The Community Festival is a parishwide event in May that raises substantial funds for community outreach and offers a wonderful occasion for fellowship among parishioners and our neighbors. If you're a newcomer, the Festival is a great way to get to know our parish family. Last year the Festival raised more than $100,000, which was divided among the St. James' Grants Committee and Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York. These grants help to support a number of agencies serving New York City.

Wild Wild West is this year's Community Festival theme. The gala will be held Wednesday, May 9, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Register online.

The Spring Boutique will be open on the 9th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and again during the evening event. The popular Antiques & Treasures is part of the Boutique, and will re-open on Thursday, May 10, from 9 a.m. - noon.

Other, smaller events throughout the year add to the Festival's fundraising efforts. This year, these include the Children's Pumpkin Festival in October, The Second Time Around Sales in November and May, and the Christmas Boutique in December.

A very warm thank you to all of our 2012 Community Festival Donors.

Wild Wild West Menu:
(catered by Cater to You)

Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quesadillas
Clayudas (Tortilla Pizza)
Texas Lime Shrimp
Macaroni & Cheese Canapes Cups

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Biscuits with Mushroom Gravy
Southern Comfort Marinated Grilled Salmon with Brown Sugar & Fresh Dill Glaze
Slow Roasted BBQ Beef Brisket
Slow Roasted Tender Pulled BBQ Pork served with Tortillas & Creamy Cole Slaw, etc.

Garlicky Mashed Potatoes
Caramelized Onion & Spring Squash Gratin with Seasoned Bread Crumb Topping
Roasted Corn & Black Beans

Bacon & Chive Corn Bread
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

Sour Cream Carrot Cake with Pecan Brittle
Apple Pie

(and from St. James' kitchen)

Green Salad with Ranch Dressing
Spicy and Cheesy Cowboy Cornbread Squares
Isabels’s famous Double J Ranch Brownies