Sunday,
September 30, 2007
Today at St. James’
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Adult Forum: Why conflict happens when there is growth in
an individual, group, or church….Christian conversion is not so much a one-time
emotional experience as a life-long process of apprenticeship...The messiness
of mixing church and politics… The challenge of wealth and possessions…. All
these issues sound current, but they were exactly what our church was wrestling
with 2,000 years ago, and has been ever since. Join us as we take a
fresh look at the Book of Acts, examining how this ancient, powerful, exciting
text can help us today. Led by Fr. John and Rev. Kate, Adult Forum 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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Sunday School: 3-Year-Olds
— Rittenhouse Room R1; 4-Year-Olds — Janney House Room J2; Kindergarten —
Janney House Room J1; 1st Grade — Rittenhouse Room R3; 2nd & 4th Grades —
Parish Hall; 3rd Grade — Parish Library; 5th Grade — Rev. Kate’s & Pastor
Mary’s Office; Middle School — Old School Building; Senior High — Catacombs
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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 others.
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Please join fellow parishioners and Fr. John at
the Rectory at 12:30 p.m. for “Brunch
and Banter”—food and fellowship, along with a brief discussion of
the relationship between this year’s Annual Giving Campaign and our vision for
St. James’. Childcare will be available
at the church.
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Youth Groups: We’ll gather at MOE’s, a youth group
favorite! Middle School meets from 5:00-6:00 p.m., and Senior High from
6:00-7:30 p.m. Bring $5 to cover dinner and ice cream…St. James’ will pay for
the rest!
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The Baptism
Preparation Class begins today for the November 4 Baptism date. Classes will be held from 10:10-11:00 a.m.
in the Breakout Room of the Old School Building.
KWP Registration closes
tomorrow: Kids With Purpose will accept
registrations through Monday, October 1. Our first KWP class will begin on
Wednesday, October 3. Please email any questions to kwpstjames@aol.com.
Foyer Groups (small groups of 8 to 10 St. James’
parishioners who meet for fellowship and dinner at a group member’s house once
a month) are reorganizing on October 1.
All are welcome. If you’d like
to join, contact Doug & Joan Corderman at the Church Office at
(703)777-1124 ASAP.
Pizza with a
Purpose: 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.
Newcomers: Reserve
next Sunday, October 7, and join us at 10:15 in the Janney Parlor for a
coffee social prepared especially for you.
Come receive a Welcome packet, ask your questions, have a tour of our
facilities and generally get to know more about St. James’.
“Discovering St.
James’” Class: Want to get connected with St. James’?
Interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church and membership at St.
James’? Then this class is for you. This informal and lively four-part class,
taught by Fr. John and Rev. Kate on consecutive Sundays, begins on Sunday,
October 7, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (location TBD). A light lunch is provided,
and childcare is available. Contact Rev. Kate at the Church Office at (703)
777-1124 or kate@stjamesleesburg.org to sign up.
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.
Interfaith Relief needs
your help: They need canned meat
dinners, such as Chef Boyardee lasagna, raviolis, etc. Also, they are in need of plastic shopping
bags. Please drop off donations on the
stage in the Parish Hall.
Last week’s attendance
7:45 53
9:00 275
11:15 195
Total: 523
Ministers of Today’s Liturgy
Altar Guild: Sheila Brooks, Mary Brecht, Kathy Brown,
Patty Costantino, Pam Forney, Janis Hatch, Beth Johnson, Martha Lynch, Mollie
Shorter, Sallie Vaaler
7:45 a.m.— Acolyte: Graham Ohmer; Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Bill Brooks, Jack Davison; Ushers: Alex Green
9:00 a.m.— Children’s Choir Director: Dr. Pat Avery; Corner Chorale Director: Dr. Stephan Knobloch; Acolytes: Courtney Marcellin, Megan Marcellin, Grace Marcellin, Elizabeth
Moore; Lectors & Lay Eucharistic
Ministers: Paul White, Alecia
Moroz, Barbara Poell, John Forcier, Susan Moffett; Ushers: Ivey &
Lollie Shankle, Bruce & Peggy Burkley, E.J. Poell, Raymond Jones; Fellowship Host: Anne Stevens
11:15 a.m.— Minister
of Music: Dr.
Steven Cooksey; Acolytes: Stephen Brannock, William Moore, Dottie
Brannock; Lectors & Lay
Eucharistic Ministers: Judy Perso,
Jeff Brannock, Ken Getty, Liz Dotur, Connie Myers; Healing Team: Veronica
Jones, Christine Tarr, Mary Pitz, Henry Stribling; Ushers: Tom &
Margaret Small, Van & Cindy Black; Fellowship
Hosts: Tag & Mary Beth Greason
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