Pancake Supper, February 5th

Please mark your calendars for the Pancake Supper, Tuesday, February 5. Fellowship will begin at 6:00 and the dinner will be served at 6:30.

The cost is $7 per person with a maximum of $25 per family.

In order to purchase enough food to accommodate all diners, please pay for your reservation during this week's coffee hour. If you are not able to attend the coffee hour, please contact Sharon Angel (kirbyangel@comcast.net) so your reservations can be made.

The Pancake Supper is sponsored by the Christian Formation Committee, and profits will go toward youth programs.

Hope you will join us for good food and fellowship as we head into the Lenten Season.

Souper Bowl for Caring - February 3rd

Souper Bowl for Caring is taking place February 3rd. The youth will be collecting donations at the end of each service. The proceeds will go to South County Assistance Network (SCAN).

Annual Meeting - 1 p.m. February 3rd

Our Annual Meeting will be held February 3rd, beginning at 1 p.m.

The following individuals will be rotating off the Vestry: Earl M. Buffaloe, Dwayne R. Crawford, and Patti Sachs.

The following individuals have discerned that God has called them to be on our Vestry: Richard L. Downs, Jr., Calvin L. Horn III, and Brenda L. White. Their names were submitted to the Vestry last Monday night.

We truly thank the retiring members of the Vestry for their faithful service for the past three years and we rejoice that the above mentioned individuals have responded to God’s call.

Scout Sunday - February 3rd

We welcome all Scouts today. We are very proud to sponsor Pack 840 and Troop 840. Also, Girl Scout Community 47 (Baltimore Area District) meets here.

Ash Wednesday Services - February 6th

Ash Wednesday services with imposition of ashes will take place at St. James’ Church at 10 am and 7:30 pm Wednesday February 6th.

There will be a special Middle and Senior High youth service in the Education Building at 7:30 pm.

Senior High Youth Fellowship - February 10th

The Senior High Youth Fellowship will be meeting on February 10 from 11 – 2 for lunch and a scavenger hunt at the Annapolis Mall. Contact: Renee Wilson

Library Committee Meeting - February 4th

The Library Committee will meet tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Library.
Anyone interested in the Library is invited to attend.

Mary Poppins New York Trip - June 25th

Anyone interested in a trip to New York on June 25 to see “Mary Poppins,” contact Lillie Barrett.

February Women's and Men's Breakfasts

The Women’s Monthly Breakfast will meet again Saturday February 9th at 8:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring something to do (or not) and join us. Any contribution to breakfast is welcome, but not necessary. Store-bought is encouraged. Prayer Shawl Ministry is combined with the monthly breakfast. Contact Jeanie Zseltvay in connection with the prayer shawl supplies, etc., if interested.

The Men’s Breakfast will meet at 7:30 a.m. on February 16th in the Parish Hall. All men of the parish are invited.

Eucharist at the South River Health and Rehabilitation Center

Help Celebrate the Eucharist at the South River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Edgewater with St. James’ on Feb. 13, and Feb. 27 at 2:15 p.m. Go to the dining room to the right. For more information contact Val Hymes at valhymes@aol.com.

Regional Yarn Ministry - Saturday, February 23rd

It’s that time again!! We have been invited to All Saints Church, Sunderland, on Saturday, February 23rd from 9 am – 11 am. A light breakfast and drinks will be served. Please join us. If there are any questions, please contact Jeanie Zseltvay at sewgeney@aol.com.

Information and Prayer For Our New Diocesan Bishop

The Standing Committee Announces Nominees for the 14th Bishop of Maryland.

The Very Rev. Peter Eaton
The Rev. Jane Soyster Gould
The Rev. Dr. John C. N. Hall
The Rev. Canon Eugene Taylor Sutton

In an effort to allow people throughout the Diocese to meet the Diocesan Bishop nominees, four sites have been selected for meet-and-greet sessions commonly known as Walk-Abouts. The specifics have yet to be finalized; however, the anticipated format is small-group question-and-answer sessions. The amount of time with each nominee is estimated at 20 minutes. The tentative dates are as follows:

March 4 6:30 – 9 p.m., All Saints’ Parish, Frederick
March 5 6:30 – 9 p.m., Emmanuel Church, Cumberland
March 7 6:30 – 9 p.m., Our parish hall
March 8 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 - 5:30 p.m., Trinity, Towson

In addition, there is a web site at http://www.ang-md.org/bishopsearch.php for more information.

Please pray this prayer for our new Diocesan Bishop:

"Almighty God, whose gentle hands shaped the shores of the Chesapeake and molded the hills of the Alleghenies: guide and direct your people as we seek a chief pastor for the Diocese of Maryland. Give us clear eyes and wise minds to see beyond our desires so that we might choose a bishop who loves and serves you. Support those who hear your call to discernment and surround their families with your care. Lead us by your grace to a greater understanding of your mission and ministry so that together we might grow more and more into Christ-likeness; through Him who died and rose for us and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen."

High School Youth Group Jan 25th - 27th Ski Trip A Blast!

Renee Wilson and Doug Ellmore enjoyed escorting nine High School youth from to Bryce Resort, Va. In addition to the skiing, many took on tubing! In general, lots of good games, fun, food, and spirtual activities were had by all. A few radical ski crashes, but nothing too serious.

A special thank you from the youth to Caroline Chisum, who sponsored the trip with the use of her cabin retreat near the resort.

Pictures and video to come.

Fuddrucker's Hamburger Fund Raiser

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 from 5pm to 8pm

Please tell them you are from St. James at the register. Look for others to get a copy of the flyer if you didn't get one Sunday.

Proceeds Benefit Youth Activities!

Fuddruckers, 175 Jennifer Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
phone: 410-266-8030
web: http://www.fuddruckers.com/

Annual Meeting - Sunday, February 3

Our Annual Meeting will be held next Sunday, February 3, beginning at 1 pm. The following individuals will be rotating off the Vestry: Earl M. Buffaloe, Dwayne R. Crawford, and Patti Sachs. The following individuals have discerned that God has called them to be on our Vestry: Richard L. Downs, Jr., Calvin L. Horn III, and Brenda L. White. Their names were submitted to the Vestry last Monday night. We truly thank the retiring members of the Vestry for their faithful service for the past three years and we rejoice that the above mentioned individuals have responded to God’s call.

Sweetheart Cropfest

Sweetheart Cropfest - Do you have lots of photos lying around? Get them into albums in one day! The Library Committee is hosting a Cropfest on Saturday, February 16, from 9 am – 5 pm in the parish hall. Cost is $25.00 per person and pre-registration is required. Hot lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided. We will have door prize drawings hourly. Prizes include bottles of wine, scrapping supplies, flowers for that loved one, and lots of other items.

Contact: Taylor Milbradt. Make your registration check payable to Denise Norfolk and mail to 5513 Birch Court, West River, MD 20778. Additional information available on flyers in St. James’ parish hall.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

The Pancake Supper will be held on Shrove Tuesday, February 5, with fellowship beginning at 6 pm and dinner at 6:30. The cost will be $7.00 per person with a total cost of $25.00 per family. Reservations are being sold at the Coffee Hours to more accurately plan the amount of food necessary for the evening.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday services with imposition of ashes on February 6 will take place at St. James’ Church at 10 am and 7:30 pm.

Easter Egg Hunt

The Christian Formation Committee is looking for a volunteer to chair the Easter Egg Hunt which is held after the 9 am service on Easter Sunday. If interested, please contact Sharon Angel.

Family Fellowship Night

The Family Fellowship Night will take place on February 15. Contact Laura Miller for more information or to let her know that you will be attending as they need to know to have enough food.

Women’s Monthly Breakfast

The Women’s Monthly Breakfast will meet again on February 9 at 8:30. Bring something to do (or not) and join us. Any contribution to breakfast is welcome, but not necessary. Store-bought is encouraged. Prayer Shawl Ministry is combined with the monthly breakfast. Contact Jeanie Zseltvay in connection with the prayer shawl supplies, etc., if interested

Goodness Gracious Bible Study for Women 2008

Goodness Gracious Bible Study for Women 2008 has resumed. The Monday afternoon class is scheduled from 12 – 2; the Monday evening class meets from 7 – 9. If there are any questions contact Nan Lewis via Email: nanwlewis@gmail.com.

Men's Retreat at Claggett Center

A Men’s Retreat entitled “God …You Talking to Me?” will be held February 8-10 at Claggett Center.

St. James’ Book Club

The St. James’ Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8 pm at Brooke Steuart’s house

Souper Bowl for Caring

Souper Bowl for Caring will be held next Sunday, February 3. The youth will be collecting donations at the end of each service. The proceeds will go to (SCAN) South County Assistance Network.

Nursery

We would like to thank Norma Dorsey for stepping forward to organize coverage for the nursery. Norma felt called to answer JoEllen Kelly’s impassioned plea for help. Anyone interested in volunteering should call Norma Dorsey.

Youth Fellowship Schedule

There will be a change in the Youth Fellowship gathering schedule. They are as follows: Atrium Fellowship (K-5th grade) will be held on the first Sunday of each month, Middle High (6th – 8th) on the third Sunday, and High School (9th – 12th) will be held on the second and fourth Sundays.

The contacts for these groups are as follows: Atrium - Sharon McGlaughlin, Middle School - Steve Dorsey, High School - Renée Wilson. Please watch the bulletin for changes to schedule and new announcements.

Atrium Youth Fellowship will be held on February 10 at 11:30 am in the Middle School classroom. We will be celebrating Valentine Day with a Valentine craft and party.

Bag Lunches for the Lighthouse Shelter

The Women of St. James’ Parish are preparing bag lunches for the Lighthouse Shelter on the third Wednesday of each month. They will be doing this again on February 20. Please call Pat Rehling if you can help. The Women of St. James’ Parish cover the cost of these meals. Please sign up for desserts for the Lighthouse lunches on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside Bill Ticknor’s office. It’s a great project and we need desserts. Thank you so much. -Pat Rehling

Confirmation Classes

Confirmation will be held May 4, at 4 pm, St. James’ Church. If you are interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church, please speak to the Rector.

Cursillo Ultreya

The Ultreyas start at 7 pm with fellowship and then at 7:30 pm with the actual Ultreya. The next Ultreya will meet on February 22.

New Diocesan Bishop Election

In the back of the St. James' Church and St. Mark's Chapel you will find copies of information about the four people who have been nominated for our next Diocesan Bishop. The election will be held on Saturday, March 29. In an effort to allow people throughout the Diocese to meet the nominees, four sites have been selected for meet-and-greet sessions commonly known as Walk-Abouts. The specifics have yet to be finalized; however, the anticipated format is small-group question-and-answer sessions. The amount of time with each nominee is estimated at 20 minutes, but could change depending on the final number of nominees.

The dates are as follows:

March 4 6:30 – 9 p.m., All Saints’ Parish, Frederick
March 5 6:30 – 9 p.m., Emmanuel Church, Cumberland
March 7 6:30 – 9 p.m., Our parish hall
March 8 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 - 5:30 p.m., Trinity, Towson

Please pray this prayer for our new Diocesan Bishop:

"Almighty God, whose gentle hands shaped the shores of the Chesapeake and molded the hills of the Alleghenies: guide and direct your people as we seek a chief pastor for the Diocese of Maryland. Give us clear eyes and wise minds to see beyond our desires so that we might choose a bishop who loves and serves you. Support those who hear your call to discernment and surround their families with your care. Lead us by your grace to a greater understanding of your mission and ministry so that together we might grow more and more into Christ-likeness; through Him who died and rose for us and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen."

Diocesan Web Site http://www.ang-md.org/

Adult Study Forum

Adult Study Forum welcomes everyone to join us in studying T. S. Eliot’s poems, Four Quartets. Drawing on his knowledge of mysticism and philosophy, while grounded in his conversion to Anglicanism, Eliot considered Four Quartets his masterpiece and it is the work that led to his receipt of the Nobel Prize. Join us on a fascinating journey! Class meets Sunday's in the Library at 10:00. Contact Rick Downs or Patti Sachs for more information.

Highlights of The Women of St. James’ Parish Meeting – Jan. 20, 2008

**Highlights of The Women of St. James’ Parish Meeting – Jan 20.
¨ Exploring purchasing mats for kitchen floor to help those who have to stand for long periods for the dinners.
¨ Exploring purchase of additional refrigerator to help with dinners since food is supposed to be prepared in kitchen only.
¨ Exploring fundraisers.

**Where…, Why …, Who…, How…?
Where does this go? Why is this in here?
The Women of St. James’ Parish (+2 able-bodied men!) recently completed a thorough inventory of the kitchen. We also discovered many items that were not put away in the cabinets where they belonged. Please help us by using the kitchen responsibly and putting all dishes, bowls, pans, and utensils back into the designated cabinets and drawers.

Who does this belong to? How long has it been in here?
Several dishes and a cake stand have been left on the counters in the kitchen. If these belong to you, please retrieve them by February 3rd. After that, they will be donated to SCAN or Goodwill.
It was also noted that food is being left in the refrigerators and freezer. If your group is leaving food in the refrigerators or freezer, please be sure all items are marked as belonging to your group. The refrigerators and freezer will be checked weekly. Any food items that are not identified, with the exception of condiments, will be discarded. Thank you,
Women of St. James’ Parish
Peggy Horn, President

Lenten Series - Celebrity Chefs Need Not Apply!

Our Lenten Series begins on Wednesday, February 13th, and continues for 4 more weeks on Wednesdays concluding with Maundy Thursday, March 20th. The dinners consist of soup, bread, beverage and dessert. The Women of St. James’ are hosting the dinners and we need YOUR HELP! If you would be willing to bring a pot of soup, donate bread/rolls, or make a dessert for any of the dinners, please call Peggy Horn or Wendy Crawford.

Submit to the Shell

"Shell” Information, needs to be sent to cpickart@verizon.net by the morning of the 15th of of the month.

Celebration and Senior Choir Rehearsals

Celebration Choir Rehearsals are held on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in St. James’ parish hall. We are starting rehearsals on the Easter Cantata “Praise the God of Resurrection.” All are welcome. See you at rehearsal.

Senior Choir Rehearsals are held on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the music room in the parish hall. If you enjoy singing, please come join us. You don’t have to be able to read music or to have sung in a choir before.

Prayer Chain

Prayer Chain – If you want to be part of St. James’ Parish e-mail Prayer Chain, contact Val Hymes; valhymes@aol.com.