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St. James' Mill Creek
Wilmington, Delaware

July 14th, 2024

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Sunday Bulletin (July 14th)

Visiting with us this Week

 

The Rev. Canon David Lovelace was ordained an Episcopal priest in 1977. He holds a Master of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary and a Master of Sacred Theology in Pastoral Care from Columbia Theological Seminary. He has served parishes in North Carolina, Georgia and in Central Pennsylvania. For twenty-one years, David has served as the Rector of St. John Episcopal Church in York, Pennsylvania retiring in 2017. He has served on numerous church and community boards and committees throughout his career. David has served as a deputy to four General Conventions and currently serves as the Board Chairman for the Stevenson School for Ministry. David provides consultation to congregations and serves as a clergy mentor. He has preached several times on Day One being recognized as one of the outstanding preachers of the protestant denominations. David is married to Dr. Elaine Lovelace. 


And a great time was had by all.....

 

The 2024 Claudia White Memorial Bingo Night was held on June 17, 2024 with 65 attendees. There were prizes for game winners and everyone received a Door Prize. In addition to the great fellowship there was a fabulous dessert buffet (thanks to all our talented bakers).

 

All proceeds were donated to the St. James’ Claudia White Memorial Fund. Repairs and renovations to the Parish House were very close to Claudia’s heart and the money raised is used to help maintain the Parish House. 

 

Claudia White was Co-Chair of the St. James’ Bazaar for several years. She also organized the first Bingo Night. Claudia loved organizing and attending social events, especially if it was a fundraiser. After Claudia passed away in 2008, the Bazaar Ladies decided to continue Bingo Night in her memory and it has become a much anticipated event.

 

Thanks to the co-chairs Shirley Alexander, Janice Baldwin and Nancy Patterson, the callers Pat Hengy and Father Ben, Deb Nuss for the beautiful centerpieces, and Larry Heinold for photographing the event.

 

For a look at the fun, see some of Larry’s photo’s here.... 

Bingo Night Pictures

Walk to End Alzheimer's


Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually, the ability to carry on simple tasks. To learn more please go to www.alzheimer's.gov - Feel free to talk to me. I don't know everything but I know where the resources are.  

 

Margaret Russ - team captain of Russ's Angels.

  

My team will be walking in the Walk to END Alzheimer's again this year at the Wilmington River Front. 

 

If you want to join our team the walk is Saturday 10/19/24 . Use the link below to join. Would love to have you.  



St. James has been a great support over the years, I want to give you the chance to help again this year.  


If you can donate there are three ways to do it.

  1.  Use the link to my page http://act.alz.org/goto/margaretruss
  2.  You can mail/hand me a check, written to Alzheimer's Association 
  3.  Or hand me cash at Church.  


Please feel free to reach out to me, Margaret Russ with any questions or to chat.  


russmags@hotmail.com

443-945-7230


Beware of Suspicious Emails and Texts

 

An unfortunate feature of this modern world is that from time to time scammers will impersonate clergy in texts or emails with requests for donations, gift cards, or other favors.

 

Please know that the Parish Staff of St. James’ will not contact you in these ways. Simply delete the message and do not reply if you receive such a message purporting to be from St. James’ or Fr. Ben.


St. James' Mission and Outreach updates

 

Sharing God’s gifts with others

Reaching out to those in need

And serving them with dignity and respect…



New Castle County HOPE Center-for Individuals and Families in need of temporary housing and support services.


What started as temporary housing during the cold weather of 2020-2021 has grown into a permanent center that provides housing and support services for individuals and families who are without adequate housing in New Castle County. New Castle County (NCC) purchased the former Sheraton Hotel on Airport Rd (now named the New Castle County HOPE Center) and kept the hotel management staff to keep the facility running.  Working together, many non-profit organizations including Family Promise provide various services and support for individuals and families to obtain emergency and more significant housing and medical, psychological, and job skills opportunities as well. The hotel can accommodate 400 and suites and adjoining rooms are given to families and enable households to stay together. Housing is coordinated through the Delaware Housing Alliance. 


If you know of anyone who needs this housing, please ask them to call 1-833-FIND-BED (1-833-3463-233) and leave a message.


How can you help?


Review the list below and see where you might be able to help.


 Current items needed:


  • Hygiene items such as deodorant, shampoo, and soap (regular and travel size)
  • Individual sized peanut butter crackers, tuna, microwavable meals (pastas, soups, etc.)
  • Non-alcohol hand sanitizer
  • Tide pods or other laundry pods
  • NEW Underwear, and socks - all sizes, children through adult
  • New or gently used t-shirts and light jacket
  • New books for adults and children


Please drop the items off:


     ·        Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the parish hall porch 

Please place your donations in the bin labeled Donations for HOPE Center on the porch of the parish hall. Liz will bring in the bin and any donated items at 12:30 p.m.

    ·        On Sunday, there is a container in the foyer of the church.

 We take the donations to the distribution center about every two weeks.


Thank you,


St. James' Mission/Outreach Ministry

Prayer Team Updates

 

Sunday Prayers of the People.  If you would like someone to be lifted in prayer at our Sunday service, please call the church office at 302-994-1584. The person's name will remain on the list for three weeks. If at that time you would like the person's name to remain on the list, please call the office again.

 

The parish prayer team continues to lift up prayer requests shared by parishioners through emails or calls to the church office, to individual members of the prayer team, or requests left in the prayer basket in the church foyer. We collect the prayer requests and other concerns of the parish, community, and world. All are welcome and encouraged to share their prayers.

 

For those who have an immediate prayer need, we invite you to email your prayer needs and request to Carolyn Mack at cdmack37@gmail.com or call 302-565-8675.

St. James' Pastoral Care Team


St. James' Pastoral Care Team continues to support our parish family and our community.

If you or someone you know is in need, we: 

·        send cards, make phone calls, and pray with you and/or for you.

·        Make home, hospital, and Eucharistic visits.


Please call the office (302-994-1584) and leave a message. Someone will get back to you. Messages are retrieved daily, seven days a week.


Please let us know if you need us or someone you know needs us. We will not know if you do not tell us.

“Blessful” Meditations


We all know that life can be a little stressful and hectic sometimes. We hope that by reading this short bible passage and watching a relaxing video will help you take a moment and reflect on God’s gifts.  



Matthew 11:28


“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

A Prayer from St. Augustine’s Prayer Book



Yours, O Lord, is the day; yours also is the night; grant that the Sun of Righteousness may abide always in our hearts, to drive away all wicked thoughts and to relieve our fears, that we may always know the light of Jesus’ presence. Amen


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St. James' Mill Creek
2106 St. James Church Road
Wilmington, DE 19808

302.994.1584