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The Wayfarer

The Newsletter of St. James’ Episcopal Church April 2017

Mission Statement

As a Christian Community, St. James’ Mission is

Ministering in God’s Love to the Spiritual and

Physical Needs of all People in the Name of Christ.

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ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1026 South Washington Avenue Greenville, Mississippi 38701

ST. JAMES STAFF The Rev. Brandt Dick, Rector

662-334-4582 [email protected]

Betsy Bostic, Administrator 662-334-4582

[email protected]

Denise Alpe Administrative Assistant


Andrew Smith Organist/choirmaster


Ginny Cochran Director, St. James’ Day School


Veronica Williams, Sexton

VESTRY George Baird Senior Warden Vance Nimrod Junior Warden Rick Byler Amanda Cottingham Warren Harper Elizabeth Jones Todd Lane William Owens Bill Schaffarzick Bee Stewart

Margaret Wade

Church Treasurer, Finley Edwards

Clerk of the Vestry, Jennie Kann

Sunday Schedule: 8:30 AM: Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:30 AM: Sunday School all ages 10:30 AM: Holy Eucharist Rite II 5:00 PM: EYC

Holy Week and Easter Spring is in the air, and the Great Fifty Days of Easter are almost here. But not

yet. First there is Holy Week. Holy Week and its culmination in Easter Day make

up the most important time in the church year. We will begin our observances on

April 9. We will gather, weather permitting, at the altar in the courtyard for the

Liturgy of the Palms. We will then process to the nave together while singing

“Hosanna” as the crowd did when our Lord entered Jerusalem for that final week.

But then we will pause at the door to the nave. Here the mood changes. In addition

to being Palm Sunday, it is also Passion Sunday. The gospel reading will be the

Crucifixion according to Matthew. This sets the tone for the rest of the week until

the Great Vigil.

The next opportunity for us to gather in Holy Week is on Spy Wednesday. It

is called Spy Wednesday because Scripture tells us that on this day Judas made his

bargain to betray Christ. We will be observing The Way of the Cross on that day

beginning at 5:30. We will move about the nave, stopping at various stations to

contemplate Jesus' final journey to Golgotha.

On Thursday we will have our Maundy Thursday service beginning at 5:30.

As part of this service we will have the washing of feet. This can be a very moving

and touching service, and I encourage you to participate in it if at all possible. We

will have a nursery, and, what with the time change and all, it will still be daylight

when we get through.

At noon Friday we will have the Good Friday service. This is actually a

continuation of the Maundy Thursday service. Together with the Great Vigil of

Easter, they constitute the Tridium of Easter.

The Great Vigil of Easter. This is absolutely my favorite service. We will

once again gather in the courtyard, this time at sunset, 7:30. We begin with the

Service of Light. We will kindle new fire and light the Pascal candle from it. We

will then process into the darkened church, lit only by the Light of Christ. As the

Exultet is sung, the light will spread through the nave as we light our individual

candles. We then have the Service of Lessons. There are nine lessons that may be

read, but we will stick just to two. We then move into the Service of Christian

Initiation (Baptism). This year we are planning on baptizing four persons at this

service, two babies, a child, and an adult. Baptism by candlelight is about the most

beautiful thing that happens in a church, and I know you will want to be there.

After the baptism, we turn up the lights, ring bells, and welcome in Easter. The

service continues with a very brief sermon and then the First Communion of

Easter. After the Great Vigil service, we will have a party in the parish hall to

celebrate the end of Lent and the beginning of the Great Fifty Days of Easter.

While attending the Great Vigil “counts” as having gone to church for Easter,

I would encourage you to come back the next day for the (Continued on Page 2)

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(Continued from Page 1) Feast of the Resurrection. Any

acolyte who wishes will take part in the procession.

Last year we had eight or nine participating. All

acolytes will have a role in the procession. During the

sequence hymn, we will have the flowering of the cross

followed by the Resurrection gospel reading from John.

We will have a baptism at this service also. (Five

baptisms in one weekend. How exciting!) After this

service we will have our traditional Easter egg hunt on

the front lawn. All in all, there is much that will be

going on this month at St. James'. I encourage you to

take part in as much of it all as you can. I assure you, it

will be worth the effort.

Peace,

Fr. Brandt+

April 9: 10:30 A.M. Palm Sunday

April 12: 5:30 P.M. Stations of the Cross

April 13: 5:30 P.M. Maundy Thursday, H.E. II,

Foot washing

April 14: 12:00 Noon The Liturgy for Good Friday

April 15: 7:30 P.M. The Great Vigil of Easter

followed by a reception in the

parish hall

April 16: 10:30 A.M. Easter Sunday service

followed by Easter egg hunt

on the lawn

Good Friday Offering Each year our plate offering on Good Friday goes to the domestic and Foreign Missionary Society. The Episcopal Church has been in partnership with the Diocese of Jerusalem for a very long time. Since 1922 the Good Friday offering we collect helps the ministries of healing, feeding and teaching among the dioceses of the Province. While there is not an “offertory” on Good Friday there will be a plate in the aisle for your donations. Please give generously for this worthy cause.

Saturday, April 15 at 9:30 AM we will be putting all the Easter Lilies in the church for Easter Vigil that night. The more help we have the faster it will be done. Please come help make the church beautiful for Easter.

13th Annual Cotton Classic

The 13th Annual Cotton Classic Road Race is

scheduled for Saturday, May 6, at the

Washington County Courthouse. The race

features a 10K Run, 5K Walk, and Mississippi's

largest 1 Mile Fun Run for Children! Our race

includes: Race Purse, t-shirts and finisher's

medals for all participants, and great post event

entertainment and food. Proceeds from the race

benefit the YMCA Partnership Campaign, a

program that provides financial assistance for

YMCA membership and programs for needy

families. Deadline to enter is April 21.

The YMCA encourages churches to get up a

team to walk. Check the hall bulletin board for

registration forms.

For more information contact:

Mickie Sandidge

662-335-7258

April 2017 The Wayfarer

The Buildings and Grounds Committee

will meet immediately after the 10:30

service on Sunday, April 2 in the

Davidson Room.

The Deadline for Easter Memorial flowers is April

12. Mark the list in the volunteer office or e-mail

[email protected] by this date to remember

your loved ones.

There will be a reception after Easter Vigil to

welcome our newly baptized and celebrate Easter

coming. Nan Hines and Emily Pieralisi are chairing this

event. If you would like to help, call one of them.

Easter Egg Hunt Snacks are being coordinated by

Laura Smith for Easter Day. Call her if you would like

to help with this.

The following disbursements were made from the 2016 Bazaar proceeds for Outreach: Bratton Green Special Camps------------------- $7,000.00 Salvation Army------------------------------------- $2,500.00 Camp Looking Glass------------------------------- $2,000.00 Delta Cotton Belles-------------------------------- $2,000.00 Honduras Medical Mission---------------------- $1,000.00 Greater Greenville Habitat----------------------- $1,000.00 St. James Boy Scouts--------------------------------- $500.00 Greenville Boys and Girls Club-------------------- $500.00 TOTAL------------------------------------------------ $16,500.00

Nursery gets a revamp The nursery at St. James is getting a long overdue

clean up. Marsha Baird and Erica Dick have

cleaned out old furniture and broken toys and

bought new ones. There are plans to freshen up the

paint and make repairs.

We are in the process of hiring another babysitter

as Linda decided to leave. We have every intention

of having babysitters available for Holy Week and

Easter so don’t hesitate to bring your kids and

come to church!

The Deadline for the May

newsletter is April 21


The next ECW ladies’

luncheon will be April 11,

at 11:30 AM at

Sherman’s Restaurant.

All women of the church

are welcome.

Next Dates for Baptisms The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is appropriately administered within the Eucharist at the chief service on a Sunday. The next dates for baptism at St. James are the Day of Pentecost, June 4 & All Saints’ Sunday, November 1, 2017. To schedule a baptism, please call Betsy Bostic at the Church Office or speak to Father Brandt.


Foster Care Outreach Update We have a name! After much thought and discussion, the foster care outreach ministry at St. James Episcopal Church has been officially named Annis' Children. We chose this name out of respect and remembrance for Annis Walcott, a beloved parishioner of St. James. We are excited to remember her in this way and look forward to the many good things to come!

March was social worker appreciation month. In keeping with our plan to show monthly appreciation for the social workers, Leigh Harris and Katie Elliot delivered lunch to the DHS office on March 20th. We hope to have a photo to share soon!

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. The color associated with this is teal blue. In order to promote awareness, Annis' Children plans to tie teal blue ribbons in a tree in front of the church. We plan to invite Barbara Wright and other social workers from the DHS office to attend church and then tie these ribbons after the 10:30 service on Sunday, April 2nd. All parishioners are invited to stay after church to help; let's work together to create this beautiful installation!

During the week of April 3-7, Annis' Children will work in collaboration with St. James Day School to tie teal blue ribbons in a tree close to the school entrance. The children will help with this installation during school hours. The specific date and time as yet to be announced.

The next meeting for Annis' Children will be April 17, 2017 at 5:30 pm. All are invited to attend and get involved! You can call or email Emily Pieralisi with questions. 822-2907 or [email protected]

DIOCESAN NEWS:

Contemplative Prayer Retreat

April 28 -30 Gray Center, Canton, MS

“The Process of Forgiveness” With Trappist Monk, Father William Meninger of St. Benedict’s Monastery in Snowmass, CO

Cost is $250/person for single occupancy or

$220/person for double. Register at graycenter.org or call 601-859-1556 for more

information.

Annual Diocesan Altar Guild Meeting St. Mark’s, Gulfport

May 5 -7, 2017 Complete information is available at

http://www.dioms.org/digital_faith/events/



http://www.dioms.org/digital_faith/events/

Prayer List For parishioners: Libby Goodwin, Joe McLaurin, Minor Hawkins, Muriel Suares, Charlie Mitchell, Kenny Alexander, Haley Holbrook, Jo Ann & David Lee, Shirley Mitchell, Elizabeth Smith.

For friends and family: Katherine Hobart Adams, Beckey Stewart, John Janoush, Wanda Anthony, Lucy Janoush, Camille Gray, Dan Johnson, Ravi Fredericks, Bobbye Smith, Kolby Kelly, Andrew Smythe, Sandy DeAngelo, Judy Jacobs, Carolyn Cochran, Bateman Hall, Trici Lum, Edwynne Love, Kelli Smith, Katherine Carver, Andy Bonantz, Larry Windham, Janice “Sissy” Seymore, Bucky Lott, John Harrison, Dennis Huggins, Sidney Lloyd, April Jourdan, Larry Kachele, “Poncho” Mascagni, Melanie Leid, Millie Wright, John Oglesby, Julie Boswell, Linda Hamilton, Liz Workman, Helen Toler, Terry Burford.

For those serving in the Armed Forces: Eric Crews, Barry Crosby, Dan Gibbons, Thomas Griffin, Barry Jackson, Don Maraska, Charles McGraw, Landon Marony, Houston Sievers, Benji Sparks, Beau Swain, Matt Williams.

For expectant couples: Noell & Wilson Owens, Margaret & Roeland DeKonning, Anna & Michael Garletts.

April Birthdays

Taylor Cottingham 4/03

Lea Margaret Hamilton 4/03

Holly Wade 4/03

Debbie Blanks 4/04

Austin Frye 4/04

Robin Wells 4/04

Ralph Owens, Jr. 4/09

Mike Boyd 4/10

Mary Paul McDowell 4/10

Bill Nicholson 4/11

LaMarr Winn 4/12

James Avis, III 4/13

Bobby Hardin 4/18

David H. Lee 4/19

Faris Buchberger 4/20

Vance Nimrod 4/21

Searcy Cunningham 4/23

Gary Hines 4/25

Eva Wade 4/27

Craig Karlson 4/30

The Church

Office will be

closed April 17,

the Monday after

Easter.

April Wedding Anniversaries

Robin & Greg Wells 4/12

Amanda & Carl Cottingham 4/21

Elise & Jimmy Lee, Jr. 4/21

Margaret & Larry Wade 4/23

Virginia & Nick Ellison 4/26

Transitions

We give thanks for the birth of

Georgia Kathleen Joiner

born March 3, 2017

to Whitney & Grant Joiner.

Proud Grandparents

Kathy and Tommy Hart.

April Altar Flowers

April 2: Lent

April 9: Lent: Palm Sunday

April 16: Easter flowers

April 23: Open

April 30: Open

We will be ringing in the

Great Fifty Days of Easter at

the Easter Vigil on Saturday,

April 15 @ 7:30 PM. Bring

your bells to ring during the

service.

Easter

Baskets

Attention all kids! Be sure to

bring a flower for the cross at

the 10:30 A.M. service Easter

Sunday and your Easter

Basket for the Egg Hunt at

11:30 A.M.


Bring your Bells

Service Ministries for Sun., April 2:

8:30 AM Worship Leader: Betsy Alexander

Lector: Mickey Naaman

10:30 AM Worship Leader: Dot Meeks

LEM: Curt Lacy

Lector: John Daniels

Ushers: Martin Mitchell, Peter Nimrod,

Bill Schaffarzick, Ralph Owens

Acolytes: Zach Dick, Lizzie Skelton, Mac Hamilton

Altar Guild: The Renfroe Team

Vestry Assignment: William Owens,

Bill Schaffarzick

SASK.,April 3: No Volunteers

Service Ministries for Sun., April 9:Palm Sunday

One Service Only

10:30 AM Worship Leader: Rick Byler

LEM: Martha Renfroe

Lector: Erica Dick

Ushers: Dudley Stewart, Doug Wade,

David Cochran, William Owens.

Acolytes: Rebecca Jones, Eva Wade,

Brantley Nimrod

Altar Guild: The Baird Team

Vestry Assignment: Bee Stewart, Margaret Wade

SASK: April 10: Mickey Sandidge

Service Ministries for April 13: Maundy Thursday

5:30 PM Worship Leader: Ashley Hines

LEM: Jim Martin


Acolytes: Thomas Jones

Service Ministries for April 14: Good Friday

Noon Worship Leader: Dotti Lowe

Lector: Ralph Owens

Service Ministries for Sat. April 15: Easter Vigil

7:30 PM Worship Leader: Dot Meeks

LEM: Betsy Alexander

Lector: Dudley Stewart

Lector: William Owens

Acolytes: Rebecca Jones, Zach Dick, Thomas Jones

Service Ministries for Sun., April 16: Easter

One Service Only

10:30 AM Worship Leader: Ashley Hines

LEM: Sonya Bixler

Lector: Ruby Edwards

Ushers: Carl Cottingham, Noel Harris,

Michael Ables, Ed Egger, Tyler Horn,

Mickey Naaman.

Acolytes: Zach Dick, Thomas Jones, Sophia Hines,

Gil Macvaugh

Altar Guild: The Mitchell Team

Vestry Assignment: George Baird, Vance Nimrod

SASK, April 17: No Volunteers


8:30 AM Worship Leader: Betsy Alexander


10:30 AM Worship Leader: Dotti Lowe

LEM: Finley Edwards

Lector: Ed Egger

Ushers: Nolan Andrews, George Baird,

Jimmy Sutherland, David Skelton

Acolytes: Paul & Lawler Horn, Thomas Jones

Altar Guild: The Egger Team

Vestry Assignment: Rick Byler, Amanda Cottingham

SASK: April 24: Jan Engel


8:30 AM Worship Leader: Jim Martin

Lector: Bill Burle

10:30 AM Worship Leader: Dot Meeks

LEM: Noel Harris

Lector: Lee Engel

Ushers: Bill Andrews, Tommy Hart, Brad Jones,

Todd Lane

Acolytes: Rebecca Jones, Keaton Lacy, Eva Wade

Altar Guild: All Teams

Vestry Assignment: Warren Harper, Elizabeth Jones

SASK, May 1: No Volunteers


Mission Mississippi meets each Tuesday at 7 A.M.

April 4: Mt. Zion Baptist, 652 Lester Street

April 11: TBA

April 18: Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 217 3rd

Street

April 25: Zion Baptist Church, 300 Lake Street

St. James Episcopal Church April 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 10 AM AA mtg.

2 8:30 AM H.E. Rite I 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Choir 10:30 AM H.E. Rite II 11:30 AM Bldgs & Grnds 5:00PM EYC

3 Noon: Pastoral Care Cmte. 12:30 PM Staff Mtg. 3:30 PM Harvest

4 7 AM Mission MS Prayer B'fast @ Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 652 Lester Street 6 PM-Boy Scouts

5 8:30 AM Day school Chapel 10:30 AM Bible Study 5:30 E.P. II 6:00 PM: Supper & Program 7:00 PM Choir Practice

6 7 Clergy Sabbath 6 PM Al Anon

8 10 AM AA mtg.

9

10:00 AM Choir 10:30 AM H.E. Rite II 5:00PM EYC

10 12:30 PM Staff Mtg. 3:30 PM Harvest

11 7 AM Mission MS Prayer B'fast @ TBA 11:30 AM ECW Luncheon @ Sherman’s 6 PM-Boy Scouts

12 Deadline for Easter

Memorial Flowers 8:30 AM Day school Chapel 10:30 AM Bible Study 5:30 PM Stations of the cross 6:00 PM Choir Practice

13 5:30 PM H.E. Rite II, Foot Washing, Stripping Altar

14 School Closed 12:00 Noon Liturgy of Good Friday

15 9:30 AM Flowering the church

10 AM AA mtg

7:30 PM: Easter Vigil and reception

16

10:00 AM: Choir Practice 10:30 AM: H.E. Rite II 11:30 AM: Easter egg hunt & refreshments

17 School & Office Closed for Easter Monday 5:30 PM DHS Committee Mtg.

18 7 AM Mission MS Prayer B'fast @Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 217 3rd Street 5:00 PM Finance Cmte 5:30 PM Vestry 6 PM-Boy Scouts

19 8:30 AM Day school Chapel 10:30 AM Bible Study 6:00 PM Choir Practice

20 21 Clergy Sabbath 6 PM Al Anon* Deadline for May Newsletter

22 10 AM AA mtg.

23 8:30 AM H.E. Rite I 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Choir 10:30 AM H.E. Rite II 5:00PM EYC

24 12:30 PM Staff Mtg. 3:30 PM Harvest

25 7 AM Mission MS Prayer B'fast @ Zion Baptist Church, 300 Lake Street 6 PM-Boy Scouts

26 8:30 AM Day school Chapel 10:30 AM Bible Study 6:00 PM Choir Practice

27 28 Clergy Sabbath 6 PM Al Anon

29 10 AM AA mtg.

30 8:30 AM H.E. Rite I 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Choir 10:30 AM H.E. Rite II 5:00PM EYC

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