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!

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Lenten Reflection - March 22, 2008 - Holy Saturday

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.” - Romans 8:1-2

Reflection by Bill Ticknor+

Today, Jesus’ crucified body is lying in the tomb. Tonight, at the Easter Vigil, our scripture readings will take us from the beginning of creation all the way through the death and resurrection of our Savior. Can we even begin to comprehend what was going on in the minds of Jesus’ loved ones? Their hearts clearly had been torn asunder by his horrifying and humiliating death on the cross. All sense of hope was gone! They had to have been totally devastated.

But, we live on this side of the Easter Vigil, and it is in light of that reality that Paul in his letter to the Church in Rome was able to write: “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Do you understand what Paul is saying? “Therefore there is no condemnation.”

In his book, The Applause of Heaven, Max Lucado writes: “For those in Christ, these promises are not only a source of joy. They are also the foundations of true courage. You are guaranteed that your sins will be filtered through, hidden in, and screened out by the sacrifice of Jesus. When God looks at you, he doesn’t see you: he sees the One who surrounds you. That means that failure is not a concern for you. Your victory is secure. How could you not be courageous?”

The key words for us are “For those in Christ.” Throughout this Lent we have hopefully been “In Christ” through his wilderness experience, we have been “In Christ” during his crucifixion, and now by God’s Grace we are “In Christ Jesus” in the new life of the resurrection.

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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.