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THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO

NOVEMBER 2015 NOVIEMBRE 2015

The Messenger ~ El Mensajero

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

Volume 46

Issue 9

Rector’s Corner THANKSGIVING The Eucharist, our regular Sunday form of wor-

ship, is known as the Great Thanksgiving. We

formally gather to praise, thank, and pray to God

for ourselves and for the world. Our Eucharistic pray-

ers use the phrase, ‘a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiv-

ing’ in contrast to the theology of repeating or adding

to the sacrifice of Christ, to describe what we are doing

as the gathered body of Christ.

November is the month of our secular holiday,

Thanksgiving. We celebrate the day the First Nations

people taught the new arrivals from Europe how to

survive winter and learn to live in the New World. The

irony of the welcome given to invaders who would

displace the First Nations can no longer be avoided by

ignoring the attending genocide. Yet it remains a story

of hope that different peoples will find common

ground in helping each other, sharing with compas-

sion.

We have other nations among us these days: Coming

from all over the world, speaking the languages that

were taught them by other empires, they come here

seeking life and hope. Our celebration on Wednesday

evening, November 25, is another coming together to

serve each other food. Come, celebrate the Thanksgiv-

ing in the way we have learned, with the foods we

found in the New World, and pray for peace among

the nations. Fr. Jaime Case

(English articles continue, page 5)

Rincón del Rector

ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS La Eucaristía, nuestra forma de alabar a Dios cada

domingo, se conoce también como El Gran Acción

de Gracias. Nos reunimos formalmente para ala-

bar, dar gracias, y pedir a Dios por nosotros mismos y

por el mundo. Nuestra oración eucarística usa la frase

“un sacrificio de alabanza y acción de gracias” se con-

trasta de la teología de repetición del sacrificio de Cris-

to, para describir lo que estamos haciendo como el

cuerpo de Cristo reunido.

Noviembre es el mes de nuestra fiesta secular, Día de

Acción de Gracias. Celebramos el día que las Primeras

Naciones indígenas enseñaron a los recién llegados de

Europa como sobrevivir el invierno y aprender vivir en

el Mundo Nuevo. La ironía de la bienvenida dada a

invasores que desplazarán los Pueblos Originales no se

puede evitar por ignorar la genocida. A pesar de eso

sigue siendo una historia de esperanza que pueblos

ajenos encontrarían compartir los bienes, ayudando a

otros con compasión.

Hay otras naciones entre nosotros estos días: Vienen de

todas partes del mundo, con idiomas de otros impe-

rios, buscando vida y esperanza. Nuestra celebración

en la tarde de miércoles, el 25 de noviembre, es otra

manera de reunirnos para servir uno al otro con comi-

da. Vengan, celebren el Día de Acción de Gracias en la

manera que aprendimos, con comidas de la Tierra

Nueva, y oren por la paz en las naciones.

Padre Jaime Case

CAMBIO DE HORAS ESTE DOMINGO

AJUSTEN SUS RELOJES ATRÁS UNA HORA

CUANDO SE ACUESTA

SABADO, 31 DE OCTUBRE

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 .

BE SURE TO ADJUST YOUR CLOCK

BACK 1 HOUR WHEN YOU GO TO BED

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31!

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Meta 1: Relaciones más estrechas entre Hispanos y Anglos

LIBRO DE RECORDACIÓN El Libro de Recordación estará disponible en el Atrio

de la iglesia para que usted pueda añadir los

nombres de sus seres queridos que han partido. Los

nombres serán leídos en todos las misas el domingo,

1 de Noviembre Día de los Santos.

TODOS LOS SANTOS Y SANTAS Hemos colocado El libro de Recordación en la entra-

da de la iglesia para que todos puedan escribir los

nombres de los seres queridos que han fallecido. El

domingo, 1 de noviembre vamos a incluir todos los

nuestras oraciones en las tres misas.

FIESTA DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS Miércoles, el 25 de noviembre a las 6:00 celebramos

nuestra Fiesta de Acción de Gracias. Ha sido un favo-

rito para reunir el pueblo de San Lucas ~ St. Luke’s

por muchos años, con más que 100 miembros de to-

das las misas asistiendo juntos a celebrar nuestras for

-tunas. Por favor, venga a juntarse, traiga su comida

favorita para compartir, especialmente las comidas

típicas de Día de Acción de Gracias como pavo, pa-

pas machucadas, camote. Si no trae algo se acepta

una donación para comprar pavos.

La lista para indicar su participación y asis-tencia se

coloca el 1 de noviembre en el atrio. Por favor, in-

dique en esta hoja si van a asistir y cuantos están en

su grupo. Pregun-tas? Llame a Melanie Kenoyer.

Meta 2: Expandir Programas Sociales

HOPE (Esperanza)

Servicio para Niños Escolares Sin Casa 4ª Colaboración con Burgerville

Gracias, a todos que apoyaron el esfuerzo para estu-

diantes sin casa el mes pasado. En propinas ganamos

$424, y ventas un poco mas de $300, que es mejor que

la vez pasada. Fue estupendo cuantos vinieron en

medio de las horas. Las jovencitas Maddie y Cora

fueron las mejores camareras.

Den Mark Wichar

INFORME DEL MINISTERIO A LA

COMUNIDAD • El Ministerio a la Comunidad está pidiendo sus

donaciones de calcetines y ropa interior nueva o

usada pero en buenas condiciones para niños

hasta el domingo 15 de noviembre. Estas

donaciones serán enviadas a la Escuela Primaria

Washington.

• Calcetines para adultos son de alta necesidad.

• Se necesitan voluntarios para el armario de ropa /

para turnos repartiendo bolsas de comida /

clasificación armario de ropa.

• Se necesitan los pantalones de los hombres del

tamaño 32-36.

• Se necesitan ropa de invierno y zapatos para

hombres y mujeres.

• Se necesitan donaciones de alimentos para la

despensa alimentaria

• El programa Giving Tree en Navidad comenzará a

mediados de noviembre.

• Se estarán recolectando alimentos no perecederos

para las cestas de comida de Navidad a principios

de diciembre.

La Próxima reunión del Ministerio a la

Comunidad será el miércoles 11 de noviembre a

las 6:30 pm en la Biblioteca. Todo el que quiera

venir es bienvenido.

ARTES MANUALES Este año la venta de Manualidades y Regalos de

Navidad será el 21 & 22 de noviembre, la semana an-

tes del Día de Acción de Gracias. No es demasiado

temprano para planificar su manualidad. Aun de va-

caciones o descansando, puede amarrar algo para

vender. Si tienen ideas o sugerencias hazle saber a

Joseph Ziemba, [email protected].

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Meta 3: Crecer En Fe

REPORTE DEL GUARDIÁN MAYOR “Que canta, ora dos veces.” –

Atribuido a San Agustín

El ministerio de la música en San Lucas – St. Luke´s

es vivo y creciendo. Tim Nickel y Willy Silva arre-

glan música cada domingo para a las 10 y a la 1, res-

pectivamente. Tim también provee música para la

Víspera de Jazz 6 veces el año. Ambos crean misas

especiales durante Navidad, Semana Santa y Pascua.

Este año para el domingo de Ramos, se ofreció un

evento especial de La Pasión de San Juan por J.S.

Bach, con orquestra.

El coro, que consta de 20 voluntarios, canta casi to-

dos los domingos a las 10. La banda de Willy ha cre-

cido a 5 miembros y acompaña la misa de 1 pm. Te-

nemos un coro de campanas que toca varias veces el

año, añadiendo dimensiones a nuestra música. Nue-

vos músicos serán bienvenidos para el coro de las 10

y la banda de la 1.

Los himnos son seleccionados de varios himnarios.

Generalmente corresponded a las estaciones del año

eclesiástico y lecciones de la Biblia. “Los himnos son

poesía,” dice Tim. “Tienen más sentido si escuchas

tanto las palabras como la melodía.”

En el futuro, Willy intenta buscar nuevas canciones

para mejorar la música de la 1. Reconoce a Cheryl

Lee Holt por su asistencia fiel, y disfrutó de la misa

bilingüe. Tim va a usar el coro para enseñar nuevas

canciones a la misa de 10. Está trabajando con el co-

mité le música para enfocar sobre nuestro nuevo

piano Steinway, generosamente dado por Janet y Da-

rrell Williams, para compartir música con la comuni-

dad. El reconoce a Beth Lawson por dirigir hábil-

mente el coro este otoño y también nuestra soprano

profesional, Catherine van der Salm.

Contactos: Willy Silva 503-956-9337

Tim Nickel [email protected]

ESCUELA DOMINICAL Ya ha llegado el tiempo de pensar en los días festivos

y fantásticas tradiciones que se acercan. Una

tradición importante para los niños es el programa

de Navidad. Si usted piensa que a su hijo o hija le

gustaría participar en el programa de Navidad, por

favor tráigalos el sábado, 19 de diciembre, a practicar

y a participar en la fiesta para ese día. Los niños de la

misa de los 10:00AM practicaran a las 10:00AM el 19

de Diciembre y luego todos pueden venir y disfrutar

una fiesta para festejar la programa de Navidad a las

12:00PM. Los niños de la misa de la 1:00PM van a

practicar de la 1:00PM de la tarde hasta las 2:00PM.

El programa se va a realizar el domingo 20 de Dic-

iembre. Esperamos tener tiempo muy divertido con

todos los niños y siguiendo nuestras bonitas tradi-

ciones.

Herlinda Marquez

GRUPO DE JÓVENES Tenemos una noche para Jóvenes en noviembre.

7 de noviembre 6:00-8:00 – Noche de Juegos con Piz-

za. Llevar disfrazo opcional.

JYC DE OTOÑO Fechas: Viernes 20 de noviembre, 7:00 de la tarde al

domingo 22 de noviembre, 12:30.

Costo: $35. Becas se regalan.

Local: Trinity (La Trinidad) Iglesia en Everett, WA

Acompáñenos para el JYC del otoño. Con juegos que

establecen compañerismo, este es el lugar para en-

contrar amigos que te ayuden superar todo. 50 jóve-

nes se junta de todas partes de Washington del

oriente, para compartir la música, adoración y diver-

sión.

Más Información: Denis Brumbaugh:

[email protected], Office of Faith Formation

Registrar: https://www.ecww.org/civicrm/event/

info?id=222&reset=1

Inscripción termina domingo, 15 de noviembre.

FIESTA DE PRIMERA COMUNIÓN La Fiesta de Primera Comuniones se celebra el

10 de enero de 2016. La próxima serie de clases

comienza en marzo. Clases se reúnen a las

12:00PM del mediodía en el Sótano del Salón

Parroquial. Los padres deben inscribirse y asistir

a clases durante la misma hora que los niños, y

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toda la familia debe de asistir a la Misa de la

1:00PM. Antes de inscribirse, la familia debe

asistir A la Misa y consultar con el P. Jaime.

Administración y Finanzas NOTICIAS SOBRE LA CAMPAÑA

DE PROMESAS Gracias por completar sus tarjetas de promesas fi-

nancieras. El día para entregarlas es el domingo 15

de noviembre. Les agradecemos por su generosidad

y compromiso con los objetivos de nuestra iglesia.

Las promesas son la base económica para el presu-

puesto del próximo año. Esperamos lograr grandes

cosas juntos.

Si usted todavía está no está seguro o segura de

cuánto va a dar, vea la lista en este boletín de nues-

tros logros hasta la fecha en 2015. Hemos logrado

mucho gracias a la generosidad de nuestros feligre-

ses. Sin embargo, hay mucho más por hacer. Es

bueno recordar que es un privilegio participar en

tantos ministerios de ayuda a nuestra comunidad.

No pierda la oportunidad de contribuir generosa-

mente a la obra de Dios. Sharon Mayhew, Vestry Member

DOMINGO DE RECOLECCIÓN El domingo 15 de noviembre será la celebración de

recolección de las Promesas para 2016. Por favor,

recuerde enviar su hoja de promesa financiera por

correo electrónico o correo regular en o antes del 15

de Noviembre. Las hojas de promesas serán

bendecidas en todas la misas.

LOGROS PARA 2015 Meta 1: Forjar una relación más estrecha entre lati-

nos y anglos

Cura bilingüe enviado por la Diócesis

Coordinadora de Escuela Dominical bilingüe

(también Meta 3)

Sillas en el Atrio para madres y bebés cuando lloran

Clases de Primera Comunión bilingües (también Me-

ta 3)

Domingo de Bienvenida, Comida Mexicana, y Misas

Bilingües

Meta 2: Servicio Social

Comenzamos las Clases de Inglés, la cual está cre-

ciendo

Expandir el almacén de ropa

Más voluntarios activos

Más esfuerzo para Paz y Justicia en la comunidad

Ayuda económica a las familias de los Apartamentos

Ghim

Proyecto ambiental con Diócesis del Sur de las

Filipinas

Una red de distribución para materiales y comida

que nos sobran

Boletos del Autobús

HOPE Proyecto para apoyar a niños escolares sin

casas en Burgerville

Distribución de artículos de aseo personal

Materiales escolares

Donación de Sangre a la Cruz Roja 3 veces

“Shower” el Día de las Madres para madres y bebés

con necesidad

Meta 3: Crecimiento Espiritual:

Materiales para Jugar Junto a Dios

Foro para adultos

Clases de Confirmación

Más maestros

Coordinadora de Escuela Dominical bilingüe

(también Meta 1)

Clase de Primera Comunión Bilingüe

(también Meta 1)

Meta 4: Cuidado Pastoral:

Visitación mensual de los que no pueden de asistir a

la misa (entre 13-20 individuos)

Atención a las personas en sus últimos días de vida

Comida congelada para familias en emergencia

Comenzar el ministerio de compañeros de oración

Nuestros Edificios:

Reparación el Salón Parroquial

Cortaron los árboles grandes

Inspección de los vitrales

Creación de una oficina con computadora para

Archivero

Un Nuevo Piano Steinway

Instalación de luces con bombillas de alta eficiencia

Instalación de piedra angular del 2nd edificio de la

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Iglesia en el Atrio

Instalación de un estante para las almohadas en la

parte de atrás de la Nave

Compraron nuevas vestimentas litúrgicas

REPORTE DEL GUARDIÁN MENOR Hemos completado el primer paso en arreglos des-

pués de construcción. Los árboles, inclusivo lo del

vecino, se cortaron ramos muertos o demasiado cer-

canos al edificio o líneas de electricidad. Próximo es

quitar los cepas de arbustos por el norte de los edifi-

cios. Un camión de tierra se ordena para estirar sobre

los jardines y poner plantas y semillas de pasto.

La primera fase de instalar luces de LED se ha com-

pletado especialmente en el santuario y la capilla. An-

tes de cambiarlas se usaba 13,680 vatios de luces in-

candescentes, costando más que $900 por año. Ahora

utilizan 1,680 vatios, de costo de $112., un ahorro de

88%. Un gran agradecimiento a John Mathieu por ha-

cer el trabajo. Con esta porción completada ahora

puede él pedir una auditoría por PUD para aplicar

por el rebajo que pagará mucho del costo de las nue-

vas luces.

Lew Hampton, Guardían Menor

ENVÍEN SUS FOTOS A LA OFICINA ¿Has tomado fotos durante eventos o servicios en St.

Luke’s ~ San Lucas este año? Si los has hecho, nos

gustaría poder contar con sus fotos. Las fotos

representan parte de nuestra historia y también

pueden ser usadas para ayudar a promocionar

nuestra iglesia. Por favor, grabé las fotos en un CD, si

es en formato digital, o préstenos las fotos para poder

a escanear y llevarlos a la oficina. Es muy útil si desea

etiquetar el evento y que está en cada foto, si es

posible. ¡¡¡Gracias!!!

SALVAGUARDANDO LOS NIÑOS DE

DIOS entrenamiento lunes, 9 de noviembre de

12:30 a 3:30 en Good Shepherd, 805 SE Ellsworth Rd,

Vancouver, en el Youth Building. Debe uno llamar a

la oficina en 360-892-7770 o mandar email a offi-

[email protected].

CONVENCIÓN DIOCESANA La Convención de la Diócesis de Olympia se ha pro-

gramado para el 13 y 14 de noviembre. Nuestra Igle-

sia manda 4 representantes laicos, y nuestros dos sa-

cerdotes. Si usted quiere ser un suplente o represen-

tante, hable con P. Jaime para saber cómo.

DIRECTORY UPDATES Are you a new member and would like a parish di-

rectory or somehow didn’t receive one? Changes to

your directory information? Please contact Kris in the

church office at 360-696-0181 or by email,

[email protected].

ADDS

NASH, Shasta

Harlowe

360-977-7764

12806 NE 43rd Cir Vancouver, WA 98682

MOSER, Mary Lou

360-695-8286

5600 NE 45th St Vancouver, WA 98661-2907

CHANGES/CORRECTIONS

GELLATLY, Elizabeth (Beth) - Name Change to

IVEY, Elizabeth Anne (Beth)

MARQUEZ, Amando & Herlinda

Arianna

14607 NE 70th St. Vancouver, WA 98682

SILVA, Willy

1277 NE Birkshire Ct Hillsboro, OR 97124

503-956-9337

DELETES

ANDREWS, Kenneth (Deceased)

GREENE, Max Todd (Deceased)

HUDSON, Brandon & JOHNSON, Ty

716 Henryetta St Springdale, AR 72762

(Moved Away) (Phones & emails remain the same)

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INSTALLATION OF THE MOST

REV. MICHAEL BRUCE CURRY

AS XXVII PRESIDING BISHOP OF

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday November 1, this service will be webcast

live from the Washington National Cathedral’s web-

site beginning at 9AM P.S.T. Please join us in the

Chapel of the Holy Spirit at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas to

watch this special service together.

OR

On demand video of the Eucharist will also be avail-

able on the cathedral’s YouTube to view at your lei-

sure from your home computer. https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5YZtmFkNyU

Note of Interest: One of our own members will be

attending this service, Den Mark Wichar. He was a

lucky lottery winner of a ticket for this service.

Goal 1: Develop relationships between the Anglo & Hispanic

ALL SAINTS / ALL SOULS DAY We have placed a The Book of Remembrance in the

church entry for all to write in the names of depart-

ed loved ones. On Sunday, November 1, we will in-

clude all names in our prayers that have been

written in The Book of Remembrance.

Fr. Jaime Case

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING EVE

CELEBRATION On November 25th at 6 p.m., we will have our An-

nual Thanksgiving Eve celebration! This has been a

favorite get-together for St Luke's ~ San Lucas for

many years, with over 100 members of both services

joining together to celebrate our good fortune.

Please join us and bring your favorite dish to share

or bring one of those all-important parts of the

Thanksgiving meal, turkey, mashed potatoes, and

sweet potatoes. If you cannot bring something, a do-

nation towards turkey will be gladly accepted.

The sign-up sheet will be available starting Sunday,

November 1. Please sign up if you are coming, let us

know how many in your group will be there, and

come and enjoy the fellowship of St. Luke's ~ San

Lucas. Any questions? Ask Melanie Kenoyer.

Goal 2: Expand outreach

HOPE:

Homeless Outreach Pursuing Education

4th BURGERVILLE PARTNERSHIP

FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS Thank you, all who supported homeless students

last month. Tip jar total was $424, higher than in

previous partnerships, and the sales percentage

yielded just over $300, approximating previous

yields. Middle ninety minutes of the three hours

were crazy busy, but beginning & ending were

slower. Props to our several servers/bussers, espe-

cially Maddie and Cora.

Den Mark Wichar

OUTREACH REPORT Outreach is asking for your donations of chil-

dren's new or gently used socks and underwear

through Sunday, November 15th. These will be

sent to Washington Elementary School. Ruth

Werts is our liason with the school.

Adult socks are always needed.

Volunteers are needed for the clothes closet/

giving out food bags shifts/restocking/sorting

clothes closet.

Men's pants are needed size 32-36.

Winter clothing and shoes for men and women.

The Food pantry is low on food donations for

Road Bags and the Single and Family Home-

Cook bags.

The Christmas Giving Tree program will begin

in mid-November.

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Christmas Food Baskets will be collecting non-

perishable items in early December. A grocery

list to follow.

Next Outreach Meeting will be Wednesday, No-

vember 11th at 6:30 pm in the Library. Open to

anyone interested!

Thank you to everyone who has or will donate to

this vital ministry in time, funds, or supplies.

Kreta Saathoff

HOLIDAY-

CRAFT & GIFT

SALE

FOR SALE:

HANDCRAFTED

ITEMS MADE BY

PARISHIONERS And

GIFTS

DONATED BY

PARISHIONERS

“Regifted” items, cos-

tume jewelry, decora-

tive accessories, antiques, vintage Christmas orna-

ments and decorations, anything that would make a

nice Christmas gift.

HOW CAN I BE A PART OF THIS SALE?

1. Use your talents to make something for the

Craft Sale.

2. Start searching your attic or storage area for your

‘treasures” and get a tax deduction for the dona-

tion.

3. Sign up to help on either day. Sign up sheets will

be posted in the narthex beginning November 1st.

Bring your donated items to the stage area in the

parish hall beginning on Sunday, November 8th.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?

St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas has, for more than a century

and half, been giving to and supporting the Vancou-

ver and Southwest Washington community.

Our former rector, Rev. Edward Rankin and Dr.

Samuel Beall , a parishioner, initiated the Free Clinic

of Southwest Washington in 1990. Our archives and

vestry minutes are full of stories of our

involvement and generosity. The concern for the

community continues. Each week food, clothing and

daily bus passes are distributed to those in need.

Joseph Ziemba [email protected]

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

for the First Saturday in December 5.

Get your food bags filled, labeled with WALK and

KNOCK and out on the front porch to be picked up.

Should you want to volunteer to help with the drive,

sign up on their website www.walkandknock.org.

This would also be a good time to make a food dona-

tion or financial donation to the St. Luke's ~ San Lu-

cas food pantry.

Goal 3: Spiritual Growth

SENIOR WARDEN’S REPORT “One who sings well prays twice” – attributed to St.

Augustine

The music ministry at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas is vi-

brant and growing. Tim Nickel and Willy Silva or-

chestrate music every Sunday for the 10 AM and 1

PM services, respectively. Tim also provides music

for Jazz Vespers six times yearly. Both provide music

for special services during Christmas, Holy Week

and Easter. This year on Palm Sunday, St. Luke’s ~

San Lucas held a special evening service performing

portions of J. S. Bach’s “St. John’s Passion”, a major

choral work with full orchestra accompaniment.

The choir, currently about 20 volunteers, sings at 10

AM almost every Sunday. Willy’s band has grown to

5 members and accompanies the congregation at the

1 PM service. We also have a handbell choir that

plays several times a year, adding another dimen-

sion to our music. New musicians are welcome to

join the 10 AM choirs or 1 PM band.

Hymns for Sunday services are selected from a vari-

ety of sources generally corresponding with the

church season and the Sunday’s lessons. “Hymns are

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poetry,” says Tim. “They are more meaningful if you

listen to the text as well as the melody.”

In the future, Willy plans to find new songs and im-

prove arrangements for the 1 PM band. He recogniz-

es Cheryl Lee Holt for her faithful assistance and en-

joyed our joint, bilingual services. Tim plans to use

the choir to help the 10 AM congregation learn new

songs. He is working with the music committee to

highlight our wonderful Steinway piano, generously

donated by Janet and Darrell Williams, to share mu-

sic with the community on an ongoing basis. He rec-

ognizes Beth Lawson for ably directing the choir this

fall and our professional soprano, Catherine van der

Salm.

Contacts: Willy Silva 503-956-9337

Tim Nickel [email protected]

SUNDAY SCHOOL It is that time of year that we are starting to think

about the holidays and the wonderful traditions that

come with them. An important tradition for our

Sunday school children is the Christmas pageant. If

you think your child would love to join us in this

wonderful occasion, please have them join us on

December 19th for our party and practice. The 10AM

service practice will begin at 10 AM. At 12 PM we

will have a party until about 1 PM and then the 1PM

service will get to practice until 2PM. Our pageant

will debut on Sunday, December 20th at both

services. We look forward to having a great time and

letting the children be a part of such a wonderful

and beautiful tradition.

Herlinda Marquez, Sunday School Coordinator

CELEBRATION OF

FIRST COMMUNION The celebration of communion class graduation will

be January 10, 2016. The next series of classes will

start in March. Classes will start at noon in the base-

ment. Parents should register the families and attend

class, and all family members should attend a Sun-

day Eucharist. Please see Fr. Jaime for more details.

YOUTH GROUP We will have one Youth Night in November.

November 7 – Game Night with Pizza.

Costumes are optional from 6-8PM

Becky and Gary Swisher and Don Lawry

FALL JYC (JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH CONFERENCE) Dates: Friday, November 20, 2015 - 7:00pm - Sun-

day, November 22, 2015 - 12:30pm

Cost: $35 - Scholarships available.

Location: Trinity Episcopal Church in Everett, WA

Join us for Fall JYC! With lots of community-

building games and activities, this is the place to

find friends who will be with you through it all!

Around 50 youth come together from all over West-

ern Washington to share in music, worship and fun!

For more information: Denise Brumbaugh:

[email protected] Office of Faith Formation

Register: https://www.ecww.org/civicrm/event/

info?id=222&reset=1

Registration will be closed on Sunday, November 15,

2015 at Midnight

ADULT FORUM Thanksgiving and Advent are in the air. Think of the

preparation at hand for these festive seasons. As we

prepare our feasts and festivities for friends and

families, let us not forget to prepare our hearts and

souls to welcome Christ. The Adult Forum will be

focusing on wonderful topics to help warm your

soul to the new liturgical year, including the final

week of Pentecost, November 22nd lesson "The Three

Sisters Garden" with a Native glance at Thanksgiv-

ing. There will be no class on the 29th but December

6th will find us gathering for the first of 3 Advent

specific lessons that will fill us with hope and antici-

pation for the arrival of Jesus. Let's share our hope

and expectation. Come to the Adult Forum at 9AM

each Sunday, in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

If anyone is interested in leading lessons please let

me know. We would love to have your help in this

wonderful spiritual endeavor. Thanks to those who

have attended and those who helped facilitate.

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11/1 No session. Come to the webcast of the Installa-

tion of our new Presiding Bishop, instead, same location.

11/8 Rising Sun

11/15 Sacraments in the Sand

11/22 The Three Sisters Garden

11/29 No session

12/6 The Old Woman and the Fish

Lynne Hulse

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP Our next monthly session is Saturday, November 14

from 10AM - 12PM. We start with refreshments and

friendly conversation then begin our study and dis-

cussion based on the book, The Desert Mothers:

Spiritual Practices from the Women of the Wilderness by

Mary C. Earle (Episcopal priest). We will focus on

Chapter 3, “The Little World of Ourselves”. Please

read this chapter prior to our session together.

Questions? Contact Mary Boettcher,

Janet Butler or Kris Lawless.

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

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

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

LIFE GOES ON Life Goes On meets monthly to support those as

they go through the grieving process. Fr. Dennis

Cole facilitates this group. All are welcome. The

group meets off-site at the Glenwood Place Senior

Living (5500 NE 82nd Ave). The November meeting

will be on Thursday, November 19 at 2PM.

TAIZÉ In 2002, Bob and Hanni Bureker, along with Fr. Den-

nis Cole, began the first Taize services at St. Luke's.

Hanni and Bob put the services together for many

years. As time went by, they were joined by Melanie

Kenoyer and Den Mark Wichar. Bob continued his

involvement in Taize until his passing.

Over the years, the congregation grew and shrank,

but all of them spoke of their enjoyment of the ser-

vice. Many people who enjoyed the service came

from other Christian traditions, along with Episco-

palians. Now, after 13 years, we've come to the diffi-

cult decision to suspend Taizé services. The Septem-

ber service was our last. In the future, we hope to

offer Taizé for special occasions.

We want to thank the musicians who have support-

ed us over the years and all who've attended our

unique Taizé. We hope

that you've found peace

and happiness in the

services, as we have.

Peace to all of you.

Hanni, Den Mark and

Melanie

NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM Bi-lingual worship services can indeed succeed! We

had a wonderful “blended worship” celebration on

October 18th at our special noon confirmation service

with the Bishop’s representative. We welcomed

many souls into our fellowship, including our sopra-

no soloist Beth Lawson, her husband Bob, and Willy

Silva who leads music for the Hispanic congrega-

tion. Our 3-octave set of Dutch-style Handbells,

beautifully restored by a firm in Colorado, was

heard for the first time after the renovation. The

bells have a clean, even tone and are much easier to

ring accurately.

To finish out the Pentecost season, we are learning a

new musical setting of the eucharist by Susan Fletch-

er, who earned composition degrees in Texas and

served St. Thomas Episcopal church in Huntsville,

Alabama for many years. It is nice to have a fresh

arrangement by a woman composer that is easy to

sing and still modern in outlook.

It is good to be back with you after a five-week leave

during my wife Nancy’s sabbatical from St. James.

We hiked our way through the red rocks of Sedona,

Arizona, and visited six National Parks, while toting

around our 88-key electric piano to pursue various

musical projects. We are rested and ready for the

new liturgical year, which begins with the first Sun-

day of Advent at the end of the month. The carols of

Christmas are coming soon!

Tim Nickel, Director of Music

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NEEDLERS ON DISPLAY In November you will find a transformation of the

Display Case in the Office Hallway, into the world of

“St. Luke’s Needlers”. Back in May, 1984, a group

was created to enhance the St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas

sanctuary. The project was accomplished in three

phases (1 – Altar Rail Kneelers, 2 – Historic Kneelers

for the Altar, 3 – St. Luke’s Banner) and completed

in June, 1989.

The Display Case has pictures of the kneelers, along

with each kneeler’s designer and ‘needler’. We also

have one of the patterns used, along with the actual

yarn and needle. We are honored to have these

beautiful works of hand-crafted art, and greatly ap-

preciate this contribution by these people.

The Display Case is designed by Dena Cassidy, with

curator assistance by Pat Lawless.

BREAD GUILD We are looking for more bakers for the Bread Guild.

We provide the recipe and support. If you are inter-

ested please can contact me at 369-241-3604.

Kathleen Brown

WORSHIPERS REQUEST As a courtesy to fellow worshippers with breathing

issues, please refrain from wearing scented colognes,

perfumes and lotions.

Thank you!

Community Life COFFEE HOUR Thanks in advance, to our November Hosts who will

be providing treats during Coffee Hour.

Judy Morrison, Coffee Hour Coordinator

Coffee Hour Hosts for November November 1 Mountford

November 8 Snoey/Lund

November 15 Edwards

November 22 Harris

November 29 Ziemba

December 6 Coles

THE LUNCH BUNCH Our next luncheon will be on Tuesday, November 10

at 12 noon. Our sponsor this month is Joan Wilson.

She has arranged for a very informative presenta-

tion: Energy Conservation - How Clark Public Utili-

ties can share with assistance for "Low Cost-No

Cost" energy savings. The presenter will be Joan’s

son-in-law, DuWayne Duham, an Energy Services

Supervisor.

Please sign-up if you’re coming and/or if you can

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

in the Narthex. As always your friends and neigh-

bors are welcome!

“R @ R” GROUP Rev. Chuck Barnes invites all the retirees or others

available to come to the Retirees @ Restaurants (R@R

for short) breakfast for good food and lively conver-

sation on Wednesday, November 18, 8:30AM at

Dulin’s Café located at 1929 Main St, Vancouver,

WA 98660.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE No Friday Night Live in November due to Thanks-

giving. In December our hosts will be Jim and Cindy

Schlatter on Friday, December 11 starting 6:00 PM.

We will have a white elephant gift exchange to add

to the festivities and fun!

If you are interested in hosting we are now working

on the 2016 calendar. Just add your name and num-

ber to the list near the kitchen or contact Ginger and

Brad Harris (971-373-8894) of

[email protected]

CHAPLAINS FROM THE PAST Two men met in a seminary. As the years passed,

these two men shared many experiences. They both

also served our country at the Front, during World

War I.

In 1909, Rev. Otis Gray was called to St. Luke’s. You

will remember him from the previous stories about

the Parish Hall, and the founding of the Vancouver

YMCA chapter. In 1912, Rev. Gray left for two

months to be with his ill mother in New York. When

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he returned to Vancouver he informed the Vestry

that he had been called to Trinity Church in St. Lou-

is, Missouri.

Rev. Gray recommended that St. Luke’s call Rev.

Ellsworth Collier, who he knew from his seminary

days. Rev. Collier came to St. Luke’s in 1912.

In April, 1917, the United States entered WW I. In

May, Rev. Gray resigned his position at Trinity and

joined the U.S. Army as a chaplain. Also in May,

1917, Rev. Collier told the St. Luke’s Vestry he had

been called to Trinity Church in St. Louis. In Septem-

ber, 1917, Rev. Collier left for France as a part of the

YMCA service to the troops and populace. Rev. Gray

had already gone to the Front in France.

Rev. Collier accounted to a friend in Vancouver that

there had been bombing at his hospital camp. Rev.

Gray was gassed by mustard gas at Ardennes. One

soldier remembered Rev. Gray as always having a

pot of coffee to share, even in the trenches.

St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas has had a number of chaplains

serve as members and leaders of the parish. Serving

as a chaplain, whether at war, at a hospital, or at a

school or institution, takes a special type of person.

Along with our country’s veterans, we also honor all

of our chaplains.

Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist

Administrative & Financial

MUTUAL MINISTRY FOCUS GROUPS Here’s your opportunity to find out more about our

goals and to give us your input. We will be having

focus group sessions for 4 consecutive Sundays so

that we can “focus” on one goal a week. Three ses-

sions remain. Please join us at 11:30AM in the Chapel

of the Holy Spirit.

11/01 Goal 2: Expand Outreach Programs

11/08 Goal 3: Provide opportunities to grow in

faith

11/15 Goal 4: Support Pastoral Care

IN-GATHERING SUNDAY Sunday, November 15 will be our in-gathering cele-

bration of our 2016 pledges. Please remember to

email your pledge commitment or mail your pledge

card in prior to this Sunday. You may also bring

your pledge cards in by this Sunday. All will be

blessed during services as we celebrate our future

journey together.

PLEDGE CAMPAIGN UPDATE Thank you all for completing your pledge cards and

turning them in by In-Gathering Sunday, November

15. We thank you for your commitment to the goals

our church and for your generosity. Our pledges are

the basis for next year’s budget. We look forward to

accomplishing great things together.

If you are still on the fence as to how much you plan

to give, and haven’t quite decided yet, take a look at

the list of our accomplishments so far in 2015 (in this

newsletter). We accomplished much by working to-

gether and through the generosity of our members.

Yet there is so much more to do. We should consider

it a privilege to participate in so many ministries and

to give so much to our community. Don’t miss out

on this opportunity to share our bounty for the fur-

therance of God’s work.

Sharon Mayhew

2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT SL2 Goal 1: Foster closer relations between Anglos and

Latinos:

Bilingual Curate sent by Diocese

Sunday School Coordinator (bilingual)(also Goal

3)

Narthex Seating for Mothers & Crying Babies

Combined “First” Communion Class, English and

Spanish (also under Goal 3)

Welcome Back Sunday, Fund Raisers, Vacation

Bible School

Goal 2: Outreach:

English Classes started and growing

Expanded clothing closet

More active volunteers

More interaction with Peace and Justice in the

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community

Ghim Apartments Emergency Appeal

Diocese Southern Philippines reforestation (a

Green project)

Network with other providers of services to dis-

tribute excess food, clothing

Bus Passes

HOPE project support at Burgerville (homeless

school children)

Toiletries distribution

Back to School supplies

Red Cross Blood Drives (three)

Babies in Need Mother’s Day Baby Shower

Goal 3: Spiritual Growth:

Godly Play Materials

Adult Forum

Expanded Confirmation Class

More teachers

Sunday School Coordinator (bilingual)

(also Goal 1)

Combined “First” Communion Class, English

and Spanish (also Goal 1)

Goal 4: Pastoral Care:

Continued visitation to shut-ins (between 13-20

individuals)

Attending to the Dying

Frozen Entrees for families in crisis

Our Buildings:

Repair parish hall ceiling and floor

Trim large trees

Inspect Stained Glass windows

Set up Archives Workshop and Computer

New (to us) Grand Piano

Replace lighting with higher efficiency products

(Green Related)

Install 2nd Church Cornerstone in Narthex

Wooden rack crafted to hold pew cushions in

Nave

Replace worn vestments

TREASURER’S REPORT BUDGET SUMMARY

Percentages should to be at 75% of budgeted

revenue and expense.

Summary as of September 30, 2015

Total Budget Year to Date Percent

for the Year Actual of Total

Amounts Budget

Revenues $504,819 $361,801 72%

Expenses $504,819 $349,410 69%

Net Income 0 $12,391

Revenues: Actual revenues as of September are

below projections.

Expenses: Overall expenses are under YTD budget

projections by $29,205.

Additional Comments: Although revenues are

down, so are expenses, leaving a healthy balance for

this time of year. A plan has been implemented to

use as much of our operating budget as possible to

handle such unexpected items as our green energy

LED light bulb replacement project and the ceiling

repair project. Thus, there is potential for a deficit

budget yet this year, but available cash will cover it

in the event this occurs.

Please be sure to review your third quarter state-

ments to remind yourselves of where you are with

contributions thus far compared to your original

pledge. Let the treasurer’s office know if you have

any questions.

Doug Goodlett, Treasurer

SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN Training will be on Monday, November 9th from

12:30 – 3:30 PM in the Youth Building at Good

Shepherd, 805 SE Ellsworth Rd, Vancouver. People

who would like to attend this training should sign up

by calling the church office at 360-892-7770 or email:

[email protected]

VESTRY SUMMARY, October 2015 VESTRY NOMINATIONS: Four new Vestry mem-

bers will be elected at the Annual Parish Meeting on

January 31. Please tell Fr. Jaime, Fr. Eliacin, or any

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Vestry member if you want to join the parish’s lay

leadership.

GREEN INITIATIVE: Our lighting fixture all now

use highly-efficient LEDs. This change will cut our

electric bill considerably – and pay for itself in about

two years.

GROWING PARISH: We are averaging about 240

persons at Sunday services, with about half of them

attending at 1:00 (the Hispanic service). New fami-

lies are continuing to join us. Please welcome them

into the parish and get to know them.

MUTUAL MINISTRY REVIEW: Please turn in

your parish survey. If you need one, call the church

office at 696-0181.

THURSDAY CREW: In September, the Crew

worked 147 hours, for a total of 1,578 hours year-to-

date. Thank them for their generous donations of

time and talent.

PLEDGE CAMPAIGN: Ingathering Sunday is No-

vember 15th. Please return your pledge card by then

so we can build next year’s budget.

HOLIDAY FAIR: November 21 and 22 are the dates

for this year’s Holiday Craft and Gift Fair. Support

this parish fundraiser and shop here early for Christ-

mas.

Tom Amies, Vestry Clerk

JUNIOR WARDEN REPORT We have completed the first step of getting our cam-

pus into shape after all the construction disruption.

The trees, including the Maple belonging to our

neighbor, were trimmed back away from the build-

ing and the power lines. Dangerous limbs have been

removed from the Cedar Trees. Next the stumps on

the south side of the building will be removed. A

load of dirt will be spread and we will be ready to

plant shrubs and reseed the lawn.

The first phase of the LED lighting conversion has

been completed with all the lighting in the Sanctu-

ary and Chapel changed to LED bulbs. Prior to the

change the Sanctuary and Chapel had 13,680 Watts

of incandescent lighting costing us over $900.00 per

year. They now have 1,680 watts of LED lighting

costing us around $112.00 per year, a savings of 88%.

A big thank you to John Mathieu for spearheading

this upgrade to our facility. With this portion com-

pleted we can now put in for an audit by PUD and

apply for our rebate which will defray a significant

portion of our cost.

Lew Hampton, Junior Warden

COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM

FOR FRED MEYER SHOPPERS WITH

A REWARDS CARD You may sign up your rewards card to earn cash for

St. Luke's over the telephone now.

Call 1-866-221-4141.

Tell the operator you want to enroll in the Fred

Meyer Community Rewards Program

Make sure you have your card so that you may

give them your #. It's found on the back of the

card near the barcode.

Make sure you request the operator to link it to

the church using the #88487. Number ID for

St. Luke's Parish

Hope this helps.

Thanks for participating in the program.

Every penny counts!

Sandy Geer

PLEASE SEND YOUR PHOTOS

TO THE PARISH OFFICE Have you taken pictures during any events or ser-

vices 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 and include in the Annual

Report. Please copy them off onto a CD, if in digital

format, or let us borrow them to scan and bring

them to the office. It is most helpful if you would

label the event and who is in each picture, if possi-

ble. Thank You!!!

WANT TO SERVE YOUR CHURCH

AS A VESTRY MEMBER? Serving on the Vestry

The vestry is conducting the annual search for new

vestry members. Once elected, the term of each ves-

try member is three (3) years.

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Eligibility to serve as a member of

St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas Vestry

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

San Lucas parish 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 rec-ord

for the calendar year preceding their nomina-tion.

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 re-

treat, and to work on vestry sub-committees and

special projects.

Steps in becoming a candidate for vestry:

1. Decide that you want to run for and be on the ves

-try for 3 years.

2. Review the eligibility requirements (below).

3. Obtain a nomination form from the office or

church entry, complete the form and return it to the

parish office; give it to a vestry member, war-den,

submit by snail mail or email to

[email protected].

4. Attend the 2014 Annual meeting in order to re-

main on the ballot.

5. Nominees will be required to submit a photo-

graph, in either digital form or photo paper to the

parish office.

There is no guarantee that you will be elected to the

vestry, but if you are, you will be doing a great ser-

vice to the church.

Around the Town & Diocese

CRAFTS UNLIMITED

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Friday, November 6, 9AM-7PM & Saturday,

November 7, 9AM-4PM at St. Luke’s Episcopal

Church in Vancouver. Special 40th Birthday Party

Friday, 5-7PM with refreshments and gift basket

drawing.

ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE

DIOCESE OF OLYMPIA 2015 The annual convention of the Diocese of Olympia

will be held at the Lynnwood Convention Center,

3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, Friday-

Saturday, November 13-14. Hosting with the theme

The Jesus Movement, will be our diocesan young

adult and campus ministries.

Five Resolutions will be voted on this convention:

#1 2017 Diocesan Assessment Rate

#2 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to Clergy

Salary Scale for 2016

#3 Continuing Support for the Millennium

Development Goals

#4 Concerning Response to Central American

Refugees

#5 Calling for Respect for Human Dignity in

Campaign Season

Convention information is located on the Diocese of

Olympia webpage http://www.ecww.org/sites/

default/files/D22015DraftResolutions.pdf

St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas Delegates to convention are:

Mike Grigsby-Lane, Lynne Hulse, Mary Ellen Sand-

berg and Roy Sandberg. Please contact one of your

delegates if you have questions or opinions regard-

ing the upcoming convention.

GIFTS FOR LIFE http://

www.episcopalrelief.org/

what-you-can-do/gifts-for-

life/all-gifts

Visit this website for great

Holiday Gift ideas that will

benefit those in need.

Program of Episcopal Re-

lief and Development.

Reminder - If your Ministry group would like to

submit an article for the December-January issue of

The Messenger, please submit your written article on

or before November 15 to the church office or email

it to [email protected] Thank you!

THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO 15 Update on Goal 1 Develop a Closer Relationship Between

Anglo and Hispanic Congregations St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas strives to create occasions for those who attend the 1pm Eucharist in Spanish and the

8am and 10am Eucharist services in English to forge ties of community and mutual care and support.

2015 is the 16th year that SL2 has celebrated the Eucharist in Spanish. The service represents our core value of

hospitality. The service also represents the younger generations very well, with about 40% of every Sunday’s

attendance at 1:00 pm under 12 years of age. Below are areas of ministry by which SL2 has tried to address

Goal 1. These are based on the goals set for the Vestry in February 2015, and published for the Parish in

March.

The average Sunday attendance of all services has grown to 238 through September 2015, compared to 228

through the same period last year. English services average 140, and Spanish 96 per service. Bilingual services

still show lower attendance than monolingual services.

THE CALLING OF A CURATE: SL2 is the great beneficiary of the financial support of the Diocese of

Olympia that asked SL2 to take a fully bilingual and bicultural curate on us. Our ministry is greatly expanded

by this generosity, in all areas, including the cross-cultural ministries of the Parish.

GOVERNANCE:

Challenges: Vestry is heavily and predominantly from the Anglo community. Reserving the one mem-

bership for a Hispanic is inadequate.

Update: 2016.1) The Vestry has to revise the bylaws. 2) SL2 has to find more bilingual leadership.

EDUCATION:

Challenges: Currently the Rector teaches “First” Communion class (new class started September 20 at

noon with 14 students!). Sunday school is up to 20+ children at 1 pm. The youth in the Spanish service

outnumber the English service, but are not represented in our Youth Group.

Update: 1) We now have a Sunday School Coordinator who is bilingual. The Curate and the SSC are helping

provide classes. I have involved more people in teaching in the Parish. 2) A Youth Group Facilitator is envi-

sioned for the 2016 budget.

ADMINISTRATION:

Challenge: Scheduling Spanish services, such as weddings, 15s and funerals, fall in total to the Rector

for scheduling, service preparation, booklet preparation and printing, pre-service instruction, musical

coordination, opening the building, closing the building, and liturgical leadership. The Rector has to

field phone calls in Spanish. Website maintenance, sermon and sermon recordings (currently de-

funct!), and more social media presence.

Update: A bilingual administrator is needed. A Sexton may be needed further on. A part time administrative

assistant to the Parish Administrator is envisioned for late 2016. Funding is the challenge.

MUSIC:

Challenge: SL2 has one musician who dedicates about 2.5 hours to selecting, playing and leading mu-

sic at 1 PM service, at a cost to SL2 of $50 a week. The 10 AM choir has been learning bilingual songs

and leading bilingual music in our combined services under the Director of Music.

Update: None at this time. Funding is the challenge, since the Director of Music is part time, and cannot be

asked to direct and lead another choir.

16 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO LITURGY:

Challenges: SL2’s Spanish services depended solely on the Rector’s preparation, preaching, teaching,

and liturgical leadership.

Update: We were approached by the Diocese in 2014 to take a fully bilingual curate, and we are now reaping

the benefits. When the curacy ends in 2017, funding will be an issue.

OTHER AREAS OF PROGRESS:

Fundraising:

SL2 had one fundraiser a year which the Spanish speaking community hosted.

Festivals:

Welcome Back Sunday is hosted for the whole parish by a dedicated few, to the enjoyment of the

many.

Thanksgiving Dinner (Wednesday before Thanksgiving) draws many who are in town for the holi-

day.

Confirmation is celebrated on St Luke’s Feast Day, with a combined, bilingual Eucharist.

Shrove Tuesday is well attended by all members.

Bilingual Worship:

Maundy Thursday is celebrated with one service in a bilingual format.

The Great Vigil of Easter is celebrated with one service in a bilingual format.

Volunteering in Ministry:

In 2015 we added English as a Second Language to Outreach.

More volunteers from the Spanish service in our clothing distribution by Outreach.

Policy:

An Alcohol Policy which adequately describes the Parish’ direction on alcohol use and applies to all

who use the Parish name or buildings has been adopted.

Financial:

Contributions from the Spanish and Anglo members are often intermixed, and the budget is a uni-

fied budget. Nevertheless, the Treasurer reports the Parish is receiving more financial support from

both the Spanish and English speaking members.

THE CALLING OF THE RECTOR:

The greatest step towards this goal was made in 2011 when a bilingual Rector was called to serve at SL2.

The Rector was able to take steps to provide the following:

Communion and Confirmation classes for Spanish speakers (since 2012)

Quince celebrations, weddings and funerals (since 2011)

Holy Day services (Maundy Thursday, Ash Wednesday, The Great Vigil of Easter, and Christmas

Eve, since 2011)

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe services since 2014.

Bilingual Messenger articles (from 2012)

Announcement Sheet in Spanish (2015)

Pledge Campaign for both languages (since 2011)

More appropriate musical leadership for the Spanish services (starting in 2012)

A Unified cost schedule of special services and rentals (since 2012)

Mutual Ministry Review in both languages (2015)

Bilingual First Communion Class (2015)

Cristo de Chalma folkloric dancers at the Feast of Guadalupe (since 2014)

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NOVEMBER PRAYER REQUESTS

Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Congregations,

Ministries & Institutions

Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East

Congregations, Ministries & Institutions

Nov. 1 Komo Kulshan Cluster: St. James, Sedro,

Woolley; St. Paul and La Iglesia Episcopal

de la Resureccíon, Mt. Vernon;

Christ Church and Celebration Lutheran,

Anacortes

Nov. 8 St. Paul, Bellingham; Christ Church, Blaine;

Nov. 15 Emmanuel, Eastsound;

St. David, Friday Harbor

Nov. 22 St. Stephen Oak Harbor;

Grace Church, Lopez Island.

Nov. 29 Transfiguration, Darrington;

St. Martin-St. Francis, Rockport

Nov. 1 St. Matthew’s Church,

Zababdeh, West Bank

Nov. 8 Penman Clinic, Zababdeh, West Bank

Nov. 15 The Church of the Good Shepherd,

Salt, Jordan

Nov. 22 Holy Land Institute for the Deaf,

Salt, Jordan

Nov. 29 Emmanuel Church, Ramleh, Israel

For those celebrating their birthday in November.

2 - Tania Bautista

2 - Maddy Surface

3 - Barbara Tilford

3 - Kate McCarthy

5 - Polly Tomer-White

5 – Mike Grigsby-Lane

6 - Carmen Reyes

8 – Michelle

Markle/Tisnado

8 - Maria Morales

9 - Clair Ross

9 - Jonathan Prado

9 - Melissa Prado

10 - Jane Melhuish

10 – Alexis Torres

10 – Faith Conger

11 – Stefani Cabello

12 – Osiris Reyes-Cruz

13 - Catie Rosario-Kilmer

14 – Heriberto Benitez

14 - Ange Bunnell

15 - Lizbeth Martinez

16 - Layli Cruz

17 - Ginger Harris

17 - Daniel Munoz

18 - Matt Brothers

18 - Emmanuel Guardian

20 - Lorrie Barber

20 - Chuck Barnes

20 - John Mathieu

20 - Galilea Triana

21 - Maria Bunnell

22 - Cheryl Becker

22 - Cecilia Gomez

24 - Alejandro Rios

24 - Linnea Yoggerst

25 – Jose Gutierrez

25 - Joseph Reyes

26 - Vanessa Aguilar

26 - Justine Hanrahan

27 - Cindy Schlatter

27 - Linda Hurtado

28 - Harmony Griffith

29 - Nancy Denny

29 - Shelly Briggs

29 - Ketzia Arquijo

29 - Joanna Villasenor

29 - Cristian Palafox

29 - Audrey Sigurdson

30 – Mateo Arteaga

LOOKING AHEAD TO ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SERVICES Mark your calendars!

· 11/29 Advent Lessons & Carols,10 AM service

· 12/12 Our Lady of Guadalupe (TBA)

· 12/20 Christmas Pageant during 10 AM service.

Christmas Pageant during 1 PM service.

· 12/24 Christmas Eve Services

· 4:00 PM Family Service

· 7:00 PM Spanish Christmas Eucharist

· 10:30 PM Carols and Christmas music

· 11:00 PM Choral Christmas Eucharist

· 12/25 Christmas Day 10 AM service

18 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO NOVEMBER 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

REGULER SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Adult Forum 9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 12:00 Communion Class

Primera Comuníon 12:45 Guardería de niños 1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Escuela Dominical

October 31

FALL BACK 1 HOUR AT BEDTIME

1 Daylight Savings Ends

ALL SAINTS’ DAY

9AM Webcast of Instal-lation of new Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

11:30 Mutual Ministry Review =Goal 2

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

2 Office Closed

3 Outreach

10:15 ESL Class

4 Outreach

12:15 Holy Communion

4:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells

7:00 Choir

5 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands

10:15 ESL Class

6 Outreach

Crafts Unlimited Holiday Boutique 9AM – 7PM

7 Crafts Unlimited Holiday Boutique 9AM – 4PM

6-8 Youth Group

8 24th Sunday after

Pentecost

REGULAR SUNDAY

SCHEDULE

11:30 Mutual Ministry Review =Goal 3

9 Office Closed

10 Outreach

10:15 ESL Class 12:00 The Lunch Bunch 6:30 Vestry

11 Outreach

12:15 Holy Communion

4:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Handbells

6:30 Outreach

7:00 Choir

12 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands

10:15 ESL Class

13 Outreach

Diocesan Convention

14

Diocesan Convention

10 Women’s Spirituality

15 25th Sunday after

Pentecost

INGATHERING

SUNDAY

11:30 Mutual Ministry Review =Goal 4

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

MESSENGER DEADLINE

16 Office Closed

17 Outreach

10:15 ESL Class

18 Outreach

8:30 R@R at Dulins 12:15 Holy Communion

4:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

19 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands 10:15 ESL Class

2:00 Life Goes On (off site)

20 Outreach

JYC @ Trinity Everett No Friday Night Live this month.

21

JYC @ Trinity

9-4 CRAFTS & GIFTS SALE

22 LAST Sunday

after Pentecost

CHRIST THE KING

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

12-3 CRAFT & GIFTS

SALE

23 Office OPEN

24 Outreach

10:15 ESL Class 6:30 Pastoral Care Comm

25 Outreach

12:15 Holy Communion

6:00 Thanksgiv-ing Eve Dinner

26

BUILDINGS CLOSED

THANKSGIVING

DAY

27

OFFICE CLOSED

28

29 First Sunday in

Advent

10 Lessons & Carols

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

30 Office Closed

Dec 1 Outreach

10:15 ESL Class

Dec 2 Outreach

12:15 Holy Communion

4:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

Dec 3 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands 10:15 ESL Class

Dec 4 Outreach

Dec 5

9 WALK & KNOCK

6 JAZZ VESPERS Mary Sue Tobin, woodwinds

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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Vancouver, WA 98663

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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal

The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector

The Rev. Eliacín Rosario-Cruz, Curate

The Rev. Dennis Cole, Associate Clergy

The Rev. Jerry Lonergan, Associate Clergy

Doug Goodlett, Treasurer

Janet Butler, Assistant Treasurer

Tim Nickel, Music Director

Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator

St. Luke’s – San Lucas is a bilingual Episcopal Church serving Vancouver and Southwest Washington since 1853.

Our vision is to answer God’s call to be an Anglo-Hispanic faith community that works together to share the love of

Christ. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, our mission is to extend hospitality to all, to respond to human need

through service, and to grow in faith together.

Senior Warden: Stefanie Aschmann Junior Warden: Lew Hampton

VESTRY MEMBERS: Hipolito Casarez, Kathryn Gallaher, Brandon Hudson, Sharon Mayhew,

Michael Morrison, Ricardo Romagosa, Kreta Saathoff, Joseph Ziemba

Clerk of the Vestry: Tom Amies Chancellor: F. James Mayhew

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