Announcements April 28, 2024
Parish event Calendar from 04/28/2024 to 05/25/2024 is located following these announcements.
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The St. James Mission Statement:
St. James exists to Gather as God’s people.
Know the love of God in Christ.
Grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Give to the world what God has given to us.
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Please turn off your cell phone before worship begins.
Wearing masks is at your discretion at all times.
Welcome, Everyone! Two restrooms are located in the front of the church, through the double doors to the left of the altar area. There is also a baby changing table that accommodates a child up to 50 pounds. “Buddy bags” for children are available behind the pews containing crayons, coloring paper and other materials to help keep little ones occupied during the service.
Altar Flowers The Altar flowers adorning the altar are given in loving memory of Jackie Keller and in thanksgiving for the St. James congregation by Rick Keller.
How to Give Altar Flowers Altar flowers are given in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one or for a milestone event. Flowers cost $35. Please note “altar flowers” on your check. A sign-up sheet is on the table as you enter church and there are envelopes to complete and place payment inside. Place your envelope in the collection plates on Sundays. Altar flowers and prayer shawls are available to take to someone who may be ill, hospitalized – or who simply needs cheer.
Good Friday Offering Since 1922, the Episcopal Church of the U.S. has supported the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East through the Good Friday Offering. $320.00 was donated by St. James parishioners. Thank you for generously donating to this worthy cause!
Mite Boxes Our mite box donation was $194.76 which will be sent to Episcopal Relief & Development for mosquito nets in Africa. These donations via ERD, have saved many thousands of lives! Thank you for generously donating to this worthy cause!
Bible Study “A Life God Rewards”, will be held on May 6, May 20, June 3, 17 and July 1, 15 at 12:30 pm in the Parish House. (Bring a lunch.) You can still join if you’d like. There is a sign-up sheet on the table behind the pews.
S.O.M.E. to-go Meals This month’s SOME to-go meal on Wednesday, consisted of salad, chicken casserole, roll, butter, fruit, dessert and a drink. Thank you to the 9 volunteers who shopped, prepared and packaged 50 to go meals. Volunteers are needed on the last Wednesday of each month from 4:00 – 5:30 pm. Please sign up on the sheet on the table behind the pews each month you are available. Thank you!
Bristol Ministerium - World Labyrinth Day - All are invited to a community event to celebrate peace and unity together on May 4th at 2:00 pm at Bristol Friends Meeting, 235 Market Street, (corner of Market and Wood Streets.) BFM and Redemption are hosting an afternoon of art, reflection, and moving meditations for World Labyrinth Day. A flyer is posted on the doors in the Narthex. They will have some delicious labyrinth-shaped pretzels donated by Papa’s Pretzels!
Country Buffet @ Grace Episcopal Church, 313 Main Street, Hulmeville, Saturday, May 18th, 4:30 thru 7:00 pm. Menu: Baked Ham, Roast Chicken, Sausage w/peppers & onions, salad bar, side choices, drink and dessert. Adults: $13.00, Children 10 to 6: $6.00; Children under 6: Free.
Bristol Borough Sunday Strolls for 2024 The Sunday Strolls on Mill Street will be from 12 to 4 pm, on May 19th, June 9th, Sep 15th, Oct 20th, and Nov 17th. No Sunday Strolls will be held in July or August this year. There will be over 25 different food vendors, live music, over 100 Crafters and Artists, and entertainment for the whole family.
Food Donations Thank you everyone who has contributed to this ministry over the past 13 years! Our most recent food donation was 43 lbs for a total of 10,315 pounds. God bless you, everyone, and please continue to bring non-perishable items.
Bristol Borough Christmas Parade Non-Profit Organization has requested donations for the annual Christmas Parade. The parade has been a tradition for over 60 years but funds for equipment and necessities throughout the parade process are needed to continue the tradition. The parade is run 100% by volunteers but many tasks and expenses are involved. The 2024 parade date is Saturday, Nov. 30th. There is a box on the table behind the pews for your donation. Thank you.
Crochet Hats for Preemies Thank you for the caps which have been made for these tiny angels. This ministry is continuing and caps will be given to NIC units in CHOP, St. Christopher’s, U of Penn, and St. Mary Hospitals, and any other NIC units who request them. Thank you to Ginny Capriotti for organizing this outreach and for laundering and distributing all the caps! Instructions are on the table behind the pews. See Denise Ciambrello for baby yarn if you want to crochet the caps!
Bingo’s Foundation is a non-profit all-volunteer cat adoption and rescue organization. They are a NO-KILL shelter and the cats roam free. They can use all the can tabs they can get to aid in the cost of their electric bill! Cathleen will mail the tabs. Contact, email:bingosfoundation@gmail.com;phone:215-781-0378; mail: PO BOX 7130, Penndel, PA 19047, Bingo’s Foundation on the web: www.bingosfoundation.org.
Pledging Thank you to all who have made financial pledges for 2024. Your gift will be gratefully accepted at any time. Stewardship packets are on the table behind the pews.
St. James Choir The choir and is open to anyone who'd like to join! If interested, please speak with Sonya!
Parish Ministries Additional people are needed especially for altar guild. Altar Guild requires about one (1) hour a month. Please consider joining this and other ministries performed during the services. The “more the merrier” and “many hands make light work!” If you would like to take part in ANY MINISTRY, there is a sign up sheet on the table behind the pews.
Pew Plaques Pew plaques are given in memory of or thanksgiving for a loved one as a forever remembrance. The cost is $250. A payment plan is available to purchase pew plaques. If interested, please speak with Jim Lombardo.
Burial Lots Do you or someone you know need a burial lot? Why not choose our own peaceful churchyard? Our rates are extremely competitive. Please see Denise Ciambrello or call or email: 215-788-2228; office.stjames.bristol@verizon.net.
Eucharistic Visitors Rose Capitano, Denise Ciambrello, Gene Porter, and Jo Twiss are available to provide home communion. Please contact the office, (215-788-2228); or (office.stjames.bristol@verizon.net) to ask for a home visit.
Prayer List The prayer list in the Sunday bulletins is for people with immediate needs and conditions. If you want someone to be on the Sunday list, please contact the office (215-788-2228); or (office.stjames.bristol@verizon.net). Names remain on this list for up to a month then, if still needed, they are moved to the Intercessory Prayer list. See below.
Intercessory Prayer Pam Bergey has volunteered to be the leader of our Intercessory Prayer Ministry. She will contract persons giving the names of people with long-term, chronic illnesses to update their conditions. Prayers are being asked for: Cheri C., Janel, George, Will, Vivian, Jocelyn, Nellie, Bob, Ralph G., Blair, Gail, Buck, Ella, Lourdes, Evelyn, Sonya Mia, Ciara, Julie, Steve H., Joan H., Amanda, Haydee, John P., Jake, Debbie, and Erica and their families. These names are on slips in a basket on the table behind the pews. The basket of names will be taken to the altar with the communion gifts and blessed each week. If you would like to pray for one or more of these people, please take a paper and include the name(s) in your daily prayers for a week or as long as the name remains in this space. This spreads prayers beyond Sundays.
Pastoral Need? Please contact the parish office with your or others’ pastoral care needs, such as being placed on the prayer list, requesting a home Communion, reporting a death, alerting us to a hospital stay and so on. We regret finding out after the fact that someone was sick or in the hospital. Rev. Cathy Kerr, and Rev. Dr. Nancy Dilliplane will provide pastoral care for us.
With the blessing of the Diocese, wine is served at communion. Eucharistic doctrine affirms the simultaneous presence of Christ's body and blood in each of the Eucharistic elements. The doctrine of concomitance upholds the truth that the fullness of communion is available by receiving either the consecrated bread or wine. The Eucharistic ministers will sanitize their hands after each communicant. We are using high alcohol content wine. Per direction from our Diocese, intinction (dipping) of the bread into the wine is strongly discouraged. Anyone who doesn't feel safe drinking from the communal cup can leave the rail after receiving the bread.
St. James on Facebook and Wikipedia St. James has its own page on Facebook, the world's leading social network: http://www.facebook.com/stjamesbristol. Also, St. James has its own entry on Widipedia, the Web's leading encyclopedia.
You're Invited The Diocese of Pennsylvania now has its own closed Facebook page just for the people and clergy of the diocese. Bishop Gutiérrez says that it "...will better allow us to share our great ideas, be in prayer for one another, nurture our mutual love for ministry, promote programs and activities in our parishes, and build deeper community with one another." To join, go on Facebook and search for Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Click on "like."
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - EVENT CALENDAR -04/14/2024 - 05/11/2024
Location/Event Date Time
Church - Holy Eucharist 04/28/2024 9:00 - 10:00 am
Parish Hall Usage: A.A. Meeting 04/30/2024 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Parish House: Women of St James Mtg 05/01/2024 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Parish Hall Rental: Zumba 05/01/2024 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: Branches of Truth Min 05/03/2024 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: J. Boyer 05/04/2024 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Church - Morning Prayer 05/05/2024 9:00 - 10:00 am
CINCO de MAYO 05/05/2024
Parish House: Vestry Meeting 05/07/2024 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Usage: A.A. Meeting 05/07/2024 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: Zumba 05/08/2024 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: M. Hamilton 05/11/2024 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Church - Morning Prayer 05/12/2024 9:00 - 10:00 am
MOTHER'S DAY 05/12/2024
Parish House: Bible Study 05/13/2024 12:30 – 3:00pm
Parish Hall Usage: A.A. Meeting 05/07/2024 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: Zumba 05/08/2024 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: M. Sheaffer 05/11/2024 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Church – Holy Eucharist - PENTECOST 05/19/2024 9:00 –10:00 am
Parish House: Bible Study 05/20/2024 12:30 – 3:00pm
Parish Hall Usage: A.A. Meeting 05/21/2024 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: Zumba 05/22/2024 7:00 – 8:00 pm
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The St. James Mission Statement:
St. James exists to Gather as God’s people.
Know the love of God in Christ.
Grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Give to the world what God has given to us.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please turn off your cell phone before worship begins.
Wearing masks is at your discretion at all times.
Welcome, Everyone! Two restrooms are located in the front of the church, through the double doors to the left of the altar area. There is also a baby changing table that accommodates a child up to 50 pounds. “Buddy bags” for children are available behind the pews containing crayons, coloring paper and other materials to help keep little ones occupied during the service.
Altar Flowers The Altar flowers adorning the altar are given in loving memory of Jackie Keller and in thanksgiving for the St. James congregation by Rick Keller.
How to Give Altar Flowers Altar flowers are given in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one or for a milestone event. Flowers cost $35. Please note “altar flowers” on your check. A sign-up sheet is on the table as you enter church and there are envelopes to complete and place payment inside. Place your envelope in the collection plates on Sundays. Altar flowers and prayer shawls are available to take to someone who may be ill, hospitalized – or who simply needs cheer.
Good Friday Offering Since 1922, the Episcopal Church of the U.S. has supported the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East through the Good Friday Offering. $320.00 was donated by St. James parishioners. Thank you for generously donating to this worthy cause!
Mite Boxes Our mite box donation was $194.76 which will be sent to Episcopal Relief & Development for mosquito nets in Africa. These donations via ERD, have saved many thousands of lives! Thank you for generously donating to this worthy cause!
Bible Study “A Life God Rewards”, will be held on May 6, May 20, June 3, 17 and July 1, 15 at 12:30 pm in the Parish House. (Bring a lunch.) You can still join if you’d like. There is a sign-up sheet on the table behind the pews.
S.O.M.E. to-go Meals This month’s SOME to-go meal on Wednesday, consisted of salad, chicken casserole, roll, butter, fruit, dessert and a drink. Thank you to the 9 volunteers who shopped, prepared and packaged 50 to go meals. Volunteers are needed on the last Wednesday of each month from 4:00 – 5:30 pm. Please sign up on the sheet on the table behind the pews each month you are available. Thank you!
Bristol Ministerium - World Labyrinth Day - All are invited to a community event to celebrate peace and unity together on May 4th at 2:00 pm at Bristol Friends Meeting, 235 Market Street, (corner of Market and Wood Streets.) BFM and Redemption are hosting an afternoon of art, reflection, and moving meditations for World Labyrinth Day. A flyer is posted on the doors in the Narthex. They will have some delicious labyrinth-shaped pretzels donated by Papa’s Pretzels!
Country Buffet @ Grace Episcopal Church, 313 Main Street, Hulmeville, Saturday, May 18th, 4:30 thru 7:00 pm. Menu: Baked Ham, Roast Chicken, Sausage w/peppers & onions, salad bar, side choices, drink and dessert. Adults: $13.00, Children 10 to 6: $6.00; Children under 6: Free.
Bristol Borough Sunday Strolls for 2024 The Sunday Strolls on Mill Street will be from 12 to 4 pm, on May 19th, June 9th, Sep 15th, Oct 20th, and Nov 17th. No Sunday Strolls will be held in July or August this year. There will be over 25 different food vendors, live music, over 100 Crafters and Artists, and entertainment for the whole family.
Food Donations Thank you everyone who has contributed to this ministry over the past 13 years! Our most recent food donation was 43 lbs for a total of 10,315 pounds. God bless you, everyone, and please continue to bring non-perishable items.
Bristol Borough Christmas Parade Non-Profit Organization has requested donations for the annual Christmas Parade. The parade has been a tradition for over 60 years but funds for equipment and necessities throughout the parade process are needed to continue the tradition. The parade is run 100% by volunteers but many tasks and expenses are involved. The 2024 parade date is Saturday, Nov. 30th. There is a box on the table behind the pews for your donation. Thank you.
Crochet Hats for Preemies Thank you for the caps which have been made for these tiny angels. This ministry is continuing and caps will be given to NIC units in CHOP, St. Christopher’s, U of Penn, and St. Mary Hospitals, and any other NIC units who request them. Thank you to Ginny Capriotti for organizing this outreach and for laundering and distributing all the caps! Instructions are on the table behind the pews. See Denise Ciambrello for baby yarn if you want to crochet the caps!
Bingo’s Foundation is a non-profit all-volunteer cat adoption and rescue organization. They are a NO-KILL shelter and the cats roam free. They can use all the can tabs they can get to aid in the cost of their electric bill! Cathleen will mail the tabs. Contact, email:bingosfoundation@gmail.com;phone:215-781-0378; mail: PO BOX 7130, Penndel, PA 19047, Bingo’s Foundation on the web: www.bingosfoundation.org.
Pledging Thank you to all who have made financial pledges for 2024. Your gift will be gratefully accepted at any time. Stewardship packets are on the table behind the pews.
St. James Choir The choir and is open to anyone who'd like to join! If interested, please speak with Sonya!
Parish Ministries Additional people are needed especially for altar guild. Altar Guild requires about one (1) hour a month. Please consider joining this and other ministries performed during the services. The “more the merrier” and “many hands make light work!” If you would like to take part in ANY MINISTRY, there is a sign up sheet on the table behind the pews.
Pew Plaques Pew plaques are given in memory of or thanksgiving for a loved one as a forever remembrance. The cost is $250. A payment plan is available to purchase pew plaques. If interested, please speak with Jim Lombardo.
Burial Lots Do you or someone you know need a burial lot? Why not choose our own peaceful churchyard? Our rates are extremely competitive. Please see Denise Ciambrello or call or email: 215-788-2228; office.stjames.bristol@verizon.net.
Eucharistic Visitors Rose Capitano, Denise Ciambrello, Gene Porter, and Jo Twiss are available to provide home communion. Please contact the office, (215-788-2228); or (office.stjames.bristol@verizon.net) to ask for a home visit.
Prayer List The prayer list in the Sunday bulletins is for people with immediate needs and conditions. If you want someone to be on the Sunday list, please contact the office (215-788-2228); or (office.stjames.bristol@verizon.net). Names remain on this list for up to a month then, if still needed, they are moved to the Intercessory Prayer list. See below.
Intercessory Prayer Pam Bergey has volunteered to be the leader of our Intercessory Prayer Ministry. She will contract persons giving the names of people with long-term, chronic illnesses to update their conditions. Prayers are being asked for: Cheri C., Janel, George, Will, Vivian, Jocelyn, Nellie, Bob, Ralph G., Blair, Gail, Buck, Ella, Lourdes, Evelyn, Sonya Mia, Ciara, Julie, Steve H., Joan H., Amanda, Haydee, John P., Jake, Debbie, and Erica and their families. These names are on slips in a basket on the table behind the pews. The basket of names will be taken to the altar with the communion gifts and blessed each week. If you would like to pray for one or more of these people, please take a paper and include the name(s) in your daily prayers for a week or as long as the name remains in this space. This spreads prayers beyond Sundays.
Pastoral Need? Please contact the parish office with your or others’ pastoral care needs, such as being placed on the prayer list, requesting a home Communion, reporting a death, alerting us to a hospital stay and so on. We regret finding out after the fact that someone was sick or in the hospital. Rev. Cathy Kerr, and Rev. Dr. Nancy Dilliplane will provide pastoral care for us.
With the blessing of the Diocese, wine is served at communion. Eucharistic doctrine affirms the simultaneous presence of Christ's body and blood in each of the Eucharistic elements. The doctrine of concomitance upholds the truth that the fullness of communion is available by receiving either the consecrated bread or wine. The Eucharistic ministers will sanitize their hands after each communicant. We are using high alcohol content wine. Per direction from our Diocese, intinction (dipping) of the bread into the wine is strongly discouraged. Anyone who doesn't feel safe drinking from the communal cup can leave the rail after receiving the bread.
St. James on Facebook and Wikipedia St. James has its own page on Facebook, the world's leading social network: http://www.facebook.com/stjamesbristol. Also, St. James has its own entry on Widipedia, the Web's leading encyclopedia.
You're Invited The Diocese of Pennsylvania now has its own closed Facebook page just for the people and clergy of the diocese. Bishop Gutiérrez says that it "...will better allow us to share our great ideas, be in prayer for one another, nurture our mutual love for ministry, promote programs and activities in our parishes, and build deeper community with one another." To join, go on Facebook and search for Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Click on "like."
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - EVENT CALENDAR -04/14/2024 - 05/11/2024
Location/Event Date Time
Church - Holy Eucharist 04/28/2024 9:00 - 10:00 am
Parish Hall Usage: A.A. Meeting 04/30/2024 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Parish House: Women of St James Mtg 05/01/2024 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Parish Hall Rental: Zumba 05/01/2024 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: Branches of Truth Min 05/03/2024 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: J. Boyer 05/04/2024 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Church - Morning Prayer 05/05/2024 9:00 - 10:00 am
CINCO de MAYO 05/05/2024
Parish House: Vestry Meeting 05/07/2024 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Usage: A.A. Meeting 05/07/2024 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: Zumba 05/08/2024 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: M. Hamilton 05/11/2024 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Church - Morning Prayer 05/12/2024 9:00 - 10:00 am
MOTHER'S DAY 05/12/2024
Parish House: Bible Study 05/13/2024 12:30 – 3:00pm
Parish Hall Usage: A.A. Meeting 05/07/2024 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: Zumba 05/08/2024 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: M. Sheaffer 05/11/2024 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Church – Holy Eucharist - PENTECOST 05/19/2024 9:00 –10:00 am
Parish House: Bible Study 05/20/2024 12:30 – 3:00pm
Parish Hall Usage: A.A. Meeting 05/21/2024 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: Zumba 05/22/2024 7:00 – 8:00 pm