Sunday,
September 16, 2007
Adult
Forum resumes today:
Today’s topic: “Where do you find inspiration? Do you feel competent
in things spiritual? In what ways do you practice your faith?” Join Rev. Kate,
Fr. John, and Senior Warden Mary Frances Forcier in a lively discussion about
how you can become a more inspired, equipped, and engaged member
of this parish, and how our Christian formation and education programs can
help. Adult Forum begins runs from 10:10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Old School
Building, corner of Wirt and North Streets.
Youth Group begins today:
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Senior High Youth Group (grades
9-12) will be meeting at Matt Shankle’s house again this year; either go
directly to Matt’s, or meet in the St. James’ parking lot at 6:00 p.m. for a
ride. Today, we’ll meet from 6:00-8:00 for a cookout!
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Middle School Youth Group (grades
6-8) will go to youth leader Ken Getty’s house for games and a cookout! Wear
old clothes, please—it promises to be a messy afternoon. Meet in St. James’ parking lot at 3:30 p.m.
and return to St. James’ at 6:00 p.m.
Parents: we need a few drivers to take us to Ken’s house, and a few to
pick us up around 5:30. Our “regular”
youth gatherings take place every Sunday at St. James’ from 4:30-6:00. This
schedule begins on September 23.
KWP (Kids With Purpose) Registration continues
today on the stage in the Parish Hall from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Joyful Noise: All children in grades
1 through 4 who are interested in Children’s Choir please plan to meet Dr. Pat
in the Nave at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19, to register,
fit a robe, and talk about our up-coming choir year.
Oktoberfest is
coming soon. Did you know that each
year in late September, the lower half of our parking lot transforms into a
somewhat-authentic German brat- n’ biergarten? Join us on Sunday, September
23, following the 11:15 service. If
you can help with food, set up or tear down, that is an ausgezeichnet way
to help your church, and to get to know your fellow parishioners.
Katrina III: The third St. James’
mission trip to assist the residents of New Orleans recover from Katrina is
scheduled for November 2-6, 2007. All interested in participating please plan
to attend an organizational and information meeting following the 11:15 service
on September 23, in the Janney Parlor. Contact info@stjamesleesburg.org
for more information.
A Couples Bible Study
Group under Jim & Nancy Quinn’s leadership
begins on Tuesday, September 25, at their home, with an exploration of
the Gospel of Luke. For more
information, please contact the Church Office at (703)777-1124.
Pizza with a Purpose
returns September 26 This
Wednesday night program for youth was a huge hit last year, and it’s back again
this year. PwP is kinda Bible study, kinda “this is what’s happening at
school,” kinda “this is the kind of music I like,” and somehow, we tie it all
in! Pastors Mary and Jeunée lead the program which meets on Wednesdays
from 6:30-8:00 p.m. beginning on September 26. Senior High: Catacombs and Middle School:
Parish Hall stage. No need to sign up,
just show up. Don’t worry if you missed
the first gathering….come anytime.
The next
20s/30s dinner will take place at the home of Didi & Tim Hays,
on Thursday, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. The theme is “tailgate,” which
means that we are to bring food that one would eat while tailgating. To sign up
to be on our 20s/30s evite list, please contact Pastor Mary at
mary@stjamesleesburg.org.
The Good Grief Support
Group will begin meeting again on Wednesday,
October 10, at 7:30 p.m., in the Janney Parlor. The group meets on the second and fourth
Wednesdays of the month. For further
information, please contact Bill Newland at (703)737-6196.
Got maps? Join
the Fellowship Events Committee and your fellow parishioners for the Third Annual St. James’ Road Rally, on
Sunday, October 14. Be prepared to traverse the back roads of Loudoun,
enjoy the turning leaves, get your car filthy, and solve vicious clues prepared
by George Pellicano. The first car will
depart the church parking lot at 1:00 p.m. sharp. Refreshments will be served at the end of the rally. RSVP to George, Page Moffett or the Church
Office at (703)777-1124.
Saturday Night Service
Coming Soon: Our
congregational surveys indicated a strong enough interest in starting a
Saturday Night Service that we are now actively recruiting those who would like
to be part of this new effort. The St.
Gabriel’s-sponsored informal and family-friendly service would be held at 5:30
p.m. on Saturday evenings at St. James’.
Interested? Contact Pastor Jeunée at (703)779-3616 or
pastor@saintgabriels.net.
Will you host a Coffee
Hour? The ministry of hospitality is one of the most
important things we do on Sunday mornings. If you can help extend a warm
welcome to newcomers, old-timers — and everyone in between — please contact
Rev. Kate at the Church Office at (703)777-1124 or kate@stjamesleesburg.org to
volunteer as a coffee hour host.
New EfM (Education for
Ministry) classes will be forming in September, and
existing classes may have room for new additions. For more information or to sign up, please contact Alecia
Moroz at the Church Office at (703)777-1124. Registration forms are also available in the Church Office.
Curious about
acolyting? Acolytes
(those who serve at the altar on Sunday mornings) have an important role
assisting with worship at all three services, as well as special services
during Christmas and Easter. Training
for new acolytes begins in September.
Contact Dottie Brannock at the Church Office at (703)777-1124 for
information.
Healing Rail:
During the 11:15 service, and on occasion at the 7:45 and 9:00 services, the laying
on of hands and anointing with holy oil is offered to everyone during the
administration of Communion. Kneelers are located in front of the lectern
(forward and to your left). Please come for your own needs or as an intercessor
for those you have on your heart or mind.
Last week’s attendance
7:45 44
9:00 400
11:15 256
Total: 700
Ministers of Today’s Liturgy
Altar Guild: Jane Davison, Joy Griffith, Karen Hetzel,
Julie Johnson, Lucille Muse, Lisa Rogers, Kathleen White, Darcey Wilkes
7:45 a.m.— Acolyte: Dottie Brannock; Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Jack Davison, Alex Lunsford, Kay Gregg; Ushers: Joy Griffith, John Tello; Fellowship
Hosts: Bill & Sheila Brooks
9:00 a.m.— Children’s Choir Director: Dr. Pat Avery; Corner Chorale Director: Dr. Stephan Knobloch; Acolytes: Megan White, Temple Douglas, Emily Douglas, Mary Douglas; Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Barbara Poell, Susan Moffett, Paul White,
Debbie Gegenheimer, Richard Moffett; Healing
Team: DuBose Fleming, Kirk Hawn,
Tanya Neal; Ushers: Richard Moffett, E.J. Poell, Michael
Knobloch, Raymond Jones, Tyler Stevens, Colin Chapman; Fellowship Host: Anna Mitchum
11:15 a.m.— Minister
of Music: Dr.
Steven Cooksey; Acolytes: Stephen Brannock, Phil Cangelosi, William
Moore; Lectors & Lay Eucharistic
Ministers: Lloyd Hill, Ron Kunz,
Karen Jackson, Jim Tiffany, Andrew Price;
Healing Team: Veronica
Jones, Mable Kendall, Mary Pitz, Linda Lowe;
Ushers: Carol & Steve
Cunningham; Darren, Alex, & Sean Cunningham; Greeters: Ruth
& Art Blakeslee; Fellowship Hosts: Ingrid & Rory Clark
Vestry: vestry@stjamesleesburg.org Senior Warden Mary Frances Forcier
(‘05-’07), Junior Warden Ken Getty (‘06-’08), Clerk Clayton
Cameron (‘06-’08), Jon Aycock (‘07-’09), Jan Joseph (‘06-’08), Sandra Moody
(’07-’09), Barbara Poell (‘07-’09), Ken Robinson (‘07-09), Tom Smith (‘05-’07),
Chuck Womack (‘06-’08)
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Leesburg, Virginia 20176-2801
703-777-1124
Website: http://www.stjamesleesburg.org
Office Email, General
Information: info@stjamesleesburg.org
Rector: The Rev. John Ohmer: john@stjamesleesburg.org
Assistant to the Rector for
Adult Ministries: The Rev. Kate Bryant: kate@stjamesleesburg.org
Assistant to the Rector
for Children & Youth Ministries: The Rev. Mary Davila: mary@stjamesleesburg.org
Priest Associate: The Rev. Donald Goodness: drglrg97@comcast.net
Registrar/Wedding
Coordinator: Kay Gregg: kay@stjamesleesburg.org
Financial Administrator: Sheri Nelson: sheri@stjamesleesburg.org
Parish Administrator: Janine Carmichael: janine@stjamesleesburg.org
Parish Secretary: Courtney Patterson: courtney@stjamesleesburg.org
Newcomers Committee: Ruth Blakeslee: ruthart@earthlink.net