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THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO

JULY-AUGUST 2015 JULIO–AGOSTO 2015

The Messenger ~ El Mensajero

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

Volume 46

Issue 7

Rector’s Corner VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) We’ve turned a corner at SL2 in doing our VBS.

My first years we were always short of money

and during summer time looked bad. Now we

have funding. Your generosity has made that happen!

The challenges we face being multiple cultures, lan-

guages and economic classes, are all superseded by

VBS. Volunteers show up to pitch in from the 1:00 pm

service, and kids are mixed not only from services but

from inside and outside the church. The result is a

wonderful, textured and diverse salad of people.

Thanks to Ebie Mountford and her crew of support-

ers, Sue Henry, Patty Hale, Lee Wilson, Susan Cole,

Claudia Roseberry and others who come and go, the

event is well attended and lots of fun.

VBS is a model for

unifying events for

the adults, too.

Latinos who are

shy about their

English can help

and share in the

work around VBS.

They might avoid

the planning for

reasons of lan-

guage, but they

seem to just show

up anyway. This

year we will have

Fr. Eliacin with us,

and his three kids!

Ricci might even

crash the party (his

wife). I am very hopeful for a stellar year.

Fr. Jaime Case (English articles continue, page 4)

Rincón del Rector

ESCUELA DE VERANO Hemos dado un paso adelante en la Escuela de

Verano. Mis primeros años siempre faltaba dine-

ro y en el verano era peor. Ahora tenemos fon-

dos. La generosidad de ustedes todos lo hizo. Los re-

tos que enfrentamos siendo de múltiples culturas, len-

guas y clases económicas fueron superados por la Es-

cuela de Verano. Voluntarios de la misa de a la una se

juntaron para ayudar, y los niños no solamente vienen

de la iglesia sino también de afuera. El resultado es

una ensalada con textura y maravillosa. Gracias a Ebie

Mountford y sus ayudantes: Sue Henry, Patty Hale,

Lee Wilson, Susan Cole, Claudia Roseberry y otros

que vienen y van, el evento fue bien atendido con mu-

cha diversión.

La Escuela de

Verano es un mo-

delo para eventos

que nos unen.

Latinos que eran

tímidos de su

inglés pueden

compartir el tra-

bajo de la escue-

la. Tal vez se au-

senten de la pla-

nificación por

razones de len-

gua, pero sin em-

bargo se presen-

tan para ayudar.

Este año tendre-

mos a P. Eliacin y

sus tres hijos. Ricci tal vez venga (su esposa). Estoy

esperando un año estelar.

Padre Jaime Case

2 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO

MINISTERIO A NIÑOS

ESCUELA DE NIÑOS PARA VERANO Inscriban a sus hijos ahora!

Este año las fechas son 14-17 de julio.

De 9 a 12 del dia, martes a viernes.

De 4 a 12 de edad.

Se solicta voluntarios aún por un día.

VOLUNTARIOS PARA

ESCUELA DE VERANO Una reunión para voluntarios el 5 de julio en la

biblioteca después de la misa de las 10. Ayudar en la

decoración del Salón Parroquial lunes el 13 de julio a

las 10.

ESCUELA DOMINICAL Escuela Dominical comienza el 30 de Agosto. Se

presenta una lección sobre la presencia de Dios en

nuestras vidas cotidianas como en la escuela tanto

que la Escuela Dominical. Traigan sus mochilas para

una bendición especial en la Iglesia. Terminará con

nuestro picnic de Domingo de la Bienvenida

(Welcome Back Sunday).

Ebie Mountford 433-2239 [email protected]

JÓVENES Tenemos dos eventos especiales este verano:

19 de julio – Caminata en el valle del Rio Colom-

bia. Salir de la iglesia a las 10. Lleve zapatos y ro-

pa para caminar, un sobrero y loción para sol.

15 de agosto – ir a la playa en Oregon. Salir de la

iglesia a las 10. Transporte proveído.

Traiga un lonche y $$ para cenar.

Donna Greene y Don Lawry

CONFIRMACIÓN La Confirmación es un Sacramento en que uno bauti-

zado mientras era niño hace sus votos bautismales

frente a un Obispo y “confirma” la fe que los padri-

nos y padres hicieron por su cuenta. Las Clases co-

mienzan el 2 de agosto a las doce de mediodía.

El Obispo Hampton viene el 18 de octubre,

El día de la Fiesta de San Lucas.

CLASES DE INGLÉS EN VERANO ¡Cada Martes y Jueves! 6:30—8:00 de noche

Se provee una guardería para niños pre-escolares.

Comienzan el 7 julio, terminan en agosto.

FORMACIÓN CRISTIANA

PARA ADULTOS En principios de junio P. Jaime y yo fuimos a la Uni-

versidad Luterana del Pacífico para una conferencia

sobre formación espiritual de adultos. Pasamos tres

día intensivas aprendiendo con otros cleros y laicos –

Episcopales, Luteranos y Metodistas – sobre la dife-

rencia entre educación espiritual y formación espiri-

tual, y como fortalecer los dos en nuestra parroquia.

Entre los muchos temas que recibimos, nos dimos

cuenta que la formación espiritual ya está ocurriendo

en SL2 por numerosos ministerios. Hemos vuelto con

nuevas ideas y energía renovada para expandir las

ofertas para adultos en nuestra iglesia. Nuestras

ideas requieren una colaboración de muchos, enton-

ces sé alerto a una encuesta sobre formación de adul-

tos en su correo electrónico. La encuesta nos ayudará

mejorar y entender mejor que tipos de cosas les in-

teresa aprender, cómo les interesa aprender, y que

son sus ideas sobre programas en el futuro. Uno de

mis programas favoritos para la formación y educa-

ción de mayores es Educación para Ministerio, que

vamos a emprender en el otoño. En este grupo los

participantes discutirán lecciones de las Sagradas Es-

crituras y la historia, teología y liturgia

dentro en una reflexión teológica por un

facilitador entrenado. Venga a hablarme

para más información.

Brandon Hudson

REPORTE DEL GUARDIÁN MAYOR “… de verdad les digo, lo que hacen para uno de es-

tos más pequeños de mis hermanas y hermanos

míos, a mi me lo han hecho.” San Mateo 25:40

El Comité de Outreach de San Lucas – St. Luke’s pro-

vee muchos programas para servir los necesitados en

nuestra comunidad. Este mes quiero enfatizar el ser-

vicio proveído a los hambrientos y desamparados.

San Lucas ha ayudado a individuos y familias en

mailto:[email protected]

THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO 3

Vancouver con comida por muchos años, pero ahora

está evolucionando y expandiendo. Hoy en día un

grupo de voluntarios distribuye lonches de tortas,

pan dulce, ropa, higiénicos, y unos pocos boletos del

autobús. Otros se reúnen los miércoles para amarrar

bolsas de comida, y unos más llegan conforme un

horario flexible para lavar, surtir y doblar ropa.

Mucho es donado de feligreses, pero el pan dulce, la

ropa interior y ropa de niños son de algunas compa-

ñías en el área. Se amarrar 50-60 bolsas de lonche, 10

bolsas de comida para individuos, y 10 bolsas para

familias cada semana. No se tira nada.

Donaciones siempre son necesarios. Durante el

verano visores, gorros de béisbol, ropa para tiempos

de calor son muy escasos. Se buscan pantalones de

hombres de 32-38 pulgadas. Considere por favor

donaciones de estos tipos. Champú pequeño, jabón,

y loción también. Si usted o un conocido está pasan-

do tiempo en un hotel, puede recoger estos y donar-

los. Se buscan más voluntarios también.

Contacto: Kreta Saathoff 360-887-0983

Dena Cassidy 360-695-6079

Lee Wilson 360-695-8493

Stefanie Aschmann

¿POR QUÉ DAMOS? Ha sido interesante escuchar la razón porque miem-

bros de la Iglesia dan para apoyar la iglesia y la co-

munidad. Aquí hay algunos comentarios más de los

miembros de la junta parroquial a mi pregunta ¿por

qué das a la iglesia?

De Rick Romagosa: Somos afortunados de tener una

comunidad tan linda en San Lucas ~ St Luke’s. Se

siente simplemente justo apoyarla y su ministerio.

De Kathy Gallaher: Doy porque amo a mi iglesia y

quiero dar honra por las bendiciones que he recibido

en mi vida. Amo la liturgia, la música, los niños – y

todo programa requiere dinero.

Gratitud, honor, amar, un sentido de responsabili-

dad, el deseo de ver continuar un trabajo buen, y de

crecer – esas son las razones que nuestros miembros

comparten su bendición financiera con la iglesia.

Nuestra generosidad colectiva es lo que mantiene los

programas, lo que hace posible ser una parte esencial

de nuestra comunidad y las vidas que servimos. Si

no eres parte del ministerio de apoyo de finanzas,

por favor, considere los ahorma mismo.

Ninguna cantidad es demasiado peque-

ño y la hora para comenzar es ahora.

Sharon Mayhew

JAZZ VESPERTINA 1 de agosto en la iglesia. Entrada gratis. La musica

comienza a las 6:30 de la tarde. Traigan amigos,

familiars, y vecinos. Todos bienvenidos.

ARTES MANUALES Este año la venta de Manualidades y

Regalos de Navidad será el 21 & 22 de

noviembre, la semana antes del Día de

Acción de Gracias. No es demasiado

temprano para planificar su manualidad.

Aun de vacaciones o descansando, puede

amarrar algo para vender. Si tienen ideas o

sugerencias hazle saber a Joseph Ziemba,

[email protected].



REPARACIONES AL TECHO DEL

SALÓN PARROQUIAL Podemos discernir la luz al fin del túnel. El contrato

fue firmado con Team Const. Co. Hicieron el

proyecto del atrio también. Los postes en el Salón

Parroquial serán cambiados por aceros horizontales

puestos sobre las paredes. Se esconderán en cajones.

Nuevas luces, ventiladores, y tejas serán instalados.

Termina el proyecto con una lijada y barniz del piso.

Las fechase que no tenemos uso del salón son del 20

de julio hasta el 8 de agosto. Durante la reparación

no se puede entrar el sótano debajo del salón.

También se limita acceso al Pie Room, la cocina y la

biblioteca. Preguntas se pueden hacer al padre Jaime. Lew Hampton, Guardián Menor.

ARTES VISUALES DE SL2 Nuestra excursión al Museo de Arte de Portland

“Dioses y Héroes” será el 12 de julio, Domingo. Nos

vamos del estacionamiento de SL2 a las 2 de la tarde

para compartir transporte a Portland.

Nuestro juego de tarjetas para navidad será el 30 de

agosto. Buscamos arte propio con imágenes de navi-

dad, y cinco más tarjetas para uso todo el año. Traiga

su arte a la oficina a Kris. Deben ser listos para tomar

foto.

Nuestra demonstración de arte será el

24 de octubre después de Vespertina de

Jazz. Don Lonsborough

El Domingo de la Bienvenida 30 de agosto

Hamburguesas y Perros Fritos 11:30 – 13:00

San Lucas ~ St. Luke’s Iglesia Episcopal proveerá

hamburguesas, perros fritos, hamburguesas vegeta-

rianas, pan y condimentos.

Traigan ensalada, vegetales, refrescos, chips o postre

para compartir.

Se pide voluntarios para amarrar y limpiar. Hoja para inscribirse como voluntarios en el Atrio.

NEWLY ELECTED 27TH PRESIDING BISHOP The Rt. Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, was elected the 27th Pre-

siding Bishop of The Episcopal Church on the first ballot on June 27 during the 78th General Convention of The

Episcopal Church.

Bishop Curry, 62, is the first African-American to be elected Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.

Bishop Curry received 121 of 174 votes (89 needed to elect). Curry’s election made history by being the first time

a presiding bishop was chosen on the first ballot. Following his election by the House of Bishops, Bishop Curry’s

election was overwhelmingly confirmed by the House of Deputies,

800 for, 12 against.

Meet Presiding Bishop-Elect Curry

Curry was ordained Bishop of North Carolina on June 17, 2000.

1988-2000: Rector, St. James' Episcopal Church, Baltimore, Maryland

1982-1988: Rector, St. Simon of Cyrene Episcopal Church, Lincoln Heights, Ohio

1982-1988: Chaplain, Bethany School

1978-1982: Rector, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Winston Salem, North Carolina

Served on numerous Episcopal Church Committees, Commissions, Agencies, and Boards.

Degrees: Bachelors of Arts, with High Honors from Hobart and William Smith College; Masters of Divinity

from Berkeley Divinity School at Yale; Continuing Studies at The College of Preachers, Princeton Theological

Seminary, Wake Forest University, The Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary's Seminary and Institute of Jewish

Christian Studies; and D.D., honors causa, from Sewanee The University of the South, Berkeley Divinity School

at Yale, Virginia Theological Seminary, and The Episcopal Divinity School.


Married to Sharon, they are the parents of two adult

children

Echoing an old spiritual, Curry said “our hand must

be on the Gospel plow” during a video interview

after his nomination was announced on May 1. You

can watch his video at this link: http://

www.generalconvention.org/pbelect/curry

SENIOR WARDEN’S REPORT “…truly I tell you, whatever you did for the least of

these brothers and sisters of mine you did for me.”

-Mathew 25:40

The St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas Outreach Committee pro-

vides many programs to serve the needy in our com-

munity. This month I want to highlight the service

we provide for homeless and hungry people. St.

Luke’s has been helping needy individuals and fami-

lies in Vancouver with food for many years, but the

mission has recently expanded and is evolving.

Today a group of volunteers handed out sandwich

lunches, bagels and pastries, clothing, hygiene kits

and a few bus passes each Tuesday through Friday.

Other volunteers make up food bags every Wednes-

day, still others wash, sort and fold donated clothing

for the clothes closet. Most of the items donated come

from parishioners, but pastries, underwear, and some

children’s clothing are donated by local businesses.

Volunteers make 50-60 sandwiches and prepare at

least 10 single, and 10 family food bags per week.

Very little is wasted.

Donations are always needed. During the summer,

baseball caps and visors and men’s casual summer

clothing are in great demand, and the clothes closet is

very short of these items, especially men’s pants with

32-38 inch waists. Please consider donating these

items if you have them. Travel sized shampoo, condi-

tioner, soap and/or lotion are also needed. If you or a

relative is staying in a hotel this summer you may be

able to collect some of these items to donate. More

volunteers are also always welcome!

Contacts:

Kreta Saathoff 360-887-0983

Dena Cassidy 360-695-6079

Lee Wilson 360-695-8493

Stefanie Aschmann

WHY DO WE GIVE? It has been interesting to hear why members of our

church give to support our church and community.

Here are few more comments from members of the

vestry in response to my question ‘Why do you give

money to the church?’

From Ric Romagosa: We are fortunate to have such a

wonderful community at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. It

just feels right to support it and its ministries.

From Kathy Gallaher: I give because I love my

church community and want to honor the blessings

that I have received in my life. I love the liturgy, the

music, the children—and it takes money to keep

those programs going.

Gratitude, honor, love, a sense of responsibility, a de-

sire to see a good work continue to grow—these are

the reasons why our members share their financial

blessings with the church.

Our collective generosity is what keeps our programs

running, and what enables us to be a vital part of our

community and the lives of those we serve. If you are

not a part of the ministry of giving

financial support to the church, please

consider starting now. No amount is too

small and the time to start is now.

Sharon Mayhew. Vestry Member

Spiritual Development

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

SUNDAY SCHOOL No 10AM or 1:30PM Sunday School during the sum-

mer until August 30, Welcome Back Sunday. On this

Sunday we will have a special lesson to be aware of

God in our regular school lives as well as in Sunday

School. Bring your school backpacks for a special

blessing in church. This will be followed by our fun

Welcome Back Picnic.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! Everest VBS will be hosted at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas

Episcopal Church from July 14 to July 17. We will

discover what it means to hold on to God’s mighty

http://www.generalconvention.org/pbelect/curry

http://www.generalconvention.org/pbelect/curry


power in everyday life. Kids participate in memora-

ble Bible-learning activities, play teamwork-building

games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience

one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible

Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, and

test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home. Each

day concludes with a Summit Celebration that gets

everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.

Everest is for kids from ages 4 to 12 and will run

from 9 AM to 12 PM each day. Suggested donation

is $10, scholarships available. Come and

join our great Everest Adventure.

Registration Forms NOW available! From

the church website and in the Narthex.

VBS VOLUNTEERS Adults and Youth, if you want to volunteer please

let me know!

VBS Meeting after church, Sunday, July 5th

in the library.

Extra Helpers Needed:

Help decorate stage in Parish Hall, Sunday, July 12

after the Fiesta Picnic.

Help finish VBS decorating and setting up Monday,

July 13 at 10AM till about 12pm.

Help at the close of VBS to take down all decora-

tions and clean-up Friday, July 17

12:30PM. Please add your name to the

sign up sheet for set-up and take down!

Ebie Mountford 360-433-2239

[email protected]

YOUTH EVENTS High School 6-Day Camp, July 5-11, 2015 at Pleasant

Valley Camp, Mineral, WA.

We have two special events this summer!

July 19 - Gorge Hike/Prayer service. Meet at

church at 10 AM. Wear clothing for outdoors

trail hiking, hat and sunscreen!

August 15, beach trip to Oregon

coast. Meet at the church at

10 AM. Transportation provided.

Bring sack lunch and $ for dinner.

Donna Greene and Don Lawry

DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS Fall High School Youth Conference (HYC)

September 25-27 Good Shepherd , Vancouver

High School Youth to The Episcopal Diocese of

Olympia Annual Convention Nov. 13-14

Lynnwood Convention Center Lynnwood, WA

Fall Junior High School Youth Conference (JYC)

Nov. 20-22 Trinity Episcopal Church, Everett

CONFIRMATION - OCTOBER 18 Begins Sunday, August 2 through October 11 at 12

to 1PM in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Those

who wish to be confirmed or persons from other de-

nominations who wish to be formally received into

the Episcopal Church should attend classes for prep-

aration. We welcome all, inquirers and anyone

wanting a refresher course. Please add your name

and contact information to the signup sheet in the

Narthex. Confirmation on Sunday, October 18, also

St. Luke’s Feast Day.

ADULT FORMATION Early in June, I went with Father Jaime to Pacific Lu-

theran University for a conference on adult spiritual

formation. We spent three intense days learning

with other clergy and laypersons--Episcopalians,

Lutherans and Methodists-- about the difference be-

tween spiritual education and spiritual formation,

and how to foster the growth of both in our home

parishes. Among the many take-always that we re-

ceived is the reassurance that spiritual formation is

already occurring here at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas

through a number of ongoing ministries, and we

brought home with us some new ideas and renewed

energy for expanding our parish’s offerings of adult

education and formation. Our ideas require a col-

laborative approach, so be on the lookout for a sur-

vey on adult spiritual education and formation to

arrive via email. This will help our education team

better understand what sorts of things you are inter-

ested in learning, how you like to learn, and what

your ideas are for future programs. One of my fa-

vorite programs of adult spiritual education and for-

mation, Education for Ministry (EfM), is set to begin



in the Fall. In EfM a group of participants will dis-

cuss readings on our Holy Scriptures as well as

church history and theology, worship

together, and engage in Theological Reflec-

tion, all guided by a trained mentor. Come

and find me for more information.

Brandon Hudson

VISUAL ARTISTS GROUP Sunday, July 12 - field trip to the Portland Art Muse-

um's Paris show of Gods and Heroes. We will meet

at the church parking lot at 2 PM and carpool down-

town. Anyone in our Congregations, interested in

art, is welcome!

Sunday, August 30 - Our deadline for our holiday

gift card set. Again, we are looking for one Christ-

mas image, and five additional non-seasonal note

card images. Please bring art to church office, atten-

tion Kris Lawless. Should be un-framed, not under

glass, and ready to photograph.

Saturday, October 24 - Our annual art

show, An Evening of Art and Music,

following the October Jazz Vespers.

Keep creating through the Summer!

Don Lonsbrough

RETIREMENT GROUP Rev. Chuck Barnes, hosts a coffee fellowship group

for those who are retired, bi weekly. Come join the

discussion as we explore the question of where to

shine in retirement bi-weekly, July & August ses-

sions will be on Wednesdays, July 8 and 22, August

5 and 19 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in the Library.

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). Meetings in July and Au-

gust will be on Thursdays, July 23 and

August 27 at 2PM.

Worship NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM Summer allows us all to relax a bit and recharge our

liturgical batteries at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. A volun-

teer Sunday morning choir, open to all, meets occa-

sionally half an hour before the 10 AM service to

provide a little special music and our home-grown

guitarists have a chance to sharpen their skills.

Jazz Vespers will continue

with our perennial favorite

Mike Horsfall at the piano

and vibraphone on August

1st, with music starting that

Saturday at 6:30 PM, a little

later than usual. Correct your

calendar entry with that

slight time change and bring

family, friends and neighbors

for an ecumenical service of

prayer, praise, and pulse led

by a long-standing member

of the Oregon Jazz Hall of Fame. Drummer Nick

Saume will join us again, who not only played for

Jimi Hendrix and recorded as a cover for Ringo

Starr, but also toured with Harry Belafonte.

Nancy and I will spend nearly a month in France,

July 21st through August 18th. We will play three

concerts on three successive Sundays in three differ-

ent towns on three completely different pipe organs,

culminating in a concert at the Cathedral in Orleans

on August 9th. We’ll also fit in a little R&R. I’m very

grateful to the parish and to the vestry

in particular for supporting me and

allowing for some professional time

away.

Tim Nickel, Director of Music

ORGAN RECITAL Nancy and I would like to invite you to a free organ

recital of music on Saturday evening, July 11th at 7:30

PM here at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. We will share

with you the music we will be playing in France

during our trip in July and early August. There will


be a free will offering. We hope to see you then.

A bientôt! Tim Nickel

PRAYERS PARTNERS Prayers Partners will not be present in the Chapel of

the Blessed Sacrament for prayers during the 10AM

communion time during the summer months. Please

watch for upcoming meeting in late summer or early

fall.

Joan McLean

Out Into The World May 29, 2015

Dear Friends at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas

This year was the TENTH ANNUAL St. Luke’s ~

San Lucas Mother’s Day Shower for Babies In Need.

Thank you for the sweaters, hats, pajamas, gowns,

blankets, burp clothes, diapers, and lovely extras for

the little ones. Your cash donations totaled $795.00!

That is so needed and will purchase many car seats.

I wish you could see the big smiles and tears of joy

when our moms receive your gifts. You are truly

God’s hands and feet in our community.

Thank you also, for continuing to print Walk into

Prayer, given with every layette.

What a blessing you have been to needy families in

Clark County! It is a joy to serve God’s children to-

gether.

Blessings, Kitty Ash, Babies In Need

ANNUAL SPRING SUMMIT! On May 31st Father Jaime, Lee Wilson and I attend-

ed the Annual Spring Summit of the Faith Action

Network. Held at Vancouver Heights United Meth-

odist Church this multi-denominational gathering

was to help guide legislative action for the upcom-

ing year and determine priorities to act upon. The

process was conducted by voting twice. First sepa-

rated into congressional districts and then individu-

ally. The 5 priorities were all humanity driven in-

cluding managing homelessness/poverty, equalizing

education & healthcare and increasing the minimum

wage. Also a priority is human trafficking. Other

issues put on the table were gun control, immigra-

tion and ending the death penalty.

There was a free will donation taken to purchase

tents for the stricken people of Nepal. Nearly

$1,000.00 was donated. Any questions

about the summit or FAN (Faith Action

Network), feel free to ask.

Peace and Joy!

Lynne Hulse 360-936-1507

ESL SUMMER CLASSES There are exciting ESL things happening. If you are

interested in teaching, assisting or helping care for

the children of our students, please contact me.

There are only 16 classes for summer session and no

one is expected to make all of them. Here are the 4

basics:

Child care for those 4 and younger will be pro-

vided by paid staff- Jess Wilson.

Several who helped with spring ESL class have

been meeting to discuss the textbook we have read

(about how to teach ESL) and to see what simple re-

sources we can pull together for anyone who wants

some help. We want to make it easy to volunteer and

make it successful program for all. No experience is

needed to be helpful as ESL teacher

The 16 summer classes will be held in July and

August on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30-

8pm, beginning Tuesday, July 7 and continuing

through Thursday, August 27.

Lastly, there is a possibility that part of these

classes (maybe 30 minutes of the 3 hours of class

each week) will be a reversed- English speakers will

get help from Spanish students to develop/improve

upon their Spanish fluency. This idea is not fully

flushed out yet.

The ESL team looks forward to hearing from you


soon.

Jeanne Stephens, on behalf of the ESL class team

RELAY FOR LIFE LUMINARIES During Coffee Hour on Sunday, July 5, you are in-

vited to decorate a paper luminaria that will be lite

and displayed during the July 11 Relay for Life at

Columbia River High School. This is a great way to

honor a cancer survivor, someone fighting cancer or

in memory of someone who lost the fight. Your free-

will donation will go to Relay for Life.

ALS WALK – OCTOBER 3, 2015 This is our 7th year in the WALK TO DEFEAT ALS.

As always, we will be walking in loving memory of

Father Eric Werts. This 5K walk helps us raise funds

for research, support of families, awareness and

most importantly finding a CURE.

The ALS Association and the community of St

Luke’s ~ San Lucas were so good to us and helped

make Eric’s journey so much easier. I hope you will

consider supporting our walk team FOR THE LOVE

OF ERIC again this year with a donation as we

WALK TO DEFEAT ALS. You may make an online

donation via our website: http://webor.alsa.org/goto/

ruth_werts or you may send me a check made out to

“ALS Association”.

We would love to have you join us for the walk on

Saturday, October 3rd. If you can join us, please let

me know. (If you walked last year and still have

your red bandana, please wear it again as our team

symbol.) If you or anyone else would like more

information about ALS, please go to

www.alsa.org.

Thank you so very much.

Ruth Werts 360-718-8232

813 NW 151st St. Vancouver, WA 98685

SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE It is almost that time of year --- school supply time!

Many stores already have school supplies on sale.

We will be collecting in August. Any and all sup-

plies are welcome, as well as monetary donations;

checks should have “Outreach” on the Memo Line.

Backpacks are needed as well. All donations are

greatly appreciated, especially by the children who

will be receiving them. There are so many kids in

need whom we have been able to help through the

years. A huge thank you to all of you who

donate and give these kids a start on suc-

cess for the upcoming school year!

Kreta Saathoff, Vestry Member

VANCOUVER

PEACE & JUSTICE FAIR The 12th annual Peace and Justice Fair will be

Saturday, September 12 at Esther Short Park. St

Luke's ~ San Lucas has exhibited for several years.

Being at the Fair is the most visible parish presence

in the community outside our campus. Please com-

mit to helping this large and unique once-per-year

event. Help is needed to plan the exhibit in advance,

then on Fair day to load the truck at church, unload

and set up in the Park, welcome visitors to the ex-

hibit from 9AM-4PM, take down, load the truck,

and unload back on campus. Many helpers means

nobody must do all that work. Also, if parishioners

belong to human rights, environmental, social jus-

tice and similar groups that could also exhibit, urge

them to do so. Den Mark is a Fair organizer and can

answer questions about the Fair itself (694-3703).

This is major opportunity to promote our parish and

present our Episcopalian/Anglican form of Christi-

anity. Evangelism in kit form!

AMERICAN RED CROSS

BLOOD DRIVES At our June Blood Drive 13 pints were

collected! Please mark your calendar for our next

two blood drives, September 3rd and February 4th.

SAVE these dates!

Community Life COFFEE HOUR A new Coffee Hour schedule for June 2015-

May 2016 will soon be available. Thanks in

advance, to our July and August Hosts who

will be providing treats during Coffee Hour.

http://webor.alsa.org/goto/ruth_werts

http://webor.alsa.org/goto/ruth_werts

http://www.alsa.org


Judy Morrison, Coffee Hour Coordinator

Coffee Hour Hosts for July and August July 5 Christen & Rowe

July 12 Morrison

July 19 Garlisch

July 26 Mountford

August 2 Rebecca Stephens

August 9 Schlatters

August 16 Romagosa

August 23 Tomer-White

August 30 Roseberry

September 6 van der Salm

THE LUNCH BUNCH No Lunch Bunch in July do to Vacation Bible School.

Our next luncheon will be on Tuesday, August 11 at

12 noon. Our presenter this month is Pam Gunn

who will bring us pictures and stories about her re-

cent birding trip to Portugal. Please sign-up if your

are coming and/or if you can help with a dish for the

luncheon. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex. As al-

ways your friends and neighbors are welcome!

Starting in September we begin a new arrangement

for monthly programs. We are asking for volunteers

to sponsor a month by either providing a program

themselves or to arrange for a guest speaker. Look

for a sign-up sheet in the Narthex beginning in July.

We will also ask for set-up and clean-up volunteers

each month to ease Joey Johnson’s hours of work.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE In July, Jim and Sharon Mayhew will host Friday

Night Live on July 24, starting at 6:30pm.

In August, Fr. Dennis and Susan Cole will host

Friday Night Live on August 21, starting at 6:30pm.

The host provides the main course only and guests

bring a dish to share. Guests are responsible for

providing their own beverage. Look for the sign-up

sheet and maps in the parish hall. We

always welcome new hosts! Please

address any questions to Ginger or Brad

Harris. (971-373-8894) or

[email protected]

Administrative & Financial IT'S TIME TO GET CRAFTY!! This year's Holiday Craft & Gift Sale will

again be held the weekend before Thanks-

giving Day, November 21 and 22. It's not

too early to plan your craft. You could work

on your project this summer. If you have any ideas

Welcome Back Sunday August 30

Join us for BBQ & Picnic immediately following the 10AM service (11:30AM).

St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas will provide

hamburgers, hot dogs, garden burgers, buns

and condiments.

Please bring a salad, chips, juice,

burger additions or a dessert to share.

Volunteers requested to help with

set-up and clean-up.

Please find the Sign-up sheet in the church entry.



or suggestion of items that could be made please let

Joseph Ziemba know at [email protected]

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 AGUAYO, Zoila & TACHIQUIN, Rafael

TACHIQUIN, Abril, Miguel, Jedrick & Gaddiell

4820 NE Hazel Dell Ave. Apt. #1127

Vancouver, WA 98663

360-949-8572

CHANGES/CORRECTIONS

McCARTHY, Kate

3311 E 18th St. #1B Vancouver, WA 98661

PEREZ, Marlene

1000 SE 160th Ave NN324

Vancouver, WA 98683

DELETES

RIEMCKE, Kathryn

3803 Summitview Ave Apt. 312

Yakama, WA 98902-2797 (Corrected new address)

VESTRY SUMMARY - June 2015 PARISH AUDIT: We are clean in all aspects.

CURATE: Eliacin Rosario-Cruz and his family have

rented home at 1925 Broadway. His ordination will

be at St. Mark’s, Seattle on June 16. He starts work

here on July 1.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: The ini-

tial term ends with a party on June 12. Next term

may be evening sessions, so spouses can join in.

CEILING REPAIRS: TEAM Construction will start

repairs on July 21, finishing by August 8. Repairs

will be funded mainly from the Operating Budget,

with some help from the Diocesan Investment Fund.

PLEDGE CAMPAIGN: The June Messenger high-

lighted several Vestry members’ reasons for “Why I

Give”. Look for others in future issues.`

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Attendance has been 15-20

children at 10:00 and 36 at 1:30. Church School Su-

perintendent Ebie Mountford will retire this year.

We are extremely grateful for her devoted

service. Please tell her or Fr. Jaime if you

are interested in this volunteer position.

Tom Amies, Vestry Clerk

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR’S

VACATION Kris Lawless will be taking a two week vacation the

first two weeks of August. She will be looking for

Office Angels to help answer phones and greet

guests. Watch for a sign-up sheet and training

sessions.

Facility

PARISH HALL CEILING REPAIR We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

The contract has been signed with Team Construc-

tion Company (they did the Narthex addition) to do

the permanent repairs on the sagging ceiling in the

Parish Hall. The temporary posts will be replaced

with steel beams across the ceiling and supported

within the walls and the posts will be gone. The

beams will be wrapped with sheetrock to enhance

the appearance. The ceiling tiles will be replaced

along with new LED lighting and new fans. The

floor will be refinished at the end of the job. The

work is scheduled to commence on July 20 and we

will have full use of the facility by August 8. During

the work the Parish Hall and the basement below it

will be off limits to everyone not involved in the pro-

ject. Access to the kitchen and pie room will be

worked out for those who need to have access to

them. If you have any questions about the project

you can contact Bob Hiltz, John Mathieu,

on me and we will be able to answer

them.

Lew Hampton, Junior Warden




Episcopal Diocese of Olympia

Congregations, Ministries & Institutions

July 5 St. Hugh, Allyn; Grace, Bainbridge; St.

Barnabas, Bainbridge; St. John, Gig Harbor

July 12 Faith, Kingston; St. Swithin, Forks;

St. Andrew, Port Angeles

July 19 St. Paul, Bremerton; St. Bede, Port Orchard

July 26 St. Paul, Port Townsend; St. Luke, Sequim

August 2 St. Antony of Egypt, Silverdale;

St. Nicholas, Tahuya; Holy Spirit, Vashon

August 9 Holy Spirit, Battle Ground;

St Matthew, Castle Rock

August 16 St. James, Cathlamet and St. James Family

Center; St. Stephen, Longview

August 23 Good Shepherd, Vancouver;

St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas Vancouver,

All Saints, Vancouver

August 30 St. Anne, Washougal; St. Timothy,

Chehalis; St. Peter, Seaview

Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East

Congregations, Ministries & Institutions

July 5 Christ Church, Nazareth, Israel

July 12 St. John The Baptist, Husun, Jordan

July 19 St. Luke’s Hospital, Nablus, West Bank

July 26 St. Andrew’s Church, Ramallah,

West Bank

August 2 St. Peter’s Church, Bir Zeit, West Bank

August 9 Arab Evangelical Episcopal School,

Ramallah

August 16 Episcopal Technological & Vocational

Training Center, Ramallah, West Bank

August 23 Elderly Home & Community Center,

Ramallah

August 30 Christ Church, Jerusalem

2015 CYCLE OF PRAYER

JULY & AUGUST PRAYER REQUESTS

SPORTS AT ST. LUKE’S HALL In 1909, the new rector of St. Luke’s, Otis Gray, had a

portion of St. Luke’s Hall converted for a gymnasi-

um. The hall, located at Eighth and B Streets (to the

east of the church at C Street) had formerly been the

St. Luke’s Parish School, before closing in 1889. The

hall would be a new athletic club where basketball,

handball, and other games could be played. As The

Columbian printed, “The room will be fitted with

lockers and shower baths, and later on it is proposed

to install a swimming pool.” Initially the club was to

be open for men over 18 years old, but that was

quickly changed to “classes for both boys and girls

from 11 to 70 years old”.

Many basketball games were played by various

teams at the hall. There were also fencing and boxing

matches conducted, including well known sportsmen

from Fort Vancouver.

Late in 1911, the Vancouver Ministerial Association,

including religious leaders from all churches in Van-

couver, set up a youth gymnasium program using

the St. Luke’s Hall. This is essentially the forerunner

of the YMCA in Vancouver, Washington.

(To be continued in September)

Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist

Around Town


Church Office Hours: 9 am-12 pm & 1-5 pm

Tuesday - Friday

Closed Wednesdays for Staff Meeting, 4-5 pm.

Church office, 360-696-0181.

Reminder - If your Ministry group would like to

submit an article for the September issue of

The Messenger, please submit your written article on

or before August 16 to the church office or email it to

[email protected] Thank you!

For those celebrating their birthday in July.

1 – Tako Torres

1 - Teresa Edwards

1 – Maria Garzon

1 - Ivan Torres

2 – Tony Burgess-Cassler

3 - John McBratney

3 - David Routtu

3 – Erin Toscano

3 - Alberto Gallegos

5 – George Sepelak

5—Anita Garcia

6 - Rachel Snoey

7 - Guadalupe Ornelas

7 - Jessie Garcia

8 - Jon Gill

8 - Peggy Sue Snoey

9 – Bert Schmidt

9 - Andrea Moino

9 – Katie McClellan

11 - Sara Germann

11 – Jessica Wilson

12 - Jocsan Marin

12 – Noe Gonzalez

13 – Jim Christen

13 - Garcia, Marylin

14 – Joel Johnson

14 – Damian Zambrano

15 – Sarah Wilson

15 – Christopher Brothers

16 - Bob Lawson

16 – Michael Moorefield

16 – Phil McClellan

16 – Karla Sanchez

17 – Vera Oser

18 – Marisela Prado

18 – Katherine Wolf

19 - Craig Klucas

20 - Diana Padilla

20 - Mike Germann

21—Lynne Hulse

23 – Paulo Medeiros

25—Don Lonsbrough

27 – Harold Tellock

27 – Heidi Samaniego

28 – Jason Zambrano

30 - Kathy Scarborough

30 – John Rowe

31 - Guillermo Plaza

31 - Jatziry Martinez

For those celebrating their birthday in August.

1 – Ric Romagosa

3 – Judy Sloane

3 - Lidia Arquijo

3 - Rosa Martinez

7 - Francisca Sierra

8 - Claudia Torres

8 – Isaac Sanchez

9 – Joan Wilson

9 - Rene Palafox

10 – Peggy Lincoln

10 - Juliana Germann

10 – James Surface

11 – Gail Fuller

11 - Jean McBratney

11 – Amy Surface

13 - Marisela Gallegos

13 – Hipolito Casarez

13 - Dianna Garnica

14 - Daniel Plaza

15 – Marion Hunt

15 – Rebecca Stephens

15 - Margaret Hkaraw

15 – Judit Munoz

16 – Michael Gutierrez

16 – Joelle Edwards

17 - Pedro Hurtado

18 – Jamie Mathieu

18 - Leo Arquijo

19 - Francisco Sanchez

19 – Christina Torres

20 – Mike Casey

20 - Delilah Gonzalez

21 – Larry D’Angelo

22 – Quinn Brown

24 – Ruth Werts

24 - Rafael Barbosa

25 – Jack O’Donnell

26 – Marilyn Koenninger

27 – Janet Butler

28 – Jean Getsinger

28 - Ricardo Cascarez

30 – Betty Hampton

30 - Larry Arquijo

30 – Meghan Lawless

31 – Martin Tilford

Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Re-

wards Card to St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.

You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number 88487. Then, every

time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas

earn a donation!

Donations may be made via our

eGiving website page.

Use the QR Code at right to visit the

donation page of our website,

www.stlukesvancouver.com

IMPORTANT - SAVE THE DATE! On Sunday, September 13 we will have an

All Parish Meeting after the 10 AM service to share

new policies and let you know about the road ahead!


http://www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards




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.

Reminder - If your Ministry group would like to

submit an article for the September issue of The

Messenger, please submit your written article on or

before August 16 to the church office or email it to

[email protected] Thank you!

JULY ~ JULIO 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

June 28 5th Sunday of

Pentecost

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 11:15 Coffee Hour 12:45 Guardería de niños 1:00 Santa Misa

29 Office Closed

30 Food/Clothes

Outreach

July 1 Food/Clothes Outreach

12:15 Holy Eucharist

4:00 Staff Meeting

2 Food/Clothes Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands

3 BUILDINGS

CLOSED

Observance of Independence

Day

10:00 ESL Curriculum Planning

4

5 6th Sunday of

Pentecost


11:30 VBS Planning Meeting

6 Office Closed

7 Food/Clothes

Outreach

6:30 ESL Classes


9:30 Retirement Group


4:00 Staff Meeting



6:30 ESL Classes

10 Food/Clothes

Outreach

11

7:30 ORGAN RECITAL

12 7th Sunday of

Pentecost


11:30 PICNIC A LA

MEXICANA

1:00 VBS Decorating

2:00 Art Museum Trip

13 Office Closed

10:00 VBS Decorate & Set-Up

14 Food/Clothes

Outreach

No Vestry Meeting

6:30 ESL Classes



4:00 Staff Meeting 6:30 Outreach Committee


8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands 6:30 ESL Classes

17 Food/Clothes

Outreach

12:00 VBS Clean UP

18

19 8th Sunday of

Pentecost


10:00 YOUTH Gorge

Hike/Prayer Service

20 Office Closed

21

Food/Clothes Outreach

6:30 ESL Classes

22


9:30 Retirement Group 12:15 Holy Eucharist

4:00 Staff Meeting

23


8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands

2:00 Life Goes On (Offsite)

6:30 ESL Classes

24


6:30 Friday Night Live (Mayhews)

25

26

9th Sunday of

Pentecost


27 Office Closed

28

Food/Clothes

Outreach

6:30 ESL Classes 6:30 Pastoral Care Committee

29



4:00 Staff Meeting

30


8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands

6:30 ESL Classes

31

Food/Clothes

Outreach

Aug. 1 6:30 JAZZ VESPERS

VBS 9AM-12PM

PARISH HALL ROOF REPAIR PROJECT



THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO 17 AUGUST ~ AGOSTO 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

July 26

9th Sunday of

Pentecost


27 Office Closed

28


6:30 ESL Classes

6:30 Pastoral Care Committee

29



4:00 Staff Meeting

30



6:30 ESL Classes

31


Aug. 1 6:30 JAZZ VESPERS

2

10th Sunday of

Pentecost


12:00 Comfirmation Class

3 Office Closed

4


6:30 ESL Classes

5



4:00 Staff Meeting

6



6:30 ESL Classes

7


8

9 11th Sunday of

Pentecost



10 Office Closed

11 Food/Clothes

Outreach

12:00 Lunch Bunch 6:30 VESTRY 6:30 ESL Classes



4:00 Staff Meeting

6:30 Outreach Committee



6:30 ESL Classes

14 Food/Clothes

Outreach

15 10 Youth Oregon Beach Trip

16 12th Sunday of

Pentecost



17 Office Closed

18 Food/Clothes

Outreach

6:30 ESL Classes



4:00 Staff Meeting



6:30 ESL Classes

21 Food/Clothes

Outreach

22

23 13th Sunday of Pentecost



24 Office Closed

25 Food/Clothes

Outreach

6:30 Pastoral Care 6:30 ESL Classes



4:00 Staff Meeting



2:00 Life Goes On (Offsite) 6:30 ESL Classes

28 Food/Clothes

Outreach

29

30 14th Sunday of Pentecost

WELCOME BACK SUNDAY & PICNIC

BACKPACK BLESSINGS!

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Nursery Care 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 Choral Eucharist 11:15 Coffee Hour 11:30 PICNIC 12:45 Guardería de niños 1:00 Santa Misa

1:30 Clases para niños

31 Sept 1 Food/Clothes

Outreach



4:00 Staff Meeting



2-7 American Red Cross Blood Drive

4 Food/Clothes

Outreach

5




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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church ~ San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal

426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard

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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