Date: June 1st 2012

IN THIS ISSUE:

• This Sunday’s Lessons
• Outreach Ministry Opportunities
• Announcements
• Calendar
• Birthdays & Anniversaries
• Servants in Worship
• Prayer List
• Church Staff

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THIS SUNDAY’S LESSONS

Trinity Sunday

Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17

You may read the lessons at The Lectionary Page website: www.lectionarypage.net


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OUTREACH MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES


Third Mission Trip to Alabama 2012
In April 2011 two F4 and three F3 category tornadoes swept through Dekalb County, Alabama, killing 33 people and destroying over 200 houses and damaging countless others. That year the Foothills Convocation of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina sent two teams to that area to help. Our volunteer contact tells us that he still has over 170 requests for help. This year the Foothills Convocation has sent two teams--one in March, the other in April. The dates for the third trip are June 17-22. The cost is $100 plus a share of carpool gas. All ages and genders are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Al Hipp, Foothills Convocational Deacon, at thomashipp@att.net.


Frazee Center Ministry:
Our ministry of serving meals at the Frazee Center will continue through the summer with lunches on Thursdays. For more information please see the bulletin board in the main hallway or ask John Kaup (241-1031, john.kaup@furman.edu).


Stop Hunger Now
All proceeds from the recent jazz concert are going toward the ministry of Stop Hunger Now (SHN). SHN is an international hunger relief agency that has been fulfilling its commitment to end hunger for more than 12 years. Since 1998, SHN has provided more than $70 million dollars worth of direct aid and 34 million meals to 72 countries worldwide. SHN created its meal packaging program in 2005, and perfected an assembly process that combines rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and a flavoring mix, including 21 essential vitamins and minerals, into small meal packets. Each meal costs only 25 cents. The food stores easily, has a shelf-life of five years and transports quickly. The packaging operation is mobile (i.e. it can go wherever volunteers are located) and can be adapted to accommodate as few as 25 and as many as 500 volunteers at a time. The use of volunteers for product packaging has resulted in an extremely cost-effective operation while, at the same time, increasing awaren
ess of global hunger and food insecurity issues across a broad cross-section of the US population. For more information, visit the SHN website, www.stophungernow.org. St. James plans to host a meal-packaging event on Sunday, July 15, following the 11:00 service.


Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (GAIHN)
Thanks to everyone who helped St. James host homeless families here this week through the Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network. For more information, contact Lisa Colby (346-4551 or Lmcolby13@yahoo.com).
Next Hosting dates: August 5-12, 2012


Summer Needs at United Ministries:
Food donations often decrease this time of year, but the needs increase as children are out of school. Please continue to bring non-perishable food items as you come to church and place them in the wooden box in the hallway upstairs. Thank you for your generosity.


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ANNOUNCEMENTS


Summer Music Opportunities:
With the children’s, youth, and adult choirs on summer rehearsal break, parishioners who are not officially 'in the choir' are invited to sing or play a short musical piece during the offertory at the 9 and 11 am Sunday services. The music at the offertory is part of the congregation’s offering of praise to God, and as such it forms an important part of the liturgy. A calendar with available dates and times is posted outside the choir room – please help us fill these dates.


New Contribution Options Coming:
St. James will soon offer automatic bank draft and credit card payment options for making contributions. Enrollment information will be announced in the bulletin and eNotes when these options become available.



St. James Day at Faith Memorial Chapel - Enjoy a Great Tradition:
--> Service: On Sunday, June 3, 2012, you are invited to join a pilgrimage of people from St. James to Faith Memorial Chapel in Cedar Mountain, NC. The service of Morning Prayer starts at 11:00 am. Father Geoff will be the guest preacher, and our organist and members of the choir will take part in the service.
--> The drive to Faith Chapel is a beautiful mountain drive past Caesar’s Head and the entrance to Camp Greenville. It is about a one-hour drive depending upon traffic (directions at www.FaithMemorialChapel.org).
--> Food & Fun: Following the service, we will move to a park in the nearby Connestee Falls community for a covered-dish picnic. Beverages, plates, cups, napkins, etc., will be provided. The park offers a covered picnic area, a child’s swimming area, horseshoes, volleyball and paved basketball court. Please bring your own sports equipment.
--> History: Faith Memorial Chapel was started by Bishop Ellison Capers over 100 years ago. In 1936 the Rev’d Alexander R. Mitchell started a renewal which resulted in the revival of the Chapel for the summer community. He was then rector of St. James, and many members of this parish have had a continuing role in the ministry of the Chapel Board. The Chapel has developed an interdenominational tradition.
--> Remember: On June 3 at St. James, services of Holy Eucharist will take place at the regular times (7:45, 9:00 and 11:00 am).


42nd Annual ECW Attic Sale
Saturday, June 9, 2012
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Items for sale include furniture, housewares, tools, books, toys, plants, clothing – plus a bake sale!
You may drop off your donations at the Parish Life Center on these days and times:
Saturday, June 2, 10 am – 2 pm
Sunday, June 3, 12:30 – 2 pm
Monday & Tuesday, June 4-5, 10 am–2 pm
Wednesday, June 6, 10 am–2 pm & 5–7 pm
Thurs. & Friday, June 7-8, 10 am – 2 pm
Bring baked goods and casseroles (labeled with ingredients) on Friday, June 8, or put in the freezer.
Pick up is also available by calling Nancy LeDonne (294-8933) or Bob Dillon (297-9770).
Other questions? Contact Gail Tomkins (246-1356, ptomkins@charter.net) or Stephanie van Rhyn (610-0596, mosel44@aol.com).


Graduate Recognition
Next Sunday, June 10
If you or someone in your family is graduating this spring, please send the name of the graduate and the degree being bestowed to admin@stjamesgreenville.org by Wednesday, June 6, so that they can be included in the bulletin on that day.


Parish Meeting
Sunday, June 10, following the 11:00 service.
The purpose of the meeting is to learn more about and discuss one of the issues facing the General Convention of the Episcopal Church that will be held in July. At this General Convention a vote will be taken regarding the trial use of liturgies for the blessing of same-gender relationships. At the meeting Fr. Geoff will give an introduction covering the history of this issue in the Episcopal Church and explain the details of what “trial use” means when voted on by General Convention and the polity of our denomination, explaining how General Convention functions and how decisions are reached. After that, he will open the floor to questions and conversation.


Youth Minister Returns June 19:
We welcome our Youth Minister, Rob Coulston, back to St. James following his internship at the monastery in Boston. You may contact him when he returns at 864-244-6358 (ext. 303) or youth@stjamesgreenville.org.


Vacation Bible School: “The Miracles of Jesus”
June 24-28, 5:30-8:00 pm
Join us as we learn about the miracles of Jesus and how we can impact the fight against hunger in America. Participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items each night for local food banks. VBS will also have a nickel collection. For each nickel brought, the Society of St. Andrew (our VBS mission project) can provide a pound of potatoes to our nation’s poor. Please sign up in the foyer to register your child (age 4 – grade 5) or to indicate that you can help. Dinner will be served each evening at 5:30. Cookie donations are welcomed. Contact Christi Jones-McNeill (294-7163 or cmcneill7163@charter.net).


Camp Gravatt 2012 - An Episcopal Tradition Camp Gravatt is taking camper registrations and staff applications for summer 2012. Camp sessions are available for boys and girls entering first through twelfth grades. At Camp Gravatt campers make friends, share in an affirming Christian community, experience unconditional love, and have fun! Activities include archery, arts-and-crafts, canoeing, environmental education, swimming, challenge course, campfires, singing, Episcopal worship, Bible study and more. Staff members work to nurture and develop campers' self-esteem, rather than competitive expertise in a particular sport or skill. For registration or staff application information, log onto www.bishopgravatt.org or call 803.648.1817.


eNotes & bulletin announcements:
The deadline for submitting announcements is noon on the Wednesday prior to publication. Please send announcements by e-mail to admin@stjamesgreenville.org.

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Opportunities for Worship, Fellowship and Service: Week of June 3, 2012

Sunday, June 3 – Trinity Sunday
At St. James:
7:45 am Holy Eucharist – Rite I
9:00 am Holy Eucharist – Rite II; nursery available; Children’s Church (K5–grade 3)
No Sunday School or Adult Christian Education classes
11:00 am Holy Eucharist – Rite II; nursery available; Children’s Church (K5–grade 3)
12:30 - 2 pm Attic Sale Drop-Off, Parish Life Center

At Cedar Mountain, NC:
11:00 am Morning Prayer at Faith Memorial Chapel, followed by Parish Picnic (covered dish/pot luck) at Atagahi Park in the Connestee Falls Community.

Monday, June 4
10 am - 2 pm Attic Sale Drop-Off, Parish Life Center

Tuesday, June 5
10 am - 2 pm Attic Sale Drop-Off, Parish Life Center

Wednesday, June 6
10 am - 2 pm Attic Sale Drop-Off, Parish Life Center
5 - 7 pm Attic Sale Drop-Off, Parish Life Center
6:30 pm Celtic Evening Eucharist

Thursday, June 7
10 am - 2 pm Attic Sale Drop-Off, Parish Life Center
No Bible Study this week; we will resume next week on June 14.
12:05 pm Holy Eucharist and Healing Service

Friday, June 8
10 am - 2 pm Attic Sale Drop-Off, Parish Life Center
Centering Prayer will not meet in June or July, and will resume in August.
Altar Guild – worship service preparations

Saturday, June 9
8 am – 1 pm Attic Sale, Parish Life Center

Sunday, June 10 – The Second Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 5
7:45 am Holy Eucharist – Rite I
9:00 am Holy Eucharist – Rite II; nursery available; Children’s Church (K5–grade 3)
No Sunday School or Adult Christian Education classes
11:00 am Holy Eucharist – Rite II; nursery available; Children’s Church (K5–grade 3)
12:30 pm Parish Meeting, Nave

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

This Week’s Birthdays:

June 3 Hannah Hayes
June 3 Lisa Sauerbrey
June 3 Dena Veazey
June 4 Allyson Bergin
June 4 Jay Howell
June 4 Grant Knobel
June 5 Mary Bellinger
June 6 Linda Dzuris
June 8 Mary Ann Hemphill
June 8 Kristen Rose
June 8 Susanne Tintinger
June 8 Susanne Lafaye
June 9 Caroline Swanger


This Week’s Anniversary:

June 3 Randy & Gail Burch

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SERVANTS IN WORSHIP

**Please note: If you cannot serve when scheduled, please find a substitute.

Finding Subs – Each person serving as a Servant in Worship will receive an email when they are scheduled to serve. The easiest way to get a sub is to click on the "request a sub" space on that email. The request goes out to everyone in that ministry. An email will be sent to the person who accepts as well as the person who made the request. If no one responds, the person needing a sub will need to go to the rosters and contact someone directly.

If you have questions about scheduling (including username and password information), please contact Susan Preusse at servants@stjamesgreenville.org.


Altar Guild for May 28-June 3:

Brenda Mathews (Captain), Lynda Kennedy (Flowers), Gail Tomkins, Lilly Stover, Elaine Wells.

SERVANTS IN WORSHIP FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012

7:45 AM
Rector’s Aide/Usher: Reece Blackwell;
Usher: Vince LeDonne;
Greeter: Elaine Wells;
Lector: Kent Satterfield;
Eucharistic Ministers: Linda Satterfield, Bill Wells.

9:00 AM
Rector’s Aide/Usher: Ron Jerina;
Ushers: John Hardaway (sub req.), Bill Mathews;
Greeters: Elizabeth Bauer (sub req.), Mary Lynne Hardaway (sub req.);
Lectors: Elizabeth Bauer (sub req.) (L), Margaret Oakes (L), Lee Plumblee (P);
Eucharistic Ministers: Margaret Oakes;
Acolytes: Ellery McNeill (sub req.), Zoe Walsh, Sara Walters;
Nursery: Emily Abendroth, Becky Walters (infants/toddlers); Christina Harrell, Rebecca Wagner (3-4 years);
Children's Church: Christi McNeill;
Coffee Hour: Elaine Paine (sub req.).

No Sunday School

11:00 AM
Rector’s Aide/Usher: Ken Littlejohn (sub req.);
Ushers: John Holliday, Chip Preusse;
Greeters: Allyson Bergin (sub req.), Catherine Caudle;
Lectors: Janet Atkins (L), Jeanie Reed (L), Susan Preusse (P);
Eucharistic Ministers: Janet Atkins, Robyn Harmon;
Acolytes: Jacob Bishop-Pirrone, Campbell Plumblee (sub req.), Nicholas Turgeon;
Nursery: Amber Burger (sub req.), Becky Goepper (Infants/toddlers); Diane Genova, Stacy Pirrone (sub req.) (3-4 years);
Children's Church: Vicky Turgeon;
Sound Technician: Jeanie Reed;
Coffee Hour: Tom Bergin (sub req.).

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Altar Guild for June 4-10:

Barbara Cartwright (Captain), Lynn Martin (Flowers), Nancy LeDonne, Stephanie van Rhyn, Joyce Moore.

SERVANTS IN WORSHIP FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2012


7:45 AM
Rector’s Aide/Usher: Butch Scott;
Usher: Gus Osborne;
Greeter: Sandra Hope;
Lector: Debbie Spear;
Eucharistic Ministers: Carmie Cook, Rick Hope

9:00 AM
Rector’s Aide/Usher: Al Engelmann;
Ushers: Bob Dillon, Luke Mitchell;
Greeter: Nicki Dillon;
Lectors: Alice Littlejohn (L), Cam Walters (L), Jim Ghrist (P);
Eucharistic Ministers: George Lafaye, Margaret Oakes;
Acolytes: Richard Kaup, Rachel Kaup, Colleen Taylor, Elizabeth Walters;
Nursery: Robin Pearson, Robin Smith (sub req.) (infants/toddlers); Lesley & Jay Baker (3-4 years);
Children's Church: Katherine Tiffany (sub req.);
Coffee Hour: Reb Mitchell.

No Sunday School

11:00 AM
Rector’s Aide/Usher: Brooks Knobel;
Ushers: Tommy King, Emmet Martin;
Greeters: Beth Freeman, Lynn Vines;
Lectors: Brooks Knobel (L), Rick Veazey (L), Steve Teague (P);
Eucharistic Ministers: Chip & Susan Preusse;
Acolytes: Alex Kanipe, Brace Plumblee, Courtney Weber;
Nursery: Cindy Hayes (sub req.), Becky Wakters (Infants/toddlers); Robin Pearson, Stacy Pirrone (3-4 years);
Children's Church: Bill Sauerbrey;
Sound Technician: John Dingley;
Coffee Hour: Corie & Emmet Martin.


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Remember In Your Prayers

> those who are sick, confined indoors, and others dear to us:
Terry and Sarah, Laura, Tara, Megan, *Mike Battistini, Patti Beale, Bev Brownstein, Jerie Cook, Aimee Copeland, Shannon Cottle, Bobby Dobson, *Sandra Duque, Susan & Ward Fore, *Hackett family, Mary S. Hardaway, *Nancy Harlan, *Ilse Holliday, *Suzanne Keenan, *Nancy Keller, Donna Kenney, Ralph Laspina, Vanessa Lindeburg, *Harriet Littlejohn, Frances MacIlwinen, *Lee Marr, *Nancy and John Maschler, Lynnea McSteen, Joe Merwin, Larry Metzler, Holly Miller, Don Murray, Bob Odabashian, Jerry Owens, *Nancy Pilgrim, Carl & Virginia Ramsey, Jennifer Ranslo, John Reynolds, Carolyn Richar, Winnie Satterfield, Debbie Steagall, *Nick Strange, Emily Taylor, *Paul & Gail Tomkins, Lee & Cyndi Wood, *Nancy Wood.

> service men & women:
Steven & Jessica Bellue, Frank Eighmey, Craig Cantrell, Dustin Cantrell, Christian Combs, Mark Dietz, Billy Eckstein, Deb Flanagan, Chris Goepper, Landon Russell Hayes, Steve & Laura Koltonski, *Sam Lambert, David Mathews, John Nelson, John Reynolds, *Ken Rosemund, Jeff Wright.

> expectant parents: *Rourk and Marcy Freeman, *Alex Loftis and Lauren Parker, *Rimes and Kathryn McElveen.


* denotes member of the St. James community


If at anytime you are aware of a parishioner who is in need of meals because of sickness or other circumstance, you may contact the St. James clergy.


Prayer list updates:
In order to keep our prayer list current, each name will stay on the printed list for four weeks and then be removed. If you wish to have a name added or returned to the prayer list, please contact the parish office (admin@stjamesgreenville.org or 244.6358).


In Case of Pastoral Emergency:
In the event of a pastoral care emergency outside of regular office hours, you may call the clergy pager number (864.390.0380) and, when prompted, enter your phone number. One of the clergy will return your call. This number is also listed on the message on the church answering machine.


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St. James Episcopal Church staff:

The Rev’d D. Geoffrey Taylor, Rector, rector@stjamesgreenville.org;

The Rev’d Roxanne Ruggles, Associate Rector, associaterector@stjamesgreenville.org;

Dr. Karen A. Eshelman, Music Director and Organist, music@stjamesgreenville.org;

Mrs. Dena Veazey, Parish Administrator, admin@stjamesgreenville.org;

Ms. Carol Clark, Office Assistant, office@stjamesgreenville.org.