Weekly News from St. James' Episcopal Church | Leesburg, Virginia |
March 19, 2023 |The Fourth Sunday in Lent
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Sunday Worship
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7:45 a.m. in-person
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10:00 a.m. in-person and live-streaming
- Masks are optional during in-person services.
- Children are always welcome in worship! If needed, Nursery care is available during our 10 a.m. service.
- All children under 10 are welcome to come up for a short children’s sermon, followed by Children’s Chapel in the Parish Hall.
- We will celebrate God’s love through music and a brief activity before rejoining our families to take part in the Eucharist.
- Children’s Chapel is for ages 4 to 10; ages 3 and under are welcome, however, to attend Children’s Chapel with a guardian.
Wednesday Worship
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Livestream Worship
We've changed our technology to make an easier and more streamlined process for you to watch our livestream on Sunday mornings!
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Holy Week and Easter Services
Palm Sunday | April 2 | 7:45 and 10 a.m.
Stations of the Cross | April 5 | 11:30 a.m.
Maundy Thursday | April 6 | 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday | April 7 | 12:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil | April 9 | 6:00 a.m.
Easter Sunday | April 9 | 8:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt | April 9 | 11:30 a.m.
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Lenten Choral Evensong
The Church | Sunday, March 19 | 7 p.m.
Please join us for a beautiful service of scripture, prayer and music. The word “Evensong” is a term first used in the 1549 Book of Common Prayer. It refers to the service of sung Evening Prayer. Please add your voice to our worship as we pray and sing together.
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Vestry Nominations
- The parish will elect four candidates to serve on Vestry in the Class of 2026.
- Candidates for Vestry must be confirmed communicants "in good standing" of St. James' Episcopal Church.
- Nominees should be willing to carry out Vestry responsibilities, including taking a leadership role in the parish, being regularly involved in and familiar with parish activities and events, attending Vestry retreats, and attending regular Vestry meetings.
- Self-nominations are welcome, but do also think about individuals you know who may be good candidates for this parish leadership role.
Nominations must be received by: Monday, March 20
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Spring/Summer Foyer Groups
Foyer Groups (from the French word meaning "hearth or home") provide opportunities to meet and connect with new people while enjoying a meal or an event together. Meetings take place in the homes of group members but please do not be concerned about the size of your home or your culinary skills. Our focus is on friendship and fellowship. We all have so much fun together and there is a lifetime camaraderie that will be treasured forever.
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Easter Lilies
If you wish to dedicate lilies to the memory or thanksgiving of a loved one, please email: info@stjamesleesburg.org or call the church office at (703) 777-1124 by noon on Monday, April 3. You can make a gift online for Easter lilies; simply choose "Altar Flowers" from the dropdown menu on the link below. Or you can send a check to the office and note "Easter Lilies" in the memo line.
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Easter Egg Candy Donations
We are now accepting individually-wrapped (non-chocolate) candy for the egg hunt following the Easter Sunday morning service. Please drop off your donations in the Narthex or at the church office by Tuesday, April 4th.
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Women's Brunch and Guest Speaker
The Women’s Ministry is hosting a service brunch on Saturday, March 25 from 9am to 11am in the Parish Hall. The brunch will be potluck so bring your favorite brunch item to share. We will provide drinks.
Our speaker at the brunch will be the outreach director for The Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter (LAWS). We also will be collecting items to support LAWS. The shelter at LAWS is in need of the following newly purchased items: K Cups, non-see thru make-up/toiletry bags, backpacks, individually wrapped snacks/candies, gift cards for Walmart, Target, Amazon, Shell Gas Stations, grocery stores, toilet paper, tissues.
In addition, they need gently used items for the LAWS thrift shop, The Resourceful Woman. We will organize these donations and they will be taken to the shop after the brunch. See the LAWS website for information on what they accept.
Also, mark your calendars for Sunday, April 23. We will start a 5-week series on mothers in the Bible from the book Bible Women. These sessions will be facilitated by Ellen Pinson. If you want to get a head start on the reading, the mothers we will be discussing are Eve, Sarah and Hagar, Samson’s mother, Salome, the mother of the sons of Zebedee, and Mary, mother of Jesus.
If you have questions or need child care for any of these gatherings, please call Cindy Helba at 703-447-1614 or email her at cynthiahelba@gmail.com.
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Adult Forum in Lent
The Parish Hall | February 26 - March 26 | 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Join us on Sunday mornings as as we begin a new series “Life Transformed: The way of Love in Lent.” Each week, we will turn, learn, and pray our way through the desert, toward resurrection life with Christ.
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Stations of The Cross
The Church | Wednesdays, March 1 - 29 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Parishioners and guests may make their own pilgrimage along the Via Dolorosa, or “Way of Sorrows,” during Lent 2023. The Stations of the Cross depict the final hours (or Passion) of Jesus and the devotion commemorating the Passion. The Way of the Cross booklets will be available in the narthex for self-guided pilgrimages.
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Moms' Group
The new St. James Women’s Ministry wants to include women of all ages in our activities. One of the items on our agenda is the formation of a spiritual and practical group for mom’s of pre-school and school age children. We envision this group having regular meetings to hear expert speakers on chosen topics of interest and share parenting tales and tips, as well as several Mom’s Night Out events. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Kathleen Hughes, khughes868@aol.com, 703-314-3590.
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Men's Service Ministry Book Study
The Men’s Service Ministry (MSM) meets on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Parish House. The MSM will be reading and discussing various Old Testament Characters.
All men of the parish are invited to join us as we examine Jonah, Hannah, Abraham, Elijah, Moses and others during the season of Lent. Guests and visitors are always welcome!
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Disaster Relief in Turkey and Syria
Episcopal Relief and Development continues to partner with ACT Alliance to provide emergency relief in hard-to-reach areas. The ACT Alliance is sheltering 10,000 families in open-air structurally sound facilities; providing survivors with hot meals, blankets, medicine and trauma support. Learn more by clicking here: Episcopal Relief and Development
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Preschool Registration Now Open
Our registration process began January 18. We will enroll children as follows: Parishioners of St. James’ and St. Gabriel’s, followed by current students and siblings.
Registration for siblings of graduated students, alumni, and community members begins January 25. For more information, please contact Janet Stayrook, Preschool Director, at 703-777-8439.
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Those Requesting Prayers This Week: Lyn O'Rourke, Wayne, Shaun Hov, Lee, Crawford Lopez, Brian Hess, Michael Fabian, and Laura Underwood.
Those on Our Long-Term Prayer List: Debbie, Mary, Eeda Dennis, Tony Price, Chris Fling, Virginia Laughlin, Crossley Hawn, George Burghardt, the Semararo Family, Steve Page and the Page family, Mike Carren, Bruce Bucklin, Belinda Moore, Alice Lynn, and Barbara Rose.
Those Who Need Our Prayers:
All those impacted by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, those affected by COVID-19, the people of Ukraine and those involved in the Ukraine war, those who are unemployed or underemployed, those serving in the armed forces at home and abroad.
Do You Need Prayer or Care?
"In case of illness, the minister of the congregation is to be notified." (BCP p. 453)
Call the Church Office | Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
After Hours Pastoral Care Line | (202)750-4247
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St. James' Weekly Calendar: March 19 - March 26 |
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Sunday, March 19 | Fourth Sunday in Lent
7:45 a.m. Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:00 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist Rite I (live-streamed)
4:00 p.m. Grace to Go | Loudoun Apartments
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Monday, March 20
7:00 p.m. Contemplative Prayer | Nave
7:00 p.m. Men’s Service Ministry Meeting | Youth Room
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Wednesday, March 22
11:30 a.m. Spoken Eucharist | The Church
12 - 1 p.m. Stations of the Cross | The Church
6:00 p.m. YOUP Meeting | Youth Room
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Thursday, March 23
8:30 p.m. AA Group |Parish Hall
Saturday, March 25
9:00 a.m. St. James' Women's Brunch | Parish Hall
3:00 p.m. Loudoun Symphony Master Class | Church & Parish Hall
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Sunday, March 26 Fifth Sunday in Lent
7:45 a.m. Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. Adult Forum | Parish Hall
10:00 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist Rite I (live-streamed)
4:00 p.m. Grace to Go | Loudoun Apartments
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