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The VOICE of St. Luke's
April 3, 2011 Vol. XXIV; #29 |
| A Changing of the Guard | | |
As many of you know by now, our treasurer and friend, Cathy Johnner, is moving to St. Louis on April 21. She has accepted a position as Retirement Plan Services Manager for Bender, Thomas, Weltman and Perry. I am delighted to announce that the vestry has appointed Catherine Way as our new treasurer, effective May 1. Catherine will be assisted by Janet Card and Sandi Gustafson who have been working this past year assisting with our financial data and reporting. Cathy has also agreed to continue on through 2011 as a consultant by phone and occasionally in person as needed while we make the transition.
For the past eleven years, Cathy Johnner has served St. Luke's with great distinction. She has revolutionized and modernized our budgeting and financial management systems, and has facilitated the creation of endowment, spending and budgeting policies that have enabled us to become better stewards of our financial resources. Her wisdom and expertise have truly been invaluable. She has given countless hours in service to this parish and we owe her a great debt of gratitude.
Cathy has also been a faithful and enthusiastic participant in the greater life of the parish. I am sure I speak for all of us when I say how much we will miss her lively spirit and sense of humor.
Her last Sunday with us will be April 10. During the 10 am service we will give her a blessing. Following the service there will be a reception in her honor. I hope that all of you can be present to thank her for her service and to wish her bon voyage. If you would like to make a gift, you can of course bring one on that Sunday, or you can drop off or send a check to the Rector's Discretionary Fund marked "Cathy" and we will present her with a combined gift from the parish.
--Fr. Eric
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Church Calendar | |
SUN 04/03
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist -
Chapel
9:00 am
Church School &
Adult Forum
10:00 am
Holy Eucharist
w/choir - church
5:00 pm Youth Choir
6:00 pm Youth Night
MON 04/04
9:00 am
Staff meeting
TUES 04/05
9 am - 12 noon
Thrift Shop Receiving
7:00 pm
Kerygma Bible Study
WED 04/06
7:30 am
Men's Bible Study
12 noon @
First Lutheran
Seven Wonders of the
WORD
12:05 pm
Healing Service -
Chapel
6:00 pm
Lenten Worship -
church
6:30 pm
Soup Supper & Program
6:30 pm
Parkinson's Group
7:00 pm
YOUTH NIGHT
THURS 04/07
8:30 am
Women's Bible Study
9 - 11 am
4th Street Cafe
10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop OPEN
6:00 pm
Choir @
Catherine Way's FRI 04/08 10 am - 2 pm Thrift Shop CLOSED SAT 04/09 Thrift Shop CLOSED 5:00 pm Holy Eucharist- Chapel SUN 04/03
4 LENT
8:00 am HE - chapel 9:00 am Church School & Adult Forum 10:00 am HE - church 5:00 pm Youth Choir 6:00 pm Youth Night |
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Prayer List | |
Please remember in your prayers:
Tom Drennan
Joanne Kosthorst
Don Lynn, Sr.
Donald Lynn, Jr.
John McMaster
Linda Johnson
Barbara Lissfelt
Donald Vanstrom
Ellen Peterson
Carol Barr
Jack Sleigh
Patricia Nagle
Dick Meier
Gabe; Christopher;
Mark; Laura; Lynn |
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SUMMER CAMPS | |
CAMP! Registrations with health forms are available on line at www.eyouthwny.org
or at the church office.
It's not too early to start planning! |
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LENT CHURCH SCHOOL THEME: | | |
Thankful to God - For Good Friday
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Thankful for Good Friday |
April 10 |
April 17
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Purple - ages 3,4,5 |
Bread of Heaven |
Palm | |
Red - grades 1,2,3 |
Bible Adventures |
Sunday - | |
Green - grades 4,5,6 |
Re-Creation |
No Classes |
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YOUTH CHOIR SCHEDULE | |
Youth Choir Practice - Sun, Apr 3 at 5:00 pm
The Youth Choir will sing in church on April 17 (Palm Sunday). |
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Adult Forum - 9 am Sunday, stage | |
On Sunday, April 10, the Forum will conclude its series on the Crusades. Over the past four weeks, Clyde Card has brilliantly shared with us an overview regarding the times of the Crusades and history of a number of the Crusades. On the 10th (Part V) we will discuss how these acts a thousand years ago have affected our "world view" today. Join us on the stage area of the undercroft at 9:00 am.
There will be no Forum on Palm Sunday (April 17) nor on Easter (April 24.) The Forum will resume on May 1. |
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Join in an observance of a Holy Lent - 2011 | |
Wednesdays at 12 noon at FirstLutheranChurch
Seven Wonders of the Word
Healing Service Wednesdays at 12:05 pm
A simple salad lunch will follow in the undercroft.
All are welcome.
Wednesday Night Program for Adults:
Overcoming Obstacles...Living a Transformed Life
Speakers: April 6: JaniceMarie McDonald
April 13: Chip Ulrich |
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Now is the time to submit your EASTER Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings. Envelopes are available in your pledge envelope box, in the pews and in this issue of the VOICE. Please have them into the office by Monday April 18th. |
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PALM CROSS MAKING | |
Thursday, April 14th we'll be making palm crosses for Palm Sunday. Come to the church kitchen after 5:00 pm and join members of the Altar Guild. Everyone is welcome to join in and discover the "secret" of creating a palm branch cross. Then on Saturday morning, April 16th at 9 am we'll prepare the palm decorations for the church and chapel.
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CHAUTAUQUA SEASON - 2011 | |
The Most Reverend Katherine Jefforts-Schori, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church will be in attendance during the first week of Chautauqua Institution's 2011 season. She will give the sermon at the 10:45 am worship service in the Amphitheatre on Sunday, July 3rd, and will preside at the 5 pm Vespers service that same day. A luncheon is scheduled to be held at the Athenaeum Hotel and those interested are invited to attend. Advance reservations are required as seating is limited, cost is $30.
Sandra Hoyt, former St Luke's parishioner and hostess at the Episcopal Cottage at Chautauqua Institution has also let us know us there are openings still available at the Cottage for the coming summer season; Week 1; Week 4; Week 8; and Week 9. If you are interested in knowing more about staying on the grounds at Chautauqua, contact Sandra Hoyt at 704/987-1299 or by email at hoytdonaldsandra@bellsouth.net |
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EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES - ECS | |
Episcopal Community Services' 2011 Appeal invites you to
"Put your Compassion into Action...Create New Beginnings."
Episcopal Community Services agencies help those in need in Western New York. ECS is local outreach - helping our very own neighbors in need. Strengthening individual communities in our local area means a strong, vital, functioning larger community of which we are all a part.
Our donations help people across the seven counties of the Diocese of Western New York. People are helped regardless of age, race, gender, national origin or religious affiliation.
Through the combined efforts of all 63 congregations in the diocese, we can make a huge difference in the lives of those who need emergency assistance, mentoring or counseling.
ECS gives us an opportunity to come together to make a much larger impact than if we were to respond individually. Give generously to the 2011 ECS Campaign |
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Love In the Name of Christ Purse Auction | |
It's purse auction time with Love INC i
Love In the Name of Christ is looking for any new or gently used purses, backpacks, beach bags or book bags to use in our second annual Purse Auction Fundraiser. Please drop them off in the bin provided in the church lobby. The event is set for April 28th at Zion Covenant Church. If you would like to help, please call Chris Kibbe @ 338-9828.
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Come & See ... New Diocesan Center | |
You are cordially invited to an Open House on Saturday, April 9,2011 from 12 noon - 4 pm at the new Diocesan Center, 1064 Brighton Road, Tonawanda, NY. Tour the Diocesan offices, explore the ministry center. Both Bishop Garrison and Bishop-elect Franklin will be in attendance. |
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Help for Japan hrough ER-D | |
One of the ways to help after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan is to contribute through Episcopal Relief and Development. If you don't want to be on their mailing list, you can make checks to "St. Luke's" and put ER-D in the note. Either mail them to the office or put them in the plate and we will send a combined check. |
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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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