02/16/2012
Mobile Loaves and Fishes
Mobile Loaves and Fishes (MLF) Needs You on Saturday, February 18th
MLF food ministry for the homeless is on Saturday, February 18th at 9:30 AM at the MLF headquarters, 903 South Capital of Texas Highway (360) on the grounds of St. John Neuman Church (east side of 360, north of Lost Creek and South of Bee Cave).
We make sandwiches, load the canteen van and by 10:30 AM we travel to share the Good News, food and essentials in the parking lot across from St. David’s in downtown Austin. We finish by 11:30 AM.
Winter means the need for warm blankets, sweaters, coats, shoes, gloves, thermal underwear and other protective clothing for our brothers and sisters who must brave the elements. You can donate these items, as well as new or gently-used towels and washcloths,and large-sized clothing like sweat pants, long sleeved shirts, t-shirts, gym shoes and underwear (particularly for men) by bringing them to MLF on the 18th or leaving them at St. James for the MLF team.
MLF lead ministers are Erik and Kathy Kwiecienski. Contact them for more information or to let them know you can help out at 512-431-1530 or kathykski2005@yahoo.com.
Mardis Gras Sunday @ 5:30 Service
This Sunday, February 19, the 5:30 service hosts our annual Mardi Gras service! Joe Morales has invited guest musicians and challenged us all to bring 5 friends. Costume if you like! We will have New Orleans style music, beads, and a POTLUCK SUPPER including King Cake, following the service. All this and Steven Tomlinson as guest preacher! Don’t miss it! Contact Carolyn Caffrey at ccaffrey20@hotmail.com or (512) 203-3611 for questions or to help.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
We will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday on February 21, 2012, at 6 p.m. in Founders’ Hall. On Sunday, January 29th there will be a list of items needed for Shrove Tuesday in the narthex. Please consider signing up to bring items to help make Shrove Tuesday a success. In addition to items needed we will also need help with setting up and clean up. Pat Braithwaite
Lenten Tea
The Lenten Tea will be held on Sunday, March 18,2012, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Founders’ Hall.On February 5th we will have our first meeting to prepare for the tea. This meeting will take place after the 10:15 service in Founders’ Hall. All are welcome to attend. Pat Braithwaite, Chair Gail Wormley, Co-Chair
Phenomenal Women in February and March
February – As Valentine’s Day falls on our regularly second Tuesday of the month meeting date, this month we will join the congregation in Founders’ Hall on Tuesday, February 21st for the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper instead of having our regular meeting.
March – Sharon Elmore will be our host on March 13th, and has arranged to have a special guest speaker. Hospice Austin Chaplain David Zuniga, director of the educational outreach program On Our Own Terms, will present the highly acclaimed, heartwarming documentary Except for Six which follows the last 3 months of a hospice patient’s life. After the viewing the film, David will share information and insights about the last stages of life, hospice care, advance directives, life-sustaining treatments, and the crucial decisions and legal preparations that need to be made while we’re able. The meeting will be held from 7-9 at the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest. Because of the special location, dinner will not be a part of our meeting in March.
Please contact Colleen Waller at cwaller@austin.rr.com or 401-3985 with any questions.
Rinku Sen speaks on “Creating Spaces of Belonging: Reflections on Community, Culture and Conflict”
St. James’ Episcopal Church, Thursday, March 1, at 7 pm
Rinku Sen is a national leader in the racial justice movement. She is president and executive director of the Applied Research Center and the publisher of Colorlines.com. Sen is the author of Stir It Up: Lessons in Community Organizing, a primer on best practices in community organizing; and The Accidental American, about Moroccan immigrant Fekkak Mamdouh, who co-founded the Restaurant Opportunities Center after September 11. Sen is a native of India who grew up in the northeastern factory towns and learned to speak English in a two-room schoolhouse.
The suggested $5 donation at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds) will benefit 5604 Manor, a progressive community center.
The event is sponsored by St. James’ Episcopal Church, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, and the University of Texas Division of Diversity and Community Engagement.
For more information, contact Robert Jensen at (512) 471-1990 or rjensen@uts.cc.utexas.edu.
Seeking Hosts for Sharing Faith
April 26 is the date for the Sharing Faith dinners. That night, all around the Diocese of Texas, Episcopalians will break bread together and share stories of their faith journeys. St James is currently seeking hosts for these dinners. As a host, you would provide a location (home, church, or other meeting space) and provide a simple meal for 8-12 people. You can even co-host with a friend to make it more fun! To sign up as a host, please contact Lizzie Cain Clark at lizziecainclark@gmail.com by March 4.
More info is available at
http://www.epicenter.org/sharingfaith/
St. James’ Neighborhood Grocery
Neighbor 2 Neighbor “I was hungry … and you gave me food.” … Jesus The food collection goal is 1 package or can for each household each Sunday. The hard part about this way of feeding our hungry neighbors is Remembering to Bring the Food. If you forget (!) please “buy” one can or package for a $1 contribution and move a package from the GROCERY STORE shelf to the N2N CONTRIBUTION BASKET. Do you want to be a grocery clerk from time-to-time? Contact Jack Robertson at jcrobertson@austin.rr.com or Doug and Diana Bell at dianabell@austin.rr.com
Church Women United Celebrates World Day of Prayer
March 2, 2012 9:30 a.m. Saint James’ Episcopal Church 1941 Webberville Rd. 78721 A Worldwide Movement of Christian Women The World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer and service. • It is a movement initiated and carried out by women in more than 170 countries and regions. • It is a movement symbolized by an annual day of celebration – the first Friday of March – to which all people are welcome. • It is a movement which brings together women of various races, cultures and traditions in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year. Through World Day of Prayer, women affirm that prayer and action are inseparable and that both have immeasurable influence in the world. The motto of the World Day of Prayer is “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action”. 2012 Malaysia The 2012 World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday the 2nd of March and will be prepared by the women of Malaysia with the theme “Let Justice Prevail”. Malaysia is a nation of diverse cultures, races and religions. About 7% of Malaysians are Christians. Malaysia is full of modern cities, among which Kuala Lumpur is ever growing outwards and upwards. These are striding contrast to idyllic resorts, historic cities such as Melaka and Penang, colonial hill resorts, long houses of Sabah & Sarawak, and an expanse of rainforest which covers around 70% of the land area. Parts of this dense jungle are still unexplored because of their inaccessibility. Malaysia is also a land of rice paddy fields, rubber and oil palm estates, human settlements on river banks and sea shores, and high rise condominiums.
