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The VOICE of St. Luke's
March 18, 2012 |
Ministry Opportunities at St. Luke's ~ Altar Guild | |
If you have ever wondered how the worship space is prepared and cared for week to week, you should consider helping out the Altar Guild. From setting up the Eucharistic elements before services each week, cleaning them up afterward, keeping the linens and altar hangings clean and looking good, the Altar Guild is intimately tied into the life of worship.
Altar Guild members receive training in how to care for and work with each item, are assigned to a team (we work in teams in the church!) and share in four seasonal meetings during the year to support one another and celebrate their work together. All teams are in need of new members, and people young and old, male and female are welcome to join. Everyone can help!
Talk with Donna Phillippi, our Sacristan at St. Luke's, for more information. Volunteering to learn about Altar Guild does not require a life-time commitment ... unless you "fall into the groove" and desire it!
 Join with members of the Altar Guild on Thursday, March 29th as they make palm crosses for Palm Sunday. Come to the church kitchen after 5:00 pm and learn the "secret" of creating a palm branch cross. Pizza and beverages will also be available.
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WEEKLY CALENDAR | |
SAT, Mar 17, 2012
10 am - 1 pm
Thrift Shop Open
5:00 pm
HE, Rite I - Chapel
SUN, March 18, 2012
4 LENT
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, March 19
7:30 am NCD
8:30 am
Finance Meeting
7:00 pm
Fictional Friends Book
Group -
TUES, March 20
9 am - 12 noon
Thrift Shop Receiving
7:00 pm
Monastery of the Heart
WED, March 21
7:30 am
Men's Bible Study -
parish house
6:00 pm
Evensong for Lent in the Church
6:30 pm
Soup Supper - u/c
7:00 pm
Lent Program - u/c
7 - 9 pm Youth Group-parish house
THURS, March 22
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
7:00 pm
Choir practice
FRIDAY, March 23
10 am - 2pm
Thrift Shop Open
2 -9 pm Massage Thpy
SAT, March 24
9 am - 3 pm
Massage Therapy
10 am - 1 pm
Thrift Shop Open
5:00 pm
HE, Rite I - Chapel
SUN, March25
5 LENT
8 & 10 am Worship
9 am Christian Edu
3:00 pm
Dueling Organs @
St Paul's Cathedral,
Buffalo - Bishop Wm Franklin & Rev Earle King |
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Prayer List | |
Please include in our prayers:
Ron Hermance;
Ann Lamp;
Carol Barr;
Robert Lamp;
Jill Thorn;
Dorothy Meier; Richard Meier;
Patrick; Caleb; Mark; Charlotte; Kathleen |
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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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Lenten Retreat with Bishop Franklin
Saturday, March 24th | |
The retreat with Bishop Franklin is being held on Saturday March 24th, 2012, at Trinity Episcopal Church at 11 Day St., Fredonia, NY.
The cost is $10 which includes lunch.
Sign-in/Registration begins at 9:00 am with the program starting at 9:30.
We expect to be finished by 2:00.
This retreat will give St. Luke's members the chance to connect with Bishop Franklin and with parishioners from the other churches in our Chautauqua Deanery. Plan to participate in a Deanery Day with our Bishop. |
Church School ~
Join us Sundays at 9 a.m. ! | | |
Moses and a Burning Bush!
How does God get your attention?
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Moses & the
Burning Bush |
March 18 |
March 25 | |
BLUE
(Pre-K & K) |
Scripture
Tent |
Re-Creation
Class for ALL | |
RED (Gr. 1-4) |
Re- Creation |
Re-Creation
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The Acting Apostles | |
The Acting Apostles will present "The Early Temptations of Christ," on Sunday, March 18th! |
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ADULT FORUM - Sundays 9 am - stage area | |
The Adult Forum continues the Lenten series entitled "Sacramental Christianity or Why God has dirt under His Fingernails" with Fr. Eric focusing on the "minor sacraments" of the church.
On Sunday, March 25, the Forum concludes this series as Fr. Eric leads us on an exploration of the other sacraments and how we see God through them.
Join us at 9:00 on the stage area of the undercroft. |
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WORSHIP during LENT -
Where Tradition meets Today! | |
Each Sunday during Lent at 10 a.m. our worship has been a different style of liturgy and music, but each one fitting under the umbrella of "Episcopal Holy Eucharist," in adhering to the same pattern of Word-Prayer-Communion, and illustrating the rich diversity of Episcopal/Anglican worship. This Sunday, the 5th Sunday in Lent, March 25th, is "Expanding our Images of God." Sometimes familiar words limit our understanding of God's activity. We'll explore new texts, spoken and sung.
Join us at 10 am Sunday worship, and bring a friend; you just might be surprised at how God touches your heart in a new prayer, song or ceremony.
This Sunday, the 4th Sunday in Lent, March 18, is "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. |
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WEDNESDAY GROUP - March 28th | |
The program this month at Wednesday Group entitled "Getting Back to things you Love" will feature orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. William Fritz, and physical therapist, Dan Johnson from Rehab Services.
The Wednesday Group is a special time for senior members of our parish to gather together for worship, lunch and a program in the undercroft at St. Luke's. We generally meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Coffee is available from 11 am, the service is at 11:30 and the luncheon and program follow. We are finished by 2 pm.
Transportation to and from the Wednesday Group is also available for those who need a ride. For more information, call the church office, 483-6405, or Elizabeth McIntyre, 664-2873. |
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Support St. Susan Center | |
Saint Susan's 9th Annual Basket Fair
at the Chautauqua Suites in Mayville, NY
 Saturday, March 24, 2012
12:00 noon to 3 pm
Drawing begins at 2 pm
Visit www.stsusancenter.org |
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YOUTH NEWS | | |
Youth Sunday and Basket Auction - We are looking forward to our 2nd Annual Basket Auction on May 6th. The theme is "We Found Love," so start thinking about putting a basket together to donate toward this fun event! We have received a few very special donations that you don't want to miss bidding on! Get your baskets to Miguel by April 15th.
See Miguel for a basket donation form!
Other Fundraisers- We are hard at work raising the money for our mission trip this summer, and there are lots of ways you can help out. For instance, if you like online shopping there is a great way to donate through a program called iGive. You sign up for free, and through this program you'll find coupons and it will send us a percentage of your on line purchase! We have already raised close to $100 through iGive! You can find it here:
http://www.igive.com/9E3Wv5l
Register online now for summer camp!
Registration for all diocesan summer camps - SleepAway, Junior High and Senior High may now be initiated online. Visit www.episcopalwny.org.
Select "Summer Camp Application from the "Diocesan Life" drop down menu and be on your way to a fun-filled, Spirit-led experience, Amazing Grace!
Senior High June 24-30
Junior High August 5-11
Sleep Away August 12-15
Happening! is a wonderful "once-in-a-lifetime" Christian experience for teenagers in grades 9 -12, and presented by teenagers. It has been a life changing event for young people all over the country, helping to move the knowledge of God from the mind to the heart.
Western New York Happening Weekend #29
is April 20-22, 2012 at Camp Pioneer in Angola.
Please check the shopping list on the Youth bulletin board in the undercroft and see how you can help support our young people. |
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Easter Flower Memorials & Thanksgiving | | |
Envelopes are available in your pledge envelope box and in the pews ( and in the hardcopy of the VOICE that you will be receiving via snail mail) for submitting your EASTER Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings. Please have them into the office by Monday April 2nd. |
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Be Cautious ... | | |
Thefts - Please beware of leaving money and personal items unattended in the church building. When the church doors are unlocked, keep your wallets, purses, cash in pockets, and significant items with you or in view. We are a downtown church and have people walking through when they find the doors open. |
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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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