August 14, 2016
Invitations & Information
Dear friends,
Extraordinary things can happen in Ordinary Time — that is, in these particular weeks of the Church
year (so-called because they are “numbered,” not because they are mundane or unimportant). In fact,
it’s often the extraordinary things in life that bring our attentions to God in the first place: the splendors
of a new birth or marriage, the grief of a loss, an exasperation and anger over world events, a curiosity
or feeling that defies explanation... And what do we do here? The simple work of recalling the stories of
Jesus’ life and ministry and returning to the traditions that help us to feel grounded in the certainty of
God’s persistent providence and extraordinary love. It’s what Christians have done for a very long time,
in all kinds of places and circumstances.
Above, a view of the High
Altar during our Candlelight
Communion service, every
Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
Perhaps you are a long-time St. James’ parishioner and have worshiped faithfully from the First to the
Seventh to the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, or perhaps today is your first day in this place (it’s the
13th Sunday since we celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit, but who’s counting?). While it’s not always
glitzy and it’s not always a thrill, offering our praises and supplications (even if we think them ho-hum)
helps us to live in God’s time. We hope you will be moved ever more deeply into that way of being with
God in Christ — in the liturgy of our worship, in service to each other and our neighbors, in fellowship
with other parishioners, and in your own study — in this and every season.
In Christ,
The Clergy and Lay Staff of St. James’ Church
Today at St. James’
Summer Sundays for Children
Nursery and Toddler care (ages 0-3) is available during worship all
summer. Children 4+ are invited to meet in the Primary classroom
during the 10:30 a.m. service to engage the Gospel lesson of the day
through creative activities, and then join the service upstairs for Holy
Communion. Dress is summer casual. Friends are always welcome!
Fellowship
following 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m. services
Enjoy coffee and iced tea in Sunderland Hall after the 10:30 a.m.
service and lemonade on the Church steps after the 6:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion.
_START HERE
to begin your life in christ
Welcome to St. James’
• Pick up a “Start Here” brochure and return the
welcome card to provide or update your address.
• Introduce yourself to any of the clergy.
• First Steps
Meet next to the bell at the back corner of the church after the
10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services for an informal conversation
with a member of the clergy about what led you to St. James’ and
where you might be called to go in your spiritual life.
stjames.org/summer There’s lots going on at St. James’ this summer! Visit stjames.org/summer to learn
more about summer reading (including selections for parents); groups, classes,
and retreats; young adult fellowship; opportunities to volunteer; and more!
Going deeper
ISAIAH 5:1-7, PSALM 80:1-2, 8-18, HEBREWS 11:29-12:2, LUKE 12:49-56
About today’s celebration
In today’s liturgy, we are confronted with some of Jesus’ hardest words.
As he traveled toward Jerusalem, certain of the great crisis that lay
ahead, Jesus set forth the serious nature of discipleship. He referred to
his approaching death as his “baptism.” He revealed that faithfulness
to God would produce opposition and division.
Again, we hear from Isaiah in one of his best passages. In order to
reach his audience he presents a parable about a vineyard that refuses
to produce grapes and gets the audience’s agreement that it should be
destroyed. Then he tells the people that Judah is God’s vineyard and
has been unfruitful.
In the reading from Paul’s letter to the Hebrews (not heard in today’s
liturgy, but appointed for the day), we are assured that regardless of the
opposition and division which faithfulness to God may bring, we have
hope. That hope is based first on the record of God’s faithful people
in the past, but is based above all on the record of Jesus. The “cloud of
This Week
{ August 15 - 20 }
* Special this week
Learn more at stjames.org/calendar
Monday, August 15
St. Mary the Virgin
Morning Prayer
Centering Prayer
8:00 - 8:20 a.m.
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 16
Morning Prayer
Tuesday Lunch Program
8:00 - 8:20 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
8:35 - 9:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 18
Morning Prayer
Centering Prayer
* 20s/30s Summer Social
As we gather in Eucharist, we are indeed surrounded by the witness of
those in ages past whose faith in God led them to hard and tough decisions. In Christ and with each other the joys and the hard disciplines of
faith are united. We recall Christ’s death and resurrection and our own
incorporation into his dying and rising, which began in us in baptism.
From The Rite Light: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and Seasons of the Church Year. Copyright © 2007 by Michael
W. Merriman. Church Publishing Incorporated, New York.
Prayers for the week
O God of peace, who taught us that in returning and rest we shall be
saved, in quietness and confidence shall be our strength: By the might
of your Spirit lift us, we pray, to your presence, where we may be still
and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Next Sunday
{ August 21 }
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, Hebrews 12:18-29, Luke 13:10-17
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
intimate, meditative
Homily by the Rev. Will Peyton.
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
traditional, intergenerational
Sermon by the Rev. Will Peyton. The Canterbury Choir sings anthems
by Edward Elgar and Thomas Tallis.
6:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion
contemplative, centering
Homily by the Rev. Ryan Fleenor. Music for piano and cello.
Wednesday, August 17
Holy Eucharist
Wednesday Bible Study
Centering Prayer
witnesses” of the past is now joined and led by Jesus “the pioneer and
perfecter of our faith.”
8:00 - 8:20 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 19
Church and Parish House closed - Summer Fridays
Summer Sundays for Children
Nursery and Toddler care (ages 0-3) is available during worship all
summer. Children 4+ are invited to meet in the Primary classroom
during the 10:30 a.m. service to engage the Gospel lesson of the day
through creative activities, and then join the service upstairs for Holy
Communion. Dress is summer casual. Friends are always welcome!
Fellowship
following 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m. services
Enjoy coffee in Sunderland Hall after the 10:30 a.m. service and lemonade on the Church steps after the 6:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion.
News & Notes
St. Jamesians Summer Social
Thu. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Join our vibrant group of young adults after work for a light meal or
refreshments in some of the neighborhoods where we live and work.
To learn more, contact Sydney Hirsch, Co-chair of the St. Jamesians
Committee ([email protected]).
Homecoming on the horizon
Sun. Sept. 11
Celebrate a new year of worship, formation, service, and community
with our annual Homecoming Sunday Festive Eucharist and Parish
Picnic! After the 10:30 a.m. service, enjoy lunch, activities for kids,
service projects, and catching up with friends old and new. A festive
dinner will be enjoyed after the 6:00 p.m. service. Friends are warmly
welcomed. Our normal service schedule resumes September 18.
Save the Date: Brenda’s 20 Years as Rector
Tue. Nov. 1
Save the date to celebrate 20 years of ministry together with our rector,
the Rev. Brenda G. Husson on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at 6:00
pm. Festive All Saints’ Eucharist followed by an anniversary party.
Summer Reading and Fall Guest
This fall, St. James’ will welcome Lisa Miller for a discussion on her
book, The Spritual Child, which explores the science and power of
spirituality and illustrates how invaluable spirituality is to a child’s
mental and physical health. Miller offers practical advice for parents,
giving them concrete ways to develop and encourage their family’s
well-being. Buy your copy from the receptionist to support St. James’!
“But I prayed yesterday!”
Prayer is one of those spiritual exercises that, whether we think we’re
any good at it or not, we know we’re supposed to practice. Whether
we’re “there” yet or not, we probably know that conversation with
God is meant to be part of our daily lives, every day. But what about
the practice of offering our financial resources? Practicing stewardship
is a kind of conversation with God that we are meant to engage in
every single day. Proportional giving helps to make us more aware of
what we’ve been given and what we can spare for the work of God.
What percentage of your income is God calling you to give? Visit
stjames.org/stewardship to make your 2016 commitment. Questions? Contact our stewardship office at 212-774-4243 or [email protected].
Pastoral Notes & Prayer Requests
Holding one another’s joys, sorrows, and concerns before God in prayer is a spiritual practice that characterizes our life together at
St. James’. In our worship services, we pray each other’s prayers together. Outside of our time together, many parishioners make
it part of their daily lives to pray the prayers of the parish community. You are invited to participate in your own way.
Thanks be to God
• for the presence and ministry among us of Susana Ferrer as she starts her
work at St. James’ as our new Associate for Mission.
• for the generosity of all who have made 2016 financial commitments to
St. James’, including dozens of new pledgers.
Godspeed and Blessings
• to Mission Associate Holly Milburn who moved to Chicago earlier this
month after five years with us at St. James’.
• to Inez Reksten, longtime parishioner, choir member, and volunteer, who
has relocated to Portugal.
• to Ashley & Matt Wotiz, and their children Madison, Powell, and Jackson,
as they leave St. James’ and New York for their new home in Florida.
• to Ann & Craig Willey, and Jack, Frank, and Kate, as they relocate to
Houston this month.
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Your prayers are requested
• for St. James’ during this season after Pentecost, that the Holy Spirit move
powerfully in our lives and through the ministries to which God calls us.
• for members and friends of the parish who are sick, sorrowful, or in any
kind of trouble: Donald, Henry, David, Susan, Mary Jane, Mary Cary, Mal,
Elona, Carol, Lydia, Douglas, Cynthia, Sally, Pam, Caroline & Michael,
Walterene, Mona, Sue, Bob, James Edward, Joan, Lois, Carmela, John,
Brian, Alice, Terry & Sara, Michael, Mabel, Jen & Ulrik, Norman, Janet,
Eula Mae, Carol, Nannette, Kathy, Jane, Lydia, Lilly, Jim, Pamela, Patricia,
Richard, Laura, Sallie, Ann & Ben, Bob, Nick, Aswinne, Chris, Lauren,
Georgia, Alain & Stafford, Jean, Amanda, Danielle, Athena, Philippa, Jay &
his family, Jonathan, Koula, Abby, the Sharp, Marin, & James families, Sara,
Blanche, Victor, Davis, Elizabeth, Tristan, George, Carolyn & David, Roy,
Norma, Kari & Zoe, Warren, Casper, Valli, Kelly, Donnice, Seth, Wendel
& family, Sally, Jeanette, Nancy, Jim, Laura & family, Iris, Sophie, Sue,
Whitney, Asher, Mady, Victoria, Caroline, Celeste, Jill & Kate, Marielle,
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Jackie, Randi, Maria & her parents, Madison & Bryce, Elizabeth, Lisa,
Frank, Otto, Lisa, Carmen, Manny, Milton, Alice Mary, Maurice, Joanne,
Tina, William, Shelby, Tia, Hunter, Max, Andy & Sabra, Izabel, George,
Veronica, Vicki, Fofo, Nati, Valerie, Noris, Stephanie, Mimi, Rick, Doug,
Barbara, Richard, Peter & Dianne, Lewie›s family, Juergen, Ben, Sophie &
Olivia, Nino, Chuck, Lynn, Kell, Daniel, Jeremy›s family, Chris & George,
Dick, Harry, Drew, Josie, Frank, Jackie, Douglas, Birgit, Marney, Edmund
& family, Alan, John›s family, Kunle, Ah Li & parents, Jamal, Peter,
Michael, Todd, Devaki Devi, Arpan & Katie, Stella, Rahulroyal, Kiyemba,
Greta & family, Gladwin, Paulette, Bill, Lea, Phil, John, Alexander, Ken,
Joanne, Mark, Mike, Barbara.
for St. Andrew’s Church, South Fallsburg; and St. Paul’s Church, Staten
Island, according to the Diocesan cycle of prayer.
for the Church of South India (United) and the Most Rev. Dr. Govada
Dyvasirvadam, Moderator of CSI and Bishop of Krishna-Godavari; and
for the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and the Most Rev. Dr. Thabo
Makgoba, Primate of Southern Africa and Archbishop of Capetown; and
for their people and ministries, according to the Anglican cycle of prayer.
for justice and peace in this city and nation; for those who serve the
common good in law enforcement and the courts; and for the victims of
racism, injustice, and police brutality.
for all who are persecuted for their faith, including Christians in the
Middle East; for all refugees and all who welcome and serve those in need.
for members and friends of the parish serving in the Armed Forces, in the
Diplomatic Corps, and with the U.N.: Tracy, Christian, Mads, Gabriel,
Michael, Mark.
We commend to God’s never-failing care
• victims of war and violence throughout the world, including Jacques
Hamel, all victims of terrorism, and migrants and refugees who have died
fleeing danger.
• all whom we love but see no more, including Marilyn Behle Graham and
John Arthur Zinn, Jr.
To have your prayer requests printed in this space, or to provide an update regarding someone for whom you have
already requested prayer, please e-mail the clergy at [email protected], visit stjames.org/prayer.
The Vestry
Worship
Wolcott B. Dunham, Jr. · Senior Warden · Sam Hutcheson, Junior Warden
The Rev. Brenda
Husson
Rector
[email protected]
212-774-4250
David Andryc
Jennifer Charrington
Katharine Fleming
Nancy Murray
Holly Heston Rochell
Marcy Sendax
Gordon Smith
Lisa Smith
Waddell Stillman
Anne Strassner
George Wade
Campbell Wharton
Mary Malhotra,
Vestry Officer for Stewardship
The Clergy & Lay Staff
summer sundays
8:00 a.m. · Holy Eucharist
10:30 a.m. · Holy Eucharist
6:00 p.m. · Candlelight Communion
weekdays
M, T, Th 8:00 a.m. · Morning Prayer
Wed. 8:00 a.m. · Holy Eucharist
centering prayer
Mon. 6:30 p.m.
Wed. 12:00 p.m.
Thu. 12:00 p.m.
The Rev. Ryan Fleenor
Associate Rector
[email protected]
212-774-4241
The Rev. William
Peyton
Associate Rector
[email protected]
212-774-4255
The Rev. Sarah Stewart
Rockwell Fellow
[email protected]
212-774-4256
Toby Anderson
Director of Operations
[email protected]
212-774-4235
Paula Azucena
Reception
212-774-4200
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a member of the worldwide
anglican communion.