Thanks to those who joined us last time! We had a nice conversation about Gaudy Night that included mention of Hogwarts, town and gown relations, and women’s rights. (One never knows where a book will take one!) Our next selection is Green Mansions by W.H. Hudson. It was first published in 1904 and is under …
All of us at St. James wish you, your friends and family, a happy Thanksgiving. Won’t you join us this coming Sunday to give thanks and celebrate the beginning of Advent? Blessings! We plow the fields, and scatter the good seed on the land, but it is fed and watered by God’s almighty hand; he …
Due to this week’s Thanksgiving holiday (and everyone’s busy schedules!), ESL class will not be held tonight. Best wishes for a very happy Thanksgiving and safe travels to you and all your friends and family. We will see you next Monday, 11/28, 6-8pm.
Come, see Somervillians and St. James parishioners and sometimes-soloists at In Good Company’s HAIL TO THE CHIEF, an amusing, musical romp through presidential campaign history. In Good Company presents original musical theater productions inspired by history. It’s election season, and an esteemed college professor is lecturing about Presidential campaign songs. Suddenly, he is interrupted by …
Last month, we had fun discussing Little Failure: A Memoir, by Gary Shteyngart. Our next selection is the classic mystery Gaudy Night, by Dorothy L. Sayers. From Amazon.com: “‘Gaudy Night stands out even among Miss Sayers’s novels. And Miss Sayers has long stood in a class by herself.’ —Times Literary Supplement The great Dorothy L. Sayers is considered by …
Last month, we had a nice discussion on May Sarton’s Plant Dreaming Deep. A drop-in participant actually knew May Sarton, which was a great addition to the conversation. The next selection is Little Failure: A Memoir, by Gary Shteyngart. According to Amazon:, “”Little Failure is the all too true story of an immigrant family betting its future on …
The Blessing of the Animals will take place at 11:30 am, after the 10 am service. All animals (safely restrained), plush toys, photos, or other models of beloved animals are also cheerfully and thankfully blessed. There is room enough for all!
Our organist, Robert Edward Smith, will have his 70th birthday celebrated in grand style on October 21st. That’s when The Chamber Orchestra of Boston opens their season with an evening devoted to Robert’s own compositions. The event is open to the public; tickets are available at their web site, the link given above. Happy birthday, Robert! From …
Rumor has it that Squirtle likes to hang out at St. James, too. Join us Sundays, 10am, say hello, and add a few characters to your collection.
On Wednesday, July 27, 7pm, the St. James Book Club will meet to discuss Elena Ferrante’s popular My Brilliant Friend. Described as rich, intense, and a touching meditation on the nature of friendship, the story follows the lives of two women who grew up together in a poor neighborhood near Naples, Italy, in the 1950s. You can …