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Let my prayer rise up like incense before you, the lifting up of my hands as an offering to you. ~Psalm 141 The use of incense in worship goes back to our earliest scriptures. Within the Episcopal Church the use of incense is varied – from “Smokey Mary’s” in New York City to “low churches” where the word ‘thurifur’ sounds like…
Dear St. James’ Parish Family, The warm weather as February is turning into March is a reminder that spring always follows winter, just as the empty tomb always follows the cross. We are deep in Lent, and our eyes are being turned toward the three great days and the day of the resurrection. For as much as…
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS 9:30-10:15 a.m. lower level Preschool through high school We have gotten through the snows of January and the cold days of February and here it is March. What is in store for us? We give thanks for all our Sunday School parents who have transported their children to Sunday School each week……way to go! We love seeing the smiling…
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner The pancake supper on Tuesday, February 9th was a great success largely due to the support provided by our wonderful helpers. Many thanks to the people who supported this event. Thanks to all who donated sausages, applesauce, and juice. Thanks to those who helped set up on Monday and decorated Tuesday afternoon. Thanks to the wonderful kitchen staff…
“I pray because I can’t help myself. I pray because I’m helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time – waking and sleeping. It does not change God, it changes me.” ~ C.S. Lewis ~ You are invited to join an exploration of five different prayer practices as we journey through the holy season of Lent this…
If you or someone you know is looking for a part-time salaried job, the St. James’ Thrift Shop is currently looking to hire a new store manager. All applicants must have retail experience and be able to work 30 to 35 hours per week. Please email your resume to rector@stjamesmtairy.org.
Please help restock the Thrift Shop’s housekeeping closet- supplies are getting low. Batteries for donated toys, packing and masking tape, paper products and more are needed. Please take some slips from the poster in the Narthex before you leave today and return your donations to the marked bin under the table. Thank you so much for helping the Thrift Shop – the…
Dear St. James’ Parish Family, The holy season of Lent is nearly upon us. Yes, it is early this year! Ash Wednesday is February 10th, which means Easter will be March 27th. But before we get to the empty tomb, we must first encounter ashes on our journey to the cross. One of my favorite prayers is the Invitation to Observe a Holy Lent…
Throughout the time of transition, the monthly Luck of the Pot dinner gatherings became a great way for the St. James’ family to come together in fellowship and strengthen community ties. The Youth Group hosted a fabulous Luck of the Pot in October shortly after Kristin+ arrived and then we took a break until the…
As many of you know, since early fall our dishwasher has been broken and, because of its age, cannot be repaired. Since St. James’ has a strong commitment to use washable china and silverware rather than disposable products, the Vestry voted to set aside the proceeds of the last Quartermania to go toward purchasing and installing a new dishwasher. To that end…