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Adult Forum
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Where & When
Date: Sunday, September 30
Time:10:00 AM
Location: Undercroft
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The Episcopal Church in Europe
Next Sunday, September 30, our own Cynthia Wilson D'Alimonte, Member of the Convocation Council of Advice, will speak on the topic of the Episcopal Church in Europe.
Yes, there are others like us: come find out about what's happening in Geneva, Paris, Munich, and more!
Grab a cappuccino and join us at 10:00 in the Undercroft.
Pictured: The American Cathedral in Paris
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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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Thrift Shop
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Where & When
Date: Wednesday, October 3
Time: 10:00-12:00
Location: Undercroft
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Next Mercatino on October 3
The Thrift Shop is back after the summer holidays, with lots of great bargains. Don't miss the first "mercatino" on Wednesday, October 3. The Thrift Shop offers a wide assortment of gently used clothing, accessories, housewares, toys, and much more. This is your chance to both score some wonderful finds and support a good cause!
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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 for a blessing.
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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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Children's Lending Library - New Hours
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Opening Hours as of October 2012
Wednesdays 10:00-12:00
Thursdays 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.
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Quilting News
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Where & When
Date: Fridays
Time: 10:00
Location: Meeting Room
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The Quirky Quilters are Back!
The Quirky Quilters quilting group will resume their meetings in September. The group meets on Fridays at 10:00 AM in the Meeting Room. Newcomers are very welcome.
The Quilting Show at the Church scheduled for the weekend of October 12 has been postponed. New date TBA.
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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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Daughters of the King Retreat in Rome
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Where & When
Date: Saturday, September 29
Time: 9:30-16:00
Location: Rome
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Women's Retreat Sponsored by St. Paul's Within the Walls
St. Paul's Within the Walls, Rome, is sponsoring a women's retreat on Saturday, September 29, from 9.30 AM to 4:00 PM. The purpose of the retreat is: to reflect on the ways women seek to deepen their spiritual lives and to explore how the Daughters of the King support one another and their congregations through faithful prayer and service.
If you would like to attend this retreat please contact:
Yvette Manigold, Jr, Warden gianni_in@libero.it
Rosemarie Valentine docval224@gmail.com340 941-0306
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Weekly Food Drive
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Where & When
Date: Sundays
Time: 9:00 & 11:00
Location: Church
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Help the Hungry
Every Sunday in Church, the St. James Foodbank is collecting donations of food. 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!
We also gratefully acc
Grazie di cuore!
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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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American Universities in Florence Open Days
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Where & When
Date: September 25
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Tours of the University Campuses
The American universities in Florence have opened their doors to residents for free guided visits of their campuses.
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, there will be free, guided morning tours (10:15, 11:15 and 12:15) at Syracuse University (Piazza Savonarola 15), California State University (Via Leopardi 12), and Fairfield University (Corso Tintori 7). Afternoon guided tours (2:15, 3:15 and 4:15 PM) will take place at Bowling Green University, Via Sant'Antonino 11, Richmond College, Via Maggio 11; Kent State University, Vicolo dei Cerchi 1; and the University of New Haven (CEA), Piazza Repubblica 6. No reservation is necessary.
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Language (and Languages) in Florence
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Where & When
Date: Wednesday, September 26
Time: 18:00
Location:
Lungarno Guicciardini, 9
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Lecture at the British Institute by Nicola Owtram
September 26 is the European Day of Languages. To mark the occasion this year, we have a talk by Dr Nicola T. Owtram, who is head of the Language Centre at the European University Institute in Florence, where she teaches English for academic purposes. Her research interests include academic writing, comparative stylistics, and cognitive pragmatics. (Picture: Cartier-Bresson)
All are welcome.
Library and Cultural Centre
Palazzo Lanfredini
Lungarno Guicciardini, 9
50125 Firenze
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Talking Pictures at the British Institute
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Where & When
Date: Wednesday, September 26
Time: 20:00
Location:Lungarno Guicciardini 9
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The Music Lovers
The British Institute will show Ken Russel's "Women in Love" on Wednesday, September 26 at 8:00 PM.
Sala Fiamma Ferragamo
Harold Acton Library
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Sri Lankan Dinner at the Theater
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Where & When
Date:Friday, September 28
Time: 20:00
Location:
Teatro l'Affratellamento
Via Giampalo Orsini 73
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Associazione Fabio Jonathan ONLUS
The Associazione Fabio Jonathan is organizing an event on Friday, September 28, at 8:00 PM to raise funds for the building of the school in a very poor area of Sri Lanka for the teaching of English and computer skills.
A Sinhalese dinner will be served, and there will be a performance of Sri Lankan dancers.
The event will be held at:
Teatro l'Affratellamento
Via Giampalo Orsini 73
Firenze
The cost is 25 euro per person, wine included.
Please come and invite your friends.
Tickets: email blandina.steinhauslin@gmail.com or call 366 4194686
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Where & When
Date: Saturday, October 20
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Florence Methodist Church, Via de' Benci 9
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Join the Fun at the Methodist Church!
On Saturday, October 20, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Methodist Church will be holding its annual Charity Market. The Market will feature hand-crafted items and jewelry from around the world, books, clothes, children's toys and activities, plants and more! Refreshments available to purchase
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Where & When
Date: Thursdays
Time: 15:00-18:00
Location: British Institute Library
Lungarno Guicciardini 9
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Come to Our tea Party
The British Institute invites you to a tea party every Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the British Institute Library.
www.britishinstitute.it
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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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