St. James has been using a bike ride fund-raiser to subsidize the Mission Trip for 5 years.  The bike ride was named after Jim Engel, who was a dear friend of Father Art’s who passed away in April 2008 while riding his bike to work.  Jim worked with Fr. Art in many youth activities and was an avid cycler.

Save the date for Saturday May 19^th to join our youth on the parish bike ride.  We leave St. James at 10, ride to Merton- have lunch and you will be home by 1 to enjoy the rest of your weekend.  The ride is not particularly taxing- we travel along the Bugline which is relatively flat, protected from the wind and very scenic!  Round trip is about 15 miles- this is not a race so you can take your time to smell the roses and enjoy the scenery.

If you register before May 13^th you will get a free T-shirt!  Come join us- families, friends, CF classes!  Come and meet the youth of our parish and their passion for mission trips.  Be inspired by positive youth role models!  Let your younger kids see how cool it is to be involved in church and this fun activity.  Meet other parishioners, get some exercise – no one is too young or too old.

Return the Jim Engel Memorial Bike Ride Registration Form with payment to the CF office by May 13^th.  If you have any questions about the ride contact Chris Lodl at 262-251-1355.

Vacation Bible School

August 6-10^th, 9:00 – noon daily

At SKY VBS, kids will discover that “everything is possible with God”! Through fun bible learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the Sky activities. Children going into 4K through 5^th grade are invited to participate. Older youth and Adults are encouraged to sign up to help.

If you would like to be part of this fun week, you can download the form below. Call the CF office at 262-251-0897 for more information.

VBS Registration 2012

VBS Helpers

Our first planning meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 9^th at 6:30 p.m. in the School Building. If you would like to help with VBS in any way you are asked to attend this meeting. Please contact Sue at devinesimons@archmil.org or 253-2904 to sign up to help or if you want more information.

Coming Soon

Seventh Annual Thrift Sale

June 7, 8, and 9^th.

It’s time for spring-cleaning and as you de-clutter your closets, cupboards, basement, garage and shed, please set aside that pile of

“must go” items for our thrift sale.

Donations accepted May 21 through June 2.

No collections on Memorial Day, May 28^th.

We will accept almost everything.  However, there are a few exceptions:

NO computer equipment, large TVs over 25 inches, or large appliances.

No magazines, encyclopedias, baby cribs, car seats or mattresses.

We welcome all clean, useable items including furniture – big and small, indoor and outdoor, lamps, pictures, sporting goods, housewares, bedding, linens, toys and tools.  Clean, gently used clothing, jewelry, antiques, craft items, records, CDs, DVDs, etc. and books.

Additional “drop-off times” are added to accommodate everyone’s schedules.

Monday through Friday: 7:30 am–5:00 pm

SATURDAY: 8:30 am–12:00 pm and WEDNESDAY EVE 5:00-7:30 pm.

CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

Please drop off ONLY during these designated times.

Tax donation forms available upon request.

Volunteers, volunteers, volunteers are also needs!

We need volunteers before the sale to help with set up as well as the days of sale.

Please consider volunteering as much time as you can.  This is a major moneymaker for the parish so please help to make it successful!

Two people are needed to head-up the Toys and Seasonal departments.

Contact a committee member if you can help.

Check the Website and the bulletins for more information on the sale.

If you have any question please contact the Thrift Sale Committee.

Marie Goergen   252-4537

Char Kebis  538-4924

Sandy Sawyer  252-3647

Tell your friends and neighbors we will accept their donations too!