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October 4, 2019

Aloha our beloved parish 'ohana,

This weekend we are commemorating St Francis of Assisi as we Bless the Animals at three of our four services. As St. Francis loved all animals and nature, the church has set apart this day to bless the boundless love our pets have for us and us for them . Pets have a way of bringing out the best in humankind. They fill the void of loneliness and are always there to listen, I have had many pets over my lifetime. Perky the parakeet, Goldy the goldfish, Sage the dog, and Ebony the cat, to name a few. Perky was my go to listener as I was going through my teenage years. He kept every secret I ever told him. He would sit on his perch and tilt his head from side to side and offer a squawk or two at the appropriate time. He was a great listener.  In fact, so were the dogs and cats! They would all just sit and listen and offer affection when needed. Never unwanted advice or a look of disapproval, just love.  I wonder, do we trust God as much as we trust our pets? Do we shy away from telling God everything so as not to disappoint the God of creation? Do we hold back a few of our deep dark secrets? We tell our pets everything because they will NEVER judge us. But God, not so much, right? If this sounds familiar, I have Good News. God already knows our deepest, darkest secrets that we only want our pets to know. and He adores us anyway. That's right, He adores us! Cherishes us! Is absolutely crazy about us! There is absolutely nothing we can do to ever change that. He cannot not love us. We are to trust in the one who knew us before we were born. All we need is faith as tiny as a mustard seed. God wants everyone to come to know him and love him as he loves us. It's not hard. It's as easy as talking to our pet. I sat in my room with Perky sitting attentively on his perch, and I told him all about the bullying I had endured that day. I had no idea at the tender age of 13, that that little bird was the ear of God.

Blessings, Linda+ If you are off-island and not able to join us in person, please try to do so via our Livestream (9 AM HST) : https://livestream.com/stjameshawaii

Link to the Scripture readings for this weekend's worship: CLICK HERE

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Tonight! Family Fall Fest! - Zoofari   Tonight! Friday, October 4th 5 - 7:30 PM in the St. James' Pavilion Dinner will be served! Zoofari Family Fall Fest this Friday! Zoofari “Where God is Wild About You!" builds on "Roar" this past Summer's Vacation Bible School. At Zoofari, keiki and families are on the prowl, spotting wild animals and finding fun games and gadgets along the way. At each station, they'll charge into valuable experiences and discover that God is WILD about them! Come join us! Bring your keiki, grandchildren, neighborhood keiki! Sign up: Youth@StJamesHawaii.org

Blessing of the Animals   This Saturday, October 5th (Beach Mass) & Sunday, October 6th 9 AM (St. James') & 9:30 AM (St. Columba's)   Our annual Blessing of the Animals service will be held at three of our four weekend services: At our 5 PM Beach Mass, Saturday, October 5th, at the 9 AM St. James’ and the 9:30 AM St. Columba’s services on Sunday, October 6th. The liturgy honors the Feast of St. Francis. The service is always a howling celebration of God’s great and diverse creation, but is not for everyone. If you are looking for a quieter “non barking” liturgy that day, plan on coming to the 7:30 AM St. James’ service for a “fur free” service.

A Service for the Celebration of the Life of Caridad "Cari" Rufo Saturday, October 12, 10 AM at St. James' Church Please join Cari's family in celebrating her love and life on Saturday, October 12th at 10 AM. Internment to following immediately in the Memorial Garden. Visitation will be in the church from 9 - 10 AM. A reception will follow in the Savanack Pavilion. All are invited. A link to Cari's obituary can be found here. Please continue to hold Cari's family in your prayers. May Cari's soul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace and rise in Glory.

St. James' Parish 'Ohana Retreat Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25, 2020 SAVE THE DATES We are delighted to invite you to a two-part workshop/retreat on Spiritual Discernment with Brother David Vryhof, SSJE (The Society of Saint John the Evangelist). The Society of Saint John the Evangelist is the oldest Episcopal monastic community in the United States. The monastery is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Brother David will be in residence with us for 10 days (January 16 - 26). In addition leading our Parish Retreat, he will be leading a vestry retreat, staff retreat, preaching at all services, leading a discussion on forgiveness, meeting with those who wish individual spiritual direction and/or make their private confession, and speaking to all who would like to come to a discussion on "Why we serve?" -- a talk that will especially geared to helping us think about what we do in the name of the Lord and why we do it. It is have been three years in the making for Brother David to come to be with us. Brother David and our rector are old friends from seminary. CLICK HERE for more information the up-coming Parish Retreat. Here also is a link to sermons by the Brother David. CLICK HERE. You may read or listen to the sermons. CLICK HERE for information about SSJE.

Run with the Rector: The Rector's Tuesday Fun Run! Put on your running shoes and join David, our Rector, and parishioner Ian Hersey at 4 PM this Tuesday at Spencer Beach Park. Meet at the Spencer Beach Park Pavilion . We will run the Ala Kahakai Trail along the ocean to the end of Mauna Kea Beach and back. It’s about 3 miles round-trip and does involve running over lava rock, sand. and up and down some trail hills. No need to RSVP, just show up. we will takeoff at 4:05! There are several folks who said they are coming to "walk" the trail. Come walk or run!

From Parishioner Kim Snoddgrass who is visiting Scotland with her permission: "I am at the Iona Abbey. I wrote the names of all the ill folks on the newsletter list of St. James'. And submitted the list to the Abbet Prayer Warriors. It is a long list. Still praying and observing silence. I am beginning to understand the monks of Iona better."

This past Sunday morning we walked in to find a vase full of beautiful flowers with a note indicating it was from our sister congregation in Kapa'au, St. Augustine’s Church. What a lovely Sunday morning surprise!

Do you have a reflection/experience of “Grace at work” in our parish ‘ohana or in the wider community? Don’t keep it to yourself. Share the grace! Please email it to  newsletter@stjameshawaii.org .

We celebrated Brian Burke's birthday last Sunday with a delicious dobash cake, lei and singing! The keiki sang Happy Birthday and enjoyed that birthday cake too!

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SAVE THE DATE St. Columba's Thrift Sale is scheduled for October 18 and 19th from 8am to 4pm.  We will again be selling all merchandise for $5.00 a bag. We want to thank Rona Scull for all her help in allowing us to come and purge merchandise from the Thrift Store. We have a lot of new things so come and shop!

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Ho'olohe Ke Pepeiao Nana I Kamaka Hana Kā Lima~ Listen carefully. Observe with eyes, work with the hands

Yes there is Beach Mass on Ironman Weekend (next weekend) Our Beach Mass on October 12 will be a said (no music) service. From 3:30 PM on, you will be able to get to Kawaihae from Waimea and North Kohala. However, access via Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway may not open back up until 5:30 PM.

Dear friends of our parish 'ohana, Bishop Bob Jones and his wife, Mary Page, are back on island, for the next several weeks. +Bob officiated at the Eucharist this past Saturday. Bishop Bob served as priest for many years in Alaska before being elected to serve as Bishop of the Diocese of Wyoming. David, our Rector, became friends with Bishop Bob and Mary Page on a pilgrimage to Cuba in 2015.

KAWAIHAE HARBOR, SATURDAY, 5 PM

Every Thursday morning from 8:30 - 9 AM Prayer Vigil for all the people of our Island Home Gather with us in prayer at St. James' Church. If you cannot join us in person, join us wherever you are. Please make every effort to reserve this time in prayer. Join us for as long as you can.  Let us unite our prayers in communion with God and one another as we pray for all on our Island Home. Kapu Aloha (Nothing but Love)

Peggy Rein, Patricia Eckstrom, Sarah, Gloria Seiden, Narcisa Yagin, Nicole Anderson, Marlene Thees, Trevor, Carl Stanforth, Alan Ackerman, Brad Young, Monica Parker, Gladys Takeya, Gerry Goodenough, Monique Abbasi, Jack A, Isaac DeRego, James Knox Everett, Debbie Gaines, Israel Kahoopii, Pedro Ka'awaloa, Nathan Lee, Jane Cook & Family, Eleanor Mendias, Mark & Kay Segal, Maurice Cecil & Pukaua Summer Sommers, Betty Santorio, Cheyanna Lahnum, Jesse Osmun, Shin Runkel, Mary Avery, Alex Ka'aua, the Reyes family, Vicky Tagaca, Steven, Kaipo Young, Nancy Davidson, Tony Abbott, Guy Piltz, Eli Ching, Shawn & Stephanie, Heidi Barnett, Gilmore family, Loreen Hackwalter, Paterno Balmilero, Jerry Reyla, Greg Sliva, Frank Wallace, Berlinda Tolson, Maelle Wolfe, Nancy Maleno, Joyce Horrie, Sheila McKibbin, Zebediah Smith. Garrett Webb, Sterling & Lynette, Rev Heather Hill, her family & medical team; Leonard Case, Kainoa Bostock & Family, Laurel Koehler, Gael Burke, Riley Furlong, family and friends of Riley, Pat Chartrand’s nephew, Debbie Roberts, Nona Hasagawa, Julie & John Kuran, Herman Medeiros, Megan Pastore, family & friends of Diane Forsyth, , family & friends of Bernie Smith, Elizabeth Agustin, the family and friends of Lark Willey’s father, Tekin Celikiz ++ If you would like to be added to the Prayer List or would like to add someone else (please get their permission first), call the parish office at 808-885-4923 or email at  prayer@stjameshawaii.org   by the Tuesday before you would like the name to appear in the bulletin. Please mention 'Prayer List' in the Subject line of the email to Jacque so that she knows it's not a spam email from someone she doesn't know personally.    Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks. You must then request to have the name added again.

In the back of the church are note cards. Please take 5 to 10 cards and envelopes home with you. Use them to reach out to one another and those in the wider community.   Please keep in your thoughts and prayers parishioners who are unable to be with us in worship. Please reach out to them and let them know they are missed.  Offering Aloha to Alex Alex Ka’aua is home from Hale Ho’ola. She would welcome phone calls and visitors (call first). She is also in need to rides to doctor in town. Please reach out to her at 895-5183.

Gerry Goodenough           PO Box 988                 Kamuela, HI 96743          Tepa Farias  PO Box 1152  Kamuela, HI 96743    Alexandra "Alex" Ka'au'a 67-5165 Kamamalu St Apt 19B Kamuela, HI 96743 Rev. Guy Piltz PO Box 1973 Kamuela, 96743 Garrett Webb P.O. Box 1657 Kailua-Kona, HI 96745

Do you know of someone else to whom we could reach out? Please get their permission first, then contact the parish office to have them added to the list. email here or telephone at 808-885-4923

Birthdays:  Landon Harada, the Rev. Marnie Keator, Nathaniel Johnson, Arel Urbanozo, Maia Tarnas Anniversaries:  Michael & Gale Bates, Laurie Ackerman & Ray Rosa, Greer Woodward & John Sucke, Steve & Jenna Bauman, the Rev. Kent & Kiki McNair Remembrances:  Peter Kim, Melinda Moore, Edith Finley, Mabel Straughan, Richard Goodenough, Helen Burlingame Diocese of Hawaii: Retired Clergy:  The Rev. Brian F. Nurding (Priest) & Mrs. Joe Ellen Nurding; The Rev. Vincent O'Neill (Priest); The Rev. Phil Paradine (Priest) & Mrs. Carter Kimsey; ​The Rev. Guy Hiwa Piltz (Priest) & Mrs. Josephine Piltz. The Church in Wales :  The Most Rev’d John Davies - Archbishop of Wales & Bishop of Swansea & Brecon

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Mahalo to our Mango Chutney Makers! Mahalo to Cha Cha, Betty, Laurie and Anty Edie and to those who donated mangoes and jars! The chutney will be sold at our annual Christmas bazaar the first Saturday in December. We need help to make our famous mango chutney for this year’s Christmas Bazaar. Please let Laurie Rosa or Betty Hannah know if you can assist. Please reach out to Laurie at lavalaurie@hawaiiantel.net or 885-7647, or Betty Hannah at 885-7508 or bettyhannah@hotmail.com.

We had a great turnout for after school tutoring this last Wednesday. We had returning keiki and some new ones joined us. We are doing our Walking School Bus after school on Wednesday. We meet at the cafeteria and walk over to the church, where we enjoy a yummy snack before we tackle the homework. We are always looking for adult volunteers to help with reading and math. Open to keiki grades 1-8.

Godly Play is offered in the Spencer Building on Sunday’s during our 9AM service. Ages 4 and up. Nursery available in the Small World Preschool Building during our 9AM service. Sunday School at St. Columba’s 9:30AM, ages 5 and up, led by Raina Dale. High School students and Parents. Save the date: October 13 @ 2PM in the Spencer Building. We will be having an information and planning meeting for EYE20, (Episcopal Youth Event 2020). This event is open to high school students in the 2019/2020 school year, and will be held at Howard University in Washington, D.C. beginning July 6 th , 2020.  Time for Teens: Movies with a message will be held the 2 nd  Sunday of the month from 4-6:30PM at Rev. Marnie’s home. Join us October 13 th  at 64-5119 Pukuniahi Pl. in Waimea (see flier below). Open to youth in grades 6-12. Please bring a friend with you. Contact Felecia Linton @ 808-987-1853 or  anuhea@hotmail.com . After School Tutoring is held on Wednesday’s from 1:30-3PM in the church. We meet at the cafeteria at Waimea School at 1:20 and do a “Walking School Bus” to the church. Adult volunteers are needed for this popular program.   There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer for many of our youth programs. Just give me a call.   Blessings, Susan Acacio Youth Ministry Coordinator youth@stjameshawaii.org 808-895-2086

Episcopal Youth Event 2020 EYE20  Save the dates: July 7-11, 2020 in Washington DC.  Open to High School aged youth. Fundraising will begin soon. EYE20 Planning Team: Application period open for youth... Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs Applications for youth interested in serving on the Planning Team for the 2020 Episcopal Youth Event (EYE20) are now being accepted. "Planning Team members are charged with creating and implementing EYE20 ... Read more www.episcopalnewsservice.org Please contact Susan Acacio, Youth Ministry Coordinator, for further information on any of our events and/or to volunteer. Blessings, Susan Acacio Youth Ministry Coordinator youth@stjameshawaii.org 808-895-2086

UPCOMING YOUTH ACTIVITIES

TEEN TECH UPCOMING DATES

Our Teens are once again hosting sessions of “Teen Tech” on: October 13, November 3 and December 8, in the Spencer Building from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Teen Tech is a service for local seniors (age 55+) to be tutored by High School students from HPA, Parker, Kamehameha and Honoka'a High Schools in the use of cell phones and tablets, both iPhone and Android; computers (laptops), both PC and Macs; Kindles, and internet programs such as email, Facebook, Instagram, Google Search, etc. Please bring your cell phone, tablet, and/or laptop. Mahalo to our youth for this wonderful ministry!  Once a month on Sundays 10:15am-12:30pm.

Special Events

TONIGHT!!! Zoofari Family Fall Fest this Friday! October 4th from 5-7:30 PM in the pavilion. Dinner will be served! Zoofari “Where God is Wild About You!" builds on "Roar" this past Summer's Vacation Bible School. At Zoofari, keiki and families are on the prowl, spotting wild animals and finding fun games and gadgets along the way. At each station, they'll charge into valuable experiences and discover that God is WILD about them! Please spread the word. Sign up: Youth@StJamesHawaii.org MAHALO to all of our Zoofari volunteers! It will be a great family time to know that “God is Wild About Us”.

December 13, 5 PM - 7:30 PM in the pavilion. Dinner will be served.

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Thrift Store Ministry Updates

Congratulations Rona! It is with great joy that we announce that Rona Scull has accepted the position of Executive Coordinator for our Thrift Store Ministry. We were blessed with several great candidates and deeply appreciate all who were willing to serve. Mahalo to our Search & Interview Committee. Please join in welcoming Rona Scull to our Parish ‘Ohana’s Ministries Staff. Please stop by the Thrift Store and offer Rona your aloha.

We have great Thrift Store volunteers! Lisa, Connie, Karen

From Tim Bostock MAHALO PIHA TO ANNUNCIATION CHURCH! Our sister congregation at Annunciation created their crowd favorite Spaghetti Bolognese for the fourth time this year! They also brought the MOST YUMMY DESSERTS!! We augmented with Garlic Bread (grilled by Parker students Rovi and AnnaMarie), Tomato Rice and Veg Soup (by our very own Chef Daryl), Curry Roasted Carrots, Lomi Kale and Radish, Zucchini and Eggplant, and Corn and Green Beans from chefs Steve, Sue and Jane.   The evening was very blustery, but the Pavilion was warmer than usual because the recent olive tree trimming allowed the last of the sun to slant into the serving line. The crowd seemed steady, not slamming, yet we served 260 guests in the Pavilion, including 59 keiki, and we delivered 105 meals for a grand total of 365 Meals. The quantity of food prepared was just right! With all spaghetti sauces, salads and garlic bread finished by 6pm, we just froze some noodles and some desserts for next week.   Our musicians for the night were the indomitable Dagan and fiddler Jeff – they never fail to be rewarded with applause from the Pavilion guests.   Our sponsor for the dinner was LEX BRODIES who not only paid for the meal but also brought a huge group of staff and family to help serve. Josh and Dawn, and Anita and the whole gang are repeat sponsors and we say MAHALO NUI LOA TO them all. ANNUNCIATION CHURCH also filled out the serving line – it was hard to make space for our regular servers! 😊 A huge MAHALO to all of them along with all those who helped in any way by shopping, prepping, chopping, grilling, cooking, delivering, setting up, serving, breaking down and cleaning up. You are all wonderful!

Mahalo to our Prep Crew, Clean up Crew, Packers and Deliverers of meals and all those who work behind the scenes! Join us every Thursday, for we feed the body and soul! Contact Sue if you feel called to volunteer or otherwise support the Community Meal Ministry!  Building Community, One Meal at a Time!  Smiles, Sue Sue dela Cruz Community Meal Ministry Coordinator eat@stjameshawaii.org

The memorial garden is getting a good cleaning! Mahalo to our Sexton Malu Lindsey!

We are looking for someone to help with the bulletins on Fridays. If you feel called to assist with this particular task, please contact Sheri. Having volunteers in the church office has been absolutely invaluable and we'd like to continue to have volunteers between 9 and 1 on weekdays. If you feel you can help out, please contact Sheri ( office@stjameshawaii.org ) or phone 8 08-885-4923.

Kupuna Help One of our kupuna is need of help getting her house back in livable condition. Several of our parishioners have jumped into help, but could use a few more hands and hearts for such things as painting, etc. CLICK HERE to see the list of needs and to sign up. After you sign up, Carolyn Stewart will be in contact with you. Volunteer at our Thrift Store Ministry. We have a terrific group of regular volunteers. But are in great need of more volunteers to be able to open the store. If you do not already presently volunteer, please give a try. You will be welcomed with open arms! Come any day, Monday through Saturday, between 9 AM and 1 PM, preferably at 8:45 AM so we will know if we have enough people to open. Volunteer at the Community Meal Ministry  (Thursdays 4:30 - 6 PM). Join in helping to provide a hot sit-down meal and warm welcome. Thursdays, 4 - 6 PM. Contact Tim Bostock or Sue Dela Cruz ( Eat@StJamesHawaii.org ). Sponsor one of our weekly meals for $600. 10 AM - Chop and prep. 3:30 PM - Pack up meals to be delivered. 3:30 PM - Set up the Pavilion. 4:15 PM - Serve in the line. 4:30 PM - Come talk-story, giving guests the gift of friendship. 6 PM - clean up.  Volunteer with our Youth Ministry . Our ministry to the youngest in our midst is growing by leaps and bounds. Become trained as a  Godly Play (Sunday School) teacher , volunteer at our Wednesday After School Tutoring, assist at one of our youth events. Contact our Youth Ministry Coordinator, Susan Acacio at 895-2086 or  Youth@StJamesHawaii.org .  Serve in Worship . Acolytes, readers, servers at the altar, ushers/greeters are needed. Speak to any of our clergy.  Share your musical talents.  Join the St. James' Choir. Share your gift as a soloist, your ability to play an instrument or dance hula. At St. Columba's speak to Rev. Linda; at the Beach Mass speak to Garrett Webb; and at St. James' speak to Everett Knowles or Rona Lee. Don't know who they are? Contact the Parish Office and we'll connect you to them.

Monthly Women's Bible Study The Women’s Bible Study meets next on Friday, November 1, 2019 in the Church from 10-12. We are making an in depth study of Mary, the mother of Jesus, using Edward Sri's book Rethinking Mary in the New Testament: What the Bible Tells Us about the Mother of the Messiah as a resource. All women are welcome. Bring your friends! Monthly Men's Bible Study Next Meeting Friday October 18 at 7:30 - 8:30 AM in the Church. All men welcome. Facilitated by Joe Bollinger and Eric Savage. Coffee will be on! Come join us. Meets the third Friday of the month. CLICK HERE to review the scriptures ahead of the gathering (we are following Track 1 of the assigned lectionary readings).  Scripture Readings for this Weekend CLICK HERE

DRAWN TO THE GOSPELS

Proper 22 Luke 17: 5-10 Notes on This Reading: Jesus continues teaching about faith, implying what has been said in other places; you don’t need very much of it to make a difference. Jesus echoes what has been said throughout the gospels, beginning with Mary’s response that when was with child. With God all things are possible. Then Jesus moves on to another piece of teaching in which he talks about what it means to be a servant, inviting disciples to recognize their proper roes of service and obedience. Questions: 1.     In your own spiritual journey, how has your faith increased? What caused that to happen? 2.     Have you seen mustard seeds? They’re tiny. What does faith the size of a mustard seed sound like to you? 3.     When the slave says that we have only done what we ought to have done, what do you think the slave had in mind? What do we owe God? Anything? 4.     What part of your faith has to do with a sense of duty or obedience? ** Graphic and reflection/questions from the book, “Drawn to the Gospels” by friend of our parish ‘ohana, the Rev. Jay Sidebotham. Used with permission.

Meets weekly on Tuesdays at St. James' from 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Registration required. Please contact David+, John Sucke, or Beth McKeen for additional information.

Wisdom Corner

"One of the happiest moments ever is when you find the courage to let go of what you can't change."

HOPE

When the fresh air of the Gospel becomes our oxygen, the collective sin of the world, of others and our own, will burn our sensitized lungs like toxic fumes. We will notice injustice everywhere we turn, and though we will do all we are able in response, we will feel powerless against so much of it, and that powerlessness will crucify our hearts. Then, as St. Chrysostom’s life reminds us, we will know the hope of the Resurrection from the inside, through the mind of Christ. God’s power to raise, to heal, and to save will flow through us, because God will be our only lasting hope.  -Br. Keith Nelson,  SSJE Read More and Comment > Society of Saint John the Evangelist An Episcopal Monastery in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

A Prayer for the End of Day

Psalm 3:5 "I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me"

CLICK HERE t o read the current approved minutes from the vestry meeting. CLICK HERE for the current approved Treasurer's Report  The next Vestry meeting is on October 28 at 10AM in the Parish office. All are welcome to attend. Please note the time change.

The Stewardship Committee has started meeting to put together our upcoming 2020 fall campaign. We are blessed to have a really great group of folks serving on the committee. Mahalo to Pat Anderson, Scott Byron, John Crouch, Steve Kittell, Melissa Levitan, the Rev. Linda Lundgren, Tisa McManus, Monica Newcomb, Hans L’Orange, Frankie Pang, Susy Ruddle, Eric Savage, Cindy Sharp, the Rev. David Stout, Chairperson Gerrit Keator, and Honorary Chair the Rev. Cn. David Coon.

From Gerrit Keator, Stewardship Committee Chair RE: Giving via Distribution (RMD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Greetings, As the annual stewardship drive approaches I, on behalf of the Stewardship Committee, write to inform you of one way to fulfill your desire to support the ministries and mission of St. James’ Parish. The letter officially launching the month-long 2020 pledge drive will be mailed in the coming days. If you are older than 70 1/2 years, you are required to begin taking an annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Up to $100,000 may be gifted annually to a nonprofit organization such as St. James. Unlike withdrawals from your IRA to which you made tax-deductible contributions, the amount you transfer from your IRA account directly to St. James’ will not be included in your Adjusted Gross Income on your tax return. A lower Adjusted Gross Income(AGI) can decrease your net investment income tax or decrease taxes on your Social Security benefits. No charitable deduction can be taken on the gift to St. James, since the tax savings come from the avoidance of income tax on the IRA distribution. If you have to take RMDs from your IRA or other retirement accounts this tax year, please check with your IRA custodian and/or your tax advisor to see if your contribution to St. James’ might be a win/win situation. Provide them with our tax identification 99-0073522 and Sheri Marsical, our Parish Administrator’s, contact information 885-4923 and Office@stjameshawaii.org . Please alert Sheri of your intention to gift this way so that she can be on the lookout for it. In advance, MAHALO for your faithful support of our beloved church whether via the above route or by a pledge payable in the course of 2020. With blessings, Gerrit

Midweek Worship Every Wednesday  Morning Prayer, 9 AM  Every Wednesday, at 9 AM in St. James' church, we offer the service of Morning Prayer. This is a beautiful way to begin one's day. The service of Morning Prayer, also known as Matins, is one of the two main Daily Offices in the Episcopal church. One of the beautiful aspects of Morning and Evening Prayer is that as you pray the office you are praying it with thousands of people around the world who are also engaged in these same or similar prayers. In addition, during the service, we will be incorporating the reading of the names on our parish prayer list. Please come and join us in prayer.

"Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God."  -- Romans 15:7

 If you are already baptized, and desire to make this parish 'ohana  your  parish 'ohana, then do not hesitate to contact David+, our rector, or any of our clergy, if you have questions about becoming a member of our parish. New to the Episcopal Church? Click Here for a guide to gestures used in worship services.

E Komo Mai!

Up-coming Parish Events at a Glance

2019 Holy Days, Events, and Special Offerings Blessing of the Animals Weekend of October 5-6 at Beach Mass on Saturday October 6 at 5 PM and 9 AM Service at St. James.  7:30 Mass at St. James will be ‘fur-free’. Ironman Triathlon Saturday October 12 – Beach Mass will be a spoken service, no music. Note road closures. Diocese Convention Education day Friday October 25, Convention October 26 Thrift Store Christmas Store Opens November 2 Veteran’s Day Celebrated – Office Closed Monday, November 11 Canoe Club Luau Saturday, November 23  NO BEACH MASS One of our clergy will be present with the Reserve Sacrament and a good word for anyone who shows up not knowing it is cancelled. Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch Thursday, November 28 St. James’ Noon to 2 PM Advent Evensong & Study Wednesday, December 4, 11, & 18 6 - 8 PM (Soup & Salad dinner) Parish Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 7, 9 AM - 2 PM Youth Program The Miracle of Jesus - A Christmas Event for Families December 13, 2019 5PM-7:30PM in the pavilion. Dinner will be served Greening of the Churches December 21, both St. James’ and St. Columba’s St. James' Parish 'Ohana Retreat with Brother David Vryhof Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 (see flier below) Parish Annual Meeting Wednesday, January 29 th  from 5 – 7 PM - location to be determined B ishop's Fitzpatrick's Visit with Confirmations February 8 (Beach Mass) & February 9 (7:30 & 9 AM St. James' Services) For Full Parish Calendar,  CLICK HERE

51st Diocesan Convention For more information on each of these forms, scroll down to the Forms & Documents section at the bottom of the page. Read more www.episcopalhawaii.org

2020 Challenge Grant: Camino Project Sherri Dietrich, President, United Thank Offering Board The UTO Board is happy to announce the UTO Camino Challenge Grant, for which UTO will match donations of up to $60,000 to support the building and development of the Anglican Pilgrim Centre... Read more www.episcopalchurch.org

Quick Links to Diocese Information

In the Wider Community

Community Calendars The Waimea Community Association maintains a comprehensive calendar of civic and social events in Waimea.  CLICK HERE  to check out what is happening, where and when in our area.  Tutu's House offers many free or low cost activities. Their calendar is  HERE What's on at the Kahilu? Check  HERE   The Waikoloa Village Association publishes a monthly newsletter covering events in Waikoloa.   CLICK HERE for the current issue of The Breeze.  Waikoloa Beach Resort has a monthly calendar of free and for fee events.   CLICK HERE for the current issue.  The Shops at Mauna Lani Resort’s Calendar of Events is HERE   And Konaweb publishes an Islandwide calendar HERE

Exchange Student Housing Assistance Needed We have foreign exchange student at Parker, from Indonesia, with a full scholarship and receives a monthly stipend for the things she needs. We are looking for a host family to offer her room and board. She is great with younger kids, and very friendly and helpful. If you are interesting in finding out more please contact parishioner Carolyn Stewart.

NOAA predicts above-normal 2019 hurricane season in the... NOAA's Central Pacific Hurricane Center today announced there is a 70% chance of above-normal tropical cyclone activity during the central Pacific hurricane season this year. The 2019 outlook also indicates a 20% chance of a near-normal season... Read more www.noaa.gov

Are you ready? Hurricane Season is upon us - Here are some resources to assist you and your 'ohana to be prepared: Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii Disaster Preparedness Handbook Hawaii State Emergency Management Agency Preparedness Information Hawaii County Emergency Preparedness

Meditation at Anna Ranch All are welcome. Interested in exploring and engaging in Mediation in these challenging times? Anna Ranch invites you to come give it a try with the serenity of the ranch as a setting for this special group meditation. Every Monday night from... Read more www.annaranch.org

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Beach Mass- Raina Dale St. Columba's -Linda Lundgren, Raina Dale, St. James'-Father David ++; Community Meal- , Lynn Beittel, Jeannie Savage, Building & Grounds-Father David++; Thrift Store-Father David ++; Youth Programs - Susan Acacio

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Our Clergy

Rev. David Stout, Rector

Rev. Marnie Keator, Associate Rector

Rev. Linda Lundgren, Associate Rector for St. Columba's

Our Ministries Staff

Susan Acacio, Youth Ministry

Sue Dela Cruz, Community Meal Ministry

Rona Scull, Thrift Store Ministry

Malu Lindsey, Sexton

Rona Lee, Choir Director, Music Ministry

Everett Knowles, Director of Music, Music Ministry

To contact our Parish Staff The Rev. David Stout, Rector , FrDavid@stjameshawaii.org  The Rev. Marnie Keator, Associate Rector  RevMarnie@stjameshawaii.org  The Rev. Linda Lundgren, Associate Rector at St Columba’s RevLinda@stcolumbahawaii.org  Susan Acacio, Youth Ministry Coordinator  Youth@stjameshawaii.org or 808-895-2086  Sue Dela Cruz, Community Meal Ministry Coordinator  Eat@stjameshawaii.org or 808-498-7383  Rona Scull, Interim Thrift Store Ministry Coordinator  ThriftStore@stjameshawaii.org  Everett Knowles, Music Director, Music@stjameshawaii.org  Rona Lee, Choir Director. Music@stjameshawaii.org  Malu Lindsey, Sexton, contact via the parish office.  Sheri Mariscal, Parish Administrator,  Office@stjameshawaii.org  Clara Toma, Bookkeeper, Bookkeeper@stjameshawaii.org  St. James' Episcopal Church, 65-1237 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela (Waimea), HI 96743| P.O. Box 278 Kamuela, HI 96743-0278   Office: 808-885-4923 Email:  Office@StJamesHawaii.org Web:  StJamesHawaii.org StColumbaHawaii.org

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