Announcements

Annual Report—Reports for the annual report are due on Wednesday, January 14.

Feast of the Presentation Evensong—On Monday February 2 at 5:30 p.m. Father Peter will be celebrating the Feast of the Presentation Evensong. 7-day Votive candles are available for dedication during the service for five dollars. You may take the candle home or leave it to be used in the Chapel of the Abiding presence with the name of the person you wish it dedicated to attached. If you wish to participate please contact the church office saintjameslc105@gmail.com or fill out a form available from the usher.

Losing our best friends—The grief we experience when losing a pet can be profound, Father Peter is available to visit your home when you experience this unexpected loss or find your pet needs to be euthanized. “All praise to you, Oh Lord, for all these brother and sister creatures.” -Saint Francis

Weekly Healing Eucharist with anointing—Father Peter will celebrate the Feast of Hilary of Poitiers with a healing eucharist with anointing this Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise." Jeremiah 17:14

Adult Forum—Episcopal 101, Back to Basics

Ladies Luncheon—Women of St James, each of you is invited to attend the ladies luncheon. At 11:00a.m. on Friday, January 16 we will have our luncheon at Salud de Mesilla. Please let me know if you have any questions. I ask that everyone interested RSVP me by January 13. My phone # is 575 993-0498.Thank you, Jennifer Terrazas

Adult Spiritual Education Forum—Monday, January 12, 2026, St. James Library, 5:30 pm.  Continuing with Bonhoeffer’s book, “God is in the Manger”, ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas and Epiphany’, pages 66-91. Facilitators: Terry Meyer and Jim Maxon. INFO: 575-571-2964.

Looking for Photos—We are updating the website and would appreciate any photos you might have from around the church or from church events. Please email to saintjameslc105@gmail.com or bring them by the office so we can scan them in to possibly use for our website.

Rector in search of volunteers—Father Peter is in search of volunteers to help set up ministries such as meal train helping homebound parishioners with meals while they recover from surgery or any other health issues. St. James faith family, a group of volunteers to drive people to Dr. appointments, therapy etc. Remember, Father Peters stewardship campaign message? This is part of your time and talents for the good of Gods kingdom.

Holy Water—Father Peter has prepared a new holy water basin for us in the narthex. The blessing of this water reminds us of Christ, the living water, and of the sacrament of Baptism, in which we were born of water and the Holy Spirit. Whenever, therefore, we are sprinkled with this holy water or use it in blessing ourselves upon entering the church or at home, we thank God for his priceless gift to us and we ask for his help to keep us faithful to the sacrament we have received in faith.