THE CHRONICLETHE CHRONICLE—JANUARY 2010 1 SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH wo Saint James couples, Jack and Sue Hartley and Don and Mildred Hartwell have been named the Alice Award recipient

THE CHRONICLE—JANUARY 2010 1 SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

wo Saint James couples, Jack and Sue Hartley and Don and

Mildred Hartwell have been named the Alice Award recipient at

the 2009 Annual Meeting held on January 24, 2010.

Jack, Sue, Don and Mildred have each given tirelessly of themselves and their time to make Saint James the beautiful place, spiritually and physically, that it is today. They have served on the vestry, on finance committees, as treasurers, choir members, on the Altar Guild, and Search Committees, on the Rejuvenation Committee, and as chair people and

members of numerous committees.

The men have set up and knocked down every single Rummage Sale and Greens Market as long as they have been members of Saint James. Both women chaired the “French Room” at the Rummage Sale for years. They have all put so much elbow grease into our dear church that it’s a wonder their arms still bend. We are truly grateful to each of these four people for their commitment, care, and love of Saint James. Congratulations to our very

deserving couples this year!

-Amy Kohair

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CHRONICLE FEBRUARY 2010

FULL OF “HART”: HARTLEY’S AND HARTWELL’S RECEIVE ALICE AWARD

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ALICE WINNERS: (left to right) Sue Hartley, Jack Hartley, Don Hartwell and Mildred Hartwell received the 2009 Alice Award at the 2010 Annual Meeting. Named of late parishioner Alice Farrell, the annual award recognizes those going above and

beyond at Saint James. Volunteers are needed to make handmade washable blankets that are given to seriously ill and traumatized children, ages. 0-18. Blankets of all styles (quilts, comforters, fleece, cro-cheted or knitted) are wel-come. The majority of the blankets are 40" x 60". However, blankets could be as large as twin size for teens. Presentation and blessing of our Linus Blankets will be sometime in April, 2010. Detail information is available on their website at www.projectlinus.org or call Mary Phillips, 675-9313.

PROJECT LINUS: BE A BLANKETEER!

INSIDE THIS MONTH:

MASSEY’S MUSINGS…….2

SAINT JAMES BRIEFS…....2

TEA PARTY FLYER……....3

SAINT JAMES PHOTOS…..4

OUT THERE WITH OUT-

REACH……………………..6

FATHER PHIL MESSAGE...7

FEB. BIRTHDAYS………....7

BAPTISMS……………...….8


SO LONG, ALLELUIA

Believe it or not, there are only three more Sundays of Epiphany Season left! Lent will be upon us beginning on Ash Wednesday, the seventeenth of Febru-ary. In our common worship in the Church, things change with the coming of Lent. The liturgical color changes to deep violet; the Gloria in excelsis is not sung; music is of a more introspective nature; and the word “Alleluia” is neither said nor sung. Alleluia, the liturgical form of hallelujah, means “praise ye the Lord.” While we praise Our Lord at all times, we do so more somberly during Lent. Thus, we do not use the “A” word, as my junior choir members used to call it. When we began, during Lent, rehearsing music for Easter, the children would always say, “Mr. Massey, we can’t say the ‘A’ word during Lent!” And I would remind them that choir members had a special dispensation to use it when practicing music for Easter. So as we prepare ourselves to enter upon the great Forty Days of Lent, let us be aware that, while we do not sing or say the “A” word, it is still in our hearts as we seek a deeper relationship with Our Lord. So long, Alleluia. See you—and say you—at Easter!

Soli Deo Gloria!

Lance A. Massey

MASSEY’S MUSINGS ST. JAMES

EPISCOPAL CHURCH 25150 E. River Road

Grosse Ile 48138

(734)676-1727

Mission Statement: Rich in tradition, yet forward-looking, the mission of Saint James’ Episcopal Church is to celebrate and carry forth the good news of Jesus Christ as a family, bound together in his

name.

STAFF

The Rev. Philip M. Dinwiddie, Rector

Lance Massey, Minister of Music

Sandra Hahn, Director of Christian Education

Paula McSweeney, Parish Secretary

Jill Craig, Treasurer

Harold Schwochow, Sexton

VESTRY

Andrew Johnson—Sr. Warden

Tina Wirtel—Jr. Warden

Larry Crabtree

Dave Dowhan

Josh Goyert– youth representative

Jack Hartley

Carolyn Hoey

Blanche Hutchinson

Madeleine Jones

Diane Larkin

Diane Mammo

Mandy Phllips

WEBSITE: www.saintjamesgi.net

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2006 and 2007 Blue Ribbon winner

2008 Red Ribbon winner 2009 Special Recognition

of the Lois Leonard Award for Excellence in Church Journalism,

awarded by The Record Editorial Board of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan.

Coffee Hour – If you can’t host coffee hour, would you be willing to donated some packaged cookies? We would keep them on hand for the times when no one has volunteered to host a Sunday. If you can volunteer to host a Sunday, there is usually a sign up sheet on the table at coffee hour. Call Joan

Hemsworth for more information (734-675-8191).

Thank you to everyone who has donated items for Habitat for Humanity

Monroe. A large bag of old sheets, plastic pails, several bags of work gloves, old rags and even a bottle of dish soap was delivered in January to the main office in Monroe. All items were greatly appreciated. Habitat for Humanity Monroe is remodeling homes every week to help people in need of housing so

any items donated are helpful.

Please watch for more info - St James Church again will be volunteering this

summer to this wonderful organization.

Parishioner Sue Burns, Infection Prevention Specialist at Henry Ford Hospi-

tal, gave a very informative Powerpoint presentation recently to the ECW la-dies. Her answers to our many questions about H1N1, and other common in-fectious diseases, was very informative. As usual, the presentation ended with

delicious refreshments and good company. An evening to be remembered!

SAINT JAMES BRIEFS


Ladies, mark your calendars for the

Eleventh Annual E.C.W. Tea

Party! Sunday, February 14, 2010

4:00 p.m.

This year’s theme will be…

“Isn’t it Romantic!” Tables will be decorated with each hostess’s idea of romance.

The program promises to be a lovely romantic surprise!

We will enjoy lovely sandwiches, finger food, desserts, tea, and tables beautifully set by our friends with their own things from home. The afternoon will, as always, glow with candlelight and friendship1

Please sign up, to attend by filling out the r.s.v.p. form, below,

and placing it in the wire teapot on the party display in Galloway Hall.

If you wish, a basket for a suggested (not mandatory) donation of $10.00 for adults, $2.00 for students (12 & under are free) will be found at the door.

Any proceeds will go to E.C.W. Outreach programs.

____________________________________________________________________

If you think you would like to hostess a table, or help with desserts, or sandwiches, please indicate on your

RSVP and talk to Lynda VanEngelen, or Amy Kohair. It’s FUN!!! ______________________________________________________CUT HERE________________________________________________________

Name:___________________________________________will attend the ECW Tea Party on Sun. Feb. 14 at 4:00 p.m.

I will bring a total of ____guests. List names:__________________________________________________________________________________

It is absolutely FINE to just attend but so we will be able to plan accordingly, please let us know if you will6

I would like to be a table hostess: YES_____ NO_____

I would like to bring a plate of sandwiches or finger food: YES_____ NO_____

I would like to bring a dessert: YES_____ NO_____


PICTURES AROUND SAINT JAMES—JANUARY 2010

JANUARY AROUND SAINT JAMES

Clockwise starting in upper left: Father Phil

gives a blessing to Rochelle Killingback. Eight baptism happened on January 10, 2010; the 2009 Annual Meeting was held on January 24; Don and Mildred Hartwell’s family turned out for the annual meeting and the Alice Award;

baptism of the very young and the young.

It was a busy January at Saint James!


AROUND SAINT JAMES IN PICTURES

CONFIRMATION CLASS 2010

Jay Craig is leading nearly a dozen youth of Saint James in Confirmation classes. Confirma-tion is for people Baptized as in-fants. Through this time together they are working towards a mo-ment before the bishop when they will Confirm their commitment to lead Christian lives, knowing Christ as Lord and Savior and

making him known.

SCOUT SUNDAY: On February 14, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies and Girl Scouts from Saint James will take part in the 10 am service. If you would like to sign up or Scout or for more information, call Yvette Johnson at

676-1750.

ECW TALK: Parishioner Sue Burns, Infection Pre-vention Specialist at Henry Ford Hospital, gave a very informative Powerpoint presentation to the ECW ladies recently. Her answers to our many questions about H1N1, and other common infectious diseases, was very informative. As usual, the presentation ended with delicious refreshments and good com-

pany. An evening to be remembered!


On January 16, 2010 we hosted the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen. Audrey Lyden, Millie Miles, Joan

Hemsworth and 5ancy Clark met us in our Chapel parking lot at 8:30 a.m. They helped us cram the sup-plies into the old Mountaineer, already filled up with all the food supplies. Audrey generously volunteered her trunk for the overflow of your amazing donations of coats, hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, and “Snuggies”. She still had room to fit in the other la-dies! We were met downtown at 9:15 by Tom Coleman,

David & Kate Hartwell, Diane Larkin, as well as all the Rudzeinskys: Dave, Anne, Julie, Emma &

Jenny. AMAZING TEAM!!! Steve & Anne Sulli-

van, and their nephew, from Cornerstone Baptist Church, arrived with the donuts and bread. Our team had his car and both of ours unpacked, and two huge pots full of taco soup were bubbling away before we knew it! 200 donuts were bagged and 20 loaves of bread were turned into 200 peanut butter & jelly sand-wiches, 250 sets of utensils were rolled in napkins and 240 dinner rolls were broken apart by 10:30 am! Madeleine Jones showed up with over 50 ham and cheese Hoagie sandwiches to give away! The taco soup was served with a generous topping of shredded cheddar cheese, a tossed salad, dinner roll, donuts for dessert, and a sandwich to go. Two hundred cold, hungry people really enjoyed that lunch! The total cost, including $45 for Security, was $296.64. The Roseville Cornerstone Baptist Church gave me a check for $260.oo, so the meal only cost St. James $36.64! That was a beautiful thing to do!! On Sat. February 20, 2010: Derek Fowler’s Hockey Team surprised us by offering to do the entire meal and day at Spirit of Hope so we and the Cornerstone Baptists will have that day off. Our next turn to cook at Spirit of Hope will be on March 20. We will meet in our Chapel parking lot at 8:20 a.m. and you will return way before noon. We will be using your generous hamburger donations and a “little yak” for the meal. Sign-ups for the next three months are, as always, on the Outreach Bulletin board.

OUT THERE WITH OUTREACH—JANUARY 2010

Devastatingly sad news…Our friend Bridgette Curtis

from the Roseville Cornerstone Baptist Church lost her 21 year old son on January 15. Please keep dear Bridgette and her family in your prayers. You would know Bridgette as the sweet person who comes in and takes over the kitchen with true efficiency when we are getting ready to leave. Dear Lord, have mercy and grant them your peace… May the love of God shine on you and carry you gently throughout the New Year. May you be given the blessing of truly feeling the comfort of His presence and promise. May you all know that you have our love and thanks, now and always.

-Amy & Frank Kohair

January 27, 11 a.m—ECW Outreach Project: We will be making children's dresses from pillow cases and donated material. There will be machine sewing, hand sewing, cutting, and lots of fellowship. Bring scissors and a "brown bag lunch". Coffee, tea and desert will be pro-vided. Call Mary Phillips 675-9313 if you need more information. Feb 8th, Monday, 7 p.m.—Carol Poleski will be our speaker. She is telling the story about Sister Rose, a Dominican nun who has devoted her life to battling anti-Semitism with the Catholic Church. A documentary has been made about this remarkable woman. If you wish to look into this further, you can go online to Sister Rose's Passion. All of these Monday programs are open to any-one and everyone, bring your friends and family. We always think, what can I do; this story shows what one woman can do. Hope to see you there. Feb. 10th at 11 am— Wednesday, is movie day. The film is Peter's Confession. Bring a sandwich and join us for this wonderful DVD. Feb 3rd & 4th, Wednesdays, is coffee and conversation after the 10 am service. The food is provided by our wonderful church friend, Florence. If you miss the ser-vice, come afterwards to sit at the table and share in the conversations. It is surprising what you can learn!

ECW AND MORE!


FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

1…..Caleb Johnson 4…..Kristine Dowhan 5…..Pam Lippa 11…Kristen Shamus 13…Val deBeausset 14…Betty Gingrich 16…Vincent Brow 17…Daniel Bohl, Katelyn Brock 18…Ray McNeill, Norma Smereka 20…Doris Pelland 21…Karen Brock, Brandon Farrell, Barbara Reiter 22…Joe Hopkins, Ryan Lowler 25…Gena Lorenz, Sandra Rutledge, Sarah Shamus 26…Floyd Lippa, Tina Wirtel 27…Derrick Barnsdale, Janet Barrow 28…Zach Bohl, Betty Jones 29…Ed Larsen

WHOLE BODY HOLINESS

“Love the Lord your God with all your

heart and mind and soul and strength.”

Deuteronomy 6:4 quoted in Mark 12:30.

From this passage we glean that four interwoven parts make up a hu-man being: Heart, Mind, Soul, and Strength. We exist simultaneously and completely in each of these four areas. Neglect any of them and you will be out of balance. Inhabit, honor and use them and you will find keen

balance.

HEART Your heart is your emo-tional center. Become emotionally intelligent. Take time to develop your heart-awareness. Ask yourself, “How do I feel right now?” Let your-self feel that. Become comfortable with emotions. Use and enjoy them. Accept each as a gift, a kind of color in the painting of your life. Then reach out with all your emotions to-ward God. To love is to share the depth of self. Share the depth of your emotions with God. Share the sad-ness with him; Share the joy with him; Share the confusion with him; Share the sadness with him; Seek him in your fear; Seek him in your rejoic-

ing.

MI5D Your mind is your think-ing center. Become mentally intelli-gent. Take time to develop your mind. Think deep thoughts and con-tinue a line of thinking when it be-comes difficult. Read and hear other people’s ideas and seek to understand why they think what they do. Watch documentaries. When you meet ex-perts ask them about their fields. Be-come comfortable with you mind and enjoy your thinking. Then reach out with your mind toward God. Read books of the Bible by first learning background and context through study aids or the internet. Read and seek to understand Jesus’ words. Per-haps begin with Matthew Chapters 5-8, the “Sermon on the Mount”. To love is to share the depth of yourself.

Share the depth of your thinking mind with God. Consider, “Who are you, God?” And hear your mind’s gears turn. Ask, “How can I become more holy?”, then let your mind roam and think it through. Find God working

there through your ideas.

SOUL Your soul is your spiritual center. Become spiritually intelligent. Take time to develop your spirit-awareness. Ask yourself, “What is the spark that makes me me, and what of that spark shared by all people?” You won’t find a physical, mental or emotional answer. The answer is spirit. Look for transcendence, for the truth and reality that underlies everything that is seen or expressed. In your spirit, ask, “What part of me is most likely to be eternal?” Again, the answer will not be clear, but it will be a sense, an intuition, an an-swer in the language of spirit. Be-come fluent in this language. Enjoy it. Live in it and move in it. Use it to love God. To love is to share deeply of yourself. Share your spirit deeply with God. This is what many call

prayer, meditation or centering.

STRE5GTH Your strength is your physical center, your body and all that it is. Take time to develop your body awareness. Do you think you are just your head? You are also your feet. And your feet are you! Inhabit your feet as yourself. So also your hands and stomach, your heart and skin and guts. They are all you. You are them. Don’t ignore any part of your body, and never ever hate a part of yourself. Learn deeply what it is to be a body. Think about the food you eat. Be choosy. It will become you. Put on lotion when your skin is dry. Your skin is your largest organ. Keep your body moving, and employ each part in doing, in moderation, what it was made to do. Enjoy being a body. Then reach out and use your body in loving God. Loving is shar-ing deeply of yourself. Share your

doings with God. When you walk, share your walking. Walk in the presence of God. When you cut, fix, kneel, do them in God. Share your being with God and love him

by your doing.

BEI5G ABSE5T A5D BE-

I5G PRESE5T Most of us are more present in some parts of our-self than others. Maria is more pre-sent in her physicality than her heart, or Bob is more present in his soul than his mind or body. Love the Lord your God with all your Heart and Mind and Soul and

Strength. This is holiness.

- Fr. Phil


SAINT JAMES

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

25150 East River Road

Grosse Ile, MI 48138

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EIGHT BAPTISMS AT SAINT JAMES ON JANUARY 10!

Saint James had eight baptisms on Sunday, January 10:

• Jacob Christie • Zoie Christie • Paiten Christie • Jackson DePaul • Cole Gall • Evan Herge • Evelyn Howes • Tommy Jones

Please welcome the newest Christians to Saint James!

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THE CHRONICLETHE CHRONICLE—JANUARY 2010 1 SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH wo Saint James couples, Jack and Sue Hartley and Don and Mildred Hartwell have been named the Alice Award recipient