BIRTHS
Elena (Ellen) Barrett Ruth Dickinson, born July 21, 2006, kasnoyarsk, Russia; daughter of Jenny and Peet Dickinson and granddaughter of Suzie and Rob Dickinson.
Elizabeth Louise DeGweck, April 6, 2010; daughter of Allison and Ben DeGweck and granddaughter of Dawn and Steve DeGweck.
As they grow in age, may they also grow in grace and in the knowledge of their Savior Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Lectionary Readings
April 11 2010
Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 5:27-32
Psalm 118:14-29 or 150
Revelation 1:4-8
John 20:19-31 |
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Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. |
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Everything Has Changed!
This sermon was preached by the Rev. Richmond Webster on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010 and is based on 1 Corinthians 15:19-26.
"But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who died. " 1 Corinthians 15:19
A couple of weeks ago we hosted something we called the Men and Boys Banquet here at Saint Luke's, and it was great. The idea was simple enough; we got a couple of football coaches (Joey Jones and Pat Sullivan), some barbeque, and a bunch of guys for an evening of fellowship and testosterone.
Our first speaker was Pat Sullivan, Heisman trophy winner and Auburn football hero, and what he said that night surprised me a bit in that he didn't talk about his awards or his exploits on the field or even his experience as a coach. Rather, he began with the story of a (Read more) |
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Beautiful Easter Photos!
Parishioner Bill Dixon was busy with his camera during Palm Sunday and Easter here at Saint Luke's. Click on the link below to view and download pictures! Thank you, Bill!
http://gallery.me.com/billdixon#100710
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Listening Hearts Book Study
Drawing on centuries of Christian literature and "the silence of prayerful listening," this book shows how to recognize and define God's call. It explains how to recognize and define God's call. It explains how to eliminate barriers and prepare one's heart to receive that call while remaining faithful and attentive to God's voice. It also tells how a faith community can be a source of support to those who are discerning what God is saying to them.This model of discernment is based on the popular book Listening Hearts.
Listening Hearts book-study 3 will be on Wednesday evening, 5:30 pm in the small dining room, beginning April 7 with additiional sessions on April 14, 21, May 5 & 12. Pick up your supper in Graham Hall and bring it to class in the Small Dining Room. We will have class and "break bread" together. Following class, conclude your day by attending Wednesday Night Eucharist at 6:30 pm.
Class size is limited, so please contact Rebecca (802-6202 or rebow@saint-lukes.com) to express interest. |
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ECW Program & Luncheon
Monday, April 12 Graham Hall
ECW First Monday will meet SECOND Monday in April due to the Easter schedule. All women are invited to join us!
11:30: Parishioner Meg Presley will talk about her volunteer work with Marion Medical Mission, a small, non-profit, ecumenical organization that works hand-in-hand with African villagers to bring clean, safe and sustainable sources of drinking water.
Luncheon will follow the program. Childcare is provided. |
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Attention Searchers
Monday, April 12 at 10:30 am in Room 214.
At 11:30 we will join ECW in Graham Hall for program and lunch, so no sandwich will be necessary. |
E-CYCLE DAY
Sunday, April 18
Saint Luke's Back Parking Lot
The Stewardship of creation committee, along with Technical Knockout (TKO), will sponsor another e-cycle day at Saint Luke's Sunday, April 18. Church members are invited to bring items to the back of the parking lot from 9:00 am until noon. The community is invited to bring items from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm. We will accept the following items:
Computer components
Hard drives - $10.00 if destroyed
Keyboards/mice
Monitors ($7./large, $5./small)
Cables/wiring Power Supplies
Printers/copiers Fax machines
Scanners Telephones/cell phones
Battery back-ups Printer cartridges
All types of batteries All metal (shelving, file cabinets)
ALL ELECTRONICS - EXCEPT TELEVISIONS |
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More Beautiful Music at Saint Luke's!
As part of the Great Fifty Days of Easter celebration, The Saint Luke's Parish Choir will present a special musical offering. On Sunday, April 18, Franz Josef Haydn's Missa Sancti Nicolai will be sung by the Choir and vocal soloists and accompanied by organ and an orchestra of string players, oboes, and French horns. The various musical movements of the "Saint Nicholas" Mass will be interspersed throughout the 10:30 am Eucharistic Service. Come and hear Haydn on April 18!
The following Sunday morning, April 25, we will have a guest choir at the 10:30 am service. The Southern Chorale (Women's Chorus) of Birmingham-Southern College will sing the Messe Basse ("Low Mass") of nineteenth-century French composer Gabriel Faure'. They will sing some other selections during the course of the service, which will also be Stewardship of Creation Sunday. This choir will be accompanied on the organ by our Associate Organist Idabelle Gay, who accompanies this choir at Birmingham-Southern.
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Upcoming Events for Seniors!
Movie day in Graham Hall ~ Tuesday, April 27, Noon: Come enjoy pizza, coke, and the wonderful true story, The Blind Side, on Saint Luke's big screen.
JULIET Luncheon ~ Thursday, May 6: We will meet at the church and take the van to have lunch at the Bright Star in Bessemer. Make plans now to attend.
Trip to Montgomery, Tuesday, June 15: There will be a chartered bus trip to Montgomery to tour Saint John's Episcopal Church and eat lunch at the Capitol City Club, accompanied by the Rev. Richmond Webster! Mark your calendar and look for details to come soon. |
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Ever Thought about Becoming a Stephen Minister?
Saint Luke's plans to launch a training class for another group of Stephen ministers next fall. Stephen ministers support the pastoral care ministry of our church, working alongside our clergy to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are going through a difficult time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness.
Becoming a Stephen minister is a demanding but rewarding calling. A minimum commitment of two years is called for, which begins with the successful completion of a five month-long weekly training class. A Stephen minister is paired with a care receiver, with whom the Stephen minister is expected to meet on a regular basis. Stephen ministers also meet twice each month as a whole group for case supervision and training. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, and are prepared to meet the time requirements, we invite you to prayerfully consider whether God might be calling you to this challenging ministry. If you think you might be interested, talk with Fr. Steve DeGweck (802-6203) who can provide you with more information and an application. Interviews will begin later this summer.
Love One Another As I Have Loved You . . .
In John 15:12, Jesus says, "'This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.'" Loving and caring for one another is not just the pastor's job--it's something Jesus calls us all to do! Stephen Ministry is a ministry in which people with special gifts for caring ministry can put those gifts to use in an organized way, bringing Jesus' love and care to those who most need it.
If you--or someone you know--are going through a difficult time contact one of our Stephen Leaders about Stephen Ministry. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with focused, confidential, one-to-one Christian care and to help you experience the healing power of Christ's love in your life. To find out more about Stephen Ministry for you or someone you know, talk with Fr. Steve DeGweck (802-6203).
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Attention Parents of Rising three-year-olds* through rising 6th graders! (*3 years by September 1st, 2010)
We have many new and exciting changes coming up this fall for our children, and we want you to be aware of them. Please come to Room 232 on this Sunday, April 11 at 4:00 pm to meet with Ashley Monachelli, Emily Boles, and Rebecca DeBow to learn more about these changes. See you there!
Sunday, April 11th Rotation Schedule
(grades 1,2,4,and 5)
1st HolyWood Movies Room #216
2nd B.C. to P.C. Computers Room #211
4th Thou Art Room #111
5th Parable Place Drama Room #227
Third Grade Bible 101
Keep practicing memorizing the books of the Bible!
6th Grade Seekers
We only have three more Sundays of Sunday School, so we hope to see you!
Vacation Bible School 2010!
June 7-10!
Vacation Bible School registration is now OPEN!!!! Go to www.saint-lukes.com/vbs.html for information and to register.
There are two ways to pay:
1) CHECK: Please make checks payable to Saint Luke's Episcopal Church and mail them to c/o Emily Boles at the church or drop them in the basket in the Children's Ministry Office.
2) ONLINE: Pay online using PayPal. You can access this option by visiting our VBS registration page listed above!
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The men and boys banquet was a hit! Graham hall was filled to hear two different, yet equally inspiring messages from Joey Jones and Pat Sullivan. Be on the lookout for more events of this nature.
May 2nd is Confirmation Sunday
May 9th is Youth Sunday! On this special day, youth will participate in all areas of worship, from ushering to preaching. Please contact Lindsay Joe (802-6206 or ljoe@saint-lukes.com). All youth need to sign up to participate in Youth Sunday as soon as possible.
May 1st is the deadline for the Urban Ministry Junior High Mission Trip. This trip is offered for rising 7th graders through rising 9th graders. The mission trip is June 6-11th.
June 1st is the deadline for Appalachia Service Project volunteers. This Senior High Mission trip is for rising sophomores through graduated seniors. The dates are July 3rd-11th. There are still spots available for male and female adult chaperons.
For more information, contact Lars Porter (802-6212 or lporter@saint-lukes.com).
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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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