The Messenger - September 2016

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

Volume 100, Number 9

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

September 2016

Service Schedule Sundays starting Sept. 11

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 begins Sunday, September 18 9:15-10:15 a.m.

Weekdays Mondays - school 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 in session 8:15 a.m.

Day School Eucharist

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Director of Lay Ministries Mary Boutwell invites you to participate in the 2016 Lay Ministries Fair, to be held in Bishops Hall immediately following the 10:30 service on Sunday, September 11. Christian education classes for all ages will begin on Sunday, September 18 at 9:15 a.m.

Ministry leaders should be in contact with Mary right away to reserve space and signage for the fair.

Sign-up sheets will be provided.

St. James Episcopal Church has ministries for all ages and of varying missions — whether it’s fellowship, Bible study, camaraderie, outreach, education, or something else, Mary can help find the spot where you can both fulfill and be fulfilled.

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St. James Staff

Nursery Information

The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr.

Bishop of Louisiana The Very Rev. Joe Reynolds

Interim Rector The Rev. Ralph F. Howe, Jr.

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

Associate Rector and Chaplain, St. James Place The Rev. John Pitzer

Associate Rector and Prior, The St. James Center

for Spiritual Formation Deacon Pat Lyle

Spiritual Director in Residence 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 Sara Bray Cherub Choir Director & Ass’t Choirmaster Jo Craddock Director of Communications Mary Davis-Palms Parish Dietician Rodger Green Facilities Director Jason Hubbard Choirmaster Eric Johnson Treble Choir Director & Ass’t Choirmaster Cheryl Speights Olinde Bookkeeper John Ozier Parish Secretary Sylvia Rabalais Administrative Secretary Hannah Rothermel Director of Youth Ministry Lauren T. Ray Head of School Herndon Spillman Organist Debbie Stiltner Comptroller

St. James Vestry Gerry Sulzer**................................Senior Warden Andy McCall**............................... Junior Warden Jane Christensen*...........................................Clerk Josh Pesses*..............................................Treasurer Jane Christensen* Rip Collins* Margaret Culbertson** Charlie Frey *** Chris Frink* Barbin C. Graham*** Catherine S. Harrell*** Tricia Henderson *

September 2016

Buzzy Heroman*** Bill Hines*** Sue Larisey*** Caroline Ross** Manette Sammons** Chip Stirling** Tom Wade*

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.

Infants and toddlers 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 noon on Sunday mornings, and for other events as announced.

During the school year, a special Children’s Chapel service is held in the choir room (on the second floor of the Parish Hall) at the start of the 10:30 a.m. Sunday services. Children can hear a lesson on the readings for the day, engage in an activity or craft, practice music with Sara Bray, Director of the Cherub Choir, and come to the church in time for communion with their family. During the school year, Sunday school classes in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd curriculum are offered for children 3-6 and 6-9 years of age in their dedicated space on the second floor of the Parish Hall.

Floral Dedications and Arrangements Arrangements on the altar are given to the glory of God. Arrangements in the parlor are by Nancy Bogan on September 4; Belva Dewey on September 11; on September 18 by Amy Ferachi; and, on September 25 by Nancy Jo Poirrier

In Our Thoughts and Prayers …

For the departed: Sally Buchanan; Mark Smith; Eleanor Calesnick, mother of Lynn Schlossberger; Jim Toups, husband of Betsy Toups; Martha Larguier Stone Frey For those who have suffered flooding damage: Jane & Mickey Christensen; Pat Colquette; Nancy & Greg Griffin; Sue & Mike Larisey; Deborah Matherne; Mary Palms; Jenny & Randy Saucier; the Stapleton family; Debbie & Hays Taylor; and all those known and unknown to us Of thanksgiving for those who report and respond, professional and civilian, in times of crisis For recent concerns of: Murray Forman, Alan Farries, John Wheeler, Claire, Robbie Edmonds, Robert, Nick Tullier, Judy Thompson, Roland Toups, Stephen Seale, Micaela “Kell” Bennett, Buddy, Dick Williams, Michelle Jeansonne, Jessica Smith, Brooke Smith, Ken Paxton, Barbara Sims, Jay In our continuing prayers: Betty Romero, Kevin Stockton, Glenn Stockton, Bobby Rayne Jr., Jim Coleman, Bob Boyd, Richard Garber, Barbara Shilg, Larry Durant, Judy Calhoun, Janet Arst, Casey Dué, Peyton Feigley, Mary Jarnagin, Bessie Stockton,

Kenlee Jackson, Jeff Cobb, Billy Heroman, Bobby McCall, Butch Noland, Jack Ralston, Janie LeBlanc, Babette Vlahos, Charlie Matherne, Joanne Anderson, Liam Barber, Sarah Romero, Tommy Roberson, Aimee Clare Whitehurst, Thomas, George Helland, Antonia Day, Christine Smith, Rex Everage, Bobby Hines, Mary C. Elliott, Linda Heine, Catherine Strauss, Allyson Kelly, Bill Rosenbaum, Sam, Glen Ezell For those in the armed forces: Rob Hutchins, Major John Lyford V, Staff 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, Pvt Mike Lee, Philip S. Mullenix MD US Army For those in law enforcement: Sgt. Carol Landry, Deputy Chad Tate, Chief Detective John East, Officer Eddie Kay, Louise Myers, Sgt. Jeremy Hummert, Detective Brock Bunch, Taylor McDonald, Detective Adam Lea, Trooper Paul L. Toups Jr.

September 2016

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Introducing Hannah Rothermel, Director of Youth Ministry The parish of St. James is pleased to announce that Hannah Rothermel has joined our staff as Director of Youth Ministry.

forward to meeting the lovely people of St. James and getting to know the youth!

Hannah was born and mostly raised in Baton Rouge. She briefly moved to Spring, Texas with her family during her high school years, but hurried back to Louisiana as fast as she could.

Hannah is working toward an elementary education degree from LSU, followed by the Masters of Art in Teaching. She most recently worked as a teacher’s assistant at Trinity Episcopal Day School. She has also worked at St. Alban’s for four years where she has done just about “everything but building and grounds.”

She is a third-generation Episcopalian, and has worked with youth on a parish and diocesan level for five years. She is passionate about all things Louisiana, football, and music. She loves meeting new people and is excited to dive into the community of St. James, and is looking

Come, meet Hannah at the EYC Pool Party on Sunday, September 11. Details on page four.

Following a summer search, Hannah accepted our call, and has jumped in with both feet!

Hannah and her team of parent-volunteers are working on the fall schedule of events for Episcopal Kids Community (grades 3-5), and Episcopal Youth Community (grades 6-12).

Parish Family News Baptisms

John Henry Fields, infant son of Gidget Renee Fields and Genevieve Frey Fields, grandchild of Jan and Fred Frey, was baptized on July 31, 2016. His great-grandmother, Martha Larguier Stone Frey, was in attendance.

Transfers

Heather and Doug LeBleu, and their daughters, Amy and Katherine (Kat), come to us from St. Michael’s & All Angels in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Deaths/Burials Mark Smith, father of Brooke and Jessica, died on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. A memorial services was held at Charlet Funeral Home, Zachary, Louisiana on Saturday, August 6, 2016. His inurnment will be at St. James at a later date.

James Eugene “Jim” Toups, husband of parishioner Betsy Toups, died on Tuesday, August 10, 2016. He was buried from the Cathedral of St. Joseph on August 16, 2016.

Martha Larguier Stone Frey died on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Her Requiem Eucharist was held at St. James Episcopal Church on Wednesday, August 17 with inunrnment in the St. James Columbarium.

Mark Your Calendar for the

CPEX PARISH PRESENTATION Tuesday, October 18 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Bishops Hall Dinner & Child Care provided

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September 2016

New and Returning

Acolyte Training

Susie & Buzzy Heroman are opening their home at 4241 Pine Ridge Drive for a combined EKC and EYC Pool Party and Meet-and-Greet with Hannah Rothermel, our newly hired Director of Youth Ministries! We’ll have two lifeguards on duty, food, and fun getting to know each other on Sunday, September 11 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 25 at 11:30 w/Fr. Joe. Lunch provided.

All youth in grades three through twelve are invited to join us as we kick off the new year of youth activites for the Episcopal Kids Community (grades 3-5), and Episcopal Youth Community (grades 6-12).

Youngsters in third grade

Bring a swimsuit and towel. Dinner will be served, too! Email Hannah Rothermel at hrothermel@stjamesbr.org to let us know you’re coming!

are invited.

Gatherings around the parish …

Young Adults at St. James

Mother Mary Ann Garrett and Dr. Ann Holmes will serve as mentors for an EfM group during the 2016-2017 year, meeting Wednesdays from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating, please contact Mother Mary Ann, mgarrett@stjamesbr.org, or 225-387-5141 (direct number, 225-4213540) or Ann Holmes, aholmes@lsu.edu.

The Bad Girls Book Club is reading The Time in Between by Maria Duenas. for the Monday, September 26 meeting. The BGBC now meets on the fourth Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. at La Madeleine’s on Jefferson at Old Hammond Highway.

R.s.v.p. to Monica Murphy - monicabr@att. net or text 225-335-3572.

Are you between the ages of 25-35, or do you know someone that age who’s looking to get involved at St. James? Your fellow Millennials are here and you aren’t alone!

We want to know who you are so we can keep you in the loop and those people who would like to be involved in our efforts. If you’re interested and want to be included, please email Alyce Howe!

16 pentecost

*Nursery open

17 pentecost

labor day

School & Office Closed

8:15 Day School Morning Prayer

12

5

MONDAY

19 pentecost

26

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Day School Morning Prayer Meditative Yoga - CSF Day School Finance Comm. Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room AA - MC1 Act. Room 1:00 Food Pantry Set-up 3:00 Kids Orchestra 5:30 Associate Vestry

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Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room

13

Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room 1:00 Food Pantry Set-up

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TUESDAY

8:15 Day School Morning Prayer 11:00 Meditative Yoga - CSF 11:30 ACOLYTE TRAINING with Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room Fr. Joe Reynolds Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room 3:00 Kids Orchestra 5:30 Day School Trustees 6:00 Centering Prayer - CHP 6:00 Bad Girls Book Club offsite

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6:00 Centering Prayer - CHP

Christian Education for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m.

8:15 11:00 Noon Noon

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18

18 pentecost

5:30 Vestry Meeting

6:00 Centering Prayer - CHP

4:00 EKC/EYC POOL PARTY

Noon Finance Committee

Meditative Yoga - CSF Ministries Fair! 11:00 Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room

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6:00 Centering Prayer - CHP

7:30 Rite I in church - service time change next week

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5:00

10:30

8:00 9:15 10:30

Sunday Schedule (unless otherwise noted) Rite I - spoken, in the church Christian Education for all ages Rite II with organ, choir(s) in the church* As You Are Service in the Chapel of the Twelve Apostles* Rite II in Chapel of 12 Apostles

SUNDAY

SMILE Bible Study AA - MC1 Act. Room Holy Eucharist & Healing Svc. Mission & Visioning Comm.

EfM Garrett/Holmes Group Property Committee Choir Rehearsal holy cross day

8:15 Day School Eucharist

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Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room

8:15 Day School Eucharist

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FRIDAY

15

6:00 Treble Choir Rehearsal 6:00 EfM R. Garrett Group 7:00 Trivia Night/The Bulldog

8:15 Day School Eucharist

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Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room Noon Exec. Comm. - Vestry Room

8

6:00 Treble Choir Rehearsal

Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room

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THURSDAY

11:00 Noon Noon 3:30 4:30 6:00 7:00

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8:00 9:00 11:00 Noon Noon 4:00 4:30 7:00

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SMILE Bible Study Group AA - MC1 Act. Room Holy Eucharist & Healing Svc. Scout Pack Meeting EfM Garrett/Holmes Group Bible 2.0 Choir Rehearsal

Food Pantry Spiritual Direction SMILE Bible Study Group AA - MC1 Act. Room Holy Eucharist & Healing Svc. Jt. Mtng. Strat. Planning EfM Garrett/Holmes Group Choir Rehearsal

6:00 Treble Choir Rehearsal 6:00 EfM R. Garrett Group

Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room 3:00 Kids Orchestra

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Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room

AA - MC1 Act. Room Kids Orchestra Treble Choir Rehearsal EfM R. Garrett Group Trivia Night/The Bulldog

Noon 3:00 6:00 6:00 7:00

Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room

8:15 Day School Eucharist

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8:15 Day School Eucharist

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11:00 SMILE Bible Study Group Noon EfM Grads - CSF Atrium Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room Noon Holy Eucharist & Healing Svc. Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room Noon AA - MC1 Act. Room 4:00 Healing for a Broken Heart 3:30 Scout Pack Meeting with Mtr. Mary Ann 4:30 EfM Garrett/Holmes Group 6:00 Bible 2.0 6:00 Treble Choir Rehearsal 7:00 Choir Rehearsal 6:00 EfM R. Garrett Group

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

8:00 Food Pantry

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WEDNESDAY

September 2016

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17

10:00 Diocesan Exec. Meeting

10

3

SATURDAY

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

Service Parlor Arrangements

Assignment Nancy Bogan

September 4, 2016

Joyce Rucker Bessie & Glenn Stockton Tony Carter Jane Christensen Karen Kennedy Cathy McHugh Robin DiNapoli

Belva Dewey

September 11, 2016

Hillary Poirrier Alan Miller Brian Murphy Trey Roberts Shane Brien

Joyce Rucker Bessie & Glenn Stockton Randy Garrett Karen Kennedy Liz Carter Jane Christensen

Amy Ferachi

September 18, 2016

Mary Brandon Harrell Margaret Harrell Adelyn Kahao John Ozier John Noland Virginia Noland Chet Coles Larry Mitchum Nora Say Martha Grant Adams Julia Adams Bahin Leonard Susan Ozier

Phillip Wright D.J. Richard Norm Martinusen Joe O’Banion Stephen Jung

Joyce Rucker Bessie & Glenn Stockton John Ozier Cathy McHugh Sharon Hoffeld Jane Christensen

Nancy Jo Poirrier

September 25, 2016

LAY MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS - SEPTEMBER 2016 (Post-press changes are continuously updated at: stjamesbr.org/assignments)

Ushers/Welcome

Fred Frey Charles Coates Jr. Charlie Frey David Rollins Steve Anderson

Martha Rhodes Bennett Gibson Abigail Gibson Bob Frazier Bill Hines Monica Murphy Shirley Young Emily Kay Sue Larisey Janet Rowan Ruth Martinusen Carol Moloney

Brent & Kent Caldwell Brent Caldwell deSha Carter Kent Caldwell Hays Town III deSha Carter Katherine Martin Honey & Randy East

Intercessor Altar Guild

Eucharistic Minister Lectors

Acolytes

10:30 a.m. Ushers

8:00 a.m.

**7:30** Joyce Rucker Bessie & Glenn Stockton John Ozier Sharon Hoffeld Dodie Edmonds Mildred Taylor Cathy McHugh

Grant Griffin Risley Elliott Marshall Elliott Ed Henderson Catherine VanHook Lucy McGough Kaia Duke Maretta Creveling Rieta Reiser Susan White Joanne Anderson Kaki Heiligenthal

Mimi Riché Honey East Anna Garrett Honey East Monica Murphy Anna Garrett BB Stirling Honey & Randy East

Hays Town III Frances Garland

EM/Intercessor Lector Altar Guild

B Phillips Gary Richards Ford Thomas Chris Kiesel Linda Ohmstede David Gerard James Van Hook Olivia Van Hook

Liz Treppendahl Liz Treppendahl Gordon Ellis Pat Colquette Mimi Riché Liz Treppendahl Katherine Martin Honey & Randy East

Jeannie Frey Rhodes Betty Phillips

Lector 1 Psalmist Lector 2 Intercessor Altar Guild Eucharistic Minister Altar Guild

Hays Town III Elizabeth Libbers

•• SERVICE CHANGE NEXT SUNDAY **

Douglas Kennedy Pat Broderick Pat Broderick Pat Broderick Linda Bowsher Margaret Culbertson Pauline Barrow Laura Collet Nancy Penn Lucy Bowers

Jim Koontz Sheila Feigley

As You Are Ushers/Welcome Eucharistic Ministers

5:00 p.m.

September 2016

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Vestry Notes

By Jane Christensen, Clerk The August 8 meeting of the Vestry was called to order by Gerry Sulzer, Senior Warden in the absence of the Interim Rector, and Fr. John Pitzer opened the meeting with prayer.

Fr. John then presented information in recommendation of changing service times for at least a one year test period, staring this September. Fr. Reynolds had studied attendance levels, and felt there was a greater sense of community achieved with the 10:30 service. Designating Christian Education time from 9:15-10:15 a.m. provides the full hour most good programs need, and moving the 7:30 service to 8:00 a.m. made it more inviting for those attending the early service to stay for Christian Education. The schedule changes were approved to begin Sunday, September 11, 2016.

Judy Foil introduced Hannah Rothermel, our newly-hired Youth Director. Hannah will continue two youth groups: EKC (grades 3-5) and EYC (grades 6-12). She said additional funding may be needed for some programs and she hopes to have some fund-raising activities. Ed. note: Read about Hannah, here.

Josh Pesses has developed a new Vestry report form which highlights primary areas of concern and interest which was well received.

Josh presented approvals by the Finance Committee, including an approved motion submitted by the Property Committee to accept the bid of $2,450.00 from Longco Specialties Inc. to sand and revarnish all of the entryway doors to the church. The JPMorganChase financial reports were distributed to the vestry.

Andy McCall, presenting the Steering Committee report, reminded the Vestry members of the August 24 CPEX presentation. The Welcoming Committee is expected to have some results at that time. Fr. Reynolds has been helping the Welcoming Committee formalize their results. Stewardship information will also be presented at that time.

Manette Sammons reported that the Day School is in very financial good shape with 285 student contracts. The new entrance area and renovations to the playground are complete. A new menu of after-school enrichment programs are highlighted on the

updated website: stjamesdayschoolbr.org.

The Executive Committee met with the Diocesan Assessment Committee on July 20 regarding the 2016 and 2017 Assessments.

The committee were very sympathetic about the reasons for the need to reduce our assessment. Meetings have been held regarding the 2017 Stewardship campaign.

During discussion of the scheduled CPEX presentation, Gerry Sulzer reiterated that CPEX was to formulate ideas and present them, but implementation is our job.

Bob Frazier introduced Gary Howes of Durable Restoration, the same company involved in church roof replacement following Hurricane Gustav, and re-installation of the fleur de lis corner points on the bell tower.

Mr. Howes reiterated the presentation made to the parish on Sunday, August 7, detailing brick work need to preserve our historic church. He will be working with Bob Frazier to prepare bids for the work described — exterior-only work to the brick and window sills. (Ed. Note: You can view the Durable Slate Sunday presentation, here.)

A Note From Fr. Joe This morning, I had three messages on my voice mail by the time I got to the office. One was from a member of St. Luke’s on the Lake Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas wanting to know how they could help

That is just one day and one person — me — who is brand new to Baton Rouge. Multiply that by thousands of people and a significant number of days. The point is that the world is a small place with connections among people in all directions. And maybe an even more important point is that people want to reach out and help those who are in need. It is the need that binds us together. We are all in need to one degree or another. We all need each other.

Another was from a school parent at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Atlanta wanting to know if it would be helpful for a group of high school students to come pitch in. The third was from a priest in Atlanta who is a friend. He wanted to know how to help, but mostly he wanted me to know that he is praying for me and for all of us. The afternoon mail included a check from a man who is a member of a Methodist Church in Maryland who says he has worshipped with us occasionally.

The road to full recovery for Baton Rouge will be long, and for many it will be arduous. Perhaps a silver lining is that we know now, more than ever, that we don’t have to do it alone. It was Jesus who said, “And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” It is our need for the love of God and the love of each other that holds us together. That is something to be thankful for.

in the flood relief effort.

“Every cloud has a silver lining,” goes the old adage. Wikipedia credits the origin of that bit of wisdom to John Milton in 1634.

The fact that we are still using the phrase almost four hundred years later is an indication of how it touches something we know to be true.

Joe Reynolds+

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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.

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

Dear St. Jam

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All my best, Recovery will be a marathon, not a sprint. Contact Mary Boutwell if you need help, or can offer help — all types!

Mary Boutw ell Your parish family is here!