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Hudson Lazuka “reading” the bulletin during the Sunday
morning worship service!
Study The Bible On Sunday Mornings at 9:07am in the Fireplace Room. We start by reading aloud a chapter from St. Paul’s fascinating epistle to the Romans. Then an open discussion follows, guide4d by Fr. Phil. Come and try it out this Sunday.
Canned Goods are being collected in a hallway basket. Everything gathered goes directly to the Sacred Heart Food Pantry to help Grosse Ile families. This collection is perpetual and ongoing. Please feel free to donate nonperishable foods to help the cause at any time. Maybe get in the habit of buying something extra when you do your own grocery shopping?
Old Testament Video Class On February 6th our Thursday study group begins a DVD video series on the Old Testament. In each session we will begin by watching a 25-minute video of world-renowned Jewish Biblical scholar Dr. Amy-Jill Levine teaching about a major Old Testament story. Passages will include the Creation, the Passover, the conquest of the land of Canaan, the reign of David, and much more. Open discussion follows. Led by Fr. Phil these programs require no advanced preparation, no reading ahead, and no commitment. We will be watching these videos on Thursday mornings at 10:30am in the Library throughout the seasons of Lent and Easter. Come as you are able!
Attention Woodworkers! Our children’s program needs your help. To help our children understand and engage the worship space we are looking to make a mini altar, pulpit and lectern sized for 5-7 year olds. Having you make one with your own hands would be an incredible gift to future generations of little ones. Please reach out to our Director of Children’s Ministries, Erica Benson at ericabenson101@gmail.com or 231-690-9655.
A Special Lenten Children’s Program called “Godly Play” will begin on Sunday, March 1st and run for 6 weeks though Palm Sunday. Godly Play is a story-based, hands-on, experiential Montessori-method of teaching children that engages them on their own level and encourages creative play and understanding. The program will be held after communion until noon, during the time when we are currently hosting children’s crafts. For more information see Erica Benson.
A Kid’s St. Valentine’s Party is planned for Saturday, February 15th from 10am to 12noon. A light brunch will be offered. There will be games, stories, a craft, and most important, lots of LOVE!
We are Collecting Palms from last year to be burned for Ash Wednesday ashes. If you want to turn in your palms, please bring them to the main office. Get your new palms on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020.
A Get-To-Know Bishop Bonnie Dinner will be held at Saint James on Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30 to 8:30pm in Galloway Hall. If possible, please bring a dish to share. Our bishop is making it a priority to visit every worshipping community in the diocese this year. This is our chance to visit with her. Time will made to hear from our new bishop (she will have been consecrated only 4 days earlier!). She also dearly wants to hear from us. To help coordinate the finer details of this dinner please speak with Fr. Phil or Blanche Hutchison our Senior Warden.
Bishop Bonnie’s Consecration is planned for February 8. All are welcome to join in the celebrations:
- will occur on Saturday, February 8, at the Ford Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Doors open at 9am, processions begin at 10:30am, the liturgy begins formally at 11am, and a reception begins at 1pm. Seats are first-come-first-served. Fr. Phil strongly encourages you to arrive early to ensure you find a seat.
- will be held on Friday, February 7, at “The Henry” in Dearborn from 6:30pm to 10pm so you can greet the bishop elect. Hors d’oeuvres will be served early in the evening and dancing will happen later in the evening.
- of the 11th Bishop of Michigan will be held on Sunday, February 9, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Detroit as part of their 11am worship service.
If You Need Childcare during the bishop’s consecration, visit www.edomi.org/consecration to register.
Volunteers for the Bishop’s Consecration are needed in the areas of: Acolyte Crucifers, Acolyte Torch-Bearers, Altar Guild, Choir Singers, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality Team, Security Team, Stage Crew, Ushers, and Vergers. To register to help, visit www.edomi.org/consecration —Even if you have already submitted your name by email you must fill out this form to volunteer for these roles.
Bishop-Elect Bonnie’s video inviting the diocese to the consecration by following this link tinyurl.com/BonnieInvite
Saturday, February 15, 2020 7:00pm in the chapel. “The Charles M. Ruggles Chapel Organ” In partnership with the University of Michigan School of Music, students of James Kibbie (University Organist), and Kola Owalabi (organ, improvisation, and sacred music) will present a program of organ music. The Ruggles organ is interesting in construction and tonality and challenges organists to use creative registrations.
Ash Wednesday Services will be held on Wednesday February 26 at 6:15am, 10:15am and 6:45pm. Ashes-To-Go will be offered in the front parking lot from 4:30pm-6:30pm, including ashes and a short blessing.
The Grosse Ile Animal Shelter is Hosting a fundraiser for the shelter on February 22nd, 2020. It is a Mardi Gras style event at Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club. With an 8 piece band and a New Orleans style menu, along with lots of fun surprises, it is sure to be a great night out helping a worthy cause. Please contact me direct with any questions or for more information. Regards, Julie Cortis-Redfield, ACO, Grosse Ile Animal Shelter 734-552-7436
Do You Find Yourself Shopping at GFS? If you you do, then please consider mentioning St. James at check out. We earned points for every dollar spent. Points are then turned into cash that we can use for the parish needs.
Nursery Care is available every Sunday from 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Church Service Recordings from our 8am service are at saintjamesgi.net under the “Media” tab, and at youtube.com/user/saintjamesgi
First Aid Kits are located under the main altar, on the coat rack by the office, in the main kitchen, and in the chapel sacristy.
Sunday Bible Study An open, drop-in Bible study is held every Sunday in the Fireplace Room at 9 a.m. It requires no prep. Try it out this Sunday!
Gluten-Free Wafers are always available at communion. Just ask.
An Online Pledge Card is available now at www.saintjamesgi.net/bless1
Secretary Office Hours: Colleen is in the office Tue-Thur 9-2, & Fri 9-12.
Do You Play An Instrument? Contact our Minister of Music, Jim Johnson. We’d love to have you play a little something in church: music@saintjamesgi.net
Open Office Hours Fr. Phil is available on Tuesday evenings from 4:30 to 6:30 pm for anyone to drop in without an appointment. For a meeting of 40 minutes or more, please call or email to schedule an appointment.
NEWS & WRITE-UPS
SEND YOUR WRITE-UPS OF RECENT HAPPENINGS
Out There With Outreach:
Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen Snow Storm, Jan. 18, 2020. St. James & friends “Carried On” inspite of a snow storm on Jan 18th. It took awhile to make it downtown to prepare the meal at the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen. but we did. After all, people would still be hungry inspite of the weather and we were not going to let them down. Our diehard crew was composed of Dave Christie and his donation of 30 lb of hamburger. Chi Paik & his daughter Meredith Paik made all of the sandwiches and more throughout the day. Dave Rudziensky & His daughter Julie Rudziensky brought coats and boots they had collected at work, as well as cooking & serving. Huge thanks to Tom Coleman who came when others were not able to because of the weather. Our new friend at St. James, Sarah Tribelhorn, and good ole (young) Lynda VanEngelen all came to cook and serve & clean up… We were a small but mighty group!
EVERYONE WHO CAME, did many jobs and stayed for the whole day; as we were so shorthanded. Interesting thing, it was assumed by Spirit of Hope that we would not be coming, due to the snow and poor driving conditions. All the lights were out and signs were posted around the church stating that there would be “no lunch today”. I called Pastor Estes & his fiancée Brittany. She told me how to turn the lights on & then they both came to the church to change the signs and shovel the snow! The 2 Daves had done the “drive back & forth trick” to fix it so we could get into the parking lot to unload the food & supplies. We were able to get the lunch ready in time (Taco soup with lots of veggies & macaroni, hot corn bread, bowls of fruit, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches to go, hot coffee, and juice). Erica Benson sent bags of candy for dessert. Tables & the floors were cleaned before and after the meal, thank you Linda V & the others. It was a busy day but all went well, We served 80 guests who were well fed and we have enough left-overs to feed more people on our next turn.
THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!!! Amy & Frank Kohair
Next Turns at Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen: 2020
Feb. 15: Sacred Heart
March 21: Detroit Moose Hockey Team
April 18: Saint James
May 16: Sacred Heart
June 20: Saint James
Please call us if you have signed up and cannot come. Please put our phone numbers on your phones so that you have them: Amy Kohair 734-693-0694 and/or Frank Kohair 734-693-5904. With so much Love & Thanks
🎵 🎶 🎶 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
Upcoming Event:
Saturday, February 15, 2020 7:00pm in the chapel. “The Charles M. Ruggles Chapel Organ” Please see Announcements on page 2 for more information.
Friday, March 6, 2020 7:00 pm in the main church. “Journey to the Cross” Dr. Brandon D. Spence will help audience members prepare their hearts and minds in their Lenten journey through the genres of Gospel, Jazz, and more. Dr. Spence is the Director of Music at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Brandon pursued undergraduate studies at Old dominion University. Graduate studies in organ performance and church music were undertaken at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he earned the D.M.A. in performance under the tutelage of Marilyn Mason, James Kibbie and Robert Glasgow. Expect to be inspired and lifted up in the evening of music and song.
PARISH CONTACTS
To update information contact goodnews@saintjamesgi.net or 734-676-1727
| STAFF | CHURCH OFFICE | office@saintjamesgi.net | 734-676-1727 |
| Rector | The Rev. Phil Dinwiddie | rector@saintjamesgi.net | |
| Minister of Music | Jim Johnson | music@saintjamesgi.net | |
| Secretary Sexton | Colleen Herman Harold Schwochow | office@saintjamesgi.net office@saintjamesgi.net | |
| VESTRY | Member-at-large | Mark Ferguson ‘22 | Thefergusons1108@me.com |
| Member-at-Large | Warren Johnson ‘22 | warnie@comcast.net | |
| Youth Member-At-Large | William Johnson ‘22 | warnie@comcast.net | |
| Member -At Large | Sue Weston ‘22 | Suelovessnow@yahoo.com | |
| Member-at-Large | Mel Bonis ‘20 | melandron@wowway.com | |
| Building & Grounds Jr. Warden | Jeff Faistenhammer ‘20 | jfaisten@yahoo.com | |
| Secretary of the Vestry | Beth Primeau ‘20 | bethholliday323@gmail.com | |
| Member-at-Large | Barbara Valmassei ‘20 | btvalmassei@comcast.net | |
| Member-at-Large | Tom Benson ‘21 | thomas.b.benson@gmail.com | |
| Member-at-Large | Laurent Chappuis ‘21 | lbchappuis@icloud.com | |
| Member-at-Large | Kim Faistenhammer ‘21 | kfaisten@gmail.com | |
| Senior Warden | Blanche Hutchison ‘21 | bhutchison1@hotmail.com | |
| MINISTRIES | Acolytes | Tom & Erica Benson | (231) 690-9655 |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth Michael Glover | (734) 675-1506 (734) 676-1062 | |
| Bell Choir | Jim Johnson | Jjcricket1958@yahoo.com | |
| Chapel Tours | Kate Hartwell | (313) 318-3275 | |
| Children’s Ministries | Erica Benson | Ericabenson101@gmail.com | |
| Choir | Jim Johnson | Jjcricket1958@yahoo.com | |
| Church Rejuvenation | Sue Hartley Judy Christie | suecartwright1@comcast.net (734) 323-8663 | |
| Counters | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net | |
| Eucharistic Ministers & Readers | Sue Weston | (734) 931-2232 | |
| Episcopal Church Women | Sharon Metz | midwestfrost@hotmail.com | |
| Finance Committee | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net | |
| Greeters | Lynn Blanks | lblanks@wideopenwest.com | |
| Helping Hands | Linda Kurth | (734) 675-1506 | |
| Interfaith Council/ Outreach | Sue Lowery Jane Colwell | (734) 675-0417 (734) 671-9446 | |
| Men’s Ministry Group | David Dowhan | daviddowhan@comcast.net | |
| Memorial Garden | Carole Vandenberg | (734) 671-6492 | |
| Office | Colleen Herman | office@saintjamesgi.net | |
| Pastoral Care Team | Jim Holubka | (313) 389-1833 | |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel | (734) 250-3375 | |
| Rainbow Bell Choir | Sue Johnson | (734) 783-1752 | |
| SCRIP & Kroger Rewards | Lynn & Paul Blanks | lblanks@wideopenwest.com | |
| Soup Kitchen | Amy & Frank Kohair | (734) 693-0694 | |
| Ushers | Carl Colwell | carlcolwell@hotmail.com | |
| Vestry | Blanche Hutchison | (313)657-1726 | |
| Worship Committee | Fr. Phil | rector@saintjamesgi.net | |
| Youth Group – Sr. High | Fr. Phil | rector@saintjamesgi.net | |
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Alexander Bearden (2/2) Colton Davenport (2/3) Kristine Dowhan (2/4) Stuart Cartwright (2/4) Pam Lippa (2/5) Alexander Starkey(2/5) Patricia Saavedra (2/7) |
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Daniel & Wendy Kiblawi (2/6) | |
Pray For The Healing Of
| Joan Lee | Sally Byers | John Brass | |
| Philip Metz Sr. | Lori Ferguson | Louella Saavedra | |
| Jennifer A. | Reno Santori | Alex | |
| John Santori | Michael Stoddart | James Marion | |
| Robert Kohn | Jean Fernandes | Gregory Kohn | |
| Jackson Beidler | Ralph | Linda Kohn | |
| Toni Mann | Bruce Stahlman | Elena Coleman | |
| Kory Kreitzer | Mandy Phillips | Amelia | |
| Sharon Rodelett | Mary Phillips | Kay Hilling | |
| Jane Karber | Dave Dever | ||
Pray for those serving in The Church For the leaders of the worldwide church, for Philip our priest, members of our vestry, heads of our guilds & committees, and the staff and lay leaders of this congregation; for those engaged in mission work, Todd and Patsy McGregor & family in Madagascar, El Hogar in Honduras, and the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen in Detroit.
Pray for those serving in the military AJ Allen, Cole Kohair, Buckley Neal, JP Pandoff, Brett Ready, Dr. Bettina Sauter, Alexander Turin, Patrick Jagodzinski and Alex Bearden.
**To ensure our Lists are current, petitions for healing are listed for 4 weeks per submission. Names may be re-submitted any number of times to office@saintjamesgi.net
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| February 2, 2020 | |
| Altar Guild | Michael Glover, Lois Zook, Carolyn Hoey |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Carolyn Hoey |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10 am prayers & chalice | Burdette Milkins |
| Ushers | Jack Hartley, Robin Knudson, Merri & Zach Lewis |
| Greeters | Martha Gape, Marie Johnson |
| Acolytes | Paiten Christie, Jackson DePaul |
| Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| Prayer Team | Tom Benson & Erica Benson |
| February 9. 2020 | |
| Altar Guild | Jennifer Dermody, Laura Fornwalt, Marilou Arvin |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Sue Callahan |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Natalia Baker |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Chi Paik |
| 10 am prayers & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| Ushers | Sue Anderson, S. Cartwright, J. Dermody, C.Kurth |
| Greeters | Anthony & Natalia Baker |
| Acolytes | Elliott Paik, Crystal Turner |
| Crucifer | Joi Boswell |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough & Madeleine Jones |
| February 16, 2020 | |
| Altar Guild | Sue Hartley, Carol Nankervis, Sue Callahan |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath (2nd reading) |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sarah Tribelhorn (1st reading) |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Larry Crabtree (2nd reading) |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Andrew Johnson (1st reading) |
| 10 am prayers & chalice | Burdette Milkins |
| Ushers | Jack Hartley, Robin Knudson, Sara & Scott Lazuka |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| Acolytes | Brandon Dinwiddie, Caleb Johnson |
| Crucifer | Landon Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Natalia & Anthony Baker |