Dear Friends,Celebrating the rites of Confirmation and Reception at today’s 9:10 a.m. service, and preaching and presiding at our 11:15 a.m. service, our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Andrew M. L. Dietsche, comes to St. James’ as a living symbol of the ministry we share with more than 200 other congregations in the Diocese of New York, and a reminder that they are but our nearest neighbors in the communion of saints in all times and places.

If the commitments made in confirmation and reception were commitments to St. James’ only, we wouldn’t need the Bishop here to solemnize them. The commitment made by those confirmed and received here today is a commitment to the responsibilities of baptism extending far beyond the walls and programs of St. James’. Those are the commitments to share in the worship and life of the Church, to proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ, and to strive for justice and peace among all people.

Events in Boston in recent days remind us that the day-to-day world we inhabit, though blessed by God with beauty and goodness, includes danger, violence, and enmity. Events at St. James’ today remind us that even in the midst of uncertainty and sorrow, we the Church have witnessed the victory of love over death, and we have the privilege and responsibility of proclaiming that Good News in this and every time and place.

In Christ,

O God, whose Son

Jesus is the good

shepherd of your

people: Grant that

when we hear his

voice we may know

him who calls us each

by name, and follow

where he leads …

Invitations & Information April 21, 2013

Bishop’s Visit 9:10 and 11:15 a.m. servicesThe Rt. Rev. Andrew M.L. Dietsche makes his first visit to St. James’ as Bishop of New York. The 9:10 a.m. service includes the Rite of Confir-mation and Reception for youth and adults. Festive reception follows.

The Bible Project Forum 10:30 a.m., Coburn HallOur forum is suspended in celebration of our Confirmands. Join us for a reception to congratulate those being Confirmed into and Received by the Episcopal Church. We’ll resume our forum next Sunday.

First Steps immediately following 9:10, 11:15 a.m. servicesNewcomers are invited for a chat with the Rector about what led you to St. James’ today. Meet by the bell at the back corner of the church.

20s & 30s Monthly Brunch 12:30 p.m., offsiteMeet at coffee hour following the 11:15 am service for a no-host brunch in the neighborhood. Newcomers welcome!

Overnight Shelter Ministry Open House 1:00 p.m., offsiteSt. James’ volunteers partner with Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church (72nd St.) to operate a homeless shelter six nights a week. Come to an Open House for a tour and to learn more. Contact NYIP Intern Shontae Walker for more info.

Music Notes The choirs sing various settings of Psalm 23 (“The Lord is my shep-herd …”) for “Good Shepherd Sunday.” The name derives from the gospel readings on this day which are taken from the 10th chapter of the Gospel of John. In this reading Christ described as the Good Shepherd who, by dying on the Cross, lays down his life for his sheep.

Holy Eucharist Rite I · 8:00 - 8:35 a.m.A quiet service of Holy Communion in the Chapel.

Nursery Care · 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.A nurturing, toy-filled room for ages 0-2.

Toddler and Primary Class & Chapel · 9:05 - 11:00 a.m.Ages 2-kindergarten gather for worship, education, and crafts.

Holy Eucharist Rite II · 9:10 - 10:10 a.m.A festive service appropriate for children and families.

First Steps · meet the Rector in the back of the church

Church School & Youth Group · 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.After the 9:10 a.m. service, formation for children and youth.

Coffee Hour · 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. · Donegan Hallway

Adult Education Forum · 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. · Coburn Hall

Holy Eucharist Rite I · 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.A Communion service deeply-rooted in the Anglican tradition.

First Steps · meet the Rector in the back of the church

Coffee Hour · 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. · Sunderland Hall

Bible Project Group · 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. · Sunderland Hall

Fellowship · 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. · Parish House balcony

Candlelight Communion · 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.A contemplative Communion service.

Today at St. James’ Every Sunday at St. James’

Dr. Elaine Pagels to speak at St. James’ Mon. May 6, 6:30 p.m.Dr. Pagels, renowned Biblical scholar, will present on the ways the Book of Revelation has been used culturally in times of war and con-flict. Dr. Pagels came to fame for her work on the Gnostic Gospels.This event is free and open to the public. Bring a friend!

Moms’ Luncheon Mon. May 13, noon - 2:00 p.m. Paige and Tripp Hardy are St. James’ members and loving parents to five children. In October, Paige was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Today she is in remission, cancer free, and ready to share her family’s story with us. Register online at stjames.org/calendar.

Toiletries Ministry - Donate and help sort travel-sized toiletriesSeveral times each year, St. James’ gives toiletry kits to our meal pro-gram and shelter guests. The kits are a welcome extra for these guests and their preparation also gives many parishioners the opportunity to serve by collecting and sorting the products that make up the kits. We need year-round donations of travel-sized products such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, shower gel, toothpaste and tooth brushes. Parishioners are encouraged to collect these products when they travel and to leave their donations at the reception desk in the parish house. Kits are sorted regularly throughout the year. Children often prepare them on Family Fridays and the youth sometimes work on them dur-ing their monthly participation at the Friday Dinner Program.

Easter Noonday Prayer Mondays - Fridays, 12:00 noonJoin us for a brief 15 minute service of prayer in the Easter season.

Holy Eucharist and Bible Study Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m.Eucharist with a short sermon, followed by Bible study (optional).

Thursdays for Families Thursdays, 4:45 - 6:00 p.m.A family favorite and a defining experience for our children as they grow up in the Christian faith: mid-week worship, education, activi-ties, and dinner for children and parents in a creative environment. Family Eucharist on May 9. Contact Vicki Hall to learn more.

Gardening Work Day Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Help maintain the garden used in the afterschool program for 80 neighborhood children at St. Ann’s Church in Morrisania, the Bronx. Contact St. James’ NYIP Mission Intern Shontae Walker.

City-Wide 20s & 30s Trivia Night Saturday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.Episcopalians from around the city will compete to win prizes and raise money for local libraries affected by Hurricane Sandy. $25 in-cludes dinner, games & prizes. RSVP to Bowie Snodgrass by tomor-row, April 22.

Spring Clean for a Good Cause The Second Time Around Thrift Sale needs your donations. We are especially in need of extra nice women’s clothing for our Boutique area. We also accept gently used clothing, household items, jewelry, art, and more. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps those in need in NYC. Contact Grace Beacham to learn more.

This Week at St. James’ { April 21 - 27 } News & Notes

First Steps Every Sunday

Immediately following the 9:10 and 11:15 a.m. services every Sunday, visitors and newcomers are invited for an informal conversation with the Rector about what led you to St. James’ and where you might like to go in your spiritual life. No advance planning is necessary; simply meet next to the bell at the back corner of the church.

Essential Christianity BEGINS NEXT WEEK April 28 . 10:20 - 11:00 a.m.

A six-week course led by St. James’ clergy intended to equip the faithful, the curious, and the skeptical with helpful information, vocabulary, and concepts for exploring Christian faith. Parishioners, newcomers, and inquirers are welcome, especially those considering baptism, confirmation, or reception. Visit our online calendar to register or contact Associate Rector Will Peyton for more information.

Next Steps Contact the Rev. Will Peyton to learn more

We believe that every baptized person is called into ministry, into serving others with his or her unique gifts, talents, and interests. How are you living out your faith now? How might you be called to live even more fully into your Christian identity? There are many opportunities to enrich your experience of church and faith, and to get to know your fellow travelers at St. James’ — from The Way at St. James’, to the Baptismal Parenting and Boys of Summer smallgroups, to Wednesday morning Bible Study. Learn more and get involved!

S TA R T H E R Eto begin your life in christ

Welcome to St. James’• Not on our mailing list? Pick up a “Start Here” brochure

and return the welcome card.

• Introduce yourself to any of the clergy

• Join us for coffee and refreshments after the 9:10 and 11:15 a.m. services, or before the 6:00 p.m. service

Holding one another’s joys, sorrows, and concerns before God in prayer is a spiritual practice that characterizes our life together at St. James’. In our worship services, we pray each other’s prayers together. Outside of our time together, many parishioners make it part of their daily lives to pray the prayers of the parish community. You are invited to participate in your own way.

Thanks be to God. . . for the new life in Christ of Iris Grace Clark, baptized last Sunday at the 6:00 service, and for the marriage here last Saturday of her parents, Neil Clark and Helen Nickerson.. . . for the commitment to Christian faith and service of all who are con-firmed and received at St. James’ today. . . . for the ministry and leadership of those standing for election to the Vestry at St. James’ annual meeting on May 12: David Andryc, Jonathan Bays, Charlotte Culver, Sam Hutcheson, Diane Lansing, Stephanie Loo-mis, Lisa Smith, and George Wade.. . . for the service of those whose Vestry terms are ending: Jonathan Bays, Sarah Cunningham, Denny Denniston, Bill Hoar, and Brad Whitehurst.. . . for the first episcopal visitation to St. James’ of the Rt. Rev. Andrew M. L. Dietsche, sixteenth Bishop of the Diocese of New York.Your prayers are requested. . . for those preparing for marriage, including Nina Daniels and Billy Schweitzer, to be married May 4.. . . for the after-school program at St. Ann’s Church in the Bronx, and for our service day in the garden there next Saturday.. . . for healing and wholeness for members and friends of the parish who are sick, sorrowful, or troubled: Donald, Henry, David & Anna Marie, Susan, Mary Jane, Jon & Barbara, Charlene & Tony, Mary Cary, Mal, Gilbert, Elona, Carol, Lydia, Vera, Chris, Douglas, Cynthia, Ernie, Sally, Pam, Luis & Millie, Caroline & Michael, Susan, Wiley & Amanda, Skylar, Reine & Felicia, John & Heide, Karen & her family, Sylvia, Megan, Wal-terene, Seth, Chris, Mona, Angelica, Annie, George & Sue, Ashley, Ed & Terry, Bob, Janice, Loren & his family, Emily, Cintra, Christian & Serena, David, Karan, Charlie, Danny, Eddie, Rosa, Lisa, Carol, Kara, Carole, Abi-gail, Alain, Stafford, Georgia, Elaine, Joe, James Edward, Joan, Ruth, Eliza-beth, Susan, Charlotte, Henry, Jane, Jason, Doug, Rob & Rolee, Carmela & Ben, Ryan, Elisa, Crosby, Jody & Holly, Lois, Peter, Chuck, Gordon & Jean, Lynn, Roberta, Andrew, Lilly, Sarah, Gi-Suk & Gahram, Kathy, Ju-lie, Buzz, Lisa, Isabel, Julie, Bettina, Phyllis, John, Matthew, Sandy, Paige, Katy, Barry, George, Carole, David, Holly, Richard, Emile, Jim, Kate, David, Matthew, Bob, Carl, Taylor, Inez, Ruby, the Scott/Hardy family, Bettie, John, Brian, Lynn, Matthew, Katy, Fred, Mary, Cathryn, Marilou, Richard, Pam, Rick & his family, Phil, Cynthia, Michele, Maureen, Fran-ces, Tod, Carolyn, Tino & Jap, the Tilton & Bell families, Paxson, L.T., Eddie, Betsy, Gregory & Rose, Patricia, Alice, Linda.. . . for members and friends of the parish serving in the Armed Forces, in the Diplomatic Corps, and with the U.N.: Kit, Webster Wright III, David, Kurt, Tracy, Christian, Chad, Osse, Oliver, Nicholas, Jake, Mads, Kevin, Mike, Donnie, Dontae, Walter.. . . for the injured, bereaved, and traumatized in Boston.We commend to God’s never-failing care . . . those whom we love but see no more, including Robert & Sally At-tridge; Anne Millard; Vernon Dawson Saint (Barbara Currier’s sister); Pe-ter Schoff, for whom a memorial service was held here Thursday; Hermann Caspar Schwab, whose funeral took place here Friday; and Ben Sullivan, Sr.. . . the victims of the bombing in Boston: Krystle Campbell, Lu Lingzi, and Martin Richard.. . . all victims of civil and military conflict and other violence through-out the world, including Americans who have died in Afghanistan: Wilbel Robles-Santa, Matthew Ruffner, Delfin Santos, Hyun Shin, Anne Smed-inghoff, Christopher Ward, and Jarrett Yoder.To have your prayer requests printed in this space, or to provide an update regarding someone for whom you have already requested prayer, please e-mail the clergy at pastoralcare@stjames.org, or call 212-774-4200.

Pastoral Notes & Prayer RequestsNext Sunday { April 28}• Fifth Sunday of Easter• Services at 8:00, 9:10, 11:15 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.

Readings for the fifth Sunday of Easter: Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:31-35

Essential Christianity 10:20 - 11:00 a.m., Sunderland HallJoin us for our next 6-week course in exploring Christian faith. Parish-ioners, newcomers, and inquirers are all welcome. Visit stjames.org/essential-christianity for more information.

The Bible Project Forum 10:30 a.m., Coburn HallDr. Joseph L. Mangina, Professor of Theology and Academic Dean at Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto, will introduce the Book of Revelation.

Youth Group Goes to the Met! 10:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Take a quick trip to and through the Metropolitan Museum of Art with the Rev. Craig Townsend. Save the date for a Cupcake Party for our graduating senior, Serena Eggers, on May 5.

Music Notes The Boys’ & Girls’ Choir and St. Cecilia Choir will sing at Sung Eve-ning Prayer & Candlelight Communion. They will offer choral set-tings of the Evening Canticles as well as settings of “How Can I Keep from Singing?” and “All Things Bright & Beautiful”.

The Bible Project reading to be discussed this week: i, ii, iii john and jude

• Sunday Forums (10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.)• Reading Groups (drop-ins welcome!) Mon. - Wed., learn

more at www.stjames.org/thebibleproject

reading due april 28: revelation 1-11

PRAY » WORK » GIVE STEWARDSHIP 2013

Your church is the community where you seek and serve God

in Christ, and where you allow yourself to be served in Christ’s

name. It is the center of your praying, working, and giving for the

spread of the Kingdom of God. When you commit a portion of your

annual budget to the ministries of St. James’, we know — and you

know — that this is your church. Your commitment won’t simply

represent your share of St. James’ budget; with God’s help, it will

increasingly represent the Kingdom’s share of your budget. If you

have yet to make a commitment for 2013, please do so by filling

out a pledge card or visiting stjames.org/commitment.

Laissez Les Bon Temps RoulerWednesday, May 8 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

You’re invited to St. James’ Community Festival 2013 New Orleans-

themed Benefit Evening! This annual event celebrates our commu-

nity and raises money for the St. James’ Grants Program to benefit

agencies helping those in need in NYC. Shop the Spring Boutique

throughout the day (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) and enjoy live jazz, a

silent auction, and New Orlean’s cuisine in the evening. Visit www.

stjames.org/festival to learn more or purchase tickest.

st. james’ is an episcopal church, a member of the worldwide

anglican communion.

Sundays8:00 a.m. · Holy Eucharist Rite I9:10 a.m. · Holy Eucharist Rite II11:15 a.m. · Holy Eucharist Rite I

6:00 p.m. · Candlelight Communion

WeekdaysMon. - Fri. 12:00 p.m. · Noonday Prayer Wed. 8:00 a.m. · Holy Eucharist Rite I,

followed by Bible StudyThu. 4:45 p.m. · Worship for Families

Open for prayer and meditationSunday, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Tue. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Rev. Brenda G. Husson, Rector Wolcott B. Dunham, Jr., Senior Warden · William P. H. Hoar, Junior Warden

Jonathan BaysPaul BitlerSarah G. CunninghamDenny Denniston

Katharine FlemingFraser Hunter, Jr.Patricia RansonHolly Heston Rochell

Gordon SmithWaddell StillmanCampbell WhartonBrad Whitehurst

The Vestry Worship

Visit UsParish House Hours

Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. · 9:00 - 9:00 p.m.Wednesdays · 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

st. james’ church865 madison ave.

new york, ny 10021

To reach any of us during the week, or in case of pastoral emergency at

any time, call 212-774-4200.

www.stjames.org

St. James’ Church is a

community that actively

shares the love of Jesus

Christ with each other,

our city and the world.

The Clergy & Lay Staff

The Rev. Brenda HussonRectorbhusson@stjames.org212-774-4250

The Rev. Craig Townsend Vicar ctownsend@stjames.org212-774-4254

The Rev. William PeytonAssociate Rectorwpeyton@stjames.org212-774-4255

The Rev. Ryan FleenorLilly Fellowrfleenor@stjames.org212-774-4241

The Rev. Carol AndersonPriest Associate

Grace BeachamParish Life & Community Festivalgbeacham@stjames.org212-774-4231

Zoraida BenitezHospitality212-774-4220

Chetram BudhramMaintenance212-774-4200

Calvin ButlerMaintenance212-774-4200

Isabel ChelliHospitalityichelli@stjames.org212-774-4220

Chris DicklerCommunicationscdickler@stjames.org212-774-4244

Rosa GentileAssistant to the Rectorrgentile@stjames.org212-774-4251

Vicki HallChildren & Familiesvhall@stjames.org212-774-4232

Monica HornedoReceptionmhornedo@stjames.org212-774-4200

Christopher JenningsMusic for Children, Organistcjennings@stjames.org212-774-4204

John MilesFinancejmiles@stjames.org212-774-4238

Jean-Claude PelissierVerger, Superintendentjpelissier@stjames.org212-774-4206

Emil RamirezMaintenance212-774-4200

Mercedes RosarioReceptionmrosario@stjames.org212-774-4200

John J. ScibiliaParish Managerjscibilia@stjames.org212-774-4240

Bowie SnodgrassYouth & Young Adultsbsnodgrass@stjames.org212-774-4239

Pam StebbinsGrants Volunteerpstebbins@stjames.org212-774-4236

Shontae WalkerNYIP Mission Internswalker@stjames.org212-774-4257

Davis WortmanDirector of Music, Organistdwortman@stjames.org212-774-4233