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.
APRIL 13TH PALM SUNDAY
Procession of Palms/
Liturgy of the Passion
8:00AM & 10:15AM
Maundy Thursday April 17th
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10:00AM eucharist & anointing
7:00 pm. Eucharist & stripping the altar w/
“THE LAST SUPPER” PRESENTATION
Based on scripture, and using the setting of the painting by DaVinci.
Good Friday April 18th
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12:00 p.m. NOON service
w/ reserved Communion
5:30 p.m. outdoor stations of the Cross
Easter Sunday April 20th
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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.
The Messenger Our Monthly Newsletter
Click here to read the current Messenger:
April 2025
Click here to read past issues: Past Messengers
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
We are Updating our Membership Database
If you are a current member of St. James or would like to become a member please download and complete the membership form,
bring it to the office or give it to Bob Tindell. Click here to download the form.
INTERGENERATINAL SUNDAY SCHOOL RED LETTER EDITION
Begins @ 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED!
We’ll look at the words and deeds of Jesus from each Sunday’s Gospel lesson with fun, interactive activities.
Summer break is almost here, which means it's time to sign up for 2025 Vacation Bible School: "Magnified!" From Sunday, June 15th thru Friday June 20th.
Kids will be encouraged to look closely at the details of God's amazing world and magnify, or proclaim the greatness of God.
God made us, cares about us, loves us, forgives us, and is faithful to keep all his promises to us.
Our evenings run from 5:45-8:30 pm with dinner provided. Registration is open to pre-K thru rising 6th grade students.
This can be done online or in-person at the church. Older youth who are looking to complete volunteer hours may reach out to
Beth Williams for more information.
The final night, Friday June 20th is a celebratory family night open to all parents and church members to come out and see
what we've been learning through the week! Please come out for an unforgettable conclusion to a wonderful week!
We look forward to seeing you for "Magnified!" VBS 2025!
Coffee and Philosophy
Join Fr. Tom in this informal weekly discussion group that covers a myriad of subjects in the areas of
philosophy, theology, and Scripture. The format is open ended with no pre-set agenda. Everyone is welcome to
attend and address whatever topic they would like. Discussion is respectful of divergent opinions.
We meet every Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at The Coffee Snob in Leesburg (1101-1 W. North Street, next to Ollie’s).
To see some of the subjects previously discussed,
Click here.
Saint James Grief Support
Our “Moving Forward” Grief Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 3:00 (closing time) at the Coffee Snob
at 1101 West N Blvd, Leesburg (next to Ollie’s shopping center). The Grief Support Group gives you the opportunity to share
with others who know firsthand what you are experiencing, helps you realize you are not alone and provides you with much needed
support in this journey. Our group meets in an informal and closed environment. We focus mainly on sharing, fellowship, and Hearts Healing Hearts.
Topics for discussion are determined by the needs and recommendations of those attending. We welcome and value everyone’s input, but sharing is optional.
Our gatherings are open to anyone, not just members of St. James Episcopal Church.
Invite - Welcome - Connect Update
Connecting Newcomers to St James
Connecting is the process of making Newcomers feel like they belong. At St James our process involves the following:
*Contacting them,
*Being available to them
*Helping them see where they fit in within St James
*And, Tracking their status
Bob has also put together a small group of people, called “Liaison” to St. James. These Liaisons make first contact, via the mail.
This small group could certainly welcome growth. If you are interested in helping with this ministry please contact Bob Tindall at (717) 575-3092. walruselecta@gmail.com
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.
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
April 1th General Meeting:
ECW Board Meeting takes place at 9:00am.
ECW General Meeting meets in the Parish Hall at 10:00am.
The program will feature Leesburg Food Bank presented by Larry Baxter
April 19th Chapter Meetings:
St. Annes Chapter meets in the Parish Hall at 10:00am
St. Cecilias Chapter meets in the Parish Hall at 3.30pm
St. Francis’ Chapter meets in St. Nicholas House at 10:00am
Click here for more information about St James ECW.
Leesburg Elementary School Jewerly
Shirley Dunne will be collecting costume jewelry for Leesburg Elementary School.
Students will be able to give a Mother’s Day gift to their mother or grandmother.
Each student can select two pieces of jewelry. Please place your jewelry in a plastic bag.
The deadline for donations is April 15th so that the staff can sanitize the jewelry before Mother’s Day.
There is a donation box in the Parish Hall.
Ronald McDonald House Outreach
On February 4th, eleven women from ECW packed up for their second journey to Arnold Palmer House in Orlando.
The event was to serve dinner to 30-35 guests staying at the Arnold Palmer House because they had a critically
ill child in the hospital on campus. When dinner was almost cooked, many of the ECW chefs were invited to tour
the private rooms. It was impressive to see the cozy accommodations. We unloaded not only food from our cars but,
in addition, the generous gift of paper goods that you donated. We also delivered many pounds of Pop-Tops.
Thank you for your support and Keep Pulling Pop Tops .
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.
St James is part of the Stephen Ministry 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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Week and Easter 2025
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.
