St. James’s Episcopal Parish @ Porter Square, Cambridge

April 20th, 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 12^th grade

10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music

1^st Reading: Michele Collins 2^nd Reading: Donna Thompson Prayers: Marian King

Lay Eucharistic Ministers Laverne Agard, John Hixson & Yvette Verdieu

Acolytes Steve Cox

Welcomer Katherine Farrior

Counters Nancy McArdle & Aletha Cole

Flower Guild Liz McNerney

Altar Guild Susan Harris

GARDEN CLEANUP DAY: Saturday, April 19, 9:00-12:00. We hope to conclude the spring clean-up of the St. James's Garden on Saturday morning. 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. Alan Aukeman

NEW SERVICE MUSIC

We will be singing the Caribbean Mass for the next three weeks. We have a live band of St. James’s parishioners who will be performing the music the members of the group are: Jeff Olivet, Phil Hassett, Tom Hirschi, Steve Clark, David Cameron and Pat Michaels. Please be sure to invite your friends for these special celebrations.

HANDEL’S UTRECHT JUBILATE There will be a short rehearsal in the Church following the April 20^th service 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 this rehearsal, so that we can be well prepared on May 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

GBIO FAITH IN ACTION FORUM – TODAY IN THE LOUNGE!

Come learn more today in the Parish Hall lounge following the 10:30 service about St. James’s membership in GBIO and what benefits and challenges it offers us as a parish. Fran Early of Trinity Church and GBIO will be leading the discussion. Bring your questions and comments!

Also don’t miss the unique opportunity Tuesday, May 27, 7:00 – 9:00 pm to join with the Governor, Mayor of Boston, legislators, business leaders and the faith community to commit mutually to making a difference on major issues of our larger community. Sign up for this event in the forum today! For more information contact Tom Tufts, thomastufts@comcast.net. Thanks.

PARISH RETREAT

Help host the Parish Retreat to be held Friday through Sunday, May 30 - June 1, at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in Greenfield, NH. The next host committee meeting is after services (12:15) Sunday, April 20th. All are welcome! Contact Kate Carpenter Bernier for more info at 617/970-5283 or katecarpenter1@yahoo.com or just show up!

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!

Education

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.

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: Mary Grace Duffy, Julia Brown, Harold Evelyn, Bob Massie, Pat Haynes, Joanne Renfrew, David Peters, 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 April 6th – April 14th: Staff Sargent Jeremiah E. McNeal, Spc. Jason C. Kazarick, Sgt. Michael T. Lilly, Sgt. Timothy M. Smith, Maj. Mark E. Rosenberg, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey L. Hartley, Spc. Jeremiah C. Hughes, Tech Sgt. Anthony L. Capra, Sgt. Shaun P. Tousha, Sgt. Jesse A. Ault, Spc. Jacob J. Fairbanks, Sgt. William E. Allmon, Sgt. Joseph A. Richard III and Spc. Arturo Huerta-Cruz.

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 Mrs. Dorothy Pimental, in loving memory of her husband Albert Pimental, Jr.

The Flowers on the Chapel Altar: OPEN

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