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Events at St. James
Church Office Closed in August

Happy Vacation Everybody!

 

The Church Office will be closed during the month of August, reopening on September  4.  

 

In case of emergency or pastoral need please call:  055 238 14 22, 366 482 5464, or 328 145 83 72.

 

Enews on Hiatus during August

See You in the Fall!

 

The Enews is going on vacation during the month of August.  See you again in September!

 

 

No Sunday Nursery during August

The Nursery Reopens September 2

 

There will be no children's nursery during church in August.  The nursery will resume September 2.


 

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. 
 
 
The Adult Forum Returns September 16

Where & When
Date: Sunday, Sept. 16.
Time: 10:00
Location: Undercroft
Pierre Whalon to Speak at the First Forum

 

The Adult Forum will resume its series at 10:00 AM each Sunday beginning September 16. The Forum is held in the Undercroft.  

 

Bishop Pierre will be our first speaker.   

 

Grab a cappuccino and join us!


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.

 


 

Kick Off Sunday - September 23
Full on Church
Where & When
Date: Sunday, Sept. 23
Time: Ministry Fair after the 11:00 Eucharist
Location: St. James
Don't Miss the Ministry Fair!

St. James will be in full swing beginning September 23. Sunday School for Children will resume, and all ministries are asked to join in the Ministry Fair after the 11:00 Eucharist to solicit new members for the various ministries of the parish.


 

Your St. James
Not Accepting Clothing Donations in August

Thank You for Your Donations in September! 
 
The Thrift Shop team is taking a well-deserved break in August, so we will not be able to accept donations during that month. 

However, beginning in September, we will gratefully accept your donations of gently used clothing, accessories, housewares, toys, knick knacks, etc.

Thank you!
 
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
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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