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VOICE of St Luke's ~
A Church for me.
September 23, 2012 |
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In this part of the world we are blessed to have a visual reminder of the cycle of life. The four seasons reveal nature in all its variety and beauty. Perhaps no season is as spectacular as Fall, when the leaves lose their summer green and are revealed in all their brief glory. Nature reminds us that change is not only a part of life; it is integral to life. We are always growing, we are always dying and we are always being reborn. We can either rage against this reality or we can embrace it and therein lies the secret to happiness.
I wanted to give you a brief update on the transition process at St. Luke's. I and the leadership of St. Luke's fully intend to embrace the coming changes with as much grace as possible. The vestry met with Canon Barbara Price last week to go over the transition process. She has given the name of a potential interim priest to the vestry and they will be interviewing that person very soon.
I have determined that my last Sunday at St. Luke's will be November 18, 2012. I will be able to participate in the Shoppers' Luncheon on November 9, the Veteran's Day service on November 11, and the performance of the Bach Magnificat on November 16. This will also give us time to prepare for the arrival of the interim and to make as smooth a transition as possible. There are tentative plans for a farewell reception on Thursday , November 15. More on that later.
In the meantime, let the changing leaves remind us that all good things come to an end and that in the midst of change God is bringing new life, even when we can't yet see it fully revealed.
--Fr. Eric |
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WEEKLY
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Friday, Sept 21
8:00 pm "God's Favorite" at the Robert Jackson Theater
Sat Sept 22
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I - Chapel
8 pm "God's Favorite"
@ Robert Jackson Center Theater
SUNDAY, Sept 23
8:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Chapel
8:50 - 9:10 am
Church School breakfast time
9:00 am Church School; Adult Forum; Rite 13; J2A
10:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Church
MON, Sept 24
7:00 pm
The 3 Mary's Bible Study - stage
TUES, Sept 25
9 am - 12 noon
Thrift Shop Receiving
Wed, Sept 26
7:30 am Men's Bible Study
10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop Open
11:30 am
Wednesday Group -
undercroft
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Youth Group -parish house
Thurs, Sept 27
8:30 am Women's Bible Study
9 - 11 am
4th Street Cafe
10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop Open
12:05 pm Healing service
7:00 pm Choir practice
Fri, Sept 28
10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop Open
2 - 9 pm
Massage Therapy
SAT, Sept 29
9 am - 3 pm
Massage Therapy
SAFE CHURCH TRAINING at the
Diocesan Center
10 am - 1 pm
Thrift Shop Open
5 pm Holy Communion, Rite I - Chapel
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SLY , Jr. to meet in October | | |
S.L.Y. Jr. -
(For grades 3-6) **
S.L.Y. Jr. will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, beginning OCTOBER 7th following the 10am worship service.
Lunch will be provided. |
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Prayer List | |
Please include in
your prayers:
Jean Andrews;
Ron Stahley;
Sydney Anderson;
Drew Abernathy;
Ted Casler;
DeLoris Bunce;
Beth Peterson;
Ellen Peterson;
Stephen Antel;
Ron Hermance;
Mark; Charlotte; Kathleen; Laura |
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Rachel Ludwig Compeer volunteer/mentor;
Cassie Butler - super soccer player with goal assists! |
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CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS | |
Join us for breakfast 8:50-9:10 am on Sunday mornings, we then move to our classrooms. This rotation we are learning to communicate with God through prayer. Prayer is talking to GOD. No matter where we are or what we are doing, we can always talk to God. We talk to God in order to build and strengthen our relationship with God.
This year grades 4-5 are "The Mighty God Whisperers" participating in a book group as they discover and build their relationship with God through reading the series "The Cul de Sac Kids." Mrs. Jackie Bennett is their teacher.
God's Peace through Prayer,
Deb Cardone |
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ADULT FORMATION - 2012 | |
September 23, we will hear from our youth group who went on a mission trip summer to Denver, Colorado, working with YouthWorks. And Jared Yaggie will share about his journey to Europe for "People-to-People".
The Forum will begin a new series on Sunday, September 30, taking small glimpses on different levels at our political landscape. Our own Stan Lundine, will start the series off with an overview of the topic. Stan brings so much experience to us having served as Mayor of Jamestown, U.S. Congressman, and Lt. Governor of the state of New York. Join us as we begin to tackle this topic and bring your questions for Stan!
Our nation, as well as much of the world, is deeply divided. There are more questions than answers. |
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WEDNESDAY GROUP | |
The Wednesday Group's main focus is to reach out to all senior members of our church and community, especially those who can't get to church on a regular basis. It is a great opportunity to meet and greet old friends, make new friends and participate as a church family at the service of Holy Communion. After the service we enjoy a delicious lunch and a program follows.
The Wednesday Group meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month in the undercroft, which is wheelchair accessible. Our program for September is the Chautauqua Shores Women's Chorus (formerly Sweet Adelaines) with Dee Stewart as conductor.
If you'd like to attend and are in need of transportation, please contact Liz McIntyre at 664-2873. |
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YOUTH NEWS - WE ARE BACK!!!!
S.L.Y. is back on Wednesday nights! For grades 7-12 come join us every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30. We have fun, fellowship, and acceptance! We meet up in the youth rooms on the 3rd floor of the parish house. Don't forget to check out our E-mail Newsletter to keep up to date will all things Saint Luke's Youth.
Happening! 
All of our High School Students should go!!!!! Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers for teenagers. Happening is a wonderful once-in-a-lifetime experience. It has been a life changing event for young people all over the country, helping to move the knowledge of God from the head to their heart. If you are in grades 9-12, apply today! Applications are available on the Youth Ministry Board in the undercroft or online at
http://www.eyouthwny.org/Downloads.html
Deadline for applications is OCTOBER 6th! Stop thinking about it and JUST DO IT!
Apply today!
Journeys 
Journeys takes place
October 5-7 at St Mark's, Orchard Park.
Developed locally in our own diocese, the program works from the understanding that we are all on a spiritual journey, and in those journeys there are choices, bumps, smooth passages, dead ends and unexpected surprises.
The Journeys weekend is is a fun filled, action packed, spiritual retreat weekend designed specifically for youth in grades 6-8 and led by a team of high school aged youth along with adults. It centers on six unique activity sessions and ends with worship with the congregation on Sunday morning.
Journeys is a great way for middle school aged youth to explore their faith. The cost is $30 per person. Applications are available for Journeys #3 by contacting the church office, or on line at
http://www.eyouthwny.org/Downloads.html |
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"God's Favorite" | |
Friday and Saturday nights
September 21 & 22 at 8 PM
St Luke's WingedOx Players present
Neil Simon's VERY FUNNY play --
"God's Favorite"
at the Robert H. Jackson Center Theater
Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.
Tell your friends! All proceeds go to 4 different community organizations
The American Red Cross,
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy,
St. Susan's Center,
Love INC
Thank you for your support !
See you at the theater! |
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The 3 Marys Bible Study | |
NEW BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY
The Three Marys Bible Study: Role Models for Women Who Seek the Love of Jesus -
begins Monday, September 24th,
7pm on the stage area in the undercroft.
All women are welcome! (sorry, guys!) |
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No Experience Necessary | |
No Experience Necessary Bible Study
Wednesdays 7:30 am - Men's
Thursdays at 8:30 am - Women's
Ever wonder what exactly is in the Bible? Come join a group who wrestles with the text and hopes to be blessed in the process. Absolutely no experience with the Bible is necessary. All questions are welcome - nothing is off limits! Fun for those who are new to the Bible and for those who have depended on the Word of God for all their lives.
A Men's Bible Study meets on Wednesday mornings in the parish office building beginning around 7:30 am.
A Women's Bible Study meets on Thursday mornings on the "stage area" in the undercroft and gets underway around 8:30 am. |
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The Rt. Rev. R. William Franklin, Bishop of Western New York.
The Rev. Eric M. Williams, Rector
The Rev. Deacon Cathleen Smith
The Rev. Barbara Baxter, Priest Associate
The Rev. Sandra N. Dower, Priest Associate
Miguel Covarrubias, Youth Minister
Kim Johnstone Mann, Parish Administrator
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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