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Friends,
Greetings on this beautiful day! This is why God made Virginia, for days like these. That sky is the definition of blue.
I look forward to seeing many of you on Sunday for another Eucharist in our field weather permitting at 10 am, and we will attempt to Livestream. (Reception is limited in the field.) We will have a pre-recorded Morning Prayer online as of 9 am using the same sermon if you are at home or away and cannot livestream. Also, we will have Eucharist available to drive up for about 1/2 an hour if people were wanting that after watching at home.
Another thing that we are going to continue is Book Club. We are trying a short non-fiction book, "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Henri Nouwen. This is a favorite, and it is a short book that we can finish before Thanksgiving. This will be on Zoom, and the information on the book and how to attend is below.
I want to express how grateful I am to Harrison, our deacon. He has made a beautiful altar to use outside and in our Bluegrass Mass when that continues. The piece he has made is stunning. Even more, the prayer group he is gathering on Monday nights to pray for our country gives me hope. That is what it will take friends. We can protest, rally, vote, or whatever, but deep, abiding change is when we commit it to God and seek ways to care for all God's children.
Blessings,
Rock+
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A BLESSING FOR OUR FURRY FRIENDS |
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What a gift to bless our furry companions! This past Sunday, Father Rock blessed our animals in the annual Franciscan tradition. We are so grateful to these Creatures that teach us about the image of God- faithful, loving and good. We celebrate the joy of having them in our lives and pray for their health and safety. May they continue to bless us with their presence. |
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ALL SAINTS DAY REMEMBRANCES |
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November 1st is the day we celebrate All Saints Day. Please let us know if there is someone you would like to mention by name to be remembered on this day. You can call the office (804-798-6336) or email us here and we will add them to our list of beloveds.
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EUCHARIST SERVICE THIS SUNDAY |
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We will be having Sunday morning worship outside on October 4, 10 am. It will be a Eucharist service, Rite II. Communion will be in one kind (wafers). A few things to remember as we prepare to be together again.
- MASKS REQUIRED
- Bringing seating will help us significantly. Seating for some will be available at the picnic tables.
- This is obviously weather dependent. We will make a call at 9 am and put it on our social media and send an email if there is any question.
- We will be hand sanitizing in coordination with receiving.
- We will be maintaining social distancing throughout the service.
- There will be no singing during the service.
Prerecorded Morning Prayer Worship will premier at 9am on Sunday morning on Facebook and YouTube for those watching online on the weeks that we have Eucharist Services. We will have a live feed from our Eucharist Service at 10, but wanted to give people the option to have this other service since we don't know exactly how our sound will be as of yet. Thank you for your patience with us as we evolve alongside these changing times. Links to both services and their bulletins are below.
Upcoming dates for your calendar, weather permitting:
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October 18th- 10am- Virtual Morning Prayer Service, 4-6pm Food Truck, & 6pm Compline Service (in person, outdoor rules apply)
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October 25th- TBD
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November 1st- 9am- Virtual Morning Prayer Service, 10am- Eucharist: Rite II (in person, outdoor rules apply) for All Saints Day, & 5pm- Contemplative Service (online)
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We hope you will join us for a time of connection and conversation. There is no agenda, simply time to be together. What a gift to see one another's faces and laugh in real time. Join us! We hope you will.
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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Exciting news! The weekly book club is resuming (virtually) with Father Rock! Book Club will be on Thursdays at 10:30am starting on October 15th.
We will be reading The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri J. M. Nouwen. This is essential reading for anyone who has asked, "Where has my struggle led me?" Then link to purchase the book on Amazon is here. If you need us to order the book for you, let us know. We are happy to help with that. We will include the Zoom link in the following week. We hope you will join us! Everyone is wanted and welcome.
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The Grief Group with 4th Quarter, resumed on Mondays, at 10:30a.m, with our beloved Deacon Harrison Higgins leading. People will gather every Monday, weather permitting, in the Memorial Garden in our Courtyard. Chairs will be provided. MASKS REQUIRED! For those who were a part, please rejoin. For those who would be new to the group, please join in. You are welcomed and wanted. If you have any questions, please reach out to our office or Harrison directly.
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Friends, we hope you will join Harrison Higgins on Monday nights at 5pm in the Memorial Garden to pray for the country. If you feel like joining him, please come. This is not prayer for one political party over another but for God’s healing, national unity and for us as a people. Masks and social distancing are required.
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A SEASON OF PRAYER: FOR AN ELECTION |
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Forward Movement and The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations are calling Episcopalians and all others to join in A Season of Prayer: For an Election. Join them October 27-November 4. Sign up for email updates here.
We come together, asking God for courage and wisdom, thanking God for love and joy. As we move toward the election of leaders for the United States, may we all join in a season of prayer, committing to offer to God our fears and frustrations, our hopes and dreams.
A novena is an ancient tradition of nine days of devotional prayers, often with a specific intention. In this case, we pray for discernment in voting and for the well-being of our nation.
Starting October 27 and continuing through the day after the election, they invite you to pray for the election of leaders in the United States. These prayers, drawn from The Book of Common Prayer, can be printed out and tucked in a Bible or prayer journal.
The prayers will also be posted daily on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, #seasonofprayer. Please see below for a message from Bishop Michael Curry.
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Pre-Order a FREE Cooked Thanksgiving Dinner. This is a freshly cooked meal, boxed in individual containers, sponsored by God's people from local churches and businesses (Trackside Grill, Ashland Sport's Page Grill, Homemade by Suzanne, Kroger, Wal-Mart of Ashland, Rise & Shine Diner and We Think In Ink.
Meals will be available for pick up on Thursday, November 26th (at your designated time between 12pm- 2:30pm) Pick up will be at First Baptist Ashland (800 Thompson Street, Ashland). This meal is available for anyone who pre-orders to share God's bounty with His people.
Call Helen or Price today to reserve your meals- (804) 798-8988. No drinks or utensils are included.
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Shrine Mont is planning programs and retreats in the fall. Logistics will be different as we strive to provide a safe environment, but we want to give you "A Place Apart." All programing is subject to change depending on the status of things.
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We are so excited to announce that we have new ways to give to St. James the Less. You can continue sending your pledge through the mail, but if you would like to give online or on your phone, you have that opportunity too! This is a great video that explains it a bit more.
We are grateful to those who have been giving through the Diocese. You can now move your pledge to one of these.
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OUTREACH
"We rise by lifting others." -Robert Ingersoll
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Saint James the Less Free Clinic
Right outside our very own Saint James the Less Free Clinic the Girl Scouts have donated a food pantry. It is available 24/7 if people might have an immediate need. Please feel free to come by and donate non-perishables to this. It would be an incredible blessing to our community.
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ACES is in need of the following items:
- Pantry: canned meat, protein soups (soups and stews with meat and/or beans), canned potatoes, canned mixed vegetables
- Children's Clothing: girls new or gently used winter coats (sizes 12 - 18), boys new underwear (size 8 - 10), boys and girls new or gently used fall and winter clothing (any size)
- Adult Clothing: Women's new underwear (bras and panties of any size), Men's new plus sized underwear (2x - 4x)
- Household: Queen sized sheets (gently used or new)
Note: ACES welcomes donations of any in-season clothing (men's, women's, girl's and boy's clothes for FALL and WINTER). They do not have space to store off-season (SPRING and SUMMER) clothing and would prefer that these items not be donated at this time. Because of COVID-19 they do not immediately handle any donated items. They store them for at least 3 days before handling, which does present some space difficulties. Thank you for your understanding. They sincerely thank you for all your help and support.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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12pm- Noonday Prayer (online)
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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7:30am- Morning Prayer (online)
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Link to watch service
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Link for bulletin
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8am- Coffee & Conversation (online)
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12pm- Noonday prayer (online)
Thursday, October 8, 2020
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12pm- Noonday prayers (online)
Friday, October 9, 2020
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12pm- Noonday prayers (online)
Sunday, October 11, 2020
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9am- Children's Sunday School (online)
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Link to join
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9am- Morning Prayer Worship (online)
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Link to watch services
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Link for bulletin
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10am- Eucharist Service (online & in person outdoors)
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Link to watch services
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Link for bulletin
Monday, October 12, 2020
- OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
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10:30am- Grief Group (Memorial Garden)
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12pm- Noonday prayers (online)
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5pm- Prayer for our Country (Memorial Garden)
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 "Daily Office" and then"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, Dennis Folsom (Emily’s father), Barbara, Colin and Caleb Williams (infant grandsons of Curt and Mary Helen Williams), Jimmy, Callen Cornett (cousin of Joyce Blunt), Bob Brown,), Ricki Carson, Michael Fox, Ann Lawrence, Bob Gravatt, Alex Gillette, Sarah Sanders, The Hightower family (friends of Rebecca J. Paxton), Dee Norris, Jackie House, Bill Harrison, Kathy Marshall and her mom Connie.
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, especially Colton Hightower.
We ask your prayers for those who grieve.
We pray for health care in Metropolitan Richmond: We pray for public, non-profit, and religious social service work and ministries in Metropolitan Richmond: For all in need of social services, all social service departments and caseworkers; for partnerships between the church and other institutions serving the needy.
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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THIS PAST SUNDAY'S HOMILY |
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Click here to see the VA & DC Diocese plan for the phased reopening.
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Click here for the most current response from Bishop Goff and The Diocese.
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COVID VA- Download the Covid Virginia app the Governor recommends.
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Randolph Macon College COVID Dashboard- Link here
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Deep Dish Apple Pie
(contributed by Kathy Ellis on p.143)
Ingredients:
- 10 c. thinly sliced apples, pared
- 1 1/4 c.sugar
- 1 T. flour
- 1/2 t. cinnamon
- 1/2 t. fresh nutmeg
- 1/4 t. salt
- 3 T. butter
Place apples in an 8X11" pyrex dish and sprinkle sugar and spices over them. Dot with butter. Cook in microwave oven 12 minutes or until apples are tender. Place pastry crust over top, brush with milk, cut steam vents, sprinkle with sugar. Bake in oven at 400 degrees until golden. Serve the pie on a plate with heavy cream poured over it and grated fresh nutmeg. (She used a pastry crust from the dairy section)
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Prayer List- Prayers of the People
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Ask for prayer-Send in your prayer request (please acknowledge if the prayer is private or for our Parish list)
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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.
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Giving to the First Baptist Food Pantry- Here's all you need to know about giving to our neighbors.
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List of Local Food Pantries- Click here for a complete list of local food pantries.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Father Rock's Blog- Access reading of all of Father Rock's Homilies.
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Blessings & Dressings- A copy of the SJTL Cookbook
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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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October 6
Mary Lou Brown
Karen Fritter
Dawn Stockbridge
October 8
Robyn Davies
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October 9
Peter Trible
October 10
Joanne Flanagan
Tahira Abaire
October 12
Elsie Jones
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