Saint Luke's Member
Elsie Munn Prosch
January 12, 2010
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Mary Bell Hurley, January 18, 2010; mother of Lee (Anne) Hurley and grandmother of Britt and William.
Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Sunday Lectionary Readings
January 24, 2010
Third Sunday
after The Epiphany
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:14-21
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. |
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By the Rev. Christopher Girata
As the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with one of the worst infant mortality rates in the world, and a population plagued by diseases such as hepatitis, typhoid fever, and malaria, Haiti could be considered the Job of all nations. And just like Job, Haiti is reeling from the pain and destruction of a disaster, one that killed upwards of 100,000 and set up conditions that may kill tens of thousands more. With seemingly insurmountable devastation affecting a country that was already destitute before the earthquake, how can we not wonder about God? If God is good, how can those suffering be made to suffer even more? (Read more...)
Click here to learn about
donating toward the Haiti relief efforts. |
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Coming this Friday
Purchase Your Tickets!!
2010 Claypool Lecture Series Presents
Ron Hall and Denver Moore
Authors of Same Kind of Different as Me!
Friday, January 22, 2010 6:00 pm
Doors will open at 5:00 pm
The Wright Center, Samford University
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Meet the authors of
Same Kind of Different as me
at a Book Signing!
Saturday, January 23, 10:00 am to noon
A percentage of any of your purchases during the entire day of Saturday, January 23 will benefit PreSchool Partners
BUT YOU MUST HAVE A VOUCHER. Click here to obtain a voucher, or pick one up at the church. |
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Will You Help Host?
BHN Guest Will be Here
February 7 -14
Saint Luke's will host Birmingham Hospitality Network families, beginning Sunday, February 7. We need volunteers to prepare meals, set up rooms, serve meals, spend the night, help with laundry, and more. If you can help, please sign-up on the board located in Claypool Commons or contact Kim Kimberlin (kkimberlin@peds.uab.edu) or
879-6937. Thank you! |
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
February 16 - 5:30 pm
Tickets are on sale Sunday mornings or by calling 802-6212.
$10/adult $5/child under 12 years
maximum - $30/family
We also will offer drive-through pick-up for $5/order.
Pick up at the back of the church.
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Attention Senior Adults!
Tuesday, January 26
Enjoy snacks and a Movie!
Feature Presentation: Julia & Julia
2:00 pm - Room 232
Friday, February 5
Next Alabama Symphony Coffee Concert! Contact Jeanna (802-6218 or jspeegle@saint-lukes.com) if you would like to ride the church van. Tickets may be purchased at the door. |
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It's Cold Outside!! We Are Still Collecting Jackets
We will continue to collect coats and jackets for the families who use Grace/Woodlawn food pantry. Please bring any used (clean and in good condition) coats and jackets to the closet in Graham Hall. As you enter Graham Hall from the Commons, the closet is located on the left side of the entrance. Please hang the adult coats, and place the children's coats in the marked box. All sizes of coats will be appreciated, both children's and adults. January 31 will be the last day to donate a coat until next fall. A warm thanks to all who have contributed! |
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Are You A Caregiver Who Needs Some Support?
Do you spend much of your time caring for a loved one who is ill, disabled, or elderly? Once a month Saint Luke's offers a group where caregivers come together for support fellowship, and often exchange helpful information. An opportunity for family caregivers to give and receive support. We meet the fourth Monday of each month at 12:00 noon in the Small Dining Room. Feel free to bring your lunch. The next meeting is Monday, February 22. There will be no meeting in January. To learn more, call Gail Sharp (871-7025 or gailsharplpc@aol.com). |
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September Song
A History of Norwood
Now available is a memoir of early days in Norwood written by Bill Pogue, a former resident. It is called September Song and can be yours for a $25.00 donation to the Norwood Resource Center. These donations will enable the Resource Center to again provide free income tax preparation to members of the Norwood community. Please help support one of our Outreach projects and enjoy reading about a time in early Birmingham history. Copies are available in Barbara Vandergriff's office on second floor. |
Stewardship of Creation
Please remember not to flush medication down the toilet or pour down the sink. These medications can and do get into our water supply. |
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ECW News
First Monday Program & Luncheon
February 1 ~ 11:30 am
Saint Luke's own Dr. Lori Smith will lead a discussion on women's health, physical and spiritual. Lori is a medical doctor with a specialty in obstetrics and gynecology. She is a cutting-edge physician knowledgeable in the area maintaining balance and a healthy lifestyle, both mental and physical. Luncheon will follow the program, and childcare is available. All women of the church are welcome. Feel free to invite a friend.
ECW Day Retreat
Saturday, February 20
The Drehers' Farm
The church van will leave Saint Luke's around 9:15 am and return about 2:45 pm. Our speaker will be Shirley Ann Stringfellow of the Advent. Her talk will be on "Hearing the Voice of the Lord: From the Garden of Gethsemane to the Garden of the Tomb." We will listen to the words of Jesus and explore just what He is saying to each of us in the different phases of our lives. There is a cost of $10 for a box lunch. Please contact Shauna hard for a lunch reservation.
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Important Tax Information
To ensure the deductibility of your financial gift to Saint Luke's, do not file your 2009 income tax return until you have received a written acknowledgment from us of your contributions. Some of your contributions may not be tax-deductible if you file your tax return before receiving a written acknowledgment of your contributions to Saint Luke's. Also, please remember your contributions you wish to be tax deductible for calendar year 2009 must be received in our office by December 31, 2009 or postmarked no later than December 31, 2009. Thank you for your generosity. |
Consider Giving IRA Funds
On October 3, 2008, President Bush signed H.R. 1424 which extends the provisions for distributions of Individual Retirement Account assets direct to charity. For 2008 and 2009 only, anyone age 70½ or older can transfer up to $100,000 from an individual retirement account to a charitable organization.
The donor benefits by not paying income tax on the distribution as he would have if it had come directly to him. The distribution is excluded from taxable income as long as the gift is a qualified charitable contribution and the donor receives no goods or services in return. The gift must be transferred from the IRA directly to the charity.
At a time when charitable organizations face financial challenges in meeting the many needs of the constituencies they serve, this transfer offers a way to supplement budgets for worthy causes. Saint Luke's is no exception. Simply contact your IRA provider and request checks to the charitable organizations of your choice.
Saint Luke's is a qualified recipient of these assets and would be pleased to receive gifts, pledges, debt retirement gifts, or endowment funds from your distribution. Please call Betty O'Neil (802-6201) for more information and/or consult with your financial adviser before completing a transfer of assets. |
Attention 1st, 2nd, & 3rd graders and parents...mark your calendars for Instructional Eucharist on Monday, January 25th at 5:30 p.m. More details coming soon.
Attention 5th & 6th Grade Parents
Created By God will be Friday, February 5th & Saturday, February 6th. The program will only be available to Saint Luke's attendees. Watch for registration forms. The parent meeting will be Sunday, January 31st at 4:00 pm in the Founders Room. Questions? Call Emily Boles or Ashley Monachelli at 802-6211.
Save the Date for VBS 2010!
Vacation Bible School 2010 will be June 7-10. Registration will begin soon... Adults, be thinking about how you can help!
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All EYC will meet in the Chapel this Wednesday evening (January 20)
at 6:30 pm for Eucharist.
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Subscribe to our NEW Podcast!!
You can now subscribe to the Saint Luke's podcast! Enjoy listening to sermons and teachings from the clergy of Saint Luke's, updated every week. Search for "Saint Luke's" in iTunes, or click here to follow step-by-step instructions.
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New Email Address?
So you won't miss any of the Saint Luke's digital newsletters, be sure to let Nancy Cain in the office know if your email address changes. Contact her at (ncain@saint-lukes.com or 802-6200).
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