Sunday,
September 23, 2007
Today at St. James’
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Welcome,
Newcomers! Interested in learning about St. James’? The St. James’ Newcomers’ Orientation is
a great chance to make a connection with St. James’, ask questions, meet other
newcomers, and find out more. Join us from 10:10 to 11:00 a.m. in the School
Board Administration Building, which is located across the street from our
Parish Hall, at the corners of Wirt and North Streets.
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Adult Forum: Today’s topic: “Faith without Works is
Dead” Faith is as much what we DO
as what we BELIEVE. In other words, we are called to put our faith into action.
Over the summer, members of St. James’ did just that: engaged in hands-on
outreach projects in places ranging from the Gulf Coast to West Virginia to
North Carolina, even Africa! Hear
stories and see pictures of how the lives of St. James’ adults and youth were
transformed, how they transformed the lives of others, and how you can be
involved as well. 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.
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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.
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Oktoberfest: Join us today following the 11:15 service in
the lower half of our parking lot for a somewhat-authentic German brat- n’
biergarten!
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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 today in the Janney Parlor.
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Youth Groups: Middle School Youth Group will meet
at St. James’ from 4:30-6:00 p.m. today. Senior High Youth Group: 6:00
p.m.—7:30 p.m. at the Shankles’. Meet there or take the St. James’ shuttle
which leaves the church parking lot promptly at 6:00 p.m.
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 Nancy at the Church Office at (703)777-1124.
Pizza with a Purpose
continues 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. Senior High:
Catacombs and Middle School: Parish Hall.
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.
Join the St.
James’ Book Club by participating in Loudoun County Public Library’s
One Book - One Community program. We
will meet Thursday, October 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the Janney Parlor to
discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
Narrated by Death himself, this astounding novel tells the tale of a
girl whose terrifying existence in Nazi Germany is redeemed only through the
power of words. Please bring a snack or
beverage to share. Contact Mary
Pellicano at the Church Office at (703)777-1124 for more information.
Mark your calendar for the Annual Victory Celebration at Ida
Lee to be held this year on Sunday, October 28, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Float Builder
Needed: For
the past few years, St. James’ youth have participated in the annual Halloween
Parade sponsored by Ida Lee. The youth are capable float painters, but the
actual building of the float takes someone with a little bit of carpentry
knowledge. We have an idea for a theme (top secret!), but we need a builder. If
you are interested, contact Pastor Mary. The date of the parade is Halloween
night Wednesday, October 31.
Saturday Night Service
Coming Soon: We
are now actively recruiting those who would like to be part of the new St.
Gabriel’s Saturday night service held at 5:30 Saturday evening at St. James’.
If you are interested in participating in this “come-as-you-are,
family-friendly” service as, a) a regular worshipper, able to give us regular
feedback in the early weeks of the new service, or b) part of the launch team to
“make it all happen” (music team, leadership, creative ideas, etc.), contact
Pastor Jeunée at pastor@saintgabriels.net or (703) 609-1818.
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.
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.
Last week’s attendance
7:45 53
9:00 331
11:15 179
Total: 563
Ministers of Today’s Liturgy
Altar Guild: Margaret Akers, Di Cook, Caroline Ennis, Kay
Gregg, McLean Pumphrey, Kate Williams
7:45 a.m.— Acolyte: Graham Ohmer; Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Ken Robinson, Jack Cook, Alex Lunsford; Ushers: Wright Horton, Alan Fulton;
Fellowship Hosts: Jack
& Di Cook
9:00 a.m.— Children’s Choir Director: Dr. Pat Avery; Corner Chorale Director: Dr. Stephan Knobloch; Acolytes: Elise Moroz, Jonathan Moroz, Sydney Chapman, Elizabeth
Ohmer; Lectors & Lay Eucharistic
Ministers: Elaine Nunnally, Jeff
Brannock, Lisa Chapman, Janell Easter, Robert Hagler; Healing Team: Mary
Pitz, Anne Tiffany. Henry Stribling, Mable Kendall; Ushers: Chris
& Barbara Poell, Matt Costello, Mike Hughes, Tom Smith, Bruce & Rachel
Roberts; Fellowship Host: Kim Carren & Sherry Macknight
11:15 a.m.— Minister
of Music: Dr.
Steven Cooksey; Acolytes: Andrew Cangelosi, Gabrielle Haeringer, Phil
Cangelosi; Lectors & Lay
Eucharistic Ministers: Judy Perso,
Norma Womack, Chuck Womack, Karen Jackson, Anne Tiffany; Ushers: Chuck Womack, David Robinson, Jay & DuBose Fleming; Greeter:
Pam Mossburg
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
Administrative Assistant: Courtney Patterson: courtney@stjamesleesburg.org
Newcomers Committee: Ruth Blakeslee: ruthart@earthlink.net