July 15, 2019
This Week at St. James the Less
Monday, July 15
1:00 p.m. | Christian Meditation
4:30 p.m. | Weeding in the Memorial Garden

Saturday, July 20
9:00 a.m. | Garden Work Day

Sunday, July 21
8:00 a.m. | Holy Eucharist with Traditional Language
9:15 a.m. | Thirty Worthy Minutes
10:00 a.m. | Holy Eucharist with Contemporary Language
10:00 a.m. | Sermon Storytime for Children
11:00 a.m. | Sweet Treats & Fellowship
2:00 p.m. | Golf Outing
5:00 p.m. | Potluck Supper
Painting the Labyrinth
The bricks for building our Labyrinth have arrived on site. We have an opportunity to personalize them before they are installed out on the Commons. Please stop by the garage after church on Sunday to help paint the bricks. You may decorate them in any fashion that you wish -- your name, a favorite scripture passage, or a design.

The Labyrinth will be installed sometime in July, so we will have roughly the next tw weeks to paint the bricks. kClare will be there to offer suggestions and to answer any questions you might have.

At its essence, a labyrinth is a spiral walking path. When yo walk into a labyrinth, a single, clear path guides you to its center. Unlike a maze which has numerous paths and is designed to confuse, a labyrinth helps you center yourself and find clarity and peace.
The 2019 St. James the Less Golf Outing will be played at the Glenview Prairie Club, 2800 W. Lake Street in Glenview. Our afternoon begins at 2:00 p.m. with a Mini Clinic, and tee-off is set for 2:30 p.m. The fee for play, including motorized golf cart, will be $26, payable in cash or check to St. James the Less.

Following the golf outing, golfers and non-golfers alike will gather at St. James the Less for a Potluck Supper.

Sign up for golfing and/or the Potluck on our website or in the Parish Hall.
Questions about golf? Contact Matt Alcorn . Questions about the Potluck? Contact Judy Lefferdink .
Weeding in the Memorial Garden
Monday, July 15 | 4:30-6:00 p.m.
After a long, wet spring, our Memorial Garden needs some loving attention. Come check out the new benches and the other work that has already been done in the garden, and help with weeding and other general clean up. Questions? Please contact Katie Synek at rsynek@aol.com.
Gardening is Better Together
Saturday Mornings @ 9:00 a.m.

We meet in the Community Food Garden at 9:00 a.m on Saturday mornings to garden together.

What can you do? Tend your own garden plot, if you have one. No plot of your own, then come and help care for the plots growing food to be given to the Northfield Food Pantry. Enjoy a piece of God's Creation as we work in community.
A Just Harvest -- Our Next Opportunity for Service is Tuesday, August 6
Summer is here -- but the need remains. All slots are still available, so sign up now to be sure that you get your choice of menu items or serving positions. Sign up in the Parish Hall or at the link below.
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.  

Monday, July 15 -- 1:00 p.m. @ St. James the Less
Tuesday, July 23 -- 7:00 p.m. @ St. James the Less

Monday, August 12 -- 1:00 p.m. @ St. James the Less
Tuesday, August 13 -- 7:00 p.m. @ Chicago Botanic Garden
Worship at The Grove
Prayer Service | Wednesday, July 24 | 2:30 p.m.
Eucharist | Wednesday, August 14 | 2:30 p.m.
Twice a month, we offer worship services for the residents of The Grove of Northbrook.

Does your summer schedule allow for more flexibility, more space in your life? Join us to lend a hand or just spend some time visiting with the people who live there. Gather at 2:15 p.m.
Magazines & Greeting Cards for The Grove
Do you have current magazines that you have finished reading and are ready to pass along to someone else. The residents of The Grove would love to be next on the list of readers. Please keep in mind the population of The Grove as you choose which magazines would be appropriate to pass along.

In addition to magazines, we would also like to provide the residents of The Grove with a supply of greeting cards for them to send to family and friends. If you have any greeting cards that you just haven't found a use for, please consider donating them to The Grove.
We will be collecting both of these items in the Parish Hall during the month of July. If you have any questions, please contact Denny Scully.
Crochet Classes to be Offered in August
Sue Babbs will be teaching crocheting classes at The Grove in August. Details have not been firmed up yet, but please contact Sue if you are able to help her with this class.
Potluck on the Commons
Sunday, August 25
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.
Lobster Sale
Saturday, September 21
Save the date for our Annual Lobster Sale. Look for more information about the sale and how you can help later in the summer.
From the Chicago Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:     
We pray for Children, Youth and Staff who will participate in Diocesan Summer Camp this summer, especially for those from our parish who are attending: Zach Langhoff, Sophia and Gigi Lund and Nylah Madden. 

We pray too for Congregations in the Rockford Deanery; St. Paul in Savanna; Grace in Sterling; Christ Church in Streator; St. Peter in Sycamore; and in our Companion Dioceses of SE Mexico and Renk, South Sudan for La Ascención in Veracruz; St. John in Melut.
For the Diocese of Toliara, Madagascar:  
We pray for Bishop Todd & Rev. Patsy McGregor, 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)
Mary Arnieri (friend of Miriam 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) 
Bill Fox (parishioner)
Peggy Greene (parishioner)
Barbara Hawkins (resident of The Grove)
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)
Tim Lewin (cousin of Heather Mages)
Nancy Lidecker (mother of Katie Synek)
Allen Liss (companion of Pam Hardy)
Holly Madigan (friend of Sandy & Bert Getz Sr)
Joe MacDonald (son of John MacDonald)
John Marquardt, Jr. (son of Judy Marquardt)
Peggy Mason (parishioner)
Marge Miller (friend of Peggy Greene)
Karen Mills Hensley (daughter of Mike Mills)
Meredith Montross (parishioner)
Timmy O'Donovan (brother of Kathleen Cleven)
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)
Dorothy Rizzo (mother of Bob Rizzo)
Lucy Roe (friend of Jack & Patricia Kessie) 
Colleen Schipfer (parishioner)
Mary Schwenk (wife of Henry Schwenk)
Emily Senuta (mother of Chad Senuta)
Brian Stanton (resident of The Grove)
Shirley Gately Straub (mother of Susie White)
Patti Stutz (daughter-in-law of Barbara Stutz)
Kathy Stutz (daughter-in-law of Barbara Stutz)
Libby Swift (parishioner)
Nancy Thompson (sister of Dorothy Generes)
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)
Caryl Medsker, her father Gene & the whole family   
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.
Marge Miller (who died recently, friend of Peggy Greene)
Helen M. Golden
Harry Patterson
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.
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.