Announcements for May 11, 2008

Welcome to St. James’ Church

We hope you will find this a place to grow and serve in Christ’s name. Please fill out a Welcome Card from your pew rack or the welcome table so that we can contact you. For more information on our many ministries, see the brochures in the pew racks and just inside the Madison Avenue entrance to the church.

8:00 a.m.            Holy Eucharist Rite I                                  (Chapel)
9:00-1:00            Childcare, ages 0-2                                    (Nursery)
9:10 a.m.            Toddler and Primary Classes               (Lower level)
9:15 a.m.            Holy Eucharist Rite II                                (Church)
10:15 a.m.          Church School                                     (Lower level)
10:30 a.m.          Recognition Sunday Reception        (Coburn Hall)
10:30 a.m.          The Way at St. James’               (Roosevelt Library)
11:15 a.m.          Holy Eucharist Rite I                                  (Church)
6:00 p.m.            Holy Eucharist Rite II                               (Chancel)
6:00 p.m.            AA                                                      (Coburn Hall)
6:30 p.m.            Al-Anon for Parents                   (Sunderland Hall)

Recognition Sunday
10:30 a.m.                                           Coburn Hall
On Recognition Sunday we give special thanks to the teachers and youth leaders for their dedication to our programs this year and recognize all of the classes, acolytes, lay readers, prayer leaders, ushers, chalice bearers and graduating seniors as we bring the year to an end. Prayers for learning and growth will be incorporated into the 9:15 a.m. service. At the reception following the service, 3rd graders will receive their Bibles and the About Me posters prepared by this year’s confirmation class will be on display.

We also recognize all mothers today in the prayers and wish you a happy and blessed Mother’s Day.

Summer Schedule Begins Next Week
May 18 - August 31

Sunday Worship Schedule
8:00, 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m.

Nursery: during the 10:30 a.m. service

Church School
10:30-noon (see details under Children & Youth)

Weekday Worship Schedule
through May: Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 12:05 p.m.
June through August: Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m.
Thursdays, 12:05, 6:00 p.m.

Global Warming Study Group
next session Wednesday, May 14, 6:45-8:15 p.m.
A series of study sessions using film and reading on the causes of global warming, its effects on God’s creation, and how we as Christians are called to respond. A light supper will be served ($5/person). The next session is “The Carbon Economy.” For more information or to sign up, contact Leeanna Varga or John Springer (js@johnspringerarchitect.com).

Weekly Bible Study at St. James’
There are two opportunities each week for adults to enjoy an hour-long Bible study led by one of the clergy, Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. (right after the 8:00 a.m. service of Holy Communion) the Rev. Martie Metzler will explore “Jesus and the Kingdom of God in Matthew” for the month of May. Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m., known as “the Mothers’ Bible Study,” are led by the Rev. Craig Townsend and are particularly focused on how we might discuss the upcoming Sunday’s gospel passage with our children.

Hunger in Haiti
Tuesday, May 27, 6:30 p.m.
All are invited for prayer and discussion. Learn about the global food crisis, recent political events which caused St. James’ to postpone our April Partners in Mission trip to Haiti, and how you can help. Speakers will include The Rev. Kesner Ajax, a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti and director of the Bishop Tharpe Institute, a business college in Les Cayes. For more information, please contact Leeanna Varga or Helen Nickerson at Helen_d_nickerson@yahoo.com.

Career Day
Thursday, June 5, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Parishioners will meet with high school students at the Williamsburg Charter School in Brookklyn to talk about their careers and more importantly, to answer questions that these 9th -12th grade co-ed students have about our parishioners’ livelihoods. Roundtrip transportation by van will be provided to the event, leaving St. James’ at 3:30 p.m. and returning by 6:30 p.m., and is open to all at St. James’ parishioners, regardless of what your profession may be. If you can join us for this event, or have questions, contact Gordon Smith at 212.899-2539 or Gordon.l.smith@chase.com.

Tuesday Lunch Program Seeks Volunteers
Many of the volunteers for the Tuesday lunch program are away for portions of the summer months, so we particularly welcome new or returning volunteers who can help prepare lunch starting at 9:30 a.m., serve from 11:45 a.m. -12:45 p.m., or clean up from 12:30-1:15 p.m. For more information, please contact Leeanna Varga, or just come!

Partners in Mission – Ministry for Children
Through the St. James’/Osborne Partners for Children, St. James’ volunteers join children who have a parent in prison for fun weekend outings and other events. You can also be an on-going mentor to a child. Upcoming events includ e a June 14 lunch and tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and a July 19 Staten Island Yankees event hosted by the St. Jamesians. To find out more about the program and the various ways you can become involved, contact Stephanie Loomis.

Confirmation Sunday
Sunday, June 1, 10:30 a.m.
At the 10:30 a.m. service, the following young people will renew their Baptismal vows and re-affirm their identities as Christians: Ian Abbott, Kendall Barrett, Chris Camp, Alex Carr, Kathryn Daly, Lynnette Dent, Evelyn Donatelli, Gordon DuGan, Livvie Francis, Alistiar Glidden, Emma Gray, Haley Keyko, Caroline Lang, D’Arcy Marsh, Patrick McLendon, Teddy Planitzer, Gordon Pyne, Stephanie Tomasson, Alex Wait, Katherine Withseidelin. You can meet the confirmands today at 10:30 in Coburn Hall, where their About Me posters will be on display. 

Summer Schedule for Children
When you are in town we would love to see you. Throughout the summer months, the nursery will be available during the 10:30 a.m. service for all of our little ones. Summer Sundays: Sundays from May 18 through August 31 (except for the month of June) children ages 3 and older are all together from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Sundays in June 9:30 to noon  is a fabulous time to explore and celebrate God’s creation in Central Park. We meet in our classroom and venture off to explore, examine and enjoy God’s incredible creation. Wear comfortable shoes.
 
 

Today’s hymns are chosen from parishioner requests.

In Today’s Services
The flowers that adorn our altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Charles Ford Currier, John Frederick Dugdale, Grace R. Garrett, Mary Rousmaniere Gordon, Helen C. Marlas, Jean Tennant Orb, and Robert Sheppard.

Today’s lay readers and chalice bearers are Faith Fraser, Corbett Hobbs, Sarah Salovaara, Devan Malhotra, Serena Eggers,  Dick Dunham, Helen Nickerson, Gilbert Pelissier, Toni Hoar and Brad Whitehurst.

Pentecost Readers:
9:15 a.m. service
   English: Devan Malhotra
   French: Katie Stillman
   Italian: Isabelle Erb
   Spanish: Suzie Chelli
   Latin: Holly Hutcheson
   Creole: Jean-Claude Pelissier
 
11:15 a.m. service
   English: Helen Nickerson
   Thai: Supun Boriss
   Russian: Nancy Wight
   Xhosa: H.R.H. Princess Prudence
   Spanish: Bruce Bahlav
   Italian: Giuseppina Lacarra
   Creole: Jean-Claude Pelissier

For Whom the Bells Toll
On Tuesday, May 6 the state of Georgia executed William Earl Lynd. Lynd’s execution was the first in the United States in nearly eight months. St. James’ rings our church bells for two minutes at 6:00 p.m. every day a state-sponsored execution takes place anywhere in the United States. Our bell-ringing is part of a national campaign by religious organizations to protest the death penalty. When you hear the bell ringing, take a few moments to pray for the person being executed, for their victim(s), and for all affected by violence.

Children’s Book Drive for Malawi
now through June 30
This summer, 28 St. James’ parishioners and staff will travel on Partners in Mission trips to Malawi. You can support their efforts—and our partners in the Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi—by donating new or gently used children’s books. The books will be used to start a children’s library and tutoring center. Books on religious topics are especially needed. Drop donations off at the Parish House reception desk.

If you or someone you know is in the hospital, or having outpatient surgery, please contact Martie Metzler, Associate Rector for Pastoral Care. Clergy and lay ministers visit homebound parishioners for pastoral care and to provide Holy Communion. Just give us a call.

20s & 30s Trip to Coney Island
Sunday, May 18, 12:30 p.m.
The Cyclone’s not closed yet... Instead of our usual neighborhood brunch this month, parishioners in their 20s and 30s will head to Coney Island. Friends and newcomers are always welcome. Meet the group following the Parish Annual Meeting; we’ll take the subway together from there. Contact Kate Salsibury with questions.

St. James’ Parish Directory
The Parish Directory will be updated over the summer. It will again include adult names, nicknames, addresses, primary household telephone numbers, adult e-mail addresses and the names of school-aged children. All pledging members from 2007 and from 2008 through June 1 will be listed and a copy of the new directory will be available in the fall for each pledging household. A notice emphasizing that the information will be for internal uses only will be on the title page. This month you will receive a postcard with your personal data as we propose to print it. Should changes be necessary, please mark them on the postcard and return it by mail, or leave it in Robin Young’s mailbox at the Parish Hosue reception desk by June 1. Please direct your questions to Robin Young.

The Second Time Around
Thursday, May 29, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
We are now collecting gently used items for our twice- yearly sale to benefit agencies serving need in NYC. We especially need designer clothing for our Second Time Around Boutique. Please, no books! Before delivering furniture or other large donations, please call, as storage space is limited. To help set up the week of the sale, or to volunteer during the sale, contact Grace Beacham.

What Do You Love About St. james?
I have been a life long member of St. James’ Church and as the youngest of four children, I had looked forward to becoming a member of the Youth Group for many years.  I could hardly wait until I was in the seventh grade so I could participate in the Friday Night Dinner Program. I found that the Youth Group provided an opportunity for me to share experiences with my peers while reaching out to the congregation and community at large.                   
   During our Youth Group meetings, we are able to interpret our faith and learn about how other people our age relate to their spiritual life. This is a unique situation for teenagers because they don’t often discuss their religion with their friends and classmates. 
   Being involved in the Youth Group has taught me to reach out to my community and beyond. Our director of Youth Ministries, Kate Salisbury, encourages us to be leaders and to confront new challenges. I have participated in mission trips to Malawi, Boston and New Orleans. 
   What I love about St. James’ are all the wonderful memories that I have as a Youth Group member.   
—Isabelle Erb
Youth Group

What do you love about St. James’?

This series of brief parishioner essays takes a look at the many St. James’ ministries supported by your annual stewardship pledges. Submissions should be no more than 200 words and may be considerably shorter. Send your essay to choffman@stjames.org and we may use it on our website and/or in an upcoming bulletin. 

For more information on St. James’ stewardship, pick up “Grow in Grace” in the Narthex or contact Robin Young at 212.774-4243 or ryoung@stjames.org.

Vestry Voting Hours
Today
8:30-9:15 a.m. outside of Sunderland Hall
10:15-11:15 a.m. outside of Sunderland Hall                        and outside of the Coburn Hall
12:15-1:00 p.m. outside of Sunderland Hall
7:00-7:30 p.m. in the Narthex
Tuesday, May 13: 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Parish House reception area
Thursday, May 15: 6:00-6:30 p.m. and 8:00-                                8:30 p.m. in the Parish House reception area
Sunday, May 18, the day of the Annual Meet                              ing, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in Sunderland Hall

Candidate statements and more information on voting procedures may be found on the  bulletin board outside Sunderland Hall.

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be
constant in prayer.                           —Romans 12:12

The names of persons on the weekly prayer list are printed in the Sunday bulletin so that they may be included in our daily prayers. Each name remains on the prayer list for one month. If you want a name to continue on the list for another month or you wish to add or remove a name, contact any of the clergy or call 212.774-4256. We also include prayers for those who have died and thanksgivings for births. 

For The Sick And Those In Trouble
Donald, Henry, David, Adam, Emil, Lily, Roy, Susan, Mark, Charlotte & Charles, Sue & Page, Bill, Rosa, Jim, Kate, Louise, Elizabeth, Darlene, Frank, Wayne, Craig, Carter, Ro, Louise, Dottie, Hope, Sarah Jane, John Verron, Kate, Caroline, Michael, Mary Jane, Elizabeth, Janet, Paul & Micki, Edmond, Joe, Jon & Barbara, Leslie & Clive, Ronald, Pam, David, Mat, Charlene & Tony, David, Mary Cary, Sara, Georgia, Mal, Aaron, Chic, Gil, Diane, Susana, Holly, Elaine, Betsy, Geofrey, Amy, Christophe, Rob, Ernesto & Angelica, Gordon, Ed & Dorothy, Barbara, L. F., Howard, Marvelle, Lynn, Stephanie, Elona, Evelyn, Guy, Mary Louise, Christopher, Jim, Sam, Brian, Buzz, Tony, Lizz, Shirley, Emily, Alexandra, Robert, Patty, Booth, Bryan, Scott, Deirdre, Morfydd, Blanche, Patty, Shanti, Gail, Carol, Lydia, Bill, Kenneth, Freddy, Corinna, Kelley, Anne & Cliff, Ersilia, Pat, Mark, Dana, William, Christopher, Julie, Peter, Stanley, Phyllis, Irene, Mary Ann, Heidi, Charles, Pua, Shaira, Gus, Claire, Richard, Raymond, Angie, Jack, Robert, Neil, Vera, Bob, Laurie, Catherine, Jerome, Marie, Tonia & Peter, Fred, Melvin, Rachel , Janusz, Justin, Bob & Susan, Segundo, Eileen, Mary, Maria, Steven, Lee, Mary, William T., Fred, Bob, Larry, Dorothy, Louise & Lisa, Alexander, Chip & Maggie, So King & Lun Dang, Wella & Raymond, Niall, Will, Mary, Annabelle, Ann, Margo, Peach, Gillian & Alger , Morgane, Roger, Mary, Barbara, Judy, Peter, Carole, Albert, Beverly, Henry & William, Cathy, Bob , Margaret, Rosa, T, Jim, Jane, Jim, Julia, Chris, Mike, Caitlin, Nan, Pisa/Finley family, Chip, Franklin, Stephen, Richard, Mayra, Sheba, Paul, Joy, Linda & Bill, Awilda

For Those Serving in the Armed Forces and the Diplomatic Corps
George, Matthew, Oliver, Kit, Peter, Robert, Leon, Webster Wright III, David, Daniel, Bryan, Holly, Tom, Chad, Kurt, Daniel, Joey, Daniel, Renny

In Thanksgiving for the Birth of
Victoria Alexandrine Ostrowski

For Those Who Have Died
Janet Ward, Marian Gregory Wolf