The Announcements
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Today at St. James’
¨
Adult Forum: Join Rev. Kate for the last session in the
series, “What’s the first thing Jesus says after he’s raised from the
dead?” “Why are you crying? Do not
hold onto me. Peace be with you.” Why are these the first things Jesus says in
the Gospel of John? 10:10 a.m. in the
Old School Building at the corner of Wirt and North Streets.
¨
Sunday School: 3-Year-Olds meet in Rittenhouse Room R1; 4-Year-Olds
meet in Janney House Room J2; Kindergarten meets in Janney House Room J1; 1st Grade meets in Rittenhouse Room
R3; 2nd & 4th Grades meet in Parish Hall; 3rd Grade meets in Parish
Library; 5th Grade & Middle School meet in the Old School Building; Senior
High will meet in the Catacombs.
¨ Youth Groups: Youth Groups will not meet today due to the Shrine
Mont retreat! Our final official gathering of the school year will be Sunday,
May 18, when we take a trip to see the movie, “Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.”
Next Sunday:
Bishop’s Visit
We are very excited that Bishop Suffragan
David C. Jones will visit St. James’ on Sunday, May 18. At the 9:00 a.m.
and 11:15 a.m. services, two youth will be baptized and 32 adults and youth
will receive the Bishop’s Laying-on-of-Hands for Confirmation and Reception.
Bishop Jones’ role, like that of any bishop in the Episcopal Church, is
to represent Christ and his church, and to provide Christian vision and
leadership for his or her diocese. As Suffragan,
Bishop Jones serves as the Assistant Bishop to Diocesan Bishop Peter James Lee
and to Bishop Co-Adjutor Shannon Johnston who will
succeed Bishop Lee when Bishop Lee retires next year.
We are delighted that Bishop Jones will be with us on this special
day. Come meet Bishop Jones at a festive
coffee hour after the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services that morning.
“In” Reach and
Outreach Opportunities
Come sweat it out for a good
cause! The Oldham family of St. James’ invites you to
participate in their Exercise-a-thon
on Saturday, May 17, at Gold’s Gym in Leesburg to benefit Korlan Oldham (19 months, diagnosed with Type I mitochrondrial disease) and Gareth Oldham (3 ½, diagnosed
with moderate to severe autism.)
Aerobics, yoga and cycling/spinning, fitness testing and more will
offered from 8:00 a.m.—12:00 Noon. The
event is open to the community; there is a suggested minimum donation of $5 per
activity. Contact Casandra
Oldham through the Church Office for more information.
Great Strides "Megan's
Walk" Sunday, May 18, at 10:00 a.m. Many St. James’ parishioners mourned the loss
of young Megan Stewart to Cystic Fibrosis last September. Many also know that one of our own
parishioners, 14-year-old Shelby Rombach, was
diagnosed with this devastating genetic disease just two summers ago. Here is your chance to show support for
Shelby, and honor Megan’s life by participating in Megan’s Walk. Register
as a fundraising walker at www.cff.org/great_strides, or to make an online
donation to any team or walker. For more information, contact Jan Joseph through
the Church Office.
Local Homeless: Parishioner Anna Mitchum invites you to help provide
food and fellowship for The Woods, a local Leesburg homeless shelter, twice a
month. The next visit will be on
Tuesday, May 20, at 6:00 p.m. To
learn more, contact Anna Mitchum through the Church Office.
Youth Mission Shares: The youth are selling shares in their summer mission
trips to North Carolina, Liberia, West Virginia, and Mississippi. Shares cost
$10 a piece, and all proceeds go to mission. As a
shareholder, you will receive a postcard from the youth on their mission site,
and you will be invited to our shareholders’ dinner in August. Please stop by
the table in the Narthex to purchase shares.
What’s happening at St. James’
¨ Summer’s Coming: Sunday,
May 18, is our final Sunday of Sunday school for this program year.
Sunday school will resume in September; Children’s Chapel carries on throughout
the summer. Many, many thanks to all of our teachers and chapel leaders!
¨
Deacon Ordinations: Bishop Lee will ordain Keith Turbeville,
who is sponsored by St. James’ parish, along with 12 other men and women to the
diaconate on May 24 at the Washington National Cathedral at 10:30 a.m.
All are welcome.
¨
Help beautify the altar: The Altar Guild will conduct a flower
arranging class on Saturday, May 24, at 9:00 a.m. in the Sacristy for
anyone who would like to join Altar Guild and become a flower arranger. If you are interested, contact the Church
Office at (703)777-1124.
¨
Well Wishes: Many of you know that Courtney Marcellin, a member of
St. James’, was diagnosed with cancer in December. Courtney and her mother have
moved to Boston for the next round of her treatment. We’d like to make sure
Courtney knows that she is in our thoughts and prayers. In the Narthex, you
will find a table with stationary and pre-addressed envelopes. Please write a
note to Courtney and share your well wishes with her!
¨
“Behind the
Scenes” at Washington National Cathedral:
Whether you’ve worshipped or visited
there before or not, you now have special opportunity to see Washington
National Cathedral from a unique perspective, thanks to a seminary classmate of
Rev. Kate’s, the Rev. Rob Boulter, a priest who
specializes in liturgy there. On Saturday, June 14, meet in the St.
James’ parking lot at 10:30 a.m. to carpool to the Cathedral. Rob’s tour will
run from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. Afterwards, we’ll gather for afternoon tea.
Suggested donation to the Cathedral: $5 (excludes parking fee of $4). This
event is open to parishioners of all ages, but space is limited. Register with
Rev. Kate at (703)777-1124 or kate@stjamesleesburg.org by Friday, June 6.
¨ St. Gabriel’s Saturday Night
Service (5:30
p.m.) St. James’ Nave.
¨
The Contemplative Prayer Group meets in the Nave every Monday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
¨
Vacation Bible School—July
14-18: Once again, we will be teaming
with Leesburg Presbyterian Church. Registration forms are now available in the
Narthex and on our website at www.stjamesleesburg.org. VBS does tend to fill, but parishioners are
given first priority until May 25. Sign up soon!
¨ Pastoral Care: Expecting a baby? Having scheduled or unscheduled
surgery? Recovering at home or in a nursing/rehab center? Fr. John, Rev. Kate,
and Pastor Mary visit parishioners in these and other situations to pray with
them. If you would like a clergy visit, contact the Church Office at
(703)-777-1124.
¨ Looking Sharp! The Photo
Directories are due to be delivered at the end of this month.
¨ The print publication of Loaves & Fishes has been temporarily suspended, as we
re-evaluate its purpose, content, and design. In the meantime, keep up with the
events at St. James’ through these blue weekly Announcements, our website
www.stjamesleesburg.org, and by subscribing to the weekly E-Pistle,
containing an electronic link to the Announcements along with a brief
inspirational or informational message from one of the clergy.
Last
week’s attendance:
|
7:45 |
59 |
|
9:00 |
311 |
|
11:15 |
217 |
|
Total: |
587 |
Ministers of Today’s Liturgy
Altar
Guild: Sandra Fulton, Ann Hunt, Lois Krumwiede, Judy
Perso, Peggy Rust, Margaret Small
7:45
Service: Acolyte: Ron Kunz Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Ken Robinson, Jack Cook, Ron Kunz, Kay
Gregg Healing Team: Chris Hatch, Janis Hatch Ushers:
Brian & Charlotte
Graves Fellowship Hosts: Brian & Charlotte Graves
9:00
Service: Organist/Children’s Choir
Director: Dr. Pat Avery Corner
Chorale Director: Dr. Stephan
Knobloch Pianist: Rachel
Newell Acolytes: Megan White, Leah White, Rebecca Schneider,
Laura Schneider Lectors & Lay
Eucharistic Ministers: Lloyd Hill,
Julie Sisson Ushers: Kirk & Renee Hawn Fellowship Host: Brad & Pat Douglas
11:15
Service: Minister of Music: Dr.
Steven Cooksey Acolytes: Arrianna Hamrah, William Moore, Scott Clark Lectors & Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Andrew Price, Mary Lou Leipheimer Healing Team: Anne Tiffany, Mary Pitz Greeter:
Charleen Price Fellowship Hosts: Elizabeth & Mark Krial
Contact Information
General Information:
info@stjamesleesburg.org
Rector: The Rev. John Ohmer: john@stjamesleesburg.org
Assistant to the Rector for
Adult Ministries:
The Rev. Kate Bryant: kate@stjamesleesburg.org
Assistant to the Rector for
Children & Youth Ministries:
The Rev. Mary Davila: mary@stjamesleesburg.org
Priest Associate: The Rev.
Donald Goodness: drglrg97@verizon.net
Director of Parish Operations:
Keith Nelsen Stroud: keith@stjamesleesburg.org
Registrar/Wedding Coordinator:
Kay Gregg: kay@stjamesleesburg.org
Financial Administrator: Sheri Nelson: sheri@stjamesleesburg.org
Communications Coordinator:
Janine Carmichael: janine@stjamesleesburg.org
Administrative Assistant: Kris Kennedy:
Newcomers Committee: Ruth Blakeslee: ruthart@earthlink.net