Thanksgiving Day at Saint James will be a day of rest and grateful reflection. Evening Compline will be held as scheduled at 9 PM via Zoom. Click here to join evening Compline.
The church office will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th and will reopen on Monday, November 27th.
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Sunday, November 26th | 9:30 AM
Forum Hour
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Father Ron Jaynes will present an introduction and overview of the Gospel of Mark. Known as Saint Mark the Evangelist, this author of one of the synoptic Gospels was not a direct disciple of Jesus but played a vital role in spreading the Gospel as a missionary in the early church. Click here to join forum via Zoom.
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Saint James Vestry Elections
Nomination Deadline: This Friday, November 24
The Saint James bylaws indicate four (4) people shall be elected out of a slate of eight (8) people chosen by the Nominating Committee appointed by Vestry. Members of Saint James may also nominate themselves or others. Those who are elected will serve a three-year term.
Nominations for Vestry are open through end of day, November 24, 2023. If you would like to stand for election to Vestry or nominate someone, please click here to email Kristen Vieldhouse with your nomination.
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Sunday, November 26th | 10:30 AM
The Last Sunday of the Church Year
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Saint James welcomes Rev. Bradley Mattson who will preach and help celebrate both masses. |
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Feast of Christ the King
Christ the King Sunday celebrates Christ's messianic kingship and sovereign rule over all creation. The feast was originally instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925 and celebrated on the last Sunday in October. Beginning in 1970, it has been observed on the last Sunday before Advent, the first season of the church year.
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Feast Day of St. Andrew
All are welcome to gather in the sanctuary after the 10:30 AM Mass for a brief celebration of the Feast Day of St. Andrew, Patron saint of Scotland.
Thom Moore of the Happy bagpiper will be our guest bagpiper for the service.
Click here to learn more about St. Andrew and how he became the patron saint of Scotland.
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Monday, November 27th, lunch & dinner
Annual GIVE20 Fundraiser at Iron Hill
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Our annual GIVE20 fundraiser and the release of Saint James Ale is set for November 27th at Iron Hill Brewery at 781 Harrisburg Pike, across from Franklin & Marshall College.
Click here to view the coupon. Show the coupon to the wait staff, and Iron Hill will give 20% of your food bill (excluding alcohol) to Saint James. Proceeds will go towards renovations for another Habitat for Humanity home (on St. Joseph street) to begin this winter. Reservations strongly encouraged!
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Advent Calendar
in a Box
Saint James families with children up to age 18 are invited to pick up an Advent Calendar in a Box in the narthex. Each box contains an activity to help make the Advent season more meaningful as we prepare to celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus.
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Christmas Memorial Flowers
Remember a loved one and help us prepare our sanctuary for Christmas
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If you would like to memorialize or honor a loved one with Christmas flowers in the sanctuary, you can do so in Realm. The name of your loved one will be listed in the Christmas Eve bulletin.
The suggested donation is $15/flower. Click here to get started. In the memo box, type the name of the person you are honoring. If you are ordering multiple flowers and run out of space in the memo box, simply make your donation, type “list to Kristen” in the memo box and email Kristen Vieldhouse the list of names.
You may also mail a check to the church office with Christmas flowers in the memo line. Call the parish office at 717-397-4858 if you have questions.
Submission Deadline: Friday, December 8th.
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Saturday, December 2 | 10 AM - 12:00 PM
CYF Christmas Cookie Bake
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Parish House Kitchen & Forum Room
Gather with us in the parish house kitchen to bake and decorate a variety of holiday cookies while listening to Christmas music. Each child will leave with a sampling of the cookies they baked.
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Saturday, December 2 | 2:00 PM
Holiday Trip to Fulton Theatre
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Join us for our second annual holiday trip to Fulton Theatre to view Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Infant through adult friendly show and environment. Tickets are free, but space is limited. RSVP is required by Friday, November 24. Click here for more information and to register!
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Sunday, December 3 | 9:30 AM
Advent Wreath Making
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Enjoy hot cider, donuts and fellowship at our family-friendly Advent wreath-making forum hour. We’ll have the Advent candles, wire wreath frames, greenery and accessories for you to create your own, unique Advent wreath for the season. Invite a friend! |
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Saturday, December 9 | 3:30 PM
St. Nicholas Mass with Live Nativity Animals
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Come on out and see St. Nicholas in a horse-drawn carriage as he arrives at Saint James on the eve of the second Sunday in Advent. He’ll start at Duke and Chestnut Streets and end at the church where there will be live nativity animals.
The Mass and story time with St. Nicholas begin at 4:00 PM. Refreshments will be served. Held rain or shine.
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Saturday, December 16 | 5:00 PM
Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols
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With the Saint James choir and members of the Saint James Compline choir
The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a service of scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. In this service, we listen to scripture lessons which recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News
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Wednesday, December 20 | 3:00 PM
Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
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Willow Valley residents are invited to join clergy and staff from Saint James and Holy Trinity Lutheran churches to celebrate Holy Eucharist in Manor North Auditorium, located on the third floor of the main building in Manor North. All are welcome; bring a friend! |
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Congratulations, Roy Caldwood!
On Veteran's Day, we welcomed and recognized Roy Caldwood, grandfather of parishioner Yvonne Tehada (pictured above with Fr. Glenn). Roy is one of the last World War II US Army "Buffalo Soldiers." At 100 years young, he is a wonderful example of heroism and hope. To hear more of his amazing story, click here.
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November 23 – November 24: Office Closed for Thanksgiving
November 26, 11:30: Feast Day of St. Andrew
November 27: GIVE20 fundraiser at Iron Hill Brewery
December 1, 9:00 PM: First Friday Compline at the Urban Well
December 2, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: CYF Christmas Cookie Bake
December 3, 9:30 AM: Advent Wreath Making
December 9, 3:30 PM: St. Nicholas Mass with Live Nativity Animals
December 16, 10:00 - 11:30 AM: Women's Gathering
December 16, 5:00 PM: Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols
December 20, 3:00 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
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