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Dear Friends,
The parish family at St. James supports a wonderful ministry in music: the St. James Choristers. If you’re not familiar with this ministry, you should make plans to hear their upcoming recital, next Sunday, May 18th between the 9am and 11am services. It takes place at 10:40 a.m.
The St. James Choristers is a choir for children’s treble voices, ranging from about 2nd grade into upper grade school. We’ve been a very flexible group this year, and have been through lots of great changes. I’m proud to be conducting this great group of singers for the fourth year. Singers include Olivia Schawe, Anders Wall, Clare Heathman, George Bousfield, Sarah Bousfield, Jacob Moorehead, Luke Moorehead, David Lusk, Katie Condie and assistant Ashley Petty. We are also supported by an exceptional group of parent helpers, including Beth Condie (coordinator) and Helen Bousfield. As we support them with the opportunity to sing and learn in choir, they support us in worship and prayer. You might say that they support us in ancient worship by opening our minds with beautiful singing, inviting us to come inside and make a difference in our ministry of worship, and in the world.
We hope that our recital and continued presence at the 9am service will encourage young singers to join this choir! I invite parents of eligible youngsters to speak with me anytime about being a part of the Choristers. Please make plans to hear our recital next Sunday!
Sincerely,
David Cason
Organist and Choirmaster
American Religions
A Spring Adult Education
May 11th - Kathryn Damiano
Kathryn Damiano is a Quaker and life long contemplative. As a teacher of in-depth spiritual life studies and retreat leader, she sees her ministry as working for peace and justice through spiritual formation. Kathryn has been a spiritual director for 25 years and has served in this capacity at Pendle Hill, a Quaker center for study and contemplation and co-founded the School of the Spirit. Her formal training consists of a Master of Divinity from United Theological Seminary (United Methodist), a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, an internship in Spiritual Direction at the Jesuit Renewal Center and a Ph.D. in Spiritual Theology. Kathryn moved from Philadelphia to Wichita, KS 8 years ago to join the Friends of Jesus Community. The ministry of this intentional community, located in a low-income area of the city, is to be a presence for interracial reconciliation. She presently lives in a solar home which she and her husband built.
Notice of Change in Emergency Management Meeting
The emergency management meeting that was initially scheduled for May 17th has been postponed due to the renovation of the hall floor during the month of May.
Information will be coming soon as to the new date that has been scheduled for this helpful and important meeting.
An Evening of Delicious Food, Music, and Fun
Join your friends for an evening at Wichita’s historic Cowtown, with ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT delicious traditional food from the cowboy era -- smoked beef brisket, smoked chicken, red potato salad, honey cornbread, peach cobbler, and the famous Diamond W Beans. The Prairie Wrangler's, who have performed several times at Carnegie Hall, will put on a great musical show for your entertainment. This event is a fundraiser for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, and we promise you an evening of fun and good memories. Guests are welcome; this is a perfect time to repay those who have entertained you.
Cost: $50.00 per person ($23.00 tax deductible)
Friday night, July 18, 2008
6:00 p.m. Dinner served at 6:30 sharp
If you need more information call Jerry Malone 316-686-1506
For reservations, send your check to: Kay Hoffman, 102 S Oakwood St, Wichita, KS 67218-1728
New Announcements for May 11, 2008
The flowers on the altar are given to the Glory of God
In Celebration of Terry and Luree’s Marriage in Vancouver, Canada
On May 9th, 2008
Catechesis
Sunday, May 11 will end this year’s classes for Children’s Sunday School: Catechesis Levels 1 and 2.
We would like to thank all the parents for letting us be a part of their childrens' lives each Sunday morning.
--The Catechesis Teachers
Pentecost Sunday
Don’t forget that this Sunday is Pentecost, and the color red is a symbolism of this. So please remember to wear red on this Sunday.
Benefit Recital
Meghan Zuver, mezzo-soprano
Sunday, May 11th @ 4 p.m. in the nave
Meghan Zuver sings a variety of classical art songs from her recent recital at WSU. Meghan is a section-leader in the St. James Choir.
Blessing of Car Keys
May 18th @ 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Especially for young people taking Drivers Ed. Or just Getting their licenses.
Bring the Family Car keys up or those for the car you might drive.
Construction Update
The hallway construction began Monday.
The first phase is the removal of the existing floor and will take one week.
The second phase is going to last three weeks and that will consist of installing the new slate floor.
The hall floor should be completed by the first of June.
Then the walls in the hall will be reworked and new display boards will be installed.
The trim in the hall will be stripped and stained to match the Guild Hall trim.
During this 30-day period Deedee’s office, the lounge, and the bathrooms will not be accessible. The family bathroom and the bride’s room bathroom will be available.
--Gary Pierce, Jr Warden
Welcome, Pam Callendar!
Pam has been attending the Basic A class since January and is in the process of transferring to St. James.
Blessings
By St. James Sunday School Children
Grade 1, 2, and 3
May you go outside and pick flowers and
Find tiny rocks and make a pretend picnic in the garden.
May you take off your shoes and
Put your feet in the water with the fishies.
May you have fun sneaking up on Uncle Kyle.
St. James Calendar for May
May 11
Mother’s Day
Jr. DOK Admission Ceremony @ 11 a.m.
Meghan Zurver Recital @ 4 p.m.
May 18
Last Day of Sunday School
Catechesis for Children & Youth
St. James Chorister Recital
Graduation Recognition
Blessing of Car Keys
May 21
Last Wonderful Wednesday until Fall
(Some classes and small groups will have summer sessions, TBA.)
Graduation Recognition
We will be recognizing all college graduates & advanced degrees on May 17th and 18th at each service.
High School Graduates @ Sun 9:00 a.m.
EFM Graduates @ Sun 11:00 a.m.
If anyone in your family is graduating, please let us know. Send announcements and senior pictures to Teresa Rogers or hand-deliver to the church by May 10th.
St. James Chorister Recital
May 18th @ 10:40 a.m.
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