Collin Larimore. The time is here for us to celebrate his call. St. James has brought up a wonderful young man for ministry. Before I came here as your rector in 2017, when I met Collin, I said to myself that he was called to a ministry at the altar. Every day since then, I was convinced of his call more and more. The more I talked to him, the more I was even affirmed that he felt the same and was ready to accept the call and explore the path. What a delight and how wonderful I feel that he will be ordained before I leave St. James.
So it's my distinct privilege and honor to invite you to join the Larimore's and St. James family to celebrate Collin's Ordination to Transitional Diaconate on April 2nd, the invitation above.
Also, The Rev. Deacon Collin Larimore, the New Deacon in the church, will officiate the Baptism of his niece, Hazel, on April 3rd at the 10:30 am service. So, please celebrate Collin's first official sacramental ministry on April 3rd.
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Volunteer Sign Up! Please Sign Up For April
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Please remember EASTER Sunday is on April 17th. If you haven't already signed up for ministries, Please click on APRIL and sign up.
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- Lenten Study: Book Study: Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachael Held Evans. Amazon. Please join us for these wonderful sessions on Sundays and Wednesdays. Your Lenten schedule tells you the chapters we will be studying each Sunday and Wednesday.
- Soup Suppers: Starts on March 9th @5:30 pm. March 23, 30, 6.
- Seder Supper: April 12th, 6:30 PM
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Holy Week Retreat
April 9th. Lead by Br. Andee Book. Save the date.
(A Dominican Monk, Preacher and Musician)
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Transition Schedule for Fr. Jos+ and Family
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Dear Saint,
My transition from being the Rector of St. James to the new ministry as a Bishop in the Diocese of Idaho is around the corner. Here is my upcoming schedule.
My last Sunday as the Rector of St. James will be Easter Sunday, April 17th. Easter Sunday is the best day to celebrate new life and the future of both St. James and myself. I hope you will join the Easter Celebrations on April 17th. Leading up to Easter we have several wonderful events scheduled. That includes all of the Holy Week celebrations: a spiritual retreat by Br. Andee Book, Palm Sunday Celebrations, Seder Supper, and more. I hope to see you in for as many of them as you are able to attend.
I plan to help St. James with the Holy Eucharist on Sundays after April 17th as I am available. I will also be taking five days for a silent prayer time after April 17th. As there are several meetings I will need to attend between April 17th through May 28, my availability for personal meetings will be scarce. We expect to move to Idaho on May 30th, Monday.
Please keep everyone, St. James, my family and me, and the diocese of Idaho during these times so that makes this change mindfully with gratitude for the blessings we all have received from each other.
Fr. Jos+
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Join us in celebration of our 2022 Graduates on May 15th after the 10:30am service with cake and gifts.
We want to honor all of our graduates, so please let us know by emailing office@sj.church and include your graduate's name and from what grade/degree they will be graduating with/from. Please submit your request by April 15th so that gifts can be ordered and received in time for the celebration.
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If you would like to make a donation in honor or celebration of a loved one or event with a gift of Easter flowers, you can email your request to office@sj.church and drop your donation of $12 per plant in the offering plate or go online to www.sj.church and make your donation there by clicking on the "give" tab at the top of the page.
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March is Crosslines Pantry Month!
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Donations and Volunteers needed for March 31st!
Help support our community by helping those who need food assistance in the Springfield area. Many families rely on Crosslines for fresh produce, canned and boxed food, milk, eggs, diapers for their children, plus much more. With inflation and high gas prices, families are in even greater need.
There are two ways you can help. You can help with donations by mailing a check to St. James or by bringing a check marked “Outreach” to Sunday service. Or you can bring food or hygiene items to the front foyer of the church. Please bring in your canned foods, shampoo, boxed meals, etc. before Tuesday the 29th. Another way to help is by volunteering from 8:45 to 1:30 March 31st to fill carts with needed food. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated by those you serve!
Do you wish to volunteer but can’t because of job or school? Crosslines is now open Wed evenings as well! Let a member of the Outreach Committee know if you are interested in volunteering for this evening time slot sometime in the future.
Thank you, St. James! Please call Nancy Terry at 417-860-6879 if you have any questions or are willing to volunteer on Thursday the 31st at Crosslines.
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The Ukraine is on everyone's heart and mind. What can we do? How can we help? You can pray and give!
The Lenten offering this year will benefit the people of the Ukraine. Traditionally our Lenten offerings go to an international concern. Episcopal Relief and Development is already helping thousands of refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.
We can help! All Outreach giving during Lent and all donations at the Lenten Soup Suppers will be earmarked for "Ukraine"
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Call to all parents,
Join me Thursday, March 24th at 6pm. for a parent meeting to discuss the origination of a St. James parent group. Childcare and pizza provided.
Topics will be as follows,
- What's in a name?
- What to expect?
- How can we support?
- Who should lead?
- How to build community?
- How to grow community?
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Youth and Children Sunday School
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This week in EYC and EKC let's talk about Moses and that burning bush. God speaks to Moses through a burning bush asking him to free the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt. There's just one problem, Moses doesn't speak very well, he stutters and is afraid no one will listen to him. But God has a plan all along to help Moses along the way. Who are the helpers in your life?
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Celebrations & Prayers This Month
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Happy Birthdays
Daniel Redding, March 1st.
Jim Colwell, March 3rd.
Tammy Larimore, March 4th
Sam Breid, March 4th
Carter Stuckey, March 5th
Dorothy Kaiser, March 6th.
Chris Rayl, March 7th.
Fr. Jos Tharakan, March 8th
Asha Tharakan, March 8th
Kathleen Jackson, March 9th
Joanne Ibrahim, March 19th
Robert Jackson, March 21st
Addison Stuckey, March 23rd.
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Happy Anniversary
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Prayers for Families This Week
Hendricks, Holder, Hopper
Flower Dedications
No Flowers in Lent
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Lisa Pruitt, Amie Ramsfield
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Deacon & Gospel Proclamation
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Eucharistic Minister 1
Eucharistic Minister 2
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1st Reading
Psalm
2nd Reading
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