St James October Greetings
The mission of St. James Episcopal Church is to be the Body of Christ. We come together to worship in the richness of our Episcopal traditions. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we seek and serve Christ in all people.
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stjamessewanee.org email: justlinda@charter.net Vicar Linda’s Cell: 931-636-2377 Worship Schedule 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Fellowship New Phone number for St. James: 931-308-9635 Vicar Linda’s Cell: 931-636-2377 Second Tuesdays, Clergy Support Group All clergy are welcome! 9/9/2018 
October 7th, is Pantry Sunday for the CAC of Sewanee.
Currently there is a special need for peanut butter, soups, and tuna. Please give generously and know your donations are deeply appreciated! Groceries that are helpful include: dried beans, pasta, rice, canned vegetables and fruit, tuna fish, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, canned soup, and canned beans. Also donations of shampoos, soaps, and other personal care products are also needed and paper grocery bags. Donations of food or checks to CAC may be left in the narthex or delivered to the CAC office at Otey Parish. Thank you! TUTORING PROGRAM Begins Thursday, October 4 at 3:30pm and concludes at 5:00pm. This is a joint effort of CAC and St. James. Tutors are Bonner Scholars from the University of the South as well as former teachers. |
NEWS Mondays and Fridays Qi Gong/Tai Chi 5:00pm-6:00pm ST. FRANCIS FEAST DAY BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS (October 4 Transferred) Saturday, October 6, at 2:00pm. Please join us with your family friends and pets restrained on leashes or in cages for this annual event honoring all in God’s creation. The Right Reverend John C. Bauerschmidt Visits St. James October 7 and is the Preacher and Celebrant at the 9:00am Eucharist. A potluck brunch* follows the service in the Parish Hall along with conversation with our Bishop. (*A sign-up sheet is in the Parish Hall.) October 7 – It’s the Annual Ministry Faire! Sign-up sheets will be available for the wide variety of St. James Ministries. October 7 – Pledge Forms for 2019 will be available. The ingathering is October 21. TUTORING PROGRAM – Begins Thursday, October 4 at 3:30pm and concludes at 5:00pm. This is a joint effort of CAC and St. James. Tutors are Bonner Scholars from the University of the South as well as former teachers. |
Dates to Remember Mondays and Fridays Qi Gong/Tai Chi 5:00pm-6:00pm Thursdays 6:00pm-7:00pm ACoA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families) October 7 – It’s the Annual Ministry Faire! Sign-up sheets will be available for the wide variety of St. James Ministries. October 7 – Pledge Forms for 2019 will be available. The in-gathering is October 21. MARY’S HEART AND MARTHA’S HANDS ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING – October 9, 5:30pm Daughters of the King ..Rule of Life includes Prayer, service, being and seeing Christ in ourselves and one another (evangelism). MISSION COUNCIL MEETS October 24th at 5:30pm. All are welcome to attend the meetings!! Mission Council Minutes and the Financial Report for each month are posted in the Parish Hall. CONCLUDING October 17, 5:30pm “God’s Messy Family” (Finding Your Place When Life Isn’t Perfect) a six week study. Topics such as “The Myth of the Perfect Family, Loss and Promise, and more! We begin with a potluck at 5:30pm, followed by the study. A sign-up sheet is posted in the parish hall. SAVE THE DATE!! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 4-5PM Diocesan Prayer Vigil at St. James. "PRAYERS, CHAIRS, and S'MORS" People are asked to bring a favorite prayer to share, as well as a lawn chair. There will be a bonfire and the Daughters of the King are providing S' Mores as well as bottled water. Weather permitting, it will be held on the basketball court or in the pavilion. |
