Weekly Update from Saint Luke's Episcopal Church

This month's menu is Harvest Soup, Meatloaf, Baked Potato Casserole, Broccoli and Desserts a la carte. We are still in need of 5 meatloaves and 4 desserts. Please make your own favorite recipe and email Christine Hudanich at christine@hudanich.net if you are able to help. Thanks for your continued support - especially at this busy time of year!

Christmas Pageant Rehearsals

St. Luke's Annual Christmas Pageant will be held on Dec. 18th at 4 p.m., followed by the Barber's Soup Dinner, Cookie Exchange and Caroling. Rehearsals will be held on Dec. 3,10, 11 and 17. There is still time to sign up to participate. Contact Sarah Reynolds at 781-545-0838 or email her at sbreynolds94@gmail.com

Mother-Daughter Senior Dinner- Dec. 3

A mother/daughter dinner will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3rd for St. Luke's high school seniors and their moms. (The original November date had to be changed.) Hosted by Bridget and Colette Wood at the Wood home, this dinner will have a Victorian Christmas theme and offer a special time for some special friends. Guests are invited to arrive at 748 Country Way at 5:30 p.m. If you are able to attend, please let Colette know at 617-922-9664 or email to: colettewood@comcast.net

Saint Luke's Giving Tree

We discussed with local shelters ways to provide meaningful giving this year. We are supporting a local shelter by providing new pillows, twin blankets and sheets for the residents. Not only will they enjoy something of their own, they are able to take these items with them when they move to a more permanent home. These items are in chronic shortage and provide not only comfort but some basic dignity.

There are a few tags remaining. Please remember to log on the sign out sheet any tags that you remove. And be sure to include your tag when you return the unwrapped items by Saturday, December 10th by noon.Please contact Maureen Keys for more information.

A visit from St. Nicholas

Please join us on Sunday, December 4th for the Saint Nicholas Fair.

We will be featuring NEW holiday items and items from the Harvest Fair. If you are looking for that special homemade touch for your gifts this year, don't miss this wonderful opportunity.

You never know who may show up.

Christmas Centerpiece Workshop - Dec. 10

Come and create a festive centerpiece for your holiday table. All supplies and instruction will be provided to create a fragrant table decoration. The class is free but you must sign up in the narthex as enrollment is limited to 12. Workshop will begin at 9 AM.

Wrap Party- Dec. 10th at 1 PM

Come join the Festival of Tape as we wrap the Giving Tree items for the shelter. Our recipients include 18 children and 12 adults. In exchange for your help, treats will be provided. We will supply paper and tape, but please bring your own scissors. Kids from 1 to 92 (or more!) are welcome. The kids will have a chance to make Swedish gingerbread cookies and we will be showing holiday classics, like "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town". There will be a sign up sheet in the Narthex.

Thank You for making Taste of Scituate 2011 a Great Success!!!

Taste of Scituate was an outstanding success due to the wonderful involvement from our many supporters like you and the participation of our community. Thanks for giving your Time, Talent and Treasure.

"Thanks" to the 50 sellers who sold 770 tickets for the 31-Day Giveaway; "Thanks" to the 500 buyers of those tickets; "Thanks" to the 43 sponsors who donated $2160 in prizes; "Thanks" to the 200 guests who attended the Finale Gala. And most of all, "Thanks" to the 21 volunteers who made it all happen and help raise $8300.

Please give your thanks to our volunteers when you see them: Debbie Carleton, Alice Dana, Alissa Delpico, Tracy Dieselman, Chris Dietz, Susanna Dietz, Christian Hudanich, Christine Hudanich, Lillian Hudanich, Nicholas Hudanich, Pat Jones, Ed Karsch, Pat Karsch, Maureen Keys, Carsten Otte, Jeanie Piers, Erica Pollard, Keith Pollard, Joan Powers, Steve Rafferty, and Rev. Grant Barber.

In addition to raising funds, we were also able to reach out to many people outside of our church. In addition to the great comments from Saint Luke's parishioners, I have received many compliments from people outside of Saint Luke's who had a great time participating in the 31-Day Giveaway and attending our Finale Gala. The food was delicious, the music festive, and the fellowship fulfilling.

Once again, thank you for your support!

John Hudanich

Director, Taste of Scituate

Serving Dishes Galore

We have accumulated quite a collection of serving dishes, tupperware, platters etc. from donations for Community Dinners and other special events. Any items that have not been claimed from the narthex this weekend will be considered donated to the church. Thanks for understanding!

Space For Rent- Dutton Hall

The lease for Dutton Hall has expired and we are seeking a new tenant, Monday through Friday. Available January 1, 2012.
Includes kitchen access and 4 classrooms. Terms are negotiable. For more information, contact the Office via email: stlukes.scituate@verizon.net or call 781-545-9482.