Dean's Greeting
The Very Rev. Dominic Barrington
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In this season of Epiphany, we hear the early stories of Jesus becoming known around Galilee. This coming Sunday, we hear the great words uttered by Philip, “come and see."
Discovering Jesus and the call Jesus makes, the very first thing Philip does is to go and tell a friend. His friend Nathanael appears reluctant and incredulous that anything good might come from Nazareth, but Philip simply says to him, “come and see.”
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In this great season, we are reminded that this is exactly the job that Jesus also gives us: evangelization! That’s not a word we Episcopalians utter very often, but Sunday’s gospel story shows us just how simple it can be. Next time you wonder why your next door neighbor, your colleague at work, or your close friend doesn’t go to church, try finding the right way of saying “come and see” to them. With God on your side, you might be surprised by the results.
So rejoice that God has called us to be partners in God’s mission, and let’s celebrate together on Sunday!
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Annual Meeting
Sunday, Jan. 28 after 10 a.m. service
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Following the only service of the day at 10 a.m., join the St. James family for a festive brunch and the annual meeting, at which cathedral members will elect chapter members and delegates to convention, review the annual budget, and hear about our aspirations for the future.
Slate of nominees.
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Young Adults
Sunday, Jan. 14 at 5 p.m.
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This Sunday, the Young Adults are gathering for a light supper and conversation about the sacraments. This group for those in their twenties and thirties will end the evening with a brief worship service in the candlelit cathedral. Young adults, RSVP and tell us about any food restrictions by emailing
Timothy Beltran del Rio.
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Organ Recital
Friday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Evanston
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Director of Music Stephe
n Buzard is performing the works of Sowerby, Schumann, Hancock, Dupré, and Elgar on what is considered to be one of the finest organs in the country at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Evanston. Learn more on
Facebook.
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The Easter Vigil is the principal time in the Christian year for adults to receive the sacraments of Christian initiation: baptism, confirmation, or reception into the Episcopal Church. If you are led take a step into full membership at St. James, please email
Lisa Hackney-James to be registered for a
preparation course beginning in the new year.
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2018 Pledge Campaign
Is still accepting pledges!
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If you've not had the chance to make your pledge to St. James for 2018, it is not too late! Your pledge is a written commitment of financial support and an expression of the “yes” all Christians should gladly make to their church and helps us plan the cathedral budget for the ministries we accomplish.
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Those who suffer
in mind, body, or spirit, especially Jane Eddy,
Francis Yvonne Jackson, Marianne Hyde, Maureen O’Connor, George Smith, Susie Coker, Margit Suar, Leah Gray, Eric Venetucci, David Ripley, Dolores Fleming, Tommy DuPre, Jim Draheim, Janet Grip, Maggie Judd, Ben, Tammy Coleman, Kathy Farrow, Yaffa, Bill, Pamela Lightcap-Dominguez, Perry Hoag, Jim, Katie, Karen Patterson and Lori Berquam, Bob Wertz, Carole Harris, Liam, Geoff Anderson, Lorraine Thomas, David Harris, John Antonio, A.J., Ruby, Donna Buck, Kirstin Osgood, Jordan Hamilton, Mique Armato, Jane Marineau, Elsa Vainzettel,
and for those whose hurts, burdens and fears go unspoken.
Those newly born
including Riley Loncar and Henry Matlock
Those who died
that
were known and loved in the cathedral community, especially Marie Bialek Garvey, Jean Porter; and last week’s victims of gun violence in Chicago.
Diocesan Prayer Cycle
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C
ongregations in the Aurora Deanery
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Incarnation, St. Luke’s Philippine Independent Church and First Asian Church in Bloomingdale, St. Benedict in Bolingbrook, Holy Nativity in Clarendon Hills, St. Andrew in Downers Grove;
Companion Dioceses of Southeast Mexico and Renk:
San Pedro in Veracruz and Glory Church in Renk.
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