~News at St. James~
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
LENT INFORMATION: Stations of the Cross will be held in the Church at 12:15 pm each Friday of Lent and at 3 pm on Good Friday. Lenten services each weekday at 7 am in the Chapel through March 26th.
SPRING FORWARD: As you may know spring is headed our way. In addition, to a great expected change in the weather we most importantly don't want to forget about spring forward. On March 13th, we will move our clocks forward a hour officially beginning Daylights Saving Time.
BACH CONCERT: Dr. Young-Hyun Cho, Pianist concert will be March 15th at 7:30 pm in the church. Young-Hyun has won many awards and has performed world wide. This concert is made possible by a grant from the McCormick-Smith Fund and is free to the public.
EASTER MEMORIAL: It is custom at St. James to invite our parish family to make a contribution to the glory of God and in memory or in honor of loved ones. This is not only an appropriate way to honor those who have gone before us, but these gifts make it possible to decorate the Cathedral in a festive manner. If you wish to make a donation, please send your check along with the name or names you wish to commemorate to the attention of Mary Vermaelen no later than March 26, 2010.
EASTER EGG HUNT: Children’s Christian Education group will be organizing an Easter egg hunt on Easter morning. We need Easter eggs. Specifically, we need plastic eggs, filled with pre-wrapped candy. Please bring your donations to Fr. Mike’s office. Also, please call if you have any questions. Thank you!
OUTREACH COMMITTEE: The Outreach Committee's Project for March is Caring with CLASS (Central LA Aids Support Services). In the parish hall you will find a display with pictures of items needed by CLASS. Please remove the item or items you will donate and once you have purchased the item/items, place them in the blue crate located under the CLASS display. This project will run through Easter Day, April 4, and we hope each and every one of you will purchase one or more of the personal items needed to help CLASS.
SUPPER CLUB: Join us for the Supper Club. The cost of $37.41 includes the salad, entrée, dessert, soft drinks or tea, tax and gratuity and is to be prepaid to the church office before the event. Signup sheets are in the Parish Hall. Come and enjoy the fellowship!
YOGA CLASS: If you are interested in yoga it’s never to late to sign up. Our yoga class continues to meet in the gym every Wednesday evening at 6:45 pm. There is also free childcare for those who are interested in participating on Wednesday nights only. For more information please call the church office.
UNITED THANK OFFERING: Please continue to use the blue boxes for UTO. The mission of the United Thank Offering is to expand the circle of thankful people. To achieve this mission we encourage daily prayers, offerings, and awareness of the abundance of God’s blessings. Our next In-gathering is coming soon.
PHOTO GALLERY: We have a photo gallery on the website! If you have taken photos of recent events at the church, please contact the office so we can add them to the gallery. Click here to see the photo gallery.
ANNUAL LOBSTER BOIL: It’s that time of year again, the St. James Episcopal Day School hosts the 26th Annual Lobster Boil on May 1, 2010 starting at 6 pm. The tickets can be purchased from any St. James Episcopal Day School advisory board member and also from the church office. The ticket purchase deadline is Friday, April 23rd. Hope you will come out and join us!
CONTINUING EVENTS:
SUNDAY ADULT FORUM: The Adult Forum asks the critical question -“Who do you say Jesus is”? We shall attempt to answer this question by considering Jesus - the Teacher, the Preacher, the Miracle Worker, the Outraged, the Servant of all, the Sacrificed, and the Savior. Join us in the Parlor at 9:15 am. See you then.
CURATE'S CLASS: The curate’s class is now studying James Lloyd Breck: Apostle of the Wilderness during Lent. James Lloyd Breck was one of the founders of Nashotah House Seminary and the book is a study of his life and the Episcopal Church of the early 19th century. Fr. Mike has purchased many copies on behalf of this class, please contact him if you are interested in participating.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Upstairs in the classrooms over the Parish Hall. Classes meet each Sunday at 9:15 am. The class is intended for elementary school age children (3rd to 6th grades).
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP OFFERINGS: Drew Texada leads the class on “Gettysburg”, which is based on Michael Shaara’s award winning novel “The Killer Angels”. Class begins at 6:45 pm. In addition, Fr. Fred also offers a teaching series on the path to forgiving and being forgiven. The group convenes in the parlor just off the parish hall following the Faith and Fellowship meal. All are welcome to come join.
FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP MEAL: Wednesday night programs are still in full swing for Lent. We still encourage our excellent cooks to sign-up for the months ahead to host a Wednesday Faith & Fellowship meal. If you have not yet hosted please sign up to cook for your church family. Help is always welcome and appreciated.
EPISCOBELLIANS: Hear ye! Hear ye! The season for handbells has begun anew! All interested parties may come and join our merry group on Thursdays at 5:15 pm. We meet upstairs above the offices (just follow the trail of handbells, or the sound of joyous ringing). Tina Smith, Director
CAMP HARDTNER SUMMER CAMP: Have you signed up your child for Camp Hardtner yet? April 1, 2010 is the deadline to get the discount fee for our diocesan summer camp at Camp Hardtner. If you register by that date and pay your full fee you qualify for a discount. Registering now also helps make sure you get the session you want. Some sessions fill up and waiting lists are created. Applications, on line registration and more information are available on line. You can also contact the camp office at 318 765-3794. Camp Hardtner's Fill the Canoe Campaign to raise money for Camp Hardtner begins on March 17th. Lets fill the canoes with campers and donations. Thank you!
ST. JAMES UPDATES:
EVANGELISM MESSAGE: The ministers of the church are laypeople, bishops, priests and deacons”. This simple statement makes it clear that the work of the church belongs to the laity. The clergy are there to help the laity do that work. Thus, the primary function of the parish is to be a community of ministering people.FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE: Help us serve you. When there is a death, or you or a loved one is ill or enters the hospital, please call the parish office. If the office is closed you may call the clergy at home. Please don’t assume that someone else has done so.
Please contact the church office with changes in address, phone number/s and other contact information. This will help us save money on returned mail and practice good stewardship.
SANCTUARY LAMP: Remember your loved ones for the upcoming year by having the sanctuary lamp burn in their memory. Donation is $40 for the month. Please call the church office, 445-9845.
ST. JAMES ALTAR FLOWERS: You are invited to make a contribution to the glory of God by remembering or honoring your loved ones with flowers for our altar. Please call or come by the church office to make arrangements for altar flowers.
CONTRIBUTIONS: If you are using church envelopes and placing cash in the envelope please write your name on the envelope so it can be added to your contributions.
ONLINE GIVING: is now available! For those of you who pay your bills by computer and your church contribution is about the only check you write, we've made giving easier for you. Simply go to the top left corner of every page on this website and click on the DONATE button. The contribution page will come up and simply follow the directions. If you do not have a computer, but would like to have your contributions drafted from your checking account or charged to your credit card each month, please fill out the enrollment form mailed to you and return to the office. Extra forms are available in the narthex or in the church office. You may pay by check or credit card. If you have any questions, please call Mary at the office at 445-9845.
FAMILY INFORMATION CHANGES: In order for the church office to keep records current please call or mail any changes in your address, phone number/s, email address, or family status. This will insure that you receive all issues of The Journal and emails regarding current events at St. James. If you have a child who’s left for college, moved out, or married, please keep us updated on their change of status and address.
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