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THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO
Volume 45 Issue 2
MARCH 2014 MARZO 2014
The Messenger ~ El Mensajero
ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ~ SAN LUCAS IGLESIA EPISCOPAL
RECTOR’S CORNER
March Stewardship: Care of the Church
Recently the Vestry and I went on retreat, and I talked
at some length about growth in the Church. Growth is
measured by many things, some very subtle, some ob-
viously numerical. When I pointed out the growth of
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas, I used numbers. But numbers
are outcomes, not the process by which we get there,
and the process is the shining example we live of
God’s love for us. Chief among these processes are our
vaunted hospitality, which keeps an open heart fore-
front in our greetings to the world. It’s spiritual
growth to welcome the stranger and care for the
world.
Any change, even positive change that leads to
growth, can be done well or done badly. I do not want
us to be unprepared. In 2012, I noted that St. Luke’s ~
San Lucas had a pattern of growing to about 200 peo-
ple on an average Sunday, then dropping back down.
Then going up again. Guess what: In 2013 we bumped
the 200 ASA again. Why do some churches never pass
that number? Why is this plateau significant? How can
we address the growth and be faithful to who we are?
I have the same questions as everyone does, so I am
asking the Vestry to read; Raising the Roof: The Pasto-
ral-to-Program Size Transition by Alice Mann. Her
book is published by the Alban Institute, a great re-
source for congregations for decades. I suggest that
you read it, too. You might be surprised what we learn
if you fully engage the dynamics of change, which in-
clude risk and opportunity.
In the meantime, I want to share with you that the
growing Latino congregation is forming a leadership
committee to address growth creative-
ly, and respond to Goal 1. Develop
closer relationship between the An-
glo and Hispanic members of the
parish.
Fr. Jaime Case
RINCÓN DEL RECTOR Mayordomía para Marzo: Cuidar la Iglesia
Hace poco la Junta Parroquial y yo fuimos a un retiro,
y hablé un largo tiempo sobre el crecimiento en la Igle-
sia. Crecimiento se mide por muchas cosas, algunos
muy sutiles, otros obviamente contables. Cuando seña-
lé el crecimiento de San Lucas ~ St. Luke’s, usé núme-
ros. Pero los números son resultados, no son el proceso
por lo cual llegamos, y el proceso es un ejemplo exce-
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lente de cómo vivimos el amor de Dios por nosotros.
Primero entre los procesos es nuestra linda hospitali-
dad que conserva nuestros corazones abiertos en sa-
ludos al mundo. Es un crecimiento espiritual dar la
bienvenida del desconocido y cuidar al mundo.
Todo cambio, aun cambio que conduce al crecimien-
to, se puede realizar bien o mal. No quiero que entra-
mos en esto sin preparación. En 20121 noté que San
Lucas ~ St. Luke’s tenía un patrón de llegar a un pro-
medio de 200 personas cada domingo, y después ba-
jar. Más al rato, sube otra vez. Adivina entonces: En
2013 llegamos a 200 de promedio de nuevo. ¿Por qué
será que algunas iglesias nunca pasan este número?
¿Por qué es significativo este plano? ¿Cómo podemos
tratar al crecimiento y ser fiel a quiénes somos?
Tengo las mismas preguntas que todos, y entonces
estoy pidiendo a la Junta Parroquial leer Raising the
Roof: The Pastoral-to-Program Size Transition por
Alice Mann (Levantando e l Techo: La Transición en-
tre Tamaño Pastoral a Programático) Su libro es publicado
por Albán Instituto, un gran recurso por congrega-
ciones por décadas. Le sugiero leerlo también. Puede
ser sorprendido por lo que aprende si entras plena-
mente en las dinámicas de cambio, que incluyen ries-
go y oportunidad.
Por mientras quiero compartir que la congregación
Latina está formando un grupo de líderes para tratar
con creatividad la Meta 1. Desarrollar relaciones más
estrechas entre los miembros Anglos e Hispanos de
la parroquia.
Padre Jaime Case
MENSAJE DE LA
GUARDIANA MAYOR No puedo creer que Cuaresma está a
punto de llegar. ¿No fue ayer que can-
tamos villancicos? Hay una cena
“Shrove Tuesday” martes el 4 de marzo para comen-
zar la estación.
Sábado el 15 de febrero la Junta Parroquial se
reunión por un retiro. Tratamos con muchos asuntos.
Repasamos las metas del año pasado, y vamos a con-
tinuar laborando en ellos. Vea el reporte del Guar-
dián Mayor en el Reporte Anual para más informa-
ción. Hemos comenzado a planificar el año nuevo. El
proyecto de remodelación requiere mucha atención,
muchos componentes que coordinar y decidir. P. Jai-
me nos dirigió en un discurso sobre mayordomía du-
rante todo el año de la iglesia, lo que es, y como po-
demos implementar lo mes por mes. Estos son algu-
nos de los asuntos que hemos trabajado. Tendré más
que reportar cuando hemos entrado más en el año.
Espero que tengan una Cuaresma de paz y reflexión.
Dena Cassidy
MARDI GRAS
Se celebra Mardi Gras la noche del 4 de marzo,
5:30-7:30 de una manera tradicional para los An-
glos: Shrove Tuesday tiene pancakes, chorizo,
tocino y huevos. Se solicita donaciones.
MIÉRCOLES DE CENIZA 5 de marzo 6:00 en español: También 6:30 am, 12:15
pm y 7:30 en inglés y un poco de español si alguien
asiste.
ESTUDIO CUARESMAL La Pobreza en la Biblia:
¿Qué nos enseña la Biblia acerca de la pobre-
za? Aunque muchos solamente citan el verso "los
pobres los tendrán siempre entre ustedes," hay una
profundidad de las enseñanzas escriturales sobre la
pobreza que raramente exploramos. En esta clase
cuaresmal vamos a leer varios textos, desde Génesis
hasta las Epístolas, explorando lo que contiene la Bib-
lia para enseñarnos sobre las causas estructurales de
la pobreza y como debemos responder como una
gente de fe. ¡No le daremos ninguna tarea, prome-
temos! Pueden venir para toda la serie o simplemen-
te cuando están disponibles. Dirigida por P. Dennis
y Aaron Scott (nuestra postulante nueva).
Ofrecido dos veces cada semana:
Domingo a las 12 PM (en Español),
9 marzo al 6 abril.
Jueves a las 6:30 PM (en inglés),
13 marzo al 10 abril.
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SENIOR WARDEN’S
MESSAGE
I can't believe that Lent is just around
the corner. Wasn't it just yesterday we
were singing Christmas carols? There
will be a Shrove pancake dinner on Tuesday, March
4th to start things off.
On Saturday, February 15th the Vestry met for a day
-long retreat. We covered a lot of ground. We re-
viewed last year's goals and will continue to work
on them, (see the senior warden report in the annu-
al report for more information). We started plan-
ning for the New Year. The remodeling project will
require lots of attention, many components come
into play that will have to be sorted through. Fr.
Jaime led us through a discussion of stewardship
during the church calendar year; what it is and how
we can implement this month by month. So, these
are several of the items we worked on. I'll have
more to report as we move further into the year.
I hope you have time for a reflective and peaceful
Lenten season.
Dena Cassidy, Senior Warden
Spiritual Development
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY I will be going to South Africa for the months of
February and March. Patty Hale and Sue Henry
will take charge, helped by Susan Cole, Fleur
Romagosa and Catherine van der Salm. Thank you .
Ebie Mountford
360 433 2239 [email protected]
ST. LUKE’S ~ SAN LUCAS YOUTH Our meeting date this month is
March 22. We meet 6:30-8 PM. We
will continue to plan for the Mothers’
Day service in May.
Donna Greene and Don Lawry
Youth Ministers
SPRING HYC HERE AT
ST. LUKE’S ~ SAN LUCAS!!! HYC, the high school youth conference is coming to
St Luke's ~ San Lucas March 28-30! It is a fun spirit-
filled weekend for youth, grades 9-12. We need
your help to host this event. We are looking for host
homes for 2 nights for a minimum of 2 youth (more
is appreciated) and kitchen workers (at church or
from home). It is a wonderful ministry that will
bring life to this church in a whole new way. Please
use the sign-up sheet in the Narthex to let us know
you can help or contact Donna at 360-693-9197 or
email, [email protected] . Thank you in
advance for the hospitality we know you all offer.
Donna Greene and Don Lawry
UPCOMING YOUTH CONFERENCES Spring HYC: March 28-30
at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas, Vancouver
Spring JYC: May 2-4, 2014
at Holy Cross, Redmond
LENTEN SERIES
Poverty In the Bible: What does the bible teach
us about poverty? Though
many of us rely on a one-
line answer ("The poor
will be with you al-
ways!"), there is a breadth
and depth of scriptural
teachings on poverty that
we rarely address. In this
Lenten class we'll touch
on several different pas-
sages from Genesis to the
Epistles, exploring what the bible has to teach us
about poverty's root causes and how we are called
to respond as faithful people. No homework, we
promise! Come for the whole series or drop by
when you can, and bring any version of the Bible
you want. Led by Fr. Dennis and Aaron Scott (our
new postulant)
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This series will be offered twice weekly:
Sundays at noon, 12 PM, (primarily in Spanish)
from March 9 through April 6.
Thursdays at 6:30 PM (primarily in English).
from March 13 through April 10.
LEARN ABOUT
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH! Sometimes called inquirers class, this class introduc-
es you to more about our church, our local parish,
our regional structure, our national and internation-
al identity, and what makes us who we are both in
terms of belief and of practice. Anyone can attend.
This class is suitable for preparing for Confirmation,
which will take place on June 7 when the Bishop
comes.
Classes begin Wednesday, March 12 and will end
May 28, meeting most Wednesdays. Two times are
offered: 11 AM-12 PM and 5:30-6:30 PM.
Please sign-up in the Narthex or call the church
office.
LENTEN WOMEN’S
SPIRITUALITY
RETREAT
“Celebrating Holiness Every
Day in the Presence
of the Divine”
Come and join us for a day of
reflection, nourishment and
spiritual growth through ac-
tivities, sharing, prayer and
music on Saturday, March
15th, 10AM – 3PM in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit
(education wing). A light lunch will be provided.
Bring a Friend! Please add your name and contact
information to the sign-up sheet in the Narthex or
call the church office.
Questions? Please contact one of the retreat leaders:
Mary Boettcher, Janet Butler or Kris Lawless.
OTHER LENTEN PRACTICES
STATIONS OF THE CROSS During the season of Lent, we will be offering the
Stations of the Cross every Friday at 12:15PM,
including Good Friday.
LENTEN MEDITATION Booklets of Lenten daily meditations, provided by
Episcopal Relief and Development, will be available
in the church entry (Narthex) starting Sunday,
March 2. Or receive these FREE daily meditations
by email! Easy to sign-up at the following link.
https://www.episcopalrelief.org/what-you-can-do/
stay-informed/sign-up
WEDNESDAY NOON EUCHARIST Remember we have a weekly service of Holy Eucha-
rist and healing on Wednesdays at 12:15 PM (except
on Ash Wednesday). You might find this a mean-
ingful Lenten practice.
FASTING
Traditionally, fasting is observed on Wednesdays
and Fridays during Lent. If not this, perhaps consid-
er “fasting” by eliminating , “giving-up” something
that is not good for you during Lent.
SERVE THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING Another way we can answer Christ’s call during the
Lenten season is to serve those who are suffering.
Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday is a special
opportunity to live out the promises made in our
Baptismal Covenant, by demonstrating our commit-
ment to care for people who are hungry, sick or liv-
ing in extreme poverty. Our church will celebrate
Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday on March
9. We will collect an offering to support the Episco-
pal Church’s mission to heal a hurting world, or go
online www.er-d.org/Lent/
DID YOU KNOW? You can receive the Day by Day by email? Which if
you have a smart phone means that you won’t loose
or forget that little book again! Plus you will hear
when it arrives on your phone! Always ready when
you have a few minutes. At the bottom of the day’s
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message there is even a link to the readings for the
day which makes it so easy to read the Bible a little
each day! It only costs $6 for a one year’s subscrip-
tion. Just go to www.forwardmovement.org.
NEXT BAPTISM OPPORTUNITY The next regular baptism will be Saturday, April
19, The Great Vigil of Easter and also, Sunday,
April 20, Easter Day. Please contact Fr. Jaime if
you or a family member wants to be baptized.
Worship
TAIZÉ
The Taizé service combines
readings, chant-like songs,
silence, soft light and a unique
chancel display in the Chapel
of the Blessed Sacrament.
Saturday, March 15
at 6:00 pm:
Come and enjoy this
unique service.
NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM Music for the past month of February was “front-
end-loaded” with musical/liturgical events and the
same may be said for the month of March. On Sat-
urday, the 1st of March, St. Luke’s will present a
Pete Seeger Tribute Vespers at 6 PM in the church.
Pete Seeger, who died recently, was a very interest-
ing man - a musician, song-writer, story-teller,
peace activist, environmentalist, civil rights activist,
and the person credited with launching the
“hootenanny movement,” a grass-roots explosion
of folk music in the 1950s and ‘60s, by and for the
people. He was also a deeply spiritual man who
once said: “I think God is everything. Whenever I
open my eyes I’m looking at God. Whenever I’m
listening to something good, I’m listening to
God.” Since his main instrument was the banjo, we
are hoping to have a banjo player on hand along
with other local pickers and thumpers to lead us in
heart-felt singing, including classics that Pete
wrote, like “Turn, Turn, Turn” (based on the well-
known text from Ecclesiastes), “If I Had a Ham-
mer,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” and
more. Plan to attend and bring your friends and
neighbors to this informal ecumenical service.
The following morning we mark the end of the
Epiphany season with the observance of the Trans-
figuration, a mystical, mountain-top experience in
which God sets the record straight: “This is my
Son, the Chosen One. Listen to him.” After the ser-
vice, we will set aside our “alleluias” and bring
them back out on Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday
arrives on March 5th. One of my brothers, a retired
pastor, was miffed that his 75th birthday falls on
that day: “Dust to dust, ashes to ashes. Happy
birthday!” We are reminded not to lay up treasures
for ourselves on earth where rust and dust set in
and where thieves break in and steal. For where we
find our treasure we will also find our heart. Look
for a beautiful anthem on this text from Matthew’s
Gospel with cello accompaniment.
The St. Luke’s Choir has launched a formidable
long-range project to learn Bach’s St. John Passion
step by step, measure for measure. On Palm/
Passion Sunday last year, the choir sang two large
choruses from the two-hour-plus masterpiece and
we plan to sing the large opening chorus this
year. At the end of this month, we will rehearse
jointly with the choir at St. James Lutheran Church
with the goal of presenting the entire work on the
afternoon of Passion Sunday, 2015. Pray for us!
Those of you who enjoy music for the pipe organ
might really enjoy music for two pipe organs. On
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Wednesday, March 5 we will provide four services
of Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes,
scheduled at the following times.
6:30 AM
12:15 PM (English)
6:30 PM (en Españo l)
7:30 PM (English)
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Sunday afternoon, March 2nd at 5 PM my wife, Nan-
cy and I will present a program that I am calling
“Bond versus Bond.” The two organs at St. James
were both created by Richard Bond Organbuilders,
the company that renovated and installed the historic
1890 Adams organ here at St. Luke’s. The larger
sanctuary organ has three keyboards and a full pedal
board with an “antiphonal” division in front separat-
ed from the main pipe chest in the rear balcony of the
church. The second organ was recently purchased
and this program is the second of three dedicatory
recitals to introduce the small, portable Margaret B.
Witchard Positive Organ to the community. Music
by Bach (of course) and his favorite student Johann
Ludwig Krebs will balance music from the Italian Ba-
roque by Piazza, Lucchinetti, and Cherubini. There is
no admission charge but a free-will offering will be
taken. St. James Lutheran Church is in the South
Park Blocks in downtown Portland across Jefferson
St. from the Portland Art Museum.
Looking forward to April, mark Satur-
day the 5th as the next Jazz Vespers ser-
vice. We will welcome special guest
Dan Balmer, one of the finest jazz and
blues guitarists in the Pacific North-
west. Prepare to be transfigured.
Tim Nickel, Music Director
CALLING ALL ACOLYTES: Saturday, March 8, at 6:00 pm, Pizza and a refresher
on Acolyting! Be there!
Out Into The World
Thank you—to all the wonderful volunteers who
were once again committed to seeing that St. Luke’s/
San Lucas could help host our week working with
the Winter Hospitality Overflow program at St. Paul
Lutheran church.
There were 41 volunteers working 32 shifts and I be-
lieve if asked they would all tell you, they received
far more than the hours they gave. I believe what
makes us most proud of our volunteers is their ability
to show up with grace, compassion and love (even
with a foot of snow).
So again, thank you for all your work this past week.
This program does not happen without volunteers
like you.
Also, if you would still like to help please contact
Kevin Heibert, the W.H.O. volunteer coordinator, at
699-5016 ext. 103. They are always looking for people
to help when shifts cannot be filled.
God’s blessings,
Stephen Butler and Marsha Colberg
NEW OUTREACH CLOTHES CLOSET The Clothes Closet is open! Thank you for the dona-
tions, the need is great. Please continue bringing in
your donations of clothing (and food). The foot traffic
has been busy and the recipients are very grateful.
I’ve received lots of smiles, even though I know life is
so hard for them.
The hours for volunteers at this time are 9AM-12PM,
Tuesday –Friday. We are discussing expanding the
hours, so if you can help with the distribution of
clothes and food, add your name to the sign-up sheet
in the Narthex or call the church office. We also need
substitutes if you’d rather be on a list to substitute.
Dena Cassidy
Thank You St. Luke ~ San Lucas!
Many thanks to
the volunteers for
their hard work
setting up the
Clothes Closet!
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Community Life SHROVE TUESDAY
PANCAKE SUPPER Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on March 4, 2014
from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Sign-up
in the church Narthex or call the church office.
COFFEE HOUR Thanks in advance, to our March Hosts who will be
providing treats during Coffee Hour. We still have
one Sunday in need of a host, May 25, 2014.
If you are interested in this Sunday or helping by
being a substitute, please contact me at 360-574-
2441.
Judy Morrison, Coffee Hour Coordinator
Coffee Hour Hosts for MARCH March 2 Garlischs
March 9 Cassidys/Lincolns/Berhows
March 16 Wildfangs/Saathoffs
March 23 Natalie Reiner
March 30 van der Salms
April 6 Henrys
THE LUNCH BUNCH In March, we will meet on Tuesday, March 11
at 12 noon. Its that time for our annual
“LUKES” (BINGO) game day! Come for a fun-filled
time with old and new friends. Prizes for those who
win! We will play many varieties of this popular
game. As always, we have two sign-up sheets: one
for attendees and one for luncheon hosts. Please
add your name if you are coming and if you can
bring something to share for lunch.
LIFE GOES ON Life Goes On meets monthly support those as they
go through the grieving process. All are welcome.
The group meets off-site at the Glenwood Place
Senior Living (5500 NE 82nd Ave). Next meeting is
on March 27, at 2:00 PM.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! In March we will gather at the home of Kelly and
Dena Cassidy on Friday, March 28 at 6:30 PM. The
hosts will provide the main entrée while attendees
bring a side/salad/dessert and beverage to share.
Don’t miss this fun evening! We
always welcome new hosts! Questions
or more information? Please contact
Ginger and Brad Harris.
AT TABLE:
Groups for Food, Fellowship, and Fun The gospels are full of meals; having meals was one
of the ways Jesus made contact with people, all peo-
ple. And He shared homey hospitality in so many
settings--from the open air to the humble abode to
the secretive upper room; shared meals are at the
heart of Jesus’ ministry.
In October we will formed several At Table groups
to help our growing St. Luke’s family get to know
each other in small, easily manageable groups. Re-
ports indicate great success and fun had by all!
Most have had three meals so far, and are getting
ready to wrap up, so it’s time to throw your name
into the mix—again or for the first time—and get
matched with the spring groups.
At Table Groups consist of six to eight adults—or
approximately 4-6 households—who meet in each
home once a month for a simple meal. Church
membership is not required. Each household takes
a turn as host, preparing and serving the meal,
“family-style.” Meeting dates and times are decided
by group consensus, as are decisions about includ-
ing children, alcohol, and accommodating special
dietary needs, etc. A host need not necessarily bring
the group to their home—if you prefer, consider
hosting your group at the church, or even have a
cookout at a local picnic shelter! Single-person
households are welcome to team up with another as
co-hosts if they prefer.
These groups have no agenda; they are not formal
prayer groups or a Bible studies. The only struc-
tured element is time (the meal usually lasts 2
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hours). It is a relaxed, informal gathering for food,
fun, and fellowship. At Table groups do not take
the place of Friday Night Live—they represent an-
other way of getting to know your fellow parishion-
ers.
Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex and on the
St. Luke’s website.
Administrative & Financial DIRECTORY UPDATES
ADDS
GREENWOOD, Charles
SAVAGE, Suzanne (Sue)
3005 NW 114th Street Vancouver, WA 98685
360-718-8231
[email protected]
CHANGES
CHRISTEN, Jim
360-553-2963 (replaces previous number)
HULSE, Lynne
[email protected] (Correction)
MARKLE-TISNADO, Michelle
[email protected] (rep lacement)
TREASURER’S REPORT
BUDGET SUMMARY “Dollars and Sense”
At the end of January we expect percentages to be at
8.3% of budgeted revenue and expense.
Summary as of January 31, 2014
Total Budget Year to Date Percent
for the Year Actual of Total
Amounts Budget
Revenues $406,686 $57,656 14%
Expenses $406,686 $40,439 10%
Net Income 0 $17,217
Revenues: Actual revenues for January are ahead
of schedule due to pre-pledge contributions, which
inflate the monthly averages because pre-pledge
funds are front-loaded instead of distributing these
funds over the entire year.
Also, we have exceeded our pledge drive goal of
$285,623 by $381! Many thanks to all. However,
due to possible shortages in meeting pledge obliga-
tions, we must continue to strive for more pledge
commitments.
Expenses: Expenses are over YTD budget projec-
tions by $6,549. Expenses are 10% of budget fore-
cast, which is over our expected 8.3% YTD expens-
es. This overage is mostly due to quarterly pension
payments; and, over expenditure in office expenses
and utilities, due to Christmas expense carryover
and a cold winter, respectively.
Additional Comments: Thank you for your early
pledge contributions. Although our revenue picture
is strong, we must remember that in order to con-
tinue funding all of our 2014 ministries it will re-
quire meeting our pledge goals and
raising $8,000 through fundraising.
Thanks for your continued financial
support of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas.
Doug Goodlett, Treasurer
VESTRY SUMMARY February 2014
REVIEW: Vestry plans should always be SMART: SPE-
CIFIC, MEASURABLE, ATTAINABLE, RELEVANT, and
TIME-FRAMED.
PARISH GOALS: We are making progress on all five,
with more to do on each.
1 – Develop close relationship between Anglo and
Hispanic parishioners.
Our Hispanic membership is growing. Pledging is in-
creasing. They have just launched a Hispanic leadership
group.
We will encourage Anglo sponsorship of baptisms and
other services to foster community across our entire con-
gregation.
2 – Expand outreach programs into the community.
Distribution of food and clothing is now being done by
volunteers. That change frees up more of the Parish Ad-
ministrator’s time.
3—Promote the growth of the parish.
At 200, our Average Sunday Attendance for all 3 services
is the highest with Fr. Jaime. At 10AM, last year’s high
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attendance was 150; at 1PM, it was 105. We need to plan
for what the parish will look like in 10-20 years.
4 - Provide opportunities for members to grow in faith
in a safe social environment.
We are a Welcoming Congregation, inviting all of God’s
children to worship with us.
We need to improve our ministry to singles and young
couples.
5 – Continue support of pastoral care program, with
training for new members.
Last year’s Lenten program, Finding Grace, dealt with end-
of-life issues. It is now on our website. The diocese will be
using our information. Pastoral Care guidelines are also
being developed: stay tuned.
INSURANCE: A policy regarding the use of alcohol at
church functions is being developed, using guidelines
from our insurance agency.
FUNDRAISING: For over 30 years, our signature event
was The Antique Show. We need to develop another ac-
tivity that is open to the public, scheduled not to conflict
with other major community events.
RECTOR’S LETTER OF AGREEMENT: Father Jaime
and both Wardens will meet to review it.
POLICY NOTEBOOK: We have numerous policies
(Nursery, Computer Access, Gift Acceptance, etc.). Poli-
cies that tie to the Safeguard ing programs for God’s Chil-
dren and God’s People are in the works.
YEAR-ROUND STEWARDSHIP: We re-
viewed the 12-month cycle of Stewardship
activities that Fr. Jaime developed earlier.
PETITION SIGNING: We discussed open-
ing the parish for signers of an initiative
measure.
Tom Amies, Clerk of the Vestry
ST LUKE’S ~ SAN LUCAS
RUMMAGE SALE
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas will have a rummage sale on
May 16th & 17th. Our rummage sale attracts shop-
pers from all over the community. It is a big deal
and can raise funds to support our youth programs.
Funds are designated to send our children to camp
Huston, to HYC and JYC.
Now is the time to find those usable treasures stored
in your closets, attic and garage that can be sold dur-
ing the rummage sale. Every item must be in ser-
viceable condition. We need clothing, kitchen tools,
dishes, bowls, small appliances, lamps, garden tools,
tables, chairs, shelves, books and more. Bring your
donations to St. Luke’s and place them on the stage
beginning May 4th.
If you have items that you can’t hold until May 4th
or need a large vehicle to transport them, contact the
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas office at 360-696-0181 or Russ
Roseberry at 360-694-2941.
We cannot sell some items so please no stuffed fur-
niture, no refrigerators, no washers, no dryers, no
mattresses, no baby cribs, no child car seats, no TVs,
no VCRs. – they do not sell, Goodwill will not take
them and we have to throw them away. We can re-
cycle metal appliances including hot
water heaters and there are some peo-
ple who need working appliances so
contact the church before you throw
away working appliances.
Russ Roseberry
Facil ity CONSTRUCTION PLANS PROGRESS Our construction plans continue with major items
being completed. Consulting engineers have pro-
vided needed structural, electrical and plumbing
details to finalize the architectural plans for bid. Is-
sues that had evolved regarding the connection of
the required fire protection sprinkler system to the
water main, underneath the newly resurfaced Forth
Plain, have been resolved with both the streets and
water departments. Details drawings and specifica-
tions on the water connection and street restoration
are being finalized.
The architect has worked with us to provide more
natural light to the narthex by including a round
window under the vaulted porch ceiling. The open
vaulted porch was an enhancement conceptualized
after the initial design was completed. The design
maintains the original structural outline of the pro-
posed building and opens what had been a flat en-
closed porch ceiling. The approach makes both the
narthex and porch feel more open and welcoming.
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Areas that will be impacted by the construction are
being addressed in anticipation of the coming chang-
es. The Acolytes robbing area has been relocated rec-
ognizing that the copy room will move into the room
previously used by the acolytes. The hallway storage
off the chapel sacristy is being moved so that area can
be used as a ventilation and electrical / mechanical
area.
Flooring samples for the narthex and lift areas will be
reviewed with selections made prior to the bid pro-
cess. We are attempting to narrow down the number
of construction variables to keep our cost under con-
trol.
Plans are to open the project to bid in
March with the goal to start construction
after Easter.
Again, a big THANK YOU to all for your
support of this much needed addition.
Bob Hiltz
AED FULLY FUNDED St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas will now have an automatic
external defibrillator (AED) available in our church
building. In December 2013 we began fund raising
toward a $1,400 goal. A raffle and individual dona-
tions provided 40% of our funding. Thanks to the
generosity of families in our community we now
have reached our goal to purchase an AED. We will
begin AED & CPR training for interested volunteers
soon. Look for announcements about CPR training.
Dr. Jim Scarborough is our medical director and I
(Mike Morrison RN) will coordinate the program.
Please email me if you have CPR certification or have
questions. I want to find out the number of people
already comfortable with CPR and an estimate of pa-
rishioners currently CPR certified. I am also seeking
CPR instructors, especially an instructor that speaks
Spanish.
Thank you to our entire community, the
individual donors and everyone that sup-
ports the CPR-AED program with their
time, talent and treasure.
Mike Morrison; [email protected]
ARTISTIC STORIES
FROM THE BIBLE The stained glass windows in the Chapel of the
Blessed Sacrament were originally installed in the
southeastern wall of the third St. Luke’s church
building, with installation starting in 1940 and con-
tinuing through 1945. They were moved to the Chap-
el when our current Sanctuary was built. The overall
set of four pairs of windows has a theme of the “Life
of Christ”. Each is dedicated as a memorial to one or
more persons, which you can find as an inscription
on the window.
These windows are extremely well done for such
hand-painted, traditional style, stained glass win-
dows. We are not sure who the studio or artists were
for the windows, but they were certainly accom-
plished artists. It does appear that the artist for the
pair closest to the chapel altar was different than the
others, based on anatomy differences in the face,
hands, and feet. Look closely at all of these windows,
BUT PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH AS IT WILL DAM-
AGE THE WINDOW.
The windows in the Chapel are comprised of a large
number of colored glass pieces, where the artist has
painted upon them to express the scene and symbols.
If you look closely, you can see the brushstrokes. The
paint applied to glass was a type of enamel, usually
dark brown or black, formed from a mixture of vari-
ous minerals, organic material, and even cooking liq-
uids. This ‘paint’ was applied in a series of washes,
with fine details added last. The enamel was fixed by
‘firing’ the glass in an annealing oven. These win-
dows also make use of having certain pieces at a
different level than others nearby, giving depth and
changing the light projecting through this section of
the window.
Through each window panel you will see a Bible sto-
ry magnificently told. Within each window panel you
will also see many different Christian symbols. Can
you find a fleur-de-lis (which is normally symbolic of
The Trinity)? How about a thorn-less rose (a symbol
of the Virgin Mary)? Or, the 3-D block with “IHC/
XP” on it (symbolically The Cornerstone of Christ)?
Can you find an anchor (an ancient symbol of safety
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and thus of hope)? What about a lantern? Or, Three
Nails (symbolizing the Crucifixion of Christ)? And
where is a bursting pomegranate (symbol of the
Resurrection)? And finally Sun (as a symbol of
Christ)?
Take some time to enjoy these fine windows and
contemplate the many stories portrayed
within them. We are grateful to the do-
nors of these windows and respect their
memorials.
Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist
Around the Diocese CONGREGATIONAL LEADERS DAY Sponsored by the Office of the Bishop, these day-
long workshops are for everyone involved in the
administrative ministry of a congregation. Mem-
bers of vestries & bishop's committees are specifi-
cally encouraged to attend. Whether elected, ap-
pointed or employed by a congregation, all are wel-
come to the events. These workshops are focused
on providing information that those involved in the
governance or administration of a congregation
need to effectively accomplish their work. Written
information on diocesan resources will be available
as well as an opportunity to meet some members of
the diocesan staff.
This year are we breaking out the workshops into
separate focus areas: programing and business and
legal matters. March 8 (St John, Olympia) and April
5 (St Margaret, Bellevue) will focus on program-
ming with presentations on faith formation, leader-
ship, stewardship, and the bishop. March 22 (St
Mark, Seattle) will focus on business and legal
practices with presentations from the finance office,
chancellor, and treasurer.
We hope you will join us for these exciting and in-
formative workshops. You can RSVP by using the
link below (if you plan to attend both the program-
ming and business workshop please register twice
so that we can ensure an accurate count). Questions
about the day can be directed to Mr Blaire Notrica,
Executive Assistant to the Bishop and the Canon to
the Ordinary, 206.325.4200 ext 2010 or
[email protected] , .
March 8, St John, Olympia
(Programming and leadership)
March 22, St Mark, Seattle
(Business and legal matters)
April 5, St Margaret, Bellevue
(Programming and leadership)
All three days, 9 AM-3:30 PM
Register online at this link:
http://www.ecww.org/congregational-leaders-day-
registration-2014
This is a great opportunity for some adult educa-
tion that will support your leadership in our par-
ish. Please let the office know if you register for any
of these events so that we can help to arrange car-
pooling!
CAMP HUSTON
Summer Camp Brochures have
arrived! Please find them on the
bulletin board just outside the
church office, along with camp posters.
REGIONAL CONFIRMATION This year the Regional Confirmation will be here at
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas on Saturday, June 6 at 2 PM
with Bishop Sandy Hampton presiding.
Around Town GREEN NEIGHBORS DIY FAIR Saturday, March 15 9AM - 4 PM
Clark College Gaiser Hall 1933 Vancouver Way
A group of community partners will sponsor this
educational fair. The event will include workshops
on raising bees, early spring gardening, raising
chickens, grass cycling, basic plumbing and wiring,
tree planting, composting, and lots more. For a
complete list of workshops, visit
www.clark.wa.gov/environment/DIY.html. For
more information about this and other events, call
Clark County Environmental Services at (360) 397-
2121 ext. 4352.
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2014 Liturgical Calendars These calendars are full of information about the church year, feast days, seasonal colors, assigned
lectionary readings and more. At a cost of $3.00 each we can cover our costs.
Please find these calendars in the church entry.
For those celebrating their birthday.
3 - Carla Sowder
3 - Aaron Hamann
5 - Lucia Ramirez
7 - Paul Hiromura
8 - Amy Case
9 - Heather Lund
9 - Suzanna Tilford
10 - Joseph Ziemba
10 - Sirce Plaza
11 - Chuck Grigsby-Lane
13 - Nancy Lematta
13 - Danny Jones
15 - Tom Smith
15 - Natasha Rezhenkov
16 - Barbara Garlisch
18 - Bruce McLean
18 - Cheryl-Lee Holt
18 - Tristan Sotelo
19 - Aaron Scott
20 - Brett Tomer-White
21 - Bob Denny
21 - Gary Swisher
22 - Leonel Villa
22 - Irvin Villegas
23 - Karla Gaitan
24 - Steve Coble
24 - Fr. Jerry Lonergan
24 - Angel Plaza
25 - Marcio Carrasco
25 - Aaron Sanchez
25 - Kiara Reyes
27 - John Marentette
27 - Dakota Clow
28 - Chris Mountford
29 - Lew Hampton
29 - Annelies
van der Salm
30 - Mary Anderson
31 - Kathryn Riemcke
MARCH PRAYER REQUESTS
For those being remember on the anniversary of their death.
1 - LaDonna Brothers
2 - Ned Jones
2 - Florence Wilkinson
2 - Mary J. Aylmer
3 - Frances Leppaluoto
4 - Grace Hart
4 - Florence Jones
4 - Mary Morrow
7 - Henry Shoemaker
7 - Marcia Hutchison
10 - Raymond Woolf
10 - Elise Rawson
12 - Gertrude Gerstein
19 - Edward Allport
19 - Larry Oser
20 - LaVerne White
20 - Ward McMakin
22 - Ralph L. Haskins
22 - Thelma O’Donnell
24 - Mary Jean Whyte
26 - Gertrude Dietmeier
27 - Virginia Groesbeck
27 - Samuel Beall
28 - Jon Lambert
29 - Dena Koppe
29 - Laray Maddy
30 - John Hubbard
Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
Congregations, Ministries & Institutions
March 2 St. Matthew/San Mateo, Auburn
March 9 Good Shepherd, Federal Way;
St. Elizabeth/Santa Isabel, Burien
March 16 St. James & St. Columba, Kent
March 23 St. George, Maple Valley;
St. Luke, Renton
March 30 All Saint, Resurrection,
Holy Apostles & St. Margaret, Bellevue
Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East
Congregations, Ministries & Institutions
March 2 Theodore Schneller Guest House,
Amman, Jordan
March 9 All Saints Community Church,
Damascus, Syria
March 16 St. George’s School, Jerusalem
March 23 St. George’s Guest House, Jerusalem
March 30 St. Phillip’s Church, Nablus, West Bank
2014 CYCLE OF PRAYER
Reminder - If your Ministry group would like to
submit an article for the April issue of the Messen-
ger, please submit your written article on or before
March 16 to the church office or email it to
[email protected] Thank you!
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6 PM Pete Seeger Tribute Vespers
2
The Last Sunday after
the Epiphany
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
3
Office Closed
4 Food Outreach
5:30-7:30 PM Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
5 ASH WEDNESDAY
Food Outreach
6:30 Holy Eucharist Imposition of Ashes
12:15 Holy Eucharist Imposition of Ashes
3:00 Staff Meeting
6:30 Miércoles de ceniza
7:30 Holy Eucharist Imposition of Ashes
6 Food Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands 7:00 Contemplative Prayer
7 Food Outreach
12:15 Stations of the Cross
8
9-3:30 Congrega-tional Leadership Day @ St. John’s, Olympia
5:00 Daza Azteca 6:00 PM Acolyting Pizza Party
Daylight Saving time begins tomorrow. Turn your clocks BACK 1 hour at
bedtime!
9 Daylight Saving
Time Begins
First Sunday of Lent
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
12-1 Lenten Study (primarily in Spanish)
10 Office Closed
11 Food Outreach
12:00 The Lunch Bunch
6:30 Vestry
12
Food Outreach
11-12 Episcopal Church Class 12:15 Holy Eucharist
3:00 Staff Meeting
5:30-6:30 Episcopal Church Class
6:00 Handbells 6:30 Outreach Committee
7:00 Adult Choir
13 Food Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands 6:30-8:30 Lenten Study (Primarily in English) 7:00 Contemplative Prayer
14 Food Outreach
12:15 Stations of the Cross
15
10-3 Lenten Women’s Spirituality Retreat
5:00 Daza Azteca 6:00 Taizé
16 Second Sunday of
Lent
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
12-1 Lenten Study (primarily in Spanish)
7:00 Song Circle
MESSENGER DEADLINE
17 Office Closed
18 Food Outreach
19 Food Outreach
11-12 Episcopal Church Class 12:15 Holy Eucharist
3:00 Staff Meeting
5:30-6:30 Episcopal Church Class
6:00 Handbells 6:30 Outreach Committee
7:00 Adult Choir
20
Food Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew
10:00 Helping Hands 6:30-8:30 Lenten Study (Primarily in English) 7:00 Contemplative Prayer
21
12:15 Stations of the Cross
22
5:00 Daza Azteca
6:30 Youth
23 Third Sunday of Lent
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
12-1 Lenten Study (primarily in Spanish)
24 Office Closed
25 Food Outreach
6:30 Pastoral Care
26 Food Outreach
11-12 Episcopal Church Class 12:15 Holy Eucharist
3:00 Staff Meeting
5:30-6:30 Episcopal Church Class 6:30 Outreach Committee
27 Food Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew
10:00 Helping Hands
2:00 Life Goes On (off-site)
6:30-8:30 Lenten Study (Primarily in English)
7:00 Contemplative Prayer
28 Food Outreach
12:15 Stations of the Cross
6:30 Friday Night Live @ the Cassidys’
HYC @ St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas!
29 HYC @ St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas!
30 HYC @ St. Luke’s ~
San Lucas!
Fourth Sunday of Lent
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
12-1 Lenten Study (primarily in Spanish)
31 Office Closed
If you have
any questions
about the
calendar,
please call the
church office,
360-696-0181
Church Office
Hours: 9 am-12
pm & 1-5 pm
Tuesday - Friday
Closed Wednesdays
for Staff Meeting,
3-4:30 pm.
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 1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Clases para niños
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Senior Warden: Dena Cassidy: Junior Warden: Lew Hampton
VESTRY MEMBERS: Stefanie Aschmann, Blanca Maldonado,
Sharon Mayhew, Michael Morrison, Ricardo Romagosa, Kreta Saathoff,
Jim Schlatter, Joseph Ziemba
Clerk of the Vestry: Tom Amies Chancellor: F. James Mayhew
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The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector
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The Rev. Jerry Lonergan, Associate Clergy
Aaron Scott, Postulate
Doug Goodlett, Treasurer
Chess Getsinger, Treasurer Emeritus
Janet Butler, Assistant Treasurer
Tim Nickel, Music Director
Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator
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