VOLUME 1, ISSUE 28
JULY 31, 2019
8th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13)
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23
Psalm 49:1-11
Colossians 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21
8:00AM SERVICE
Preacher: Deacon Terrance
Celebrant: Dean Ryan
10:00AM SERVICE
Ushers: TBD
Lector: Emily Niblick
EM: Pete Cabbiness
Preacher: Deacon Terrance
Celebrant: Dean Ryan
FOOD BANK
2nd-4th Wednesdays @ 2:30PM

THE COTTAGE SHOP
[Closed Wednesday during Summer]
1st-3rd Sat. @ 9:00AM-1:00PM

CHOIR REHEARSALS
[On Summer Break from Rehearsals]
MEN'S BREAKFAST
SAT. AUG. 3 @ 7:30AM
Yosemite Falls Cafe

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
SAT. AUG. 3 @ 9:00AM
Fireside Room

ALTAR GUILD
SAT. AUG. 3 @ 10:00AM
Chapel

THE DEAN'S FIRESIDE CHAT
SUN. AUG. 4 @ 9:00AM
Fireside Room

CONGREGATIONAL FORUM
SUN. AUG. 4 @ 11:30AM
Chapel

PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
SUN. AUG. 4 @ 12:00PM
Conference Room

August 4th @ 11:30AM in the Chapel
Following last weekend's notification to the congregation concerning the termination of Tim Peargin's employment, we want to offer an opportunity for the Cathedral Congregation to gather with the Cathedral Clergy for a prayerful and thoughtful conversation.

The forum is Sunday, August 4th, 2019 at 11:30AM in the Chapel. All are invited to attend and participate.

If an effort to organize the forum, we are asking individuals to submit their questions/comments prior to the forum. This practice allows for many more voices to be heard, including those who might want to ask a question or make a comment but are not comfortable voicing a question/comment in a public forum.

If you would like to submit a question or comment, please use the link below. Question/comments cards will also be available at the 8AM and 10AM services and prior to the forum. All questions/comments will be treated as anonymous submissions. We will do our best to give voice to all the questions/comments.
Continuing this Sunday through the end of August, Dean Ryan will host “Fireside Chats” 9:00am -9:45am in the Cathedral’s Fireside Room.

This Sunday's "Way of Love" topic is LEARN. 

Bishop Curry teaches about how regular worship can both help us to deny self-interest as the main aim of life and also re-center our lives on God.

The assembled group are invited to bring/grab a cup of coffee or tea and will listen together to an episode of Presiding Bishop Curry’s new podcast The Way of Love. Each episode is about 20 minutes. 

Following the podcast listening session, Dean will convene a conversation about the episode with the group. This is intended to be an informal, yet engaging gathering—participation is highly encouraged. Come for the coffee (or tea), stay for the conversation! All are welcome!
FOOD BANK NEWS
New Partnership with Trader Joe's Necessitates More Volunteers
Last month, Trader Joe's in Fresno selected St. James Food Bank to the recipient of weekly donations. This new partnership is a remarkable opportunity for the Food Bank. Patrons of the Food Bank will have more options each Wednesday. The donation relationship also means that St. James will be purchasing less items from the Central Food Bank--preserving vital financial resources for future needs in the ministry.

The one challenge/opportunity with this relationship requires Food Bank volunteers to pickup food items three times a week; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sundays. Additionally, there are items picked-up on Sundays that must be distributed before the next Food Bank Wednesday.

The St. James Food Bank is seeking volunteers:

  • Drivers to pickup items from Trader Joe's (Off Friant) on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday mornings around 9:15AM.

  • On Sunday, the Food Banks needs volunteers to deliver food to the sick and those in need of sustenance. Following the 10AM service each Sunday in the Gym, food items will be available for bagging and delivery. The Food Bank would greatly appreciate your help to distribute these items to your neighbors in need.

If you are interested in volunteering and/or getting more information, please email the Food Bank with the button below. Thank you.
LABOR OF LOVE SERVICE WEEKEND
August 30th - September 1st
Want a free weekend stay at the beautiful Episcopal Conference Center Oakhurst?

Join us for the next installment of ECCO's Labor of Love Service Weekend, August 30-September 1st. Volunteers will be provided overnight lodging and meals.

Registration closes on August 16th! More information and a schedule are available of the ECCO website.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
Save the Date: Sunday, August 11th
On Sunday, August 11th at the 10:00AM, as our kids and youth prepare to return to school, the service will include the “Blessing of the Backpacks.”

The purpose of the special liturgy is to honor our children and youth as they go back to school. Through prayers and a blessing, the congregation will remind the them that their Cathedral Family is praying for them during their educational journey.

We invite all the kids and youth to bring their backpacks/computer cases to be blessed.
NEWCOMER LUNCHEON
Sunday, August 25th - 11:30AM
Are you new to St. James? And by new . . . have you started attending worship this past spring or later (give or take)? If so, we invite you Sunday, August 25th @ 11:30AM in the White Room for next our Quarterly Newcomers’ Luncheon.

Meet the clergy and leaders of St. James in an informal, family-friendly gathering. Mingle with others exploring the Cathedral Family and all that St. James has to offer. A sign-up list will be available at the entrance of the Chapel and Cathedral starting this Sunday or RSVP ONLINE .
NEW WEBSITE FOR ST. JAMES
Don't forget to check out the new website for St. James . The new site is a major step forward for both our Cathedral community and for those outside St. James who are eager to learn more about the Cathedral. If you have any feedback, please do not hesitate to send Dean Ryan an email with your comments.
ALTAR GUILD
Altar Guild needs new members (men and women) to serve in the ministry. Even if you have never served on an altar guild before, you are wanted and will be trained! If you are interested and/or want more information, please contact Carol Gavette or let one of the clergy know of you interest in Altar Guild. There will be an Altar Guild meeting August 3rd at 10:00AM for all members, and anyone interested in the ministry. A potluck lunch follows the meeting. The meeting will be in the Chapel due other meetings on campus that day.
MEN'S GROUP
The next breakfast gathering is scheduled for Saturday, August 3rd, 7:30AM at Yosemite Falls Cafe (across from the Cathedral).
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
The next meeting will be Saturday, August 3rd at 9:00AM in the Fireside Room. Please note the location change due to a Commission on Ministry on campus.
PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
The next meeting will be Sunday, August 4th at 12:00PM in the Conference Room. The later start is due to the Congregational Forum.
FOOD BANK OPERATIONAL MEETING
The next monthly meeting will be Wednesday, August 7th at 2:00PM in the White Room.
AUGUST CHAPTER MEETING
The meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 18th at 11:30AM in the Conference Room. Janie is scheduled to provide lunch. Chapter Members please submit any reports and/or agenda items to Dean Ryan by August 15th.
A Union of Black Episcopalians youth worship service became a call to action July 24 when Presiding Bishop Michael Curry took the pulpit at All Saints Church in Pasadena, California. Youth read lessons and prayers during the service.
The Union of Black Episcopalians 51st annual business meeting and conference July 22-26 in Los Angeles welcomed new board members and deepened commitments to youth and young adult empowerment, congregational and leadership development, racial reconciliation, social justice outreach and advocacy, and collaborative partnerships.
If you have any feedback, comments, or questions for the Midweek Missive Editors, please email us . Submissions to the Midweek Missive are welcomed and must be submitted to midweek@stjamesfresno.org by Tuesday at noon.