The Messenger ~ El Mensajero - St. Luke`s ~ San Lucas Episcopal

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The Messenger ~ El Mensajero
Volume 47
Issue 1
FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRERO 2016
Rector’s Corner
Dear St Luke’s ~ San Lucas,
For nearly five years I have had the greatest honor of
my profession to work here, with you, in this unique
and special Parish. When I started parish ministry in
February 1994, I was unfamiliar with working in bilingual parishes. In Texas, where I started, the pattern was
separate but equal, fittingly a residual of Jim Crow in
society. Both Latino/Hispanic and Anglo priests discouraged doing both ministries at once, saying that the
cultural and “racial” conflicts were insurmountable. So
when the English part of my first cure, San Francisco
de Assis, went down to eight people, five of which
were myself, Amy and our kids, I threw in the towel. I
gave up cross-cultural work.
I watched other churches with millions of dollars of
diocesan money labor at the single-language, singleculture models and thrive. I worked with others who
clearly did not want “those people” in their congregation, again, both Latino and Anglo. People who knew
me and my multicultural upbringing would have the
audacity or the ignorance to tell me straight up, “Those
people will not fit in our church.” It was a sad and depressing 17 years of ministry at parish and diocesan
level. I did come to learn some truths about assumptions in ministry.
After great disappointment, you called me here. Lo and
behold! A Church that is living “Radical Hospitality”!
You made all the difference to this peripatetic pastor.
Home at last! I have not ceased to learn new things and
new ways of being. I was wrong that our Hispanic congregation could not grow due to demographics. I was
wrong that bilingual services would just drive everyone away. I’m really, very glad I was wrong! I like this
kind of wrong, where my sacred cows are put on the
altar of sacrifice, and we all benefit from the new covenants that we are creating.
So hang on, SL2! 2016 looks to be another
great adventure led by the Holy Spirit!
Fr. Jaime Case
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Rincón del Rector
Amado San Lucas ~ St. Luke’s
Por casi diez años he recibido el honor más grande de
mi profesión en servir a ustedes, en esta Parroquia única y especial. Cuando comencé mi ministerio parroquial en febrero de 1994, no conocía trabajar en parroquias bilingües. En Texas, donde comencé, el patrón
fue la de separación, un residuo de las leyes de segregación Jim Crow en la sociedad. Tanto Anglos como
Latinos me amonestaban contra hacer trabajo bilingüe,
que los conflictos culturales y “raciales” no se podían
superar. Cuando comencé mi primera cura, en San
Francisco de Asís, y la misa de inglés bajó a ocho personas incluyendo me a mí, mi esposa y mis tres hijos pequeños, me di por vencido. Abandoné trabajar entre
dos culturas.
Observaba otras iglesias que con millones de dólares
de la diócesis, laborar en campos de una sola cultura y
lengua, y ganar mucho éxito, tanto latino como anglo.
Algunos me decían claramente, con audaz o ignorancia, sabiendo mi trasfondo multicultural y políglota,
que “Aquellos nunca jamás pueden situarse en nuestra
iglesia.” Fueron 17 años de miseria y depresión en la
parroquia y en la diócesis. Aprendía sobre ciertos asuntos en lo que la gente presume.
Después de gran desilusión, ustedes me llamaron acá.
He aquí, mire. Una Iglesia que está viviendo la bienvenida radical. Ustedes me otorgaron la gran diferencia a
este pobre pastor peripatético. ¡Al fin, llegué a casa!
Desde que vine, no he terminado aprender nuevas cosas, nuevas maneras de ser. Estaba yo equivocado que
la congregación hispana nunca crecería debido a la demografía. Estaba en error sobre la posibilidad de misas
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bilingües. ¡Estoy sumamente alegre! A mí me gusta
estar equivocado de esta manera. En esta forma las
vacas sagradas se ponen sobre el altar de sacrificio, y
todos beneficiamos de los nuevos pactos que estamos
creando.
Entonces, acomódense, SL2, ¡2016 será otro año de
gran aventura con el liderazgo del Espíritu Santo!
Padre Jaime Case
GUARDIÁN MAYOR
Este es mi último reporte como Guardián Mayor. Ha
sido un honor y privilegio servir. He aprendido tremendo cantidad sobre el trabajo excelente en San Lucas – St. Luke´s, y he tenido la ocasión de trabajar con
personas muy buenas. En el año pasado hemos logrado mucho. Entre ellos, un programa musical de
alta calidad, y un programa de Outreach creciente.
Hemos añadido al Cura, Eliacín, y hemos comenzado
desarrollar un sentido de comunidad entre angloparlantes e hispanoparlantes. Hemos echo reparaciones
críticas a nuestro edificio, y abarcado un programa
para hacer la Iglesia más sostenible en el medio ambiente con el cambio de luces a LED. Hay mucho más
que hacer pero al menos hemos comenzado bien. Me
quedo miembro de la Junta para 2016, y yo sé que el
puesto de Guardián Mayor estará en buenas manos.
2016 será un año de plata. ¡Qué Parroquia tan grande
tenemos!
Stefanie Aschmann
Meta 1: Relaciones más estrechas
entre Hispanos y Anglos
5. Se lleva a cabo en su casa, ubicada en 1003 NW
44th St., Vancouver. Se provee la comida principal,
entonces traiga un postre o vegetal. Si tiene preguntas y quiere participar, Llame a Katherine, 360-7357370.
YA COMENZARON LAS
CLASES DE INGLÉS
Las clases son de 9:30AM a-11:00AM, Martes,
Miércoles y Jueves. Los Martes y Jueves tendrán una
lección mientras que los Miércoles tendrán un
tiempo de conversación informal en Ingles.
Meta 2: Expandir Programas
Sociales
CRUZ ROJA AMERICANA
DONACIÓN DE SANGRE
Jueves, 18 de febrero 2:00 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.
SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS para
ayudar en el refugio de hombres desamparados del
14 -21 de febrero de 2016
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 . Si esta interesado, por favor hable con el
P. Jaime o con el P. Eliacín.
CELEBRACION DE MARDI GRAS
Donde:
Salón Parroquial
Cuando:
Martes 9 de febrero 5:30-7:30
Que: Panqueque, huevos, chorizos, salsa de manzana
SE busca voluntarios para preparar, servir, cocinar y
limpiar. Inscribase en el atrio.
CENA PARA FAMILIAS CON NIÑOS
Katherine Wolf y Hector Huerta hospedan una Comida para Familias con Niños el 20 de febrero, a las
Meta 3: Crecer En Fe
CAMBIOS DE LITURGIA
PARA CUARESMA
El 10 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!
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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 20 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.
Viernes Santo, a las se celebra en dos idiomas. No
hay comunión en este Rito.
Espero que todos hagan el sacrificio de asistir todas
misas especiales bilingües.
ESCUELA DOMINICAL
Quiero decir gracias a todas las familias y a todos los
ninos que participaron en la programa de navidad.
My premer ano fue bonito y lo desfrutè mucho y no
puedo esperar para empesar la programa del siguente ano. Me encanto ver a todos los ninos vestidos para la programa y acer una buena produccion para
todos!
Estamos muy felizes de lo que tenemos planeado sobre los siguentes meses para la escuela dominical.
Tenemos muchas cosas de manualidades y nuevas
estorias para los ninos! Esperamos ver a todos los
ninos para los siguentes meses de buenes tiempos y
nuevas estorias!
Herlinda Marquez
EVENTOS PARA LOS JOVENES
Reuniones en febrero:
Los sábados 13 y 27 de febrero a las 6 hasta a las 8
en el Salón Parroquia. Se provee comida, con diversiones, discursos y Oracion de Completas cada
noche.
Donna Greene y Don Lawry
BAUTISMO OFRECIDA
Se ofrece bautizos para niños, jóvenes y adultos.
Contacte la oficina de la iglesia o P. Jaime.
26 de marzo, a las 8 de la noche, La Gran Vigilia de
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Pascua
27 de marzo, Domingo de Pascua, a las 8, 10 y 1.
DIRECTORIO DE LA IGLESIA
Alrededor del medio de febrero usted recibirá un
nuevo directorio sin fotos. Por favor, revise la información para realizar los datos. Más tarde en la primavera se publicará un directorio nuevo con fotos.
Si usted es nuevo en San Lucas – St Luke´s, llene un
formulario familiar para estar incluido en el directorio. Gracias.
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.
ADDS
LAW, Kit
c/o Burik 1916 Grant St. Vancouver, WA 98660
505-577-6995
likekitmarlowe@gmail.com
LOPEZ, Omar and Ana
CARMONA, Yaneli, Alondra, Eric & Santiago
3312 E 18th St Apt 14 Vancouver, WA 98661
360-771-4099
RAMIREZ, Jose and Maria
Alexandra and Maria
1120 W 33rd Way Vancouver, WA 98660
360-695-3014
CHANGES
McCOMB, Natalie
P O Box 5984 Vancouver, WA 98668-5984
TORRES, Aureliano (Tako) & GOMEZ Cecilia
13217 NE 59th St. #125 Vancouver, WA 98682
YOGGERST, Robert (Rob) & Ashley
3811 NE Royal View Ave. #B2
Vancouver, WA 98662
DELETES
EDWARDS, Gordon & Theresa (Moved Away)
P O Box 158 Marshfield, WI 54449-0158
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
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 and submit it to
the office. Thank You.
SENIOR WARDEN’S MESSAGE
This is my last report as Senior Warden. It has been
an honor and privilege to serve. I’ve learned a tremendous amount about the outstanding work going
on at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas, and I’ve had a chance to
work with many amazing people. In this past year
we’ve accomplished a lot. Among other things we
have a vibrant music program and an active and
growing outreach program. We hired our capable
Curate, Eliacin, and we are beginning to develop a
sense of community between the Spanish language
and English language congregations. We made critical repairs to our building and began a program to
make our church more environmentally sustainable
(“green”) with replacement of our lights with LED
bulbs and fixtures. There is still more work to be
done, but we’re off to a good start. I will remain on
the Vestry for 2016, and I know the position of Senior Warden will be in good hands. 2016 is shaping
up to be another sterling year. What a great Parish
we have!
Stefanie Aschmann
Goal 1: Develop relationships
between the Anglo & Hispanic
MARDI GRAS / SHROVE TUESDAY
Where:
When:
Parish Hall
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016
5:30 PM~7:30 PM
What:
Dinner: Pancakes, sausage, eggs and applesauce for all.
We are looking for volunteers to set-up, cook, bus
tables or clean-up. Many hands make light work and
more fun!
YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP DINNER
Katherine Wolf and Hector Huerta are hosting the
Young Family Group for a dinner on February 20 at
5 pm. It will be held at their residence located at
1003 NW 44th St., Vancouver. The main dish will be
provided so bring your favorite side dish or dessert.
If you have questions or want to participate please
call Katherine Wolf at 360-735-7370.
Goal 2: Expand Outreach
AMERICAN RED CROSS
BLOOD DRIVE
Thursday, February 4, 2:00 PM—7 PM
in the Parish Hall.
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.
You can save up to three lives in about an hour of
your time! Please sign-up!
WINTER HOSPITALITY OVERFLOW
This is our 10th year to staff the nightly WHO overflow shelter held at St Paul's Lutheran at 13th and
Franklin St downtown. We need volunteers to take
one shift any night Feb 14-20. Shifts are 6-10:30pm,
10:30pm-3:30am, 3:30- 8:30am. Those who cannot
volunteer for a shift can help by providing gallons of
milk, cans of coffee, snacks or a crock pot of soup
during that St. Valentine's week. Please sign up after
church services on Sundays, contact Jeanne Stephens, 206-245-0426 or Fr Jaime.
VALLEY HOMESTEAD SHELTER
St. Luke’s has provided one meal each month for
those staying at the Valley Homestead Shelter, a
shelter for homeless families for many years. The
sign-up sheet is in the Narthex to choose when you
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would like to participate in this ministry. Instruction
sheets are now available next to the sign-up sheet.
GRACIOUS LIVING: DIVERSITY
TRAINING SERIES
ESL CLASS
"We must learn to live together as brothers (and sisters) or
perish together as fools." - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Classes for English as a Second Language (ESL) have
resumed at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. We have increased
to 3 classes a week, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday from 9:30 AM to 11 AM. Free pre-school
child care. Come join the experience. More volunteers
always welcome. Please contact Fr. Jaime.
Goal 3: Spiritual Growth
TWO ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Wednesday, February 10
Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist
with Imposition of Ashes
12:15 PM (English )
7:00 PM (Bilingual w ith m usic)
LENTEN LITURGY CHANGES
On Wednesday, February 10, 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.
On Palm Sunday, March 20. We will return to the
High Altar for the beginning of Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday, March 24, 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.
Beginning on Thursday nights from 7-8:30 PM, February 11 to April 21 (sk ip p ing Maund y Th ursd ay,
March 24), Saint Luke' s ~ San Lucas will premiere a new
program to help congregations be equipped for better
lives together in our diversity.
SL2 began 2016 by coming together for Epiphany service on January 6, as English speaking and Spanish
speaking members who walk in the same Light of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ. Again on January 10, we remembered our baptismal promises to strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being in another bilingual, multicultural celebration. Such events are radical and
prophetic.
The diversity in our community is a gift to be cherished. Our distinct and particular cultural make up
add to the richness of our lives together as the members of the Body of Christ. What we have at SL2 is
small piece of the larger expression of the Universal
(catholic) Church.
Class will be interactive. We use materials from Kaleidoscope Institute, which is led by The Rev. Eric
Law. This material was recently adopted and adapted
to be Diversity-Cultural Competence training for our
Diocese. Those who participate and complete the 10
sessions will receive a certification from our Diocesan
Offices as officially trained.
More information about the series will be available in
the days to come. Join us in this great opportunity for
communal and personal growth toward justice and
the expression of love.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you want more information. To register please email me at
eliacin@stlukesvancouver.com
Fr. Eliacin Rosario-Cruz, Curate
Good Friday, March 25, at 7 pm is a bilingual service without communion.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
I hope you will make it a point to join in the bilingual
special services.
Fr. Jaime Case, Rector
I want to say thank you to all of the families and children that participated in the pageant and the party.
My first year helping was amazing and t just makes
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me even more excited about next yeas pageant! It
was truly amazing to see all of the children look so
great in their costumes and really enjoy putting on
something so wonderful for everyone else!
We are very excited about the next few months! We
have new crafts and stories to enjoy at Sunday
school. We look forward to seeing all of the children
join us for fun times and great stories!
Herlinda Marquez
YOUTH EVENTS
February meetings:
Saturdays, February 13th and 27th, 6 PM to 8 PM
in the Parish Hall. Dinner provided, with games,
discussion and Compline each evening.
Donna Greene and Don Lawry
DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS
Spring High School Youth Conference (HYC)
April 8 - 10, 2016, at Emmanuel, Mercer Island
Spring Junior High School Youth Conference
(JYC)
May TBD, Spring JYC
6 Day Summer Camp (For youths who have finished grades 9 - 12) July 17 - 23
WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP
Join us Saturday, February 13 from 10AM—12
noon. We begin with refreshments and friendly
conversation. Our Study and discussion is based on
the book, The Desert Mother: Spiritual Practices
from the Women of the Wilderness by Mary C. Earl. This
month we will be focusing our time on Chapter 6,
Spiritual Guidance: Lover of Souls. Please read this chapter prior to our time together. Questions? Contact
one of the co-conveners:
Mary Boettcher
Janet Butler
Kris Lawless
360-936-2425
360-947-0404
360-574-3755
“IN THE SPIRIT OF THE CIRCLE”
Unbelievably we are rolling into Lent on the 10th of
this month: the most reflective period in the liturgical year. The Spirit of the Circle will bring to light
some very emotional and poignant lessons that will
tie Christianity and the plight of our Indigenous
Peoples together. The lessons for Lent this month:
February 14 - The Law & the Ten Commandments,
February 21 - Doctrine of Discover
February 28 - Horton River Smoking Mountains.
We are now meeting in the library but at the same
time 9AM. I look forward to seeing you as we examine topics with thought, lessons and reflection.
Lynne Hulse (360-936-1507)
“R @ R” GROUP
Rev. Chuck Barnes invites all the retirees or others
available to come to the Retirees @ Restaurants
(R@R) for breakfast and lively conversation on
Wednesday, February 17th, 9:00AM at Dulin’s
Café located at 1929 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.
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 Thursday, February 25th at 2PM.
NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM
“Do you know what it means to miss New
Orleans?” Find the answer to that and other
of life’s pressing questions at Jazz Vespers. It’s Party Time, as
in Mardi Gras, Fat
Tuesday, the final blow
-out New Orleans-style
before the long, somber
season of Lent begins. Come celebrate
on Saturday, Feb. 6th
when Devin Phillips,
the sax superstar who
recently arrived from New Orleans, joins us for Jazz
Vespers. He’s the real article, so bring your friends,
neighbors, and family to our bi-monthly alternative
service of prayer, praise, preaching, psalms, and
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provocative jazz standards. The music starts at 6
PM and the service lasts about forty-five
minutes. February also marks Black History month
and the expansive schedule for the Portland Jazz
Festival.
I hope you have noticed that St. Luke’s-San Lucas is
finally getting the hang of bi-lingual worship. After
two successful Epiphany services in January, we
will be at it again on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10th at 7
PM, for the imposition of ashes led musically both
by the choir and by the band from the 1 PM Spanish
service. There’s a lot of life and song in our Hispanic community. Come and add your voice.
Tim Nickel, Director of Music
LEM MINISTRY - NEW LEADERSHIP
Late in 2015, Lew Hampton shared his files and
gave me a quick lesson in how he had managed the
Lector and Eucharistic Minister ministry over the
years. I am thankful for his leadership to this ministry, and even more thankful that he was able to
impart some of his wisdom on me. I have big shoes
to fill, and I look forward to carrying on St. Luke’s
rich tradition of a robust lay ministry program. We
have recently added three new LEM’s (one at 8 am
and two at 10 am), and we are always looking for
new volunteers. LEM’s serve at Wednesday morning services and both Sunday morning services.
Please let me know if you are interested in reading
lessons during worship or assisting with Eucharist.
Jill McClellan
jillmcclellan@comcast.net (360) 695-1904
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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 7 Hulse/Sandbergs
February 14 Hampton/McHargues
February 21 Altar Guild
February 28 Lincoln, Berhow, Cassidy
THE LUNCH BUNCH
Our next luncheon will be on Tuesday, February
9th at 12 noon. Our sponsors this month are Mary
Ellen and Roy Sandberg. The topic will be “Touring
the Southwest, Grand Circle Adventure”. The
Sandbergs will share a 35 minute video touring the
National Parks at Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Staircase, Capital Reef, Canyonland and Arches Park.
This is some of the most beautiful scenery in our
country. Roy and Mary Ellen have visited these locations and are willing to answer questions or listen
to your own travel adventures in this beautiful part
of the world.
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 will be in the Narthex. As always your friends and neighbors are welcome!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
BAPTISM OFFERED
If you are interested in baptism for either yourself
or a family member, please contact the church office
or Father Jaime by March 6.
March 26, 8PM Great Vigil of Easter or
March 27, Easter Sunday, 8AM, 10AM or 1PM
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.
In February, Ginger and Brad Harris will co-host
Friday Night Live with Russ and Claudia Roseberry
at the Roseberry’s house, on February 26, starting at
6:30pm. The hosts 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
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REVEREND WILSON
Reverend Mardon D. Wilson became our third rector on September 5, 1886. He was known as an enthusiastic preacher and local community leader. On
October 28, 1886 he conducted two of his 150 baptisms at St. Luke’s, baptizing two children of Captain William S. Patten, the quartermaster at Ft. Vancouver. The Patten family were members of St.
Luke’s. On this day, Rev. Wilson baptized George F.
Patten and newly born Christine Patten.
Four year old George had, according to pictures,
what might be called a pageboy haircut, with bangs
over his forehead, not uncommon at the time for a
four year old boy. According to stories passed
down, Rev. Wilson picked up young Wilson at the
Fort, and took him to the local barber. It seemed he
thought his hair style inappropriate. Gone were the
bangs, but soon there came the astonishment of
young George’s mother. Rev. Wilson was in very
hot water.
Rev. Wilson remained at St. Luke’s for six years,
leaving in 1892 for the Bay Area in California. The
Patten family remained at the Fort and St. Luke’s
until 1889, so one would guess that they resolved
their issue with Rev. Wilson.
How do we know this story? Well, young George
grew up to be an officer in the U.S. Army like his
father and grandfather. He has the great distinction
of being the Grand Uncle of Russ Roseberry, who
has returned to Vancouver and St. Luke’s. Russ has
a wonderful genealogy book on the Patten Family,
which tells the story and shows the four-year old
George before his bangs were cut. The book states
that “Dr. Francis Atkinson, Rector of St. Luke’s
Church in Vancouver” was the one that “fell from
grace” after the haircut. According to our records
Dr. Atkinson was a sponsor for George’s baptism,
not the officiating Rector. So either there was a misreading of the baptism certificate, or the really nefarious one was not our Rector, Rev. Wilson.
Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist
eGiving is now available on our website.
Just use this QR Code to visit the
donation page.
Administrative & Financial
TREASURER’S REPORT
BUDGET SUMMARY
“Dollars and Sense”
December revenues and expenses should to be at 100% of
budgeted revenue and expense.
Summary as of December 31, 2015
Total Budget
for the Year
Revenues
Expenses
Net Income
$504,819
$504,819
0
Year to Date
Actual
Amounts
$505,784
$495,435
$ 10,349
Percent
of Total
Budget
100%
98%
Revenues: revenues collected ended the year $964
ahead of our year-end predictions.
Expenses: overall expenses at the end of the 2015
were under budget by $9,385.
We expected to end the year with a positive balance,
but one never knows for sure. This year on December 28, our net was $316. But because a few pledge
payments came in at the very end of December, revenue came in $10,349 under budget. We ended the
year with a balance of $10,349, reversing a recent
trend of negative year-end balances (this is the second year in a row we have ended the year with a
positive balance).
Congratulations to all who have contributed so
much, and so often.
Additional Comments:
The proposed 2016 budget, which the Financial Advisory Committee recommends approval to the vestry, aligns with increased financial resources thanks
to new pledging units and other significant gifts to
the operating budget. These on-going gifts allow us
to: 1) expand our commitment to outreach, 2) creation of new monetary support to the pastoral care
committee, 3) continue supporting our children and
adding a part-time youth coordinator, 4) extra help
in the office with a new part-time bilingual Parish
Administrative assistant/Sunday school position(s),
5) increased help with building maintenance, and 6)
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support of a 1.6% salary increase for staff as recommended by the Diocese of Olympia.
Thanks to all who have pledged for 2016. It is not
too late to pledge. Currently we have 116 units
which is two more than in 2015. Some of you have
made full pre-payments which helps us meet our
first quarter expenses without borrowing from savings.
Thank you for your contributions and continue your
financial giving, as you are able, in 2016.
Doug Goodlett, Treasurer
“CHURCHMEN WITHOUT A
CHURCH”
(excerpted from St. Luke’s Lantern, 3/1/1957)
“Quite regularly in parishes throughout the nation,
people make a startling discovery: they don’t belong
to the parish they are attending! Mr. John Doe for
example, moved to Vancouver six years ago. He
was confirmed 30 years ago at St. Timothy’s in
White Bluffs, Vermont. Attending church regularly
in his new hometown, he is suddenly amazed to
discover that he isn’t a Communicant of the church
in Vancouver because he has never asked for a
transfer from St. Timothy’s to St. Luke’s. In fact, he
has never heard of a Letter of Transfer, although this
is the normal means by which the Episcopal Church
keeps her members affiliated with the parish nearest
their home.”
“Or perhaps Mr. Doe does know about letters of
transfer, but he has a sentimental affection for St.
Timothy’s and dear old Dr. Blank, the rector under
whom he was confirmed. It has no t occurred to Mr.
Doe that Dr. Blank retired fifteen years ago, and that
since then two other priests have been rector at St.
Timothy’s. Mr. Doe’s name is still on the list of communicants at St. Timothy’s, but few if any of the
present members know who he is or where he lives.
In other words, at St. Timothy’s back in White
Bluffs, John Doe is just a statistic. “
“Now Mr. Doe, who is a faithful Episcopalian, is
welcome to all the services of the parish he is attending. The services of the rector are his without question. But there will be a time when Mr. Doe will dis-
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cover that he does not BELONG to St. Luke’s and
that he is not actually part of the Church in the Diocese of Olympia. He is under no obligation to transfer if he doesn’t want to. But he should know that he
is still a member of a Vermont parish until he does.”
Do you know where your membership is?
2015 PHOTOS REQUESTED
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.
If possible, please label each picture with the name
of the event and any people included. Thank You!!!
VESTRY SUMMARY -- January 2016
VESTRY NOMINEES: We need five candidates: we
have four. The vestry approved nominees: Stu Hennessy,
John Mathieu, Itami Sandoval and Marlene Perez. Please
let any clergy or Vestry member know if you would like
to lead the parish for three years. Elections will be at the
Annual Parish Meeting, on January 31 after the 10:00 service.
Mike Morrison, Rick Romagosa, and Kreta Saathoff are
retiring from the Vestry. Please remember to thank them
for their service.
2015 BUDGET: I leave most financial information to
other Messenger contributors, but the news that we ended the year more than $10,000 in the black is just too good
not to repeat.
2016 BUDGET: Several important changes, such as new
staff positions, are included this year. Learn more at the
Annual Parish Meeting.
HOMELESS PODS: We have four pods in the carport
area. Their occupants can stay a maximum of 90 days.
RUMMAGE SALE: This annual event, which funds
scholarships for our youth to go to Camp Huston, needs
a leader. Any volunteers?
Tom Amies, Clerk of the Vestry
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“THE HEART OF WHOLENESS”
You are invited to a healing and teaching weekend
brought to you by the Order of St. Luke on the topic
of “The Healing Power of Joy!” The keynote speakers
will be Rev. John Rice (OSL Chaplain) and Rev. Josh
Acton (OSL President). There will also be a choice of
three workshops: “Christian Listening”, “Soaking
Prayer”, and “Praying for Others”. At Church of the
Good Shepard, Vancouver WA on Friday February 5
(7 PM to 9 PM), and Saturday, February 6 (9 AM to 4
PM). Early Registration is $35, at door is $50. Registration includes a full lunch. Registration form is at
www.oslregion6.org. For more information contact
360-258-0134 or 360-892-7770
CYCLE OF PRAYER / CICLO DE ORACION
Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Congregations,
Ministries & Institutions
Feb. 7
St. Clement, Seattle &
St. John the Baptist, Seattle
Feb. 14
St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle;
St. Paul’s, Seattle;
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Seattle
Feb. 21
St. Peter, Seattle & Trinity, Seattle
Feb. 28
St. Matthew/San Mateo, Auburn;
Good Shepherd, Federal Way
Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East
Congregations, Ministries & Institutions
Feb. 7
Ahli Arab Hospital, Gaza
Feb. 14
Theodore Schneller School for Boys,
Amman, Jordan
Feb. 21
Theodore Schneller Guest House,
Amman, Jordan
Feb. 28
All Saints Community Church,
Damascus, Syria
PRAYER REQUESTS ~ PETICIONES PARA ORACIÓN
For those celebrating their birthday in February / Para los que celebran cumpleaños en febrero
1 Angela Montaniel
2 - Maria Vazquez
4 - Doug Goodlett
4 - Susana Gutierrez
7 - Russ Roseberry
7 Dori Matsen
8 - Beth Ivey
9 Xochitl Guardian
10 - Gordon Cooley
10 - Stefanie Aschmann
10 - Ty Johnson
10 - Lindsay Sigurdson
10 Isabella Guardian
11 - Beth Lawson
11 Evangelina Chavez
11 - Daniela Hernandez
12 - Jon Frederick
12 - Yvonne
Waring-Coble
12 - Susan Marentette
12 - By Henry
12 - Janneth Sanko
13 - Marsha Colberg
13 - Jennifer Cole
13 - Mayra Rubio
14 - Dick Berhow
14 - Ana Mariscal
15 - Ed Kaphammer
15 - Edwin Montiel
16 - Elizabeth Ziemba
17 - Aurelio Marin
17 - Jim Springer
18 - Marlene Mason
18 - Judy Morrison
18 - Rudd van der Salm
18 - Todd Pauletto
19 Julio Ulloa
20 - Peggy McDonald
20 - Kay Andrews
21 - Adilene Montaniel
22 - Don Lawry
22 - Steven Hamann
23 - Evans Burik
23 Abril Tachiquin
24 - Anne
Edwards-Williams
24 - Florentina Gomez
24 - Ashley Resendiz
25 - Pam Gunn
26 - Janet Williams
28 - Irenea Zambrano
29 - Roy Brothers
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 14 to the church office or email it to
office@stlukesvancouver.com Thank you!
FEBRUARY
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Sunday
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:00 Holy Eucharist
9:00 Adult Forum
9:45 Sunday School
& Nursery Care
10:00 Choral Eucharist
11:30 Coffee Hour
12:45 Guardería de
niños
1:00 Santa Misa
1:30 Escuela Dominical
Monday
1
Office
Closed
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
4
Outreach
9:30 ESL
Thursday
Outreach
9:30 ESL
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
4:00 Staff
Meeting
6:00 Handbells
Friday
5
Outreach
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Saturday
6
Outreach
8:00 Thursday
Crew
9:30 ESL
10:00 Helping
Hands
2:00 American
Red Cross Blood
Drive
6:00 Jazz Vespers
7:00 Choir
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Last Sunday after the
Epiphany
9
10
Outreach
Office
Closed
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
9:30 ESL
12:00 The
Lunch Bunch
5:30
Mardi Gras /
Shrove
Tuesday
Dinner
ASH WEDNEDAY
Outreach
9:30 ESL
12:15 Holy
Eucharist with
Imposition of
Ashes Healing
Service
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Outreach
8:00 Thursday
Crew
9:30 ESL
10:00 Helping
Hands
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Outreach
12:15 Stations
of the Cross
4:00 Staff Meeting
6:00 Handbells
10:00 Women’s
Spirituality
Group
6:00 Youth Group
7:00 Bilingual
Holy Eucharist &
Imposition Ashes
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16
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19
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The First Sunday
in Lent
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Building
Closed
Outreach
9:30 ESL
Presidents’
Day
Outreach
8:30 R@R
Breakfast
9:30 ESL
12:15 Holy
Eucharist
& Healing Service
Outreach
8:00 Thursday
Crew
9:30 ESL
10:00 Helping
Hands
Outreach
12:15 Stations
of the Cross
5:00 Young
Families Dinner
(Wolf-Huerta)
4:00 Staff Meeting
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6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
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The Second Sunday
in Lent
22
Office
Closed
23
Outreach
9:30 ESL
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
6:30 Pastoral
Care
Committee
28
The Third Sunday
in Lent
29
Office
Closed
March 1
Outreach
9:30 ESL
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
4:00 Staff Meeting
Outreach
25
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Outreach
8:00 Thursday
Crew
9:30 ESL
10:00 Helping
Hands
6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
2:00 Life Goes On
March 2
March 3
Outreach
9:30 ESL
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
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9:30 ESL
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
4:00 Staff Meeting
6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
27
Outreach
12:15 Stations
of the Cross
6:30 Friday Night
Live (Roseberry’s &
6:00 Youth Group
Harris)
Outreach
8:00 Thursday
Crew
9:30 ESL
10:00 Helping
Hands
March 4
Food
12:15 Stations
of the Cross
March 5
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church ~ San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal
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.