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THE ST. JAMES' EPISTLE
The Monthly Newsletter of ST. JAMES' MEMORIAL CHURCH 301 East Thorn Street, Marion, IL 62959 (618) 993-2074
SEPTEMBER 2008

THE ST. JAMES'
EPISTLE

The Monthly Newsletter of

ST. JAMES' MEMORIAL CHURCH
301 East Thorn Street, Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-2074

MIDWEEK WORSHIP
FOR AUGUST - Tuesdays
Morning Prayer - 11:15 a.m.
Holy Communion - 12:00 noon

September 2:
The Martyrs of New Guinea
September 9:
Constance, Nun, and Companions
September 16:
Holy Cross Day
September 23:
St Matthew, Apostle
September 30:
St Michael and
All Angels

Morning Prayer is at 11:15 AM, followed by Mass at noon. After Mass, everyone is invited to gather for lunch and fellowship at one of Marion's wonderful eateries!

STANDING NOTICES

A reference binder can be found in the Chapel adjacent to the phone. In it may be found:

1) A copy of the Bishop’s appointing document for current Wardens and Bishop’s Committee members;
2) A copy of the most recent Bishop’s Committee meeting agenda and minutes; and
3) The most recent copy of the Treasurer’s Report.

COMING EVENTS

September 6th - Diocesan Workshop “Making Joyful Disciples of Jesus Christ” at the Diocesan Center in Springfield, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets
are in the Parish Hall.
September 7th -The Annual Luxor Landing Picnic and
Holy Eucharist; the Holy Eucharist will begin at 11:30 a.m., with picnic and swimming to follow.

Father Swan will be bringing a pork loin.
Here is the rest of the “who's bringing what”
line up -- determined by last names. Those
with last name beginning with:

A-E -- bring a salad

F-R -- bring a vegetable or main dish

S-Z -- bring a dessert or fruit.

All dishes should feed about eight.

Sam and Norma will be providing drinks.
September 14th will be the Bishop’s Homecoming
and Confirmation. Please continue to remember our Confirmation candidates in your prayers.
September 20th will be our Sunday School Open House. See Christian Education for details.
September 27th - will be “The Small Church Workshop”
at Trinity, Mt. Vernon. Ask Father Swan for details.
October 7th - Our Evensong will be @ 4:00 p.m. with reception to follow.

The St. James men’s prayer breakfast will be on the 20th at Ryan’s restaurant at 8:30am. Please come and join us for this time of fellowship and study.
St. Stephens’ BBQ will be Sept. 13th, 11am to 2pm. This is a big event. Father Swan says the chicken is great! Carry-outs available.
The Youth Quake Golf Tournament will be held sometime in October so if you are interested in playing let Father Swan know. This is a very fun event and worthwhile event. If you don’t play and want to help out in other ways that would be great too.
We are still needing volunteers to help at the 131st Annual Synod Meeting October 24th and 25th to be held at Rend Lake Resort. There is a sign-up sheet in the Parish House.
Please remember to bring your items for the Ministerial Alliance. Carolyn has been able to make a delivery every week for the last month. Everyone has been great at contributing to this out-reach ministry. Keep up the good work! A big “thank you” to Deanna for reminding us every week!! Currently they are in need of canned meat and tuna, packaged dinners, such as Hamburger Helper, and canned soups. They currently have enough mac & cheese, canned vegetables and peanut butter.
Ladies, let’s also remember the Light House Shelter Basket located in the Parish House Library. They currently have enough shampoo and personal products and are asking for paper products; especially Styrofoam plates, cups and bowls, plastic dinnerware, tissue, toilet paper, bleach and large size diapers. Thank you to all who give….for you’ll get twice as much back!!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the yard sale. It was a big success!!! Not only did we raise over $600.00, we were able to reach out and touch some people’s lives and let them know we are here. It was also a wonderful time of fellowship among our members. “THANKS!!’ to Jim and Deanna for organizing and making sure we had everything we needed to make it a success!!!!
We have a newly formed Outreach Committee at St. James. Let Carolyn, Henry, Sam, Norma or Lori know your thoughts on outreach.
We are forming a Prayer Circle here at St. James. We will meet for the first time on Wednesday, September 24th @ 6:30 p.m. for a light meal, short Bible meditation, and for prayer. If you would like to be part of this group please come!
Anyone who is interested in taking the Education for Ministry course under the School of Theology of the University of the South let Father Swan know. He plans to begin the next class on September 9th @ St. Stevens’ in Harrisburg.
Don’t forget to look at the Rota or bulletin to see if you are scheduled to do anything for upcoming services. Please be early to prepare. Thank you for your service!

St. James will hold an open house to kick off our Sunday School on Saturday, September 20 th from 11am to 3pm. We are encouraging our neighbors to attend. We are serving a FREE lunch of hot dogs, chips, lemonade and cookies. If you would like to help that day or be willing to donate toward the food, let Carolyn, Stephanie or Lori know. Visitors will be introduced to our curriculum and meet some of our teachers. Please spread the word!!!!

The first day of Sunday school will be Sunday, September 21 st @ 10:00am with Mass to follow @ 11:00am. We will be offering Christian education this year for adults as well as children. Jim Eberts and Jay Means will be co-teaching the adult education class. Please let them know that you are planning to attend. The children will be taught by Lori Followell, Stephanie Bandera, and Carolyn Rauschert. We will have a registration form this year. If you know of a family who has children between 5 - 15 who does not currently have a church, why not invite them to ours?

Our Sunday school is always in need of the following items: Game markers, paper clips, construction paper, poster board, glue, scissors(small and large), white paper, masking tape, modeling clay/play dough, graph paper, index cards, dictionary, string or yarn, stapler, chalk, glue sticks, rubber bands, balloons, and foam ball/bean bags. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!!

MIDWEEK WORSHIP *FOR AUGUST -* Tuesdays Morning Prayer - 11:15 a.m. Holy Communion - 12:00 noon September 2: The Martyrs of New Guinea September 9: Constance, Nun, and Companions September 16: Holy Cross Day September 23: St Matthew, Apostle September 30: St Michael and All Angels Morning Prayer is at 11:15 AM, followed by Mass at noon. After Mass, everyone is invited to gather for lunch and fellowship at one of Marion's wonderful eateries! STANDING NOTICES A reference binder can be found in the Chapel adjacent to the phone. In it may be found: 1) A copy of the Bishop’s appointing document for current Wardens and Bishop’s Committee members; 2) A copy of the most recent Bishop’s Committee meeting agenda and minutes; and 3) The most recent copy of the Treasurer’s Report.	COMING EVENTS September 6th - Diocesan Workshop “Making Joyful Disciples of Jesus Christ” at the Diocesan Center in Springfield, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets are in the Parish Hall. September 7th -The Annual Luxor Landing Picnic and Holy Eucharist; the Holy Eucharist will begin at 11:30 a.m., with picnic and swimming to follow. Father Swan will be bringing a pork loin. Here is the rest of the “who's bringing what” line up -- determined by last names. Those with last name beginning with: A-E -- bring a salad F-R -- bring a vegetable or main dish S-Z -- bring a dessert or fruit. All dishes should feed about eight. Sam and Norma will be providing drinks. September 14th will be the Bishop’s Homecoming and Confirmation. Please continue to remember our Confirmation candidates in your prayers. September 20th will be our Sunday School Open House. See Christian Education for details. September 27th - will be “The Small Church Workshop” at Trinity, Mt. Vernon. Ask Father Swan for details. October 7th - Our Evensong will be @ 4:00 p.m. with reception to follow.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The St. James men’s prayer breakfast will be on the 20th at Ryan’s restaurant at 8:30am. Please come and join us for this time of fellowship and study. St. Stephens’ BBQ will be Sept. 13th, 11am to 2pm. This is a big event. Father Swan says the chicken is great! Carry-outs available. The Youth Quake Golf Tournament will be held sometime in October so if you are interested in playing let Father Swan know. This is a very fun event and worthwhile event. If you don’t play and want to help out in other ways that would be great too. We are still needing volunteers to help at the 131st Annual Synod Meeting October 24th and 25th to be held at Rend Lake Resort. There is a sign-up sheet in the Parish House. Please remember to bring your items for the Ministerial Alliance. Carolyn has been able to make a delivery every week for the last month. Everyone has been great at contributing to this out-reach ministry. Keep up the good work! A big “thank you” to Deanna for reminding us every week!! Currently they are in need of canned meat and tuna, packaged dinners, such as Hamburger Helper, and canned soups. They currently have enough mac & cheese, canned vegetables and peanut butter. Ladies, let’s also remember the Light House Shelter Basket located in the Parish House Library. They currently have enough shampoo and personal products and are asking for paper products; especially Styrofoam plates, cups and bowls, plastic dinnerware, tissue, toilet paper, bleach and large size diapers. Thank you to all who give….for you’ll get twice as much back!! Thank you to everyone who contributed to the yard sale. It was a big success!!! Not only did we raise over $600.00, we were able to reach out and touch some people’s lives and let them know we are here. It was also a wonderful time of fellowship among our members. “THANKS!!’ to Jim and Deanna for organizing and making sure we had everything we needed to make it a success!!!! We have a newly formed Outreach Committee at St. James. Let Carolyn, Henry, Sam, Norma or Lori know your thoughts on outreach. We are forming a Prayer Circle here at St. James. We will meet for the first time on Wednesday, September 24th @ 6:30 p.m. for a light meal, short Bible meditation, and for prayer. If you would like to be part of this group please come! Anyone who is interested in taking the Education for Ministry course under the School of Theology of the University of the South let Father Swan know. He plans to begin the next class on September 9th @ St. Stevens’ in Harrisburg. Don’t forget to look at the Rota or bulletin to see if you are scheduled to do anything for upcoming services. Please be early to prepare. Thank you for your service!
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION St. James will hold an open house to kick off our Sunday School on Saturday, September 20 th from 11am to 3pm. We are encouraging our neighbors to attend. We are serving a FREE lunch of hot dogs, chips, lemonade and cookies. If you would like to help that day or be willing to donate toward the food, let Carolyn, Stephanie or Lori know. Visitors will be introduced to our curriculum and meet some of our teachers. Please spread the word!!!! The first day of Sunday school will be Sunday, September 21 st @ 10:00am with Mass to follow @ 11:00am. We will be offering Christian education this year for adults as well as children. Jim Eberts and Jay Means will be co-teaching the adult education class. Please let them know that you are planning to attend. The children will be taught by Lori Followell, Stephanie Bandera, and Carolyn Rauschert. We will have a registration form this year. If you know of a family who has children between 5 - 15 who does not currently have a church, why not invite them to ours? Our Sunday school is always in need of the following items: Game markers, paper clips, construction paper, poster board, glue, scissors(small and large), white paper, masking tape, modeling clay/play dough, graph paper, index cards, dictionary, string or yarn, stapler, chalk, glue sticks, rubber bands, balloons, and foam ball/bean bags. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!!