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The Shell
St. James’ Parish
Newsletter
Our Vision at St. James’ Parish is to build a lasting Christian community that honors our
Episcopal heritage, enhances the spiritual lives of our members
through parish ministries, nurtures Christian fellowship among youth and adults,
and puts faith into action, serving the whole community through outreach.
Our Mission is to meet the diverse and changing needs of our parishioners and community
through worship, music, Christian formation, pastoral care, fellowship, and outreach.
MARCH 2015
3rd Annual Lenten-Easter Messiah Sing-Along ▫ March 22nd
The third Community sing-along of Handel’s great oratorio, “the Messiah, “ will be held March 22nd, at 4 p.m., in
historic St. James’ Church, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian, MD. Led by St. James’ Parish Music Director Michael
S. Ryan and accompanied by concert pianist Beverly Babcock, a walk-in chorus will sing without rehearsal all of the
choruses in parts two and three. Soloists will include Laurie Hays, soprano; Robin Henshaw, alto; David Merrill, tenor
and Alvy Powell, bass.
The Easter Sing-Along grew out of the popular Advent
and Christmas sing-along that has for 28 years attracted as
many as 250 people. The setting inspires the singing
because of the beauty and intensity of the sound created by
the voices under the concave hand-plastered ceiling of the
Colonial building. The church was completed in 1765 just
20 years after the “Messiah” was composed. The oratorio
was gaining popularity in Europe as the Colonists dabbled in
politics, and worked their tobacco farms and oyster boats.
Singers and listeners are asked to bring a snack or a
dessert to share at the light reception hosted by the Women
of St. James’ Parish.
Some scores are available to buy ($10) or borrow. A free will
offering will benefit the St. James’ Parish Community
Assistance Fund.
For additional information, please contact Val Hymes at
410-224-2478 or [email protected]
— Val Hymes
Verger, St. James’ Parish
St. James’ Church
St. James’ Parish
St. Mark’s Chapel
5757 Solomons Island Road, Lothian, MD 20711-9707
Parish Office 410-867-2838
The Rev. William H. C. Ticknor, Rector
The Rev. Dawn A. Campbell, Assistant Rector
The Ven. Kerry J. Smith, Deacon
Michael S. Ryan, Music Director
Janet Bruce, Parish Administrator
Richard Downs, Jr., Parish Webmaster
Pamela Blyth, The Shell Newsletter Editor
The Shell is published 11 times a year. Please submit information
to the editor at [email protected] by the 15th of each month.
www.StJamesLothian.com
Community Assistance Fund ▫ JANUARY Activity
In January, the Community Assistance Fund was able to help 12 families in the amount of $3,493.04. In addition,
we gave $500 to the SCCEAG Fund at Johnson Oil and were able to fill the fuel tanks of two additional families. Most
of the people needed help with lot rent, electric and fuel bills. In addition, we helped a homeless family with three
children stay in an Annapolis motel for four nights, and in an unusual situation, we were able to help a family get back
on their feet by assisting with an extremely necessary dental procedure. We feel blessed to be able to help our neighbors
in need and appreciate your support.
— The Community Assistance Team
Please remember that the plate offering on the 1st Sunday of every month is earmarked
for the Community Assistance Fund. Thank you for your generous support!
Did You Know ?
… why the symbol for St. James is a sword piercing a
scallop shell? St. James “the Greater” or “the Great”,
the brother of St. John, was the first of the Apostles to
be martyred and suffered death by the sword. He the only
Apostle whose death is recorded in the New Testament
(Acts 12:1). The scallop shell represents his many travels, and
years ago pilgrims carried large scallop shells for cooking and
drinking. The St. James’ Parish banner also includes a
pilgrim’s staff and hat.
St. James’ Parish Communication & Transparency Policy
It is the objective of the Vestry of St. James’ Parish to continue and encourage transparency and communication regarding
all parish governing and financial decisions, as well as the many projects and programs coordinated by the Parish committees
and ministries. In support of and commitment to this objective, information about the Vestry meetings are published in the
weekly Sunday Bulletin, the monthly parish newsletter, The Shell, and on the parish website at www.stjameslothian.com
The website also contains an archive of past Vestry action, newsletters, Sunday Bulletins and other articles, documents and
information for review by interested parishioners and others. All Vestry and Parish Committee meetings are open to any
interested member of the Parish, and everyone is welcomed and encouraged to attend and participate. All Parish financial
information is available for review and is audited using standard practices. Members of the Vestry, Officers and Clergy are
available to provide information or discuss concerns. Your participation and feedback is always valued and appreciated.
—The Vestry, Officers & Clergy
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St. James’ Parish - LENTEN Program 2015
HOSANNA: A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week
6:00 p.m. Fellowship
6:30 p.m. Potluck Supper
7:30 p.m. Program
6:00 p.m. Fellowship
6:30 p.m. Potluck Supper
7:30 p.m. Program
6:00 p.m. Fellowship
6:30 p.m. Potluck Supper
7:30 p.m. Program
6:00 p.m. Fellowship
6:30 p.m. Potluck Supper
7:30 p.m. Program
6:00 p.m. Fellowship
6:30 p.m. Potluck Supper
7:30 p.m. Service
Wednesday, March 4
Session 2:
Holy Week Begins!
Wednesday, March 11
Session 3:
Thursday Night
Wednesday, March 18
Session 4:
Friday
Wednesday, March 25
Session 5:
From Death to New Life
Thursday, April 2
Maundy Thursday
Holy Eucharist - St. James’ Church
Friday, April 3
Good Friday Liturgy
St. James’ Church
12 Noon Service
7:30 p.m. Service
Saturday, April 4
Holy Saturday
The Great Vigil of Easter
7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 5
EASTER DAY
Sunrise Service- Outdoor Worship Space
Holy Eucharist - St. Mark’s Chapel
Holy Eucharist - St. James’ Church
Easter Egg Hunt - Churchyard
Holy Eucharist - St. James’ Church
6:30 a.m. Service
8 a.m. Service
9 a.m. Service
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. Service
Lenten Potluck Lenten Suppers
Please join us each week for fellowship beginning at 6 pm in the
Parish Hall, followed by a light supper and an informative presentation
entitled A Spiritual Journey through Holy W eek. This year, rather than
providing soup for everyone that attends the program, the Women of
St. James’ Parish would like everyone to bring a potluck dish to share.
A nonalcoholic punch, coffee, tea and dessert will be provided.
Women’s Monthly Breakfast ▫ MARCH 7th
The monthly Women’s Breakfast meets on the first Saturday of the month from 8:30 -9:30 a.m. in the Library.
The March meeting will begin a discussion of the book, Bible W omen (pages 1-30). The book will be available for
purchase at the meeting for $20 ($2 off of the retail price).
Come join us for fellowship, breakfast, and discussion. We invite you to come with your
needlework project to work on during the discussion, a Bible and a simple breakfast item to share
if you can.
We encourage an RSVP. For additional information, please contact Dawn Campbell+ at
[email protected], or Linda Rines at [email protected]
PLEASE JOIN US!
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From the Rector
My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I would like to personally thank you for your faithful commitment to St. James’ Parish. Truly, your
support has helped to provide the financial resources that enable our Church to continue to reach out, care for, and touch
so many lives, both within our Parish family and within our community.
I do not know the amount of your pledge/support, but I do know that every contribution by every parishioner to
further God’s work in this Parish is essential and needed and helps ensure that our important ministries can continue and
grow. For those of you who have formally pledged and have made a financial commitment/pledge for 2015, the Vestry
thanks you for providing helpful information for planning our resources during the coming year. Pledges are needed so
that we can balance our budget, appropriately plan for the year, and continue doing the work God has called us to do.
It is not too late to make a financial pledge for 2015 as they are always welcomed and accepted throughout the year.
Please know that our valued programs run on tight budgets and your donations, in whatever form, allow our ministries to
continue to flourish and grow.
Again, thank you for what you do for St. James’ Parish, and I encourage you to keep our Parish in prayer and to ask
the Lord how you can serve Him through our many parish ministries.
May you and your family be abundantly blessed throughout this year and always.
— The Rev. William H. C. Ticknor
Rector, St. James’ Parish
Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance Held February 13th
Thank you to all who attended the St. James' Valentine's Party and Dance on February 13th, which by all accounts
was a huge success! One hundred fifteen people of all ages joined in the fun – dancing, visiting, laughing, dining,
doing crafts, and watching the exciting evening unfold! Two highlights stick out for me – the children and the adults
dancing the night away and Father Bill dancing the "Funky Chicken" and the “Hokey Pokey” with Parishioners!
A special thanks go to the committee that pulled it all together – Cathy
& Scott Stasny, Am & John Okrssesik, Joanie & Duane Culbert, Susan
Tabatsko, Jean Davis, Nancy Horkan, Willie & Hank Wilke, JoEllen
Kelly, Claire Pickart and Edlu & Warren Harper. In addition, Denise
Perry and Laura Miller helped with the decorating and clean-up. We have
found a real treasure in DJ, Randy Ward from Party Pac Entertainment
who lead all the entertainment! You will remember him from the Parish
Picnic last June, and he plans to be here again on June 7 for this years'
Parish Picnic. Andrea Melbourne assisted with the Children's Crafts, and
the Italian Feast (five yummy pasta choices) was provided by Bella Sera
of Edgewater. It was a great evening!
— Edlu Thom-Harper
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St. James’ Parish Needs YOU!
Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed !!
The coffee fellowship hour is held each Sunday immediately after the 9 a.m. service.
The schedule is posted on the bulletin board in the parish hallway, and there are
several openings for volunteers to help with light refreshments.
For additional information, please contact Bess Riddle at [email protected]
THANKS!
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
BECOME A COUNTER
Please consider donating the following items to benefit the
residents of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.
Warm Socks - Slippers - Hats - Scarves - Gloves
Tennis Balls (for the bottom of walk ers)
Items may be placed in the box located in the foyer
between the Parish Hall and the Education Building.
For additional information, please contact
Carole Magee Turner at 410-703-1736 or
[email protected]
Anyone interested in helping count the
offering after the Sunday Services
is invited to volunteer!
Please contact Janet Bruce or
Liz Sutherland at 410-867-2838
Your help is needed -Thanks!
SPRING & SUMMER Clothing & Volunteers Needed!
Beginning March 1st, we will be accepting clean, gently used spring and summer clothing, shoes
and outerwear. Please leave donations under the table in the clothing room downstairs in the Education Building. As always, we are seeking volunteers to help sort and fold clothes. Even two hours,
one day a month, would be appreciated. Thanks to Leslie Clark and Laura McGowan who
are assisting with this ministry. For more information, or to sign up to help, please contact
Taylor Milbradt at [email protected] or 410-286-3524.
Hand-painted Wooden Easter Eggs
To Benefit Ministries
Once again, Barbara Howard's hand-painted wooden Easter Eggs will be for sale during the Lenten Dinners and
the Coffee Hours beginning March 1st. Proceeds from these beautiful eggs, which are offered for only $10 each,
support the Community Assistance Fund and the many important ministries of the St. James’ Parish Outreach
Committee. Through your generous support, we hope to top last year's contribution!
For additional information, please contact
Barbara Howard at [email protected]
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Maryland Episcopal Cursillo - Weekend 108
“Walk in the Light!”, Maryland Cursillo Weekend 108, will be held Thursday, April 23rd through Sunday, April
26th at The Bishop Claggett Center located in Buckeystown, MD. St. James’ Parish members Earl Buffaloe, MD 88,
and Joe Carta, MD 50, have been called to serve on the team. Bill Ticknor+, MD 28, has been called to serve as a
Spiritual Advisor to the weekend.
If you are interested in attending the weekend, or would
just like to learn more about the Maryland Episcopal
Cursillo, please feel free to contact Bill Ticknor+, Earl
Buffaloe, Nancy Horkan or Joe Carta. Information is also
available at MDEpiscopalCursillo.com
CURSILLO Ultreya
at St. James’ Parish
Please Join Us!
FRIDAY, MARCH 27th
6:45 p.m. Potluck Dinner
& Christian fellowship
7:30 p.m. Ultreya
Please remember that Candidate applications
are due by March 23rd!
Applications and Sponsor Forms can be found online.
Please remember to keep the weekend team and candidates
in your prayers.
Note: Cursillistas who would like to be added to the MEC
email information list should send their request to
Pamela Blyth at [email protected]
For additional information please Contact:
Earl Buffaloe, Nancy Horkan, Joe Carta
The Ultreyas are normally held on the
4th Friday of every month
(except during May, August & November).
Parish Burial Records on the Web
The Parish receives inquiries from time to time from people
who are looking for genealogical information.
To facilitate our response to them, the entire database of burials
at St. James’ Parish is now available on the Parish’s website at
stjameslothian.com Please click on “Cemetery” and then
“Genealogy,” or go directly to
http://www.stjameslothian.com/cemetery_genealogy.php
Did You Know ?
… the meaning of Lent?
From the Saxon for “Spring”, Lent is a
moveable season of fasting and sacrifice
lasting forty days before Easter (not including
Sundays which are always feast days) and
commemorating the fasting of Christ in the
wilderness.
Come As You Are Gathering for Holy Eucharist
Sundays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Come in your work clothes, sports clothes, gardening clothes;
come to the service after a weekend of travel,
or if youth sports have been scheduled for Sunday morning,
or if you’ve missed the morning services
to get the extra rest you need for the week ahead.
Whatever the reason for missing Sunday morning worship, please know you
are welcome to come as you are to the 5:30 p.m. service.
This service is designed to meet your need to be in relationship with God
through worship. The 45-minute service is held in St. James' Church .
Please join us!
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Christian Formation at St. James’ Parish
Youth CONFIRMATION Classes
Youth Confirmation classes are being held on the second Monday of each month from 6:30 - 9 p.m. The Rite of
Confirmation will be administered at the regional service on May 31st at 4 p.m. at The Cathedral of the Incarnation,
Baltimore, MD. Youth or adults who desire to be either Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church should
contact the Rector or Assistant Rector.
The Assistant Rector will be instructing the youth using curriculum recommended by the
Episcopal Diocese of Maryland's Missioner for Christian Formation, Randi Hicks Rowe, My
Faith, My Life: A Teen's Guide to the Episcopal Church. Each youth will receive their own
copy, and the class will follow the format of a book club with one chapter reviewed and
discussed each month. The Rector will be meeting with the adults.
The Book of Common Prayer (page 412) states, "In the course of their Christian
development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready
and have been duly prepared, to make a mature public affirmation of their faith
and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism and to receive the laying
on of hands by the bishop."
For additional information, please contact Bill Ticknor+ at [email protected] or Dawn Campbell+ at
[email protected] or 410-867-2838.
Province III Senior High Retreat
February 27th - March 1st at the
North Bay Adventure Camp, Diocese of Easton. For more information, please contact
Dawn Campbell+ at [email protected] or 410-867-2838.
http://northbayadventure.org/
Worship & Music Committee
We are always looking for
Volunteers
The Worship & Music Committee will meet on
March 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Library.
Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.
For additional information, please contact
Ruth Lodder, Chairperson, at 301-855-3035.
See you on March 9th!
to help with youth fellowship and events!
For additional information on how you can
participate with our children and youth, please
contact Dawn Campbell+ at
[email protected]
Flower Charts
The Flower Charts are posted in the back of St. James’ Church and St. Mark’s Chapel. If you would like to give flowers in
memory of, in thanksgiving for, or in celebration of someone’s life, birthday or another event, please sign your name next to the
date on the chart. You will be contacted in advance to discuss your preferences for flower color or type, and the flowers are yours
to take following the last service. For additional information, please contact Lillie Barrett at 301-855-7829 (for St. James’ Church)
or Virginia Downey at 410-867-1403 (for St. Mark’s Chapel).
REMINDER - If you have donated altar flowers recently and took the flowers home in the green liners, please return the liners as
soon as possible so they can be reused. Please contact Lillie Barrett at 301-855-7829
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Christian YOUTH Formation at St. James’ Parish
Pizza & Bible Study for Youth (Grades 6 - 12) - March 27th
The Junior and Senior High Youth (grades 6 - 12) meet on Monday, March 27th (and the fourth
Monday of each month) from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the YAC classroom (upper level of the Education
Building). Senior High youth (Prayer, pizza and check-in time are followed by a short video on
one of the Bible characters. There is discussion time encouraging “youth to see the similarities between
themselves and their faith ancestors … unlikely people called by God to do amazing things."
Reform Ancestors is a youth Bible study curriculum that helps older students get to know personalities
from the Old and New Testaments. For more information or to join the Bible Study, please email
Dawn Campbell+ at [email protected]
Youth Service Projects
The youth in the J2A class would like to provide a ministry of service to
parishioners in need of a little help on a project at home. If you are in need
of a little assistance, please contact one of the J2A mentors,
Sted Wolf at [email protected], Linda Dinges [email protected] or
Norma Dorsey at [email protected]
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
TO: _______________________
FROM: _____________________
ATRIUM & YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Sunday, March 1st from 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.
The children will hear the story of
St. Patrick of Ireland and make St. Brigid crosses.
For additional information about the program,
please contact an Atrium leader or Dawn Campbell+ at
410-867-2838 or
[email protected]
Join us for lots of fun!!
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Christian YOUTH Formation at St. James’ Parish
Diocesan Youth Event
Nightwatch at St. John the Divine, New York City
Friday March 20th - Saturday, March 21st
with the Rev. Wes Wubbenhorst
This exciting trip is open to both junior and senior high
youth. This is a restart of the program at one the world's largest
cathedrals. We will depart at 12 noon on Friday and return
Saturday evening. The program begins Friday evening and
continues through Saturday morning after which there will be
time to visit New York City before coming home at 8 p.m. Cost
is $85 and includes transportation, dinner Friday and breakfast
Saturday!
Things to pack: sleeping bag & pillow; toiletr ies
& medications; pajamas and clothes for traveling;
recommended hoodies or light jacket.
For additional information, please contact
Dawn Campbell+ at 410-867-2838
[email protected]
College Student Ministry
Thank you to all who signed cards and
donated to cover postage for the Valentine’s
Day Cards and packages recently sent to
ten St. James’ Parish college students. They
really appreciate getting snail mail and
packages and knowing that someone is
thinking about them!
If you have a college student you would
like to receive greetings from St. James’
Parish, or if you would be interested in
helping with this ministry, please contact
Taylor Milbradt at [email protected] or leave a
message at 410-286-3524.
YOUTH Sunday - March 1st
Youth Sundays are held quarterly during the 9
a.m. Service. The children and youth of St. James'
Parish will be leading worship by reading the
lessons followed by a sermon from one of our
clergy. There will be youth ushers and an older
youth administering the chalice during communion.
We will also have youth centered music.
Come and worship with the children and youth
of St. James' Parish as they share their ministry
with us in what will be a phenomenal worship
experience!
Shop AND Earn Dollars for St. James' Parish
Earn dollars for St. James' Christian Formation through
our current eScrip program when you shop at Amazon. If you follow
the Amazon link on the stjameslothian.com footer, or bookmark and
follow the URL goo.gl/lEhsh7 each time you shop, St. James' Parish
will automatically earn a percentage of the amount you spend on your
purchases at Amazon.
Thanks For Your Support!
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Christian Formation at St. James’ Parish
ATRIUM is the name chosen to represent a unique religious program for children from 3 to 12 years of age. The
word is used to define a sacred, prepared space that allows the children to come closer to God. The word “Atria” is
used to set it apart from the secular word “classroom.” The adult leader is referred to as a “Catechist” and is the one
who shares in the experience of Christ’s presence. The course of study, activities, and special notes for the Atriums will
be posted outside of each classroom. Parents are encouraged to take note so they can discuss with their children the
information that has been shared. Please understand that the children may need or desire more time on a particular
topic causing the schedule to be periodically adjusted. Please feel free to speak with one of the Atrium leaders or
contact Sharon McGlaughlin at 410-991-6041 or [email protected] if you have any questions or would
like more information about the program.
During the month of MARCH
Atrium 1 (ages 3 to 6 years) will continue to emphasize the season of Lent; explore the Eucharistic presence – that Jesus
is present in the bread and wine of communion; work with the replica of Jerusalem; following Jesus from Palm Sunday,
to the Last Supper, to Gethsemane, arrest, trial with Pilate, and crucifixion.
— Julie Cornellier
Atrium 2 (ages 6 to 9 years) will be presented the Found Coin and Insistent Friend as well as the Passion Readings.
— Sharon McGlaughlin
Atrium 3 (ages 9 to 11 years) will be studying the Moral Parables which include The Workers and The Talents.
The children will be introduced to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We will also work on Meditations.
— Sharon McGlaughlin
NOTE: We are exploring the Lenten practice of ‘giving up’ something that is a sacrifice. The children are encouraged
to identify something they can “give up” during Lent. Jesus sacrificed himself by being fully human and took up our sins
so that we could be forgiven in his Divinity.
Sunday Church School classes for children and youth:
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Atrium I, II, III for ages 3 through Grade 5)
Journey to Adulthood Rite 13 for Grades 6-7
Journey to Adulthood (J2A) for Grades 8-9
Young Adults in Church (YAC) for Grades 10-12
Save the Date ! Third Sunday Band - April 25th
On Saturday evening, April 25, St. James' Parish will be honored to host
the Third Sunday Band from St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Annapolis, MD.
Coordinated by the Parish Life Committee, this is one event you won’t want to miss!
Begun in 1998 as an expression of contemporary worship music for a traditional
setting, this group of friends and musicians has continually grown on its journey
in God's gift of music. Influenced by a diversity of musical styles, Third Sunday
continually crafts unique arrangements of popular contemporary Christian songs and
secular songs as well as an extensive collection of original music.
The Third Sunday Band features acoustic and electric guitar,
keyboard, harmonica, mandolin, flute, and percussion along
with vocal harmony in a blend of fold, rock, country, reggae,
jazz, and blues styles – essentially, wherever the Spirit leads
them.
Join us in the Parish Hall on April 25th at 7 p.m. for
fellowship, music and a good time!
— Parish Life Committee
Source: www.thirdsundayband.org
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CHOIRS & MUSIC
JOIN US!! Adult Choir Rehearsals
St. James’ Parish offers two adult choirs – the Chancel Choir (formerly referred to as
the Senior Choir) and the Celebration Choir, both staffed by volunteer singers. No special
musical ability or great singing voice is required to participate in the choirs! Everyone is
welcomed and encouraged to come together for fun, fellowship, worship, discipleship and
ministry - and singing!
The Chancel Choir sings at the 11 a.m. service and features traditional music.
The Celebration Choir sings at the 9 a.m. service choosing more contemporary praise
music. Both choirs enjoy singing spirit-filled music that blesses them and lifts up the
congregation! The adult choirs rehearse on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
For more information about choir activities, please contact Parish Music Director,
Michael Ryan, at 410-956-6157 or [email protected]
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE HYMN ?
If you have a favorite hymn, please write the number down and give it to one of the
clergy for inclusion when it is appropriate in light of the appointed scripture for the day.
Voices in Praise to Perform - Sunday, March 8th
The Youth Choir, V oices in Praise, will perform at St. James’ Church on
Sunday, March 9th at both the 9 and 11 a.m. Services.
Voices In Praise exists for the glory of God and in service to others. As the youth choir of Friendship United
Methodist Church, the group is open to all youth in grades 6 -12 who have a desire to sing and a willingness to make
the commitment to the group. Singers are not required to be a member of the church or to have any background in
singing. More information about Voices of Praise can be found online at http://www.voicesinpraise.org/
You won’t want to miss this inspiring program!
Sign up for a Lay Eucharistic Visit
Each Sunday our lay ministers visit and administer Communion to those who
are physically unable to attend a worship service in our Chapel or Church.
If you or someone you know, would like to be visited,
please speak to one of the Clergy.
Thanks to Messiah Sing-Along Sponsors!
Thanks to our generous sponsors who have ensured that our 28th Annual Messiah Sing-Along is now fully funded!
Our sponsors make it possible for all donations collected at the Sing-Along and the December Salvation A rmy Carol
Sing to be added to our parish-wide Thanksgiving Offering, all of which is donated to the Salvation Army in support
of their ministries in the community. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, there is no cost to St. James’ Parish
for these events which include a reception held after the Sing-Along and the Carol Sing pot-luck supper.
Sponsors will be recognized in the printed program.
For more information on how you can participate as a sponsor in the future, please contact
St. James’ Parish Music Director, Michael Ryan at 410-956-6157 or [email protected]
The Sing-Along will be held on Sunday, November 30th at 4 p.m.
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St. JAMES’ PARISH VESTRY
▫ FEBRUARY Highlights
The February meeting of the Vestry of St. James’ Parish was cancelled due to an impending snow storm and frigid
temperatures. Highlights from the February committee reports are summarized below.
The Christian Formation Committee’s plans for the Youth Ski Tr ip continue with 11 youth r egister ed to date;
organization of the Sunday Church School classes for the 2015-2016 school year will include a group for Middle School
(grades 7-9) and Senior High School (grades 10-12) with grade 6 remaining with the Atrium III group; a process for
implementing background checks for all individuals who work with youth is being developed; plans for the 2015
Pilgrimage are being discussed; two additional Church School teachers are needed for the 2015-2016 school year; plans
for the Summer Sports and Drama Camp to be held at St. James’ Parish on July 13-17 are underway; and Family Fun
Day has been scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2015, at the West River Camp.
The Finance Committee reported that as of January 31, 2015, net income was $28,068.25; pledges for January were
$9,443 below budget; and Endowment Committee Chairman Don Arthur and Finance Committee members will be
reviewing the Endowment Investment Agreement and work with BB&T to ensure investments are in accordance with
the Agreement.
The Building & Grounds Committee activity included repair of the two boilers in St. James’ Church that failed the
December 2014 safety inspection required by the state of Maryland; due to the extreme cold weather, the boilers under
the Parish Hall kitchen are having a difficult time keeping the hall warm, and Southern Maryland Oil has made several
adjustments in an attempt to keep the temperature at 68 degrees; the annual inspection of all fire extinguishers located
throughout the St. James’ Parish campus and St. Mark’s Chapel has been completed, and all units have been certified
and tagged; the semi-annual inspection of the kitchen range hoods was conducted and the hoods certified; the yearly
service of the water conditioning system at the Assistant Rector’s house was conducted, and the filter and UV light were
replaced; the clothes dryer, refrigerator and hot water heater at the Rector’s house were all replaced on February 15,
2015, and options for repairing the leak on the back porch are being evaluated; and an evaluation has begun to determine
the potential cost savings associated with a long-term transition of the florescent lighting in the Parish Hall and the
Education Buildings to LED lighting.
The Worship & Music Committee noted that plans for the Messiah Sing Along on March 22 are in place and that
the event is fully funded through donations; the Altar Guild continues to recruit volunteers; additional Lay Chalicists are
needed for the 11 a.m. service; efforts continue to identify additional individuals who would like to receive visits from
the Lay Eucharistic Ministers; additional Sunday service greeters are being sought; and January 2015 attendance was 45
people lower than in January 2014.
The Women of St. James’ Parish r epor ted that the Lenten Supper s will be a pot-luck this year with beverages
and dessert provided by the WSJP; coffee, tea, and cookies were provided at Bishop Sutton’s February 11th regional
meeting held at St. James’ Parish; beverages and light appetizers will be provided for the reception following the
Easter Messiah Sing-Along on march 22nd; and plans are underway for the May 16th Spring Dinner that will be held in
conjunction with the Maryland Home & Garden Tour.
The Parish Life Committee noted the February 13th Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance was a great success with
approximately 150 parishioners attending. The Outreach Committee is planning the distribution of the Easter food
baskets on March 28th and recently donated $500 from the Designated Outreach account to the Chrysalis House to assist
with repair of water pipes which burst in January.
REMINDERS
February 17
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (6:30 p.m.)
February 18
Ash Wednesday Services
hen God solves your
February 25
Lenten Supper Series Begins
problems, you have
March 1
Youth Sunday Service (9 a.m.)
March 8
Daylight Savings Time Begins
faith in His abilities.
March 8
Voices in Praise (9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Services)
When God doesn’t solve
March 16
Vestry Meeting (7 p.m.)
March 22
Lenten Messiah Sing-Along (Parts 2 & 3) (7 p.m.)
your problems, He has faith
March 29
Palm Sunday Services
in your abilities.
April 2
Maundy Thursday Eucharist
April 3
Good Friday Liturgy
April 4
Holy Saturday – The Great Vigil of Easter
April 5
Easter Day Services (6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m.)
(Summary compiled by Pamela L. Blyth, Parish Registrar)
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Acolytes, Readers, Servers, Ushers, Greeters, & Altar Guild
POSITION
MARCH 1
MARCH 8
MARCH 15
MARCH 22
MARCH 29
8 a.m. LEM
8 a.m. Acolyte
8 a.m. Usher
8 a.m. Ush/Greet
Ann Sparrough
—
James Cheston
Richard Downs, Jr.
Linda Dinges
—
Wendy Crawford
Dwayne Crawford
Ann Sparrough
—
James Brown
Virginia Downey
Steve Dorsey
—
Liz Sutherland
Al Sutherland
Ann Sparrough
—
James Brown
Richard Downs, Jr.
8 a.m. Altar/Flwr
Linda Britt
Wendy Crawford
Virginia Downey
Sande Wolf
Virginia Downey
9 a.m. Chalice 1
Susan Whitehead
Susan Buffaloe
Jean Davis
Brenda Boucher
Jean Davis
9 a.m. Chalice 2
9 a.m. Lector
9 a.m. Litanist
9 a.m. Altar
9 a.m. Crucifer
9 a.m. Gospel
9 a.m. Torch
9 a.m. Torch
9 a.m. Jr. Acolyte
Steve Dorsey
George Pickart
Susan Whitehead
Bryce Miller
Jackson Perkins
Brenda Boucher
Margie Mach
Susan Buffaloe
Parker Wolf
Grace Howl
Susan Buffaloe
Joe Carta
Jean Davis
Alex Younkers
Carol Dinges
Linda Dinges
George Pickart
Linda Dinges
Bryce Miller
Nicholas White
Susan Whitehead
Joe Carta
Susan Whitehead
Andrew Younkers
Grace Howl
Leah Perkins
Meghan Perry
Alex Wolf
Kaitlyn Miller
Marion Riddle
Meghan Perry
Alex Wolf
Kaitlyn Miller
Carol Dinges
Cody Dorsey
YOUTH
SUNDAY
Scott Stasny
JoEllen Kelly
Gordon Kelly
Brenda White
Claire Pickart
George Pickart
Edlu Thom-Harper
Debbie Tolliver
Walt Tolliver
Lillie Barrett
Al Sutherland
Liz Sutherland
Joanie Culbert
9 a.m. Ushers
9 a.m. Greeter
9 a.m. Altar Gld
To Be Announced
11 a.m. Chalice 1
Charles Wolf
Linda Rines
Charles Wolf
Linda Rines
Charles Wolf
11 a.m. Chalice 2
Val Hymes
Sharon McGlaughlin
Val Hymes
Sharon McGlaughlin
Val Hymes
Charles Wolf
Val Hymes
—
Sharon McGlaughlin
Kathy Stasny
Val Hymes
—
Linda Rines
Charles Wolf
Val Hymes
Charles McClunin
Calvin Horn
Nancy McClunin
Laura McGowan
Scott Stasny
Cathy Stasny
Don Arthur
Larry Sigler
Margi Sigler
Calvin Horn
Ken Howard
Calvin Horn
Laura McGowan
Scott Stasny
Cathy Stasny
Janice Buchan
Charlie Wolf
Steve Clagett
Vic Cornellier
To Be Announced
Linda Dinges
Ken Howard
Linda Rines
Charlie Wolf
Jim Brown
John Leventry
11 a.m. Lector
11 a.m. Litanist
11 a.m. Altar
11 a.m. Usher
11 a.m. Greeter
11 a.m. Altar Gld
COUNTERS
Acolytes & Servers – Please Remember All Acolytes, LEMs, Chalicists, Lectors and Litanists will, at one time or
another, be asked to serve at all of our scheduled services - the 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes
prior to the service. It is your responsibility to ensure that your position will be filled on your scheduled Sunday.
PLEASE make every effort to cover your position prior to contacting Norma Dorsey at 410-867-3679 or
[email protected] Also, please notify the Parish Office 410-867-2838 of any scheduling changes. If you
engage a substitute, please call to remind him or her of the commitment.
Altar Guild Volunteers Needed
Volunteers, women and men, are needed to help with Altar Guild. Even if you regularly
attend the 9 a.m. service, perhaps you would be willing to serve a month at 11 a.m.
We desperately need help for March, April, May, September, and October.
Altar Guild sets up the silver, wine, and wafers for the service. We fill the candles.
You would not need to clean linens. Each month we have two people assigned to the 9 a.m.
service and two to the 11 a.m. service. Unfortunately, we have months with no 11 a.m. help at
all. Training is provided; you would not be on your own.
For more information, or if you are interested, please speak to the clergy or contact
Paula Davis at 301-793-8665.
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Let us pray for all those who are in trouble, sorrow,
need, sickness or any other adversity.
Please pray for all those who in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness or any other adversity,
especially Florence Estes (Gladys Wilson’s mother), Kathryn Merton (Marie Ciarochi’s daughter), Marie Ciarochi,
Odell Hieatt, Barbara Rodriguez, Ellen Briggs (Shelley and John Henderson’s daughter), Margaret Ann Matula (Cathy
Leason’s niece), Gordon Smith, James Chaney, Gregg Lanhardt (Cindy Tucker’s cousin), Sue Lanham (Linda Brown’s
niece), Susan Miller (Lorraine Perry’s niece), The Lines Family, Debbie Wheeler (Susan Dowling’s daughter-in-law’s
mother), Otis Carter (Linda Brown’s nephew), Katherine Reid (Stella Shane’s sister-in-law), Dana Green, Daniel &
Robert Hoffman, Maria Brown (Jim Brown’s sister-in-law), Ellen Cooley (Steve Landefeld’s mother), Mary Ellen
Meade (Linda Brown’s sister), Kathy Patrick (Jean Davis’ mother), Kathy Morris (Paula Davis’ friend), Steve (Marie
Ciarochi’s cousin), Ginger Malecki, Robbie (Nancy White’s+ son), Maurice Parks, Patricia Zell (Linda Dinges’ cousin),
Kimberly Stafford, Barbara Bernard (Steve Dorsey’s mother), Charlie and Lily Dickinson, Evelyn and James Larson,
Fran Berry, Mary Ellen Sondheimer, Caroline West, Janice (Scott Stasny’s friend), Kerry Maske, Jack Taylor, Abigail
Ford (Sharon McGlaughlin’s friend), Marcia Sprinner (Cindy Tucker’s friend), Betty Mitchell, Judy Harper (Warren
Harper’s sister-in-law), Bob & Alice Faust, (Calvin L. Horn’s cousins); Tim Quinn, Amy Decker (Kay Park’s friend),
Frank Rucci (Kay Park’s friend), Dave Frantz, Janet Weems, Lynn Kitzmiller, Olivia Bazzell, Traci Smith, Jack
and Gail Hollis, Beverly Spicknall, Virginia Valentine, Bob Norman, Lillian Elizabeth Holly (Shirley Holly’s
granddaughter), Chris Richards (Connie Townshend Halkovich’s grandson), R.J. Turner (Betty Mitchell’s son-in-law),
Colleen Scotten, Jimmy Krause, Mike Goodwin (Rickie Beardmore’s cousin), Buddy Collins, Kelly Lenkins, John
Sondheimer, Robert Uhl, Dorothy Thompson (Sherry McClunin Fowler’s aunt), Erin Lytal (Tricia Hurlbutt’s friend),
Ellie Berry (Linda Stewart’s niece), Steve Voorhis & Nancy Noyes, Suzanne Kearns (Marie Hagigh’s mother), Charlotte
Smutko, Robin & Mike Henshaw, Kathie Luedeke (Peggy Horn’s friend), Eileen Moore, Sheila Campbell (Dawn
Campbell’s+ mother), Edwin Reid, Judy McClendon, Jim Xinis, Earl Hargrove, Lisa Kelly, Michael S. Grow
(Deployed), Lil Ernst, Carolyn & Charlie Jackson, Jim Reed, Connie Townshend Halkovich’s family, Suzanne Downs,
Michael Merrill (Calvin Horn’s brother-in-law), John and Mary Estep, Brooks T. Nussear, Tommy Wilkinson, Michele
Forney, Joann Knight, Susan Matula, Brandon, Gatley Reinhardt, Amber Carson, Sharon Click, Dean Lewis, Charlotte
White, Frank Lee Alderson, Karen Boyd (Shari Thorne-Sulima’s sister), Donna McCutcheon, Joe Dowling,
Joe Doswell, +Heather Cook, Tiffany Dawn, Colin Wick, Peggy Parks, Fredus Proctor, Kate Merton (Trevor Perkins’
friend), Tyler Webb, Jacob Darrow, Sandy Atkins, Billy Graves, Sandy Johnson, Woody Johnson (Deployed), Linda
Britt, Larry Weckbaugh, Myra Turner, Patricia Riddle, (Denise Perry’s mother), Don Collins, Mary Ann Fox (Patti
Sachs’ cousin), Edward Capone, Greg Davis, Graham Clark, Sylvia, and Chip Horn (Calvin and Peggy Horn’s son).
To include someone’s name on this list or to have a name removed, please call the office at 410-867-2838 or click on
the “Submit a Prayer Request” link on www.stjameslothian.com and submit the online form by Tuesday morning.
For inclusion on the Parish E-mail Prayer Chain, please contact Val Hymes at [email protected]
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PARISH REGISTER - JANUARY 2014
BAPTISMS
January 25 - Pearl Collins Cornellier
Wheat-Free WAFERS
If you are gluten intolerant and
would like a wheat-free
communion wafer, please let
one of the clergy know.
Wheat-free wafers are
available at all services.
FUNERALS
January 4 - Milton "Pete" Bucey Skinner
January 15 - Kim Denise Franklin
January 19 - Henrietta Catherine Armiger
TRANSFERS IN
January 31- Jeanne Marie Gerber from
The Church of St. Andrew & St. Margaret of Scotland,
Alexandria, VA
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
Donations of canned food for the SCAN Food Bank can be left during each service on Sundays in the food basket
located at the entrances to the church and chapel. Thanks for your support of this important ministry.
The Bread Run Ministry is looking for volunteers to pick up bread and baked goods from Food Lion at 8 a.m. and
deliver them to the St. James’ Parish Hall by 9 a.m. on a Thursday or Saturday morning of their choice. Please contact
Suzanne Furr at 410-693-6158 or [email protected] for additional information or to reserve a Saturday date. Contact
Kim Parker at 410-867-2701 or [email protected] to reserve a Thursday date.
The Worship & Music Committee will meet on Monday, March 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Library. All parishioners are
welcome! For additional information, please contact Ruth Lodder at 301-855-3035.
The Light House Shelter Lunches will be prepared by the Women of St. James’ Parish in the parish hall on Wednesday,
March 18th (and the 3rd Wednesday of every month). Please sign up to make desserts (brownies, cookies, etc.)
for the lunches on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. For additional information, please contact Lucy Arthur at
410-741-0276 or [email protected] The Women of St. James’ Parish cover the cost of these meals.
The St. James’ Parish Vestry will meet on Monday, March 16th at 7 p.m. (and the
3rd Monday of every month) in the Choir Room. All parishioners are welcome to attend
Vestry meetings.
The Men’s Monthly Breakfast & Bible Study will meet on Saturday, March 21st at
7:30 a.m. (and the 3rd Saturday of every month) in the Library. For additional
information, please contact Charles McClunin at 410-867-1687.
The St. James’ Parish Book Club normally meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every
month at 7:30 p.m.; however, the meetings are held on Tuesdays during Lent. This month’s
meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 24th at the home of Suzanne Furr, and the selection
is Still Alice, by Lisa Genova. The April selection is The Secret W isdom of the Earth, by
local author Christopher Scotton who will be invited to attend the meeting. For additional
information , please contact Edlu Thom-Harper at 443-550-3109 or [email protected]
The next meeting of The Women of St. James’ Parish (WSJP) will be announced. For additional infor mation,
please contact Kelly Richard at [email protected] All women are encouraged to attend!
ANNAPOLIS YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU
In Partnership with ST. JAMES’ PARISH, Announces
Stepping into the Future
A group for youth that explores emotional/anger management,
communication, self-esteem, and decision making.
Who: Open to youth 1 1 -18
When: Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.
Where: St. James’ Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Road, Lothian, MD 20711
Led by Andrew Mueller (AYSB)
Individual counseling sessions also available Tuesdays 4-6 p.m.
SCAN Food Pantry – Volunteers Needed
The SCAN food pantry needs help with unloading cases of food items. You will be called to help
for two hours during a weekday approximately every three or four months. For more information or
to sign up to help, please contact Lucy Arthur at 410-741-0276 or [email protected]
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Mark Your Calendar
“Come As You Are” Evening Eucharist (5:30 pm)
Lenten Supper & Study Series (6:30 pm Dinner, 7:30 pm Program)
Adult Choir Rehearsals (7:30 pm)
Bread Run Ministry (9 am)
SCAN Food bank (9 am-12 Noon)
Atrium Fellowship (11:30 am - 1:30 pm)
Women’s Monthly Breakfast & Bible Study (8:30 am - 9:30 pm)
Women of St. James’ Parish (WSJP) (following the 11 a.m. Service)
St. James’ Parish Vestry Meeting (7 pm)
Light House Shelter Lunch Preparation (8:30 am)
Men’s Monthly Breakfast & Bible Study (7:30 am)
Lenten Messiah Sing-Along, Parts 2 & 3 (7 pm)
Cursillo Ultreya (6:45 p.m. Pot Luck Dinner, 7:30 pm Ultreya)
Jr. & Sr. High Youth Pizza & Bible Study (6:30-8 p.m.)
Maundy Thursday Eucharist
Good Friday Liturgy
Holy Saturday - The Great Vigil of Easter
Easter Day Services
Every Sunday
Every Wednesday
Every Thursday
Every Thursday & Saturday
Every Thursday & Saturday
March 1
March 7
To Be Announced
March 16
March 18
March 21
March 22
March 27
March 27
April 2
April 3
April 4
April 5
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St. James’ Parish
5757 Solomons Island Road
Lothian, MD 20711-9707
StJamesLothian.com
2014 - The Year of Did You Know?
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