Saint Luke's Episcopal Church

Weekly Update |January 5, 2012 

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In This Issue
Out of Office
Annual Report
2011 Contributions
Midweek Evening Prayer
Confirmation Class
Men's Prayer Group
Adult Education
Annual Meeting
50th Anniversary Plans
Volunteers Needed
High School Retreat
St. Luke's Links
Out of Office
The Rev. Grant Barber is out of town due to the death of Denise's father. He will return to the office on Tuesday, Jan. 10th and has re-scheduled his surgery for the end of the month. Please contact Rev. Joyce Scheyer at 402-570-9364 or momscheyer@gmail.com for any pastoral needs . 
Annual Report
Attention all Committee Chairs, please email your annual updates by Friday, January 13th for inclusion in the Annual Report.  Your cooperation is much appreciated.
2011 Contribution Statements
The individual statements of 2011 contributions to St. Luke's will be distributed in the first week of January. Please review your statement on arrival and promptly report to the Treasurer any discrepancies. The books will be closed in mid-January to enable preparation of the reports for the Annual meeting and changes to the contribution statements cannot be made once the books are closed.
Midweek Evening Prayer & Adult Inquirers Class-
Come, open your hearts and minds to ponder the love of God in community. Welcome to everyone who wants to learn more about the Episcopal Church and our Prayer Book, especially if you want to prepare for confirmation, or are considering being received from another denomination. Weds., 7:00 pm- Evening Prayer for all ages. Weds., 7:30 - 8:30 pm- Inquirers (Nursery and homework rooms may be provided with advance notice). Contact: Rev. Joyce Scheyer, Youth and Family Minister at St. Luke's, momscheyer@gmail.com
Confirmation Class for Youth

2nd & 4th Sundays, 11:15- 12:30, beginning January 8, 2012, Materials provided
Join us as a seeker and make your decision whenever you are ready. Share how you see and hear God in your life each day. Learn about the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Massachusetts. Explore what it means to be a Christian adult. Search for your special ministry at St. Luke's. Confirmation date this year is May 5, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral. Contact: Rev. Joyce Scheyer, Youth and Family Minister at St. Luke's, momscheyer@gmail.com

Men's Prayer Group- Jan. 11- 6:45 AM
The Men's Prayer Group is starting a study of "God in America" - a PBS series by David Belton covering a history of how religious faith has shaped America. Please call George Ackley for more information at 781-545-4448.
Adult Education Class- January 15th
Fr. Richard Rohr has written Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. His premise is that our lives up until age 50 lay the groundwork for the real spiritual reward and benefit that follows after we are 50. Fr. Grant will hold an adult education class starting Sun., Jan 15, between the two a.m. services in the Gordon Room, to discuss this book, lasting through Feb. 19.
Annual Meeting- January 22nd
After the 10 AM service and  a special "Walk Down Memory Lane" Coffee Hour.
Celebrating Our Past, Launching Our Future
St. Luke's 50th Anniversary Celebration
April 27-29, 2012

The Anniversary Committee has met several times this fall to make initial plans for the celebration of our church building's 50th anniversary.  Please read below the details of our first event and request for those interested in participating in planning this special weekend.

 

Join us January 22, 2012 for a Walk Down Memory Lane  

Please join us after the 10 am service on Sunday, January 22, 2012.  Plan to stay for a special coffee hour and hear stories from parishioners who have enjoyed St. Luke's from five to fifty years. Peruse church photo albums and learn about our history.

 

How can you help to plan our celebration of 50 years young?

 

Many hands make light work and lots of fun.  Are you interested in:

  • Finding old friends, creating an invitation list?
  • Planning the musical celebrations?
  • Party planning?
  • Coordinating a special family service?
  • Designing an invitation?
  • Public relations?
  • Historian?
  • Creating St. Luke's trivia?

Please join us!  Contact:

Cheryl O'Grady 508-209-3308 or jogrady191@aol.com

Janet Michaud 781-545-0553 or jmichaud@umassd.edu

 

Good news!  Not many meetings, just get your part done.  Look for more information and news about our special events throughout the winter.

Volunteers Needed for Valentine Tea
The holidays are over, are you looking for something to do?  Mark your calendars for February 12 for a special Valentine Tea in Dutton Hall. Please join us for a presentation by Ron and Donna Lasko of Courtship Tea, the same couple who presented "Notable and Notorious Women" in March. If you'd like to help with the event, contact Erica Pollard at 781-799-8419, email: edieselman@gmail.com.
High School Retreat at Camp Barbara Harris
Feb. 3 - 5. 2012
Join youth (Grades 9 - 12) from the South Shore and across the Diocese. Cost estimate - $105.00 (scholarships available).

Sign up sheet on the table in the narthex. Adult chaperones and drivers will be needed.  Registration forms coming soon online at DioMass - search for "youth".

Contact: Rev. Joyce Scheyer, Youth and Family Minister at St. Luke's, momscheyer@gmail.com