Thursday, March 6, 2008

Food Safety Workshops - March 6, 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 this Thursday from 9:30 – 11:30 am, and next Monday 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.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Life Line Screening - March 5, 2008

Life Line Screening will be available Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in St. James’ Parish Hall. Pre-registration is required by calling 1-800-324-1851.

Screenings are provided for stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease, and osteoporosis.

You can visit their Web Site: www.lifelinescreening.com.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

March Shell, including Easter Acolyte and Reader Schedule

The March Shell is online as an Adobe PDF File: March_2008_Shell-phone-free.pdf.

The March Acolyte and Reader Schedule is online as an Adobe PDF File: March_2008_Acolyte_and_Reader_Schedule.pdf.

The Easter Acolyte and Reader Schedule is online as an Adobe PDF File: Easter_2008_Acolyte_and_Reader_Schedule.pdf.

A free viewer is available from Adobe at http://www.adobe.com/products/reader.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Lothian Ruritan Club Due March 15, 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, 2008. If interested, stop by the Parish Office and pick up an application.

Prison Ministry Sunday Homily - March 2, 2008

On March 2, 2008 Linda L. Rines presented the sermon on Prison Ministry. You may download the Homily as an Adobe PDF file: PrisonMinistryHomilyMar-2-2008.pdf.

A free viewer is available from Adobe at http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/.

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Senior High Youth Group Activity

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.