December-January 2016

MESSENGER
MENSAJERO
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The Messenger ~ El Mensajero
Volume 46
Issue 10
DECEMBER-JANUARY 2015-6 DICIEMBRE-ENERO 2015-6
From the Curate’s Corner
“Ven Señor no tardes en llegar…” (Come
Lord, do not delay your coming). With
those words we welcomed this year’s Advent season at the 1:00PM Service. At the
10:00AM service we joined voices asking God to be
with us as we sang O Com e, O Come Emm anuel. This
is the time of preparation, of waiting, making room, of
hoping in pregnant expectation for the Messiah’s arrival.
In 2006, years ago, Ricci and I found ourselves in an
incredible time of joyful expectation during Advent. Our second child was due to be born anytime
between Advent and Christmas of that year. I remember all the pacing and preparation we did, as we got
ready for the new baby. We made sure the crib was
ready, the hospital bags were packed and the car seat
was in place. We kept the countdown as the baby’s due
day approached. Everything was a blur. Yet we kept
talking about names (we did learn the baby’s gender
until the day of birth), we daydreamed about what having two kids will mean for us. We assured Catie (whom
was 4 at the time) that we will not love her less, on the
contrary our love will increase. We were perplexed at
how a little baby could increase our capacity for
love. Gabriel (named after the angel) was born on
Christmas day.
What are your hopes and dreams for this season? As
we ask together Ven Señor, O come Emmanuel – how
are we making room for the Messiah to become present? Perhaps it is time to give up our addiction to the
buzz we get from overconsumption, from fear, for the
false sense of certainty and justice.
Advent and Christmas season will go very fast, believe
me. I pray that we can set our hearts to be open, to
make space for reflection, for wondering. May we take
the time to be grounded not in a false sense of opti-
mism, but grounded in the holy mystery of the one
who arrived, is arriving continually and will arrive at
the end of time.
Lord, do not delay your arrival.
In the meantime, be an agent of the arrival.
Fr. Eliacin Rosario-Cruz
CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE
Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 20
10:00 am Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist
1:00 pm Christmas Pageant with Santa Misa
CHRISTMAS EVE,
Thursday, December 24:
4:00 pm Holy Eucharist Family Friendly
Nursery for children ages 3 and under.
8:00 pm Santa Misa en Español
10:30 pm Christmas Music and Carols
11:00 pm Choral Eucharist
Incense will be used.
CHRISTMAS DAY, Friday, December 25:
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
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Desde el Escritorio del Cura
"Ven Señor, no tardes en Llegar ..." Con esas palabras dimos
la bienvenida a la temporada de Adviento
de este año en la misa de la 1:00PM. En la
misa de las 10:00AM cantamos la canción
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” La temporada
de Adviento es tiempo de preparación,
de espera. Es tiempo para hacer espacio a
la llegada del Mesías.
En 2006 Ricci y yo tuvimos una temporada de Adviento llena de expectativas, ansiedad y alegría. Nuestro
segundo hijo estaba por nacer en cualquier momento
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entre las temporadas de Adviento y Navidad. Recuerdo como hoy, el vaivén de los días, el ritmo inquieto y las preparaciones para el nuevo bebé. Mi
esposa y yo nos aseguramos de que la cuna estuviera
lista, de que el equipaje para el hospital estuviera en
el carro y que el asiento protector estuviera en su lugar. Contábamos los días muy detalladamente. Los
días pasaban muy de prisa. Sin embargo tomábamos
tiempo para soñar, para hablar sobre el nombre que
le pondríamos al bebé y lo que significaría para nosotros el tener dos hijos. Le aseguramos a nuestra hija
que tenía 4 años en aquel entonces que no la amaríamos menos sino que el amor entre nosotros crecería.
Nos quedamos perplejos al pensar en cómo un pequeño bebé podía aumentar nuestra capacidad de
amar. Gabriel (le dimos el nombre del ángel) nació el
día de Navidad.
¿Cuáles son sus esperanzas y sueños para esta temporada? ¿Así como le pedimos al Señor que no tarde
en llegar –¿Que estamos haciendo para abrir espacio
para la llegada del Mesías a nuestras vidas? Tal vez
es el momento de renunciar a nuestra adicción al
consumo excesivo, al miedo, a la falsa sensación de
seguridad y la justicia.
Adviento y la época de Navidad van a pasar muy
rápido, créanme. Pido a Dios que podemos tener
nuestros corazones abiertos para la reflexión durante
estos días. Que podamos tomar tiempo para arraigarnos, no en una falsa sensación de optimismo, sino en
el santo misterio del que llegó, está llegando continuamente y se llegará al final de los tiempos.
Ven Señor, no tardes en llegar.
Mientras tanto, se agente de la llegada del Mesías.
Padre Eliacin Rosario-Cruz
SERVICIOS EN NAVIDAD
PROGRAMA DE NAVIDAD
1:00PM Diciembre 20,
Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
NOCHE BUENA
24 de Diciembre:
Misa de Noche Buena a las 8:00 pm.
MISA DEL DIA DE NAVIDAD
25 de Diciembre, 10:00AM (en inglés)
Meta 1: Relaciones más estrechas
entre Hispanos y Anglos
FIESTA DE NUESTRA
SEÑORA DE
GUADALUPE
12 de diciembre, a las 5:30PM se
celebrara la Eucaristía por Nuestra
Señor de Guadalupe en el templo
de San Lucas ~ St. Luke’s. A las
6:15PM se hará una procesión de la
Virgencita desde el Templo al Salón
Parroquial para el obsequio de la Danza por la
cofradía Cristo de Chalma. Sigue después una cena.
Se solicita traer comida para compartir, ayuda para
enderezar el lugar (4:00PM) y limpieza (8:30PM). Por
favor, participe en esta fiesta. Doña Lola está
recogiendo ofrendas para flores.
HORARIO DEL PROGRAMA
DE NAVIDAD:
19 de diciembre
Practica para el programa en Ingles: 10:00am
Fiesta: 12:00pm
Practica para el programa en Español: 1:00pm
FIESTA DE LA EPIFANÍA DÍA DE LOS TRES SANTOS REYES
Este año vamos a tener una
Misa Eucarística bilingüe en la
fiesta de la Epifanía/El Día de
los Tres Santos Reyes, el
Miércoles, 6 de enero a 7:00PM.
Vengan a celebrar esta fiesta.
EL BAUTISMO DE NUESTRO
SEÑOR JESÚCRISTO
Domingo, 10 de enero a las 11:00AM vamos a celebrar todos juntos el Bautismo de Jesús con una Sagrada Eucaristía bilingüe. Tendremos bautismos y las
graduaciones de la clase primera comunión. Después
de la misa continuaremos la celebración con un con-
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vivio de almuerzo. Por favor, añada su nombre y la
selección de alimentos a la hoja de inscripción en el
atrio a partir del 20 de diciembre.
Meta 2: Expandir Programas
Sociales
CONFIAR EN EL ESPÍRITU SANTO
Como reconté a ustedes el domingo, 29 de noviembre, alguien nos llamó durante mis vacaciones para
pedir permiso para hospedar algunos tráileres pequeños en nuestro estacionamiento. Dorothy Rodriguez me contó la situación y dije que sí por dos razones:
 Yo creí que esta llamada telefónica fue una
respuesta a nuestras oraciones para discernir como debemos servir a nuestra comunidad. He estado orando que el Espíritu Santo nos guíe a un ministerio bueno y nuevo. Es lo que debemos hacer.
 Confío yo que todos ustedes, la congregación de
San Lucas – St. Luke´s, quisiera que yo acepte esta
oferta de ayudar a nuestras hermanas y hermanos
sin casa.
Muchas veces decimos que no podemos ayudar a
todos, y es la verdad. Quiero que sepan que no estamos solos. No procesamos las solicitudes para adquirir un cajón. Otra agencia lo hace. No hospedamos nada más que los cajones. Esta mañana tuve
que mandar a un camión de campamento grande
salir de nuestro estacionamiento. Las personas en el
camión dijeron que tenían permiso, pero no lo tenían de mí. También tenemos un baño portátil para
el uso de esa gente en las noches que el edificio está
cerrado.
¿Por qué no prestamos el edificio a esta gente? No
calificamos para este uso, y será muy costoso abarcar remodelación para esto. Requiere muchos voluntarios. Si quieren mirar lo que se necesita, preséntese de voluntario para unas horas cuando nos
toca hacer WHO (14-21 de febrero) para ver lo que
se requiere.
¿A dónde va todo esto? No sé. Espero que el Espíritu nos siga guiando. Confío en el respaldo de otras
iglesias y caridades para ayudarnos. No ayuden
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directamente a esta gente en los cajones. Tienen un
trabajador social y un plan. Ayudemos a los trabajadores sociales y las agencias.
P. Jaime Case
CESTAS DE NAVIDAD
El Ministerio a la Comunidad necesita donaciones
especiales para llenar las cestas de Navidad para los
necesitados. Por favor lleve esta lista con usted la
próxima vez que vaya de compras y compre alguno
de estos artículos para las cestas. A partir de 11/29
traiga sus donaciones al Salón Parroquial y ponga
los artículos en cestas designadas. ¿Quieren que
compremos por usted? Haga un cheque a "St. Lucas" con una anotación de " Cestas de Navidad "en
la línea del memo. Usted está invitado a ayudar a
llenar las cestas el domingo 13 de diciembre, después del servicio 10 a.m. en el Salón Parroquial.
¡Gracias!
jamón enlatado (q ue no necesite re frigeración )
botella pequeña de aceite
jalea
pollo / atún enlatado
paquete de arroz
puré de patata instantáneo
jarabe
frutas enlatada
vegetales enlatados
mezcla para panqueques
pasta y salsa
mantequilla de maní
caja de bolsitas de té
café instantáneo
Chocolates
galletas dulces en caja, etc.
sopa enlatada
líquido para lavar platos
mezcla de para torta
y merengue
DONACIONES PARA GIVING TREE:
SHARE HOUSE
Este año, Share House (lugar que ayudad personas
desamparadas y con extrema necesidad) están
proporcionando vivienda para muchas personas.
Cada persona ha proporcionado el nombre de algo
que necesitan y algo que quieren. Las etiquetas con
la descripción de la persona y el nombre de lo que
necesitan y quiere se han añadido al árbol navideño
en el Salón Parroquial. Escoja una etiqueta de
regalo y déjele saber al P. Jaime o al P. Eliacín, la
etiqueta que usted ha seleccionado para así
asegurarnos de que no habrán repetidos. Traiga los
regalos a la iglesia no más tarde del 13 de
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diciembre. Por favor no envuelva los regalos en papel
festivo.
ESL - MIRANDO HACIA ADELANTE
El tercer término de la clase de ESL terminó la
semana antes de Acción de Gracias. Las clases
comenzaran nuevamente el martes 12 de enero de
2016. Esperamos aumentar el número de clase a tres
clases por semana. Tenemos un sólido de voluntarios
para enseñar las clases. Entre los voluntarios estan
Stefanie Aschmann, Jeanne Stephens, Lee Wilson, Natasha Rezhenkov, Catherine Hennessey y Kit Law.
Linnaea Schmidt ha sido la maestra principal. Becky
y Gary fielmente han provisto de
cuidado a los niños que lo necesitan mientras sus padres están en las clases. Además de los estudiantes
que son original de México, también hemos
tenido un estudiante de Moldavia y uno de Corea del
Sur. Hemos tenido discusiones muy interesantes y
practicas muy animadas alrededor de los
temas de comida. En una discusión una de las estudiantes nos contó cómo el romero ha sido clave
para ayudarla a mejorar su memoria. Cuando una
maestra trajo romero fresco desde el jardín esperando
que se podría utilizar en seco, pero luego supo que es
algo parecido a una tintura hecha con vino moscato
que se utiliza en México, no un té como ella pensaba.
Son los intercambios interculturales como estos que
se suman a la diversión y a la riqueza para las maestras y estudiantes por igual. Ven y únete a la experiencia del ESL. Si usted está
interesado, por favor póngase en contacto con el padre Jaime.
Jeanne Stephens
SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS PARA
AYUDAR EN EL REFUGIO DE
HOMBRES DESAMPARADOS:
14 -21 FEB, 2016
Desde el año 2005 de San Luke’s ~ San Lucas ha provisto voluntarios para ayudar en refugio de hombres
sin hogar. En el 2016 ayudaremos en la semana del 14
al 21 de febrero en la iglesia St Paul Lutheran en Franklin en el centro de Vancouver. Hay tres turnos de 4-
5 horas cada una de las 7 noches . Los voluntarios reciben instrucciones claras sobre lo que debe hacer en
cada turno. No se necesita experiencia . En enero en
las misas de las 8AM, 10AM y la 1PM alguien estará
disponible en el Atrio de la iglesia y el Salón Parroquial para responder preguntas y para llenar el calendario de voluntarios . Esperamos contar con voluntarios de los tres servicios . Si tiene preguntas o esta interesado, por favor llame a Jeanne Stephens.
Jeanne Stephens 206-245-0426.
Meta 3: Crecer En Fe
FORMACIÓN PARA ACÓLITOS
Diciembre 5, 10AM—11:30AM
Si estás interesado en la formación o reentrenamiento para ser un acólito, por favor, añada
su nombre e información de contacto a la hoja de
inscripción en el Atrio. La edad mínima es de 10 años
de edad. Los adultos también son bienvenidos.
PRÓXIMO BAUTISMO
Domingo, 10 de Enero de 2016
Si usted está interesado en el bautismo para usted o
un miembro de la familia, por favor llame la oficina
de la iglesia o hable con el Padre Jaime en o antes del
13 de Diciembre.
FLORES DE PASCUA / FLORES
DE NOCHEBUENA
Las flores de pascua se usan para decorar el santuario
para la Navidad Hasta el domingo. Hay unos sobres
disponibles en el atrio hasta el 13 de diciembre para
aquellos que quieran contribuir para comprar flores
de pascuas de Navidad. Por favor escriba su nombre
y el nombre de para quien ofrece las flores de Pascua.
Incluya su cheque o dinero en efectivo (usted decide
la cantidad de su donación). Ponga los sobres en las
cestas de las ofrendas. Este año volveremos a comprar flores de pascua a lo Friends of Hospice. Los ingresos van a beneficiar Hospicio SW . Estaremos disfrutando de las flores de pascua de Navidad hasta el
3 de enero y reanudaremos los arreglos florales del 10
de enero y hasta el primer domingo de Cuaresma (14
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de febrero). Luego no tendremos flores hasta el Domingo de Resurrección. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta por favor comuníquese con Sandra Kimura
360-693-8518 o Carol Hiltz 360-597-3094 .
¿POR QUÉ TENEMOS FLORES
EN EL ALTAR?
Cada domingo, cuando entro en el Santuario mis
ojos se centran en la espléndida cruz detrás del altar
y luego mis ojos deleitan en las flores hermosas que
adornan la mesa junto con las seis velas que representan la luz de Cristo.
Siempre me sorprendo por mis emociones y me pongo a reflexionar sobre el significado de cada uno de
estos elementos. En este breve artículo me limitaré a
reflexionar sobre el altar de flores. La única vez que
no tenemos flores es durante la Cuaresma.
Las flores nos recuerdan que como el Padre que cuida de los lirios y flores silvestres del campo también
cuida de nosotros. Estoy segura de que todos ustedes han enviado flores a alguien que aman. Así es
que le damos las flores a nuestro Señor a quien amamos con todo nuestro corazón.
Presentar flores en el altar en San Lucas ~ San Lucas
es muy fácil. Mire en su boletín semanal para obtener detalles sobre qué hacer para presentar las flores
en el altar. En algunas iglesias el presentar flores
cuesta $50 a la semana y en una catedral que puede
costar hasta $200 por semana. Pero en St. Luke’s ~
San Lucas solo cuesta $35.
Anne Ammerman, Altar Guild Member
MENSAJE DE
LA GUARDIANA MAYOR
El año está llegando a su fin y hay muchos ministerios en San Lucas - San Lucas que no han sido resaltados todavía. Uno de ellos es el ministerio de los
ujieres. Los ujieres sirven en los tres servicios. Su
trabajo principal es velar por la seguridad y comodidad de los feligreses. Antes de que las misas comiencen, los ujieres se aseguran de que las puertas estén
abiertas, la calefacción y las luces estén encendidas y
que el sistema de sonido esté funcionando. Además
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verifican que los boletines, las canastas para los alimentos y para la ofrenda estén en su lugar.
Los ujieres saludan a los feligreses al entrar en la
iglesia, y le dan la bienvenida a quienes nos visitan.
Responden preguntas y proporcionan ayuda necesaria. También aseguran que alguien toque la campana
para iniciar de la misa.
Una vez que se inicia la misa velan por la seguridad
de la parroquia. Durante el servicio que pasan cestas
para la ofrenda y la llevan al altar con el pan y el
vino. Después de que la misa termina que recogen
los boletines, cuentan las ofrendas y la colocas en la
oficina. Es un trabajo importante. La próxima vez
que vea a un ujier dele las gracias por su servicio.
Stefanie Aschmann
NUEVOS CUENTOS PARA 2016!
Tenemos nuevos cuentos de Godly Play empezando
en 2016! Por favor invita a sus hijos y nietos a que
nos acompañen a escuchar los nuevos cuentos!
Herlinda Marquez
GRUPO DE JOVENES
No hay reunión el 5 de diciembre: Los jóvenes están invitados a asistir al Jazz Vespers
(estaré tocando la bateria esa noche).
Viernes 11 de diciembre --- fiesta e intercambio de
regalos. En la iglesia, 6 -8 PM.
Sábado 9 de enero, ---- Reunión de Jóvenes en la
iglesia, 6-8 PM.
23 a 24 enero, HYC (HYC = conferencia para los
jóvenes de escuela secundaria, grados 9-12) En el
Camp Berachah en Auburn, $50, desde las 9:00AM
Sábado - hasta 12:30 PM el Domingo. Esta será la
conferencia en que se formara el Consejo de la
Juventud Diocesana para comenzar la planificación
de las próximas conferencias, inmediatamente después de la clausura, 1 a 6 PM.
Don Lawry, líder juvenil
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Administración y Finanzas
2015 REUNIÓN ANUAL
Domingo, 31 de enero 2016 11:15 AM en el Salón
Parroquial.
$280,030 en compromisos de 99 personas, que es la
base del presupuesto para 2016. Nos anima ver que
16 de las promesas son de personas nuevas. Les agradecemos a todos, recién llegados y antes miembros,
por tomar este paso importante en la mayordomía.
Gracias a todos ustedes que han devuelto sus tarjetas
de promesa. Hasta el 29 de noviembre recibimos
Para comparar con el año pasado, cuando terminamos la campaña teníamos 114 compromisos para un
total de $314,036. Como usted puede ver, hay todavía
una cantidad para llegar a esta cuota. Si no ha devuelto su tarjeta de compromiso, por favor, hagan esto tan
pronto que puedan para determinar el presupuesto
para 2016. Ninguna cantidad es demasiado pequeño.
Nuestros esfuerzos combinados seguramente harán
grandes cosas para nuestra Iglesia y nuestra
comunidad.
Sharon Mayhew
DIRECTORY UPDATES
CHANGES
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.
GUTIERREZ, James (Jim)
3508 NE 109th Ave Apt. P-01 Vancouver, WA 98682
Convivio para almuerzo, por favor busque la hoja de
inscripción para las donaciones de alimentos a partir
10 de enero. Se proporcionará cuidado de niños.
Venga a celebrar nuestra travesía en el 2015 y a prepararnos para una nueva aventura en el 2016.
EPORTE DEL COMITÉ DE LA
CAMPAÑA PARA PROMESA
ADDS
LITTLE, Justin and Kari
Imogene
1614 Franklin St. Vancouver, WA
Justin: 626-807-0334 Justin.g.b.little@gmail.com
Kari: 626-422-1686 karibixbylittle@gmail.com
LUNETTA, Roberta (Robbie)
555 W 8th St Vancouver, WA 98660
360-843-9026 ROBBIELUNETTA@gmail.com
HEINRICHS, Dan &
WOLCOTT-HEINRICH, Jennifer
8614 NE 31st Circle Vancouver, WA 98662
JONES, Danny & Peggy
5414 NE 81st Ave Terrace #304
Vancouver, WA 98662
SILVA, Lucia & BAUTISTA, Martin
11601 NE 32nd St Vancouver, WA 98682
By the middle of February you will receive a new
Directory, without pictures. Your help reviewing
your information is important. In the spring we will
prepare for a new Photo Directory. If you are new to
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas and would like to be included
in our directory, please complete a Family Information form found in the Narthex. Thank You.
Reminder - If your Ministry group would like to submit an article for the February issue of The
Messenger, please submit your written article on or before January 17 to the church office or email it to
office@stlukesvancouver.com Thank you!
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Goal 1: Develop relationships
between the Anglo & Hispanic
THE FEAST OF OUR
LADY OF GUADALUPE
On December 12 at 5:30PM a Eucharist will be celebrated for Our Lady
of Guadalupe in the Church of St.
Luke’s- San Lucas. At 6:15PM a procession will leave the church via the
main doors and carry the Virgin to
the Parish Hall to the offering of
Dance by the guild Cristo de Chalma,
followed by a meal.
You are invited to contribute a dish to the pot luck
meal, help with set up (4:00PM) and clean up
(8:30PM). Please take part in the festival. Ms. Lola is
collecting an offering for flowers.
PAGEANT SCHEDULE
December 19, 2015
English practice: 10:00am
Combined Party: 12:00pm Hispanic practice: 1:00pm
FEAST OF EPIPHANY:
THREE KINGS’ DAY
This year we will have a bilingual
Holy Eucharist on the Feast of
Epiphany, Wednesday, January 6
at 7PM. Come and j oin us as we
celebration this feast and experience other cultural traditions surrounding this day.
THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
JESUS CHRIST
Sunday, January 10 we will celebration the Baptism
of Jesus together at 11AM with a bilingual service of
Holy Eucharist, baptism and graduations of the First
Communion class. The regular 10AM and 1PM service will be cancelled. Following the 11AM service
we will continue the celebration with a pot luck
luncheon. Please add your name and food selection
to the signup sheet in the Narthex, starting December
20.
Goal 2: Expand Outreach
TRUST IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
As I said on Sunday, November 29, we have been
asked to host some tiny little pods for the homeless in
our parking lot. I actually received the call from Dorothy Rodriguez who explained the needs to me, and I
said yes. I said yes for two important reasons:
I believed that this telephone call was an answer
to our prayers for discernment in how to
serve our community. I was praying that the
Holy Spirit would lead us to a good, new ministry. It’s the right thing to do.
I trust that you all, as the congregation of St.
Luke’s ~ San Lucas, would want to accept this
offer to help our homeless brothers and sisters.
We often say we can’t help everyone, and that is true.
I want you to know, we are not alone: We do not
match up people with the pods. That is another agency’s job. We are not hosting anything but the pods:
Early today, I asked a great big motorhome to move
out of the lot. The persons in it claimed they had permission, but they did not have permission from me.
We have been given a free port-a-potty out by the
pods. That’s a free gift by Schulzy. That way between
9 pm at night and 9 am the next morning, there is a
bathroom available.
Why can’t we use the building to house homeless?
It’s not up to fire code, and we would have to upgrade extensively and expensively, and have an army
of volunteers, to be able to host. If you’d like to know
more about what that looks like, volunteer for our
WHO week (February 14-21) to see what all goes into
that kind of hospitality.
Where is this going? I don’t know. I hope to be led in
the Spirit to more discernment. I trust that we can
rely on all the other churches and charities to help
out. So do not try to directly help the folks in the
pods. They have a case manager and a plan, we
should support the agency and the case manager.
Rev. Jaime Case, Rector
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WALK & KNOCK
The annual Walk and Knock food drive is scheduled for Saturday in December 5. The Clark County
-Wide Inter-Service Club reports that they are drastically short of volunteer walkers and drivers. If you
have friends, family, co-workers or anyone else who
might be interested in volunteering, please pass the
word that we need their help. Anyone can go to the
website —walkandknock.org to register.
Remember to get your food bags filled, labeled with
“WALK & KNOCK” and set out on the front porch
to be picked up.
CHRISTMAS BASKETS WISH LIST
The Outreach Committee needs special donations to
make up Christmas Baskets for those in need. If you
are able, please consider the items on the list below
next time you shop and pick up what you can to
donate. Starting 11/29 please bring your donations
to the Parish Hall and deposit items into designated
baskets. Want us to shop for you? Just write a check
to “St. Luke’s” with a notation of “Christmas Baskets” on the memo line.
You are invited to join us on Sunday, December 13
after the 10AM service in the Parish Hall to help
fill the baskets! Thank you!
canned ham (no re frigeration needed)
canned chicken/tuna
small bottle of oil
package of rice
instant potato
canned fruit
canned vegetables
pasta and sauce
Canned Soup
peanut butter
Jam/Jelly
Krusteaz pancake mix
syrup
box of tea bags
instant coffee
Special Treats:
cake mix & frosting
cookies
chocolates
Dishwashing liquid
GIVING TREE: SHARE HOUSE
This year, the Share House has many people for
whom they are providing housing. Each person has
provided a need and a want item. Gift tags have
been added to the Giving Tree in the Parish Hall.
Select a gift tag and then check in with the Outreach
Committee member, at the table by the tree on Sun-
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days, to let them know who you have selected. See
Kris, during the week, in the office . Gifts must be
returned to church unwrapped no later than
December 13.
GIFTS FOR LIFE
Visit this website http://www.episcopalrelief.org/
what-you-can-do/gifts-for-life/all-gifts for great
Holiday Gift ideas that will benefit those in need.
Program of Episcopal Relief & Development. All
gifts received by 12/31 will be matched up to
$750,000 toward our 75th anniversary fund.
ESL – LOOKING AHEAD
The third term of SL2 ESL class ended the week before Thanksgiving and classes will resume Tuesday,
January 12, 2016. We hope to increase to three classes per week. We are blessed with a solid group of
ESL volunteers: Linnaea Schmid, who has been the
stalwart main teacher, Stefanie Aschmann, Jeanne
Stephens, Lee Wilson, Natasha Rezhenkov, Catherine Hennessey and Kit Law. Becky and Gary
Swisher faithfully provide needed child care.
In addition to students from Mexico, we have also
had a student from Moldova and one from South
Korea. There have been interesting discussions and
lively class exercises most recently around food. In
one discussion one student said how rosemary has
been key to helping her heal and improve her
memory. When a teacher brought in fresh rosemary from the garden expecting that it could be
used dry, she learned it is more of a tincture made
with moscato wine, not a tea, that is used in Mexico.
It is cross cultural exchanges like these that add to
the fun and richness for both teachers and students
alike. Come join the ESL experience. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Jaime.
Jeanne Stephens
WHO - FEBRUARY 14-21, 2016
Since 2005 St Luke's ~ San Lucas has provided volunteer coverage for the men's overflow shelter for
one week during each winter. This winter, we will
cover the shelter (at St Paul's Lutheran Church on
Franklin in downtown Vancouver) for the 7 nights,
February 14-21 during Lent. There are three shifts
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of 4-5 hours for each of the 7 nights. Volunteers receive clear instructions on what to do on each shift.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. In January at the
8am, 10am and 1pm services someone will be available in the Narthex and the Parish Hall to answer
questions and to fill up the schedule of volunteers.
We hope to have volunteers from all three services.
Won't you consider taking a shift? If you want to
say 'yes' or you have questions now, please call
Jeanne Stephens 206-245-0426.
Goal 3: Spiritual Growth
ADVENT MEDITATIONS & PRAYERS
We have free copies of Henri J.M. Nouwen’s “Unto
us a Child is Born”, which contains Daily Advent Meditations & Prayers, available in the Narthex. Supplies are limited so get one soon! Also, there is a
family Advent booklet, “Wake Up to Joy”. Please
take just one of either booklet per household.
ADULT FORUM
Make time this Advent and Christmas and do your
soul some good by attending In the Spirit of the
Circle. The gathering is most Sundays between the
8 and 10AM services. Join us in a quiet setting that
is low key but warm, with listening and sharing.
Advent is here and the stories we will share in December will be helpful to slow down and remember
the things in your heart, not just under your tree:
12/6 is “White Buffalo Calf Woman”,
12/13 is “The Circle” and 12/20 is “The Old Woman
and the Fish”. There will be a break, no sessions, on
12/27, 1/3 or 1/10.
We invite a new awakening with our Epiphany lessons that will be on January 17th & 24th, titled
“Baptism” and “The Circle of Christ”, respectively.
We will not gather on 1/31.
Thanks to all participants who have taken the time
to attend and/or lead these wonderful, short lessons. Please contact me if you have questions or are
interested in leading future lessons.
Lynne Hulse 360-936-1507
GREEN TEAM MEETING
Wednesday, December 2 at 10AM in the Chapel of
the Holy Spirit. Time to come together again to review our list and update with more information.
ACOLYTE TRAINING
Saturday, December 5 at 10AM in the Sanctuary.
If you’re interested in training or re-training to be
an acolyte please come. Minimum age is 10 years
old. Ad ults are also w elcom e .
WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP
We start each session with refreshments and friendly conversation then begin our study and discussion based on the book, The Desert Mothers: Spiritual Practices from the Women of the Wilderness by
Mary C. Earle (Episcopal priest). In December, we
gather on Saturday, December 12 from 10AM 12PM and will focus on the Chapter 4, “Go to
Your Cell”.
In January, we gather on Saturday, January 9 from
10AM -12PM and will focus our discussions on
Chapter 5, “Learning the Art of Discernment”.
Please read the assigned chapter prior to our session together. Questions? Contact Mary Boettcher,
Janet Butler or Kris Lawless.
BAPTISM OFFERED
Sunday, January 10, 2016
If you are interested in baptism for either yourself
or a family member, please contact the church office or Father Jaime by December 13.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Through Sunday, December 13, flower envelopes will be in the Narthex for your contribution towards the Christmas poinsettias. These
poinsettias will be used to decorate the sanctuary for Christmas. Please PRINT your name
and the name(s) for whom the poinsettias are
in memory, on the envelope then include your
check or cash for any amount. Completed envelopes can be put into the Offertory plate or
given to an usher. We will again purchase
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poinsettias from Friends of Hospice. Proceeds go
to benefit Hospice SW.
We will enjoy the poinsettias from Christmas
through January 3 and resume flower arrangements
on January 10 until the first Sunday in Lent (Feb. 14)
when there are no flowers until Easter Sunday. If
you have any questions please contact Sandra
Kimura 360-693-8518 or Carol Hiltz 360-5973094.
WHY DO WE HAVE ALTAR FLOWERS?
Each Sunday when I walk into the Sanctuary my eyes
are focused on the splendid Cross behind the Altar
and then my eyes drop down to the beautiful flowers
that adorn the retable along with six glowing candles
representing the Light of Christ.
I am always amazed at my emotions and I begin to
reflect on the meaning of each of these items. In this
short article I will just reflect on the Altar Flowers.
The only time we do not have flowers is during Lent.
The flowers remind us that as the Father cares for the
lilies and wild flowers of the field so he cares for us. I
am sure all of you have sent flowers to someone you
love. So it is, we give flowers to Our Lord whom we
love with our whole heart.
Sponsoring Altar Flowers at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas is
so easy. See your weekly bulletin for details or find
the form in the Narthex. At some churches it costs
$50 a week and at a Cathedral it can cost up to $200 a
week. But at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas it costs $35.
Anne Ammerman, Altar Guild Member
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
December 17 at 2PM. In January we will meet on
Thursday, January 28 at 2PM.
NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM
Happy New Year! The liturgical year starts more
than a month before the calendar year with Lessons
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& Carols on the first Sunday of Advent, November
29th, with special music in the morning service. The
seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany that
begin the initial festival half of the liturgical year are
rich with music and tradition.
Mary-Sue Tobin will be our
special guest for Jazz Vespers
on Saturday, December 5.
Mary-Sue is best known as a
hot tenor sax player, but is a
versatile musician who can
handle many different instruments. Expect some
tunes for the Christmas season with Fr. Eliacin leading
vespers here for the first
time. Bring your family,
friends, and neighbors. The music starts now at 6 PM
on Saturdays, with the ecumenical service of psalms,
prayers, music and readings following immediately.
On Saturday, January 16 at 7PM our resident soprano, Beth Lawson will present “Life and Love,” a fund
-raising concert featuring Robert Schumann’s lovely
cycle of songs entitled Frauenliebe und Leben, the
“Loves and Life of a Woman.” The program will
begin in the church and then move to the Parish Hall
for a matching set of love songs of a more jazzy nature by the likes of Rogers & Hammerstein, Jerome
Kern, Billy Strayhorn and Hoagy Carmichal. Plan to
attend for some great music and fellowship, with the
proceeds going to the operating budget of St. Luke’s
~ San Lucas.
Tim Nickel, Director of Music
2016 LITURGICAL CALENDARS
These calendars are on sale now; full of information
about the church year, feast days, seasonal colors,
assigned lectionary readings and more. At a cost of
$5 each we can cover our costs. This year the front
has a color picture of our new church entrance. Find
these calendars on Sundays; in the Narthex, in the
Parish Hall during Coffee Hour, or in the church
office week days.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
We have new Godly Play stories starting in 2016!
Please have your children and grandchildren join us
for the new stories in the new year!!!
Herlinda Marquez
room, and clean up the sanctuary. It’s an important
job. The next time you see an usher thank them for
their service.
Contact: Russ Roseberry: mele1@comcast.net,
(360) 903-8506
Stefanie Aschmann
YOUTH GROUP
December 5, NO meeting: Youth are encouraged to
attend the Jazz Vespers (Don Lawry will be playing drums) at 6PM.
December 11, Friday, 6-8 PM: Youth party and gift
exchange at the church.
January 9, Saturday, 6-8 PM: Youth night at the
church.
January 23-24, Winter HYC (HYC= youth conference
for high school youth, gr. 9-12) at Camp Berachah in
Auburn, $50, from 9 AM Sat - 1230 PM Sun. For those
that prefer onsite housing, rather than host homes,
this is the conference for you! There will be the opportunity for additional recreation activities as well.
This is also the conference where the Diocesan youth
council will be formed and start planning for upcoming conferences, immediately after the closing, from
1-6 PM.
SENIOR WARDEN’S MESSAGE
The year is coming to a close and there are many
ministries at St. Luke’s – San Lucas that I have not yet
highlighted. One is the critical ministry of the usher.
Ushers serve at all three services. Their primary job
is to keep parishioners safe. Before the service they
ensure the doors are unlocked, heating and lights are
on, the sound system is working, and bulletins, food
basket and offering plates are in place. They greet
parishioners as they enter the church, making sure
visitors feel welcome, answering questions and
providing assistance as needed. They also ensure
someone rings the bell to start the service.
Once the service starts they check the parish hall
doors for security. During the service they pass the
collection plates and bring them and the food offerings to the altar, and they monitor the flow of people
to the communion rail. After the service they collect
programs, count the money offerings and place them
in the office safe, take the food offerings to the pie
Goal 4: Pastoral Care
PRAYER PARTNERS MEETING
There will be a Prayer Partners coffee and meeting on
Saturday, December 5 at 9 AM in the Parish Hall.
All members are urged to attend, and anyone who is
interested. For more information, contact Joan
McLean (360-256-1513).
PASTORAL CARE MEETINGS
In December we will be meeting on Tuesday,
December 15 at 6:30PM. In January we will return
to our regular schedule of the fourth Tuesday, January 26. If you are interested in being a part of this
ministry please contact Fr. Dennis Cole, 360-694-4849.
Community Life
COFFEE HOUR
Thanks in advance, to our December and January
Hosts who will be providing treats during Coffee
Hour.
Judy Morrison, Coffee Hour Coordinator
Coffee Hour Hosts for December & January
December 6
December 13
December 20
December 27
Wildfang/Stephens
Nan & Dave Williams
Romagosa
Lund/Tellock
January 3
January 10
January 17
January 24
January 31
February 7
Barnes
McClellan
Mathieu/Hiromura
Coles/Saathoff
Annual Meeting
Hulse/Sandbergs
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THE LUNCH BUNCH
Our next luncheon will be on Tuesday, December 8
at 12 noon. Our sponsor this month is Nan Williams. The topic will be “Christmas International”;
Christmas traditions from England, Holland, South
Africa, The Philippines and Puerto Rico.
Currently, no one has stepped forward to sponsor a
program for the January 12th or the February 9th
Lunch Bunch. If you are interested please contact
the office A.S.A.P. Otherwise, we will not get together any month without a program.
Please sign-up if you’re coming and/or if you can
help with a dish for the luncheon. Also, the monthly program sponsorship sheet is on the same clip
board. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex. As always
your friends and neighbors are welcome!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
December 11 at 6:00PM at the home of Jim and
Cathy Schlatter. We are starting half an hour early
so we can include our annual white elephant gift
exchange. Come prepared with a fun/crazy gift per
person.
January 22 at 6:30PM at the home of Beth Ivey
(1507 NW Gregory Drive Vancouver 98665, 360-831
-2503) Co-Host is Diane Smith. Back to our regular
time of 6:30PM.
The host provides the main course only and guests
bring a dish to share. Guests are responsible for
providing their own beverage. Look for the sign-up
sheet and maps in the parish hall. We are looking
for a host for February 26 Friday Night Live. If you
are interested in hosting this month or want more
information please contact us. Please address any
questions to us, bharris618@comcast.net or at
(971-373-8894).
Brad and Ginger Harris
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Retirees @ Restaurants (R@R for short) breakfast for
good food and lively conversation.
Administrative & Financial
2015 DIOCESAN CONVENTION
REPORT
The Jesus Movement was the title of the 2015 Diocese Convention held in Lynnwood on the 13th &
14th of November. Clergy and Delegates from this
parish were Father Eliacin Rosario-Cruz, Roy and
Mary Ellen Sandberg, Michael Grigsby-Lane and
me, Lynne Hulse.
The major focus was on youth ministries and how
we can inspire our youth and retain them to become active adult Episcopalians. The number of
youths staying with the church has dropped dramatically in the last 40 years and needs to be addressed. We were also inspired by videos of our
new presiding bishop, Michael Curry, and his
hopeful focus on evangelism and spreading the
Good News.
Voting included the 2016 budget for the diocese.
The highlight was the Eucharist on Saturday morning. Eucharist for 600 people fills a big table let me
tell you. Talk about loaves and fishes!!! Amazing
energy in one room praying for the world including
the people of Paris.
The next convention will be the 20th and 21st of
October, 2016 at the Sea-Tac Convention Center.
Lynne Hulse, 2015 Delegate to Convention
VISUAL ARTISTS’ CARD SALE!
Original artwork Christmas Cards and Note Cards
are now on sale each Sunday. We have a variety to
choose from. Check these out after the service. Proceeds to support the church.
“R @ R” GROUP
We will not be meeting in December. Our next
breakfast together will be Wednesday, January 20
at 8:30 AM at Dulin’s Café located at 1929 Main St,
Vancouver, WA 98660. Rev. Chuck Barnes invites
all the retirees or others available to come to the
VESTRY SUMMARY -- November 2015
VESTRY NOMINATIONS: We need to elect four
Vestrypersons in January. Please contact any of our
clergy or a Vestry member for information.
INDOOR ART: Pam Gunn, whose artwork en-
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hances the upstairs Education Wing hallway, will
create a mural for the basement of the east wing.
GREEN INITIATIVE: We will schedule an energy
audit to further increase our building’s efficiency.
EMERGENCY SHELTER: Part of our facility may
become a short-term (7 days or less) American Red
Cross emergency shelter for families who have lost
their homes due to fire, flood, etc.
MUTUAL MINISTRY REVIEW: The Vestry will
receive results of the survey and focus groups in December.
THURSDAY CREW: This vital group needs new
members. Come at 7:30 a.m. on a Thursday (except
Thanksgiving) and help maintain our building and
grounds.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: Choose your language-enjoy this event at the 10:00 a.m. (English) or 1:00
p.m. (Spanish) service on December 20.
OUTREACH: Please help the needy in our community by donating to the Share House Giving Tree or
to our annual Christmas baskets.
JOINT SERVICES: Bilingual worship services,
followed by a meal, are becoming popular. They
will be scheduled about once per quarter next year.
Tom Amies, Vestry Clerk
TREASURER’S REPORT
BUDGET SUMMARY
“Dollars and Sense”
Percentages should to be at 83% of budgeted revenue and
expense.
Summary as of October 31, 2015
Total Budget
for the Year
Revenues
Expenses
Net Income
$504,819
$504,819
0
Year to Date
Actual
Amounts
$400,763
$397,514
- $3,249
Percent
of Total
Budget
79%
79%
Revenues: Actual revenues as of October are below
year-to-date expected income.
Expenses: Overall expenses are under YTD budget
projections.
Additional Comments: Both revenues and expenses are at 79 percent which results in a positive balance for the month of October. It is anticipated the
church will begin seeing a deficit in November
and December. This has been anticipated by the
Vestry, and there are plans to cover this potential
deficit with reserve and cash accounts.
Please continue your support of our current fundraising events. This is the time to be sure you are on
target for meeting year-end pledge commitments.
Thank you for your continued contributions.
Doug Goodlett, Treasurer
PLEDGE CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Thank you to all who have turned in your pledge
cards as requested. Through November 29, we have
received 99 pledges for a total of $280,030, which is
the backbone for next year’s budget. It is exciting to
see that 16 of the pledges received so far are from
first-time pledgers. Whether new to our church or
new to pledging, thank you for taking this important step in stewardship.
To compare with last year, when the pledge drive
was concluded we had 114 total pledge units totaling $314,036. As you can see, we still have a way to
go this year. If you haven’t turned in your pledge
card, please do so as soon as you can so we can determine the 2016 budget. No amount is too small.
Our combined efforts can and will do great things
for our church and community.
Sharon Mayhew, Pledge Committee Chair
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN
PAY YOUR PLEDGE WITH STOCK
TRANSFERS?
Stock gift transfers are a great way to pay your
pledge and avoid capital gains taxes. Stocks that are
transferred directly to a qualified non-profit, such as
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas Episcopal Church are not
subject to capital gains, making the full value of the
stock at the time of transfer available for St. Luke’s ~
San Lucas.
The actual value of the stock to the church depends
on when the stock is sold. But the credited gift value
to the donor is marked to the day of transfer, with a
median between the high and low.
Since St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas does not have a broker-
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age account, the stock transfers can be made to the
Diocesan Stewardship Office's brokerage account
with instructions directing the gift to St. Luke’s ~
San Lucas.
If you want to consider this method of giving, feel
free to contact me.
Doug Goodlett, Treasurer
FUNDRAISER: MUSICAL EVENT
EXTRAORDINAIRE
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Jan. 16
7~ 9PM “Life and Love” Concert
featuring Beth Lawson performing her favorite songs of life and love accompanied by Tim
Nickel and Company. Refreshments will be served.
Tickets go on sale in late December.
WANT TO SERVE YOUR CHURCH AS
A VESTRY MEMBER?
Serving on the Vestry
The vestry is conducting the annual search for new
vestry members. Once elected, 3 serve a term of
three (3) years. Additionally, one position this year
is a two year term to complete Brandon Hudson’s
term.
Eligibility to serve as a member of St. Luke’s ~ San
Lucas Vestry
An adult (age 16 or older) member of St. Luke’s ~
San Lucas parish, (confirmed or received in the Episcopal church) and a Communicant in Good Standing (“faithful in corporate worship, unless for good
cause prevented, and have been faithful in working,
praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom
of God”), who is a contributor of record for the calendar year preceding their nomination. Vestry
members are expected to maintain the status as a
Communicant in Good Standing, and continue to
contribute financially to the parish during their term
of service, and able and willing to attend monthly
and special vestry meetings, an annual retreat, and
to work on vestry sub-committees and special projects.
Steps in becoming a candidate for vestry:
1. Decide that you want to run for and be on the
vestry for 3 years.
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2. Review the eligibility requirements.
3. Obtain a nomination form from the office or
church entry, complete the form and return it to the
parish office; give it to a vestry member, warden,
submit by snail mail or email to
office@stlukesvancouver.com.
4. Attend the 2015 Annual meeting in order to remain on the ballot.
5. Nominees will be required to submit a photograph, in either digital form or photo paper to the
parish office.
There is no guarantee that you will be elected to the
vestry, but if you are, you will be doing a great service to the church.
ST. LUKE’S VESTRY WOMEN
As our Historian Lesla Scott pointed out, in 1950 the
Diocese wisely changed the wording in the Canons
from “vestrymen” to “baptized persons”, allowing
women to legally serve on the Vestry. In 1954, St.
Luke’s finally elected its first woman to the Vestry,
Lorraine Thompson, to the cheers and applause of
everyone at the Annual Meeting. Serving a one year
term, Lorraine was later elected again, and selected
as a Senior Warden in 1984 and 1985.
Since 1980, there have been 426 “Vestry positions” (one year of Vestry service), with women
serving 31% of those. During that same period,
women have served as Sr. Warden 28% of the time,
and Jr. Warden 18% of the time. You probably know
many of these outstanding leaders of our parish.
This is not to negate the fine service men have provided to our parish throughout the years, as we
have greatly benefitted from their service on many
occasions of crisis and growth.
Of interest, there were two women who were elected to the Vestry in 1900. At that time the community, the parish, and the Diocese were suffering from
economic difficulties, and a major social transformation occurring in the nation. Mrs. A. B. Johnson
and Miss Louisa Trotter were elected during the Annual Meeting on April 16th. Miss Trotter was also
elected within the Vestry as its Secretary and its
Treasurer.
Mrs. Johnson resigned a week later, along with an-
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other Vestry person. Miss Trotter resigned as Secretary and Treasurer, but stayed on for the remainder
of her one-year term.
What does all of this mean for today? It means everyone’s participation in the church is important.
Pat Lawless, Archivist
WANTED: 2015 PHOTOS
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 using a pencil on the back, with the
name of the event and any people included. If digital, include name(s) in file name. Thank you!
Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator
2015 ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, January 31, 2016
11:15 AM in the Parish Hall.
Pot Luck Lunch, please look for a sign up sheet for
food donations starting January 10.
Child care will be provided.
Join us as we review and celebrate our journey together through 2015 and prepare for a new adventure in 2016!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
NOTE FROM Homeless
Outreach Promoting Education
(HOPE)
Anne Galvas
HOPE coordinator
2015 MINISTRY ANNUAL REPORTS
ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS: With our 2015
Annual Meeting fast approaching, please begin to
gather your ministry data for your annual ministry
report. As in the past, we want to keep these a brief
and fact-filled as possible. Please provide 3-5 Accomplishments in direct phrases with numerical
facts, when applicable. The due date for these Annual Ministry Reports is Sunday, January 10, 2016.
Your timeliness will be most helpful to my task of
producing the annual report. Thank you,
Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator
INCLEMENT WEATHER
NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
Visit our Website: www.stlukesvancouver.com OR
Call our phone number: 360-696-0181
Listen to the Welcome Greeting, When prompted
press “2” for Schedule of Worship Services. We
will provide a message if the building is closed
and/or if any church services or activities have
been cancelled.
Please check before you leave home.
If you don’t feel comfortable driving in the current
weather conditions please stay home. Safety First!
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Report on Goal 3
Provide Opportunities for Members to Grow in Faith in a
Safe Social Environment
SL2 strives to provide opportunities for parishioners who seek a deeper spiritual path to grow in faith in an environment that is welcoming, respectful, non-judgmental and confidential.
This goal has been discussed extensively. In particular the phrase “safe social environment” has been confusing to some. Many efforts have been made in many areas, some effective, some dismal failures, others still of
uncertain outcomes. Many efforts here overlap with Goal 1: Develop closer re lationships betw een the Anglo
and Hispanic congregations. Below is a list of attempts and their results.
Learning Opportunities: Th e traditio nal id e a of sp iritual f o rm atio n is Ch ristian Ed ucatio n.
Women’s Spirituality Group: This has been the solid program of all the programs that SL2 has tried to do.
It is a continuation of a program that precedes the establishment of this goal. It continues to provide
quality ministry for the English speaking women of SL2. Kris Lawless, Janet Butler and Mary Boettcher
lead this group.
Sunday School: More children are coming all the time to our classes at 9:45 am and 1:15 pm. The teacher
volunteers have worked hard for four years to provide for our kids. Our Director Emerita, Ebie Mountford, is helping our newly hired Sunday School Coordinator to continue the good work of providing for
our kids. Herlinda Marquez is our recently hired coordinator.
The Youth Ministry (HYC and JYC): Ably led by Donna Greene and Don Lawry, with a number of volunteers this group has hosted Diocesan HYC at SL2 and begun to reach out to youth from the Latino congregation.
Confirmation Class: For three years we have offered confirmation classes. The adult profession of faith
that is the core of the rite has been the occasion to prepare more leaders for more participation in the life
of SL2.
Contemplative Prayer: This has been a noted failure. Attendance peaked at 3 before it was cancelled. It
did draw two people from outside the Parish to attend, but support from members was nonexistent.
Education for Ministry: Another notable failure, without member participation.
“First” Communion: This class prepares children who can read and write for fuller participation in the
sacrament of Holy Communion. The start was made in 2012 to provide this class to the Latino congregants who were more familiar with it. In 2015 the class was expanded to be bilingual, for school-aged
kids from all groups. This fall we have a mixed group of 13 kids in the class. It is well supported by all
members.
Adult Forum: Thanks to new volunteers, the Adult Forum, which had ceased to meet between 8 and 10
am services has restarted with a delightful curriculum based on First Nations’ storytelling by the Episcopal Church. Lynne Hulse organizes story selection and is primary facilitator. Attendance has been up to
8 people.
Safeguarding God’s Children/Safeguarding God’s People: Classes for the protection by being informed
and by vigilance are still regularly provided. Our Safeguarding God’s Children facilitator is Lee Wilson,
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and she would be glad to schedule a class.
Volunteer Opportunities: Do n’t f o rget, giving tim e and tale nt to G o d’s re ign is a spiritual issue !
Volunteer Teachers: The number of people involved in Sunday School, Confirmation Class, Adult Forum
and “First” Communion has also grown since 2014. It’s a joy to see how much energy is coming into
those classes from these motivated teachers.
Volunteers in ESL Classes: We have been learning how to teach our group of students English as a Second
Language since March in 2015. Lately we have been getting 8 students. Our lead teacher has been Linaea
Schmid. Classes are meeting on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:15 to 11:45 am. A nursery is provided.
Volunteers for Outreach (Food, clothing and toiletries): It is a proven avenue of growth in the spirit to directly serve others in need. The number of volunteers who have direct contact with clients went from zero in 2011 to over 20 in 2015. As volunteers serve the needy, our ability to discern and responsiveness to
the needs of others who come to us for services increases: Love becomes more adept, more compassionate, more profound. Kreta Saathoff chairs the Outreach Committee.
Acolytes: Even lacking an Acolyte Master we have been able to add to the ranks of acolytes at 10:00 am and
1:00 pm services. Failing to find an Acolyte Master is a failure.
LEMs & Lectors: Thanks to the generosity of the members of the church, we have never lacked for LEMs or
Lectors, and still add from time to time people who are interesting in being involved. Our volunteer coordinator is Lew Hampton.
Greeters: This ministry is an expression of the core value of HOSPITALITY of SL2. We need more spirit
filled persons to welcome and get to know visitors and new members. Jamie Mathieu has been the core
person for this ministry.
Office Angels: SL2 has a special cadre of volunteers who prefer to work in the office, supporting our able
Parish Administrator, Kris Lawless. Some are regulars, like Jennifer Cole, Jim Christen, Lynne Hulse, Pat
Lawless, and Joan Wilson. Others come in to fold newsletters, and stuff envelopes.
The Altar Guild: Serving behind the scene for every service, every Eucharist, are the members of the Altar
Guild. The Directors are Sandra Kimura and Carol Hiltz, who have been serving for some time.
Ushers: For years the Ushers have been led by Russ Roseberry. Under his tenure, the Ushers have learned
to use the new lift, the new AED, and new procedures to secure the building during the Sunday school
hours.
The Thursday Crew: The Thursday Crew makes improvements and repairs the facilities of SL2, providing
much needed skills and work hours to care for us all. Bob Hiltz leads the crew.
The Green Project: Newly started, this project has already counted on installing high efficiency lighting
throughout the facilities. More effort, more funds, and more volunteers are needed to make SL2 “green.”
Social Opportunities: Our so cial f ab ric ne e ds care and m ainte nance to he lp us stay h e alth y!
The Lunch Bunch: Every second Tuesday, a speaker/presenter comes and joins us for lunch. It’s a potluck
where everyone is welcome, and the topics vary greatly.
Friday Night Live: Active for many more years than this goal has been around, this group continues to provide social opportunities in member’s homes for SL2. Brad and Ginger
Coffee Hour: Each Sunday after the 10 am service we have coffee hour, sponsored by families in the parish
in rotation.
Advocacy:
The Peace and Justice Fair: Just completing its 14th year, the Peace and Justice fair in early September at Esther Short Park gives us a place to network and display our commitment to strive for peace and justice.
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DECEMBER
2014
Sunday
Monday
REGULER
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:00 Holy Eucharist
9:45 Sunday School
& Nursery Care
10:00 Choral Eucharist
12:00 Primera Comuníon
12:45 Guardería de
niños
1:00 Santa Misa
1:30 Escuela Dominical
6
1
Office
Closed
8
Office
Closed
11:30 Christmas
Baskets Assemble
11:30 Giving Tree
Gifts Due
12 Primera Comuníon
20
21
The Fourth Sunday of
Advent
Office
Closed
15
8:00 Thursday
Crew
4:00 Staff
Meeting
10:00 Helping
Hands
10
Outreach
Outreach
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
4:00 Staff
Meeting
16
17
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
6:30 Pastoral
Care Comm
22
23
24
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
9 Adult Forum
4:00 Staff
Meeting
6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
10 Christmas Pageant
in English
1 Christmas Pageant
in Spanish
27
28
The First Sunday after
Christmas Day
Office
Closed
29
Outreach
30
12
Outreach
6:00 Friday
Night Live
(Schlatters)
18
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
4:00 Staff
Meeting
6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
Outreach
8 WALK & KNOCK
5:30 Our Lady of
Guadalupe (Part I)
6:15 Our Lady of
Guadalupe (Part 2)
6:00 Youth Group
Outreach
Outreach
5
6 JAZZ VESPERS
11
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
Saturday
9 Prayer
Partners
10 Acolyte
Training
Outreach
Outreach
REGULAR SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
12 Primera Comuníon
4
6:00 Handbells
6:30 Outreach
7:00 Choir
REGULAR SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
9 Adult Forum
REGULAR SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
Friday
Outreach
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
9
6:30 Vestry
14
NO Adult Forum
3
Outreach
Outreach
12:00 Lunch
Bunch
9 Adult Forum
12 Primera Comuníon
The Third Sunday of
Advent
2
Thursday
6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
REGULAR SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
13
Wednesday
Outreach
7
The Second Sunday
of Advent
Tuesday
19
Outreach
19
Outreach
10 English Pageant
Practice
12 Pageant
Practice Party
1 Spanish
Pageant Practice
2:00 Life Goes On
(off site)
25
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Outreach
Office Closed
4:00 Choral Family
Eucharist
8:00 Santa Misa
10:30 Christmas
Music &Carols
11:00 Choral
Eucharist
26
10:00 Holy
Eucharist
Buildings Closed
After Service
31
Outreach
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
Outreach
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
4:00 Staff
Meeting
Church Office Hours:
9 AM-12 PM and 1 PM-5 PM Tuesday - Friday
If you have any questions about the calendar, please call the church office, 360-696-0181.
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JANUARY 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:00 Holy Eucharist
9:45 Sunday School
& Nursery Care
10:00 Choral Eucharist
12:45 Guardería de niños
1:00 Santa Misa
1:30 Escuela Dominical
3
1
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Saturday
2
NEW YEARS
DAY
Buildings
Closed
4
Second Sunday after
Christmas
Friday
5
6 EPIPHANY
Outreach
Office
Closed
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
4:00 Staff
Meeting
6:00 Handbells
12 Primera Comuníon
7
Outreach
8
Outreach
9
Outreach
10 Women’s
Spirituality Group
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
7:00 Bilingual
Holy Eucharist
7:00 Choir
10
1st Sunday after
the Epiphany / The
Baptism of Our Lord
Jesus Christ
11
Office
Closed
2nd Sunday
after the Epiphany
12:00 The
Lunch Bunch
6:30 Vestry
18
Office
Closed
19
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
9 Adult Forum
31
4th Sunday after
the Epiphany
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
11:15 ANNUAL
MEETING &
LUNCH
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
4:00 Staff
Meeting
15
Outreach
16
Outreach
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10 ESL Class
10:00 Helping
Hands
7:00 “Love & Life”
Concert &
Reception
Fund Raiser
6:30 Outreach
Committee
7:00 Choir
20
Outreach
10 ESL Class
21
Outreach
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
4:00 Staff
Meeting
MESSENGER DEADLINE
3rd Sunday after
the Epiphany
14
Outreach
6:00 Handbells
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
9 Adult Forum
24
13
Outreach
10 ESL Class
11:00 Bilingual
Holy Eucharist,
Baptisms &
Graduation of 1st
Communion Class
11:30 Pot Luck
Lunch
Annual Ministry
Reports Due
17
12
6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
25
Office
Closed
26
27
Outreach
Outreach
10 ESL Class
6:30 Pastoral
Care Committee
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
4:00 Staff
Meeting
6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
22
Outreach
23
Outreach
HYC
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10 ESL Class
10:00 Helping
Hands
6:30 Friday Night
Live (Beth Ivey)
28
29
Outreach
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10 ESL Class
10:00 Helping
Hands
2:00 Life Goes On
30
Outreach
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal
The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector
The Rev. Eliacín Rosario-Cruz, Curate
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
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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.