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St. James Events
Lenten Schedule 2011

Lent Schedule until Holy Week 


Thursdays in Lent


March 31 - (7:30 PM - No Book Study Tonight)
                 8:15 PM - Dinner (€5)
                 9:00 PM - Compline

April 7 - 7:30 PM - Book Study
                 8:15 PM - Dinner (€5)
                 9:00 PM - Compline

April 14 - 7:30 PM - International Dinner - Jewish Cuisine
                 €10 per person (children under 12 free) 
Book Study During Lent

Where & When
Date: Thursdays
March 31 & April 7
Time: 19:30
Location: Undercroft
The Birth of Christianity

 

As part of our Thursdays in Lent program this year, we will begin each evening at 7:30 PM with a book study led by Dr. Gianluigi Gugliermetto. This Lent we will look at The Birth of Christianity: Discovering What Happened in the Years Immediately After the Execution of Jesus, by Dominic Crossan (ISBN 0-06-061660).

 

One reviewer writes:

 

"Christianity arose out of the interaction of the historical Jesus and his first companions. It was not invented by Paul. That is the stunning hypothesis of Crossan's The Birth of Christianity. Like the master craftsman he is, Crossan has forged a picture of the earliest Christianity - of the dark years, the 30s and 40s [B.C.E.] - in debate with other scholars and in the combination of social science theory, Galilean archaeology, close textual analysis, and historical reconstruction . No one controls the issues, the data, and the options as well as Crossan. His reconstruction is essential reading for anyone serious about Christian origins and its fate in the third millennium." - Robert W. Funk, Chair, The Jesus Seminar, and author of The Acts of Jesus.

 

Join us and bring a friend!

 

Holy Week Schedule 2011

Holy Week

 

April 17 - Palm Sunday

9:00 AM Eucharist in Chapel

11:00 AM Liturgy of the Palms

 

April 18 - Monday in Holy Week - 7:30 PM

 

April 19 - Tuesday in Holy Week - 7:30 PM

 

April 20 - Wednesday in Holy Week - 7:30 PM

 

April 21 - Maundy Thursday - 7:30 PM

Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar

Lentle Soup Supper (€5)

 

April 22 - Good Friday - 7:30 PM

Good Friday Liturgy and Adoration of the Cross

 

April 23 - Easter Vigil - 7:30 PM

First Mass of Easter followed by Agape

 

April 24 - Easter Day - Feast of the Resurrection

9:00 AM Eucharist in Chapel

11:00 AM Festive Eucharist

12:00 Noon - Easter Egg Hunt

The Great 50 Days of Easter

Easter Season Schedule

 

Easter is a church season lasting 50 days, ending with the Feast of Pentecost. It is a festive time of great rejoicing. In celebration of Easter, St. James Church announces the following schedule:

 

Thursdays in Easter  

 

May 5 - Cookout and Conversation - 7:30 PM

 

May 12 - Popcorn Theology - 7:30 PM

Movie and discussion at the rectory.

 

May 19 - International Dinner - 7:30 PM

Greek Cuisine €10 (children under 12 free)

 

May 26 - Popcorn Theology - 7:30 PM

Movie and discussion at the rectory.

 

June 9 - Popcorn Theology - 7:30 PM

Movie and discussion at the rectory.

 

Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday - June 12

9:00 AM Eucharist in Chapel

11:00 AM - Festive Eucharist

Next Thrift Shop is April 6

Where & When
Date: Wednesday, April 6
Time: 10:00
Location: Undercroft
Thrift Shop First Wednesday of the Month

 

Mark your calendars - the next Thrift Shop is coming up soon!  

 

Don't miss the once-a-month opportunity for bargains on gently used clothing, housewares, knick-knacks, and much more.   

 

Next Adult Forum on April 10 - Religions in Dialogue

Where & When
Date: Sunday, April 10
Time: 10:00
Location: Meeting Room.

God and the Void: On the Challenges of Buddhist-Christian Dialogue

 

On Sunday, April 10 at 10 AM, Gianluigi Gugliermetto will discuss "God and the Void: On the Challenges of the Buddhist-Christian Dialogue." Gianluigi is a theologian who has worked, among other issues, on the contemporary dialogue between Christianity and other religious paths. After a brief survey of the main Buddhist ideas, including the idea of liberation from suffering, he will discuss the interesting progresses made by the Buddhist-Christian dialogue in recent decades.  

 

Grab a cappuccino and join us in the Meeting Room. 

 

Spring Fair on April 10

Where & When
Date: April 10
Time: 12:30 - 4:00
Location: Undercroft
Get Ready for the Spring Fair!

 

Spring is in the air, and the Annual St. James Spring Fair is not far behind!

Once again there will be new and used boutiques, accessories, jewelry, white elephants, books, baked goods, and much more.

American favorites will be on sale for lunch.

Mark your calendars for April 10, for this much-anticipated event.

 

International Dinners Series

Where & When
Date: Thursday, April 14
Time: 19:30
Location: Undercroft
Make a reservation with the Church office.
Our Next Dinner will Feature Jewish Cuisine

St. James Church announces its International Dinner Series. In concert with our theme this semester of "Know the World," there will be a specially themed dinner with entertainment once a month through June. It is open to members of St. James Church and friends. The dinners will be held in the Undercroft at 7:30 PM, with a cost of €10 per person.  

 

Please contact the Church office for reservations:

Tel. 055 294417

email: [email protected] 

 

Save the dates for International Dinners:

 

April 14, Thursday, 7:30 pm - Jewish cuisine

 

May 19, Thursday, 7:30 pm - Greek cuisine

 

June 16, Thursday, 7:30 pm - African cuisine

 

Come and savor some of the food and cultures of our world!

 

Watercolor Classes
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Where & When
Dates & Times:
Tuesdays 9:30-12:30
Wednesdays 14:30-17:30
Fridays 9:30-12:30 & 14:30-17:30
Location: Church, upstairs loft
Painting with Robert Reed

The watercolor classes taught by local artist Robert B. Reed resume this week.

Classes are offered:
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Tuesdays
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Wednesdays

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fridays  2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Fridays

For more information:
Tel. 349 679 0358 / 0577 921533
Email: [email protected]
  
www.watercolourinflorence.org /
http://www.robertbreed.org/
Your St. James
Earmark your "5 x 1000" to "Amici di St. James in Florence""

http://stjames.it/donate/5x1000

Support the Church's Ministries with a Simple Gesturent Subheading

 

Support the Food Bank and other outreach programs by requesting that the 5 X 1000 on your Italian tax return be donated to "Amici di St. James in Florence." Simply sign the relevant box on your taxreturn form and indicate the 'codice fiscale' (tax ID number) for Amicidi St. James in Florence:

 

94138720480

 

There is no financial implication to you for doing this; funds fromthe "5 x 1000" that are not specifically allocated for non-profit associations are left to the government.

Please share this information with anyone who is interested in supporting the charitable activities of St. James.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Inquirers Class

Class for Those Interested in Joining the Episcopal Church

 

We are organizing a series of Inquirers Classes for those who might be interested in joining the Episcopal Church. There is no obligation to join, and members who are interested in a "refresher course" are invited to attend. To apply, please contact the Church office, telephone number 055 294417, or email [email protected]

 

Donations for Altar Hangings and Vestments

Renewal of the St. James Altar Hangings and Vestments

 

St. James is in the process of renewing altar hangings and vestments. All contributions will be recorded in a beautiful Book of Remembrance.

To make a donation, please send to:
St. James Church
Via Bernardo Rucellai 9
50123 Firenze

For further information, telephone the Church office at 055 294417 or Betty Nadalini at 335 5391579.
St. James Spring Fair Needs Your Support

Where & When
Date: Sunday, April 10
Time:12:30 - 17:00
Location: Undercroft
We Need Donations, Volunteers, and Vendors

 

The Annual St. James SPRING FAIR is coming up soon. It will be held on SUNDAY, APRIL 10, from 12:30 to 5 pm.  As you see, time is short and we need your help. We need donations for ALL the Booths: Books, CDs, DVDs, White Elephant items (clean and in good condition), used Clothing and Accessories (scarves, belts, hats handbags, clean and in good condition), items for the New Boutique, Prizes for the Lottery, and Silent Auction items.  As usual, we will need donations of Baked Goods on the day of the Fair.  

 

We also need help setting up on Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, and help on the day of the Fair. Just show up and we will put you to work!  

 

This year we will be selling table space where you can sell your own items. We would like vendors with NEW items. Please call Maurizia Margioli at 055 733 0064 for more information.

 

Your can bring your donations to St. James Tuesday-Friday mornings from  9 AM to 12:30. Please mark your donations FOR SPRING FAIR. This is OUR FAIR and we believe that ALL of us should get involved in some way. All profits from the fair will go to St. James for its many ministries.  Please help us.

 

For more information call or Lora Vezzosi at 055 425 0126 or 333 648 2503 or BethTappero  at 055 35 36 25,.

 

Thank you all,

 

From the Friends of St. James.

The Thrift Shop Needs Donations

Calling all white elephants!

 

The Thrift Shop is in need of your donations of gently used clothing, accessories, housewares, and all manner of white elephants. Why not get a jump start on your spring cleaning, and help out a very worthy cause?

 

Please bring your donations to the Church Office during office hours, or you can leave them in the Undercroft on Sunday mornings. 

St. James has a New Facebook Page


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St. James' Townhouse Available for Bookings

Contact: [email protected]
Come stay in the St. James' Townhouse

St. James' Town House, in the heart of Florence, is the perfect place to stay with friends or family. We are centrally located near the train station, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and many other favorite places to visit. We accept reservations for a minimum of 1 week and a maximum of 3 months. Your stay with us is considered a donation to St. James Church. Contact us for availability and further information. Everyone is Welcome at St. James' Town House!


St. James' Town House is a three story apartment with its own entrance on via Bernardo Rucellai, next to the church rectory and part of the parish complex. It is a spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath apartment, furnished with antiques, including a beautiful 1826 John Broadwood fortepiano, and overlooking the church and the rectory garden. It is fully equipped with linens for both bed and bath, along with kitchen supplies. There is satellite television that includes many English language programs, a washing machine, microwave oven, and iron. The bedrooms and living room are air conditioned. Off- street parking within the grounds of the church for one car.


Events in Florence
Catching the Universe: Imagining a New Reality

Where & When
Date: Friday, April 1
Time: 17:00
Location: Sala Pistelli
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Via Cavour 1
Conference with Rev. Canon Mark Dunnam

 

The Associazione Consonanze presents "Catching the Universe: Imaging a New Reality," part of their series of conferences on "Psyche and Power." Father Dunnam will be the speaker, with an introduction by Dr. Nicoletta Arbusti.

The conference will be held on Friday, April 1 at 5 PM, at the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Sala Pistelli, Via Cavour 1.
Photography Exhibit
african
Where & When
Date: February 17 - April  22
Time: 15:00-19:00 Monday-Saturday
Location: FSM Gallery
Via San Zanobi 19r
Africa: See You, See Me

 

The FSM Gallery is hosting an exhibition of photography through April 22. Featuring artists from 14 countries, the theme of the exhibit is post colonial African photography and its global influence on the visual representation of Africa and the African diaspora.

The exhibit is curated by Awam Amkpa, Head of African Studies and New York University, New York. The exhibit is co-sponsored by La Pietra Policy Dialogues, Villa La Pietra, New York University, Florence.

For more information contact:
FMS Gallery
Via San Zanobi 19R
50129 Florence
Tel: 055 280368
Email: [email protected]
www.studiomarangoni.it  

 

Pietro Annigoni Exhibit

Where & When
Date: February 22 - April 12
(Closed Wednesdays)
Time: 9:00-19:00
Location: Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Exhibit to support the work of the "Amici di Pietro Annigoni per la solidariet� fra i popoli - ONLUS"

 

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Pietro Annigoni, a great artist whose name is closely linked to Florence, the Province of Florence, in collaboration with the LiberArte Cultural Association, is organizing an exhibit of his works. The exhibit will be held in prestigious Palazzo Medici Riccardi.

 

The exhibit was made possible through the generosity of his wife, Rosella Segreto Annigoni, who contributed a large part of the works on view. Professor Anita Valentini, catalog curator, will provide technical assistance.

 

The Province of Florence intends to use the proceeds from catalog sales to help finance the work of the "Amici di Pietro Annigoni per la solidariet� fra i popoli - ONLUS."

 

The exhibit runs from February 22 through April 12, closed Wednesdays.

Hours are 9 AM to 7 PM.

Ticket prices are €7 (full price) and €4 (reduced).

 

Children's Reading Workshop
book
Where & When

Date: April 9 

Time: 10:30 - 11:45
Location: Via de'Serragli, 79r
ReaDINg-DONg-DANg

 

ReaDINg + WORKSHOP IN ENGLISH
by Louisa Malcolm e Sarah Rubenstein   

A series of English Language readings with a workshop to follow.
... three times a month, playing and listening in English!

 

New Saturday workshops  

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
..the kids need to be picked up by 12:00 noon

   

April 9 - reaDINg "The Very Hungary Caterpillar" 

 

April 16 - reaDINg "Mr. Brow Can Moo! Can You?"

 

April 30 - reaDINg "Flower Garden" 

 

fee/materials:
one reaDINg - €12
monthly offer (march or april) - € 25
"free" offer (3 reaDINgs) - €30   

(parental presence is not required during the activity)
RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED, MAX 10 kids - 5-10 years
membership of ENTR'ARTE/Fenalc required - 2011 - €5
For more information on times and prices, please write to [email protected]
members can access the page "area riservata ai soci" by entering the password

 

ENTR'ARTE
Via de'Serragli, 79r
Firenze, Italy   

 

Photography Exhibition & Book Presentation

Where & When
Date: Thursday, March 31
Time: 18:00
Location: Palazzo Levi, Piazza della Repubblica 6
The exhibition will run March 31 - April 22, Mon.-Fri. 9:00-17:00
Diaspora: Images from Coptic Egypt

 

On Thursday, March 31, at 6 PM there will be the inauguration of a photographic exhibition by Jacopo Santini, "Diasporo: Images from Coptc Egypt" and a book presentation of Il Medio Oriente Cristiano: Reportage dal Cuore della Mezzaluna Fertile, by Antonio Picasso, author and journalist. The event will be held at Palazzo Levi in Piazza della Repubblica.  

The exhibition will run Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, through April 22.

 

"Wolakota" Exhibit on the Culture & Spirituality of the Lakota Sioux

Where & When
Date: April 11-20
Time: 9:30-18:30
Location: Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Via Cavour 3
Friendship with the Rosebud Lakota Sioux Nation

 

The Province of Florence, in collaboration with the Wambli Gleska Cultural Association and the Sioux Nation of the Rosebud Reservation, presents an exhibition on the spirituality and culture of the Lakota Sioux. There will be seminars, conferences, films, and documentaries. Information will be available about visiting the Rosebud Reservation.

This exhibition is open to the public, free of charge:
9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
April 11-20
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Via Cavour 3

Curated by Alessandro Bartolozzi and Elisa Morucci

 

Now let us all with one accord, in company with ages past, keep vigil with our heavenly Lord in his temptation and his fast.  

                                                                      Hymn 146, words by Gregory the Great    

St. James Church, Florence
Via B. Rucellai, 9
Firenze, Italy
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