BIRTHS
Julianna Maren Mize, March 31, 2010; daughter of Jan and David Mize and granddaughter of Dianne and Jack Mize.
As she grows in age, may she also grow in grace and in the knowledge of her Savior Jesus Christ.
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Sunday Lectionary Readings
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Acts 9:1-6, (7-20) Psalm 30
Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 | |
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. |
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Thomas's Gift
This sermon was preached by the Rev. Christopher Girata on Sunday, April 11, 2010 and is based on John 20:19-31.
The disciples told Thomas, "We have seen the Lord." But [Thomas] said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe."
The story we hear in today's gospel lesson is in three parts and can be summed up in three words: belief, unbelief, belief. Perhaps one of the most famous stories in all of scripture, Thomas plays a crucial role for all of us. Thomas, a faithful follower of Jesus and counted as one of the twelve, doesn't believe the other disciples when they tell him that they have seen the risen Jesus. Thomas, someone who spent years talking, traveling, and learning from Jesus himself, cannot believe in Jesus' resurrection until he knows Jesus has been resurrected by seeing Jesus in the flesh. How then, can we believe in Jesus' resurrection?
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E-CYCLE DAY
This 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. This 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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Sunday, April 25:
Family Fun Day at the Farm
The entire Saint Luke's family is invited to the Drehers' farm for fellowship, games, lunch, singing, and prayer. Fun for all ages, from children to senior adults! 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Please note: The farm is very "senior adult friendly" and we have a van reserved for senior adults who would like to ride. Travel time is approximately forty-five minutes. Call Jeanna (802-6218) for a reservation on the van. The van leaves at noon and returns about 4:00 pm.
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4th Annual God & Jazz Concert
Wednesday, April 28
featuring Top Secret
A glorious night of music that brings together God and the original American musical tradition - jazz.
$10/person donation
Saint Luke's Nave, 6:00 pm
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ECW First Monday NIGHT!
May 3, 7:00 pm
All women of the church are invited to our First Monday gathering in May. This will be a NIGHT meeting, and we are going to have some fun! Come to Graham Hall for a bunco party (for beginners) with a light dinner, dessert, and refreshments. Tickets are $10.00 and can be bought at the door or are available during the week in Barbara Vandergriff's office. We will have prizes. We will not have childcare for this event. |
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Friday, May 7
55th Place Spring Ingathering
On the first Friday of May (May 7) Saint Luke's will serve as a collection drop-off for 55th Place. We will accept used household items, linens, small appliances, small furniture, kitchen items, clothing, and more. Volunteers will be stationed at the porte-cochere to help remove donation items from your car between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. All you need to do is gather your items and drive to the church! 55th Place is one of our Saint Luke's outreach ministries, and proceeds go to help the needy in Birmingham.
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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. | |
Might God be Calling You to Become a Stephen Minister?
Next fall we will launch a new training class for another group of Stephen ministers. Stephen ministers support the pastoral care ministry of our church, working alongside our clergy to provide Christian care, encouragement, and 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.
The ministry is open to men and women. Candidates must be at least thirty years of age, confirmed communicant members of Saint Luke's for a minimum of three years, faithful in worship attendance and involved in the parish life of Saint Luke's. All candidates should understand that serving as 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 training class. The training consists of weekly classes and outside-of-class reading assignments. Once trained, a Stephen minister is paired with a care receiver, with whom the Stephen minister is expected to meet on a regular, usually weekly, basis. Stephen ministers also meet on two Tuesday evenings each month as a whole group for case supervision and on-going training. An annual weekend retreat is held.
Stephen ministers are a loving and close-knit community of servants. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and especially for 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, or just want to know more, speak with Fr. Steve DeGweck (802-6203) who can provide you with more information and an application. Interviews will begin this summer.
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April 18 Rotation Schedule
1st Parable Place Drama Room #227
2nd Thou Art! Room #111
4th B.C. to P.C. Computers Room #211
5th Holywood Movies Room #216
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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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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Day School Parents: Mark Your Calendars for these Important Dates!
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Teacher Appreciation Week is April 13-16. Please look out for information coming from your child's room parent.
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Spring Plant Sale is going on now! We are selling 5" geraniums in four different colors for a fundraiser for our school. Each plant is $6.50 and our school will get a little over $2 per plant. There are extra order forms outside Cheryl's office.
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Summer tuition is due by April 25! This is also when May tuition is due. If your child will attend all 6 weeks, the total due is $510. If your child attends only 3 weeks (1st or 2nd session), the total due is $300. If you will need early care, it will be an additional $50 per session ($100 for the entire 6 weeks).
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May 9 - PreK (4 year olds) Blessing at Saint Luke's Church @ 10:30 am
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May 19 - PreK Graduadtion at 1pm - NO CARPOOL this day
May 20 - Last day of school for students |
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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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