WELCOME TO ST. JAMES!
Our worship times on Sundays are 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. (Children's Church available),
and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Our Thursday service is held in the Chapel.
We invite you attend one of our Sunday Services in person or watch our live stream
service by clicking on the picture below.
In this holy season of Lent, you are warmly invited to take part in a special Lenten Sunday
School series continuing in March held between our two morning services at 9:00 a.m. in the
Parish Hall. Each of the seven sessions will be led by a different member of our parish
community: Ted Kermode, Sherry Lash, Dorry Curran, Bob Tindall, Rev. Beth Hall and Rev. Sebastiana Springmann.
If you have any questions, contact: Rev. Sebastiana, revsebastiana@stjames-leesburg.org
We will be making our Palm Crosses on Friday, March 27th beginning a 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.(Please save the date& mark your calendars)
Hoping to see many familiar faces and many new faces.We will need help measuring, cutting and counting (in stacks of 5) as well as forming the
crosses. Ifyou can, please bring a ruler and/or scissors.
This is a wonderful opportunity to have fun, enjoy bonding all the while providing a service as we
prepare for Palm Sunday. So please come and help however you’re able. Look forward to seeing
many helping hands. Thank you ahead of time.
If you would like to make a donation of $17.00 to our Easter Flower Fund in honor of a loved
one, please call the church office 352-787-1981 no later than Wednesday, April 1st with all the information.
The names of all donors and honorees will be included in the
Easter bulletin.
During this season of Lent, we are looking ahead to Holy Week and asking for donations of small
items to go into Easter eggs for our annual egg hunt! These can be stickers, small toys, quarters,
hair clips, etc. We ask that candy be individually wrapped, and please no chocolate
(it melts and gets quite messy.) At this time, we have PLENTY of plastic eggs (about 1000) from
previous years and do not need any more. Donations can be dropped off in the church office
during the week, or on Sunday mornings at our drop-off station on the veranda. On Palm Sunday,
March 29th after 2nd service, we'll have an egg-stuffing party in the St. Nicholas House for anyone
willing to stay and help make light work.
Thank you for supporting our youth as we prepare to celebrate the Risen King!
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ECW GRAND AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026 Tickets only $5.00 Silent Auction 6 - 8 pm Live Auction 7 pm
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be available
Be sure to purchase a raffle ticket for the original Watercolor by Jan Tindall !!!
You do not have to be present to win
For more information, please contact: Bob Tindall (717) 575-3092 /walruselect@gmail.com
or call the church office at 352-787-1981.
St James Mens Group Ministry
The Men’s Ministry holds a prayer breakfast
on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at
8:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Their next
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th
If you are interested in joining the Men’s
Ministry, please contact: Ted Kermode
Operation Homebound
Operation Home Bound provides hot meals to those who are homebound, five days a week, year
round,including all holidays. Meals are prepared at the Operation Home Bound Center at
North Lake Presbyterian Church in Lady Lake. A team of dedicated members of
St. James delivers the meals to Church members and other shut-ins in the Leesburg area.
Participate at our Services
If you have an interest in becoming a Lay Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Usher
or Greeter, please sign up in the church office.
Young Adult Group Begins New Study
Continues to meet on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. to participate in the St.
James Spiritual Formation Course. The course is free and dinner is included.
Last week, discussed what “church” means to us and how we can best serve God
in His church. As part of the lesson, we created a banner that represents
the church we aspire to be. Please join us this Sunday as we explore
ministry and stewardship further in our session on Collaborating With God.
If you have any questions, please contact: Lara Lahey at 407-461-7014 or
Dorry Curran at 949-633-8471.
LENTEN SUNDAY SCHOOL
As we prepare to enter the holy season of Lent, you are warmly invited to take part in a
special Lenten Sunday School series beginning Sunday, February 15th, held between our two
morning services at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
This year, we will journey together using The Way of Love in Lent from the Episcopal
Church—a thoughtful, prayerful exploration of practices that draw us deeper into the life of
Christ. Each of the seven sessions will be led by a different member of our parish
community: Ted Kermode, Sherry Lash, Dorry Curran, Bob Tindall, Rev. Art Hollows, Rev.
Beth Hall and Rev. Sebastiana Springmann.
Those who attend will receive additional weekly materials and reflections by email to enrich
your Lenten practice, so please keep an eye on your inbox throughout the season.
We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful time of learning, reflection, and community as we
walk the Way of Love together this Lent.
If you have any questions, contact Rev. Sebastiana at revsebastiana@stjames-leesburg.org.
Our Mission
Saint James seeks to be a community that grows more Christ like, expressing
the love of Jesus Christ in our worship, our outreach, and our commitment to discipleship. Giving to Saint James and Stewardship.
MESSENGER MAILING LIST
We are in the process of updating our mailing list for the Messenger.
Currently, the Messenger is sent out by both postal mail and parish-wide email.
Copies are available in the church that may be picked up.
We are aiming to streamline our mailing list for those who wish to continue
receive the Messenger by postal mail.
If you would like to be kept on our list, please send us an email letting us know.
Click here to send us and email
office@stjames-leesburg.org
The Book Of Revelation
Our Fall/Winter evening Bible study continues in the Parish Hall on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Revelations is arguably the most complex book in scripture.
But in its complexity it also has much beauty.
Over time it has received many interpretations,
understandings and has led to various prophetic thoughts.
It has inspired poets and authors. MacLean Gilmour described it as
“a drama of a high order set on a cosmic stage”.
It undoubtedly was the model for C S Lewis’ novel “The Last Battle”.
The Bible study will be lead by Jeff Brooke-Stewart. Please join us.
Temporary Medical Epuipment Loan
If you have medical equipment at home that you no longer need, and is in
good working condition, and that you would be willing to loan to a fellow
parishioner for a short-term, we need your help.
St. James would like to set up a Medical Equipment Directory for our
parishioners. This directory will be filled with names and numbers of
individuals they can call for an equipment loan after an accident or befoe
a planned surgical procedure.
If you are interested, please contact Janice Tindall.
Caregivers Support Group
The Alzheimers-Dementia Care Givers Group welcomes all who have a loved one or are
caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. We meet on the first Wednesday of the
month to discuss the ways and means of expressing compassion and how to care for our
loved ones in the midst of a difficult challenge.
All discussions are kept in strict confidentiality. Please note that our meetings are for
caregivers only (and not the one with A/D) to allow the freedom to share as needed.
Our nextmeeting will be held on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
Saint James Grief Support
Our next Grief Support Gathering is Thursday, March 05, 2026 at
St. James Episcopal Chapel located behind the church (204 N. Lee Street
in Leesburg). Meet and Greet will start at 3:00 on the Veranda In front
of the Parish Hall. Bottled water and a small snack (usually chocolate) are provided.
Our conversation topic for March is “Grief and Struggle to Find Your Appetite Again”.
Eating isn’t the same anymore and cooking for one doesn’t make it any easier. Will this last
forever and will I ever get my appetite back? These are some of the things we’ll discuss at ournext gathering.
Join us as we share our experiences and help each other “Move Forward”.
Hope to see you Thursday, March 5th at St. James Episcopal Church’s Chapel . Our grief
support group meets once a month and is open to anyone who has lost a loved one and
needs support from others who know firsthand what they are going through.
Have a Questiion? Need Help? Click to email
Susan Cyrus
Invite - Welcome - Connect Update
Greeters and the “Welcome” Ministry of IWC at St. James
Our greeters provide the hospitality component of our Invite Weclome Connect ministry.
They arrive early and are stationed at the welcome table in the Narthex. With a smile on their face,
they greet our guests, provide our “Red Bag” and offer the Welcome card to be filled out by the guest.
They escort the guests to a seat in the sanctuary and introduce them to the members around them.
We have greeters at both services.
Contact/Text Chris Leware to offer your help (352-255-2535)
Ministries at Saint James
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Saint James seeks to be a community that grows more Christ like, expressing the
love of Jesus Christ in our worship, our outreach, and our commitment to discipleship.
If you feel the need to help us in our outreach, discipleship or any of our ministries click on this link
Ministry Catalog
to view and/or download the catalog, find the ministry that fills your
need to help and contact the parishioner that leads that ministry.
Crescendo Choral Festival
Last month was very cold, but our youth kept going strong with several
activities, both on property and in the community! Our Jubilate Singers had
the opportunity to participate in the Crescendo Choral Festival on Feb. 1st,
and they did an INCREDIBLE job representing St James, as well as shining
God's light through their music. Way to go, young singers!
Our young singers are back to weekly rehearsals, in the St Nicholas House!
All young singers are encouraged to stay after church for lunch, a few
games. If you know any young people who may be interested in singing with us, this is a great
opportunity for new members to give it a try and see what we're all about.
Pick-up is at 2:30 pm. Any parents who would like to stay as helpers, please
contact Beth Williams.
As I mentioned in my February Library Corner, we are as Christians, tasked
with praying, fasting and giving alms during LENT, which as I write BEGINS
TODAY, FEBRUARY 18TH. In full supportof this mandate, I have placed books
full of prayers on our Parish Hall book truck. You will also find,as I
“push” the season, books about EASTER, ARRIVING APRIL 5TH in all its glory.
Also #2, youwill find LENTEN BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, and of course, THE
VELVETEEN RABBIT and books about DECORATING EASTER EGGS. Locating the book
truck is easy, it is on the south side of the Parish Hall, next to our
courtyard garden. Need help, ASK YOUR PARISH LIBRARIAN, MARGARET BRANHAM.
WISHING ALL A PRAYERFUL LENT and A GLORIOUS EASTERTIDE. Margaret Brenham,
St. James Librarian
Saint James Tee & Polo Shirts
We have been asked to have an option for women's 3/4 sleeve polo shirts.
These are now available for $30. If any woman who has submitted a new order
in the last few weeks wants to switch to 3/4 sleeves, please contact me
directly via email, call, or text. Snowbirds. If you would like to order
shirts to have when you return (and pay for then too), please contact Marc
Crouch via email
crouch.marc@yahoo.com
to order the shirts or download the order form and give it to Marc.
Click here to
download the order form.
As a reminder, payment is due when you pick up the shirts
St James Episcopal Church Women Events
Welcome Ladies! ECW would like to remind the women of St. James, our new parishioners and
guests, that all women are invited to visit and potentially join the Saint James Episcopal Women’s
organization, known as ECW. This group is a sisterhood of the church women who enhance their
Christian experience through service, study and sisterhood. We are also the main charitable arm of
the church helping to provide for our local community using monies that are raised throughout the
year. We always mange to combine service with fellowship.
Please consider visiting one of our meetings. General meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each
month in the Parish Hall. This is a coming together of all ECW members. We also meet in smaller
individual chapter groups to support each other in Christian enrichment/study and fellowship. There
are three main chapters who meet on the third Tuesday of the month. Most members visit each of thechapters before deciding which chapter they are most drawn to. Members are also always open to
visiting the other chapters as well. Below please find the meeting details for our March meetings
ECW Chapter Meetings
March 3rd
Board Meeting ~ 9:00 a.m. (St. Nicholas House) General Meeting ~ 10:00 a.m. (Parish Hall)
Chapter Meetings ~ Tuesday, March 17th 10:00 a.m.
St. Anne’s (Parish Hall)
Study: Walk In Love Episcopal Beliefs 10:00 a.m.
St. Francis’ (St. Nicholas House)
Study: Walk In Love Episcopal Beliefs 3:00 p.m.
St. Cecilia’s (St. Nicholas House)
<br> Study: The Parables (Parish Hall)
Ronald McDonald House Outreach
This is one of the times of year we are grateful and count our many blessings.
As you enjoy celebrating with family and friends, pulling flip tops, Ronald McDonald House is also grateful,
and thanks you for pulling the tabs. These tabs make it possible for families of critically ill children that
need hospitalization to have comfortable lodging and meals, gratis. Many blessings and a Happy New Year.
The monetary donations you send will support the “Home away from Home” for these families. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida
To make a gift by mail, send your check made out to RMHC of Central Florida to
P.O. Box 547537 Orlando, FL 32854-7537. To make a gift by phone call 407-206-0957.
P.S. Your donation is tax deductible. Many Blessings to all for the coming year. Meg Bremer
Visit the ECW webpage for additional details: stjames-leesburg.org/ECW.html.
JODY'S GIFT SHOP
JODY’S GIFT SHOP HOURS
WEDNESDAY,THURSDAY,FRIDAY
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
SUNDAY
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY?
Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise
a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality,
one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community
experiencing life difficulties. WHO ARE STEPHEN MINISTERS?
Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care
to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss,
chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. WHAT DO STEPHEN MINISTERS DO?
After being matched with a person experiencing a life crisis, the Stephen Minister
meets with that person on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, and provide
emotional and spiritual support, as long as the need for care exists. HOW CAN I BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER?
Stephen Ministry training is typically offered once a year.
The next session starts in the Fall, starting September 16, 2023.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact either:
Bob Tindall (717) 575-3092
walruselect@gmail.com
Sherry Lash (706) 614-0290
sblash@protonmail.com
MEMORIAL FLOWERS
Those desiring to offer flowers for any service – either in Memory of Loved Ones or in Thanksgiving,
please contact Bonnie Binneveld @ 352-255-1658. On behalf of ECW, Bonnie will handle
the monthly calendar for Altar and Madonna flowers. Then it is up to the donor to contact
a local florist and make arrangements. They should bill you directly, not St. James.
You can also reserve the Altar candle for $5.00.
Please Stay Tuned
For future updates about Worship times, and for other opportunities to
reach out to those in need, If you have any questions,
call us at 352-787-1981, or email:
office@stjames-leesburg.org
Drive-By Food Drive
St. James ECW is sponsoring an on going “Drive-By” Food Drive,
on behalf of the Leesburg Food Bank
on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Thank you for your generous donations!
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