The E-piscopalian November 18, 2014 Adult Forum:
The E-piscopalian November 18, 2014 Adult Forum: The Forum will meet this Sunday, November 23rd in the Common Room beginning at 9:00 a.m. Topic this Sunday - - Conversations in John's Gospel, Part 1 - Dede MacVeagh. Church School: Church School classes meet on Sunday, beginning at 9:45 a.m. in the Undercroft. Nursery Care: The nursery will be available throughout the 10:00 a.m. service. Dinner for 100 Nights Shelter: St. James will be providing dinner at the 100 Nights Shelter on Saturday, November 22nd. There is a sign-up sheet in the Common Room for people to sign up for entrees (meatloaf), dessert, and serving or clean up. Contacts/organizers are Mary Ann Bachman and Lesley Hildrey. Thanksgiving Holiday: The Parish Office will be closed November 26-28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Parish at Worship: Wednesday, November 19: 12:05 p. m - Holy Communion - Rite II Maria Temple Midweek Service in the Undercroft. A brown bag lunch follows. Lectionary for The Last Sunday after Pentecost (Christ the King): Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-36 Sunday, November 23: 8:00 a.m. – Holy Communion – Rite II Eucharistic Minister Mike Metell Lector Alyson Montgomery Ushers Grace and C.J. Jack 10:00 a.m. – Holy Communion Rite II Eucharistic Ministers Susan Sielke, Ruth Snyder Lectors Kevin Woolley, Doug Green Acolytes Ray Howard, Sam Howard, Jack Howard Greeters Mary and Doug Pleasanton Ushers Deb Croteau, Tom Morton, Tad Lacey, Doug Green Healing Prayers Heidi Rinehart, Deb Croteau Vestry on Duty Dorothy Hird Fellowship Sally and Bert Boyce E-mail Address Correction: New substitute lector Laurie Appel’s email address is incorrect on page 4 of the December/January issue of The Prophet. It should be [email protected] Please Remember in Your Prayers…. If you would like to add a name to the prayer list please call the office. We pray for Donna Murray, Jean Newcombe, Mary Taylor, Kevin Woolley, Pat Coppo, Al Perry, Ralph Richardson, David and B Howe, Spencer, Rita Dugan, Barb and Bob Freeman, Mark Green, Ralph Jordan and for all others known and unknown. We remember those who have died: that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. We pray for those men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces: including SFC Daniel Patterson who is serving in Afghanistan We pray that our church may always be a place of safety: and that God guides us so that we live faithfully with our diversity. We pray for our Diocese: for Katharine, our Presiding Bishop; Gay, President of the House of Deputies; Rob, our Bishop; and Mark, our Rector; and all our associated clergy. News and Events at St. James St. James Thrift Shop Happenings Thank you to the youth, parents, and advisers who did a wonderful job getting all the rest of the stuff upstairs at the Thrift Shop: St. James Youth Group and Parents: Gina, Graham, Gibson and Garrett Gitchell Jaclyn, Connor and Sophie Headings Heidi and Ellie Fedrizzi Whitney Hadlow Angie Pahl Alex Charles Caroline, Alison and Andrew Power Sam Webb There were two acolytes, an usher, a Youth Church teacher and two Nursery babysitters who were asked NOT to help, but to continue their jobs in church. They kept things going for us! In less than two hours everything was moved. It was such a pleasure to work with this group of young people in our church. The Thrift Shop is presently closed for renovations, repairs, and painting. It will re-open on Monday, December 1st. In the meantime, the staff and volunteers are planning a combination bake sale and Department 56 village sale in the Undercroft on Saturday, December 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you would be willing to donate baked goods to the sale on December 6th, you may contact Ruth Snyder (352-8449). After December lst, you may also contact Deb Rogers at the Shop (3523697). Trinity Institute on Economic Equality: St. James will sponsor the Trinity Institute simulcast on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24. This year’s topic will be Creating Common Good: A Practical Conference on Economic Equality. Speakers will include Dr. Cornell West, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, Barbara Ehrenreich and Robert Reich. Trinity Institute is dedicated to making our faith and theology relevant and applicable to our daily lives. The two day program will include addresses and discussion by leading theologians and scholars broadcast from New York, discussions among the audience at St. James and opportunities to ask questions using e-communication. Lunches and snacks will be proved both days. There is no charge for this conference, but pre-registration will be helpful in planning the lunches. Reserve the dates now on your calendar. For further information and/or to register, contact Eleanor Vander Haegen at 603-352-3114 or [email protected]. Community Events Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Tuesday, November 25, 2014 6:00 PM (note that this is a change in service time from previous years) United Church of Christ in Keene - 23 Central Square – Keene, NH EBOLA FUNDRAISER FEATURING SIERRA LEONE'S “REFUGEE ALL STARS” AT THE COLONIAL THEATER IN KEENE DECEMBER 5, 2014 A world-class singing group from Sierra Leone, the “Refugee All Stars”, is stranded in Boston because of the Ebola crisis. With the help of The Mariposa Museum in Peterborough, they are hoping to tour around New England to raise awareness and fund-raise for Ebola treatment and the people it is affecting. On December 5th, at 8 pm, the Mariposa is thrilled to present the Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars in concert at the Colonial Theatre in Keene. Since being featured in a 2005 critically acclaimed documentary bearing their name, the All Stars' story and great music has led to their appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show and on big U.S. stages alongside such performers as Ziggy Marley, Aerosmith, Paul McCartney, Angelina Jolie, and Keith Richards. This benefit concert to raise funds for and awareness of Sierra Leone communities battling Ebola, is bound to be an unforgettable evening so don't miss it! Tickets are $29 via the Colonial Theatre's Box Office http://thecolonial.org/tickets. A limited number of $50 VIP tickets with a meet and greet with the band are also available. Visit their Web site for more information: www.mariposamuseum.org. Link: sierraleonesrefugeeallstars.com A Great Time Was Had by All! After the recent Monadnock Humane Society annual “Hair Ball” fundraiser, featuring a Great Gatsby theme, two St. James parishioners (Cathy and Samir Habiby), were featured on their Facebook page. We thought perhaps fellow parishioners would enjoy seeing this delightful photo as well. Hundred Nights Inc. – Volunteer Needs New Event - - An Annual Auction Mindy Cambiar, Executive Director of Hundred Nights, Inc., shares with us the fact they are looking for help with our newest fundraiser, which is an Auction on December 13.Volunteers are needed to make phone calls and visits to local and interesting businesses and ask for donations to the auction. The event itself is going to be at the Hellenic Hall on West St in Keene from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on December 13. That day volunteers will be needed to help sell food, run auction items up to the auctioneer and then to the winning bidder. Please call Mindy at 352-5197 if you are able to help in any way. Your assistance would be most appreciated. -----------HELPFUL LINKS-------------- To see what is going on at St James (e.g. calendar, mission, groups we support, social action), please see : www.stjameskeene.com If you have an article you would like to include in the weekly E-piscopalian, email it please, to: [email protected] prior to 11:00 a.m. on Mondays. Please note that this email address should be used only for items to be included in the weekly communication, not for the Parish Office or Prophet information. This website is for those who would like to help Kelly Goddu who is still recovering from the accident that left her seriously disabled. kelleyscause.com Please visit the Hunger Site each and every day. 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