The VOICE of St. Luke's
February 6, 2011 Vol. XXIV; #22 |
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Encouraging One Another:
A Half day for the WHOLE Parish | | |
On Saturday, February 12 from 8:30 am -12:30 pm the St. Luke's family will gather for an important retreat. As we discussed at the annual meeting, our Natural Church Development survey has given us some interesting issues to ponder as we plan for the current and future ministry of our church.
The purpose of this retreat is to discern prayerfully the ways that St. Luke's can more effectively help each member of the church overcome the obstacles in their lives and grow in their relationship with God. We are not looking to add more work for busy and often overwhelmed people. Instead we are looking for solutions to the problems we all face in living a full and joyful life. This is part of our ongoing effort to be led by the Holy Spirit in the planning and ministry of our church.
The day will begin at 8:30 am with registration and coffee and we will end at 12:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided. The rector will start us off with an introduction and there will be time for individual reflection and prayer, small group discussion and large group conversation. Your presence, your witness and your wisdom are required if this retreat is to bear fruit in the life of our parish.
Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Child care will be provided upon request. Please let us know you are coming. Email stluke@netsync.net or call 483-6405.
-The NCD Team:
Barbara Bumsted, Karen Collins, Donna Phillippi, Cathy Smith and Eric Williams
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Church Calendar | |
5 Epiphany
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist -
Chapel
10 am Holy Eucharist,
w/music-Church
Eucharistic Visitors
meeting - stage
11:30 am
2:00 pm
Service on the
Slopes
MON 02/07
9 am - 12 noon
Thrift Shop Receiving
5:30 pm
Bishop Overs Guild
7:00 pm
Kerygma Bible Study
WED 02/09
7:30 am
Men's Bible Study
7:00 pm
YOUTH NIGHT -
parish house, 3rd Fl.
7:00 pm
Embroiderers' Guild -
undercroft
THURS 02/10 8:30 am
Women's Bible Study
9 - 11 am
4th Street Cafe
10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop OPEN
1:30 pm
Communion Service @ Tanglewood Manor
7:00 pm
Choir rehearsal
FRI 02/11 10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop OPEN
SAT 02/12 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 1/2 day for the Whole Parish @ Church 12:30 - 6:30 pm Youth Tubing at Peek n Peak 5:00 pm Holy Eucharist- Chapel
SUN 02/13
6 Epiphany
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist -
Chapel
9:00 am
Church School and
Adult Forum
10 am
Holy Eucharist-
Church,
2:00 pm
Service on the Slopes
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YOUTH CHOIR | |
Youth Choir
Rehearsal -
Sun, Feb 6th
Please note that the Youth Choir rehearsal this Sunday, February 6, will be held at 11:30 am to avoid conflicting with the Super Bowl. |
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Prayer List | |
Please remember in your prayers:
Paul Harris;
Bruce Martenson;
Carol Barr;
Tyler Bunce;
Jack Sleigh;
Julie Tuccio;
Jay Ferrari;
Evelyn Bingham;
Richard Allberg;
Tyler Bumsted;
Daniel Recio;
Lee Prince;
Patricia Nagle;
Richard Meier;
Leila Schroth;
Christopher; Mark;
and Laura. |
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| CHURCH SCHOOL Thankful for Healing | | |
ChurchSchool: Thankful for Healing
The ChurchSchool finishes its session on "Thankful to God for Healing" Feb. 6th. For the rest of Epiphany, we'll meet three faithful young men - Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego - who were thrown into the fiery furnace when they refused to worship an idol. Parents familiar with "Veggie Tales" may recognize them as "Rack, Shack and Benny," and yes we'll be viewing that movie as part of our course! New teachers and assistants are welcome to join in the fun, as we get "Thankful to God in Times of Trial." Contact Mother Susan to find out more. Thanks!
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"Thankful for Healing" |
February 6 | |
Purple Group
Ages 3,4,5 |
Re-Creation | |
Red Group
Grades 1,2,3 |
Scripture Tent | |
Green Group
Grades 4,5,6 |
Adventures |
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Adult Forum - 9 am Sundays, stage | |
On Sunday, February 6, as a follow up to the presentation on Chautauqua Institution, the Adult Forum will take a look at Chautauqua's Department of Religion. Joan Brown Campbell, Director of that department and Maureen Rovegno, Assistant Director, will be here to discuss the Interfaith Series (initiative) at Chautauqua.
On Sunday, February 13, with the final installment on the Chautauqua series, Jon Schmitz, Archivist and Historian for Chautauqua Institution will be in the Forum to talk about the history of Chautauqua in general, with emphasis on the history of the Department of Religion. |
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WEEKLY YOUTH NIGHT is Wednesdays! | |
Announcements for youth:
Ø REMEMBERweekly Youth Group -- every Wednesday night from 7-9 pm for grades 7-12.
Ø February 6th is Souper-bowl Sunday. Bring in donations for St. Susan's Center, and maybe a can of soup to donate to them. The youth will be collecting the $$ donations in soup pots!
Ø February 6th Youth night cancelled due to Super Bowl parties!
Ø February 12th sledding to come! Stay tuned for more info!
Additional adult volunteers are needed to provide support to both the Youth Ministry staff and the kids. Snacks would also be good! Contact Miguel to offer yourself: stlukesyth@gmail.com |
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Annual Church Meeting-followup | | |
Thank you to all who attended the annual meeting on Sunday, January 30th. And a special thank you to those who offered themselves as candidates for elected office.
Donna Phillippi was re-elected as warden;
new vestry members are
Jennifer Pierce, Paul Johnson, and Clyde Card.
Those who continue to serve your vestry include Paula Pickett, warden; Dan Anderson, Linda Dawson, Tom Rankin, Cilla Menzies, Bob Plyler, and Roxanne Wending. Thank you to Mardell Johnson for her faithful service as clerk of the vestry. Elected delegates to Diocesan Convention are Matthew Smith, Donna Phillippi, and Catherine Way. |
Thumbs Up and Congratulations to ... | |
Chad Gustafson - on the great reporting for our local newspaper, the Post Journal. It's great to see "one of ours" in the by-line.
Madison Card - JeffersonMiddle School's 6th grade November Student of the Month;
Connor Meekins - Post Journal Player of the Week in boy's basketball;
Cheri Krull and Leah Gustafson celebrating the YWCA's 122nd Annual Meeting;
Catherine Way - librarian extraordinaire bringing the Prendergast Library to the community! |
Eucharistic Visiting:
A Ministry of Love | |
On Sunday, Feb. 6, anyone who would like to explore the ministry of Eucharistic Visiting is invited to stay after the 10 am. service for a Visitors meeting. Current EVshave been invited; and we're opening it to others who might feel called to know more. The best way to learn is to come along on a scheduled visit; and we can set that up on the 6th. If you can't make it to the meeting but would like information about this ministry, please talk to Mother Susan, Deacon Cathy, or one of our current EVs. |
Safe Place Training - Feb 26th | |
The diocesan "Safe Place" classes will be offered on Saturday, Feb. 26 at Calvary Church in Williamsville; from
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. These sessions are required for most ministry licenses - particularly those that involve (a) working with kids; and (b) visiting people in their homes. The class is FREE and is sponsored by the BishopBrentSchool for Ministry, which requires at least 10 registrations.
Forms are available from Kim at the office; and questions can be asked of Kathy Williams at the DiocesanCenter:
881-0660 ext.12. Calvary Church is located at 20 Milton Street, near Main (Route 5) in Williamsville. It takes about 1-3/4 hours to get there from Jamestown. |
Bishop J. Michael Garrison's Episcopacy celebrated | |
A Celebration honoring Bishop Michael Garrison's Episcopacy will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2011 beginning at 3 pm with Holy Eucharist at St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo. A dinner reception will follow with live entertainment and dancing at Salvatore's ItalianGardens on Transit Rd, Depew. Tickets are $40 per person, deadline purchase is Feb. 6th. If you are deciding to attend, please contact the church office for further details. (stlukes@netsync.net or 483-6405) |
Wednesday Night Soup Suppers in Lent! | |
Where does the time go? Although Lent and Easter are late this year, it is already time to plan for the Wednesday Night Lenten Program! We will again offer a worship service followed by a soup supper and then a short program. To that end, we need folks to begin signing up to help "host" one of the Soup Suppers. A sign-up sheet is in the Undercroft along with the "guidelines" for a soup supper. If you have any questions, please talk with Barbara Bumsted. |
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The Rt. Rev. J. Michael Garrison, Bishop of Western New York. The Rev. Eric M. Williams, Rector. The Rev. Susan Anslow Williams, Associate Rector. The Rev. Barbara Baxter, Priest Associate. The Rev. Deacon Cathleen Smith. Miguel Covarrubias, Youth Minister. Kim Johnstone Mann, Parish Secretary. Barbara Bumsted, Director of Adult Formation. Andrew Schmidt, Interim Director of Music. Paula Pickett and Donna Phillippi,
Wardens.
Office: 410 North Main St., Jamestown NY 14701
Phone (716) 483-6405 * Fax (716)483-6406
Learn more about us on our website: http://www.stlukesjamestown.org
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