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Tenor Benjamin Wegner at our recent recital. |
Lenten Potluck & Program continues this week on Wed. 6:15 Evening Prayer, 6:30 Potluck Dinner, 7pm Program. Vestry is hosting and will provide the main course.
A Jesus Movie Part I: For our Program on April 5th we will watch the first half of the movie “Killing Jesus” followed by a discussion of the Life and Ministry of Jesus. The movie will begin at 7pm in Galloway Hall. Part II will be shown next week.
The Office will be Closed this Monday. Thank you to Rhonda Boitkus who has volunteered to help out in the office Tuesday and Wednesday morning this week as Krista is on vacation.
Honor your Loved Ones on Easter Morning with fresh potted lilies and Festival Brass! Easter Memorials and Thanksgivings are being accepted now. Names of loved ones will be printed in each Easter Bulletin. Fill out the golden bulletin inserts and return to the office no later than April 9th (Palm Sunday).
Celebrate EASTER at Saint James: Our main Easter Service (with Brass Quartet) will be held at 10 am on Sunday, April 16. An Easter Vigil will be held that morning at 7:30 am. Invite family and friends to these beautiful festival services.
HOLY WEEK All-Night Vigil is accepting sign-ups. Pick a one-hour spot to “watch and wait” with Jesus in the night of Maundy Thursday and early morning of Good Friday. The chapel space has candles, meditation books, and reserved sacrament. The sign-up sheet is on the front window of the main office.
Good Friday Meditations are on the Stations of the Cross this year. Would you offer one of 14 short meditations? Speak to Fr. Phil for details.
Today is the Last Day to Order Your Easter Scrip to ensure Easter delivery. Instead of candy in your Easter baskets, give gift cards! The list containing hundreds of retailers is in on the information desk across from the office. Give your completed order to Lynn Blanks. (676-3967). Orders must be prepaid. Checks made out to Saint James Scrip are preferred.
Colorful Easter Eggs were a big hit with the guests of Spirit of Hope last year! We’ll be cooking and serving the Easter meal on April 15th. If you’d like to provide some hard boiled eggs, please talk with Amy Kohair.
Palm Sunday services begin at 8 & 10am on Sunday, April 9. Free palms for everyone! We meet in Galloway Hall.
A Jesus Movie Part II: On Holy Wednesday we gather for our last potluck, and to watch the second half of the movie “Killing Jesus.” An open discussion will follow
Maundy Thursday is the celebration of Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. Gather in the chapel at 7 pm for a moving worship service.
Good Friday is the remembrance of Jesus’ death on the cross. We gather at 1 pm in the chapel for the Stations of the Cross with meditations. Would you offer a reflection? Email Fr. Phil at rector@saintjamesgi.net.
Holy Saturday services are short and stark. We gather in the chapel at 9 am for a simple worship service.
Holy Saturday For Kids is a special morning for children and families that includes an Easter Egg Hunt, a fun Craft, a telling of the Easter Story by Fr. Phil, and a snack. We gather in Galloway Hall at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 15.
Our EASTER VIGIL Service begins at 7:30 am on Easter morning, April 16. We begin in the dark with the lighting of a single candle to represent Christ’s enduring life and his resurrection. This beautiful service is the highlight of many people’s Easter celebrations.
Our EASTER Festival Eucharist begins at 10 am on Easter morning, April 16. Including a Festival Brass Quartet, a full choir, a rousing Easter sermon and Holy Communion this service is a singularly joyful celebration of Resurrection and new life.
Easter Coffee Hour will be a potluck of your favorite coffee cake, breads, fruit, hard boiled eggs or candy to share. Drop off your treats in the kitchen and we’ll make sure they get set out nicely!
The Shroud of Turin: Unraveling the Mystery Presented by Deacon Bob Tremmel Tues., April 11, 7- 9pm at Sacred Heart. The Shroud of Turin is purported to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. This presentation will include a video which will deal with the first hundred years of Shroud research. Bob will then provide “the rest of the story” including the carbon dating controversy, the latest and most up-to-date scientific research, and the astounding conclusions that can be drawn from this data.
New Address for Walt and Donna Denson: 124 Cassidy Road, Kingsport, TN 37664
Family Camps and outdoor survival programs are now accepting applications for the summer through the “Children Of The Earth Foundation.” Recommended by Burdett Milkins, find out more at http://www.cotef.org/Home/programs .
Kokomo Opalescent Glass Factory Red Doors Spring 2017 Field Trip May 22, 23, & 24. Pack your bags…it’s going to be a great time! To earn more about it and sign up call Kate Hartwell: 313 318 3275
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.
Group Studies On Sunday mornings we gather at 9:05am in the Fireplace Room for an open Bible Study. On Thursday mornings we meet at 10:30am in the library to discuss the writings of famous Saints. On Wednesday mornings we have a 10:15am service of Holy Communion in the chapel.
Middle School Youth Group meets twice a month after the 10am service (until noon) for relaxed conversation, Bible stories, testimonies and snacks. Any questions please see Natalia or Anthony or call @ 908-656-0915.
Do You Enjoy The Time Of Fellowship After The 10am Service? Sign up to host a week! Hosts do simple set up and clean up, and provide a simple snack.
Clarification on Open Office Hours Fr. Phil is available for appointments throughout the week for meetings of any length. Tuesday evenings are open office hours, meaning that on this particular night 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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Easter Kite Building and Decorating
Legend has it that a Bermudan teacher in need of a simple yet effective way to demonstrate the Ascension of Christ into heaven, used a kite decorated with Jesus’ image to imprint the concept on the minds of his young students. As a result, Good Friday in Bermuda finds colorful, multi-sided kites made of sticks and tissue paper dotting skies all over the island. After spending last Easter in Bermuda and seeing all of the kites painstakingly and proudly crafted, by islanders and visitors, in remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice, we were inspired to carry this beautiful tradition back to Grosse Ile with us.
Beginning on April 2 and again on April 9, following the 10am mass, please join us in Galloway Hall for kite building and decorating. We will supply the materials you need to make a simple kite. If you are ambitious and wish to craft a special kite like the ones flown in Bermuda, feel free to bring tissue paper and other supplies to create your work own of art. Not crafty? Join us on Holy Saturday with a purchased kite! All kites are welcome! We will be flying our kites at the Grosse Ile soccer fields off Meridian Road on Holy Saturday following the Children’s Easter Celebration at St. James. More information to come!
Steve, Kristin and Mitch Lewis
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| April 2 | |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth, Gwyn Dugliss, Blanche Hutchison |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | David Hartwell |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Linda Shannon |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Warren Johnson |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| Ushers | Stuart C, Carl Cl, Walt D, Jack H |
| Greeters | Marie Johnson, Robin Knudson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Max Bearden |
| 10am Acolytes | Joy Boswell, Sam Rankine |
| Prayer Team | Sylvia Booth, Linda Shannon |
SAINT JAMES WISH LIST
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.
- New music books for the bell choir – any donation
Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
If you have been on the fence about joining bells or vocal choir, it’s a great time to start! We will be starting fresh with new rep and learning musicianship skills, so swing on by and make music with us! Please let me know if you plan to attend! The St. James Bell Choir rehearses Thursdays at 6:30PM, and the St. James Adult Choir rehearses Thursdays at 7:30PM. The children’s choir meets after the 10AM service. All are welcome! Please consider joining in the music at St. James, we have lots of excellent programming this year. If you have reservations about joining that I can smooth over, or even just want to chat and learn some more about music, I’m always happy to talk! I’m easily reached at music@saintjamesgi.net.
This morning’s musical point of interest: Enjoy today’s anthem by Richard Farrant, a beautiful setting of a moving text, and also the first piece I ever taught a choir!
Stay tuned for upcoming music events in the area:
April 16, 10AM, Join us for the 10AM Easter Service, featuring brass, handbells, choir, and music from the Renaissance!
A Children’s Choir (K-5) meets on Sundays after the 10am service. Talk to Jill Robinson (robinsonjill25@yahoo.com) or Bobby to find out more.
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Dennis Davenport (4/3) | Vivian Miklos (4/3) | Zachary Lewis (4/9) | |
| Jack Hartley (4/5) | Jay Tissot (4/5) | Dana Uhse (4/5) | |
| Mitchell Craig (4/6) | Laurent Chappuis (4/7) | Rose Czajka (4/8) | |
| Jill Craig (4/8) | Pat Bracey (4/9) |
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Jennifer & Matthew Drake (4/3) |
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Lee | Jerry Zavadil | Maureen Kohn | |
| Jerry | John Kurth | Gordon | |
| Pete Fernandes | Jean Fernandes | Andrew Brunell | |
| Rebecca Grossklaus | Tamara Howes | Laura Crawford | |
| Allison Bell | Charles | Michael Stoddart | |
| Joan Klose | Jackson Bruce Beidler | Annie Krueger | |
| Irene John | Art John | Rhonda Boitkus | |
| Kevin Kaufman | Mary Jo Brough | Teddy Cleaver | |
| Misty | Joe Radelet | Amy Brockmiller | |
| Newberry family | Aidan LaForest | Brian Thompson | |
| Richard, Libby & Hazel | Swor |
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, 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.