The VOICE of St. Luke's
October 26, 2013- # 9

Maintaining a Sense of Vibrancy

One of the main goals that the Vestry set during this time of transition between rectors of St. Luke's was to "not lose momentum." They said they were proud that St. Luke's is a very active parish, with many programs for parishioners of all ages, as well as contributions to the larger community.

Vestry members said very clearly that they did not want to lose that level of activity in the parish programs, but hope to maintain the vibrancy that marks St. Luke's as an attractive parish.

One of the best ways to maintain vibrancy is for members to keep SHOWING UP: to church, to adult forum, to the various group events, and parish community social activities. It is tempting to go into a "wait-until-the-next-rector" mode, to wait to be coaxed and encouraged, but until then, to slow down regular attendance, and any planning for the near future.

The problem with this "wait-until-" mode is that it isn't that spiritually edifying. It is dependent on another person (albeit a priest) to provide the spiritual impetus for my faith, and it is passive at best. When we are in a passively waiting mode (as opposed to a pregnant sense of active reflection as in Advent), we close our ears to the ways that the Holy Spirit is engaging with us RIGHT NOW, constantly re-creating us and nudging us closer toward wholeness and unity with God.

Someone once said that we can only step into the same part of a river ONCE, because it is always made new, it is always different, though we may step into the same location of the river again. This is an excellent metaphor for our spiritual lives. Who we are this moment is different, and the action of God upon us is different, than it will be next week, even the next moment.

If I am waiting passively for an event to happen before I start living my life, I may miss out on a dynamic encounter with God, and what God may be saying to me, in this moment.

Be part of what makes St. Luke's so vibrant: its people. Show up, and see how God is re-creating St. Luke's NOW!

- Madre Liz

CHOIR FESTIVAL - OCT 27th at 1st Lutheran

Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with

thankfulness in your heats to God. Colossians 3:16

Ecumenical Choir Festival

at First Lutheran Church

Sunday, October 27, 2013, 4 pm

Featuring area individual church choirs and a combined mass choir. Participating choirs rehearse at 1^st Lutheran at 3 pm. A freewill offering will be taken to benefit St. Susan's Center.

Concert is sponsored by the Chautauqua Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

In This Issue

Maintaining a Sense of Vibrancy

CHOIR FESTIVAL

Prayer of Self-Dedication

YOUTH NEWS

CHURCH SCHOOL

Sunday Adult Forum

Concert Association presents..

CHANGE SUNDAY

SHOPPERS' LUNCHEON

All Saints' Day - Nov 3

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Weekly Calendar

SAT, OCT 26

10 am - 1 pm
Thrift shop Open

5 pm Holy Communion, Rite One, Chapel

Sunday - Oct 27
8 am HE, Rite II - chapel

9 am Church School and Adult Forum

10 am HE, Rite II - church

11:15 am SLY, JR

MON, OCT 28
7 pm Fictional Friends
- library

TUES, OCT 29
9 - 11:30 am
Thrift Shop Receiving

7 pm St Agnes Altar Guild meets

Wed - Oct 30

7:30 am Men's Bible Study

10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop Open

7 - 9 pm Youth Group - Justice League Anti-Bullying March from Wash Middle School to JHS

Thurs Oct 31
8:30 am Women's Bible
Study - u/c stage

9 - 11 am 4th Street
Cafe

10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop Open

12:05 pm Healing & communion - chapel

7 pm Choir

Fri - Nov 1

10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop Open

8 pm JCA presents
Marina Lomazov, concert pianist

HAPPENING WEEKEND

Sat, Nov 2
10 am - 1 pm
Thrift Shop Open

5 pm Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 - chapel --

Fall Back ONE HOUR at bedtime Saturday eve.

Sunday - NOV 3
CHANGE SUNDAY

8 am - HE, Rite II - Chapel

9 am Church School classes & Adult Forum

10 am HE, Rite II - Church

11:15 am Youth Choir
practice

No SLY, Jr.

Prayer of Self-Dedication, BCP 832
Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated to you; then use us, we pray, as you will, and always for your glory and the welfare of your people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. *Amen.*

YOUTH NEWS

St Luke's Youth Fall Leaf Raking

~ SLY Fall Leaf Raking Oct 27 ~

Anti-Bullying March ~ Oct 30th 7 - 9pm

Wednesday, Oct 30th during our regular gathering time St. Luke's Youth will march against bullying from Washington Middle School to Jamestown High School dressed as superheroes! Adult volunteers are needed to assist with the Anti-Bullying March. Can you walk for a cause with our youth? See Miguel and offer your time.

CHURCH SCHOOL CLASSES

Fruits of the Spirit - Church School

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control; Galatians 5:22-25. Gather in the undercroft for breakfast time, then on to the classrooms for fun!

Oct 27 Nov 3

Blue ages 3 - 5 Bible Adventure St Luke's Cinema

Red grades 1 - 3 Re-Creation Bible Adventure

Purple grades 4 - 5St Luke's Cinema Re-Creation

SUNDAY ADULT FORUM

On Sunday, October 27, the Forum will conclude the series "'Beware of Falling Rocks: The Signs of Our Times." We have had wonderful discussion about this challenge of what Faith in the 21^st century may need or should look like. Join us - what do you think we (the Church and St. Luke's) need to do.

On Sunday, November 3, we will have a revisit by Denise Holder bringing an update on Jonathan's House for Orphans in the Central African Republic.

Jamestown Concert - Nov 1st
*Jamestown Concert Association* presents Marina Lomazov, pianist Friday, November 1^st, 8 pm at St. Luke's Church. Ms. Lomazov is Associate Professor of Piano at the University of South Carolina School of Music where she is also the founder and artistic director of the Southeastern Piano Festival.

CHANGE SUNDAY - Nov 3

The change in your pocket can support a big change for the young people of our diocese! For the last several years Youth Commission has asked the congregations of the diocese to take up a special collection on the Sunday of the Fall time change -this year on Sunday, November 3. That money is put in a special scholarship fund used to make sure none of our youth are turned away because of financial hardship. Our goal this year is to raise money to support the young people going to the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) next summer in Philadelphia PA. The transportation and registration fees are expected to run between $600-700 per young person. The money raised today from all over the diocese means that we can lower that cost so that more young people will be able to go to this great event. EYE is the church wide gathering of high school aged Episcopalians and only happens once every three years. The great thing aboutChange Sunday is that it doesn't require a great deal from any one person or even any one congregation. All of us pitching a little can create a great deal of change! We hope you'll help!
And never forget that $10 is change for $20!

ANNUAL SHOPPERS' LUNCHEON - Friday, November 8th - 11 am - 1 pm
Chicken a la King and homemade pies...mmmmm! Tickets are $7.00 for adults; $3.00 for children under 12, and can be purchased from any member of the Bishop Overs Guild, or at the church office. Take-out luncheonsare also available. Take-outs must be ordered and paid for by, Thursday, Nov 7^t^h; call the church office 483-6405.

Prayer for calling a Rector,

BCP 818

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on this your St. Luke's Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive the faithful pastor you have chosen, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All Saints' Day - Sunday Nov 3
All Saints' Day Celebration We will celebrate the Feast of All Saints at the weekend services on November 2 & 3. This is the service at which we read the names of those who have died during the past year. If you would like to include the name of a loved one, please call or email Kim at 483-6405 or stluke@netsync.net.

3rd Annual Bishop & Friends Concert

Join in an afternoon of musical delights! Relax as the versatile John Whitney takes you on a musical tour sure to please. Marvel at the talent of 17-year-old jazz pianist Thomas Oggier. And get into the act as Bishop Franklin accompanies Tom Henry for this year's taste of Broadway. Come and enjoy at 2 pm on Sunday, November 17 at the Diocesan Ministry Center.

Seating is limited. Reserve your ticket today by emailing communication@episcopalwny.org. Must include name, phone number and number of tickets

Chautauqua Co Sheriff - Smart911

Smart911 offered by Chaut Co Sheriff Department

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office would like to spread 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 and we are helping the Sheriff's office to 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) 753-4900or read more online

http://jamestown.ynn.com/content/top_stories/595230/chautauqua-county-the-first-in-state-to-launch-smart911/

Katharine Farrell, Community Marketing Specialist

Smart911 Office: 508-532-8933

Email: kfarrell@ravemobilesafety.com

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Available

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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

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