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WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT SAINT JAMES':
Wednesday Nights are in recess until the Fall.
THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
August 18, 2019
Low Mass at 8am.
Sung Mass at 10am.
Nursery provided from 10 am onwards.
Coffee hour follows each Mass
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Did you know that you can now pay your pledge, dedicate altar flowers, or make a gift to Saint James' Church through our secure online payment system?
See http://saintjamestxk.org/giving/ for details.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND ITEMS OF PARTICULAR NOTE
Sunday, August 25th
FEAST OF DEDICATION OF THE CHURCH
—our 143rd anniversary.
Guest Preacher: The Rev’d Canon Michael Gilton,
Canon to the Ordinary of the Diocese of Dallas
Homecoming Champagne Brunch after the 10am Mass
DEDICATION MUSIC SPONSORSHIPS. We are planning to have strings at the 10am Mass on August 25th. If you can help underwrite the music please use one of the Discretionary Fund envelopes in the pews, and clearly mark your intentions on the envelope. You may give the gift of music in honor of someone living, or in memory of someone departed. Names will be listed in the bulletin.
Sunday, September 8th: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSES RESUME
Wednesday, September 11th: WEDNESDAY NIGHTS RESUME
THE CHOIR is now in summer recess. They will resume singing on August 25th, the Feast of Dedication. If you have any interest joining them in this important ministry, please contact Andrew Clark.
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OTHER CALENDAR ITEMS
RANDY SAMS’ OUTREACH SHELTER: Drawdown for a Hand Up.
Thursday, September 19th, Texarkana Elks’ Lodge at 6pm.
$100 donation admits two. Grand prize is $5000.
Tickets available from the Office.
Sunday, December 8th: VISITATION OF THE BISHOP at the 10am Mass.
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PARISH NOTICES
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:
Susie Stanley, Casie Keyes (11), Virginia Trammell (12), Nick Prime (13), Diana Woods, Charles Hollingsworth, Cædmon Kyles (16).
CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES:
None Listed
WEEKLY HOUSEHOLD PRAYERS:
Scott and Jane Bruner
REST ETERNAL.
Rest Eternal grant unto them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Anniversaries of death falling this week:
Vicki Banks, 2003; Carroll Wheeler, 2009.
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| THOSE WHO SERVE |
August 18
Pentecost X |
| Reader 8am |
Mary Nell Short |
| C.B. 8am |
Greg Torrance |
| C.B. 10:00am |
Billy DeLoach
David Warrick |
Acolytes
10:00am |
Crucifer needed
Henry Kyles
Davis Crouch
Ian Robertson |
| Reader 10am |
Pam McCoy |
| POP 10am |
Sharon Maynard |
| Ushers 10am |
As available. |
| Altar Guild |
Team 3 |
| Household Week |
Josh & Caty Burks |
Vestry
Lock Up |
Philip Jordan
Shari Keller |
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NOTICES
Christian Education Classes are in recess until the start of school.
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PARISH GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES
NEW MEMBER/CONFIRMATION/RECEPTION classes will begin on Sunday, September 8th. This is our Inquirer’s course for those considering membership at St James’ and Confirmation / Reception into the Anglican Communion. Refresher for everyone else! In the Great Hall on Sundays at 9am. Team taught by the clergy.
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! You can also now arrange and securely pay for your flower donations online by clicking HERE.
THE ROSARY GROUP is in summer recess.
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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