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P A I DClinton, NY

Permit No. 24

St. James’ Episcopal Church9 Williams Street

Clinton, NY 13323

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Saturday, April 23

St. James’ Episcopal Church

NEWSLETTERApril 2016

St. James’ is a community where we come together in Christ to develop spiritually;find opportunities for outreach; receive comfort when in need; and engage in sacred

experiences through our liturgy, music, fellowship, and mutual ministry.”

St. James’ Episcopal Church9 Williams Street • Clinton, New York 13323 • 315-853-5359

www.stjamesclinton.org • office@stjamesclinton.org

REGULAR SERVICES: Saturday, 4pm • Sunday, 9:30am, nursery provided, Sunday School 9:30am

Church office hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri: 9-Noon; Tues.: 9-11am, Thurs.: 9-2pm.

Staff:Minister of Music: Mr. Richard Lloyd • Godly Play Program Director: Ms. Linda Lark

Sexton: “Mujo” Salkic • Administrative Assistant: Ms. Laura Stoll

Vestry:vestry@stjamesclinton.org

Senior Warden: Patty Fox • Junior Warden: John PickKathy Collett • Chris Fox • Randy Grant • Sue Hecklau

Ken Iles • Deb Lucas • Sharon Pick • Werner Schmalz • Wendy WeberTreasurer: Jan Wilson

Webmistress: Patricia JueNewsletter: Pat Evans

Leadership Group Chairs:Outreach: Pat Evans

Finance Committee: Mike BaldwinInvestment Committee: Craig Heuss

Communications Committee: Kathy CollettFellowship Committee: Terry Neil

Property Management: Sharon WilliamsSearch committee: Karen Anderson & Randy Wilson•

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Vestry News When Chris and I taught 3rd-4th grade Sunday School at St. James many years ago, we had the pleasure of discuss-ing a variety of Biblical topics with groups of bright and eager youngsters. For the lesson of the second Sunday of Easter, we discussed John 20, the story of the proverbial “doubting Thomas,” with the class. Thomas told his fellow disciples that, although they attested to the fact that they had been with the risen Lord, Thomas would not believe that it really was Jesus whom they had seen unless he saw and felt the marks of the nails himself. A week later, Jesus came again to be with the disciples, including Thomas. Jesus instructed Thomas to feel his wounds in order to “not doubt but believe.” Thomas did as instructed and cried “my Lord and my God!” But Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." I must admit that as a “sophisticated” adult, saddled with maturity and education, I know that, medically, a person who has been dead for many hours cannot come back to life. I read this passage every year with a full understanding of Thomas’s reaction. I have sometimes wondered if I would have responded as he did, being burdened with a sense of reality that hinders an understanding that someone could rise from the dead. As I pre-sented this view to our class of youngsters, who were certainly old enough to have a grasp of the medical finality of death, one little girl adamantly insisted that Thomas (and I) were wrong to be doubtful. No matter how I tried to rephrase the dilemma, to portray Thomas in a sympathetic light, she persisted. She could not understand how anyone could harbor even the faintest of doubts. Jesus said that he would return; that was all that was necessary. In other words, belief needed to take precedence over scientific knowledge. The resurrection is not bound by biologi-cal fact. This belief is the core of our Christianity, and I was delighted by, and a tad jealous of, the unwavering certainty of her convictions. The guilelessness of children is a firm founda-tion of their ability to believe without seeing, to understand what at times seems incomprehensible. This innocence is a characteristic that is both endearing and enviable. Jesus tells the disciples in Matthew 18 that it is vital to become like children to enter God’s kingdom. Children accept the Word of God without the intrusion of worldly facts. Their purity of faith is one that I wish for all of us. – Patty Fox

Sometimes after our fellowship events, linens don't make it back to our kitchen drawers quickly. Please leave used lin-ens (towels, tablecloths, aprons, etc.) in the kitchen. Terry Neil checks once a week and takes care of laundering and replacing items. Many thanks!

Spring Potluck It's time for another Parish Potluck! It will be Saturday, April 23rd, following the worship service. If your last name begins with J - P, please bring an appetizer, Q - Z, a salad, A - D, main dish, and E - I, dessert. Sign up sheets will be posted so we know how many to set up for. See you there!

And Sandra Love says regarding the Italian dinner in March, "What an elegant affair. An Italian restaurant worthy of 5 stars created in our own parish hall. The decorations were per-fect, a true representation of an Italian theme.The food was 5 star excellent from salads to main course choices to the dessert.Treat yourself to a free dinner the next time one is offered (donations of any amount can be made if you choose to make one.) Come, fill a table with family and friends, you'll be glad you did.

Fellowship

Thank you to everyone who completed a survey. We are eagerly awaiting the analysis of your input. As soon as we get those results we will complete the Parish Profile and begin look-ing for our next Rector.

Outreach was pleased to participate in the children's Easter egg hunt. By placing their "dollars" from the Easter eggs in a basket of their choice, they were able to donate to help others. (See Youth Activities). We are also looking into the best way to support the school in Haiti. They are in need of a well, but also lacking funds for the children's lunches and teachers salaries. We are awaiting more information from Pere Fred.

Search Committee

Outreach

Property ManagementUpcoming Renovations and Changes!

In the next few weeks, renovations will start on the Classroom by the kitchen and the Sacristy. The classroom will be renovated (heat!) and turned into a small meeting area and a permanent space for our Godly Play Program--including a small lavatory for the children. The Sacristy will gain more space to the rear and will be reconfigured. In addition, the Administrative Assistant's office will be moved to the current Volunteer Office. All of these changes--and more to come over the summer--will contribute to a more efficient and updated use of our wonderful facilities. – Sharon Williams

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Youth Activities Easter was a great success for our youngest parishioners and their friends. The Godly Play room was visited by 13 chil-dren, several for the first time. For the Easter Egg hunt, 100 eggs were hidden in the church and on the grounds. Inside each egg were two pretend dollars, representing $200 donated by our Outreach Committee. The children were given the option of donating the money to one of three organizations, and every child was given candy. According to the wishes of the children, $50 will be donated to the ABC Program, $88 to the St. James' Church Day School, and $42 to the Thea Bowman House. The theme of charity was discussed throughout Lent, and Easter Egg Hunt reinforced the concept by providing an opportunity for the children to donate. Thank you everyone that helped! – Linda Bylica Lark

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Please pray for the families of:

Apr. 4 Dick & Joan Compson, Fran Conway, Peggy & Bud Cratty, Karen Crawford, John & Cynthia Crossley, Kate & Dan D'Angelo

Apr. 11 Jim & Beth Davis, Irma Davis, Patricia Davis, Alicia Davoli & Joan Frost, Bonnie & Andrew Dawes, Helen Dick, Don Drumm

Apr. 18 Ann Dunham, Diek & LaDonna Elliot, Bruce & Sharon Evans, Chris & Carrie Evans, David Evans & Patricia Jue, Ryan Evans

Apr. 25 Scott Evans, Pat & Tom Evans, Ben Fehlner & Laura Stoll, Robert Feketa & Leata Kay Soppe, Barbara Foster, Chris & Patty Fox

April Cycle of Prayer

Community News

Day School News April themes at the Day School revolve around Animals in Spring and author/illustrator Eric Carle. We will focus on baby animals along with counting and rhyming. Our students are becoming wonderful illustrators and authors by creating their own books. Our visits to the Kirkland Town Library and the CCS kindergarten will be highlights in April! We are still accepting registrations for the 2016-17 school year. If you know of anyone who is interested in information on St. James’ Church Day School, please email sjdayschool@gmail.com or drop a note in our mailbox or leave a message (853-5359 x14) and we will send out an information packet. Finally, we thank you for all your support of our most recent fundraiser: raffle for twenty Clinton restaurants and stores gift certificates. We will be picking the winner in April….good luck! Happy Spring! Cindy Wirene, Head Teacher

The annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will be held on April 9 from 6:30am until 1pm at the VFW on Franklin Avenue in Clinton. Tickets are $7; free for kids under 5. Support your local Kiwanis Club and enjoy a delicious breakfast!

~~~ ~~~ ~~~Noa Baum, an award-winning, internationally acclaimed storyteller, will give a public performance of her compel-ling program of Palestinian and Israeli women’s stories entitled “A Land Twice Promised” at Stone Church in Clinton on Friday, April 8 at 7:30pm.

~~~ ~~~ ~~~The Clinton Area Ministerium is sponsoring a canned food drive on Sat., April 16 from 10am to 1:30pm to benefit the Country Pantry. Drop off canned goods to the Gazebo in Clinton.

~~~ ~~~ ~~~Annual Garage Sale, May 6-7, 9am-3pm at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1640 Genesee St., Utica. Donations can be dropped off May2-4. 315-235-7149.

One of Bill Elliot's fondest memories was getting a pansy at the conclusion of the Easter service. When the tradition was in danger of ending, Bill became the sponsor of providing pansies for our youth.Thank you Bill!

Having just completed our spring St. James concert, oops, I mean Holy Week music, we, the choir and music director,

would like for you to know how much we enjoy hearing your enthusiasm and appreciation of the music.

Thank you!

Grateful thanks to the many, many people who worked so hard to make Holy Week deeply meaningful: Jackie, Richard, the

Choir, Laura, the Altar Guild, the servers, .... The services truly were inspirational! Thank You!

--The Church Mouse

The Youth Groups have been enjoying some playful time this month. One Sunday we went to Rockin's Jump, a place in New Hartford full of trampolines. Everybody had a great time jumping, playing dodge ball, going through a lazer maze and trying to push an opponent off a narrow beam into a styro-foam-filled pit. Having fun together helps us getting to know each other better, bringing us closer to each other and thus to God. Finding this closeness is an important aspect of our Youth Program.

Youth Activities

April Server ScheduleApril Altar Guild: Mary Javorski & Sondra Love

April 2016

Sat. Apr 2 Sharon Pick John Pick John & Sharon PickSun. Apr 3 Amy Davis, Lorna Grant Kathy Collett Pat Davis Elizabeth Fehlner Don NeilSat. Apr 9 Matt Weber Wendy Weber Matt & Wendy WeberSun. Apr 10 Henry Fehlner, Porter Dawes Margaret Jones Elizabeth Fehlner Karen Anderson Ben Fehlner Liam Schmalz Sydney Evans Bill Kistner Werner SchmalzSat. Apr 16 Kathy Heuss Rahel Reger Craig & Kathy HeussSun. Apr 17 Margaret Jones, Nick Pinto Randy Grant, Erin Iles Jackie Medina Judy Logan Karen Anderson Gigi Pinto Sophia Pinto Barbara Swetman Wendy SeifriedSat. Apr 23 Chris Fox Patty Fox Chris & Patty Fox Sun. Apr 24 Erin Iles, Anna Reger Elizabeth Fehlner Sharon Williams Randy Wilson John Crossley Morgan Dweds Margaret Jones Brian Collett Randy WilsonSat. Apr 30 Sharon Pick John Pick John & Sharon PickSun. May 1 Sydney Evans, Evie Dawes TBA Pat Evans Mary Lou Iles Chris Evans Audra Williams Gail Prentice Don NeilSat. May 7 Matt Weber Wendy Weber Matt & Wendy WeberSun. May 8 Olivia Peto, Gigi Pinto TBA Mary O'Neill Skip Beardsell Ben Fehlner Mia Davis Kathy Collett Werner Schmalz

Date Acolytes Nursery Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Ushers/Greeters Evening Prayer led by Patricia Jue

Morning Prayer led by Patricia Jue

April 2016 * The YMCA before/after school program meets in the Parish Hall or Library on school days from 7am until 8:45am and from 3:15pm until 6pm.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

5:30pm Vestry Potluck Dinner

24pm Worship Service

39:30am Worship Service 11am Adult Confirmation 3:30pm Youth Group 4pm Safe Church Training

45pm Zumba

56:30pm Tapestry 6:45pm Search Committee 8pm AA Meeting

611:30am Lectionary Study

77:45am Men's Group 3:30pm Girl Scouts 7:30pm Choir

8 910:30am Amico Funeral 4pm Worship Service

109:30am Worship Service

115pm Zumba

126:30pm Tapestry 8pm AA Meeting

1310am Zumba 11:30am Lectionary Study

147:45am Men's Group 3:30pm Girl Scouts 6:30pm Property Mgmt 7:30pm Choir

15 164pm Worship Service

179:30am Worship Service 11am Adult Confirmation 11am Outreach Meeting 3:30pm Youth Group

185pm Zumba 7pm Women's Spirituality

196:30pm Tapestry 8pm AA Meeting

2010am Zumba 10:30am Handiwork Group 11:30am Lectionary Study 7pm Vestry

217:45am Men's Group 9:30am Fiber Arts Guild 3:30pm Girl Scouts 7:30pm Choir

229am Fiber Arts Guild

234pm Worship Service 5pm Potluck Dinner

249:30am Worship Service

255pm Zumba

266:30pm Tapestry 8pm AA Meeting

2710am Zumba 11:30am Lectionary Study 6pm Dog Training Club Meeting

287:45am Men's Group 6:30pm Property Mgmt 7:30pm Choir

29 304pm Worship Service