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Red Door Field Trip to the Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church in Amherstburg, Canada. Thank you, Hartwells!
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Golf Classic This Week! Join us Tuesday, September 19 and enjoy the emerald greens of Grosse Ile with friends and family to support a great cause. Dinner-only tickets are available, as well as several half price golf scholarships. To find out more talk to Fr Phil or Curt Crysler.
One-on-One Prayer is available every Sunday during communion at the 10AM service and by request from Fr. Phil following the 8AM service. During the 10AM service Prayer Team members are stationed at either side of the altar rail. After you receive the bread and wine ask a prayer team member and they will offer a prayer on your behalf for any need or thanksgiving. To join the Prayer Team speak with Fr. Phil or a prayer team member.
The 150th Anniversary Logo is now available for use! Open the link below, “right click” on the image, and save it to your hard drive. The logo is perfect for all announcements, flyers, T-shirts, posters, and any correspondence you have this year. http://saintjamesgi.net/Downloads/150-logo.png
Coming up in children’s ministries:
*Sunday School for pre-K—5th grades begin this Sunday, Sept. 17 at 10:00.
*The Middle School class will begin Oct. 15th.
*Middle School and High School Youth groups will be kicking off soon for the year. We’ll keep you posted. Father Phil leads the High School and Natalia Morris and Anthony Baker lead the Middle Schoolers. Will be an exciting year!
*The Youth Choir will have their first practice after the 10:00 service on Sept. 17. Led by Jill Robinson and Bobby Ragoonanan, all kids are welcome and encouraged to join. You’ll be amazed at how great you’ll be sounding!
ECW (Episcopal Church Women) Welcome Back Luncheon will be held Sunday Sept 17th at the Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club. All women are invited to attend as our guests (the event is free!). Please sign up on the ECW bulletin board, or talk to ECW President MaryLou Cartwright (734-775-0784) for more info.
Ukulele Workshop We have enough people signed up to do the “Learn to Play a Ukulele Workshop”!!!! It will be held on Monday, Sept. 18th from 7:00 until 9:00. The cost for this one night workshop is $55.oo, WHICH INCLUDES going home with your own ukulele! There are spots for 3 more people. -Amy Kohair
The United Thank Offering (UTO) has been an important ministry of the Episcopal Church since1889, providing a way for members of all ages to give daily thanks to God. The mission of UTO is to distribute funds through grants to individuals and communities in need of financial support in our diocese, our nation and the world. Everyone is encouraged to take home a “little blue box”. Kept in a prominent place, it is a reminder to say a prayer of thanks and drop in coins in gratitude for God’s blessings. Boxes are available across from the office, in Galloway hall and outside the chapel. Your change can change lives. Thank you! Wendy Kiblawi 248-476-0265
The Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame is inducting our founder Lisette alongside 10 other extraordinary women of Michigan. Contact Kate Hartwell (katehartwell31@gmail.com or 313-318-3275) by October 1 if you would like to attend the ceremony and sit at a table of Saint James’ members. Tickets to the October 18 evening at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing cost $150, and include a reception, dinner, and the induction program.
Rummage Sale Update The kids are back at school, the nights are getting cooler which means our FALL RUMMAGE SALE is coming!!!! Rummage will be accepted beginning on September 18th. Help will be needed for set-up on Saturday, September 30th (8am-Noon). Our rummage work week begins Monday, October 2nd though Thursday, October 5th (9am-4pm each day). Sale days are Friday, October 6th (9am-4pm) and Saturday, October 7th (9am-Noon) with clean-up afterwards. Whether you work full time, part time, or are retired, we would be grateful for any amount of time you can spare to come and help! Contact either Sharon Metz (cell 734-626-1650) or Carole Vandenberg if you have any questions.
The Thursday Morning Book Group has resumed! Join us Thursdays at 10:30am as we discuss “The Book of Joy” by Desmond Tutu and the Dali Lama. All are welcome in this ongoing drop-in discussion group!
Sunday Morning Bible Studies are held from 9:05-9:50 a.m. in the fireplace room. We are reading 1 Corinthians. Together we read a full chapter aloud and then consider what we’ve heard and what it means to the church today.
Our Dishwasher is not great at removing lipstick from coffee cups. Please wipe lipstick from cups before sending them to the kitchen.
Belly Dance classes are held every Wednesday in Galloway Hall at 7pm.
Please Check The Coat Rack In Galloway Hall And Our Kitchen for any items that might belong to you. Unclaimed items will be sold in the next rummage sale.
Open Office Hours Fr. Phil is available for appointments throughout the week for meetings of any length. Tuesday evenings are open office hours, meaning you can drop in without an appointment between 4:00-6:30 pm.
FEATURES & ARTICLES
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Announcing the 2017-2018
The Heart’s Journey through the SEASONS Series
This favorite morning reflection and sharing program starts soon.
There will be 4 sessions, one for each season, on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. This is an interdenominational program. All are welcome.
Our first sessions is AUTUMN: SEASON OF VULNERABILITY AND GENEROSITY on October 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish Center
21599 Parke Lane, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 734-676-1378
Mark your calendar
Winter: January 23, 2018 at Sacred Heart, Grosse Ile
Spring: April 10, 2018 at Riverview Retreat Center
Summer: June 19, 2018 at Riverview Retreat Center
Come share this wonderful gift; bring a friend! We are delighted to have this prayerful experience to share with you once again.
Your Journey Team: Sr. Betty Leon, Kate Hartwell, Barbara Hawn, Bob and Carol Hill, Amy Kohair, Judy Smith.
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Infinity Duo – Please join Sacred Heart’s Director of Music, Mary Hackstock, along with Laura Reynolds Carmichael, as they perform duo works for the piano by Shubert, Grieg, Debussy, and more.
Donations will be accepted to be sent to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Checks can be made to Catholic Charities USA
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| September 17 | |
| Altar Guild | Marie Johnson, Carole Vandenberg, Gwyn Dugliss |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | David Hartwell |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Warren Johnson |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| Ushers | Stuart C, Carl Colwell, Jack H, Robin K |
| Greeters | Marie Johnson, Robin Knuson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Daiejah Tatem |
| 10am Acolytes | Joy Boswell, Zoie Christie |
| Prayer Team | Amy Kohair, Maria Turner |
| September 24 | |
| Altar Guild | Joan Hemsworth, Cathy Kalafut |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Herman Rugel |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Dave & Judy Christie, Zach & Merri Lewis |
| Greeters | Anthony Baker, Natalia Morris |
| 10 am Crucifer | Thomas Shumale |
| 10am Acolytes | Sam Rankine, Anna Shumale |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough, Sue Anderson |
Septemb
| October 1 | |
| Altar Guild | Carol Nankervis, Jennifer Dermody, Marilou Arvin |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | David Hartwell |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Jack Hartley |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Dave and Judy Christie, Robin Knudsen, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| 10 am Crucifer | Landon Johnson |
| 10am Acolytes | Danny Bohl, Andrew Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel and Linda Shannon |
MINISTERS OF SAINT JAMES
All Baptized Members
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.
- Modernize and expand our bell choir library with new music – $200
- A large bell in the main sanctuary to ring before service – $???
Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
In-kind and Wish-List donations help us go above and beyond. If you are aware of any such gifts please let us know at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net.
🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 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: Two really terrific sacred pieces are on the docket today. The first is the prelude, one of Sibelius’ few forays into sacred music, and really shows off the Finnish composer’s penchant for defying expectation, and is a great example of his personal style of intense chromaticism influenced by the folk music of his homeland. The anthem at 10AM is an old favorite of church choirs everywhere, with a beautiful soaring melody and rousing text.
Upcoming Music Events
September 16, 7:30: Join us in Galloway Hall for Short Pieces by Great Composers: A Piano Recital by Minister of Music Robert Ragoonanan. Featuring Schumann’s Kinderszenen, Bartok’s 15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, C.P.E. Bach’s Fantasia in F-sharp Minor, and Brahms’ Klavierstücke Op. 118.
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| Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. Matthew 18:20-22 |
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Heather DePaul (9/17) | Maria Turner (9/18) | Walt Denson Jr (9/19) | ||
| Donna Gorris (9/19) | Nancy Atkinson (9/20) | Evelyn Howes (9/20) | ||
| Steven Lewis (9/20) | Richard Stoddard (9/20) | Peter Uhse (9/20) | ||
| Emily Sauter (9/21) | Morley Burns (9/23) | Jeffrey Denson (9/24) | ||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Jane & Carl Colwell (9/17) | Connie & Russell Turner (9/17) | |
| Elizabeth & Michael Bisaro (9/18)
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Robin & Tommy Jones (9/22) |
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Lee | Jerry Zavadil | Maureen Kohn | |
| Jerry | John Kurth | Mary Phillips | |
| Pete Fernandes | Jean Fernandes | Laura Crawford | |
| Rebecca Grossklaus | Tamara Howes | Ron Kohn | |
| Joan Klose | Charles | Annie Krueger | |
| Irene John | Jackson Bruce Beidler | Rhonda Boitkus | |
| Kevin Kaufman | Art John | Greg Kohn | |
| Gary Davison | Phil Metz, Sr. | Renee DiGiacomo | |
| Joe Radelett | Gabby | MaryJo Brough | |
| Hannah Thomas | Mike Bartos | Gordon | |
| Juanita Fillip |
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.