNet
Sign up on the Inter-Faith Council Bulletin Board in the hall
or call Sue Lowery (675-0417) or Jane Colwell (671-9446).
Christnet, a warming shelter comes to Grosse Ile twice a year as it rotates around the Downriver Community. Approximately 30 homeless people will be served dinner, given a place to sleep, and provided breakfast in the morning. The Grosse Ile Presbyterian church will be housing our guests. Every island church hosts the event for one night. This time St. James’ is responsible for Monday night, November 13th.
Volunteers are needed on:
Sunday, Nov 14th around noon to help set up at Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church
Monday, Nov 13th
- From 5:30-10:30 p.m. to receive and assist guests, assist with dinner, cleanup and staff the warming center.
- From 10:15 p.m. – 3:15 a.m. to staff the warming center, and prepare lunches for guests to be distributed after breakfast.
- From 3a.m. – 8 a.m. to staff warming center, awaken guests, serve breakfast, distribute lunches, cleanup, wash towels.
- Provide side dishes and dessert for dinner.
Sunday, Nov 19th at 6:30 a.m. to help tear down, pack up, clean or go to the Laundromat to wash bedding. The more who volunteer the quicker the work is done.
Thank you for your help!
Sue and Jane
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| October 22 | |
| Altar Guild | Diane Mammo, Jennifer Engle |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | David Hartwell |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Mary Lou Cartwright |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| Ushers | Lynn & Paul Blanks, Carl Colwell, Dave Christie |
| Greeters | Lil Everlove, Wendy Kiblawi |
| 10 am Crucifer | Danny Bohl |
| 10am Acolytes | Sam Rankine, Anna Shumate |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough, Madeleine Jones |
| October 29 | |
| Altar Guild | Michael Glover, Lois Zook, Lil Everlove |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Natalia Morris |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| Ushers | Robin Knudsen, Jack Hartley, Merri & Zach Lewis |
| Greeters | Sue Anderson , Robin Knudson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Andrew Johnson |
| 10am Acolytes | Landon Johnson, Charlotte Glover |
| Prayer Team | Natalia Morris, Anthony Baker |
| November 5 | |
| Altar Guild | Joan Hemsworth, Jennifer Dermody, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Carolyn Hoey |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| Ushers | Paul & Lynn Blanks, Dave & Judy Chrisite |
| Greeters | Dave & Judy Christie |
| 10 am Crucifer | Daiejah Tatem |
| 10am Acolytes | Joy Boswell, Thomas Shumate |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel and Linda Shannon |
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 |
| Margaret Horvath | Barbara Valmassei |
Lynda VanEngelen – Recording Secretary
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
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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!
- A sprinkler system for the church grounds – $7500
- A triangular American flag display box to be filled with an American flag and hung in honor of those who have served, with a plaque to that effect – $150
- Replace the rusting “Episcopal Church Welcomes You” sign at East River. (We have collected $450 of the $750 cost) – $300 needed
🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 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: Lots of great music this morning. We start with the great Johannes Brahms, whose last 11 compositions were a set of organ chorale preludes. The choir will sing a beautiful 16th century Catholic hymn, whose composer is unknown. Then we close with a postlude by another great German romantic, Anton Bruckner, who, apart from a multitude of choral and symphonic compositions, was a terrific organist .
Upcoming Music Events
Oct. 18-21: BGSU New Music Festival, featuring guest composers Steven Mackey and
Sarah Kirkland Snider. Google “BGSU New Music Festival” for details.
Oct. 21, 4pm: Choral Evensong at Trinity Episcopal Church in To, Ohio.
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Natalie Rankine (10/23) | Pete Fernandes (10/24) | Bob Lange (10/25) | ||
| Thomas Bidari (10/27) | ||||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
Malcolm and Patricia Williamson (10/27) Randy and Sharon Thomas (11/3)
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Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Bradley Stahlman | Audrey Lyden | Maureen Kohn | |
| Shaun Stahlman | John Kurth | Mary Phillips | |
| Pete Fernandes | Jean Fernandes | Laura Crawford | |
| Rebecca Grossklaus | Tamara Howes | Ron Kohn | |
| Joan Klose | Jerry Zavadil | Andrew Brunell | |
| Irene John | Art John | Rhonda Boitkus | |
| Kevin Kaufman | Jackson Bruce Beidler | Greg Kohn | |
| Gary Davison | Phil Metz, Sr. | Renee DiGiacomo | |
| Joe Radelett | Gabby | MaryJo Brough | |
| Hannah Thomas | Mike Bartos | Gordon | |
| Eleanor George | Ryan Willet |
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, 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.