Ledo's Pizza Night Fundraiser, June 6th

Christian Formation is sponsoring a Ledo's Pizza Night fundraiser. You can have lunch and/or dinner and help raise money for Christian Formation. All you need to do is dine in or order to go on Monday, June 6th at Ledo's Pizza in Edgewater. We get a percentage of their above normal profits. It is a fun way to earn money for our youth and feed our families at the same time. You do not need the flyer so please pass the information on to your friends, coworkers and family. For more information, please contact Nola Meyers.

Schwan's Home Delivery Foods Fundraiser

The children of St. James’ are sponsoring a fundraiser with Schwan's Home Delivery Foods. Food delivery will be on June 11 in the parking lot of the church. Phone orders may be made until June 10 by calling 1-888-724-9267 and giving them the campaign #35024 so that we may get credit for the purchase. Catalogs will be available for you to review in the Parish Hall along with order forms. If you choose to turn in the order forms to Sharon McGlaughlin, she must have them by June 4 at the latest.

Message from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has sent us the following statement: "Thank you for your contribution of $1,500 representing proceeds from the Lenten dinners at St. James' Parish. We appreciate your choosing the CBF to receive these funds. Your gift will support CBF's field education programs, on-the-ground restoration activities, and our work to urge the State and Federal governments to allocate more funds to Bay clean-up and pollution prevention. This is so special! Thank you very much."

Graduation Sunday, June 5th

Join us June 5th at 10am for Graduation Sunday! We’ll announce the recipient of the Senior Leadership Award, recognize all graduates, and celebrate with the EfM graduates!

Raymond George Kostanecki Scholarship

Scholarship Applications for the $2,000 Raymond George Kostanecki Scholarship Award are available in the parish office. The deadline for submission is May 31 and requires not only the application but a letter saying why the scholarship is wanted and needed for tuition, two letters of recommendation (other than relatives and clergy), a list of activities and work in and outside of school. The award was established by a $25,000 gift given by Dorothy W. Kostanecki in loving memory of her husband. For information, call the parish office at 410-867-2838.

St. James' Historic Photo Galleries

On Easter Day, I released photo galleries on the St. James' web site history page. There are four galleries: St. James' Church, St. Mark's Chapel, Churchyard and Other Buildings, and Artwork. These galleries resulted from an extended effort searching through parish photo archives and library committee albums, scanning selected photos, and labeling/categorizing them. The resulting images span a period from the 1890's to the present.

Please, if you have any information about any of these photos that would make the labeling more accurate or informative, e-mail me at stjameslothianweb@gmail.com.

- Rick Downs

Trip to Stratford Hall, May 17th

A Trip to Stratford Hall (the home of four generations of Lees of Virginia and birthplace of Robert E. Lee) is being sponsored by the Library Committee on Tuesday, May 17. The bus will leave St. James’ at 8:00 a.m. and return around 4:30 p.m. We will have a tour of the Great House and then lunch at 11:30 a.m. After lunch you can enjoy the gardens, outbuildings, and the Gift Shop. After we leave Stratford Hall, we will be stopping at the birthplace of George Washington and leave for home at 2:30 p.m., arriving at St. James’ around 4:30 p.m. The total cost of the trip is $70 which includes the tour of the home, bus, taxes and gratuity. For reservations call Lillie Barrett at 301-855-7829.

Youth Fellowship - Miniature Golf & Bowling, May 1st

Atrium Fellowship will take place on May 1st at 5pm. 3yrs-4th grade and 5th-8th graders are invited to a night of miniature golf at the Severna Park Golf Center. Cost is $6.00 per person.

Also on May 1st at 5pm, the Senior High Youth Group will go bowling. Cost is $10.

Labyrinth and Memorial Garden Dedication and Blessing, May 1st

Please mark your calendar. The Labyrinth and Memorial Garden Dedication and Blessing will be held on Sunday, May 1, after the 11 a.m. service. A light brunch will be provided by POETs (Pals of Eileen’s Together). For more information please contact Patti Sachs.

Save the Date: Time and Talent Silent Auction, June 5th and 12th

Help raise money to support The Women of St James'! Silent auction bidding will begin during coffee hour on Sunday June 5th and concludes after the Parish Brunch on Sunday June 12th. Parish Brunch begins following the 10am service, sponsored by The Women of St. James' Parish.

Auction items will be listed on www.stjameslothian.com prior to the auction.

If you are able to make a donation to the auction of your time or talent please contact Wendy Crawford.

Easter Egg Hunt, April 24th 10am

Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for 10am on Easter Day, April 24th. All children up through 5th grade are invited to bring their baskets and join in the fun! Please meet in your classroom at 10am!

Parents of Church School Children: Gift Cards Needed

Christian Education is sponsoring a basket for Basket Bingo on April 29th. The theme for the basket is "gift cards galore." If you can please send in a gift card of any denomination for any location on Sunday, April 17th that would be fantastic. They can give it to their Sunday School teacher.

Save the Date: Spring Dinner, May 21st 2pm-6pm

Prices: $20.00 Adults eat in and carry out orders, $10.00 children 10 and under, children 2 and under eat free.

Menu items: Crab Cakes, Country Ham, Honey Ham, Green Beans, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, Homemade Coleslaw, Rolls and Biscuits, Homemade Pie @ $2.00 Slice. Many activities and shoppes for all ages.

If you are interested in making a donation to the dinner or if you are available to volunteer in preparing or serving the day of the dinner please contact Wendy Crawford or Peggy Horn.

Parish Wide Clean Up the Bay Day, April 17th

Join the entire parish on Sunday, April 17th at 1pm for our first ever clean up the bay day. We'll adopt a cove and some shoreline and clean up God's creation. We'll work from 1-5pm and then meet back at the church for a cookout. Everyone is encouraged to lend a hand! Contact Amanda+ for more details.

Please wear/bring:

• suitable clothing (we will get dirty!)
• boots (if you have them)
• gloves
• sunscreen
• water bottles

Lenten Program #5: Land Creatures, April 13th 6:00pm

On the sixth day of creation God created land creatures and when God saw all that was made God called it very good. This week we’ll consider humanity as part of creation that needs as much care as the rest! We’ll also examine how the two creation accounts are in tension and complement one another.

6pm Fellowship, 6:30pm Soup Supper, 7:30pm Program