VOLUME 1, ISSUE 36
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
16th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21)
Amos 6:1a,4-7
Psalm 146
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Luke 16:19-31
8:00AM SERVICE
Preacher: Dean Ryan
Celebrant: Dean Ryan
10:00AM SERVICE
Ushers: Lozano Family
Lector: Kourinthia Burton
EM: Pete Cabbiness
Preacher: Dean Ryan
Celebrant: Dean Ryan
FOOD BANK
2nd-4th Wednesdays @ 2:30PM

THE COTTAGE SHOP
Wednesdays 12:30PM - 4:30PM
1st-3rd Sat. @ 9:00AM-1:00PM

CHOIR REHEARSAL
Thursdays @ 6:30PM

FOOD BANK: TJ FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Sundays after 10AM Service (White Room)
FOOD BANK STEERING COMMITTEE
WED. OCT. 2 @ 2:00PM-4:00PM
White Room

140TH CELEBRATION
SUN. OCT. 6 @ 11:30AM-1:30PM
Zoe Eden

CENTRAL DEANERY MEETING
SAT. OCT. 12 @ 10:00AM-12:00PM
Fireside Room

THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
SUN. OCT. 13 @ 10:00AM
Cathedral Lawn

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER TRAINING
WED. OCT. 16 @ 6:00PM-8:00PM
Fireside Room
STRONG START!
Cathedral Congregation begins Member Profile Project
Last week, St. James launched a bold and vital initiative, The Member Profile Project. Since the launch last week, 37 profiles have been completed--a great start to the project.

However, we need 100% participation from the members of the Cathedral Congregation. When you fill out a Member Profile, you are not just sharing information, you are building up the Cathedral of St. James and strengthening that sacred bond that draws us together as a community of faith.

COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MEMBER PROFILE PROJECT?
1. How long does it take to fill out a profile?
Most profiles can be easily completed within 5 minutes. The profile will ask for key dates—birth, baptism, confirmation, and marriage for those in your family profile. We recommend you gather that information together before completing your profile.

2. We only attend the Cathedral occasionally or seasonally, should we fill out a profile?
Yes, of course! We understand that not everyone can attend all the time or even regularly, but you are still part of the Cathedral family. Filling out a profile will allow St. James to better connect and communicate with our members.

3. What information will be printed in the Cathedral Directory?
Not all of the information in the profile will be printed in the Cathedral Directory. Much of the information gathered is for the Cathedral's database that will be utilized by the clergy and staff. The Directory will have basic information; members' names, address, phone numbers, and email addresses.

4. Will I be able to update/revise the information in my profile?
Yes! Following the project, all of the information will be uploaded into our database program, Elexio. Members who filled out a profile will be given individualized, secured logins to access their member profile.

5. Will our information be secure?
Protecting your privacy and information is a top priority to St. James. We have partnered with JotForm, the leading data form site on the internet, to securely obtain your member profile data. At the conclusion of the Member Profile Project, the data will be moved to our Church Management Software, Elexio by Ministry Brands.

6. What if I don't have access to an internet enabled device or I would like assistance filling out my profile?
Each Sunday, 8:45AM – 9:45AM until the end of October, a member of the St. James team will make themselves available in the Fireside Room. They will assist you with filling out the form. The process should only take about five minutes. 

7. What is the website address to fill out a member profile?

8. If I still have questions or concerns, who should I contact?
Please speak to Dean Ryan either by email or by phone (559 439-5011.
ST. JAMES SUPPORTS REEL PRIDE FRESNO
Cathedral sponsors "The Achivettes"
This year marked the 30th Reel Pride Film Festival in Fresno. Reel Pride is designed to being LGBTQ entertainment and cinema to the Central Valley through, "new direction, bold new ideas, and a fresh outlook". Reel Pride is a festival that celebrates often forgotten or overlooked members of our community and is a testament to the beauty waiting to be discovered throughout the Central Valley and beyond.

St. James Episcopal Cathedral sponsored a film this year at Reel Pride that truly celebrated the forgotten beauty of one community in particular. "The Archivettes" directed by Megan Rossman, is a 2018 film that follows the stories of two women working to preserve the history of the Lesbian community. The film aired Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 1:00PM at Tower Theatre.
“It is an honor for St. James to support Reel Pride Fresno. This year we sponsored the film ‘ The Archivettes, ’" said Dean Ryan. "The film documents the founding of the Lesbian Herstory Archives in New York City. As a community of faith, we deeply understand the importance of preserving and sharing our stories. Archivettes shares a profound story of the struggles and successes that brought about a remarkable national collection that honors the stories of lesbians throughout America.”
“Our history was disappearing as quickly as we were making it.”

With that realization, Deborah Edel and Joan Nestle co-founded the Lesbian Herstory Archives, the world’s largest collection of materials by and about lesbians. For more than 40 years, through many of the major milestones in LGBTQ+ history, the all-volunteer organization has literally rescued history from the trash. Now the co-founders are in their mid-70s, and the group faces a number of challenges: A transfer of leadership. The rise of digital technology. A renewed call to activism in a politically charged moment.

The documentary explores how this group came together to combat lesbian invisibility and create “a place that says yes.”
"St. James was again a proud sponsor at this year’s Fresno Reel Pride that concluded this past Sunday, " Deacon Terrance said of the event. "Dean Ryan and I were able to attend the film, 'The Archivettes', and interact with the community prior to the start of the film. The Dean addressed the filmgoers, and thanked them for the privilege of being a sponsor of Reel Pride. St. James Episcopal Cathedral, he explained, strives to be a community committed to love and compassion.

'The Archivettes', is an inspiring film which profiles the Lesbian Herstory Archives that has preserved the various books, cultural artifacts and expressions of lesbian identity, love and solidarity for the past 45 years. The filmmaker gave us a look into the workings of the volunteer-run collective, speaking with its founders and visitors for this expansive and intensely intimate collection.

The theme of the documentary is connection - generational connection in particular. Many of the Archivettes whose legacies inspire the younger archivists are well into their 70’s. As memories fade and members depart, the volunteer archivists contemplate how to honor these legacies, safeguarding and carrying their stories forward to future generations."
Above: St. James' sponsorship ad in the Fresno Reel Pride 2019 Program.
CHAPTER NOMINATIONS
Forms available. Due by Monday, September 30th!
The Nominating Committee is seeking individuals interested in serving on Chapter for a three-year term. Four Chapter positions will be selected this year. Nomination forms can be downloaded online and are available at the entrance of the Chapel and the Cathedral. Nomination forms are due by Monday, September 30th. Members of the Cathedral Congregation can nominate someone or themselves for consideration.

As a member of the Cathedral’s governance body, Chapter Members are charged with shaping St. James’ vision for the future. Those called to serve on Chapter are expected to attend monthly meetings, actively participate in the life and leadership of the congregation, and prayerfully share their gifts and talents for the betterment of the whole Cathedral community.

“It is crucial that we have four new members of Chapter who are eager to serve and excited about the future of the Cathedral,” said Dean Ryan.

“Chapter members, current and future, will need to be engaged, collaborative, and prophetic as we continue to resurrect St. James Cathedral and serve the people of the Central Valley and the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin.”

A final election ballot slate will be published in October in the Midweek Missive and Sunday’s Gold Sheet. As the Cathedral of the Diocese of San Joaquin, Chapter Members are elected by Diocese Convention. Following a confirming vote by the Diocesan Convention, persons elected to Chapter will assume office at the annual meeting of the Cathedral congregation (January 2020).

If you have questions or want additional information, please speak to Dean Ryan, the Deacons, and/or any member of Chapter.
Within the Episcopal Church, laity assist the clergy during the celebration of Holy Eucharist, administering the elements (the wine or the bread). Eucharistic Ministers are vital members of the St. James worship team.

Have you ever thought about serving as a Eucharistic Minister? We are seeking to grow this ministry at St. James. No previous experience is required. We are hoping to grow the group to about 6-8 Eucharistic Ministers who would serve on a rotating basis during Sundays. Eucharistic Minister are needed for both the 8:00AM and 10:00AM services!

On Wednesday, October 16th, the Dean and the Deacons will host an introductory training workshop for new and continuing Eucharistic Ministers. The evening will begin at 6:00PM with dinner (provided by St. James). The training workshop will begin at 6:30PM and conclude 8:30PM. 

Those interested in attending the Eucharistic Minister Training Workshop, please register below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to your Cathedral Clergy. 
ST. JAMES IS TURNING 140!

Come celebrate 140 years of ministry at St. James. This event is being presented by the Preservation Society for our community.

Come eat delicious food, look at curated displays, and enjoy your Cathedral family!

There will be a special kid’s area with activities just for them, opportunities to celebrate the future of our Cathedral, and more! 

Sunday, October 6th 11:30AM-1:30PM
in Zoe Eden Hall

Please RSVP by Wednesday September 25th or speak to Pete Cabbiness or Kourinthia Burton.
2019 FRESNO/CLOVIS CROP HUNGER WALK
Join the St. James Team on Sunday, October 20th!
CROP Hunger Walk - With three weeks to go before the CROP Hunger Walk, Team St. James has over 20 Walkers signed up! This year many of the Walkers have a donation envelope and are collecting sponsorships individually.

If you are not able to Walk with us, please consider a sponsorship, either directly to a Walker (make check out to CWS/CROP) or donations may be made online to TEAM St. James@ CropHungerWalk-Fresno Ca

Let's flight hunger together!

When:
Sunday, October 20th

Location:
First Congregational Church of Fresno, 2131 N Van Ness Blvd., Fresno, CA

Sign In Time:
1:30PM

Walk Time:
2:30PM
September's Zoo Activity has been postponed. Parents, please look for an email from Kourinthia this week. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to next months activity.
October's Youth Activity is a Halloween Party! Come in your spookiest costume, trick or treat for goodies, take your scariest photo booth pictures, and carve your best pumpkin. First prize for best costume is $25 Starbucks Card, with other prizes for all participants. Best pumpkin will receive a $20 Starbucks Card and be featured in the Midweek Missive the following week!

RSVP for the party so we can have enough food and goodies for everyone!

Click below to send Kourinthia an email telling her you're coming.

FOOD BANK COLLECTION
Pasta Sauce
The St. James Food Bank needs our assistance to stock the shelves!

For the next couple of weeks, we are asking the Cathedral Congregation to bring on Sundays jars of the PASTA SAUCE for the Food Bank. A cart will be located at the entrance of the Chapel and the Cathedral for the collection. Thank you for your continued support of the St. James Food Bank!
IN HONOR OF ST. JAMES' 140TH ANNIVERSARY AND THE UPCOMING CELEBRATION THIS FALL, THE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE IS OFFERING ARTICLES IN THE "MIDWEEK MISSIVE" HIGHLIGHTING THE HISTORY OF THE CATHEDRAL.
Dean Harry B. Lee
 by Emily Niblick
Sometimes being rewarded with a promotion can be a tough position to be in. Such was the case on July 1, 1955, when Associate Dean Harry B. Lee took the reins of Saint James Cathedral from the long standing and very able hands of Dean James M. Malloch.

Dean Malloch had been leading the Cathedral since 1936 and had been very active in local and national church activities. Perhaps the most noted of his career was his participation in the Radio Forum For Better Understanding which began just after his arrival in Fresno. Along with the local priest at the Catholic church and the rabbi they had a weekly program on KMJ during which they discussed various local and world issues from the point of view of their faiths. The program, designed to bring people together by combating myths about faith, continued on the radio until 1954.
By 1955 Dean Malloch was suffering from health problems (although still very active) and it was decided he should take on an associate. Harry B. Lee had served Episcopal churches in Escondido, Beaumont, Modesto, St. Helena and Calistoga before accepting the position. Her served as Associate Dean at Saint James until Dean Malloch decided to retire (retaining status as Dean Emeritus) in July of 1955 and the now Dean Lee succeeded him. Bishop Sumner Walters announced the news along with the Chapter, which had voted unanimously for Dean Lee’s promotion.

Apart from already having served for a year and a half as associate, Dean Lee had also known and been good friends with Dean Malloch for twenty years before he came to Fresno, so the situation was perfect for him to step right into the position as Dean.  
Dean Lee served Saint James for sixteen years, including the 60’s, which saw him guiding the cathedral through the various issues such as farm workers unionization and the grape strike, as well as the Vietnam war. He also was in charge of the design and building, and the move to, the Cathedral in which we worship today. 

Finally, in 1970, he decided to retire.

A big party was held at Saint James, with over 1000 people in attendance. I think I will let Bobbye Temple, the social life editor of the Fresno Bee, tell us what happened that day:

D-Day at St. James'
"Sunday was designated 'D-Day' at St. James’ Episcopal Cathedral, but the 'D' stood for 'Dean Lee’s Day' at the Cathedral!’and the only invasion' force was the some 1,000 persons who converged on the patio of the cathedral that morning for a tribute of love for Dean and Mrs. Harry B. Lee marking the official retirement of the Dean from his duties.

"And if there were any lingering doubts about the reason for the sudden change in weather from last weekend to this weekend, the members of the Episcopal Church Women just could be to blame. According to Mrs. William S. McLeod Jr. (the president of the group which planned the tribute), after the cold of the previous weekend, the women all joined in praying for warm weather this Sunday for their outdoor party. And, as Mrs. McLeod said, 'Maybe we overdid it a bit,' when the temperature hit the 90 degree mark Sunday. 

"Ten canopied pavilions were set up as serving areas on the patio, with one pavilion reserved for Dean and Mrs. Lee, and it was there that they received the well-wishes of guests who came from all parts of the state and nation.

"Assisting Mrs. McLeod with the planning for the reception were Mrs. Clarence W. Simmons and Mrs. Vance Kindred. Their plans called for a color scheme of yellow and orange for the canopies and decorations, and it was Mrs. Lloyd Whitman and Mrs. George Winther who made the hundreds of yellow and orange paper flowers used to decorate the patio. Mrs. Robert L. Jones made the arrangements for the pavilions.

"Special guests at the reception, which was held from 9:30 to 11:30 o’clock between the early and late worship services, were the Lees’ son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rees L. Lee, and grandsons, Rees Jr. and David of Sacramento; the Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Victor M. Rivera, Bishop of the San Joaquin Diocese of the church, and the Very Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Sumner Walters of Tiburon, retired Bishop of the Diocese.

Assisting in serving were Mrs. Harold Thelin and Mrs. Ronald Swanson, wives of the two canons at the cathedral.

"During a presentation ceremony, Charles Hamlin, senior warden of the cathedral, gave the Lees a money gift from members of the congregation and other friends; Robert L. Jones, the junior warden, gave them a decorated basket filled with cards and letters from friends, and Mrs, McLeod presented them with a memorial photograph album containing a. photographic record of the 16 years the Rt. Rev. Lee has served at St. James', The album had been compiled by Mrs. Thomas S. Hogan."

-Fresno Bee, May 7, 1970
The Rev. John D. Spear followed Dean Harry B. Lee as Dean of St. James on August 2, 1970.
CHOIR REHEARSALS
Choir have resumed rehearsing on Thursday evenings, 6:30PM-8:00PM, in the Chapel. If you are interested in joining Choir, please come to rehearsal. For more information, please contact Sherah.
BIBLE STUDY- THE BOOK OF REVELATION
The mid-week Bible Study has returned. The study is led by Emily Niblick and meets weekly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10:00AM to 11:00AM, in the Fireside Room.
MEN'S GROUP
The next breakfast gathering is scheduled for Saturday, October 5th, 7:30AM at Yosemite Falls Cafe (across from the Cathedral).
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
The next meeting will be Saturday, October 5th, at 9:00AM in the Conference Room.
CENTRAL DEANERY MEETING
The Cathedral is hosting the Central Deanery Meeting in the Fireside Room on October 12, 10:00AM-12:00PM. It is a great opportunity to come and represent the Cathedral to the Diocese, meet members of the laity and clergy throughout the Valley, and get more information on the upcoming Diocesan Convention October 25-26.
In the summer of 1969, homosexuality was still classified as a mental illness by the American Psychiatric Association, sodomy was a felony in 49 states, there had never been an openly queer elected official in the United States and there were divisions in The Episcopal Church about whether homosexuality was sinful.
The dead are buried in books. At Auschwitz, the Nazi death camp in Poland that came to symbolize the Holocaust, the Book of Names memorializes 4.2 million known victims in oversized books displayed in Block 27, a red-brick former barrack, as part of a permanent exhibit honoring the dead.
The House of Bishops wrapped up its fall meeting here on Sept. 20 after spending four days studying, discussing and, in some cases, acting on many of the most important issues facing The Episcopal Church.
A wave of youth-led protests against political inaction on the climate crisis that drew hundreds of thousands to the streets of cities around the world rolled into this usually quiet Cape Cod town when about 160 people gathered on the village green for a boisterous rally on Sept. 20.
Diocese of New York Assistant Bishop Mary Glasspool left no ambiguity about her plans to attend the Lambeth Conference 2020. She is going, even if her wife was specifically denied an invitation.
"Remember, the nonviolent movement seeks justice and reconciliation ­– not victory. When we go to Lambeth, remember, walk and talk in the manner of love; for God is love. When you vote, pray daily to be used by God that all men and women might be free. Sacrifice personal wishes that all my truly be free."
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.