The Announcements
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Today at St. James’
¨ Welcome! No
matter who you are, or where you are in your faith journey, you are welcome
here. After the service, please join us in the Parish Hall for a cup of coffee
or — weather permitting — outside the Bell Tower for lemonade and iced tea.
¨ Adult Forum, Sunday School,
and Youth Groups have ended for the program year, and will return in
the fall. We will honor and thank our
teachers on Sunday, June 15. Sunday school will resume in September;
Children’s Chapel carries on throughout the summer. Many, many thanks to all of
our teachers and chapel leaders!
Next Sunday, June 1
¨ Newcomers’ Coffee: Please
join us for a “Welcome to St. James’” coffee on Sunday, June 1, at 10:15
a.m. in the Janney Parlor. This is your opportunity to meet clergy and
fellow parishioners, ask your questions and receive a welcome packet.
Sunday, June 8
¨ Newcomers’ Orientation: We
invite newcomers to join us on Sunday, June 8, 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.
Episcopal Relief and Development has been working in Burma (a.k.a.
“Myanmar”) for several years. With our Anglican and ecumenical partners we are
providing emergency food and shelter in the aftermath of the devastating storm.
Once the immediate crisis has passed, Episcopal Relief and Development will
work with our partners to develop and implement long-term recovery plans. If
you wish to make a donation, make your check payable to Episcopal Relief and
Development/Myanmar & Cyclone Response Fund, and mail to: PO Box 7058
Merrifield, VA 22116. To make a credit card donation, please call
(800)334-7626, ext. 5129.
What’s happening at St. James’
¨
Join the St. James’ Book Club when we
discuss Water for Elephants, Sara Gruen’s
moving tale of life and love under the Big Top in Depression-era America. We will meet on Thursday, June 12, 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 for more information.
¨ Senior Saints Luncheon: Please
join the Pastoral Associates at their annual Senior Saints Luncheon on
Wednesday, June 18, in the Parish Hall.
There will be a social hour at 12:30 p.m. and lunch will be served at
1:00 p.m. If you are planning to come,
it would be helpful if you would call the church office at (703)777-1124 by
June 13. All are welcome. This is always a special event!
¨
St. Gabriel’s Saturday Night Service (5:30 p.m.) St. James’ Nave.
¨ The Contemplative Prayer
Group meets in the Nave every Monday
and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
¨ 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.
¨ Donate Used Cell Phones to a
Worthy Cause: Have you recently upgraded
to a smartphone and wondered what to do with your old cell phone? A Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS)
client can make good use of it (and its charger) and you can receive credit for
a tax-deductible donation. Used cell
phones can be mailed to or dropped off at LAWS at 105 East Market Street,
Leesburg, VA 20176. For more
information, call (703)777-6552.
¨
“Behind the
Scenes” at Washington National Cathedral:
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.
Last
week’s attendance:
|
7:45 |
64 |
|
9:00 |
226 |
|
11:15 |
212 |
|
Total: |
502 |
Ministers of Today’s Liturgy
Altar
Guild: Margaret Akers, Di Cook, Caroline Ennis, Kay
Gregg, McLean Pumphrey, Kate Williams
7:45
Service: Acolyte: Dottie Brannock Lectors & Lay
Eucharistic Ministers: Ron Kunz,
Alex Lunsford, Jack Cook Ushers: Wright
Horton, Alan Fulton Fellowship
Hosts: Jack & Di Cook
9:00
Service: Organist/Children’s Choir
Director: Dr. Pat Avery Corner
Chorale Director: Dr. Stephan Knobloch Pianist: Rachel Newell Acolytes: Ashley Cameron, Zack Stevens, Mitchell
Stevens, Bryan Rombach Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Paul White, Elaine Nunnally,
Debbie Gegenheimer, Phil Olivero, Wendy Glorioso Ushers: Ivey & Lollie
Shankle, Raymond Jones, Ara
Bagdasarian, Chris Hatch, Michael Knobloch
11:15
Service: Minister of Music: Dr.
Steven Cooksey Acolytes: Dottie Brannock Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Chuck Womack, Lloyd Hill, Norma Womack, Karen
Jackson, Andrew Price Healing Team: Linda Lowe, Anne Tiffany Ushers:
Ken Getty, Eliza Stribling, Anne Tiffany, Mike Galvin Greeter:
Pam Mossburg Fellowship Hosts: Renee & Kirk Hawn
Contact Information
General Information:
info@stjamesleesburg.org
Rector: The Rev. John Ohmer: johmer@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