News from St. James' Episcopal Church
Week of April 6, 2020
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Holy Week and Easter Worship
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We are an Easter people. We believe in the Resurrection. We know that God’s love, in the form of Jesus Christ, could not be confined to a tomb. Instead, it burst forth with life and light, calling us to live a new way, a way of hope and love, the way of the Gospel.
We are an Easter people. We are buoyed by faith. We come to St. James’ in these trying times as generations have come before us, united in prayer and comforted by community. Just as they faced civil war, world wars, and epidemics, so we face a pandemic of our own. In times like these, our faith must shine brighter than the darkness, much like the disciples on Easter Day.
We are an Easter people, and I invite you to join us for worship during Holy Week. While our church is closed, our hearts are open, and so is our
live stream.
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Join us for worship during Holy Week!
Palm Sunday, April 5
10:00 a.m. Sunday of the Passion Holy Eucharist
Wednesday, April 8
Noon Fireside Chat with Fr. Earl
Maundy Thursday, April 9
7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar
Good Friday, April 10
7:30 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy
Easter Day, April 12
10:00 a.m. The Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
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Public Worship Status Update and Livestreaming
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To help prevent the transmission of COVID-19, St. James', along with all other parishes in the Diocese of Virginia, is observing a fast from public worship until at least June 10.
Instead, we are livestreaming worship! We "go live" on Facebook at 10 a.m. each Sunday. And no, you don't have to "join" Facebook to see us!
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Missing your St. James' friends and teachers? Join us for Video Sunday School immediately after the end of the 10:00 Palm Sunday service.
We'll have music, time to connect with each other, a story and lesson, an activity and ending prayer. So get your snacks ready and join the Zoom meeting!
This week, we will be making a project called Holy Week in a Box. Kids will be able to use their box to observe Holy Week at home. To find out what materials we’ll be using and to learn more,
visit this link
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Kids will need these materials for the project:
- Small box
- Wooden figure
- 3 coins
- Marker
- Pipe Cleaner
- Piece of cloth
- Whirl Bible
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Give to our April Monthly Mission Partner:
St. James' Episcopal Church
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Now more than ever, we must ensure that we continue the work God has given us to do.
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Even though we will not be worshiping together physically this Easter, we recognize the importance of remembering or honoring loved ones with Easter lilies.
This time-honored tradition continues at St. James' with the purchase of virtual Easter lilies. All memorial or honor gifts will be recognized. Please
give online or include a note with your check.
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K
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s With Purpose: Make Cards to Share
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"Love your neighbors as yourself."
Kids With Purpose (our outreach ministry involving kids K-5) wants to make sure no one feels left out during this period when we aren’t in regular face-to-face contact.
So we're making cards at home to share with people in our parish!
KWPers: if your children are looking for a meaningful activity,
let us know
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In need of prayer? In need of care?
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"In case of illness, the minister of the congregation is to be notified."
The Book of Common Prayer, p. 453
Please let us know when you are in need of prayer and care.
Whom should you call?
The Rev. Earl Mullins
Emergency Number:
410-409-9386
The Church Office
703-777-1124
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When should you call?
- When you become seriously ill, are dealing with a newly diagnosed disease or condition, or are hospitalized for treatment, surgery, or rehabilitation.
- When you are experiencing a spiritual, physical, emotional or financial crisis.
- When you become concerned for the person who usually shares the pew with you because he or she has not been in church for a while.
- When you experience one of life's many transitions: a birth, a death, a job loss/change, a move, an empty nest, retirement, etc.
- When you need prayer and care but don't want to "bother" anyone with your troubles-please contact us anyway; you will not be "bothering" us!
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The readings for Sunday, April 5
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Matthew 21:1-11
When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, ‘The Lord needs them.’ And he will send them immediately.” This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, “Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, “Who is this?” The crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.”
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Philippians 2:5-11
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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Those requesting our prayers this week: Joe May, Alice Lynn, Becky Crisman, Mary Paul, Inez Peebles, Caroline Ennis, the Lynch family, the Page family, John Marsh, and the Riley family, Mary Bracken, Jennifer Griffith, Tim MacNamara, Fiona Ahrweiler and family; for other persons: Caitlyn Darnell, Mark and Meghan Roomsfa, Lori Turner, Chase Smith, Wendell Schott, Charlotte, Christian Cutillo, Ruth Guerra, Miline Hughes, Erin Stanton, Barbara Rose, Nancy Hylton, Bridget Steel, Matthew Britto, Betty Overson, Dewey, those who are unemployed or underemployed; and those serving in the armed forces at home and abroad.
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St. James’ Vestry
Carolyn Briles
Katherine Bucklin
Andy Durot
Jim Ferry
Ed Hatrick
Karen Knobloch
Steve Mayo
Deb McGee
Page Moffett
Wayne Newell
Jane Roth
Fred Williams
Seth Griner, Youth Representative
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St. James’ Clergy and Staff
Interim Rector
Dr. Steven Cooksey
Director of Music/Organist
Dr. Stephen Knobloch
Corner Chorale Music Director
Walter Litzenberger
Assistant Choir Director/Organist
Parish Administrator
Janet Stayrook
Preschool Director
Adan Cortez
Lead Sexton
Francisco Ramos
Sexton
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