Weekly News from St. James the Less

May 21, 2019

This Week at St. James the Less

Thursday, May 23

7:30 p.m. | Choir Rehearsal

Sunday, May 26

8:00 a.m. | Holy Eucharist with Traditional Language

9:15 a.m. | Thirty Worthy Minutes: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

10:00 a.m. | Holy Eucharist with Contemporary Language

10:00 a.m. | Godly Play

10:00 a.m. | Sunday Skip Day: Botanic Garden

11:00 a.m. | Children's Choir Rehearsal

11:00 a.m. | Sweet Treats & Fellowship

2:00 p.m. | Private Interment of Marcia Frey

Our Ministry at The Grove

Worship at The Grove

Eucharist | Wednesday, May 29 | 2:30 p.m.

Prayer Service | Wednesday, June 12 | 2:30 p.m.

Twice a month, we offer worship services for the residents of The Grove of Northbrook. Can you lend a hand or just spend some time visiting with the people who live there. Gather at 2:15 p.m.

A Just Harvest -- Our Next Opportunity for Service is Tuesday, June 4

Summer is coming -- but the need remains. Be one of the first to sign up to volunteer or bring food for our June meal. You can find the link here or on our web site. There is also a sign up sheet in the Parish Hall.

Children's Choir Rehearsals

Our children’s choirs will be singing next at the Youth Sunday. The SongPlay Choir will rehearse on May 26, and the Youth Choir will help to plan Youth Sunday and rehearse on May 19 & 26. These rehearsals will be held following the 10:00 a.m. worship.

June 2 is Youth Sunday

Children of all ages are invited to take part in worship in a way they haven’t before! Become an acolyte, a priest, a lector (reader), or a chalicer! Join us at 9:00 a.m. for a rehearsal.

Slowness remembers

Hurry forgets

Softness remembers

Hardness forgets

Acceptance remembers

Fear forgets

Christian meditation is a short time of restful silence that reunites us to God’s love. We easily lose connection with our true selves in the fog of busy lives, stress and routine. In group contemplative prayer we practice simple quiet presence that guides us toward a sense of connection with God. Rev Lisa uses scripture, nature, prayer and poetry to guide the group toward open presence for God. Every meditation time is for beginners and those who have been practicing for a long time. Our prayer only requires our willingness for God, the rest comes through the power of the Spirit.

Tuesday, June 4 -- 7:00 p.m. @ St. James the Less

Monday, June 10 -- 1:00 p.m. @ Botanic Garden meeting at Front Entrance *

Tuesday, June 18 -- 7:00 p.m. @ Botanic Garden meeting at Front Entrance*

Monday, June 24 -- 1:00 p.m. @ St. James the Less

Monday, July 15 -- 1:00 p.m. @ St. James the Less

Tuesday, July 23 -- 7:00 p.m. @ St. James the Less

Monday, August 19 -- 1:00 p.m. @ St. James the Less

Tuesday, August 27 -- 7:00 p.m. @ St. James the Less

*Meditation at the Botanic Garden is a favorite! I will greet each of you at the front entrance and direct you to one of the courtyards with tables where we will gather to begin our practice. If it is raining an hour before our scheduled time, plan to meet at the church instead.

Practicing Acceptance with Rev. Lisa

Saturday, July 13 -- 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

“Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation; it means understanding that something is what it is and there has got to be a way through it.” Matthew Fox

Far from resignation acceptance is connected to discovering God’s blessing in what is, as it is. Over the course of this reflective morning expect to learn some take away prayer forms to practice acceptance in your daily life. And with the gift of other parishioners find you are not alone seeking faith amid changes, chances and challenges of life.

Golf Outing and Potluck

Sunday, July 21

Join us at the Glenview Prairie Club for nine holes of Golf, followed by a potluck supper at the church. More details to follow.

Potluck on the Commons

A Sunday in late August

It was so much fun last year, we are doing it again. Everyone is invited to enjoy a potluck on our Commons. More details will be available later.

Concert on the Commons: Mr. Nick

Sunday, September 8

You may remember Nick Davio as the pianist from our Beatles Band, but did you know he is a prominent Chicago children's musician? See him here in our out outdoor concert setting.

Rev. Lisa in the Holy Land

I departed for the Holy Land on last Monday and will return on May 24. The parish has emergency pastoral support covered by two priests, simply reach out to a member of parish staff or the Senior Warden, Matthew Berry, should something happen. Know that I will be lighting candles in ancient churches all over Palestine and Israel holding you in my heart for God.

You can follow their travels on the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Facebook Page.

From the Chicago Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:

We pray for Congregations in the Joliet Deanery: St. Joseph & St. Aidan in Blue Island; St. John the Evangelist in Flossmoor; St. Clement in Harvey; St. Edward and Christ in Joliet; and in our Companion Dioceses of SE Mexico and Renk, South Sudan for San Juan Evangelista in Acayucan; St. James in Lathbior.

For the Diocese of Toliara, Madagascar:

We pray for Bishop Todd & Rev. Patsy McGregor as they travel back to Madagascar this week. We pray too for Assistant Bishop Samy and his wife, Holy, and for all the clergy and people of the Diocese of Toliara, Madagascar.

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)

Tom Baldwin (father of Amy Berry)

Daniel Berry (son of Miriam Berry)

Maryann Bovio (friend of Dane Cleven)

David Braun (uncle of Matthew Berry)

Liz Bruce (friend of Synek family)

Mary Burrington (grandmother of Lisa Senuta)

Debbie Carpenter (sister of David Mason)

Sandra Carpenter (sister of Shari Noble)

Mary Cato (friend of Miriam Berry)

Silvio DeBartelmaise (friend of John Roberts)

Vicky Dicks (friend of Dorothy Generes)

Connor Dolge (friend of Jack & Patricia Kessie)

Tom Fauzio (resident of The Grove)

Bill Fox (parishioner)

Barbara Hawkins (resident of The Grove)

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)

Nancy Lidecker (mother of Katie Synek)

Allen Liss (companion of Pam Hardy)

Holly Madigan (friend of Sandy & Bert Getz Sr)

John Marquardt, Jr. (son of Judy Marquardt)

Peggy Mason (parishioner)

Marge Miller (friend of Peggy Greene)

Karen Mills Hensley (daughter of Mike Mills)

Billy Montross (grandson of Phil & Meredith Montross)

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)

Sandy Rapp (friend of Colleen Schipfer)

Lucy Roe (friend of Jack & Patricia Kessie)

Christopher Rogala (nephew of Karen Peterson)

Patti Ruff (fiancée of Barbara Stutz's son)

Mary Schwenk (wife of Henry Schwenk)

Joan Scott (resident of The Grove)

Emily Senuta (mother of Chad Senuta)

Brian Stanton (resident of The Grove)

Shirley Gately Straub (mother of Susie White)

Barbara Stutz (parishioner)

Kathy Stutz (daughter-in-law of Barbara Stutz)

Libby Swift (parishioner)

Nancy Trevey (friend of Watson family)

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)

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)

Dominic (friend of Sarah Schneider)

Kelly & Josh & baby (daughter & son-in-law of Carol & Scott Swank)

Sherry (resident of The Grove)

Will (brother of Nancy Whiteman)

Yvonne (mother of Heather Mages)

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.

Frank Alongi, Jr.

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 for further information.