A Personal Word from Fr. Glenn |
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Fr. Glenn will preach on Sunday August 7 ahead of his scheduled surgery planned on August 19. He welcomes the procedure intended to address an abdominal issue that he’s managed for almost a decade.
Anticipated hospitalization is four to five days with a three-week recovery period. Fr. Glenn welcomes your prayers as we look forward to his healing, recovery and return when able.
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Summer Missions Team Returns from a Week in Potter County! |
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Welcome back mission team!
Saint James parishioners, along with four other Episcopal churches, joined forces to send a mission team to work for Potter County Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush with Kindness program.
Jobs across several residential locations included painting, installing electrical wiring, repairing ramps, pressure washing mobile homes, hanging drywall and cleaning out a springhouse to name just a few!
The team also worked at All Saints Episcopal Church in Brookland where most were housed during the week either in the parish house or in tents outside. At All Saints, the team painted bedrooms and bathrooms, rebuilt steps, repaired windows, installed a toilet and sink and completed many other miscellaneous tasks.
Anyone still wishing to contribute to the mission trip fund can still do so by clicking here. Under "Fund," select Mission Trip Fund and follow the prompts to complete your gift.
Special thanks to all who participated and to those who provided support behind the scenes.
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Accommodations Urgently Needed for Ukrainian Refugees
It is great news that the three-generation Ukrainian refugee family, supported by Saint James since March when they had to flee to Poland, are now able to be re-united in the Lancaster-Lititz area. Father David and Cordelia know the family well and at different times this summer, have offered the rectory for them.
The two grandparents and their daughter are now urgently seeking housing. Ideally this could be in a detached or semi-detached independent quarter, either in an apartment or home. Two bedrooms are needed, one of which could have two twin beds.
If you or someone you know might be interested in finding out more, please click here to be in touch with Father David.
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Upcoming Events at Saint James |
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Friday, August 5 | 9 PM
Compline at the Urban Well
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Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Luke 9:28-29
Please join us for our First Friday Compline when we will observe the Feast of the Transfiguration. Music will include the beloved “O Nata Lux de Lumine” (O Light Born of Light) by Morten Lauridsen, and chant and motets by Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Philip Radcliffe and Antonio Lotti.
Calm your soul and recharge for the coming month through the beauty of music and prayers in our candlelit sanctuary. Ancient music and prayer for the modern soul.
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Wednesday, August 10 | 3 PM
Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
Manor North Auditorium
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Willow Valley residents are invited to join clergy and staff from Saint James and Holy Trinity Lutheran churches in a celebration of the 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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Sunday, August 14
Annual Ollie's Closet School Supply Drive Begins
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Beginning August 14th and continuing through September 4th we'll be restocking the closet, and we need your help!
Ollie’s Closet is an annual drive to collect much needed school supplies for teachers and students at Carter and MacRae Elementary School.
Beginning on August 14th, stop by the closet door in the church narthex and pick a card—attached to the door— listing items requested by the school. Add it to your shopping list and drop it off the next time you come to church. It's that easy!
Monetary donations to Ollie's Closet can also be made online or by check. Make your check payable to Saint James with a note indicating it is to be used for Carter and MacRae Elementary School.
Have questions? Feel free to contact Lissa Olson
at 717-406-7207.
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Volunteers are needed at the closet door!
Volunteers are needed at the closet door in the narthex to help during collection Sundays for the 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM Masses. The drive begins August 14 and concludes on September 4.
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Saturday, August 20 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
The Upper Room Men's Group Breakfast in the
Forum Room
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Join the Upper Room Men's Group in the parish house forum room for breakfast on August 20th. Men of all ages are welcome to this time of food, fellowship and thought-provoking discussion.
Special thanks to Mel Lucht for his presentation on Anthony Ray Hinton at our last meeting. Hinton was sentenced to death and held on Alabama's death row for 28 years before he was exonerated and released in 2015. His is the story of forgiveness, grace and compassion.
At our August meeting, we'll chat with Phil Norris about his experience trekking throughout Europe for five weeks.
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Saturday, September 10 | 5 PM
Saturday Night Mass | Featuring music of The Beatles
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Presented once a month, these masses offer something new and surprising to inspire and challenge you in your faith journey.
A broad array of live music features favorite artists from the past, contemporary artists and contemplative themes while being integrated into traditional Episcopal liturgy.
September 10: The Beatles
October 15: John Coltrane
November 12: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
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We pray for the soul of Robert (Bob) Reeves who died on July 28th. His service will be on Friday, September 9th at 11 AM. Visitation is at 10 AM.
Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Summer Scheduling
Office Hours: M-T 9 AM - 5 PM and Friday 9 AM - 12 PM; the churchyard remains open until 5 PM.
Nursery for the 10:30 AM service will resume in September. Contact Mtr. Shayna if you'd like to help with nursery in the fall.
Sunday morning forum will resume in September. Stay tuned for more details.
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August 10, 3 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley, Manor North Auditorium
August 14: Ollie's Closet school supply drive begins
August 20, 8:30 AM: The Upper Room Men's Group, breakfast and meeting in the forum room
September 4th: Ushers' luncheon in the parish house forum room immediately following the 10:30 AM service
September 10, 5 PM: Saturday Night Mass featuring music by The Beatles
September 24, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM: American Red Cross training
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