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VOICE of St Luke's
November 11, 2012
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The Wardens and Vestry are pleased to announce that they have found an Interim Rector for St. Luke's! Rev. Elizabeth ("Liz") Huskey Simmons presently is the Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Racine, Wisconsin, where she has served since 2009. A priest for almost 17 years, Liz was ordained a deacon in the Diocese of East Carolina, and a priest in the Diocese of Western New York. Before seminary at General Theological Seminary in New York, Liz worked for 4 years in the alcohol and drug treatment field in North and South Carolina. Prior to that, she worked as a newspaper reporter, having earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A self-described "army brat," Liz was born in Tokyo, Japan and lived around the world and the US as a child before her family settled in North Carolina. Her interests include her three dogs, eating out, golf, interfaith networking, contemplative prayer, and the emergent church.
Liz announced her departure and gave 30 days' notice to her parish yesterday. At present, Liz plans to move to Jamestown on Tuesday, December 4. Her first Sunday with us will be Sunday, December 9.
The Wardens and Vestry feel that Liz, together with her background and experience, will be a good fit for St. Luke's. We truly are as excited about Liz joining us as she is about serving here.
For anyone who would like to read more about Liz, the link to the website for St. Luke's, Racine is: http://www.stlukesracine.com/
Liz maintains a blog for which the link is: http://ovchickpriest.blogspot.com/
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WEEKLY
CALENDAR
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SATURDAY, Nov 10
10 am - 1 pm
Thrift Shop Open
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I - Chapel
SUNDAY, NOV 11
8 am HE, Rite II, Chapel
9 am Church School; Adult Forum; Rite 13; J2A
10 am HE, Rite II -Church
11:11 am Veterans' Day
Prayer Service - Church
MON, NOV 12
7 pm Vestry meets
TUES, NOV 13
9 am - 12 noon
Thrift Shop Receiving
No Bishop Overs Guild
Wed, Nov 14
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
7 pm Embroiderers' Guild
7 pm Rehearsal for Magnificat
Thurs, Nov 15
8:30 am Women's Bible Study
9 - 11 am
4th Street Cafe
10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop Open
12:05 pm HE and Healing prayers- Chapel
7 pm Farewell Reception for Fr. Eric - undercroft
Fri, Nov 16
10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop Open
8 PM MAGNIFICAT
SAT, Nov 17
10 am - 1 pm
Thrift Shop Open
5 pm Holy Communion, Rite I - Chapel
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Prayer List
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Please include in
your prayers:
JaniceMarie McDonald;
Cheryl Hill;
Dianne Courtney-Freeman;
Joe DeAngelo;
David Carlson;
Linda Carlson;
Ron Stahley;
Jack Sleigh;
Jean Andrews; Sydney Anderson; Beth Peterson;
Ellen Peterson;
Ron Hermance; Richard Meier; Mark; Charlotte; Kathleen; Laura;Sara; James
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Veterans' Day Service, Sun, Nov 11th
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11:11 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. 
Immediately following the 10 am service, members of the local Veterans' will arrive at St. Luke's for the annual Veterans' Day prayer service. All members of our parish family are encouraged and welcome to remain in the sanctuary and join the Veterans' for this service.
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The Wednesday Group
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The Wednesday Group of St. Luke's Group is an outreach to all senior members of our church, and the community, especially those who can't get to church on a regular basis. It is a great opportunity to see old friends, make new friends and share in the community of the church family with a worship service, lunch and a brief program. The Wednesday Group meets in the undercroft, which is wheelchair accessible. In November we'll meet on the 14th and this will be the last time for Fr. Eric to be with us. The program is Razz Rasmussen, a musician and music educator, along with a friend on the piano. Transportation to the Wednesday Group is provided by our church members. If you and are in need of transportation to and from the Wednesday Group, please contact Liz McIntyre at 664-2873.
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Farewell Reception for Fr. Eric
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You are cordially invited...
Please join the Bishop Overs' Guild and
St. Luke's Vestry at a farewell celebration
honoring Father Eric Williams
Thursday, November 15 at 7 pm
in the Undercroft of St. Luke's Church
Please RSVP to either
Kay Stahlman -- 665-4636 or
Donna Phillippi 386-3136
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Magnificat
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St. Luke's Choir and community musicians are excited to share their work on Johann Sebastian Bach's Magnificat
Friday, November 16th at 8 pm
at St. Luke's Church.
Andy Schmidt, our music director, will conduct the choir and an eight-piece chamber orchestra. Please plan to attend and enjoy this very special event and magnificent performance.
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ADULT FORMATION - 2012
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The election is now over and we have had our series on "Our Political Landscape". We mixed the two "subjects to avoid in public conversation"! The question of Church and State came up many times in the Forum planning meetings and was surely on many minds. The planning committee, therefore, decided to deal with the topic. Sunday, November 18, will be an exciting day in the Adult Forum with the promise of very dynamic discussion.
Dr. Danette Brickman, Chair of the Political Science Department at St. Bonaventure University will be here to discuss "The Separation of Church & State: What does the Constitution really say and what was inferred by our Founders?"
The following Sunday, November 25, the Forum will watch Bishop Franklin's DVD about the Diocesan budget and the new "full share" plan. Fr. Eric reported about the discussion and passing of the new plan at Diocesan Convention in October. This will give us an opportunity for more detail.
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Fictional Friends Book Group
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Our next Fictional Friends' book is
"The Tiger's Wife" by Tea Obreht.
We'll meet Monday, November 19th at 7 pm in the church library to discuss. You are welcome to join in even if you've not had a chance to read the book but are interested in the book group!
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Three Marys Bible Study - Nov 26th
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The Three Marys Bible Study: Role Models for Women Who Seek the Love of Jesus
meets again on Monday, November 26th at 7pm on the stage area in the undercroft.
Even if you've not been able to attend previously, all women are welcome to join in this talk.
Call Kim at the church office 483-6405 to receive a copy of the materials for discussion.
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Episcopal Relief & Development
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Parish Representatives Sought for
Episcopal Relief & Development
Episcopal Relief & Development Parish Representatives are sought for every church in our Diocese. Parish Representatives provide information on Episcopal Relief and Development to people in the pews. This is not a fundraising position. Representatives receive regular information about Episcopal Relief & Development programs and responses to emergencies or disasters, then get the information out to the members of the congregation through church bulletins, newsletters or other resources. Contact The Rev. Deacon Rocky Dworak if you are interested or want more information at deaconrocky@gmail.com or St. Luke's Church office.
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Advent Quiet Day Planned
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Mark your calendars for December 1st
for an Advent Quiet Day at St. Luke's. More information will be in the next issue of the VOICE.
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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
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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