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The Announcements
Sunday, March 2, 2008

Today at St. James'
This Week at St. James'
Classes
Group Activities
General Information
Ministers of Today's Liturgy
Contacts

TODAY AT ST. JAMES'

• INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS: There is no Adult Forum today; please come to an Informational Session after each of the three services (in the Parish Hall after the 7:45 & 11:15 services and the Old School Building after the 9:00 service) to provide information about the upcoming Congregational Meeting to be held on Sunday, March 30, at 10:00 a.m., with a “make-up” Informational Session on Sunday, March 9, after the 11:15 service.
• WELCOME NEWCOMERS! Please join us at 10:15 a.m., in the Janney Parlor for our monthly Newcomers’ Coffee. This is a special coffee when you can meet clergy, fellow parishioners, receive a welcome packet, ask questions, and, if you wish, have a tour of our facilities.
• 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 meet in the Catacombs
• “BEGINNING THE CHRISTIAN JOURNEY” Click here for details.
• YOUTH GROUPS: It’s Napoleon Dynamite Night at the Shankles’ house, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. We’ll watch the movie, and eat quesadillas, lasagna, and tater tots!

THIS WEEK AT ST. JAMES'

• WEDNESDAY: “DO NOTHING TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE” Join us on from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall (click here for details).
• THURSDAY: 20S/30S GROUP DINNER: Rescheduled to Thursday, March 6, at 7:00 p.m., at Jennifer & Mike Galvin’s home. The theme is “the ’80s”, and 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.
• SATURDAY: ST. GABRIEL’S SATURDAY NIGHT SERMON SERIES: “Who are you?” Join St. Gabriel’s as we explore who Jesus is and what that tells us about our own identities. St. Gabriel’s Saturday Night Service, Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. in St. James’ Nave. www.saintgabriels.net or (703)779-3616.

CLASSES:

• “DO NOTHING TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE” Join us on Wednesdays during Lent (last class is Wednesday, March 12) from 7:00-9:00 p.m., in the Parish Hall for this series in which we’ll explore what happens when we slow down… and… stop for awhile. Volunteers are needed to provide hearty soup and crusty bread (delivered by 6:00 p.m., enough for 25 people); childcare will be available. RSVP or volunteer by calling the Church Office at (703)777-1124.
• “BEGINNING THE CHRISTIAN JOURNEY” This class is an excellent introduction (or re-introduction) to the basics of Christian faith and life that began on Sunday, February 24, and continues on Sunday, March 2, and Sunday, March 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Old School Building. Adults who have never been baptized and who wish to be, are, after completion of this class, offered the opportunity to be baptized at the Great Vigil of Easter, our Easter Sunday sunrise service (March 23).
• THE “GOSPEL OF JOHN” FILM VIEWING: Saturday, March 15, 7:00 p.m.—9:15 p.m. (following St. Gabriel’s Saturday Night Service 5:30-6:30). Begin Holy Week with an overview of Jesus’ ministry with the film, “The Gospel of John.” This faithful and powerful dramatization of the Biblical text meticulously recreates and vividly portrays the era of Jesus that changed the course of history. The evening begins with a simple soup supper in the Parish Hall at 6:30 p.m. The film begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Childcare provided. For more information, contact Anya Johnson through the Church Office at (703)777-1124.
• 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.

GROUP ACTIVITES:

• YOUTH SUMMER MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITIES: The deadline to sign up for a senior high summer trip is March 3, 2008. Check our website for more information on these trips.
  

  Middle School Mission Trips:
  Jackson-Feild Home for Girls: April 11 & 12
  Middle School Outreach Camp: August 25-28

  Senior High Mission Trips (rising 9th grade-rising college freshmen):
  Towel Ministry: June 20-27
  Solar Light for Africa: July 10-23
  Welch, West Virginia: July 13-19.
  Gulfport, Mississippi: August 3-9

  For more information on our youth offerings, contact Pastor Mary.

• Our MIDDLE SCHOOL SKI TRIP was rescheduled due to bad weather, and the new dates are March 7-9. Please contact Pastor Mary if you’d like to come skiing/snowboarding in West Virginia with us! Cost is $140, and lessons and scholarships are available.
• BOOK CLUB: In his delightful and illuminating book, How the Irish Saved Civilization, author Thomas Cahill takes us to the “island of saints and scholars,” the Ireland of St. Patrick and the Book of Kells. Join the St. James’ Book Club when we discuss the pivotal role played by Irish monks in transcribing and preserving Classical civilization during Europe’s Dark Ages on Thursday, March 13, 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. (Want to get a head start on future book club meetings? We’ll read The Shack in April and Dance of the Dissident Daughter in May.)
• KIDS WITH PURPOSE are out to “change” the world… and we mean change. We have collected $636 for Heat-A-Home which goes to help families with their heating bills when they need it the most. Now we are collecting donations for a Home Depot gift card to help victims of Hurricane Katrina that will be sent with the St. James’ mission trip. If you have loose change that you would like to contribute, please find our bank located in the Narthex. We’ll be collecting through March 12.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS ON 2:00 A.M. ON MARCH 9! Remember to turn your clocks forward an hour.
• Save the date: SHRINE MONT PARISH WEEKEND moves to May 9-11, 2008! Registration forms will be mailed on April 1.
• DO YOU HAVE A KNACK WITH FLOWERS? The Altar Guild will be offering a class on how to arrange flowers for the altar for anyone interested in joining the Altar Guild and becoming a flower arranger. There are experienced flower arrangers on all teams who will continue to work with you until you are ready to solo. If interested, contact Kathleen White through the Church Office at (703)777-1124.
• THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO KNIT AND CROCHETED PRAYER SHAWLS! This winter, we’ve provided parishioners, young and old, in hospitals and nursing homes with prayer shawls. They are still needed; contact Janine Carmichael by close of business on Wednesdays for inclusion in the weekly blue Announcements.
• LENTEN DEVOTIONAL: Lenten Day by Day 2008: Scriptural Reflections by St. James’ Parishioners, Age 6-97 is available at the back of the Nave on the Lenten Materials table. This devotional includes reflections and artwork by St. James’ parishioners, and is a helpful daily reading resource for the 40 days of Lent.

Last Week's Attendance:

7:45	56
9:00	269
11:15	212
TOTAL:	537

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 a.m.: Acolyte: Dottie Brannock Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Ken Robinson, Bill Brooks, Kay Gregg Ushers: Shannon Butcher, Chris Scharrer Fellowship Hosts: Bill & Sheila Brooks

9:00 a.m.: Children’s Choir Director: Dr. Pat Avery Corner Chorale Director: Dr. Stephan Knobloch Acolytes: Richard Moffett, Jonathan Moroz, Courtney Mulherin, Connor Mulherin Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Paul White, Debbie Gegenheimer, John Forcier, Sage Hawn, Janell Easter Healing Team: Chris Hatch, DuBose Fleming Ushers: Steve & Debi Mayo, Tami , Conor & Delany Cosgrove, Raymond Jones Fellowship Hosts: Mary Pellicano, Mary Ohmer

11:15 a.m.: Minister of Music: Dr. Steven Cooksey Acolytes: Arriannah Hamrah, William Moore, Eliza Stribling Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Chuck Womack, Jon Butler, Andrew Price, Susan Mosley, Jim Tiffany Healing Team: Mary Pitz, Henry Stribling Ushers: Ken Werner, Jim Johnson, Sandra & Howard Moody Greeter: Henry Stribling Fellowship Host: Alice Lees

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