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22 February, AD 2017
FROM THE RECTOR
Dear Parishioners & Friends of St James’:
It’s hard to believe, I know, but this Sunday is the last Sunday before Lent begins.
Last Epiphany always has us bid farewell to the Alleluia, which we give up as the first of our Lenten sacrifices. Denying ourselves the most perfect expression of jubilation in our prayers, we are better able to retreat deeper into the spheres of penance and self-denial. Many weeks from now there will come the great moment when the priest sings Alleluia before the gospel of the Easter Vigil Mass.
Most of the hymns and chants this Sunday will have Alleluia as a refrain—getting it out of our system, as it were! And as always, we sing the “Battle Hymn” to conclude our worship on this Sunday.
Yours with every blessing,
The Rev’d Douglas Anderson, Rector
THIS WEEK AT SAINT JAMES' CHURCH
WEDNESDAY
Low Mass 5:30pm, Supper (baked potato bar) at 6pm, Classes and activities for all ages 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
THIS WEDNESDAY IN THE ADULT CLASS:
Stories of Conversion with Fr David. This is the last class on different stories of conversion in the lives of people found in the Bible. This class will include some DVD material, group discussion, and Bible thumbing. Please join us as we learn more about conversion as our response to the call of Christ.
SUNDAY
Masses are at 8:00am and 10am (sung). Christian Education classes at 9am.
IN THE SUNDAY ADULT CLASS:
THE ‘DUMB OX”—the theology of St Thomas Aquinas. This week: The human person; how to cultivate virtue.
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Cecil VanZandt (22), Bob Torrans (23), Shari Keller (24).
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK: Russ & Lisa McDermott (25).
HOUSEHOLD PRAYERS: Bill & Roxann Davis
Please notify the Office of any corrections or omissions.
GRANT THEM REST ETERNAL.
Anniversaries of death (within the last 20 years) falling this week: Nancy Wheeler, 2001; Peggy Kososki, 2014.
Rest Eternal grant unto them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon them.
THE ST JAMES’ PRAYER GROUP meets on Thursdays at 10am in the Cornerstone Chapel. You are welcome to join us as we pray over the list of our sick and shut-in.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS:
FROM THE D.R.E.: I wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the Sunday morning children's Christian Education schedule which includes Children's Liturgy for the remainder of the spring block. If you and your children have not been here, you have been greatly missed by me, by the teachers and by the other students. Please make every effort to bring your children for the remainder of this Christian Education spring block.
March 12, No classes or chapel.
Palm Sunday, April 9, last Sunday for classes and chapel for the spring block. We will have an attendance drawing during snack time.(Students must be present to win)
Easter Vigil, April 15, First Holy Communion students will be presented and receive their first communion.
Easter Day, April 16, Easter Egg hunt, 9:00 am.
Mothers' Day, May 14, Recognition of graduates and volunteers/Attendance Award Sunday.
--Mary Nell Short
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD ON SUNDAYS
Children ages 4 through grade 3 are invited to attend Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the first portion of the 10:00 service. The children process to the chapel for a service conducted by a lay adult. The Liturgy of the Word is a “child friendly” service with prayers, singing and a reading of the gospel followed by a short homily. The children rejoin their parents at the Peace.
THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING is an Order for Episcopal women founded in 1885. We are a prayer and service group who meets once a month. We regularly take part in worship, study, and aid our Clergy as asked. If you are interested in more about us, please call or e-mail Lova Wile (903-832-2533 lova@cableone.net ), Tammy Cowdery (903-277-2148 cowdery@txkusa.org ), or Gail Crisp (903-838-0942 gjcrisp@cableone.net ).
FR DAVID FAULKNER, former Curate of St James’, has been called back to the Diocese of Dallas as rector of Good Shepherd, Terrell. His institution as rector will be this coming Saturday at 11am.
ADVANCE NOTICES
SHROVE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH. The EYC will be cooking and serving pancakes on Shrove Tuesday from 5:30pm to 7pm. Donations will be accepted as a fundraiser for their summer mission trip.
ASH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1ST.
Wednesday, March 1st is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Masses with imposition of ashes will be at 12”10pm and 7pm (sung).
BEGINNING FEBRUARY 2ND: Thursday Noon Lenten Bible Study. “That your love may abound more and more:” Philippians. Beginning at 12:05pm, and ending promptly at 12:50pm. Feel free to bring your lunch if you wish. With Fr Anderson in the Great Hall.
BEGINNING FEBRUARY 5th: Explore! Anglican Essentials. Are you interested in exploring what it means to be an Anglican Christian? This is our annual inquirer’s class for those considering membership at St James’ and Confirmation / Reception into the Anglican Communion, and refresher for everyone else! We will begin on Sunday, March 5th (Lent I) in the Great Hall at 9am.
BEGINNING MARCH 8th: “Job’s Lament” Scripture presents Job as a good and prosperous family man who is beset with horrendous disasters. Job experienced great sorrow and grief due to loss - "the Lord gives, and the Lord takes away" (Job 1:21). His example of working through grief and trusting in God will be our focus as we consider and work through our losses and grief over sin during the Lenten season. Please join us Wednesday nights in Lent, beginning at 6:30 pm in the Great Hall. Teaser trailer: http://www.jobthefilm.com/view-trailer
ALTAR FLOWERS: The “Flower Donor Chart” for 2017 is in the Porch or call or e-mail Martha Bean at 903-547-6911 – e-mail wpmvb@windstream.net . The cost is still just $35 per donor, per Sunday. What a great way to honor or remember those who are important in our lives!
THE ROSARY GROUP meets on Tuesdays at 10am to pray the “Bible on a String.” Come join us. For more information, contact Lova at lova@cableone.net
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