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FROM THE RECTOR:
Dear parishioners & friends of St James’,
Palm Sunday commemorates the entry of the Lord into Jerusalem. The palm procession with which the liturgy begins enacts that entry into Jerusalem by the Lord, where those standing by waved palms and shouted “Hosanna!” We make the Church our Jerusalem for the coming week. We are carefully watching the weather, and in case of inclement weather, the entire liturgy will be inside the church.
The liturgy of the palms is always slightly chaotic and breathes a certain excitement. The hymns are spirited and uplifting. The Mass that immediately follows the liturgy of the palms is of a very different character. It is a Mass of the Passion, and so it prepares us for the events that we shall be commemorating in the days ahead.
Yours with every blessing,
Rev. Douglas Anderson, Rector
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THE SCHEDULE OF LAY MINISTERS FOR HOLY WEEK IS POSTED HERE. PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF YOU OR A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY IS LISTED TO SERVE.
PLEASE NOTIFY THE PARISH OFFICE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU CANNOT MAKE YOUR APPOINTED TIME. IT WILL HELP KEEP THE RECTOR IN A HOLY AND CONTEMPLATIVE FRAME OF MIND.
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WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT SAINT JAMES': (THIS IS FINAL WEDNESDAY NIGHT BEFORE SUMMER RECESS)
Low Mass at 5:30pm
Supper at 6:00pm— meatloaf
Classes, activities and adult choir at 6:30pm.
FRIDAY:
10:30 AM -- Cornerstone Mass
12:05pm Stations of the Cross. Light Lenten Lunch to follow.
SUNDAY:
THE SUNDAY OF THE PASSION:
PALM SUNDAY
Low Mass at 8am.
Sung Mass with Procession of the Palms at 10am.
Nursery provided from 10 AM onwards.
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HOLY WEEK & EASTER AT SAINT JAMES’ CHURCH
Sunday, April 14th
Palm Sunday
Low Mass at 8:00am
Blessing of Palms, Procession and Sung Mass at 10am
The Rector preaching.
Thursday, April 18th
Maundy Thursday
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7pm (nursery)
Fr. Daly is preaching.
Friday, April 19th
Good Friday
Stations of the Cross at 12:10pm
Fr Daly preaching.
At 11:50, before Stations, Doris Davis will offer three brief piano pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach which evoke the emotion of Christ’s Passion.
- Completed in 1722, Bach’s Fugue XVI in G minor from Book I, contains four voices, complicated by the frequent crossing of theme and countersubject. With the inscription of “In Jesus’ Name,” it offers a mournful beauty.
- The second movement of the Italian Concerto, the Andante, contains Bach’s markings of “molto espressivo,” requiring an expressive performance. The repeated motif of two notes in the bass suggests a gravity of emotion as does the key signature of D minor, the relative minor of the joyous and celebratory first and third movements.
- Siloti’s transcription of Bach’s Organ Prelude written in G minor captures the beauty and grandeur of the original. Marked “Adagio, religioso,” the prelude moves from a quiet opening to a conclusion of great strength.
Solemn Liturgy & Veneration of the Cross at 7pm
(nursery) The Rector preaching.
Saturday, April 20th
Easter Even
Great Vigil of Easter at 8pm (nursery)
Resurrection Party to follow in the Great Hall.
Sunday, April 21st
Easter Day
Low Mass at 8:00am
Procession & Sung Mass at 10am (nursery)
Atlanta Mass at 11:00 AM.
Monday, April 22nd - Bright Monday
The Parish Office will be closed.
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RESURRECTION PARTY HELP
Your help is needed to make the Resurrection Party a success!
Ham is being provided by the Church.
If your last name begins with A – G – please bring an appetizer; H – M – salad, potato/pasta dish; N – S – veggie; and, T – Z – dessert.
Please drop off dishes in the great hall on Saturday evening, April 20th on your way into Church.
Have questions? Please ask me! Tracy Jones. 903-277-6575. tracyjones@stjamesdayschool.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND ITEMS OF PARTICULAR NOTE
EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES are in the pews. This special collection pays for the decoration of the church at Easter. You can also give online by clicking HERE.
VIGIL MUSIC SPONSORSHIPS. We are planning to have strings at the Easter Vigil. If you would like to help underwrite the music at the “Queen of Feasts,” 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 Vigil bulletin. You can also give online by clicking HERE.
RANDY’ SAMS’ CIGARS, ‘TINIS & TUNES, Thursday, April 11th at 7pm at Silver Star Steakhouse. Tickets are $50 per person for heavy hors d'oeuvres and complimentary martinis. Tickets are available from the Parish Office, or at the door. This is a major fundraiser for the Shelter, and they will be thankful for your support!
Other Dates of Note
Monday, April 15th: RSOS BOARD MEETS at Noon.
Monday, April 15th: VESTRY MEETS
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PARISH NOTICES
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:
Brian Purtle, Ian Delk (9), Larry Oxford (13).
CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES:
Charles & Judie Firmin (8), Keith & Sharon Maynard (9).
WEEKLY HOUSEHOLD PRAYERS:
Nick & Pam Williamson
REST ETERNAL.
Rest Eternal grant unto them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Anniversaries of death falling this week:
Ralph Caver, 2005; William Hagar, 2009.
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THOSE WHO SERVE (PALM SUNDAY)
| THOSE WHO SERVE |
April 14th
Palm Sunday |
| Reader 8am |
Jim Wilson |
| C.B. 8am |
Joe Doss Phillips |
| C.B. 10:00am |
Billy DeLoach
Keith Maynard |
Acolytes
10:00am |
Davis Miller
Worth Matteson
Maddie Anderson
Emma Burks
Keelynn Bagby
William Burks |
| Reader 10am |
Russell Allen |
| POP 10am |
Jane Bruner |
Ushers 10am |
Tom Coleman
Greg Davis
John Delk
Steve Douglas |
| Altar Guild |
Team 2 |
Vestry
Lock Up |
Mark Storey
Tracy Jones |
BY WAY OF REMINDER: It is our custom to send out reminders to those serving the following Sunday on three occasions: Tuesdays (by email), Wednesdays (via the Knee Mail), then then again on Thursdays (by email, with the Bulletin). It helps the Office to know of any conflicts sooner rather than later!
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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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