WELCOME TO ST. JAMES!
Our worship times on Sundays are 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. (Children's Church available), and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Our Thursday service is held in the Chapel.
We invite you attend one of our Sunday Services in person or watch our live stream
service by clicking on the picture below.
Every year St. James participates in the Jamaica Medical Mission. This is a national Ministry that brings hope to communities across Jamaica by sharing supplies, skills and medical expertise to individuals that might not otherwise have easy access to such needed resources.
Several volunteers from St. James travel to Jamacia each year to take part in this ministry and the Taste of St James is a Fundraiser for supplies and medical needs to benefit the Jamaica Medical Mission.
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The Men’s Ministry holds a prayer breakfast
on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at
8:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Their next
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
September 17th.
If you are interested in joining the Men’s
Ministry, please contact: Ted Kermode MEN & BOY’S STEAK-OUT
DATE: Sunday, October 19th TIME: 1:00 P.M. – 4:30PM
COST: $25.00 and boys under 18 free. PLACE: Leesburg Boat Club
Note: Reservations can also be made and checks taken in the Office.
Please state your name and the names of any guests and/or boys attending. Ted Kermode
Operation Homebound
Operation Home Bound provides hot meals to those who are homebound, five days a week, year
round,including all holidays. Meals are prepared at the Operation Home Bound Center at
North Lake Presbyterian Church in Lady Lake. A team of dedicated members of St. James delivers the meals to
Church members and other shut-ins in the Leesburg area.
Participate at our Services
If you have an interest in becoming a Lay Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Usher
or Greeter, please sign up in the church office.
Our Mission
Saint James seeks to be a community that grows more Christ like, expressing
the love of Jesus Christ in our worship, our outreach, and our commitment to discipleship. Giving to Saint James and Stewardship.
The Messenger Our Monthly Newsletter
Click here to read the current Messenger:
October 2025
Click here to read past issues: Past Messengers
MESSENGER MAILING LIST
We are in the process of updating our mailing list for the Messenger.
Currently, the Messenger is sent out by both postal mail and parish-wide email.
Copies are available in the church that may be picked up.
We are aiming to streamline our mailing list for those who wish to continue receive the Messenger by postal mail.
If you would like to be kept on our list, please send us an email letting us know. Click here to send us and email
office@stjames-leesburg.org
The Book Of Revelation
Beginning on September 4th at 6:30 p.m., we will begin our Fall/Winter evening Bible study in the Parish Hall.
Revelations is arguably the most complex book in scripture. But in its complexity it also has much beauty.
Over time it has received many interpretations, understandings and has led to various prophetic thoughts.
It has inspired poets and authors. MacLean Gilmour described it as “a drama of a high order set on a cosmic stage”.
It undoubtedly was the model for C S Lewis’ novel “The Last Battle”.
The Bible study will be lead by Jeff Brooke-Stewart. Please join us.
Parish Wide Dinner
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH 6:00 P.M. – 9:00PM
Venetian Gardens, (Harris Room )
109 E. Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748
Join us on October 27th at 6:00 pm, as we begin our Fall Stewardship Program with a Parish Wide Dinner at the Venetian Center (next to the Leesburg Boat Club, off Dixie Ave).
We will enjoy an evening with great food provided by Debbie’s Catering, and fellowship featuring our St. James Ukulele Group. We will also look into ways we can apply our lives to be stewards of the Gospel in our church and community.
There is no cost for the dinner, but we need you to reserve a spot so we can have an accurate head count. There will be RSVP cards in the Sunday bulletins, which you may place in the collection plate. Or, you can contact the church office at 352-787-1981, or office@stjames-leesburg.org. Please respond by Thursday, October 23rd.
Ordination to the Diaconate
With joy and gratitude to Almighty God, the St. James community warmly
invites you to the celebrate the Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of Sebastiana G Springmann
Saturday, November 15, 2025
At 1:00 pm
The Cathedral Church of St Luke
130 N Magnolia Ave
Orlando, Fl 32801
A new Picture Directory is being prepared. Many of you have turned in your "Member Information Sheet"; thank you. Many of you have provided a picture; thank you.
In order to be listed as a member of St. James, you will need to fill out a "Member Information Sheet".
If you have not done so yet, they are available in the Narthex at church, and at the Church Office.
If you have not yet submitted a picture, there are several ways to do this: 1. Catch Bob Tindall before or after the 10:15 Service, and he will take your picture. 2. Send Bob Tindall a photo via email or text: walruselect@gmail.com (717) 575-3092 3. Respond to an email you will get from the Picture Directory company.
This email will be personalized to have your name, and it will be signed by Bob Tindall. 4. Drop off a photo at the Church Office.
Annual Blessing of the Animals
On Wednesday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m. on the Veranda.
Special music will be provided by the Ukulele Ministry and the Youth Choir.
We will also have refreshments available in celebration of Fr. Tom’s birthday!
The Society of English Dancing, (Youth)
Come join us for an evening of fun and dancing Friday, October 10th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall!
Coffee and Philosophy
Join Fr. Tom in this informal weekly discussion group that covers a myriad of subjects in the areas of
philosophy, theology, and Scripture. The format is open ended with no pre-set agenda. Everyone is welcome to
attend and address whatever topic they would like. Discussion is respectful of divergent opinions.
We meet every Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at The Coffee Snob in Leesburg (1101-1 W. North Street, next to Ollie’s).
To see some of the subjects previously discussed,
Click here.
Temporary Medical Epuipment Loan
If you have medical equipment at home that you no longer need, and is in
good working condition, and that you would be willing to loan to a fello
parishioner for a short-term, we need your help.
St. James would like to set up a Medical Equipment Directory for our
parishioners. This directory will be filled with names and numbers of
individuals they can call for an equipment loan after an accident or befo
a planned surgical procedure.
If you are interested, please contact Janice Tindall.
Caregivers Support Group
The Alzheimers-Dementia Care Givers Group welcomes all who have a loved one or are caring for a
loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. We meet to discuss the ways and means of expressing
compassion and how to care for our loved ones in the midst of a difficult challenge. As a care giver,
what is the best response to the many repetitive questions that are asked by your loved one? And
what can be done when other uncontrolled behaviors arise? Also, we will look at some online
resources that deal with this and a variety of other situations while caring for someone with
dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
All discussions are kept in strict confidentiality. Please note that our meetings are for caregivers only
(and not the one with A/D) to allow the freedom to share as needed.
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday,
October 1, 2025 at 10:30 in the Parish Hall. We hope to see you then, Jeff Livesay
Saint James Grief Support
Our next Grief Support Gathering is this Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the
St. James Episcopal Chapel (204 N. Lee Street in Leesburg) behind the
church. Meet and Greet will start at 3:00 on the Veranda in front of the
Parish Hall. Bottled water and a small snack (usually chocolate) are always
provided. Our conversation topic for October is “The Many Myths of
Grief”. Many times these myths make our grief so much more difficult.
Friends and family have unrealistic expectation about what our grief should
look like because of these myths. Join us as we share our thoughts and
concerns. Our discussions are confidential and sharing is optional.
Hope to see you Thursday, October 2nd at St. James Episcopal Church Chapel. Susan Cyrus, Grief Support Facilitator
Invite - Welcome - Connect Update
Greeters and the “Welcome” Ministry of IWC at St. James
Our greeters provide the hospitality component of our Invite Weclome Connect ministry.
They arrive early and are stationed at the welcome table in the Narthex. With a smile on their face,
they greet our guests, provide our “Red Bag” and offer the Welcome card to be filled out by the guest.
They escort the guests to a seat in the sanctuary and introduce them to the members around them.
We have greeters at both services.
Contact/Text Chris Leware to offer your help (352-255-2535)
Ministries at Saint James
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Saint James seeks to be a community that grows more Christ like, expressing the love of Jesus Christ in our worship, our outreach,
and our commitment to discipleship.
If you feel the need to help us in our outreach, discipleship or any of our ministries click on this link
Ministry Catalog to view and/or download the catalog, find the ministry that fills your
need to help and contact the parishioner that leads that ministry.
This year St. James will be hosting a Christmas Concert on
Sunday, December 14th at 4:00 p.m.
This year’s Christmas Concert will be featuring both the Adult and Youth
Choir, as well as, many guest musicians.
If you would like to be part of the choir for
this special event, please let me know.
Many thanks, John Wilson, Music Director
Our young singers are back to weekly rehearsals, in the St Nicholas House! All young singers are encouraged to stay after
church for lunch, a few games, and a first look into our songs for Christmas and Advent. If you
know any young people who may be interested in singing with us, this is a great opportunity for new
members to give it a try and see what we're all about. Pick-up is at 2:30 pm. Any parents who would
like to stay as helpers, please let me know.
For all SUPPORTERS of our young singers, we are excited to be joining the Leesburg High School
Singing Jackets for their fall concert! This will take place on Thursday, October 9th at 7pm in the
LHS Auditorium. Tickets will be available for $10.00 online and at the door, and proceeds will be
shared among the participating choral groups. Please come out and encourage our young people as
they share their talents beyond our own
Saint James Tee & Polo Shirts
We have been asked to have an option for women's 3/4 sleeve polo shirts.
These are now available for $30. If any woman who has submitted a new order
in the last few weeks wants to switch to 3/4 sleeves, please contact me
directly via email, call, or text. Snowbirds. If you would like to order
shirts to have when you return (and pay for then too), please contact Marc
Crouch via email
crouch.marc@yahoo.com
to order the shirts or download the order form and give it to Marc.
Click here to download the order form.
As a reminder, payment is due when you pick up the shirts
.
St James Episcopal Church Women Events
ECW Chapter Meetings
The ECW Chapter Meeting
on October 12. We have three ECW Chapters
and their meeting times and locations are listed below:
10:00 a.m. St. Annes (Parish Hall)
10:00 a.m. St. Francis (St. Nicholas House)
3:00 p.m. St. Cecilias (to be announced) Current and future opportunities to support our charitable fundraising efforts:
**New - St. James’ Stain Glass Christmas Ornament - available
for (pre purchase only.) **Thanksgiving Pie Sales **Blessing’s
Bracelet (Jody’s Gifts) Future Date TBA: **Ladies movie night in the
Parish Hall (To Be Announced) St. James ECW Thanksgiving Blessings and Pie Sale
Apple Crumb $10.00
Pumpkin Pies $10.00
Pecan Pies $11.00 Click here to download the order form
Orders must be submitted and paid by 11/16/25 cash or checks payable to St. James
ECW with pies in memo line All orders can be picked up at church in the courtyard
Saturday November 22nd, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Questions: Contact:
Bernie Dodeci or Rita Clements
Ronald McDonald House Outreach
You all know how important the Flip Tops are to Ronald McDonalds. We
thank you all for your continued support. It takes 1,200 flip tops to
make a pound, so many, many tops are needed! Not to worry, with all of us
pulling we are able to support the three RMD houses. Of course the other
houses are pulling too. A big thank you comes from the families of
seriously ill children who are in the hospital here in Orlando. The
families are able to stay as guests at the Arnold Palmer house, on the
campus of the hospital with no costs to them. It's the Flip Tops that do
it!!!! Meg Bremer
Visit the ECW webpage for additional details: stjames-leesburg.org/ECW.html.
JODY'S GIFT SHOP
JODY’S GIFT SHOP HOURS
WEDNESDAY,THURSDAY,FRIDAY
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
SUNDAY
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
St James is part of the Stephen Ministry WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY?
Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called
Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community
experiencing life difficulties. WHO ARE STEPHEN MINISTERS?
Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing
a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. WHAT DO STEPHEN MINISTERS DO?
After being matched with a person experiencing a life crisis, the Stephen Minister meets with that person on
a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support, as long as the need for care exists. HOW CAN I BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER?
Stephen Ministry training is typically offered once a year.
The next session starts in the Fall, starting September 16, 2023.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact either:
Bob Tindall (717) 575-3092
walruselect@gmail.com
Sherry Lash (706) 614-0290
sblash@protonmail.com
MEMORIAL FLOWERS
Those desiring to offer flowers for any service – either in Memory of Loved Ones or in Thanksgiving,
please contact Bonnie Binneveld @ 352-255-1658. On behalf of ECW, Bonnie will handle the monthly calendar
for Altar and Madonna flowers. Then it is up to the donor to contact a local florist and make arrangements.
They should bill you directly, not St. James. You can also reserve the Altar candle for $5.00.
Please Stay Tuned
For future updates about Worship times, and for other opportunities to
reach out to those in need, If you have any questions,
call us at 352-787-1981, or email:
office@stjames-leesburg.org
Drive-By Food Drive
St. James ECW is sponsoring an on going “Drive-By” Food Drive, on behalf of the Leesburg Food Bank
on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Thank you for your generous donations!
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