Week of Feb 23rd - IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING....

….  BUT IT NEEDS TO BE SAID…. THAT ST. JAMES PARISH SHOULD GIVE ITSELF A BIG “PAT ON THE BACK” FOR THE SPECTACULAR WELCOME WE GAVE TO OUR NEW BISHOP AND HIS WIFE LAST WEEK.  THE WOMEN OF ST. JAMES, MEMBERS OF THE ALTAR GUILD, MEMBERS OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW, AND COUNTLESS OTHER PARISHIONERS MADE THE DAY BOTH A SPIRITUAL AND A FELLOWSHIP SUCCESS.
The Bishop expressed in an email to Father Agostino how pleased he was with his visit last Sunday to St. James.  We have already invited the Bishop to attend our big "Anniversary Celebration" in 2015 and he has put it on his calendar.

BIRTHDAY WISHES
February 25: Hunter Tedder 

VESTRY MEETING:
The Vestry will meet February 23, after the 10:15 Holy Eucharist. All are most welcome to attend the organizational meeting of the Vestry. 

OUTREACH:
 Dave Harrison informs us that St. Brigid's is in need of cereals or cash contributions. Your generosity would be especially appreciated.  We are also collecting personal hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, etc.  Sylvia Trent has graciously accepted being our “point person” for this project.  Please bring items THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH. …  And… think about “collecting”items when are visiting a hotel!!!  If its good enough for Martha Stewart, its good enough for St. James... 
SPRING FUNDRAISER:
The Women’s Group will be sponsoring a great night of entertainment, “A Night on Broadway,” in late April.  This event will be a major fund-raiser for St. James for 2014.  The Parish needs your participation and support.

Sunday Services February 23:
SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY 
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself…” 

 8 AM Service
Reader: 
Jerry Keelen
10:15 AM Service
Reader: John McKeever
Acolyte: Laurie Spencer
Altar Guild:  Sally Schwartz and Laurie Spencer
Greeters: Kevin Kelly & Sandy Sandbach
Musical Director: Gretchen Palamara
MUSIC:
Processional: #525: The Church is One Foundation
Gospel: #632: O Christ the Word Incarnate Offertory: #380: PraiseGod From Whom All Blessings Flow
Recessional: #579: Almighty Father Strong to Save 
COFFEE HOUR TODAY IS SPONSORED BY MARILYN COTE and DOROTHY MORGAN PLEASE SIGN UP FOR COFFEE HOUR GOING
FORWARD!!!
The sanctuary candle will burn brightly this week in memory of Jay Spencer, brother of Laurie Spencer, whose anniversary we celebrate on February 24.  The Holy Eucharist is being offered in memory of Richard Hunter, Sr., whose anniversary is February 28.