| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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Lois Zook turns on the parish sprinkler system given in her husband, Keith’s, name for the first time. Several incidentals of this project were also supported by the Capital Campaign.
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A Holocaust Survivor named Irene Miller is speaking at Saint James this Monday, October 8, in Galloway Hall. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear firsthand about this tragedy and her indomitable hope. Please bring a dish to pass for a potluck. Friends, spouses and family are welcome!
The Widow’s Mite Mark McPherson is presenting his play on the life and legacy of Lisette on Saturday, October 13th at 4p.m. The play will feature our own Blanche Hutchison as Lisette. It should be an amazing evening reliving the events that led to the building of our own St. James Chapel. Mark is asking if the ladies of St. James could be in charge of the refreshments for this event. There are sign up sheets outside the Chapel and the main Church. Please help to make this a memorable evening for our parishioners and the many guests that will be attending. Thanks for your help.
“Heaven in a cup” can be that much closer if you are willing to spend a few pennies more per cup of coffee than you pay now. On the Monday after the first Sunday of every month a Saint James coffee club order is called in to CoffeeAM http://www.coffeeam.com, where it is roasted, bagged, shipped, and received by the end of that week. This coming Monday, October 8, is that day. As a coffee club member you are considered a wholesale customer, and you will pay 20-30+% less on average than the retail prices you will see on the CoffeeAM website. Call, text, or email David Hartwell by noon on Monday if you want to place an order — 313 318-9009 or dhartwell4@yahoo.com. FYI — since coffee is over 98% water you may also want to read
A Musical Road Trip “Festival of Psalms” will take place at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Bowling Green on Sunday, October 21 at 4 p.m. Combined choirs from Bowling Green churches will open the program with “Psalm 150” by Cesar Franck, and then the audience will join in congregational singing of several hymns based on Psalms. The program will conclude with a performance of Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” by the University Choral Society. The entire program should last approximately one hour. There is no charge to attend. A carpool will leave the Saint James parking lot at 2:20 p.m. for the one hour and ten minute drive to St. Mark’s. By arriving a half hour of so early we will have a chance to stretch our legs, use the bathrooms, look around the church, and find “the best seats in the house”! Light refreshments to follow. If there is interest, we may grab a bite to eat in Bowling Green before heading home. Questions? Call or text David Hartwell at 313 318-9009. FYI — since coffee is over 98% water you may also want to read this: http://blog.oxo.com/need-know-water-coffee/.
Exciting News: The 90th Annual Greens Market is fast approaching!! Look for news in future bulletins.
The Thursday Book Group meets at 1:30pm in the library. Our book is “The Screwtape Letters” by C. S. Lewis, a classic with over 3,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. The humorous and satirical narrative follows a series of letters from an elderly and experienced fallen angel, “Uncle Screwtape,” to his inexperienced nephew “Wormwood,” with advice on how to misguide the human to whom he has been assigned. Filled with insights into human folly, we nevertheless watch as the human becomes a Christian, falls in love, and finds eternal salvation. We will read the first section of this text together aloud on Thursday. (it’s an easy read.) Copies of the second chapter will be distributed. By the third week we hope people will have their own copy of the text.
We Have Posted our open Minister of Music position with the American Guild of Organists, their local chapters, and the Association of Anglican Musicians. Please begin praying for the next person called into this important worship leadership role. Also, feel free to share word of this employment opportunity with any musicians you may know. The Position Description can be found at www.saintjamesgi.net/Downloads/MusicMinister.pdf
Public Service I don’t know about you but I just became aware of the following NO PLASTIC BAGS IN THE RECYCLING BIN quality alert from Waste Management. Saint James now has a dedicated recycling container for your plastic bags, and Kroger and Meijer stores do as well. Whether you live on Grosse Ile or in other communities I hope you will continue to do your part to protect earth’s resources through your recycling efforts. David Hartwell
http://www.grosseile.com/Recycling%20List.pdf
Capital Campaign projects have begun. If you haven’t yet pledged, you can pledge on line at saintjamesgi.net/cc150 . Thank you for pitching in.
Prayer Ministry This Summer continues in the chapel. If you would like prayers during communion, come to the back of the church by the red doors that lead to the front parking lot. In that small narthex the prayer minister will be glad to hear your needs and pray with you.
Open Bible Study A drop-in Bible Study runs every Sunday morning from 9:05-9:50AM in the Fireplace Room. The study requires no preparation, and you can come on whatever Sundays are convenient for you. Drop in any time!
Gluten-Free Wafers are always available at communion. Just ask.
Secretary Office Hours: Colleen is in the office Tues-Thurs 9-2, & Fri 9-noon.
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.
FEATURES AND ARTICLES
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St. James Music Series 2018-19
Nov.10, 7:30pm: the Organ in the Sanctuary. A recital by Bobby Ragoonanan featuring works by Willcocks, Bach, Clerambault, and Franck.
Jan. 19, 7:30: The Organ in the Chapel, featuring students from the U of M: An Arbor.
March 23, 7:30pm: Music from Bowling Green, featuring DMA students performing music from the 20th and 21st centuries.
April 21, 10am: Easter Sunday will feature a brass quintet, bell choir and the St. James Choir performing music for Easter.
Events are free and open to the public, with free-will donations accepted. Come and celebrate God’s gift of music with us!
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!
*Do you have an item for the Wish List? Please speak to a Vestry member
or to Fr. Phil to have your wish listed here!
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Upcoming Music Events:
Nov. 10, 7:30pm: The Organ in the Sanctuary. A recital by Robert Ragoonanan featuring works by Willocks, Bach, Clérambault, and Franck.
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Abigayle McNeill (10/7) | Joshua Goyert (10/9) | Ste4ven Hemsworth (10/9) | |
| Tess Hoffman (10/9) | Alex Gall (10/10) | Erick Garza (10/11) | |
| Sherri Howes (10/11) | Sharon Roe (10/11) | Linda Shannon Rugel(10/11) | |
| Bernice Collins (10/12) | Trevor Craig (10/12) | Alexis Davenport (10/12) | |
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
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Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Elke | Gabby | Kathleen Proctor | |
| Bruce Stahlman | Jerry Zavadil | John Brass | |
| Linda Kohn | Jean Fernandes | Jackson Beidler | |
| Robert Kohn | Michael Stoddart | Gregory Kohn | |
| Ron Kohn | Andrew Brunell | Lindsay Labaddie | |
| Joe Rodelett | Shaun Stahlman | Sheila Miles | |
| Laurie Miles | Mike Reme Vinne | Lauren Gardiner | |
| Lori Ferguson | Lynn Chemla | Jackie | |
| John Marion | James Marion | Michelle Mills | |
| Sharon Hopkins | Kate Kohn Parrott | Wendy Waltz | |
| Sally Byers |
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, 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 734-676-17
| STAFF | CHURCH OFFICE | office@saintjamesgi.net | 734-676-1727 | |||
| Rector | The Rev. Phil Dinwiddie | rector@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Minister of Music | Bobby Ragoonanan | music@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Secretary
Sexton |
Colleen Herman
Harold Schwochow |
office@saintjamesgi.net
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| VESTRY | Treasurer | Curt Crysler ‘19 | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net | |||
| Member-at-Large | Carl Colwell ‘19 | carl@carlcolwell.com | ||||
| Member-at-Large | Margaret Horvath ‘19 | mhorvath@comcast.net | ||||
| Recording Secretary | Lynda VanEngelen ‘19 | barrylyndahtg@wowway.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 | 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 | 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 | Colleen Lough | colleenlough@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 |
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| 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 | ||||
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| October 7 | |
| Altar Guild | Diane Mammo, Lillian Everlove, Gwyn Dugliss |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mike Callahan |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Marcie Treadwell |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Warren Johnson |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| Ushers | Paul & Lynn Blanks, Merri & Zach Lewis |
| Greeters | Lil Everlove, Lynn Blanks |
| 10 am Acolytes | Joi Boswell, Crystal Turner |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough, Madeleine Jones |
| October 14 | |
| Altar Guild | Carol Nankervis, Blanche Hutchison, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Sue Callahan |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Natalia Baker |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Stuart Cartwright, J. Dermody, J. Drake, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Jenifer Drake, Natalia Baker |
| 10 am Acolytes | Austin Saavedra, Caleb Johnson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Landon Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Anthony & Natalia Baker |
| October 21 | |
| Altar Guild | Michael Glover, Laura Fornwalt, Lois Zook |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Sarah Bates |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Larry Crabtree |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Sue Anderson, Carl Colwell, Robin Knudson, Chi Paik |
| Greeters | Sue Anderson, Robin Knudson |
| 10 am Acolytes | Zoie Christie, Paiten Christie |
| 10 am Crucifer | Sam Rankine |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel & Linda Shannon |