Additional Updates: News from Saint Luke's Episcopal Church

Teacher Appreciation: On June 5th, please join us to say a special thank you to all the teachers who have volunteered their time to teach our Sunday School children.

Year End Picnic: June 5th- Come help us celebrate the end of our Sunday school year with a picnic immediately after the 10 AM service. More info to follow.

Youth Outreach Wrap Up

First, a huge thank you to everyone who participated, taught, helped or donated to this year's Youth Outreach efforts. We raised money for the Scituate Animal Shelter, Scituate Food Pantry, School on Wheels Massachusetts and the homeless populations of our state. The children did an amazing job of organizing and focusing on their goals. From the Food Pantry Scavenger Hunt to the Read-A-Thon to the Spaghetti Supper, I am truly amazed at the dedication St. Luke's has to helping with their hands and giving with their hearts. The final amounts that will be donated to each organization will be in the next Mission Tidings. Thank you again for a wonderful year. I look forward to next year's Youth Outreach efforts and welcome anyone who would like to volunteer.

With a glad heart and many blessings,
Stacey Stratton, Youth Outreach Coordinator

2nd Annual Berry Bonanza Yard Sale

Save the date: Saturday, August 6th: St. Luke's will host the second annual Berry Bonanza Yard Sale during Heritage Days Weekend in Scituate. Last year, we raised more than $3,000 to benefit outreach at our church. Please watch for more information in the coming weeks. In the meantime, be sure to set aside items for the sale!

Save the Date- Sunday, November 13th - Taste of Scituate, 2 - 5 p.m.

Join a winning ticket with the Taste of Scituate 2011 planning committee.

Whether you would like to find out more, would like to sign up to help, or just curious about this "winning" program, please join us Sunday, June 5th, following the 10 a.m. service for a brief organizational meeting in the Gordon Room. All those who attend are eligible to WIN A GIFT CERTIFICATE to a local restaurant. You do not have to participate- but you must be present to win. :)

Key positions include: Restaurant Coordinator, Ticket Coordinator, Raffle Coordinator, Gala Coordinator.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact John Hudanich (john@hudanich.net; 781-234-8631).
(In case you were wondering, the Patriots recently announced their 2011/12 schedule and November 13 is an away game Sunday night against the Jets.)

Dick Clay Bequest

St. Luke's has received the generous bequest from Dick Clay's estate, the proceeds of the sale of his house. $204,000 has arrived, with some specific direction for its use. The process of vestry conversation-lay leaders deciding how best to direct the use of this money based on Dick's instructions-will occur soon. By the way, vestry meetings are also always open to parishioners to attend, with privilege of voice (to raise questions, express opinions).

Dick Clay was a faithful, years-long member and supporter of our congregation. He attended all of our community events, church at the 10 a.m. service (except for tax season...he was an accountant, and conscientious about everything he did). He was a sailor and amateur lobsterman as well as a member of Rotary and Ducks Unlimited.

All are invited to follow Dick's example, and remember St. Luke's in their estate planning.

Fr. Grant Away for CREDO

The National Church Pension Fund invites small groups of clergy to a week-long professional and vocational retreat. I have homework! In addition to making sure I have my annual physical, with all of those numbers (cholesterol, etc), I have forms about financial planning for the future, vocational and career reflection pieces. The goal is to look at the whole person. I will be away on my CREDO week from June 20-27^th. The Sunday I'm away (June 26th), lay people will officiate at services of Morning Prayer. Grant.

ASP Trip

The Appalachian Service Project trip is finally here. We send thanks to our wonderful parish for their financial support (many thanks for those who came to our recent car wash). We now would appreciate for you to keep us in your prayers. We will be leaving Saturday, June 25th and returning Sunday, July 3rd. We will be going to a part of Kentucky that our group has never been to. That adds to our anticipation. On the trip are Judy and Bruce Bent, Nancy and Jake Buckley, Corbin Foucart, Brenda, Jeremy and Maureen Keys, Logan Self, Nicky Walker, Nikki and Xue Mei Yang. With thanks, 2011 ASP Team

Hamilton Wine Tasting Fundraiser- June 17

On June 17^th, 5:30 - 9:00 PM, South Shore Support Services will be holding a wine tasting fundraiser at the Maritime Center on First Cliff. Come taste fabulous wines, enjoy the beautiful view from the new Maritime Center and sample appetizers all while supporting seniors in our South Shore communities! All proceeds to benefit the Hamilton Adult Day Health Center serving seniors with chronic conditions; Alzheimer's disease, dementia, stroke, Parkinson's disease, depression, social isolation and other medical/social needs. Cost is $40 per person. See bulletin board for ticket info.

Rotary Senior Lunch- June 18, Noon

The Rotary Senior Lunch will be on June 18th at St. Luke's Dutton Hall. The Summer Menu will include: Shrimp Cocktail, Cottage Cheese/Relish Dip, Chicken Tips & Beef Tips, Three Bean Pasta Salad, Summer Vegetable Medley and Ice Cream Sandwiches. For more info, call Joan Powers at 781-545-9650.