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1 Worship SUNDAY to learn to love to live 8:00 am A quiet, contemplative Eucharist, with coffee served afterward in the Parish Hall. the word of God LECTIONARY REFLECTION, 9:00 9:45 am Join us every Sunday morning in the Guild Room to discuss Scripture together. 10:15 am Liturgical worship with choir, anthems, and rich, biblical preaching, followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall. SACRAMENTUM, 6:00 pm, THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH A candlelit Eucharist that blends ancient liturgy with new music, reflection, and prayer. MONDAY, 7:00 pm CENTERING PRAYER A form of silent prayer and meditation that is rooted in Christian tradition. No prior experience needed to join. WEDNESDAY, 6:00 pm INFORMAL EUCHARIST With teaching, discussion, and prayer. Get to know others, and take part in prayer and anointing for your and others needs. THURSDAY, 10:30 am HOLY EUCHARIST PRIVATE PRAYER The church is open for private prayer Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments with clergy may be scheduled by calling the Parish Office. St. James South Pasadena FALL 2017 WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY! Whether you are stepping through the doors of St. James for the first time or whether you ve been part of the life of this community for many years, we are glad you are here! St. James is a place where we learn and pray together, ask questions, and seek to live more deeply into Jesus call to love God with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Since 1890, St. James, The Episcopal Church in South Pasadena, has been an active, welcoming parish, serving its members and reaching out to the community and beyond to offer prayer, support, and love. CONTACT St. James Episcopal Church, South Pasadena 1325 Monterey Road South Pasadena, CA (626) The Rev. Canon Anne Tumilty, Rector

2 ALL KIDS ARE GOD S KIDS 2 Sundays We meet every Sunday morning promptly at 10:10 am in Children s Chapel for a ten to fifteen minute gathering time with Children s Ministry Director, Mary Chalon. Afterwards, children are guided to their respective age appropriate programs in both Godly Play for younger children and Weaving God s Promises for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders for approximately thirty minutes. Then, all children are escorted into the Church to join their families for Eucharist and they remain with them until the end of the service. As the year goes on, we will update you as to lessons covered in our programs each month, and news about any special events for children. Our goal continues to be to offer children an opportunity to develop their spirituality in the Episcopal tradition in a safe, nurturing, and imaginative environment in our community. We foster an atmosphere of inquiry and exploration, using Biblical story, play, music, drawing, liturgical practice, and as the children mature, we introduce them to the Book of Common Prayer and Episcopal practices. Children engaging with the Godly Play presentation of The Loaves and The Fishes PRE-K THROUGH SIXTH GRADE OUR LEVEL ONE ATRIUM is perfectly suited for our youngest children and is frequently led by our extraordinary volunteer teachers, who are certified in Godly Play. OUR LEVEL TWO ATRIUM is for our First through Third graders, and is led by volunteers as well as Mary Chalon, our Director of Children s Ministry. OUR FOURTH, FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADERS will be guided by the Weaving God s Promises curriculum, which can be accessed online at weavinggodspromises.org. We will build upon Godly Play lessons explored in PreK through third grades. By Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth grades, literacy is more sophisticated, and the children are both prepared and developmentally ready to take on this next step. NURSERY CARE is available every Sunday for infants in the nursery room, (adjacent to the Sanctuary), and toddler care is available in the toddler room, upstairs in the Parish Hall building. We have four certified and very qualified child care workers to look after infants and toddlers every Sunday. Child Care is also provided after the church service for those children until 12:30 p.m. each Sunday. PARENTS We provide many opportunities for parent participation and volunteering in Children s Ministry. We always need Sunday volunteers and assistance at Children s Passover (Palm Sunday), the Easter Egg Hunt (Easter Sunday), Advent Family Night, the Christmas Eve Children s Pageant and several more. QUESTIONS? Feel free to contact Mary Chalon, Director of Children s Ministries, at Chaldav3@aol.com or call (626) for further information.

3 ALL KIDS ARE GOD S KIDS Sundays SEVENTH THROUGH TWELFTH GRADES AWAKEN: A MINISTRY FOR THE YOUTH OF ST. JAMES Adolescence is a precarious stage of life. The programs for youth at St. James aim to come alongside our young people; to share life with them; to provide caring adult relationships; and above all, to form them in Christ to be his disciples in the world. 7th 12th graders meet most Sundays at 10:15 for Awaken, our liturgical service for youth. We spend time reading scripture, praying, and sharing with one another. The service uses music, film, and art to meet students where they are and bring the light of Jesus there. We rejoin the main congregation for Communion. For more information, please contact the Church office at (626) Ongoing opportunities for Children and Youth ST. JAMES PARISH DAY SCHOOL The first five years of a child s life are the most important ones. We believe that play is the work of children. Our school is honored to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and certified by the Episcopal Commission on Schools. The school accepts children at 2 years 9 months through 5 years old with an exceptional Kindergarten program. Our extraordinary teachers create a rich, stimulating curriculum, which prepares each child for their next level of education. Our program nurtures and encourages the children so that they grow socially, emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually. St. James strives to create a school environment of compassion, respect, friendship and community. We offer extended care options and after school enrichment classes conducted by our current talented teachers. 3 Join us for a school tour by visiting our website at You will enjoy watching our children thrive and see for yourself that St James Parish Day School is truly a loving place to learn! For more information, please contact Kim Goodrich, Director, at (626) St. James Living Nativity on the corner of Fremont and Monterey! THE YOUTH CENTER AT ST. JAMES The Youth Center at St. James is a community center open to students in grades 6 8. Our goals are to provide a safe and supervised place for middle and high school students, and also to engage them in new activities. Students are provided snacks after school followed by a quiet 40 minute homework lab. We also offer arts and crafts, organized indoor/outdoor sports, board games, and cooking classes! THE COLLEGE PROGRAM AT ST. JAMES YOUTH CENTER offers workshops open to all high school students and parents (when applicable). Workshops will address college preparation and admissions. For more information about Youth Center programs, please contact Morgan Kim, Youth Center Director, at mkim-fanelli@sjcsp.org or (626)

4 FALL 2017 CALENDAR 4 September 5 A PLACE AT THE TABLE, Tuesday, 6:30 8:30 pm WELCOME BACK SUNDAY, 10:15 am. PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION, noon, Children s Chapel. 15 SISTERHOOD OF ST. JAMES GATHERING, 6:00 pm HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 17 PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION, noon, Guild Room. 17 SACRAMENTUM: FAITH, Sunday, 6:00 pm. And now faith, hope, and love abide; these three; and the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13). Throughout the Fall, we will consider this verse together at Sacramentum through music, art, and reflection. This month we will ask: What does it mean to be people of faith? Childcare is provided! SAGES LUNCHEON, Wednesday, 12:20 pm. If you are 55+, SAGES gatherings are for you! Join us for lunch, good company, and entertainment! MEN S HOLY SMOKE BBQ, 2.0, Friday, 7:30 pm, at the home of Matthew Crow. Come for the pulled pork, stay for the camaraderie. Please RSVP by September 1 to Brian Brightly at brianbrightly@gmail.com. (Come early at 6:30 for BBQ Chef Dean Richardson s private lesson on grilling at home.) The Crow s home is located at 621 Milan Ave., South Pasadena. PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION, noon, Guild Room. learn more A PLACE AT THE TABLE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 6:30 8:30 pm Last January, as we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. some members of our parish began a conversation around how to better love one other and understand one another s stories more deeply. Together we agreed upon the importance of making space at the table for everyone, and that this begins one conversation at a time. In August, we continued this conversation by starting a dinner group that would meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30. Gatherings will be flexible and will look different each month; the idea is to talk with one another, get to know each other better, consider a prepared theme, perhaps read a book, invite speakers from time to time, and enjoy being with one another at the table. If you would like to join us, please the Church office at office@sjcsp.org and we will contact you soon with more details. PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION SUNDAYS, NOON TO 1:00 pm, GUILD ROOM These forums are required for those wishing to be confirmed or received into this branch of Christ s one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church on October 15, but are open to all! We will be exploring the meaning of Baptism and Confirmation, as well as learning more about the Episcopal Church. Dates: September 10, September 17, September 24, and October 8. A light lunch and childcare will be provided. BACKPACK COLLECTION It s that time of year again! There are more than 20,000 children in the foster care system in Los Angeles County. Backpacks and school supplies are desperately needed for the most vulnerable children in our community. Children s Law Center of Los Angeles distributes supplies to children at Edelman s Children s Court at the start of each school year. Supplies will be collected through September.

5 FALL 2017 CALENDAR 5 October 1 MASS ON THE GRASS AND BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS AT GARFIELD PARK, Sunday, 10:15 am. Informal worship outdoors celebrating the Feast of St. Francis with Blessing of the Animals and an all-parish picnic. Bring your pets to be blessed. We will celebrate the ministry of Rev. Todd Blackham among us this day! 1750 Mission Street South Pasadena CONFIRMATION SUNDAY, 10:15 am. Our Bishop Coadjutor, Bishop John H. Taylor, will visit St. James and confirm those who have taken the confirmation classes and who wish to make an adult commitment to Christ. 15 SACRAMENTUM: HOPE, Sunday, 6:00 pm. And now faith, hope, and love abide; these three; and the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13). Throughout the Fall, we will consider this verse together at Sacramentum through music, art, and reflection. This month we will ask: What does it mean to be people of hope? Childcare is provided! 18 SAGES LUNCHEON, Wednesday, 12:20 pm. If you are 55+, SAGES gatherings are for you! Join us for lunch, good company, and entertainment! 3 A PLACE AT THE TABLE, Tuesday, 6:30 8:30 pm. 7 FUNDRAISER: A NIGHT IN ITALY Saturday, October 7, 5:30 9:30 pm. Our end-of-summer gala dinner and FUNdraiser will be here soon! If you are interested in volunteering for the committee or donating items to the silent auction or raffle, please Deno Kidde at denokidde@yahoo.com. 8 PREPARATION FOR CONFIRMATION, noon, Guild Room ST. JAMES MINISTRY FAIR PARISH HALL, Sunday, after the 10:15 service. Check out the many ways to get involved at St. James at the Ministry Fair following the 10:15 service! ST. JAMES WOMEN S RETREAT, Friday from 6:00 pm Saturday, 3:00 pm. $160 for a private room; $120 total for a shared room. Cost includes meals. A $50 non-refundable deposit is needed by September 16 to secure your reservation. You can arrive from Friday, 3:00 pm on, and enjoy the grounds after the retreat ends on Saturday as well. All women from St. James are welcome to come to Serra Retreat, a restful and prayerful retreat center on the coast of Malibu. For more information, please contact the Church office at (626) CASA DE ALEGRIA BIRTHDAY AND HALLOWEEN PARTY, 4:00 7:00 pm, at St. James. Casa de Alegria is a home in Highland Park for women and children in transition. Every few months, all of the children at Casa de Alegria who have birthdays that fall in those months celebrate them together on the same day. We will be hosting one such gathering with a bouncy house and cake to celebrate the birthdays, along with pumpkin carving in preparation for Halloween.

6 FALL 2017 CALENDAR 6 November 5 FEAST OF ALL SAINTS AND INGATHERING SUNDAY, Holy Eucharist, 8:00 and 10:15 am. We remember those we have commended into eternal life this past year, rededicate ourselves to the ministry of this church, and welcome our new members. An all-parish Thank You Luncheon celebrating our life together follows the 10:15 service. 19 SACRAMENTUM: LOVE, Sunday, 6:00 pm. And now faith, hope, and love abide; these three; and the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13). Throughout the Fall, we will consider this verse together at Sacramentum through music, art, and reflection. This month we will ask: What does it mean to be people of love? Childcare is provided! Don t forget to set your clocks back as Daylight Savings Time ends! 7 A PLACE AT THE TABLE, Tuesday, 6:30 8:30 pm. 22 THANKSGIVING EVE, Wednesday, 7:00 pm. A special Eucharist in thanksgiving for our blessings. 15 SAGES LUNCHEON, Wednesday, 12:20 pm. Our annual Thanksgiving Feast with all the trimmings, served by St. James clergy and staff, followed by special entertainment. 17 SISTERHOOD OF ST. JAMES FIELD TRIP TO HOMEGIRL CAFE, time TBD. THANKSGIVING DAY Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer, p. 246 save the date January 13, 2018 GETHIN WEID S ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD

7 FALL 2017 CALENDAR 7 December 1 2 DIOCESAN CONVENTION, held at the Ontario Convention Center, Friday, 10:00 am to Saturday afternoon. 3 ADVENT FORUM, Sunday, 9:00 10:00 am. What are we waiting for in Advent? What do the different stories in the Hebrew Scriptures and in the Gospels tell us about the hope of Jesus coming into the world? Come and find out! 3 ADVENT WREATH-MAKING AND POTLUCK, Sunday, after 10:15 service. A fun time of food, music, wreath-making and prayer as we celebrate the beginning of Advent. A ten dollar donation per wreath is appreciated. 5 A PLACE AT THE TABLE, Tuesday, 6:30 8:30 pm ADVENT FORUM, Sunday, 9:00 10:00 am. SISTERHOOD OF ST. JAMES COOKIE EXCHANGE, Sunday, after the 10:15 service. Exchange cookies, enjoy the company of other women from St. James! ADVENT IV, Sunday. The last Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve fall on the same day this year. There will be one service only in the morning on December 24 at 9:00 am. CHRISTMAS EVE, Sunday, 5:00 pm. This service celebrating the Nativity of our Lord is intended for families with children, and includes a Christmas pageant presented by children and adults of the St. James community and music by St. James Choristers. CHRISTMAS EVE HOLY EUCHARIST, Sunday, 10:00 pm. (Prelude, 9:50 pm). This later Christmas Eve service features traditional festive music presented by St. James adult choir, accompanied by organ and strings. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY, Monday, 10:15 am. We join angels, and archangels, and all the company of Heaven, as we celebrate Christmas morning together! There is only one service on Christmas morning. 13 SAGES LUNCHEON, Wednesday, 12:20 pm. Christmas luncheon with carol and hymn singing., led by parishioner and choir member Polly Podewell! 17 ADVENT FORUM, Sunday, 9:00 10:00 am. 17 LIVING NATIVITY, Sunday, 4:30 5:45 pm. The youth of St. James will present a living Nativity scene in the churchyard with lots of cookies, warm drinks, and a petting zoo! 17 SACRAMENTUM WITH ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS, Sunday, 6:00 pm. Experience this season of anticipation and reflection with a service of scripture readings and seasonal music.

8 St. James Episcopal Church 1325 Monterey Road South Pasadena, CA to learn, to love, to live, the word of God