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Church Office Reopened
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Regular office Hours Resumed
The Church Office reopened on Tuesday, September 4.
Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The office phone number is 055 294417.
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Sunday Morning Nursery Available
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Child Care during the Eucharist
A nursery is available during the Sunday 11:00 Eucharist for pre-Sunday School aged children.
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The Adult Forum Returns September 16
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Where & When
Date: Sunday, Sept. 16.
Time: 10:00
Location: Undercroft
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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!
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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.
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Cookout September 16
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Where & When
Date: Sunday, September 16
Time: 12:00
Location: Back garden
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Lunch with the Bishop
Join us Sunday, September 16 following the 11:00 Eucharist for a cookout with Bishop Whalon. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served. Contributions of side dishes to share will be joyously accepted.
The cookout will be held in the garden in back of the Church.
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Kick Off Sunday - September 23
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Where & When
Date: Sunday, Sept. 23
Time: Ministry Fair after the 11:00 Eucharist
Location: St. James
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Don't Miss the Ministry Fair!
St. James will be in full swing beginning September 23. All ministries at St. James are asked to make a presentation during the 11:00 AM Eucharist and to remain afterwards outside at the tables to solicit new members or to pass out publicity. A light lunch and refreshments will be served. Please join us!
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Acolyte Revolution!
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Acolyte Training
Training for acolytes will be offered to older children, teens, and adults during Sunday School beginning September 23. The new Guild of Acolytes will be inter-generational for those who desire to serve at the Altar on Sundays. Please contact the Church Office if interested.
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Children's Lending Library Reopens September 16
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Regular Schedule Will Resume September 16
Wednesdays 10:00-12:00 and 16:00-18:00
Sundays 10:00-10:45 and 12:15-13:00
The library has a vast selection of books for children of all ages, from pre-reader through teenager. The Library has many activities during the year, including the annual Halloween, Christmas, and Easter parties, and bilingual book readings.
The next Library meeting will be on September 8 from 10:30-12:00. Anyone who likes literature and has a few hours to dedicate is encouraged to come join our committee.
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Feast Of St Francis of Assisi
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Where & When
Date: October 7
Time: 11:00
Location: St. James
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Blessing of the Animals on October 7
St. James Church will observe the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with the Blessing of the Animals at the 11:00 AM Eucharist on October 7. Bring your pets to Church fr a blessing.
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Quilting News
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Where & When
Date: First meeting Monday, September 7
Time: 10:00
Location: Meeting Room
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The Quirky Quilters will be Back in September
The Quirky Quilters quilting group will resume their meetings in September. The group meets on Fridays at 10:00 AM in the Meeting Room. The first meeting will be on September 7. Newcomers are very welcome.
The group is sponsoring a Quilting Show at the Church the weekend of October 12.
Anyone interested in exhibiting a quilt, or wanting more information
on the group or the show should contact Anne Barbetti.
Tel: 335 657 2367 or Email: annebar@interfree.it
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Monthly Food Drive
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Where & When
Date: First Sunday of the Month
Time: 9:00 & 11:00
Location: Church
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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!
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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.
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St. James' Townhouse Available for Bookings
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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. |
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Congratulations to Reverend William Lister
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New Chaplain at St. Mark's Church
Congratulations to the Reverend William Lister, who was installed as Chaplain at St. Mark's Church, Florence on Sunday, September 2. We welcome him to Florence and share the joy with our sister Anglican parish.
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| Voter Registration | 
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Where & When
Date: Sept. 3-6, 10-11
Time: 14:00-17:00
Location: Paperback Exchange, Via delle Oche 4
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U.S. Citizens - Sign Up to Vote
Nonpartison voter registration will be available at the Paperback Exchange Bookstore, Via delle Oche 4, on September 3,4,5, 6, 10,11 from 2:00-5:00 PM.
Forms are also available in the Church Office during office hours.
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| Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee; take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love; take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne.
Hymn 707. Words: Francis Ridley Havergal (1836-1879), alt.
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St. James Church, Florence
Via B. Rucellai, 9
Firenze, Italy
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Your personal information is processed in compliance with the Italian Privacy Law (D.Lgs.196/03). To consult, modify or cancel your personal data at any time click on the link below, or write to St. James American Church, via Bernardo Rucellai 9, Firenze (Florence) Italy, or email info@stjames.it. Under Italian law (D.Lgs 196/03), the client must be aware of the right to access to his/her own data.
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