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Fr. Phil and his son Brandon, celebrating Brandon’s first day as an Acolyte. |
Congratulations! Last week we celebrated the Baptisms of Lainey Brown & Bobby Brown, the Confirmation of Mark Ferguson, the Reaffirmation-of-Faith of Robert Scarborough, and the Reception into the Episcopal Church of Alice Carrigan, the Ferguson’s, Jim Johnson, the Lewis’s, the Paik’s, Scott and Laura Fornwalt, Brenda Topolewski, the Peraino’s, and the elder Peraino’s. Congratulations, one and all!
Childcare is Being Offered during rummage work week, but we would like to know if anyone plans to use it. Childcare will be available Monday to Thursday from 9:00 until Noon. For the safety of the children and the volunteers, we expect all children to remain in the nursery. There is a signup sheet in Galloway hall, or you may call Joan Hemsworth (734-675-8191) or Linda Shannon-Rugel (734-377-2216).
Rummage Sale Work Days are Monday Sept 30 through Thursday Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., now with childcare available from 9 a.m. – noon. Any and all hands welcome. Lunch will be provided as well.
Rummage Sale Tear-Down is Saturday, October 5, from noon – 2 p.m. Start with a free lunch in the kitchen. Then we need 30-40 people to help move all leftover rummage into Betty’s Garage and to disassemble all the racks and shelves, and to reset the classrooms and Galloway Hall. We have not had enough people in the last few rummage sales. Please mark your calendar today and even invite family and friends to come with you.
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.
Musicians, if you have a favorite musical selection, consider playing it during the 10 a.m. worship service, perhaps as a prelude or during communion. As an inviting and inclusive community of worshipers, we welcome those with musical gifts to participate in worship by sharing your gifts. Speak with our Minister of Music, Jim Johnson.
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 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
Jaroslav Vajda (April 28, 1919 – May 10, 2008) was an American hymnist.
Vajda was born to a Lutheran pastor of Slovak descent in Lorain, Ohio, where his father, Rev. John Vajda, was a pastor. Vajda received musical training in childhood and began translating classical Slovak poetry at age 15, when three delegates from the cultural institute of Slovakia visited his father’s home and left a box of books of Slovak literature. Vajda did not write his first hymn until age 49. From that time until his death in 2008 at age 89, he wrote over 200 original and translated hymns that appear worldwide in more than 65 hymnals. He also published two collections of hymn texts, numerous books, translations, and articles. In recognition of his significant contributions to the world of Christian hymnody, Vajda was named a Fellow of The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada. He also received an honorary doctorate degree from his alma mater, Concordia Seminary, in 2007.
Vajda was a Fellow of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada, and was the recipient of numerous honorary doctorates recognizing hymnal contributions.
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!
- Petting Zoo for the Animal Blessing $200
NEWS & UPDATES
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OUT THERE WITH OUTREACH NOW THROUGH JANUARY 2020
*October 19th will be covered by our partners from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Grosse Ile.
*November 16 is actually St. James next turn to cook and serve the meal. This will be our “Thanksgiving Meal” with the volunteer turkeys. We meet at our Chapel parking lot at 8:20 a.m. to arrive Downtown at approximately 9:15 a.m. to prepare the meal. The servers should arrive at 11:30 and will head home at around 1:15 p.m. You may stay to help for both shifts if you would like.
*December 21st is the “Christmas Meal” which will be prepared and served by Sacred Heart.
*January 18, 2020 will be our next turn to cook and serve the meal.
Any questions? Please call Amy Kohair at 734-693-0694 or Frank Kohair 734-693-5904 Thanks Friends!
Rummage Sale Is This weekend!
Last Chance: Rummage week begins On Monday September 30th. Please consider helping as you can. Rummage sale is open to the public Friday and Saturday, October 4-5. We will need all the help we can get and you are welcome to come and help. Lunch is served every day. You will have fun. Thank you for your help.
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.”
2019 marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Lutheran organist Paul Manz. Throughout his life, Paul Manz was known around the country for his leading of hymn festivals, and as a result, hymn festivals gained in popularity throughout the United States across denominational lines. In recognition of his contribution to church music, the final piece will be his composition “Aria” for organ.
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 :
One song – can change a moment;
On idea – can change a world;
One step – can start a journey;
But, One Prayer – can change the impossible.
Good Morning all. Blanche Hutchison, Senior Warden
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
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We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Kenneth & Becca Bearden (10/2) | Mark & Dianne Tissot (10/5) |
| Colleen & Jerry Herman (10/3) | |
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
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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
| September 29, 2019 | |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth, Chris Robertson, Sue Callahan |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Francis Gardiner |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| 10 am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Paul & Lynn Blanks, Pete Jett, Chi Paik |
| Greeters | Lil Everlove, Lynn Blanks |
| Acolytes | Joi Boswell, Crystal Turner |
| Crucifer | |
| Prayer Team | Tom & Erica Benson |
| 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 |