January 19, 2007 Volume 31, No. 01
Inside this Issue:
Remembering
and Honoring Betty Seccombe
Celebrating Years of Discipleship at St. James’
St. James’ Fellowship Events Calendar
The next Loaves
& Fishes deadline is Monday, February 12, 2007, at 9:00 a.m.
Please forward your submissions to Janine Carmichael at janine@
stjamesleesburg.org or drop them off in the Church Office.
Dear friends of St. James’:
The
past three issues, I’ve written about “three biblical characteristics to let
you know that it is God calling you to do something.” This issue, I’d like to
relate them to our daily life as individual Christians and as members of a
church.
First:
“There will be giants in the land, measure them against God, not against
yourself.”
As
told in the book of Numbers, the people Israel, wandering in the desert, have
sent spies into the land they’re about to take. The spies report that the land
is everything they’ve dreamed of, that the entire land “flows with milk and
honey,” but they also report that “the descendents of Anak” are there – giants!
– and that taking the land is impossible.
Whenever
you (or we) are called to do a work of God, we can bet that there will be
giants in the land – seemingly impossible odds. If we measure the challenge
against our own size, ability, or resources, we’ll feel overwhelmed. But if we
measure our challenge against God’s size, ability and resources, then our
entire perspective changes.
So,
the question for us is never, “can we do this?” but always, “Can God do this
through us?”
The
second way to know that it is God calling us to do something – is that “People
will complain.”
Whenever
you (or we) are called to do a work of God, we can bet that somebody will
complain. If you think dissention in the church is something new, re-read the
book of Exodus, or the book of Acts.
It’s
one of the great paradoxes of our faith: God – and God’s Word as revealed in
Holy Scripture and made flesh in Jesus Christ – is unchanging, and yet at the
same time God is never static, but always dynamic.
When
God’s Word calls you (or us) to do something, it will, in almost every
instance, bring you (us) out of our comfort zone.
We
hear way too much talk about “being at peace” with something; nowadays about
the worst thing someone can say about something is that “I’m not comfortable
with that.”
(This
isn’t to say that the opposite is true: that just because people are
complaining, or because you are out of your comfort zone, you must be doing a
work of God. That’s a classic non sequitur. They might be complaining,
and you might be uncomfortable, because you are erring and straying from God’s
ways like a lost sheep!)
But
do you think Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, the prophets, Jesus, the disciples, the
church fathers, the protestant reformers, or anyone else in more recent church
history waited before they acted, until they were “at peace” or until others
were “comfortable”? We’re the church, not the Lazy Boy Company: God calls us to
obedience, not comfort.
The
third way to know that God calling you to do something is that “you will not
be able to accomplish it on your own, but only with God’s help.”
I’ve
been reading a book by the the pastor and author John Ortberg titled If You
Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat. It’s based on the wonderful story in Matthew
14 of Peter (yes, Peter) walking on the water. Ortberg tells us what it’s like
to live in God’s care and power when we “step out of the arrangements we’ve
made to keep ourselves safe.”
Some
of the chapters are “Discerning the Call,” “Seeing the Wind,” “Crying out in
Fear,” and – perhaps this will resonate with you -- “That Sinking
Feeling.” But Ortberg points out that
as long as Peter was focused on Jesus, he did the impossible, and walked on
water.
Remember,
in scripture Peter represents the church – you and me individually as members
of Christ’s Body and us corporately as the Body of Christ in the world. When we
respond to God’s call, relying not on our own power but on God’s power working
within us, we become instruments of God’s grace and mercy.
There’s
no higher calling.
Faithfully
yours,
Fr. John
Come One, Come All to U2charist!
Saturday, February 10 Eucharist Featuring the Music
of U2
Does music inspire you? Are you moved to action
after hearing the music and lyrics of your favorite band?
Raising awareness of world poverty and AIDS is just
one part of the mission of the popular band U2 and Bono, its leader. In support of this mission, St. James’ will
be celebrating a U2charist for the first time!
The U2charist will reflect the traditional format
of Holy Eucharist, but with a twist: it will feature the U2 songs that have
been inspiring people of all ages for more than 25 years. On Saturday, February 10 at 5:00 p.m. in
the Parish Hall, Pastor Mary will lead us in the U2charist as celebrant and
preacher. The music will feature U2
favorites like Where the Streets Have No Name, Yahweh, I Still Haven’t Found
What I’m Looking For, Pride (In the Name of Love), Beautiful Day and One.
Hesitant to join us for fear that you might not
know all the lyrics? Not to worry. They’ll be projected up front and center so
you can sing along. Know a friend or
another family outside of St. James’ that would be interested in this unique
worship service? No problem! All who are interested are welcome to
participate.
The U2charist movement has gained international
attention for its innovative use of the band’s biblically-rich lyrics and
social justice message, its ability to unite multiple generations in a unique
form of worship, and its effectiveness as a tool for raising awareness and
empowering communities to respond to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
www.millenniumcampaign.org, which work to eradicate extreme poverty and global
AIDS. A U2charist was celebrated at
last year’s General Convention of the Episcopal Church, and a number of
Episcopal churches—as well as other denominations—have adopted its use. St. James’ is likely the first Episcopal
church in the DC area to offer a U2charist.
U2charist is sure to be an unforgettable and life-changing event! For more information, contact the Church Office at (703)777-1124, the St. James’ website (www.stjamesleesburg.org), or send an e-mail to info@stjamesleesburg.org. Childcare will be offered for children age 4 and under.
By
The Rev. Mary Davila
The Book of Common
Prayer states that “in the course of their Christian development, those
baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly
prepared, to make a mature public affirmation of their faith and commitment to
the responsibilities of their Baptism and to receive the laying on of hands by
the bishop (p. 412).” At St. James’,
Confirmation is open to all Middle School and Senior High youth who are ready
to re-affirm the commitment to Christ and to a Christian life that their parents
and godparents made on their behalf at Baptism.
As the Prayer Book
says, Confirmation requires preparation, and that preparation comes in the form
of weekly classes. Candidates can choose between a Sunday morning class that
will be led by Carol Hathaway and me during Sunday school, and a Wednesday
night offering that will be led by me and Pastor Jeunée of St. Gabriel’s from
7:30-9:00 p.m. Confirmands are asked to choose between Sunday morning and
Wednesday night, and not shuffle between the two, as they are on different
schedules.
To
sign up for Confirmation class, all candidates are asked to speak to me, Pastor
Jeunée, or Carol Hathaway about their desire to be confirmed. Youth need not be
sure that they want to be confirmed—it is more than acceptable to join the
class as an exploration of faith, and then decide to postpone Confirmation. The
one requirement is that the youth speak to one of the leaders about
their interest in Confirmation. A parent’s interest is not sufficient—the
desire to be confirmed must be expressed by the candidate.
The
service of Confirmation will take place on Sunday, June 3, at St. James’. If you or someone you know is interested in
being confirmed, take the following steps:
1.
Speak to Pastor Mary, Pastor Jeunée, or Carol Hathaway about
your desire to make a mature, public affirmation of faith in the form of
Confirmation
2.
Mark February 25 (Sunday session) or February 28 (Wednesday
session) as a start date for Confirmation class
3.
Consider if you can attend class on a weekly basis, as
faithful participation is expected
4.
Commit to attending the overnight Confirmation retreat,
possibly to take place during the parish retreat to Shrine Mont on Memorial Day
weekend. (If that is not a good time, we will set a different date.)
5.
Be present on Sunday, June 3, for the Confirmation service
at St. James’.
I
know that I am sharing a great deal of factual information and have said less
about the spirit of Confirmation! Rest
assured that those of us who lead the confirmation program are passionate about
walking with youth as they grow in their faith. Confirmation is a wonderful opportunity for youth to grow in
their relationship with Christ, whether they ultimately decide to be confirmed
this year or not.
Blessings,
Pastor
Mary
Ten Best Parenting Ways to Ruin Your Teenager! An intriguing title to an intriguing workshop! On Saturday, March 10, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Elaine
Boomer, M.S.W. will be on hand to talk about helpful parenting strategies,
which include “coaching” and “challenging” instead of “parenting.” We’ll have an opportunity to learn about
common errors that parents make in their relationship with their teenagers, and
discover some ways to change ineffective parental behaviors that will only
frustrate the teenager and keep the parents “stuck.” Elaine is in private practice in Vienna, Va., also conducting
many workshops and seminars for churches, businesses and other organizations
throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Currently, she is on the faculty for the Leadership in Ministry Workshops
that educate clergy from all over the United States in Family Systems
Theory. She is the co-author of the
book, A Family Genogram Workbook.
This workshop is open to all!
Please sign up by calling the Church Office at (703)777-1124.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper! Tuesday, February 20. Come to our feast of ‘cakes and sausage, served up by the Youth
Group! We offer two seatings: 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Donations are accepted, and all proceeds
will go to the Youth Mission trips this summer. Please sign up with the Church Office at (703)777-1124.
Towel Ministry Summer Mission Trip: Once again, we will return to Valle Crucis, NC, for our senior
high mission trip. All rising 9th
graders-rising college freshman are eligible to go, but we do have space
limitations. The dates are June 22-29,
but if this presents a problem for youth who are involved with graduation
ceremonies, we will offer a Saturday departure. Youth do not pay out-of-pocket; we raise all of the money. Please contact Pastor Mary for more
information about this awesome trip!
Senior High Ski Trip: The Senior High will take to the slopes (providing
it snows between now and then!) on Saturday, February 3--Sunday, February 4. The cost for those who want to ski or
snowboard is $90, and the cost for those who want to come but not ski is
$0!! For more information, or to sign
up, please contact Pastor Mary.
Middle School Ski Trip: The Middle Schoolers will be going to Canaan
Valley, WV, February 9-11, staying at the home of Ken and Bonnie Getty.
The cost of this trip is $125. As
always, scholarships are available.
Please contact Pastor Mary for more info!
Middle School Souper-Bowl Party!
Sunday, February 4, at the home of Ken and Bonnie Getty. Please bring a couple cans of soup for donation
to Interfaith Relief.
Pizza with a Purpose: For the
next few weeks, our focus is on music that we find meaningful in some way. Bring your iPod and share your music! Please remember to give Pastor Mary the
lyrics in advance.
Wednesday nights: Middle School:
6:00-7:30 & Senior High: 7:30-9:00
Regular Youth Group Meetings:
Middle School: 4:30-6:30 @ St. James’
Senior High: 6:00-7:30 at the Shankle’s house
In Celebration of our Personal Histories at St. James’
by
Stacy Harrison
2007
is a very big celebration year for Virginia and Loudoun County. Virginia will celebrate her 400th
Anniversary and Loudoun County will celebrate her 250th
Anniversary. Throughout all of Loudoun
County’s history, and much of Virginia’s history, St. James’ Church has
maintained a constant presence in the community. In recognition of our involvement, we will celebrate our personal
histories by presenting pieces of oral histories gathered from some of our long
time members. This month we hear from
Lucille Muse and Joy Muse Griffith*, both of whom were gracious to spend
some time talking about their many years at, and memories of, St. James’
Church.
Mrs.
Lucille Muse was born in 1920, and was married at the old Episcopal
Church in Purcellville. She came to Leesburg
sixty years ago and has been a member of St. James’ the entire time. Her personal history at St. James’ has
included the tenure of Frank Moss, Peter Doyle, Tom Garner, John Smith and now
John Ohmer.
Years
ago, most women didn’t work and thus had the time to spend many hours each day
either at the church working or in the community doing good works. Lucille Muse is no exception. Along with 50 or 60 other church ladies,
Lucille was involved in a women’s group called the Davis Chapter. These ladies worked at putting on dinners
and doing fundraising among many other activities.
As
a Sunday School teacher of the four year olds, Lucille worked with Polly
Clemens teaching the children their lessons and songs. Further, every Friday, she worked in the
church kitchen making several different kinds of cookies for Nancy’s Cookies,
which were then sold at Market Station for ECHO.
Mrs.
Muse’s husband, Lawrence Muse was also active in the church. Serving many years on the Vestry as both the
Senior and Junior Wardens, and attending the early service at 8:00 at which
everyone sat in the choir loft. His
memory was first honored at his death in 1983 when people no longer sat in the
choir loft, choosing instead to move to the pews. He was later honored along with his wife, Lucille, as they are
depicted in the Faithful Witness windows for their many years of dedicated
service to the Lord at St. James’. Mrs.
Muse continues to serve the church today with her work on the Altar Guild.
Joy
Muse Griffith, daughter of Lucille and Lawrence Muse, was born in
Leesburg and has been a lifelong member of St. James’ Church. Joy was baptized and confirmed at St. James’
by Frank Moss. Having grown up with his
vivaciousness and influential preaching, not to mention his children, she
usually thinks of Rev. Moss when she thinks of St. James’. Joy and her mother
both indicate “he was a worker!”
Growing
up, Joy assisted her mother and Polly Clemens in teaching the little ones
Sunday School when she didn’t attend Sunday School herself. Joy would play the piano, helping to teach
the children songs like “Jesus Loves Me” and “Onward Christian Soldiers.” Joy believes Polly Clemens was one of the
most influential people in her life.
Polly’s abilities, vivaciousness and her constant smile made her a
favorite. Again, Joy and her mother
remember Polly: “She was a worker!”
Joy
remembers that the early years at St. James’ found the services to be very
long. The children didn’t always go
because of the length. When they did
go, her parents would sit on the side of the pew toward the center, where there
were cushions. The children would sit
on the part of the pew without the cushion.
The cushions were taken out during a major renovation in the 1990s. Although she did not go every Sunday, Joy
remembers that if she wanted to have breakfast with her Dad at Johnson’s, she
had to go to church!
Today,
Joy is heavily involved in Outreach ministries. As a self-described “Indian,” Joy can be found helping out with
Interfaith Relief, Christmas in April and recently in New Orleans. She has found these experiences to be moving
and memorable. In addition to her
outreach work, Joy enjoys working on the Altar Guild.
Lucille
Muse and Joy Muse Griffith: They are
workers!
Both
interviews may be heard in their entirety upon request.
The
next 20s/30s dinner will be at the home of Jennifer and Michael Galvin
on Monday, February 12, at 7:00 p.m.
Please join us for an evening of food and fellowship! You may RSVP to Pastor Mary or the Galvins.
20s/30s
mission trip to Gulfport, MS: Folks from our
20s/30s group are teaming up with the 20s/30s group from St. Mary’s, Arlington,
for a weekend of helping with home reconstruction in the aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina. So far, we have nine participants
from St. James’ going over President’s Day weekend. We have pulled this trip together in short order, and we could
certainly use some assistance. The
first is financial; to be direct, this group couldn’t go without your
support. If you are interested in
sponsoring a missioner, please let Pastor Mary know. Second, if you are able to provide a ride to the airport on
Thursday or Friday, February 15 or 16, contact Pastor Mary. Finally, and most importantly, please keep
us in your prayers as we prepare for our trip, and while we are in Mississippi.
20s/30s
group
invites you to help us provide dinner to the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter! We are taking meals to the shelter on Monday
nights between 8:30-9:00 p.m. The
shelter is very limited in its appliances… it has a microwave, but no
oven. So the meals must be simple,
feeding about 15 people. Contact Pastor
Mary if you want to join us in our feeding ministry!
Remembering and Honoring Betty Seccombe
by
Judy Perso
Betty
Seccombe, a widely-loved member of the St. James’ family, died last year. As you probably know, she lived just across
the street from St. James’ in a home that had been in her family for several
generations. The church has signed a
letter of intent to purchase the house and include it in the plans for the
future St. James’ campus.
We
will be working to assemble a “memory book” for display in the house. It would document Betty’s life within the
parish, and our favorite stories about how she touched our lives. We will need photos, of course. And we will also need your remembrances.
If
you have pictures you can contribute to this wonderful project, we’d like to
borrow them to have copies made. Of
course, the originals would be returned unharmed. We are especially looking for folks with a story about
Betty. It doesn’t need to be a long
story, just a remembrance of her and her life among us.
Please
contact the Church Office at (703)777-1124.
We’ll be happy to help get your words into writing. We hope this book will be a meaningful part
of our church home in the future, and a loving tribute to a woman who was a
dear friend to many of us.
Celebrating Years of Discipleship at St. James’
We
salute the individuals in our parish who during each month celebrate more than
20 years of membership at St. James’.
Here are the parishioners with January anniversaries:
Lucille Muse 76 years
Kathryn Chamberlin 66 years
McLean Pumphrey 29 years
Joshua Quinn 29 years
Barbara Sample 28 years
Brooke Nunnally 26 years
Kimberly Grimes 23 years
Cindy Black 21 years
Dottie Brannock 21 years
Jason Thompson 21 years
Jennifer Thompson 21 years
Kirsten Thompson 21 years
This
group includes individuals who were baptized as infants here and have grown up
in the church, as well as others who transferred from other parishes. It’s a remarkable group--when you see any of
these parishioners, be sure to congratulate them!
By Dr. Pat
Avery
Special thanks
are in order to all who made our Advent and Christmas worship services so
memorable:
¨
Corner
Chorale for Evensong with St. David’s, “Savior of the Nations, Come” with the
Children’s Choir and Adult Choirs, and all the special music on Christmas Eve
¨
Children’s
Choir for the Christmas Eve Pageant music and singing with the Adult Choirs and
Corner Chorale for “Savior of the Nations, Come”
¨
Instrumentalists:
E.J. Poell, Michael Knobloch, Stephen Knobloch, Robin Harris, Lillian
Moring, Kathleen Jordan, and Mary Francis Forcier
¨
Choir moms
who pitched in with an extra hand to help and snacks to keep us all going
I sure hope I
did not leave anyone out! Thank you for
all you add to the music ministry here at St. James’ Episcopal Church. What a joy to work with each of you.
New
to St. James’? Happy New
Year, everyone! Our special coffees for
newcomers are recommencing on February 4, and will occur on the first Sundays
of the month. We’ll gather in the
Janney Parlor around 10:10 a.m. to welcome all newcomers to St. James’ to enjoy
coffee, answer any questions, and offer the opportunity to meet our clergy and
ministry heads.
Congratulations
to Our New Vestry Members!
Jon
Aycock
Sandra
Moody
Barbara
Poell
Ken
Robinson
Mark
Sump
Preschool
Registration: Preschool registration for St. James’
parishioners will take place the first week of February. If you have a returning student, look for
papers to come home in your child’s backpack.
Tours will be given on January 23 and 24 for new students. Contact the Preschool office at
(703)777-8439 to sign up.
Katrina Recovery: The Adult
Mission team will host an organizational meeting at 12:45 p.m. on Sunday,
February 4, in the Janney Parlor for those interested in participating in St
James’ second trip to assist the Katrina recovery effort. Currently, March 30 - April 3 seem to be the
dates that will provide the greatest opportunity for participation. In the initial planning, we assume that
March 30 and April 3 are travel days, and March 31, and April 1& 2 will be
work days. Please join us as we help
those in need. Contact the Church
Office at (703)777-1124.
Wanted:Children’s
Chapel Leaders: The saying
“Many hands make light work” applies to Children’s Chapel as well. Our wonderful leaders need you, so we can
keep it light, and continue to allow our children the opportunity to worship in
a “child-friendly” atmosphere while parents enjoy the Sunday sermon. If you’re interested in serving in this
wonderful ministry, contact Pastor Mary Davila mary@stjamesleesburg.org, Bridget Penberthy,
or Julie Garey. No experience is
necessary, and we will provide you with an “internship” experience alongside
other leaders to get you started!
Now
Hiring: The Nursery is now hiring dependable adults
to work the 9:00 and 11:15 Sunday services. Schedule can be flexible and pay is
terrific. Earn much more than working
retail or any part-time job. Come support the young children of St. James’ and
spend some time enjoying our “little ones.” Contact the Church Office at
(703)777-1124.
Opportunity: Want to help St. James' Church Plant without
leaving the St. James' campus? St. Gabriel's administrator is soon relocating,
and while our leadership reevaluates the best way to re-staff the position, St.
Gabriel's is in need of several volunteers to help with administrative tasks.
Since St. Gabriel's office is at St. James', you'll be in familiar territory!
We could use regular volunteers to help copying, filing, labeling for mailings,
etc. If you like distractive work and helping out behind the scenes, your gifts
will help St. Gabriel's reach out to the new people as we grow the
congregation. For more information, contact Pastor Jeunée at
pastor@saintgabriels.net or (703)779-3616.
Calling All Communications Gurus!
St. James’ needs you! The long-awaited Communications
Ministry is in the early stages of development. Here’s your opportunity to help
St. James’ convey its vision, goals, ministries, events and good works through
internal and external communications. To join or learn more about the Communications
Ministry, contact the Church Office at (703)777-1124.
From the St.
James’ Parish Register
Baptisms
Sustain
them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give
them inquiring and discerning hearts, the courage to will and to persevere, a
spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your
works. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer, page 308
Spencer Henry Loyless, son of Christopher & Maureen
Aidan Marshall Northrop, son of Christopher & Angela
John Camilo Ramirez, son of Juan & Jennifer
Genavieve Grace Elizabeth Rudolf, daughter of John & Jennifer
Transfers to St. James’
May
the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen you, that in this, and in all things, you
may do God’s will in the service of the kingdom of his Christ. Amen. Book of Common
Prayer, page 420
Mark, Rosemary, Jackson and Catherine Sump
Thomas, Judy and Judson Hale
2007
Fellowship Events Calendar
January 6 Epiphany Burning of the Greens
Recycle your Christmas greens-join us for a huge bonfire at the Hatch
Farm!
February 20 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
It’s Fat Tuesday, and Youth Group is cooking up a storm!
March 11 Seder Meal Experience the traditional
Jewish Feast of Passover, the Feast of Freedom.
April 21 Family Texas Hold 'Em
Count yourself in to raise funds for local charities!
May 5 Wine Tasting at Tarara Vineyard
Calling all adult palates!
May 25-28 All-Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont
Bring the family over the river and through the woods for a fun and
spiritual weekend at Shrine Mont Retreat (reservations required.)
June 3 Bishop's Visitation Welcome the Bishop to St. James’ to
Celebrate Confirmation and Reception.
June 10 Reception for Graduating High School and
College Seniors Let’s give them a
St. James’ family send-off!
July 22 St.
James' Day Pig Roast Celebrate the
Feast of St. James’ the Greater, our patron saint.
September 8
Capital Campaign Kick-Off Dinner
Our Church Family gathers together to launch the St. James’ Capital
Campaign.
September 23 Oktoberfest
It’s family fun! Germany comes to Leesburg, complete with German food, spirits,
and music!
October 14 Road Rally/Scavenger Hunt/Picnic
You’re in for a crazy, mixed-up ride! Follow the tricky clues on the map
and end up at a great party!
November 18 Annual Giving Victory Dinner
at Ida Lee
Our Church Family celebrates the generous, giving spirit of time,
talent, and treasure that is so alive at St. James’.
December 2 Advent Coffee Hours
”Slow down~it’s Advent”...join us for a light breakfast at Coffee Hours
in the Parish Hall following each service.
Volunteers always needed and welcome!!
Contact the
Church Office at (703)777-1124.
We
are...St. James’ Episcopal Church,
a community of 1,430 baptized members.
We
belong...to the Diocese of Virginia,
a community of 90,000 baptized members and 450 clergy in 38 counties of
central, northern and northwestern Virginia, serving the world through 194
congregations, six schools, two diocesan retreat centers, and six diocesan
homes, and home to the largest Anglican seminary in the world—Virginia
Theological Seminary in Alexandria.
Which
belongs to...The Episcopal Church, USA,
a community of 2.5 million members in 113 dioceses in the Americas and
abroad. The Episcopal Church, USA was
organized in 1789.
Which
belongs to...the Anglican Communion,
a global community of 73 million Anglicans in 38 member provinces.
Sundays
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:10 a.m. Christian Education
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I or II
Wednesdays
12:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Childcare for infants and toddlers is available in the Nursery during the 9:00 & 11:15 services.
How to Contact Clergy & Staff via E-mail
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
Registrar/Wedding
Coordinator: Kay Gregg: kay@stjamesleesburg.org
Financial Administrator: Sheri Nelson: sheri@stjamesleesburg.org
Parish Administrator: Janine Carmichael: janine@stjamesleesburg.org
Parish Secretary: Laura Heyer: laura@stjamesleesburg.org
Vestry: vestry@stjamesleesburg.org
14
Cornwall Street NW, Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Phone:
703-777-1124
Fax:
703-777-1129
e-mail: info@stjamesleesburg.org
http://www.stjamesleesburg.org
For pastoral emergencies, dial (703)777-1124 option 3 to alert the on-call clergy.
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
Acolytes:
Dottie Brannock
Altar Guild:
Margaret Akers
Children’s Chapel:
(9:00) Julie Garey
Bridget Penberthy
(11:15) Mary Davila
Lay Eucharistic Ministers:
Jeff Brannock
Ron Kunz
Music Director:
Dr. Cooksey
Corner Chorale & Youth Choir: Pat Avery
Ushers & Greeters: Tom Smith
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Adult Mission Trips: Ken Getty
Outreach: Rosemary
Sump
Preschool:
George Pellicano
Preschool Directors: Elaine Thiel & Janet Stayrook