Service Schedule

InvItes You to explore our lIfe and MInIstrIes at st. JaMes epIscopal church

You’re invited to a

Parishioner Open HouseSunday, November 13following the 10:30 service

Bring your children to ourannual scholastic Book fair, tour the school, and meet our head of school, admissions director,

and parent representatives.

After your prayerful consideration, please: Return your 2017 pledge card by mail or in the offering plate , or

Pledge online at www.stjamesbr.org/stewardship/pledge, or

Send a private email with details to pledge@stjamesbr.org; or,

Phone our accounting office at 225-387-5141.

Pledge Day is Sunday, November 6.

Volume 100, Number 11 225-387-5141 • Fax 225-387-1443 • www.stjamesbr.org November 2016

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Sundays

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Service in the church with choir(s)

10:30 a.m. As You Are Service

Chapel of the Twelve Apostles

5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Weekdays

*Nursery available

Mondays school is in session8:15 a.m. Day School Morning Prayer

WednesdaysNoon Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Healing Prayers in the

Chapel of the Twelve Apostles

Fridays school is in session8:15 a.m. Day School Eucharist

Christian Education

for all ages

every Sunday

9:15-10:15 a.m.

Our 2016 Angel Tree will be going up soon!

St. James will once again partner with area organizations this Christmas season to help provide presents for those in need. The St. James Angel Tree will be up in early November, giving time for you to select a recipient and make a thoughtful gift choice before the agency deadline to gather the presents: Sunday, November 27.

Due to displacements following our recent flood, Santa to a Senior will not be functioning this year.

Salvation Army Gifts for Children

We will again coordinate gifts for children in need through the local Salvation Army. Please tear off the card with its tab from the ornament and sign out your angel on the roster sheet next to the tree. A description of your angel is provided to help you shop for your gift. The Salvation Army has asked that we do not wrap the gifts. You may send wrapping paper with the gifts. Attach the original card/ornament securely to the present, and place back under the tree before Sunday, November 27 for the Salvation Army.

If you have any questions, please email Mary Boutwell or phone 225-387-5141, extension 1229.

By Mary Boutwell, Director of Lay Ministries

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In Our Thoughts and Prayers …

The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. Bishop of LouisianaThe Very Rev. Joe Reynolds Interim RectorThe Rev. Ralph F. Howe, Jr. Sr. Associate Rector and Day School ChaplainThe Rev. Mary Ann Garrett Associate Rector and Chaplain, St. James PlaceThe Rev. John Pitzer Associate Rector and Prior, The St. James Center for Spiritual FormationDeacon 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

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

Jane christensen*rip collins*Margaret culbertson**charlie frey ***chris frink*Barbin c. Graham***catherine s. harrell***tricia henderson *

Buzzy heroman***

Bill hines***

sue larisey***

caroline ross**

Manette sammons**

chip stirling**

tom Wade*

Gerry sulzer** ...............................senior Wardenandy Mccall** .............................. Junior WardenJane christensen* ..........................................clerkJosh pesses* .............................................treasurer

Floral Dedications and ArrangementsMary Hunt Boutwell Director of Lay MinistriesSara Bray Cherub Choir Director & Ass’t ChoirmasterJo Craddock Director of CommunicationsMary Davis-Palms Parish DieticianRodger Green Facilities DirectorJason Hubbard ChoirmasterEric Johnson Treble Choir Director & Ass’t ChoirmasterCheryl Speights Olinde BookkeeperJohn Ozier Parish SecretarySylvia Rabalais Administrative SecretaryHannah Rothermel Director of Youth MinistryLauren T. Ray Head of SchoolHerndon Spillman OrganistDebbie Stiltner Comptroller

Arrangements on the altar are given to the glory of God, andon October 29, in loving memory of Susan Feller Heiligenthal, by Katherine Heiligenthal

and John Strange, married at St. James on October 29; on November 13, in loving memory of loved ones

by Alexandra Corby and Elliott Fraser, to be married on November 12; on November 20, by Mauriel Brien & Carneal Ainsworth,

to be married on November 19; and, on November 27, by Camille Kean and Amos Gibson, to be married on November 26.

Arrangements in the parlor are by Jan Sumrall on November 6; Caroline Ross on November 13; on November 20 by Martha Yancey;

and, on November 27 by Joanne Anderson.

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 between 8:30 a.m. and noon on Sunday mornings, and for other events as announced.

Fun and interesting Sunday School classes are held on the second floor of the Parish Hall from 9:15-10:15 a.m. for children

ages 3-6, 6-9, and 9-12, with music time led by Cherub Choir Director Sara Bray. Chil-dren’s Chapel offers another opportunity for movement and learning by young children. Those who would like to attend, may depart with the group at the sequence hymn (just be-fore the Gospel reading), for an age-appropriate lesson on the readings for the day, engage in an activity or craft, and return to the church in time for communion with their family.

Nursery Information

For the departed: Sarah Romero

For recent concerns of: Robert, Dick Williams, Jessica Smith, Brooke Smith, Jay, B, Faye, Tim Foss, Pat Mackey, Ellen Covington, Erin Collins, Fred Allain, Mike Sutton, Kim Bucher, Peggy, Cristina Campo, Judy Thompson

In our continuing prayers: Betty Romero, Kevin Stockton, Glenn Stockton, Jim Coleman, Bob Boyd, Richard Garber, Barbara Shilg, Larry Durant, Judy Calhoun, Janet Arst, Casey Dué, Peyton Feigley, Mary Jarnagin, Bessie Stockton, Kenlee Jackson, Jeff Cobb, Billy Heroman, Bobby McCall, Butch Noland, Jack Ralston, Janie LeBlanc, Babette Vlahos, Charlie Matherne, Joanne Anderson, Liam Barber, Tommy Roberson, Thomas, George Helland, Antonia Day, Christine Smith, Rex Everage, Bobby Hines, Mary C. Elliott, Linda Heine, Catherine Strauss,

Allyson Kelly, Bill Rosenbaum, Sam, Glen Ezell, Alan Farries, Robbie Edmonds

For those in the armed forces: Rob Hutchins, Major John Lyford V, Staff Sgt William Martin USMC, PFC Don Ellen, Lt Jon Bethel, Trey Wolf ABFAN, Lt Jordan Morris, Sgt James Chambers, Major Andrew “Andy” Stone USAF, Capt Michael Oliver, Specialist Daniel Anderson, Sgt Ethan Wade, Major Charlie Hines, Capt Mathis Guy Hall USMC, Chad Hornsby SFAAT US Army, Airman Avery Frink, Philip Thomas Loret USN, Pvt Mike Lee, Philip S. Mullenix MD US Army

For those in law enforcement: Sgt. Carol Landry, Deputy Chad Tate, Chief Detective John East, Officer Eddie Kay, Louise Myers, Sgt. Jeremy Hummert, Detective Brock Bunch, Taylor McDonald, Detective Adam Lea, Trooper Paul L. Toups Jr., Officer Nick Tullier, Walter

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We Care • Food Pantry • Christmas Dinner

EYC & EKC InformationDirector of Youth Ministry Hannah Rothermel invites youth in grades 6-8 or 9-12 to Sunday afternoon meetings at 5:00 p.m. at St. James.

Jr. High EYC — for those in grades six through eight — meets on the first and third Sundays of each month, at 5:00 p.m., in the Ministries Center.

Sr. High EYC — for those in grades nine through 12 — meets on the second and fourth Sundays, also at 5:00 p.m.

When we have a fifth Sunday, we’ll have a special, combined event. Get on Hannah’s Highlights email list, here, to stay up-to-date with the latest information.

Hannah’sHighlights

Youth Dates to Note

Sunday, November 6:EYC for grades 6-8 in Youth Room

Sunday, November 11: The Great Almost Campout in Bishops Hall for grades K-5. EYC may assist with this event. Stay tuned!

Sunday, November 13:EYC for grades 9-12 in Youth Room

Sunday, November 20:EYC for grades 6-8 in Youth Room

Sunday November 27:No Sunday School class. We’ll all gather in Bishops Hall at 9:15 a.m. to create our Advent Wreaths. EYC for grades 9-12 in Youth Room

The Holiday Show and Sale, displaying original works of art by the St. James Artists Guild as well as artists from the One Stop Shelter under the instruction of Elizabeth Whitley with Warren Green, will be held in the Parish Hall Parlor throughout the month of November. The exhibit is open Sunday mornings, and during office hours on weekdays.

Some items will be offered for sale. If you are interested in purchasing a piece, please contact the artist directly, through the information provided on the piece’s tag.

A R T I S T S G U I L D

St. James Artists Guild Fall Exhibition Opens November 6

The Interim Rector’s Forum, with the Very Rev. Joe Reynolds, gathers in the CSF Atrium on the third floor of the Ministries Center, with presentation on belief, practice, and theology of the wider church, and conversation within St. James. More online.

A Dose of Daily Scripture: Reflection and Discussion of the Sunday Readings is in the conference room on the second floor of the Ministries Center, with the Revs. Ralph F. Howe, Jr., and John M. Pitzer, as well as lay leaders, including Annie Knazs Jung and Ed Henderson.

For Adults on Sunday Mornings

Opportunities to help others in our food ministries could help enforce the generous, incarnational meaning of Christmas to you and yours. And, these are gifts you don’t have to dust!

WeCare lunch sacks, distributed from our Ministries Center on Mondays-Fridays, cost just about $2 each when items are purchased in bulk. Perhaps you would like to contribute toward one bag for a week in honor of a friend or co-worker?

The St. James Food Pantry distributes vouchers toward Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys to the screened, qualified recipients we see at our twice-monthly distribution days. Would you and your family like to contribute toward a holiday turkey for another family who may not be as fortunate as you, this year?

Our Christmas Feast at St. James, for our neighbors living on the streets and/or in area homeless shelters, will be Sunday, December 11, right after the 10:30 a.m. service.

Look for details on donations for gift bags, soon, as well as the date for assembly of the bags — good fun and good work with fellow parishioners! Be a part of the 80+ volunteers who will assist on Sunday, December 13.

Mark your check with your choice (and include memorial info, if desired), or GO ONLINE HERE to contribute electronically!

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the Bad Girls Book club now meets on the fourth Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. at la Madeleine’s on Jefferson at old hammond highway, but because of holidays in november and december, the next meeting will be in January, and the book discussed will be Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. r.s.v.p. to Monica Murphy - monicabr@att.net or text 225-335-3572.

Are you between the ages of 25-35, or do you know someone that age who’s looking to get involved at St. James? Your fellow Millennials are here and you aren’t alone!

We want to know who you are so we can keep you in the loop and those people who would like to be involved in our efforts. If you’re interested and want to be included, please email Alyce Howe!

Young adults at st. James

The Mom-to-Mom group gathers on the third Thursday, next meeting on November 17 from 6:30-8:00 p.m., in the Parish Hall Parlor. Please contact Mary Boutwell, mboutwell@stjamesbr.org, or 225-387-5141, to reserve nursery care. The group has been reading Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown.

Children and Family Events on the Calendar

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Children’s Sunday School

Our children are having a grand time during Sunday School with music time led by Cherub Choir Director Sara Bray. Then, following the Episcopal Children’s Curriculum written by the Virginia Theological Seminary, our volunteer leaders offer Sunday School to classes in three age groups: 3-6, 6-9, and 9-12 year olds.

Almost Campout still in the works

The Council is working on a date after the holiday season for an “Almost Campout” for our church families. Set up your tent in Bishops Hall! We’ll roast hot dogs and marshmallows over a very well-supervised campfire outside, and enjoy your fellow St. James families! Watch the eMessengers for more information.

Children’s Council is ready for your help, whether for one event or longer term. Contact the Council at ChildrensCouncil@stjamesbr.org .

CHILDREN’S VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

Sunday School volunteers should visit www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0544a4ab28a57-stjames2, or click this link:

By Mary Hunt Boutwell, Director of Lay Ministries

The Joan of Arc Study Group is looking at some of the Miracles of Jesus in their 2016-2017 study. The group next gathers on Wednesday, November 2 at noon, hosted by Becky Johnson. The study will be on John 5:5-15 on Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand. Contact Nina Broyles for more information on the Joan of Arc Study Group.

Children’s Council Sunday Volunteers

ADVENT WREATHSJoin us on the first Sunday of Advent, November 27, at 10:00 a.m. in Bishops Hall where all ages will gather to create our individual home Advent wreath. Foam, candles and boxwood will be supplied, sufficient for one wreath per household. You may want to bring greenery, berries, or other decorations.

Sts. Agnes/Edith/Monica ECW Chapter

The chapter meeting of Sts. Agnes/Edith/Monica now gathers monthly at St. James Place on the third Tuesday. The November schedule will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15.

EfM Graduates Group Meeting

The graduates of Education for Ministry gather monthly for lunch and EfM-style discussion. The Thursday, November 17 meeting will be hosted by Mary Boutwell at 4252 Claycut at the corner of Ingleside. For information about the EfM Graduates Group, contact Mary at mboutwell@stjamesbr.org, or Nancy Jo Poirrier at npstudio@bellsouth.net.

The church office will be closed Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.

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Allen Paterson

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Sheila Feigley Betty Phillips

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Vestry NotesBy Jane Christensen, Clerk

A Note From Fr. Joe

At the Vestry meeting on Monday, October 10, 2016, Andy McCall opened with a reminder announcement that, as part of the Good News 2020 program, CPEX will give the final presentation on their master plan design on October 18 in Bishops Hall. Dinner and childcare will be provided. A poster-sized notice was included in the Vestry packet so members could help spread the word. Andy also asked for volunteers to assist with various activities related to the dinner and meeting.

Senior Warden Gerry Sulzer gave a stewardship update and is encouraged by increases in pledges received. Fr. Howe reported that approximately 60 people have volunteered to do individual calling in November.

Charlie Frey reported that Vestry nominations are now officially open. Individual forms for each nomination should be used. Nominations will close the end of October.

Manette Sammons gave the Day School report, advising the school is doing well. The after-school program is a huge success with all but one class filled. A study hall has been added for any student who wants to take care of homework before going home, and Head of School, Lauren Ray, is monitoring study hall. A commercial video is in the works to be used for promoting the school as well as a “Look Book,” already in production. Corporate sponsors for Carnival are down from last year, and parishioners are being asked to donate to Parish Partners to help support Carnival.

Gerry advised that the requested lowering of the 2016 and 2017 Diocesan Assessments has been granted. He shared that a parishioner had asked why St. James no longer advertises in the newspaper. At a cost of $2000 per year, it is not felt to provide results.

Mike Wampold has asked to rent 10-15 parking spaces in the teacher’s lot from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. as valet parking for the new Watermark Hotel. The Vestry approved this proposal, noting that some arrangement for weddings and other nighttime church events will be worked out.

Fr. Reynolds reminded the Vestry that the Diocesan Convention will be held at St. Martin’s School in Metairie on November 4 and 5. He also advised that flood assistance is still available, if needed by flood victims.

The parish by-laws designate the third Sunday of January as the annual meeting, and to change that date, a resolution by the vestry is needed. Because of the marathon being held that Sunday, motion was made and approved that the 2017 meeting be held on January 22.

Fr. Reynolds proposed, which was then made motion and approved, that a retreat for returning and new Vestry members be held half day on Friday, February 3, and full day on Saturday, February 4, 2017.

When I was growing up the end of Thanksgiving Day marked the beginning of the Christmas season. Often we spent the day at my grandmother’s house in Atlanta. On the way home that evening, my father would turn on the car radio because for the

first time Christmas carols would be playing. I still remember the feeling of being in the dark car, lit by a glow from the dashboard, with the thrill of Christmas in the air. I remember at least one year when we went to Rich’s Department Store downtown to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree which stood on the sky walk which spanned Peachtree Street.

All that has changed, of course. Our culture seems to have a diminishing capacity for delayed gratification. As Meryl Streep’s character in Post Cards from the Edge says, “Delayed gratification takes too long.” We are addicted to instant communication even if the truth and deeper understanding are the casualties of the rush. We are quick to conclusions and slow to serious thinking. The Christmas season now begins with Hallowe’en, if we can wait that long.

I’m not complaining, not really. Nostalgia is a dangerous road to travel even if tempting. We can stay stuck in a past that may never have existed the way we remember it. It may be the memory that belongs to a six-year old boy — worth remembering but impossible to recreate. We can miss out on much of the wonder and joy of the world we actually live in.

On the other hand, we Episcopalians know about delayed gratification, at least liturgically. There is a bit of a journey left before the Christ child appears in Bethlehem. We are still a month or so away from Advent, which is itself a time of waiting and watching — waiting for something big to happen, waiting for the grace of God to move once more into the world.

Scott Peck, the author of The Road Less Travelled, says that the capacity for delayed gratification is a sign of maturity. Unlike the child who will always choose the piece of candy over the promise of two pieces later, we have the ability to wait and watch. We have the ability to prepare. We have the ability to make sacrifices for the good of tomorrow. We have an awareness of our responsibility to and for the generations that come after us.

At least, we should have. It is that practice of delayed gratification that deepens our capacity for joy.

Joe Reynolds+

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