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Tom Coleman takes a moment with Jesus at our Episcopal cathedral in Detroit. Found along Woodward Avenue, this sculpture of Jesus is surrounded by stools welcoming all comers. By presenting Jesus as one who is tired and homeless, we are encouraged to see Christ in the needy who are in our midst.
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After yet another exciting, hectic and successful Saint James Rummage Sale you deserve to relax with a cup or two of fresh roasted coffee from CoffeeAM. This Monday, October 7, the church coffee club order will be called in, and you are invited to place an order along with other club members. There is no cost to join the coffee club, and the prices that you pay for fresh roasted, not store bought coffee is as much as 30+% off the retail prices on the coffeeam.com website. Let David Hartwell know before noon Monday what coffee(s) you would like to order, and then look forward to your well deserved cup(s) of coffee on Sunday, October 13. There is no need to pay me until I deliver your coffee to you. To order email dhartwell4@yahoo.com or text 313 318-9009. Thanks!
The Next Men’s Ministry Breakfast Meeting will be held at Mom’s Restaurant on Sat. Oct 12, 2019 at 8:30am. Hope to see you all there! – Dave Dowhan
The Blessing of the Pets is scheduled for Sunday, October 13 at Saint James. Bring your pets to be blessed by Fr. Phil on the front lawn of the church between 11:20 a.m. to 12 noon. Or, if you have a docile pet that is leashed or otherwise restrained, your pet is also welcome in the actual worship service. Bring forward your furry, gilled, or feathered friend at the end of communion and you can get your pet blessed in church!
A “Barnyard Buddies” Petting Zoo is coming to St. James on the morning of the animal blessing, Sunday Oct 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. This is for kids of all ages! Make friends with lambs, little goats, bunnies, bantam chickens, ducks, and depending on the weather maybe also a giant tortoise and an African pigmy hedgehog. Consider inviting friends and neighbors.
ECW Diocesan Lunch is canceled.
Nursery Care is available every Sunday from 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
The Chapel painting is nearing completion! Thank you to everyone who is supporting our 150th Anniversary Capital Campaign. This project, along with so many others, would not be possible without your generous support. If you haven’t joined already, now is a great time. Point your browser to saintjamesgi.net/cc150 to help us finish the chapel project, replace the Education Wing windows, and resurface the back parking lot.
The Next Soup Kitchen work day is Nov. 16, 2019. More info to come.
Free Voice Training in a Fun, Social Environment When you try our Choir Ministry you gain a talented voice coach, a fun Thursday night community, and a new way to grow and deepen your faith. Come this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and see if this ministry is for you.
Train Your Brain and your Heart by giving the Handbell Choir a try. You will learn timing and trust as you join ringers who create beautiful music together. Bell Choir gathers every Thursday at 6 p.m.
Our Thursday Book Group is reading “What the Gospels Meant” by Garry Wills. Reading one chapter a week we will spend three weeks on each Gospel, beginning with Mark. The drop-in group meets on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the library.
Emails asking for money or gift cards are never from Fr. Phil. Unfortunately, scam emails continue to proliferate asking for funds to help someone in need. No matter how genuine the email seems, Fr. Phil will never send you an email asking for money or gift cards. When in doubt call or text him at 734-775-7140. We recommend that you save this number in your phone now so you have it handy when you need it.
In The Back Handicapped Parking Lot, people are sometimes pulling in and just stopping, effectively parking their car along the side of the building behind the parked cars. This blocks everyone else from getting in and out of those parking spaces. Thank you for parking in the specified spots and not alongside the building in the handicapped lot.
Handicapped Parking Places, and those close to the entrances, are needed on Sunday mornings for those who have physical challenges that make long walks difficult. If you are able to walk a few extra steps, please choose parking places that are further from the building. Many thanks!
Peach Pits & Greens for Greens Market As the fall approaches, our plans for Greens Market begin. Save your peach pits and bring them to the back room to be used on our wreath trimming. Also, please delay your fall bush trimming until Thanksgiving so you can bring in the branches for us to use at the Greens Market. Boxwood, Holly, Juniper, Balsam & Cedar—we use all of these! Many Thanks
A Good-Bye Open House for Bishop Gibbs hosted by the Downriver Deanery (that’s us!) is being held on Saturday, October 19, from 4-8 p.m. RSVP by clicking this link: tinyurl.com/gibbs-open-house
Volunteers Are Needed for Diocesan Convention on Friday, October 25, and/or Saturday, October 26 in Novi. You may choose to serve as a teller, a hospitality greeter, or an assistant for vendor set-up and break-down. In addition to our gratitude, volunteers also receive special treats and perks. For more information, or to sign up to help, please contact Julie Travis, at pcjuli@yahoo.com .
Service Recordings from our 8am service are found at saintjamesgi.net under the “Media” tab, and at youtube.com/user/saintjamesgi
First Aid Kits are located throughout the church: 1) On the shelf under the main altar; 2) On the coat rack in the main hall by the office; 3) In the kitchen by the sink; and 4) In the chapel sacristy.
Sunday Bible Study An open, drop-in Bible study is held every Sunday in the Fireplace Room at 9 a.m. It requires no prep. Try it out this Sunday!
Gluten-Free Wafers are always available at communion. Just ask.
Secretary Office Hours: Colleen is in the office Tue-Thur 9-2, & Fri 9-12.
Open Office Hours Fr. Phil is available on Tuesday evenings from 4:30 to 6:30 pm for anyone to drop in without an appointment. For a meeting of 40 minutes or more, please call or email to schedule an appointment.
🎵 🎶 🎶 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
“Canto de Esperanza” Written in 1984 by Alvin L. Schutmaat, a PC(USA) missionary to Latin America, this joyful hymn set to a traditional Argentine folk melody, inspires us to be hopeful and work for peace and justice in the world. Bringing in images of light and darkness, the hymn references John 8:12, “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.’” This is a reminder of Jesus’ promise to us to never leave us in the dark, but instead, offer us eternal life. The hymn also alludes to Romans 15:13, which states, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” This gives us the opening phrase and sets up the idea of hope—a hope that supports and encourages Christians to strive for justice. This theme is also supported in Isaiah 51:4, “Listen to me, my people, and give heed to me, my nation; for a teaching will go out from me, and my justice for a light to the peoples.” The author and translator, Alvin L. Schutmaat (1921-1986), was born in Michigan and was appointed by the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as a missionary to South America. There he taught theology and music in Colombia, Venezuela, and Mexico and worked as an educator, theologian and, on occasion, a hymn writer. This increasingly popular hymn is now found in over 11 hymnals in the USA.
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 huge thank you to Stu and Mary Lou Cartwright for the gift of the petting zoo, which will be here for the Animal Blessing on Oct. 13, 2019!
NEWS & UPDATES
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A Huge Thank You To All Workers of the Rummage Sale !! The sale could never take place without all the tireless hours put in by YOU! Thank you!
The First Program of the “St. James Music Series 2019-2020” will be a Hymn Festival on Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 P.M. in the main church at St. James Episcopal Church, 12520 East River Road, Grosse Ile, MI. The Hymn Festival gives participants the opportunity to hear music for organ and instruments based on the hymns, and the opportunity to sing them. The program includes the following hymns: “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”, “Will You Come and Follow Me”, “Abide With Me”, “Oh, Worship the King”, “Jerusalem, My Happy Home”, “Son of God, Eternal Savior”, and “Go, My Children With My Blessing.”
Leading the Hymn Festival will be St. James’ Minister of Music and organist, Jim Johnson. He will be assisted by Jennifer Drake – Cello, Nancy Gruits – Oboe, Andrew Johnson – Trumpet, and Carole Scott – Flute.
*Admission to all music programs at St. James is free. A free-will offering will be taken to support our music series. A reception follows the program.
Inspirational Thoughts :
Good morning!
May your day be touched with
sunshine, your heart overflow
with love and your soul sing
with hope.
May everything in your life
sparkle with a radiance that
comes only from happiness…
Blanche Hutchison, Senior Warden
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
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We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| If you have an anniversary this week, please let the office know! | |
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Bruce Stahlman | Sally Byers | John Brass | |
| Linda Kohn | Jean Fernandes | Jackson Beidler | |
| Robert Kohn | Michael Stoddart | Gregory Kohn | |
| James Marion | Shaun Stahlman | Hank P. | |
| Ralph | Toni Mann | Alex | |
| Joe Hopkins | Jennifer A. | Craig | |
| Robin Steffen | Michelle Mills | Sharon Hopkins | |
| Angie | Philip Metz Sr. | Sharon Rodelett | |
| Elena Coleman
Daphne |
Sophia Pratt | Carole Vandenberg | |
Pray for those serving in The Church For the 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 Madagascar, El Hogar in Honduras, and the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen in Detroit.
Pray for those serving in the military AJ Allen, Cole Kohair, 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
PARISH CONTACTS
To update information contact goodnews@saintjamesgi.net or 734-676-1727
| STAFF | CHURCH OFFICE | office@saintjamesgi.net | 734-676-1727 | |||
| Rector | The Rev. Phil Dinwiddie | rector@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Minister of Music | Jim Johnson | music@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Secretary
Sexton |
Colleen Herman
Harold Schwochow |
office@saintjamesgi.net
office@saintjamesgi.net |
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| VESTRY | Member-at-large | Mark Ferguson ‘22 | Thefergusons1108@me.com | |||
| Member-at-Large | Warren Johnson ‘22 | warnie@comcast.net | ||||
| Youth Member-At-Large | William Johnson ‘22 | warnie@comcast.net | ||||
| Member -At Large | Sue Weston ‘22 | Suelovessnow@yahoo.com | ||||
| Member-at-Large | Mel Bonis ‘20 | melandron@wowway.com | ||||
| Building & Grounds Jr. Warden | Jeff Faistenhammer ‘20 | jfaisten@yahoo.com | ||||
| Secretary of the Vestry | Beth Primeau ‘20 | bethholliday323@gmail.com | ||||
| Member-at-Large | Barbara Valmassei ‘20 | btvalmassei@comcast.net | ||||
| Member-at-Large | Tom Benson ‘21 | thomas.b.benson@gmail.com | ||||
| Member-at-Large | Laurent Chappuis ‘21 | lbchappuis@icloud.com | ||||
| Member-at-Large | Kim Faistenhammer ‘21 | kfaisten@gmail.com | ||||
| Senior Warden | Blanche Hutchison ‘21 | bhutchison1@hotmail.com | ||||
| MINISTRIES | Acolytes | Tom & Erica Benson | (231) 690-9655 | |||
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth
Michael Glover |
(734) 675-1506
(734) 676-1062 |
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| Bell Choir | Jim Johnson | Jjcricket1958@yahoo.com | ||||
| Chapel Tours | Kate Hartwell | (313) 318-3275 | ||||
| Children’s Ministries | Erica Benson | Ericabenson101@gmail.com | ||||
| Choir | Jim Johnson | Jjcricket1958@yahoo.com | ||||
| Church Rejuvenation | Sue Hartley
Judy Christie |
suecartwright1@comcast.net
(734) 323-8663 |
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| Counters | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Eucharistic Ministers & Readers | Sue Weston | (734) 931-2232 | ||||
| Episcopal Church Women | Sharon Metz | midwestfrost@hotmail.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 |
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| Men’s Ministry Group | David Dowhan | daviddowhan@comcast.net | ||||
| Memorial Garden | Carole Vandenberg | (734) 671-6492 | ||||
| Office | Colleen Herman | office@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Pastoral Care Team | Jim Holubka | (313) 389-1833 | ||||
| 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 | Blanche Hutchison | (313)657-1726 | ||||
| Worship Committee | Fr. Phil | rector@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Youth Group – Sr. High | Fr. Phil | rector@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| October 6, 2019 | |
| Altar Guild | Jennifer Dermody, Kim Faistenhammer, Carolyn Hoey |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Sarah Bates |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Marcie Treadwell |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10 am prayers & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| Ushers | Carl Colwell, Jack Hartley, Merri & Zack Lewis |
| Greeters | Wendy Kiblawi, Martha Gape |
| Acolytes | Elliot Paik, Ethan Drake |
| Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough, Madeleine Jones |
| October 13, 2019 | |
| Altar Guild | Michael Glover, Meren James, Laura Fornwalt |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James (2nd reading) |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman (1st reading) |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Carolyn Hoey (2nd reading) |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jane Colwell (1st reading) |
| 10 am prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Sue Anderson, S. Cartwright, J. Dermody, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Sue Anderson, Jennifer Dermody |
| Acolytes | Austin Saavedra, Noah Saavedra |
| Crucifer | |
| Prayer Team | Natalia & Anthony Baker |
| October 20, 2019 | |
| Altar Guild | Diane Mammo, Natalia Baker, Marilou Arvin |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mike Callahan |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Natalia Baker |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| 10 am prayers & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| Ushers | Jack Hartley, Robin Knudson, Sar & Scott Lazuka |
| Greeters | Anthony and Natalia Baker |
| Acolytes | Ethan Drake, Caleb Turner |
| Crucifer | Landon Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel & Linda Shannon |