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Sundays8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I Spoken service in church9:15 a.m. Christian Education* for all ages10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II* Service in the church with choir(s)5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Chapel of the Twelve Apostles *Nursery open 8:45 a.m. ‘til 12:30 p.m.

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The Nominating Committee to select candidates for election to our Vestry at the January 2019 Annual Meeting is asking for your help in recruiting and nominating potential candidates. Please feel free to nominate as many parishioners

as you believe qualified and interested, including yourself if you feel so called. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

Vestry Recommendations Open Until October 10

Submit your recommendation(s) atstjamesbr.org/Forms/2018VestryRecommendation

Four professionals -- and parents -- share secrets and surprising facts on successful parenting in a four-part series starting Sunday morning, October 21 during our 9:15-10:15 Christian education hour:

Sunday, October 21 - F. Charles Frey, IV, PhD, ABPP/CP, holds a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Georgia, and completed his internship at the New Orleans VA Medical Center with a specialization in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. He has been in practice since 2004, specializing in psychological assessment and treatment of individuals coping with chronic pain, depression, and anxiety (including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder). He and his wife, Ashley, are the parents of three children. He will speak on Raising Happy Children in an Anxious World.

Sunday, October 28 - Mary Pesses, LCSW, is a therapist in private practice working with children and adolescents, and her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, parenting, and behavioral difficulties. A graduate of Wofford College, she and her husband, Josh, are the parents of three children. Her topic is Parenting Children for Resilience in Today’s Culture.

Sunday, November 4 - Annie Jung is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana and California with an MA in Clinical Counseling, and specializing in children, teens, and families. She and her husband are the parents of three children. Annie is the Director of Youth Ministry at St. James, and has been involved in Episcopal youth ministry at the church and diocesan levels for over 21 years. She also works on the Admissions and Marketing team with the St. James Day School. Annie has recently applied for postulancy in the Diocese of Louisiana (candidate for seminary/ordination).

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In Our Thoughts and Prayers …

The Diocese of Louisiana is one church, faithful to our Lord Jesus, united in mission,

reaching out through service and proclamation to all for whom Christ died. We live in joyous

expectation of God’s transforming power, compassion, and mercy in our lives.

St. James Staff

St. James Vestry

Floral Dedications and ArrangementsThe flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God.

Arrangements in the Parish Hall parlor this month are by:Tricia Henderson on October 7 and Elizabeth Noland on October 14.

The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. Bishop of LouisianaThe Rev. Christopher R. Duncan RectorThe Rev. Ralph F. Howe, Jr. Sr. Associate Rector and Day School ChaplainDeacon Pat Lyle Spiritual Director in ResidenceThe Rt. Rev. Robert C. Witcher Bishop-in-Residence XIX Rector of St. JamesThe Rt. Rev. James M. Coleman Bishop-in-Residence XX Rector of St. James

claudia Black ***

patrick Broderick ***

charlie frey *

Barbara Irwin Garon**

lee Griffin **

catherine s. harrell*

Buzzy heroman*

Bill hines *

Bob Israel ***

Kyle landrem**

sue larisey*

Julie Mccall***

Jay noland**

craig rhodes ***

anna catherine soule**

david Warrington**

Gerry sulzer (ex-officio) .............senior Warden

denise allen*** ............................ Junior Warden

Barbin c. Graham*..........................................clerk

Josh pesses (ex-officio) .........................treasurer

dan West (ex-officio) ..........................chancellor

Mary Hunt Boutwell Director of Lay Ministries

Sara Bray Interim Co-Choirmaster

Jo Craddock Director of Communications

Mary Davis-Palms Parish Dietician

Eric Johnson Interim Co-Choirmaster

Annie Knazs Jung Director of Youth Ministry

Cheryl Speights Olinde Bookkeeper

John Ozier Parish Secretary

Jacques Pourciau Business Manager

Sylvia Rabalais Administrative Secretary

Lauren T. Ray Head of School

Susan Rothermel Organist

Fall Nursery Hours: 8:45 a.m. ‘til 12:00 p.m.Infants and toddlers are welcome at all services, but, as parents desire, may also be lovingly cared for by trained staff in our nursery/wiggle room on the first floor of the Parish Hall from 8:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

You may prefer to keep your young child with you during the service, and children are welcome at all our services. Some hints that may help you and your young child be more comfortable while we worship together are available on our website, or by clicking here.

For current concerns of: Kathy Hoyt, Don-na Lyle DiChiara, Miles Pollard, Philip Mullenix, James Holliday, Jr.For continuing concerns of: Jim Coleman, Richard Garber, Peyton Feigley, Bessie Stockton, Glenn Stockton, Bobby Mc-Call, Thomas, Tony Sonnier, Jack Mann, George Helland, Antonia Day, Sam, Mary C. Elliott, Alan Farries, Peg Austin, Bobby Hines, Glen Ezell, Jeff Mills, Doug Cadwal-lader, Elizabeth, Sally Pelton, Richard Tan-nehill, Charlotte Murrell, the Jung family, Alice “Katie” Speights, Betty Murphy, Leah Farr, Holly Stars, Trip Lee, Gayle Glusman, James, Alli, Catherine Ann, Ann Row, Janie LeBlanc, Mary Majors Payne, Max UsreyFor expectant mothers: Molly Lejuene, LaToya Carter, Kortney West, Allison Provenza, Julia Spaht, Meg Willett

For newborns: Lillian Eileen BroderickFor family and friends serving in the armed forces: LtCol John Lyford V, Staff Sgt William Martin, PFC Don Ellen, Lt Jon Bethel, Trey Wolf ABFAN, Lt Jordan Mor-ris, Sgt James Chambers, Major Andrew Stone USAF, Capt Michael Oliver, Spe-cialist Daniel Anderson, Sgt Ethan Wade, LtCol Charlie Hines USMC, Capt Mathis Guy USMC, Airman Avery Frink, Pvt Mike Lee, Col Philip Mullenix MD USArmy, KC-USMC, 2Lt Moira FontenotFor family and friends serving in law en-forcement: Sgt Carol Landry, Dty Chad Tate, Chief Det. John East, Officer Eddie Kay, Louise Myers, Sgt Jeremy Hummert, Det. Adam Lea, Trooper Paul L Toups Jr., Walter, Richard, Craig Russell, Joe Rawls, Dty. Eddie Guidry, Cpl. Brock Bunch

Sunday morning Christian Education• Classes for children age three through fifth grade are located on the second floor of

the Parish Hall. Cherub Choir meets about once per month in the Choir Room on the second floor of the Parish Hall.

• Youth Classes (grades six through twelve) are held on the first floor of the Ministries Center.

• A Daily Dose of Scripture, a study of the Sunday readings, is held in the small parlor on the first floor of the Parish Hall.

• The Adult Forum, currently looking at The Beginning: A Study of Genesis with Fr. Chris Duncan, meets on the third floor of Bishops Hall.

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Power Parenting series

S.M.I.L.E. Bible StudySMILE (Senior Men Into Life’s Enjoyment) Bible

study continues through the summer, meeting each Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the library on the second floor of the Ministries Center.

Coffee and cookies are served. The study finishes in time to attend the Wednesday noon Eucharist in the Chapel of the Twelve Apostles, or sometimes go out for lunch.

For more information, contact Phillip Wright at carfilwrt@cox.net.

Church of the Ascension to St. Francis by way of St. James

Births Jane Margaret Achorn was born on Wednesday, August 22,

2018, the first child of Emma and Tray Achorn. Jane Margaret arrived weighing seven pounds, seven ounces.

Baptisms Emery Elizabeth Agnew, infant daughter of Jodi Faught

Agnew and Bryson Sartain Agnew, was baptized on Sunday, September 2, 2018.

Parish Family

In 1830, Donaldsonville was the capital of the state of Louisiana. Leonidas Polk, the first Episcopal bishop of Louisiana suggested a congregation in Donaldsonville. During the next ten years, poor participation prompted Bishop Polk to describe the parish as “very small and weak.” However, by 1851 there seemed to be enough interest for the church to be admitted to the Council of Episcopal churches and prompted Henry Johnson to donate land with a house and a school on it that was envisioned to beome the rectory and a parochial school. Church services were to remain at the Court House. The official membership was 19 families with a flourishing Sunday school including children from several Protestant denominations. During the next 40 years, regretfully there was a pattern of short terms for clergy serving Church of the Ascension.

Church of the Ascension moved to its current location in 1905, from Nicholls and Railroad Avenue. There were 74 communicants and the church fulfilled its financial obligation to the diocese. The post-depression and World War II era saw a decline in membership. In 1987, Ascension was made a mission station of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Baton Rouge, and by 2012, it became clear that a congregation no longer existed and the church was deconsecrated.

The church building, rural Gothic style with decorated verge board, was well maintained early in its life. Ten stained glass windows, some with double-hung sashes, were installed in 1886. They were made by Hauser Studio of Wenona, Minnesota.

After its deconsecration, the windows were removed for preservation prior to sale of the church property and were stored at St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, which had sponsored the cost of their removal.

Following the devastating flood of August 2016, the windows were donated to St. Francis Episcopal Church, Denham Springs, with the intention of the windows being installed and rededicated to adorn the new St. Francis church building. As of September 2018, the first of the windows is being sized and framed in. You can read more about the windows and see close-ups at www.stfrands.org/mojoportal/stained-glass-windows.

Annie will speak on Spiritual Strength for Parenting: Intertwining the gift of God’s abundance for you as a parent with practical approaches for family-strengthening spiritual practices.

Sunday, November 11 - Eydie Comeaux is an author, educator, professional trainer and speaker, wife of an Episcopal priest, mother of six sons, and with “eight grandkids and counting!” The author of A Parent’s Book of Uncommon Prayer, Eydie navigates the often-muddy waters of childhood, adolescence, children turned young adults, in-laws, and blending families. She will speak on Parenting Parables: The Power of Positivity and Prayer.

The series will run from 9:15 until 10:15 a.m. each of these Sunday mornings, and meet on the third floor of Bishops Hall. This is a new area to the Sunday morning class rotation list. Stairs are located at the northeast and southeast corners of Bishops Hall, and the elevator is along the east wall (behind the stage). Coffee will be ready and waiting.

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Bad Girls Book ClubThe Bad Girls Book Club meets next on

Monday, October 15 after reading Educated: A Memior by Tara Westover.

There will not be a November meeting, and December is scheduled before the rush begins, on Monday, December 3, when we’ll discuss The Horse Dancer by Jojo Moyes.

We meet at 6:00 p.m. at la Madeleine’s on Jefferson at Old Hammond Hwy. Don’t forget to bring a sweater!

RSVP by email to Monica Murphy, or text her at 225-335-3572.

If you have graduated from the four-year program of Education for Ministry offered by The University School of the South at Sewanee, you are invited to join us on the third Thursday of the month from noon ‘til 1:30 p.m. for a time of spiritual feeding in the style practiced in our Education for Ministry groups. This is a drop-in group, for you to come when you can. Brown bag lunches welcome; occasionally, a host may provide a light lunch. R.s.v.p.s requested following each monthly meeting announcement/reminder.

The Thursday, October 18, meeting will be hosted by Mary Boutwell.

For more information, please contact Nancy Jo Poirrier, or (h) 225-926-1679; (cell) 225-603-7921; or, by email to npstudio@bellsouth.net.

joan of arc

All women of the church are invited to the Joan of Arc Study Group, held at noon on the first Wednesday of the month at noon, starting in October and running through May, hosted by various members of the group.

The October 3 meeting is hosted by Rieta Reiser. Martha Yancey will give the

lesson on Paul. Maretta Creveling and Tamara Redhead are providing sandwiches, with desserts by Rosemary Campbell and Barbara Hughes.

Please contact Nina Broyles at nbf3141@gmail.com for more information about joining this group.

EYC Events This MonthSunday, October 7, 3:00-5:00 p.m. - Art Workshop - A fantastic parishioner, Mr. Warren Green, has been eagerly waiting to offer an art class for our youth. He will focus on drawing and woodworking and have materials and tools for you. He is also an art teacher at the local One Stop Homeless Resource Center, and will share his outreach experience with us. This event is open to sixth-twelfth graders, free, in the Activities Room, on the first floor of the Ministries Center.

Sunday, October 21, 12:30-5:30 p.m. - The Tunica Hills Hike is back on! We will be joining St. Luke’s and Grace Episcopal youth groups for a hike on Clark Creek. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet/muddy, pack an extra pair of clothes and shoes to change into. Bring a friend! Be sure your registration is current and permission forms are turned in! Visit the EYC registration page at stjamesbr.org/EYC_Form or click the button, below.

Sunday, October 28 - A Spooktacular EYC – more details to come on this party full of tricks and treats!

EYC Registration & Form Link

Children are invited to the chapel immedi-ately following the Gospel reading where they can experience what’s happening in church at an age-appropriate level, before returning to their families in time for communion.

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Vestry Highlights and Parish UpdatesBy Barbin Graham, clerk

Following approval of the August meeting minutes, Josh Pesses, Treasurer, presented the financial reports at the September 17 meeting.

The vestry approved the base insurance plans to be offered to school and church staff employees and up to $7500 for new computers in the church office.

The Outreach Grants Committee presented its list of recommended grants:

• Cancer Services - $7,750 Direct Assitance Program

• Capital Area Alliance for Homeless - $5,000 Computer Lab Expenses; $2,000 Art Classes supplies

• Emerge Center - $4,120 Healthy Food Training for Autistic Children

• Food Bank of Greater Baton Rouge - $7.750 Bucks for Trucks

• Gardere School - $6,120 After school enrichments

• Habitat for Humanity - $7.750 Flood Relief Rebuild

• Hope Ministries - $5,000 Tech upgrade

• Interfaith Federation - $4,000 Holy Grill feeding program

• Kids’ Orchestra - $5,760 Scholarship expenses

• O’Brien House - $2,790 Education program for at-risk middle schoolers

• St. James Food Pantry - $4,158 - Holidy turkey checks for qualified recipients

• Chapel of the Transfiguration/Angola - $3,175 - Two banquets for Angola Prison Ministry

The Day School reports the two-year-old program is up and running and school contracts are within the budgeted amount.

Senior warden Gerry Sulzer presented status reports on organ restoration with ongoing investigation, interviews, and research. A Request for Proposal on interior work has been prepared so that a bid design and documents can be prepared for further interior work, including the organ work, HVAC management, improved access and fire suppression, electrical upgrades, plaster repair, flooring/carpeting, trim

and millwork, and cleaning/painting. He noted restoration work on Killgore Hall continues, as do insurance negotiations.

Fr Duncan shared exciting attendance numbers to the beginning of the program year on September 9. Caroline Whitley has been contracted as a Youth Assistant to assist with planning and programming.

The clergy and music staff are compiling a liturgical customary (plan for the year), that makes each liturgical season distinct, yet preserves our rich tradition. Well-known hymns will be emphasized at the 10:30 service to encourage congregational singing.

The vestry was reminded of the Diocesan Convention, scheduled October 26-27, at St. Martin’s School, Metairie, and delegate interest and potential attendance was discussed. Fr. Duncan and Gerry Sulzer were granted authority to fill remaining delegate positions.

Fr. Duncan presented the timeline for the fall Annual Giving campaign.

2018 Day School Carnival is October 19

Betsy harper is this year’s church-day school carnival liason, and she invites you to click here, or on the carnival logo, for information on becoming a parish partner to this important day school fund raiser!church support of this parents Guild event is greatly appreciated.save the date for a fun-filled evening for the whole family at the day school carnival, 5:00-8:00 p.m. on friday, october 19.

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St. James Episcopal Church, we need your help! You may donate a cake, or two, for the Carnival Cake Walk. These cakes DO NOT need to be decorated. Deliver your donated cake(s) to the Day School on Carnival Friday, October 19.

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Phone: _____________________ Email:______________________________________

QUESTIONS? Contact Jennifer Whittington at jwhittington@stjameseds.org

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We proclaim Christ crucified and risen, and invite all to join with us in ministry together in his name.

The MESSENGER is the monthly magazine of St. James Episcopal Church, containing extended news of parish programs and events.

Readers are encouraged to use the online version to enjoy color photographs and graphics, easy links to contact information, maps, reference materials, and more at www.stjamesbr.org.

If you know of someone who cannot receive the electronic version, nor is able to pick up a paper copy available in the narthex, foyers and vestibules, please share their name with us so other arrangements can be made — or better yet: pick up a paper copy at church and bring it to them on a visit, yourself!

23rd Annual Women’s Creative Process Retreat: CPR for the Soul

Solomon Episcopal Conference Center — October 25-28

“Heart Work for Hard Times”In these hard times, those of us committed to a spiritual path, must create practices to keep us on the path. One important practice is to ask ourselves questions — often over and over again — because our answers change and deepen over time.

This practice, along with life’s experiences and our evolving relationship with our Creator removes layers, revealing to us our questions, posed by Wayne Muller, in his book, How Then, Shall I Live?

• Who am I, really?• What do I love?• How shall I live, knowing I will die?• What is my gift to the family of this Earth?

We invite you to come explore these timeless questions with us, through worship, prayer, silence, deep listening circles, music, sacred movement, art, writing, dreams, body work, fun and more. Please join us for this life-giving retreat weekend, led by the Rev. Mary Hardy at the Solomon Episcopal Conference Center.

Fees, payable by check to “Christ Episcopal Church” and mailed to Jill Melancon, 132 Abita Oaks Loop, Abita Springs, LA 70420, are $421 for single room; $355 for double/triple room, covering room and board from dinner Thursday, through the closing at 11:30 a.m., Sunday. Contact Lisa Holden at lisatompkinsholden@gmail.com for general information, or Jill Melancon, flyfishjill@bellsouth.net with registration questions.