Vestry
Over the weekend of February 22-23, the Vestry met at The Claggett Center for prayer, reflection and discussion. As part of our continuing work on Congregational Development, we are looking at the identity of St. James’. “Congregational development is the development of congregations of all sizes, locations and conditions into more faithful, healthy and effective communities of faith”. In short, “Who are we?” “Who is our neighbor?” and “What is our purpose?” To help us answer these questions, we explored the congregation’s history and mission in Mt. Airy. Did you know that the original St. James’ building was completed in 1890 and that the name was originally going to be Pinkney Memorial Chapel? Do you have a story you would like to share about St. James’? Please share it with Kristin+ or a Vestry member to further our discussion.
We also elected wardens and committee liaisons for the upcoming year. Jeannie Pellicier – Senior Warden, Ty Conlon – Junior Warden, Jane Barger – Treasurer, Deb Schaeffer – Registrar, Susan Straus – Clerk of the Vestry, Heather Albertson – liaison to the Nursery, Lucy Winston – liaison to Outreach and Andrew Gobien – Liaison to the Thrift Shop. Please keep them in your prayers as they work to fulfill their roles.
Blessings,
Jeannie Pellicier, Senior Warden
PS: As part of their Congregational Development training, Heather Albertson and Kristin+ will travel to Seattle in June. We are looking for donations of airline points/miles to Southwest or American airlines. Cash donations will be accepted as well.
Thrift Shop
Hello again from St. James Thrift Shop!
It doesn’t feel like it, but Spring is on its way. Next week we will be switching over from Fall/Winter to Spring/Summer. We have been saving all year, from clothing to barbecue items for your backyard barbecue and everything in between.
The shop is back to its original hours of: Tuesday-Saturday-10am-4pm and every third Thursday we are open until 6pm.
The shop is under a makeover, some fresh pain and organizing for better access. Come check us out!
Prom season is around the corner, so come to the shop for that perfect dress. These dresses are in mint condition and in most cases were only worn once.
The shop is in need of volunteers, so if you have the time we can use the help. It is fun and rewarding.
I want to thank our employees and volunteers for all their wonderful work and also a huge shout out to Jane Barger and Deb Schaeffer, who guide me every day. Thank you Ladies!
Thrift with purpose
Sandy – St. James’ Thrift Shop Manager
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Office Schedule for the week of March 3.
Monday – Thursday 10-4.
Bring in Palms from last year.
Shrove Tuesday is coming up on March 5. We will have our traditional Pancake Supper and Burning of Palms. You can bring in last year’s palms until then and place them in the collection box in the narthex.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Join us on Tuesday, March 5 from at 5:30 for an amazing parish feast as we prepare to enter the holy season of Lent. Breakfast for dinner is always great – and it’s even better when you don’t have to cook it! Activities will include coloring an ALELLUIA banner to hide away until Easter and the burning of last years’ palms to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday. Don’t miss out on the celebration! Requested donation $6 for adults/$4 for children/$15 max for families. BRING YOUR PALMS FROM LAST YEAR FOR THE PALMFIRE!
There is table in the Narthex where you can sign up to attend and volunteer to help with Cooking & Serving, Bringing Food Items, and Cleanup. There are still some food items needed; so please check out the sign-up sheet.
Lenten Calendars for Mt. Airy Net
The season of Lent is approaching fast! We will have Lenten calendars available to each family in our church. If your friends or coworkers would like one, please give them one too! Let them know the contributions are for Mt. Airy Net. The calendars and instructions will be available for pick up on Sunday, March 3 in the Narthex. The Sunday school children are decorating boxes to place the food and sundry items. The first day of Lent is March 6 so your calendars and boxes will come at the perfect time!
Prayer Rotation
Please join the Daughters of the King in praying for each parishioner in rotation during 2018 by taking this notice home and by posting it where it will remind you to pray on a daily basis for the needs and blessings of:
Joyce Beddow
William Brockway
Robert and Sarah Brown (James)
A member of the Daughters of the King will be contacting you this week for special prayer requests.
Readings for the Last Epiphany, March 3, 2019 :
Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm 99
2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Luke 9:28-36, 37-43a
| This week’s Commemorations (A Great Cloud of Witnesses, 2019, Church Publishing Group)
March 3 John and Charles Wesley, Priests, 1791, 1788 March 4 Paul Cuffee, Witness to the Faith among the Shinnecock, 1812 March 6 William W. Mayo, 1911, and Charles Menninger, 1953, and Their Sons, March 7 Perpetua and her Companions, Martyrs at Carthage, 202 March 8 Geoffrey Anketell Sutddert Kennedy, Priest, 1929 March 9 Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa, c.394 |
