It's Fall Fest Night!
Day School Fall Fest 2015 is open 5-8 p.m.
It's a fun filled evening for the whole family at the Fall Fest 2015!
Thank you to our Parish Partners for their support:
Mary Ann Garrett and Bill Ashby
Earl and Lindsay Turner
Reita and Ben Reiser
Zoe and Cooper Harrell
Hank and Betsy Harper
Judy and Frank Foil
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Griffin
Susie & Buzzy Heroman
Janet and Billy Heroman
Julie and Andy McCall
Marsha and Tom Wade
This Sunday at 5 PM:
for grades 3-5
Episcopal Kids Community meets on the second and fourth Sundays at 5:00 p.m., in the Youth Suite on the first floor of the Ministries Center with Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Marvin McLennon. Send Marvin an email for more information, and to get on the EKC mailing list.
The Messenger issue for October 2015 is here as a downloadable PDF, or click the image below to read on Issuu:
Pick-up copies are available in the church narthex, and the Parish Hall and Ministries Center foyers.
The Education Committee, including the Millennial Group, of the Strategic Planning Committee will meet this Sunday, October 11 at 3:30 in the third floor atrium of the Ministries Building. We value your input for this important ministry. RSVP to jjfoil@bellsouth.net. Thanks so much.
Sunday's Leaflets in PDF:
7:30 a.m.
As You Are
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Fr. Ralph's Wednesday schedule for Bible 2.0:
- October 21
- November 4
- November 18
- December 2
- December 9
Geared to young parents, but open to everyone, the group meets in the first floor media room in the Ministries Center at 6:00 p.m.
Sts. Agnes/Edith/Monicameets Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the Club Room at St. James Place. Contact Mary for more info. |
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SERVICES THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
7:30 a.m. - Rite I service in the church.
As You Are service begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Twelve Apostles.
Children's Church: Meet in the Choir Room on the second floor of the Parish Hall between 8:50 and 9:00 a.m. for an age-appropriate lesson on the day's reading, an activity, and music with Jody Hanet. Children will be brought to the church in time for communion.
9:00 a.m. - Rite II service in the church with organ and cantors.
10:00 a.m. - Christian Education classes for young children (second floor of the Parish Hall) and adults in the CSF Atrium on the third floor of the Ministries Center. Read more.
11:00 a.m. - Rite II service in the church with organ and choir.
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Chapel of the Twelve Apostles.
Centering Prayer this Sunday at 6:00 p.m. in the CSF Suite on the third floor of the Ministries Center.
Christian Ed This Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Good Shepherd and True Vine Sunday School meet on the second floor of the Parish Hall, for children 3-5 and 6-9 with age-level lessons about the life of Jesus from prophecies of his birth through the resurrection, the seasons of the church year, the sacraments, Bible parables, and more, through the year. Mr. Bob, Ms. Cathy, Anna & Allie welcome you!
This Sunday, October 11 begins The Practice of Prayer
 Ann Holmes will facilitate a discussion of Margaret Guenther's book, The Practice of Prayer, including varieties of prayer, prayer through the centuries, finding God in the ordinary, parenting and prayer, and more. Limited copies of the book are available for $10, as well as a couple of library copies for lending, in the CSF lobby and library on the third floor of the Ministries Center.
Mom-to-Mom Group: Change of Date
The next Thursday evening meeting is on October 22, in the Parish Hall parlor, from 6:00 'til 7:00 p.m., with nursery care courtesy of the St. James ECW.
Book Club Meeting Info
 Our October book is Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands by Chris Bohjalian, and we'll be meeting on Monday, October 19. The November meeting is Monday the 16th. We are reading Circling the Sun by Paula McLain.
We meet at La Madeleine's on Jefferson Hwy. at 6:00 p.m. Let Monica Murphy know you're coming by email to her at monicabr@att.net or text 225-335-3572, and don't forget to bring a sweater!
 If you know of a parishioner or parish family who has recently welcomed a new baby, discharged from the hospital, suffered a death in the family, or other crisis that may benefit from a pre-cooked, frozen meal, please contact Mary Boutwell, or 225-387-5141 ext. 229. The Loaves & Fishes group has prepared meals to share with our parish family in just such circumstances!
All Saints' Day Prayer List
 To add names of loved ones who have died in the past year to our necrology, please email church@stjamesbr.org. (Those buried from St. James are already included.)
Memorial fund contribution forms are available in the church and Parish Hall foyers, or can be made online to designated funds, if you would be inclined to remember your loved ones with a memorial gift. |
