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The Memorial Church of St.Luke, the Beloved Physician
150 Years of Ministry
1861-2011
1946 W elsh Road
Philadelphia, PA 19115
215.969.3645 (office)[email protected]
www.stlukesbustleton.webs.com
SERVICESSundays:
10:50a.m. Church School inHall11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharistwith musicFollowed immediately byrefreshments and fellowship inthe parish hall.
Wednesdays:7:30 p.m. Healing Eucharist
ACTIVITIES:
Contemplative Prayer
W ednesdays – 6:45 p.m.
in the church office
Inside this issue:Birthdays............................... 4Calendar................................9Food Bank and Garden.........6Messages..............................7News...................................3,4Noah’s Ark.............................8Prayer requests.....................4Rector’s Message...............1,2Reminders.............................2Summer Maze.......................5Those Who Serve..................3 Welcome Visitors.................. 2Word Puzzle..........................8
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The Winged OxThe W inged Ox is the Ancient Symbol of St. Luke, the Beloved Physician
A Newsletter for the People of The MemorialChurch of St. Luke, the Beloved Physician June 2012 Issue 138
I was hungry and you gave me food (Matthew 25:35).
Today when I entered the office at around 12:00 I found five very red-faced women (Nancy, Cheri, Caroline, Stacey and Barbara) coolingthemselves. These members of the Women’s Outreach Wing
(WOW) had given their Saturday morning over to working in the garden togrow vegetables for the Somerton Food Bank.
You have no doubt noticed how central food was to Jesus’ life andministry. The gospels are filled with stories about food. We read of Jesusbeing tempted to turn stones into bread; we read that he shared tablefellowship with sinners and with Pharisees; we hear of his feeding fivethousand and later four thousand. Even our central liturgical celebration isa meal, modeled upon Jesus’ final meal with his friends before hiscrucifixion.
The reason for this apparent preoccupation with food is simple.Many of the people with whom Jesus lived and to whom he ministeredwere day laborers. To be a day laborer in Jesus’ time meant that you wereonly able to work when someone offered you employment. Thus daylaborers lived from one day to the next often uncertain of their livelihoodand consequently uncertain whether they would be able to feed themselvesand their family the next day. In addition to this problem, there weredietary rules that governed what people ate and with whom they ate. Sofood was on the mind of many of Jesus’ contemporaries. And Jesus spentso much of his time talking about food and sharing table fellowship withothers because he envisioned a new social order in which people sharedwhat they had so that all would have enough. It sounds like the simplest of ideas: If we all share what we have,then there is enough for everyone (and probably more than enough). But assimple as it sounds few of Jesus’ contemporaries followed his example.Paul even relates a story of the apostle Peter refusing to share tablefellowship with Gentiles in the early days of the Church for fear ofoffending certain Jewish followers of the way of Jesus.
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WELCOME VISITORS! Are you a new reader?
Come visit us! We’re so glad that you picked up this publication; we
hope you will find it interesting and worth your time and we hope
you will take the next step and worship with us sometime. If you
are worshiping with us, we welcome you! Whatever your religious
background, and however you have come to be here, we welcome
you to St. Luke’s. Please let us know who you are by signing our
guest book (by the door) or filling out a card found in the pews. You
can hand your card to an usher, or put it in the collection plate when
it comes later.
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Of course we have progressed to some extent. We have fewer social stigmas that govern withwhom we eat (though we should not fool ourselves into supposing that there are no such stigmas—somestill exist). But Jesus’ central message—that if we share there is enough for all—remains an idea thatmost of us ignore. That’s why I found it so impressive to find the women of WOW not only growinghealthy food to share with the patrons of the Food Bank, but giving up their Saturday to do so. That is awonderful ministry and a clear instance of taking Jesus’ message to heart.
I hope you will join me in thanking WOW for this excellent outreach ministry and the otherministries that they have undertaken—the cereal drive and the support for women’s shelters—and thatyou will continue to support these initiatives.
God bless.
Father Tim
A New Title: Now that All Saints and St. Luke’s have entered into a covenant, we will be sharing themonthly newsletter. So when we commence the newsletter again in September I would like us to have anew title to replace “The Ox.” My idea was “The Newsletter.” However, Carol suggested that othersmight have more creative ideas. If you have an idea for a title to our newsletter, please let me know.
Contributions to Somerton Food Bank: St. Luke’s treasurer, John Brambilla, has informed me that weare just a little light in our contributions to the Somerton Food Bank the last few months. If you can seeyour way clear to putting something in the basket every once in a while that would be a great blessing.
REMINDERS:
The Winged Ox will beon vacation until Sept
2012. Have a greatsummer!
Outreach
The Food Bank isalways in need of cerealand cash donations tobuy meats and maintainoperating expenses.Please continue yoursupport through thesummer as hunger doesNOT take a holiday!
The 2 homeless shelterswe support lookforward every week tothe Wawa gift cardsprovided by yourdonations of change!
The Feed the HungryVegetable Garden canuse more hands to helpmaintain the garden. Ifyou’d like to volunteer,see Stacey.
Those Who Serve
Sunday, JUNE 3
Chalice Bearer: S. Carmody
Reader: J. Brambilla
Ushers: J. Litzke, T. Truesdale
Altar Guild: J. Oxenford, C. Cotugno
Coffee Hour: Outdoor Picnic
Counters: J & J Litzke
Sunday, JUNE 10
Chalice Bearer: L. Carter
Reader: S. Carmody
Ushers: T. Truesdale, J. Brambilla
Altar Guild: S&C Carmody
Coffee Hour: G. Hair, J&C Szczur,
K. Kenny, S. Nesbitt
Counters: B & D Shifflett
Sunday, JUNE 17
Chalice Bearer: J. Gardner
Reader: L. Carter
Ushers: J. Litzke, J. Brambilla
Altar Guild: G&B Hair, J. Woods
Coffee Hour: J&J Litzke, J. Gardner,
J. Oxenford
Counters: J. Brambilla, R. Whaley
Sunday, JUNE 24
Chalice Bearer: B. Kaufold
Reader: J. Iannotti
Ushers: T. Truesdale, J. Litzke
Altar Guild: L. Carter, R. Fischer
Coffee Hour: Espositos, A. Thorpe,
M. Geiger
Counters: A. Thorpe, K. Gibson
The Those Who Serve schedules
for July and August can be found
on the church website:
www.stlukesbustleton.webs.com
NEWS
Dear Friends,
As I think about the past two
months at St Luke’s, I just
get a smile on my face. The
reason for that smile is that
we had a wonderful time at
the fun- raiser “ A Night at
the Races”. I want to thank
John, Joan and Bill Litzke for
the wonderful fellowship that
evening. Everyone that
attended the event is hoping
that we will have another
“Night at the Races”, so Fr.
Tim can try his luck again!
Colleen did a fantastic job
with the Flower Sale. So
much work and enthusiasm
went into this fund raiser.
The flowers were all
beautiful! John Litzke, Tom
Truesdale, Katherine Gibson,
Karen and Doug Vannauker,
and Colleen and Jim Szczur
did all of the work the
morning of the delivery.
Many thanks, to all, who
helped and supported the
Flower Sale.
Jackie
Trip to Israel
Fr. Tim is interested in
getting a group of 15 or more
to visit Israel. The trip would
be next year in order for
everyone to plan a head.
The cost would be about
$ 4500 and this would
include air fare, lodging, food
and excursions. The Diocese
does offer scholarships for
this trip.
Anyone interested please
see Jackie.
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PRAYERS PLEASE
Members: Dorothy, Elaine, RuthB., Nancy H., Edna, Alan, Mabel,Ruth L., Louise, William L,Robert B, Patricia L, NancyMartha, Llyn C., Katherine G.,Elsie, George R., Renne C.,Aurelia T.Friends and Family: Joyce,David, Avery, Katherine,Malcolm, Amarante, Greg, David,Martha, Amy, Hendricks family,Amber, Joline, Elisa, Larry, Carol,Anthony, James, Myles family,Francis, Jim, Robert, Iris, Richard,
Linda, Jessica,Julia, Osca,Billy, William,Ann
Those Serving
in the ArmedForces:
William B. William S, ChrisG.,Kevin M., Andrew R., ChrisK.,John R., Chris R., Eric B., RobD., Jerry F.,Thomas H., TomB.,Casey R., Jermaine, Bradley,Michael, Maxx, Eric J., John T.,George M., Steven M, Timothy D.,Police, Firefighters, EmergencyMedical Responders
SUMMER BIRTHDAYS
June
1. Gail Hair
12. Don Shifflett
Julia Gardiner
18. Edna Wilkinson
25. Tim Griffin
27. Nicole Noll
August
5. Laure Padian
8. Jim Szczur
9. Ruth Dalton
15. Jean Gardner
27. Herb Rolland
Evan Gardner
Colleen Szczur
July
1. Mark Kriss
2. Jennifer Fox
4. Ruth vonClef
12. Katherine Gibson
13. Walburta Nelson
17. Adam Fox
19. Nancy Orlando
25. Joshua Woods
26. Stephanie Remick
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SUMMER MAZE
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Update: The Feed the Hungry Garden is making some great progress. Dozens of tomato plants have beenplanted. We still need volunteers to help feed, plant and water the garden. The produce grown in the gardenwill benefit Somerton Food Bank. The Home Depot at 11725 BustletonAvenue was extremely generous with donations of plants and soil. Thevolunteers at Somerton Food Bank were overjoyed at this abundantblessing. The director of Somerton Food Bank (officially called
Somerton Interfaith Food Bank)Dr. Matthew Cayer wrote HomeDepot a letter of gratitude. InJanuary 2012, Matthew took overthe director’s post from ComptonChase and has devoted countlesshours of volunteer time in additionto his psychologist career.Matthew had practically grown up in the food bank as a volunteerthere and also as a parishioner of St. Andrew’s-in-the-Field Church,where the food bank is located. It opened in 1997 as a St. Andrew’sfood cupboard and continued to grow as the need for feeding thehungry grew. Today the food bank has 33 volunteers on a rotating
schedule and is open 3 days a week (Mon, Wed and Fri from 9 to noon) and thrives on donations from areachurches including St. Luke’s. Food comes from the Department of Agriculture, Philabundance,Entemann’s, as well as Girl and Boy Scout troops and donations from individuals. The food bank alsospends a substantial amount of money for food, especially during times when donations are down.Donations tend to peak during the December holidays and then wane in the first half of the year. The foodbank serves people in nine zip code areas. To receive food, the recipients much sign up to get on a list byshowing an ID and proof of address. Financial information is also taken down. Currently there are 1,587people on the list and growing including 628 families who depend on this feeding ministry. Recipients walkaway with as many as 3 shopping bags full of food, and they are allowed to select some items off a shelf asif they are shopping in a store. The idea of “shopping” is to restore some dignity and autonomy to therecipient in what may feel like an uncomfortable situation. People of all ages, races, religions andnationalities come through for help and are grateful for the food bank’s existence.-Submitted by Stacey Carmody
Home Depot staff with donations
Dr. Matthew Cayer
Messages to the Parish
From the Treasurer and Accounting Warden:
Fund Raising, Outreach, and Other Money :As we ramp-up our fundraising efforts at St. Luke’s, it seems like anappropriate time to remind folks that all money that is collected for fund raising, outreach, or routine churchactivities should be dropped in the collection plate, with an explanation, so the counters can record the money.Any expenses associated with such events also need to be recorded, so if you need to be reimbursed for churchexpenses, please see John Brambilla. Do not deduct your expenses from money you collect. John will provide youwith a form that you can complete and submit with your receipts. This form may be placed in the collection plateor put in John’s mailbox in the church office. This process will (i) protect those collecting money, the donors, andthe church; and (ii) enable St. Luke’s to accurately report our fundraising and outreach efforts in our annualreport to the Diocese to demonstrate how active our parish is. If you have any questions about this process,please see John Brambilla or Colleen Szczur.
Tax Receipts
If you receive vestry approval to purchase items on behalf of the church, you may be reimbursed for those goodsor receive credit for a charitable contribution, where allowed by law. For example, if Barbara purchases suppliesfor church school, she can submit the receipts to be reimbursed. On the other hand, if Barbara donated thosesupplies, she could submit the receipt, along with the donation form, and she would receive credit for herdonation on the annual tax receipt that St. Luke’s issues to donors in January. When you purchase items thathave been assigned a price – such as the pot pies or flowers – you are supporting the church, but you are notentitled to credit for a tax deduction (because you are receiving goods in exchange for your money). When youmake a free-will offering, generally your donation qualifies as a tax deduction for a charitable contribution.Always include your name and envelope number with any donation, so you can receive credit for a donation, ifpermitted by law. If you have any questions, please see John Brambilla or Colleen Szczur.
Messages from the Vestry: Capital Improvement Fund
At its May meeting, the vestry approved a motion to deposit the money raised from recent fund raising activitiesinto the Capital Improvement Fund in anticipation of purchasing air-conditioning for the church hall. After justone month of events, which included the Easter Fun for Kids, the Night at the Races, Pot Pies and Chicken SoupSales, and the Flower Sale, we deposited over $2,000 in the Capital Improvement Fund. You may recall that weask each family to contribute $100 to the Capital Improvement Fund each year, or what you are able. This year,contributions will be ear-marked for this air-conditioning project. In addition to permitting year-round coffeehour and fellowship in the hall, air-conditioning will increase our ability to rent the hall, offering anotheropportunity to reduce our current deficit.
Covenant with All Saints
The Covenant Committee is pleased to announce that the Covenant Agreement between All Saints EpiscopalChurch in Rhawnhurst and St. Luke’s has been signed by the vestries and by the Bishop. Bishop Bennison wasvery happy to support the yoking of All Saints and St. Luke’s, which enables each of the churches to retain itsown identity, while sharing certain common expenses. The vestry thanks the congregation for its support inimplementing the Covenant Agreement. You may not realize it, but when you elect the members of the vestryeach year, you are empowering them to make decisions on your behalf in the best interests of St. Luke’s. Whilesome vestry decisions are easier than others, the vestry prays before each meeting that God will guide thevestry’s decisions, and the vestry is grateful that God guided us to this yoking opportunity.
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Noah's Ark : Everything I need to know, I learned fromNoah's Ark ..
ONE: Don't miss the boat. TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat! THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah builtthe Ark. FOUR: Stay always ready. When you're 60 years old,someone may ask you to do something really big. FIVE: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job thatneeds to be done. SIX: Build your future on high ground. SEVEN: For safety's sake, travel in pairs. EIGHT: Speed isn't always an advantage. The snailswere on board with the cheetahs. NINE: When you're stressed, float awhile. TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; theTitanic by professionals. ELEVEN: No matter the storm, there's always a rainbowwaiting.
Please pass this on to people you want to be blessed. Give it! Don't just get it!
Most people walk in and out of your life, but FRIENDS leave footprints in your heart.
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WORD PUZZLE
G O A D V O C A T E W NT R U T H I M C O M E RN E V E R T H E L E S SO D O W I L L A W A Y VT H A T S E N D Y O U RT E L L J O H N I F O RA D V A N T A G E B U T
(John 16:7) Nevertheless I tell you the truth:it is to your advantage that I go away, for if Ido not go away, the Advocate will not cometo you; but if I go, I will send him to you.(NRSV)
Word List
NEVERTHELESS ADVANTAGEADVOCATE TRUTH YOUR WILL THATTELL SEND NRSV JOHN COME AWAYNOT HIM FOR BUT TO IT IS IF GO DO
JUNE 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat
1- AA M eeting
in Hall 1P
2-10a Yoga
11:30a-Al-Anon
M tg in Hall
8am-2pm FLEA
M ARKET
3- Trinity
Sunday 11:00a: OUTDOOR
HOLY EUCHARIST
FOLLOW ED BY
PARISH PICNIC
4-AA M eetings
in Hall 1P & 7P
5-AA M eetings in
Hall 1P & 7P
&8P
6- AA
M eetings in
Hall 1P & 7P
&8P 6:45P
Contemplative
prayer in
Ofiice 7:30P -
HolyEucharist
w ith Healing
in Church
7-AA M eetings
in Hall 1P & 7P
&8P
8- AA M eeting
in Hall 1P
9- 10a- Yoga in
Hall
11:30a-Al-Anon
M tg in Hall
10-2nd Sunday
after Pentecost 11:00a:Holy
Eucharist
11:45:Coffee Hr
11-AA M eetings
in Hall 1P & 7P
7:00p-Vestry
M eeting in Office
12 AA
M eetings in
Hall 1P & 7P
&8P
13AA
M eetings in
Hall 1P & 7P
&8P
6:45P-
Contemplative
prayer 7:30P -
HolyEucharist
w ith Healing
in Church
14-AA M eetings
in Hall 1P & 7P
&8P
15 -AA
M eetings in
Hall 1P
16- 10a-Yoga in
Hall
11:30a-Al-Anon
M tg in Hall
17- 3rd Sunday
after Pentecost 11:00a:Holy
Eucharist
11:45: Coffee Hr.
18-AA M eetings
in Hall 1P & 7P
19- AA
M eetings in
Hall 1P & 7P
&8P
20 AA
M eetings in
Hall 1P & 7P
&8P6:45-
Contemplative
prayer
7:30P -Holy
Eucharist w ith
Healing in
Church
21-AA M eetings
in Hall 1P & 7P
&8P
22-AA
M eetings in
Hall 1P
23- 10a-Yoga in
Hall
11:30a-Al-Anon
M tg in Hall
24-4th Sunday
after Pentecost 11:00a: Holy
Eucharist
11:45: Coffee Hr
25-AA M eetings
in Hall 1P & 7P
26 AA
M eetings in
Hall 1P & 7P
&8P
27- AA
M eetings in
Hall 1P & 7P
&8P
6:45
Contemplative
prayer 7:30P -
HolyEucharist
w ith Healing
in Church
28-AA M eetings
in Hall 1P & 7P
&8P 9
29-AA
M eetings in
Hall 1P
30- 10a-Yoga in
Hall
11:30a-Al-Anon
M tg in Hall
Have a Nice Summer!
The Memorial Church of St. Luke the Beloved Physician
1946 Welsh Road
Philadelphia, PA 19115
www.stlukesbustleton.webs.com
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