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VOICE of St Luke's
May 26, 2013
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How to Defrag Your Hard Drive
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Ever have that feeling of being dragged down, slowed down by things in your life not going as smoothly as they could? Your actions keep getting hijacked by little interruptions and problems; things don't flow the way they should.
On a spiritual level, your prayer life is sluggish, and you don't seem to be getting those hunches and intuitive thoughts that you usually count on. You feel fuzzy about even the basics of your faith: is God in charge of anything? Does prayer even matter? And the big questions, like what is your purpose, and where are we going as human beings, just seem overwhelming.
When you defragment a computer hard drive, what you are doing (and this is a completely amateur description; forgive me if you are a computer expert) is taking commands and tasks to the computer that have gotten spread out all over the computer's memory, and grouping them together into similar categories. This allows the computer to function more efficiently, because the similar tasks can talk to each other better.
In a similar way, when you defrag your spiritual and mental hard drive, you are re-arranging the priorities in your life in such a way that your actions are aligned with your values. You remind yourself of your life purpose, and "delete" those activities that you are doing that are NOT in alignment with your core values.
Next, you re-emphasize those things you are doing that affirm your life purpose, and try to build those into your activities in a more prominent way. If having coffee regularly with that good friend helps motivate you to be at your best, make sure you do that more often. And if spending time with those family members always leaves you feeling drained and inadequate, try to avoid them when possible.
Finally, be sure to stay connected to the Source of your life purpose, praying more regularly, reading inspiring material like the Bible or a daily meditation book, and of course, worshiping regularly and receiving communion as often as possible. Someone once described communion as "rebooting my system."
Again, stay connected to the Source of all power and life and creativity. Your hard drive definitely won't work if it's unplugged.
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Contact our Interim Rector, Elizabeth Simmons by calling the church office, 483-6405, ext 12;
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for pastoral emergencies call Liz at 262-744-9282
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 Proud of our Graduates!
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If you, or someone near and dear to you, is graduating this season, please let us know at the office for publishing in further issue of the VOICE.
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WEEKLY
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SATURDAY, May 2510 am - 1 pm Thrift Shop open 5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I - Chapel SUNDAY, MAY 26 - Trinity 8 am HE, Rite II - Chapel 9 am Adult Forum; J2A & Rite 13
10 am HE, Rite II - Church
MON, May 27 Memorial Day - Closed TUES, May 28 9 am Staff meeting 9 am - 12 noon Thrift Shop Receiving open 7 pm Journey of Faith - Library Wed, May 297:30 am Men's Bible Study 10 am - 2 pm Thrift Shop open 7 -9 pm Youth Group
Thurs, May 30 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 - Chapel7 pm Choir Fri, May 31 10 am - 2 pm Thrift Shop open SAT, June 1 10 am - 1 pm Thrift Shop open 5 pm Holy Eucharist - Rite 1, chapel SUN, June 2 8 am Holy Eucharist - Chapel9 am Church School & Adult Forum 10 am Confirmation, Baptism, HE - w/Bishop Franklin - church
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St Luke's Thrift Shop
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St Luke's Thrift Shop 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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Jane Campbell; Jean Bennett; Mary Card; Deanna McLain; Gary Shade; John McMaster; Nancy McKenzie;
Ellen Peterson;
Jane Palmer; Phyllis Harris; Richard Meier; DeLoris Bunce; Toni; Daniel; JR; Charlotte; Karen; Carol; Laura; Sara; Amy, Jeremy, Anna, Ryan and babies Erin and Lauren.
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Adult Forum
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On Sunday, May 26, our very own Music Director, Andy Schmidt will join us in the Forum to discuss the music here at St. Luke's - and his dreams for us.
 For our final Adult Forum of the program year on Sunday, June 2, the Right Rev. William Franklin, Bishop of Western New York, will join us to discuss his time in Rome. Bishop Franklin was living in Rome at the beginning of the search for our new diocesan bishop and we thought it would be very interesting to learn what he did there.
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CHURCH SCHOOL - Sundays at 9 am
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Discover all the ways and places to pray in our "Prayer" rotation!"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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United Thank Offering Ingathering - May 26
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Make MAY a month to give THANKS!
We have so much to be thankful for in our lives. Give thanks for your blessings - big and small. UTO offering boxes are available - pick up a new one for your home. Our spring ingathering will be held Sunday, May 26th. Checks can be made out to St. Luke's and noted "UTO." What are you grateful for today?
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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.
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 St. Luke's Winged Ox Players
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St. Luke's Winged Ox Players is proud to announce auditions for their next production, The Lion, Witch and Wardrobe. This family play centers on the C.S. Lewis' classic that is set in the land of Narnia. Aslan, the great lion is there with his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.Auditions for the four children will be held on two nights Friday, June 7th and Saturday, June8th, from 6:30 until 8:30, and will be held at St. Luke's Church in the undercroft.
Peter - male, 13 years old
Edward - male 10 years old
Susan - female 12 years old
Lucy - female 8 years old
The audition will be a cold reading from the script. All children are invited to audition... there will be parts for every child over 6 years old in the play. The play will be held at the Crown Theatre in Jamestown on September 20, 21 and 27, 28th, and is being directed by Steven Cobb and Daniel Pierce. All who are interested in helping out backstage or otherwise, please come to auditions and sign up! Questions can be directed to Daniel Pierce @ 969-7412.
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Church Picnic - Sunday, June 9th
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 It's time to Picnic!
June 9th,10:30 AM
Join your St. Luke's Parish family on Sunday, June 9th, at Camp Onyahsa on Chautauqua Lake at Dewittville for our Annual Church Picnic. (There is NO 10 am service at the church that day). Worship will begin at 10:30 AM at Camp Onyahsa. We'll celebrate our church school kids and teachers, and enjoy a potluck lunch. Lake activities will also be available following lunch time.
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Pastoral Care
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Just as your biological family worries about you, we, your spiritual family, worry about you also. We would like to know when something happens to you so we can minister to you, pray for you, and visit. If you know that you will be having a stay in the hospital, please contact the church to let us know. If you find yourself unexpectedly admitted to the hospital, please ask to have the church contacted. The hospitals do not regularly call the churches due to the current HIPPA laws. We're here for you; please help us to help you.
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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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Sheriff's Smart911
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Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is spreading the word about the Smart911 service offered to residents for free. Smart911 allows people to create a Safety Profile that will be visible to 9-1-1 call takers in the event of an emergency call. Citizens create profiles for many reasons. Some want to make sure 9-1-1 knows they have a medical condition or allergy, others want to provide their exact address in case they call from a cell phone. You can also list your vehicle information, emergency contacts and even pets. Smart911 is an important and lifesaving service. Help educate our community about the service to keep families better protected. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office at (716) 753-4900.
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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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