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 10^th (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.

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 16^th at 9 am we'll prepare the palm decorations for the church and chapel.

Submit your EASTER Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings.  Envelopes are available in your pledge envelope box and in the pews. Please have them into the church office by Mon., April 18^th.

         We have a lot going on during the month of April and on into May! We want to make you all aware of everything that the youth program has planned!

Our J2A (Journey 2 Adulthood) class is going on a pilgrimage this year!  We are currently fundraising for this trip, and are selling Ozark Delights Lollipops for $1 a piece!  Yum. Try one!

On April 22, Good Friday, the youth will be presenting a modern stations of the cross. This service will begin at 7:13pm and will include movie clips that correspond with each station.  ** Some clips may contain mature subject matters, viewer discretion is advised.**

On Sunday, May 1^st the youth will be hosting the 10am service. The Sunday is themed "Viva La Vida." We will be celebrating and living the life that God has for us. Please plan to come and support the youth on this Sunday!  We will also be holding a basket auction immediately following the service to benefit our J2A pilgrimage, and we are also asking for donations for this.  These would be baskets that go along the theme for that Sunday, for instance a basket with a YMCA 6 month membership, a water bottle, a gift card to a local athletic store, and a "Eat Healthy" cookbook would be a great "Live a healthy life" basket donation to make toward this cause!  We hope to also auction off items such as:  A dinner for 4 at our house, 10 typing lessons, a teen's guide to Facebook and the internet, or other such items.

 Please come support us in these undertakings and let us know what you have to offer in the way of help with our auction!                         ~ Miguel

Episcopal Community Services' 2011 Appeal invites you to

Give to ECS: ECS is Local

Episcopal Community Services'

 2011 Appeal invites you to

Give generously to the 2011 ECS Campaign

If you enjoy working outdoors, there are opportunities at the church property that would benefit from your attention.  Some are on-going during the summer, such as lawn mowing.  The grit from winter needs to be swept up from our sidewalks and around the church and parish house.  Other projects include planting and weeding flowers;  clean up in the prayer garden next to the Thrift Shop; and wire brushing and painting the outdoor railing.  Give the church office a call 483-6405 - if any of these projects fit the bill for you, or maybe you've seen something that needs attention that you'd like to help.  Let us know; this is your church!

REMEMBER the Thrift Shop as you empty your closets to make room for your new spring arrivals!  The Thrift Shop also continues to accept winter items at this time, along with those spring and summer items you're clearing out.  Items that are clean and in good condition, without need of repair, along with small household items are welcome at St. Luke's Thrift Shop!

CAMP!  Registrations with health forms are available on line at www.eyouthwny.org  or at the church office.

Through a generous gift from the Thrift Shop, scholarships are available to St. Luke's members for church camp. 

Speak to Fr. Eric if you are interested.