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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.