SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
120 MAIN STREET
AMESBURY, MA 01913
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St. James Sunday Services
Sunday, September 10, 2017
One Service at 10:00am
Immediately following this service is the
Annual Church Picnic.
Our Christian Education program "Godly Play" registration will take place on this day from 9:30am to 11:30am in the Parish Hall. Classes begin on September 17th at 9:45am.
We will also have the Blessing of the Backpacks!
Beginning on Sunday, September 17th we resume
two services:
8:00am - Holy Eucharist, Rite I
and
10:00am - Holy Eucharist, Rite II
with Organ Music and Choir
Hospitality will happen in the Parish Hall with coffee, tea, and juice for us all to enjoy.
Please be sure to join us!
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St. James Celebration
Sunday
September 10th, 2017
One Service at 10:00am
Festivities begin with our 10am service with Holy Eucharist Rite II, Music and Choir.
We welcome back the St. James Choir and a big thank you to Matt our Organist, who provided our summer music (as well as music all year long).
Also on this date, is the Blessing of the Backpacks! All are invited to bring in their backpacks, briefcases, book bags, etc. so we can bless them for the new school year. We will also bless our teachers, bus drivers, students, school administrators and all others for their dedication in education.
Christian Education Registration will be held from 9:30 - 11:00 in the Parish Hall as we celebrate the beginning of another Christian School year and the return of all our youth and children.
Following service is our annual Parish Picnic at Moseley Woods in Newburyport.
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Annual Parish Picnic
Sunday, September 10th following
the 10am service.
This is a fun time for fellowship, food and outdoor fun!
We will provide water, sandwiches and chips. Please bring a chair or blanket and, if able, an appetizer, dessert or side dish! Alcohol is prohibited.
The picnic will be held at Moseley Woods at the Pavilion.
Located at the corner of Merrimac and Spofford Streets in Newburyport (near the chain bridge at the small rotary.
Fun activities such as z
ipline, climbing wall, walking trails, and located on a wooded bluff overlooking the
beautiful Merrimac River. Pets on leash are welcome.
It's a fun time for everyone and is handicapped accessible with restrooms available.
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Our Vestry will meet on Tuesday, September 12th
at 7pm in the Nickerson Library. All Parish Members are welcome to attend meetings to listen and observe.
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Our Christian Education "Godly Play" program will begin
on Sunday, September 17th at 9:45am. We will gather in the Parish Hall for a meet and greet then move to the Christian Education lesson rooms in the lower floor of the Parish Hall.
Registrations will take place
on Sunday, September 10th in the Parish Hall from 9:30am to 11:00am. If you are unable to register on that date, you may register on September 17th at 9:30am.
Classes begin on September 17th at 9:45am
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The Women on the Journey invite women of all ages and Christian Faith to join us.
The next meeting will be held on Saturday, September 16th. This group meets the third Saturday of each month beginning with 9:30am fellowship and agenda starting promptly at 10:00 to 12:00pm.
Check our Event Calendar on the front page of our website at: www.stjamesamesbury.org.
RETREAT FOR WOMEN ON THE JOURNEY
There will be a one-day retreat on October 21, 2017 at the Adelynrood Retreat and Conference Center in Byfield, MA. The cost of this retreat is $20.00 which is due at our September 16th meeting
The retreat social time begins 9:00 a.m. and the program begins at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be served and you will have time to enjoy the grounds and the labyrinth. The theme is almost ready to be revealed, we are working out the final details. We will end the day promptly at 4:00 p.m.
We hope you all can join us for this inspiring retreat. We have 18 places available for this retreat, please sign up with Paulette Nolan
or Kimberly Potts.
If you have questions regarding Women on the Journey or the Retreat, please send an e-mail to:
[email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE!
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Sunday, October 1st at 10am!
We will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis on Sunday, October 1st at the 10:00am service. Bring your pets, their pictures or your stuffed furred, feathered or scaly friends to the 10:00am service for their annual Blessing!
This is a special service for our animals to come to church for their blessing. We will have special prayers for our furred and unfurred friends and then you will be invited to bring your family members forward to the Altar Steps for a Blessing. The children are welcome to come forward so they can have a great view of all our pets. The service will not be long and will be a perfect opportunity to spend a part of our Sunday basking in the variety of God's creation with those who are our pets as well as our friends!
Donations will be accepted on behalf of the MSPCA, Nevins Farm in Methuen and for the Merrimack Valley Feline Rescue Society in Amesbury. Donations of new toys, healthy treats, food, blankets or towels are always in needed.
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During the month of September,
we are collecting assorted cereals,
soups, pasta and pasta sauce along with other non-perishable foods such as canned fruits and vegetables. There are many homeless people who need food that requires no cooking or utensils to open, eat or drink. Please keep our homeless in mind. In addition, personal items are always in need, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, shampoo, mouthwash, powder, floss, tissues, napkins, cups and any other personal care items for men, women and children.
Let us give thanks for God's many blessing
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ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
120 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 25
AMESBURY, MA 01913
Rector: The Reverend John Satula
Parish Telephone: 978-388-0030
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Please contact the office to make an appointment.
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Blessings and Peace to All!
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