Save the Date - St. James' Parish Community Yard Sale June 4th 8 AM -2 PM

Items will range from baby clothes and toys, to household goods, adult clothing and shoes, jewelry and more! Spaces rent for $25 (10 x 10 foot spot with a table). The deadline for renting a space is May 28th (or until they are all rented). All rental space fees will benefit the work of the St. James' Parish Outreach Committee. Volunteers are also needed to run a table on behalf of St. James' Parish. For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Ashley at Artemis914@aol.com.

Clothing Donations & Volunteers Needed!

The St. James' Parish clothing ministry is now accepting clean, gently used spring and summer clothing, shoes and outerwear. Please leave donations under the table in the clothing room downstairs in the Education Building. Volunteers are needed to help sort and fold clothes. Even two hours, one day a month, would be appreciated. For more information, or to sign up to help, please contact Taylor Milbradt at tayfm@aol.com.

Spring Dinner Reminder

St. James' Parish will hold its annual "Crab Cake and Country Ham Spring Dinner" Saturday, May 21st, 1-5pm. Along with the dinner, the event will provide a book shoppe, bake shoppe, garden shoppe, antique car show, and other activities. The dinner is $22 for adults (eat in or carry out), $11 for children 10 years and under. Children under 2 years old eat free. Also, please donate any books/DVD's for the Book Stall. You can place them in a donation box in the Library. For a more detailed notice of the event, please refer to the Shell Newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact Lesa Sipes Eser at lesaeser@gmail.com or Lillie Barrett at garylillie502@gmail.com. We can't wait to see you all there!

Movie Night!

The Women's Bible Study group is joining churches around the country in the days leading up to the National Day of Prayer by hosting a showing of the movie War Room. This movie was released in 2015 and is a compelling faith drama about the power of prayer. All are invited to view the movie in the Parish Hall at 7:00 PM, on Friday, April 29. The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 5th. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Horkan at nhorkan@comcast.net.

Community Action Agency Expands South

The Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency has opened a new satellite office in south county through a partnership with St. James' Parish. St. James' Parish is providing space to the agency to offer services in south county, which the agency called an underserved area for social services. The office will be open from 9 AM to noon on Thursdays. Services offered by the agency include assistance with housing, financial management and other needs. The Annapolis Youth Services continues to meet with troubled youth ages 11-18 on Tuesday evenings in our facilities.

St. James' Annual Potluck Picnic, June 12

SAVE THE DATE: St. James' Annual Potluck Picnic is scheduled for June 12 - the same Sunday that begins our summer schedule. We have, once again, scheduled Randy Ward of Party PAC Entertainment to entertain young and old alike. The picnic will begin following the 10:00 AM service in the parking lot and lawn behind the Parish Hall. If you would like to help plan this years' picnic, please contact Edlu Thom-Harper at 443-550-3109. New ideas and more helping hands are always welcome!

Community Assistance Fund - March Activity

In March the Community Assistance Team expended $2,860 helping eleven families keep their electricity on, prevent homelessness, and assist with car insurance and fuel so they could get to their jobs. We wish to acknowledge and thank Barbara Howard who donated proceeds from her hand painted Easter Eggs, Michael Ryan who donated the offering from the Easter Messiah Sing-A-Long and to the Parishioners participating in the Lenten program who gave their donations to Community Assistance. Also, the first Sunday loose donations which also goes to Community Assistance. The assistance we are able to provide our neighbors in need due to our Parishioners' generosity is greatly appreciated.