The Shell Newsletter – December 26, 2019

Vestry 

This year we have 4 members of the Vestry rotating off:  Susan Straus, Ave Smith, Chris Richard and Jeannie Pellicier.  We thank them for their 3 years of time and service to the church.  After reviewing the 2020 nominations, we are pleased to announce that Dave Rak and Matt Kastel will be joining the Vestry upon approval at the Annual Meeting in January.  That leaves us with 2 vacancies that need to be filled.  Please give some thought and prayer as to whether you are called to serve the church in this way.  The Vestry meets every 3rd Tuesday night to discuss the business of the Church, Nursery School and Thrift Shop.  We would love to hear your voice in guiding and shaping our church for the future!

If you have any questions, please see Jeannie Pellicier, Rev. Kristin+ or any member of the Vestry.


Thrift Shop

Thank you to all the helpers who came on December 23 to lend a hand in beginning the big move.  Don’t miss our fresh new space in the new year along with a special sale to kick it all off. Of course, we are still open during the transition so stop by and see our progress!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Sandy, Ed, Becki, Sergio and Jeanne


 

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Parish Administrator Hours for the week of December 29, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10-4.

 Kristin+ Will Be Away  Kristin+ will be away from Wednesday, December 25 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020.  If you have a pastoral emergency please contact our Senior Warden Jeannie Pellicier.
 
2019 Giving  All giving to be included in 2019 should be received by Sunday, December 29, 2019.  Thank you!
 
Notice of annual Meeting   The 2019 St. James’ Episcopal CHurch Annual meeting will be Sunday, January 29, 2019 at 9:30 am.  If you are a ministry chairperson please be sure you report is turned in to the office by January 8.
 
Calling All Crafters Several people have expressed a desire to get together with other makers while creating their goodies.  Knitters, crocheters, scrapbookers, cardmakers, quilters or anyone who partakes in a hobby of making things are welcome to join us in fellowship.  There will be a sign-up sheet in the narthex where you can let us know your preferred days and times as well as how often you’d like to meet.  Please sign up in the narthex and let us know your preferred day, time, and frequency.
 


Prayer Rotation Please join the Daughters of the King in praying for each parishioner in rotation during 2019 by taking this notice home and by posting it where it will remind you pray to on a daily basis for the needs and blessing of:

Joan Fader, George and Jaclyn Flanagan (Colin, Brady), Andrew and Dianna Gobien (Evan, Erik)

A member of the Daughters of the King will be contacting  you this week for special prayer requests.

 
Jan 1The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Jan 2Vedanayagam Samuel Azariah, First Indian Anglican Bishop, Dornakal, 1945
Jan 3William Passavant, Prophetic Witness, 1894
Jan 4Elizabeth Seton, Founder of the American Sisters of Charity, 1821