Announcements
Vacation Bible School - Tuesday, March 9th we will have a VBS Organizational Meeting at the First Presbyterian Church beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please join us to learn how you can be a part of St. James’ / First Presbyterian VBS 2010 “Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace.” Please visit our VBS website http://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl/LaGrange
Evening Prayer Service and Bible Study – on Wednesday evenings beginning at 5:15 p.m. during Lent - March 10th, 17th, and 24th .
The Episcopal Presbyterian Youth Community (EPYC) - will be leading worship at the Presbyterian Church this Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30pm.
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will be making a field trip in lieu of the regular monthly meeting. On Friday March 12, we will travel to Houston to tour Bayou Bend, with lunch to follow at Susie Glasscock's home. We will meet in the church parking lot at 7:15 a.m., and leave promptly at 7:30 a.m. Members planning to make the trip should RSVP to Jerri Frenzel by February 26.
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 14th. Don’t forget to set your clocks up one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.
Supper Club – will be a Southern Potluck Dinner to take place on Friday, March 19th beginning at 6:00 p.m., hosted by the Hay Family – Terri, Daryl, Martin, Spencer and Stuart. The event will take place at the Rectory, located at 708 North Washington Street in La Grange. Bring your favorite Southern dish (main dish, side dish or dessert). Children welcome! Please RSVP to your host – there is also a sign up sheet posted in the Parish Hall.
Second Chance Emporium – volunteers from Saint James’ are asked to work beginning March 23rd through March 27th with clean up on Monday, April 5th. More St. James’ volunteers are needed & would be greatly appreciated.
The Altar Guild will be making palm crosses in the parish hall from 10-12 on the morning of Saturday, March 27th. All parishioners are welcome to come learn how and help. Anyone who is willing to donate a frond or two from a palm in their garden is asked to let Suzanne Batchelder know.
Healing Service will be Wednesday, March 31st beginning at 5:30 pm.
Community
“Heroes for the American Red Cross” is a grassroots campaign in which local business people, school groups, church groups, civic clubs, Industrial Partners, and individuals pledge to raise $1,000, through any legal means they choose, for the local Red Cross chapter. During the next few weeks, an excited group of volunteers will be recruiting “Heroes” throughout the community for our first Fayette and Colorado County “Hometown Heroes Campaign” set to kickoff on March 9th. The campaign committee has set its sights on raising $16,000 to support local Red Cross services, such as disaster relief, assistance for fire victims, emergency military communications, first aid and CPR training and disaster preparedness information for our community. The La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to help kickoff the festivities by hosting a Chamber Mixer on March 9th. Join the Chamber and the business and local community for an evening networking event. Mix and mingle with the members of your community while learning more about your local office of the American Red Cross. The festivities begin at 5:30 pm and will be held in the Chamber building on 171 South Main Street, La Grange. To reserve your seat and obtain more information on how to become a Hometown Hero, contact Stacey Norris at 979-968-8931 or Stacey_Norris @riocoloradoarc.org.
First Steps—In La Grange Meet others who have experienced the death of a loved one and share a meal. Third Tuesday of each month at the Hospice Brazos Valley office 1048 N. Jefferson in La Grange 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Next meetings 3/16 and 4/20. All are welcome, the group is free and open to the public. Beverages provided, please bring a dish to share.
Loss of a Child – In Brenham Join with others who have experienced the death of a child. This is a unique type of grief and there are people who have a sense of what you are going through. First Monday of each month at the Brenham Hospice Brazos Valley office located at 302 E. Blue Bell Rd. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Next meetings 3/1 and 4/5. All are welcome, the group is free and open to the public.
Cancer and End-of-Life Care – Hospice Brazos Valley presents a free national bereavement teleconference on Wednesday, March, 24, 2010 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. A light lunch will be provided. Please call Marlise to register 979-968-6913 or marlisej@hospicebrazosvalley.com.
Celebration of Life – A tree planting to honor the memories of those who have died during the past year. April 17th at 5:30-7:00 p.m. A meal will be provided. Please contact Marlise for more details 979-968-6913 or marlisej@hospicebrazosvalley.com All are welcome.
This Sunday at St. James
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Lent 4
Sunday Lectionary: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21;
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
The Holy Eucharist: Rite One at 8:00 a.m.
Coffee / Fellowship in the Parish Hall at 8:45 a.m.
Childcare at 9:15 a.m.
Christian Education at 9:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two at 10:30 a.m.
Coffee / Fellowship in the Parish Hall at 11:45 a.m.
Episcopal- Presbyterian Youth Community (EPYC) meets at 5:00 p.m.
Lay Ministers for Sunday, March 14, 2010
Rite One
Acolyte 8:00—Benno Vyvjala
Lector 8:00—Ray Loftin
Usher 8:00—Paul Crain
Rite Two
LEM 1 – 10:30 – Danny Zitterich
LEM 2 – 10:30 – Jimmy Helms
Acolyte(s)- 10:30—Blake Schorlemer
Crucifer - 10:30 – none
Lector 10:30 – Brenda McCullough
Ushers 10:30—Gerald Campbell and Sterling Dobbs
Intercessor 10:30—Justa Helm
Vestry Person of the Day—Sue Holt
Counter—Bob Hays
Altar Guild – Team B – Sterling Dobbs, Nancy Koenig, Val Pechal, Vera Zitterich
Breakfast for the month of March has been generously provided by Carol & Paul Crain.
If you cannot serve when scheduled, it is your responsibility to find a replacement. If you switch with someone, please contact the Parish Office so we can email the Sunday readings to the correct person.
March Birthdays
03/01 Karen Gordon 03/18 Julie Holmes
03/02 Daryl Hay 03/20 Hans Zwar
03/06 Greg Northrup 03/21 Bill Rogers
03/10 Tom Jones 03/24 Grover Hillbolt
03/10 Bill McInturff 03/24 Brenda McCullough
03/12 Larry Kahanek 03/26 Susannah Schorlemer
03/14 Erica Brandt 03/26 Robin Sengler
03/15 John Zeuner 03/28 Peter Sengler
03/16 Sandy Edwards 03/31 Carolyn Bailey
03/17 Cara Kahanek
March Anniversaries
03/17 Karen and Leo Gordon
If we have omitted a birthday or anniversary, please contact the Parish Office with the correct information.
Please Remember in Your Prayers…
Penny, Peter & Robin, Mike Keppler, St. George’s Parish in Bagdad, Renee DeLeon, Joy, Claris, Linda, Andy, Bob, Mary Kay, Cathy Stearns, Steve Edwards, Anne Hoey, Angie Turvey, Jeffrey, Phillip, Alexys, Mildred, Caroline, Gladys & James, Irene, Roz, Dan, David Schneider family, Larry, Patti, Jerry Payne, Rob, Kenneth Ullrich, Renee, and Lori.
Please Remember the Deceased in Your Prayers…
David Schneider