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FR DAVID WRITES
Greetings in Christ,
I write of an exciting opportunity intended to foster prayer in your life at home. Once upon a time it was custom and common for the priest to drop in. With the buzz of modern life, this practice fell by the wayside, to our detriment.
Many of you know that I stress the importance of daily prayer and reading of scripture. This can be difficult to actually do, so I want to help by coming to your house in the flesh to pray and encourage you in the Anglican devotion of Evening Prayer. I'll bring the prayer books, you clear a table and gather round. Kids are invited and encouraged to participate!
Evening Prayer is offered every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm at your place, for individuals and families alike. Please use the sign up to reserve a date and provide your address. I look forward to meeting and praying with you!
The link to the sign up is here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084aa5a92ea2fc1-evening
Blessings,
~ Fr. David |
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WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT SAINT JAMES':
Wednesday Nights are in Recess until the Fall.
Adult choir at 5:30pm.
FRIDAY MORNING:
Cornerstone Mass at 10:30 am.
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER:
15 April AD 2018
Low Mass at 8am.
Christian Education for all ages at 9 am.
Sung Mass at 10am.
Nursery provided from 9am onwards.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND ITEMS OF PARTICULAR NOTE
Ladies Night: A casual evening for the women of St James. LADIES’ WINE AND CHEESE in the Great Hall on Tuesday, April 17th at 6:30pm. Please bring something to share, and feel free to invite a guest to introduce them to St James’ in a stress-free, friendly way. Questions: Summer Floyd.
At Hopkins Ice House, 7pm. Tickets are $50 per person and include complimentary martinis and heavy hors d’oevres. St James’ is an underwriter of this event, and we will be glad of your attendance and support.
NEW ACOLYTE TRAINING. I am very much looking forward to those children who received their First Holy Communion to join our cadre of altar servers. This training will take place on Sunday, April 29th at 9am (note change of time).
CAMP ALL SAINTS’, the Diocese of Dallas summer camp is an affordable, Christian summer opportunity for children of all ages. More information can be found here: http://www.campallsaints.com/summercampschedule/parent-information-letter.html
Scholarships may be available. Please speak to the Rector.
SCHEDULE OF MINISTERS through early June may be viewed here: http://saintjamestxk.org/ [click on serving schedule].
A WORD ABOUT PANHANDLERS. Being a downtown church, from time to time, panhandlers may approach you after Mass, looking for money. In such a case, it is best that you refer them to the clergy. We have the ability to respond to their needs in an appropriate way, and oftentimes can identify those whom we have already helped. St James’ gives generously to those in need in our community, but it is best that we do this in a systematic way.
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PARISH NOTICES
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:
Brian Purtle, Ian Delk (9), Mike Asher (12), Larry Oxford (13), Bill Griffin (14)
CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES:
Charles & Judie Firmin (8), Keith & Sharon Maynard (9)
WEEKLY HOUSEHOLD PRAYERS:
Bill & Jessica Miller
REST ETERNAL.
Rest Eternal grant unto them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Anniversaries of death falling this week:
Johnnie Elwood, 2000; Jane Williams, 2003; Ralph Caver, 2005; William Hagar, 2009; Susan Williams, 2005
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NOTICES
A SCHOLARSHIP is available for the benefit of youth in our parish wishing to further their education. When considering your memorials, please consider giving to the Scholarship fund for the benefit of our youth and their future. For youth interested in applying, guidelines and application forms are available from the church office. Deadline for completed applications is June 1. More information, speak to Mary Nell Short.
RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES, Sunday, May 13th. We wish to honor those students of our parish who will be graduating from either high school or college. If you have a high school graduate, please let me know from which high school and the future plans. If you have a college grad, please let me know which college and the degree. It is always such a pleasure to honor these students who have reached a major milestone in their lives. –MNS
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PARISH GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES
THE FLOWER DONOR CHART is in the Narthex (porch) to sign-up to give flowers in memory or in thanksgiving of a loved one, or you may 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
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 )
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