Sunday, September 24, 2017
| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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The Choir singing God’s praises during the outdoor ChurchFest Service. |
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 Inaugural Lisette Classic Golf Outing was a great success! The liquid sunshine couldn’t keep us down, the Country Club was terrific, and the banquet was delicious. Funds raised for the chapel are still being counted, but the final donation will be significant. Thank you to everyone who helped through word or deed. Here’s to our continuing celebration of 150 Years in this community!
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
A Parish bonfire will be 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! The festivities begin at 7 PM.
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 Rummage is being accepted now. 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.
RED DOORS 150th Anniversary Series “The Art and Architecture of Stained Glass” is a 10 a.m. lecture followed by a luncheon on Saturday, November 4, 2017. 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
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 from 10:00 – 11:45a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish Center
21599 Parke Lane, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 734-676-1378
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.
September 30, 2017 at 6:45pm
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 24 | |
| Altar Guild | Joan Hemsworth, Cathy Kalafut, Lois Zook |
| 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 |
| October 8 | |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth, Lil Everlove, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Anthony Baker |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| Ushers | Jack Hartley, Chuck Kurth, Stuart C, Carl C. |
| Greeters | Natalia Morris, Anthony Baker |
| 10 am Crucifer | Daiejah Tatem |
| 10am Acolytes | Joy Boswell, Thomas Shumale |
| Prayer Team | Sue Anderson, Amy Kohair |
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
|
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: We have a short, low-key piece by a very important composer this morning. The first is Nadia Boulanger, the master from France. She was one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, not just by the strength of her own music, but that she was regarded as THE composer to study with during her lifetime, and greatly influenced her students Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, David Diamond, Karel Husa, Walter Piston, and John Eliot Gardiner, among others.
Upcoming Music Events
September 30, 6:45pm, Sacred Heart Church, Grosse Ile: Mary Hackstock and Laura Reynolds Carmichael perform a benefit concert for Hurricane Victims, performing piano duo works by Schubert, Grieg, Debussy, and more!
Oct. 14, 7:30pm: Join us in the Sanctuary for our next music event. Robert Ragoonanan, Doug Scott, and Mary Hackstock will perform a joint recital on the newly refurbished and expanded Ross King organ!
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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
| Jeffrey Denson (9/24) | Michael Blanks (9/25) | Sara Boc (9/26) | ||
| Paiten Christie (9/26) | Vanessa Hooper-Yan (9/26) | Don Hartwell (9/27) | ||
| Thomas Lashley (9/27) | Jennifer Lee (9/28) | Sydney Sexton (9/30) | ||
| Lucas Miklos (9/30) | Gabrielle Glover (9/30) | |||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Lisa & Greg Glover (9/28) | Heather & John Haggard (9/29) | |
| Becca & Kenneth Bearden (10/2)
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Dianne & Mark Tissot (10/5) |
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 | |
| Annie Rodgers |
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.