Founded in 1880, St. James of Jerusalem Episcopal Church – “The Little Church by the Sea” – is a lively, inclusive Anglo-Catholic parish in the heart of the historic district of Long Beach, New York. We are dedicated to the practice of catholic evangelism, celebrating the Liturgy and sharing the Sacraments. In our mission, we seek to be faithful to the exhortation of our patron, St. James the Just: “Be doers of the word and not hearers only.”
Thought for the day…
“Let every man and woman count himself immortal. Let him catch the revelation of Jesus in his resurrection. Let him say not merely, ‘Christ is risen,’ but ‘I shall rise.’” – Phillips Brooks
May Celebrations
Ava and Kaitlin Abramson (Baptism 5/5), Irma Smith (B 5/9), Helene Oliveira (B 5/18), Kayley Fleming Moore (B 5/23), Michael Canepa, Jr. (Baptism 5/23), Lois Craft (B 5/30), George Kemler (B 5/30), Moses Powell (B 5/30), Michael Harris (B 5/31)
B - Birthday A – Anniversary HB – Anniversary of Holy Baptism
Saints and Holy Days for May
St. Philip and St. James (5/1), Athanasius (5/2), Monnica of Hippo (5/4), Harriet Starr Cannon (5/7), Dame Julian of Norwich (5/8), Gregory of Nazianzus (5/9), Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf (5/10), Frances Perkins (5/13), The Martyrs of Sudan (5/16), William Hobart Hare (5/17), Dunstan (5/19), Alcuin (5/20), John Eliot (5/21), Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler (5/23), Jackson Kemper (5/24). Bede the Venerable (5/25), Augustine of Canterbury (5/26), Bertha and Ethelbert (5/27), John Calvin (5/28), Joan of Arc (5/30), The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (5/31)
Sunday, May 20 at 2 PM
Malverne Cinema
350 Hempstead Avenue
Malverne, NY 11565
Join us for a parish outing to see the new documentary about the life of Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous and father of the 12 Step Movement.
In 1999, Bill Wilson was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Heroes and Icons of the 20th Century for his role as co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Bill W. traces the story of a reluctant hero, who lived a life of sacrifice and service, and left a legacy of recovery that continues every day, all around the world.
We leave from St. James promptly at 1 PM. Or you can meet the group at the Malverne Cinema at 1:30 PM.
Mark your calendars for upcoming Communion instruction for children ages 7-8. Class dates are May 3, 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6 at 4:30 pm culminating in a special service on the Feast of Corpus Christi, June 10 at 10 am. Enrollment forms will be available during Eastertide. The class in the first week will be moved to Thursday, May 3 at 4:30 pm.
There is still time for your child to join the class. Call Fr. Chris right away at 516-432-1080.
Nicky Fader teams up with the Easter Bunny to make a special delivery to the Diocese!
The parish made 94 Easter baskets for Episcopal Community Services this year! Wow!
The baskets will be given to underprivileged children and seniors throughout Long Island. Thank you to everyone who donated supplies, made baskets and took charge of delivery.
The Lathe
You lay so still that night,
on your nuptial slab, noble as granite,
Though not a thing inert –
Could any tomb contain your passion?
Rather, an unmoving lover,
A blade crosswise a spinning lathe,
While the world’s crooked timber,
Contracting round Jerusalem,
Yielded, that Sabbath,
To the execution of your design,
(Your mother gazing on,
Only she knowing the extent of it)
And turned as the sun sank past the west,
Swung on through the starless pit,
Until, come dawn, a goose-down light
Fell soft upon the new creation,
A freshly dew-scattered Eden
Where your bride pines for your kiss.
– Fr. Chris King
Wednesday, April 4, 7:30 pm
Service of Tenebrae
Thursday, April 5, 7:30 pm
Maundy Thursday & Agapé Meal
Friday, April 6, 7:30 pm
Good Friday Mass of the Presanctified
Saturday, April 7, 10 am
Holy Saturday Office
Saturday, April 7, 8 pm
Great Vigil of Easter
Sunday, April 8, 10 am
Easter Sunday
Tuesday, February 21
6:30-8 pm
in the Parish Hall
Come for a taste of Mardi Gras on the last day before the start of Lent! A fun evening for children, families and everyone, with games, food (like Jambalaya!) and two genuine King Cakes, flown in fresh from N’awlins. If you find the plastic baby doll in the King Cake, you get a prize! There won’t be a service, but bring along your palms from last year’s Palm Sunday. We’ll burn them to make ashes for the Ash Wednesday service the next day.
St. James Parish Family 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
At this important yearly meeting, communicants of St. James in good standing – convening as the parish corporation – gathered to conduct essential business and elect new members to the vestry. Among the most important topics of discussion were planned capital improvements to the parish facilities, including a new heating/cooling system and renovations to the parish hall, kitchen and bathrooms. Ms. Karin Bailey and Dr. Donna Gaines were also elected to the vestry.
A pancake brunch followed in the parish hall, and worshipers had the opportunity to receive the Blessing of Throats in anticipation of the Feast of St. Blaise.
