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VOICE of St Luke's
April 7, 2013
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From our Music Director ~ Andy Schmidt
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FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR... I would like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate the many very talented volunteers who have made our music so special and so meaningful in the past couple weeks. Three musical events particularly stand out in my mind, and I would like to recount them in chronological order. First was the Youth Choir's presentation of "Lord, who throughout these forty days" on March 17. It was wonderful to have eight young singers participate in Youth Choir that day. The solos by Madeline DeJoy and Gavin Card, and the harmony part sung by Chris Butler were particularly well-done. The kids sang beautifully that day, and I was very proud of them. Then, on March 24, the Adult Choir sang a very demanding and very moving Palm Sunday anthem by Harold Friedell entitled "The Way to Jerusalem". Harold Friedell (1905-1958) is best known as the composer of "Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether". "The Way to Jerusalem" is in some respects similar to "Spirit's Tether", although longer and quite a bit more difficult. The choir worked hard to learn this challenging anthem, and I felt the end result was frankly superb. This anthem also featured a solo which was beautifully sung by Jim Beal. Finally, the Adult Choir celebrated the joy of Easter Sunday with the incomparable "Alleluia" by Randall Thompson (1899-1984). The choir did a very fine job on this anthem as well, and I was particularly pleased that we had 16 singers in the choir that day. To every singer in each of our choirs, please let me say THANK YOU for sharing your time and talent in the music ministries of St. Luke's. Additionally, I would like to call the congregation's attention to an upcoming event which I am very excited about. On Sunday afternoon May 5 at 4:00 the Chautauqua chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present its annual members' recital. This event is held each year at a different church in the Jamestown area, and this year it will be held at St. Luke's!I have participated in this event nearly every year for the past 15 or so years, but I have never before had the honor of hosting it. Many area organists will perform including myself, Ron McEntire, Brian Bogey, Donna Gatz, Jack Hemink, and several others. Each organist will play one piece, some of which may also include another instrumental soloist. The annual members' recital is always a very enjoyable event, and I hope it will attract a large audience this year. All are invited, and admission is free. ~ Andy Schmidt
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Contact our Interim Rector, Elizabeth Simmons by calling the church office, 483-6405, ext 12;
or by email at liz.simmons@stlukesjamestown.org;
for pastoral emergencies call Liz 262-744-9282
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WEEKLY
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SATURDAY, APRIL 610 am - 1 pm Thrift Shop open 5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I - Chapel SUNDAY, April 7 - 2 Easter 8 am HE, Rite II - Chapel 9 am Adult Forum; J2A & Rite 13 10 am HE, Rite II - Church11:30 am Youth Choir 12 noon SLY, Jr. MON, April 8 TUES, April 9 9 am - 12 noon Thrift Shop Receiving open 5:30 pm Bishop Overs Guild - stage 7 pm Journey of Faith - Library Wed, April 107:30 am Men's Bible Study 10 am - 2 pm Thrift Shop open 7 pm Embroiderers' Guild - u/c 7 -9 pm Youth Group Thurs, April 11 8:30 am Women's Bible Study-stage 9 - 11 am 4th Street Cafe
10 am - 2 pm Thrift Shop open 7 pm Search meets 7 pm Youth Advisory @ Rectory No choir Fri, April 12 Happening # 31 weekend 10 am - 2 pm Thrift Shop open
SAT, April 13 9:30 am Eucharistic Visitors meet - stage 10 am - 1 pm Thrift Shop open 5 pm Holy Eucharist - Rite 1, chapel
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Thrift Shop News
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The Thrift Shop has re-Opened and is now open an additional day on WEDNESDAYs, from 10 am to 2 pm, along with Thursday & Friday from 10 am to 2pm and Saturdays from 10 am - 1pm. Call 664-1887 for the Thrift Shop.
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Prayer List
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Evelyn Fiore; Mark Fiore;
Nancy McKenzie;
Gladys Bolles; Cory Casler;
Richard Meier;
DeLoris Bunce;
Barb, JR, Janet, Jessie;
Carol; Amy; Laura; Sara; Elaine
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Adult Formation
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The Adult Forum resumes on Sunday, April 7, with an "Open Forum." Discussion topic is open - we can talk about the Lenten series or whatever might be on your mind about St. Luke's!
The following week, April 14th, the Forum will present a program entitled "The Orphans of Central Africa..." Denise Holder, who is intimately involved with an orphanage in the Central African Republic, a nation which is experiencing a rebellion/revolution at this time, will be on hand to discuss the orphanage and the situation in that country. Please join us as we learn about this area of the world.
Join the Adult Forum at 9 am Sunday mornings on the stage area of the undercroft.
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CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS
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JOIN US for Church School ~Sundays at 9 a.m.
Church school classes resume Sunday, April 14th, continuing with our "Prayer" rotation, and discovering ALL the places we can pray besides praying in church! Remember, we have breakfast available for the kids at 8:50 am. Join us for breakfast followed by Sunday Church School!
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Journey of Faith
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Journey of Faith begins Tuesday, April 9th
You are invited to join me in the "Journey of Faith," St. Luke's course for adult membership in the Church. This course is designed for newcomers, and for people who wish to learn more about the church, and for those who might like to formalize their membership with St. Luke's. Those who complete the course will be eligible (but certainly not required) to be confirmed; received (if already confirmed in the Catholic or Lutheran tradition); or to reaffirm their Baptism vows. "Journey of Faith," will be held Tuesday evenings 7-8:30 pm, April 9th - May, in the undercroft of the church. I really hope you will consider joining on this journey. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the church office at 483-6405 or liz.simmons@stlukesjamestown.org.
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Support St Susan's Center
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Saint Susan 10th Annual Basket Fair
Saturday, April 13th, 2013 ~ 11 AM
at the Chautauqua Suites in Mayville, NY
Drawing for prizes begins at 2 pm
 And there are activities for the kids
Visit www.stsusancenter.org or
call 664-2253, ext. 3 for more information
Auction Tickets: $7 for 10 tix
Grand prize tickets - $10,
need not be present to win!
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Fictional Friends
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Fictional Friends meets Monday, April 15th to discuss the current read "Pride & Prejudice" by Jane Austen. This is the 200th anniversary of this classic's publication.
Join in for a lively discussion at 7 pm in the church library.
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St Luke's PARENT Ministry
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St. Luke's Parent Ministry
For parents of teens, led by parents of former teens!
Have you been feeling like you can't take any more? Have you thought more than once, "Is this the same child I gave birth to?" Do you, like your child, feel like nobody in the world can understand what you are going through? Do you feel alone, helpless, or like pulling your hair out? --- Well, we are here to help! On Wednesday April 24th, 2013, a new ministry will begin in the form of a semi-monthly support group for parents of teens, led by parents of former teens. This program is designed to give you, the parent, a safe place to: vent, ask questions, talk to others like yourself, learn how not to strangle your teen, and generally have a good time with others who are struggling right alongside you. We have a vision to help you as parents of teens to survive and flourish through the adolescent years as well. These meetings will provide you with some time of rest, prayer, and discussion. Our first meeting will be in the undercroft of St. Luke's, but in the future we will look to move from the church building to other areas. We will meet twice each month, and if we find we need more time together we will do so. Please come and be a part of this group, and find that you belong. This program will run concurrently with the Youth Program at St Luke's, 7-9 pm, so while your teen is in their safe space, you will have a safe space of your own to just be for a while.
Sponsored by: St Luke's Youth (and parent )Ministries and
Led by: Jay Phillippi
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Register for Camps early!
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It's not too early to Register for CAMP! Check out registrations on-line
Scholarships are available --
Senior High(Grades 10-graduation)
June 24-30 - held at LCLC
Junior High (Grades 7-9)
August 5-11 -
held at Dunkirk CC
Sleep Away (Grades 3-6)
August 12-15 - held at LCLC
http://www.eyouthwny.org/Camps.html
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Easter Campaign: March 31 - May 19, 2013
Please donate to the Episcopal Partnership for Mission and Outreach. Your generous gift this Easter Season supports service projects that build up the Body of Christ in your neighborhood and throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York.
Did You Know . . .
- The Massachusetts Avenue Project runs a one-acre urban farm on Buffalo's West Side, and operates a mobile market to sell its produce in Buffalo's food deserts?
- Vive La Casa, located in Buffalo, is the largest refugee shelter in the United States?
- The HOPE Center provides a safe, spiritual home for those in recovery?
- Genesis House of Olean serves as many as 40 homeless children and their families every year?
And did you know that all these ministries are associated with Episcopal congregations? Your donation to the Episcopal Partnership for Mission and Outreach will help these and other congregations expand their community outreach.
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The Rt. Rev. R. William Franklin, Bishop of Western New York
The Rev. Elizabeth Simmons, Interim Rector
The Rev. Cathleen Smith, Deacon
Miguel Covarrubias, Youth Minister
Kim Johnstone Mann, Secretary/Administrator
Barbara Bumsted, Director of Adult Formation
Andrew Schmidt, Organist & Choirmaster
Paul Johnson and Linda Dawson, 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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