Our Weekly News & Updates
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Community is in the forefront of my mind this week. We have people sending stuff in for our St James the Talent-Less Show for Sunday at 6 pm (TIME CHANGE), and another Compline Sunday at 8 pm where folks can see each other relatively safely. In today's email there is a recipe from Jay Pace, who I never met, but feel like I know from the stories Steve and so many have told me. The clinic re-opened this last week. All this comes back to who we are. It all comes back to that "Great Cloud of Witnesses" that the book of Hebrews mentions. We are in community, even when we are apart, during Coronatide or across even the veil of death. Jay is still a part of this parish, and all those saints that founded the community that we continue.
One day we will look back on these days, when we were given the opportunity to be the church in the most needed of times. (Or we were being readied for something even more taxing, God forbid.) If you read Church History books, it is in the time of trial when the Church made a difference. It is the the crucible that a belief is shown whether it is actually faith, or not. "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."
Hebrews 11:1
In the living of these days, that is where we find ourselves, our truest faith-blessed selves.
I am so thankful that we are on this path together, especially these days. The God who called us, prepared us, enabled us, and commissioned us will be with us to the end.
Amen
Rock+
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ST JAMES THE TALENT-LESS SHOW
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St. James the Less is hosting its first ever Virtual Talent Show!
Please send us a video, less than 5 minutes in length, by Wednesday, July 22
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Art is always in the eye of the beholder, so whatever you deem to be art- send it! This is more like a " Variety Show." Text all submissions to Father Rock's cell phone, 804-306-2112. If you have any questions,
reach out
. If needed, we can film you here at the church. We are so excited to see what you send in.
We will premier all our submissions on Sunday, July 26th at 6pm
. (TIME CHANGE FROM 7pm) You can watch it anytime. If you'd like to watch live, it still gives you time to make it to the Compline Service if you'd like. Make sure to watch and support your fellow SJTL Artists! It will be a fun way to spread some joy and be "together."
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It is such a joy to "see" one another each Wednesday morning. All are welcome and we want you there! We talk about the big and the small things of life. Movie recommendations (check!), the realities of the current climate (check!), delicious recipes (check!). You won't want to miss!
Join us for Morning Prayer this Wednesday at 7:30am and then a cup of coffee afterward at 8am on Zoom. Please make sure that your screen name is your name so we know who is there.
If you want to be part of this virtual coffee date, join us by clicking the link below at 8am.
If you need to dial in call
1 646 558 8656 US
Meeting ID: 826 2172 6493
Password: 997124
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Please join us for Compline service this Sunday, July 26th at 8pm on the lawn next to the picnic tables. We will be following all social distancing rules (everyone wears masks, staying 6 feet apart (even after we dismiss), and no more than 50 people at the service. We hope to keep our Communal Good at the forefront of all our minds.
If you are unable to join us in person, join us on-line. We will be together in Spirit. The link is listed below.
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We wanted to remind you, especially in this climate of isolation, if and when you are unfortunate enough to have a family emergency (illness, injury, death, e.g.) and you or your family are unable to provide needed meals, we have a list of folks who are eager to provided meals during the time of the emergency. Let Father Rock, Parish Administrator, Kasey Buckland, Parish Nurse, Bobbie Street, or Ginny Meyer know of this need. Ginny will contact you or your family member to find out what your needs are: type of diet, allergies, likes, dislikes, number of meals, time to deliver etc.
We have a secure Meal Train web-site where this information is recorded and the volunteers are notified. You will receive an email, letting you know what they will be bringing and when they will be delivering it. So please do take advantage of this pastoral care in-reach if you ever need it. Please call Ginny Meyer if you have any questions (802-261-2080).
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SHRINE MONT CREATES VIRTUAL CAMPS
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Everything you need for an at-home camp experience will be included in the box. You can do the activities independently at home, at any time. This is an opportunity for past, present and future campers. It's a great way to introduce Shrine Mont Camps to new families. No prior Shrine Mont Camps experience necessary!
Campers will receive a box filled with games, craft projects, chaplain’s times and other favorite camp activities. These activities will be centered around our theme of bringing light into the Valley of the World. Campers will be encouraged to reflect on how to share their own light with their families, friends and communities. Learn a lot more about this on our
website
.
Check out this sample of Light in the Valley activities!
One exciting option for families to consider is to participate in
Light in the Valley Live
. In addition to receiving a camp box, campers who sign up for Light in the Valley Live will work through the box in virtual sessions with counselors and be a part of a cabin group. These live sessions offer a taste of the community and relationships that we see at Shrine Mont Camps. Light in the Valley Live will occur on August 3-8. You can opt in to Light in the Valley Live as an add-on during registration.
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St. James the Less Free Clinic is opening back up on Wednesdays under strict COVID-19 Precautions per the CDC, government, SJTL, and clinic guidelines.
We are happy to be able to offer space for much needed health services in a safe environment. If you know some one in need of these services please call (804) 798-8890.
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POP TOPS
Keep collecting those pop tops! Our friends at the Ronald McDonald house are still collecting.
Pop top collections add up to make an impact in providing a home-away-from-home for families of pediatric patients. It all adds up to precious dollars that help the House fulfill its mission!
They currently receive about 50¢ per pound of pop tops. The program is an easy way for people of all ages to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond and know they are making a difference for families and children.
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ACES is in need of the following items:
Other than these personal care items, their pantry is currently well stocked. Thanks to their very generous supporters!!!
They are now taking in-season clothing items as they have opened their clothing closet with restrictions (one client at a time, for 20 minute prearranged time slots).
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You were so kind and offered us a copy of the "Blessings & Dressings" recipe book that SJTL put out years ago. We thought it would be fun to "feature" a recipe from one of our own. This recipe was recommended by multiple people, written by Jay Pace. (He's so funny too!)
Spicy Chicken Wings
Go to Cross's. Buy a package of chicken wings. Marinate the wings for an hour in a mixture of:
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 T. reconstituted lemon juice
1 t. salt
1 t.pepper
Spray lightly the bottom of a broiler pan or baking-safe dish with Pam or very lightly grease pan with vegetable oil. Take wings out of marinade. Place wings in pan or dish so that they do not touch each other. (This is kind of like passing the peace at Eucharist). Lightly coat each wing with butter or margarine. Sprinkle atop each wing (to your taste) powdered red pepper and cayenne pepper. (I sprinkle sufficiently so that it appears the wings are blushing at some remark I thoughtlessly made) Bake 40 minutes (for 8-10 wings) in a 350 degree oven on the middle rack, skin side up. Remove chicken momentarily and move rack to top position. Turn on broiler and wait until it's red hot. Zap wings under the broiler for 90-120 seconds. Remove and let cool just a bit. Serve with rice or noodles and fresh fruit.
Note: "Depending on how much blush you inflicted on the wings about an hour ago, you may wish to prepare an ample pitcher of iced tea or water."
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THIS PAST SUNDAY'S HOMILY
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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
- 12pm- Noonday Prayer (online)
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
- 7:30am- Morning Prayer (online)
- Link to watch service
- Link for bulletin
- 8am- Coffee & Conversation (online)
- 12pm- Noonday prayer (online)
Thursday, July 23, 2020
- 12pm- Noonday prayers (online)
Friday, July 24, 2020
- 12pm- Noonday prayers (online)
Sunday, July 26, 2020
- 10am- Worship (online)
- Link to watch service
- Link for bulletin
- 6pm- SJTL Talent Show Premier
- Link to watch show
- 8pm- Compline Service (in-person, outside or watch live online)
- Link to watch service
- Link for bulletin
Monday, July 27, 2020
- 12pm- Noonday prayers (online)
Join us
daily for Noonday Prayer
online
here
.
You can follow along with the service on page 103 of the Book of Common Prayer or visit
BCPonline.org
(Click on "An Order of Service at Noonday")
If you can't join us live-time, no worries. All of our services can be viewed at your convenience afterward on Facebook. All our Sunday morning and Contemplative services will be posted on our YouTube Channel, "St. James the Less Ashland VA." You can access that
here
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We ask your prayers for God's people throughout the world; for our Bishops, Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Susan, Jennifer, and Porter, our bishops; and for all ministers and people.
We ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Remembering especially Gus, Pat, Dick, Erin, Stewart, Joanie, Anna, Meredith, Jan, Madge, Mary Ann, Katie, Kirsten, Molly, Amy, Meghann, Mark, Jewel, Carol Martin, David Ambrogi, Alice, Alexandra (daughter of Leggotts), Dennis Folsom (Emily’s father), Barbara, Colin and Caleb Williams (infant grandsons of Curt and Mary Helen Williams), Betty Carol, Jimmy, Callen Cornett (cousin of Joyce Blunt), Patty Gleason (sister-in-law to Kim Cannady), and Bob Brown.
We ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. We also ask your prayers for those serving in the diplomatic corps, the military, and as missionaries: Kemper Jones, Greg Ericksen, Matthew Thomas, Philip Morison, James Ashley, Andrew Brunson, Jordan Fox, and Katherine Murphy.
We ask your prayers for those who have died.
We ask your prayers for those who grieve.
We pray for health care in Metropolitan Richmond:
We pray for governments and governing bodies of Metropolitan Richmond: For the Supervisors of Chesterfield & Hanover Counties, the County Administrators, and all county employees.
For all those who seek peace in the world and for ourselves, that we may bring about God's Kingdom here on earth. For our enemies, and for those who wish us harm.
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored.
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- Click here to see the VA & DC Diocese plan for the phased reopening.
- Click here for the most current response from Bishop Goff and The Diocese.
- Shrine Mont Camps programs are suspended for this summer. The letter from Shrine Mont Camp Director, Paris Ball, can be found here.
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- Ways to Give- Useful suggestions for your giving
- Prayer List- Prayers of the People
- Ask for prayer-Send in your prayer request (please acknowledge if the prayer is private or for our Parish list)
- Forward Day By Day- Email us if you would like us to mail you a copy of the Forward Day By Day. Please make sure to include your first and last name and US Postal address.
- Giving to the First Baptist Food Pantry- Here's all you need to know about giving to our neighbors.
- List of Local Food Pantries- Click here for a complete list of local food pantries.
- Fall Line Farms- A wonderful organization that supports local farmers. Click here to order food so you can pick it up here at SJTL on Thursdays.
- Self- Guided Ways Of Worship Brochure- It has wonderful ways of engaging with your own space (and the spaces around the church) to find the Holy, already present, within them.
- Good Chi Yoga- Barbara Olin is offering her yoga classes, via Zoom, on Wednesday and Fridays. Click the link to email her and let her know you are interested in joining!
- Father Rock's Blog- Access reading of all of Father Rock's Homilies.
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NeverTheLess and Weekly E-News Deadline: If you have an announcement to be shared with the parish, please get the information to
Kasey
no later than noon on Monday. Thanks!
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July 21
Sarah Sanders
July 24
Pen Stevenson
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July 25
Marilyn Garlick
July 27
Joyce Blunt
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