Announcements October 4, 2026
Parish event Calendar from 10/04/2026 to 10/312026 is located following these announcements. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The St. James Mission Statement:
St. James exists to Gather as God’s people.
Know the love of God in Christ.
Grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Give to the world what God has given to us.
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Please turn off your cell phone before worship begins.
Welcome, Everyone! Two restrooms are located in the front of the church, through the double doors to the left of the altar area. There is also a baby changing table that accommodates a child up to 50 pounds. “Buddy bags” for children are available behind the pews containing crayons, coloring paper and other materials to help keep little ones occupied during the service.
Giving Altar Flowers Altar flowers are given in memory of or in thanksgiving for a loved one or for a milestone event. Flowers cost $35. Please note “altar flowers” on your check. A sign-up sheet is on the table as you enter church and there are envelopes to complete and place payment inside to be placed in the collection plates on Sundays. Altar flowers and prayer shawls are available to take to someone who may be ill, hospitalized – or who simply needs cheer.
Altar Flowers Altar flowers are given today, in loving memory of Carlos Alvarez and Tomasa Toro by Maria Vizcarrondo.
S.O.M.E. to-go Meals At this month’s SOME dinner on Wednesday, September 30th, 12 volunteers served 42 guests a salad, sausage, peppers and onions sandwiches, parsley potatoes, dessert and a drink. Volunteers are needed the last Wednesday of each month, set up at 5:00 pm, serve dinner from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, clean-up from 7:00 to 7:30 pm. Desserts are needed! Thank you to all volunteers!
At L.A.C.E. dinner on September 23rd, meatloaf, augratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, applesauce, rolls and a drink was served to 40 guests by 10 volunteers. L.A.C.E. supports and prepares meals on the 4th Wednesday in each month with five weeks … Volunteers from St. James for the L.A.C.E. hosted meals are greatly appreciated. Thank you! There are sign-up sheets for our monthly dinners and for the L.A.C.E. dinners on the table behind the pews. Thank you!
Help Others Stay Warm If you have winter coats, hats, scarves mittens/gloves, socks, or boots you don’t plan to use this year, we are trying to keep a supply on hand for our monthly dinner guests, many of whom have little protection against cold weather. Please bring them to the parish house during office hours or to the dinner.
Bishop’s Visitation on September 20, 2026 Thank you to everyone for each and everything you did for the Bishop’s Visitation. The church looked beautiful for the service and all those involved in the service were wonderful and the service was perfect! And the gathering area looked beautiful for the luncheon as well! There was so much to do before, the day of, and afterwards and everyone pulled together and made it a perfect day! Special thanks to the Altar Guild, the Women of St. James, the Men of St. James and just everyone who did anything big or small (like running around to order and then to pick up all the food and who moved heavy furniture to and around the church) and for all the clean-up! God bless each and everyone in this wonderful family of St. James the Greater, Episcopal Church.
Bristol Borough Sunday Stroll from last Sunday was postponed until today, 10/4. The next strolls will be on 10/26, 11/16 on Mill Street from 12 to 4 pm. There will be over 25 different food vendors, live music, over 100 Crafters and Artists, and entertainment for the whole family. The organizers are looking to create a "family zone" down by the wharf.
Fellowship/Coffee-Hour Thank you to Rose Capitano and Linda Smith for hosting our gathering today. Please plan to stay and enjoy the goodies Rose and Linda prepared and for fellowship with our church community. These gatherings are held the first Sunday of each month immediately following our service. If you would like to host a gathering one month, the sign-up sheet is on the table behind the pews. Thank you!
Thought to Ponder These fellowship/coffee hours are perfect opportunities for us to think about bringing a friend to church!
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY Today, October 4, is when churches around the globe will celebrate the Lord’s Supper together on the same day. This is a powerful reminder that the body of Christ extends far beyond our congregation. This is included in our prayers today.
How American History Shaped the Episcopal Church Every Wednesday in October, this crash course with Stevenson School for Ministry walks through history and how the Episcopal Church responded. Online via ZOOM, 12:15 – 1:15pm, Contact - StevensonSchoolfor Ministry.
Diocese of Pennsylvania 2026 Convention – Friday – Saturday, October 9 – 10, 2026 - Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral & Sheraton Valley Forge, King of Prussia. Hopefully, Pam Bergey and Denise Ciambrello, delegates, will be able to attend the Convention next Saturday.
Designer Purse & Lottery Ticket, Gift Card Raffle Envelopes are in the Sunday bulletins for lottery tickets and/or gift cards or cash for our raffle fundraisers held on October 10th, Fallsington Day and October 17th, Bristol Day. If you can volunteer to be at a table, please sign up on the sheet on the table behind the pews. PLEASE contribute as you can each week to make these successful fundraisers! Thank you!
Bible Study “The Purpose Driven Live” by Rick Warren will meet on 10/12, and 10/26 at 12:30 pm. Please bring your lunch as usual. Please speak with Pam Bergey or Denise Caimbrello to join the study.
Church: Outside the Box This is encouraging innovative approach to ministry and community engagement. This initiative focuses on breaking traditional molds to better connect with contemporary society and meet the needs of diverse congregations. You can be part of the conversation on October 17, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Church of the Incarnation, 1505 Makefield Road, Morrisville. Lunch will be served. To register, contact 215-862-5782, or [email protected].
Boscov’s “Friends Helping Friends” Fundraiser The shopping day is Wednesday, October 21st from 8 am to 11 pm. Shopping passes are $5.00 each. A pass entitles you to 25% discount off lowest sale prices on most in-store and on-line purchases. *Some exclusions apply with 10% and 15% off. St. James keeps the $5.00 donation. Joanne Pizzullo has the passes for purchase. Please also ask family and friends to purchase passes. We have reserved a table from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Wednesday 10/7 at the “Bra” entrance to sell the passes. Two people are needed from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. There is a sign up sheet on the table behind the pews.
Spirits Among the Stones The “Spirits Among the Stones Tours” are on Fridays and Saturdays from now until November 21st at 6:30 & 8:00 pm. These tours are free for St James parishoners. Please register for tickets at [email protected]. Tickets go fast so order soon. The ticket link for paying participants (not St. James parishoners)https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/spiritsonmill/spiritsamongthestones
Children’s Liturgy Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” The members of St. James wish to bring the children to Jesus and help them develop a closer relationship with the Lord. If you would like to assist with the children’s liturgy, please speak with Rose Capitano. Thank you!
Choir We thank our music director, Sonya Genstein for leading us in song each service and for beautiful anthems sung when the Bishop was here! Also for teaching and leading anthems during Lent, Easter, Advent, and Christmas. The choir is open to anyone who'd like to join! If you're interested, please speak with Sonya.
Food Donations Thank you everyone who has contributed to
this ministry over the past 14 years. This week we delivered
85lbs for a total of 10,984 pounds! Please continue to bring non-perishable items for those in need.
Thank You from Bucks County United Way “I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible support of this year’s “Tools for School” initiative. Thanks to you and our generous community, we collected about 700 backpacks, along with lots of other awesome school supplies, helping make sure children in Bucks County had the essentials they needed to head back to school ready to learn and succeed. Your support makes a real difference, and I’m so grateful to have you as part of the Tools for School community. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!” 📚📓✏️🎒 If you're looking for ways to get involved throughout the year, I’d love to work with you. You can find year-round opportunities here: www.uwbucks.org/get-involved.
Stewardship Packets “All things come from you, O Lord, and of your own have we given you.” Thank you to everyone who has made a pledge to St. James of treasure, talent and time for 2026. Please take an envelope from the table behind the pews if you wish to pledge and place it in the collection plate any Sunday as pledges are accepted at any time. Remember, your pledge is confidential, and can be changed at any time during the year if your circumstances change. Thank you!
Eucharistic Visitors Rose Capitano, Denise Ciambrello, Gene Porter, and Jo Twiss are available to provide home communion. Please contact the office, 215-788-2228; or [email protected] to ask for a home visit.
Pew Plaques Pew plaques are given in memory of or thanksgiving for a loved one as a forever remembrance. The cost is $250. A payment plan is available to purchase pew plaques. If interested, please speak with Jim Lombardo.
Prayer List The prayer list in the Sunday bulletin is for people with immediate needs and conditions. If you want someone on this list, please contact the office (215-788-2228); or
([email protected]). Names remain for four weeks then are moved to the Intercessory Prayer list. See below.
Intercessory Prayer Please speak with Pam Bergey regarding people on this list and to receive a prayer for daily use. Please pray for: Joyce H,, Denton, baby Jack and Kate & family, John, JoAnn, Amanda, Kristen B., Lorraine O., Brandon, Michael G., James H., Jr., Lilli, and Roxanne.
Burial Lots Do you or someone you know need a burial lot? Why not choose our own peaceful churchyard? Our rates are extremely competitive. Please see Denise Ciambrello or call the office (215-788-2228).
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - EVENT CALENDAR 08/092026 -09/05/2026
Location/Event Date Time
Church - Morning Prayer 10/04/2026 9:00 - 10:00 am
Parish House: Redemption Church, Bristol 10/04/2026 9:00am -12:00pm
Parish Hall Usage: Tues A.A. Meeting 10/06/2026 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: ZUMBA 10/07/2026 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Boscov's Door entrance in Bra Department 10/07/2026 10:00a - 1:00 pm
- Friends & Family Day Ticket Sales
Episcopal Cathedral: Diocesan Eucharist 10/09/2026 6:00 - 9:00 pm
ValleyForge/KingofPrussia Sheraton:Convention 10/10/2026 8:30 a - 3:00 pm
31 Yardley Ave - Raffle Sale 10/10/2026 10:00 a - 4:00 pm
Fallsington Day: Fundraising Raffle Sale
Parish Hall Rental: L. Herron 10/10/2026 6:30 - 10:30 pm
Church - Holy Eucharist 10/11/2026 9:00 - 10:00 am
Parish House: Redemption Church, Bristol 10/11/2026 9:00am - 12:00 pm
Parish House:Bible Study "A Purpose Driven Life" 10/13/2026 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Parish Office: Vestry Meeting 10/13/2026 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Parish Hall Usage: Tues A.A. Meeting 10/13/2026 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: ZUMBA 10/14/2026 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Parish Hall Rental: Bristol Film Club 10/16/2026 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Radcliffe Street: Raffle Sale 10/17/2026 10:00 - 4:00 pm
Bristol Day Fundraising Raffle Sale
Church - Morning Prayer 10/18/2026 9:00 - 10:00 am
Parish House: Redemption Church, Bristol 10/18/2026 9:00am - 12:00 pm
Parish Hall Usage: Tues A.A. Meeting 10/20/2026 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: ZUMBA 10/21/2026 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall Rental: N. Rudolph 10/24/2026 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Church - Holy Eucharist 10/25/2026 9:00 - 10:00 am
Parish House: Redemption Church, Bristol 10/25/2026 9:00am - 12:00pm
Parish House:Bible Study "A Purpose Driven Life" 10/26/2026 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Parish Hall Usage: Mommie & Me Classes 10/27/2026 10:00 - 11:30 am
Parish Hall Usage: Tues A.A. Meeting 10/27/2026 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Parish Hall: S.O.M.E. dinner 10/28/2026 6:00 - 7:00 pm
- volunteers 5:00 - 7:45 pm
Parish Hall Rental: ZUMBA 10/28/2026 7:00 - 8:00 pm
HALLOWEEN 10/31/2026