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The Rose on the The Altar is given in honor of the birth of Gianluca Stephen Gandolfi, born Saturday August 26th. Gianluca is the son of Emily and Gio Gandalfi, the grandson of Rob and Mali Sauter, and the great grandson of Bettine and Jerry Cleaver.
A Church Picnic is planned for Sunday, September 10, following our outdoor ChurchFEST Sunday Service. We’ll have a bouncy house for the kids. Also hotdogs, hamburgers, and condiments will be provided by a generous gift. So bring a side dish to share and maybe a friend. It will be a wonderful day of celebration. If you can help set up chairs please come at 9am.
Red Doors Fall Field Trip – September 5, 2017 – Lisette’s Canadian Life What was life like for our founder, Lisette, after she escaped to Canada? Historic sites in Sandwich, Amhertsburg, and Essex, Ontario will be visited, with lunch along the way. Traveling as a group by bus will not work for this trip. So, we will be carpooling to Canada. To make arrangements, I will need an exact count and if you are willing to drive. Please update the list that will be in the entrance to the chapel on Sunday, August 27. There will be more details available at that time. REMEMBER: you must have a current passport or enhanced driver’s license to enter Canada. It’s going to be a great trip, so be sure to sign up to finalize your trip. Kate Hartwell 313 318 3275
ECW (Episcopal Church Women) Welcome Back Luncheon will be held Sunday September 17th at the Grosse Ile Golf and 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 information.
A 150th Anniversary Golf Classic to benefit our Saint James chapel will be held on Tuesday, September 19th at the Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club. This is a great chance to dust off the clubs and enjoy the emerald greens of Grosse Ile with friends and family to support a great cause. Dinner-only tickets are also available.
What A Memorable Evening It Was. On a Sunday evening recently a good number of the Saint James family joined Hickory Island residents as well as other guests at a special Song Service in the Hickory Island Pavilion. One or more verses of 14 songs and hymns were sung in a half hour or so and then light refreshments and conversation were enjoyed afterward. Bobby’s beautiful keyboard accompaniment inspired all of us to sing joyfully and we truly made a “joyful noise”. Kate and I would like to thank all of you who came to Song Service. What a memorable evening it was. Kate and David Hartwell
Our Fall Rummage Sale is October 6 & October 7. Donated items will be accepted beginning September 18.
The Pastoral Care Team Meeting Has Been Rescheduled. Anyone interested in joining the team, which visits the sick and homebound, will meet on Wednesday, September 13, at 6:30pm in the library. We will look at who is visiting whom, we’ll get a refresher from Fr. Phil on administering home communion, we’ll discuss opportunities to develop this ministry, and we’ll pray for those in need.
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 does not remove lipstick from coffee cups very well, unfortunately. 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.
Vestry Minutes are always available on the bulletin board outside the main office. Vestry members wear blue name tags if you have comments or questions.
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. Contact Fr. Phil any time: rector@saintjamesgi.net, cell: 734-775-7140 or at the office: 734-676-1727.
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PSSST…..Did you know that the very first Saint James’ Rummage Sale was held in May 1960? The tradition of our semi-annual rummage sale is 57 years old! Sale proceeds enable St. James to support approximately 17 different charitable organizations. Folks from not only St. James, but from all over the downriver area volunteer whatever time they can spare to help with set-up, work week, sale days and clean up. Does it sound like a lot of work? It is, but every year I am amazed at how many people donate not only their rummage, but their time to assist in any way they can. If you work full time, please consider helping with set-up (the weekend before the sale) or Saturday’s sale day and clean-up afterwards. Hot lunches are provided at no cost to all the volunteers during the work week and on sale days. The food is awesome but the fellowship and friendships that are created between each other are priceless!! Sales happen every year on the first Saturday of May (and the preceding Friday) and the first Saturday of October (and the preceding Friday). If you have any questions about our Spring or Fall Sales, please contact either Sharon Metz (cell 734-626-1650) or Carole Vandenberg. Our next sale will be October 5 (9am-4pm) and October 6 (9am-Noon).
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SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| September 3 | |
| Altar Guild | Diane Mammo, Marilou Arvin |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10am 1st lesson reader | Jack Hartley |
| 10am 2nd lesson, prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Stuart Cartwright, Carl Colwell |
| Greeters | Wendy Kiblawi, Sue Anderson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Danny Bohl |
| September 10 | ChurchFest |
| Altar Guild | Michael Glover, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Larry Crabtree |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| Ushers | Paul & Lynn Blanks, Jack Hartley, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Lynn & Paul Blanks |
| 10 am Crucifer | Andrew Johnson |
| 10am Acolytes | Landon Johnson, Anna Shumate |
| Prayer Team | Sue Anderson, Madeleine Jones |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 starting up again very soon! 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.
Choir and Bell Choir will begin meeting again on Thursday, September 7th.
This morning’s musical point of interest: Listen to the postlude! 10 o’clockers in particular will recognize the tune, guaranteed.
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.
“FUN at HOME” PAGE
Matthew 16:21-28
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Mali Sauter (9/3) | Mary Sawnick (9/5) | Chris VanEngelen (9/6) | |
| Landon VanEngelen (9/7) | Luke Armbruster (9/7) | Charlotte Will (9/10) |
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Judy & David Christie (9/5) | Natalie & Todd Rankine (9/6) | |
| Kristin & Steven Lewis (9/8) | Debra & Joe Taschler (9/9) |
Pray for the Departed
| Walter Stoll | Marjorie Coleman |
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 | |
| Audrey Lyden | 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.