“Beginning
the Christian Journey”
Sunday, February 3, 2008
ADULT FORUM: How many of us get up every morning and feel fully alive? Join Fr. John as he leads us in a lively discussion of our recent three-part sermon and Adult Forum series, “Living in the Spirit: Being Alive vs. Truly Living.” 10:10 a.m. in the Old School Building at the corner of Wirt and North Streets.
Welcome, Newcomers! Today is our Newcomers’ Coffee. If you are new, relatively new, or feel yourself new, join us in the Janney Parlor at 10:15. Take this opportunity for a personal greeting from our clergy and fellow parishioners, have tour questions answered and receive our welcome packet.
Sunday School: 3-Year-Olds meet in Rittenhouse Room R1; 4-Year-Olds meet in Janney House Room J2; Kindergarten meets in Janney House Room J1; 1st Grade meets in Rittenhouse Room R3; 2nd & 4th Grades meet in Parish Hall; 3rd Grade meets in Parish Library; 5th Grade & Middle School meet in the Old School Building; Senior High will go to Deli South today at 10:00 a.m.
Youth Groups: The Middle School Youth Group ski trip scheduled for this weekend has been postponed until March 7-9. All youth are invited to meet at Deli South at 10:00 a.m., and begin delivering subs at 3:30 today.
Ash
Wednesday Services, February 6: The penitential season of Lent begins. Services will be
held at 6:30 a.m., 12:00 Noon,
6:00 p.m. (Children’s service), and 7:30 p.m.
Lenten Devotional: “Lenten Day by Day 2008: Scriptural Reflections by St.
James’ Parishioners, Age 6-97” This Lenten
Devotional will be available at the back of the Nave on the Lenten Materials
table. This devotion includes
reflections and artwork by St. James’ parishioners, and will hopefully be a
helpful daily reading resource for the 40 days of Lent.
2008 Pledge Envelopes are here! You may pick up your boxes of 2008 pledge envelopes in the Narthex. If you do not find your box or if you would like to request a box of pledge envelopes, please contact Sheri Nelson, Financial Administrator, at (703)777-1124 ext. 109 or sheri@stjamesleesburg.org.
Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers (LVC) is a community of volunteers helping frail elderly and adults with disabilities to maintain independence and quality of life. Nancy Sutton of LVC will present an informational session on services provided and volunteer opportunities within LVC. Please join us on Thursday, February 7, in the Parish Hall at 7:00 p.m. for coffee and desert while we learn more about the services that LVC provides. If you have any questions, call Nancy at (703)779-8617.
20s/30s Group Dinner: Tuesday, February 12, at 7:00 p.m., at Jennifer & Mike Galvin’s home. The theme is “the ’80s”, so please bring a picture of yourself from the ’80s! If you have some ’80s clothes to wear—even better. We have plenty of power ballads to play and you are welcome to bring other music as well. This is a potluck style dinner. Those with the last name beginning with: A-K: bring a main dish, M-S: bring a side dish, and T-Z: bring a dessert.
Book Club: John Bul Dau is a Dinka from Southern Sudan and one of thousands of Lost Boys who fled their homeland during Sudanese civil war. He chronicles his harrowing tale of survival in the inspiring autobiography, God Grew Tired of Us Join the St. James’ Book Club when we discuss this moving memoir Thursday, February 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Janney Parlor. All are welcome! Please bring a snack or beverage to share. Contact Mary Pellicano through the Church Office at (703)777-1124 for more information.
Start Spreading the News: Our Senior High Youth Group is heading to New York City February 15-17! We will stay at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, tour the city, and see “The Lion King.” All of our youth spots are filled, but we could use one more adult chaperone. We need someone who has knowledge of NYC and can help us navigate the subway system. If you are interested in joining us, contact Pastor Mary at (703)777-1124 or mary@stjamesleesburg.org.
Instructed Eucharist for Elementary School Children: Thursday, February 21, at 4:00 p.m. Pastor Mary will walk children through the service of Eucharist at an age-appropriate level. This gathering is geared for all children—those who have been receiving Communion, and those who have not. We will talk about what Eucharist is, why we say the words we do, and what Eucharist means for our everyday lives. Families are welcome to attend.
The Hard Work and Heart Work of Adult Outreach: New Orleans. West Virginia. Liberia. Leesburg. St. James’ adults multiple opportunities to become involved in hands-on service projects in the nation, the world, and right here in Leesburg. Come meet Mike Nunnally, Ken Getty, Kimberly Haeringer, Dina Bessa and others at a special “Adult Outreach Information Session” on Sunday, February 24, at 12:15 p.m., in the Parish Library. For more information, contact Rev. Kate at (703)777-1124 or kate@stjamesleesburg.org.
Photo Directory: Lifetouch Photographers will be back in the Parish Hall on Monday and Tuesday, February 25 and 26, for two make-up days. Please reserve your date and time here.
Altar Flower Dedications: Honor a loved one, give thanks for an anniversary or accomplishment, or commemorate a loved one’s birthday or death by sponsoring flowers for the St. James’ Episcopal Church altar or other worship related expenses. Altar Flower Dedication forms are located in the Narthex. Please drop off completed forms to the Church Office along with a contribution of $50 payable to “St. James’ Church" with "Altar Flowers/Worship Expenses" in the memo line.
Summer Youth Mission Trips: Plans are in the works for our summer youth mission trips. Final dates will be published at the end of January, but if you are an adult who is interested in joining us for a trip to North Carolina, West Virginia, Gulfport, MS, or rural Virginia, contact with Pastor Mary.
We have set Baptism dates from now through July, and the baptisms are preceded by a four-part preparation class held on Sunday mornings. Parents are welcome to attend the classes even before their baby comes home. For more information or to sign up, contact Pastor Mary.
St. James’ Preschool 2008-2009 Registration: Deadlines for registration are: February 8 for St. James’ & St. Gabriel’s active members; February 15 for returning students and their siblings; February 22 for graduating student siblings, alumni, and community members. Please note: A non-refundable application fee of $100.00 applies.
Now Hiring: The Nursery is now hiring dependable adults to work in the nursery during the 9:00 and 11:15 Sunday services. Schedule can be flexible and pay is terrific. For more information, contact Dawn Stejbach through the Church Office at (703)777-1124.
Help Your Neighbor: Even though the holidays are over, hunger still exists
in Loudoun County. Interfaith Relief is
in need of non-perishable food items, especially fruit juice, canned fruit, and
macaroni and cheese. Please leave the
items for donation in the Narthex for pick-up.
KWP Kids are out to “Change” the world… and we mean change. The cold weather has arrived with our winter session, and KWP is collecting change in Heat-A-Home banks. The money will go to a program that helps families with their heating bills when they need it the most. If you have loose change that you would like to contribute, then please find our Heat-A-Home bank located in the Narthex.
St.
Gabriel’s Saturday Night Sermon Series:
“Who are you?” Who are you, God? Who are you, Jesus? Who are we
because of who God is? Join St. Gabriel’s for the weeks leading up to Easter as we explore
who Jesus is and what that tells us about our own identities.
February
9 “Who are you?
Jesus as Devil-Defeater (Jesus’ temptation)”
February
16 “Who are You?
Jesus as Life-Giver (Nicodemus visits Jesus)”
February
23 “Who are
You? Jesus as Truth-teller (Woman at the well)”
March
2 “Who are You?
Jesus as Eye-Opener (Blind man healed)”
March
8 “Who are You?
Jesus as Death-Conqueror (Raising of Lazarus)”
March
15 “Who are
You? Jesus as Cross-Bearer (Palm/Passion Sunday) “
St.
Gabriel's Saturday Night Service, Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. at St. James'
www.saintgabriels.net or (703)779-3616.
Last
week’s attendance:
7:45 62
9:00 223
11:15 194
Total: 479
Ministers
of Today’s Liturgy
Altar
Guild: Sheila
Brooks, Mary Brecht, Kathy Brown, Patty Costantino,
Janis Hatch, Beth Johnson, Martha Lynch, Mollie Shorter, Sallie Vaaler
7:45 Service: Acolyte: Dottie Brannock Lectors
& Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Ken Robinson, Bill Brooks, Ron Kunz Ushers:
Bob
Stanley, Chris Scharrer Fellowship
Hosts: Bill
& Sheila Brooks
9:00
Service: Children’s Choir Director: Dr. Pat Avery Corner Chorale Director:
Dr. Stephan Knobloch Acolytes: Conor Cosgrove,
James Forcier Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Susan
Moffett, Elaine Nunnally, Lisa Chapman, Randy
Minchew, Alecia Moroz Healing
Team: Kirk
Hawn, DuBose Fleming Ushers:
Raymond
Jones, E.J. Poell, Matt Costello, Tami, Conor &
Delaney Cosgrove Fellowship Hosts:
Dania Smith & Ruth Grubbs
11:15 Service: Minister
of Music: Dr. Steven Cooksey Acolytes: Arrianna Hamrah, Gabrielle Haeringer,
Eliza Stribling Lectors
& Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Jon
Butler, Andrew Price, Judy Perso, Mary Lou Leipheimer,
Freddie Martin Healing Team:
Henry Stribling, Christine Tarr Ushers:
Chuck
Womack, David Robinson, Jay & DuBose Fleming Greeter:
Henry
Stribling Fellowship Hosts: Freddie
& Bill Martin
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
Director
of Parish Operations:
Keith Nelsen Stroud: keith@stjamesleesburg.org
Registrar/Wedding
Coordinator: Kay Gregg: kay@stjamesleesburg.org
Financial
Administrator: Sheri
Nelson: sheri@stjamesleesburg.org
Communications
Coordinator:
Janine Carmichael: janine@stjamesleesburg.org
Administrative
Assistant:
Courtney
Patterson: courtney@stjamesleesburg.org
Newcomers
Committee: Ruth
Blakeslee: ruthart@earthlink.net