Lunch with Santa, December 15th

Santa will be coming to St. James' Parish on Saturday, December 15th from 12 Noon to 2 PM!

Children ages 1 year through 11 years old, are invited to join us for lunch, games, crafts, and a visit from Santa and his helper who will hand out a surprise to the children attending. Please sign up in the Parish Hall on the Youth Bulletin Board across from the Clergy offices. For additional information, please contact Sharon McGlaughlin at sharon.mcglaughlin@yahoo.com.

Middle and High School Students - we need you! Please consider volunteering to assist with activities at the Lunch with Santa. Sign up by contacting Sharon McGlaughlin. This will be documented for Community Service Hours.

Christmas Caroling, December 9th

The St. James' Parish Annual Christmas Caroling will take place on Sunday, December 9th. Please join us for a pizza lunch after Sunday School and a fun afternoon of caroling from 12 - 1 PM at Greenstreet Gardens.

For more information, please contact Tracey Ernst at traceyernst@msn.com. Youth of ALL Ages are invited to carol!

Salvation Army Sing-Along, December 5th

Join us on Wednesday, December 5, for an evening of fellowship and a Sing-Along with the Salvation Army. This has long been a holiday tradition at St. James' Parish. Starting at 6 pm in the Parish Hall, come and enjoy a pot luck dinner followed by the Sing-Along in the Parish Hall. This is an enjoyable evening for the whole family. Why not make this part of your family's yearly Christmas tradition? The free-will offering at this event will go to the Salvation Army's many outreach programs.

Christmas Baskets on Saturday, December 22nd

The Outreach Committee will coordinate distribution of Christmas Baskets on Saturday, December 22nd from 7 – 11 AM. Please contact Linda Rines at Linda.Rines@comcast.net if you are able to help! Donations of frozen turkeys are needed as well as cash contributions to purchase the other food items for the baskets. Thanks for supporting this Parish ministry and helping to provide holiday meals to families of our community in need.

Guess Who's Coming to Bethlehem?, moved to December 24th

Guess Who's Coming to Bethlehem? A Musical Manger Mystery will now be held as a musical cantata as part of the 3 PM service on December 24th.

It’s not too late! Rehearsals have begun and there's still room for YOU! For more information, please e-mail Tracey Ernest at traceyernst@msn.com. All children are invited to join us at our weekly rehearsals, Thursday evenings, 6:45-7:30 p.m. in Classroom 5 (Education Building).

Christmas Tea, December 9th

The Women of St. James' Church and St. Mark's Chapel are cordially invited to a Christmas Tea on Sunday, December 9th, 2012 from 3-5 PM in the Parish Hall. An assortment of tea, tea sandwiches and delectable sweets will be served to musical accompaniment; a $10 donation is suggested.

Sponsored by the Women of St. James' Parish. Please R.S.V.P. to Kelly Richard at akellyrichard@aol.com.

Christmas Tree Decorating, November 25th

On November 25th, after the 9 AM and 11 AM services, all children and youth are invited to come to the Parish Hall to decorate the Christmas Tree. Having the children and youth decorate the tree is a long standing tradition at St. James'.

Parish Library Committee selling Christmas ornaments

The St. James' Parish Library Committee is offering beautiful brass Christmas ornaments for $12 each with all proceeds benefiting the committee's work to maintain and enhance the parish library. Each ornament has been crafted in brass and depicts the St. James' Church and surrounding churchyard. Ornaments will be available during the Sunday morning coffee hours or can be obtained by contacting Lillie Barrett at 301-855-7829.

Salvation Army Stockings

Salvation Army Stockings will once again be available during the Sunday services beginning on November 11th. St. James' Parishioners will be filling 125 red mesh stockings - and we need YOUR help!

A list of suggested items for stuffing the stockings will also be available. Ideas include: small toys, hygiene items, or school supplies. Please do not wrap the items (they will just have to be unwrapped before they can be given to the children). And don’t forget to label your stocking (or bag!) so we know for whom it is intended (boy, age 6-8 years; girl, age 10-12 years, etc).

Please remember that stockings must be returned to the church no later than Sunday, December 2nd. For more information, please contact Nola or Nicole Meyers at noreme@verizon.net. Thanks to your generosity, these stockings make a huge difference in the lives of many, many children. Thank you for supporting this important ministry!

Holiday Food Baskets

The Outreach Committee will coordinate distribution of Holiday meals on Saturday, November 17th from 8 - 11 AM and again on a Saturday in December. Please contact Linda Rines at Linda.Rines@comcast.net if you can help! Donations of frozen turkeys are needed as well as cash contributions to purchase the other food items for the baskets. Thanks for supporting this St. James' Parish ministry and helping to provide holiday meals to those members of our community in need.

Guess Who's Coming to Bethlehem? , moved to December 24th

Guess Who's Coming to Bethlehem? A Musical Manger Mystery will be held on Sunday, December 16th at 4 PM in the Parish Hall followed by a parish-wide potluck dinner and a special visit from Santa!

It’s not too late! Christmas pageant rehearsals have begun and there's still room for YOU! If you are interested in sharing your time, gifts, and talents in making this year’s Christmas pageant the event to remember, please e-mail Tracey Ernest at traceyernst@msn.com. All children are invited to join us at our weekly rehearsals, Thursday evenings, 6:45-7:30 p.m. in Classroom 5 (Education Building).