Intercessions IMMEDIATE PRAYER LIST: Kiera, Penny, Claire, Nev Curtis, Lucy, Natalie, Mildred Smith, Grace, Betty Hall, Bill, JoAnn, Leslie Davlin, Jerin and Micah, Dave, Richard and Sue, Henry, Bob, Richard, Erica Kohut, Bud Panzera, John Slocum, Rob, Barb, Ronald, Helaine, Yvonne Hawkins. SUSTAINING PRAYER LIST: Steve, Michelle Wells, Richard Wells, Vince Walk with us in God’s love December 29, 2019 Cardinale, Bertha Pastor, Merle Goatley, Elsie Righter, Mary, Pat Semivan, Lisa, Joe Hardig, Jon Wickens, Sami and Leyla Saba, David K., Pete, Elsie Overy, Tom In the name of Jesus Christ, welcome to St. James. We are glad you are here, Woodside, Alonna, Noah Russell, Carol, Maryanna Kelly, Justin Kelly, Peggy and hope you find in us a community that provides healing, proclaims hope, John, Ralph, Nancy, Burton Bronson. and practices God’s unconditional love. SERVING IN THE MILITARY: Bret Anstett, Andrew and Michelle Crowe, Brian To our visitors: After services, we invite you to join us for refreshments and Hertenstein, Geoffrey Hertenstein, Theodore Moran, Jeff Schultz, Hugo Stange. hospitality downstairs in Centennial Hall. Meet new friends and ask PARISH CYCLE OF PRAYER: Charles Green; Katie, Miles, Reagan, and Thatcher questions. If you want to know more about what we believe and do, we Haenggi; Erica, Jerry, Owen, and Elizabeth Driscoll; Jayne, Donald, Sarah, Bridget, invite you to speak to the clergy, an usher, or a Vestry member. For more and Emily Corwin; Barbara Spencer. formal information, please fill out a welcome card in the pew and place it in DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Wendell Gibbs, our Bishop; Bonnie Perry, the offering plate or sign the guest book in the narthex. our Bishop-Elect; St. Paul’s, Lansing; St. Cornelius, Cabarete, DR; and St. Preparation for Worship—Please refrain from conversation during the Martha’s, Santana, DR. musical prelude; it is a time of prayer and meditation for many. ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: Michael Curry, our Presiding Bishop; Receiving Communion—The Risen Christ welcomes you to His table to Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; and the Dioceses of Gahini and feast in the banquet of the Kingdom of God. We receive the sacrament at Gambia. the altar rail either standing or kneeling. If you are unable to come to the rail, CIVIC LEADERS: Donald Trump, President; the members of Congress, please notify an usher and communion will be brought to you. You may the Supreme Court; Gretchen Whitmer, Governor; the Michigan Legislature; drink directly from the chalice or dip the bread into the wine. Gluten-free Pierre Boutros, Mayor; and the City Commissioners of Birmingham. wafers are available. Please indicate your need to the priest at the altar rail. LEADERS IN OUR CHURCH: Our staff: Fr. Josh Hoover, Pastor Chris Children and Youth—Children of all ages are always welcome during Fentress-Gannon, Patti Fraley, Glenn Burdette, Melissa Wojciechowski, worship. Please check out our ‘soft space’ in the back corner of the church. Quenten Matthews, Elaine Belz, and the St. James Preschool teachers; the We do have a nursery for newborns - 3yr. olds if you prefer. Children and members and officers of the St. James Vestry: Bill Booth, Ralph Castelli, youth, ages 3 to grade 5, leave the 10:00 a.m. worship at the beginning to Katie Haenggi, John Hoeffler, Pam Landgraf (Junior Warden), Christina gather in the Chapel. They return before Communion. We encourage all Lawson, Barrett Newgeon, Julee Parker, Ed Sutter, Bill Ward, Michele members of the body of Christ no matter their age to receive communion. Wogaman (Senior Warden), Will Yeats; clerk, Marianne Ganiard; treasurer, The worship bags at the back of the church contain age appropriate materials Jason Schwanke. for children to use during the liturgy. Please ask an usher if you need assistance finding one. Headphones Available For Sensory Issues—If you or a loved one have challenges with the decibel level in church please feel free to use one of the noise cancelling headphones (available at the usher station). Also available in a size to fit children. Coffee Hour in Centennial Hall is sponsored today by the Johnson family. If you would like to sponsor Coffee Hour, please sign up in Centennial Hall. Happening Today: Sunday, December 29 Coming Up Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. in the Church. Annual Parish Meeting – Sunday, January 26, following ONE service at 9:00 No Sunday School or Adult Forum this week. a.m. In addition to the usual parish meeting business, we will look forward to the exciting work of the Capital Campaign and visioning process. Come learn how Happening This Week you can be involved! During the meeting, children and youth will watch a CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED recently-released DVD in the Lounge, with snacks provided. Monday, December 30 – Wednesday, January 1 Souper Bowl of Caring – Sunday, February 2. MONDAY Consecration of the Rev. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry as 11th Bishop of Michigan – Memorial service for John Slocum, 10:00 a.m. in the Church. Saturday, February 8, 10:30 a.m. at the Ford Community and Performing Arts SATURDAY Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. Visit Knitters – 9:00 a.m. in the Lounge https://edomiforms.formstack.com/forms/consecrationvolunteers if you’d like Next Sunday: January 5—Epiphany (observed) to volunteer. To contribute to vestment gifts for Bishop-Elect Perry, visit edomi.org/vestments. Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. in the Church The Bridge – 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Youth Rooms. Choral Evensong for the Commemoration of Absalom Jones – Sunday, February 23, 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. The Rt. Rev. Adult Forum – 9:05–9:50 in the Lounge. Shannon MacVean-Brown, Bishop of Vermont, Detroit native, and daughter of Special Epiphany Activities and Observances: our diocese’s own Canon Ron Spann, will preach. Epiphany Star Words – Today, as we remember the star that led the magi to Provincial Youth Event – Friday, February 28–Sunday, March 1. Jesus we pass out Star Words, pieces of paper cut into star shapes with a printed word. We ask you to reflect on that word for the coming year. Ponder Announcements what significance this word might have in your life, and how might God be Reading to the Preschoolers – You are invited to come in and read to the speaking to you through this simple message. So take a Star Word to ponder, Preschoolers on Mondays or Fridays from 9:00–10:45 a.m. Sign up at to pray with. We pray that like the magi, these words allow us all to go home stjames.rocks/reading to select a time when you are available. You can choose by another road, our eyes opened to God’s presence in and around us. the book, or the teacher will have one ready for you. Chalking The Door For Epiphany – When you leave church services on the 5th, you’ll get a piece of chalk and the outline of a liturgy to take home to “chalk Worship Leaders the door” at your house. This short liturgy is a way of marking our homes, usually Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the front or main entrance, with sacred signs and symbols as we ask God’s 8:00 a.m. blessing upon those who live, work, or visit throughout the coming year. EM Bill Ward Epiphany Photo Booth – Have you always wanted to be one of the Wise Lector Carole Woolsey Ones in the Christmas Pageant but have only gotten to play a shepherd? That 10:00 a.m. can change on Epiphany when you are invited to dress up as a Wise One and EMs Patti Fraley, Michele Wogaman take your picture with the Holy Child. Lectors Margaret Moran, Michele Wogaman 9th Annual St. James Golden Pin Tournament –12:00 p.m., Bowlero Lanes Acolytes Gabe Hennebury, Luke Hennebury, in Royal Oak (4209 Coolidge Highway). Note the change in venue and time. For a just Annie Cardinale Altar Guild $12 per person you can bowl two games, rent those fashionable shoes, enjoy two Marianne Ganiard, Julia Hoover, Martha Bones, Jean Clark slices of the finest pizza, and be refreshed by all the pop you can drink. Everyone is invited to this church fellowship event! RSVP now online at Next Sunday’s Readings: January 5 (Epiphany, observed) http://stjames.rocks/bowling so Pastor Chris can let the Bowling Alley know Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 how many to expect. We had a blast last year, don’t miss it this year!