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MAY + JUNE + JULY 2019
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Migrations mark our life — and lifers — with Christ
It was a lifer, not a twitch. And, to be more specific, a tart’s tick…OK, I confess…
an armchair tick. Doesn’t matter – the burst of yellow with black and white
markings was a beautiful sight to behold, and one I enjoyed for a full 10 minutes
as the American Goldfinch perched on the feeder. It was my first sighting of such
a bird, therefore, a lifer, as they say in birder world. If I had traveled long distance
ST. JAMES DAY for the encounter, it would have been a twitch. But no, the hungry Goldfinch
BLUEGRASS & landed right outside our kitchen window…so not just a tart’s tick in that I added
this relatively common species to my life list later than expected…but an
BARBECUE armchair tick…you get the idea.
Sunday, July 14
Yes, your rector is a fledgling birder, but not by choice. Colleen bought the
ONE SERVICE at 10 a.m. feeders; I just fill them up…and enjoy the fluttering flow of feathers whenever
Bring a friend! they happen to show up, in whatever flock or form they happen to fall into.
Fortunately, that American Goldfinch stuck around long enough for me to look
The folksy rhythms of bluegrass will
it up online, which led to my learning such tongue-tickling
highlight worship at our 8th annual
terms as tart’s tick, along with the fact that I am at least a
commemoration of our patron saint,
dude, that is, “a bird-watcher who doesn’t really know all that
James the Greater. Following our
much about birds,” if not just another SOB – careful…that
'Bluegrass Mass'-one service at
stands for “spouse of birder.”
10:30 a.m. featuring the Lonestar
Bluegrass Band — we’ll gather for a
So what does all this have to do with St. James, faith,
potluck barbecue "dinner on the
Christianity and such? Perhaps nothing at all…and yet,
grounds" (though we will be inside
perhaps everything…especially this time of year…this spring-
for the air-conditioning).
summer season when we stop marking time in monotonous
Hamburgers and hotdogs will be
routines and get moving…some migrating to summer
provided by the Men of God.
destinations…families back to favorite vacation spots…our choir back to
Please bring a side-dish and/or Europe…me back to Virginia for my second of three doctoral residencies.
dessert to share. For some, it might be a twitch, a long journey to encounter something never
A $10 donation is requested. seen before. For others, it might be an armchair tick, revelations that come
without ever leaving home.
My hope is that, as we go, we will keep in mind that wandering preacher named
Jesus who is our model for a life of faith…always moving, even unsettled, in his
life and even after his resurrection…yet always firmly rooted in the God who is
the ground of our being.
Wherever we are and wherever we’re headed in this migratory season, may we
encounter new perceptions about ourselves, our world, and our God – lifers, as
they say in the birding world.
1803 Highland Hollow Dr., Conroe, Texas Life, as we say in the name of Christ.
(936) 756-8831
www.stjames-conroe.org
Restorative Justice Ministries
Network of Texas
Sunday, May 5 from 9:15 to 10:15
in the Parish Hall
This presentation from Restorative Justice Ministries
Network of Texas will focus on the dimensions of the
Texas prison system and explore how the justice
system might promote healing and support for ChoRuss vocal ensemble
victims, offenders and the community impacted by Sunday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m.
crime. Increased public safety is everyone’s goal, and
The ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia, will offer
the church has an important role in the promoting
sacred music that springs out of the Russian
peace in our communities. Restorative Justice
Ministries Network of Texas is a pioneer in assisting Orthodox Church. All the singers in the ensemble
those impacted by criminal justice. Led by Dr. Ed are professional musicians who work at
Davis, Diocesan Restorative Justice Coordinator and conservatories, churches, and professional choirs in
Ron Goodwin BCBT CRCC , Executive Director RJMN St. Petersburg. Bring a friend and enjoy church with
of Texas. sacred flavors and colors from Russia...with love!
MEN OF GOD
Wednesday, May 8
at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall
Are you of the male gender?
Are you a member of St. James parish or
NEWCOMER SOCIAL a friend of one?
Spaghetti Supper
Do you consider yourself a man of God, or if not,
are you interested in becoming one?
If you answered yes to any or all of those
Thursday, May 2 questions...man, do we have an evening for you.
from 6 to 8 p.m. Parish Hall All men are invited to share good food and drink,
good fellowship, and some good stories about what
If you are new to St. James, returning to St. James, it means to be a godly husband, father, brother, and
new to the community or The Episcopal Church, you friend in today's world.
are invited for an evening of great food and
A donation of $15 is requested
conversation, followed by a time for introductions.
to cover the cost of food and drinks.
For information contact Donna Oppermann at
doppermann@stjames-conroe.org Please RSVP to Larry Brook
or call the Church Office (936) 756-8831. at 1maleman@comcast.net.
ART CAMP VBS 2019
The Light of Christ Colors Our World
July 15 through 19 from 9 a.m. to noon
For children: 4 – 11 years old Cost: $35 per child (Family max $85)
REGISTER, VOLUNTEER and DONATE at stjames-conroe.org
REGISTRATION OPeNS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
St. James School
Happenings
Spring Show
“Mother Goose In Verse & Rhyme”
Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church
Students, teachers, and staff have prepared a show stopping
Family Outreach Events performance! We welcome all parishioners to join us for this
Wednesdays, May 22 and June 19 grand debut.
6 to 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall
Pre-K graduation
Support our community and by assembling care
packages for local charities. This activity is open
Wednesday, May 29 at 9:30 a.m. in the Church.
to all parishioners, especially families with small
children to get the spirit of serving others started Summer Program
at a young age.
“Under the Big Top”
June 3 through August 9
Registration is open for ages 6 weeks through outgoing
He-brews fellowship second graders.
Sunday, May 19
Following the 10:30 a.m. service 2019-2020 School Year Registration
Registration is currently open. Thanks to everyone’s word of
at B-52 Brewery 12470 Milroy Lane, Conroe
mouth advertising, we already have 73 students registered
Come gather with families and friends to reflect on for next school year. Waiting lists for several classes have
the Sunday lectionary readings while enjoying local already been created. It’s going to be a great year!
craft brew (lemonade for the kids). Food trucks and
other outdoor activities will be there — hope you Please contact the School Office at (936) 756-4984 for more
are, too! information.
St. James Parish Choir on Tour
Germany and Prague
Sunday, June 9—Thursday, June 20
The St. James Parish Choir and friends will
join forces with choristers from Trinity
Episcopal Church, The Woodlands, on a
tour through the historic sites and
churches of Germany and Prague.
We will sing at Dresden’s Frauenkirche Astros vs. Rangers
cathedral, which was destroyed during Friday, July 19 at 7 p.m.
World War II but has since been
Come early and enjoy a free pre-game cookout at
restored brick by brick along with the
Christ Church Cathedral at 5 p.m., and then
rest of this historic city. The choir also
everyone will head to the ballpark around 6:30
will offer music in Bamberg, and we
p.m. Free parking in the Cathedral’s parking
will learn firsthand of the history of the
e garage (511 San Jacinto) Food, refreshments, and
resden Frauenkirch protestant reformation in the Medieval
D parking on a first come basis.
towns of Augsburg and Rothenburg.
For ticket information, contact Astros
We are fortunate to include student scholarship
representative Brent Broussard at
singers in our choir ranks who are working to earn their
broussard@astros.com or (713) 259-8316.
spot on this tour. Their participation is made possible,
however, with the help of donations to St. James’ Tom Pick Your Seats
Lewis Music Fund; please submit contributions to the View Deck $32
Church Office (memo: St. James Tom Lewis Music Fund. Mezzanine $47
Field Boxes $52-84
We wish our singers a safe journey and a great time in
their travels! Stay late for post-game fireworks!
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