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Adult Forum
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Where & When
Date: Sundays
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: St. James Meeting Room
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"Know Each Other / Know the World"
This coming Sunday, November 7, Susan Candida Melad will present the topic of "How the Filipinos Came to St. James."
Grab a cappuccino and meet us in the meeting room for an interesting and topical discussion.
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Sunday School
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Where & When
Date: Sundays
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: St. James Undercroft
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Knowing Ourselves and Others
An exciting Children's Sunday School program for the year has begun. This year, we are piggy-backing with the theme of the Adult Forum: Knowing Ourselves and Others through Story. We will explore our individual stories and how they connect to our ancestral faith stories, present community and the world community. |
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Where & When
Being organized for Sundays at 11:00.
Interested parents please contact the office!
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A nursery school is being organized for the 11 AM service
The Christian Education Program would like to organize a child care service for children under four during the Sunday 11 AM service. However, in order to do this, we need to know your needs! Before we hire and train new personnel, we need a minimum commitment from interested parents, that is, that your child will attend at least an average of twice a month. As soon as we have a minimum number of children, we will get the service up and running!
Please contact the Church office at 055 294417.
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Book Study
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Where & When
Date: Thursday, November 18
Time: 19:00
Location: Rectory
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Next Book Study at the Rectory on November 18
Please join us on Thursday, November 18, for the continuation of the study of The Meaning of Jesus, by Marcus Borg. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Join us for study, scintillating conversation, and refreshments.
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Benefit Concert for the Foundation for Photo / Art in Hospitals
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Where & When
Date: Thursday, November 4
Time: 19:00
Location: St. James Church
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An American in Florence
A concert featuring art songs by baritone Scott Beasley and pianist Riccardo Foti will be held at St. James on Thursday, November 4, at 7 PM. An American aperitif and raffle will follow.
The suggested donation of €10 (€7 for students) will benefit the Foundation for Photo / Art in Hospitals, a marvelous organization founded and headed by St. James' own Elaine Poggi.
Please visit the Foundation's website at www.healingphotoart.org
Originally from Jonesboro, Arkansas USA, Scott Beasley earned a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in vocal performance from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. At Carnegie Mellon Mr. Beasley portrayed Le Marquis de la Force in Dialogues of the Carmelites and Pish-Tush in The Mikado. While in Pittsburgh he performed with Pittsburgh Opera in Aida, L'italiana in Algeri, and Carmen. Mr. Beasley is now studying at Lorenzo de' Medici until the end of May under a scholarship through Rotary International. |
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Where & When
Date: Sunday, November 7
Time: 20:00
Location: St. James Church |
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"This is my story, this is my song"
The Florence Gospel Choir School, Italy's first music school teaching African American vocal technique and culture, founded by San Francisco State University and City College of San Francisco alumnae, Nehemiah H. Brown, is proud to present San Francisco sopranos, Marrietta Harris and Janice Buxton, in "This Is My Story, This Is My Song," based on the celebrated book, "The Other Side of Alzheimer's," by Ms. Harris. Nehemia tells us: "It is a compelling story about Marietta Harris, which opens with her growing up in San Francisco's Pacific Height district. It speaks of her love of music, life, and her family. It speaks of her calling, and the price she paid to be a caregiver. ... I read the book on my flight from San Francisco to Paris. I had finished it by the time we passed over London. I laughed, I cried, and was challenged in my new role as a "Caregiver."
Ms. Harris and Ms. Buxton, have previously toured with Mr. Brown in Italy. They will be participating in Mr. Brown's annual Gospel workshop in Frankfurt, Germany, "The Gospel According to Nehemiah," held at Christ The King Anglican Church. In Florence, Italy there will presentations at the Methodist Church and The Basilica of Saint Mark, and at St. James Church with a final performance sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association in Carpi (MO). For more details, go to www.fgcschool.com.
The concert will be held at St. James on Sunday, November 7, at 8 PM.
A free will offering will be taken.
Ms. Harris and Ms. Buxton will also be providing the special music at the 11 AM service that morning.
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American International League FUNdraiser at St. James
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Where & When
Date: Tuesday, November 16
Time: 16:00-18:00
Location: St. James undercroft
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Tombola Tea
The American International League of Florence is holding a Tombola Tea Party in the St. James undercroft from 4 to 6 PM on Tuesday, November 16th. For the modest price of €8 you can enjoy tea & scones plus other delicable delicacies and 2 tombola playing cards!! Extra playing cards 1 euro each This is a FAWCO + AILO FUNdraiser also benefitting Art Aids Art and the Associazione Fabio Jonathan. Sign up with Deirdre Pirro: pirro@mail.cosmos.it / 339 662 1794 or Tina Carrari: tcarrari@gmail.com / 349 391 8196 COME PLAY ITALIAN BINGO WITH US!!! BRING FRIENDS TOO!!!
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St. James Crafts Fair
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Where & When
Date: Sunday, November 21
Time: 12:30 - 17:00
Location: St. James undercroft
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The St. James Christmas & Crafts Fair is coming up!
Just in time to do your Christmas shopping! The much-anticipated annual St. James Crafts Fair will be held on Sunday, November 21, from 12:30 to 5 PM. The fair will feature handicrafts of all kinds, ideas for Christmas, bake sale with American goodies, and food and beverages will also be for sale. Join us for great shopping, good food, and lots of fun!
If you would like to reserve a table to sell your handicrafts, contact Lora Vezzosi at 055 425 0126 or email Lorav@tin.it.
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Thanksgiving Dinner at St. James
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Where & When
Date: Nov. 25
Time:19:00
Location: St. James Undercroft
RSVP required
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November 25 is Thanksgiving Day!
A Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 25 at 7:30 PM in the undercroft, for parishioners, their families, and friends. Come join us to celebrate our gratitude for all God's blessings, St. James Church, our families, and our common bonds of friendship. The cost is €10 per person, children 12 years old and under eat free of charge. Reservations are required. Please contact Leslie directly at the church office, by email, telephone, or in person. Tel. 055 294417 Email: office@stjames.it
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Christmas Gala
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Where & When
Date: December 3
Time: 7:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Location: St. James
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Christmas Gala December 3 - save the date!
The night of our famous Christmas Gala will soon be here. Reserve the date and tell all your family and friends. Once again Erica O'Kief is chairing this festive fund-raiser and holiday extravaganza.
The Gala will start at 7:30 PM, and tickets will cost €50 per person.
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Happy Anniversary Edgardo and Amy!
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Celebrating 25 years
Congratulations to Edgardo Sasuman and his wife, Amy, on their 25th wedding anniversary. Edgardo is our Sacristan and a valuable member of our St. James staff.
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Donations to St. James
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How to help
Although we are blessed with a beautiful church in a beautiful city, St. James is a parish of modest means. People are often surprised to learn that we are financially independent, and receive no financial support from the national Episcopal Church, from any missionary agency, nor from the US or Italian governments. Our mission and ministry is kept alive year to year by God's grace and the extravagant kindness of people like you. All donations to St. James are fully deductible for US tax purposes. St. James Church is a parish of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America and a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Our tax ID number is 13-6132268. In accordance with Section 170 (F)(8)(B), any goods or services provided to you consist solely of intangible religious benefits. Personal checks should be made payable to "St. James Church" and sent to: St. James Church Via B. Rucellai, 9 50123 Florence, Italy
or to: Friends of St. James Church c/o Anne Bowen P.O. Box 352 Salisbury, CT 06068 USA
It is also possible to donate online at the St. James website: http://stjames.it
Unless you wish your gift to be earmarked for a special fund or purpose, it will be used by the Vestry wherever it is needed the most. Please use the "Item" box to indicate the gift's allocation, if any, as well as dedication (e.g., "made in memory of..."/ thanksgiving for.../celebration of... etc.) You will receive an electronic confirmation of your gift, followed by a thank you letter that will also serve as an official document for IRS purposes. Gifts of stock are gladly accepted. Transfer instructions are provided on request. If you might consider the inclusion of St. James in your estate planning, please contact our rector at rector@stjames.it and a time to discuss it in person will gladly be arranged. For more information, please contact friends@stjames.it or call the church office at 055 294417.
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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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Bronzino Exhibit at the Strozzi Palace
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Where & When
Palazzo Strozzi
Through January 23, 2011
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Bronzino: Painter and Poet at the Medici Court
The Palazzo Strozzi is hosting an exhibition of the works of Agnolo di Cosimo, known as Bronzino (1503-1572), one of the greatest painters of the Cinquecento. This exhibition has obtained loans from some of the world's most important museums, and it is possible to admire approximately 70 of his works, along with others by Pontormo, Cellini, Tribolo, Bandinelli, Pierino da Vinci, and Alessandro Allori.
The exhibition in now ongoing, and will continue through January 23.
It is promoted and Organized by the Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze, Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi, Ministero per i Beni e le Attivitą Culturali, Soprintendenza PSAE, and the Polo Museale della cittą di Firenze.
Hours: Every day 9:00-20:00; Thursday 9:00-23:00
Information: 055/2645155
Reservations: Sigma CSC 055/2469200 |
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For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, alleluia!
Hymn 287; words by William Walsham How
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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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