St. James Episcopal Church, Teele Square, is pleased to welcome Rev. Kevin Sparrow as our new Priest Associate. Rev. Sparrow recently relocated back to the Boston area. In July, we were lucky to have him serve as our supply priest while Rev. Karen was on vacation. Thank you, Rev. Kevin, and welcome!

Thanks to the Bills (Sr. and Jr.), Mike, and Renni for their help, 9:30-4:30,  in clearing out the overgrown shrubbery, pruning rose and other bushes, and mowing the lawns last Friday. The courtyard looks a little bare now, but the lilacs will come back! Removing the vegetation that was growing against the foundation will help …

Pentecost is a feast day commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles. It is described in Acts 2: 1-21, which says, in part: “2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to …

On Sunday, June 1st, we will hold a welcoming event for all parishioners who have joined St. James over the last few years. Please contact Rev. Karen for additional details–617-666-1063 or RevKaren@stjamessomerville.org