Save the Date - St. James' Parish Community Yard Sale June 4th 8 AM -2 PM

Items will range from baby clothes and toys, to household goods, adult clothing and shoes, jewelry and more! Spaces rent for $25 (10 x 10 foot spot with a table). The deadline for renting a space is May 28th (or until they are all rented). All rental space fees will benefit the work of the St. James' Parish Outreach Committee. Volunteers are also needed to run a table on behalf of St. James' Parish. For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Ashley at Artemis914@aol.com.

Clothing Donations & Volunteers Needed!

The St. James' Parish clothing ministry is now accepting clean, gently used spring and summer clothing, shoes and outerwear. Please leave donations under the table in the clothing room downstairs in the Education Building. Volunteers are needed to help sort and fold clothes. Even two hours, one day a month, would be appreciated. For more information, or to sign up to help, please contact Taylor Milbradt at tayfm@aol.com.

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!

Movie Night!

The Women's Bible Study group is joining churches around the country in the days leading up to the National Day of Prayer by hosting a showing of the movie War Room. This movie was released in 2015 and is a compelling faith drama about the power of prayer. All are invited to view the movie in the Parish Hall at 7:00 PM, on Friday, April 29. The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 5th. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Horkan at nhorkan@comcast.net.

Community Action Agency Expands South

The Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency has opened a new satellite office in south county through a partnership with St. James' Parish. St. James' Parish is providing space to the agency to offer services in south county, which the agency called an underserved area for social services. The office will be open from 9 AM to noon on Thursdays. Services offered by the agency include assistance with housing, financial management and other needs. The Annapolis Youth Services continues to meet with troubled youth ages 11-18 on Tuesday evenings in our facilities.

St. James' Annual Potluck Picnic, June 12

SAVE THE DATE: St. James' Annual Potluck Picnic is scheduled for June 12 - the same Sunday that begins our summer schedule. We have, once again, scheduled Randy Ward of Party PAC Entertainment to entertain young and old alike. The picnic will begin following the 10:00 AM service in the parking lot and lawn behind the Parish Hall. If you would like to help plan this years' picnic, please contact Edlu Thom-Harper at 443-550-3109. New ideas and more helping hands are always welcome!

Community Assistance Fund - March Activity

In March the Community Assistance Team expended $2,860 helping eleven families keep their electricity on, prevent homelessness, and assist with car insurance and fuel so they could get to their jobs. We wish to acknowledge and thank Barbara Howard who donated proceeds from her hand painted Easter Eggs, Michael Ryan who donated the offering from the Easter Messiah Sing-A-Long and to the Parishioners participating in the Lenten program who gave their donations to Community Assistance. Also, the first Sunday loose donations which also goes to Community Assistance. The assistance we are able to provide our neighbors in need due to our Parishioners' generosity is greatly appreciated.

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.

Lenten Program: The Bible and Handel's Messiah, March 16th

Part V: Hellelujah!

Join us at 6 PM in the Parish Hall for a pot luck supper before the lesson. A free will offering will benefit our Community Assistance fund.

Prom Dress Drive, 2016

The High School Youth are collecting gently used and cleaned prom style dresses, as well as accessories and shoes. They believe this is a terrific opportunity to recycle prom dresses and to minister to a need in the community. Please drop off your donations in the Parish Library. If you have no clothes to donate, we are accepting cash donations to help cover the cost of additional dresses, accessories, and shoes. The drive will be held April 3, 1-5 p.m., if you have any questions, please call St. James Parish at 410-867-2838.

Lenten Program: The Bible and Handel's Messiah, March 9th

Part IV: Who's in charge here?

Join us at 6 PM in the Parish Hall for a pot luck supper before the lesson. A free will offering will benefit our Community Assistance fund.

AVON 39 Walk to CRUSH Breast Cancer - Your Support Needed

Brenda Boucher has committed to walking the AVON 39 Walk to CRUSH Breast Cancer and she is in need of your support. Brenda is going to raise $1,800 (and hopefully more!) and walk 39 miles to take down breast cancer. Everyone has been touched by this cancer in one way or another. So please help by making a donation to her personal fundraising page: info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR/Walk/WashingtonDC?px=5845859&pg=personal&fr_id=2481. The walk is April 30-May 1. Every donation will help!

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 Coffee Hours beginning February 28th through Easter! Proceeds from these beautiful eggs, which are offered for only $10 each, support the many important ministries of 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.

Easter Food Baskets

St. James' Parish will provide groceries for Easter dinners to approximately 70 local families in need. We hope you will generously donate your Time on Saturday, March 19th, from 7AM to 10:30AM, Treasure (cash donations for groceries or a 10-12 pound ham (labeled) in the Parish Hall refrigerator by Wednesday, March 16th) and/or Talent (join us for a fun time loading grocery bags and sharing stuffed and chocolate bunnies). This is an excellent family service opportunity.

For additional information, to volunteer to help, or to identify a family in need, please contact Linda Rines at Linda.Rines@comcast.net.

Lenten Program: The Bible and Handel's Messiah, March 2nd

Part III: I know that my Redeemer liveth...

Join us at 6 PM in the Parish Hall for a pot luck supper before the lesson. A free will offering will benefit our Community Assistance fund.