Announcements for 03/04/07
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GOOD WISHES Phyllis Heistand would love to hear from you! Send your good wishes to 191 Stephensburg Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865.

LAY PASTORAL VISITORS There will be a meeting of the Lay Pastoral Visitors on Sunday, March 11 th at 9:15 AM (between the two services). Deacon Sheila Shuford will meet with the group and lead a discussion on the needs of the visitors and those they visit. Please come with your ideas and suggestions. Contact Patti Worthington or Sheila Shuford with any questions, and to alert them you will attend.

COLUMBARIUM The Rev. Bill Robertson is with us today to answer your questions about the St. James' Columbarium. Join him at the front of the church after the 8 and 10 am services. An informational packet was sent out regarding St. James' Columbarium; Extra packets are available in the narthex.

PARISH HALL is officially shut-down. Bathroom facilities are available in the Mitcham House.

ENCOUNTERING NATIVE SPIRITUALITY An evening with The Rt. Rev. Carol Gallagher, 7:30 PM, at the Convent of St. John Baptist, Mendham on March 6, 2007($15). Light refreshments provided. Bishop Gallagher is the first American Indian (Cherokee) female bishop in the Episcopal Church and the first indigenous female bishop in the world-wide Anglican Communion. Her Indian heritage comes from her mother, Betty Walkingstock Theobald. Contact Sr. Pamela at 973.543.4641 ext. 9, or specialretreats@csjb.org

COFFEE HOUR Coffee Hour after both the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM services will continue in the chapel. Please join us for fellowship following the service. If you are able to help with set-up or clean-up please speak with Ellen Infante. Coffee Hour procedures are posted in the Chapel and Mitcham House kitchen.

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. If you can not deliver, we can pick up, just call Barbara White @732-644-7499 or email @ barbarawhite_7@msn.com

DATES TO REMEMBER

Today Bell Choir Practice after 10:00 AM service
Today Family Sunday/Continental Breakfast between services/Chapel/9 AM
Today Columbarium Presentation/following each service

Mar. 6 Encountering Native Spirituality/7:30 PM/Convent of St. John Baptist
Mar. 11 Lay Pastoral Visitors Meeting/9:15 AM/Church
Mar. 18 Bell Choir Practice after 10:00 AM service
Mar. 22 Vestry Meeting/Mitcham House/7:30 PM
Mar. 25 Bell Choir Practice after 10:00 AM service
Mar. 31 Lenten Quiet Day/Church/10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Updated: July 21, 2008

Created: 03/02/07