The Messenger - November 2015

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Invites You to Explore Our Life and Ministries at St. James Episcopal Church

Volume 99, Number 11

Service Schedule

November 2015 Sundays 7:30 a.m.

Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II*

Children’s Church 9:00 a.m. As You Are Service in the Chapel of Twelve Apostles* 10:00 a.m.

Coffee Hour* Christian Formation Classes* 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II* 5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Chapel of the Twelve Apostles 6:00 p.m.

Centering Prayer

third floor, Ministries Center

*Nursery available

225-387-5141 • Fax 225-387-1443 • www.stjamesbr.org

November 2015

St. James Artists Guild Fall Exhibition Opens November 1

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The Holiday Show and Sale, displaying original works of art by the St. James Artists Guild as well as artists from the One Stop Shelter under the instruction of Elizabeth Whitley with Warren Green, will be held in the Parish Hall Parlor throughout the month of November. The exhibit is open Sunday mornings, and during office hours on weekdays.

Some items will be offered for sale. If you are interested in purchasing a piece, please contact the artist directly, through the information provided on the piece’s tag.

Weekdays

Mondays 8:15 a.m. Morning Prayer with the

Day School (except Nov. 23) Wednesdays Noon Holy Eucharist, Rite II

with Healing Prayers in the

Chapel of the Twelve Apostles Fridays 8:15 a.m.

Holy Eucharist with the Day School (except Nov. 27)

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associate vestry hosts

a Fall S ocial for * ou r F S UN ADULT

* Younger adults, parents of youngsters, or, just young at heart!

Thursday, November 5 from 6 ‘til 9 p.m.

Café Americain, 7521 Jefferson Hwy. Adults only; rsvp to mevpesses@gmail.com

Light appetizers Cash bar Live Music

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St. James Staff The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr.

Bishop of Louisiana The Very Rev. J. Mark Holland

Rector of St. James The Rev. Ralph F. Howe, Jr.

Sr. Associate Rector and Day School Chaplain The Rev. Mary Ann Garrett

Associate Rector and Director of Pastoral Care for

St. James Place The Rev. John Pitzer

Prior, The St. James Center for Spiritual Formation The Rev. Ken Ritter

Associate Rector Deacon Pat Lyle

Spiritual Director in Residence The Rev. Charles A. Wood

Chaplain, St. James Place The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Witcher Bishop-in-Residence

XIX Rector of St. James The Rt. Rev. James M. Coleman Bishop-in-Residence

XX Rector of St. James Mary Hunt Boutwell Director of Lay Ministries Jo Craddock Director of Communications Mary Davis-Palms Parish Dietician Rodger Green Facilities Director Jody Hanet Cherub Choir Director Jason Hubbard Choirmaster Eric Johnson Ass’t Choirmaster & Treble Choir Director Marvin McLennon Youth & Young Adults Ministries Cheryl Speights Olinde Bookkeeper John Ozier Parish Secretary Sylvia Rabalais Administrative Secretary Lauren T. Ray Head of School Herndon Spillman Organist Debbie Stiltner Comptroller

St. James Vestry Lee Griffin*......................................Senior Warden Dan West*........................................ Junior Warden Jane Christensen**.........................................Clerk Kevin Curry, ex-officio.............................Treasurer Copper Alvarez* Josh Pesses** Trey Roberts* Rip Collins** Caroline Ross*** Margaret Culbertson*** Manette Sammons*** Chris Frink** Chip Stirling*** Tricia Henderson ** Gerry Sulzer*** Lolly Martin* Tom Wade** Andy McCall*** Shirley Young* The Diocese of Louisiana is one church, faithful to our Lord Jesus, united in mission, reaching out through service and proclamation to all for whom Christ died. We live in joyous expectation of God’s transforming power, compassion, and mercy in our lives.

Nursery Information

Infants and toddlers to age four are welcome at all services, but, as parents desire, may also be lovingly cared for by trained staff in our nursery/wiggle room on the first floor of the Parish Hall between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday mornings, and for other events as announced.

You may prefer to keep your young child with you during the service, and children are welcome at all our services. Some hints that may help you and your young child be more comfortable while we worship together are available on our website, or by clicking here.

November 2015

EYC & EKC Information

Director of Youth Ministry Marvin McLennon invites youngsters to Sunday afternoon meetings at 5:00 p.m. at St. James. EYC — for those in grades six through twelve — meets on the first and third Sundays of each month, at 5:00 p.m., in the Ministries Center.

EKC—Episcopal Kids in Community— is an opportunity for youngsters in grades three through fifth and meets on the the second and fourth Sundays at 5:00 p.m.

Watch for special meetings or events on fifth Sundays, too.

Floral Dedications and Arrangements The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God, and, on November 8, in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. Y.A. Palmer, Jr. by Mary Evelyn White and Jafar Takabi who are to be married at St. James on November 7.

Arrangements in the parlor are by Caroline Ross on November 1; Manette Sammons on November 8; Martha Yancey on November 15; Amanda Alexander on November 22; and, Joanne Anderson on November 29.

In Our Thoughts and Prayers …

For recent concerns of: Judy Patrick, Ruthie Woyter, Michael Chustz, Pat Robinson, Charles Dupuy, Rosalyn Cordell, Maddox, Bill Caballero, Charles Dupuy, Peppy Doughty, Stewart Cayton, Robin, Anne Williams, Sue Hartquist, Ellie Slate, Janie, Brenda, Sandy, Jan, Ken, John Ware, Lauren Tucker, the family of Russ Hernandez, Judy Thompson, Ashley Coates Delrie, Patsy Delrie, Maretta Creveling, Bunny Hines Continuing prayers are offered for: Thomas, Fred Frey Jr., Betty Romero, Mary C. Elliott, Kevin Stockton, Matthew Paul Buller, Glenn Stockton, Estelle Schilling, Bobby Rayne Jr., Jim Coleman, James Ott, Bob Boyd, Richard Garber, Anne Anthony, Sky Alexandra, Barbara Shilg, Larry Durant, Michael D. Moore, Colleen Ramshur, Todd Turpin, Judy Calhoun, Debra Bagley, Sam Bagley, Emma, Janet Arst, Casey Dué, Randall Nachman, Lauren Nachman, Gray Horn, Peyton Feigley, Peyton Self, Mary Jarnagin, Chuck Wood, Tara

Sperandeo-Ellis, Joanne Anderson, Cheyenne Sylvia, Bessie Stockton, Jim Toups, Marcia Campbell, Kenlee Jackson, Jeff Cobb, Bonny Burger, Billy Heroman, Sally Buchanan, Mary Callicott, Amy Teague, Tim Foss, Ashley Atchison, Bobby McCall, Butch Noland, Jack Ralston For those in the armed forces: Rob Hutchins, Major John Lyford V, Sgt William Martin USMC, PFC Don Ellen, Lt Jon Bethel, Trey Wolf ABFAN, Lt Jordan Morris, Sgt James Chambers, Major Andrew “Andy” Stone USAF, Capt Michael Oliver, Specialist Daniel Anderson, Sgt Ethan Wade, Major Charlie Hines, Capt Mathis Guy Hall USMC, Chad Hornsby SFAAT US Army, Airman Avery Frink, Philip Thomas Loret USN For those in law enforcement: Sgt. Carol Landry, Deputy Chad Tate, Chief Detective John East, Officer Eddie Kay, Louise Hines, Sgt. Jeremy Hummert

November 2015

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Some things you can find on our website at www.stjamesbr.org

10:00 a.m. Sunday in the CSF Atrium SUNDAY MORNING More about our Newsletter archives, most-requested forms (altar PROGRAMS ministries, including online flowers, room reservations, etc.) and latest ministry assignment Third floor, Ministries Center volunteer forms

DAVID: Service times, our location, parking and with visitor the The Kid information and registration Sling and the Great

spreadsheet

Father Ralph Howe leads a study of one of the most famous characters in Stewardship and online pledge scripture (because of that Goliath guy), yet whose adulthood is not so well and donation links. Church directory known. Follow David from a young shepherd to a well-loved soldier to a via sign-on. fugitive to one of the most respected kings of Israel.

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King of Israel

Current programs and events and welcome messages

The stjamesbr Practice of SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER PROGRAMS

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September 13, 20, 27 and October 4

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Ann Holmes will facilitate a discussion of Margaret book, e mapGuenther’s to St. James, links Th to more news Practice of Prayer. We’ll discuss varieties of prayer, such as adoration, and faith notes confession, intercession, and petition. Other topics include “Prayer through the Centuries,www.stjamesbr.org ” “Finding God in the Ordinary,” “Parenting@stjamesbr and Prayer,” and “Praying through Desolation.” The book will be introduced in the first class, and copies will be available for purchase. Questions will be provided to 10:00 a.m. Sunday in the CSF Atrium guide the reading and help foster good discussions in the next two classes.

Third October 11, 18 floor, and 25

Ministries Center

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Ann Garrett and Barbara Sims, presenters.

September 13, 20, 27 and October 4 November 1and 22

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We’ll discuss varieties of prayer, such as adoration, How has this affected me? What is the future of women in the church? confession, intercession, and petition.

Other topics include “Prayer through Where are we going? With Mtr. Mary Ann Garrett. the Centuries,” “Finding God in the Ordinary,” “Parenting and Prayer,” and November 15Desolation.” The book will be introduced in the first class, “Praying through and copies will be available for purchase. Questions will be provided to Th e “O’s, the holy season”inwith Singleton guide theHymns, reading and and Canticles help fosterforgood discussions the René next two classes.and Herndon Spillman will help our understanding and preparation for Advent.

October 11, 18 and 25 November 8 (in the choir stalls of the church)

Matriarchs: Who Are They? How did the women of the early days of the church doHowe all thewill work and little if to any recognition?

Why? Fr. Ralph give anreceive Introduction Advent, its history, theWho blueare or some of them?

How can we make their names so recognizable that they are purple color choice, why we make Advent wreaths (and what the pink candle the ones weobserving think of?Advent Find theanywhere. answers – or at least some of them. Mtr. Mary is for) and Ann Garrett and Barbara Sims, presenters.

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Advent Refl ections on the following Sundays in Advent.

How has this affected me? What is the future of women in the church?

Where are we going? With Mtr. Mary Ann Garrett.

December 6, 13, and 20 November 15

6:00 p.m.forSundays in the The “O’s, Hymns, and Canticles the holy season” with René Singleton and of understanding the Holy Presence Herndon SpillmanChapel will help our and preparation for Advent.

Third floor, Ministries Center

November 8 (in the choir stalls of the church) Fr. Ralph Howe will give an Introduction to Advent, its history, the blue or purple color choice, why we make Advent wreaths (and what the pink candle

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Group Meetings

November 2015

The Angel Tree will be going up soon!

By Mary Boutwell, Director of Lay Ministries St. James will once again partner with area organizations this Christmas season to help provide presents for those in need. The St. James Angel Tree will be up by mid-November, giving time for you to select a recipient and make a thoughtful gift choice before the agency deadline to gather the presents for delivery.

Be a Santa to a Senior

Wednesday Evening Bible 2.0 Schedule for Fall 2015: November 4 November 18 December 2 December 9

These angels are elderly, living alone, and likely to not have presents over Christmas.

You are free to purchase anything, but there will be a sheet below the tree with suggestions. A blue or pink dot on each angel designates whether our recipient is male or female. Please take an ornament from the tree, purchase a gift, put in a gift bag (please do not wrap) and attach the ornament to the gift. Then, place your gift back under the tree before December 1 for the Home Instead representatives to collect for delivery.

Christmas elves helped sort and tag Angel Tree gifts, last Christmas.

Salvation Army Presents for children in need will be coordinated through the local Salvation Army in a ministry headed by Holly & Jason Munn. Please tear off the card with its tab from the ornament. A description of our angel is provided to help you shop for your gift. The Salvation Army has asked that we do not wrap the gifts. You may send wrapping paper with the gifts. Attach the original card/ornament securely to the present, and place back The Mom-to-Mom Thursday evening under the tree before December 1 for the Salvation Army. group gathers on the third Thursday, next If you have any questions, please email Mary meeting on November 19 from 6:00-7:00 Boutwell or phone 225-387-5141, extension 1229. p.m., in the Parish Hall Parlor. Nursery care is provided courtesy of the St. James ECW. ADVENT WREATHS Please contact Mary Boutwell, mboutwell@ Join us on the first Sunday of Advent, November stjamesbr.org, or 225-387-5141, to reserve a 29, at 10:00 a.m. in Bishops Hall where all ages will spot for your child)ren). gather to create our individual home Advent wreath.

Foam, candles and boxwood will be supplied, sufficient for one wreath per household. You may want to bring greenery, berries, or other decorations.

The Bad Girls Book Club November book is Circling the Sun by Paula McLain.

The group meeting is scheduled on Monday, November 16 at La Madeleine’s on Jefferson Hwy. at 6:00 p.m.

Let Monica Murphy know you’re coming by email to her at monicabr@att.net or text 225-335-3572, and don’t forget to bring a sweater!

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6:00 Centering Prayer - CSF Atrium

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Food Pantry SMILE Bible Study Group Holy Eucharist & Healing Svc. AA - MC Media Room Joan of Arc ECW - offsite Mission & Visioning Comm.

EfM Garrett/Holmes Group Property Committee Adult Choir Rehearsal

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Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

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Day School Thanksgiving 8:15 Day School Eucharist EfM Grads - Offsite AA - MC Media Room Kids Orchestra Noon AA - MC Media Room Healing for a Broken Heart EfM Holland/Garrett Group Mom-to-Mom Group Treble Choir Rehearsal thanksgiving day

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11:00 SMILE Bible Study Group Noon AA - MC Media Room Noon AA - MC Media Room Noon Holy Eucharist & Healing Svc. 3:00 Kids Orchestra EfM Holland/Garrett Group Treble Choir Rehearsal

8:15 Day School Eucharist

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FRIDAY

AA - MC Media Room Kids Orchestra Noon AA - MC Media Room Fun Adults - offsite EfM Holland/Garrett Group 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal Treble Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY

8:00 Exec. Comm. - offsite

Noon 3:00 6:00 6:00 6:00

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8:00 11:00 Noon Noon Noon 4:00 4:30 5:30 7:30

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WEDNESDAY

4:30 EfM Garrett/Holmes Group 6:00 6:00 7:30 Adult Choir Rehearsal Fall Exhibition & Sale DAY SCHOOL BOOK FAIR Day School Morning Prayer 10:00 Sts. Agnes/Edith/Monica - 8:00 Food Pantry 10:00 9:00 Spiritual Direction Noon Meditative Yoga - CSF offsite 11:00 SMILE Bible Study Group Noon Finance Committee Noon Holy Eucharist & Healing Svc. 3:00 AA - MC Media Room Noon AA - MC Media Room Noon AA - MC Media Room Day School Exec. Comm. 3:00 Kids Orchestra 4:00 Mission & Visioning Comm. 5:00 Vestry Meeting 4:30 EfM Garrett/Holmes Group 6:00 6:00 Bad Girls Book Club offsite 5:30 Associate Vestry 6:00 Bible 2.0 6:00 Mondays on Tap - offsite 5:30 UBE - 3rd Fl. Conf. Room 7:30 Adult Choir Rehearsal Fall Exhibition & Sale Day School Fall Holiday 7:30 Deanery Bible Study Meditative Yoga - CSF 11:00 SMILE Bible Study Group AA - MC Media Room Noon Holy Eucharist & Healing Svc. Noon AA - MC Media Room Noon AA - MC Media Room

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5:00 EKC (Grades 3-5) 6:00 Centering Prayer - CSF Atrium

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10:00 Women in the Church CSF Atrium

AA - MC Media Room CSF Evening Prayer CSF Board All Souls’ Evensong Mondays on Tap - offsite

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8:15 Day School Morning Prayer 11:00 Meditative Yoga - CSF Noon AA - MC Media Room Noon AA - MC Media Room 3:00 Kids Orchestra

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8:15 11:00 Noon Noon Noon 5:00 EYC (Grades 6-12) 5:30 6:00 Centering Prayer - CSF Atrium 6:00 7:00 last pentecost: christ the King Hearty Breakfast in Bishops Hall 8-9 am 11:00 10:00 Women in the Church Noon CSF Atrium

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6:00 Centering Prayer - CSF Atrium

5:00 EKC (Grades 3-5)

10:00 Music in Our Liturgy (class in the church)

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FALL BLOOD DRIVE 10:00 Women in the Church CSF Atrium 5:00 EYC (Grades 6-12) 6:00 Centering Prayer - CSF Atrium 24 pentecost

Presiding Bishop online at www.cathedral.org/ 11:00 Meditative Yoga - CSF

all saints’ day all faithful departed End of Daylight Saving Time 8:15 Day School Morning Prayer 10:00 Installation of 27th

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*Nursery open

Sunday Schedule (unless otherwise noted) Rite I - spoken, in the church Rite II in the Chapel - As You Are* Rite II w/music in the church * Christian Education* Rite II w/music in the church* Rite II in Chapel of 12 Apostles

10:00 Diocesan Exec. Board

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6:00 Wedding

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SATURDAY

205 N. Fourth Street | Baton Rouge, LA 70801 225 387 5141 | Fax 225 387 1443 www.stjamesbr.org *Indicates child care provided

lay Ministry assignments —november 2015 as You are

7:30 9:00 11:00

Martha Yancey

Joyce Rucker Bessie & Glenn Stockton Randy Garrett Sharon Hoffeld Sharon Hoffeld Jane Christensen

Amanda Alexander

Liz Treppendahl Honey East Anna Garrett Honey East Anna Garrett Hays Town III Randy East Liz Treppendahl Charlotte Paterson

Joyve Tucker Bessie & Glenn Stockton John Ozier Karen Kennedy Dodie Edmonds Mildred Taylor

Joanne Anderson

November 29

Manette Sammons Joyce Rucker Joyce Rucker Bessie & Glenn Stockton Mickey Christensen Cathy McHugh Liz Carter Jane Christensen

Mimi Riché deSha Carter Mimi Riché Mimi Riché deSha Carter Pat Colquette Katherine Martin Liz Treppendahl Charlotte Paterson

November 22

Caroline Ross Joyce Rucker Bessie & Glenn Stockton Tony Carter Mary Thomas Karen Kennedy Cathy McHugh Robin diNapoli Brent & Kent Caldwell Liz Treppendahl Brent Caldwell Liz Treppendahl Derek Little Kent Caldwell Allen Paterson Liz Treppendahl Charlotte Paterson

November 15

Joyce Rucker Bessie & Glenn Stockton John Ozier Jane Christensen Dodie Edmonds Mildred Taylor John Cadwallader Hays Town III Honey East Hays Town III Annie Furr Susie Furr BB Stirling Liz Treppendahl Charlotte Paterson Pat Broderick Bob Frazier Dan West Gerry Sulzer Derek Mathews

November 8

Hays Town III Honey East Gordon Ellis Honey East Monica Murphy Pat Colquette Katherine Martin Liz Treppendahl Charlotte Paterson Pat Harrop Stan Prutz David Lowe Chris Williams Paul Lapeyrouse

Bob Israel Chad Phillips Pat Culbertson Kyle Landrem Hill Savoy Mike Rabalais Ethan Wax Gracie Gagliano

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Hillary Poirrier J. Cooper Harrell Alan Miller Brian Murphy Trey Roberts Anna Grace Kurtz Colin Clark

Ushers

Lector 1 Psalmist Lector 2 Intercessor Altar Guild

Welcome EMs

EM & Int. Lector Altar Guild

Ushers

Acolytes Maile Braden Rayleigh Lapeyrouse Jessica Smith

David Warrington Liz Holland Kaia Duke Catherine Van Hook Pauline Barrow Laura Collet Nancy Penn

Douglas Kennedy Bob Bowsher Linda Bowsher Judy Foil Maretta Creveling Rieta Reiser Susan White

Hays Town Betty Phillips

Ed Henderson B Phillips Vickie Schenk Emily Kay Emily Kay Sue Larisey Janet Rowan

Bob Frazier Paige Gagliano Wendell Holmes Ann Holmes Madison Henderson Myra Henderson Ruth Martinusen Carol Moloney

Phillip Wright D.J. Richard Norm Martinusen Joe O’Banion Stephen Jung James Van Hook Olivia Van Hook

Fred Frey Charles Coates Jr. Charlie Frey David Rollins Steve Anderson Ethan Wax Gracie Gagliano Risley Elliott Marshall Elliott Steve Anderson Bahin Leonard Bill Campbell Lubna Culbert Joanne Anderson Camille Frink Kaki Heiligenthal Emily Taylor Adelaide Russo John Ozier Sheila Feigley

Stephanie Kay Andrea Kay Bryan Olsson

Bob Bowsher Tom Wade Randy Lamont Bill Hines Chris McCanless

EM Lectors Intercessor Altar Guild

Jane Perkins Mary Williams Deborah Matherne Adelaide Russo Catherine Harrell Jennie Price

Jim Koontz Frances Garland

Martha Rhodes Lucy Pellegrin Sally Hurst

Randall Peterson Scott Garver Bill Lee Hays Alexander

Bella Jung Olivia Landrem Virginia Bowen Helene Jung Debbie Galland Manette Sammons Elizabeth Canfield Michael Ferachi Linda Bowsher Margaret Culbertson Amanda Phillips

Elizabeth Whitley Chet Coles Chet Coles Chet Coles Barbara Bearden Jane Henslee Ann Holmes Susan Rolfs

Jeannie Frey Rhodes Elizabeth Libbers

Charles Kahao Chris Frink Vernon Middleton Chuck Oliver Sandy Arst Bennett Gibson Abigail Gibson

Christine Smith Shirley Young Bill Hines Monica Murphy Agnes Harrop Thelma Herthum Trudy Ivy

Ushers

Acolytes

Intercessor Altar Guild

Hays Town Betty Phillips

EM Lectors

EM Altar Guild

Chip Middleton Frank Leonard John Compton Neal Elliott Jr. Bob Laughlin Grant Griffin Hays Alexander Granison Alexander

Debbie Taylor Betsy Hurst Melanie Clark Derek Little Zoe Harrell Nancy Jo Poirrier

Parlor Arrangements

as of press date. for latest info, please visit www.stjamesbr.org/assignments

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October Vestry Report Clerk Jane Christensen offers the following highlights from the October 12, 2015 meeting of the St. James vestry: $50,000 has been borrowed from Emergency Fund for the General Checking fund. The Barnes Fund had not been updated as of meeting time.

D.J. Richard presented the motions from the Finance Committee, including: The Property Committee’s proposal to upgrade and replace the video system and controller in Bishops Hall by Southern Automated Services at a cost of $10,769, to be shared 50% by the church and school (approved); The Real Estate Task Force Committee’s proposal to retain a consultant to develop a real estate master plan for the church and school at a cost not to exceed $125,000. Lee Griffin explained the origin of the motion and the need for the study to prevent mistakes being made “down the road” in our planning. It is expected that it will be five to seven months before data can be presented. The motion was approved, and the consultants selected will be presented to the vestry at the November meeting.

A motion was approved by the Finance Committee from the Property Committee to repair and replace the seals and flashing on the windows of Atkinson Hall by Premier Service Team at a cost of $3,200, to be shared 25% by the church and 75% by the school.

Jane Christensen made note of a bid submitted by Durable Slate for brick

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Parish Family News masonry repair and window repair of the church, repair of a chapel leak, drainage improvement to the Parish Hall, and mold in the church sacristy.

The Outreach Committee submitted letters from grant recipients; copies were included in the vestry handouts. Shirley Young reported that one member of the Outreach Committee is leaving and a replacement is needed.

Vestry member and Day School Board of Trustees president Trey Roberts had an audio-visual presentation of the school report. Pictures were shown relating to the announcement of the National Blue Ribbon School award including a picture of the School Board, blue gifts to the children, blue sugar awards, and the banner placed along the Convention Street playground fence.

He reported the renovations are complete, technology is working, and the phones are working. Some new millwork and lighting will still have to be done next summer.

Shannon and Haley Blakeman, landscape architects, have designed a renovation for the Convention Street entry to the school.

The work should take about three weeks and will start at Christmas break.

Lolly Martin reported the Mission and Visioning Committee is working on a more formalized reporting process. Fr. Howe commented that there had been a good discussion on Sunday, October 11, about Christian Education needs in the parish.

Baptisms Latten McLaine Soule, infant son of Anna Catherine and John Soule, was baptized on October 25, 2015.

Marriages Louise Hines and Michael Myers were married at St. James on Saturday, October 10, 2015.

Deaths Ann Parnell Gregorie died on Friday, October 9, 2015. Her burial office was held on October 14, 2015 with interment in the St. James Columbarium.

Mary Dixon Callicott died on October 10, 2015 and was bured from St. James on Tuesday, October 13, 2015.

Trey Roberts reported that Nominating Committee will have a presentation slate for the vestry at the November meeting.

Proposed amendments to the bylaws will be submitted to vestry members for review prior to the November meeting.

Vestry and parishioner response, pro and con, to the issue of same-sex marriage was discussed, and response to the letter to the parish has been relayed to our bishop, who will likely issue diocesan guidelines in late October.

The change-of-term Diocesan Convention is at Trinity, Baton Rouge on October 31, as the diocese transitions from a spring to a fall convention date to ease in the budgeting process on the parish and diocesan levels.

After your prayerful consideration, please:  Return your 2016 pledge card by mail or in the offering plate between now and Stewardship Sunday, December 6, 2015; or,

Use our online pledge form at www.stjamesbr.org or send your private

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email to pledge@stjamesbr.org to register your 2015 pledge; or, Phone our accounting office at 225-387-5141.

Our stewardship volunteers will gladly call or visit any household whose pledge

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card has not been received by Stewardship Sunday, December 6.

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Invites You to Explore Our Life and Ministries

The MESSENGER is the monthly magazine of St. James Episcopal Church, containing extended news of parish programs and events.

Readers are encouraged to use the online version to enjoy color photographs and graphics, easy links to contact information, maps, reference materials, and more at www.stjamesbr.org.

If you know of someone who cannot receive the electronic version, nor is able to pick up a paper copy available in the narthex, foyers and vestibules, please share their name with us so other arrangements can be made — or better yet: pick up a paper copy at church and bring it to them on a visit, yourself!

We proclaim Christ crucified and risen, and invite all to join with us in ministry together in his name.

More Group Events Monday, November 2 and Monday, November 16: Mondays-on-Tap is not your ordinary bible study. It is a gathering of young adults (20s-30s) to discuss interesting theological and spiritual topics such as the Gnostic Gospels, The Apocrypha, contemporary theological writers, and more. We’ve been meeting at The Radio Bar (located along Government St. Westmoreland Shopping Center 3079 Government St. Baton Rouge, LA 70806), but check with Marvin McLennon to get notified of any updates or changes since press time.

Wednesday, November 4 at noon: The Joan of Arc Study Group meets at the home of Becky Johnson at 1310 Longwood Drive. Helen Campbell will present the lesson on the parable of The Prodigal Son. Contact Nina Broyles for more information.

Tuesday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m.: Sts. Agnes/Edith/Monica ECW Chapter will meet in the Card Room of the Square at St. James Place. (This is to the right just as one comes through the gate at the main entrance.)

joan of arc

Day School Book Fair At the Book Fair, you will find the latest and finest titles for youngsters, as well as books of interest to parents. A great giftbuying opportunity, you can also contribute books to your child or grandchild's classroom library.

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Sunday, November 15 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Monday November 16 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 17 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 18 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 19 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 20 at noon: Graduates of Education for Ministry through Sewanee gather for a brown-bag lunch, lesson and discussion in the manner of EfM study, hosted this month

by Nancy Hubbard. For information about joining the group, contact Nancy Jo Poirrier.

Sunday, November 22 from 8:00 ‘til 9:00 a.m.: Our quarterly Hearty Breakfast at St. James will be open in Bishops Hall! You are invited to come for a hot, nutritious breakfast prepared by Mary Davis-Palms, RD, or to volunteer as one of our hosts, before, during, behind and after the scene as we welcome our neighbors living on the streets or in area homeless shelters to join us in this meal. Check out the easy sign-up sheet, here, or email volunteer coordinator Nancy Jo Poirrier.