The senior high youth group will be going bowling at the Crofton Bowling Alley on Sunday, Feb 24. We will depart from St. James' at 11:00 and return at 1:30. The cost is $6.00 per person, and includes bowling, shoes, and refreshments. Depending on how many youth attend, parent drivers may be needed.
Please let me know if you can help with transportation. Thanks.
Renee Wilson
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Lighthouse Shelter - February 20, 2008
The Women of St. James’ Parish are preparing bag lunches for the Lighthouse Shelter on the third Wednesday of each month. They will be doing this again on February 20, 2008.
Please contact Pat Rehling if you can help. The Women of St. James’ Parish cover the cost of these meals. Please sign up for desserts for the Lighthouse lunches on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the Rector’s office. It’s a great project and we need desserts. Thank you so much.
Please contact Pat Rehling if you can help. The Women of St. James’ Parish cover the cost of these meals. Please sign up for desserts for the Lighthouse lunches on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the Rector’s office. It’s a great project and we need desserts. Thank you so much.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Lothian Ruritan Club Scholarships - Due March 14, 2008
The Lothian Ruritan Club is sponsoring five $1,000-per-year scholarships, to be awarded to graduating high school seniors. Three scholarships are for one year and are paid in two equal installments. Two scholarships are for two years, $1,000-per year. The scholarships are awarded to students that have demonstrated an interest in community service. Preference is given to students living in South County. Applications must be received by March 14. If interested, stop by the parish office and pick up an application.
Crafts, Jewelry And Plants Are Needed For Spring Dinner
Crafts, jewelry and plants are needed. These long winter evenings are a good time to concentrate on a hobby or craft. Crafts are needed for the Craft Boutique at the Spring Dinner and the Fall Festival. Plan to knit a scarf, a hat, or a baby outfit. Aprons are popular again. Christmas ornaments, wood crafts, and unique gift items are desired. Use your imagination and donate a handmade craft item. Let’s fill the room!
Jewelry is needed, too. Are pieces of costume jewelry that you never wear crowding your jewelry chest? Those rings, necklaces, and bracelets you no longer wear may be a treasure to someone else. Also, as spring approaches, we hope you’ll keep the Spring Dinner and Fall Festival in mind as you repot your houseplants and divide your annuals.
Please donate your crafts, jewelry and plants to the Women of St. James’ Parish for sale at the Spring Dinner and Fall Festival. Call Peggy Horn, Wendy Crawford, or Joy Wiley with your donations.
Jewelry is needed, too. Are pieces of costume jewelry that you never wear crowding your jewelry chest? Those rings, necklaces, and bracelets you no longer wear may be a treasure to someone else. Also, as spring approaches, we hope you’ll keep the Spring Dinner and Fall Festival in mind as you repot your houseplants and divide your annuals.
Please donate your crafts, jewelry and plants to the Women of St. James’ Parish for sale at the Spring Dinner and Fall Festival. Call Peggy Horn, Wendy Crawford, or Joy Wiley with your donations.
Food Safety Workshops - March 6 & 10, 2008
Since food safety is a high priority for all of us, especially those working in our new kitchen, the Women of St. James’ Parish are sponsoring a two-hour Food Safety Training Workshop which will give you valuable information about controlling the spread of harmful bacteria.
Everyone is welcome to attend one of the sessions. The workshops are scheduled for Thursday, March 6 from 9:30 – 11:30 am, and Monday, March 10 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. While registration is not required, it would be helpful to know how many plan to attend to ensure that there are enough materials for everyone at the workshop.
Please email Peggy Horn at plantlady04@hughes.net for further information
Everyone is welcome to attend one of the sessions. The workshops are scheduled for Thursday, March 6 from 9:30 – 11:30 am, and Monday, March 10 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. While registration is not required, it would be helpful to know how many plan to attend to ensure that there are enough materials for everyone at the workshop.
Please email Peggy Horn at plantlady04@hughes.net for further information
Crosses for Palm Sunday - March 15, 2008
We will be making the crosses for Palm Sunday on Saturday, March 15, in the kitchen at St. James’ from 9 am until noon. Please come and join us – young and old. All are welcome. The fellowship is great. Any questions, contact Linda Brown.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Sweetheart Cropfest - February 16, 2008
Do you have lots of photos lying around? Get them into albums in one day!
The Library Committee is hosting a Cropfest on Saturday, February 16, from 9 am – 5 pm in the parish hall. Cost is $25.00 per person and pre-registration is required. Hot lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided. We will have door prize drawings hourly. Prizes include bottles of wine, scrapping supplies, flowers for that loved one, and lots of other items. Contact: Taylor Milbradt.
Make your registration check payable to Denise Norfolk and mail to 5513 Birch Court, West River, MD 20778.
Additional information available on flyers in St. James’ parish hall.
The Library Committee is hosting a Cropfest on Saturday, February 16, from 9 am – 5 pm in the parish hall. Cost is $25.00 per person and pre-registration is required. Hot lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided. We will have door prize drawings hourly. Prizes include bottles of wine, scrapping supplies, flowers for that loved one, and lots of other items. Contact: Taylor Milbradt.
Make your registration check payable to Denise Norfolk and mail to 5513 Birch Court, West River, MD 20778.
Additional information available on flyers in St. James’ parish hall.
Adult Study Forum - Sunday's at 10 AM
Adult Study Forum welcomes everyone to join us in studying T. S. Eliot’s poems, Four Quartets. Drawing on his knowledge of mysticism and philosophy, while grounded in his conversion to Anglicanism, Eliot considered Four Quartets his masterpiece and it is the work that led to his receipt of the Nobel Prize. Join us on a fascinating journey! Class meets in the Library Sunday's at 10:00.
Call Rick Downs or Patti Sachs for more information.
Call Rick Downs or Patti Sachs for more information.
Men’s Breakfast - February 16, 2008
The Men’s Breakfast will meet at 7:30 AM on February 16 in the parish hall. All men of the parish are invited.
Confirmation - May 4, 2008
Confirmation will be held May 4, at 4 p.m., at St. James’ Church.
If you are interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, please contact the Rector.
If you are interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, please contact the Rector.
Nursery Available for 9 AM Service
Nursery - We would like to thank Norma Dorsey for stepping forward to organize coverage for the nursery. Norma felt called to answer JoEllen Kelly’s impassioned plea for help. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Norma at portlandspring@aol.com.
Fuddruckers Fundraiser Update
Fuddruckers - Thank you to everyone who attended our Fuddruckers Fundraiser. We sold $560.00 of meals, and Fuddruckers donated $56.00 to the St. James' youth program.
Plus, we had great fellowship! Stay tune for our next youth sponsored fellowship activity.
Plus, we had great fellowship! Stay tune for our next youth sponsored fellowship activity.
Easter Egg Hunt Chair Needed!
Easter Egg Hunt – The Christian Formation Committee is looking for a volunteer to chair the Easter Egg Hunt which is held after the 9 a.m. service on Easter Sunday. If interested, please contact Sharon Angel at kirbyangel@comcast.net.
Family Fellowship Night
The Family Fellowship Night will take place Friday February 15, 2008. Call Laura Miller for more information or to let her know that you will be attending as they need to know to have enough food.
Regional Yarn Ministry
It’s that time again!! We have been invited to All Saints Church, Sunderland, on Saturday, February 23rd from 9 am – 11 am. A light breakfast and drinks will be served. Please join us. If there are any questions, please contact Jeanie Zseltvay, sewgeney@aol.com.
St. James’ Book Club
The St. James’ Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 pm at Brooke Steuart’s house.
Choir Rehearsals
Celebration Choir Rehearsals are held on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in St. James’ parish hall. We are starting rehearsals on the Easter Cantata “Praise the God of Resurrection.” All are welcome. See you at rehearsal.
Senior Choir Rehearsals are held on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the music room in the parish hall. If you enjoy singing, please come join us. You don’t have to be able to read music or to have sung in a choir before.
Senior Choir Rehearsals are held on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the music room in the parish hall. If you enjoy singing, please come join us. You don’t have to be able to read music or to have sung in a choir before.
Recycle Your Computer Printer Cartridges
Recycle your computer printer cartridges by bringing them to St. James’ and placing them in the box outside the Parish Administrator’s office.
We receive income for our youth work from these cartridges.
We receive income for our youth work from these cartridges.
Prayer Chain
If you want to be part of St. James’ Parish e-mail Prayer Chain, contact Val Hymes at valhymes@aol.com.
Mary Poppins NYC Trip - June 25, 2008
Anyone interested in a trip to New York on June 25 to see “Mary Poppins” contact Lillie Barrett.
Eucharist at the South River Health and Rehabilitation Center
Help Celebrate the Eucharist at the South River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Edgewater with St. James’ Wednesday February 13th and February 27th at 2:15 p.m. Go to the dining room to the right. For more information, call Val Hymes, valhymes@aol.com.
Middle School Fellowship - February 17, 2008
The middle school youth with meet on Sunday, February 17, in the middle school classroom at 11:30. For further information, please contact Steve Dorsey.
No Flowers On The Altar During Lent
As is our custom, during the Season of Lent, we have no flowers on the altar.
Prayer For Our New Diocesan Bishop
Please pray this prayer for our new Diocesan Bishop:
Almighty God, whose gentle hands shaped the shores of the Chesapeake and molded the hills of the Alleghenies: guide and direct your people as we seek a chief pastor for the Diocese of Maryland. Give us clear eyes and wise minds to see beyond our desires so that we might choose a bishop who loves and serves you. Support those who hear your call to discernment and surround their families with your care. Lead us by your grace to a greater understanding of your mission and ministry so that together we might grow more and more into Christ-likeness; through Him who died and rose for us and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, whose gentle hands shaped the shores of the Chesapeake and molded the hills of the Alleghenies: guide and direct your people as we seek a chief pastor for the Diocese of Maryland. Give us clear eyes and wise minds to see beyond our desires so that we might choose a bishop who loves and serves you. Support those who hear your call to discernment and surround their families with your care. Lead us by your grace to a greater understanding of your mission and ministry so that together we might grow more and more into Christ-likeness; through Him who died and rose for us and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lenten Blessing
Look down in mercy, Lord, on your people who come before you, and grant that those whom you have nourished by your Word and Sacraments may bring forth fruit worthy of repentance, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you forever. Amen.
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you forever. Amen.
Wednesday Evening Lenten Program
Our first Lenten Program will be held Wednesday February 13, 2008. We gather in the Parish Hall for fellowship at 6 p.m., have a simple soup supper provided by the Women of St. James’ Parish at 6:30 p.m., and our program will begin at 7:30 p.m.
This week’s subject will be Partners in Care and will end promptly at 9:00.
This week’s subject will be Partners in Care and will end promptly at 9:00.
Vestry Retreat - February 16, 2008
The Vestry Retreat will take place next Saturday at West River Camp.
Annual Meeting - February 3, 2008
At the Annual Meeting last Sunday the following three people were appointed new Vestry members: Richard L. Downs, Jr., Calvin L. Horn III, and Brenda L. White. We truly thank the retiring members of the Vestry (Earl M. Buffaloe, Dwayne R. Crawford, and Patti Sachs) for their faithful service for the past three years and we rejoice that the above mentioned individuals have responded to God’s call. The William Y. Kitchin Youth Award was presented to Douglas Allan Ellmore, Jr.
Atrium Youth Fellowship - February 10, 2008
Atrium Youth Fellowship will be held February 10, 2008 at 11:30 am in the Middle School classroom.
Senior Youth Fellowship Scavenger Hunt - February 10, 2008
The Senior Youth Fellowship will meet February 10, 2008 from 11 – 2 for lunch and a Scavenger Hunt at the Annapolis Mall.
Their next scheduled meeting will be on February 24 from 11:00 – 1:00. They will go bowling. For more information, contact: Renée Wilson
Their next scheduled meeting will be on February 24 from 11:00 – 1:00. They will go bowling. For more information, contact: Renée Wilson
Atrium Youth Fellowship Bowling - March 2, 2008
Atrium Fellowship - On March 2, the Atrium youth will be going bowling at the Lord Calvert Bowling Alley. The cost is $6.00 per child which includes bowling, shoes, and refreshments. For further information, please contact Sharon McGlaughlin.
Souper Bowl of Caring
The youth would like to thank everyone who participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring. We raised $834.05 which will be donated to SCAN.
Goodness Gracious Bible Study for Women 2008
Goodness Gracious Bible Study for Women 2008 will meet Monday February 11, 2008 and then will not meet again until April 7.
The Monday afternoon class is scheduled from 12 – 2; the Monday evening class meets from 7 – 9. If there are any questions, call 410-867-6059; Email: nanwlewis@gmail.com.
The Monday afternoon class is scheduled from 12 – 2; the Monday evening class meets from 7 – 9. If there are any questions, call 410-867-6059; Email: nanwlewis@gmail.com.
Maryland Episcopal Cursillo Weekend #95
Maryland Episcopal Cursillo Weekend #95 is going to take place April 24 – 27, 2008 and Weekend #96 will be in November 2008.
Parish members Linda Rines, Susan Whitehead, Earl Buffaloe and Pete Finne are on the team for Weekend #95. Nancy Horkan is the Rector for MD #96. Anyone interested in attending should contact our Rector. Information brochures are available in the rack opposite the parish office and information may be found at http://www.cursillo.ang-md.org .
What is Cursillo? Cursillo is:
• An opportunity to grow in faith and in spirituality
• A deeper understanding of the teachings of Jesus and how we can serve Him
• An experience of living and sharing with others in a loving and caring Christian community and realizing that this can be extended into our own environment
• A continuing community that gives support and encouragement empowering the renewed Christians to persevere in carrying out their Baptismal vows.
Cursillo includes a three-day weekend which begins on Thursday evening and concludes on Sunday. During these three days, talks are given by lay persons and clergy who have spent time working together carefully planning and preparing for the Weekend.
The Cursillo weekend is not a retreat. There is no fasting. The weekend is an opportunity to meet clergy and laity who are seeking to strengthen their faith. It provides an opportunity through shared prayer, worship, study, fellowship, laughter, tears, and love to experience the reality of the gift of God’s love freely and unconditionally given.
Parish members Linda Rines, Susan Whitehead, Earl Buffaloe and Pete Finne are on the team for Weekend #95. Nancy Horkan is the Rector for MD #96. Anyone interested in attending should contact our Rector. Information brochures are available in the rack opposite the parish office and information may be found at http://www.cursillo.ang-md.org .
What is Cursillo? Cursillo is:
• An opportunity to grow in faith and in spirituality
• A deeper understanding of the teachings of Jesus and how we can serve Him
• An experience of living and sharing with others in a loving and caring Christian community and realizing that this can be extended into our own environment
• A continuing community that gives support and encouragement empowering the renewed Christians to persevere in carrying out their Baptismal vows.
Cursillo includes a three-day weekend which begins on Thursday evening and concludes on Sunday. During these three days, talks are given by lay persons and clergy who have spent time working together carefully planning and preparing for the Weekend.
The Cursillo weekend is not a retreat. There is no fasting. The weekend is an opportunity to meet clergy and laity who are seeking to strengthen their faith. It provides an opportunity through shared prayer, worship, study, fellowship, laughter, tears, and love to experience the reality of the gift of God’s love freely and unconditionally given.
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