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DECEMBER-JANUARY 2016-7 DICIEMBRE-ENERO 2016-7 The Messenger ~ El Mensajero ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ~ SAN LUCAS IGLESIA EPISCOPAL Rector’s Corner Jesus needs you! Are you able to see God at work in numbers and spreadsheets? Can you perceive the Holy Spirit leading us to truth in the policies of the Par- ish? Are you willing to give sacrifi- cially of your time to the work of SL2? The Vestry and Diocesan Convention need you! We have lost 2 additional people this year, due to res- ignations. We have 5 openings of varying years. That’s unusual! Our Diocesan Delegates are now up to 6, and that’s an extra burden on our Parish to provide repre- sentation. In 2016 we only sent 4 out of the 6 we were entitled to. Our Vestry needs to have people to pray and make the hard decisions of governance for the rest of us. Our political structure is such that the People delegate to the Vestry and Clergy the monthly governance de- cisions that make it possible to continue to work with- out ceasing and pray tirelessly for the reign of God to be manifest among us. Our political structure makes the Delegates to Diocesan Convention our representa- tives, joining the whole Diocese in making policy and financial decisions for the welfare of all. All of these posts are a commitment of time and talent that mani- fest God through the ways we process our decisions. The position of Warden (member of the Vestry) implies that you “guard” the Parish, are a steward of its resources, and you ensure the provision of the spir- itual benefits that a parish is meant to provide. It’s similar to the Diocesan Delegate, who represents the Parish at the Diocesan Convention, and carefully makes the decisions through which we apply our shared gifts to the work of God’s reign. The Conven- tion only meets once a year. In 2017, that’s in Vancou- ver. The Vestry meets monthly and requires help in its commiees from its members. There is an article in this newsleer that tells you more. Read it and consider serving. The Parish cannot operate without good governance. Fr. Jaime Case (English articles continue on page 7) CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 18 10:00 am Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist 1:00 pm Christmas Pageant with Santa Misa CHRISTMAS EVE, Saturday, December 24 4:00 pm Holy Eucharist - Family Friendly Nursery for children ages 3 and under. 8:00 pm Santa Misa en Español 10:30 pm Christmas Music and Carols 11:00 pm Choral Eucharist - Incense will be used. CHRISTMAS DAY, Sunday, December 25 10:00 am Holy Eucharist Volume 47 Issue 10 SERVICIOS EN NAVIDAD PROGRAMA DE NAVIDAD 1:00PM Diciembre 18, Cuarto Domingo de Adviento NOCHE BUENA 24 de Diciembre: Misa de Noche Buena a las 8:00 pm. MISA DEL DIA DE NAVIDAD 25 de Diciembre, 10:00AM (en inglés)
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THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO

DECEMBER-JANUARY 2016-7 DICIEMBRE-ENERO 2016-7

The Messenger ~ El Mensajero

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ~ SAN LUCAS IGLESIA EPISCOPAL

Rector’s Corner Jesus needs you!

Are you able to see God at work

in numbers and spreadsheets? Can

you perceive the Holy Spirit leading

us to truth in the policies of the Par-

ish? Are you willing to give sacrifi-

cially of your time to the work of SL2?

The Vestry and Diocesan Convention need you!

We have lost 2 additional people this year, due to res-

ignations. We have 5 openings of varying years. That’s

unusual! Our Diocesan Delegates are now up to 6, and

that’s an extra burden on our Parish to provide repre-

sentation. In 2016 we only sent 4 out of the 6 we were

entitled to.

Our Vestry needs to have people to pray and make

the hard decisions of governance for the rest of us.

Our political structure is such that the People delegate

to the Vestry and Clergy the monthly governance de-

cisions that make it possible to continue to work with-

out ceasing and pray tirelessly for the reign of God to

be manifest among us. Our political structure makes

the Delegates to Diocesan Convention our representa-

tives, joining the whole Diocese in making policy and

financial decisions for the welfare of all. All of these

posts are a commitment of time and talent that mani-

fest God through the ways we process our decisions.

The position of Warden (member of the Vestry)

implies that you “guard” the Parish, are a steward of

its resources, and you ensure the provision of the spir-

itual benefits that a parish is meant to provide. It’s

similar to the Diocesan Delegate, who represents the

Parish at the Diocesan Convention, and carefully

makes the decisions through which we apply our

shared gifts to the work of God’s reign. The Conven-

tion only meets once a year. In 2017, that’s in Vancou-

ver. The Vestry meets monthly and requires help in its

committees from its members.

There is an article in this newsletter that tells you

more. Read it and consider serving. The Parish cannot

operate without good governance.

Fr. Jaime Case

(English articles continue on page 7)

CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE

Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 18 10:00 am Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist

1:00 pm Christmas Pageant with Santa Misa

CHRISTMAS EVE, Saturday, December 24

4:00 pm Holy Eucharist - Family Friendly Nursery for children ages 3 and under.

8:00 pm Santa Misa en Español

10:30 pm Christmas Music and Carols

11:00 pm Choral Eucharist - Incense will be used.

CHRISTMAS DAY, Sunday, December 25 10:00 am Holy Eucharist

Volume 47

Issue 10

SERVICIOS EN NAVIDAD

PROGRAMA DE NAVIDAD

1:00PM Diciembre 18,

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento

NOCHE BUENA 24 de Diciembre:

Misa de Noche Buena a las 8:00 pm.

MISA DEL DIA DE NAVIDAD

25 de Diciembre, 10:00AM (en inglés)

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Rincón del Rector ¡Jesús te necesita!

¿Eres capaz de ver a Dios entre los

números y tablas? ¿Puedes per

cibir el Espíritu Santo guiándonos a la

verdad en las políticas de la Parro-

quia? ¿Estás listo para dar sacrificial-

mente de tu tiempo y talento a la obra de SL2?

La Junta Parroquial y la Convención de la Diócesis

te requieren. Hemos perdido a 2 personas este año de-

bido a renuncias. Tenemos 5 aperturas varios años de

términos. Es sorprendente. Nuestros Delegados a la

Convención ahora son 6, y es un problema para la Pa-

rroquia proveer representación. En 2016 solamente

asistieron 4 delegados de los seis que debíamos haber

mandado.

La Junta necesita personas que oraran e hicieran

las decisiones de gobernar por parte de todos noso-

tros. Nuestra estructura política es el Pueblo delega a

la Junta y los Cleros la administración que hace posi-

ble continuar a trabajar sin cesar y orar sin descanso

para que el reino de Dios se manifieste entre nosotros.

Nuestra estructure política hace los Delegados a la

Convención Diocesana representarnos en la junta de

toda la Diócesis en hacer políticas y decisiones finan-

cieras para el bien de todos. Cada puesto es un com-

promiso y colaboración de tiempo y talento, que mani-

fiestan a Dios por medio de las maneras que procesa-

mos decisiones.

El puesto de Guardián (miembro de la Junta) im-

plica que uno guarda la Parroquia, es mayordomo de

sus recursos, y asegura la provisión de los beneficios

espirituales que la parroquia tiene que proveer. Es se-

mejante para el Delegado a la Diócesis, quien repre-

senta la Parroquia en la Convención Diocesana, y con

todo deber hace las decisiones por los cuales se admi-

nistras nuestros bienes en común en la obra del reino

de Dios. La convención solamente se reúne una vez el

año. En 2017 será en Vancouver. La Junta se reúne ca-

da mes y además los miembros están obligados parti-

cipar en los comités.

Hay un artículo con más detalles dentro de este

jornal. Léalo que considere servir. La parroquia no

puede funcionar sin gobierno.

Padre Jaime Case

REPORTE DE

LA GUARDIANA MAYOR La gratitud es definida como la calidad

de agradecimiento, ser listo para mostrar

apreciación por recibir, y devuelta de

cariño. Es una afirmación de bondad.

Robert Emmons, un experto sobre la ciencia de grati-

tud dice que es un reconocimiento de que los orígenes

de bondad queda fuera de nosotros. Es una emoción

que afirma relaciones porque nos hace ver cómo so-

mos apoyados y afirmado por otras personas. La grati-

tud nos trae alegría y disminuye la ansiedad y depre-

sión. Gratitud es saludable para nuestros cuerpos, ba-

jando la presión de sangre, fortaleciendo el sistema de

inmunidad, reduciendo síntomas de enfermedad y

menos atribulado con dolores. Sus estudios muestran

que personas agradecidas duermen mejor. La gratitud

nos hace más flexible, y hace los sentimientos de inti-

midad y compromiso con amistades y familiares. Nos

hace sentir el deseo para transmitir perdón a la próxi-

ma persona.

Si se le ocurre, St. Luke´s – San Lucas promueve la gra-

titud. Estamos agradecido por estar juntos como her-

manas y hermanos en Cristo. Damos gracias por la

misión que nos permite ayudar a mujeres y hombres

en la comunidad. Piensa de las mujeres que vamos a

hospedar en el sótano. Cuán agradecido serán porque

queremos ayudarles y apoyarles. Piensa de la ayuda

que cada uno de nosotros recibe de nuestros co-

feligreses durante tiempos de dificultad tanto que ale-

gría. ¿Cuantas veces miramos a nuestro alrededor y

damos gracias por todos los que están aquí?

Antes de mover a Vancouver, pertenecía al grupo de

Sombreros Rojos en Poulsbo, Washington. Fue la tra-

dición del grupo terminar cada reunión con un com-

partimiento de agradecimientos con todos. A veces fue

tan sencillo que dar gracias por estar juntos para pasar

el día. Otros fueron agradecimientos para salud o sa-

nación. Otros por familias y amigos. Cuando separa-

mos nos sentíamos más cercano unos a otros y alegres

por el tiempo juntos.

Quisiera animarles encontrar algo por lo cual está

agradecido y llevarlo cerca en su corazón. Es maravi-

llosa la energía que usted puede sentir de este hecho

sencillo. Algunos comienzan su día con una oración de

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agradecimiento al despertar. Otros terminan el día con

acción de gracias por lo que ha sucedido. Algunos to-

man tiempo para escribir un diario de agradecimiento.

No importa la manera de expresar su gratitud, todos

gozan de los beneficios de ser agradecido durante el

día y al acostarse al final.

Quiero compartir mi gratitud hoy. Estoy agradecido

porque Jim y yo encontramos a St. Luke´s - San Lucas.

Estoy agradecido por esta temporada para servir como

su Guardián Mayor. He conocido y gozado de trabajar

junto con ustedes. Me ha enriquecido mi vida y me ha

dado una conexión a Vancouver que me hubiera sido

difícil encontrado. Doy gracias por mi familia que me

apoya.

La autora Melody Beattie escribió: Gratitud abre la ple-

nitud de la vida. Convierto lo que tenemos en más que

suficiente. Transforma la negación en aceptación, caos

a orden, confusión a claridad. Puede hacer de una co-

mida una fiesta, una casa un hogar, un desconocido a

un amigo. Gratitud hace sentido de su pasado, da paz

para hoy, y crea la visión del futuro.

Les deseo unas pascuas felices, y esperanzo que en-

cuentren maneras de ser agradecidos.

Kathy Gallaher

Meta 1: Relaciones más estrechas entre

Hispanos y Anglos REPORTE DE LA CAMPAÑA DE

PROMESA Gracias a todos ustedes que devolvieron sus promesas

el Domingo de la Cosecha (13 de noviembre). Por el 14

de noviembre tenemos $335,008 de promesas hacia

nuestra meta de $454,181. Hemos recibido 104 prome-

sas de los 140 que esperamos, comparado con el 124 de

año pasado. Tenemos 11 nuevas promesas, y 35 que

han aumentado sus promesas. Nuestra meta es muy

ambiciosa para hacer factible retener el personal, los

servicios y programas necesarias para continuar servir

a Dios, nuestra parroquia y la comunidad por alrede-

dor. Si usted no ha devuelto su tarjeta de promesa, selo

ruega hacer tan pronto sea posible. La Junta termina el

presupuesto al principio de enero, y por esto es im-

prescindible tener su promesa antes del fin de diciem-

bre.

FIESTA DE NUESTRA

SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE 12 de diciembre, a las 6:30PM se

celebrara la Eucaristía por Nuestra Señor

de Guadalupe en el templo de San Lucas

~ St. Luke’s. A las 7:15PM se hará una

procesión de la Virgencita desde el

Templo al Salón Parroquial para el

obsequio de la Danza por la cofradía Cristo de Chalma.

Sigue después una cena. Se solicita traer comida para

compartir, ayuda para enderezar el lugar (4:00PM) y

limpieza (8:30PM). Por favor, participe en esta fiesta.

Doña Lola está recogiendo ofrendas para flores.

HORARIO DEL PROGRAMA

DE NAVIDAD: 17 de diciembre

Practica para el programa en Ingles: 9:30AM

Fiesta: 12:00PM

Practica para el programa en Español: 1:00PM

FIESTA DE LA EPIFANÍA -

DÍA DE LOS TRES

SANTOS REYES Este año vamos a tener una Misa

Eucarística bilingüe en la fiesta de la

Epifanía/El Día de los Tres Santos Reyes, el viernes, 6

de enero a 7:00PM. Vengan a celebrar esta fiesta.

¡TÚ IGLESIA TE NECESITA PARA

GOVERNAR!

La Junta Parroquial 2017 Se buscan personas bilingües para servir en la Junta

Parroquial (”Vestry”). Hable con la oficina o con el Pa-

dre Jaime para la información. Mínima es ser confir-

mado en San Lucas.

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Delegados a la Convención Diocesana Tenemos 6 delegados y 6 suplentes nos representan en

la Asamblea Diocesana anual. Los requisitos son: un

adulto (de 16 años), miembro de esta parroquia, bauti-

zado, confirmado/recibidos en la Sede Episcopal o igle-

sia luterana y un comunicante de buena reputación

que un contribuyente de 0registro. Si usted está intere-

sado en la representación de St. Luke's ~ San Lucas en

la convención el 27-28 de octubre aquí en Vancouver

en el Hilton. Hable con P. Jaime.

EN DEMANDA FOTOS Se solicita fotos de actividades de la Iglesia en 2016. Si

usted las tiene, puede traerlas para que la pongamos

en scanner, o en forma electrónica hacer un disco o un

“jump drive” y entregarlos a la oficina. Gracias de an-

temano por su atención.

REUNIÓN ANNUAL

DE LA PARROQUIA Domingo, 29 de Enero, 2017 a las 11:15 de la mañana

en el Salón Parroquial. Todos invitados. Traigan comi-

da. Se provee guardería y actividades para niños. Va-

mos a repasar el año 2016, y prepararnos para la nueva

aventura del año 2017. Vea las hojas para indicar que

comida traerán.

REPORTES DE MINISTERIOS PARA 2016 ATENCIÓN LIDERES DE MINISTERIOS: Se solicita

sus reportes sobre los ministerios de que tienen cargo

para incluir en el Reporte Anual de nuestra iglesia, que

se va a presentar a la comunidad en la Reunión Anual.

La fecha para entregar el reporte es el 8 de enero, para

dar tiempo para ponerlos en orden en el Reporte. In-

cluya unos tres logros y tres retos en su reporte. Mán-

delos a [email protected].

Meta 2: Expandir Programas Sociales

SHARE's W. H. A. T. Después de atender a los feligreses, hablar con SHARE

e investigar las necesidades del edificio, el comité para

la Posibilidad de SHARE fue unánime en recomendar

a la Junta hospedar el refugio. La Junta votó adelantar

el proyecto. Debido a que San Pablo Luterano comen-

zó en abril 2016 hospedar al programa de WHAT, hay

12 camas más para mujeres en el Condado de Clark.

Vamos a mantener aquellas 12 camas por hospedarlas

aquí en St Luke's ~ San Lucas.

Alrededor de que se produce este jornal, SHARE

WHAT va a mandar sus muebles a nuestro sótano.

Van a rentar los salones 102, 104, 106 y 107 para ser

dormitorios par 12 mujeres sin casas. Se va a ocupar el

salón 100 como sala, y compartirlo con nosotros. La

oficina será en el cuarto pequeño frente los baños.

Esperan dar la bienvenida a sus primeros habitantes

alrededor de la primera semana en diciembre. El sába-

do 19 de noviembre será un día de trabajo y prepara-

ción junto con voluntarios de Hewlett Packard, gracias

a Bob Stavig. ¡Vinieron 22 personas para trabajar!

¡Alguien dio $300 en cheque para ayudar el esfuerzo!

Hemos limpiado, pintado, movido, tirado, etc. Atiende

los emails de la iglesia para otros día de trabajo, posi-

blemente el 3 o 4 de diciembre.

Hay muchas maneras para mostrar su apoyo. Crear un

ambiente caluroso y bien apuntado en nuestro sótano

es el comienzo. Si piensa donar algo contacte a Deb

Stavig 360-891-7161 o Jeanne Stephens 206-245-0426

antes de dar para evitar donaciones que no se pueden

utilizar. Es posible tener noches de actividades con las

habitantes como comida caliente, juegos o conviven-

cias en el futuro. De una feliz bienvenida a WHAT en

St Luke's ~ San Lucas.

VENTA DE ARTESANÍAS PARA

AYUDAR A PERSONAS SIN HOGAR Para apoyar el refugio para 12 mujeres sin hogar en la

propiedad de la iglesia, San Lucas está patrocinando

una venta de artesanías navideñas el sábado, 3 de

diciembre, de 10:00 AM a 4:00 PM en el Salón

Parroquial.

Los artículos para la venta son creados por los

miembros del gremio de Artes y Manualidades de San

Lucas. Los artículos de Artesanía incluirán artículos de

madera, tela, metal, cerámica y artículos de papel. Los

artículos incluyen orejeras de lana hechos a mano en

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los colores de las universidades locales, los Timbers y

los Seahawks, ropa de bebé tejida a mano, casas para

pájaros aprobadas por la Audubon Society, joyas de

cuentas de semilla, lana de Alpaca tejida a mano,

adornos de Navidad y tarjetas de navideñas.

CAMINATA WALK N KNOCK La Caminata Walk N Knock para recoger cominda pa-

ra el banco de comida de Clark County patrocina una

caminata en nuestra vecindad sabado el 3 de diciembre

de 9 a 1. Si usted desea ser voluntario, mire a wal-

kandknock.org para registrarse. Tambien puede llenar

su bolsa de comida para donar y dejarlo en frente de su

puerto para que la recogen el mismo sábado.

EL ARBOL NAVIDEÑO PARA SHARE Este año volvemos a patrocinar personas en el Share

House que no tienen casa. Cada persona de Share ha

hecho una lista de lo que desean. Si usted quiere do-

nar, simplemente escoja una tarjeta del Árbol, compre

las cosas indicadas y devuélvelas para el 11 de diciem-

bre. El Árbol se encuentra en el salón parroquial.

También uno puede dejar un cheque o mejor una tarje-

ta de regalo para que la persona compre lo que necesi-

ta. No envuelven los regalos. Se pueden contestar sus

preguntas durante la hora de café de 11:15-12:00 los

domingos. ¿Preguntas? Contacte a Kreta 360-887-0983.

Ella habla español.

SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS PARA

AYUDAR EN EL REFUGIO DE

HOMBRES DESAMPARADOS:

26 FEB-4 MARZO, 2017 Desde el año 2005 de San Luke’s ~ San Lucas ha pro-

visto voluntarios para ayudar en refugio de hombres

sin hogar. En el 2016 ayudaremos en la semana del 26

de febrero al 4 de marzo en la iglesia St Paul Lutheran

en Franklin en el centro de Vancouver. Hay tres tur-

nos de 4-5 horas cada una de las 7 noches. Los volunta-

rios reciben instrucciones claras sobre lo que debe ha-

cer en cada turno. No se necesita experiencia . En enero

en las misas de las 8AM, 10AM y la 1PM alguien estará

disponible en el Atrio de la iglesia y el Salón Parro-

quial para responder preguntas y para llenar el calen-

dario de voluntarios . Esperamos contar con volunta-

rios de los tres servicios . Si tiene preguntas o esta in-

teresado, por favor llame a Jeanne Stephens.

Jeanne Stephens 206-245-0426.

CESTAS DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS Gracias a todos los que contribuyeron a esta gran

tradición de las Cestas de Acción de Gracias. Se

distribuyeron 18 cestas de comida a las familias y / o

individuos en Noviembre. Las cestas estaban llenas de

un generoso surtido de comida y de un pavo. Además,

quiero agradecer a los ayudantes jovenes que

ayudaron a llenar las cestas.

Dena Cassidy,

Ministerio de Ayuda a la Comunidad

APOYO PARA ALUMNOS DE

VANCOUVER SIN CASA El total recogido en el esfuerzo para los niños de las

escuelas de Vancouver en octubre fue $1,078.59. Inclu-

ye propinas en la jarra, 10% de las ventas de Burgervi-

lle entre 4-7 de la tarde, y algunos esfuerzos especiales

por parte del Alcalde Leavitt y Don de Hously Eco Au-

tomotive. Cora trabajó muy duro. Gracias a todos que

vinieron y participaron en el esfuerzo. El invierno será

más caluroso para algunos niños.

Meta 3: Crecer En Fe MINISTERIO PARA NIÑOS

ESCUELA DOMINCAL Estoy pensando en llevar el bebé el 4 de diciembre a

conocer a todos y no puedo esperar a ver sus caras cu-

ando se reúnan con Bebe Christian!

Diciembre es a la vuelta de la esquina! Es ese momento

de empezar a pensar acerca de la función de Navidad.

Si cree que su hijo le encantaría unirse a nosotros en

esta maravillosa ocasión, por favor, que se unan a no-

sotros el 17 de diciembre para nuestro fiesta y la prácti-

ca. La práctica del servicio 10AM comenzará a las

9:30AM. A las 12PM tendremos una fiesta hasta las

1PM y luego el servicio de la 1PM va a la práctica hasta

2PM. El programa se va a realizer el domingo 18 de

diciembre a ambos servicios ( no tendremos escuela

domincal este domingo). Esperamos tener un gran mo-

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mento y dejar que los niños sean parte de una tradición

tan maravilloso y hermoso. No tendremos escuela

domincal El día de acción de gracias y tampoco el dia

de Navidad.

Regresaré en Enero. No habrá Escuela Dominical en

Enero 1 (Día de Año Nuevo), Enero 8 (Bautismos),

Enero 15 (Graduación de Primera Comunión).

Herlinda Marquez, Coordinador de Ministerio de Niños 503-863-4528 [email protected]

PRÓXIMO BAUTISMO Domingo, 8 de Enero de 2016

Si usted está interesado en el bautismo para usted o un

miembro de la familia, por favor llame la oficina de la

iglesia o hable con el Padre Jaime en o antes del 11 de

Diciembre.

POSADAS COMIENZAN Posadas comienzan el 16 de diciembre. Inscríbase para

hospedar una noche con el P. Eliacin.

FLORES DE PASCUA / FLORES

DE NOCHEBUENA Las flores de pascua se usan para decorar el santuario

para la Navidad Hasta el domingo. Hay unos sobres

disponibles en el atrio hasta el 13 de diciembre para

aquellos que quieran contribuir para comprar flores de

pascuas de Navidad. Por favor escriba su nombre y el

nombre de para quien ofrece las flores de Pascua. Inclu-

ya su cheque o dinero en efectivo (usted decide la canti-

dad de su donación). Ponga los sobres en las cestas de

las ofrendas. Este año volveremos a comprar flores de

pascua a lo Friends of Hospice. Los ingresos van a be-

neficiar Hospicio SW. Estaremos disfrutando de las flo-

res de pascua de Navidad hasta el 1 de enero y reanu-

daremos los arreglos florales del 8 de enero y hasta el

primer domingo de Cuaresma (5 de marzo). Luego no

tendremos flores hasta el Domingo de Resurrección. Si

usted tiene alguna pregunta por favor comuníquese

con Sandra Kimura 360-693-8518 o Carol Hiltz 360-597-

3094 .

ROSARIO Cada primer martes del mes, los danzantes de Cristo de

Chalma ofrecerán un Rosario en el Salón Parroquial a

las 7PM de la noche. Todos están invitados.

6 de diciembre y 3 de enero.

CALENDARIOS LITÚRGICOS 2017 Los calendarios están de venta ahora. Tienen informa-

ción sobre las fiestas del año litúrgico, las lecciones para

los domingos, los colores de las estaciones, y más.

Cuesta $3. Se encuentran en el Atrio de la Iglesia.

YOGA DURANTE LAS PASCUAS Tu lugar de tranquilidadCinto martes, desde 29 de

noviembre al 27 de diciembre.

6-7 PM en el salón Parroquial.

Maestra: Christi Krug (De Clark College)

Una celebración de ti mismo. Estirar, fortalecer, desarrollar

balance. Escuchar su sabiduría interna. Buscando un lugar

de silencio, auto-mantenimiento durante una temporada de

presión. Nuevos alumnos bienvenidos.

Más información en www.christikrug.com

GRUPO DE JOVENES Las reuniones de jóvenes en diciembre serán los

sábados: 3, 10 y 17, 6: 00-8: 00 PM. El 10 de diciembre

veremos una película con un tema de justicia social. El

17 de diciembre tendremos una fiesta de Navidad y un

intercambio de regalos. Por favor traiga un regalo ya

envuelto de genero neutral con un valor entre $ 15- $ 20

y comida para compartir.

Las reuniones en enero serán los sábados: 7, 21 y 28, 6:

00-8: 00 PM. El 21 de enero será una noche de cine,

una vez más abordando el tema de la justicia social.

Asegúrese de inscribirse para el HYC de Invierno, del

13 al 15 de enero para los grados 9-12.

Estoy viendo una necesidad real de separar el grupo

juvenil entre los grupos de la Escuela Intermedia

y Escuela Secundaria para servir mejor a nuestra

juventud. Pero para lograr esto necesitamos otra

persona que me ayude en el Grupo de Escuelas

Intermedias. Por favor ore y vea si usted es la persona

que Dios está llamando a este ministerio.

Donna Greene, Lider del Ministerio Juvenil

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UPCOMING DIOCESAN

YOUTH CONFERENCES:

High School Youth Conference (HYC) - Youth in

grades 9-12

Winter HYC - 1/13-15 Theme: Nail it to the Door! at

Camp Black Diamond in Auburn,

(if you prefer onsite housing, this is the conference for you!

We’ll also have a few more fun activities to add to the usual

conference mix.).Cost – TBD

Spring HYC - 3/24-26 at St. Mary’s, Lakewood, $35

Junior High/Middle School Youth Conference

(JYC) - Youth in grades 6-9:

5/5-7 Spring JYC at Church of the Holy Cross in Red-

mond, $35

FLORES DE PASCUA / FLORES

DE NOCHEBUENA Las flores de pascua se usan para decorar el santuario

para la Navidad Hasta el domingo. Hay unos sobres

disponibles en el atrio hasta el 18 de diciembre para

aquellos que quieran contribuir para comprar flores de

pascuas de Navidad. Por favor escriba su nombre y el

nombre de para quien ofrece las flores de Pascua. In-

cluya su cheque o dinero en efectivo (usted decide la

cantidad de su donación). Ponga los sobres en las ces-

tas de las ofrendas. Este año volveremos a comprar

flores de pascua a lo Friends of Hospice. Los ingresos

van a beneficiar Hospicio SW . Estaremos disfrutando

de las flores de pascua de Navidad hasta el 1 de enero

y reanudaremos los arreglos florales del 8 de enero y

hasta el primer domingo de Cuaresma (5 de marzo).

Luego no tendremos flores hasta el Domingo de Resu-

rrección. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta por favor co-

muníquese con Sandra Kimura 360-693-8518 o Carol

Hiltz 360-597-3094 .

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DIRECTORIO ¿Es usted un miembro nuevo que quiere un directorio

y no lo ha recibido? ¿Hay cambios de su información

en el directorio? Contacte la oficina por (telefono) o

por email [email protected]

DIRECTORY UPDATES Adds, Changes and Deletes to your current roster are

listed below. Please make these notations.

Are you a new member and would like a parish direc-

tory or somehow didn’t receive one? Changes to your

directory information? Please contact the church office

at 360-696-0181 or by email,

[email protected].

ADDITIONS / ADICIONES

CERVANTES, Maria & CORTEZ, Veronica

3311 NE 86th Ave Vancouver WA 98662

360-433-1969 [email protected]

GONZALEZ, Isidro &TORRES, Rosalba

TORRES, Selena, GONZALEZ, Jennifer

520 NE 108th Ave Vancouver, WA 98664

504-407-4534

KELLETT, Cam & Beth

Chris

11602 NW 29th Pl Vancouver, WA 98685

360-901-9261 [email protected]

MARTINEZ, Alfonso & ROSALES, Carmen

Candy, Odalis

746 SW Halsey Troutdale, OR 97060

503-209-5084

MARTINEZ, Diego 971-282-8064

746 SW Halsey St Apt 115 Troutdale, OR 97060

VAN DER SALM, Paul

4115 NW Fir St Vancouver, WA 98660

360-991-6604 [email protected]

CHANGES / CAMBIOS

BROTHERS, Roy

12713 NW 39th Ave Vancouver WA 98685-2197

CONGER, Chris

Faith, Noah

2016 E 6th St Vancouver WA 98661

360-831-2382 [email protected]

ESTRADA, Mireya

4701 NE 72nd Ave Apt #25 Vancouver WA 98661

FEMLING, Hannah 360-904-1722

13502 NE 87th Ave Vancouver, WA 98662

FEMLING, Rachel 360-624-7836

13502 NE 87th Ave Vancouver, WA 98662

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FREDERICK, Jonathan

Home: 360-576-9078 Cell: 360-931-4268

GETSINGER, Chess & Jean (same phone #)

7808 NE 51st St Apt 245 Vancouver WA 98662

HAMANN, Paul & Michelle 360-798-8716

HERNANDEZ, Diana & NESTOR, Ayala

360-721-8147

MEDEIROS, Paulo 360-723-8359

MOUNTFORD, Ebie

285 Browne St Friday Harbor

San Juan Island, WA 98250 C028

SILVA, Willy

Add Spouse: Marcela

DELETES / QUITAR

BARTON, George Deceased

JAGELSKI, Barbara Deceased

ROUTTU, Corinne Deceased

SENIOR WARDEN’S MESSAGE Gratitude is defined as the quality of being

thankful, readiness to show appreciation for

and to return kindness. It is an affirmation of

goodness.

Robert Emmons, a world leading scientific

expert on gratitude says it is recognition that the

sources of this goodness is outside of ourselves. It is a

relationship-strengthening emotion because it re-

quires us to see how we have been supported and

affirmed by other people. Gratitude brings us happi-

ness and reduces anxiety and depression. Gratitude is

good for our bodies as it strengthens the immune sys-

tem, lowers blood pressure, reduces symptoms of ill-

ness and makes us less bothered by aches and pains.

His studies show that grateful people sleep better.

Gratitude makes us more resilient and strengthens

relationships making us feel closer and more com-

mitted to friends and family. Gratitude promotes for-

giveness and makes us “pay it forward”.

If you think about it, St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas promotes

gratitude. We are thankful for the joy of being togeth-

er as brothers and sisters in Christ. We are thankful

for or mission that allows us to help men and women

in our community. Think of the women we will shel-

tering in the basement. How grateful they will be that

we want to give them that help and support. Think of

the support each of us receives from our fellow pa-

rishioners during both the hard times and the good

times. How many times do we look around and thank

everyone for just being there for us?

Before I moved to Vancouver, I belonged to a Red

Hats Group in Poulsbo, Washington. It was the tradi-

tion of that group to end each gathering by sharing a

gratitude with everyone. Sometimes it was simply be-

ing grateful for being together and sharing part of a

day with each other. Sometimes it was for health and

healing. Other times it was for family and friends. We

all left our feeling closer to each other and joyful for

our time together.

I would like to encourage each of you to find some-

thing to that you are grateful for and hold it close to

your heart. It is amazing the energy you will get from

this simple act. Several people I know start their day

with a grateful prayer for waking up to a new day.

Others end the day with a prayer of thankfulness for

the day that has just passed. Some keep a gratitude

journal. No matter what way they decide to express

their gratitude, they are enjoying the benefits of being

thankful be it a positive attitude to face the day or

better sleep to end it.

I would like to share my “gratitude” today. I am

thankful that Jim and I found St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. I

am thankful for this time as the Senior Warden. I have

met so many of you and enjoyed working with you.

This has enriched my life and given me a connection

to Vancouver that I would have had trouble finding

on my own. I am thankful for family who support me.

Author Melody Beattie wrote: Gratitude unlocks the

fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and

more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order,

confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a

house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude

makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and

creates a vision for tomorrow.

I wish all of you a blessed holiday season and hope in

these troubled times that you find ways to be grateful.

Kathy Gallaher

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DECEMBER - JANUARY CYCLE OF PRAYER

Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Congregations,

Ministries & Institutions

Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East

Congregations, Ministries & Institutions

Dec. 4 St.. Augustine in-the-Wood, Freeland;

St. Aidan, Camano Island

Dec. 11 Trinity, Everett; St. Philip, Marysville;

St. Hilda-St. Patrick, Edmonds

Dec. 18 Our Saviour, Monroe; St. John, Snohomish

Dec. 25 Retired clergy, clergy widows/widowers and

clergy households of the diocese.

Jan. 1 St. Alban, Edmonds; Redeemer, Kenmore

Jan. 8 Christ Church & St. Andrew, Seattle

Jan. 15 St. Luke & St. Stephen, Seattle;

Church of the Apostles, Seattle

Jan. 22 St. David Emmanuel & St. Dunstan, Shoreline;

Henry Memorial Chapel in the Highlands

Jan. 29 Ascension, Seattle; Epiphany, Seattle

Dec. 4 Palestine Hospital, Amman, Jordan

Dec. 11 Father Andewegg Institute for the Deaf, Beirut

Dec. 18 Church of the Holy Family, Raineh, Israel

Dec. 25 Holy Family Nursery School, raineh, Israel

Jan. 1 Office Of The Bishop,

The Rt. Rev. Suheil Duwani

Jan. 8 Redeemer Church, Amman, Jordan

Jan. 15 Bishop's School, Amman, Jordan

Jan. 22 St. Paul's Church, Ashrafieh, Jordan

Jan. 29 St. Paul’s Church, Shefa Amr and Israel Elderly

People’s Home, Amman, Jordan

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

1 - Tif Wildfang-Hoch

2 – Richard Klucas

5 - Manny Villasenor

5 - Brian

Martinez-Ornelas

6 - Juanita Vernon

7 - Luciana Evangelisto

9 - Maria Oliva

9 - Amelia Burik

10 - Kris Lawless

10 - Alexander Munoz

11 – Araceli Mendoza

11 – Alvaro Martinez

11 – Itxel Sanchez

12 - Jorge Martinez

12 – Diana Hernandez

14 - Jim Mayhew

14 – Isis Plaza

14 - Odalis Martinez

17 - Rosa Garcia Solis

18 - Darrell Williams

18 - Ebie Mountford

19 - Barbara Klinski

19 – Jazmin Plaza

20 - Linda Morse

20 - Hermelinda Mendoza

20 - Anna-Lisa Miller

20 - Connor Kenoyer

21 - Deborah Stavig

21 - Ines Vazquez

21 - Cecilia Torres-Perez

22 - Jim Chamberlain

22 - Shelby Kenoyer

22 - Dariana Triana

23 - Michael Maher

23 – Filadelfo Reyes

23 - Erika Cruz Reyes

24 - Justin Little

24 – Chris Conger

24 - Erick Gallegos

24 – Aileen Silva

25 - Jim Ross

26 - Marcela Silva

27 - Noah S. Wood

28 - Samuel Prado

28 - Omar Lopez

28 - Betsy Hanrahan

28 – Antonio Resendiz

29 - Jim Frahm

29 - Emily Martinez

31 - Pete Melhuish

31 - Ernesto Zurita

31 - Gerry Villasenor

31 - Brynley Toscano

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

1 - Geraldine Lonergan

1 - Bernie Malcolm

1 – Ruben Triana

2 – Katherine Malcolm

3 - Elizabeth Reyes Ruiz

4 – Sandra Kimura

4 - Adeline Miller

5 - Valeria Gomez Vazquez

6 – Roy Sandberg

7 – Francisca Barba

7 - Juliana Vazquez

7 – Daisy Roa

8 - Heidi Barbosa

9 – Fleur Romagosa

11 – Stu Hennessey

11 – Grant Bunnell

12 - Rafael Tachiquin

12 – Lucy Pauletto

13 - Sandra Gomez Ulloa

13 - Bryan Cruz Mullen

14 – Natalie McComb

14 – Maria Zepeda

14 – Luis Torres-Perez

15 – Agustina Cruz

15 – Emerson Tilford

15 – Ian Tilford

18 - Jonathan Torres

18 - Betty Barton

19 – Adan Montiel

21 - Glicerio Zurita

21 – Elizabeth Hennessey

22 - Norma Munllo

23 – Tom Amies

24 – Filemon Marquez

24 - Jesus G Perez

25 - Marina Santiago

25 - Gabriel Rosario-Cruz

26 – Pam Goodlett

26 - Patrick Dale

28 – Stephen Butler

28 – Beth Femling

28 – Sharon Mayhew

28 - Brian Perez Bautista

29 - Vavena Vasquez

30 – Fr. Jaime Case

30 - Samuel Sanko

31 – Sue Tellock

31 – Noah Kalman

31 – Alejandra Carmona

31 - Adriana Cabrera

31 - Denny Roa

Prayer Requests ~ Peticiones de Oración

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Goal 1: Develop relationships between the Anglo & Hispanic

PLEDGE CAMPAIGN UPDATE Thank you to all who turned in their pledges by In-

gathering Sunday (November 13) as requested. As of

November 28, we have $335,008 pledged toward our

goal of $454,181. We have received 104 pledges out of

the 140 hoped for, compared to last year when we re-

ceived a total of 124 units. We have 11 new first-time

pledgers, and 35 members have increased their pledge

over last year. Our overall goal is an ambitious “reach”

goal that will enable us to provide the personnel, ser-

vices and programs necessary to continue to serve

God, our parish and the community around us. If you

have not yet returned your pledge card we ask that

you do so as soon as possible. The Vestry customarily

finalizes the annual budget at the January meeting, so

it’s vital that we have your pledge commitment by the

end of December at the latest.

Sharon Mayhew, Vestry member

THE FEAST OF OUR

LADY OF GUADALUPE On December 12 at 6:30PM a Eucharist will

be celebrated for Our Lady of Guadalupe in

the Church of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. At

7:15PM a procession will leave the church

via the main doors and carry the Virgin to the

Parish Hall to the offering of Dance by the guild Cristo

de Chalma, followed by a meal.

You are invited to contribute a dish to the pot luck

meal, help with set up (4:00PM) and clean up (8:30PM).

Please take part in the festival. Ms. Lola is collecting an

offering for flowers.

PAGEANT PRACTICE SCHEDULE December 17, 2016

English practice: 9:30am

Combined Party: 12:00pm

Hispanic practice: 1:00pm

FEAST OF EPIPHANY:

THREE KINGS’ DAY This year we will have a bilingual

Holy Eucharist on the Feast of

Epiphany, Friday, January 6 at 7PM. Come and join

us as we celebrate this feast and experience other cul-

tural traditions surrounding this day.

YOUR CHURCH NEEDS YOU

TO SERVE! Serving on the Vestry

Vestry members normally serve a term of three (3)

years. This year we are in need of two additional mem-

bers; One for one year and one for two years. Those

who run will serve based on the number of votes that

they receive at the Annual Meeting to be held January

29th.

Vestry members are expected to maintain the status as

a Communicant in Good Standing, and continue to

contribute financially to the parish during their term of

service, and able and willing to attend monthly and

special vestry meetings, an annual retreat, and to work

on vestry sub-committees and special projects.

Serving as a Delegate/Alternate to the Diocesan Con-

vention

Delegates and Alternates normally serve a term of two

(2) years. This year all previous delegates and alter-

nates are retiring. So the vestry is looking for 6 Dele-

gate candidates and 6 Alternates candidates. We are

required to provide representation equally by sex.

Delegates/Alternates are expected to attend and repre-

sent St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas at Regional meetings that

usually convene 3-6 times during a calendar year.

These meetings usually occur in the fall prior to the

Diocesan Convention. It is also expected that Dele-

gates/Alternates will familiarize themselves with pro-

posed resolutions and diocesan budget and prayerfully

vote at convention according to this discernment. Last-

ly, delegates/alternates are expected to attend the Dioc-

esan Convention both years. The next on is scheduled

for to be held October 27-28 at the Hilton in Van-

couver Washington.

Eligibility to serve as a member of St. Luke’s ~ San

Lucas Vestry or Delegate/Alternative

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An adult (age 16 or older) member of St. Luke’s ~ San

Lucas parish, (confirmed or received in the Episcopal

church) and a Communicant in Good Standing

(“faithful in corporate worship, unless for good cause

prevented, and have been faithful in working, praying,

and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God”),

who is a contributor of record for the calendar year

preceding their nomination.

Steps in becoming a candidate for vestry and dele-

gate/alternate to convention:

1. Discern that you want to run for the vestry or repre-

sent our parish as a delegate/alternate for 2 years.

2. Review the eligibility requirements.

3. Obtain a nomination form from the office or Nar-

thex, complete the form and return it to the parish of-

fice; give it to a vestry member, warden, submit by

snail mail or email to [email protected].

4. Attend the 2017 Annual meeting in order to remain

on the ballot.

5. Nominees will be required to submit a photograph,

in either digital or photo paper form to the parish of-

fice by January 15.

There is no guarantee that you will be elected, but if

you are, you will be doing a great service to the

church.

WANTED: 2016 PHOTOS Have you taken pictures during any events or services

here at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas this year? We would like

to have your pictures please. Not only are these part of

our history but can also be used to help advertise our

church. For digital photos, please email to the office or

copy them off onto a CD. For paper version, let us bor-

row them to scan. Also, please label each picture with

the name of the event and any people included.

Thank you!

Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator

2017 ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, January 29, 2017

11:15 AM in the Parish Hall.

Pot Luck Lunch, please look for a signup sheet for food

donations starting January 8. Child care will be provid-

ed. Join us as we review and celebrate our journey to-

gether through 2016 and prepare for a new adventure

in 2017!

2016 MINISTRY ANNUAL REPORTS ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS: With our 2016

Annual Meeting fast approaching, please begin to

gather your ministry data for your annual ministry re-

port. As in the past, we want to keep these a brief and

fact-filled as possible. Please provide 3-5 Accomplish-

ments in direct phrases with numerical facts, when ap-

plicable. The due date for these Annual Ministry Re-

ports is Sunday, January 8, 2016. Your timeliness will

be most helpful to my task of producing the annual

report.

Thank you,

Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator

Goal 2: Expand Outreach SHARE's W. H. A. T. SHELTER After hearing from parishioners, speaking with

SHARE and researching the needs of the building, the

SHARE Feasibility Committee unanimously recom-

mended to the vestry to host the shelter. The vestry

voted to go forward. By our hosting WHAT, we will be

maintaining the additional 12 shelter beds for women

in Clark County, begun in April 2016 by St. Paul’s

Lutheran.

About the time this newsletter is published, SHARE's

WHAT (Women Housing and Transition) shelter may

be moving their furniture into our basement. They will

rent rooms 102, 104, 106 and 107 to be bedrooms for 12

women who are homeless. They will use room 100 for

their living room and the small space to the left of the

Helping Hands room (101) for a staff office. They hope

to welcome their first guests the week of December 5.

On November 19 St Luke’s ~ San Lucas parishioners

plus volunteers from Hewlett Packard (thank you Bob

and Deb Stavig for setting this up) hauled off stuff

stored in these rooms (that was deemed unwanted),

did a major clean and painted the walls. We had twen-

ty-two volunteers! The project also received $300 in

unsolicited cash! Please check the Bulletin and read

parish emails alerting you to another opportunity to

help SHARE get set up, most likely the weekend of

Dec 3-4.

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There are other ways we can show our support for the

shelter. Helping to create a warm and welcoming

space in our basement is an important beginning. If

anyone wants to donate items, please contact Deb

Stavig 360 891-7161 as we want to be sure donations

are not duplicated, and that they are items SHARE will

use. There may be opportunities in the future to have

joint activities with our guests such as crafts or game

nights, or we may be able to offer a warm soup or

breakfast on occasion. Call Jeanne Stephens 206-245-

0426 if you have ideas for such activities. Welcome

WHAT to St Luke's ~ San Lucas!

HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE

FOR THE HOMELESS

To support a shelter for 12 homeless women on the

church property, St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas Episcopal

Church, is sponsoring a Holiday Craft Sale Saturday,

December 3, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Parish

Hall.

The items for sale are created by St. Luke’s Arts &

Crafts Guild members. The Craft items include items

wood, fabric, metal, ceramic, and paper items. Unique

items include hand knitted wool mufflers in the colors

of local colleges, the Timbers and the Seahawks, hand

knit baby clothing, Audubon Society approved bird-

houses, seed bead jewelry, hand spun Alpaca wool

from a local farm, Christmas ornaments, and greeting

cards.

Volunteers are needed to support this sale with setting

up, cashiering, greeting, bagging, and cleaning-up.

Please contact Joseph Ziemba at 360-718-2749 or

[email protected] .

WALK & KNOCK The annual Walk and Knock food drive is scheduled

for Saturday in December 3. The Clark County-Wide

Inter-Service Club reports that they are drastically

short of volunteer walkers and drivers. If you have

friends, family, co-workers or anyone else who might

be interested in volunteering, please pass the word

that we need their help. Anyone can go to the website

—walkandknock.org to register.

Remember, get your food bags filled, labeled (“WALK

& KNOCK”) and set out on the front porch for pick up.

GIVING TREE TO BENEFIT

SHARE CLIENTS Here are several real stories of just 2 people who have

benefited and have become a success through the help

of the ASPIRE program with SHARE

Nicole, Mom of 2 teens and a younger child, became

homeless so fast and found help through SHARE's AS-

PIRE program. Became successful and is a role model

for the program.

Amber, has a 9 year old daughter and had so many

hardships and also found help through SHARE, took

baby steps to learn how to "walk on her own". Anoth-

er success story.

There are many more of these stories. These families so

appreciate the gifts they receive. Thanks to all who

participate in The Giving Tree.

Please stop by the Giving Tree in the Parish Hall and

select a gift tag then complete our log by adding your

name next to the copy of your selected tag. All gifts

must be returned unwrapped (gift bags are okay). Gift

cards are always welcome. VISA gift cards, Fred Mey-

er, etc. in lieu of the requested item. Please be sure to

secure the tag you selected to the gift!! Last day to have

gifts to the church is Sunday, December 11th.

Questions? Please contact Kreta Saathoff 360-887-0983.

SANDY HOOK REMEMBRANCE

My name is Heather Freitag and I am the local leader

for Moms Demand Action Clark County, a gun vio-

lence prevention group. I am writing to inform you

about an important event this December.

We are joining with many other groups around the

United States to remember the 27 victims of the Sandy

Hook Elementary School shooting. The front doors to

Sandy Hook Elementary locked at 9:30am on Dec. 14,

2012 and by 9:35am the shooting had begun. The vic-

tims, 20 children ages 6 and 7, 6 adult school staff

members, and the mother of the shooter. 27 in all. Most

of us remember that day with deep sadness, and the

Sandy Hook community has had to live beyond that

day.

At 9:35 am on Wednesday, Dec.14, 2016, many Clark

County Churches, with working Bells, will Chime their

Bell 27 times. Later that day we will be hosting a Walk-

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ing Vigil in downtown Vancouver. The Vigil will begin

at 6:30pm at Esther Short Park. You are invited to join

in the Vigil.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions at

503-310-5388. Thank you and Blessings to you all,

Heather Freitag

THANKSGIVING BASKETS 18 holiday food baskets were filled and given to fami-

lies and or individuals this November. They were

filled with a generous assortment of food and the addi-

tion of a turkey as well. Thank you to everyone who

contributed to this great tradition. Also, a shout out to

the junior helpers who helped fill the baskets.

Dena Cassidy, Outreach Ministry

H.O.P.E. - HOMELESS STUDENT

FUND-RAISER REPORT Total collected from October’s Burgerville fund-raiser

for Vancouver Schools' HOPE program, including

sales percentage, tip jar, and carry-over from previous

event, was $1,078.59. Don from Hoesly Eco Auto

brought his staff and their families and treated them

and also dropped a check into the tip jar. Mayor

Leavitt bought ten meals for a meeting he was on his

way to. Cora worked hard as usual and should be

hired immediately. Many thanks to all who supported

our community's homeless students. Winter will be a

little warmer for those deserving kids.

Den Mark Wichar

WHO - FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 4 2017 Since 2005 St Luke's ~ San Lucas has provided volun-

teer coverage for the men's overflow shelter for one

week during each winter. This winter, we will cover

the shelter (at St Paul's Lutheran Church on Franklin

in downtown Vancouver) for the 7 nights, February 26

-March 4 during Lent. There are three shifts of 4-5

hours for each of the 7 nights. Volunteers receive clear

instructions on what to do on each shift. NO EXPERI-

ENCE NEEDED. In January at the 8am, 10am and 1pm

services someone will be available in the Narthex and

the Parish Hall to answer questions and to fill up the

schedule of volunteers. We hope to have volunteers

from all three services. Won't you consider taking a

shift? If you want to say 'yes' or you have questions

now, please call Jeanne Stephens 206-245-0426.

GIFTS FOR LIFE Program of Episcopal Relief and

Development. http://

www.episcopalrelief.org/what-you-

can-do/gifts-for-life Visit this web-

site for great Holiday Gift ideas that

will benefit those in need. Make

your shopping easy!

Goal 3: Spiritual Growth SUNDAY SCHOOL HISTORY Historically, Sunday school started in England in 1790s

by Anglicans to give general education to poor chil-

dren who had to work long hours for the rest of the

week. In the U.S., general education laws in 1870s

caused these schools to focus on religious training.

Children were expected to go to Sunday school (even

if their parents didn’t attend church services), until so-

ciety changed in the 1970’s and 1980s.

At St. Luke’s, Sunday School probably started with the

consecration of St. Luke’s in 1860, as the church was a

converted schoolhouse, and Mrs. McCarty is noted as

conducting Sunday School on Sunday afternoon. Ref-

erences are found about Sunday School from that

point forward. The Parochial Report of 1884 lists 6

teachers and 70 students.

A 1936 Lantern said Kindergarten and Primary depart-

ments would be held in the “Parish Hall” at 26th and F

streets and the main school beginning with the 3rd

grade through the Bible class at the Church. At that

time there was an 8:00AM service and an 11:00AM

“Family” service. Sunday school would start at

9:45AM.

With Sunday school attendance noted as ranging from

65 in 1934, to around 180 in 1938, and to 203 in 1941,

there was a strong need for a volunteer organization to

support this ministry. The rector and a school superin-

tendent served as the top leaders, with a Treasurer,

Secretary and the church organist also serving on the

school board. There 15 to 20 teachers, each focusing on

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a small group of boys or girls, with substitutes on call.

Imagine what this was like!

In 1946, a Lantern article quoted a teacher: “When I reg-

istered my children in their classes, I realized my re-

sponsibility did not rest there. If one takes the broad

view of the church, religious training of young people

is perhaps one of the most important phases of church

life. I volunteered my services as a teacher and was ac-

cepted by the Board.” Follow the example of this con-

scientious parent – the reward is rich.

Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

SUNDAY SCHOOL I am planning on bringing my baby in on Sunday,

December 4th to meet everyone and I can't wait to see

the children’s faces when they meet Christian!

December is here and the Christmas Pageant will soon

be upon us. Please see Ebie’s article with all the infor-

mation on the Pageant. No Sunday School on Christ-

mas Day, Sunday, December 25 or January 1, New

Year’s Day! I will return to the classroom on January 8.

I’m looking forward to being back with the children!

Herlinda Marquez, Children’s Ministry Coordinator

503-863-4528 [email protected]

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT ALL NEW Presented on Sunday, December 18th during the 10 AM

service. Please try to have children at Sunday School on

December 4th and 11th so they can learn some new

songs, a poem and practice some acting parts. I will al-

so send home words to the poem and a CD to help the

children learn the songs. We will still have the Saturday

practice on December 17th at 9.30 AM followed by a

party lunch. All children are welcome to be in the pag-

eant, regardless of whether they attend Sunday School

or not.

Questions? Call or email

Ebie Mountford 360 433 2239 [email protected]

YOUTH GROUP Meetings in December are on Saturdays: 3, 10 and 17,

6:00-8:00 PM. December 10th will be a movie night ad-

dressing social justice. December 17 we will have a

Christmas party with a Gift exchange. Please bring a

wrapped gender neutral gift costing $15-$20 and finger

food to share.

Meetings in January are on Saturdays: 7, 21 and 28, 6:00

-8:00 PM. January 21st will be a movie night, again ad-

dressing social justice. Be sure to sign up for the Winter

HYC, January 13-15 for youth grades 9-12.

I am seeing a real need to separate the youth group into

Middle School and High School level groups to better

serve our youth. But in order to accomplish this we

need another person to assist me for the Middle School

Group. Please pray and see if you are the person God is

calling to this ministry. Donna Greene, Youth Leader

UPCOMING DIOCESAN YOUTH

CONFERENCES:

High School Youth Conference (HYC) -

Youth in grades 9-12

Winter HYC - January 13-15 /17 Theme: Nail it to the Door!

at Camp Black Diamond in Auburn,

(if you prefer onsite housing, this is the conference for you! We’ll

also have a few more fun activities to add to the usual conference

mix.).Cost – TBD

Spring HYC - 3/24-26 at St. Mary’s, Lakewood, $35

Junior High/Middle School Youth Conference

(JYC) - Youth in grades 6-9:

May 5-7 Spring JYC at Church of the Holy Cross in Red-

mond, $35

ADVENT MEDITATIONS & PRAYERS “Moments to Treasure” is this year’s Daily Advent

Meditations & Prayers booklet. These free booklets

are now available in the Narthex. Supplies are limited

so get one soon!

Please take just one of booklet per household.

ROSARY Each first Tuesday of the month the dancers of Cristo

de Chalma will offer a Rosary in the Parish Hall at

7 PM. All are invited.

Next two dates: December 6 and January 3.

2017 LITURGICAL CALENDARS These calendars are on sale now; full of information

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about the church year, feast days, seasonal colors, as-

signed lectionary readings and more. At a cost of $3

each we can cover our costs. Find these calendars on

Sundays; in the Narthex, or in the church office week

days.

YOUR QUIET PLACE YOGA DURING THE HOLIDAYS

5 Tuesdays 6-7 PM in the Parish Hall

November 29 - December 27

Teacher: Christi Krug (Teaches at Clark College)

A gentle, peaceful celebration of you. Stretching, strengthen-

ing, developing balance. Listening to your inner wisdom.

Finding a quiet, self-caring space during a hectic season.

Beginners welcome. More info at www.christikrug.com

BAPTISM OFFERED Sunday, January 8, 2017

If you are interested in baptism for either yourself or

a family member, please contact the church office or

Father Jaime by December 11.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Now, through Sunday, December 18, flower envelopes

will be in the Narthex for your contribution towards

the Christmas poinsettias. These poinsettias will be

used to decorate the sanctuary for Christmas. Please

PRINT your name and the name(s) for whom the poin-

settias are in memory, on the envelope then include

your check or cash for any amount. Completed enve-

lopes can be put into the Offertory plate or given to an

usher. We will again purchase poinsettias from Friends

of Hospice. Proceeds go to benefit Hospice SW.

We will enjoy the poinsettias from Christmas through

January 1 and resume flower arrangements on January

8 until the first Sunday in Lent (March 5) when there

are no flowers until Easter Sunday. If you have any

questions please contact Sandra Kimura 360-693-

8518 or Carol Hiltz 360-597-3094.

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP All women are welcome to join this group for reading,

studying and sharing. We will meet monthly on the

2nd Saturday. This is a time to come together and ex-

pand our spiritual experiences with a feminine view.

Each Saturday session begins with refreshments and

friendly conversation then our study and discussion is

based on the book, May I have this Dance – An invita-

tion to Faithful Prayer Throughout the Year” by Joyce

Rupp.

In December, we will meet on Saturday, December 10

from 10 AM to 12 PM and focus on the chapter,

“December-Homecoming”.

In January, we will meet on Saturday, January14 from

10 AM to 12 PM and focus on the chapter, “January-

The Road of Life”.

Please read each chapter prior to our session together.

If you have any questions please contact any of the

conveners:

Mary Boettcher, (360-936-2425) [email protected]

Janet Butler (360-947-0404) [email protected]

Kris Lawless (360-574-3755) [email protected]

NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM With the Advent season, another liturgical year has

begun, more than a month before the calendar year.

The new year is a time of reflection, thanksgiving, and

anticipation. Our service of Lessons and Carols al-

lowed us to reflect on the prophesies of Isaiah, Micah,

and Zephaniah in words and music. We give thanks

for the musical talent within our parish and for the gift

from the family of Lori Barber to enhance the organ in

our rear balcony. We anticipate some great worship

and music opportunities in the coming months: jazz on

the trombone, Christmas music by Michael Praetorius,

and the joyful noise of a new trumpet stop on our 1890

Adams pipe organ.

Trombonist Stan Bock will be

our guest musician at Jazz

Vespers on Saturday, Dec. 3rd

at 6 PM. Bring your friends,

family, and neighbors to this

ecumenical service of psalms,

prayers, and jazz standards

with Fr. Dennis Cole presid-

ing.

Our special Christmas Eve

choral Eucharist begins at 10:30 PM on the 24th with

sacred music for choirs and instruments from the Re-

naissance. Stay tuned for information on the installa-

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tion of the new trumpet stop on our organ and a re-

dedication recital expected at the end of January.

Tim Nickel, Music Director

BREAD GUILD We are looking for bakers for the Bread Guild as we

have lost two bakers this year. Please contact me at

360-241-3604 or at [email protected] if

you are interested or want more information. The more

bakers the less often everyone bakes!

Kathleen Brown

COFFEE HOUR Thanks to all who have stepped up to fill the coffee

hour vacancies. The calendar is now complete up to

June 2017.

Coffee Hour hosts for the months of December and

January are as follows:

4 December Ellen Case/Cheryl-Lee Holt

11 December Hennessey

18 December Stevens/Moorefield

25 December No Coffee Hour

1 January Holt/ Case

8 January Werts/Geer

15 January Hiromura/Mathieu

22 January Saathoff/Wildfang

29 January Annual Meeting

5 February Slanina

Judy Morrison 360-574-2441

MAH-JONGG GROUP This group meets in the Parish Hall every other Mon-

day from 12-4 PM (Winter times). Come join the fun,

learn, play and chat! December sessions are on the 5

and 19. January sessions are on the 2, 16 and 30. (We

do not meet on holidays) If you have questions, contact Peg-

gy McDonald (360-573-0609) or Ruth Werts (360-718-

8232).

THE LUNCH BUNCH In December we will meet on Tuesday, December 13th

at 12 noon in the Parish Hall. Our sponsor this month

is Nan Williams, who arranged for a volunteer from Ft

Vancouver to be our guest speaker. They will share

stories about Christmas at the Fort through the years.

In January we will meet on Tuesday, January 10th at 12

noon in the Parish Hall. Our speakers will be Fr. Den-

nis & Susan Cole who will talk about their recent trip

to Portugal.

Please sign-up if you are coming and/or if you can

help with a dish for the luncheon. Sign-up sheets will

be in the Narthex starting three Sundays prior. As al-

ways your friends and neighbors are welcome!

We’re always looking for interesting programs. If you

have something to share or want to arrange for a

speaker please contact the church office.

“R @ R” GROUP All are invited to these monthly gatherings on the third

Wednesdays with Rev. Chuck Barnes. Retirees @ Res-

taurants (R@R for short) will meet at 9 AM on Wednes-

days, December 21 and January 18, at Dulin’s Café lo-

cated at 1929 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660 for break-

fast and lively conversation.

NEW MINISTRY LEADERS FOR

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Jim and Sharon Mayhew are pleased to announce their

intent to assume the role as ministry leaders for Friday

Night Live. Many thanks to Brad and Ginger Harris

who have led the ministry for many successful years.

One of the best ways to build relationships and grow

together in Christ is by breaking bread together and

there’s no better place to do this that at a fun and re-

laxed Friday Night Live. The Mayhews, who attend the

8:00 service, have chosen this ministry because it is

through the Friday Night Live events that they’ve

come to know members from other services, many of

whom have become cherished friends. If you would

like to host a Friday Night Live next year, please con-

tact Sharon or Jim at [email protected],

360-952-0334 (cell) or 360-574-0074 (home).

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE December 16 at 6:00PM at church Parish Hall, hosted

the Claudia and Russ Roseberry. We are starting half

an hour early so we can include our annual white ele-

phant gift exchange. Come prepared with a fun/crazy

gift per person. For this evening, we are asking the

guests to choose to share an appetizer, side dish, salad,

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entrée or dessert. Also guests are responsible for

providing their own beverage. Two signup sheets are

available; one in the Narthex and one in the Parish

Hall next to the kitchen door.

January 27 at 6:30PM will be hosted by Judy and

Mike Morrison. Their home is located at 2403 NW 121st

Cir Vancouver. 360-574-2441. Our hosts will provide

the main course only and guests bring a dish to share:

appetizer, side, salad or dessert. Guests are responsi-

ble for providing their own beverage. Look for the

sign-up sheet and maps in the parish hall.

We are looking for a hosts for open months in 2017.

Please find the signup sheet behind the monthly FNL

ones. Please address any questions to Sharon Jim

Mayhew, [email protected]) or at (360-

574-0074).

Sharon & Jim Mayhew

Goal 4: Pastoral Care LIFE GOES ON The next meeting of Life Goes On is on Thursday,

December 15, 2-4 PM at Glenwood Retirement Cen-

ter (5500 NE 82nd Ave, near the Vancouver Mall). We

are a group of people who have faced significant loss

and are in the process of grieving. Some lost someone

several years ago, others have lost someone this past

year. We share grief and loss and work hard not only

to remember the ones we have lost but to find new

meaning and purpose in continuing our lives. Life

does go on. Please feel welcomed to come join our

group. We share together and enjoy some goodies,

coffee and tea.

The Rev. Dennis Cole

PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE Please let us know if you have someone who is not

able to come to church, is in some type of crisis, medi-

cal or otherwise, or, perhaps, is in the hospital, by

making a call to the office. Our meetings are on the

fourth Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be

on December 20 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel of the Holy

Spirit, (Children’s Chapel).

The Rev. Dennis Cole

Administrative & Financial TREASURER’S REPORT BUDGET SUMMARY

“Dollars and Sense”

Percentages should to be at 83% of budgeted revenue

and expense.

October revenues and expenses should to be at 83% of

budgeted revenue and expense.

Summary as of October 31, 2016

Revenues: Actual revenues as of October are higher

than expected year-to-date income. Yes!

Expenses: Overall expenses are under YTD budget

projections. Yes! The actual net income is inflated due

to accounting procedures and will be adjusted next

month to $16,063.

Additional Comments: The vestry is counting on car-

ryover funds to help meet our 2017 stretch goal. These

funds are the result of: a late start of admin. assistant,

no medical for admin. assistant, no youth coordinator

hired, services we provide category is underspent,

pastoral care is not spending the amount requested,

and receipt of an unanticipated DIF interest windfall

in February.

This is the time to be sure you are on target for meet-

ing year-end pledge commitments. A financial state-

ment will be mailed out in early December to docu-

ment your contributions. If you want an update before

this time, please contact the treasurer’s office.

Thank you for your continued contributions.

Doug Goodlett, Treasurer

HISTORY DVD AVAILABLE The History of St. Luke’s Church was originally pub-

lished in paper form in 1992. We have digitized the

book to make it easier to use, to reduce reproduction

costs and added Supplement document containing

Total Budget Year to Date Percent

for the Year Actual of Total

Amounts Budget

Revenues $583,833 $502,840 86%

Expenses $583,833 $475,776 81%

Net Income 0 $ 27,064

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articles and biographies. All one DVD, for just $20.

The DVD will be available for sale Sundays and in the

Church Office.

Pat Lawless, Archivist

VESTRY SUMMARY -- October 2016

2017 BUDGET: We have a “stretch budget” for 2017.

Please prayerfully consider increasing your pledge to

support our ministries and programs.

COLA: All paid staff will receive a Cost Of Living

Adjustment.

OTHER RAISES: Key staff members will also re-

ceive raises beyond the COLA.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES: Our congrega-

tion is now Grade B. That raises salaries, pensions, etc.

It also brings new opportunities for lay parish leader-

ship. If a particular ministry interests you, please con-

sider joining it.

Our Diocesan Assessment rate has dropped in re-

cent years. Reduced diocesan staffing will start to

affect individual congregations.

PLEDGE CAMPAIGN: Please return your pledge

card as soon as possible.

CURATE REPORT:

5 children started First Communion classes 10/9.

Lay leaders have been selected for our Young

Families Ministry.

MUSIC:

The “TGIF Piano Duet Festival” will continue next

July, perhaps with additional instruments.

Jazz Vesper will continue through 2018.

Our organ will be rededicated with a special con-

cert in January.

Tom Amies, Clerk of the Vestry

Around the Diocese & Our Town WINNERS OF THE ST. JOHN'S BIBLE

ARTWORK RAFFLE The 108th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Dio-

cese of Olympia included a raffle for the artwork used

from the St. John's Bible throughout the weekend. Our

Liturgy and Arts Commission would like to thank

everyone who participated and is very pleased to an-

nounce the following winners:

Large Banners

St. Luke's, Ballard; St. Stephen's, Seattle; Christ

Church, Seattle; St. Luke's ~ San Lucas, Vancouver

and St. Anne's, Washougal

EPISCOPAL RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT'S

2016 HOLIDAY

MATCHING GIFT

CHALLENGE Through the end of Decem-

ber, Episcopalians and

friends are invited to partici-

pate in Episcopal Relief &

Development's 2016 Holiday Matching Gift Challenge.

With generous support from a group of exceptionally

committed donors, gifts to any listed fund during this

time will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000.

The match amount benefits the Global Needs Fund,

sending help where it is most needed to fight poverty,

hunger, disease and disasters worldwide. http://

www.episcopalrelief.org/press-and-resources/press-

releases/2016-press-releases/episcopal-relief-and-

development-launches-500000-holiday-matching-gift-

challenge

WOMEN’S RETREAT

Saints Alive: Modern Women Meet

Saints and Mystics of Old Camp Huston, Gold Bar, February 10-12; Registration

Closes Jan. 10 $265 (Program, Lodging, Meals)

Walk the spiritual path with saints and mystics of old,

explore their stories of faith, and discover the rele-

vance of their lives to women of today. This weekend

retreat for women of the Diocese of Olympia is hosted

by retreat team of Holy Cross, Redmond, with guest

speaker Joyce Reed. (more information and registra-

tion @ link) .http://www.holycrossredmond.org/

Home/Files/2017_8x5DioAdReg_Final.pdf

REMINDER - If your Ministry group would like to sub-

mit an article for the February Messenger, please submit

your written article on or before January 18 to the

church office or email it to

([email protected]) Thank you!

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Sunday Mon-day Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

REGULER SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 12:45 Guardería de

niños 1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Escuela Dominical

1 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands

2 Outreach

3 8 WALK & KNOCK

10 - 4 Holiday

Craft Sale

6-8 Youth Group

6 JAZZ VESPERS

4 The Second Sunday

of Advent

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

12 Primera Comunión

5 Office Closed 12-4PM Mah-Jongg

6 Outreach

6 YOGA 7 Rosary/Rosario

7 Outreach

12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 3:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells

6:30 Outreach Committee

7:00 Choir

8 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands

9 Outreach

10 10 Women’s Spirituality Group

6-8 Youth Group

11 The Third Sunday of

Advent

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

11:30 Giving Tree Gifts Due

12 Primera Comunión

12 Office Closed

6:30 Our Lady of Guadalupe (Part I)

7:15 Our Lady of Guadalupe (Part 2)

13 Outreach

12:00 Lunch Bunch 6 YOGA

6:30 Vestry

14 Outreach

9:35 Sandy Hook Remembrance

Bell Ringing

12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 3:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Handbells

6:30 Sandy Hook

Vigil @ E. S. Park

7:00 Choir

15 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands 2:00 Life Goes On (off site)

16 Outreach

6:30 Friday Night Live @ church

7:00 Posada

17 9:30 English Pageant Practice

12 Pageant Practice Party

1 Spanish Pageant Practice

6-8 Youth Group

7:00 Posada

18 The Fourth Sunday of

Advent

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

10 Christmas Pageant

in English

1 Christmas Pageant

in Spanish

7:00 Posada

19 Office Closed 12-4PM Mah-Jongg

7 Posada

20 Outreach

6:00 YOGA 6:30 Pastoral Care Comm

7:00 Posada

21 Outreach

9 R@R (Dulin’s) 12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service

3:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

7:00 Posada

22 Outreach

7:00 Posada

23 Outreach

7:00 Posada

24 Christmas Eve

4:00 Choral Family

Eucharist

8:00 Santa Misa

10:30 Christmas Music &Carols 11:00 Choral Eucharist

25 Christmas Day

10:00 Holy Eucharist

Buildings Closed

After Service

26 Office Closed

27 Outreach

6 YOGA

28 Outreach

12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service

3:00 Staff Meeting

29 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands

30 Outreach

31

Church Office Hours: 9 AM-12 PM and 1 PM-5 PM Tuesday - Friday

If you have any questions about the calendar, please call the church office, 360-696-0181.

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Sunday Mon-day Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 NEW YEARS DAY The Holy Name of our

Lord Jesus Christ

8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 12:45 Guardería de niños 1:00 Santa Misa NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

2

12-4PM Mah-Jongg

3

Outreach 6 Rosary/Rosario

4 Outreach

12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service

3:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells

6:30 Outreach Committee

7:00 Choir

5 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands

6 EPIPHANY Outreach

7:00 Bilingual Holy Eucharist

7

6-8 Youth Group

8 1st Sunday after the

Epiphany / The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 12:45 Guardería de niños 1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Escuela Dominical

12 Primera Comunión

Annual Ministry Reports Due

9 Office Closed

10 Outreach

12:00 The Lunch Bunch 6:30 Vestry

11 Outreach

12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 3:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

12 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands

13 Outreach

HYC

14 HYC 10 Women’s Spirituality Group

15 2nd Sunday after the

Epiphany

8:00 Holy Eucharist

9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 12:45 Guardería de niños 1:00 Santa Misa y Primera Comunión

16 Office Closed 12-4PM Mah-Jongg

17 Outreach

18 Outreach

9 R@R (Dulin’s) 12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service

3:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

MESSENGER DEADLINE

19 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands

20 Outreach

21

6-8 Youth Group

22 3rd Sunday after

the Epiphany

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 12:45 Guardería de niños 1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Escuela Dominical

23 Office Closed

24 Outreach

6:30 Pastoral Care Committee

25 Outreach

12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service

3:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

26 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands 2:00 Life Goes On

27 Outreach

6:30 Friday Night Live (Morrisons)

28

6-8 Youth Group

29 4th Sunday after

the Epiphany

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

11:15 ANNUAL MEETING &

LUNCH

30 Office Closed 12-4PM Mah-Jongg

31

Outreach

February 1 Outreach

12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service

3:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells

6:30 Outreach Committee

7:00 Choir

February 2 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands

February 3 Outreach

February 4

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