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Some of our island neighbors enjoying the gorgeous view from our riverfront bench. |
ChurchFest Picnic Potluck after today’s 10am service. Join us for food and a bounce house as we celebrate our life together.
A Trip to The Holy Land is being arranged by the diocese for November 13-25, 2016 for roughly $3000 (cost depends on airfare). Five Saint James’ parishioners are already signed up. Check out the info form at http://goo.gl/7NxhWv or speak to Fr. Phil to learn more. An informational session on this trip is planned for Sep 21 at 7pm at St. Stephen’s in Troy.
A Children’s Backpack Blessing will be held on the first Sunday of Sunday School –September 20th. Have your children bring their backpacks to church to have them blessed in the 10AM service. Would you like to help out with our children’s Christian Education this year? Contact Nancy Crysler at ncrysler@comcast.net
The ECW Welcome Back Luncheon for all Episcopal Church Women is Sunday, Sept 20 at the Grosse Ile Country Club at noon. This is a great chance to make new church friends and catch up with old freiends. A soup and salad lunch will be provided, however we need you to provide the fun and fellowship. All Women of St. James are invited. Please sign up on the sheet outside the chapel. Thanks, Lynda.
The Boar’s Head Festival, an All-Island Christmas Pageant and Extravaganza is scheduled for Dec 10 – 13 this year. Sign ups for cast and crew will be Monday September 28 from 6-9pm, Tuesday September 29 from 6-9pm, and Sunday October 4, from 1-5pm. Rehearsals for the B.H. Choir begin September 27th.
Rummage Setup – Can You Help? Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 am until about 11:00 am we will be moving furniture and preparing rooms for our incredible Historic Rummage Sale. Many hands are needed to help distribute items. Work days are September 28 through October 1 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. We especially need help on Tuesday that week, as there is a Garden Club luncheon that day that involves many of our normal faithful workers. Volunteers are always welcome to work as much or as little as they can.
Adopt a Coffee Hour – Thanks so much to all who have hosted a Coffee Hour in recent months. This is a great time for fellowship, but volunteers are needed to bring refreshments and man the kitchen. Please look for the signup sheet on the table in Galloway Hall. See Joan Hemsworth for more info. (734-675-8191).
Music Lessons are Being Offered at Saint James with our own Music Minister, Daniel Susan. Lessons in piano, organ, harpsicord and music theory are offered for all ages and skill levels. Contact Daniel at 734-258-8754 for more information.
The Gospel of Thomas is being considered at our weekly Sunday morning Bible Study. The text discovered in 1945 supposedly contains over 100 sayings of Jesus not in the New Testament. Are they genuine? 9am Sundays in the Fireplace Room.
The Open Book Theatre Company Kicks Off Its Second Season with a production of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning play, The Shadow Box. Our secretary, Krista, is the artisitc director of the company and appears in the play. For more information visit www.openbooktc.com or talk to Krista!
Volunteers are needed for the 181st Convention of the Diocese of Michigan on Friday, October 23, and/or Saturday, October 24. You may choose to serve as hospitality/greeters, tellers, or assist with vendor set-up/break-down. In addition to our gratitude, volunteers also receive special treats and perks. Convention volunteers may also take advantage of the special room rates available to delegates. For more information, or to request a volunteer form, please contact Julie Travis, 181st Convention Volunteer Coordinator, at pcjuli@yahoo.com or (734)233-7334.
Are You Enrolled In Kroger Community Rewards? Last year Saint James had 74 households enrolled in the Community Rewards program, bringing several thousand dollars into the church budget. The August statement said we had 58 households in the program. Please check your Kroger receipt. If it does not say “Saint James Episcopal Church” at the bottom, you are not enrolled. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and follow the enrollment instructions. It only takes a couple minutes. Our group number is #82842. This simple program helps raise money for our ministries here at Saint James. Thank you.
The Rich History Of The Bicycle will be the topic for the day on Sunday, September 20 at the Old Spokes Home of Grosse Ile – the building of bicycles at 8802 Macomb Street. Come and see between 9 am to 4 pm. The owner is coordinating the opening to coincide with the Tour de Ile Bicycle Ride (www.tourdeile.com) being organized and hosted by the Rotary Club of Grosse Ile.
The Little Blue Boxes on the resource 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
Check our Coat Racks for any items that might belong to you. Items still there by the end of September will be sold in the Rummage Sale.
Bring Out Your Rummage! Our Next Rummage Sale is Oct 2 and 3. We begin collecting rummage on September 14th.
Coffee and Fellowship follow the 10am Service every Sunday in Galloway Hall.
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An On-going Bible Study is held each Sunday at 9 AM in the Fireplace Room.
Fr. Phil’s Open Office Hours are every Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm. These are open drop-in hours, so you do not need an appointment. These meetings usually run 30 minutes or less. For a longer meeting please call or email ahead.
Join us for a Weekday Eucharist every Wednesday at 10:15 am in the chapel. Hear about a Saint’s life in the sermon and join us for a mini-potluck at 11am.
FEATURES & ARTICLES
40 Women of the Bible
DIOCESAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN RETREAT
January 21-23, 2016, at Columbiere Center, Clarkston, MI.
“She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” Proverbs 31:26
How can we as modern women connect our faith and lives with Biblical women of ancient times? It is our hope that each of us on this Spiritual Journey will be able to identify with one or more of the women presented and find within her story… our story! Traditionally, scriptural women have often been neglected. We will meet some familiar women in new ways and perhaps meet new women who have remained hidden to us. As we become aware, we will find that God has empowered women to teach and lead and make a difference in the history of God’s people. So — “taste and see” that the tales of these women are good — not all sweet but good, and good for us and for all those who hunger to hear!
Double Room Rate:$165.00, Single Room Rate $185.00. Columbiere Retreat House encourages registration by October 16 by contacting Jane Johnson at RJLJJ@aol.com or 248-559-9788. For Conference information, contact Beth LeClair at leclair143@wowway.com or 248-852-0942.
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
Birthdays this week
| Michaela Sexton (9/13) | Barbara Valmassei (9/15) | Heather DePaul (9/17) | |
| Walt Denson, Jr. (9/19) | Donna Gorris (9/19) | Nancy Warren Atkinson (9/20) | |
| Evelyn Howes (9/20) | Richard Stoddard (9/20) | Peter Uhse (9/20) | |
| Steven Lewis (9/20) |
Wedding Anniversaries
| Heather & Steven Csaki (9/15) | Jane and Carl Colwell (9/17) |
Healing prayers for:
| Lee | Jerry Zavadil | David Crysler | |
| Mildred | Patti Lewis | Marsha Childress | |
| Pete Fernandes | Jean Fernandes | Andrew Brunell | |
| Jerry | Van Johns | Don | |
| Stephen Conner | Ardsley | Carol Tyler Gacioch | |
| Laura | Graham Frazelle | Dorothy Galloway Crooks | |
| Scarlet | Colleen Lough | Daniel Davenport | |
| Philip Metz, Sr | Charles | Leslie Frisch Hanuscak |
Pray for the infirm & homebound
| Sally Frisch | Joe Rogers |
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 Drew, Jimmy Adams, AJ Allen, Billie Ray Brewer, John Chambers, J.B. Faistenhammer, Cristopher Gernand, Devon Goyert, Steven Grzywa Jr., Matt Hertl, Keith Johnson, Laura Levillier, Blake Liddle, Ken Matthews, Buckley Neal, PJ Ramsey, Brett Ready, Ronald Riling, Christopher Rodgers, Kristina Rodgers, Bettina Sauter, Jonathan Southerland, Jeff Speer, and Travis Tam.
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.