Definitions: Pentecost The Day of Pentecost is a Christian festival day observed on the seventh Sunday after Easter. On Pentecost we remember an event that occurred to the disciples 50 days after the Passover in which Jesus was crucified and 10 days after they watched Jesus physically ascend into the clouds. Published May 31, 2003 - 08:46 AM

Definitions: Metanoia If you have ever spent any time at Saint James', you know the word Metanoia -- as we use translate it here at Saint James' -- is Greek for the sudden and complete turning around of one's life. Suddenly and completely as from darkness into light; as in 180 degrees. Published May 31, 2003 - 08:37 AM

Weekly Message: May 29, 2003, Dearly Beloved I hope I will see all of you tonight at 7pm for the celebration of Ascension Day. This is a principle feast in the church year celebrating the mystical reality of the incarnate Jesus Christ taking our flesh into the very being of the Godhead. And, leaving with his people united to him and one another through the water of baptism, the gift of the empowering spirit of God and the challenge of continuing his mission in the world. Do come and praise God for these wonderful truths and opportunities. Join with us in worship and in fellowship. Published May 29, 2003 - 10:39 AM

Services: See You Tonight for the Celebration of Ascension Day I hope I will see all of you tonight at 7pm for the celebration of Ascension Day. Published May 29, 2003 - 10:37 AM

Rector: Father and Mother Downing Going Fishing Patty and I will be leaving for our vacation on June 20th and returning on July 19th. Note: Published May 29, 2003 - 10:36 AM

Services: Mother Henry will celebrate high mass on July 6 and 13 Mother Henry is a daughter of St. James'. We supported her for ordination to the sacred order of priests and she was ordained a deacon at our celebration of Corpus Christi on the 100th anniversary of daily mass at St. James' Parish. Published May 29, 2003 - 10:35 AM

Worship: Step Forward as Server St. James' has the custom of daily worship in its gene code. I hope and pray that some of you will step forward to insure that we have servers to assist these guest celebrants in their effort to continue this important witness. Published May 29, 2003 - 10:30 AM

Auction: Seeking Donations for Auction Auction donation forms are now available in the office. We are currently seeking donations for both the live and silent auction. Published May 29, 2003 - 10:29 AM

Community: Debby Braun Needs Sponsors for the AIDS ride In addition to a rigorous training schedule and 300+ mile bike ride from North Carolina to Washington, DC each rider commits to raising $2500 towards AIDS education, healthcare and research. Published May 29, 2003 - 10:28 AM

Community: Walking for a Cure to Breast Cancer Sandra Cook will be participating in the Race for the Cure June 7th . Please email her at scook4021@aol.com for more information on how you can support this important fundraiser for breast cancer. Published May 29, 2003 - 09:39 AM

Services: June 8th is Pentecost - Wear Red! Nicholas Moysiev, son of Amy Barker and Michael Moysiev will be baptized on that day. Pentecost brings to a close the Great Easter Feast and reminds us that each one baptized into the risen body of Christ receives an equal portion of God's Holy Spirit to dwell within us, to lead us into all truth, and to energize our lives for service. Please wear red to mass on that day. Published May 29, 2003 - 09:37 AM

Passings: Rest in Peace, Margaret and Reydeselle Margaret Ann McCue, mother of Mary McCue, Reydeselle St. John, father-in-law of Lisa Crosby, and Mary Luella, mother of Sydney Underwood died this week. We pray for the repose of their souls and condole with their friends and family. Published May 29, 2003 - 09:36 AM

Diocese: CONVERSATIONS WITH THE BISHOP Wardens, delegates, clergy and others are invited to discuss the future use of the Soper fund, congregational development issues and other concerns with Bishop John Bryson Chane Published May 29, 2003 - 09:08 AM

Diocese: May 29th Church House News The weekly news bulletin for clergy, wardens, diocesan committee members and church administrators in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington Published May 29, 2003 - 09:04 AM

Services: Ascension Day Mass Today This is a brief reminder and invitation to celebrate Ascension Day Mass today (Thursday, May 29th) at 7pm. A reception in the upper parish hall will follow. We still need a few folks to bring food. Please let me know if you can help out. I hope to see you there. Published May 29, 2003 - 08:23 AM

Weekly Message: May 22, 2003 Dearly Beloved With great joy and appreciation I write to you as we had a very successful auction kick-off meeting last night. Published May 23, 2003 - 06:56 AM

Diocese: MAY 22, 2003 Church House News The weekly news bulletin for clergy, wardens, diocesan committee members and church administrators in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington Published May 23, 2003 - 06:55 AM

Passings: Pray for the Passing of James Bell James Bell, uncle of Christine Fish, died this past week. Please pray for the repose of his soul and the comfort of his friends and family. Published May 23, 2003 - 06:53 AM

Services: June 8th is Pentecost Pentecost brings to a close the Great Easter Feast and reminds us that each one baptized into the risen body of Christ receives an equal portion of God's Holy Spirit to dwell within us, to lead us into all truth, and to energize our lives for service. Please wear red to Mass on that day. Published May 23, 2003 - 06:51 AM

Community: Cook is Cookin' for the Race for the Cure Sandra Cook will be participating in the Race for the Cure June 7th . Published May 23, 2003 - 06:49 AM

Community: Let Our Brains (and Check Books) Support Braun Debby Braun is still in need of sponsors for the AIDS ride. Published May 23, 2003 - 06:47 AM

Rector: Father Downting at annual Clergy Conference I will be at the annual Clergy Conference in rural Virginia May 27 & 28, returning on Ascension Day. Published May 23, 2003 - 06:45 AM

EFM: News from Education for Ministry (EFM) Education For Ministry (EFM) finished its last class on Tuesday night. Another EFM class will be forming and is scheduled to start in September. Published May 23, 2003 - 06:45 AM

Auction: On Our Merry Way to a Fine Fashionable Saint James' Auction With great joy and appreciation I write to you as we had a very successful auction kick-off meeting last night. Published May 23, 2003 - 06:43 AM

Auction: reminder of the Annual Art Auction and Garden Party organizational meeting This message is a friendly reminder of the Annual Art Auction and Garden Party organizational meeting on Wednesday, May 21st from 7 - 8 pm in the upper parish hall. Janet Smalley and I will facilitate the discussion. Louis Loh and Fred Saddler have graciously agreed to be our scribes for the evening! Refreshments will be served. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Published May 19, 2003 - 06:31 PM

Stewardship: please do not forget your parish church during your vacation and re-creation This is the time of year when many of us begin to think of vacation and re-creation - please do not forget your parish church when you do - we are here at worship even if you are not and our expenses continue at the same pace. Published May 17, 2003 - 11:52 AM

Auction: Garden Party and Art Auction first meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 7:00 We are moving ahead with the organization of the annual Garden Party and Art Auction - our first meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 7:00 in the Upper Parish Hall - we need as many of us as possible to participate in the planning and execution of the event and we need to begin to think about what we will give to be sold! Please accept this as your personal invitation to come on Wednesday at 7:00! Published May 17, 2003 - 11:52 AM

Meetings: On Sunday we will have the second town meeting On Sunday we will have the second town meeting to discuss my Sabbatical grant proposal as well as what I plan to do. Published May 17, 2003 - 11:50 AM

Office: Amy Moore is away this week enjoying a much deserved vacation! We owe this email to the kind offices of David Baker who sent them out last year after George McConnell resigned, and until Amy came to work among us. Published May 17, 2003 - 11:49 AM

Birth: Speaking of feasting and celebrations I'm sure everyone has noticed the big smiles the whole Adams family has been wearing since they returned from the adoption finalization! Published May 17, 2003 - 11:48 AM