The Announcements

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Today at St. James’

¨ Adult Forum: It’s a surprise! No hints, no clues. Just come and prepare yourself for an Adult Forum… on the lighter side! Adult Forum runs from 10:10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Old School Building, at the corner of Wirt and North Streets.

¨ NEWCOMERS: join us today at 10:15 a.m. in the Janney Parlor for coffee. It is your special time to meet clergy and fellow parishioners, ask your questions and receive a Welcome information packet. Looking forward to your presence.

¨ 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 & Middle School — Old School Building; Senior High — Catacombs

¨ 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.

¨ Youth Groups: No Youth Group today due to the long weekend and teacher work days.

Next Sunday: All veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms next Sunday, November 11, for special recognition in honor of Veterans’ Day.

The Church Office will be closed on Monday, November 5, but will reopen on Tuesday, November 6. The Church Office is normally open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Flu Shots at St. James’: INOVA Mobile Health Services will provide flu shots on November 4 from 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Library on the second floor of the Janney House. Flu shots are available on a first come, first served basis for $25 from age 4 (children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent) to adulthood. Senior citizens with a valid Medicare Part B may receive the shot for free. For more information, call (703)204-3325.

St. James’ Fall Clean Up Day - Saturday, November 10, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (rain makeup date Saturday, November 17) Please join the Property Committee, Kids With Purpose, the St. James’ Youth Groups, and other fellow parishioners for the St. James’ Fall Clean Up Day. There will be plenty of food and fellowship to go along with the hard work of cleaning and sprucing up St. James’. Meet at 8:45 a.m. in the parking lot with your rakes, work gloves, pitch forks, shovels, etc. Bring the entire family - we have more than enough work—and food!— for all ages.

Join the St. James Book Club as we enjoy a pre-Thanksgiving feast and discuss the classic novella, Babette’s Feast, on Thursday, November 15. In Isak Dinesen’s modern fable, a mysterious Frenchwoman prepares a sumptuous dinner for a gathering of religious ascetics and, in doing so, introduces them to the true essence of grace. We will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Library to discuss themes and view the video. (Please note change in date and venue.) All are welcome! Bring a snack or beverage to share. Contact Mary Pellicano through the Church Office at (703)777-1124 for more information.

Peace, Love, Joy and the Healing Power of Christ: On Friday evening, November 30 and through Saturday afternoon, December 1, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Bluemont is hosting a fall retreat with time for prayer, meditation, and healing. Speakers are The Rev. Bill Burk, rector of The Church of the Creator in Mechanicsville; Br. Anthony Bernard Campos, OSB; and Br. John Ogle, OSF. For more information, contact The Rev. Chris Cunningham at (703)861-6751.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes: The collection of Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes for needy children throughout the world began today. All parishioners are welcome to join in this effort to fill shoeboxes (with toys, candy, hygiene items) for needy children throughout the world. Instructions for packing a shoebox are on the Outreach table in the Narthex or at www.samaritanspurse.org/OCC. Filled boxes should be returned by November 11 to be delivered to the local collection point November 12.

St. James’ Preschool currently has openings for children in their 2 1/2- and 3-year-old programs. Contact the Preschool office at (703) 777-8439 for more information.

It’s time to update our Church Directory! We have arranged to have Lifetouch take our family portraits for the directory on December 6, 7, 8, and 11 in the Parish Hall. Spaces are limited, so be sure and make your reservation soon to have your picture taken. (Pictures ordered by December 11 will be delivered in time for Christmas—they make great presents!) You may reserve your picture date and time by accessing the link through www.stjamesleesburg.org. There will also be a sign-up table available in the Narthex after each service beginning Sunday, November 4. Additional dates will be available in January if needed but we encourage everyone to sign up in December so that they may have the pictures back in time for the holiday.

Did you know that you can get these announcements electronically each Friday? If you’d like to subscribe to our weekly “e-pistle,” containing an electronic link to the Announcements along with a brief inspirational or informational message from one of the clergy, give your email address to the Church Office at (703)777-1124 or info@stjamesleesburg.org.

Fill a Thanksgiving Bag to help a neighbor here in Loudoun County for Loudoun Interfaith Relief (LIF)

LIF has received ample cranberry sauce and canned pumpkin, so they do not need these items. Drop off your bags in the Narthex today Sunday, November 4 to Sunday, November 11. To volunteer for hands-on help with the Loudoun County Holiday Coalition Thanksgiving and Christmas distributions, contact Dina Bessa through the Church Office at (703)777-1124. Thank you for sharing your abundance!

¨ Grocery Store Gift Certificate for perishable items

¨ Canned Corn, Green Beans, Yams, and Fruit

¨ Canned Meats (Tuna, Ravioli, etc.)

¨ Canned Evaporated Milk

¨ Stuffing Mix

¨ Instant Boxed Mashed Potatoes

¨ Boxed Roll Mix

¨ Boxed Pie Crust Mix

¨ Boxed Jell-O

¨ Gravy

¨ Coffee, Tea

St. James’ Youth Groups

¨ Every Wednesday: Pizza with a Purpose: 6:30-8:00. Come for pizza, fun, fellowship, and Bible Study. Senior High meets in the Catacombs and Middle School in the Parish Hall.

¨ Thursdays, November 8 and 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Craft-making with the children of Hebron Shelter, crafts to be sold at the Alternative Gift Market, profits going to Good Shepherd Alliance. Space is limited. Email Charlene Price through the Church Office at (703)777-1124 for more information.

¨ Friday-Sunday, November 9-11: 6th & 7th Grade Weekend at Shrine Mont.

¨ Sunday, November 11, 12:30. Help deliver used computers from our computer recycling outreach project to LCHS. 6:00-7:30: Senior High Youth Group at the Shankle’s to plan Youth Sunday service. No Middle School Youth Group.

¨ Saturday, November 17, 7:30 –11:00 a.m. Youth Group is helping Interfaith Relief with its annual “Freeze Your Gizzard” 5K Run, which takes place at Ida Lee. We will help with food collection, hand out T-shirts, and support the race in general. Call Pastor Mary to sign up.

¨ Sunday, November 18: Youth Sunday at 9:00 service! Youth will serve as ushers, musicians, preacher, readers, etc.! No Youth Group on Sunday night.

¨ Sunday November 25: No Youth Group.

Last week’s attendance:

7:45 38

9:00 243

11:15 159

Total: 440

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

14 Cornwall Street, NW

Leesburg, Virginia 20176-2801

703-777-1124

Website: http://www.stjamesleesburg.org

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