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The VOICE of St. Luke's - #16
Christmas Blessings to All 

Christmas Blessings  

 

 

The

Rt. Rev.

R. William

 Franklin, Bishop;

The Rev. Elizabeth "Liz"

Simmons, Interim Rector;

The Rev. Cathleen Smith, Deacon;

Andrew Schmidt, Director of Music;

Kim Johnstone Mann, Parish Administrator;  

Barbara Bumsted, Director of Adult Formation

and Lay Ministries; Miguel Covarrubias, Youth

Minister; Debra Cardone, Children's Church  

School Ministries; Catherine Way, Treasurer;  

Paul R. Johnson and Linda A. Dawson, Wardens;

Vestry: Clyde Card, John Panebianco, Jennifer Pierce,

Janicemarie McDonald, Lisa Yaggie, Jim Holton,

Andrew Hill, Jay McManus,

Cilla Menzies,

Mardell Johnson, Vestry clerk

 

   

 

  God's Love and Peace from

the Staff, Vestry and Wardens

 of Saint Luke's 

  
In This Issue
Christmas Greetings
Weekly Calendar
CHURCH SCHOOL
Adult Forum
YOUTH NEWS
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
News Alert!
CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE
Prayer for the Calling of a Rector
Quick Links
Join our list
Join Our Mailing List

Weekly Calendar 


SAT, DEC 14
10 am - 1 pm
Thrift shop Open 

5 pm Holy Communion, Rite One, Chapel

Sunday - DEC 15
 3 ADVENT

8 am HE, Rite II - chapel

9 am Church School 
  
10 am HE, Rite II - church

11:15 am SLY Future Summit meeting-stage

11:15 am Youth Choir

12 noon SLY, Jr.

MON, DEC 16  
6- 7 pm Brownie Troop

TUES, DEC 17
9 am - 12 noon
thrift shop receiving

10:30 am Staff meets

WED, DEC 18

7:30 am Men's Bible Study

6:30 pm Parkinson's Group

7 pm VESTRY meets

7 pm Youth Group  
THURS, DEC 19
8:30 am Women's Bible Study - stage

9 - 11 am 4th Street Cafe - undercroft 
10 am - 2 pm Thrift Shop Open

12:05 pm Healing & Communion - Chapel

7 pm Choir

FRI, DEC 20

10 am - 2 pm Thrift Shop Open

2 - 8 pm Massage Therapy

SAT, DEC 21

9 am - 3 pm
Massage Therapy  10 am - 1 pm
Thrift Shop Open

5 pm Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 - chapel

SUNDAY, Dec 22 
     4 ADVENT

8 am - HE, Rite II - Chapel

9 am Adult Forum - Advent Reflections

10 am HE, Rite II - Church

11:15 am Youth Choir
practice

MONDAY, DEC 23
Christmas Poinsettias Delivered 10 am

Prayer Requests 


Erin Skinner;  

Donna Phillippi;

Jennifer Pierce;

Rob Singer;

Jennifer Simpson;  

Sarah Recio;  

Kim Mann;  

Kirk Cardone;

Audrey Carlson;

Linda Carlson;

Ellen Peterson;

Richard Meier;

Dorothy Meier;

Mary; Laura; Daniel; Sarah; Mike; Jimmy

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. 
CHURCH SCHOOL 

CHURCH SCHOOL   Parents, Guardians, and Students!
 
 

Sunday school will continue as a whole group meeting in the undercroft through Sunday, Dec 22.  We continue our focus on the season of Advent and the true meaning of Christmas.  December 22 we will celebrate with a  Christmas party and a movie. 

 

Sunday, Dec 29 there will be no Sunday school.

January 5th we will all again meet in the undercroft for Epiphany!

Our Fruits of the Holy Spirit rotation will resume with "Goodness" on Sunday, Jan 12th.  To all Parents, Adults and older siblings: Any time we gather Sunday school as a whole group in the undercroft please feel free to join us.

I hope during this crazy busy time of the year we all take many moments to remember and carry out the true meaning of Christmas - the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord.

         God Bless, Debbie

 ADULT FORUM

On Sunday,December 15, the Adult Forum will continue its Advent series "Let Every Heart Prepare."Gael Grossman will facilitate this coming session, and Madre Liz will conclude the series on Advent IV (Dec. 22).
 Come and just be. 


There will be NO Forum on Sunday, December 29.

YOUTH NEWS

 SLY Future Summit  ~ Sunday Dec. 15th 11:15am
It is very important that we have everyone's participation in this meeting for the future of Youth Ministry at St. Luke's to be a healthy one. There are important announcements and programming to discuss. This meeting will take place immediately following the 10am service on Sunday, Dec 15th.   

 

 

Youth Formation Steering Committee -

Come help steer the future

We are recruiting a team of volunteers of parents, youth, and friends who love our youth and youth ministries here at St. Luke's, to be involved in the YFSC. This committee will meet once a month to help plan and support youth ministries at St. Luke's If you are interested in getting involved with this committee please contact Miguel! 

Salvation Army Angel Tree

  advent angel

Many, many thanks to all who took tags and purchased gifts for the children.  You have helped brighten Christmas for a lot of families in our area.  Thank you again, and God's peace and blessings you all!    

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

Christmas Flower Memorials and Thanksgivings

Submit your remembrances by Sunday, December 22nd to be included in the Christmas bulletins.  Envelopes are available in your box of pledge envelopes, and in the church & chapel pews. 

poinsettia

News Alert!

In an effort to reduce some of our church expenses, we are attempting to trim the budget in little ways.  Your help and investment in this endeavor is most appreciated:  Only powdered creamer will be purchased by the church for coffee time.  If you must have ½ & ½, please consider donating some; the artificial sweetener will be Splenda (yellow packets), not a selection that includes pink & blue packets.  And think about putting a dollar "in the pot" every or every other time you drink a cup of coffee!  This may seem like a small attempt, but please know that "we" are looking at everything.  Thank you in advance for your understanding!

 

Thank you for your pledges to St Luke's

Pledge Envelopes are Available

If you would like envelopes for the 2014 pledging year, please let Catherine Way know.  Call the church office at 483-6405.

This will be the last issue of the VOICE newsletter until the 1st of the New Year.

Please post our Christmas worship schedule

as a reminder at your home:  


  Christmas at St. Luke's

 

  4th Advent,  

       5pm Saturday, Dec 21st  

               Sunday12/22

       8 & 10 am Communion Services

     Christmas Eve  Tuesday 12/24

             4 pm  Family Communion Service

            11  pm  Festival Communion Service with Choir

Broadcast live on WJTN 1240 AM, and SE 93.3 FM

Christmas Day, Wednesday 12/25

            11:00 am Communion Service in the Chapel

 

         1st Christmas, Sat., Dec 28 & Sun, Dec 29

            Saturday 5 pm - Chapel

            Sunday 8 am - Chapel    

                       10 am Service of Lessons & Carols

 with Communion

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. 

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