525 N. Fifth Avenue Sequim, WA 98382 360-683-4862 www.stlukes-sequim.org The parish newsletter of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church April 2015 The Bellringer The Bellringer The Bellringer T here is an unsung hero of Jesus’ crucifixion that you don't hear much about. His name was Joseph of Arimathea. When all of the disciples but one had abandoned Jesus, and only a few women remained with him un- til the end, it was Joseph who asked Pilate for Jesus' body. With kindness, we are told, he removed Jesus from the cross, wrapped him in a linen cloth, and laid him in a rock-hewn tomb. This was clearly an act of compas- sion, but also one of respect. Here was a man who was touched by Jesus’ life and ministry, and re- sponded in a final act of dignity. This step also took a fair amount of courage. Joseph went to the very person who had ordered the execution. His request would have identified him as a follower, or at least an associate, of Jesus, possi- bly placing him in a precarious po- sition. That we know his name indicates that Joseph was known by the early church, and that he was not forgotten by the followers of Christ. While there was nothing Joseph could have done to prevent Jesus' death, he did respond with care and dignity. At the very time when Jesus ex- periences the cruelty and inhumane actions of so many, Joseph reminds us that the actions of one per- son can make a differ- ence. Joseph plays a part in the crucifixion and res- urrection narratives, and does so by choice with courage and com- passion. Fr. Bob+ Spiritual Healing Workshop 7 Music Live Calendar 5 Easter Breakfast 2 New Course Easter In-gathering 4 Fifth Sunday Celebration Senior Warden 6 Columbarium Bits & Pieces 3 Journey to the Cross What’s Inside?? At its March meeting, the Vestry elected Mari Chesser to fill the vacancy left by Harlan Knudson’s resignation. Mari was then elect- ed to the post of Junior Warden. Thanks to Mari for taking on this important ministry. Look for Mari’s Vestry bio in next month’s Bellringer. Breaking News!
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525 N. Fifth Avenue Sequim, WA 98382 360-683-4862 www.stlukes-sequim.org
The parish newsletter of
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church April 2015
The Bellringer The Bellringer The Bellringer
T here is an unsung hero of
Jesus’ crucifixion that you
don't hear much about. His
name was Joseph of Arimathea.
When all of the disciples but one
had abandoned Jesus, and only a
few women remained with him un-
til the end, it was Joseph who
asked Pilate for Jesus' body. With
kindness, we are told, he removed
Jesus from the cross, wrapped him
in a linen cloth, and laid him in a
rock-hewn tomb.
This was clearly an act of compas-
sion, but also one of respect. Here
was a man who was touched by
Jesus’ life and ministry, and re-
sponded in a final act of dignity.
This step also took a fair amount
of courage. Joseph went to the
very person who had ordered the
execution. His request would have
identified him as a follower, or at
least an associate, of Jesus, possi-
bly placing him in a precarious po-
sition. That we know his name
indicates that Joseph was known
by the early church, and that he
was not forgotten by the followers
of Christ.
While there was nothing Joseph
could have done to prevent Jesus'
death, he did respond with
care and dignity. At the
very time when Jesus ex-
periences the cruelty and
inhumane actions of so
many, Joseph reminds us
that the actions of one per-
son can make a differ-
ence. Joseph plays a part
in the crucifixion and res-
urrection narratives, and does so
by choice with courage and com-
passion.
Fr. Bob+
Spiritual Healing Workshop
7 Music Live
Calendar
5
Easter Breakfast
2 New Course
Easter In-gathering
4 Fifth Sunday Celebration
Senior Warden
6 Columbarium
Bits & Pieces
3 Journey to the Cross
What’s Inside??
At its March meeting, the Vestry
elected Mari Chesser to fill the
vacancy left by Harlan Knudson’s
resignation. Mari was then elect-
ed to the post of Junior Warden.
Thanks to Mari for taking on this
important ministry.
Look for Mari’s Vestry bio in next
month’s Bellringer.
Breaking
News!
Ministries & Ministers of St. Luke’s
Rector Rev. Robert Rhoads, OSF Associate Clergy Rev. Bill Tarter, OSF
Assisting Clergy Rev. Maggie Bourne-Raiswell
Deacon Rev. Diane Moore
Parish Counsel Rob Onnen
Secretary/Bookkeeper Laura Fierro
Treasurer Mary Frye
Clerk Sue Clary
Vestry Harry Alford
Mari Chesser, Junior Warden
Peter Hagkin
Barbara Heckard, Senior Warden
Bill McCorkle
Pat Oden
Linda Petersen
Jim Reker
Kelly Steward
Convention Delegates Bill & Judy Newblom, Rob and
Dianne Onnen
Alternates Linda Bond, Sue Clary, Gail Melvin,
Maggie Peterson
Adult Education Bob Rhoads 683-4938
Altar Guild Karen Junell 477-3157
Altar Servers Sherry Niermann 683-5936
Bazaar Workshop Roberta Griset 681-0962
Centering Prayer Judy Palumbo-Gates 683-3131
Choir/Organist Lorraine Martin 417-6898
Columbarium Harry Alford 683-2594
Cursillo Christine Hill 582-0989
Roger Uhden 681-7450
Daughters of the King Suzi Schmidt 683-4215
Eucharistic Visitors Diane Moore 683-5936
Flower Ministry Lynn Cain 681-3729
Helping Hands Linda Petersen 681-2375
Light Lunch Kara Selby 683-2895
Little Sisters of St. Clare Sr. Karen Anne 681-7195