WEEKLY e-EPISTLE
Saint James’ Episcopal Church, Mill Creek Hundred
Wilmington, Delaware
June 28, 2012
Father Bimbi’s pastoral commitments prevent him from preparing his usual Thursday afternoon e-Epistle. However, he does remind us this Sunday’s baptisms
My brothers and sisters in Christ:
Pastoral Announcement: Today, shortly before noon, Marge Cerchio passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital with her daughter and daughter-in-law present with her. We had prayed with Marge last evening when we knew her time was short, and our hope for a gentle and holy death was granted by our gracious God. Marge was a long-time member and supporter of St. James’ Church and will be especially missed by her friends within the Ladies of the Bazaar. Funeral and burial plans have not been determined.
Family Promise: Our host week for homeless families appears to be going quite well. I even took a turn on Tuesday evening as the on-site overnight host. Sleeping in my office (well, besides the afternoon naps when I fall asleep in my chair) was a new experience. One thing for sure is that it gave me a very early morning start on work the next day. As far as I can tell we are still in need of an overnight host this Saturday night, June 30th. It is an easy thing to do, and if you are available to volunteer please call Jennifer Idell at 584-1007.
Discussion Group - 90 Day Bible Challenge: Remember, this Sunday at 11:00am (following our ‘Lemonade in the Circle’) I will be in the Church for 45 minutes or so to talk about what we’ve been reading. We will have completed almost one-third of the Bible!
Diocese of Delaware License Plates: We are getting ever-closer to gathering the number of applications necessary to get the ball rolling on acquiring Delaware license plates with the seal of the Episcopal Church. The cost is a one-time fee of $15. Bring your checkbook on Sunday along with your vehicle registration and we’ll get you signed on.
Blessings,
Fr. Jim
Announcements
VACATION BIBLE SHOOL JULY 16-JULY 20.
Sessions are 9AM—NOON. This year’s theme is: SKY _ Everything is possible with God. Cost is $10 for the week. Registration forms are available in the Parish House, on the website. Your children or grandchildren and their friends ages 3 and up are welcome (12 and up will be junior counselors). Contact the church office or Tracey McCracken to volunteer to help.
Food Shelf and Sundry Closet -- If you would like to donate items to the St. James' food closet, the following would be very helpful: peanut butter, tuna, fruit in easy-open containers, small canned meats, cereal, mac & cheese, toilet paper, crackers and cookies in individual packs. Donations are welcome any week during the month as the need is great. Thanks very much.
The 77thGeneral Convention is only a few days away. Planners for this convention have made news, information and convention materials available in an unprecedented way. Prior to convention I encourage you to have a look at two websites. The first is the official convention site: www.generalconvention.org Before and during the convention this site will be the best place to see and learn about the life and work of the General Convention. It will also be a very good place to go for General Convention news and event information.
Hold in your prayers those whose lives and possessions are threatened by the fires in Colorado and other areas and those who are working valiantly to put out those fires and save lives.
Have a safe 4th of July!
This Week at St. James’:
Sunday, July 1, 2012
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Lemonade in the Circle
11:00 a.m. 90 Day Bible Challenge Discussion
Monday, July 2, 2012
1:00 p.m. Shawl Knitting Ministry
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
9:00 a.m. Bazaar Workshop
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 – Independence Day
Office closed
There will be no morning or evening services today.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Lemonade in the Circle