Lenten-Easter Messiah Sing-Along, March 3 - Reminder

The first annual Lenten-Easter Messiah Sing-Along will be held March 3 at 4 p.m. in St. James' Church. The sing-along will be directed by Michael S. Ryan and accompanied by pianist Beverly Babcock and Clifford Brambora on trumpet. Soloists, all former "Messiah" veterans, are May Rybak, soprano; Roger Isaacs, Counter tenor/alto; Aurelio Dominguez, tenor; Alvy Powell, bass, and Michael Ryan, bass.

Singers are asked to bring a score, a snack or a dessert. Some scores available to borrow or buy. A free will offering will benefit the parish discretionary fund for the struggling families of the community. A light reception follows.

YAC Prom Dress Drive - Update

Check out the article on the Prom Dress Drive in the South River Source; you can also visit the St. James' Prom Dress Drive Facebook group.

If you have donations to drop off, we will be collecting them every Sunday until April 1, 2013 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. If you have no clothes to donate, we are accepting cash donations to help cover the costs of additional dresses, accessories and shoes. The Dress Drive will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013. If you have any questions, please contact Caroline Pickart (cf.pickart@aol.com), Katherine Milbradt (kmilbradt@gmail.com) or Karen Furr (karen.m.furr@gmail.com). Thank you.

Lenten Program Session #2, February 27th

Please join us for our 2013 Lenten Program, Embracing an Adult Faith, session #2:

What Does Jesus Mean to Us?

6:00 PM Fellowship
6:30 PM Soup Supper
7:30 PM Program

Lenten Program Session #1, February 20th

Please join us for our 2013 Lenten Program, Embracing an Adult Faith, session #1:

How We See and Experience God?

6:00 PM Fellowship
6:30 PM Soup Supper
7:30 PM Program

Holy Hands and Hearts 2013 Conference, March 16th

Holy Hands and Hearts 2013 Conference
Woven Together: Contemplation and action in our daily lives
Saturday, March 16, 2013 8:30 am to 4 pm
Bishop Claggett Center, Buckeystown, MD

How can we weave contemplation and action together in our daily lives? Come for a day of creativity, prayer, fellowship and sharing with others who seek to weave art and stillness into their busy lives.

Register online: www.bishopclaggett.org

For more information, please see the event flyer or contact Linda Stewart (e-mail lstewart1563@gmail.com or dkerner@bishopclaggett.org)

Hand-painted Wooden Easter Eggs To Benefit Outreach Committee Ministries

Once again, Barbara Howard's beautiful hand-painted wooden Easter Eggs will be for sale during the Lenten Dinners and the Coffee Hours throughout the Lenten Season. Proceeds from these beautiful eggs, which are offered for only $10 each, support the many important ministries of the St. James' Parish Outreach Committee. Through your generous support, we hope to top last year's contribution! For additional information, please contact Barbara Howard at kbhoward@comcast.net.

Goodness Gracious Bible Study, Begins February 18th

Would you be interested in meeting Mondays from 12-2 p.m. from February 18th to March 11th to discuss issues pertinent to our faith including:

1. Encouraging Hope in myself and others
2. Prayer, Our Link to God
3. Spiritual Strength
4. Wisdom that prevails.

Your job would be to have read prescribed passages before coming and to bring a Bible, notebook and pen. We will have lots of discussion, and I will include personal input/teaching. There will not be a study book.

If you are interested in joining us, please email nanwlewis@gmail.com by Monday, February 11th.

Pancake Supper, February 12th

St. James' Parish Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Fellowship at 6 p.m. Dinner 6:30 - 8 PM
Cost: Donations support the Christian Formation Committee programs

PLEASE JOIN US!