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The VOICE of St. Luke's
April 24, 2011 Vol. XXIV; #32 |
| CONFIRMATION at St. Luke's | | |
Our new bishop, R. William Franklin, will make his first official visit to St. Luke's on Sunday, July 17 for a service of confirmation at 10:00 am. Our two J2A students will be confirmed at that service and it is also an opportunity for any adult in the parish to be confirmed, received or to reaffirm their baptism. What do these terms mean?
Confirmation is for those who have been baptized into the Christian faith, but who have not been confirmed as adult members in the Episcopal, Lutheran, Roman Catholic or Orthodox branches of Christianity. This is the sacrament in which you affirm the promises made at your baptism and receive a strengthening gift of the Holy Spirit.
Reception is for those who have been confirmed in another branch of the Catholic faith, but who wish to be formally received as confirmed members of the Episcopal Church.
Reaffirmation is for those who have been confirmed or received previously, but who wish to make a public statement of renewed faith.
In order to prepare for this service, we will be holding special classes which will focus on the promises you will be making and on the history, worship and core beliefs of the Episcopal Church. You will have time during these classes to ask any questions you may have about why we do what we do.
The first class will be held on Sunday, May 15 immediately after the 10:00 am service. Mother Susan will be teaching these classes. A lifelong Episcopalian, Mother Susan has been involved in the Episcopal Church at the local, diocesan and national levels and brings a lifetime of knowledge and experience.
You are welcome to attend the classes even if you are not intending to be confirmed or received, or if you are just thinking about it. Lunch will be provided. Please let us know if you will need child care.
--Fr. Eric |
| ALLELUIA! He is Risen! | | |
Join in the Celebration of Christ's resurrection from death!
4/23 Holy Saturday 7:00 pm Great Vigil of Easter
4/24 Easter Day 10:00 am
Combined Service with music by the choir & an Easter Egg hunt after church.
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SUN 04/24
EASTER
Alleluia!!
ONE Worship
service; Holy Eucharist w/ choir - Church 10:00 am
MON 04/25
Church office
Closed
TUES 04/26
9 am - 12 noon
Thrift Shop Receiving
7:00 pm
Kerygma Bible Study
WED 04/27
7:30 am
Men's Bible Study
11:30 am
WEDNESDAY Group -
undercroft
12:05 pm
HE w/ prayers for healing- Chapel
4-5:30 pm
Girl Scouts
THURS 04/28
8:30 am
Women's Bible Study
9 - 11 am
4th Street Cafe
10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop OPEN
No Choir
FRI 04/29
10 am - 4 pm
Thrift Shop OPEN
8:00 pm
Jamestown Concert
Association presents
Cavatina Duo
guitar & flute
SAT 04/30
11:00 am
Consecration of 11th Bishop of WNY
R. William Franklin
at UB Performing Arts
Center
NO 5 pm service
SUN 05/01
1 EASTER
Alleluia!!
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist -
Chapel
9:00 am
Creative fun for kids
in the undercroft
10:00 am
Holy Eucharist w/
choir - Church
5:00 pm
Youth Choir
6:00 pm
Youth Night
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Prayer List | |
Please remember in your prayers:
Bruce Martenson;
Gladys Bolles;
Georgiana Whitcomb;
Elizabeth McIntyre;
Randall Lee Prince;
Don Lynn, Sr.;
Donald Lynn, Jr.;
Linda Johnson;
Donald Vanstrom;
Ellen Peterson;
Jack Sleigh;
Patricia Nagle;
Dick Meier;
Mark; and Laura. |
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CHURCH SCHOOL | |
There are no Church schoolclasses on April 24th, Easter Day. Come to the undercroft on May 1st for combined fun activities at 9 am.
Classes will resume on Sunday, May 8th with EASTER Celebration! |
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Adult Forum - 9 am Sunday, stage | |
There will be no Forum on Easter (April 24) and Sunday, May 1. The Forum will resume on May 8.
On May 8, Dan Anderson will be with the Forum to discuss the great outdoors of Chautauqua County - and how his faith has been strengthened through the outdoors. |
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Mothers' Day Brunch | |
It gives the Men of St. Luke's great pleasure to invite all the mothers (and daughters of mothers) and their families to St. Luke's for our traditional Mothers' Day Brunch on May 8. The brunch follows the 10:00 service and features a medley of breakfast casseroles, fresh fruit, sweet rolls, orange juice, mimosas and coffee. There is no need to make a reservation and there is no cost, so come let us honor the women in our midst.
We, the Men of St. Luke's, take great delight in hosting the annual Mothers' Day Brunch on May 8. There are plenty of opportunities to pitch in and help should you choose to join in the fun. Please sign up on the sheet in the undercroft, or see Chip Ulrich (or call 763-7625). |
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YOUTH NEWS ! | |
We have a lot going on during the month of April and on into May and want you to be aware of everything the Youth are planning!
Hope you had an opportunity to take in the Good Friday presentation of Stations of the Cross with a modern twist. This service included movie clips corresponding to each station and was put together with the youth group members.
On Sunday, May 1st the youth will host the 10am worship service. The Sunday is themed "Viva La Vida," celebrating and living the life that God has for us. Please come and support our youth on that Sunday!
Our J2A (Journey 2 Adulthood) class is going on a pilgrimage this year! We are currently fundraising for this trip. We are selling Ozark Delights Lollipops for $1 a piece, and we will be having a basket auction immediately following the service on MAY 1st to benefit the J2A pilgrimage. We are asking for your help with basket donations for this, as well as your attendance at the auction. Here are some ideas of the baskets we already have and that will be auctioned off on May 1st:
· "The Basket That Lived": A Harry Potter themed basket for you and your family to have a fun HP night including a copy of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: pt 1"
dvd, blu-ray and digital copy combo pack.
· "Grow the some life": A gardening themed basket.
· "La Dolce Vida": (the sweet life) a basket of items donated from Labyrinth Press Coffee Company
· And more to come!
Other ideas for auction include: A dinner for 4 at "our" house; 10 typing/keyboard lessons; a teen's guide to Facebook and the internet; what other ideas can you come up with?!
Please come to support us in these undertakings!
Sincerely, Miguel Covarrubias |
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Jamestown Concert Association presents ... | |
Cavatina Duo, Guitar & Flute
Pre sale tix $15 adult/$12 senior to St. Lukian's
Friday, April 29th, 8:00 pm at St. Luke's |
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EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES - ECS | |
Episcopal Community Services' 2011 Appeal invites you to
"Put your Compassion into Action...
Create New Beginnings."
Give to ECS: ECS is Local
Episcopal Community Services'
2011 Appeal invites you to
Give generously to the 2011 ECS Campaign |
| Calling all Men of St. Luke's Church | |
... to our annual Paul Bunyan Day planned for Sunday, May 15th. Mark this date on your calendars; we always have a wonderful time. All are welcome. Bring saws, gloves, and a desire to 'lay up wood' for God's service. Firewood will be distributed to those in need of it. We meet for our morning Eucharist, then enjoy a leisurely lunch - if you choose not to actively participate in preparing the firewood, come to give us moral support and advice! You can still enjoy the lunch, the Eucharist, and the beautiful surroundings. |
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SUMMER YOUTH CAMP SCHEDULE | |
Summer Youth Camp schedule
Senior High Conference -- June 26 through July 2
LakeChautauquaLutheranCenter
Junior High Camp -- August 7-13
DunkirkConferenceCenter
Sleep Away Camp (3rd - 6th grades) -- August 14-17
LakeChautauquaLutheranCenter
Please visit www.eyouthwny.org for more information.
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. |
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THRIFT SHOP | |
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! |
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Soul Provider | |
Panama United Methodist Church presents
Soul Provider
Free Concert - All are Welcome
May 5th - 7pm |
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Bishop Brent School for Ministry | |
The Church: A Safe Place for Children and
A Safe Place for Adults
Saturday, May 21, 9 am - 3 pm
St. Luke's Church, Attica NY. |
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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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