Labyrinth Crusade – Become a POET!!

Labyrinth Crusade – Become a POET!! Join us in honoring the memory of Eileen C. House by joining Pals of Eileen’s Together (POET) and contributing to a memorial labyrinth.

The labyrinth will be the centerpiece of a larger “healing garden” dedicated to our loved ones. It will have beautiful landscaping and benches for rest and contemplation here on the grounds of St. James. The final location is still under consideration.

We are planning on purchasing our labyrinth from the Labyrinth Co., of Baltimore, see http://www.labyrinthcompany.com/.

The “Chelsea a la Chartres” pattern has been chosen for its simplicity and traditional pattern.

Together we can make this happen! Make your contribution payable to St. James, with Eileen House Memorial Fund in the memo line. And thanks!

Monday, March 17, 2008

Lenten Reflection - March 17, 2008 - Monday, Holy Week

“‘Have Faith in God,’ Jesus answered. ‘I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go. Throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him.’” - Mark 11:12-25

Reflection by Gladys Wilson

What does having faith in God mean? Jesus tells us that faith can move mountains. Many of the challenges we face each day seem like mountains we cannot climb, cross, or move. Our faith enables us to attempt new things, stretch our imagination and cast aside doubt and obstacles. Our faith enables us to climb, cross and move mountains.

Very often we say things like “with God all things are possible” or “Let Go, Let God.” These words reflect the belief that with true faith God can do anything. But do we all believe these words or are they mere clichés we mimic. Do you have any doubt about God’s abilities? When we doubt, even for a second, we are showing weakness in our faith. We must strive to banish this doubt from our minds, hearts and actions. Our faith in God is what gets us through every crisis, every triumph and every sorrow. We must have faith in God with our whole heart.

The most powerful way we can show our faith in God is through prayer. God knows what our prayers are before we think them or say them. He knows what is in our heart. When praying we must believe that, if it is in God’s plan, everything we ask for will be received, Have faith in God, have no doubt in your heart and believe that what you ask for will come to pass. No obstacle will stand before a confiding faith in God.

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Contacts and Committees

Parish Contacts:

Parish Contacts:

 

Rector

William H.C. Ticknor

Deacon                     

Robert M. McCoy

Diocesan Deacon

Carl W. Rehling

Senior Warden

Victor E. Cornellier

Junior Warden

Dana L. Green

Registrar

Lillie T. Barrett

Treasurer

Julia T. Cornellier

Parish Administrator

Janet F. Bruce

Verger

Valerie B. Hymes

Admin. Assitant

Lillie T. Barrett

Chancellor

R. Calvert Steuart

Music Director

Michael S. Ryan

Senior Choir

Michael S. Ryan

Celebration Choir

Cynthia M. Steuart

Youth Choir

Brooke E. Steuart

Organists

Patricia A. Tyndall

Robert Waddell

 

 

Parish committees are always seeking members to share in fellowship and service. Contact the chairs of the committees:

 

Buildings and Grounds

Dana L. Green

Christian Formation                     

Steven E. Dorsey

Sharon L. McGlaughlin

Communications

Claire and George A. Pickart

Finance

K. Donald Arthur

Library

Beverly A. Fahlstrom

Parish Life

-         Prayer Shawl

-         Chicken Soup

-         Fellowship (Coffee Hour)

-         Newcomers

Linda M. Stewart

–        Jeanie Zseltvay

–        Claire Pickart

–        Brooke Steuart

–        Linda Stewart

Outreach        

Shay K. Hall

Stewardship

Sarah K. Zollars

Women of St. James’ Parish

Peggy E. Horn

Worship and Music

Tyler G. Webb

 

Our Vision Statement: Who We Strive To Be

St. James' will build a lasting Christian community, grounded in faith and bound by love and the teaching of Christ. We will be a leader and innovator through our success in:

-- Enhancing the spiritual lives of our parishioners through our ministries;

-- Creating a loving and supportive community of Christian fellowship among parishioners; and

-- Positively impacting the welfare of the whole community through outreach, promoting faith through action.


Our Mission Statement: Who We Are

St. James' is an historic Episcopal parish that is expanding and changing to meet the diverse needs of its parishioners and community. In order to better respond to the will of God, we meet these needs through worship and music, Christian education and formation, pastoral care, fellowship, and outreach.

Our View on Stewardship

We the Vestry, Officers, Clergy, and Lay Leadership of St. James' Parish recognize that everything we have and all that we are is a gift from God -- a gift that we are to use in ways that further God's purpose.

Stewardship is a thankful response to God's graciousness to us and an opportunity to praise God with our lives in thanksgiving. Stewardship is our faith in action. Therefore, we commit ourselves to a discipline of regular worship and planned giving. This commitment includes returning a definite portion of our time, talents, and treasures to accomplish God's will.

We urge every member of this congregation to accept this challenge and adopt this standard.