Announcements for 01/28/07
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME St. James' welcomes the Rev. Abby Hamilton who is our celebrant and preacher this morning. Abby has retired to Hackettstown from Church of the Holy Innocents in West Orange. Among some of the first women to be ordained in the Episcopal Church; she has been ordained for 30 years this month.
SPONSORS for Altar Flowers, Sanctuary Candle and Spiritual Bouquet are still needed. Please consider being a flower sponsor one Sunday. We still need flower donors for February 4, February 11, March 18th , April 29, and May 5. Please call the office if you would like to sponsor one of these Sundays.
END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS were mailed out this week. If you did not receive your statement, or have a question regarding your statement, please call Linda in the church office at 908.852.3968.
SOUPER BOWL FOR CARING While you prepare to cheer on your favorite team and watch kooky commercials on Super Bowl Sunday, why not help those in need in your community? Our youth group members will be standing at the back of church on February 4th with soup pots taking donations which will be sent to a local soup kitchen to help those in need. Thank you for your support!
COMMITTEE CHAIRS please remember to check your folders on the back porch of the Mitcham House periodically and pick up correspondence and items left for your attention.
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE is looking for suggestions for fundraisers. This year will be more of a challenge for us. Any ideas you may have will be greatly appreciated. At the same time we are looking for your comments regarding last year's events. What you liked or disliked? Of course, we are always looking for volunteers. There is a suggestion box in the Parish Hall for your responses.
ALUMINUM CAN FUNDRAISER aluminum cans are being collected for the Ministries and Missions of St. James'. Any type of aluminum can is acceptable. Cans should be crushed and deposited in the collection container (trash can) behind the Mitcham House. Every little bit helps, get your work place involved, your friends and neighbors too. If you can not deliver, we can pick up, just call Barbara White @732-644-7499 or email @ barbarawhite_7@msn.com . Thanks for your support.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Jan. 26 - 28 Rector's Retreat
Jan. 31 Parish Life/Transition Committee Meeting/7:00 PM/Chapel
Feb. 4 Souper Bowl for Caring
Feb. 9 - 10 Vestry Retreat/Kirkridge
Feb. 21 Ash Wednesday Services at 7:00 AM/Noon/7:00 PM
Updated: July 21, 2008
Created: 01/28/07