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Annual Report
Attention all Committee Chairs, please email your annual updates by Monday, Jan. 16th for inclusion in the Annual Report. This includes: Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Stewardship, Capital Campaign Committee, Communications Committee, Harvest Fair, Berry Bonanza, Taste of Scituate, Outreach Committee, Fellowship, Altar Guild, Acolytes, Memorial Garden, Men's Prayer Group, Prayer Shawl Group. Your cooperation is much appreciated.
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Adult Education Class- January 15th- 9 AM
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, at 9 AM in the Gordon Room, to discuss this book, lasting through Feb. 19. The book is available at Glastonbury Abbey and Barnes & Noble.
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Men's Prayer Group-Wednesdays, 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.
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Community Dinner- Sun., Jan. 22, 5 PM
Join us for a Chinese New Year celebration! The menu will include Won Ton Soup, Jam Glazed Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Snow Peas and Fruit Salad Dessert. We need volunteers to make the chicken and fruit salad (recipes provided), along with set up, clean up and servers. Sign up sheets are on the table in the narthex. Thanks for your continued support!
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Celebrating Our Past, Launching Our FutureSt. 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.
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Confirmation Class for Youth
2nd & 4th Sundays, 11:15- 12:30.
Next class is January 29th. Contact: Rev. Joyce Scheyer, Youth and Family Minister at St. Luke's, momscheyer@gmail.com
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Annual Meeting- February 5th
Following the 10 AM service, join us to kickoff "Souper" Bowl Sunday with the Annual Meeting and a potluck "tailgate". Please bring a can of soup to donate to the food pantry and your favorite brunch food to share. Volunteers also needed for set up and clean up.
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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.
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ASP Stock Sales
This year St. Luke's teens Sara Finnegan, Chris Walker (2nd year), Brenda Keys (3rd year) and adults Maureen Keys (5th year) are going with the Scituate ASP group to repair homes for desperately needy families in Appalachia. Each teenager is responsible to raise money by selling "shares of stocks". Each share costs $25. For the $25 you will get a postcard from the teen while they are on the trip and you will be participating in making a family warmer, safer and drier. Stock Forms are on the table in the Narthex. The sale of stocks is going to wrap up quickly. It ENDS Sunday February 12th. ASP is a life altering experience for many who go on this trip. Please support our teens in this important Mission Work.
If you have any questions please call Maureen Keys @781-545-1348 or email morehalp@verizon.net
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Calling All St. Luke's Youth - Grades 7 - 12
Join us for a Train Journey to BostonFeb. 11, 2012, 9 am - 5 pm*Fun activities on the Commuter Rail and Subway *Free Teen program at our Episcopal Cathedral,10 am - 2 pm *Low cost lunch together *Safe adventure in the city *Share in planning our next program on the train ride home See the sign up sheet on the table in the narthex. Adult chaperones will be essential. Contact: Rev. Joyce Scheyer, Youth and Family Minister at St. Luke's, momscheyer@gmail.com(Note: Youth in Gr. 6 and younger may attend the free"Family Day" child and adult programs at the Cathedral with their families from 10 - 2)
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Safe Church Training
Safe Church Training is now required for all adults who interact with children and youth.This training is designed to increase awareness regarding sexual misconduct and abuse of power, to outline steps toward preventing abuse, to offer ways to intervene when misconduct occurs and to equip anyone in a position of parish leadership with ways of healing and rebuilding the body of Christ.
The training is required of all clergy and diocesan employees. It is also intended for parents, wardens, vestry members, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, pastoral visitors, youth leaders, Confirmation sponsors, acolyte leaders, choir directors, church school teachers, volunteers working in a congregation on a regular basis and all employees of congregations.
Free online training using the curriculum "Safeguarding Our Children" is now available for use by congregations in this diocese. Because the program uses video clips, broadband Internet access is essential at: http://www.praesidiuminc.com/armatus/safeguarding_login.php
It is self paced and consists of four modules (about ½ hour each) that can be done one at a time as your schedule permits. Discussion sessions will be available after the online is completed.
Please register by sending your first and last name and your choice of a user ID to: Rev Joyce Scheyer, Youth and Family Minister, momscheyer@gmail.com.
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