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Events at St. James
Father Dunnam on Returns This Week 
Full on Church
Back from the United States 

 

The Dunnams will return from the United States this Thursday, July 19.

 

Should any pastoral need or emergency arise in the absence of the Rector, please contact the parish office (055 29 44 17) or the Senior Warden, Timothy Chaplin (328 145 83 72). 

Children's Lending Library 

Summer Hours

 

During July, the Children's Lending Library is open by appointment only. Please call:
 
Karene - 3292092310
Dorothy - 055291528; or 
Clara - 0557877211.

Closed in August.
 
The Children's Lending Library has a vast selection of books for children of all ages, from pre-reader through teenager. The Library has many activiteis during the year, including the annual Halloween, Christmas , and Easter parties, and bilingual book readings.
 
The next Library meeting will be on September 8. Anyone who likes literature and has a few hours to dedicate is encouraged to come join our committee. 
 
 
Bishop's Visitation 

Visitation September 16
 

Our Bishop will be making his Visitation to St. James Church on Sunday, September 16. Anyone interested in being confirmed, please contact the Parish Office.

 


 

Your St. James
Monthly Food Drive
Full on Church
Where & When
Date: First Sunday of the Month
Time: 9:00 & 11:00
Location: Church
Help the Hungry  

 

On the first Sunday of every month, the St. James Foodbank is holding a food drive. Please support this important ministry by donating any of the following items: canned tomatoes, canned beans, 1 liter packages of long shelf life milk, 500 gram packages of pasta, 1 kilo packages of rice, 80 gram and 160 gram cans of tuna, coffee, crackers, small boxes of juice, merendine.  

 

The shopping cart will be at the back of the Church, waiting to be filled!

 

Grazie di cuore! 


 

Outreach 2012

Calling for Suggestions of Charities to Fund

Application forms for funding of charities within the Province of Florence are avaiable for Parishioners in the Office. The due date is no later than Sept. 30, 2012.


 

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
Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare in the Park
festa

Where & When
Date:July 13 - 21 
(closed Monday)
Time: Gardens open at 19:00
Show at sunset 
Location: Via il Prato 58 
FESTA - Florence English Theatrical Artists

 

It is the most romantic show of the summer 2012 in Florence. On a sweet summer night, in one of the most beautiful park of the city, the most romantic play of western literature: Romeo and Juliet.

 

The historical Corsini gardens (rarely opened to the public) provide the perfect backdrop for this breathtakingly romantic tragedy, featuring a cast of actors from around the globe! This will be a night to remember.

 

Audience members will have access to the gardens from 7:00 PM, to enjoy a pleasant picnic in the shade, and to taste fine wines produced by the Corsini Vineyards. Foods are available, or you are welcome to bring a picnic.

 

This event is in the historical center, in the Zone of Santa Maria Novella. It is around the corner from the American Church, an easy 10 minute walk from the train station.

 

Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare in the Park
In English with Italian Subtitles
Monumental Gardens of the Corsini Palace
Via il Prato 58 
July 13 - 21st (closed Monday)
Gardens Open 7 pm - Show at sunset  

 

For more information:

[email protected]

Tel. 320 3115610

 


Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

Where & When
Date: Friday, July 27
Time: 20:30 - 1:00
Location: Harold Acton Library,
Lungarno Guicciardini 
Watch Live at the British Institute
 
Watch the Opening Ceremony for the Olympic Games 2012  in London at the British Institute's Harold Acton Library on Friday, July 27, beginning at 8:30 PM. There will be a quiz, pizza, and drinks. The cost is €15.

Reservations are mandatory. Email: [email protected]
 
The Church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the word: from heaven he came and sought her to be his holu bride; with his own blood he bought her and for her life he died. 

    Hymn 525. Words: Samuel John Stone (1839-1900).

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