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St. James Events
Concert Istituto Europeo
Full on Church
Where & When
Date: Friday, December 2
Time: 21:00
Location: Church
Voice, Piano, and Organ

 

Friday December 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM at St. James Church, the Istituto Europeo Music Department  will present its Christmas Concert. Students will perform works of opera and classical music by Schubert, Arditi, Mozart, Donizetti, Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, and Padovano.

 

On the organ and pianoforte: Maestro Riccardo Foti.

 

With this concert, the Istituto Europeo Music Department continues its intense activity of musical performances, which has been characterized by its group formations of singers and musicians coming from all over the world since 1988.

 

The scope of the concert is, as always, one that finalizes teaching at a professional level and the journey from this essential experience to future artistic collaborations.

 

It is definitely an occasion not to miss, and judging by the positive outcomes of the last concerts organized to collect funds to benefit Japan, cannot be missed.

 

Free entrance

 

 

Special Music this Sunday
Full on Church
Where & When
Date: Sunday, December 4
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: St. James
Henderson Chamber Choir

 

The Sir James Henderson School of Milan  Chamber Choir, Directed by Martin Biggs, will provide the special music at the 11:00 AM Eucharist this Sunday. They will be performing pieces by Franck (Panis Angelicus) and Mendelssohn.   

 

The Henderson Chamber Choir, along with the Chamber Orchestra, is on a tour of Florence. The groups have toured in many parts of Italy and abroad including Madrid, Zurich, Vienna, Lucerne, Naples, Rome and Palermo in recent years. Together with the other performing ensembles from school and under the direction of M. Biggs they have made five recordings: Mozart's 'Requiem' (2001), Faur�'s 'Requiem' (2004), Highlights from Handel's 'Messiah' (2006) a compilation CD of Christmas Music (2007) and a new DVD/CD recording of the Mozart 'Requiem' in April (2011).

  

 

 

Inquirer's Class
Full on Church
Where & When
Date: Sundays, Nov. 27, Dec. 4 & 11, Jan. 8 & 15.
Time: 12:00
Location: Undercroft
All Welcome!

 

The Inquirer's Class continues for all who are interested in being confirmed or knowing more about the Christian faith and the Episcopal Church. Anyone may attend and all are invited. Classes continue in the Undercroft after the Sunday 11:00 AM Eucharist. Future dates are December 4 and 11, and January 8 and 15. See you there!

 

Christmas Concert by the School of Music of Fiesole
Full on Church
Where & When
Date: Saturday, December 10
Time: 15:00-16:00
Location: St. James
Directed by Joan Yakkey

 

On Saturday, December 10, at 3 PM, the Children's and Youth Choirs, the Young Madrigalists of the School of Music of Fiesole, will present their annual Christmas Concert: "Concerto degli Auguri." The children, ages 5-20, are directed by Joan Yakkey and accompanied by Riccardo Foti. These choirs have presented their Christmas concerts at St. James since 1984.

The music is chosen from nursery rhymes, classical, folk, and contemporary repertoire. The concert will last about one hour. All are welcome. The concert is free of charge.

Children's Lending Library Christmas Party
Full on Church
Where & When
Date: Saturday, December 10
Time: 16:30-18:00
Location: Undercroft
Don't Miss the Fun!

 

The annual Children's Lending Library Christmas party will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The party is open to library members only and entrance is free of charge. There will be crafts, a visit from Santa, and Christmas carol singing with piano accompaniment. Refreshments and books and videos will be on sale. All library members are invited to attend the free Christmas concert held by Joan Yakkey and her youth choirs in the church proper from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

 

 

Christmas Gala December 16
Full on Church
Where & When
Date: Friday, December 16
Time: 19:30
Location: St. James Church
Excitement is in the air!

The St. James Christmas Gala is Friday, December 16, beginning at 7:30 PM.

Sumptuous international cuisine is being prepared. Fabulous prizes will be auctioned off by Dario Cecchini for the Silent Auction.  Great music will play all night, and special guests will be Nehemia Brown and the Florence Gospel Choir.

The St. James Gala is a major fundraising event, where we open wide our doors to all of Florence. We anticipate the presence of the Mayor and the US Consul General, and the Rector will have his "dance card" available.
 
Tickets (only €50) and more information are available at the Church office.
 
This is an occasion not to be missed!  
 
See you there!

Advent Lessons and Carols
Full on Church
Where & When
Date: Sunday, December 18
Time: 11:00
Location: St. James
Lessons and Carols on December 18

 

On Sunday, December 18 at 11:00 AM, we will have the traditional Advent Lessons and Carols, with a reception following in the Undercroft. Spread the word and invite family and friends.


 

Pledge Cards 2012
Full on Church
Where & When
Date: Sunday, December 18
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: St. James
Ingathering

 

To give parishioners and friends more time to make a pledge of support to St. James Church, the Ingathering of pledge cards for 2012 has been translated to Sunday, December 18.

 

 

Christmas 2011
Full on Church
Christmas Schedule

 

December 24 - Christmas Eve

6:00 PM Parish Eucharist and Christmas Pageant

11:00 PM Christmas Midnight Mass

 

December 25 - Christmas Day

Eucharist at 9:00 and 11:00 AM

 

The Parish office will be closed December 26 and will reopen January 3, 2012, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Happy New Year!

 

Christmas Pageant
Full on Church
Where & When
Date: Saturday, December 24
Time: 18:00
Location: St. James
Join Us on Christmas Eve

 

This year our Christmas Pageant, on Christmas Eve at 6:00 PM, will be intergenerational (children, teens, and adults). Everyone interested in participating, please contact the office.

 

 

Your St. James
Budget 2012

Preparation Time!
 
For the coming year, we are asking all committees and ministry areas that wish to be part of the 2012 St. James budget to enter into the process of analysis and discernment.
 
Beginning with writing a Mission / Purpose Statement, develop goals (short term and long term), and note resources needed. Please submeit the report and budget request by November 30 to the Church Office.

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
Christmas Concert
Full on Church
Where & When
Date: Friday, December 2
Time: 20:00 buffet
21:00 concert
Location:Waldensian Church, Via Micheli, 26
Il Sassolino Bianco

 

In solidarity with the Association "Il Sassolino Bianco," a Christmas Concert will be held on Friday, 2nd December 2011, at 8 pm in the Waldensian Church, Via Micheli, 26.

 

Soprano: Ko Myung San

Trumpet: Samantha Robinson

Organ: Robin Walker

 

There will be a buffet-aperitivo at 8 pm

with the concert starting at 9 pm.

 

The association "Il Sassolino Bianco" www.ilsassolinobianco.org  promotes initiatives to help children in need in Italy and abroad. The proceeds from this concert will be dedicated to improve the park and playground for the visiting children in the women's prison in Empoli.

 

Minimal offer 15 Euro


 

A.I.L.O. Christmas Bazaar
Full on Church
Where & When
Date: Wednesday, December 8
Time: 10:30-18:00
Location: Le Pagliere, Viale Machiavelli 24
Charity Fair and Lottery

 

The American International League of Florence is holding its Annual Christmas Bazaar in favour of local charities on December 8 at Le Pagliere, Viale Machiavelli 24, (Porta Romana area), books, clothes, new items, Christmas Decorations, handmade, bake sale ... food and drink, children's activities, something for everyone.... All are welcome!

Come Sing with the UNICEF Christmas Choir
Full on Church
Where & When
Dates: Thursdays
Time: 18:30-20:30
Location: Creative Corner,
Via Buonvicini 17A
Volunteers Needed

 

We need more voices for the annual UNICEF Christmas Choir. We are planning concerts and carolling starting next week. Practies are on Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 PM and 7:30-8:30 PM at:

Creative Corner
Via Buonvicini 17A
Florence
(Piazza Savonarola area, bus 11, 17)

Refreshments after the practice. All are welcome, including children over 10.

For information call: 347-484-1730

 

 

Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears  and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee.  

                    Hymn 6. Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788).    

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