January 14, 2019
Monday, January 14
1:00 p.m. | Christian Meditation

Tuesday, January 15
7:00 p.m. | Vestry Meeting

Thursday, January 17
7:00 p.m. | Parent Conversations
7:30 p.m. | Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, January 20
8:00 a.m. | Holy Eucharist with Traditional Language
9:15 a.m. | Thirty Worth Minutes
10:00 a.m. | Holy Eucharist with Contemporary Language
10:00 a.m. | Godly Play
11:00 a.m. | Sweet Treats & Fellowship
11:30 a.m. | Dispersal of Outreach Funds Meeting
Parent Conversations
Thursday, January 17 | 7:00 p,m.
Thursday, February 21 | 7:00 p.m.
There is no such thing as the perfect parent or perfect child. It is easy to lose balance or get off in the wrong direction with our kids and then every conversations feels like a battle. Parenting is always changing what is needed and each developmental stage is unique. Reflection free of all the emotion and with the support of others can transform brick walls into pathways to a healthier homelife. Lisa Senuta will facilitate Living Compass Parent Wellness on Thursday, January 17 and Thursday, 
February 21, at 7:00 p.m. Come to one or both
Always on the Phone!
The Impact of Technology on Families

The same presentation will be offered at different two times
Sunday, February 10 | 11:30 a.m.
Monday, February 11 | 7:00 p.m.

Our presenter is Dr Alexis Lauricella, PhD, Director Technology in Early Childhood (TEC) Center and Associate Professor, Erikson Institute. Her research focuses on children's learning from media technology and parents' and teachers' attitudes toward use of media technology with young children.

This presentation is for everyone with a phone—from pre-teens to teens to parents and grandparents. Come and learn about the impact of technology on our families and brainstorm ideas for making changes in how we interact with it.

This is a perfect event to invite friends and neighbors
to come to your parish.
Christian Meditation
Monday, January 14 & 28 | 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 22 & February 5 | 7:00 p.m.
Silence is God’s primary language. Beginners or long time meditators are welcome to this circle. We meet in the East Room at the church. Expect a short creative instruction followed by a guided time of silent prayer with others.  
Date Change: Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, February 3 | Following the 10:00 a.m. Service
Save the date for our Annual Parish Meeting—your opportunity to have a voice and a vote in the governance of St. James the Less. More details will be available in the coming weeks.
Let Your Generosity Be a Spark :
2019 Annual Pledge Campaign Begins
Each year we ask for your promises of financial support for the cost of running the parish. Your pledge gives confidence to our budget planning.

Like sparks, many generous acts work together
to set the fire of God's love in our church.

Prayerfully consider your pledge of support. You may mail in your pledge card, bring it to church on Sunday Feb 10th or go online to our website and make a pledge there. However you do it, your contribution supports the gifts of peace, hope and love that Christianity bring to the world.

Tuesday, January 22
7:00 p.m. | Christian Meditation

Wednesday, January 23
2:30 p.m. | Eucharist at The Grove

Thursday, January 24
7:30 p.m. | Choir Practice

Saturday, January 26
10:00 a.m. | A Celebration of the Life of Bev Herndon

Monday, January 28
7:30 p.m. | Dick Peterson's Big Band

Sunday, February 3
10:00 a.m. | Holy Eucharist & Annual Meeting

Sunday, February 5
3:45 p.m. | A Just Harvest

Sunday, February 10
11:30 a.m. | Always on the Phone: The Impact of Technology on Families (Duplicate presentations)

Monday, February 11
7:00 p.m. | Always on the Phone: The Impact of Technology on Families (Duplicate presentations)
From the Chicago Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:   
We pray for Congregations in the Aurora Deanery: St. David in Aurora; Trinity in Aurora; Calvary in Batavia; and in our Companion Dioceses of SE Mexico and Renk for: San Juan Evangelista in Acayucan; St. Matthew Cathedral in Renk. 
We pray for Bishop Todd & Rev. Patsy McGregor that they might be strengthened, renewed and refreshed on their sabbatical. We pray too for Assistant Bishop Sami travelling to England for a new Bishops’ Conference at Lambeth and visiting parishes which support the Diocese. We pray for all the clergy and people of the Diocese of Toliara, Madagascar, especially for rains to arrive so that crops can be grown and reduce the food insecurity.
For those who are sick: 
O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers; mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  
Dunbar Abston (friend of John Roberts)
Daniel Berry (son of Miriam Berry)
Sally Bissill (friend of John Roberts)
Liz Bruce (friend of Synek family)
Maureen Burke (parishioner)
Debbie Carpenter (sister of David Mason)
Sandra Carpenter (sister of Shari Noble)
Mary Cato (friend of Miriam Berry)
Silvio DeBartelmaise (friend of John Roberts)
Mike DePuy (friend of daughter of Ron & Debby Valentine)
Vicky Dicks (friend of Dorothy Generes)
Connor Dolge (friend of Jack & Patricia Kessie) 
Bill Fox (parishioner)
Marcia Frey (parishioner)
Samantha Friese (niece of Amy Fahey)
Andrew, Chuck and Sarah Hensel (friend of Mary Allen)
RG Heydt (friend of Katie Synek)
Walter Holt (friend of John Roberts)
E. Bradley Jones (friend of John Roberts)
Rev. David Jones (former interim rector)
Ken Killion (friend of Kathy Smith)
Courtney Koshgarian (friend of Peggy Greene)
Gail Kotin (parishioner)
Bill Lauck (parishioner)
Nancy Lidecker (mother of Katie Synek)
Holly Madigan (friend of Sandy & Bert Getz Sr)
John Marquardt, Jr. (son of Judy Marquardt)
Peggy Mason (parishioner)
Frank Massolini (friend of Ron Valentine)
Karen Mills Hensley (daughter of Mike Mills)
Marcella Oyer (parishioner)
Joanie Phillips (wife of Gary Phillips)
JoAnn Powers (friend of John Roberts)
Joe Pryzbilla (friend of Ron Valentine)
Eric Ramos (resident of The Grove)
Donald P. Rand (friend of John Roberts)
Lucy Roe (friend of Jack & Patricia Kessie) 
Christopher Rogala (nephew of Karen Peterson)
Patti Ruff (fiancée of Barbara Stutz's son)
Joan Scott (resident of The Grove)
John Sivright (friend of John Roberts and others)
Rev. Wes Smedley (friend of Ron & Debby Valentine)
Brian Stanton (resident of The Grove)
Tom Story (friend of John Roberts)
Shirley Gately Straub (mother of Susie White)
Kathy Stutz (daughter-in-law of Barbara Stutz)
Jamie Trotter (parishioner)
Scott Trumble (friend of Scott Swank)
Elena Walke (friend of Jack & Tricia Kessie)
Tom White (son of John White)
Addison & her parents, Kara & Mark, & brother, William (cousin of kClare McKellaston)
Anita (friend of Colleen Schipfer)
Becky (friend of Katie Synek)
Beth (friend of Kathleen Dewey)
Daniel (friend of Sarah Schneider)
David (son-in-law of Sally Neuert)
David and Cindy (friends of Miriam Berry)
Dean (friend of Marilee McGowan)
Dominic (friend of Sarah Schneider)
George (stepfather of Heather Mages)
Janet (friend of Kathleen Cleven)
Kelly & Josh & baby (daughter & son-in-law of Carol & Scott Swank)
For those who have died:
O God of grace and glory, we pray to you for those we love, but see no longer. Grant them your peace;  let light perpetual shine upon them; and, in your loving wisdom and almighty power, work in them the good purpose of your perfect will; 

We thank you for giving them to us to know and to love as companions on our earthly pilgrimage. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn. Give us faith to see in death the gate of eternal life, so that in quiet confidence we may continue our course on earth, until, by the call, we are reunited with those who have gone before; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Louise Neuert
Norman Hasch
(who died January 9th, stepfather of Anita Ruesch)
Prayers may be added to this list by completing the Prayer Request Card, which can be found in the pews and Parish Hall, or by emailing Sue Babbs at suebabbs385@gmail.com 

We invite you to join the Prayer Network which receives email notifications and prays for needs as they are shared with us. Contact Sue Babbs for further information.