Transitions
Deaths
Moore Crocker
July 9, 2009
sister of Henley (Jane)Smith, and aunt of
Henley III, Clinton, and Perry Smith.
Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her.
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Births
Alonso Stephen De Idiaquez
June 9, 2009
son of Mary Halsey and Diego de Idiaquez.
As he grows in age, may he also grow in grace and
in the knowledge of
his Savior Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Lectionary Readings
July 19
Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, Year B
2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 89:20-37
Ephesians 2:11-22
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Almighty God,
the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask
and our ignorance
in asking:
Have compassion
on our weakness,
and mercifully
give us those things
which for our unworthiness we dare not,
and for our blindness
we cannot ask;
through the worthiness
of your Son Jesus Christ
our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Saint Luke's
Summer Event!
Bingo & Ice Cream
This Wednesday, July 15
6:30 pm · Graham Hall
For ALL ages,
children & adults!
Bingo Cards are $1 each, and prizes will be awarded to winners!
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Do You Know Someone
Who Will Need A Paper Dialogue?
As mentioned last week, we are pleased to offer the Dialogue weekly and will send it electronically, unless a request is made to have it mailed to you. Chances are that if you are reading this announcement, you are content with receiving your Dialogue via email! However, some in our parish may not have access to or be comfortable with electronic communication. If you know someone who needs to continue receiving the Dialogue by regular mail, please contact Nancy Cain (ncain@saint-lukes.com or 802-6200). Thank you!
The final printing for the current paper Dialogue will be for the issue dated August 2 and 9.
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Senior Adults Invited To
Celebrate Tenth Anniversary! Come celebrate the tenth year anniversary of
Saint Luke's Senior Adult Ministry!
Tuesday, July 28 · 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Graham Hall
Casual attire is appropriate for this indoor picnic fun with live music provided by Sam Pointer III! Please RSVP to Jeanna (802-6218 or jspeegle@saint-lukes.com) no later than Friday, July 24.
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Please join us for the 8th Annual
Host Celebration Reception,
Silent Auction, and
Homeless China Sale!
To benefit the Birmingham Hospitality Network. The silent auction will include hundreds of pieces of fine, brand name, antique, and vintage china and crystal previously included in BHN's Homeless China Sale. The china and crystal will be subject to auction, but will also have a "take it now" price.
Thursday JULY 23, 2009
B&A Warehouse
1530 1st Avenue South
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Live Auction begins 7:15
$25.00 DONATION
Purchase your tickets at the church
on Sunday morning!
4 levels of sponsorship are also available!
Bronze $125.00 - includes 2 tickets
Silver $250.00 - includes 4 tickets
Gold $500.00 - includes 6 tickets
Platinum $1000.00 - includes 8 tickets
For tickets or sponsorship opportunities,
please contact Randy Sellers (871-5025)
or Kim Kimberlin (879-6937).
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Congratulations To Our Graduates!
We are so proud of the following students who graduated from high school this past year. We wish them well and ask God's blessing upon them
as they begin college in the fall.
Anna Ballowe Aldag
University of Alabama
daughter of Melinda and Edward Aldag
John Weatherford Ault Jr.
University of Alabama
son of Judy and John Ault
William Alfred Austill Jr.
Auburn University
son of Steva and Bill Austill
University of Alabama, Honors College
son of Lisa and Cary Beck Sr.
Matthew John Burgess
Auburn University
son of Becky and John Burgess
Vanderbilt University
daughter of Teresa and Mike Callahan
University of South Carolina
daughter of Katherine and Bebo Cole
Charlotte Clark Collins
University of Alabama
daughter of the late Claire Collins and Kevin Collins
University of Alabama
son of Brooke and Tom Coleman
Vanderbilt University
daughter of Teri Lysinger Bundy and Jack Darnall
Vanderbilt University
daughter of Kathy and Jobe Fix
Ann Marie Gieger
University of Alabama
daughter of Karla and Hollis Gieger
University of Virginia
son of Celeste and Beau Grenier
Mary Elizabeth Scott Hodges
Skidmore College
daughter of Liz and Greg Hodges
Washington and Lee University
son of Terri and John Lyon
Loyola University
daughter of Gayle Morgan
Mikell Robertson Pearce Jr.
University of Alabama
son of Kathy and Mikell Pearce
University of Georgia
daughter of Darla and Randy Sellers
University of Tennessee
son of Susan and John Shuster
University of the South - Sewanee
son of Virginia and David Smith
Auburn University
son of D.A. and Ingram Tynes
Auburn University
daughter of Karen and Mac Wright
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Items Needed For Level II Atrium
We are beginning a Level II Atrium for our 1st through 3rd graders this fall. Below is a list of items needed for this special space. If you have any of these items and would be willing to donate them, please contact Ashley Monachelli (amonachelli@hotmail.com or 802-6211 or 968-8140.
· Bibles in several different languages
· Dictionary
· Entomology Dictionary
· Bibles (NRSV, please)
· Lamps (three or four)
· Map of old Jerusalem
· Nice baskets to hold glue sticks, scissors etc.
· Clip Boards
· Reference books for the Bible
Also, if calligraphy or art is your talent, Ashley would love to talk with you about making some small prayer cards for the atrium.
Calling All Volunteers...
The Children's Ministry is still in need for volunteers to help with Rotation Sunday School this coming school year. Rotation is for children in 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades and is a great volunteer opportunity for adults of any age. You will only be needed for four weeks. If you are interested, please contact Emily Boles (802-6211 or eboles@saint-luke.com).
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Youth Ministries
Thursday, July 30, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
3920 Seven Bark Circle
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Adult Education
Sneak Preview For Fall!
Our first three Sundays this fall, we will hear a report from the Rev. Richmond Webster on the Continuum of Discipleship at Saint Luke's with special emphasis on the first leg of our Christian journey: Meeting Jesus. In keeping with this theme, on Wednesday nights we'll gather for an engaging and thought-provoking introduction to Jesus Christ through the films of Rob Bell. Many who enjoyed these films in Sunday school say they look forward to watching them again, and there are several we haven't seen yet. On Sunday mornings, in the fall, look for a class on parenting, new and improved based on last fall's experience, and, of course, a class on the lectionary readings. Does this whet your appetite? Look for more information on more fall offerings in the weeks to come!
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Adult Confirmation Class
To Begin In November
The next Adult Confirmation Sunday is December 6th, 2009. The classes needed to be confirmed will be taught by the Rev. Richmond Webster on the following dates:
Sundays, November 1 and 8, 9:30 am to 10:15 am
Wednesdays, November 4 and 11, 6:30 pm.
Sunday, November 15,
Instructed Eucharist and Dinner 6:00 pm.
Mark these dates on your calendar. For more information, please contact Jeanna Speegle (jspeegle@saint-lukes.com or 802-6218).
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Summer Adult
Sunday School
Sunday Morning Lectionary Study
Understanding Our Sunday Scriptures
9:15 am to 10:15 am, Room 224
This class meets every Sunday throughout the summer without any breaks. Empty nesters and adults who do not have children in need of supervision are invited to explore the riches of each Sunday's Bible readings with Father Steve DeGweck.
Study Of Amos and Micah
9:15 am to 10:15, Founders Room
Join us for a study of these two "minor prophets" led by Chris Heckemeyer and Bill Powers. The class will focus on who were Amos and Micah, what did they have to say to their communities, and what does that say to us in our world?
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Camp Fire USA
Lumpy mattresses, mosquito bites, late-night whispering, ice-cold colas from the canteen and Marco- Polo games at the pool... if you've ever gone to summer camp, you will recognize these experiences, and maybe even get a little nostalgic for those fun-filled days of your youth. Thanks to the generosity of the 2009 Saint Luke's Outreach grant, two additional children will have a chance to attend residential camp at Camp Fire USA's Camp Fletcher.
Patrena McNeil is a disabled mother who wanted her young sons to have some fun this summer without worrying about her. Ms. McNeil delivered the applications for assistance herself and was delightful. When our scholarship administrator called to award her the scholarship funds, she could hear the excitement of the boys in the background. This family was truly deserving and appreciative of this donation.
While summer camp is one of the core programs at Camp Fire, we also provide a number of different youth development programs in the community, and we are always in need of volunteers. The following is a summary of the most pressing volunteer needs at Camp Fire:
Links-Up Mentoring
Small-group mentoring sessions in Birmingham and Shelby County elementary and middle schools. Minimum volunteer commitment is one hour per week for at least one semester. Ideal volunteer age: 18 - 25. Volunteers must attend a three-hour group training sessions prior to working in the program. To learn more, contact reneeb@campfire-al.org
Self-Reliance Instructors
Camp Fire offers several different courses to children in kindergarten through fifth grade. These programs teach children to make good choices in a variety of situations. Ideal volunteer age: 18 or older. Volunteers initially work with staff to learn the program, with a goal of delivering the program on their own. To learn more, contact fquinney@campfire-al.org |
Suggested Summer Reading
The authors of Same Kind of Different As Me will be our 2010 Claypool Lecture speakers on Friday, January 22. Read this book by Ron Hall and Denver Moore about the unlikely story about the unlikeliest of friends!
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Did You Miss A Sermon?
Did you know that Sunday sermons are posted on our web? If you missed a Sunday or simply want to review what you heard, click here to read or hear a sermon.
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View Parish Photos Online!
Click here to view photos from Vacation Bible School, Confirmation Sunday, Day School events, PreSchool Partners, Palm Sunday, and more!
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Want to Know What's Going On
At the Church?
Click Here To See Saint Luke's Calendar of Meetings and Events.
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Now you can connect to Saint Luke's in NEW ways! Saint Luke's is now on Facebook and Twitter!
Our Facebook page is "Saint Luke's Episcopal Church" and it is open to any Facebook user. Facebook is FREE -- to join, click here.
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For more information, click here for the Saint Luke's website.
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