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An Easter message from Father Dunnam
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Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Tomorrow the Church around the world embarks on the Holy
Triduum, the last three days of Holy Week. Here at St. James
Church we will observe these holy days with special liturgies.
Tomorrow, Maundy Thursday, we commemorate the institution of
the Lord's Supper, also known as Holy Communion, the Mass and
the Holy Eucharist. We observe the Washing of Feet by the priest
for anyone who wishes to participate. This is symbolic of Christ
who is the Servant of servants, and how we, ourselves, as disciples
of Christ are to serve the world in Christ's name. The Altar will
be stripped and washed in preparation for the death and burial of
Jesus, and all ornamentation in the Church will be removed. The
Maundy Thursday eucharist is at 7:30 pm.Day after tomorrow is Good Friday. Both at Noon and 7:30 pm we will observe the Good Friday Liturgy and the Veneration of the Holy Cross.
We will receive communion from the Reserved Sacrament from the
evening before.This Saturday we will have Noonday Prayer and at 7:30 pm we will celebrate the Easter Vigil, or the First Mass of Easter.
We begin outside with the lighting of the Easter Fire and the Paschal Candle. Each of us light our individual candles from the Paschal Candle symbolizing our reception of the Light of Christ. We listen to Lessons tracing our salvation history, and then celebrate joyously the Lord's Resurrection. The Church will be ablaze with
light and flowers and resplendent with everything beautiful. After the Easter Vigil we will have a sumptuous Easter Party, or Agape, in the Undercroft. All are invited.
Sunday is Easter Day and begins the Easter season, or The Great Fifty Days of Easter. There will be a eucharist at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. There will be special music at the 11:00 am eucharist followed by a prosecco toast on the front portico and an Easter Egg Hunt in the parish gardens for all the children and those " young of heart".
I hope you will make a special effort to participate in the entire
Holy Triduum. It will be good for your soul. And I promise you will arrive with great joy on Easter Day. How very blessed we are here at St. James Church to be part of this sacred community.
Come. Be with your sisters and brothers. Invite family and
friends.
With much love to you and yours at this Holy Season,
Mark
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Holy Week- April 13-19 2014
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Holy Week Schedule
April 16. Wednesday in Holy Week 12:00 Noonday Prayer 7.30pm Eucharist April 17- Maundy Thursday 12:00 Noonday Prayer 7:30 pm Eucharist, Washing and Stripping of the Altar April 18. Good Friday 12:00 Good Friday Liturgy. 7:30 pm Good Friday Liturgy and Adoration of the Cross There will be Eucharist from the Reserved Sacrament and Veneration of the Holy Cross at noon and 7:30pm. April 19. Easter Vigil 7:30 pm First Mass of Easter followed by parish Easter party in the Undercroft. The First Mass of Easter, the Easter Vigil, will be celebrated at 7:30 pm. Come and experience this ancient liturgy; the lighting of the Paschal fire and candle, and trace our salvation history with the historic readings. April 20. Easter Day: Feast of the Resurrection 9:00 am Eucharist in Chapel 11:00 am Festive Eucharist 12:00 Noon - Easter Egg Hunt EASTER DAY - 9:00 am and 11:00 am Invite family and friends to celebrate with us the joy of Easter and Resurrection followed by a prosecco toast on the front Portico and an Easter Egg Hunt in the parish gardens.
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Easter Flower Donations
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If you would like to make a donation in memory of loved ones or as a thanksgiving, please complete one of the envelopes that you will find on the church pews or contact the church office.
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Youth Across Europe 2014
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Where & When
Date: 28th May-1st June
Location: Christ Church Clermont-Ferrand.France.
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Ascension Day Weekend 28th May- 1st June.
For all Episcopal youth.
Hosted by Christ Church, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
What: A youth weekend which includes adventures, activities, thought provoking discussions, food, and so much more.
Why: An annual gathering of the youth groups of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe - to develop relationships between churches and to be encouraged in our faith and learn more about Christ... with lots of fun thrown in.
Who: Young people aged 13 to 19 at the time of the event.
When: From 6pm on Wednesday, 28th 1pm (after church) on Sunday, 1st
Please arrive and depart as close to these times as possible.
Where: Hosted by Christ Church Clermont-Ferrand France. (Offices at 8 rue du Bon Pasteur, Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France. Tel: +33 (0)4 63 22 50 35).
Breakfast & Sleeping will be at Le Pignolet Retreat Centre - blankets or duvets NOT provided 'Lunch in a bag' provided daily.
Evening meals at various locations.
Cost: €10 per participant (youth and adult) to be brought with you to the event in cash.
Click on this link for further info.
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Junior Youth Retreat
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Where & When
Date:May 29th-June 1st 2014
Location: Budingen, Germany
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May 29th -June 1st , 2014
What: A youth (10 to 13-year olds) weekend near Frankfurt, Germany. Includestimes for worship, Bible study and discussion, mixed with fun activities, meals together and much more!
Why: An annual gathering of the younger youth of the Convocation - to develop
relationships between churches and to be encouraged in our faith and learn more
about Christ, with lots of fun too!
Who: - Young people aged 10 to 13-years old at the time of the event - Leaders* to accompany each church group (leaders should be gender appropriate for the youth attending; i.e. If you have boys attending you will need to have a male accompany them.) * Leaders will participate in the retreat by leading various pre-planned and
prepared activities.
Where: The hosting parish will be the church of Christ The King in Frankfurt. Please click on this link for further details and the registration form.
send copies of completed registration forms to: kay-sche@hotmail.de by 15th March. Bring original forms (along with registration fees in cash) with you to the retreat.
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The 20's Weekend-for all 19-29 year olds!
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Where & When
Date: 6-9 June 2014
Location:Tasso Hostel, Florence
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Fish out of water?
Jesus teachings and Faith in the 21st century.
A weekend of lively debate and togetherness, Pentecost weekend 6th -9th June 2014 in the Tasso Hostel, Florence.
Click on this link for full details.
The registration form must be completed by Monday 5th May and sent to Rebecca (rdoebler@students.unikmainz.de)
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Sunday Nursery
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Where & When
Date: Sundays
Time: 10:45 - 12:00
Location: Undercroft
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A Fun Place for Your Little Ones
A nursery is provided each Sunday during the 11:00 AM Eucharist for toddlers and little ones who are happier there. Parents please consider the use of our professionally staffed Nursery.
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Noonday Prayer
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Where & When
Date: Tuesday-Friday
Time: 12:00-12:10
Location: Church
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Noonday Prayer in the Church
St. James Church holds Noonday Prayer in the Church every Tuesday through Friday at 12:00 PM.
Come join us for 10 minutes of prayer and meditation. Noonday Prayer will be led by the clergy and staff of St. James Church, and any volunteer who is interested in this leadership. Please contact the Church office.
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Spring Fling
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Where & When
Date: May 18
Time: From 12.30
Location: Church
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The Next Spring Fling will be May 18th after the Sunday Eucharist.
Put the date in your diary and take some flyers this Sunday to give to friends and family.
There will be tables to rent. Please contact the office to reserve one.
If you have prizes suitable for the raffle please contact Julia in the office.
Also anyone who would like to help, please contact a member of the Vestry or call the church office.
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Support the Church's Ministries with a Simple Gesture
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5 X 1000 Tax Contribution
Support the Food Bank and other outreach programs by requesting that the 5 X 1000 on your Italian tax return be donated to "Amici di St. James in Florence."
Simply sign the relevant box on your tax return form and indicate the 'codice fiscale' (tax ID number) for Amici di St. James in Florence:
94138720480
There is no financial implication to you for doing this; funds from the "5 x 1000" that are not specifically allocated for non-profit associations are left to the government. Please share this information with anyone who is interested in supporting the charitable activities of St. James.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Earmark your "5 x 1000" to "Amici di St. James in Florence""
http://stjames.it/donate/5x1000
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Parish Office Hours Week of 21st April
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The Parish Office will be closed for Easter Holidays Tuesday and Wednesday 22nd & 23rd April.
Also Friday 25th April for Liberation Day.
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April Vestry Meeting
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The next Vestry meeting will be Tuesday 29th April at 7pm
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2014 Outreach Donations
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Do you know of an Onlus (non profit organization) in Tuscany that would benefit from St James support?
We need your suggestions for local outreach donations to be made in 2014. There are so many wonderful organizations in the Province of Florence, run primarily by volunteers, which actively help the community. This is an opportunity for St. James to help them in their work.
The deadline for submissions is September 30.
Please contact Barbara Maraventano at b.maraventano@gmail.com or Jocelyn Fitzgerald at jocelyn.f@tiscalinet.it.
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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: small tins of canned beans(packs of 3), 500 gram packages of pasta, 1 kilo packages of rice, 80 gram and 160 gram cans of tuna, crackers, small boxes of juice, and especially baby food (fruit) and baby formula.
The shopping cart will be at the back of the Church, waiting to be filled!
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, 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. Coming soon- Information on St.James newly renovated Carriage House |
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Cultural programme at the British Institute of Florence | 
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Location: British Institute,
Lungarno Guicciardini 9.Florence.
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Talking Pictures,
programme of films, every Wednesday .Starts at 8pm.
April 16 L'innocente
Entrance to the cultural events and films are available to Library members only. Please see the British Institute website for details on how to become a member and costs.
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Palazzo Strozzi, Florence
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Palazzo Strozzi will be hosting from 8 March to 20 July 2014 a major exhibition entitled
Pontormo and Rosso Fiorentino. Diverging Paths of Mannerism, devoted to the work of Pontormo and of Rosso
Fiorentino, the two painters who were without question the most original and unconventional adepts of the new way of interpreting art in that season of the Italian Cinquecento which Giorgio Vasari called the 'modern manner'.
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Syracuse University Conference
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Where & When
Date: May 9-10,2014
Location:Syracuse University & Gonzaga University,Florence.
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May 9-10, Human Capital Management and Development in Transnational Education
"Identity and Professionalism: the Study Abroad Institute Past and Future."
A conference open to the Public, hosted by Syracuse and Gonzaga University starts on May 9, 9.30am.
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"Eternal Lord of love, behold your Church walking once more the pilgrim way of Lent, led by your cloud by day, by night your fire, moved by your love and toward your presence bent; far off yet here- the goal of all desire."
Hymn 149
Music: Old 124th
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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.
Informativa ai sensi dell'art. 13, d. lgs 196/2003: i Suoi dati personali sono trattati dalla St. James American Church in rispetto al Codice privacy 196/03. Qualora non intendeste ricevere ulteriori comunicazione, potete cancellarvi utilizzando il link sottostante, oppure scrivere a St. James American Church, via Bernardo Rucellai 9, Firenze, o inviare un'email a info@stjames.it
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