The Messenger ~ El Mensajero

MESSENGER
MENSAJERO
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The Messenger ~ El Mensajero
Volume 46
Issue 2
FEBRUARY 2015 FEBRERO 2015
Rector’s Corner
Rincón del Rector
Help for our Neighbors
Ayudar a nuestro Vecino
The quiet of the morning is broken by Stephen
Butler’s laughing voice as he prepares to work in
the food and clothing distribution for SL2. Stephen is worried about staffing the Winter Hospitality
Overflow shelter for the week of February 1-7 by SL2
members. It’s a big worry! But you would not be able to
tell by Stephen’s happy voice and laughter.
I shared with you all the dreams and stirrings of my
heart to try to expand these opportunities in this year,
opportunities for each of us to directly assist our neighbors and be Christ to them. I know, it’s scary, the
thought of being Christ, or conversely that we are serving Christ in the neighbor. It is our calling. When we do
it with joy and care, neither grudgingly or anxiously, I
believe we experience a mystical transformation in our
souls, a shaping into the new life of the Risen Christ.
That’s why I commend this to you.
I have expressed hope for a daytime warm shelter for
the winter months. I hope we might provide informal
English classes for our 1 PM members who live in the
neighborhood. These ideas might work. Behind the ideas is not a blind commitment to these strategies but a
desire to provide you with the opportunity to be transformed in the service of other people.
Serving people may be something you already do in
your professional life. If so, you may already know
what I mean. Serving the environment, advocating is
another expression of service. So I know these local, in
house opportunities to serve our neighbor are not the
only way to serve, by any means. I still offer them nevertheless as one way.
Email me your interest, if any:
frjaime@stlukesvancouver.com.
I’d love to hear from you.
Fr. Jaime Case
Se rompe el silencio de la mañana con la voz y
risa de Stephen Butler que está preparando a trabajar en la distribución de alimento y ropa por
parte de SL2. Stephen está ansioso por los voluntarios
para Winter Hospitality Overflow, el refugio invernal,
para el 1-7 de febrero en que nosotros proveemos los
voluntarios. Es una preocupación seria, pero no podrías
captar la ansiedad en la voz alegre y la risa de Stephen.
Les he compartido los sueños y deseos de mi corazón
para expandir las oportunidades semejantes este año,
oportunidades para ayudar directamente a nuestro vecino y ser Cristo para ellos. Yo sé, es miedoso, pensar
ser Cristo para otros, o el opuesto, ver Cristo en el prójimo. Es nuestra vocación. Cuando lo hacemos con gozo
y con cuidado, no con rencor ni ansiedad, creo que experimentamos una transformación mística de nuestras
almas, una reformación en la vida nueva de Cristo Resucitado. Esta es la razón que se los recomiendo.
He comunicado el deseo para un refugio de día durante
el invierno. He esperado lanzar clases de inglés. Estas
ideas pueden servir. Pero detrás de esto no hay un
compromiso duro y ciego, sino el deseo de proveerles
una oportunidad para ser transformado en servicio a
otras personas.
Ayudando a personas puede ser tu carrera ya. Si es así,
sabrás lo que quiero decir. Sé que esas oportunidades
locales, en la iglesia no son la única manera de servir.
Aun así se los ofrezco.
Mándame un correo electrónico:
frjaime@stlukesvancouver.com.
Quisiera oír de ti.
Padre Jaime Case
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ESCUELA DOMINICAL
El 1 de febrero oiremos la historia de una persona sin
casa. Después los niños harán bolsas de refrescos para llevar a Winter Hospitality Overflow, refugio para
desamparados. La semana siguiente escucharemos
del Buen Samaritano. Seguramente vamos a tener
buenas charlas después. Seguiremos con nuevas historias de Jugar Junto a Dios, inclusive a un santo por
mes.
REUNION DE ESCUELA DOMINICAL
Domingo, el 1 de febrero a las 11:30 en la biblioteca.
Toda persona interesada bienvenida. Venga a compartir ideas y ver si pueden ser voluntarios.
CELEBRACION DE MARDI GRAS
Donde: Salón Parroquial
Cuando: Martes 17 de febrero 5:30-7:30
Que: Comida Jambalaya (arroz con pollo) pan de
maíz, ensalada, rosca de reyes, pancakes
Boletos: $10 para adultos, $5 para niños 8-12 años.
Niños menos de 7 son gratis
Porque: Respaldar el ministerio de niños y jóvenes.
Actividades:
Hacer máscaras
Coronar el Rey y la Reyna de Mardi Gras
Música y baile
Llevar disfrazo bienvenido
CAMBIOS DE LITURGIA
PARA CUARESMA
El 18 de febrero es Miércoles de Ceniza y marca el
primer día de Cuaresma. Vamos a hacer la misa bilingüe a last 7 de la tarde. ¡Vengan por las Cenizas!
Durante Cuaresma vamos a utilizar la mesa humilde,
en vez del Altar Alto, y lo vamos a colocar donde actualmente está el Altar Alto. Les recomiendo que mediten la sencillez y humildad de la mesa para la estación.
Cada viernes se ofrece las meditaciones del Vía Crucis al mediodía. Si hay asistencia se puede hacer bilingüe.
Domingo de Ramos es 29 de marzo, y volveremos al
Altar Alto para el comienzo de la Semana Santa.
El Jueves Santo tendremos misa a las 7 con Lavatorio
de Pies.
Espero que todos hagan el sacrificio de asistir todas
misas especiales bilingües.
EVENTOS PARA LOS JOVENES
Febrero encuentros: Sábado, Febrero 7, 14, 21 y 28,
6 a 8 pm.
Donna Greene y Don Lawry
DIOCESAN
EVENTOS PARA LOS JOVENES
Spring High School Youth Conference (HYC)
April 10-12, 2015 - St. Luk e's Renton
Spring Junior High School Youth Conference (JYC)
May 1-3, 2015
BAUTISMO OFRECIDA
Domingo, 4 de Abril o Sábado, 5 de Abril de 2015
Si usted está interesado en el bautismo para usted o
un miembro de la familia, por favor llame la oficina
de la iglesia o avisa a padre Jaime anter del 15 de
Marzo
CRUZ ROJA AMERICANA
DONACIÓN DE SANGRE
Jueves, 19 de febrero 1:30 PM—7 PM
Para programar su cita o para más información, visite www.redcrossblood.org Código Patrocinador::
SaintLukeEpiscopal O Cruz Roja Americana 1-800733-2767.
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Spiritual Development
SUNDAY SCHOOL
On February 1st we will hear a story about a homeless person. The children will then make up some
treat bags to be taken to the Winter Hospitality Overflow shelter. The following week we will hear the
story of the Good Samaritan. Some good discussion
linking the two lessons is bound to follow. This will
be followed by some new Godly Play stories, including one saint per month.
SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING
Sunday, February 1st at 11:30 AM in the library. All
interested people welcome. Come and share ideas
and see if you would like to volunteer.
YOUTH EVENTS
February meetings:
Saturdays, February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6 to 8pm.
Donna Greene and Don Lawry
DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS
Spring High School Youth Conference (HYC)
April 10-12, 2015 - St. Luk e's Renton
Spring Junior High School Youth Conference (JYC)
May 1-3, 2015
LECTIONARY CLASS
This Sunday Bible study is based on the Lectionary
and meets at 11:45AM in the Rector’s office. Brandon
Hudson is leading this study. The Lectionary is the
selection of lessons (Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle
and Gospel) that changes every Sunday according to
a carefully designed plan to cover most of the Bible.
No previous class necessary. We will look at the Collect of the Day (which also changes) with the lessons,
and try to answer our questions about the day’s lessons.
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WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP
Our next monthly session is on Saturday, February
14 from 10 AM-Noon. Our sessions begin with refreshments and friendly conversation. We will continue our study and discussion baseD on the book,
The Story of Ruth: Twelve Moments in Every Woman’s
Life by Joan D. Chittister. This month we will be focusing
on Chapters 2 and 3, “Change” and
“Transformation”. All women are welcome. If you
do not have this book please contact the church office or Kris Lawless (574-3755 evenings). We look
forward to coming together for this special time. If
you have any questions feel free to contact any of the
conveners.
Mary Boettcher
Janet Butler
Kris Lawless
LIFE GOES ON
Life Goes On meets monthly to support those as they
go through the grieving process. Fr. Dennis Cole facilitates this group. All are welcome. The group
meets off-site at the Glenwood Place Senior Living
(5500 NE 82nd Ave). Next meeting is on
February 26 at 2PM.
LENTEN SERIES: CHOOSE LIFE!
Alcohol or other legal substances can cause trouble
in families and for individuals in every aspect of
their lives. Our Lenten Series will begin on Thursday, March 5, for 4 sessions, until March 26, starting
at 7 PM. Join us for discussion and examination of
the challenges that all of us face with these serious
substances in our lives.
DAILY LENTEN MEDITATIONS AND
PRAYERS BOOKLET
Coming this Lent is a booklet “God's Abiding Love”
by Henri Nouwen. This is free, but supplies are limited so pick up a copy soon in the Narthex soon.
Henri Nouwen is one of the most widely read spirituality authors of all time. He has an almost uncanny
ability to probe the depths of his own heartfelt desires and, in that search, uncover God's abiding love
for us. His search for God becomes our search for
God.
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Other resources for Lenten study can be found at
these websites and other book sellers:
www.forwardmovement.org
(booklets, Kindle & Nook versions are available).
www.creativecommunication.com
www.cokesbury.com
VISUAL ARTISTS GROUP
This year, I am going to lighten our meeting agenda.
We will meet only four times a year for our Monday
home meetings, in March, June, Sept, and possibly
Nov, instead of December.
I will arrange for one day workshops during the
year, probably on Saturdays. The first one will be a
beginning watercolor workshop, thinking of the last
Saturday of March. Susan Cole may offer a calligraphy workshop, and I will offer an outdoor painting
workshop in the Summer.
We will also have another fieldtrip to the Portland
Art Museum, possibly to see one of the special exhibits, and also to enjoy and discuss art in our regular collections.
I would still like to have an art exhibition during the
year at the church, as people are able to produce
new works.
I hope that with a more relaxed agenda, we can continue the fellowship that we began last year. Success
of the group will depend on your participation.
Knowing the basic Mondays to target in advance, I
hope we can all plan to save these times to meet together, encourage, share new work, and just catch
up with one another.
The first March meeting, Monday the 2nd, will be at
Pam Goodlett's home, and I will give directions and
fill you in on details later. Let's catch up with each
other, and bring any suggestions that you have for
the group as well. Look forward to seeing you all
soon. Keep creating!
Don Lonsbrough
BAPTISM OFFERED
Saturday, April 4 at 8PM
Sunday, April 5 at 8AM or 10AM
If you are interested in baptism for yourself or a
family member, please contact the church office or
Father Jaime by March 15.
Worship
NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM
Our Steinway dedication series was launched by a
stunning solo concert by jazz pianist Randy Porter
on the 24th of January. A special thank-you is due to
everyone who made this such a successful event.
There were about one hundred people attending,
many from “off-campus,” and the generous free-will
offering kept our fledgling community concert series
in the black. The series will continue with a Valentine’s Day vocal recital by
our own soprano Catherine
van der Salm. Plan to attend
with your Valentine on Saturday, February 14th at 7
PM. You will hear love
poetry from Shakespeare to
e.e.cummings set to beautiful music by Schubert,
Faure, Grieg, Copland,
Vaughan-Williams, and
others. Again, the concert is free but with a free-will
offering taken to support future events at the church.
On the previous Saturday, Feb.
7th, the next Jazz Vesper service
will feature a very special
guest, virtuoso jazz guitarist
Dan Balmer, who will be joining our “house band.” The
word is getting out about the
jazz series here, so come and
join in with psalms, prayers,
lots of singing, and some sizzling jazz standards. The music
begins around 5:50PM.
In the middle of February we celebrate Christ’s
transfiguration and then put away our “alleluias”
for the reflective and sobering season of Lent, a
slowing of our hectic pace and a bit of soul-
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searching in the wilderness of our own making.
Looking forward, the Lenten season leads us to Passion Sunday when we will have a very special event
at St. Luke’s-San Lucas, a service at 7 PM on March
29th featuring J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion with soloists, a full instrumental ensemble, and the joint choirs
of St. Luke’s-San Lucas Episcopal Church and St.
James Lutheran Church in Portland.
Please mark your calendar with all these wonderful
opportunities to worship and enjoy God’s great gift
of music.
Tim Nickel, Director of Music
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Wednesday, February 18
we will have two services of
Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist
with Imposition of Ashes
12:15 PM (English )
7:00 PM (Bilingual w ith m usic)
MINISTERS IN THE
SUNDAY LITURGY
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On Palm Sunday, March 29. We will return to the
High Altar for the beginning of Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday, April 1, we will again have our
Agape potluck simple meal starting at 6PM. At 7 PM
we will have a bilingual service of Holy Eucharist
including foot-washing this year, and stripping of the
altar.
I hope you will make it a point to join in the bilingual
special services.
Out Into The World
WINTER HOSPITALITY OVERFLOW
(W.H.O.) SEASON IS UPON US.
"And I will show you my faith by my works"
James 2:8b
St. Luke's is hosting the first week of February at the
men's shelter at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sunday,
February 1 (late afternoon) through Sunday, February 7 (early AM). If you didn’t sign up for a shift but
are available as a substitute please contact me at 6005937.
Saturday, February 28 at 10:00 AM: Ushers, Greeters, LEMS, Sunday School Teachers, Altar Guild, Acolytes, Lectors. Please come to a review for all and
training for new events. It is not required, but encouraged. Ministry Leaders are expected to attend and to
train up new members and update old members after
the plenary meeting to be led by Fr. Jaime in the
church.
Many thanks to all who have signed up to be a host
during this week!
LENTEN LITURGY CHANGES
To schedule your appointment use the sign-up sheet
on Sunday or visit www.redcrossblood.org and use
Sponsor Code: SaintLukeEpiscopal OR call American
Red Cross 1-800-733-2767.
On Wednesday, February 18th, Lent begins with Ash
Wednesday. We will be celebrating together, bilingual, at 7 PM. Come for your ashes!
We will have the small, plain altar in the front, where
the High Altar currently is, and we will use it for the
season of Lent. I commend to you its simplicity and
humility for the season.
Every Friday at 12:15 PM we will offer prayers of the
Stations of the Cross. If the occasion permits, we will
do it bilingually.
Blessings, Stephen Butler
AMERICAN RED CROSS
BLOOD DRIVE
Thursday, February 19, 1:30 PM—7 PM in the
Parish Hall.
You can save up to three lives in about an hour of
your time! Please sign-up!
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Community Life
COFFEE HOUR
Thanks in advance, to our February Hosts who will
be providing treats during Coffee Hour.
Judy Morrison, Coffee Hour Coordinator
Coffee Hour Hosts for February
February 1
February 8
February 15
February 22
March 1
Romagosas
Slaninas
Hamptons & McHargues
Altar Guild
Lincoln, Berhows, Cassidys
THE LUNCH BUNCH
On February 10 at 12 PM the Goodlett’s and the
Roseberry’s will present a slide show and talk on
the culture and politics of their trip to Cambodia
and Vietnam. Please add your name to the sign-up
sheets to attend and for sharing a luncheon dish.
MARDI GRAS / SHROVE TUESDAY
Where:
When:
What:
Tickets:
Why:
Parish Hall
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015
5:30 PM~7:30 PM
Dinner - Jambalaya (chicken & rice)
cornbread, salad, King’s Cake and
pancakes for all.
$10 adult, $5 children ages (8-12)
Children ages 7 and under are free
Proceeds will highlight Children and
Youth Ministries
Activities:
*Making masks at Kids craft table
*Crowning of Mardi Gras King and Queen
*Lively music and maybe a dance or two
*Wearing of costumes and masks are welcomed.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
In February, Russ and Claudia Roseberry will host
Friday Night Live on February 27, starting at
6:30pm. The host will provide the main entrée while
attendees bring a side/salad/dessert and beverage to
share. Look for the sign-up sheet and maps in the
parish hall. We always welcome new hosts! Questions or more information? Please contact us! Ginger and Brad Harris (971-373-8894) of bharris618@comcast.net
BRINGING FOOD TO ANY
ST. LUKE’S ~ SAN LUCAS EVENT
Refrigerator:

Label All Containers with Date (mm/dd/yy),
Event, Contents and your name.

Please take leftover food home.

Any food not labeled or outdated
will be discarded.
Freezer:

Wrap food for freezing, air removed, wrap tight
in plastic.

Label with Date (mm/yy) and person/group
package belongs to (Outreach, Altar Guild,…)
Non-Perishables:

Please take leftover food products home.
Masking tape, freezer tape and markers are stored
in a container on the counter to the right side of the
large silver refrigerator for your convenience.
Unlabeled food has to be removed for the safety of
all. Thank You.
Sample Label:
1-20-15 Soup-Outreach J. Jones
Administrative & Financial
ANNUAL MEETING - THE RESULTS!
VESTRY ELECTION:
3-Year Vestry Positions:
 Kathryn Gallaher
 Brandon Hudson
 Joseph Ziemba
1-Year Hispanic Vestry Position:
 Hipolito Casarez
Senior Warden
Junior Warden
Clerk of the Vestry
Treasurer
Stefanie Aschmann
Lew Hampton
Tom Amies
Doug Goodlett
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DIOCESAN CONVENTION
DELEGATES & ALTERNATES:
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$8,025 over budget. This is a big deal and everyone should be proud.
Delegates:
Michael Grigsby-Lane, Lynne Hulse,
Mary Ellen Sandberg and Roy Sandberg.
Expenses: Overall expenses at the end of the 2014
were also over budget by almost an equal amount
to our revenue, thus a small, positive balance.
Alternates:
No candidates were offered. We are allowed up to
four, two men and two women. If you are interested in serving our parish at convention (FridaySaturday, November 13-14, at the Lynnwood Convention Center) please contact Fr. Jaime or Senior
Warden, Stefanie Aschmann.
Additional Comments:
The proposed 2015 budget, which the Financial Advisory Committee recommends approval to the vestry, aligns with increased financial resources thanks
to new pledging units and a special significant gift
to the operating budget. These on-going gifts allow
us to: 1) expand our commitment to outreach, 2)
continue supporting our youth through Sunday
school Godly Play curriculum and expanded summer vacation church school, 3) enhanced music
offerings, and 4) support of the Diocesan recommendation of a two percent salary increase for staff.
RECTOR’S SERVICE CROSS AWARDS
Blanca Maldonado and Dena Cassidy
WANTED: 2014 PHOTOS
It’s not too late!! Have you taken pictures during
any events or services here at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas
this year? We would like to have your pictures
please. Not only are these part of our history but
can also be used to help advertise our church.
Please copy them off onto a CD, if in digital format,
or let us borrow them to scan and bring them to the
office. Also, please label each picture with the name
of the event and any people included. Thank You!!!
BUDGET SUMMARY
“Dollars and Sense”
Percentages should to be at 100% of budgeted revenue
and expense.
Summary as of December 31, 2014
Revenues
Expenses
Net Income
$406,686
$406,686
0
Year to Date
Actual
Amounts
$414,711
$413,243
$1,468
Thank you for your contributions and please continue your financial giving as you are able in 2015.
Doug Goodlett, Treasurer
VESTRY SUMMARY - January 2015
TREASURER’S REPORT
Total Budget
for the Year
Thanks to all who have pledged for 2015. It is not
too late to pledge. Currently we have 106 units and
our goal is 120. Some of you have made full prepayments which helps us meet our first quarter expenses without borrowing from savings.
Percent
of Total
Budget
102%
102%
Revenues: Actual revenues at the end of 2014 year
totaled more than expected. Because parishioners
made December payments to fulfill their pledges;
and, the late fall/early winter fundraising activities which impressed everyone, revenue came in
SENIOR WARDEN: Congratulations to Stefanie
Aschmann, our Senior Warden for 2015.
THURSDAY CREW: These volunteers worked 140
hours in December. Their total for the year was
2,160½ hours. Please thank them for their continuing service to the parish.
CURATE: The possibility of our training a curate
(assistant priest) is under discussion with the diocese. If things work out, he would arrive at midyear and be with us until mid-2017.
BIG TURNOUT: On January 11th, First Communion – and the party afterward – expanded our 1:00
congregation to 135 persons. Attendance is holding
up well at all services.
HOUSING ALLOWANCE: As required annually
by the IRS, the Vestry approved setting aside a portion of the Rector’s compensation in 2015 as a hous-
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ing allowance.
MARDI GRAS FUNDRAISER: Calibrate your
taste buds for traditional Mardi Gras dishes and
pancakes on February 17th. Join the fun and enjoy
the food as Lent starts the next day.
PHOTO DIRECTORY: We’re planning a new photo directory to be produced in house, if possible. It
will add pictures OF our newest members. If you are
a skilled photographer able to volunteer your time,
please contact Kris Lawless in the parish office.
PARISH HALL CEILING: Plans for repairs are
pending. Lights may be replaced by more-efficient
LED units.
OUTREACH: The Warming Center, initiated during last month’s cold snap, was popular with local
homeless persons. The Snoeys’ alpaca chili was a
special treat.
CHOIR/MUSIC: Mark your calendars for the second will be on Valentine’s Day: the third, one month
later. All will begin at 7:00 p.m.
VESTRY RETREAT: Our Vestry will meet on Friday and Saturday, February 20-21 to plan activities
and programs for 2015 and beyond. The location is
under discussion.
CALENDAR UPDATES:
Sun, Feb 1 – Sun Feb 8: Winter Hospitality Overflow, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (hours vary)\
Sat, Feb 14: Valentine’s Day Y: 2nd dedicatory
Steinway concert, 7:00 pm
Tue, Feb 17: Mardi Gras & Pancake Supper (time
to be announced later)
Wed, Feb 18: Ash Wednesday
Fri-Sat, Feb 20-21: Vestry Retreat
ADDS
Tom Amies, Vestry Clerk
Once again the Parishioners of St Luke’s ~ San Lucas
have the opportunity to sell their prized possessions
during the annual Rummage Sale. Donate rummage, get the word out in the community and by
help during the set up and during the two sale days.
DIRECTORY UPDATES
Are you a new member and would like a parish directory or somehow didn’t receive one? Changes to
your directory information? Please contact Kris in
the church office at 360-696-0181 or by email,
office@stlukesvancouver.com.
HURTADO, Pedro & ARREGUIN, Gabriela
Linda
360-721-7043
628 Martin Way Vancouver, WA 98661
gabriela42@gmail.com (Gabriela)
VILLASEÑOR, Benedicto &
ORNELAS, Guadalupe
Joanna, Gerry & Emanuel (Manny)
2011 Brent St. Vancouver, WA 98661
360-693-0567 (Guadalupe)
(Benedicto) 360-947-4876
benedictovillasenor@yahoo.com
(Joanna) 360-936-2350 joannavillsenor4@gmail.com
(Gerry) 360-241-2264 gerryvillasenor@gmail.com
CHANGES
SCARBOROUGH, Dr. Jim & Kathy
P O Box 192 Lyle, WA 98635
sunbonnet1@gmail.com (Kathy)
DELETES
TORRES, Claudia & LOPEZ, Enrique
Jonathan Torres
“GOT RUMMAGE?”
St Luke’s ~ San Lucas Annual Rummage Sale
April 17th from 2PM -7PM and
April 18th from 9 AM – 2 PM.
Two great days!
Search your house, closet, attic, garage, shed or storage unit for usable items that you no longer need.
Reduce clutter in your house. Ask your neighbors
and family for rummage. Starting March 29 bring
your treasures to St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas and place
them on the stage in the Parrish Hall. If you have a
large amount to donate and can’t get the load to the
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church yourself, please contact Russ Roseberry at
694-2941 for a pick up
Every item must be in serviceable condition. Donate clean used clothing, kitchen tools, dishes,
bowls, small appliances, lamps, garden tools, furniture, tables, chairs, books and toys. Please everything in good condition
Items that do not sell are: Stuffed furniture, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and mattresses, baby cribs,
child car seats, TVs. If you have any item listed
above that someone might be able to use please contact Russ Roseberry at 694-2941 so that they can be
listed through the church.
Russ Roseberry
GOT METAL?
GIVE IT TO THE METAL MONSTER!
Metal donations can add to the bottom line. In 2014
more then $500 was gained through metal recycling. Let’s exceed that total in 2015! Nothing with
refrigerant in it. Almost anything else can be recycled. Hot water heaters, dishwashers, metal fence
parts, washers, dryers, garbage compactors, BBQs,
bed frames, metal doors and much, much more.
Contact the Church office with questions or Russ
Roseberry 694-2941.
Facility
UPDATE ON PARISH HALL CEILING
The Structural Engineer has finished the specifications for a permanent repair of the sagging ceiling.
These specifications have been given to our architect, Kevin Cooley, who is drawing the plans for the
project. There will be three steel beams, 16 inches
high, added that will span the hall beneath the
failed trusses. These beams will be supported on
each end by posts inside the walls where the current
support are located. As a part of the project the current ceiling tiles will be replaced, the lighting will be
upgraded with some type of flush fixtures that are
more energy efficient and more pleasing to the eye,
and the fans will be replaced with more energy effi-
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cient ones. As of now we do not have a completion
date for the project but we plan to schedule it
around Parish Hall use.
Lew Hampton, Junior Warden
A PARISH HALL FOR ALL
In mid-1934 the Vestry minutes make some startling
statements. First, on June 6th they said, “determined
that the piano in the Parish House must be removed
in September.” Then on June 30th it was noted,
“Parish House destroyed by fire at about 3PM.” On
July 1 it was concluded, “it will not be necessary to
remove the piano in September”. This came after the
main church building burned down in December,
1932, and our third church was rebuilt at a new location, leaving the Parish House on the old property.
In one form or another St. Luke’s has always had a
meeting place, a hall for gatherings, meals, and entertainment. In our first church building, a converted one-room schoolhouse, it was the church room
that was used. Additionally of course, meetings
were held at members’ houses, and larger events
may have used Fort Vancouver facilities.
With the arrival of our second rector, Rev. Nicholson, a school was started, which also served as a
“parish hall” of sorts, known locally as St. Luke’s
Hall. Also available at different times were other
facilities, such as Brant’s Hall, the Standard Theatre,
Garrison Hall (at the Fort), OddFellow’s Hall, and
Eichenlaub’s Hall.
In the Annual Report of 1890, Rev. Wilson stated
that a “most pressing need is that of a suitable place
for the meetings of guilds, Bible classes, Sunday
School, and social gatherings”. Construction was
soon started, located on property adjoining our 2nd
church building, at 8th and C street.
As we do today, occasionally other organizations
wanted to rent our facilities. There is a note in the
1892 Vestry minutes that a “motion to permit the
use of the School Assembly Hall for dancing was
unanimously defeated”. Instead, they rented out the
upper floors to the Sons of the Veterans, until they
discovered that these were being used for dances.
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There seemed to be a lot of controversy over dances
at that time.
In 1918 the Vancouver High School basketball team
practiced in the Parish Hall. Through the years,
many meetings and events have occurred in this
facility. The stage was often used by various community theatre groups for plays and musicals
(there is a secret side entrance to the stage in the Pie
Room, now boarded up).
In 1935, St. Luke’s rented the building on the Southeast corner of Fourth Plain and F street for $10 a
month. It was used for Sunday School, meetings,
and events, and designated as our Parish Hall. Several of our current members remember attending
Sunday School classes at the building and then
walking over to the Church for services.
Our current Parish House was built in 1943, so it is
over 70 years old. There have been improvements
made during this time of course. It would seem also that dancing is not as controversial anymore, as
it was back in the early 1890’s.
Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist
PORTLAND, TRINITY CATHEDRAL'S
CANON THEOLOGIAN
MARCUS BORG DIES AFTER
PROLONGED ILLNESS
Trinity's beloved Canon Theologian, Dr. Marcus J.
Borg, died at home in Powell Butte, Oregon on
Wednesday, January 21 at 7:05 a.m. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis was the diagnosis, and he died
peacefully and without pain. There will be a memorial service honoring Marcus' life at Trinity on Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 in the afternoon. Presiding
Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori, will officiate.
Please plan on joining us for this celebration of an
incredible life well lived.
THE FAITH FORMATION HUB
Registration is open for Better Together, a workshop day designed to equip, connect and inspire
church leaders and teams in their ministry with
children and youth, and featuring keynote speaker
The Rev. Matt Marino, formerly the Canon for
Youth and Young Adults in the Diocese of Arizona
and of Young Life in Arizona, and blogger at The
Gospel Side. There will be workshop sessions in
the morning and afternoon with a variety of topics
of interest to formation leaders.
Saturday, February 28 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, Tacoma
$25, includes lunch. Partial scholarships available.
Register for Better Together here. Or contact Cindy Spencer at cspencer@ecww.org in the Faith Formation Hub, or call (206) 325-4200 x2032.
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PRAYER REQUESTS
For those celebrating their birthday in February.
2 - Maria Vazquez
4 - Doug Goodlett
4 - Susana Gutierrez
7 - Russ Roseberry
8 - Beth Gellatly
10 - Gordon Cooley
10 - Stefanie Aschmann
10 - Ty Johnson
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11 - Beth Lawson
11 - Daniela Hernandez
12 - Jon Frederick
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15 - Edwin Montiel
16 - Elizabeth Ziemba
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18 - Todd Pauletto
19 - George McCormick
20 - Peggy McDonald
20 - Kay Andrews
21 - Pat Gutierrez
22 - Don Lawry
22 - Steven Hamann
23 - Evans Burik
24 - Anne
Edwards-Williams
24 - Florentina Gomez
24 - Ashley Resendiz
25 - Pam Gunn
26 - Janet Williams
28—Irenea Zambrano
29 - Roy Brothers
FEBRUARY CYCLE OF PRAYER
Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Congregations,
Ministries & Institutions
Feb. 1
St. Paul’s Church, Shefa Amr, Israel
Elderly People’s Home, Amman, Jordan
St. John the Baptist, Seattle
Feb. 8
Ahli Arab Hospital, Gaza
St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle;
Feb. 15
Theodore Schneller School for Boys,
Amman, Jordan
Feb. 22
Theodore Schneller Guest House,
Amman, Jordan
Feb. 1
Ascension, Seattle & Epiphany, Seattle
Feb. 8
St. Clement, Seattle &
Feb. 15
St. Paul’s, Seattle;
Our Lady of Guadelupe, Seattle
Feb. 22
Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East
Congregations, Ministries & Institutions
St. Peter, Seattle & Trinity, Seattle
Reminder - If your Ministry group would like to
submit an article for the March issue of The
Messenger, please submit your written article on or
before February 15 to the church office or email it to
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Church Office Hours: 9 am-12 pm & 1-5 pm
Tuesday - Friday
Closed Wednesdays for Staff Meeting, 3-4:30 pm.
Church office, 360-696-0181.
FEBRUARY
~ FEBRERO
2015
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Sunday
Monday
1 W.H.O. Begins 2
Fourth Sunday after
the Epiphany
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:00 Holy Eucharist
9:45 Sunday School
& Nursery Care
10:00 Choral Eucharist
11:45 Lectionary Class
11:45 EDQ Youth Class
12:00 Primera Comuníon
12:45 Guardería de
niños
1:00 Santa Misa
1:30 Escuela Dominical
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Fifth Sunday after the
Epiphany
W.H.O.
Office
Closed
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
6
W.H.O.
Outreach
W.H.O.
Outreach
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
3:00 Staff
Meeting
Friday
W.H.O.
Outreach
7
W.H.O.
Outreach
5:50 Jazz Vespers
7:00 Choir
10
Outreach
Office
Closed
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
12:00 The
Lunch Bunch
11
3:00 Staff
Meeting
6:30 Vestry
6:00 Youth Group
12
Outreach
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
W.H.O.
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
6:00 Handbells
9
Saturday
13
Outreach
14
Outreach
10:00 Women’s
Spirituality Group
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
6:00 Handbells
6:00 Youth Group
6:30 Outreach
Committee
7:00 2nd Steinway
Dedicatory Recital
7:00 Choir
15
16
Last Sunday after the
Epiphany
Office
Closed
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Presidents’
Day
The First Sunday in
Lent
Outreach
5:30
Mardi Gras /
Shrove
Tuesday
Dinner
MESSENGER DEADLINE
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17
23
Office
Closed
24
Outreach
6:30 Pastoral
Care
Committee
The Second Sunday
in Lent
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
March
2
Office
Closed
Visual
Artists’
Group TBD
March 3
20
21
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
12:15 Stations
of the Cross
3:00 Staff
Meeting
1:30 American
Red Cross Blood
Drive
Vestry Retreat
26
27
7:00 Bilingual
Holy Eucharist &
Imposition Ashes
25
Outreach
3:00 Staff
Meeting
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
12:15 Stations
6:30 Friday Night
Live (Roseberrys)
March 4
March 5
March 6
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
3:00 Staff
Meeting
6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
6:00 Youth Group
10 Ministers in the
Sunday Liturgy
Training
of the Cross
2:00 Life Goes On
Food Outreach
Vestry Retreat
28
Outreach
6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
Food Outreach
Food Outreach
19
ASH
WEDNESDAY
Outreach
12:15 Holy
Eucharist, Imposition of Ashes &
Healing Service
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
March 1
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6:00 Youth Group
March 7
Food Outreach
12:15 Stations
of the Cross
6:00 Youth Group
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426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal
The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector
The Rev. Dennis Cole, Associate Clergy
The Rev. Jerry Lonergan, Associate Clergy
Doug Goodlett, Treasurer
Janet Butler, Assistant Treasurer
Tim Nickel, Music Director
Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator
www.stlukesvancouver.com
(360) 696-0181
FAX (360) 696-0182
Email: office@stlukesvancouver.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/St-Lukes-San-Lucas
Senior Warden: Stefanie Aschmann
Junior Warden: Lew Hampton
VESTRY MEMBERS:
Hipolito Casarez, Kathryn Gallaher,
Brandon Hudson, Sharon Mayhew,
Michael Morrison, Ricardo Romagosa,
Kreta Saathoff, Joseph Ziemba
Clerk of the Vestry: Tom Amies
Chancellor: F. James Mayhew
St. Luke’s – San Lucas is a bilingual Episcopal Church serving Vancouver and Southwest Washington since 1853.
Our vision is to answer God’s call to be an Anglo-Hispanic faith community that works together to share the love of
Christ. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, our mission is to extend hospitality to all, to respond to human need
through service, and to grow in faith together.