Memorial Service for the Rev. Carl William Rehling, Jr.

A memorial service will be held for the Rev. Carl William Rehling, Jr., former Deacon of St. James' Parish, who died on November 4. He had requested that his services be held in St. James' Church, officiated by the Rt. Rev. Robert W. Ihloff (13th Bishop of Maryland) and by the Rev. William H. C. Ticknor. The service will be held on Sunday, January 5th at 1:30 PM. The Women of St. James' Parish are graciously hosting the reception in the Parish hall following the service.

Worship and Music Committee Survey

Please take a few minutes of your time and answer this 12 question survey from the Music and Worship Committee. This is the same questionnaire that is being distributed in church bulletins starting December 22.

Click on the following link to take the survey: tinyurl.com/ka9jwqw.

Toys for Christmas Baskets

Last year, as part of our annual Christmas basket donation day, we decided to organize a toy drive for the children of the families who were registered to receive a basket. It was a tremendous success because of the many donations of small, new and gently used toys and items that we received for the event.

Please drop off new or gently used items to church THIS WEEK by Friday, December 20. We will hand them out as the families pick up their meals on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21. This year, we will feed 85 families, so let's see if we can reach the children as well by spreading more Christmas joy in their lives with a toy. Please contact Claire Pickart at clairepickart@verizon.net if you have questions or need additional information.

Greening the Church, December 23rd

Please join us at 10 AM and help decorate St. James' Church for Christmas! We need everyone's help, and you'll have lots of fun! For additional information, please contact Lillie Barrett at 301-855-7829.

Due to Inclement Weather: No 5:30pm Holy Eucharist tonight.

Christmas Food Baskets

The Outreach Committee will coordinate distribution of Holiday meals on Saturday, December 21st from 7-11 AM. This is an excellent family service opportunity!

Please contact Linda Rines at Linda.Rines@comcast.net if you can help! Donations of frozen turkeys (10-12 pounds) are needed as well as cash contributions to purchase the other food items for the baskets. Thanks for supporting this important St. James' Parish ministry and helping to provide holiday meals to those members of our community in need.

Salvation Army Carol Sing

Please join with the Salvation Army's Brass Ensemble December 11th to help less fortunate families and enjoy singing Christmas carols. The Carol Sing at 7:30 PM in the church is preceded by fellowship at 6 PM and a potluck supper at 6:30 PM in the parish hall. The carols are accompanied by the Brass Ensemble and Patricia Tyndall on the organ.

Please join us on December 11th for fun, fellowship, and Christmas caroling to benefit the important work of the Salvation Army.

Christmas Caroling, December 8th

Join members of the Celebration Choir at the St. James' Parish Annual Christmas Caroling at Greenstreet Gardens on Sunday, December 8th from 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM. Song sheets will be provided. For more information, please contact Robyn Henshaw at robinhenshaw@verizon.net. All Are Welcome!

Lunch with Santa, December 7th

Santa will be coming to St. James’ Parish on Saturday, December 7th from noon to 2 PM! Parish children ages 1 – 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 on the Youth Bulletin Board. For additional information, please contact Sharon McGlaughlin sharon.mcglaughlin@yahoo.com. Join us for lots of fun!

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.

St. James' Parish Burial Records on the Web

The Parish receives inquiries from time to time from people who are looking for genealogical information. To facilitate our response to them, the entire database of burials at St. James' Parish is now available on the Parish's website. Please click on "Cemetery" in the top menu and then "Genealogy" on the following page.

Decorating the Parish Hall Christmas Tree, November 24

People of all ages are asked to help decorate the Parish Hall Christmas Tree on November 24th, starting at 10:30 AM. Pizza will be served, as well as a special treat to get you in the Christmas spirit. Hope to see everyone there.

Thanksgiving Baskets

Please consider giving your time, talent and/or treasures to help us provide Thanksgiving dinners to 75 South County families in need. We need 10 – 12 pound frozen turkeys delivered to the Parish Hall by Wednesday, Nov. 20, and cash donations to cover the cost of the groceries and help on Saturday morning, Nov. 23, from 7 AM - 11 AM. This is an excellent family service opportunity that needs your help! For more information, please contact Linda Rines at Linda.Rines@comcast.net.

Lost Angels by Kelly Richard, November 24

Old chair legs, table legs, finials and spindles are combined with lost and discarded items to create Lost Angels. Each angel is a unique collectible. All materials will be provided, however, if you have saved something to embellish your angel please bring it to the workshop. Please contact Kelly at akellyrichard@aol.com before November 17 to participate in this workshop. Fee: $7.00.

The Anglican Rosary by Kerry Smith+, November 17

Since the earliest times, people have used pebbles or a string of knots or beads on a cord to keep track of prayers offered to God. The use of Anglican Prayer Beads, also known as the Anglican Rosary, is a relatively new prayer form which blends the Marian Rosary (Roman Catholic) and the Orthodox Jesus Prayer Rope. All materials will be provided. Please contact Kerry at ksmith9913@aol.com before November 10th to make a rosary in this workshop. Fee: $6.00.

New Worship Service, starting November 10th

A new 5:30 worship service will be introduced to St. James' Parish. The service will be an informal, "Come as You Are Gathering" for Holy Eucharist. Come in your work clothes, sports clothes, gardening clothes; come to the service after a weekend of travel, or if youth sports have been scheduled for Sunday morning, or if you've missed the morning services to get the extra rest you need for the week ahead. Whatever the reason for missing Sunday morning worship, please know you are welcome to, come as you are to the 5:30 PM service. This service is designed to meet your need to be in relationship with God through worship. The 45 minute service will be held in St. James' Church.

Salvation Army Stockings

Sunday, Nov. 3rd Salvation Army Stocking will be available at all 3 services. Please feel free to take one to help local families in need. The stockings need to be filled and returned to the box in the foyer (between the Education Building and the Parish Offices) no later than Sunday, Dec. 8th. This will allow the Annapolis Salvation Army to get everything ready for Santa's arrival. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nola Meyers at noreme@verizon.net.

Hardanger by Joy Wiley, November 3 and 10

Hardanger is embroidery of thread on even-weave cloth using counted thread techniques. In this class we will be using Cork linen and make a bookmark. This workshop requires two sessions. All materials will be provided. Please contact Joy at joydwiley@gmail.com by October 27th to participate in this workshop. Fee: $2.00.

All Hallows' Eve Celebration and Trunk or Treat, October 25th, 6-8 PM

Children of all ages, young and old (hint: adults), are invited to dress up and enjoy community in St. James' Parish Hall.

Preschoolers through 5th graders will enjoy dinner from 6-7 PM, followed by fun and games. All parishioners are invited to bring their cars to the parking lot for the Trunk or Treat. Decorate your trunks with your favorite All Hallows' Eve decorations and pass out treats to our young people who will visit each car starting at 7 PM. Costumes are encouraged!

For more information or to sign up, please contact Dawn Campbell+ at dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com.

Glass Painting by Barbara Howard, October 27

If you have ever wanted to learn how to paint on glassware, Barbara Howard will offer this mini workshop. Barbara will provide the wineglass, brushes and paints necessary for the class. Painted glasses make a wonderful gift. If you are going to paint, please bring an old shirt to protect your clothes. Please contact Barbara at kbhoward@comcast.net by October 20th to participate in this workshop. Fee: $5.00.

Leadership Workshops, November 9 & 11

The 2014 Annual Parish Celebration will be held on Sunday, January 19. At that time, three members and the Senior and Junior Wardens will be rotating off the Vestry and will be replaced with new parishioners.

There will be two Leadership Workshops to welcome newcomers to the parish as well as provide information to anyone who might be interested to learn more about what it is like to serve in a leadership position on the Vestry or as an Officer. The workshops will be held on Saturday, November 9 (10 AM - noon) and Monday, November 11 (7-9 PM) in the Music Room.

Please give prayerful thought to a call to serve. For additional information or to register for one of the workshops, please contact the Rector at ticknor@stjameslothian.com.

Blessing of the Animals, October 6th

There will be a Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, October 6th at 4 PM in the field opposite St. James' Church. Everyone and their pets are welcome to attend! Please remember that all pets should be either on a leash or in a carrier.

Women's Breakfast is back!, starting October 5th

Starting Saturday, October 5 through May 3 from 8 AM-9:30 AM. we will meet in the Parish Hall Library to enjoy discussion on women in the Bible. Each month we will explore a different Biblical woman, beginning with Eve.

We invite you to come with your knitting or crochet project to work on - or if you have a recent project to "show and share" we will all enjoy seeing your accomplishments. Being crafty is not a requirement! Come join us in fellowship, breakfast, and discussion. Please bring a simple breakfast item to share. If you are interested in attending, we encourage an RSVP but it is not required. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email Dawn+ at dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com, or Linda Rines at linda.rines@comast.net.

Mini Craft Workshops, Coming in October & November

The Women of St. James' Parish will be offering four Mini Craft Workshops starting in October. The workshops will range from how to paint glasses, to learning how to do Norwegian embroidery, to creating "Lost Angels", to making Anglican Rosaries. The workshops will be held on Sundays following the 11 AM service. The length of the sessions will vary but will not exceed an hour. A small fee to cover supplies will be charged for people interested in participating in the classes. There is no fee if you are interested in observing the workshops. Reservations must be made the week prior to the workshop for people interested in participating. Workshop locations will be announced.

Flu Shots, October 3rd

Flu Shots will be available in the Parish Hall on Thursday, October 3, beginning at 9:30 AM. We are limited to 40 people. Please call the Parish Office to reserve a time. Please bring your Medicare/Medicaid card.

Messiah Sing-Along Sponsors Needed!

Sponsors are now being sought for our 27th Annual Messiah Sing-Along to be held on Sunday, December 1st. Our sponsors make it possible for all donations collected at the Sing-Along and the December Salvation Army Carol Sing to be added to our parish-wide Thanksgiving Offering, all of which is donated to the Salvation Army in support of their ministries in the community. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, there is no cost to St. James' Parish for these events which include a reception held after the Messiah and the pot-luck supper that follows the Carol Sing. Sponsors will be recognized in the printed program.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact St. James' Parish Music Director, Michael Ryan at mryansings@verizon.net.

St. James' Parish Bell Choir - Calling all Ding-a-Lings!

Are you a ding-a-ling? If so, plan to join with the other ringing ding-a-lings who make up the St. James' Parish Bell Choir! Absolutely no experience is necessary, and you can commit to play for just those events that are convenient for your schedule.

For additional information or to sign up, please contact Marjie Mack at mmack3108@comcast.net. Marjie will be happy to add you to the bell choir roster and make sure you receive information about rehearsals and the holiday and other special events the bell choir supports.

Reminder: Sunday School Registration

Sunday school begins September 8th after the 9:00 AM service! On-line registration is available. If you have children attending Sunday School, please consider taking a few minutes and register them before the 8th; the more children we can register in advance the smoother things will go the first school day. Click here to register on-line. Click here to fill out a digital registration form that can be printed and mailed, or dropped off to Dawn+.

Teacher Appreciation Sunday, September 8th

Please join us at the 9 AM service as we commission our Sunday Church School Teachers and acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all of our Christian Formation leaders.

EfM Group Starts in September

EfM will again meet as a wonderful joint group with students and mentors from both St. James’ Parish, Lothian and Christ Church, West River. This year, Education for Ministry (EfM) has new textbooks with color photos and charts that will be a great addition to the program and can be easily replaced as necessary.

EfM enables us to dig deeper into the Christian faith, studying the Bible, Church history, and theological ideas, as well as reflecting on connecting our faith with our life experiences. EfM is a nondenominational program of the School of Theology at The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, and is sponsored by the Diocese of Maryland.

To join the group, or for more information about EfM, please contact Marjie Mack (mmack3108@comcast.net) or Shelly Collinson (nofrenchyvonne@hotmail.com).

College Ministry

If you have a student who is in college or will be starting college this fall, please send their name and address to Taylor Milbradt at tayfm@aol.com.

Adult Forum: Quarks, Chaos & Christianity, September 8th

The Adult Forum meets at 10 AM In the Parish library on Sundays. Starting September 8th, we will begin a study of John Pilkinghorne's , "Quarks, Chaos & Christianity." This book brings together both the leading scientific views of our century together with a reasonable explanation of current Christian thought. It is written with economy and plain language so as illustrate the command that the author has in both science and spiritual thought. This welcoming group offers and open and lively discussion. Hope to see you there; bring your coffee and jump right in! For more information, contact Dean Lewis at deanlewis47@gmail.com.

Join us! Adult Choir Rehearsals Resume

St. James' Parish offers two adult choirs—the Senior Choir and the Celebration Choir - both staffed by volunteer singers. No special musical ability or great singing voice is required to participate in the choirs! Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to come together for fun, fellowship, worship, discipleship and ministry - oh, and they sing, too!

The Senior Choir sings at the 11 AM service and features traditional music. The Celebration Choir sings at the 9 AM service choosing more contemporary praise music. Both choirs enjoy singing spirit-filled music that blesses them and lifts up the congregation!

The adult choirs rehearse on Thursday evenings. The Senior Choir will resume rehearsals on September 5th at 7:30 PM. The Celebration Choir will begin on August 29th with dinner at 7 PM and rehearsal to follow.

For more information about choir activities, please contact St. James' Parish Music Director, Michael Ryan, at mryansings@verizon.net.

Blessing Backpacks - Extended

Backpacks, totes, briefcases, and a few purses were blessed August 18th at the 10:00 AM service. For those of you who were not able to bring your backpack, briefcase, or tote blessings and tags are still available! You can bring your backpacks, briefcases, tote bags, etc. to the 10:00 AM service on 8/25 or 9/1 for a blessing and a laminated tag.

"The Bible for Dummies" Class

"The Bible for Dummies" Class, a discussion group, which will be led by Deacon Kerry Smith and our Assistant Rector Dawn Campbell on Tuesday nights from 7:30 PM until 8:30 PM in the Music Room beginning on Tuesday, September 17th. Signup sheets will be available at St. Mark’s Chapel and in the Parish Hall beginning 8/18. This is a study about the Bible, not a Bible study. We will use the book "The Bible for Dummies" as our reference which is written by two PhD theologians who work as Assistant Professors of Theology at Boston College and Xavier University. We hope to have copies available for purchase at the first session.

Adult Confirmation and Reception Classes

There will be classes for adults, who desire to be Confirmed or Received into The Episcopal Church on Sunday, June 22, 2014. At the same time that the Youth Confirmation Classes are being held beginning Monday, September 30th from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., adults will be meeting with the Rector and the curriculum will be Your Faith, Your Life: An Invitation to The Episcopal Church. Each adult will receive a copy. The class will follow the format of a book club. Each month we will review and discuss one chapter. Please contact Bill+ at ticknor@stjameslothian.com or 410-867-2838 before September 30th.

Youth Confirmation Classes

Youth Confirmation classes will begin Monday, September 30th from 7:00pm-8:00pm and will be held monthly until June 2014. On Sunday, June 22, 2014 Bishop Eugene T. Sutton will be making a visitation to St. James' and will officiate the Rite of Confirmation for those youth who have completed the Confirmation class. The curriculum will be My Faith, My Life: A Teen's Guide to the Episcopal Church. Each youth will receive their own copy. The class will follow the format of a book club. Each month we will review and discuss one chapter.

If your teenager (10th -12th grade) would like to participate in the Rite of Confirmation, please contact Dawn+ at dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com or (410)867-2838, before September 30th.

Blessing Backpacks - Don't forget yours!

On Sunday, August 18th at the 10:00am service (the Sunday before school starts for Calvert County) the backpacks of children, youth, and college students can be brought up to the altar at the end of the service for a blessing. Each backpack will receive a laminated tag showing that it has been blessed. This has now been expanded to include adults, so bring your briefcase, laptop bag, etc.

Update from Linda in Ghana

Linda Rines from our parish is currently on a mission trip through Ghanaian Mothers' Hope. Please read her August 6th blog post to learn more about her experience and this important mission.

Sunday School Registration

Sunday school begins September 8th after the 9:00am service!! On-line registration is available! Click here to register on-line. Click here to fill out a digital registration form that can be printed and mailed, or dropped off to Dawn+.

Flowers in St. James' Church

Deale Florist has closed. For years they have been arranging most of our flowers for the altar and the organ. We have been using Floral Expressions in Owings. There has been some interest in us arranging the flowers ourselves at St. James' Church. Lillie Barrett is looking for 8 individuals, who might be interested in this project. If you are willing to consider this, please contact Lillie at 301-855-7829.

Outreach Pig Roast - Save the Date

Outreach is having a Pig Roast! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept 14th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. We need help with advertising, making the coleslaw the day before, crock-pots with baked beans, cornbread bakers, setting up and cleaning up. If you can help in any way, please contact Nola Meyers at noreme@verizon.net or Shay Hall at hallshay@aol.com.

Breakfast Club, Wednesdays at Mt. Zion UMC

Breakfast Club is doing fantastic! A group of 4-6 meets every Wednesday evening at Mt. Zion to pack approximately 200 bagged breakfasts for 3 local mobile home park kids. This helps to feed them during the summer when they are out of school. For more information, please contact Nola Meyers at noreme@verizon.net or Shay Hall at hallshay@aol.com.

Library Committee Trip to Newport & Block Island, RI, September 30-October 3, 2013

The Library Committee is sponsoring a trip to Newport & Block Island, Rhode Island, on September 30-October 3, 2013. The travel package includes:

* 3 nights lodging
* 3 breakfasts and dinners
* Block Island Ferry & bus tour of Block Island
* Newport Harbor Cruise
* Tours of 2 Guilded-age Mansions
* Much much more

Cost is $575.00 per person (double occupancy). For more information and reservations please contact Lillie Barrett at 301-855-7829.

Cemetery Presentations Postponed

The Cemetery Presentations to the congregation that were planned for this coming weekend have been postponed until later this summer. If you have questions they can be directed to the Cemetery Committee - cemetery@stjameslothian.com.

EFM at St. James’ and Christ Church

Education for Ministry (EfM) this year was a wonderful joint group with both St. James' Parish and Christ Church, West River, students and mentors. In addition to studying the Old and New Testaments, Old Church History, and Modern Theology, we ate together every week and supported each other in our daily lives.

EfM will begin again in the fall. For more information about EfM, please contact Marjie Mack at mmack3108@comcast.net.

Note Reading Course

Anyone seriously interested in the Annual Note Reading Course (5 weeks, 2 evenings per week, all work done in class, $10 for workbook) should contact St. James' Parish Music Director, Michael Ryan at mryansings@verizon.net. Class begins in mid July.

The Annual Brunch, June 9

The Annual Brunch will be held on Sunday, June 9, in the Parish Hall after the 10 o'clock service. June 9th is the first Sunday in the summer schedule when the two services at St. James' are combined. It is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a wonderful brunch and share in fellowship. The brunch is our way of thanking the Parish for all you do throughout the year. This event is complimentary. - The Women of St. James' Parish.

Summer Choir starting June 9th

It’s time for SUMMER CHOIR! Show up in church at 9 a.m. for rehearsal and you pass the audition! Bring your kids and house guests.

The Summer Choir sings at the 10 AM Service - traditional music on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Sundays, and praise music on the 3rd Sunday.

Everyone is welcome to participate!

The St. James' Parish Book Club, Summer Reading!

The St. James' Parish Book Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM.

• On Wednesday, June 19th, Defending Jacob, by William Landay, will be discussed in the home of Maureen Pritchard.
• On Wednesday, July 17th, Same Kind of Different As Me, by Ron Hall, will be discussed in the home of Adrianne Day.
• The 3rd annual co-ed book club meeting will be held in August (date and book to be determined).

Light snacks and beverages will be served along with good company and lively discussions. New members and suggestions for books to read are welcome. For additional information, please contact Edlu Thom-Harper at edlu.thom@comcast.net

Clothing Ministry Donations

Please remember that clean, gently-used SUMMER clothes and shoes are needed for the St. James' Parish clothing mission. Items can be dropped off downstairs in the Christian Education Building. For more information, please contact Taylor Milbradt at tayfm@aol.com.

Attention All Graduates

Sunday, June 2nd, will be the last Sunday for our three services before the summer schedule begins. During the 9:00 AM service we will recognize all those who will be graduating from high school or college. Please call the Parish Office (410-867-2838), or e-mail to secretary@stjameslothian.com to let the office know the graduates' full names. We will present each person with a Prayer Book or Bible depending on what the recipient would prefer.

Library Committee Sponsored Trip to Washington, DC, May 7th

The Library Committee is sponsoring a trip to President Abraham Lincoln's summer cottage and The Basilica of the National Shrine of The Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, May 7th. We will leave St. James' church at 9:30 AM, tour the summer cottage at 11:00 AM, have lunch at the cafeteria at the basilica (on your own), and tour the basilica at 3:00 PM. The cost is $40 per person. Please contact Lillie at 301-855-7829 if you have any questions or to make reservations.

Rector’s 40th Anniversary - April 21st

On Sunday, April 21st, a special coffee hour will be held after the 10AM Service (combined 9 and 11AM Services) to celebrate the Rev. William H. C. Ticknor's 40th anniversary of service to St. James’ Parish.

Bill+ began his service as Rector to the parish on April 22, 1973, on Easter Day at age 26 and has served the parish faithfully ever since! Please join us as we express our appreciation for his continuing ministry!

Christian Formation Field Trip - National Cathedral & National Zoo

On Sunday, May 5th, we will be leaving St. James' Church to attend a Holy Eucharist service at the National Cathedral, hopefully have a short tour, and have brunch in the Bishop's Garden. We will then walk to the National Zoo for an afternoon of furry friends and fellowship.

The day will begin at 7AM when we meet to board a bus and travel to Washington, DC to attend the 8:45 a.m. worship service at the National Cathedral. The trip will occur come rain or shine! The cost will be $5.00 per person and BYOB (Bring Your Own Brunch).

Everyone under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please RSVP by Sunday, April 21st. To sign up, click here, or for more information contact Dawn Campbell+ at dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com. There will also be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board across from the clergy offices.

NOTE: More information on the National Zoo, please visit nationalzoo.si.edu/Visit/. Additional information on the National Cathedral can be found at www.nationalcathedral.org/visit/.

"Voices in Praise" Singing at St. James', April 14th

The "Voices in Praise" from Friendship United Methodist Church will be singing Sunday, April 14th at the 9 & 11 AM services. Don’t miss it!

Senior High Youth Lock-in, Friday, April 19th-20th

The senior high youth will meet Friday night and compete against one another in a Supermarket Sweep at Safeway in Edgewater. The youth will then return to St. James' with the groceries and stock the shelves of the SCAN Food Bank!

For information, please contact Dawn Campbell+ dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com.

Hand-painted Wooden Easter Eggs

Thanks to everyone who purchased Hand-Painted Easter Eggs again this year. Your generosity enabled me to give the Outreach Committee $1,350 for their projects! - Barbara Howard

Atrium Fellowship, April 7, 11:30AM-1:30PM

Join us for lots of fun as we hear the story of The Three Trees, share a meal, and paint crosses from The Clay Bakers in Annapolis. Once painted, the crosses will be taken back to be fired and returned to the children when complete (a week to ten days).

Sign up on the sheets posted outside of the Atrium Classrooms or e-mail dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com.

St. James’ Parish Easter Egg Hunt, 10 AM Easter Day

Children through 5th grade are invited to join in the Annual Parish Easter Egg Hunt in the churchyard on Easter Day beginning at 10 AM. Bring your basket and meet in your church school classroom. Come join in the fun!

Crosses for Palm Sunday

Crosses for Palm Sunday will be made in the Parish Hall kitchen on Saturday, March 23rd at 9 AM. Everyone is invited to come and help!

Lenten Program Session #5, March 20th

Please join us for our 2013 Lenten Program, Embracing an Adult Faith, session #5:

What is the role of Community in our Faith?

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

Lenten Program Session #4, March 13th

Please join us for our 2013 Lenten Program, Embracing an Adult Faith, session #4:

What are our Spiritual Practices?

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

Lenten Program Session #3 - CANCELED

Tonight's Lenten Program is CANCELED due to inclement weather. Please join is next Wednesday when we will resume the series Embracing an Adult Faith.

Lenten Program Session #3, March 6th

Please join us for our 2013 Lenten Program, Embracing an Adult Faith, session #3:

How We See the Afterlife and Salvation?

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

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!

1st Annual Lenten-Easter Messiah Sing-Along March 3!

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. For information, contact Val Hymes - valhymes@aol.com.

YAC Collecting Prom Dresses, Accessories for Girls in Our Community

YAC (Young Adults in Church) is collecting gently used and cleaned prom style dresses, as well as accessories and shoes for girls in and around our community. YAC believes this is a terrific opportunity to recycle prom dresses while helping out young girls in the community who may be in need. If you have donations to drop off, we will be collecting them every Sunday from January 20, 2013 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.

Thanks from the A.A. County Dept. of Social Services

The A.A. County Dept. of Social Services wishes to thank us for participating in the Holiday Sharing Program. With the time and generosity of 396 donors and monetary contributions of $18,452, the Holiday Sharing Program was able to assist 1,454 families and seniors for Thanksgiving and 3,295 families and seniors for Christmas. Thirty-four schools, churches, and non-profits in the county cleared their family and seniors' names from the Holiday Sharing database enabling them to avoid duplication. Working in partnership with these organizations, a total of 8,213 families and seniors throughout Anne Arundel County received food and/or gifts for the holidays.

SCAN Food Bank Looking for Volunteers

The SCAN Food Bank is looking for volunteers with pick-up trucks to transport food from the A.A. Co. Food Bank in Crownsville to SCAN. Also, volunteers are needed to assist with unloading. If you are able to help, contact Lucy Arthur at donlucyarthur@verizon.net.