Fall Dinner - We Need YOUR Support!

St. James' Parish will hold the annual Fall Oyster and Country Ham Dinner and Festival on Saturday, October 19, from 1-5 PM. The menu will once again feature fried oysters, country and honey-baked ham, potatoes au gratin, homemade coleslaw, green beans, rolls and biscuits. The event will also feature a bake shoppe, garden shoppe, antique car show, attic treasure sales, and a book stall.

Sponsored by The Women of St. James' Parish, the dinner is one of the largest fundraisers for the Parish with the proceeds supporting the WSJP's generous financial pledge to the parish. Please donate your time and talents to support the event. Financial donations to help offset the cost of food for the dinners are appreciated and can be given to Lillie Barrett or Lesa Easer. We also need donations of baked goods, attic treasure items, plants, books and DVDs (see announcement in the newsletter for details).

For more information, to volunteer to help, or to make a financial donation, please contact Lesa Eser at lesaeser@gmail.com or Lillie Barrett at garylillie502@gmail.com.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, March 5

Please join us for fellowship 6 PM, followed by dinner from 6:30 - 8 PM. Cost: Donations support the Christian Formation Committee.

Fall Dinner - We Need YOUR Support!

St. James' Parish will hold the annual Fall Oyster and Country Ham Dinner and Festival on Saturday, October 13, from 1-5 PM. The menu will once again feature fried oysters, country and honey-baked ham, potatoes au gratin, homemade coleslaw, green beans, rolls and biscuits. The event will also feature a bake shoppe, garden shoppe, antique car show, attic treasure sales, and a book stall.

Sponsored by The Women of St. James' Parish, the dinner is one of the largest fundraisers for the Parish with the proceeds supporting the WSJP’s generous financial pledge to the parish. Please donate your time and talents to support the event. Financial donations to help offset the cost of food for the dinners are appreciated and can be given to Peggy Tucker, Lillie Barrett, or Lesa Easer. We also need donations of baked goods, attic treasure items, plants, books and DVDs (see announcement in the newsletter for details).

For more information, to volunteer to help, or to make a financial donation, please contact Lesa Eser at lesaeser@gmail.com or Lillie Barrett at garylillie502@gmail.com.

We Need YOUR Support! Spring Dinner, May 19

Please donate your time, your talents to support the event. Financial donations to help offset the cost of food for the dinners are appreciated and can be given to Peggy Tucker. We also need donations of baked goods, attic treasure items, plants, books and DVDs.

•  Baked Goods - Donations Please be sure to make a note of the ingredients that you use in your baking. People of all ages suffer from food allergies. We want to avoid any problems which may be caused by ingredients such as nuts, milk products, eggs or wheat.
•  Attic Treasures - Gather up all those unwanted, gently used items that you have been meaning to get rid of in the attic and the basement. Attic Treasures is the perfect place for these items to find new homes.
•  Plants - Please bring your newly divided house plants and perennials to the Parish Hall any time the week before the dinner. Please leave them outside by the North Portico.
•  Book Stall - Please consider donating your gently used books and DVDs. Just leave your donations in the designated box located in the Parish Library.

For more information, to volunteer to help, or to make a financial donation, please contact Lesa Eser at lesaeser@gmail.com, or Lillie Barrett at garylillie502@gmail.com .

St. James' Parish Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Please join us on February 13th for fellowship at 6 PM & dinner from 6:30 - 8 PM. Freewill donations at the dinner will support the Christian Formation Committee.

We Need YOUR Support! Fall Dinner, October 14

St. James' Parish will hold the annual Fall Oyster and Country Ham Dinner and Festival on Saturday, October 14, from 1-5 PM. This is a wonderful day of fellowship for everyone at St. James’ Parish and the community, and we need your support! Please donate your time, your talents to support the event. Financial donations to help offset the cost of food for the dinners are appreciated and can be given to Peggy Tucker. We also need donations of baked goods, attic treasure items, plants, books and DVDs.

◙ Baked Goods Donations Please be sure to make a note of the ingredients that you use in your baking. We want to avoid any problems which may be caused by ingredients such as nuts, milk products, eggs or wheat.
◙ Attic Treasures Gather up all those unwanted, gently used items that you have been meaning to get rid of in the attic and the basement. Attic Treasures is the perfect place for these items to find new homes.
◙ Plants Please bring your newly divided house plants and perennials to the Parish Hall any time the week before the dinner. Please leave them outside by the North Portico.
◙ Book Stall Please consider donating your gently used books and DVDs. Just leave your donations in the designated box located in the Parish Library.

For more information, to volunteer to help, or to make a financial donation, please contact Lesa Eser at lesaeser@gmail.com or Lillie Barrett at 301-855-7829.

Spring Dinner Follow-up

Many thanks to all of the helping hands & support throughout the dinner planning and execution. There were 365 dinners served (143 carry-out). Overall profit cleared was $5479.25.

Spring Dinner - We Need YOUR Support!

St. James' Parish will hold the annual Spring Crab Cake and Country Ham Dinner and Festival on Saturday, May 20, from 1-5 PM. This is a wonderful day of fellowship for everyone at St. James' Parish and the community, and we need your support! Please donate your time, your talents to support the event. Financial donations to help offset the cost of food for the dinners are appreciated and can be given to Peggy Tucker. We also need donations of baked goods, attic treasure items, plants, books and DVDs.

• Baked Goods Donations Please be sure to make a note of the ingredients that you use in your baking. Many ingredients can potentially cause allergic reactions. We want to avoid any problems which may be caused by ingredients such as nuts, milk products, eggs or wheat.
• Attic Treasures Gather up all those unwanted, gently used items that you have been meaning to get rid of in the attic and the basement.
• Plants Please bring your newly divided house plants and perennials to the Parish Hall any time the week before the dinner. Please leave them outside by the North Portico.
• Book Stall Please consider donating your gently used books and DVDs. Just leave your donations in the designated box located in the Parish Library.

For more information, to volunteer to help, or to make a financial donation, please contact Lesa Eser at lesaeser@gmail.com, or Lillie Barret at garylillie502@gmail.com.

St. James' Parish Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, February 28

Fellowship at 6 PM & Dinner 6:30 - 8 PM.
Cost: Donations support the Christian Formation Committee
Youth - Please arrive at 4:30 PM to help with setup!

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!

Spring Dinner, May 21st - Save the Date

St. James' Parish will hold its annual "Crab Cake and Country Ham Spring Dinner" Saturday, May 21st, 1-5pm. The menu will feature homemade crab cakes, country and honey-baked ham, potatoes au gratin, homemade coleslaw, green beans, rolls and biscuits. Along with the dinner, the event will provide a bake shoppe, garden shoppe, 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.

The "Crab Cake and Country Ham Spring Dinner" is sponsored by the Women of St. James' Parish. The dinner is one of the largest fundraisers for the Parish with the proceeds from the dinner supporting the Parish and numerous community outreach programs. For more information, email stjamesdinnners@aol.com.

Pancake Supper, February 9th

The annual Pancake Supper will take place on Shrove Tuesday, February 9th from 6 PM to 8 PM. Youth are to arrive at 4:30 PM for set-up. Everyone is invited! There will be a "free-will offering."

Fall Festival Planning & Preparation

Mark your calendars! The Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 10th from 1–5 PM. The Festival featuring the Country Ham and Oyster Dinner is one of the largest Parish fundraisers held during the year. We need everyone's time and donations. The profit from the Festival goes to the operation of the Parish. It also funds special events and receptions as well as contributing to several outreach ministries. The WSJP will be contacting volunteers but, in addition, there are sign-up sheets on the Women’s bulletin board in the Parish Hall. Please take a moment today to sign up. If you have additional questions, contact Kelly Richard at akellyrichard@aol.com.

Lenten Program Session #5, March 25th

Please join us for our 2015 Lenten Program, HOSANNAH: A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week, session #5:
From Death to New Life.

6:00 PM Fellowship, 6:30 PM Potluck Supper, 7:30 PM Program

Lenten Program Session #4, March 18th

Please join us for our 2015 Lenten Program, HOSANNAH: A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week, session #4:
Friday.

6:00 PM Fellowship, 6:30 PM Potluck Supper, 7:30 PM Program

Lenten Program Session #3, March 11th

Please join us for our 2015 Lenten Program, HOSANNAH: A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week, session #3:
Thursday Night.

6:00 PM Fellowship, 6:30 PM Potluck Supper, 7:30 PM Program

Lenten Program Session #2, March 4th

Please join us for our 2015 Lenten Program, HOSANNAH: A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week, session #2:
Holy Week Begins!

6:00 PM Fellowship, 6:30 PM Potluck Supper, 7:30 PM Program

Lenten Program Session #1, February 25th

Please join us for our 2015 Lenten Program, HOSANNAH: A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week, session #1:
From Paul's Perspective

6:00 PM Fellowship, 6:30 PM Potluck Supper, 7:30 PM Program

Fall Festival Photos

Prior to each dinner and festival we need good photos for promoting the event. We currently need good photos of past Fall Festivals. If you have a photo or photos that you would like considered for our postcard and/or poster, please email the digital image to Kelly Richard at akellyrichard@aol.com. If we use your photo we will be sure to include a photo credit with your name.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, March 4th

We dodged the worst of the snow and the church parking lots are plowed :). PLEASE JOIN US for dinner 6-8 PM.

Cost: Donations support the Christian Formation Committee programs. Youth (grades 6 - 12) will prepare and serve supper to the community.