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VOICE of St Luke's
April 28, 2013
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The Sacred Generates
Things from Within - a meditation
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When I first joined the Franciscan order in 1961, my novice master told me we could not cut down a tree without permission of the Provincial (the major religious superior). It seemed a bit extreme, but then I realized that a little bit of Francis of Assisi had lasted 800 years!
We still had his awareness that wilderness is not just "wilderness." Nature is not just here for our consumption and profit. The natural is of itself also the supernatural. Both natural elements and animals are not just objects for our plunder. Francis granted true dignity and subjectivity to nature by calling it Brother Sun, Sister Fire, Brother Wind, and Sister Water. No wonder he is the patron saint of ecology and care for creation.
Once you grant subjectivity to the natural world, everything changes. It's no longer an object with you as the separated and superior subject, but you share subjectivity with it. You address it with a title of respect, and allow it to speak back to you! For so long creation has been a mere commodity at best, a useless or profitable wilderness depending on who owned it.
With the contemplative mind, questions of creation are different than those of consumption and capitalism, and they move us to appreciate creation for its own sake, not because of what it does for me or how much money it can make me. For those with spiritual eyes, the world itself has to be somehow the very "Body of God." What else could it be for one who believes in "creationism"?
As Paul puts it, "From the beginning until now, the entire creation has been groaning in one great act of giving birth" (Romans 8:22), so it is not only an evolutionary body but an eternally pregnant body besides. God's creation is so perfect that it continues to create itself from within. The Franciscans were not wrong in not cutting down ordinary trees without a very good reason.
Adapted from Soul Centering through Nature: Becoming a True Human Adult Remembering Earth Day April 22
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WEEKLY
CALENDAR
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SATURDAY, APRIL 279 am - 3 pm Massage Therapy 10 am - 1 pm Thrift Shop open 5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I - Chapel SUNDAY, April 28 - Easter 5 8 am HE, Rite II - Chapel 9 am Adult Forum; J2A & Rite 13 10 am HE, Rite II - Church MON, April 29 TUES, April 30 9 am - 12 noon Thrift Shop Receiving open 6:30 "Reading the Koran" @ Prendergast Library 7 pm Journey of Faith - Library Wed, May 17:30 am Men's Bible Study 10 am - 2 pm Thrift Shop open 7 pm Parents of Church School meet 7 -9 pm Youth Group Thurs, May 2 8:30 am Women's Bible Study-stage 9 - 11 am 4th Street Cafe
10 am - 2 pm Thrift Shop open 12:05 pm Healing & Holy Communion - Chapel6 pm Worship Committee - PH 7 pm Choir Fri, May 3 10 am - 2 pm Thrift Shop open
Journeys weekend SAT, May 4 9 am Pastoral Care @ D-Center 10 - 12 pm set up for Youth Sunday 10 am - 1 pm Thrift Shop open 5 pm Holy Eucharist - Rite 1, chapel SUN, May 5 YOUTH SUNDAY8 am Holy Eucharist - Chapel 9 am Church School & Adult Forum 10 am HE - Church; Welcome Rotary International Students 11:30 am Lunch & Basket Fair Fundraiser 4 pm AGO Organ Plus concert
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St Luke's Thrift Shop
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St Luke's Thrift Shop is now open on WEDNESDAYS also!
Hours:
Wednesdays,
Thursdays & Fridays
10 am - 2 pm;
Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm
Call 664-1887
for the Thrift Shop.
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Prayer List
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Charles Massey;
John McMaster;
Nancy McKenzie;
Ellen Peterson;
Rosemarie McKinney;
Evelyn Fiore; Mark Fiore;
Jean Andrews;
Richard Meier;
DeLoris Bunce;
JR;Charlotte; Karen; Carol; Amy;
Laura; Sara; Daniel
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ATTENTION all Men of St. Luke's!
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 The annual Paul Bunyan day of cutting and splitting wood will be held on Sunday, April 28 at 9 AM. We will meet at Dan Anderson's house at 4463 Mahanna Road in Bemus Point. This event is open to men of all ages and abilities. Hope to see you on Sunday at Dan's!
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Adult Forum
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On Sunday, April 28, the Forum will be taking a look at how to use online (!?) resources for bible study and meditation. In this technological age (again ?!) there are many resources out there for folks to bring the Word "home". We at St. Luke's also realize that time is precious to everyone for there just doesn't seem to be enough of it, but taking time to nurture your faith is NEVER time wasted. In fact it can improve the way you approach and use the rest of your time. This session will be good for those who are familiar with navigating online and also for those who are not, as we will also have a bit of a tutorial!
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Would you like a Book Study?
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We are trying to determine whether there would be interest in another book study this spring, over the summer, or wait until fall. The Adult Forum will be having a session on "Suggested Summer Reading" in the coming weeks - that may give folks some ideas for a study.
Please share your thoughts with Barbara Bumsted.
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CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS
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Breakfast is served to all Sunday School students from 8:50 to 9:10 in the undercroft.
We continue our "Prayer" rotation and discovering ALL the places we can pray including church, the school bus, at bedtime, at play time, etc.
Groups - Blues = ages 3-5 Red = grades 1,2,3
Purple = Grades 4-5, The Mighty God Whispers
"Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere." Ephesians 6:18
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Learning about Islam
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The Prendergast Library is sponsoring an evening devoted to learning about Islam, on April 30th at
6:30 p.m. There will be a film shown, called
"Reciting the Koran," about a spelling bee-like competition for young Muslims, which shows the lives of three of the competitors. A discussion will be led by Sam Quadri, of the JCC faculty, accompanied by two other JCC faculty members. The public is invited and there is no charge.
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St. Luke's Parent Ministry
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For parents of teens, led by parents of former teens!
Parent Ministry held Wednesday April 24th, was a fun success. Next meeting is in 2 weeks, on May 8th 7 - 9pm; same time as Youth Group.
This program is designed to give parents a safe place to vent, ask questions, talk to others like yourself, 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.
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YOUTH NEWS -
"We are St Luke's! Who are you?"
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Youth Sunday & Basket Auction Sunday, May 5th!!
Our day starts with our Youth Sunday Worship Service at 10am and we are again are hosting the Rotary International Exchange students! Immediately following the service a light lunch is available for a suggested $5 donation. The Basket Auction will be available on the stage area in the undercroft. We guarantee there will be something there that you are going to want! We have some incredible things for you to bid on this year. Your creative donations are also welcome and needed! Consider putting together a "gift" basket for the movies, or gardening, or reading, or eating; whatever you can think of. Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and random people you see on the street, to join us for this great event! We hope to find YOU there!
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Mothers' Day - May 12th
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 Mothers' Day Brunch
Reminder: Come one, come all to help us pay tribute to the wonderful women of St. Luke's. Please join us, and bring your families, for brunch after the 10AM service on Sunday, May 12th. No reservations are required and there is no cost.
Gentlemen of St. Luke's:
There are many opportunities to help with the brunch, including shopping, setting up, dishes ... so if you would like to, just sign up on the sheet in the undercroft or see Chip Ulrich; or call Chip at 763-7625.
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SAFE CHURCH TRAINING
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SAFE CHURCH TRAINING - Saturday May 18th
THE CHURCH: A Safe Place for Children and
THE CHURCH: A Safe Place for Adults
With The Church Insurance Agency Corporation, child abuse prevention is a year-round effort with a long history of providing The Episcopal Church (the "Church") with education and training regarding the prevention of child sexual abuse, and providing a safe environment for both children and adults. Church employees and volunteers learn about offenders and about guidelines for keeping churches safe. The next course opportunity is scheduled to be held Saturday, May 18th, 2013 at the Diocesan Center in Tonawanda NY. If you were not able to attend the training at St Luke's in March, now is a very good time for you to put this on your calendar. Contact St. Luke's church office for details or registration information. There is NO FEE for this course and it is required training for all volunteers of congregations in the Diocese.
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It's Summer Camp Time!
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 Register for Summer Church Camps !
Registrations are available on-line and at the church office! Scholarships are also available, just ask!
Senior High (Grades 10- graduation)
June 24-30 - held at Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center (LCLC)
Junior High (Grades 7-9)
August 5-11 - held at Dunkirk Conference Center on Lake Erie
Sleep Away (Grades 3-6)
August 12-15 - held at LCLC
http://www.eyouthwny.org/Camps.html
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CONFIRMATION, SUNDAY JUNE 2
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 Confirmation is June 2nd at St. Luke's
Bishop Bill Franklin will visit St. Luke's Church on Sunday, June 2nd. Bishop Bill will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation and Reception for 4 young ladies who are members of our Youth Group and J2A program, and 6 adults. Please be sure to mark this date on your calendars and join your church family as we welcome our Bishop to our midst. Having a "full house" will be very exciting for all of us!
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The Mission of Episcopal Partnership for Mission and Outreach
The Partnership partners with and empowers the people of our Diocese to fulfill the challenge of our baptismal covenant to answer God's call to respond to human needs.
The Five Marks of Mission:
- To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
- To teach, baptize and nurture new believer
- To respond to human need by loving service
- To seek to transform unjust structures of society
- To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth
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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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