The Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy is raising funds to ensure their students have access to enriching academic opportunities. The academy is a Title 1 Middle School in Austin ISD. Over 90% of our young women leaders come from economically disadvantaged families. They need strong community partners to support their mission of learning. Tickets and Sponsorships are available. For more information: http://bit.ly/BerthaSadlerMeansDreamsGala
A memorial dinner for Sandy Batisse will be held at St. James’ in Founders Hall on Friday, December 13 at 7 PM. Come celebrate the life and light of our extraordinary friend. If you’re able, please bring a dish or a beverage to share. Let us know you’re coming and what you plan to bring on the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1057510284580592/.
Congratulations to Sydney Howells. She will be graduating this weekend from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Congratulations to Sandra Alonso. She is graduating December 14 with a BBA in Accounting from Texas State University-San Marcos.
A limited number of 2020 Church Year calendars will be available on the table in the narthex on Sunday, December 15th. Take one if you want one. If you are able, place $3.00 in the vessel next to the calendars. The money will go to the church.
Frances and Sumner Patch want to celebrate their 50th anniversary with their St. James’ family on December 22, 2019. at 7 pm, after the 5:30 Service. Cake and refreshments will be served in Founders Hall.
Seeking Special Furniture: A member of St. James’ needs to replace a full-size 3-cushion sofa. It serves as a bed for temporary housing. Do you have one to give away? Contact Jack at jcrobertson@austin.rr.com. Thank you.