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Volume 100, Number 12
Service Schedule Sundays except Dec. 25
8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Service in the church with choir(s) 10:30 a.m.
As You Are Service
Chapel of the Twelve Apostles
5:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite II *Nursery available
Christian Education for all ages Sundays, Dec. 4-18 9:15-10:15 a.m. Weekdays Mondays school is in session 8:15 a.m. Day School Morning Prayer Wednesdays Noon Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Healing Prayers in the
Chapel of the Twelve Apostles
Fridays school is in session 8:15 a.m. Day School Eucharist
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December 2016
Advent & Christmas Events around St. James Advent Retreat for the Busy Person • Saturday, December 3, 8:30-noon
Following a pick-up breakfast, Frs. John Pitzer and Ashley Freeman will lead guided devotions in the CSF Atrium, closing with Eucharist in the Chapel of the Holy Presence. Read more and register (not required): stjamesbr.org/csf/Advent_Retreat.
Children’s Christmas Celebration • Sunday, December 4 at 9:15 a.m.
A special celebration of the season will be held for children, ages 3-12, during their Sunday School hour.
Christmas Feast at St. James • Sunday, December 11 at noon
Come experience the joy of giving while serving our homeless neighbors a Christmasstyle dinner, and sharing gift bags of clothing necessities and personal care items; things we often take for granted. Volunteers and contributions welcome! Read more on page three.
Downtown Church Pilgrimage • Sunday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m.
The pilgrimage begins at Mt. Zion Baptist Church 356 East Boulevard, then goes to First Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church on North Boulevard, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, then, St. James Episcopal Church, and ending at First Baptist Church at about 8:00 p.m. You can start or stop anywhere along the route in a joyful, community evening!
A Service of Lessons & Carols
• Sunday, December 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Following the format used by King’s College, Cambridge, and enjoyed by young and old for nearly 100 years, come hear the Christmas story interspersed with favorite and touching Christmas hymns, carols, and anthems. A one-hour service that is an Anglican masterpiece! The St. James Treble Choir will host a Holiday Reception in the Parish Hall parlor, immediately following the service.
Christmas Eve and Day • Saturday, December 24 at 3:30 p.m. The St. James Christmas Pageant; a joyous family service where many of our sweet angels, handsome shepherds, and cuddly lambs dress up to reenact the Christmas story with traditional carols and songs; followed by the celebration of Holy Communion. To have your child be part of our tableau, or to volunteer to help, call Mary Boutwell at 225-387-5141 or by email to mboutwell@stjamesbr.org. Our professionally-staffed nursery will be open for the 3:30 service on Christmas Eve.
• Saturday, December 24 at 7:00 p.m. The Christ Mass. Be part of this beautiful, traditional Christmas Eucharist, full of Christmas carols with the St. James Choir, director Jason Hubbard, and Herndon Spillman, organist.
• Saturday, December 24 at 11:00 p.m. The Christ Mass in our beautiful church is calm, and stained glass is bright just before Christmas morning in this very special service for the family to remember the true meaning of Christmas. The organ and choir are glorious, the beauty is stirring, and the message is Presence.
• Sunday, December 25 at 10:30 a.m. It’s Sunday, and Christmas! We’ll have (only) our mid-morning, simple Christmas morning service to fill your hearts with pure and joyous love.