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The Bishop will be bringing names of potential candidates
for Rector for St. James to the Search Committee meeting on
Tuesday, March 6. He and Canon Hunt will conduct a
general discussion about such areas as confidentiality and
will outline some possible ways for the search committee to
proceed. If any member of our congregation has any potential
candidate names, now is the time to get them to the Search
Committee so that the Bishop can review them and present them,
if appropriate.
Four teams of four people (with each team containing one
vestry member) will be formed and ready to make visits to
viable candidates. We will keep you posted on progress with
regular up-dates at St. James' web-site and reports during
services in between monthly newsletters. |
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The first meeting of the newly-formed District 1 was held
at St. James on February 13th. The Convener designated by
the Bishop was Kim Capwell, who was elected as the clergy
representative to the Diocesan Council along with Jack Reade,
from St. James, as the lay representative. Candy Brewster,
Carol McKinney and Jack Reade, St. James' elected/appointed
representatives were present, as well as representatives from
all District 1 congregations.
The next meeting of the District Council, which is open to
all church members in our district, will be held at the Crossroads
Camp at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, March 20th. District members
who participated in the Visioning Conference are strongly
urged to attend this meeting. A light supper will be provided
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LENTEN QUIET
DAY SATURDAY, MARCH 24
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The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Church and end at
3:00 PM. A lunch of soup and bread will be served at 12 Noon
in the Parish Hall. There will be 4 meditation sessions. The
day is set up so that participants can come to a single meditation
or all. The day will be as follows:
Opening Prayers
Overview of 3 meditation methods - Icons, Lectio Divina and
Comtemplative
SESSION 1- LISTEN
This meditation will focus on listening to God's call to us.
Trying to discern what God is saying to us.
SESSION 2 - OBEY
This meditation will focus on how we obey God's word. What
it means to live a life in Christ in the world.
LUNCH - NOON
SESSION 3 - FORGIVE
This meditation will focus on the need for reconciliation
and how we forgive others, God's forgiveness and how we forgive
ourselves.
SESSION 4 - HEAL
This meditation will focus on healing ourselves and moving
forward. How we start again.
Please contact Lind Phillips if you have any questions
or are interested in attending. |
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Holy Week and Easter
Services
April 12 Maundy Thursday 7:30 PM
April 13 Good Friday/Ecumenical Service
TO BE ANNOUNCED
April 13 Good Friday Service 7:30 PM & Stations of the Cross
April 14 Holy Saturday 10 AM in Chapel
April 14 Easter Vigil 7:30 PM
April 15 Easter Sunday 9:00 AM Easter Sunday 11:00 AM
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Easter Flower Offering
Envelopes
Envelopes are in the pews and at the back of the church.
Please return in the offering plate, or mail to the office
with you offering no later than Palm Sunday, April 8.
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Music On Moore Street
Saturday, March 10 - 8:00 PM
This will be the last concert in the Parish Hall. Proceeds
will go to the building fund (donations will be accepted).
Prices are being slashed to $4.99. Pay at the door. Any questions,
please speak with Bic Ayers.
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ALTAR GUILD GEARS
UP FOR EASTER
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The altar guild will be holding their BIG cleaning and polishing
on Saturday, April 7 at 9:30 AM in preparation for Holy Week.
Refreshments will be served! If you're not currently on altar
guild, but would like to learn more about it, please feel
free to stop by and observe or help out - many hands makes
light work.
As Easter approaches, there will be sign-up sheets posted
in the sacristy so that members can sign up to assist at various
Holy Week services.
Questions? Call Pat Hawkins, altar guild chairperson, at
908-637-8242. |
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AMERICAN RED CROSS COMMUNITY
CPR CLASS
If you are interested in becoming certified for CPR, please
call Pat Hawkins, certified American Red Cross CPR and First
Aid instructor, at 908-637-8242. The class is two nights,
Monday and Tuesday, 6 PM - 10 PM (dates to be announced) and
includes, Adult, Infant and Child CPR. The fee is $40 and
includes a manual. Class size is limited, first come first
serve. ALSO, if you would like to set up a class outside of
St. James' (for scouts, scout leaders, coaches, etc.) please
call Pat.
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WELCOME
St. James WOULD LIKE TO WECOME OUR NEWEST
MEMBERS,
Tim, Marie and Timotei Niculeau
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YOUTH GROUP NEWS
The Youth Group is finishing up a unit on Personal Character
and why it matters. The next unit deals with Steroids, Aids
and Eating Disorders.
The Youth Group meets usually every 2nd and 4th Sunday during
church. However, depending on the church calendar and holidays
there are often adjustments. Please check the bulletin board
in the Parish Hall for updates. All youth in grades 7 - 12
are welcome!
We are planning a Bible Murder Mystery Event on Friday night,
March 23rd in the Parish Hall. All youth group members and
friends are invited to come and help solve the crime! Check
the bulletin board for details or call Dawn Modugno, 852-2862.
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| Fr. Rick will be away from March
3 to March 11. In the event of an emergency, please call the
rector's office at 850-4590 for instructions. |
Bereavement
Center Mitchum House
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The Bereavement Center is offering two upcoming programs.
Coping
Tuesday evenings, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 7:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m.
Living with Grief
Tuesdays & Wednesdays in Warren & Sussex Counties from April
3 to April 25 Additional information in Parish Hall or call:
(908) 852-8730 or (973) 383-0115. |
Longaberger
Products Fundraiser
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Parish Hall. On display will be Mother's Day, Father's Day and
ALL-AMERICAN features, as well as many new baskets, pottery
and wrought iron products. Think about gift giving needs for
the next few months when doing your shopping, and benefit St.
James at the same time. For more information, or to order by
phone, please call Roberta Brandt at 973-691-8103. Orders will
be accepted all through |
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Please have all articles for April's
issue of St. James' newsletter to
Linda Murray by March 23
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