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THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO
DECEMBER-JANUARY 2014 DICIEMBRE-ENERO 2014
The Messenger ~ El Mensajero
ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ~ SAN LUCAS IGLESIA EPISCOPAL
Volume 45
Issue 10
Rector’s Corner Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, love divine;
Love was born at Christmas:
Star and angels gave the sign Christina Rossetti, from Hymn 84
I am filled with gratefulness, charged with hope and
eager to see what the love of God has in store for St.
Luke’s ~ San Lucas in the year to come. I know, it’s not
Christmas until the evening of the 24th, and I know, it’s
not New Years until January 1st, but it is our Church
Calendar’s New Year beginning with I Advent on No-
vember 30th. So I can’t help but think of where God’s
Love-Messiah-Child is going to take us next. I have a
suspicion it’s going to be awesome.
All I have to go on is to look at our past: the Hospitality
remodel turned out more beautiful and satisfying then
we had the right to expect. We have fed more people,
clothed more people, reached more people than recent
memory (ask Hanni). The ALS group has decided to
meet here because of our lift (ask Ruthie). One Ameri-
can is now meeting here (ask Marcio). More activity
means more work everywhere (ask Kris). Our past is
probably a sign of our future (ask anyone who has been
here a long time): We are going to be profoundly
blessed: It may not feel like blessing, it may feel like a
lot of very hard work! It may even be stressful and
scary because Love will lead us on paths of righteous-
ness to pastures rich with the harvest of God’s bounty.
It most assuredly will be good.
One thing that is being seriously considered by me and
the Vestry is the request from the Diocese that we take
part in the formation of a new priest, a Latino, for a 2-
year curacy (like residency for physicians). It’s an hon-
or, it’s expensive, I’m nervous about it, and we would
have to find funding for the position! It sure sounds
like a calling, and the Parish has had Curates before.
This may be part of God’s plan to give us a very spe-
cial, profoundly important blessing this next year.
You may be surprised that I am telling you all about
this, but I think it’s too important to be just a small
group that seems to know everything. It’s not a done
deal, but it is very significant to our lives together, so I
think it has to be shared.
We remember the establishment of the Vancouver Free
Clinic, now a separate and vital part of caring for health
in Vancouver, born here in this Parish. We have done
great things, and I’m just sure we are not done doing
them!
Fr. Jaime Case
Rincón del Rector
Amor bajó en Navidad,
Amor divino, amor excelso.
Amor nació en Navidad
Estrella y ángeles lo señaló. Christina Rossetti, del Himno 84
Estoy lleno con agradecimiento, cargado con esperanza
e inspirado para ver lo que el Amor de Dios tiene para
San Lucas ~ for St. Luke’s durante el año que viene. Yo
sé, no es Navidad hasta el 24 de diciembre, no es el Año
Nuevo hasta el primero de enero, pero en el Calendario
de la Iglesia, el año nuevo comenzó el 30 de noviembre
con I Adviento. Entonces no puedo escapar de pensar a
donde el Niño-Mesías-Amor de Dios nos va a llevar.
Tengo el sospecho de que será maravilloso.
Simplemente tengo que mirar a nuestro pasado: la re-
modelación para Hospitalidad resultó más lindo y sa-
tisfecho que podríamos anhelar. Hemos distribuido
más comida y ropa que en años recientes. Un grupo
nuevo para ALS decidió usar nuestros salones para sus
reuniones porque tenemos el elevador. One American
se está reuniendo aquí. Más actividad resulta en más
2 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO
trabajo. El pasado es señal de lo que sucederá. Vamos
a ser profundamente bendecido: Tal vez no se sienta,
porque tendrá el aspecto de mucho trabajo duro. Tal
vez nos de estrés, o nos de miedo porque Amor nos
lleva por sendas derechas a pastos ricos con la cose-
cha abundante de Dios. Seguramente será bueno.
Una cosa que estamos considerando yo y la Junta
Parroquial es una petición de parte de la Diócesis de
tomar parte en la formación de un cura nuevo, un
latino, para dos años. Es como la residencia para los
médicos después de graduarse de la medicina, una
extensión de su educación. Es un honor, es caro, es-
toy nervioso, y hay que encontrar el dinero. Se parece
mucho a una vocación de Dios. Y la parroquia ha
participado en la formación de estos curas recién or-
denados. Pero nunca un hispano. Este puede ser par-
te del plan de Dios para dar nos una bendición pro-
funda en el año entrante.
Es posible que se queden sorprendidos por lo que les
estoy diciendo sobre esto, pero yo pienso que es im-
portante que no solamente se decida esto en un gru-
po pequeño. No es un hecho, todavía, pero es impor-
tante para nuestra vida junta, entonces decidí com-
partirlo.
Recordamos el establecimiento de la Clínica Gratis
de Vancouver, ahora separado pero parte importante
de la salud de nuestra ciudad que nació en esta pa-
rroquia. Hemos hecho cosas grandes, y estoy seguro
que no he terminamos.
Padre Jaime Case
¡MENSAJE DE LA
GUARDIANA MAYOR Saludos,
Quiero reconocer a algunas personas. Empezaré pri-
mero con Jim Kimura, quien se dedica a mantener el
terreno de la iglesia limpio continuamente. Gracias a
Jim, por hacerle frente al frío y viento del este tres
veces en una semana, para recoger los escombros y
ramas caídas. Segundo, quiero darle gracias a dos
señoras, Maria Zambrano y Marisela Prado. Estas
señoras han estado trabajando diligentemente por
varias semanas organizando el ropero (“Clothes Clo-
set) de arriba.
Yo se que las cuantas manos que ayudan a St Luke’s
~ San Lucas realmente hacen nuestra parroquia lo
que es. La asistencia de todos, y la parte que contri-
buyen hacia nuestra parroquia, esta apreciado y
quiero darle gracias a todos. Rezo que usted y los
suyos tengan una tiempo de Adviento bendito.
Paz
Dena Cassidy, Guardián Mayor
FIESTA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA
DE GUADALUPE Todos están invitados a la Fiesta de
Nuestra Señor de Guadalupe, el 12 de
diciembre, viernes, comenzando con la
Mariachi Perla de Portland en la casa de
Gregorio Reyes and Lucia Ramirez,
4100 Fruit Valley # 17, y después en la
Iglesia a las 7 con una breve Misa, 7:30
en el Salón Parroquial con la Mariachi perla de
Portland, y finalmente con los Danzantes Cristo de
Chalma que bailan hasta 9:30. Comida después del
baile.
NOCHE BUENA
24 de Diciembre: Misa de Noche Buena a las
7:00 pm.
REGALOS NAVIDEÑOS PARA LA ES-
CUELA DOMINICAL Si se interesa en comprar un regalo para Jugar Junto
a Dios para nuestra Escuela Dominical, puedes donar
dinero o escoger y ordenar regalos por la red electró-
nica. Su nombre se inscribe en los materiales dona-
dos. Tal vez con un compañero puede Ud. cubrir el
costo.
Godly Play Resources (Recursos)
Tel. 1 800 672 1789 Email [email protected]
Red www.godlyplay.com
Se desea:
Figuras del Pueblo de Dios $34.95
Figura de Moisés $5.95
Cristo Resucitado en Madera $19.95
La Historia de Rut $97.95
THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO 3
La Historia del Rey David $118.95
La Historia de Daniel $181.95
El Diluvio y el Arca $325.95
ESCUELA DOMINICAL 30 de Noviembre: Venga a la escuela Dominical
para elegir una actvidad especial de Adviento para
llevar a casa. Haremos una corona de Adviento pa-
ra llevar a casa.
20 de Diciembre: Participe de nuestra fiesta Navi-
deña para los niños a las 12 pm. Quedese despues
de la fiesta para practicar nuestro presentacion de
Navidad.
21 de Diciembre: Presentacion de Navidad en la
misa de las 1pm. Lleguen a las 12:30 para preparar-
nos para nuestra presentacion.
No habrá ninguna escuela dominical el 28 de
diciembre.
COMPARTE LA ALEGRIA
Los niños son generalmente muy felices pequeñas
almas y si pasas tiempo con ellos su alegría es con-
tagiosa. Ellos están interesados en historias de la
Biblia y hacen comentarios. Algunas cosas que
dicen que te harán reír (aunque solamente en priva-
do). Hoy Susan C. entró hacia el final de la escuela
dominical y dijo que "Hay un ambiente encantador
en la habitación." Me hizo retroceder y ver. Vi a un
grupo de pequeños pintaba con una gran concen-
tración en una mesa, un grupo de niños más
grandes pintaban en otra mesa hablando ale-
gremente y suavemente uno al otro, dos niños sen-
tados en el suelo junto a un maestro "jugando" con
los materiales de la historia. Entonces había un niño
sentado solo sacando materiales historia correc-
tamente con interés y placer. Podría darte muchos
ejemplos de los placeres de la enseñanza o ayudar
con la escuela dominical. Ven a hablar conmigo. Por
favor, piensa en ello.
Gracias por apoyar nuestro ministerio a los niños.
Ebie Mountford, Patty Leal and Lee Wilson
EVENTOS PARA LOS JOVENES El 6 de diciembre: "Caminar y Tocar" reunión de
8:00 a 11:00 en la iglesia. Vistensen para climas
fríos y húmedos.
Diciembre encuentros: Sábado, Diciembre 13 y 20,
6 a 8 pm.
Reuniones de enero: el sábado, 10 de Enero, 24 y 31,
6-8 pm 16-18 de enero: invierno HYC (Conferencia
para los de Preparatoria (High School))
Se necesita Ayudantes. ¿Tienes un pasatiempo o
servicio a la comunidad para compartir con nues-
tros jóvenes? ¿Te gusta cocinar para adolescentes
con hambre? ¿Sabe Enseña? Le invitamos a ayudan-
tes de manera regular o para ocasiones especiales.
¿Lo harías si es necesario ser capaz de ayudar ma-
nejar a jóvenes a eventos locales o lejos? Contacta a
Donna. Tenemos gente joven increíble y te prometo
que te alegrara que nos acompañaran durante un
día o un año.
Donna Greene y Don Lawry
DIOCESAN
EVENTOS PARA LOS JOVENES
Winter High School Youth Conference (HYC)
January 16-18, 2015 - St. Margaret's Bellevue
Spring High School Youth Conference (HYC)
April 10-12, 2015 - St. Luke's Renton
Spring Junior High School Youth Conference
(JYC) May 1-3, 2015
BAUTISMO OFRECIDA Sábado, 11 de Enero de 2015
Si usted está interesado en el bautismo para usted o
un miembro de la familia, por favor llame la oficina
de la iglesia o avisa a padre Jaime para el 14 de
Diciembre
2014 ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, January 25
11:15 AM in the Parish Hall. Light Lunch Child care will be provided.
Join us as we review and celebrate our journey to-
gether through 2014 and prepare for a new adven-
ture in 2015!
4 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO
Spiritual Development
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Christmas Pageant and Party
Saturday, December 20 - Come for pageant practice at
10 AM and stay for a Christmas Party Lunch after.
We could use lots of help so if some parents could
stay that would much appreciated. If you need to
leave your child please be back for pick up at 12:30
PM.
December 21- Arrive at church at 9.30 AM to get
costumes on for pageant at 10 am service.
There will be no Sunday School on December 28.
SHARE THE JOY Children are generally very happy little souls and if
you spend time with them their joy is contagious.
They are interested in Bible stories and often make
insightful comments. Some things they say will make
you laugh (even if only in private). Today Susan Cole
came in towards the end of Sunday School and said
"There is a lovely ambiance in the room." It made me
stand back and really look. I saw a group of little ones
painting with great concentration at one table, a
group of bigger children painting at another table
talking cheerfully and softly to each other, two chil-
dren sitting on the floor together with a teacher
"playing" with the story materials. Then there was a
boy sitting by himself laying out story materials cor-
rectly with interest and pleasure. I could give you
many examples of the pleasures of teaching or help-
ing with Sunday School. Come and talk to me. Please
think about it. Ebie Mountford
Christmas Gifts Wish List:
Think about giving a gift of Godly Play materials.
You may want to choose to join together with a few
friends to buy one lesson. The teachers and Thursday
crew created many of the materials but it is very time
consuming.
You may choose to donate money or choose and or-
der gifts online. Your name would go on the donated
materials.
Godly Play Resources
Phone 1 800 672 1789 Email [email protected]
Web www.godlyplay.com
Wish List
The People of God Figures $34.95
Figure of Moses $5.95
The Wooden Risen Christ $19.95
The Story of Ruth $97.95
The Story of King David $118.95
The Story of Daniel $181.95
The Flood and the Ark $325.95
Ebie Mountford, Patty Hale, Sue Henry (AM)
Patty Leal, Lee Wilson (PM)
YOUTH EVENTS December 6: “Walk and Knock” 8am to 11am
meet at church dressed for cold/wet weather.
December meetings:
Saturdays, December 13 and 20, 6 to 8pm.
January meetings:
Saturdays, January 10, 24 and 31, 6 to 8pm.
January 16-18:
Winter HYC (High school Youth Conference)
Helpers needed! Do you have a hobby or service to
community to share with our youth? Do you like to
cook for hungry teens? Do you teach? We welcome
helpers on regular basis or for special occasions.
Would you, if needed, be able to help drive youth to
events, local or away? Contact Donna. We have
amazing young people and I promise you will be
glad you joined us for a day or a year.
Thanks for your support.
Donna Greene and Don Lawry
DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS
Winter High School Youth Conference (HYC)
January 16-18, 2015 - St. Margaret's Bellevue
Spring High School Youth Conference (HYC)
April 10-12, 2015 - St. Luke's Renton
Spring Junior High School Youth Conference (JYC)
May 1-3, 2015
THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO 5
YOUTH IN THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE
OF OLYMPIA General Convention 2015
June 24-July 3, 2015 in Salt Lake City
There are two (2) opportunities for youth at Gen-
eral Convention:
1) Apply to be an Official Youth Presence from June
24-July 3, 2015. Two youth, ages 16-19, will be cho-
sen to represent Province VIII. Apply here: http://
www.episcopalchurch.org/page/general-convention-
official-youth-presence. Applications due by Dec. 23,
2014.
2) Save the Date: Join the Diocese of Olympia youth
currently enrolled in grades 9-12 on a pilgrimage to
Salt Lake City from June 24-29, 2015. Meet with dele-
gations, spend time on the convention floor, wor-
ship, participate in outreach, and experience SLC
and its natural environs. We will travel by van and
be hosted by a local church. Registration opens on
December 15, 2014 at: www.ecww.org/youth. Ben
Linder, Children & Youth Missioner at Emmanuel
Mercer Island, will be leading the trip along with
other youth leaders in our Diocese.
BAPTISM OFFERED Sunday, January 11, 2015
If you are interested in baptism for either yourself
or a family member, please contact the church
office or Father Jaime by December 14.
LECTIONARY CLASS This Sunday Bible study is based on the Lectionary
and meets at 11:45AM in the Rector’s office. Brandon
Hudson is leading this study. The Lectionary is the
selection of lessons (Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle
and Gospel) that changes every Sunday according to
a carefully designed plan to cover most of the Bible.
No previous class necessary. We will look at the Col-
lect of the Day (which also changes) with the les-
sons, and try to answer our questions about the
day’s lessons.
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). Next meeting is on
December 18 at 2PM.
WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP We will begin our monthly sessions with a new
book in January, on Saturday, January 10 at 10 AM-
Noon. For two hours we will reconnect with each
other, then review and discuss a portion of this
book. Our sessions will begin with refreshments and
friendly conversation. The book we will be using as
a basis for discussion points is The Story of Ruth:
Twelve Moments in Every Woman’s Life by Joan D.
Chittister.
We have procured a few used hardback books in
good conditions that we offer for sale at our cost
which varies from $4 to S10. If you are interested
contact Kris Lawless (574-3755) or the church office.
Sign-up starting December 7 for group purchase of
this book in paperback version, currently the esti-
mated cost is around $15. Or find a great deal on
your own or maybe add to your Christmas wish
list! We look forward to women of all ages joining
together for this special time together. If you have
any questions feel free to contact any of the conven-
ers.
Mary Boettcher Janet Butler Kris Lawless
2015 LITURGICAL CALENDARS These calendars are full of information about the
church year, feast days, seasonal colors, assigned
lectionary readings and more. At a cost of $3.00 each
we can cover our costs. Find these calendars in the
Narthex and church office.
6 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO
Worship
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Starting Sunday, November 30, and continuing
the following two Sundays, you will find flower
envelopes in the Narthex for your contribution
towards the Christmas poinsettias. These poin-
settias will be used to decorate the sanctuary for
Christmas. Please PRINT your name and the
name(s) for whom the poinsettias are in
memory, on the envelope then include your
check or cash for any amount. Completed enve-
lopes can be put into the Offertory plate or given
to an usher. We will again purchase poinsettias
from Friends of Hospice. Proceeds go to benefit
Hospice SW. If you have any questions please
contact Jean Getsinger, 573-3369.
NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM “Mark your calendar!” How often have we heard
those words. “Save the date!” Time is passing.
“Tempus fugit!” The old liturgical year has passed
away and the calendar year will not be far behind.
Our new year starts one day before December arrives
with the first Sunday of Advent and Lessons & Car-
ols. December must surely be declared “Bach Canta-
ta Month.” Mark your calendar for The Ensemble at
St. Luke’s on Saturday, December 6th at
8 PM. This fine, professional choir from Portland,
which includes our own soprano Catherine van der
Salm, will sing not one but two Bach Cantatas, #62
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (Savoir of the Na-
tions, Come) and #132 Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die
Bahn! (Prepare the Way!) with guest organist Nancy
LeRoi Nickel and orchestra making use of our beauti-
fully appointed and expanded rear balcony. They
will also sing the music of Schuetz and Buxtehude on
their German baroque Advent celebration. Half-price
tickets of $10 are available to St. Luke’s members so
sign up pronto with liason Beth Femling or through
the church office. On Christmas Eve, our own St.
Luke’s choir will offer Bach Cantata #142, Uns ist ein
Kind geboren (To Us a Child Is Born) along with oth-
er special music along with many traditional carols
for the congregation to sing.
We continue to enjoy the beautiful Steinway piano,
given to the glory of God and the use of St. Luke’s by
Janet and Darrell Williams. Thank you, again, Janet
and Darrell! To properly celebrate the new piano, a
series of three dedicatory recitals is being planned to
include a solo jazz pianist, a certain piano duet team,
and a Valentine’s Day love-song fest with Catherine
van der Salm and Friends. When the details are an-
nounced, you will want to save those dates.
The St. Luke’s Music Committee has been formed to
support the musical life of the parish. Our next meet-
ing is on Wednesday, December 3rd at 8:30 PM at the
church. New members are always welcome. Mark
your calendar!
Tim Nickel, Director of Music
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
CELEBRATION All are invited to celebrate the Feast
Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fri-
day, December 12, starting 4 PM with
Mariachi Perla de Portland at the
home of Gregorio Reyes and Lucia
Ramirez, 4100 Fruit Valley # 17 then
moving to the Church beginning at 7 PM with a brief
Eucharist in the Church, 7:30 Mariachi Perla de Port-
land in the Parish Hall, followed by the Danzantes
THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO 7
Cristo de Chalma who will dance until 9:30 pm. A
meal will follow.
TAIZÉ AVANCÉ Taizé service has been monthly at St. Luke’s ~ San
Lucas for over 15 years. Number of attendees has
dwindled lately. So we’ll pre-
sent fewer services during 2015,
thinking that people will be en-
couraged to attend them as
something special.
We’ll offer our last monthly
service this year on December
20 at 6pm. Our theme will be
“Seeds”.
In 2015 we’ll offer quarterly
Taizé services, timed to wel-
come each season. First will be
Spring Taizé: March 21. Summer Taizé: June 20. Au-
tumn Taizé: September 19. Winter Taizé: December
19.
Please mark your calendars and join us. If you like
profound poetry, skilled readers, fine musicians,
and quiet meditation in the evening beauty of our
church, come and join us. Consider yourselves
warmly invited. God’s blessings!
Hanni Bureker, Melanie Kenoyer and Den Mark Wichar
CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24:
4:00 pm Holy Eucharist - Family Friendly
Nursery for children ages 3 and under.
7:00 pm Santa Misa en Español
9:30 pm Christmas Music and Carols
10:00 pm Choral Eucharist
Incense will be used.
Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25:
9:00 am Holy Eucharist
Out Into The World OUTREACH UPDATE
SHARE HOUSE: ADOPT-A-FAMILY
GIVING TREE
This year, the Share House has many more single
people than families. So we have 22 singles, and 8
children to sponsor. Each person has provided a list
of needed/wanted items. Gift tags have been added
to the Giving Tree in the Parish Hall. Select a gift
tag and then check in with the Outreach Committee
member, at the table by the tree on Sundays, to let
them know who you have selected. or ask Kris in
the office during the week. Gifts must be returned
to church unwrapped no later than December 14.
I will deliver your gifts to the Share House Monday,
December 15.
CHRISTMAS BASKETS
We will be collecting non-
perishable food items for
Christmas Baskets for those
in need. If you are able,
please consider the items on
the list (at right or available
in the Sunday bulletin) next
time you shop. Starting
November 30, please bring
your donations to the Parish
Hall and deposit items into
designated baskets. We will
need these food donations
by Sunday, December 14
when you are invited to
help fill the baskets. Want
us to shop for you? Just
write a check to “St. Luke’s”
with a notation of
“Christmas Baskets” on the
memo line and place it in the offertory plate or mail
to the church.
Let’s make this a joyous Christmas for those in need
in our community. Thank you for your participa-
tion!
Small bottle of oil
Canned ham
(no refrigeration needed)
Canned chicken/tuna
Package of rice
Instant potato
Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Pasta and sauce
Krusteaz pancake mix
Syrup
Peanut butter
Jam/Jelly
Box of tea bags
Instant coffee
Cake mix & frosting
Special Treats:
chocolates,
boxed cookies, etc.
Dishwashing liquid
Canned Soups
8 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO
The weekly Food bags are doing well, but the distri-
bution goes in spurts. We are in need of more vol-
unteers to help with this wonderful way in which
St. Luke's ~ San Lucas gives to our community.
CLOTHING CLOSET
We received 50 ponchos from a parishioner for the
clothes. These have been much appreciated since
the rainy season has begun again. Thank you for the
ponchos. A big thank you to Lola and Marisela,
who between the 2 of them, sorted, labeled and or-
ganized the entire clothes closet! Muchas garcias!
LOOKING AHEAD: Fr. Jaime will be talking to
several churches in our area to access the needs of
people in the downtown Vancouver area. For the
future the committee is looking into the possibility
of serving a hot meal once a week, having an ESL
class twice a week, late mornings, childcare would
be needed, and could we be an outlet for the county
food bank.
Kreta Saathoff
CRAFT & GIFT SALE
EARLY RESULTS Thank you to all who donated handmade crafts,
gifts and collectables. Your donations helped make
this sale a success. Our sales total was over $2,700.
Of this, $390 was raised by the raffle for Dick Ber-
how’s four wooded nativity sets. Special thanks to
Dick! The winners of the raffle were Dena Cassidy,
Imelda Cordero, Judy Morrison and Blanca Maldo-
nado. All were very exited!
COFFEE & TEA CAFÉ
The “The Lunch Bunch”, sold their baked yummy
delights and beverages to raise funds for the pur-
chase of daily bus passes. Their sales totaled $85,
before expenses. Many thanks for this generous
hardworking “Bunch”!
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS
Greeters, cashiers, set-up, clean-up and more
worked together to expand our outreach efforts for
those in need in our community. Thank you all for
making this sale a wonderful success.
We make a great team! Joseph Ziemba
EPISCOPAL CHARITIES APPEAL Episcopal Charities Appeal is the heart and soul of
our outreach to those in human need in our neigh-
borhoods in Western Washington. Twenty six
ministries, with Episcopal connections, from Port
Angeles and Sequim to Vancouver received alloca-
tions totaling $87,690 earlier this year. Your gift at
Thanksgiving or anytime during the year will be
distributed next February. Brochures are available
in the Narthex for your information and giving con-
venience.
Website: www.ecww.org
WINTER HOSPITALITY OVERFLOW
(W.H.O.) SEASON IS UPON US.
"And I will show you my faith by my works"
James 2:8b
The Winter Hospitality Overflow program
(W.H.O.) has once again opened its doors for the
winter months. Both shelters are running at almost
full capacity and we are only a couple of weeks into
the season. The W.H.O. program works because
volunteers, like the members of St. Luke's ~San Lu-
cas, give of their time and talent to keep the shelter
doors open.
St. Luke's will be hosting a week at the men's shel-
ter at St. Paul Lutheran Church during the week of
Sunday, February 1 (late afternoon) through Sun-
day, February 7 (early A.M.). If you know the day
and shift time you would like to work, you can ei-
ther call Stephen at 600-5937 or sign-up starting
Sunday,
December 7.
Remember, as the weather turns cold and winter
arrives we are given this opportunity to put our
faith into action. To help our brothers and sisters in
Christ with the welcome and warmth of a caring
community working to address the most basic of
human needs.
Blessings, Stephen Butler
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WALK AND KNOCK The annual Walk and Knock food drive is scheduled
for Saturday in December 6.
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.
St. Luke's ~ San Lucas youth will be out collecting
during the drive. Contact Russ Roseberry for more
information.
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.
Community Life
COFFEE HOUR Thanks in advance, to our December and January
Hosts who will be providing treats during Coffee
Hour.
Judy Morrison, Coffee Hour Coordinator
Coffee Hour Hosts for December & January December 7 Cole
December 14 Romagosa
December 21 Nan & Dave Williams
December 28 Lund/Tellock
January 4 (Open, need volunteer)
January 11 McClellan
January 18 Mathieu/Hiromura
January 25 Annual Meeting
February 1 Romagosa
THE LUNCH BUNCH DECEMBER 9, 2014 at 12 noon - We will have a very
merry Christmas Bingo celebration. Bring a fun white
elephant gift and your favorite warming winter dish
to share. We will have decorations and music to
cheer us. Early arrivals to help decorate are wel-
comed and encouraged!
JANUARY 13, 2015 at 12 noon - Our parish archivist,
Pat Lawless, will present a slide show and talk on the
stained glass windows of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. In-
cluded will be more information on the principle art-
ist of our windows, Gabriel Loire. We have the bene-
fit of having the artistic works of one of the most fa-
mous world artists in the ‘slab glass’ style.
Please add your name to the sign-up sheets to attend
and for sharing a luncheon dish for these two lunch-
eons.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVES! In December, the Schlatter’s (Jim and Cindy) host Fri-
day Night Live on December 12, starting earlier, at
6:00pm. Back by popular demand, we will have the
fun and entertaining white elephant gift exchange. So
bring a white elephant gift to exchange for each
person.
In January, we will gather on January 23 in the home
of Beth Gellatly and return to our normal time of 6:30
PM. Be sure to save the date!
The hosts will provide the main entrée while
attendees bring a side/salad/dessert and beverage to
share. Look for the sign-up sheet and maps in the
parish hall. We always welcome new hosts! Ques-
tions or more information? Please contact us!
Ginger and Brad Harris (971-373-8894) of
THE ENSEMBLE
Solo voices and orchestra
perform sacred works by
North German Lutheran
composers of the early and
late Baroque. Saturday, December 6 at 8PM here at
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas Episcopal Church!
Selected works:
Bach: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62
Bach: Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn!, BWV 132
Buxtehude: Magnificat
Schütz: Joseph, du Sohn David
Schütz: Rorate, rorate coeli
Special discounted price for St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas mem-
bers of $10 a ticket. So don’t miss out on this great concert!
10 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO
CHRISTMAS AT VANCOUVER This was the title of an article published in The Van-
couver Independent newspaper on January 2, 1879. It
details the celebrations conducted at St. Luke’s
Church for Christmas, 1878.The Sunday School had a
tree set up Christmas Eve in a public hall. Carols
were sung by the parish children, Scripture and pray-
ers read by Rev. Nicholson, and presents handed out.
General O. O. Howard delivered “an interesting ad-
dress” to the children, presumably not about the mili-
tary and war. The church (our second church build-
ing) was beautifully decorated, with heavy wreaths
of evergreens extending along the walls and sus-
pended from the ceiling arch; while over the altar
and following the arch of the chancel was the sen-
tence ‘Glory to God in the Highest; On Earth, Peace,
Good Will to Men.’ Additional carvings were cut
from Alaska cedar and placed on the altar. The deco-
rating had been done by General and Mrs. Sawtelle.
All agreed that the church had never looked more
attractive than it did that day.
My eyes wandered in the newspaper to other articles,
giving an interesting context to this celebratory ac-
count of life in our parish. Some items from the eight
pages of this weekly newspaper:
General O.O. Howard’s new house is about to be
occupied. This is the one you will find on
Officer’s Row.
The Columbia River iced up on Saturday, Dec.
28th, stopping navigation by steamers and ferries
between Portland and Vancouver. There were no
bridges in 1878, so by boat was the only
“Columbia River Crossing”.
Harper’s Magazine could be had for an annual
subscription of $4.00, with postage free. The pop-
ular magazine carried opinion articles, poetry,
fiction, and ‘quality’ non-fiction (and many ad-
vertisements too).
Vancouver churches felt the cold on Sunday, and
had slim congregations, with morning tempera-
tures as low as 16 degrees. Who had to get up
early to get the church boilers going?
St. Luke’s Parish School commences its next term
on next Monday. English classes cost $6.00,
French and Latin $3.00, music instruction $14.00,
and use of the piano during practice, $2.00.
According to a report by Governor Ferry, there
are only two seasons in Western Washington,
winter and summer. Ice and snow are seldom
seen and the summers are like Southern Italy.
There is an extensive article on “How to kill poul-
try lice”. I will spare you the gory details.
Butterick and Co. Patterns is being offered with
new spring styles. You just need to send a post-
age stamp to the company in San Francisco to get
a catalog.
A report to the Oregon Governor details how
over $85,000 was robbed from the State by the
“peculations of officials” during the last eight
years. A senator and other officials are implicat-
ed.
The mercantile store, Sohns & Schuele’s, just re-
ceived new shipments of goods, and can ‘furnish
Butter Barrels in any quantity’. Both men are
prominent members of our parish.
A farmer in Western Pennsylvania was digging a
post hole and discovered an earthen pot filled
with old gold and silver coins, dating to 1751.
Wonder how that got there?
If you enjoy a good read, look into the archives of our
local newspapers, available online, in museums, and
in libraries.
Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist
Administrative & Financial SENIOR WARDEN’S MESSAGE Greetings,
I want to give a few shout-outs. Starting with Jim
Kimura who is so committed to keeping the grounds
of the church clean week after week. Thank you Jim,
for recently braving the cold and east wind three
times in one week to clean up downed limbs and de-
bris. Next, I want to thank two ladies, Maria Zam-
brano and Marisela Prado. These ladies have been
working diligently for several weeks on organizing
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the clothing closet downstairs. Their organizational
skills are amazing and they have labeled the cloth-
ing so it’s easy to pull the proper clothing for the
closet upstairs.
I know that the many helping hands of St Luke’s ~
San Lucas make our parish what it is. Everyone's
help and part they contribute towards our parish is
much appreciated and I want to thank all of you.
I pray that you and yours have a blessed and peace-
ful advent season.
Peace,
Dena Cassidy, Senior Warden
2014 ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, January 25 11:15 AM Parish Hall.
Light Lunch. Child care will be provided.
Join us as we review and celebrate our journey to-
gether through 2014 and prepare for a new adven-
ture in 2015!
Administrative reports, Vestry Elections, Diocesan
Convention Delegates election, Service Awards and
more.
2014 MINISTRY ANNUAL REPORTS ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS: With our 2014
Annual Meeting fast approaching, please begin to
gather your ministry data for your annual ministry
report. As in the past, we want to keep these a brief
and fact-filled as possible. Please provide 3-5 Ac-
complishments in direct phrases with numerical
facts, when applicable. The due date for these An-
nual Ministry Reports is Sunday, January 11. Your
timeliness will be most helpful to my task of pro-
ducing the combined annual report.
Thank you,
Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator
WANTED: 2014 PHOTOS 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. Please copy them off on-
to a CD, if in digital format, or let us borrow them
to scan and bring them to the office. Also, please
label each picture with the name of the event and
any people included. Thank You!!!
WOULD YOU 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
vestry member is three (3) years.
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
record for the calendar year preceding their nomi-
nation. Vestry members are expected to maintain
the status as a Communicant in Good Standing,
and continue to contribute financially to the par-
ish during their term of service, and able and will-
ing to attend monthly and special vestry meet-
ings, an annual retreat, 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
vestry for 3 years.
2. Review the eligibility requirements (above).
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,
warden, submit by snail mail or email to of-
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
service to the church.
To register, contact:
Additional information:
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PLEDGE CAMPAIGN REPORT As of November 21, Sharon Mayhew, pledge drive
chairperson and Doug Goodlett, treasurer, report, a
total of 66 pledge units and $165,157 in pledged in-
come. We know there are many who plan to pledge
in the next few weeks. For those who may have mis-
placed your pledge card and need a new one, blue
paper copies are available in the office and during
Sunday services. Of course, one can also be mailed
to you, or you can call the office and confidentially
make your pledge.
Last year our pledge income was $284,000, so we are
far from where we need to be for 2015 operations
and to continue supporting and expanding our very
important ministries. Of the 66 pledges we have re-
ceived, 31 have increased their pledges and we have
4 new pledge units! Thank you for your continued
generosity!
2015 Pledge Campaign Committee
TREASURER’S REPORT
BUDGET SUMMARY “Dollars and Sense”
Percentages should to be at 83% of budgeted revenue and
expense.
Summary as of October 31, 2014 Total Budget Year to Date Percent
for the Year Actual of Total
Amounts Budget
Revenues $406,686 $339,688 84%
Expenses $406,686 $344,860 85%
Net Income 0 - $5,172
Revenues: Actual revenues as of October are
slightly ahead of schedule, which is a recent and
positive change. Let’s hope this continues through
the end of the year.
Expenses: Overall expenses are over YTD budget
projections, mostly due to when pension billings
are received and paid.
Additional Comments:
It is anticipated the church will end the year in a
deficit, although increased donations and fundrais-
ing events may lower the actual amount. If a deficit
occurs, funds will first come from available cash,
and if needed, from our reserve savings account.
Please support our current fundraising events in an
effort to reduce or eliminate our potential year-end
deficit.
Thank you for your contributions and please contin-
ue your financial giving to St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas
Doug Goodlett, Treasurer
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,
CHANGES
AMMERMAN, Anne
701 W 33rd St. Vancouver, WA 98660-1805
RIEMCKE, Kathryn
415 SE 177th Ave Apt 421 Vancouver, WA 98668
SANCHEZ, Aaron & Karla
3508 NE 109th Ave Apt H5
Vancouver, WA 98682-7795
SCOTT, Aaron & FAYETTE, Shelly
1106 NE 42nd St Apt 19 Seattle, WA 98105-6348
CHRISTMAS CARDS SALE!
Order St. Luke’s ~San Lucas Christmas Cards now
and receive delivery by December 7. We have a vari-
ety to choose from. One with original artwork by
Kristina Clark or 6 varieties of smaller cards made
by our Sunday School children. Check these out af-
ter the service. Proceeds to support the church.
ART WINDOW CATALOGUE We will continue to have this 32-page booklet that
details each of our wonderful art windows at St.
Luke’s ~ San Lucas available to buy on Sundays or
in the office. Inside you will find a page per win-
dow, including the background and detail of the
window, as well as the donors and any dedication
plaque information. These windows are truly amaz-
ing, and you should take the time to look more
closely at them. Hopefully, the booklet will provide
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you with more in depth understanding of each win-
dow. A donation of $10 is asked to cover printing
expenses and provide funds to the general fund of
the Parish.
FOCUS ON METAL
Metal donations can add to the bottom line. So far
in 2014 more then $500 has been gained through
metal recycling. Nothing with refrigerant in
it. Almost anything else can be recycled. Hot water
heaters, dishwashers, metal fence parts, washers,
dryers, garbage compactors, BBQs, bed frames, met-
al doors and much, much more. Contact the Church
office with questions or Russ Roseberry 694-2941.
Facil ity INCLEMENT WEATHER
NOTIFICATION SYSTEM Visit our Website: www.stlukesvancouver.com OR
Call our phone number: 360-696-0181
Listen to the Welcome Greeting, When prompted
press “2” for Schedule of Worship Services. We
will provide a message if the building is closed
and/or if any church services or activities have
been cancelled.
Please check before you leave home.
If you don’t feel comfortable driving in the current
weather conditions please stay home. Safety First!
DIOCESAN CONVENTION 2014
The 104th Convention of the Diocese of Olympia was
held November 7 and 8th, 2014. Roy and Mary Ellen
Sandburg and Jim and Kathy Gallaher attended as
delegates and Lynne Hulse and Mike Grigsby-Lane
along with our Rector. The theme this year was “So
that All might See Jesus”.
Before Convention started, they tried something
new. Rather than workshops, there were outreach
opportunities in the Greater Seattle area. Examples
were working at St. Matthew/San Mateo Jubilee
Center in Auburn or packing food at the Kent ware-
house for Northwest Harvest. There were also onsite
sessions on the Mission to Seafarers, Chaplains on
the Harbor and Babies in Need.
The Convention opened with Holy Eucharist. The
backdrop for the stage and the altar were designed
by the Literary Arts group from St. John’s Gig Har-
bor. They were made from recycled mattress compo-
nents from Spring Back Mattress Recycling NW.
This business principally employs men who have
recently been released from the prison system giv-
ing them job skills and dignity. 90% of the mattress
material is kept from the landfills. The backdrop
was three faces of Jesus and made for a lot of con-
versation. St. John’s is the parish where I grew up
and Jim and I were married. It is fun to see how they
have incorporated the visual arts in their worship.
There were several highlights of the Bishop’s ad-
dress. The first being that the Diocese is seeing the
lowest non-payment of the assessment in its history.
It is at 2%. Because of this, the assessment rate this
next year will be 16%. His comment, “If you pay it,
it will go down.” He also announced that the Dio-
cese has been able to reclaim the properties in Pouls-
bo and on Whidbey Island with no litigation. St. Ste-
phen’s, Whidbey Island is now worshiping in their
space and they have yet to determine what will hap-
pen with the property in Poulsbo. Also, two church-
es were closed last year, one in Seattle and one in
Westport.
Business Session #1 started with the usual business
details that have to be accomplished. The Bishop
announced a new mission named “Chaplains on the
Harbor”. Our own Aaron Scott has been involved
with this work. It is outreach to the homeless in
Grays Harbor County. They work out of St. An-
drew’s in Aberdeen and will soon open in the old St.
Christopher’s church in Westport. There was a short
video highlighting their work which would be inter-
esting to show at St. Luke’s. Next came the first
14 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO
round of voting. Many of the positions only had one
candidate so it made the voting easy. The session
ended with Evening Prayer.
Session #2 started with Morning Prayer. The report
of the first ballot was given. Two of the positions re-
quired a second vote. The Bishop went over Clergy
and staff transitions and the introduction of postu-
lants and candidates. The resolutions were intro-
duced and voted upon. All were passed. Bishop
Scott Hayashi, Diocese of Utah, addressed the con-
vention. Utah is the smallest diocese to hold a Gen-
eral Convention. He invited anyone who was inter-
ested to sign up to be a volunteer as they need more
help than his diocese can provide. The Red Lion will
give a special $79.00/night rate and transportation
and entry to convention will be free. The Constitu-
tion and Canons report was presented in an amusing
way to make it interesting. All passed. The Outside
Church Walls report was given. One interesting
point, they met with an Atheist and asked him what
was wrong with the Church. His reply was. “Your
elevator speech sucks.” The challenge was to define
your personal belief in several short sentences as if
riding in an elevator. The Youth at Convention got it
and gave us their speeches each time we rode the
elevator. The Treasurer gave her report and the
budget was passed. She reminded everyone of the
Treasurers and staff training teleconference on No-
vember 22, 2014 from 10:00 am – noon for Real Time
Assessment Reporting. St. Luke’s is one of the tele-
conference locations. Results for Ballot #2 were an-
nounced and the 4th Alternate to General Convention
went to a 3rd ballot.
There were eight break-out sessions offered. I
attended the “Report on the Standing Commission
on Liturgy and Music’s church-wide conference as-
sessing the trial rite for same-sex blessings” and Jim
attended “How to Serve those who have served and
are homeless, poor or ill”. I am not sure what ses-
sions the others attended.
After lunch, Session #3 was opened with song and
prayer. The report of Ballot #3 was announced.
There was a report of work for peace in South Su-
dan. The next report was from Episcopal Relief and
Development. They are celebrating their 75th anni-
versary and have challenged everyone to raise 7.5
million dollars in 75 weeks. Our Diocese is hoping to
raise $150,000.00 of that amount in the year until
Convention 2015 convenes. Each Parish is asked to
participate, i.e. give offering from ERD Sunday (1st
Sunday in Lent) or have children keep “Hope” box-
es., etc. There was an introduction to the Diocesan
Veteran’s Ministry. Faith Action Network gave a re-
port. A cute young lady who is working for the Na-
tional Church in the area of racial discrimination
spoke. The Convention was asked to vote on chang-
ing the status of Good Samaritan, Sammamish from
Mission to Parish. It passed and there was a fun cele-
bration of a new Parish. They had been a Mission for
25 years.
A late resolution was brought before the Convention
regarding the divesting of fossil fuels. This blind-
sided the Board of Directors and did not add any-
thing to the issues or resolution that passed last year.
The majority of Convention voted to not even bring
it to the floor for discussion. This was the only
slightly controversial item this year,
Jim and I thank you for the opportunity to represent
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas for the past three years. It has
been very interesting and we have enjoyed being
part of the process. It has also been fun to reconnect
with people from former churches we have attend-
ed.
Kathy Gallaher,
Convention Delegate
Church Office Hours: 9 am-12 pm & 1-5 pm
Tuesday - Friday
Closed Wednesdays for Staff Meeting, 3-4:30 pm.
Church office, 360-696-0181.
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DECEMBER - JANUARY CYCLE OF PRAYER
Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Congregations,
Ministries & Institutions
Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East
Congregations, Ministries & Institutions
Dec. 7 St. Hilda-St. Patrick, Edmonds; St. Augus-
tine In-the-Woods, Freeland
Dec. 14 Trinity, Everett; St. Philip, Marysville
Dec. 21 Our Saviour, Monroe; St. John, Snohomish
Dec. 28 Retired clergy, clergy widows/widowers
and clergy households of the diocese.
Jan. 4 St. Alban, Edmonds;
Redeemer, Kenmore
Jan. 11 Christ Church & St. Andrew, Seattle
Jan. 18 St. Luke & St. Stephen, Seattle
Jan. 25 St. David Emmanuel & St. Dunstan, Shore-
line; Henry Memorial Chapel
in the Highlands
Dec. 7 Emmanuel church, Ramleh, Israel
Dec. 14 Palestine Hospital, Amman, Jordan
Dec. 21 Father Andewegg Institute for the Deaf,
Beirut
Dec. 28 Church of the Holy Family,
Raineh, Israel
Jan. 4 Office Of The Bishop,
The Rt. Rev. Suheil Duwani
Jan. 11 Redeemer Church, Amman, Jordan
Jan. 18 Bishop's School, Amman, Jordan
Jan. 25 St. Paul's Church, Ashrafieh, Jordan
PRAYER REQUESTS For those celebrating their birthday in December.
1 - Geraldine Lonergan
1 - Bernie Malcolm
1 – Ruben Triana
2 – Itami
Sandoval-Gaitan
2 – Katherine Malcolm
4 – Sandra Kimura
6 – Roy Sandberg
7 – Francisca Barba
7 – Daisy Roa
9 – Fleur Romagosa
9 – Rolando Barba
11 – Stu Hennessey
11 – Grant Bunnell
12 – Lucy Pauletto
14 – Natalie
McComb-Reiner
14 – Maria Zepeda
14 – Luis Torres-Perez
15 – Michael Tisnado
15 - Agustina Cruz
15 – Emerson Tilford
15 – Ian Tilford
16 - Brenda Trinidad-
Estrada
18 - Betty Barton
19 – Adan Montiel
21 – Elizabeth
Hennessey
23 – Tom Amies
24 – Filemon Marquez
26 – Pam Goodlett
27 - Sean Dyment
28 – Stephen Butler
28 – Beth Femling
28 – Sharon Mayhew
29 - Vavena Vasquez
30 – Fr. Jaime Case
30 - Samuel Sanko
31 – Sue Tellock
31 – Noah Markle
31 – Denny Roa
1 - Tif Wildfang-Hoch
2 – Richard Klucas
9 – Maria Oliva
9 - Amelia Burik
10 - Kris Lawless
11 – Araceli Mendoza
11 – Laila Valdez
11 – Itxel Sanchez
12 – Diana Hernandez
14 - Jim Mayhew
14 – Travis Duncan
14 – Dan Toscano
14 – Isis Plaza
17 - Rosa Garcia Solis
17 – Walt Edwards
18 - Darrell Williams
18 - Ebie Mountford
19 - Barbara Klinski
19 - Heidy Magallanes
19 – Jazmin Plaza
20 - Linda Morse
20 - Hermelinda Mendoza
21 - Ines Vazquez
21 – Nora Campos
21 - Cecilia Torres
21 – Hailey Orozco
22 - Corinne Routtu
22 - Jim Chamberlain
22 - Shelby Kenoyer
22 - Dariana Triana
23 - Michael Maher
23 – Erika Reyes
24 – Chris Conger
24 – Aileen Silva
25 - Jim Ross
26 - Louise Berhow
27 - Ellen Smart
28 - Samuel Prado
28 - Betsy Hanrahan
28 – Antonio Resendiz
30 - Karla Magallanes
31 - Pete Melhuish
31 - Brynley Toscano
For those celebrating their birthday in January.
16 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO DECEMBER 2014
Sunday Mon-day
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
REGULER SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 11:45 Lectionary Class 11:45 EDQ Youth Class 12:00 Primera Comuníon 12:45 Guardería de
niños 1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Escuela Dominical
1 Office Closed
2 Outreach
3 Outreach
12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
3:00 Staff Meeting
6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir
4 Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew
10:00 Helping Hands
5 Outreach
6 8:00 WALK &
KNOCK
8 PM Concert
THE ENSEMBLE
7 The Second Sunday
of Advent
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Christmas Card Orders Pick-up & Open Sales
8 Office Closed
9 Outreach
12:00 Lunch Bunch 6:30 Vestry
10 Outreach
12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 3:00 Staff Meeting
6:00 Handbells 6:30 Outreach
7:00 Choir
11 Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew
10:00 Helping Hands
12 Outreach
4:00 Our Lady of Guadalupe (Part I)
7:00 Our Lady of Guadalupe (Part 2)
6:00 Friday Night Live (Schlatters)
13
6:00 Youth Group
14 The Third Sunday of
Advent
REGULAR SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
15 Office Closed
16 Outreach
6:30 Pastoral Care Comm
17 Outreach
12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 3:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir
18 Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew
10:00 Helping Hands
2:00 Life Goes On (off site)
19 Outreach
20 10 English Pageant Practice 12 Pageant Practice Party 12:30 Spanish Pageant Practice 6:00 Youth Group 6:00 Taizé
21 The Fourth Sunday of
Advent
10 Christmas Pageant
in English
1 Christmas Pageant
in Spanish
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
22 Office Open
23 Outreach
24 Christmas Eve
Outreach
4:00 Holy Eucharist
7:00 Santa Misa
9:30 Christmas Music &Carols 10:00 Choral Eucharist
25 Christmas Day
Office Closed
9:00 Holy Eucharist
Buildings Closed After Service
26 Office Closed
.
27
28 The First Sunday after
Christmas Day
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
29 Office Closed
30 Outreach
31 Outreach
12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 3:00 Staff Meeting
FEBRUARY MESSENGER If your Ministry group would like to include an article in the February Messenger, please submit your written article on or
before January 18 to the church office or email it to [email protected]. Thank You!
THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO 17 JANUARY 2015
Sunday Mon-day
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 11:45 Lectionary Class 11:45 EDQ Youth Class
12:00 Primera Comuníon
12:45 Guardería de niños
1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Escuela Dominical
1 NEW YEARS
DAY
Buildings Closed
2 Outreach
3
10 Altar Guild
Meeting
4
Second Sunday after
Christmas
5 Office Closed
6 Outreach
12:00 The Lunch Bunch 6:30 Vestry
7 Outreach
12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
3:00 Staff Meeting
6:00 Handbells
6:30 Outreach Committee 7:00 Choir
8 Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands
9 Outreach
10 10 Women’s Spirituality Group 6:00 Youth Group
11
First Sunday after the
Epiphany
The Baptism of Our
Lord Jesus Christ
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Annual Ministry Reports Due
12 Office Closed
13 Outreach
14 Outreach
12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
3:00 Staff Meeting
6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
15 Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands
16 Outreach
17 HYC
18 Second Sunday after
the Epiphany
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
MESSENGER DEADLINE
19 Office Closed
20 Outreach
6:30 Pastoral Care Committee
21 Outreach
12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
3:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
22 Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands
2:00 Life Goes On
23 Outreach
6:30 Friday Night Live (off site)
24 6:00 Youth Group
25 Third Sunday after
the Epiphany 8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 11:15 ANNUAL
MEETING & LUNCH 12:45 Guardería de
niños 1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Escuela Dominical
26 Office Closed
27 Food Outreach
28 Food Outreach
12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
3:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir
29 Food Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands
30 Food Outreach
31 6:00 Youth Group
18 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO
Senior Warden: Dena Cassidy: Junior Warden: Lew Hampton
VESTRY MEMBERS: Stefanie Aschmann, Blanca Maldonado,
Sharon Mayhew, Michael Morrison, Ricardo Romagosa, Kreta Saathoff,
Jim Schlatter, Joseph Ziemba
Clerk of the Vestry: Tom Amies Chancellor: F. James Mayhew
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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. Dennis Cole, Associate Clergy
The Rev. Jerry Lonergan, Associate Clergy
Aaron Scott, Postulate
Doug Goodlett, Treasurer
Chess Getsinger, Treasurer Emeritus
Janet Butler, Assistant Treasurer
Tim Nickel, Music Director
Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator
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.
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