The Wayfarer

The Newsletter of St. James’ Episcopal Church February 2017

Mission Statement As a Christian Community,

St. James’ Mission is Ministering in God’s Love

to the Spiritual and Physical Needs of all

People in the Name of Christ.

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ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1026 South Washington Avenue Greenville, Mississippi 38701

ST. JAMES STAFF The Rev. Brandt Dick, Rector

662-334-4582 fatherbrandt@gmail.com

Betsy Bostic, Administrator 662-334-4582

betsy@stjamesgreenville.com

Denise Alpe Administrative Assistant

662-334-4582 stjames3@bellsouth.net

Andrew Smith Organist/choirmaster

601-573-7163 AndrewSmith1@suddenlink.net

Ginny Cochran Director, St. James’ Day School

662-334-4588 dayschool@stjamesgreenville.com

Veronica Williams, Sexton

VESTRY George Baird Senior Warden Vance Nimrod Junior Warden Rick Byler Amanda Cottingham Warren Harper Elizabeth Jones Todd Lane William Owens Bill Schaffarzick Bee Stewart

Margaret Wade

Church Treasurer, Finley Edwards

Clerk of the Vestry, Jennie Kann

Sunday Schedule: 8:30 AM: Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:30 AM: Sunday School all ages 10:30 AM: Holy Eucharist Rite II 5:00 PM: EYC

New Year, New People,

Same Wonderful Church So we have started the new calendar year. (It has been the new Church year

for months now.) New things are beginning and continuing things are, for lack of a

better word, continuing. Our renewed Outreach initiative has begun well with a

very successful Christmas party for Washington County foster families. By the time

this comes out, the Bazaar Steering Committee will have met and proposed

disbursements from the Bazaar for the vestry to approve. The first weekend in

February is our diocesan annual council; council is meeting in Jackson this year.

And plans are underway for our Lenten series. Harvest, scouts, and other groups

that meet regularly here at St. James' are in full swing, so it is an active place.

Perhaps the newest thing going on is “breaking in” our new organist,

Andrew Smith. Andrew lives here in Greenville, and he has played for a couple of

local churches. I am very pleased to welcome him to the St. James' family. If you

have been to the last few 10:30 services, you already know about what Andrew

brings to our worship services. Choir practice is up and running (Wednesdays at

6:00), and if Andrew hasn't asked you to be in the choir yet, he will. Of course, you

could save him the time by volunteering. If anyone has any interest in being part of

the choir, come to a rehearsal. Current choir members will tell you, it doesn't take

extraordinary talent to be in the choir, just a willingness to be a part.

I am very pleased that the St. James' family has seemed to have weathered

the divisiveness that has been part of our national life recently. The Church of

England – and by extension, the Episcopal Church – was founded upon the principle

that good, Christian, sincere folks could have serious disagreements about things

and still come together to worship God as one body. Our liturgy is ambiguous. This

is a feature, not a flaw. We purposely choose words in our corporate worship than

can be understood in a variety of ways to allow folks with different ideas to worship

together with complete integrity. We strive to have a service where sincere

Christian folks can worship together and never have to “cross their fingers behind

their backs.” We can say the words and mean them, even if we understand them in

different ways.

Unfortunately, we can't script public discourse outside of our services.

People are free to say whatever they like, more or less. But as we spout off about

various topics, it is important that we keep some things in mind. When we make

broad, general statements about one group or another, we inevitably include

members of our family here at St. James'. Our members cover a wide variety of

beliefs. I do not think that any of those beliefs is arrived at haphazardly or

arbitrarily. At least, that should be our default approach. It is very easy to think

along the lines of “Well, I believe thus and so, so any (continued on page 2)

(continued from page 1) right-thinking person would agree;

therefore, anyone who disagrees with me must not be a

right-thinking person.” Such is not the case.

Humility is an important Christian trait, the idea

that we have been, and will be again, wrong. We are

not perfect. We all have fallen short, not only of the

glory of God, as St. Paul would teach us, but also in our

own thought processes and opinions. I do not agree

with the idea that all opinions are equally valid. An

informed, reasoned, thought-out opinion is of more

value than ideas parroted from a bumper sticker. That is

why we ask advice from others. That is why we reason

with one another. That is why we need humility.

Because we have a diversity of beliefs here at

St. James', another important aspect of our living

peacefully together is not to assume that everyone

agrees with you. When one makes a comment or posts a

meme on Facebook, shares a joke in a group, or any of

the other ways we communicate with each other, realize

that things we say can be harmful to some. “First do no

harm” is as equally valid for the Christian community

as for the medical one. If it does not build up, do not

say it. “I was only joking” does not soothe the hurt

feelings that you caused, so let us strive to avoid the

possibility at all.

As I said, I have not seen too much in the way

of rancor among our people here at St. James'. I just

want to make sure it stays that way. St. James' will be a

place where it is safe to express your thoughts, feelings,

and opinions as long as we each strive “to respect the

dignity of every human being.” (BCP 305) One’s

thoughts do not have to be unspoken, but they must

only be spoken in love, to build up and not to tear

down.

Peace,

Fr. Brandt+

Foster Care Outreach News In January, the DHS foster care Christmas party

committee members met to discuss the pros and cons of

the planning and implementation of the party. The

financial statement was also reviewed. Detailed notes

were taken regarding the planning of the 2017 DHS

foster care Christmas party.

Also, we are excited to announce that a

permanent monthly meeting date has been

scheduled! The foster care outreach group will meet

every third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the

church. Please mark your calendars and plan to

attend! We have some exciting things to work on in

2017! Join us as we work to support the foster

community in Washington County. Questions? Please

call or email Emily Pieralisi at 822-2907 or

esandidge@hotmail.com.

P.S. We are currently brainstorming on a name

for this outreach program. This will be one point of

discussion at the February meeting. Please bring any

name suggestions with you!

Diocesan Scholarship Applications

Now Being Accepted

Applications will be accepted through March 1 for the

various scholarships which benefit college or university

students, provided through the Diocese and St.

Andrew’s Cathedral. For many years, the diocese has

offered scholarships to deserving and needy students

and sees as an important ministry and mission

opportunity the ability to assist in the furthering of

students’ educational pursuits and formation.

Descriptions of the various scholarships—Adams,

Capers, Okolona, Misticos and Warren—as well as

applications for each can be accessed at:

http://www.dioms.org/scholarship/index.html#College.

Pertinent transcripts and a high-resolution headshot

photo should accompany each application. March 1 is

a hard deadline; applications will not be accepted

after 5:00 p.m. that day. If there are further questions

after having read scholarship descriptions and/or

application requirements, please contact the diocesan

office: 601-948-5954.

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Next Dates for Baptisms The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is appropriately administered within the Eucharist at the chief service on a Sunday. The next dates for baptism at St. James are Easter Vigil, April 15, the Day of Pentecost, June 4 & All Saints’ Sunday, November 1, 2017. To schedule a baptism, please call Betsy Bostic at the Church Office or speak to Father Brandt.

The church Office

will be closed

Monday, Feb. 20,

for President’s

Day

ECW ECW is an organization open to all ladies of St. James.

The group meets for lunch on the second Tuesday of

each month (Sept. through May). The next meeting will

be Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Sherman’s Restaurant.

ECW continues to support the Global Scholarship

Project with contributions which help provide annual

scholarships to young students in Uganda and Panama.

Day School News Priority registration

for the St. James

Day School 2017-

2018 school year is

happening now.

Current students and

parishioners have

priority until March

15. Registration fee

is $100 and will

increase to $175

after March 15. If

you know of anyone

interested in

enrolling their child

in the school, please contact Ginny at 334-4588 for

an application.

Spirit Tent Volunteers needed for the

Mississippi River Marathon

The Mississippi River Marathon is right around the

corner. St. James will host a spirit tent in the front yard

of the church from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on February

11. All members are invited to cheer on the runners,

especially needed are noise makers, cow bells, etc. We

will have snacks and drinks. If you are unable to stay,

maybe you could come at 8 AM and help set up the

tent. If you can do any of these things please call the

church office or Father Brandt. In years past we have

had parishioners running the full and half marathon and

they are truly glad to see & hear their church members

cheering them on.

Scout Sunday

February 26 will be Scout Sunday at church. Our troop

and pack 4044 will be at the 10:30 service. Be sure and

welcome our scouts to St. James.

Ash Wednesday is March 1

12:00 p.m.--HE & imposition of ashes 5:30 p.m.-- HE & imposition of ashes

The Nursery has a new Baby Sitter Linda Morris has joined the staff as our second baby

sitter. She will be in the nursery with Edie each Sunday

beginning at 9:15 a.m. That means the whole family is

free for Sunday school. Please say hello to Linda when

you see her and make her feel welcome.

Just a reminder that the nursery is for children through

age 5. Older children are welcome to attend children’s

church or stay with their parents for “big” church.

Edie takes off the first Sunday each month and Linda

will be taking off the second Sunday. There should

always be two people in the nursery so if you are

willing to volunteer one of these Sundays, please let the

church office know.

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The EYC will

have their annual

Shrove Tuesday

Pancake Supper

beginning at 5:30

p.m., Feb. 28. ($5.00 per person,

$20.00 for family of 5

& up)

Prayer List For parishioners: Muriel Suares, Charlie Mitchell, Dudley Stewart, Kenny & Fay Prince Alexander, Haley

Holbrook, Jo Ann Lee, Shirley Mitchell, Elizabeth Smith.

For friends and family: Sandy DeAngelo, Judy Jacobs, Carolyn Cochran, Bateman Hall, Trici Lum, Edwynne

Love, Kelli Smith, Katherine Carver, Andy Bonantz, Larry Windham, Janice “Sissy” Seymore, Bucky Lott,

Gayle Simpson, John Harrison, Dennis Huggins, Lenna & Sidney Lloyd, April Jourdan, Larry Kachele,

“Poncho” Mascagni, Kathy Smith, Melanie Leid, Millie Wright, John Oglesby, Julie Boswell, Linda Hamilton,

Jean Williamson, Liz Workman, Helen Toler, Terry Burford.

For those serving in the Armed Forces: Eric Crews, Barry Crosby, Dan Gibbons, Thomas Griffin, Barry

Jackson, Don Maraska, Charles McGraw, Landon Marony, Nathan Miles, Houston Sievers, Benji Sparks, Beau

Swain, Matt Williams.

For expectant couples: Noell & Wilson Owens, Margaret & Roeland DeKonning.

February Birthdays Jan Sanders 2/01

Betsy Bostic 2/02

Dorothy Jordan 2/02

Betsy Alexander 2/03

Betty Fullilove 2/03

Leila Wynn 2/04

Patrick Bolls 2/05

Laurie Bridewell 2/08

Paxton Nimrod 2/08

Peter Nimrod 2/09

Susan O’Neal 2/11

Andrew Tominello 2/14

Hal Holbrook 2/16

Brad Jones 2/17

Will Ayres 2/19

Thorne Crosby 2/23

Sharon Gault 2/24

Allyn Roulhac 2/25

Caroline Horn 2/26

Brad Buchberger 2/28

Sign Up for Flowers

The flower sign-up list is on

the hall bulletin board now.

Please select a Sunday to

honor or remember someone

you love. It doesn’t have to be

expensive or complicated; It

can be flowers from your yard.

February Wedding Anniversaries Fay Prince & Kenny Alexander 2/01

Laura & Faris Buchberger 2/06

Ginny & David Cochran 2/08

Debi & Bobby Hendrix 2/09

Susan & Jimmy Sutherland 2/14

Cyndi & John Ross Underwood 2/14

Brister & David Lee 2/19

Mary Lynn & Bill Andrews 2/22

Libba & Bill Burle, Jr., 2/26

Transitions: We pray for the repose of the soul of:

Sue Sarason

who died January 14, 2017.

Mardi Gras Madness Mardi Gras Madness, benefiting living

water of the world, will be Feb. 27 at 1st

Presbyterian Church. Featuring Shopping

from 4-7 p.m., Silent Auction, frozen

casseroles, boutique, books, pottery and a

Mardi Gras meal beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Dinner tickets are $15.00.

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The deadline for the

March Newsletter is

February 21. Email

stjames3@bellsouth.net with

your information

Mission Mississippi meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m.

Feb. 7: Extension Bldg., 148 North Edison Street

Feb. 14: Greater Hinds St. Baptist Church, 448 North Hinds Street

Feb. 21: St. Paul M. B. Church, 350 South Poplar Street

Feb. 28: New Hope 1st Baptist Church, 705 Nelson Street

It is always a good time to clean out

closets, and pare down your stuff.

When you do, remember that we have a

container here for any Day School

Rummage-worthy items you come

across. If you bring your items during

the week between 8am and noon,

Veronica will help you unload.We will

accept furniture, small appliances,

linens , pictures, lamps, mattresses,

dishes, rugs, towels, jewelry, purses,

Christmas & holiday items, most any

odds & ends. The only thing we don’t

need is clothes/shoes or broken items.

Service Ministries for Sunday, Feb. 5: Morning Prayer: 8:30 AM Worship Leader: Jim Martin

Lector: Bill Burle

10:30 AM Worship Leader: Dotti Lowe

Lector: Deanna Harper

Ushers: Nolan Andrews, George Baird, Jimmy Sutherland,

David Skelton

Acolytes: Thomas Jones, Sophia Hines, Mac Hamilton

Altar Guild: The Renfroe Team

Vestry Assignment: Rick Byler, Amanda Cottingham

*S.A.S.K., Feb. 6: Robert Jenkins

Service Ministries for Sunday, Feb 12: 8:30 AM Worship Leader: Betsy Alexander

Lector: Jack Lowry

10:30 AM Worship Leader: Dot Meeks

LEM: Noel Harris

Lector: Warren Harper

Ushers: Bill Andrews, Tommy Hart, Brad Jones,

Todd Lane

Acolytes: Rebecca Jones, Brantley Nimrod, Lizzie Skelton

Altar Guild: The Baird Team

Vestry Assignment: Warren Harper, Elizabeth Jones

*S.A.S.K., Feb. 13: Mary Paul McDowell

Service Ministries for Sunday, Feb. 19:

8:30 AM Worship Leader: Walter Swain

Lector: Mickey Naaman

10:30 AM Worship Leader: Rick Byler

LEM: Curt Lacy

Lector: Kathy Hart

Ushers: Martin Mitchell, Peter Nimrod, Bill Schaffarzick,

Ralph Owens

Acolytes: Zach Dick, Eva Wade, Keaton Lacy

Altar Guild: The Mitchell Team

Vestry Assignment: Todd Lane, William Owens

*S.A.S.K., Feb. 20: Closed President’s Day

Service Ministries for Sunday, Feb. 26:

8:30 AM Worship Leader: Jim Martin

Lector: Bill Burle

10:30 AM Worship Leader: Ashley Hines

LEM: Martha Renfroe

Lector: Mickey Naaman

Ushers: Dudley Stewart, David Cochran, William Owens,

Doug Wade

Acolytes: Thomas Jones, Gil Macvaugh, Olivia Lowe

Altar Guild: The Egger Team

Vestry Assignment: Bill Schaffarzick, Bee Stewart

*S.A.S.K., Feb. 27: Jean Nimrod

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DIOCESAN NEWS:

For information on any diocesan event, go to dioms.org, click on communication

and events. You may register on-line for many events this way as well.

Registration for Summer Camp

2017 at Bratton Green is open

now. For Schedules and all

information go to http://graycenter.dioms.org/camp%20br

atton-green/registration.html

Jr. High DOY

Fri, Mar 03 – Sun, Mar 5

Camp Bratton Green

157 Gray Center Rd.,

Canton MS 39046

Who? Junior High DOY is for youth in 6th-8th grades. Adults who work with youth are also invited to staff and

participate in networking opportunities with other youth leaders!

What? A Division of Youth (DOY) weekend retreat is full of spirituality, fun, getting messy, and just plain being

yourself. Each semester has a unique theme, and is packed with faith, friends, music, games, and fun!

Where? DOY weekends are held each semester at Camp Bratton-Green.

When? Registration begins on Friday night between 6:00-8:00 p.m. and the weekend ends on Sunday morning at

9:00 a.m. Go to dioms.org, click on communications and events for more information.

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February 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 8:30 AM Day school Chapel 10:30 AM Bible Study 6:00 PM Choir Practice

2 8:30 AM: JA Meeting

3 6 PM Al Anon

4 10 AM AA mtg.

Annual Diocesan Council in Jackson

5 8:30 AM M.P. Rite I

9:30 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Choir 10:30 AM M.P. Rite II

6 Noon: Pastoral Care Cmte. 12:30 PM Staff Mtg. 3:30 PM Harvest

7 7 AM Mission MS Prayer B'fast @ Extension Bldg., 148 North Edison Street 6 PM-Boy Scouts

8 8:30 AM Day school Chapel 10:30 AM Bible Study 6:00 PM Choir Practice

9 10 Clergy Sabbath 6 PM Al Anon

11 10 AM AA mtg. 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Spirit Team for Mississippi Marathon

Annual Diocesan Council In Jackson

12 8:30 AM H.E. Rite I 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Choir 10:30 AM H.E. Rite II 5:00PM EYC

13 12:15 PM Staff Mtg. 3:30 PM Harvest

14 7 AM Mission MS Prayer B'fast @ Greater Hinds St. Baptist Church, 448 North Hinds Street 11:30 AM ECW Luncheon @ Sherman’s 6 PM-Boy Scouts

15 8:30 AM Day school Chapel 10:30 AM Bible Study 6:00 PM Choir Practice

16 17 Clergy Sabbath 6 PM Al Anon

18 10 AM AA mtg.

19 8:30 AM H.E. Rite I 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Choir

10:30 AM H.E. Rite II 5:00PM EYC

20

Office Closed

5:30 PM DHS Committee Mtg.

21 7 AM Mission MS Prayer

B'fast @ St. Paul M.B. Church, 350 South Poplar Street 5:00 PM Finance Cmte 5:30 PM Vestry 6 PM-Boy Scouts

22 8:30 AM Day school Chapel 10:30 AM Bible Study 6:00 PM Choir Practice

23 24 Clergy Sabbath 6 PM Al Anon

25 10 AM AA mtg.

26 Scout Sunday

8:30 AM H.E. Rite I 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Choir 10:30 AM H.E. Rite II 5:00PM EYC

27 12:15 PM Staff Mtg. 3:30 PM Harvest 6 PM-Boy Scouts

28 7 AM Mission MS Prayer B'fast @ New Hope 1st Baptist Church, 705 Nelson Street 5:30 PM Pancake Supper