Vestry
As you know, three individuals in our parish really stepped up their volunteering at the Thrift Shop after our paid manager couldn’t work anymore. The Thrift Shop Board presented a proposal to the vestry that offloads some administrative tasks from our key volunteer leaders. The vestry approved their proposal unanimously. We’re thankful for the leadership that our volunteers continue to provide at the Thrift Shop. We couldn’t get by without them. Also, thanks to everyone that helped the Thrift Shop transition from offering winter gear to summer attire this past weekend. The leadership team did a great job organizing tasks so that everyone that came by was able to make a big dent.
Our vestry voted to resume meeting in person! After many months of Zoom-only meetings and a couple hybrid meetings, we’ll begin holding our meetings in person again starting this April. It’s a small step in the right direction.
A church in Mount Airy is looking for a building to hold their Sunday worship services. They asked if we would offer our space on Sunday afternoons. The vestry established a team to think through the impacts of sharing our building. If you have any suggestions or concerns, please share them with a vestry member as we consider the possibility. Several members of the vestry agreed to meet this Sunday to begin thinking this through.
Our diocese has a program where individual parishes can request that a deacon be assigned to their parish. Some of you may remember that Deacon Barbara Sears served with St. James’ a while back. The vestry considered requesting a deacon be assigned to St. James’ again, but decided to revisit this after Kristin returns from sabbatical. As we heard during Bishop Ihloff’s visit, the number of requests far exceeds the number of deacons available, so we’ll probably be waiting in a queue for a while.
We’ve always audited our Nursery School, Thrift Shop, and Church proper. The diocese is offering training in auditing standards so that audits are conducted consistently across all parishes in the diocese. Our treasurer, Natalie Del Regno, and vestry member Cheri McClanahan will participate in a diocesan training session on financial auditing. Let Natalie know If you’re also interested in participating – the session will be held Saturday, April 23 via Zoom.
Thrift Shop
Coffee Hour
Who’s ready for the return of coffee hour? We’re planning to re-launch this fellowship time towards the end of April. In order to do so we need to rebuild our team of coffee hour hosts. Are you called to join this effort? If so please CLICK HERE to indicate your interest and a ministry leader will reach out in a few weeks with more details..
Sunday Worship Information
Join us on March 27th for the Fourth Sunday in Lent for Holy Eucharist at 8:30 am or 10:30 am, or watch the 10:30 am service livestreamed on Facebook.
A printable bulletin is available here.
Lectionary Readings for this Sunday:
Facebook Livestream
We plan to begin streaming to Facebook at 10:30 am. If you arrive at Facebook and you don’t see the video, please refresh your screen. There is a delay.
Announcements
Easter Egg Hunt!
It’s time to get ready for our Easter Day egg hunt! We are asking folks to bring in filled plastic eggs – stickers, erasers, seashells, charms, and printed scripture verses (as well as candy!) are all possible ideas. Empty eggs are available to pick up in the narthex, please return them to the marked plastic bin by Easter Day.
Next Week’s Commemorations:
Prayer Rotation
Please join the Daughters of the King in praying for each parishioner in rotation during 2022 by taking this notice home and by posting it where it will remind you pray to on a daily basis for the needs and blessings of:
David and Sheila Pyatt
David Rak and Kathleen McKaig-Rak
Charles and Susan Riel
A member of the Daughters of the King will be contacting you this week for special prayer requests.
New Beginnings Retreat
April 29 – May 1
6th – 12th grade
Camp Wright, Stevensville
Cost: $75
All 6-8th graders are welcome to become campers for this weekend staffed and designed by our high schoolers! All 9-12th graders are welcomed to become staff members and participate in this great opportunity to be silly, pray out loud, and be a mentor to younger students. This is one of the best weekends of our annual calender! we would love to see you join us at Camp Wright for food, fun, and fellowship!
REGISTER HERE
Whoops! Our original email incorrectly wrote that the Camp Open House was on Saturday, April 3. The correct day is Sunday, April 3–still 1-4 p.m. We hope to see you there to learn more about Claggett camps!
The Claggett Center is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, offering summer camps for youth grades 2-12 in the Dioceses of Maryland and Washington. You can contact us anytime for more information!
Virtual Q&AIf you are unable to attend the in-person open house event, come meet camp leadership at our virtual Campfire Chat with Rita Yoe, Camp Director, to hear a little about the program and get a chance to ask questions! The virtual Q&A will be held twice: Saturday, April 12 from 2-3pm and Wednesday, May 18 from 7-8pm. Click below for a link to the zoom meeting! |
Virtual Campfire Chat Zoom meeting
If you know someone in your community who is interested in learning more about camp, invite them to join us at our open house! Contact Rosie Alger with questions.
Making plans for the summer?Consider adding a week at Claggett to the list! Join us on April 3rd for a camp open house to meet some camp staff, play games, see the beautiful campus, and ask any questions you might have about camp. Especially for first time campers and families considering camp at Claggett, the event is open to all. Bring the whole family and invite your friends. You won’t want to miss out on the fun! |