St. James's Episcopal Parish @ Porter Square, Cambridge
April 6th, 2008
THE SUNDAY NEWS
8:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:15 am Sunday School Family Service followed by classes for children from preschool through 12th grade
10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music
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Readings for April 6th: Acts: 2:14a, 36-41 I Peter: 1:17-23 Psalm: 116:1-3, 10-17 Luke:24:13-35 Prayers |
1st Reading: Sylvia Weston 2nd Reading: Susan Rice Prayers: Anne Shumway
Lay Eucharistic Ministers Karen Meridith, Eric Maynard & Yvette Verdieu
Acolytes Eric Maynard
Welcomer Jennifer Schley Johnson
Counters Edward Wu
Flower Guild Laurie Rofinot
Altar Guild Susan Harris
The Vestry and Hospitality Committee would like to invite all to a thank-you coffee hour immediately after the service next Sunday, April 13th. Join us in the Parish Hall to say thank you to Susan for her work as interim rector at St. James.
GARDEN CLEANUP DAY: Saturday, April 5, 9:00-12:00.
Join with others to do a bit of spring cleanup in the St. Sames's Garden. We'll be raking leaves, picking up trash, and bundling twigs and branches that have fallen over the winter. Bring rakes, if you have them; a few will be available for those who cannot bring their own. Many hands make light work; come one come all.
HANDEL'S UTRECHT JUBILATE There will be a short rehearsal in the Church following today's 10:30 worship service (and again on the 20th of April) for all those who would like to sing Handel's Utrecht Jubilate with the Choirs on May 4th, but can't make it to Wednesday evening rehearsals. If you plan on singing, you must come to these rehearsals, so that we can be well prepared on the 4th. We will begin at 12:30. All who can come on Wednesdays, plan on working from 7:30 to 8:30 on this piece. The next two weeks are crucial in our preparation, so make every effort to be on time. Thank you. Pat Michaels
THANK YOU
Hi all, I am now physically and emotionally ready to write you all and say THANK YOU, which really isn't enough, for all your thoughts, prayers, votives lit, and well wishes, individually and through being placed on church prayer lists, sent my way while I was in the hospital. After I returned home it took me a few days to go through all the e-mails, which I read through many, many tears. I was completely overwhelmed by all the love and concern that was shown me through this time. The day of the surgery and that night were the hardest times I've ever gone through, because of complications and a night in ICU, but you all helped me through it, as God's love was shown and demonstrated through you. Trish Morck
SOCIAL JUSTICE - Opportunities to Make a Difference Now!
Speak the truth in love to power. Our Lord modeled that ministry for us and we have spent 40 days of preparation and a week celebrating God's astonishing response to exclusive power's crushing, but short-lived victory over love and truth. Your prayerful presence at the following events will greatly increase our shared power which excludes none and benefits all, especially youth, the elderly and those who need quality, affordable health insurance.
Tuesday, April 8, 7:00 - 9:30 pm.: Action Meeting with state Executive Secretary of
Elder Affairs. Ten or more St. James's parishioners needed to attend this meeting of 300 people to effect immediate change in state policy. Location: Temple Emanuel in Newton Center. Transportation: carpooling from St. James's.
Sunday, April 20, 12:30 : GBIO forum at St. James's with Fran Early, Organizer for
GBIO and member of Trinity Church.
Thursday, May 27, 7:00 - 9:30 pm : Action meeting with Governor, the Mayor of
Boston and other officials to agree on actions to address youth safety, health care
and elder care. Fifty parishioners needed to attend this meeting!
For more information or to sign up contact Tom Tufts in the Coffee Hour.
THE BELL
"Our wonderful newsletter "The Bell" will soon become the responsibility of another parishioner or two, as Aletha Cole is stepping down after several years' service come July. Would you be interested in taking on or helping with this important aspect of parish life? If so, please get in touch with David Hall or Donna Thompson. Thanks!
First Mission Trip Bake Sale! .
The Bake Sale to benefit our Mississippi Mission Trip will take place this Sunday, April 6th. Goodies include cookies, pies, bars and Southern treats in the spirit of preparing for our Mississippi trip. For those who do want to bake donations will be accepted. The young people of the church sponsor this morning's coffee hour.
Parish Retreat date set: Mark your calendars for this year's parish retreat, which will be held Friday - Sunday, May 30 - June 1, at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in Greenfield, NH. Look for more information and registration materials in April - and plan to come for a fun and spiritually refreshing weekend.
PARISH DIRECTORY
I am in the process of finalizing the directory for publication. If you have had any recent changes please notify Sheila in the Parish Office as soon as possible. Hoping to publish the directory sometime in April. Email: office@stjames-cambridge.org or call 617-547-4070.
Education
Interfaith Community Boston, Model Passover Seder *
Sunday,
April 13, 2008, 2-5 p.m.
St. James's Parish House, 1991 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02140
Free for members, Non-members: $30 families, $20 couples/individuals
Reservations
required: RSVP by April 6 by responding to interfaithcommunity.boston@gmailcom
A model seder will be held for children and families to learn about and celebrate
the meaning and the rituals of this ancient tradition- dipping greens in salt
water, recalling the ten plagues, inviting Elijah's return, and sharing matzah,
the "bread of affliction." Following the commandment "You shall
tell it to your children!" we will hear the founding story of Judaism -
the story of the birth of a people and an evolved understanding of God. We look
forward to a lively and enjoyable gathering of the Community for this event.
Note: Interfaith Community Boston plans to hold family services and
celebrations for major holidays. Using authentic liturgy, we aim to make the
eternal meaning and ancient traditions of religious holidays accessible to all.
Our services are written to help individuals remain connected to their traditions
and share them with their families, while learning to understand other faiths.
They are intimate, participatory services, researched, written and led by
Interfaith Community members, with advice and participation from our religious
advisors. *This will be a non-dinner
event. Please bring an appetizer/snack to share. Babysitting available. Contact:
Kate Hornstein, Interfaith Community Boston, 30 Hubbard Avenue,
Cambridge, MA 02140, 617-492-5462, www.interfaithcommunity.org.
WHY NOT MAKE BIBLE STUDY PART OF YOUR LIFE?
"Sunday scriptures in context" Study at home or join the Sunday morning discussion group. This small, informal group meets from 9:15 to 10:15 each Sunday morning in the "Upper Room" above the Parish Hall. The group is for people who want to discuss the Sunday Bible readings and to grow in faith and understanding by sharing their knowledge, insights and questions about the Bible. Visitors, newcomers, occasional and regular participants are all welcome. For more information contact The Rev Judy Gay at 617-547-0838 or judyjohngay@comcast.net.
Outreach
REMEMBER THE FEINSTEIN CHALLENGE GRANT
The Helping Hand Food Pantry will benefit from donations you make before the end of April. Mr. Feinstein is a philanthropist who will match a percentage of all funds raised by participating food pantries. You may mail or bring a donation to the church or place a donation in the collection box. Make all checks payable to Helping Hand Food Pantry. Thank you for your generosity.
THE HELPING HAND FOOD PANTRY
The food pantry is in dire need of volunteers for the following days and hours; Tuesday evening 6-8PM, Thursday morning 11-1PM and Saturday's 10AM-Noon. Please contact Nina if you are interested at 617-876-4381 or email her at foodpantry@stjames-cambridgeorg.
Parish Prayer List
Those who have asked for our prayers: Bob Massie, Pat Haynes, Joanne Renfrew, David Peters, Trish Morck, Patricia Lindo, Miriam Joseph, Ken Holmes, Sylvia Weston, Barbara Butler, Julie Holbrook O'Connor, Eric Sollee, Cindy Boyd & Family, Adam Sahlberg, Dewey Kim and family, Chris Wilson, Scott Walters, David & Andrew, Katherine, Jim & Julia DeBorst, Katherine & Matthew Krister, Cynthia Owen, Mateo Singer-Torres, Virginia Finochetti, Betty, Yvonne and Levi, Rosmond Elwin, Robert Wilson, Laura Hallihan, Arne Nystrom, Florence Thompson, The Galindo Family, Emilenne Jules, Dessima, Evelyn Parks, Roger Shumway, Seymour Papert and Suzanne Massie, Grace Dawe, Lisa McDonnell, Ruby.
And our troops who have died in Iraq from March 23rd - April 2nd: Christopher M. Hake, Jose A. Rubio Hernandez, Joseph D. Gamboa, Steven I. Candelo, Gregory B. Rundell, Joshua A. Molina, Durrell L. Bennett, Patrick J. Miller and Terrell W. Gilmore.
And our elder or disabled parishioners: Ebert Agard, Helen Bushner, June Fifield, Mary Mosesian and Jack McMackin.
The Flowers on the High Altar: are given by Carol Folkes-Youens in memory of her grandparents Samuel and Catherine Folkes and her Aunt Iris Connell.
The Flowers on the Chapel Altar: are given by Pat Haynes and Agnes Sterling in loving memory of Elvira Sterling.
And don't forget...
To donate memorial flowers - in memory of loved ones or in thanksgiving for birthdays, anniversaries or other life transitions - please contact Laurie Rofinot, Flower Committee at 617-776-5604.
Please recycle Sunday bulletins and music! Place them in the containers on the desk in the vestry room or in the containers in the back of the church. Thank you!
Have something to add to the Sunday News? Email Sheila at office@stjames-cambridge.org. by Thursday Noon.
Have an addition or correction to the prayer list? Email Sheila by Friday Noon.
Parish office hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10AM-2PM
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Readings on April 13th: Acts 2:42-47 (David Cameron) Psalm: 23 I Peter 2:19-25 (Aletha Cole) John: 10:1-10 Prayers (Arthur Patton-Hock) |
