WEDNESDAY GROUP still meets in JUNE!

"Historical Buttons, The History of the World as seen through Buttons" - The Button Lady, Mary Faffinski is the scheduled speaker at this month's meeting of the Wednesday Group on June 22^nd.  The Wednesday Group is a special time set aside for senior members of St. Luke's and their friends to come together for communion, lunch and a program.  Those who cannot regularly attend church on Sundays are provided with transportation. Contact the church office if you'd like to attend or have any questions!

Victoria Bauer is looking for a few folks who would like to assist in hosting the Tuesday Social at the Episcopal Cottage on July 5th at 3:00, which means arriving at the cottage no later than 1:30.  Admission for the afternoon is free.  If this is interesting to you or you have questions,please call Victoria @ 716-386-3007 or 216-410-2598 (cell.)   

Did we miss you at the end of the Year BBQ ?    Yes, we did ! 

Roxanne Wendling  new public relations administrator for Chautauqua County Human Society.

St. Luke's YOUTH assembling "care packages" for soldiers overseas!

Are you energetic, understanding, compassionate?  Do you have a real heart for youth and an awareness of the problems facing young people today?  Are you willing to act as an older brother or sister, aunt or uncle, while showing them the love of Christ?  Volunteer mentors and workers are needed for the Soaring UP Skate Park, GameRoom and Café at the Family Center of Community Helping Hands.  This is a real ministry opportunity, working with young people who are mostly unchurched and in middle school or early high school. If this sounds like a ministry for you, please contact your pastor for a written referral to Pastor Amy Rohler, Director of Ministry at:

Community Helping Hands

            31 Water St.

            Jamestown NY 14701

            716 487 1488

            pastoramyr@gmail.com

Are you in the 20's to 30's age group?

Young Adults in the 20's and 30's group, meet other young adults who are exploring spirituality, spiritual practices and ways to experience the presence of God.  St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Harris Hill, NY is sponsoring an overnight retreat at Christ the King Seminary, 711 Knox Rd, East Aurora, NY, Friday - Saturday, July 29 & 30, 2011.

All 20 or 30 something's from any of congregations, and your friends, are more than welcome to attend.  You can find more information and register on St. Paul's web-site at:  http://www.stpaulsharrishill.org/spirituality_sampler.htm

Our Presiding Bishop, the Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori, will be the preacher at the Chautauqua Institution on Sunday, July 3^rd.  We are encouraging parishioners to attend the service at the amphitheater which begins at 10:45 am.  Admission and parking is free!  We will be canceling the 10 am service at St. Luke's that day, but will be having the 8 am service and Saturday 5 pm service as usual.  Episcopal Communion services are held at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd on the Chautauqua grounds at 7:45 and 9:00 am on Sundays.

Sandra Hoyt, the Hostess at the Episcopal Cottage at Chautauqua Institute would like us to help get the word out there are a couple openings available at the cottage:

                  Week One:  2 Rooms

                  Week Nine:  2 Rooms

You can reach her at (704)661-0865 for more information.

Borders/Waldenbooks is again offering their "Double-Dog Dare Challenge" to kids age 12 and under. Read ten books, list them on the form available at church, and bring it to Waldenbooks or Borders to get a free book! The offer runs June 1 - September 5.  I'll post a list in the undercroft to share the titles you've read, in case anyone wants a recommendation.