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Welcome To An Episcopal presence since 1882!
St. James' Mission Statement
Our mission at St. James' Episcopal Church is to proclaim the Kingdom of God. We will strive for a loving, Christ-centered community which will accept all people. We hope to be a Christian witness in the Fergus Falls community by caring for a person's mind, body and soul. Our help in all we endeavor is from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We welcome all to worship with us whether you are a seeker or inquirer into Christian faith, or are a committed Christian of long standing. We are happy to answer your questions about who we are and what we believe.
Sundays 10:30 a.m.
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ST. JAMES ANNUAL MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28TH FOLLOWING THE CHURCH SERVICE WHICH WILL BE CELEBRATED BY REV. CANON SANDI HOLMBERG. PLEASE PLAN ON ATTENDING! PULLED PORK SANDWICHES AND DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED. PLEASE BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE. Your attendance at the Annual Meeting is vital to the church! We will be voting on new Vestry members, Senior Warden, and Junior Warden plus amendments to the by-laws and approval of the 2010 Budget for the church. Please join us!!
SHROVE TUESDAY
Tuesday February 16, 2010 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church on
Lake Alice Tickets: Advanced - $5 At the Door
- $6 Kids 12 & Under - $2 Advanced tickets can be purchased
at the Promise Shop in Fergus Falls or by calling the church at
736-6736 Proceeds to Benefit Haiti Relief
Enjoy Music with members of the Uff Da Mountain Boys
WHAT IS SHROVE TUESDAY
The name "Shrove Tuesday" is derived from the word
"shrive", which means to confess and receive absolution. The name
denotes a period of cleansing, abstinence and self-sacrifice. Traditionally viewed as a day of repentance, Shrove
Tuesday has become the last day for celebration and feasting before the
period of fasting required during the Lenten season. Shrove Tuesday always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, so the date varies from year to year and falls between February 3rd and March 9th. The traditions of Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent go back a long way. The period of Lent corresponds to the 40 days and 40 nights Jesus spent in the wilderness. Years ago, strict Christian's were forbidden to eat any dairy products in this period. Therefore, on Shrove Tuesday also known as Pancake Day or Fat Tuesday people made pancakes to use up their supplies of eggs, milk, butter and other fats. These cakes were made in flat pans (hence pancakes) and was seen as a sign of self-indulgence before the fast. Shrove Tuesday is a day of celebration as well as penitence, because it's the last day before Lent. Church bells were rang early on Shrove Tuesday morning summoning everyone to Confession. On the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday, many Christians attend a special service at which their foreheads are marked with a sign of the cross made from paste derived from the ashes of palms kept from the previous year's Palm Sunday.
Dates to Remember · February 16 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 5-7pm with members of the Uff da Mtn Boys providing music. Proceeds will benefit Haiti Relief through Episcopal Relief & Development. · February 17 7:00pm Ash Wednesday service · February 17 4:30pm Vestry Meeting · Wednesdays during Lent 5:30pm service followed by light supper and education · February 28 Annual Meeting and Potluck following the service
February 12 Dic Pickett February 14 Sarah Tuel Duffy
February 7- Cheryl Rose & Milt Proffit February 29 Cathie & Mark Helland If we missed you, please call the office.
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