“Do You Want to
Get More Connected with St. James'?”
“Exploring
the Episcopal Church”
The Announcements
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Today at St. James’
Notice of Congregational
Meeting: Please plan to attend a
Congregational Meeting TODAY, at 10:00 a.m., in the Nave. In addition to
having a chance to consider and vote on a design plan for the parking lot (planned
for the 2010-2012 timeframe), you’ll receive an update on exciting progress
being made toward our overall vision. Click here
for more information.
¨
Adult Forum will not be
held today due to the Congregational Meeting.
¨
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.
¨ 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 when
Bishop Jones visits St. James’ on Sunday, May 18, we offer “Exploring the
Episcopal Church.” This three-part
class, which is given once each year, continues TODAY, from 11:00 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. in the Old School Building, and concludes on Saturday, May 17, from
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, in the Parish Hall. Today is the last day to sign
up and participate.
¨
Youth Groups: Today
is our annual feast of Ice Cream Games. Meet at St. James’ at 3:00 p.m.,
and be prepared for a mess! If it’s raining, we’ll reschedule for May 18.
“In” Reach and Outreach Opportunities
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Come sweat it out for a good cause!
The Oldham family of St.
James’ invites you to participate in their Exercise-a-thon
on Saturday, May 17, at Gold’s Gym in Leesburg to benefit Korlan Oldham (19 months, diagnosed with Type I mitochrondrial disease) and Gareth Oldham (3 ½, diagnosed
with moderate to severe autism.)
Aerobics, yoga and cycling/spinning, fitness testing and more will
offered from 8:00 a.m.—12:00 Noon. The
event is open to the community; there is a suggested minimum donation of $5 per
activity. Contact Casandra
Oldham through the Church Office for more information.
¨
Great Strides "Megan's Walk" Sunday,
May 18, at 10:00 a.m. Many St.
James’ parishioners mourned the loss of young Megan Stewart to Cystic Fibrosis
last September. Many also know that one
of our own parishioners, 14-year-old Shelby Rombach,
was diagnosed with this devastating genetic disease just two summers ago. Here is your chance to show support for
Shelby, and honor Megan’s life by participating in Megan’s Walk. Register
as a fundraising walker at www.cff.org/great_strides, or to make an online
donation to any team or walker. For more information, contact Jan Joseph through
the Church Office.
¨
Local Homeless:
Parishioner Anna Mitchum invites you to help provide food and fellowship for
The Woods, a local Leesburg homeless shelter, twice a month. The next visit will be on Tuesday, May 20,
at 6:00 p.m. To learn more, contact
Anna Mitchum through the Church Office.
¨ 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 will be invited to our shareholders’ dinner in August. Please stop by
the table in the Narthex to purchase shares.
What’s happening at St. James’
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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. If you are interested, contact the Church
Office at (703)777-1124.
¨
The St. James’ Book Club will
discuss Dance of the Dissident Daughter on Thursday, May 8, at
7:00 p.m. Join us in the Janney Parlor as we explore author Sue Monk Kidd’s
inspirational story of spiritual awakening and transformation. Please bring a snack or beverage to
share. Contact Mary Pellicano
through the Church Office for more information. (Want to get a head start on
next month’s book? We’ll be reading Water
for Elephants in June.)
¨
The Contemplative Prayer Group meets in the Nave every Monday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
¨
Well Wishes: Many of you know that Courtney Marcellin, a member of
St. James’, was diagnosed with cancer in December. Courtney and her mother have
moved to Boston for the next round of her treatment. We’d like to make sure
Courtney knows that she is in our thoughts and prayers. In the Narthex, you
will find a table with stationary and pre-addressed envelopes. Please write a
note to Courtney and share your well wishes with her!
¨
“Behind the
Scenes” at Washington National Cathedral:
Whether you’ve worshipped or visited
there before or not, you now have special opportunity to see Washington
National Cathedral from a unique perspective, thanks to a seminary classmate of
Rev. Kate’s, the Rev. Rob Boulter, a priest who
specializes in liturgy there. On Saturday, June 14, meet in the St.
James’ parking lot at 10:30 a.m. to carpool to the Cathedral. Rob’s tour will
run from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. Afterwards, we’ll gather for afternoon tea.
Suggested donation to the Cathedral: $5 (excludes parking fee of $4). This
event is open to parishioners of all ages, but space is limited. Register with
Rev. Kate at (703)777-1124 or kate@stjamesleesburg.org by Friday, June 6.
¨ St. Gabriel’s Saturday Night
Service (5:30
p.m.) St. James’ Nave. St. Gabriel’s
Saturday Night Life service will welcome Dion Jergo
and his contemporary Gospel choir “Heavenly” on Saturday, May 10, at
5:30 p.m. It’s Pentecost weekend, so wear red and
expect to be fired up by the Holy Spirit!
¨ Bishop’s Visit: Bishop David Jones will visit St. James’ on Sunday,
May 18, and administer the laying on of hands for Confirmation and
Reception.
¨
Vacation Bible School—July
14-18: Once again, we will be teaming
with Leesburg Presbyterian Church. Registration forms are now available in the
Narthex and on our website at www.stjamesleesburg.org. VBS does tend to fill, but parishioners are
given first priority until May 25. Sign up soon!
¨ 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.
¨ Looking Sharp! The Photo
Directories are due to be delivered at the end of this month.
¨ 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, and by
subscribing to the weekly E-Pistle, containing an
electronic link to the Announcements along with a brief inspirational or
informational message from one of the clergy.
Last
week’s attendance:
|
7:45 |
60 |
|
9:00 |
243 |
|
11:15 |
134 |
|
Total: |
437 |
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:
Bill Brooks, Alex Lunsford, Robin Harris
Ushers: Chris & Shannon Scharrer
Fellowship Hosts: Bill &
Sheila Brooks
9:00
Service: Organist/Children’s Choir
Director: Dr. Pat Avery Corner Chorale Director: Dr. Stephan Knobloch Pianist: Rachel Newell Acolytes: Ashley Cameron, E.J. Poell, Andrew Cameron,
Elizabeth Ohmer Lectors & Lay
Eucharistic Ministers: Lisa Chapman,
John Forcier, Barbara Poell, Janell
Easter, Tim Schott Healing Team: Kirk Hawn, DuBose
Fleming Ushers: Tami Cosgrove, Delaney, Conor & Trina Cosgrove, Bruce & Rachel Roberts,
E.J. Poell, Clara Fredman Fellowship Host: Jan Joseph
11:15
Service: Minister of Music: Dr.
Steven Cooksey Acolytes: Phil Cangelosi,
Andrew Cangelosi, William Moore, Eliza Stribling Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Jon Butler, Karen Jackson, Andrew Price,
Janice King, Rory Clark Healing Team: Molly Kronberg,
Anya Johnson
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:
Newcomers Committee: Ruth Blakeslee: ruthart@earthlink.net