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The VOICE of St. Luke's - #10
November 2013
A Forward-Thinking Diocesan Convention

      As I drove to Diocesan Convention last Friday, I prayed, "Help me to get through this. Help me to see your church as YOU see it." I was expecting convention to be like all conventions I had attended for the last four years: dry, dominated grim, humorless talks favoring or opposing resolutions, and a church taking itself way too seriously.

        I was delightfully wrong about all that.

        Sure, there were some resolutions, and some debate, which I actually appreciate, having been in a diocese where the Bishop discouraged debate over resolutions. And there were elections to many offices, and voting on that. But what I wasn't prepared for was the good spirit and humor with which much of it was presented. I also wasn't prepared for the inspirational talk by the Bishop, which actually DID inspire.

        We are privileged here in the Diocese of Western New York to have a Bishop who is willing to talk about struggles churches are facing with declining numbers, and to suggest that this is a diocesan-wide problem AND solution. One of those solutions he is proposing is to celebrate our successes together, and to work together for solutions to our collective struggles.

        We also heard from Texas Bishop Andrew Doyle, author of the book Unabashedly Episcopalian, which we have been reading as a diocese. He had the delivery of a comedian, but the heart of an evangelist.  As his book implies, he is proud to be an Episcopalian, and wants to remind people of all that we have to offer. As he says, "We all chose the Episcopal church at some point. Deep down we remember why."

        The spirit of this love for our church is that if we can reclaim some of that passion for why we CHOOSE to be Episcopalian, some of it might rub off and attract others to want to be part of it all.

        After a thoroughly enjoyable convention, complete with laughter and Tweeting and upbeat, promising talks, I realized on the way home that my prayer had been answered. I could see the church as God must see it: a struggling, proud, spirit-filled group of people who want others to join us.

                                                                ~ Madre Liz

 

CHANGE WEEKEND -  FALL BACK ONE HOUR
and share your spare CHANGE with the Youth of the Diocese 

Saturday -  CHANGE WEEKEND...
we change from Daylight Savings to Standard Time
and donate your spare CHANGE to the
Youth Ministries of our Diocese!
In This Issue
Diocesan Convention Re-Dap
CHANGE WEEKEND
CHURCH SCHOOL
Sunday Adult Forum
YOUTH NEWS
SHOPPERS' LUNCHEON
VETERANS' DAY SERVICE
Bishop in Concert
ADVENT IS COMING!
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Weekly Calendar 


SAT, NOV 2
10 am - 1 pm
Thrift shop Open 

5 pm Holy Communion, Rite One, Chapel

Sunday - NOV 3 
ALL SAINTS'
 

8 am HE, Rite II - chapel

9 am Church School and Adult Forum
  
10 am HE, Rite II - church

11:15 am Youth Choir

No SLY, Jr today
MON, NOV 4 
TUES, NOV 5 
Election Day - VOTE

9am - 12pm
Thrift Shop Receiving

7 pm Search Committee meets

WED, NOV 6

7:30 am Men's Bible Study

Thrift Shop CLOSED

6:30pm Parkinsons' Group - Library

7 - 9 pm Youth Group - Justice League


THURS, NOV 7

8:30 am Women's Bible
Study - Parish House  Conference Kitchen

9 - 11 am 4th Street
      Cafe

10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop Open

11 am Communion Service for 4th St Cafe

12:05 pm Healing & communion - chapel

7 pm Choir

FRI, NOV 8

10 am - 2 pm
Thrift Shop Open

11 am - 1 pm
SHOPPERS LUNCHEON

SAT, NOV 9
10 am - 1 pm
Thrift Shop Open

5 pm Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 - chapel --

7 pm Ode to St Cecelia @ St Stephen's, Olean

SUNDAY, NOV 10 

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

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!                                   

                                         Nov 3          

Blue   ages 3 - 5      St Luke's Cinema 

Red    grades 1 - 3  Bible Adventure
Purple  grades 4 - 5    Re-Creation 
SUNDAY ADULT FORUM

 "Update of Jonathan's House for Orphans in the Central African Republic"

On Sunday, November 3, the Forum will bring back Denise Holder to talk with us about an update on Jonathan's House for Orphans in the Central African Republic.  Work had begun on the orphanage and Denise had become involved with this effort and ministry.  At that time there had been an uprising and rebels had taken control of the capital and most of that country, without much interference with the work being done there at this site.  We are hoping to hear that work has progressed.  Join the Forum at 9:00 am. 

Sunday, November 10th, the Forum will host our own Kathy VanHorn, who will talk with us about YANAA, Inc. (You Are Not Alone Anymore).

YOUTH NEWS 

November 15- Youth Ministry Future Summit:

If you or a loved one who has been or will be affected by S.L.Y. (Saint Luke's Youth) then you need to be at this meeting! There are some very important announcements that will be made about the future of Youth Ministries at St. Luke's.  We ask that all who are able to, to please attend this meeting on November 15th at 7pm.                                                     Miguel Covarrubias, Youth Minister

         St. Luke's Episcopal Church Jamestown, NY

 

Youth Wellness Fair 

A Youth Wellness Fair is planned at the Diocesan Center on Saturday, November 23 from 2-5 p.m. There will be separate workshops for youth and adults, with topics ranging from dating violence, mental health issues, and dispelling myths about GLBT youth.  All parents, youth leaders, and youth are welcome - bring your friends.

 In addition, there will be information from

  • Family Justice Center
  • Compass House
  • Mental Health Association
  • NAMI
  • Erie County Council for the Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
  • Gay and Lesbian Youth Services
  • CARES

After the workshops, youth are welcome to stay for a sleepover which culminates in a morning worship service.
There is no charge for the Fair, and a small charge for the overnight. For more information, contact Sue Gunn at

838-6156, or sgunn@sixgunns.com.

 

ANNUAL SHOPPERS' LUNCHEON -
Friday, November 8th - 11 am - 1 pm

A Jamestown Tradition
Annual Shoppers' Luncheon - Friday, Nov 8th

One of the great traditions of St. Luke's and for downtown Jamestown is the annual Shoppers' Luncheon held on the second Friday of November, this year on November 8th.  The event includes the sale of BAKED GOODS, RADA cutlery and brooms, but what brings people back year after year is the delicious homemade Chicken a la King dinner and homemade pies.  How can you help? There is set-up and clean-up; there is chicken and vegetable preparation, and of course, baking for the BAKE SALE!

Any help you can offer is welcome, speak to Wilma Twinam or give her a call ... 640-3646.   

Tickets are $7.00 for adults; $3.00 for children under 12; Take-out luncheons are also available, but must be ordered and paid for by, Thurs, Nov 7th

   call the church office 483-6405 for take-outs
VETERANS' DAY SERVICE -
Monday, Nov 11th

Veterans' Day Service

Monday, November 11, 2013 ~11:11 a.m.

For over 60 years St. Luke's has hosted the Veterans' Day service.  Members of the local Veterans' organizations make their way from the intersection at North Main & 3rd Street to St. Luke's.    

All members of our parish family are encouraged and welcome to attend this public prayer service celebrating our Veterans.

3rd Annual Bishop & Friends Concert

 Get into the act as Bishop Franklin accompanies Tom Henry for this year's taste of Broadway in a concert at the Diocesan Ministry Center, 

2 pm on Sunday, November 17.   
Come and enjoy the versatile John Whitney on a musical tour sure to please; and marvel at the talent of 17-year-old jazz pianist Thomas Oggier.  Seating is limited. Reserve your ticket today by emailing communication@episcopalwny.org. Must include name, phone number and number of tickets.  
ADVENT DAY SCHEDULED

Prepare to Prepare!? -- An Advent Quiet Day

advent wreath On Saturday, December 7, St. Luke's will host an Advent Quiet Day Retreat.  JaniceMarie McDonald will lead us through the morning in the Celtic tradition.  Retreat will most likely begin at 9:30 am and end by 1:00 pm.  More details to follow, but get this on your calendar.

 

Prayer for Calling a Rector

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 for us, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ ourLord. Amen. 

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. 

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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