Messenger September 2012 Web.pub

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MESSENGER
MENSAJERO
S T. L UK E’ S E P I SC O P AL CH
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The Messenger ~ El Mensajero
Volume 43 Issue 8
SEPTEMBER 2012 SEPTIEMBRE 2012
ALL PARISH MEETING
WELCOME BACK SUNDAY
Sunday, September 30
11:30 AM in the Parish Hall
BBQ AND PICNIC
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th
Following the 10 AM service.
Light lunch provided.
Paula Franck will meet with any
people who have not been through the
Strategic Planning feedback process.
FAMILY ICE CREAM SOCIAL
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas will
provide hamburgers, hot dogs,
garden burgers, buns,
condiments and beverages.
Please bring a salad, chips
or a dessert to share.
Volunteers requested to help
with set-up and clean-up.
Please find the Sign-up sheet
in the church entry.
Saturday September 8th 3:30 - 5:00 P.M.
in the Parish Hall. Join us to:
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Meet the Sunday School staff
Learn about Godly Play and our plans for
the new school year.
Visit the classroom.
Answer your questions about Sunday
School.
Meet new friends.
Participate in Strategic Planning discussion.
Activities for children while adults meet.
All enjoy ice cream together.
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ST. LUKE’S – SAN LUCAS
VISIONING PROJECT
This fall the parish will begin a process to develop
new vision and mission statements along with
goals and a strategic plan to implement the vision.
The first part of this process will involve gathering
feedback from as many groups and individuals in
the congregation as possible including the parish
meeting on September 30. The Strategic Planning
section of the website lists dates for the various
group meetings.
http://www.stlukesvancouver.com/news-andevents/strategic-planning/
The information from these conversations will
identify the gifts, core values and aspirations of the
congregation. The Vestry will then use this information as the basis for the development of the vision and mission statements that will be presented
at the parish annual meeting in January 2013.
This is a process of prayerful discernment in response to the question: What is God calling St.
Luke’s-San Lucas to be and to do? In preparation
for these meetings, begin thinking about what you
value most about being a member of this congregation. What do you think is most important for the
growth of the mission and ministry of the parish?
As the consultant for this process, I am looking forward to working with all of you over the next few
months as we plan for the future of the parish.
STRATEGIC PLANNING FEEDBACK
MEETING DATES:
Paula Franck will be meeting with the following
groups on the dates indicated:
August 30:
September 4:
September 8:
September 11:
September 12:
September 18
September 25:
September 29:
September 30:
10:00 AM Thursday Crew
6:30 PM Outreach Committee
10:00 AM Women’s Spirituality
Group
3:30 PM Sunday School
Teachers and Parents
6:00 PM Youth Group
12:00 PM The Lunch Bunch
6:00 PM Vestry,
EARLY START
2:00 PM Staff Meeting
7:00 PM Adult Choir and
HandBell Choir
6:30 PM Evangelism
Committee
6:30 PM Pastoral Care Group
10:00 AM Ministries
Leadership Forum
11:30 AM ALL PARISH
MEETING
Any Ministry’s not yet scheduled to meet with
Paula Franck, please contact me at your earliest
convenience. We would like as many members as
possible to have an opportunity to participate in
this vision project.
The Rev. Jaime Case
Paula Franck
Reminder - If your Ministry group would like to
submit an article for the October Messenger, please
submit your written article on or before
September 16 to the church office or email it to
(office@stlukesvancouver.com) Thank you!
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RECTOR’S CORNER
This Year’s Pledge Campaign
In the fall every year the Church begins a campaign
to raise support for its ministries. September is
when we start talking about our pledges, the promises we make to give, on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly basis, to the misio Dei, the mission of
God.
The Church at its best serves God’s mission. Other
good and worthy activities also serve God: Education, charity, medical care, environmental groups,
justice groups, arts groups. All sorts of groups band
together to pursue, intentionally or accidentally, the
goals of a wholesome, human and joyful world. I
hope that looking around at the activities of such
groups brings you a sense of optimism and confidence, that “all will be well, and all manner of thing
will be well.”
For St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas, the challenges are many.
In 2013 the Outreach budget becomes a line item in
the main budget of the church: That conveys to all
members the concept that Outreach at the Church is
the work and giving of every member. St. Luke’s ~
San Lucas cannot be a rival to the American Cancer
Society, or the March of Dimes, or even Episcopal
Relief and Development, and indeed it should not
seek such rivalry. Our task as the Church is to support and collaborate with the good being done
around us by anyone who is doing it. It is our calling as followers of the Servant God.
Since the fall of 2011, your Vestry and I have noted
the discrepancy between the income and the expense of our programs. By moving latent and unrestricted funds into the budget of the Church, we
recognized a myriad of small, fragmented restricted
funds as income and that gave us a buffer for 2012.
Now 2013 is upon us. The difference between our
income and our expense is over $40,000 and probably will grow more before the end of the year. The
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only place where we have the ability to control
costs of that magnitude is in personnel.
Mother Vickie Dogaru and I have been talking
about this for over a year. Now, without some miraculous change in our income, Mother Vickie
knows that the position of Associate Rector is very
likely to be cut out of personnel. I want you to
know that I worked to showcase the ministries
Mother Vickie does and to emphasize the need for
more income without resorting to the 13th Month or
some other plea. In the mean time other costs continue to rise, so the budget squeeze is upon us. The
ministry that Mother Vickie does will have to be
taken over by lay volunteers or by me as your Rector. Some things may have to be left undone. Our
priorities will guide us.
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas managed to avoid facing a
budget challenge for years. Last year generous giving from some members allowed us to end in the
black and carry over a reserve into 2012. However,
we have been able to avoid the kind of draconian
cuts or huge deficits that we have seen elsewhere in
our society since 2008. Now we have to decide
where we are going, what our priorities are and
where our resources lie. In September the process
that leads to a Strategic Plan is underway [see article on page 2]. Now the time of reckoning is upon
us. Mother Vickie is talking to Canon Joan Anthony
about other employment. We are looking over the
ministries she leads. We remain open to the stirrings and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Please join
me in this prayer:
Almighty God, whose loving hand gives us all
that we possess: Grant us grace that we may
honor you with our substance, and, remembering
the account which we must one day give, may be
faithful stewards of your bounty, through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen
Fr. Jaime Case, Rector
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PROYECTO PARA LA VISIÓN
DE LA PARROQUIA
Este otoño la parroquia comenzará un proceso para
desarrollar una nueva visión y misión, junto con metas y el plan estratégica que se requiere para realizar
la visión. La primera parte del proceso consiste en
recoger datos desde la mayor número de personas
en grupos pequeños, inclusive la reunión parroquial
del 30 de septiembre. La parte del website que tiene
las fechas para reuniones con diferentes grupos es
http://www.stlukesvancouver.com/news-andevents/strategic-planning/
La información generada por estos contactos identificará los dones, valores claves, y aspiraciones de la
congregación. Entonces la Junta Parroquial va a usar
este informe para la base en desarrollar la declaración de visión y misión que será presentado a la parroquia el fin de enero en la Reunión Anual de la
Parroquia.
Este es un proceso de discernir en oración la respuesta a la pregunta: ¿Para qué fin de ministerio
llama Dios a St. Luke´s – San Lucas? En preparación para estas reuniones, comience ya pensar en lo
que usted mas valúa sobre su membrecía en esta
congregación. ¿Que es lo más importante para el
crecimiento de la misión y ministerio de la parroquia?
Como consultante para el proceso, estoy muy a gusto para poder servirles y laborar con ustedes en estos meses por venir mientras hacemos planes para el
futuro.
Paula Franck
RINCÓN DEL RECTOR
LA CAMPAÑA ANUAL PARA
PROMESAS
En el otoño cada año la Iglesia emprende una campaña para levantar apoyo para sus ministerios. Septiembre es el mes en que comenzamos a hablar sobre
promesas, un compromiso para dar, cada semana, o
cada mes o cada quincena, al misio Dei, la Misión de
Dios.
La Iglesia en su mejor condición sirve la misión de
Dios. Otras impresas también sirven a Dios: educación, caridad, clínicas, grupos para proteger el medioambiente, la justicia, o las artes. Varios tipos se
reúnen para perseguir, por intento o accidente, las
metas de un mundo humano, sano y gozoso. Espero
que mirando alrededor a las actividades de tales
grupos les lleve un sentido de optimismo y confianza, de que “todo será bien, y toda manera de cosa
estará bien.”
Para St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas, los retos son grandes.
En 2013 el presupuesto de Outreach será parte del
presupuesto unido de la Iglesia: traerá el sentido de
que todos los miembros son parte del Outreach de la
Iglesia a todos. St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas no puede ser
March of Dimes o American Cancer Society o Oregon Health Services University, y no debe ambicionarlo. Nuestra tarea es apoyar y colaborar con todo
lo bueno que se está haciendo por quienquiera que
lo haga. Es nuestra vocación de Dios el Servidor.
Desde otoño de 2011 su Junta Parroquial y yo hemos
notado la discrepancia entre los ingresos y los gastos
de nuestros programas. Por medio de transferir fondos restringidos al presupuesto unido de la Iglesia,
hemos admitido muchos pequeños fondos fragmentados como ingreso para 2012. Nos dio más capacidad para 2012. Ahora viene 2013. La diferencia entre
ingreso y gasto es más que $40,000.00, y probablemente al fin del año llegará a ser más grande. El único lugar donde podemos controlar tal cantidad de
fondos es entre el personal.
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Madre Vickie y yo hemos hablado de esto desde el
año pasado. Ahora falta un milagro en términos de
ingreso, Madre Vickie sabe que el puesto de Rector
Asociado probablemente será cortado del personal.
Quiero que ustedes sepan que he trabajado para
mostrar los ministerios de Madre Vickie para enfatizar la necesidad de un aumento de ingresos sin pedir otra vez por el 13° Mes u otra petición para fondos. Por mientras han subido otros gastos. El ministerio que realiza Madre Vickie va a ser hecho por
voluntarios, o por mí como rector, o se puede dejar sin
hacer. Nuestras prioridades no guiarán.
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas ha evitado la meta en el presupuesto por años. El año anterior la dádiva de algunos miembros generosos ha hecho factible terminar bien 2011, y proteger nuestro fondo de emergencia a 2012. Sin embargo hemos evitado cortos agudos o grandes faltas de fondos que hemos visto en el
resto de la sociedad desde 2008. Ahora tenemos que
decidir dónde iremos, que son nuestras prioridades
y donde tenemos recursos. En septiembre el proceso
que nos llevará a un Plan Estratégica comienza.
(Véase el artículo adjunto). Ahora tenemos que decidir. Madre Vickie está hablando con la Canóniga
Joan Anthony sobre otro empleo. Estamos revisando
sus ministerios. Estamos abiertos a ser guidado por
el Espíritu Santo. Por favor, ore conmigo:
Omnipotente Dios, cuya mano amorosa nos ha
dado todo lo que poseemos: Concédenos gracia
para honrarte con nuestros bienes y, recordando
la cuenta que algún día tendremos que rendir,
serte fieles mayordomos de tu generosidad; por
Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.
Padre Jaime Case
Den una calurosa bienvenida a Willy Silva, a su
esposa Patricia Lean, y sus niñas Ayleen y Tiare a
nuestra iglesia! Va a ser el líder del grupo de música para la misa de 12:30 en español. Todos están
invitados a los ensayos los viernes a las 7 de la
tarde. ¡Traiga su instrumento!
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ADOLESCENTES DE SAN LUCAS
Los adolescentes de San Lucas entre las edades de 9
– 13 años se reúnen los Domingos después de la
iglesia con Madre Vickie y tienen una noche de adolescentes el segundo Viernes de cada mes. Nuestras
reuniones del Domingo les dan a todos una oportunidad de conversar sobre su semana, pasar un rato
divertido observando lo que cada uno escucho en la
iglesia esa mañana y lo que significa para ellos, y
planear la noche de los adolescentes.
Primera noche de los adolescentes – Viernes 14 de
Septiembre de 6 – 9 PM en el Salón Parroquial
Noche de Juegos! Trae tu juego de mesa favorito.
Ven con hambre – nosotros prepararemos sándwiches y refrescos de root beer! Grupo Juvenil: Madre
Vickie, Tatiana Sulllivan, y Lee Wilson
Primera reunión del Domingo – Domingo 16 de
Septiembre, en la biblioteca
JÓVENES DE SAN LUCAS
Los jóvenes de 14 a 18 años se reúnen en la biblioteca todos los Domingos a las 12:30pm con Madre Vickie. Nosotros conversamos sobre la semana, revisamos el evangelio y otras lecturas del día y vemos
que lecciones podemos extraer de ellas para la vida
de los jóvenes. También nosotros podemos planear
una noche de jóvenes en un Sábado si hay interés.
Primera reunión de Jóvenes del Domingo en Otoño:
Domingo 16 de Septiembre a las 12:30pm en la biblioteca
CLASES DE PRIMERA COMUNIÓN
EN ESPAÑOL:
Comienzan el Viernes, 31 de agosto 5:00 PM en
La Capilla de Niños.
Maestras: Lee Wilson y Blanca Maldonado
Esta clase es ofrecida en español. Los niños tendrán
una celebración en la iglesia al final de la clase.
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MUSINGS ON
A SUMMER DAY
A few weeks ago I planted this
scrawny little squash plant. I almost didn’t buy it,
but it was the last one on the shelf. Truth is I felt
sorry for it. I am always rescuing things: my cat, a
goldfish someone didn’t want, a spider that belongs
outside my house not in it, a garden snake tormented by the cat, etc. So this little squash fit right
in. I didn’t hold much hope with all the rainy cool
weather, but I kept its feet warm and waited. And
waited. Then I got busy with other things and sort
of left it on its own in one corner of the garden.
Now it is 8 feet across, 3 feet high, full of large yellow blooms with the swelling promise of squash
just behind. Maybe 50 or 60 or more of them. The
leaves are over a foot across and shade the depths
of the plant, making a green cathedral to gestate a
golden treasure.
There are so many occasions when things seem
hopeless, beyond help, and easy to just give up on.
But we never know what a little nurture might do.
God is in the world in so many ways, and when we
add our loving kindness to that presence anything
is possible.
I thought about the fortunes of rain and sun that
after all were just right. I gave thanks and in my
minds eye came the vision of the dry fields of the
Midwest. Many farmers in this nation are suffering
through terrible drought, watching crops fail and
animals that must be sold for lack of food and
water.
Take a moment to offer this prayer, a pouring out of
your loving kindness and compassion. Ask for the
Lord’s help for those who care for the land.
Almighty God, Lord of heaven and earth: We humbly pray that your gracious providence be with
those who work the land. Uphold them in times of
trouble, and give them your shelter. The harvest of
the land is at risk, and the farmers, dairymen, and
ranchers also as they struggle to provide for their
families and ours. Be with them, heal the land, and
heal their hearts. Remembering the fragile balance
of the world we live in, keep us always grateful for
the bounty it provides, through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Peace, Mother Vickie
Spiritual Development
CHILDREN’S WEEK
“GALILEE VACATION”
Thank you to everyone who donated item's or
helped during the week. We had twenty-nine
children attend overall. The atmosphere was one of
calm, engaged, contentment with laughter and fun
mixed in.
Each day started with music, followed by a dramatized story and often the snack was a continuation
of the story. One day we shared loaves and fishes
together and another we had breakfast on the beach
with Jesus, complete with lite-up fire. Games outside were a lot of fun and there were special activities such as "walking on water", jump house, face
painting by a clown, and a treasure hunt following
the early Christian fish sign. A wide variety of projects continued the story theme and each day the
children would find something special in their
backpacks to remind them about the day. A big hit
was acting out or playing the stories with the props
provided. The real boat was always busy with fishing, storms and jumping out to walk on water, like
Peter. The day ended with singing and a brief
discussion with Mother Vickie.
Thank you, thank you to all who helped.
Ebie Mountford.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
During the summer the children
enjoyed listening to our Bible story
books ,doing related projects,
visiting the Peace Garden and enjoying friendships. They are getting very
excited about the grapes. They asked if they could
taste them so we tried one each and now they understand why we wait . Sour!
We will kick off the new school year with an ice
cream social on Saturday, September 8th at
3:30 PM. Anyone interested in hearing about Godly
Play is welcome. Even if you do not want to volunteer or do not have children you may be interested
to find out what we are doing. Tell friends and
neighbors.
Starting September 9 we resume Godly Play. Sunday school will start at 9.45 AM. and children come
into church at the time of The Peace. We could use a
few more helpers, if anyone is interested. You
would not need to teach the lesson (unless you want
to). We need an extra adult each Sunday to help
with the projects, take kids to wash hands, read, talk
about the story as they play with materials and help
keep our children safe.
Thank you so much to our dedicated teachers and
helpers: Patty Hale, Sue Henry, Cheryl-Lee Holt,
Lee Wilson, Peggy Sue Snoey and Becky Swisher.
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NEW SUNDAY CLASSES
FOR YOUTH AGES 9-13
“This Bread, This Cup: Episcopal Communion”
Starts Sunday September 16, 11:30 in the
Children’s Ministry Office/classroom
No session on September 30
Teachers: Jim and Jill Boyd
This class is after church during coffee hour. It will
not interfere with the Acolyte schedule. It is a 6
week course helping young people to enter more
fully into the Eucharist. They will be honored in
church at the completion of the course. Other
themed classes will follow.
ST. LUKE’S YOUTH
Our first gathering this fall will be Saturday,
September 8 at 6:00 PM. We will start off with a
short time with a special guest, Paula Franck. She
will be helping us look to the future; see our
strengths and dreams as a church community. This
will then help us define our future goals and
mission. Your unique view and opinions are very
important to this church so please come and join in
this process. We will follow up with pizza and a
planning session for the coming year. Of course,
there will be time just for fun too! As always, friends
are welcome!
Donna Greene and Don Lawry
Ebie Mountford
360 597 3823 ijuba2@hotmail.com
UPDOMING YOUTH CONFERENCES
SAN LUCAS TEENS
Teens ages 14-18 meet in the library each Sunday at
12:30 with Madre Vickie. We talk about the week,
look at the gospel and other readings of the day and
see what lessons we can pull from them for teen life.
Also we can plan for a teen night on a Saturday if
there is interest.
First Sunday Teen meeting of the Fall:
Sunday September 16, 1:00 PM in the library
Fall HYC: September 28-30, 2012
St. John's, Kirkland
Fall JYC: November 16-18, 2012
St. Mary's, Lakewood
Winter HYC: January 18-20, 2013
St. James, Kent
Spring HYC: April 12-14, 2013
St. Paul's, Bremerton
Spring JYC: May 3-5, 2013
St. Benedict's, Lacey
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SAN LUCAS YOUTH
San Lucas youth ages 9-13 meet on Sundays after
church with Madre Vickie, and have one youth
night on the second Friday of each month. Our Sunday meetings give everyone a chance to talk about
their week, have some fun seeing what each one
heard in church that morning and what it means to
them, and plan for youth night.
First Youth night – Friday, September 14, 6-9 PM
in the Parish Hall
Game Night!! Bring your favorite board game.
Come hungry – we will be making sub sandwiches and root beer floats! Youth Team: Madre
Vickie, Tatiana Sullivan, and Lee Wilson
First Sunday meeting – Sunday September 16,
2:00PM in the library.
SAN LUCAS
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS:
Begins Friday, August 31 at 5:00 PM in the
Children’s Ministry Office.
Teachers: Lee Wilson and Blanca Maldonado
This class is offered in Spanish. The children will
have a celebration in church at the conclusion of the
class.
Father Jaime’s Class:
ADULT FORUM: LUKE’S GOSPEL
What makes Luke different, unique and special as
an evangelist (one who tells of the Good News of
Jesus Christ)? How does the gospel of Luke reflect
the values and identity of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas
Episcopal Church.
Sundays 11:30 AM (Adult Forum)
September 16 - November 18 or 25
Children’s Chapel
No session on September 30.
Mother Vickie’s Classes:
SCRIPTURE STUDY:
Ephesians- The Power of Belief in Action
What does it mean to be set apart to do God’s will?
How are we as the church to be a blessing to the
world? How do we follow God in today’s society?
Ephesians is about prayer, our relationship with
God through Jesus Christ, and our preparation to
faithfully live out Jesus’ message. Come deepen
your joy, and find more meaning in your Christian
life.
Wednesdays 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Sept 19 – Oct 24
Children’s Chapel
ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES
READING THE BIBLE IN A YEAR:
NEW SMALL GROUP!
FAITH AND FICTION
Yes, we are still reading. If you missed some sessions – no problem. If you want to join in please
come. Each session is a conversation about what
stood out to the members, a surprise, a new learning, or a question. Some are focusing on the Hebrew Scriptures (old testament) while others are
looking mostly at the New testament readings.
Some are doing both. The only requirement is that
you try and read daily. The conversations are really
fun and interesting, come and see!
Are you someone who finds powerful truths about
the nature of God, life, and faith in the pages of a
good novel? A pilot discussion group will be starting on Sunday, September 23rd at 11:30AM,
(regular meeting time/place to be determined,
depending on who is interested). Our first book
will be "Wonder Worker" by Susan Howatch, available on amazon.com or at the Ft. Vancouver
Regional Library. Call or email Amy Case, 512-5651687 or caseamyp@gmail.com if you would like to
be a part of this. No session September 30.
First meeting of Fall: Thursday Sept. 20 at 7 pm
in the library.
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WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
We are beginning a new year of study and we
welcome all women. In the coming year, we will be
incorporating art in our prayer and spiritual experience most sessions. No requirement to be an artist
just a little courage to let your prayers find form and
color on paper.
Calling all who knit and crochet!
Salad Pot Luck – Saturday September 15, 11 AM
Are you interested in a ministry that is relaxing,
meaningful, can be done from home and is shared
with others? Come join us for a salad potluck and
find out how easy and rewarding it is to partner
with others in creating unique prayer shawls, lap
robes , and pocket prayer squares for those who are
ill, home-bound, or could just use a reminder of
God’s love. We have patterns and prayers for you to
use, some yarn has been donated as well. We will
also partner with Babies in Need in their new project to provide tiny lavender newborn caps for their
packets on shaken baby syndrome. All who have
been involved in this ministry and all newly interested please come! Hear some stories about the impact this ministry has on those who receive a handmade gift, made with prayer. This is the first of our
meetings, but we will continue to meet and encourage each other, share stories, share new patterns and
ideas, and pray together.
At our September session we will welcome Paula
Franck, who is spending time with different groups
in our church as she helps us with a strategic study
for making future plans and goals for St. Luke’s ~
San Lucas. Here is your opportunity to share your
thoughts. We will also have time for quiet meditation, song, discussion, refreshments and hear about
the next few months’ plans. Join us Saturday,
September 8th at 10 AM in the Children’s Chapel.
All women are welcome! If you would like to bring
some refreshments please contact Janet Butler.
Conveners:
Mother Vickie, Kris Lawless and Janet Butler
More information? Contact Mother Vickie
EVANGELISM COMMITTEE
IPOA: Indigenous Peoples
of the Americas
This is a group of people meeting every third Friday
to celebrate and learn about their Native American
heritage, which draws from the greater metro area.
Church affiliation or tribal membership is not
required. The group is inter-tribal and shares cultural knowledge and practices. We have a ceremonial drum. This is a drug and alcohol free meeting.
Bring food to share. Come drum, sing and join in a
group that is a great community! Next meeting:
Friday September 21, 6 PM till whenever!
Chair: Kelly Cassidy
Assistant to the Chair: Tatiana Sullivan
Clergy support: Mother Vickie
First meeting of Fall: Tuesday, September 18,
6:30 PM in the library
Pat Lawless has agreed to be our consultant for
demographics and has been working with Mission
Insight and the newest census to bring us the newest information on the larger Vancouver and Clark
county picture. We will be welcoming Paula Franck,
our parish consultant, at this meeting. Also, we will
continue to review a plan for newcomers. Please
read the newcomers material prior to the meeting.
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Worship
NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM
“My heart abounds with pleasure in
this fair summertime when God, with
fullest measure, renews the world benign. All earth and all the heavens
doth God with life imbue; all creatures,
high and lowly, grow beautiful and
true.”
These are the words of the choir anthem on Labor
Day weekend, which Johann Walther penned in
1552 and set to a medieval German melody. The
sentiment is certainly a current feeling that comes
around every year at about this time: the end of a
fair and restful summertime and the need to “go,
labor on,” the first line of our closing hymn for
Labor Day.
The music program at St. Luke’s – San Lucas gets
underway again with our second annual “Fun-inthe-Gorge” day on Saturday, September 8th. New
singers and ringers are always welcome to join us
for a day of fun and games in and around a little
cabin-in-the-woods north of Carson, WA. (Speak
with me for encouragement. More details are on the
way.)
The choir sings officially for the first time on the
Sunday, September 9th with a rehearsal at 9:15 AM.
Wednesday rehearsals begin in earnest on
September 12th. On this first Wednesday, Paula
Franck, our Visioning Consultant, will be meeting
with both choirs, singers and ringers, from 7:00 –
7:30PM. The rehearsal times will be a adjusted to
accommodate this special opportunity, Bells Choir
at 6:00 PM and vocal Choir at 7:30PM. We look forward to this time of institutional soul-searching and
the opportunity to “grow beautiful and true.”
We will resume our regular rehearsal schedule
starting Wednesday, September 19 with bells meeting at 6:30 PM and the vocal choir at 7:30 PM. Everyone is welcome to join in either choir; we meet
downstairs in the cool of the Music Room.
Tim Nickel, Music Director
TAIZÉ
The Rock
Time has the power to heal all wounds,
But the power of forgiveness is beyond time;
Moving the rock that is in your heart,
The spirit of light will raise you up.
The answers are found already in your heart,
And you have the power to move that rock;
By changing yourself, others will change,
Peace on earth will not be contained.
Winter long gone, the spring has arrived,
Awakened land is near at hand;
Life has profound purpose,
Just yield and enjoy the journey.
Hearts are connected when hands touch hands,
Boundaries were set by lower mind;
Free the mind and soul becomes itself,
You are touched by endless time.
- Xiao Fang Zhou
The Taizé service combines readings, like the poem
above from last month’s service, chant-like songs,
silence, soft light and a unique chancel display in
the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament.
Our September theme is “Water”. Come and
enjoy this unique service. Saturday, September 15
at 6:00 PM.
Service Organizers:
Den Mark Wichar,
Hanni Bureker and
Melanie Kenoyer
NEW MUSIC LEADER FOR SAN LUCAS
Please welcome Willy Silva, his wife, Patricia Leal
and 2 daughters, Ayleen and Tiare to St. Luke’s ~
San Lucas as our Music Leader for the 1:00 PM service in Spanish. Willy has lived in the USA since
2002. Willy will be providing rehearsal for any comers on Fridays at 7:00 PM. Anyone is welcome to
join in rehearsal and be part of the Sunday 1:00 PM
music group.
SAN LUCAS SUNDAY SERVICE TIME
IS CHANGING TO 1:00PM.
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BLESSING OF BACKPACKS &
LEARNING MATERIALS
On Sunday, September 9, during the 10:00 AM
service, we will be blessing students’ backpacks
and learning materials. Please bring your supplies
for a blessing on your year of studies ahead.
BLESSING OF ANIMALS
We will offer Blessing of the Animals on Sunday,
September 30, after the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
services on the front lawn (weather permitting).
Clergy will be waiting on the lawn in front of the
church for the blessing of the animals in memory of
St. Francis of Assisi. Please bring your animals!
JAZZ VESPERS
The next service of Jazz Vespers will be on
Saturday, October 6th at 6:00 PM. Be sure to save
the date! Once again, we will do a 45-minute Jazz
Vespers service in the church. The service is not
designed as a jazz concert. The people in the pew
will have ample chance to sing and participate in
the service, traditionally an evening meditation on
the psalms.
Out Into The World
OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The Outreach Committee will continue meeting towards a reorganization of the committee’s mandate
and agenda every first Tuesday of the month at 6:30
PM, most likely in the Children’s Chapel. A draft of
the Rector’s ideas on the purpose and methods of
outreach is available from the office. If you are interested in participating in this process please come
and join us!
During this period of re-evaluation donations
received for “Outreach” will continued to be
distributed to the previously designated charitable
organizations and purposes.
Jaime Case
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ALS WALK - SEPTEMBER 22, 2012
Dear Friends,
This is our fourth year in "Walking to Defeat ALS".
As always we will be walking in loving memory of
Father Eric Werts.
This 5K walk helps raise funds for research, support of families, awareness and most importantly
finding a cure. On the day of our walk last year, we
had over 60 family and friends walking and supporting us. It was an amazing and inspiring day.
This is a horrible disease that strikes someone with
ALS every 90 minutes and every 90 minutes someone loses their battle with ALS. The average life
span from diagnosis is 2 - 5 years. Father Eric survived 3 years, 2 months and 10 days. The ALS Association was so good to us and helped to make
Eric's journey so much easier for him.
I hope that you will consider supporting our walk
team "FOR THE LOVE OF ERIC" again this year
with a donation as we WALK T0 DEFEAT
ALS. We would like to ask you to form your own
teams or groups of family, friends, co-workers,
neighbors and groups you belong and solicit donations to help us fight ALS. We so appreciate the
people that did this last year as they were very successful. If you need any help, please let me know.
You may make an on-line donation via our website:
http://web.alsa.org/goto/FortheLoveofEric or you
may send me a check made out to the ALS Association.
We would love to have you join us for the walk on
September 22nd. If you can join us, please let me
know. (If you walked last year and still have your
red bandanna, please wear it again as it is a symbol
that you are a part of "FOR THE LOVE OF ERIC"
team.) If you or anyone else would like more information about ALS go to www.alsa.org.
Thank you so very much.
Ruth Werts,
813 NW 151st Street Vancouver, WA 98685
360-718-8232
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Community Life
THE LUNCH BUNCH
Our next lunch together is Tuesday, September 11
starting at 12 Noon. Our guest this month will be
Paula Franck, our strategic planning consultant.
Come and participate in this process of defining our
new goals, mission and future dreams for St. Luke’s
~ San Lucas. We need luncheon hosts and a count of
attendees so please add your name to the sign-up
sheets in the church entry.
COFFEE HOUR
The new schedule for Coffee Hour Hosts for midJune 2012-2013 has been distributed. We have a just
three remaining Sundays needing host(s): December 23, January 13 and January 20. If you can host
one of these Sundays, please let add your name to
the host schedule next to the kitchen door.
Remember, Sunday treats can be as simple or fancy
as you chose. Episcopalians love to eat and they
never complain.
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS FOR SEPTEMBER:
Sept 2
Sept 9
Sept 16
Sept 23
Sept 30
Oct. 7
Coles
Welcome Back Picnic
Schlatters
Wildfangs/Saathoffs
Lund/Tellock
Butlers/Lawlesses
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!
In July we will gather on Friday,
September 28 at 6:30 PM in the
home of Karyn and Dan Slanina.
Please mark your calendars and
add your name to the sign-up
sheet located by the kitchen door. Maps will also
be available closer to the date. Our hosts will provide the entrée while we bring a dish and beverage
to share. Come and join the fun!! Interested in hosting a FNL, please contact Ginger and Brad Harris.
The 2013 schedule will be out soon!
FIRST U.S. CITIZEN
BORN IN
VANCOUVER
On December 20, 1853, a baby
girl was born in one of the
original log cabins of Fort
Vancouver. While this was
not the first baby born in Vancouver, it was the first born in
Vancouver within the new
United States Territory of
Washington. The baby was born to John M. Eddings
and Sarah Eddings. John had arrived in 1852 with
Ullyses S. Grant and Louis Sohns, among others of
the newly posted 14th Calvary Regiment of the U.S.
Army. Later John was to become the Storekeeper of
the Fort, as well as the Postmaster of Vancouver, a
civic leader, and a parish leader of St. Luke’s.
The Diary of Reverend John D. McCarty (the
original of which is in the St. Luke’s Archive Vault)
states that on January 1, 1854, Josephine Eddings
was baptized by Rev. McCarty, later to be the first
rector of St. Luke’s.
One story has it that Josephine’s name was the
result of a ‘vote’ by the officers of the Fort. They had
been following the events of Napoleon’s career, and
wanted the new baby to be named after the French
General’s wife. This may be confusing though, as
Napoleon I, who was married to Josephine, died in
1821, and it was Napoleon III, his nephew, that was
‘in the news’ in 1853-1854. But the story remains
popular with local historians anyway.
You can find a marker on Officer’s Row, in front of
the Community Foundation building at the west
end (look for a horizontal plaque adjacent to the
sidewalk), that memorializes this significant birth in
the history of Vancouver.
This event of course has ties to St. Luke’s ~ San
Lucas, with the Eddings family being active members of St. Luke’s, and Reverend McCarty being our
first rector.
Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist
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Administrative &
Financial
DIRECTORY UPDATES
ADDS:
GOODALL, Barbara (Barb)
1015 N. Garrison Rd #47
Vancouver, WA 98664-1354
CHANGES:
GAMBLES, Harry and Terri
Remove house phone number
Harry’s Cell: 360-241-0265
Terri’s Cell: 360-241-0630
P O Box 6171
Vancouver, WA 98668
DELETES:
DENNY, Mary (changes to contact information)
503-924-7374
P O Box 929
Forest Grove, OR 97116
FRAGNER, Ronald (moved)
437 Weymouth St.
Cambria, CA 93428
GRIFFITH, Nelson (Griff)
Deceased, July 14, 2012
VESTRY SUMMARY: August 2012
BUILDING REPAIRS: Roof work is essentially
complete. Nave and chapel furnaces have been replaced. A new boiler should be installed by the time
you read this. Asbestos abatement was scheduled to
start no later than August 20.
The whole project had a cost overrun of approximately $3,800. Donations to cover that amount
would be extremely helpful.
Many thanks to Bob Hiltz and John Mathieu for
their above-and-beyond the call of duty service in
getting these two complex tasks accomplished.
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STRATEGIC PLANNING: Paula Franck, of the
Diocese of Oregon, will help the Vestry developing
a new parish vision. Our current Mission Statement
has not been updated in many years. WE are not
the same church we were in the early 1990s.
We need to list such things as what we do well,
what our core values are, and what our dreams are
for the parish. The process will involve as many
parishioners as possible. Most sessions will be in
small groups, but will include our All Parish Meeting.
CONVENTION DELEGATES: Two men and two
women can represent this parish at diocesan convention (November 9-10 at the SeaTac Hilton).
Unfortunate circumstances have caused our original four delegates to step down. Thankfully, the
Vestry has approved four new delegates who volunteered when were asked, Jim and Kathy
Gallaher and Kelly and Dena Cassidy. We have
one alternate, Tatiana Sullivan.
ASSOCIATE RECTOR’S REPORT: The Evangelism Committee is reviewing new census information and also our Newcomer’s Brochure to ensure
that we welcome all segments of the larger community.
“Galilee Vacation” had 25 enthusiastic young participants per day. Planning for 2013 will start soon.
Godly Play has a new teacher, Patty Hale. The
teaching staff plans to offer that curriculum in
both English and Spanish.
With the summer slump, fewer nursery attendants
will be scheduled.
Women’s Spirituality will meet with Paula Franck
in September.
The Episcopal Church’s policies regarding Native
Americans is under review.
JUNIOR WARDEN’S REPORT: The Children’s
Chapel is now set up as a regional Telecommunications Center for the diocese. It will be locked
when not in use.
Thursday Crew tasks recently have included restriping the parking lot, reserving spaces for
handicapped persons and families with small children, and remodeling the Gospel stand.
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HAIL AND FAREWELL: Kira Greene retired
from the Vestry in August. She will work for
Americorps in the Federal Way school district. We
thank her for her work for the parish, wish her
Godspeed in her new venture, and hope to see her
in church at least occasionally.
TREASURER’S REPORT
GIFT POLICY: A The Vestry unanimously
approved a policy regarding all forms of gifts to
the parish.
Summary as of July 31, 2012
Total Budget Year to Date
for the Year
Actual
Amounts
Revenues
$426,205
$344,201
Expenses
$426,205
$270,708
Net Income
0
$73,493
VESTRY ELECTIONS: Yoon Cho, Don Lawry,
and Russ Roseberry will end their three-year
Vestry terms in January. If you are led to serve the
parish for a three-year term, please contact one of
them, or any Vestry member. Elections will be at
the Annual Parish Meeting in January.
COAL TRAIN: The Hough neighborhood is concerned about the long-term health effects of railroad trains carrying coal through West Vancouver.
Coal dust from uncovered freight cars can travel
up to a mile and cause respiratory problems. The
Vestry is considering whether to draft a letter of
concern.
SUPPLY CLERGY: The Vestry unanimously approved a resolution to pay supply clergy either a
stipend or a housing allowance, at the clergyperson’s choice.
BUDGET SUMMARY
“Dollars and Sense”
Percentages should to be at 58.3% of
budgeted revenue and expense.
Percent
of Total
Budget
70%
55%
Revenues: Actual revenues as of July are ahead of
what would be expected, largely due to a onetime infusion of funds from former restricted
accounts; and capital project funds received
from the unrestricted Diocesan Investment
Fund.
Expenses: Overall expenses are under YTD budget
projections by $4,581, due mostly to facility
maintenance costs.
Sun, Sept 30: All Parish Meeting,
St. Francis Blessing of Animals
Additional Comments: Shelly Briggs, audit chair
and parishioners Chess Getsinger (Treasurer
Emeritus), Barbara Jagelski, and Pam Goodlett
formed the 2011 audit committee. The church received high marks for management of funds while
making suggestions for improvement. Please continue to fulfill your pledge commitments during the
summer months. In July our expenses were greater
than our income! Thanks for your continued financial support of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas.
Sat, Oct 6:
Jazz Vespers
Doug Goodlett, Treasurer
Sun, Oct 7:
The “Discovery” of the Americas
CALENDAR UPDATES:
Sun, Sept 9: Welcome Back Sunday
Sat, Sept 22: ALS Walk and
Friends of the Refuge Birdfest
Sun, Oct 14: St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas
Sunday
Sat, Dec 1:
Jazz Vespers
Sun, Dec 9:
Fiesta de Nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe
Tom Amies, Clerk of the Vestry
STAFF VACATION SCHEDULES
MOTHER VICKIE DOGARU,
ASSOCIATE RECTOR
August 20 – September 12, I will be spending time
with family and celebrating our 34th wedding
anniversary. Blessings to you all for some summer
sun and fun!
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THINGS HAPPEN THAT
WE DO NOT SEE
There have been several summer
projects that most of us will not see
but will have significant results and
needed to be done. Your Vestry made the decision
to use funds from the Diocesan Investment Fund
(DIF) to re-roof the parish hall, repair the roof between the parish hall and the sanctuary, repair the
roof of the education wing, replace the sanctuary
furnaces and make significant changes to the heating system of the education wing which included
replacing the boiler and installing zone valves.
Thank you to Bob Hiltz and John Mathieu who
took the lead on these projects. Now we can stay
warm and dry in the winter and during the summer, cooler in the sanctuary with the ability to draw
in the cooler night air. You will not see the changes
unless you ask for a tour.
If you read the Messenger, the Sunday bulletin, and
look around the church you will notice that there
are several of our vital ministries that would fall
into the category of they happen but most do not
see the results. Most of us do not notice that the altar guild does the wonderful work to prepare the
altar for each service. There is a bread guild that
makes bread for communion. We do not see the
work of the Pastoral Care committee but it is important to those who need their help. The children
have their Sunday class because of the ministry of
all the teachers, important work that most of us do
not see but it is there. Toilets flush and sinks run
water and drain because of unseen workers who
make sure that they are in good repair. Ministries
happen all around us at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas.
They happen because we have employees and volunteers that are ready and willing to step up and
make things happen. As all of us journey into fall
we will participate in a process of planning with
Paula Franck, who will put together a strategic plan
for our next 5 years or so. The congregation of St.
Luke’s ~ San Lucas will also begin to participate in
the annual pledge drive that will fund all of our
ministries during 2013. Your Vestry and soon all of
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us will have to look at a very large budget short fall
and probable reduction in employees if our pledges
do not meet our projected expenses. Please begin to
think and pray about your pledge for 2013. Without
your pledge we may see that absence of ministries
and then lack of services.
Remember our food pantry needs food to hand out
to those in need. Just a few cans a week will do a
lot to help.
Thank you to the Gallahers and the Cassidys for
being our delegates to the diocesan convention in
the fall.
Russ Roseberry, Senior Warden
OFFICE ANGELS TO THE RESCUE!
Many thanks to all of the brave volunteers who
helped out in the office during my vacation. Because of you I could relax and enjoy my time away.
Thanks goes out to: Jennifer Cole, Joan Wilson,
Hannah and Beth Femling, Jim and Jill Boyd, Harry
Gamble, Kreta Saathoff, Jamie Mathieu, Kathleen
Brown, Den Mark Wichar, Barbara Jagelski and
Sandy Geer.
Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator
HEAVY METAL
You can donate all kinds of metal from small cans
of screws and nails to large car body parts, tire
rims, washers and dryers, old wheelbarrows, dish
washers and saw blades. If you have small metal
items, please bring them to church and leave them
in the box labeled, "METAL" on the stage. Russ will
take these for recycling and the proceeds will go to
the church. For larger items, you can schedule a
pickup in the Clark County Area, just contact Russ
Roseberry.
RECYCLE INK CARTRIDGES
Are you ready to rid yourself of those pesky ink
cartridges, while sustaining St. Luke's commitment
to being green, acting as a good steward of our land
and oceans, and earning a few extra $$$ for the
church? Simply drop the cartridges into the
"Cartridge World" box located in the Parish Hall.
Thanks! Sandy Geer
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Facility Maintenance
WARM AND DRY
While you have been enjoying our brief warm and
dry summer, several projects have been taking
place at St. Luke’s to assure you will be warm and
dry when winter weather returns. The first project
we tackled in early August was the replacement of
the roofs over the parish hall, apartment and the
connecting structure to the sanctuary. You’ve
probably noticed the water stained walls and the
damaged ceiling in the hallway and wondered why
a garbage can was below the light fixture that had
no plastic lens. That leaky roof has been repaired
and should remain water tight for many years to
come. We also repaired some leaky spots elsewhere and bought a few years time on the kitchen
and education wing roofs which are also showing
their age.
The second project we completed in August was
the replacement of the two furnaces that heat the
sanctuary. On more than one recent occasion we’ve
had a surprise when there was no heat or only partial heat when we arrived on a cold winter Sunday
morning. The replacement furnaces are high efficiency which will mean significant savings in our
heating costs. As an added bonus, the new system
is configured to draw in cool nighttime air so the
sanctuary can remain much more comfortable during the hot summer days.
Our final project which is nearing completion is the
replacement of the boiler that heats the education
wing, library, choir room and basement. Again, a
high efficiency unit was chosen to help decrease
our heating costs. We are also replacing the kitchen/
laundry room electric water heater that was installed in 1957 and tying it into the high efficiency
boiler for added savings. During the boiler project
we discovered several abandoned pipes that were
insulated with asbestos. While we knew it would
strain our budget, we decided we had to be the best
stewards for our facility, members and guests and
had the asbestos removed completely.
All these projects were intended as necessary investments in the facility and as preparation for the
planned narthex expansion and ADA modifications
between the sanctuary and parish hall. Funding
came from a withdrawal from the Diocesan Investment Fund (DIF) as presented in the Quarterly All
Parish Meeting in May. We anticipated finding
some surprises as the old roof was being removed
but we didn’t anticipate the extent of asbestos
abatement we’d need. When the work is completed
in September and the bills paid, we expect we’ll
overspend our DIF withdrawal by $2,000 to $4,000.
If you want to beat the rush to contribute to cover
this overrun, before we make a special appeal (so
our already strained operating budget isn’t strained
further) mark your contribution “Asbestos Free”
and drop it in the plate or send it to the church office. Any funds collected beyond what is needed for
this overrun will be held for the ADA capitol campaign.
John Mathieu
Around the Diocese
ANNUAL DIOCESAN CONVENTION
The 2012 Convention is scheduled for FridaySaturday, November 9-10, 2012, at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, SeaTac. Check out
the resolutions that will be presented at
www.ecww.org. Our Delegates to convention are:
Jim and Kathy Gallaher and Kelly and Dena
Cassidy. We have one alternate, Tatiana Sullivan.
Let them know what your thoughts are!
ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS!
Leaving home for college doesn't mean you need to
leave church as well. If you are a college student or
know of a college student that is entering Western
Washington University or the University of Washington, we want to connect with you! To stay connected, send your name and contact information to
the following people to get plugged in to your faith
community at college.
Western Washington University:
Episcopal Campus Ministry Rev. Andrea McMillin - akmcmillin@gmail.com
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - stpaul@nas.com
University of Washington:
UW Campus Ministry - Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick rkirkpatrick@ecww.org
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PROGRAM OFFERINGS AT
ST. PLACID PRIORY IN LACEY
As summer is ending and we begin to enter fall,
maybe you have been thinking of doing some spirituality work. If you are looking for a one day event
or maybe a longer program, the St. Placid Priory in
Lacey has a number of offerings for September.
One day events:
September 8 Introduction to Centering Prayer
September 15 The Origins of Addiction: Spiritual
Awareness, Change
September 22 Illuminations: The Art of Personal
Prayer-Books
September 29 Conversations at the End of Life
Nine month bimonthly program (Sept. 11, 2012 May 28, 2013), Tending the Fire on spirituality and
prayer.
See fuller descriptions at www.stplacid.org
To register call The Priory Spirituality Center at
360-438-2595 or email <spiritualityctr@stplacid.org>
UPCOMING EVENTS AT
CAMP HUSTON
Visit our website: www.huston.org for more
information or to register for these programs.
October 31 – November 4
Huston Scrapbookers Retreat
November 22 – 25 Thanksgiving Family Camp
December 7 – 11 Holiday Quilters
Sam (Samantha) Borkovic, Assistant Director
Huston Camp and Conference Center 360.793.0441
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND JANUARY 15-31, 2013
Canon Iyad Qumri, an experienced and wellregarded Palestinian Christian and tour guide, will
lead us on a pilgrimage to important Biblical and
archaeological sites in Israel, Palestine and Jordan.
Our itinerary includes stays in Amman, Nazareth,
and East Jerusalem, with visits to Irbid, Mt. Nebo,
Petra, Jericho and the Jordan Valley, the Sea of
Galilee, Bethlehem, and sites associated with the
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homes of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Nazareth. In
the Old City of Jerusalem; the Church of the Holy
Sepulcher and walk the Way of the Cross, and
along the way, we will meet Palestinian Episcopalians in some of the parishes and schools of our
Companion Diocese of Jerusalem. Sponsored by the
Bishop's Committee for Israel/Palestine, this pilgrimage is open to everyone in the Diocese of
Olympia over the age of 18, including family and
friends. For more information, contact Mary and
Fred Pneuman (fmpneuman@comcast.net) or call
425.454.2956.
Episcopal Church
Beyond Our Diocese
CURSILLO WEEKEND
A Cursillo Weekend for Men and Women will take
place Thursday evening, October 11 to Sunday afternoon, October 14, 2012. It will be held at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Portland (11229 NE
Prescott St.). The three days of a Cursillo weekend
bring together a diverse group of participants and
team members, from throughout the congregations
of the Diocese of Oregon and some from southwest
Washington for listening, learning, singing, praying, sharing, eating, and laughing, for a short
course of Christian living. For information, visit
www.oregoncursillo.org , find us on Facebook at
Oregon Episcopal Cursillo, contact your clergy or
Mona Barber, email address monakaye52@yahoo.com. Applications for candidates
can be obtained at the website
www.oregoncursillo.org. The team is not complete
yet if you would like to serve on the team email
Mona.
NEW EPISCOPAL CHURCH
BULLETIN BOARD
Find out more about what is going on in the
national, diocesan and regional Episcopal church at
the new bulletin board near the office area.
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SEPTEMBER PRAYER REQUESTS
2012 CYCLE OF PRAYER
Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
Congregations, Ministries & Institutions
Sept. 2
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
St. Benedict, Lacey; St. Mark,
Montesano; St. John, South Bend
St. Christopher & St. John,
San Juan Olympia
St. Peter, Seaview;
St. David of Wales/San David, Shelton;
St. Christopher, Westport
University Chaplaincies,
Seattle and Bellingham
Annie Wright School Charles Wright
Academy, Tacoma
Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East
Congregations, Ministries & Institutions
Sept. 2
Christ Church, Jerusalem
Sept. 9
St. Luke’s Center for Mentally
Disturbed Children,
Beit Mery, Lebanon
Sept. 16
St. Peter and St. Paul Church,
Aqaba, Jordan
Sept. 23
Christ School, Nazareth, Isreal
Sept. 30
The Jofeh Community Rehabilitation
Center, Jordan Valley, Jordan
For those celebrating their birthday in September
1 - Gregg Garlisch
7 - Jeremy Clow
1 - Ken Dale
7 - Ali Taque
3 - Odell Hathaway
8 - Jim Gallaher
3 - Alfredo Trinidad
8 - Hannah Femling
6 - June Anderson
9 - Juan Barba-Ramos
6 - Anne Chamberlain 10 - Haley McClellan
6 - Elizabeth Cubberly 11 - Muriel McNamara
6 - Louis Huerta
11 - Rebekah Warren
11 - Sergio Trinidad
13 - Becky Swisher
13 - Sophia Harris
14 - Jim Schlatter
16 - James Sowder
16 - Sean Brown
17 - Elsie Richards
17 - Javier Campos
18 - Pat Lawless
19 - Carl McHargue
20 - Richard Frazier
20 - Mary Ellen Sandberg
22 - Chad Swanson
22 - David Saathoff
23 - Jill McClellan
24 - Barb Goodall
25 - Chuck Williams
25 - Melissa Morales
27 - Claudia Roseberry
28 - Bonita Linkous
28 - Georgie Wildfang
29 - Cody McCormick
30 - Michael Morrison
For those serving in the armed forces, support organizations and on missions at home and abroad.
Daniel Able
Rolando Barba
William Berger
Chaplain Bob Blessing
Paul Bradley
Robert Cole
Brian Cooper
Shane Denny
Ben Farber
Jackie Floyd
Matthew Garver
Randy Gibson
Chris Jones
Alan Kenoyer
Bryan Reeves
Thomas Sherman
Jennifer Whitehouse
Brandon
For those being remember on the anniversary of their death.
1 - Willis Tucker
1 - Charlotte Ridley
3 - Mary Greene
3 - S. Vernon Weeks
3 - Jill C. Lematta
5 - Asa Seeds
5 - Dorothy Martin
5 - Maxine Hall
6 - Orie Tilford
9 - Mathilda K. Larson
9 - Livyna Albers
9 - Ilene Pendleton
11 - Olive Seely
14 - Mary Ann Peters
14 - Orme S. Kellett
16 - Evelyn Morrison
18 - Reno Raymond
18 - Jean S. Millen
19 - Grace Ross
20 - Alma C. Mills
20 - Helen I. Nolte
21 - William B. Bates
28 - Floyd DuBois
21 - Jay Sly
29 - Alice C. Randall
24 - Glenn Whitfield
30 - Tom Koenninger
24 - Betty Hall
25 - Robert Peterson, Sr.
25 - Betty Westlund
26 - Eileen Malcolm
THESEPTEMBER
MESSENGER ·· EL MENSAJERO
2012
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
“*”
Church Office
Hours:
9 AM-12 PM
& 1 PM-5 PM
Tuesday Friday
If you have
any questions
about the
calendar,
please call the
church office,
360-696-0181.
5
6
Regular Sunday
Schedule
8:00 Holy Eucharist
9:00 Adult Discussion
9:45 Nursery Care
9:45 Sunday School
10:00 Choral Eucharist
11:15 Coffee Hour
12:45 Guardería de niños
12:45 Clases para niños
1:00 Santa Misa
2
14th Pentecost
REGULAR SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
Meeting
Includes
Strategic
Planning
Session
3
4
LABOR
DAY
Food Outreach
Building
Closed
6:30 Outreach
Committee *
Food Outreach
10:00 Holy
Communion
19
Friday
1
7
Food Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew
10:00 Helping Hands
Food Outreach
10:00 Worship
Committee
5:00 Spanish
1st Communion
2:00 Staff Meeting
7:00 San Lucas
Music Practice
9 15th Pentecost
10
11
WELCOME BACK
SUNDAY
REGULAR SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
10:00 Blessing of
Backpacks
11:30 Welcome Back
BBQ & Picnic
Office
Closed
Food Outreach
16
17
18
16th Pentecost
REGULAR SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
Office
Closed
Food Outreach
12:00 The
Lunch Bunch *
6:00 Vestry *
11:30 9-13 Youth Class
11:30 Adult Forum
1:00 San Lucas Teens
2:00 San Lucas Youth
17th Pentecost
REGULAR SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
11:30 9-13 Youth Class
11:30 Adult Forum
11:30 Faith & Fiction
1:00 San Lucas Teens
2:00 San Lucas Youth
30 18th Pentecost
BLESSING OF ANIMALS
REGULAR SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
8:45 Blessing Animals
11:30 Blessing Animals
11:30 ALL PARISH
MEETING *
1:00 San Lucas Teens
2:00 San Lucas Youth
24
Food Outreach
10:00 Holy
Communion
2:00 Staff Meeting*
6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choirs *
Strategic Planning
7:30 Adult Choir
8:00 Thursday Crew
5:00 Spanish
1st Communion
19
10:00 Helping Hands
20
6:00 St. Luke’s
Youth Group *
15
11:00 Prayer Shawl
Potluck
22
6:30
Evangelism
Committee *
25
26
27
6:30 Outreach
Committee *
3:30 Family Ice
Cream Social *
21
5:00 Spanish
1st Communion
Food Outreach
Choirs
Fun-In-the-Gorge
6:00 Taizé
8:00 Thursday Crew
10:00 Helping Hands
Oct. 2
10:00 Women’s
Spirituality *
7:00 San Lucas
Music Practice
10:00 Holy
Communion
11:00 Scripture Stdy
2:00 Staff Meeting
6:30 Handbells
7:00 Scripture Stdy
7:30 Adult Choir
6:30 Pastoral
Care *
8
6:00 San Lucas
Youth Group
Food Outreach
Office
Closed
Office
Closed
14
Food Outreach
Food Outreach
Food Outreach
Oct. 1
13
Food Outreach
Food Outreach
Messenger Deadline
23
12
Saturday
ALS Walk
6:00 IPOA
7:00 Reading the Bible
7:00 San Lucas
Music Practice
28
Food Outreach
Food Outreach
Food Outreach
10:00 Holy
Communion
11:00 Scripture Stdy
2:00 Staff Meeting
6:30 Handbells
7:00 Scripture Stdy
7:30 Adult Choir
8:00 Thursday Crew
10:00 Helping Hands
2:00 Life Goes On
(offsite)
HYC
5:00 Spanish
1st Communion
Oct. 3
Oct. 4
29
10:00 Ministry
Leaders Forum *
HYC
6:30 Friday Night
Live (offsite)
7:00 San Lucas
Music Practice
Food Outreach
Food Outreach
10:00 Holy
Communion
11:00 Scripture Stdy
2:00 Staff Meeting
6:30 Handbells
7:00 Scripture Stdy
7:30 Adult Choir
8:00 Thursday Crew
10:00 Helping Hands
Oct. 5
Food Outreach
10 Worship
Committee
Oct. 6
10:00 Women’s
Spirituality
5:00 Spanish
1st Communion
7:00 San Lucas
Music Practice
6:00 Jazz Vespers
The Messenger ~ El Mensajero
20
THE MESSENGER ·· EL MENSAJERO
Prepared by:
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church ~ San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal
426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663
Non-Profit
U.S. Postage Paid
Vancouver, WA
Permit No. 804
Request delivery by dates: August 30 - September 1
Return Service Requested
St. LukeÊs Episcopal Church
San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal
The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector
The Rev. Vickie Dogaru, Associate Rector
The Rev. Dennis Cole, Associate Clergy
The Rev. Jerry Lonergan, Associate Clergy
Doug Goodlett, Treasurer
Chess Getsinger, Treasurer Emeritus
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
Twitter: http://twitter.com/StLukesVancouve.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/St-Lukes-San-Lucas
Senior Warden: Russ Roseberry
Junior Warden: Jamie Mathieu
VESTRY MEMBERS:
Dena Cassidy, Yoon Cho, June Clarke,
Felix Gimenez, Don Lawry,
Jim Schlatter and Lee Wilson
Clerk of the Vestry: Tom Amies
Chancellor: F. James Mayhew