The Announcements
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Today
at St. James’
Adult
Forum: Join Fr. John and Rev. Kate for the second of
a new five-part Bible study series, “What’s the first thing Jesus says after
he’s raised from the dead?” This week:
Why, in the Gospel of Matthew, the greetings, “Do not be afraid,” and
“Go make disciples,” are the first things Jesus said after he’s raised
from the dead. 10:10 a.m. in the Old School Building at the corner of Wirt and
North Streets.
Discovering
St. James’: Interested in becoming a member of St. James’? Then this class is for you. Held once in the spring, and once in the
fall, this three-part “Discovering St. James’” class continues TODAY from
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Old School Building. A light lunch will be provided, and childcare
will be available. Please contact Rev.
Kate to sign up at (703)777-1124 or kate@stjamesleesburg.org.
Newcomer
Orientation: We invite newcomers to
join us today from 10:10 to 11:00 a.m. in the Janney
Parlor for a brief introduction to St. James’. You’ll have an opportunity to
ask questions, meet other newcomers, and have a brief tour of the buildings in
which we worship and gather.
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.
Youth
Groups: Youth
Groups will not meet today, and will go to Woody’s Golf Range for Putt Putt next Sunday, April 20!
Thank you to all those
that came out for yesterday’s Spring Clean Up Day!
What’s
Going On at St. James’
St.
Gabriel’s Saturday Night Service (5:30 p.m.) will move to the Old School Building at
the corner of Wirt and North Streets for Saturday,
April 19 and 26, ONLY.
Youth
Groups:
Youth
Mission Shares: The youth are selling
shares in their summer mission trips to North Carolina, Liberia, West Virginia,
and Mississippi. Shares cost $10 a piece, and all
proceeds go to mission. As a shareholder, you will receive a postcard from the
youth on their mission site, and you’ll be invited to our shareholders’ dinner
in August. Please stop by the table in the Narthex to purchase shares.
Youth
Mission Fundraising Dinner: On
Friday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m., the youth who are going on a summer
mission trip to Liberia will be servers at a fundraising dinner hosted by L’Auberge Chez Francois in Great Falls, VA. L’Auberge Chez Francois is a five star restaurant owned by
the Haeringer family. The cost per person is $150,
which includes a six course meal, beverages, and gratuity. $100 of the cost is
tax deductible. St. James’ has reserved a private room that can seat 50 people.
If you’d like to join us, please sign up with the Church Office by calling
(703)777-1124.
Parents’
Night Out! On Saturday, April 26, from
6:00-10:00 p.m., the youth of St. James’ will be providing a night of childcare
as a mission trip fundraiser. Babysitting is provided for infants-5th graders.
Donations are accepted and encouraged! We ask that families pay the youth
whatever they’d normally pay a babysitter for a night out! To sign up, please
contact Pastor Mary.
Classes:
Exploring
the Episcopal Church: If you have been baptized but never confirmed and
would like to be, or if you were baptized as a Christian and confirmed in
another denomination and wish to be received into the Episcopal Church, please
sign up for “Exploring the Episcopal Church.”
This three-part class will be held on Sunday, April 27, and
Sunday, May 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Old School Building,
and on Saturday, May 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, in the Parish
Hall. Bishop David Jones will visit St.
James’ on Sunday, May 18, for Confirmations and Receptions. Contact kate@stjamesleesburg.org
or (703)777-1124 to sign up.
Get
Involved:
The
Contemplative Prayer Group meets in
the Nave every Monday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Please join the Loudoun
Breast Health Network (LBHN) and the Loudoun Walking and Volksmarch Club on Saturday, April 26, for our
second annual Breast Cancer Awareness
Walk. We will start at St. John’s Catholic Church (across from Ida
Lee Park) between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. for a 3- or 6-mile (your choice) paved
route around Leesburg suitable for all ages. The walk is free, but donations to
the all volunteer LBHN are enthusiastically encouraged. For information contact
Nancy Ryan, (LBHN) at 703-327-4646 or nancyaldie@aol.com.
Help
beautify the altar: The Altar Guild will conduct a flower
arranging class on Saturday, May 24, at 9:00 a.m. in the Sacristy for
anyone who would like to join Altar Guild and become a flower arranger. Members of the Altar Guild also take care of
the tableware, linens, and cleaning in the Sanctuary, as well as clean-up and
set-up in-between the Sunday services.
We have four teams, each responsible for one week of each month. If you are interested, please contact the
Church Office at (703)777-1124.
General
Information:
Congratulations!
In
recognition and celebration of his achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout Eagle Court of Honor will
be held for Colin Chapman on Saturday, April 19, 2008,
at 3:00 p.m. in the St. James’ Sanctuary. A reception will immediately follow
in the Parish Hall. All parishioners are welcome to attend.
Shrine
Mont Parish Weekend May 9-11,
2008! A new, corrected registration
form—with lower costs!—will be in your mailbox and is also available on our
website. Whether you’ve worshipped at
St. James’ once or have been here for many years—you are welcome!
The dates for Vacation Bible School are July
14-18, and once again, we will be teaming with Leesburg Presbyterian
Church. Registration forms will be available in May.
Looking
Sharp! The Photo Directories are due to be delivered at the end of
May.
Pastoral
Care: Expecting a baby? Having
scheduled or unscheduled surgery? Recovering at home or in a
nursing/rehab center? Fr. John, Rev. Kate, and Pastor Mary visit parishioners
in these and other situations to pray with them. If you would like a clergy
visit, contact the Church Office at (703)-777-1124.
The
print publication of Loaves &
Fishes has been temporarily suspended, as we re-evaluate its
purpose, content, and design. In the
meantime, keep up with the events at St. James’ through these blue weekly
Announcements, by subscribing to the weekly E-Pistle,
and by visiting www.stjamesleesburg.org.
Good Shepherd Alliance is looking for furniture
donations for needy families. If you can help out, contact Angie Frye at
(703)433-2631.
Do you have information about church-related activities or
events that you’d like to share with the parish? Forward all announcements to Janine Carmichael at
janine@stjamesleesburg.org by close of business on Wednesdays for inclusion in
the weekly blue Announcements.
Please welcome Kris Kennedy, our new Administrative
Assistant who replaces Courtney Patterson. Kris maintains the master calendar
and is responsible for all room scheduling. She can be reached at
(703)777-1124, ext. 100, or kris@stjamesleesburg.org.
Last
week’s attendance:
7:45 56
9:00 242
11:15 171
Total: 469
Ministers
of Today’s Liturgy
Altar Guild: Sandra Fulton,
Ann Hunt, Lois Krumwiede, Judy Perso, Peggy Rust, Margaret Small
7:45 Service: Acolyte: Arrianna
Hamrah Lectors & Lay
Eucharistic Ministers: Ron Kunz,
Jack Cook, Richard Colven Healing
Team: Christopher Hatch, Janis
Hatch Ushers: Brian
& Charlotte Graves Fellowship
Hosts: Jim & McLean Pumphrey
9:00 Service: Organist/Children’s Choir Director: Dr. Pat Avery Corner Chorale Director: Dr. Stephan Knobloch Pianist: Rachel Newell Acolytes: Temple Douglas, Emily Douglas, James Forcier, Mary Douglas
Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Kirk Johnson, Barbara Poell, Alecia Moroz, Tim Schott, Wendy Glorioso Ushers: John, Mary Frances & James Forcier, Fred & Kate Williams, Chris Hatch Fellowship Hosts: Susan & Page Moffett
11:15 Service: Minister of Music: Dr. Steven Cooksey Acolytes: Elise Moroz, Andrew
Cangelosi, Phil Cangelosi,
Scott Clark Lectors & Lay
Eucharistic Ministers: Andrew Price,
Judy Perso, Jon Butler, David Ulrich, Janice King Healing Team: Anne Tiffany, Anya Johnson Ushers: Ken Werner, Jim Johnson, Van & Cindy
Black Greeter: Ruth & Art Blakeslee
Contact
Information
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@verizon.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: Kris Kennedy: kris@stjamesleesburg.org
Newcomers Committee: Ruth Blakeslee: ruthart@earthlink.net