A Message from Father David and Cordelia
David had surgery last weekend after complications from diverticulitis. He is recovering well and will be discharged soon. We will, of course, need quiet and privacy for recovery. We have all that we need and will be out of town as the church brick repointing project continues. Given the strict diet needed, please no food or other deliveries or visits. He is very grateful for prayers and rejoices in praying for all his fellow parishioners on the care and sick list! Cards sent to the parish office are welcome (not flowers).
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Saturday, May 13 | 5:00 PM
Saturday Night Mass
Featuring music of The Who as imagined by Chris Keeney and the Duke Street Band. Selections include Who Are You, Won’t Get Fooled Again, Love, Reign O’er Me,
Behind Blue Eyes, Blue, Red and Grey and Join Together.
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Sunday, May 14 | 9:30 AM
Forum Hour in the Parish House
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Maximus Confessor (580-662) was a foundational figure in the development of Eastern Orthodox spirituality whose writings addressed the concerns of both monks and lay people. Maximus was born in Constantinople and spent most of his life in monasteries in Asia Minor and North Africa. He was tortured and exiled for his confession that Christ had a divine and human will and died shortly after his torture—hence his name, Confessor.
According to Maximus, "There are two supreme states of pure prayer, one corresponding to those of the active life, the other to the contemplative. The first arises in the soul from the fear of God and an upright hope, the second from divine desire and total purification." Pure prayer is the most powerful assistance in the pursuit of the love of God, for by it the mind is given wings to ascend to God. Join us this Sunday as we explore the ways Maximus describes the ability of pure prayer to set us "before God himself."
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Wednesday, May 17 - Friday, May 20
& May 24 - 27 | 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Habitat for Humanity Home Renovation
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657 Freemont Street in Downtown Lancaster
The Saint James mission team has another opportunity to transform a Habitat for Humanity home in our downtown Lancaster neighborhood!
No experience is necessary and training is provided onsite. Jobs include interior demolition, framing, windows and doors. We work with volunteers of ALL SKILL LEVELS (No prior construction experience necessary all the way up to those who work in the trade). Training is provided, including safety. We have seven slots daily. Click here to learn more and sign up! For questions, click here to email Julia Witmer Gallagher.
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Wednesday, May 17 | 3 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 to attend! |
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May 18 - 28, Ascension to Pentecost
Thy Kingdom Come | Pray for Five
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Thy Kingdom Come is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. What started in 2016 as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer.
Join Daughters of The King in praying for five people—from Ascension to Pentecost—you hope will come to know Jesus and His Way of Love. Prayer cards are available at the back of the church. Click here to learn more.
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Student Scholarship Application Process
Underway
Application deadline: Tuesday, May 30, 11:59 PM
Saint James has been blessed through the generations to be able to provide scholarships to eligible parishioners who are attending post-secondary education, including full-time or part-time enrollment in an associate, baccalaureate or graduate program. Click here for more information on how to apply.
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Free Parking Sundays until 2 PM? Who knew?
Both the new Christian St. parking garage and the Duke St. parking garage, accessed from Duke Street, offer free parking on Sundays provided you enter the garage by 11:00 AM and leave by 2:00 PM. So come to church, stay and eat lunch downtown and enjoy this nearby convenience! You do not need any validation from Saint James. The garage is fully automated and the system will give you the free parking based on when you enter and exit the garage.
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Upper Room Men's Group
8:30 - 10:30 AM in the Forum Room
Breakfast & discussion on today's topics.
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Women's Gathering
10 - 11:30 AM, via Zoom
A study of Saint Bede, a monk, priest and venerated Anglo-Saxon theologian.
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Foundations of Yoga with Peggy Shaffer 1:30 - 3:30 | Yoga Studio
Foundations of Yoga with Peggy Shaffer: Explore foundational poses of yoga in a mindful manner and learn to safely modify them to accommodate different body types and abilities. Click here for more information.
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Safeguarding God's Children Training Scheduled for Sunday, May 28th in the forum room
The Diocese of Central PA requires all who are employed by the congregation (full-time, part time & sub contractors), all who serve on vestry, all who work in children and youth ministry, all who volunteer with children and youth and those who have keys to any of the church grounds to take this training from a diocesan-certified trainer.
The course in sexual abuse awareness provides participants information they need to protect the children they know and care for in their personal lives and in the ministries in which they serve.
If this is your first time, your training has to be in person or on zoom with your video on the entire time. If you took this training before and are renewing, and prefer to take the online modules, please click here to email Deacon Hank Morrow to receive your log-in credentials to access the online modules.
An in-house lunch (soup, salad, wraps) will be served at 12 PM in the forum room where the training will take place. We will be joined by registrants from other parishes at 1PM. Click here to sign up for the training. For questions, click here to email Mother Shayna Watson.
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Thursday, June 1 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
The Joy of Yoga, Gardening & Outdoors
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With Jen Burnett
Love outdoor yoga, but don't own a single gardening glove? Join us for a workshop exploring how yoga can reduce your discomfort after a long day of pruning, pulling, digging and cultivating. We'll practice postures for strengthening and stretching all muscles—especially those used in gardening. We'll also learn poses that can reduce stress and improve safety in the garden. (Rain date: June 8) Cost: $25/session. Click here to register for this workshop.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, June 2 | 8:30 - 9:30 PM
First Friday Summer Compline with String Orchestra Prelude and Dessert
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Tuesday, June 6 | 8:30 - 11:30 AM
The Church Kitchen: Meditate, Market, Meal
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Meet Jonathan Bancroft Colon by the fountain after morning meditation to visit Central Market and purchase ingredients for a meal prepared together in the parish house kitchen. Meals created will be distributed to parishioners in need. Optional lunch to follow.
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May 13, 5 PM: Saturday night mass featuring the music of The Who
May 17 - 20: Habitat for Humanity home renovation
May 17, 3 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
May 20, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: Upper Room Men’s Group
May 20, 10 - 11:30 AM: Women’s Gathering
May 20, 1:30 - 3:30 PM: Yoga Workshop w/Peggy Shaffer
May 24 - 27, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM: Habitat for Humanity home renovation
May 28, 12 – 3 PM: Safeguarding God’s Children Training
June 1, 5:30 – 7:30 PM: The Joy of Yoga, Gardening & Outdoors
June 2, 9 PM: First Friday Compline with String Orchestra prelude and dessert
June 6, 8:30 – 11:30 AM: The Church Kitchen
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