August 31, 2007 Volume 31, No. 07
Inside this Issue:
The next Loaves
& Fishes deadline is Monday, September 10, 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.
Sunday,
September 9 after all three services
We
invite you to join us for our annual Ministry Fair, located at the former
School Administration Building (located across from the church on North
Street), after each service.
Click
here for a listing of the many ministries that will
be featured at the Ministry Fair this year.
This
is your single best opportunity to visit with the many ministry leaders at St.
James’.
Sunday
school also “re-opens” at 10:10 a.m. that day for children through 5th
grade.
Sixth
graders and older are invited to the Ministry Fair, and their Sunday School
will begin on Sunday, September 16.
Sunday,
September 9, 2007 after all three services
Worship Ministries
Acolytes—Children, ages 10-16, assist the clergy in
important liturgical tasks, such as setting the Eucharistic table, processing
with the Cross, or lighting the altar candles.
Altar Guild—Lovingly care for God’s holy sanctuary
by preparing the church for worship services, for funerals, and for weddings—from
readying the altar with linens and flowers, to carefully preparing vestments
and sacred vessels.
Children's
Chapel—Join the clergy,
staff, and other parents as we communicate God’s all-encompassing love in
interactive, age-appropriate Gospel lessons during the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
services.
Lay
Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) & Lay Readers—Answer the personal call to serve as a
Lay Reader, one who proclaims God’s living Word in weekly readings of the
Gospel, or as a Lay Eucharistic Minister, one
who helps the clergy administer the Holy Eucharist during worship
service and by delivering the consecrated bread and wine to the sick and
infirm.
Music—Share your God-given musical
talents—vocal or instrumental—as a member of our 11:15 Choir or the 9:00
Children’s Choir or Corner Chorale.
Ushers &
Greeters—Ensure a
seamless service at St. James’ by warmly welcoming guests and parishioners,
seating latecomers, distributing bulletins, collecting/presenting the
offertory, assisting with communion and tidying the Nave.
Outreach Ministries
Adult Mission
Trips—Hammer away at
poverty and tragedy during life-changing mission trips to West Virginia, the
Gulf Coast, or other place of dire need. Join in remodeling and education
projects—for a few days or a week.
Outreach
Committee—Support every
member of the parish as we are sent out to do the work God has given us to do,
proactively reaching out in service, extending Christ’s love to the wider
community, the nation and the world through hands-on outreach.
St. Gabriel's
Episcopal Church—Support
St. James’ daughter church, launched in 2002, by joining them for worship
occasionally (contemporary Saturday night service coming soon), praying that
St. Gabriel’s draws in many new members, and supporting their outreach
ministries, including the Alternative Gift Fair.
St. James’
Preschool—Contribute
your talents to St. James’ Preschool ministry, now in its 35th year.
Serving over 200 children ages 2 ½ to 5, the St. James’ Preschool provides a creative
learning experience in a Christian environment.
Pastoral Care Ministries
Healing Team—Share the restorative power of prayer
with those who come to the Healing Rail after Eucharist. Prayers, the laying on of hands, and
anointing with Holy Oil are offered weekly to those who come with personal
needs or on behalf of another.
Intercessory
Prayer Team—Commit to
pray daily for those in need. The team, which meets once monthly, receives
prayer requests both directly and through the Church Office.
Pastoral
Associates—Spread faith,
hope, and love by listening and responding to the personal needs of
parishioners. Provide meals to families in crisis, make hospital visits, offer
fellowship to the homebound, organize social gatherings for seniors and support
groups for the grieving, as well as host funeral receptions.
Discipleship Ministries
Adult
Christian Formation—Grow
in the knowledge and practice of your faith through St. James’ year-round forums,
bible studies, classes, seminars and periodic clergy-led themed discussions.
Volunteers needed to help us all become even better followers of Christ.
Education for
Ministry (EfM)— Identify
and fulfill your personal call to lay (non-ordained) or ordained ministry by
meeting weekly in a structured educational program designed by The School of
Theology of the University of the South. Classes run September to May.
Fellowship
Events—Foster
fellowship by helping coordinate a
wide-array of community-building social events at St. James’—from the Annual
Parish Potluck Dinner and the Bishop’s Visit and Reception to the St. James’
Day Pig Roast and Oktoberfest. New ideas and new folks always welcome.
Foyer Groups—Forge new friendships over dinner.
Several small groups of 8-10 parishioners each meet once monthly to share a
member-hosted meal and great conversation.
Kids with
Purpose—Teach and
shepherd the youngest within our flock as they actively minister to the
Leesburg needy. This outreach program—designed for kids in Preschool through
5th grade—meets Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m., starting September 26. KWP’s
mission is to make service to others a lifelong habit.
Newcomers
Committee—Extend a
friendly welcome to visitors and new churchgoers. Greet our guests with a smile
and kind words, as well as lend a hand with our monthly Newcomer Coffees and
other special events.
Nursery—Tenderly care for the tiniest members of
St. James’, infants to age five, by joining the co-op team of parents and teens
who watch over the little ones during Sunday services and special events. Stop by and visit us in the Nursery located
on the second floor of the Rittenhouse.
Parish
Library—Educate,
enlighten and entertain the community of St. James’ by maintaining a 500+ book
library brimming with spiritual selections, fiction and non-fiction, and a bevy
of reference materials. Check out the group’s monthly book club, too.
Photo
Directory—Help members of
St. James’ stay connected to one another by working on the production of a new
parish photo directory which will be published later this year. Whether its making phone calls, sending
e-mails, or scheduling appointments, this is a great way to help us know one
another better.
Shrine Mont
All-Parish Retreat—expanded,
and with a change in date! In 2008, our
Shrine Mont retreat will be moving to Mother’s Day Weekend (May 9-10-11) and so
there will be room at the inn — and even private or semi-private baths! — for
everyone! Save the date now, and look
for more information later in the Fall.
Stewardship—Encourage the joyful stewardship of
time, talent, and treasure by highlighting service opportunities during the
Annual Giving Campaign, the upcoming Capital Campaign, or the Planned Giving
Committee.
Sunday Coffee
Hour Hosts—Nourish the
St. James’ flock by signing up at least once yearly to provide your own special
after-church spread, from store-bought goodies to home-baked treats.
Sunday School—Celebrate God’s infinite love with His
beloved children. Volunteer as a teacher, teacher’s aid, substitute, or snack
coordinator to help our youth learn and grow in His Word—in fun, memorable
classes from September until June.
20s/30s Group—Are you a Gen X-er (married or
single)? Would you like to gather
regularly for dinner, fellowship and outreach with your fellow Gen X-ers? Then the 20s/30s group is for you.
Youth Groups—Engage our parish youth in a lifelong
journey with Jesus Christ through Sunday Youth Group gatherings (grades 6-8,
4:30-6:00 p.m. and grades 9-12, 6:00-8:00 p.m.) Every week, we learn more about
God and each other through games, community-building, discipleship, service,
outreach, discussions and mission trips.
Administrative Ministries
Building
Committee—Learn more
about St. James’ mission-driven expansion and renovation of our historic church
property—from determined space needs to architectural design. Look for future
details as this exciting project continues.
Church Office
Support—Go
behind-the-scenes to help fulfill the day-to-day administrative duties of an
extremely active parish. Step in to cover the phones, help with church
mailings, etc. Church Office (703)777-1124
Communications
Committee—Proclaim the
good news of the Lord and help share the St. James’ story by working on ways to
improve communications with parishioners, including a redesign of the St.
James’ website.
Finance
Committee—Invest your
knowledge of finance, accounting, law, insurance or administration in the future
of St. James’. Contribute to the budgeting process and lend your professional
expertise to a myriad of parish projects.
King Street
Oversight Committee—Assist
us with your knowledge of Real Estate, Finance, and Property Management as we
manage this important property which provides St. James’ with a long-term space
opportunity for physical growth and expansion.
Church Street
Property Committee—Preserve
and protect the historic St. James’ Cemetery. From restoring damaged tombstones
to enhancing landscaping, the Cemetery ministry is dedicated to safeguarding
this hallowed ground for future generations. -
Parish
Historian—Chronicle St.
James’ past and present by converting personal recollections and miscellaneous church
documents into an organized, archived parish history.
Property
Committee—Keep St.
James’ beautiful. Meet on an as-needed
basis to handle all the “honey-dos,” from lawn care and clean-ups to one-time
projects like flooring or appliance installation.
“Being
the Church – A Fresh Look at the Book of Acts”
Our
culture would have us believe that spirituality is an individual, even private,
matter.
But
the consistent message of the Bible is that God intends to form a people,
a community, a visible body--a church.
First
we’re told that God forms a covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – the
people of God, Israel. Later, God forms a covenant with us, the Body of Christ,
the church.
Yet
God’s people never really “get it right” – and sadly, “religious organizations”
intended by God to be instruments of divine love and peace often end up being
instruments of human hatred and destruction.
And
so, many people give up on “organized religion.” Who can blame them?
Yet
is it really possible, or even responsible, to try to practice one’s faith as a
private individual?
Is
it really possible, or even responsible, to be “spiritual but not religious?”
Community
– being a people, and being part of a lasting institution that at least tries
to carry on and express inherited memories and hopes – is God’s intention for
our lives.
An
important reason for being in a church community is the challenge we hear there
to get out of ourselves and into God’s purpose and the Divine Adventure.
One
of the most entertaining and important books in the Bible, the Acts of the
Apostles tells the story of a people whose lives have been transformed
through participating in a visible, public community of faith – and how our
lives can be transformed as well.
Join
Fr. John and Rev. Kate for an exciting and challenging eight-part series
dedicated to an exploration of being
the church – a central theme in Acts.
Sunday,
September 30: Getting Started
Acts
tells the story of how the church first started, from the final days of the
risen Jesus and the dramatic arrival of the promised Spirit during the
Pentecost festival in Jerusalem, to the story of Paul in prison in Rome. Today
we will look at the reasons this extraordinary book was written.
Sunday,
October 7: Why Church? (Acts 1:1-14)
Our
task as members of St. James’ is to be “faithful witnesses.” That means that
the church does not have a mission; rather, the church is a mission.
Mission – being sent out as God’s agents in the world – is why we’re here. Come participate in a discussion on how we
can witness in our everyday lives to God’s love and God’s dream for a broken
and bruised creation.
Sunday,
October 14: The Challenge of Wealth and
Possessions (Acts 4-5)
According
to Acts, a congregation’s belief in the Lord’s resurrection is lived out in the
sharing of its possessions. Sharing
with others is a “resurrection practice.”
Learn how to engage in this sacred practice in a culture which too often
prizes individuality and affluence.
Sunday, October
21: “We’re growing —so why is there
conflict? (Acts 6)
Growth—individual
growth, business growth, church growth—inherently brings conflict. Join us for a discussion of Acts 6 as a
resource for addressing conflict.
Sunday,
October 28: Conversion as a Continuing
Process (Acts 9-10)
Conversion
is often seen as something that is moral in nature, happens only to
nonbelievers, and is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Acts shows, however, that conversion is a continuous call to
service and action. Come hear what
conversion is really about.
Sunday,
November 11: The Great Omission (Acts
16)
Why
do churches really exist? Some people might say “to make members.” But the Book of Acts suggest that it is to
“make disciples.” Participate in a
spirited and lively discussion of the five marks of discipleship.
Sunday,
November 18: The Church and Politics
(Acts 25)
Should
politics be left to politicians? What kind of relationship should the church
have toward governing authorities? How
high a wall should there between church and state? What should the role of Christians be in government? Join us for a discussion of Acts response to
these questions.
Sunday,
November 25: Concluding Reflections
What
are the implications of our study of Acts for our faith and for our common life
as St. James’? How can we take what we
have learned together and apply it our daily life as Christians? Join us for reflections on these and other
questions.
by the Rev. Mary Davila
Sunday School: Sunday School
begins on Sunday, September 9, for children age three through 5th
grade. Middle School and Senior High Youth are invited to attend the Ministry
Fair on the 9th, and their classes begin on Sunday, September 16.
There is no need to register for Sunday School....just come! Sunday School
takes place immediately after the 9:00 service, and a list of classroom
locations will be available on the September 9. Sunday School teachers are still needed: In particular, we need folks to teach our
youngest groups, the 3- and 4-year-olds. If you are interested, please contact
Pastor Mary.
Eighth Grade Weekend at Shrine Mont:
Join us for a weekend in the mountains of Virginia, September
28-30. Youth from all over the Diocese
will be there. Shrine Mont is tons of
fun and is not to be missed. The cost
is $100, and as always, scholarships are available. The weekend does tend to fill up, so please sign up with Pastor
Mary early.
Kids With Purpose
Registration
KWP is coming back this fall by popular demand. KWP is an outreach
program for children. It is designed for our youth to learn about and share
God's love while actively serving real needs in Loudoun County. Children who
are four years old (by September 30) - fifth grade are eligible to participate.
Most weeks are filled with age appropriate field trips and/or class
speakers. Some groups that KWP helped last year include Interfaith Relief,
Loudoun Literacy, Madison House, Good Shepherd Alliance, Ida Lee, Loudoun Free
Clinic, Loudoun Rehabilitation Center, and the local Fire & Rescue Squad.
KWP will take place on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. at St. James'
from September 26 - December 12. (We will not meet on October 31 or November
21). Parishioners will be able to
register for our fall KWP session from August 26 - September 9. Registration
will then be open to all community members. Class sizes are limited and will be
on a first come, first serve basis.
The registration fee is $35, plus $5 if your child needs a KWP t-shirt (same
shirt as last year.) Registration forms can be found in the Church Office,
Narthex, and on-line at www.stjamesleesburg.org. Any questions about the program can be emailed to
KWPstjames@aol.com.
St. James’ is pleased to announce that we have Baptism dates set through
July 2008. Our Baptism Preparation Program consists of six Sunday morning
sessions, which take place during the Adult Forum/Sunday School hour. These
classes cover topics such as Scripture, the Episcopal Church, and living out
our baptismal covenant in everyday life. A brochure about baptism, including a
list of dates, will be available at the All-Parish Ministry Fair. Please
contact Pastor Mary to sign up for classes. Also, we are strongly encouraging
parents who are expecting a baby to consider taking the classes before your
child is born. If you know a family who is expecting a baby, please put them in
touch with Pastor Mary.
Pizza
with a Purpose begins on Wednesday, September 26. PwaP is a weekday program, best described as
Bible study, with a lot of fun mixed in, and of course, pizza! PwaP is led by
Pastors Mary and Jeunée, and this year, both Senior High and Middle School will
meet from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The groups are separate, but they do meet at the same
time. Please join us for food, fun, and conversation! No need to sign up in
advance; just come—and bring a friend!
Youth Group begins on Sunday, September 16, with a cookout for each age
group:
¨
Senior High Youth Group (grades 9-12)
will meet again this year at the home of Lollie & Ivey Shankle. On
September 16, we’ll meet from 6:00-8:00 p.m. to catch up about the summer, and
to talk about what’s in store for this year. You can either go straight to the
Shankle’s house, or catch a ride in the parking lot at St. James’ at 6:00 p.m.
¨
Middle School Youth Group (grades 6-8)
will meet on September 16 for a cookout at the home of Ken & Bonnie Getty.
We will meet at St. James’ at 3:30 p.m., and return at 6:00 p.m. Come for games,
burgers, and dogs, and hear about our big plans for Youth Group this year!
The “regular” times for Youth Group, starting September 23, are:
¨
Middle School: 4:30-6:00 p.m. at St. James’
¨
Senior High: 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Shankles’ house
Advent Adult Forum
“What the Christmas Pageant Doesn’t Tell You”
“Away in a manger, no crib for his bed” – could the
Lord of the Universe really have been to poor, homeless parents? Was his first room
really an animal stable, his first crib really a feeding trough for animals?
Does the Bible really teach that Joseph considered
divorcing Mary when he first found out she was pregnant?
Why would the “wise men” know to follow a star, and
why are we told that Mary and Joseph were found in a “house” (not a stable) by
the time the wise men arrived?
And what does a paranoid politician have to do with
Joseph’s decision to suddenly pack up Mary and the newborn Jesus, and hurry off
to Egypt?
Join Fr. John and Rev. Kate for this fascinating
two-part Advent series in which we explore these and other features of Jesus’
birth that somehow don’t make it into the Christmas Pageant.
Oktoberfest:
September 23 in the church
parking lot following the 11:15 service
Please
join us for authentic German fare, music, and spirits! Sign up in the Narthex
to bring your German culinary creations.
Volunteer- a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners! Call the Church Office for more information
at (703) 777-1124.
New Church Office Staff Member
We
welcome Courtney Patterson, who has joined us as a temporary full-time
Administrative Assistant working in the Church Office. Courtney comes to us
from Crescent Heights, a residential real estate developer in Northern Virginia
where she was a Customer Service Manager. A Loudoun County native, Courtney has
three children and lives in Ashburn. Welcome, Courtney!
Annual Giving Campaign 2008
Please
join fellow parishioners and Fr. John for food and fellowship, along with a brief
discussion of the relationship between this year’s Annual Giving Campaign and
our vision for St. James’. We welcome
you to attend anyone of the following events:
Dessert
and Dialogue
Friday,
September 21, 7:30 p.m.
at
the home of Steve and Lisa Krepich
611 Stribling Court SW, Leesburg
—or—
Dessert
and Dialogue
Thursday,
September 27, 7 :30 p.m.
at
the home of Paul and Ann Reimers
217
Cornwall Street NW, Leesburg
—or—
Brunch
and Banter
Sunday,
September 30, 12:30 p.m.
at
the Rectory, home of Fr. John and Mary Ohmer
8
Cornwall Street NW, Leesburg
Childcare
available at the Church
We
hope to see you! To assist our
host/hostess’ with planning, please let us know if you are able to attend one
of these events by contacting the Church Office at (703)777-1124 or info@stjamesleesburg.org by Monday,
September 17.
Becoming a Member: An
Invitation to All Adults
Have
you been attending St. James’ for a while but have not yet become a member?
Were
you confirmed in another denomination, and want to learn more about the
Episcopal Church?
Have
you been a member of another Episcopal parish and are thinking about transferring
your membership to St. James’?
Or
perhaps you’ve been looking for an opportunity to “dig deeper” and take the
next step in your faith journey—to get more connected with St. James’?
If
so, your timing is good, because we’ve recently revamped our welcome and
membership process, to include eight simple steps:
Five
steps toward deeper involvement and/or membership:
1)
Attend services
The
first step in becoming involved in any church is to worship there, and to ask
yourself if it is the kind of place you could make your spiritual home. We conduct three different services each
Sunday – at 7:45 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 11:15 a.m.
2)
Come to a Newcomer Coffee and Newcomer Orientation
Newcomer
Coffees,
hosted by our Newcomers’ Committee, are an informal, relaxed time to meet the
clergy and leaders of St. James’, and to have a brief tour of the beautiful
buildings in which we worship and gather.
This fall, Newcomer Coffees will be held at 10:10 a.m. in the Janney
Parlor (in the Janney House on Cornwall Street, where the church offices are
located) on September 2, October 7, and November 4.
Led
by our clergy and lay leaders, our Newcomer Orientation gives you a
brief introduction to St. James’. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions,
to meet other newcomers, and to find out how to join our church. The next Newcomer Orientations will
be held on September 23, October 14, and November 11, from 10:10 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. in the School Board Administration Building, which is located across
the street from our Parish Hall, at the corners of Wirt and North Streets.
Participation
in a Newcomer Orientation is asked of all those who intend to attend our
“Exploring the Episcopal Church” and “Discovering St. James’”
classes.
3)
Accept an invitation from one of our clergy to meet with you one-on-one (or as
the case may be, as a couple or family)
If
you’ve attended services for a while and have attended a Newcomer Coffee and
orientation, and would like to explore St. James’ further, the next step is to
meet with Fr. John, Rev. Kate, or Pastor Mary in person, in a one-on-one
conversation. This is the single best way we can get to know you and welcome
you. It is a great opportunity to ask questions you might have. And it helps
begin to identify ways in which your interests, background, and passions might
intersect with the church’s vision, needs, and mission.
4)
Attend “Exploring the Episcopal Church”
After
meeting with the clergy, if you are interested in learning more about the
Episcopal Church and Anglicanism, we invite you to attend “Exploring the
Episcopal Church,” a four-part class taught by Fr. John and Rev. Kate. This
informal, lively class is designed to introduce you to the unique features of
The Episcopal Church and world-wide Anglicanism, and – through our exploration
of The Book of Common Prayer – will help you develop a greater
appreciation for what goes on each Sunday morning in worship.
Exploring
the Episcopal Church is held on four consecutive Sundays in the fall,
and is repeated in the spring.
The
next Exploring the Episcopal Church class will be held Sunday,
October 7, 14, 21, and 28. The
class meets in the Parish Hall from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and a light lunch is
provided.
5)
Attend “Discovering St. James’”
After
attending the Exploring the Episcopal Church class…
¨
If you have never been baptized, but wish to explore
this opportunity, then please see “Beginning the Christian Journey,”
below.
¨
If you are an adult* and are baptized but have never been
confirmed (i.e., made an adult, public affirmation of your faith), and you
want to be confirmed as an Episcopalian, OR
¨
If you have been baptized and confirmed in another
denomination but you want to be received into the Episcopal
Church, OR
¨
If you are already a confirmed Episcopalian but wish to reaffirm
the commitment you made earlier in life,
…then
we ask you to attend Discovering St. James.
This three-part class is taught by Fr. John and Rev. Kate, and
prepares you to become a member of St. James’ at the conclusion of the class or
(if you so choose) by being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church at
the time of the Bishop’s annual visit to St. James’.
The
next Discovering St. James’ class will be held Sunday, November 4,
11, and 18. The class meets in the Parish Hall from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and
a light lunch is provided.
Are
you curious? Do you have
questions? Would you like to learn more
about any of these steps? Rev. Kate Bryant would be happy to help. Please call her at (703) 777-1124, or e-mail
her at kate@stjamesleesburg.org
If
you are already a baptized and confirmed Episcopalian and – after
attending Exploring the Episcopal Church – you simply wish to transfer
your membership to St. James’, you are welcome to do so. Kay Gregg, our Parish
Registrar, will help arrange for a letter of transfer, pledge card, and other
paperwork.
Beginning the Christian Journey
If
you are an adult* who has never been baptized – or if you were baptized as a baby
or young child but have had little or no experience of church since childhood,
or if you simply want to learn (or re-learn) the basics of Christian life and
practice – then Beginning the Christian Journey is for you. This
eight-part class will begin in January 2008 (dates and times to be announced),
and is an excellent introduction (or re-introduction) to the basics of
Christian faith and life.
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. Next
year, Easter falls on Sunday, March 23.
*(For
purposes of these classes, “adult” is defined as 18 years of age, or
older. Separate baptism preparation
programs are offered for parents who wish to have their infants or children
baptized, and for youth (13-17) who wish to be confirmed or baptized — please
contact the Church Office for details).
We are...St. James’ Episcopal Church, a community of 1,430 baptized members.
We belong...to the Diocese of Virginia, a community of 85,000 baptized members
and 450 clergy in 38 counties of central, northern and northwestern Virginia,
serving the world through 196 churches and missions, 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 2.2 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 77 million
Anglicans in 38 member provinces in 164 countries worldwide.
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
Administrative Assistant: Courtney Patterson: courtney@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.
Ministry Directory
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. Steven Cooksey
Corner Chorale: Stephan Knobloch
Youth Choir: Dr. Pat Avery
Ushers &
Greeters: Tom Smith
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Adult Mission Trips: Ken Getty