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The VOICE of St. Luke's
February 19, 2012 |
The more things change... | |
Episcopal / Anglican worship has a rich diversity that we try to illustrate in small ways each Sunday. Usually music is the easiest place to see this in action: our hymns, anthems and songs come from a range of centuries and genres. If you've had a chance to worship in an "Anglo-Catholic" or "Prayer-and-Praise" setting, more possibilities come to light.
This Lent at St. Luke's, we're going to offer a five-week demonstration of the adage that "The more things change, the more they stay the same" within the spectrum of Anglican worship styles. Each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. we will worship using a different type of liturgy and music, all fitting under the umbrella of "Episcopal Holy Eucharist." The purpose is to demonstrate a range of rites and rituals, which nevertheless adhere to the same pattern of Word - Prayer - Communion.
An explanatory paragraph and a survey will accompany each of these services. Your clergy and musicians want to know how you experience God in worship. What elements might we want to bring back? What traditions resonate here? Even if your usual worship time is not 10 a.m., I encourage you to attend at least a couple of these services to see what it's about! Several unchanging elements will keep us connected from one week to the next, and (hopefully) keep things from being overwhelming.
1st Sunday in Lent, February 26: "The Family Gathered at the Table." Jesus drew criticism from Scribes and Pharisees for eating with all sorts of people. He still invites us close.
2nd Sunday in Lent, March 4: "The Transcendence of God." Rite One texts and Anglo-Catholic ritual highlights the holiness of God who dwells on high.
3rd Sunday in Lent, March 11: "Contemplative Worship." Elements of monastic worship and silent contemplation will deepen Word and Prayer.
4th Sunday in Lent, March 18: "Joyful Praise." Gospel and contemporary praise songs will lift our spirits as we highlight the joy of knowing Jesus.
5th Sunday in Lent, March 25th: "Expanding our Images of God."Sometimes familiar words limit our understanding of God's activity. We'll explore new texts, spoken and sung.
As the chief architect of this series, I welcome your input and reflections. Further opportunities to discuss the effects of worship on our understanding of God will be offered at the 9 a.m. Forum on Sacraments. Join us and bring a friend - everyone's participation and opinions are valuable; and you just might be surprised at how God touches your heart in a new prayer, song or ceremony.
- Mother Susan Williams |
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WEEKLY CALENDAR | |
FRIDAY, Feb 17th
11:00 am
Funeral Service for
Patricia Nagle - in the church
SAT, Feb 18, 2012
10 am - 1 pm
Thrift Shop Open
5:00 pm
HE, Rite I - Chapel
SUN, Feb 19, 2012
Last Epiphany
8:00 am
HE, Rite II - Chapel
9 am
Church School &
Adult Forum
10:00 am
HE, Rite II - Church
11:30 am
Youth Choir practice
12 noon
SLY, Jr. w/ lunch
MON Feb 20
Presidents' Day -
closed
TUES, Feb 21
9 am - 12 noon
Thrift Shop Receiving
5 - 7 pm MARDI GRAS
Pancake Supper -
7:00 pm
Monastery of the Heart
WED, Feb 22
Ash Wednesday
7:00 am
HE w/ ashes - chapel
7:30 am
Men's Bible Study-
parish house
11:30 am
HE w/ ashes -undercroft with Wednesday Group
7:00 pm
HE w/ashes - church
7 - 9 pm Youth Group-
meet at worship svc
THURS, Feb 23
8:30 am
Women's Bible Study
9 - 11 am
4th Street Cafe - u/c
10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop Open
12:05 pm
HE w/ healing prayers
No Choir practice
FRIDAY, Feb 24
10 am - 2pm
Thrift Shop Open
2 - 9 pm
Massage therapy
SAT, Feb 25
9 am - 3 pm
Massage Therapy
10 am - 1 pm
Thrift Shop Open
5:00 pm
HE, Rite I - Chapel
SUN, Feb 26
1st Sunday of Lent
8 & 10 am Worship
9 am Christian Edu |
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Prayer List | |
Please include in
your prayers:
Julianne Peterson; Martha Magnuson;
Jill Thorn;
Robert Gourley, Jr.; Jean Andrews;
Jason Parker;
Bethine Grunewald; Dorothy Meier; Richard Meier;
Sharyn Soderlund;
Caleb; Mark; Char; Kathleen |
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Thumbs Up! | |
Janicemarie McDonaldwhose artistic work is displayed in Downtown Jamestown exhibit as part of "Women Create'; and Cindy Panebianco, board officer and treasurer of Chautauqua County Humane Society. |
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Join Bishop Franklin's Journey | |
You're invited to subscribe to the blog and comment on his posts. You'll find the subscription box on the blog's homepage at www.jerusalem-crossing.com. |
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Calling All Men! | | |
If you're a man, you're a member! Over the years we have enjoyed a number of events for fun, fellowship, worship and service. One of the best things about this group is that we only have one meeting a year. And that meeting will be held Saturday, February 25 at the rectory (311 Crossman Street) at 7 pm. Bring a beverage or snack to share. We'll have some fellowship and plan out the activities for the year. If you have any questions, please call Dan Anderson at 386-7802. |
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Church School --
Join us at 9 am on Sundays! | | |
Moses and a Burning Bush!
How does God get your attention?
With Moses, chasing his sheep on a mountainside, God lit a bush on fire and then spoke from it. Wow! We'll explore this key story from Exodus in variety of workshops; and think about what it might take for us to notice God in our busy, daily lives.
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Moses & the Bush |
February 19 |
February 26 | |
BLUE
(Pre-K & K) |
Cinema (undercroft) |
Bread Heaven
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RED (Gr. 1-4) |
Scripture Tent
(3rd floor) |
Cinema
(undercroft) |
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The Acting Apostles begin a New Project | |
The Bible tells us that Jesus grew up as a regular kid in Nazareth, listening to his parents and growing in wisdom (Luke 2:51-52). No doubt he faced temptations as an adolescent, not just as an adult in our famous Lenten story. The Acting Apostles will be creating and presenting an original production, "The Early Temptations of Christ." All hands on deck, please! We'll start in the "Re-Creation" room to map out the script. See you there!
-Mother Susan & Lisa |
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ADULT FORUM | |
On Sunday, February 19, (sorry about the wrong date last week!) we will have an Open Forum. Come for open discussion - we may continue the conversations we have had over the past several sessions and we would also love input regarding follow-up to some of the sessions we have had this year.
On Sunday, February 26, the Forum will begin its Lenten series on "The Sacraments: What are they and what do they mean to us?"
Join us at 9:00 am on the stage area of the Undercroft. |
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SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER | |
Celebrate Mardi Gras and prepare for Lenten fasting with a Pancake Party at St. Luke's!
Our traditional Pancake Supper
will be held
Tuesdeay, Feb 21st ~ 5:00-7:00 pm
The Men of St. Luke's will be hosting the annual pancake supper. Master Chef Peter Dawson is putting together his crack team for this annual pre-Lenten festival. Invite your friends and neighbors.
Tickets are $3 each. |
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ASH WEDNESDAY ~ February 22nd | |
Ash Wednesday Services:
7:00 am Holy Communion w/ ashes - Chapel
11:30 am Holy Communion w/ ashes - undercroft with members of the Wednesday Group
7:00 pm Holy Communion w/ ashes - Church, includes music with the choir |
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SOUP SUPPERS in LENT - Wednesday eves | |
Have you signed up to help with
Wednesday Night Soup Suppers in Lent?
Consider hosting one of the evenings; recruit a couple of your friends, or ask the committee you are a member of to help host. There is a sign-up sheet in the Undercroft along with the "guidelines" for a supper. If you have any questions, please talk with Barbara Bumsted.
Our program "Who has God created me to be?" begins Wednesday, Feb 29th!
Everyone is welcome to attend, but to get the most out of the tools we are using, we ask that you register by calling the church office at 483-6405 or sending an email to stluke@netsync.net. |
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Youth Group | |
 The Soup and Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser was a very good success!!
Thank you especially to all who cooked and all you who stayed and voted by eating! We had a fun time! and raised just over $500!! Thank you! |
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Ron McEntire in Concert! | |
The "RACH"Number 2
Ron McEntire, pianist, perfoming the
Rachmaninoff Second Piano Concerto
accompanied by Brian Bogey, Organist
and featuring guest artist, Cody Hiller, Violinist
Sunday, February 26th at 4:00 pm
Christ First United Methodist Church
Lakeview Ave, Jamestown NY
A freewill offering will be taken to support the Organ Fund. |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE from the JCA | |
The date for the Joshua Stafford Organ Concert at St. Luke's Episcopal Church has been changed due to an unexpected conflict with Mr. Stafford's Master's Recital at Yale University.
The new date is one week earlier than previously scheduled.
The new date is Friday, March 16th 2012.
Mr. Stafford and the Concert Association apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause.
* * Tickets for this concert are available to members of St. Luke's Church at a reduced price of $15 until the end of February. Contact the Church office for your tickets 483-6405. * * |
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Christ's Healing Ministry Today | | |
at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Orchard Park, we have 6 signed up to attend; have you considered learning more about Christ's healing touch? Hear Nigel Mumford from the Episcopal Diocese of Albany speak on the ministry of healing. Contact St. Luke's church office to register to attend, 483-6405.
$20 pre-registration includes lunch |
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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.
Paul Johnson 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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