This month, we move from the Season of Easter to the Season of Pentecost.  Our transition reminds us that God calls us to live out daily the victory of Jesus in the Resurrection.  Indeed, in the Feast of Pentecost, we recall that we are not only are supposed to live boldly as Easter people, but also empowered to live boldly in God’s victory by the Holy Spirit who lives in and among us ! 

How do we live now empowered by the Holy Spirit to do God’s work of reconciling love ?  First, we live in a community of faith – our Parish – since we know that God is revealed most fully when we gather in the name of Christ Jesus.  Second, we pay attention to what God is saying to us now through the Scriptures and the Tradition of the Church as our God–given power of reason encounters God’s ongoing revelation.  Finally, we commit ourselves and our lives not only to knowing God’s love, but equally to making God’s love known in our words and deeds.

Please join us who gather at St. James’ Church, so that we may enjoy fellowship with you, as we celebrate Pentecost – both as a joyful day of celebration and as a full season of faithful living !  Please join us as we daily ask the Holy Spirit to lead and guide our hearts, minds and hands in being truly the Body of Christ on earth !

                                 Faithfully,

                                 The Rev. John Perris, Rector

Upcoming Events

May 3:  Amanda Smith’s Workshop on Rite-13 and J2A in the Library from 9 a.m. to Noon

On Saturday, May 3rd, from 9 a.m. to Noon, Amanda Smith – cofounder of the Rite-13/J2A Program and Helen Mazarakis’ aunt – leads a workshop for all who wish to understand the underlying philosophy and structure that makes Rite-13/J2A different from other Christian programs for youth.

May 4:  Rite-13 Liturgy and Celebration of Handbells during the 10:30 a.m. Service

We give God thanks for the womanhood of 4 young ladies.

May 7:  Parishioners Caring for Elderly Loved Ones

On Wednesday, May 7th, at 7:30 p.m., the Holy Eucharist will feature special prayers for care-givers and the loved ones whom they help.  Then, we will gather in the Library for an organizational meeting of parishioners – and any friends whom they wish to invite.

May 8:  Bell Choir’s Concert in the Choir Room at 7:30 p.m., followed by Reception    

Please join us for our second "Concert in the Choir Room" on Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m., when the Hand-Bell Choir will present a half-hour concert of sacred and secular music.

May 11:  The Feast of Pentecost:  Balloons, Baptisms and World Languages; J2A Leaders’ and Parents’

On the Feast of Pentecost – “the Birthday of the Church” – we celebrate the Holy Spirit’s victory over human divisions by giving the Apostles the ability to proclaim – in many languages – God’s loving action in Jesus Christ.