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The VOICE of St. Luke's
JULY, 2011 Vol. XXIV; #42 |
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The Good Old Summertime | | |
Do you remember this time of year when you were a kid? Summer seemed to spread out like an endless vista of delight: no school, warm weather, fun of all kinds. As we get older and busier, summer inevitably loses some of its magic. Yet it still is my favorite time of year, full of the promise of good things.
This summer I am looking forward to many good things, including: hearing the Presiding Bishop at Chautauqua on July 3rd, running in the Firecracker 10K on July 4th, the Fourth St. Café outing on July 12th, the Loop the Lake bike ride on July 16th, the first confirmation visit by Bishop Franklin on July 17th, vacation in New England July 23-August 4, the rummage sale August 5-6, serving as chaplain at Junior High Camp August 7-13, and competing in my first triathlon August 27. I also look forward to visits and concerts at Chautauqua and to some less structured time in the office and at home. I have my usual stack of books I hope to get to as well.
We live in one of the best areas in the country for recreation of all kinds. Chautauqua Lake, Allegany, Midway and Long Point State Parks, Chautauqua Institution, Bemus Point, the Chautauqua Gorge, and a whole procession of events like the County Fair and Gerry Rodeo among many others. It's not actually possible to do everything in one summer, but it's fun to try! It's also important to take time during the summer to unplug a bit, to go for a walk or sit on the porch and simply be for a while. Our church schedule during the summer is intentionally lighter. Somehow I find worship a little easier when Sunday mornings aren't as packed with meetings and activities.
Whatever your summer plans, whether you are here in this corner of paradise or traveling, I wish you God's blessing of peace and refreshment of spirit.
--Fr. Eric
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9 am - 12 noon
Thrift Shop Receiving
7:00 pm Last
LOVE WINS
book discussion
WED 06/29
7:30 am
Men's Bible Study
4 - 5:30 pm
Girl Scouts - u/c
7:00 pm
YOUTH NIGHT
Calendar Planning
THURS 06/30
8:30 am
Women's Bible Study
9 - 11 am
4th Street Cafe
10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop OPEN
12:00 pm
HE w/ Healing Prayers
- chapel
FRI 07/01
10 am - 4 pm
Thrift Shop OPEN
2pm Rosland Park
Ribbon Cutting Re-Opening
SAT 07/02
Thrift Shop CLOSED
Saturdays, July &
August
5 pm
Holy Eucharist -
chapel
SUN 07/03
3 Pentecost
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist -
Chapel
NO 10 am service
at St Luke's
10:45 AM @ Chautauqua Ampitheater w/
Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts-Schori, preacher
Mon July 4th
Office Closed for
Independence Day |
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Prayer List | |
Please remember in your prayers:
Linda Dawson;
Jack Sleigh;
Donald Lynn, Jr.,
Linda Johnson;
Ellen Peterson;
Mark;Laura;
Kathleen;
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Meet the Bishop on July 17 | |
Our new bishop, The Rt. Rev. R. William (Bill) Franklin, will be coming to St. Luke's for his first official visitation on July 17. He'll baptize, confirm and receive a wonderful group of children, teens and adults; and stay for a lunch reception, and finally a meeting with the Vestry.
We know you'll enjoy getting to know "Bishop Bill" as we've enjoyed knowing him for about twenty years, since he taught us Church History in Seminary. Engaging, energetic and really smart, +Bill is on a mission to get to know as many members of the diocese as possible, and to learn the gifts for ministry in each parish, as he charts a course for our common life.
If you'd like to help with the reception on July 17, please let us or Kim know. Mostly we hope you'll put July 17 at 10 a.m. on your calendar: Meet the Bishop at St. Luke's! -- Susan & Eric
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SUMMER-time YOUTH ! | |
Youth Calendar Meeting - June 29
On Wednesday, June 29th we will be having a calendar planning meeting for all youth entering grades 7-12 in the 2011-2012 school year and their families. Come on out and help us figure out the best times to plan fun things like: Lock-ins, Retreats, Youth Sundays, and more... We will meet from 6-8 pm (or sooner if we finish quickly) in the undercroft.
Summer Youth
Summer youth group begins July 6th! This is for you kids going into grades 7-12 in the 2011-2012 school year. We will meet weekly from 6-8pm on Wednesdays to do fun things. We realize that a many of you will be out of town at some point this summer, yet we will continue our schedule of fun things with those still around. Here is our schedule as it stands right now but it is subject to change. Sign up for the youth newsletter to get more updates!
July 6- Water fight/Bonfire @ The Smith's
(bring a change of clothes)
13- Putt Putt Golf
20- Volleyball @ The Mann's
27- Bowling?
August 3- Ultimate Frisbee and fun @ Allen Park
10- Movie Night
17- Game night
23-25th- Cedar Point?
31- No youth night |
| Social Time at Chautauqua Tuesdays! | | |
Would you like to assist in hostessing the social time Tuesday, July 5th at the Episcopal Cottage at Chautauqua? Admission for this is free. If you'd like to help, please, please call Victoria Bauer at 386-3007, cell, 216-410-2598; you can also email Victoria at vbauer1@roadrunner.com |
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Journey to Adulthood - J2A | |
St. Luke's J2A class heads off on their pilgrimage to England on July 21st. We have five pilgrims making this trip: Kelsey Wending, Maddie Pinciario, Matt Smith, Cathy Smith, and Miguel Covarrubias. We will to be traveling both physically and spiritually to London, England, and will be exploring our Anglican roots. Exploring London, Canterbury, Oxford, and Cambridge, we will immerse ourselves in the spiritual culture and be working with an Anglican church to discover what spirituality looks like there today. We are excited about this trip. Please be in prayer for us during this time. J2A returns on July 30th. |
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ADULT FORUM | |
The next meeting for Forum planning will be held Wednesday, July 27th at 7:00 pm at the home of Janet & Clyde Card. If you'd like to share your thoughts and ideas for next season's Sunday morning Adult Forums, please contact Barbara Bumsted by email at dagnblondi@windstream.net or any of the members of the committee for Forum: Janet Card, Paul Johnson, Linda & Peter Dawson, Jim Holton, or Paula Pickett. |
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20's to 30's Group -- | |
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 |
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READ this summer! | | |
Borders/Waldenbooks is offering their "Double-Dog Dare Challenge" to kids age 12 and under to read ten books this summer! List them on the form available at church, take it to Waldenbooks or Borders to get a free book! |
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JOURNEYS WEEKEND # 2 | |
Last fall, the Diocese launched a brand new retreat weekend program for Middle School/Junior High aged youth called Journeys. The first weekend was a great and wonderful success. Weekend #2 is scheduled for this fall, September 23-25, and will be held right here at St. Luke's Church in Jamestown, NY!! Application forms are available online right now. More details to come, or talk with Diocesan Youth Missioner, Jay Phillippi when you see him at CAMP! Or you can email him at anytime. |
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The Rt. Rev. R. William Franklin, Bishop of Western New York. The Rev. Eric M. Williams, Rector. The Rev. Susan Anslow Williams, Associate Rector. The Rev. Deacon Cathleen Smith. The Rev. Barbara Baxter, Priest Associate. The Rev. Sandra N. Dower, Associate. Miguel Covarrubias, Youth Minister. Kim Johnstone Mann, Parish Secretary. Barbara Bumsted, Director of Adult Formation. Andrew Schmidt, 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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