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Sundays 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Service in the church with choir(s)10:30 a.m. As You Are Service Chapel of the Twelve Apostles

(ends on May 21)5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Weekdays

*Nursery available

Mondays school is in session8:15 a.m. Day School Morning Prayer

WednesdaysNoon Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Healing Prayers in the Chapel of the Twelve Apostles

Fridays school is in session8:15 a.m. Day School Eucharist

Christian Education

for all ages

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through May 21

2017 Graduates in the St. James FamilyAs we celebrate this milestone with them, some of our graduates have shared their senior photos and bios. We recognized graduates in church last month, and with a reception in the Parish Hall parlor. We extend our best wishes for your continued happiness and success.

Christina Arey is the daughter of Emily DiStefano and Bill Arey. She will graduate from McKinley High School. She attended the tenth and eleventh grades at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts.

Christina has received an academic scholarship and Chancellor’s Scholarship to attend LSU in the fall. During high school she was a member and officer of the Student Activity Board, the Thespian Club and numerous theatre and choral productions. She was baptized at St. James and was a member of the children’s choir, EYC, an acolyte, and the Good Shepherd and True Vine atria. She has served as a volunteer for the vacation bible school at both St. James and Trinity.

Rosemary Ruth Boutwell, the daughter of Mary and Steve Boutwell, is a senior at Episcopal High School. She plans to attend the John V. Roach Honors College at TCU where she will double major in political

science and journalism with a minor in Spanish. At Episcopal, Rosemary serves as secretary of the Student Council, is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Speech and Debate, and is a Writing Center tutor. Rosemary is active in Youth Legislation and MUN. She is a member of the River Road Chapter of National Charity League, a philanthropic organization serving many groups in the Baton Rouge area. She also volunteers at Thrive Academy, tutoring middle schol students. Rosemary is a St. James Day School graduate and served as an acolyte for several years. She works in the St. James nursery on Sundays.

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In Our Thoughts and Prayers …

The Diocese of Louisiana is one church, faithful to our Lord Jesus, united in mission,

reaching out through service and proclamation to all for whom Christ died. We live in joyous

expectation of God’s transforming power, compassion, and mercy in our lives.

St. James Staff

St. James Vestry

Floral Dedications and ArrangementsArrangements on the altar are given to the glory of God, and on

May 14, in thanksgiving for their first anniversary by John Carpenter and John Sykes.Arrangements in the parlor on May 7 are by Tricia Henderson; by Elizabeth Noland on

May 14; Caroline Ross on May 21; and on May 28 by Manette Sammons.

The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. Bishop of LouisianaThe Very Rev. Joe Reynolds Interim RectorThe Rev. Ralph F. Howe, Jr. Sr. Associate Rector and Day School ChaplainThe Rev. John Pitzer Associate Rector and Prior, The St. James Center for Spiritual FormationDeacon Pat Lyle Spiritual Director in ResidenceThe Rt. Rev. Robert C. Witcher Bishop-in-Residence XIX Rector of St. JamesThe Rt. Rev. James M. Coleman Bishop-in-Residence XX Rector of St. James

Margaret culbertson*

charlie frey **

Barbara Irwin Garon***

lee Griffin ***

Barbin c. Graham**

catherine s. harrell**

Buzzy heroman**

Kyle landrem***

sue larisey**

andy Mccall*

Jay noland***

caroline ross*

anna catherine soule***

Manette sammons*

chip stirling*

david Warrington***

Gerry sulzer* .................................senior WardenBill hines** ..................................... Junior WardenJosh pesses (ex-officio) .........................treasurer

Mary Hunt Boutwell Director of Lay MinistriesSara Bray Cherub Choir Director & Ass’t ChoirmasterJo Craddock Director of CommunicationsMary Davis-Palms Parish DieticianRodger Green Facilities DirectorAnnette Holden Business ManagerJason Hubbard ChoirmasterEric Johnson Treble Choir Director & Ass’t ChoirmasterCheryl Speights Olinde BookkeeperJohn Ozier Parish SecretarySylvia Rabalais Administrative SecretaryHannah Rothermel Director of Youth MinistryLauren T. Ray Head of SchoolHerndon Spillman Organist

Infants and toddlers are welcome at all services, but, as parents desire, may also be lovingly cared for by trained staff in our nursery/wiggle room on the first floor of the Parish Hall between 8:45 a.m. and noon on Sun-day mornings, and for other events as announced.

Children’s Sunday School

Sunday School for children ages three through twelve is offered at 9:15 a.m. in designated areas on the sec-ond floor of the Parish Hall through Sunday, May 21.

We use the Episcopal Children’s Curriculum developed at Virginia Theological Semi-nary, and our children have received and responded well to this program.

Each lesson in the ECC is designed to help our children interpret and understand the covenant made in Holy Baptism, and to live the Christian life, introducing the Holy Bi-

ble, The Book of Common Prayer, the Hymnal 1982, and other age-appro-priate material and activities to help them engage with the lessons.

Children’s Chapel offers another opportunity for movement and learning by young children. Those who would like to attend, should meet at the back of the church at the sequence hymn (just before the Gos-pel reading), where they will be led to class for an age-appropriate lesson

on the readings for the day, and engage in an activity or craft. The group will return to the church in time for communion with their families.

Children’s Offerings

For recent concerns of: Richard Tannehill, Jeff Mills, Rieta Reiser, David Rollins, Elise, Dugan, Olivia, Marie, Tony Sonnier, Karen Garcia, Erik Green, Ralph Stephens, Sissy Jarosz, John Lejeune, Louella, Jeff, Wesley, Shayne, George Gammon, Kathryn, Neel Garland, Matilda Russo, Karen Kennedy, Dessie Wright, Sister Suzanne Miller, R.J. Lee

In our continuing prayers: Kevin Stockton, Glenn Stockton, Jim Coleman, Bob Boyd, Richard Garber, Barbara Shilg, Larry Durant, Judy Calhoun, Janet Arst, Casey Dué, Peyton Feigley, Mary Jarnagin, Bessie Stockton, Kenlee Jackson, Jeff Cobb, Billy Heroman, Bobby McCall, Jack Ralston, Janie LeBlanc, Babette Vlahos, Charlie Matherne, Joanne Anderson, Liam Barber, Thomas, George Helland, Antonia Day, Christine Smith, Rex Everage, Bobby Hines, Mary C. Elliott, Linda Heine, Catherine Strauss, Allyson Kelly, Bill Rosenbaum, Sam, Glen Ezell, Alan Farries, Jay, Faye,

Erin Collins, Connie Henderson, Peg Austin, Bill Burnett, Sue Hartquist, Robert, Tanne, Bonnie Rheams, Angela Welsh, Kitty Claus

For those in the armed forces: Rob Hutchins, Major John Lyford V, Staff Sgt William Martin USMC, PFC Don Ellen, Lt Jon Bethel, Trey Wolf ABFAN, Lt Jordan Morris, Sgt James Chambers, Major Andrew “Andy” Stone USAF, Capt Michael Oliver, Specialist Daniel Anderson, Sgt Ethan Wade, Major Charlie Hines, Capt Mathis Guy Hall USMC, Airman Avery Frink, Pvt Mike Lee, Philip S. Mullenix MD US Army, KC - USMC

For those in law enforcement: Sgt. Carol Landry, Deputy Chad Tate, Chief Detective John East, Officer Eddie Kay, Louise Myers, Sgt. Jeremy Hummert, Detective Brock Bunch, Taylor McDonald, Detective Adam Lea, Trooper Paul L. Toups Jr., Officer Nick Tullier, Walter

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Laurel Ann Box is the daughter of Lynn and Beau Box, and graduating from The Dunham School where she has been on the Honor Roll. She also won an Art Award at Dunham.

Laurel has been a member of the Squires Club and Les Pierettes, both of New Orleans. She attended St. James Episcopal Day School where she served as an acolyte. Laurel will attend High Point University to major in psychology.

2017 Graduates, cont’d.

Katie Campbell, the daughter of Stephanie and John Campbell will at-tend Birmingham Southern College to major in collabora-tive education after her graduation from

the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, with honors. Katie has been a member of the National Honor Society, National French Honor Society, an AP scholar, and earned the French Distinction in World Language Award. She participated in the Episcopal theater program, and as a tutor at Thrive Charter School.

Caroline Casey is the daughter of Ashley Heyer and Turner Casey. She will graduate, with honors, from the Episcopal School where she earned the Hendrix College

Book Award. She was on the state cham-pion swimming teams, 2012-2014, and the runner-up teams in 2011, 2015, and 2016. She won Lady of the Cup at Camp Nakanawa, was editor of The Troubador literary magazine, and writes for Under the Oaks, a neighborhood magazine. She was a member of the National Honor Society, an AP Scholar with Distinction, and National Merit Commended Scholar. She served as a Eucharistic Minister at Episcopal and works in the nursery at St. James. She has not se-lected a college at press time, but plans to major in public policy and public health.

Catherine Courtney Curry is the daugh-ter of Melissa and Kevin Curry. She will graduate from the Episcopal School with academic hon-ors, having been on the Honor Roll in

grades 10-12. She was on the varsity ten-nis team in grades 10-12 where she lettered two years; was a Peer Leader her senior year as well as Latin Club president, hav-ing been a member since ninth grade. She was also in the Fan Club, Bake Club, and Pinterest Club. She was a member of the Baton Rouge Cotillion during high school. She volunteered with Baton Rouge Green, Woman’s Hospital, Baton Rouge General Hospital, Episcopal Notes Buddy, Episcopal Karnival Knight volunteer, with Neighbor-hood Arts Project, and the Shepherd’s Food Pantry. She served as an acolyte at St. James Day School and church, and volunteered with face painting at the Annual Crawfish Boil, St. James Vacation Bible School, and was a member of the EYC. She plans to at-tend the University of Southern Mississippi to major in nursing.

Harrison Clark Fe-rachi is the son of Amy and Michael Ferachi. He attended St. James Episcopal Day School and will graduate from the Episcopal School with academic hon-

ors, having been on the Division Head’s List. He is a member of the National Hon-or Society. He was a member of the swim team throughout high school, including as a member of the state champion runner-up in 2013 and state champions in 2014. He is the founder of Episcopal’s Gay-Straight Alliance organization, “ROYGBIV” and member of Youth and Government dur-ing 2017. He participated in productions of “Hairspray” and “Into the Woods” and as a singer in the EHS Select Choir all four years. He earned the Allie Miller Memorial Award (EHS) in 2016; the Distinction in English Award in 2016; Swim Team Scho-lastic Award (highest male-swimmer cu-mulative GPA) in 2016; and the US History

Award of Excellence in 2015. At St. James, Harrison has served as an acolyte; he was confirmed in 2013, and member of EYC, including the 2012 Chicago mission trip. He plans to attend American University where he will be a CLEG major: commu-nication, legal institutions, economics, and government.

William Cooper Harrell is the son of Catherine and Chris Harrell. He attended and graduated from St. James Episcopal Day School and will be graduating from Episcopal School

where he is a member of the Spanish Honor Society and has served on the Student Ves-try for two years. William has played high school basketball for the Knights for the past four years, three on the varsity team. This year he served as co-captain and also earned Honorable Mention All-District, helping his team reach the semi-final state playoffs. He has also volunteered as a bas-ketball mentor at the Louisiana School for the Deaf and Visually Impaired. He will at-tend LSU in the fall and plans to study busi-ness and banking between sporting events.

Jack Hearin is the son of KK and John O. Hearin and will graduate from Bay-side Academy in Fairhope, Alabama where his family cur-rently resides. Jack attended St. James

Episcopal Day School and served as an acolyte here in middle school, and contin-ued serving at St. James, Fairhope, through high school. He has been on the Honor Roll throughout high school, served on Student Council, is an AP scholar, and member of the National Honor Society. Jack has been cast in 18 shows with the Eastern Shore Reperatory Theatre, named a chosen per-former at the Junior Theater Festival in 2016 and 2017 (one of 55 chosen out of 5000), and chosen to work in New York with I-Theatrics on the pilot of “A Chorus

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Mary Mosely Oliver is the daughter of Jennifer and Chuck Oliver. A former St. James Day School student, she will graduate with hon-ors from the Epis-copal School, where

she earned the Nanette Noland Scholarship, was a Writing Center Fellow, and member of the Student Vestry. She was a member of the two-year state champion swimming team at Episcopal. She served as an acolyte at St. James Episcopal Church for several years. She plans to attend the LSU Honors College and major in interior design.

Luke Peever, the son of Cathy and Lloyd Peever, will graduate from the University Lab School where he has attended since second grade, after starting out at St. James Episcopal Day

School. Luke has been on the Honor Roll numerous times through high school, and played both JV and varsity baseball. He also played baseball for The Louisiana All-Stars and for Marucci. Luke played football his ju-nior and senior years, and received the Ste-phen Smith Award for leadership his senior year. At St. James, Luke served as an acolyte and was a member of EYC. He will attend LSU and plans to major in general business.

Carson Saurage is the daughter of Catherine and Matt Saurage. She attend-ed St. James Episco-pal Day School and will be graduating from the Episcopal School where she is

Carlie Schenk, the daughter of Vickie and Garry Schenk attended St. James Episco-pal Day School and will graduate from Zachary High School where she

has earned Academic Letters (two years), was a member of the Beta Club, was a class officer, student government member, and Upperclass Mentor. Carlie earned Honor-able Mention in softball two years, played four years, and played volleyball three years. She is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. She has served as an acolyte and was a member of the EYC at St. James. Carlie will attend LSU and plans to major in pre-law.

Margaret Benjamin Westbrook is the daughter of Amy and Scott West-brook and is gradu-ating from Univer-sity High where she has been on the honor roll, earned

Line,” high school edition, in the summer of 2016. He returns to I-Theatrics this sum-mer on another show. He will also intern with Evercore ISI this summer, and enjoys building computers in his spare time, and studying voice. He will attend Tulane Uni-versity in the fall on a Presidential Scholar-ship and plans to double-major in chemical engineering and musical theatre.

2017 Graduates, cont’d.

William White is the son of Susan and Otey White. He will graduate from Epis-copal High School where he was a four-year letterman in both football and baseball and was a

member of the Academic All-State Foot-ball team. At Episcopal ,William was also a member of the National Honor Society and the Head of School List, a peer leader and performed in the wind ensemble, concert band and jazz band. He was baptized, con-firmed and an acolyte at St. James Episcopal Church and attended St James Episcopal Day School. He will attend the University of Georgia and major in business/pre-law.

a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, and was a Hol-lins Book Award recipient. She studies mu-sic (piano, guitar, ukelele) and was crowned Homecoming Queen her senior year. Car-son lettered in soccer her sophomore and senior years. At St. James, she was an EYC member and served as an acolyte. She will attend the LSU Honors College majoring in pre-veterinary medicine.

both the Principal’s Award and Director’s Award, and received the Global Young In-novators Initiative Award. She has also received the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Award of Excellence. Throughout high school, she has been a cheerleader and captain, on the golf team and captain, and a member of Student Council as freshman class sec-retary and senior class vice president. She has been a member of the Key Club, Fel-lowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, and 4theK-ids OLOL Charity Junior Board leader. She has been on the Homecoming Court as freshman maid and senior maid. She has earned All-Metro Golf team and All-State Golf team membership and Top 10 National Ranking for High School Cheer-leading. Maggie plans to attend LSU and major in the field of law/business.

St. Joan of Arc Study Group Meeting on May 3

joan of arc

the Joan of Arc Study Group concludes their study of the

Miracles of Jesus with their meeting on Wednesday, May 3

at noon, hosted by Jane perkins. helen campbell will provide

the lesson; Margaret culbertson and anna lee are in charge

of sandwiches; and, nora say and Maretta creveling provide

dessert. All women of St. James are invited! please contact Nina

Broyles for more information on the Joan of arc study Group.

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May 2017 The Messenger Page 7

Vestry Meeting HighlightsBy Manette Sartain Sammons, ClerkThe Vestry meeting of April 10, 2017 opened business as Treasurer Josh Pesses reviewed the church financials for the month of March 2017. Revenues are lower than expected but expenses are below budget levels. Cash balances are fine, and our investment portfolio continues to generate positive returns and is performing solidly.

A recommendation from the Finance Committee was entertained relative to the funding of three operational accounts: Property, Outreach, and the Sinking Fund. The source of the funding comes from a three-year rolling average of 5% of the applicable endowments. We will maintain similar amounts for the last several years: Property - $15,000, Outreach $60,000 and Sinking Fund - $25,000, for a total of $100,000. This was approved by motion and vote.

Manette Sammons reported that, in the Day School, a virtual reality program is being used in the STEM Lab combining science and technology for learning. The library will be updated this summer. Results of a faculty, staff, and parent survey for the accreditation process indicated two areas for improvement: 1) reduction in the amount of at-home projects and homework, and 2) target a new approach to teaching math. Catherine Harrell commended the Day School for the number of 2017 high school seniors who returned to St. James for their fifth grade class reunion.

Andy McCall reported on efforts to accomplish some of the short- term, low-cost recommendations of the Master Plan. Consideration is being given to tear down Killgore Hall to create a parking lot on the building’s foundation and to revamp the existing parking lots. This has the temporary benefit of significantly increased parking with the potential for increased revenue. A possible side benefit is providing a lay down area for construction materials while Durable Slate is performing renovations to the church.

Senior Warden Gerry Sulzer reported on the Historic Church Restoration Project. Tipton and Associates supplied an AIA draft contract and it was reviewed. They are making changes to the standard contract to be presented to Durable Slate. Chancellor Dan West participated. This project has potential to start during the

summer but there is no confirmation from Durable, yet. The organ will be the next contract secured.

Vestry members reviewed Nancy Jo Poirrier’s email suggesting church fire suppression during the renovation. The process would be to seek several companies who do this type of work, explore their process and cost. It’s a challenge for historic churches and ours is 120 years old. Research needs to be done before a decision can be made. This research will be included when we make an assessment of the church interior to define the scope and cost of interior repairs.

Interim Rector Joe D. Reynolds reported there has been very little progress relative to the music program. Father Joe is setting up a meeting with choir shortly, to let them know what he is thinking and gain additional input.

He advised the Capital Campaign is going swimmingly, and he had sent out a letter that the campaign is concluding at the end of the month, but, “We will still receive your check.”

He distributed to each member present and then reviewed an updated organization chart with accompanying notes, dated April 10, 2017. He would like to vote on it at May meeting and have the senior warden staff it by the June meeting. It would be reviewed each year. A lengthy discussion was had with the concept being well received.

Youth Director Hannah Rothermel is opening some activities to third through fifth graders to build relationships for the middle school age youth program.

Annette Holden is working diligently to improve the cleaning service. They now have a supervisor assigned to our account.

Anna Catherine Soule would like to see Sunday School classes and locations more prominently displayed on the eMessenger that comes out each Friday.

Father Howe reported Bishop Coleman was checked into the hospital with pneumonia and congestive heart failure over the weekend previous to the meeting.

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