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THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO
APRIL 2017 ABRIL 2017
The Messenger ~ El Mensajero
ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ~ SAN LUCAS IGLESIA EPISCOPAL
Volume 48
Issue 3
Rector’s Corner WE CAN HELP I finished reading Michael Eric Dyson’s Tears We Can-
not Stop: A Sermon to White America. He has some recom-
mendations for us. I repeat them to you because they
have the solid underpinning of Gospel imperatives,
and may help us to understand the very special voca-
tion that St Luke’s ~ San Lucas [SL2] has been called by
God to follow.
On September 13, 1998 SL2 embarked on a new minis-
try in Spanish to the community of immigrants from
Latin America that were growing in Vancouver. [BTW,
I have always thought it started in 1999!] That makes
our ministry almost 19 years old. Even if you never
paid any attention to this ministry in your time here, it
has had a big influence on us all: I would not have been
called to be Rector, since I was bilingual and experi-
enced in Hispanic ministry, if SL2 had not had this
ministry.
Now the immigrant community is a community in per-
il, with many children who are at risk of suddenly los-
ing their parents to deportation. These children are U.S.
Citizens. They are vulnerable, and the fear is palpable
no matter what your age is. We can help.
SL2 Vestry has formed an Immigration Committee to
create a response for the church to address the con-
cerns of the community. We have work to do in this
arena. We can help. Our particular vocation is taking
shape right now in our solidarity and response to this
present situation.
Think about the future of these children: They will
need ways to get an education past high school, to get
either good trade skills or college degrees. We can help.
Parents are struggling to make up the tens of thou-
sands of dollars to file their papers. We can help. Pa-
perwork is confusing and difficult. We can help. Join us
at our Last Sunday Potlucks after the Spanish service,
and help assuage the fears. We can help. Get to know a
family, make friends and build the bridges. We can
help.
Fr. Jaime Case
(English articles continue at the bottom of
page 7)
Rincón del Rector
PODEMOS AYUDAR Acabo de leer el libro Lágrimas que no podemos dete-
ner: un sermón a América blanca por Michael Eric Dyson.
Tiene algunas recomendaciones para nosotros. Se los
comparto porque tienen al base las imperativas del
Evangelio, y puede ayudarnos entender mejor la voca-
ción especial que San Lucas – St Lukes [SL2] ha recibi-
do de Dios para caminar.
El 13 de septiembre 1998, SL2 abarcó un nuevo ministe-
rio en español a la comunidad de inmigrantes de Amé-
rica Latina que iba creciendo en Vancouver. ¡Yo creí
que comenzó en 1999! Hace casi 19 años. Aún si se ig-
noraba la existencia de este ministerio, tenía una gran
influencia para todos nosotros: No me habrían llamado
a ser Rector sino por el hecho de que hablo español y
tengo experiencia en este ministerio.
Ahora la comunidad inmigrante está en peligro, con
muchos niños que pueden perder súbitamente a sus
padres a la deportación. Los niños son ciudadanos de
los EEUU. Son vulnerables, y el pavor el palpable no
importa su edad. Podemos ayudar.
La Junta ha formado un Comité sobre Inmigración para
crear un manera que la iglesia pueda atender las preo-
cupaciones de la comunidad. Hemos que trabajar en
esta área. Podemos ayudar. Nuestra vocación particu-
lar está tomando forma ahora mismo en solidaridad y
en respuesta a la situación presente.
Piensa del futuro de estos niños: necesitan maneras de
continuar su educación después de la segundaria en
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entrenamiento especial o en estudios universitarios.
Podemos ayudar. Los padres están batallando para
tener los miles de dólares para entregar sus papeles.
Podemos ayudar. Los formularios son difícil y confun-
dido. Podemos ayudar. Vengan al Convivio del último
domingo del mes después de la misa en español, y
ayuda a apaciguar los temores. Podemos ayudar. Co-
nozca a una familia, hagan amigos, crean los puentes
de conexión. Podemos ayudar.
Padre Jaime Case
EL TRIDUO DE PASCUA Tres días que definen la fe Cristiana vuelven cada año
en el calendario eclesial. Son Jueves Santo con la insti-
tución de la Eucaristía (“hagan esto como memorial
mío”), el lavatorio de pies (el alternativo del evangelio
de Juan para la Última Cena), y la comida Agapé; si-
gue Viernes Santo con las colectas solemnes y la vene-
ración de la Cruz; y finalmente la Gran Vigilia de Pas-
cua, cuando recordamos las horas de oscuridad des-
pués de ponerse el sol cuando Jesús resucitó de los
muertos, y encendemos un fuego nuevo y un Cirio
Pascual nuevo. El Cirio Pascual se utiliza todo el año
que sigue para bautismos y entierros, los comienzos y
fines de vida, y se conserva desplegado por toda la es-
tación de Pascua. En la Vigilia encendemos nuestras
velas pequeñas del Cirio Pascual, y repasamos breve-
mente la historia de nuestra relación con Dios. Cada
servicio es bilingüe, celebrado juntos.
Debajo de los tres días de Pascua es la celebración más
antigua de Pesach de los hebreos (véase Éxodo 11 &
12). El ángel destructor pasa sobre los pueblos, perdo-
nando los primogénitos de los hebreos por la sangre
del cordero sacrificial. La comida Agapé resuena en
que la gente lo come preparado para viajar, de pie,
porque tienen que escapar de noche de sus opresores,
los egipcios. La historia está repleta de significado y
simbolismo, y tú estás invitado a entrar en ella y hacer-
la suya.
VIA CRUCIS ~ CAMINO DE LA CRUZ Los viernes durante cuaresma y Semana Santa a las 12:15
cada Viernes para toda la estacion de Cuaresma. Todos
invitados. En el Templo.
FLORES DE PASCUA
Las flores de pascua se usan para decorar el santuario.
Hay unos sobres disponibles en el atrio hasta el para
aquellos que quieran contribuir para comprar flores de
pascuas de Navidad. Por favor escriba su nombre y el
nombre de para quien ofrece las flores de Pascua.
CONFESIÓN En la Iglesia Episcopal decimos, Todos Pueden, Algunos
Deben, Ninguno Tiene que Hacer el Rito de Reconcilia-
ción. Usted está invitado hacer una cita con un sacerdote
como parte de tu disciplina cuaresmal. Vea el libro sobre
“Sacramentos” disponible en el Atrio.
INVITACIÓN PARA HACER LAS CRUCES DE
PALMA PARA EL DOMINGO DE RAMOS El Altar Guild invita a todos a nuestra Creación Anual
de las Cruces de la Palma. Será en el Salón Parroquial el
sábado 8 de abril a las 10:00 AM.
CENA (CONVIVIO) AGAPÉ EN JUEVES SANTO La observación del Jueves Santo comienza con un convi-
vio para la cena Agapé. Esa es la primera parte de nues-
tra experiencia de adoración. La comida será sin carne,
en un ambiente sencillo. No será una gran cena, tendre-
SEMANA SANTA Y PASCUA 9 de abril – Domingo de Ramos, la Pasión
1:00 pm Procesión de Palmas, Santa Eucaristía
12 de abril , Miércoles de Semana Santa
12:15 pm Santa Eucaristía con Sanación
13 de abril – Jueves Santo del Mandamiento
6:00 pm Cena de Agape
7:00 pm Eucaristía Bilingüe con Coro, Lavatorio de
Pies y Despojo del Altar
14 de abril – Viernes Santo
12:15 pm Vía Crucis
7:00 pm Viernes Santo Bilingüe
15 de abril – Sábado de Gloria
8:00 pm La Gran Vigilia Pascual Bilingüe
16 de abril – Domingo de la Resurrección – Pascua
1:00 pm Santa Eucaristía con Música
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MENSAJE DE LA GUARDIAN MAYOR Es marzo cuando escribo esto y ya estoy lista para la
primavera. Creo que todos estamos cansados de este
invierno. Un día de sol cambia nuestra visión de la
vida. Espero que veamos más de ellos.
Su Junta Parroquial tuvo un excelente retiro a finales
de febrero. Todos los miembros estuvieron presente lo
cual hizo nuestro tiempo juntos muy valioso. El
entorno de la casa donde nos reunimos fue cómodo e
informal. Pasamos tiempo conociéndonos y
discerniendo nuestras fortalezas y pasiones. Hubo una
discusión profunda sobre nuestros objetivos y si era
hora de volver a la parroquia y revisar el trabajo que
se hizo hace unos años. ¿Han cambiado nuestros
objetivos? ¿Necesitan ser actualizados o modificados?
Esta será una discusión que continuará durante todo
el año. También introdujimos el concepto de
administración durante todo el año y distribuimos una
lista de temas para nuestras reuniones para hacer esto
parte integral de nuestro trabajo este año. Terminamos
con una Eucaristía alrededor de la mesa del comedor.
Una gran manera de terminar un día de trabajo duro.
Uno de los asuntos fue las asignaciones a los distintos
grupos/comité. Debido a que tuvimos una discusión
seria sobre los temas de inmigración y el efecto en
nuestra familia de San Lucas, les pedimos a Melanie
Kenoyer y Elizabeth Reyes-Ruiz que formaran un
comité para discernir lo que nosotros como familia de
iglesia debemos hacer. Ese comité se está reuniendo y
está planeando una educación para todos nosotros en
torno a la inmigración. También están investigando lo
que otras comunidades religiosas están haciendo. En
algún momento, van a celebrar reuniones parroquiales
para obtener la contribución de todos. Una vez hecho
esto, al igual que lo hicimos con el comité de refugio,
traerán a la sacristía algunas recomendaciones para su
aprobación e implementación.
Hablando del refugio, nos reunimos con Share en
febrero. Esto fue parte de nuestro contrato con ellos,
para reunirse y revisar cómo van las cosas. La reunión
fue muy positiva. Una cosa que el refugio ha hecho
por nosotros es resaltar algunas preocupaciones de
seguridad alrededor de nuestro edificio. No sabíamos
que alguien estaba escalando una de las paredes
externas y durmiendo en nuestro patio. Ahora hay
una nueva puerta con alambre sobre ella por lo que es
más difícil de escalar. Algunas puertas no estaban
cerrando completamente y la gente entraba en el
edificio. Les dimos las gracias por ayudarnos a hacer
nuestro edificio más seguro. Las nuevas ventanas
están instaladas y las escaleras se están instalando en
el área de las ventanas. Un plan para construir una
ducha está en proceso. Hablamos con ellos sobre
continuar la relación después del 31 de marzo. Esto
dependerá de su financiamiento y personal.
Esperamos que pueda continuar.
La Pascua llegará sobre nosotros pronto. Les deseo a
todos ustedes tengan una buena Cuaresma y una
maravillosa temporada de Pascua.
Kathy Gallaher
COMITÉS DE LA JUNTA PARROQUIAL La junta parroquial ha formado comités para ayudar
con el trabajo de la Parroquia. Los comités son encabe-
mos la comida necesaria, pero no en abundancia. Los
alimentos apropiados incluyen (sin carne) sopa, que-
so, olivas (aceitunas), frutas secas, pan y vino. Espera-
mos que se unan a nosotros el 13 de abril a las
6:00PM.
Por favor, déjenos saber si usted va venir, regístrese
en el Atrio y si es posible, traiga una porción de comi-
da. Por favor, traiga comida para nuestra despensa
para alimentar a los hambrientos en nuestra comuni-
dad. Después de la Cena Agapé iremos a la iglesia pa-
ra un servicio bilingüe de la santa Eucaristía, con mú-
sica a las 7:00 PM.
OFRENDA DE VIERNES SANTO La ofrenda del Viernes Santo se remonta a 1922 cuan-
do, a raíz de la Primera Guerra Mundial, la Iglesia
Episcopal buscó crear nuevas relaciones con y entre
los cristianos de Oriente Medio. A través de los años,
las generosas donaciones de los episcopales ayudan a
la presencia cristiana en la Tierra Santa a ser una fuer-
za vital y eficaz para la paz y el entendimiento entre
todos los hijos de Dios. Todas las donaciones recibidas
el Viernes Santo se destinarán a la Sociedad Misionera
Nacional y Extranjera para apoyar a los cristianos de
Oriente Medio.
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zados por miembros de la junta como se indica abajo,
o están buscando personas para servir como encarga-
dos para emprender el trabajo. Contacte al encargado
del comité si usted está interesado en servir, para se-
leccionar donde te gusta.
Inmigración: Elizabeth Reyes Ruiz y
Melanie Kenoyer.
Reglas de la Parroquia: Stu Hennessey.
Personal: Russ Roseberry.
Formación Cristiana: P. Eliacin Rosario-Cruz.
Servicio Social/Outreach: Necesita un encargado.
Cuidado Pastoral: P. Dennis Cole.
Finanzas: Doug Goodlett
Mayordomía: Toda la junta parroquial.
Promesas: Necesita un encargado.
Otros comités que no tienen necesidad de permiso de
la Junta son:
Música: Director de Música, Tim Nickel.
Edificio: Guardián Menor, John Mathieu.
Ordenación para Donna Greene: Donna Greene.
Meta 1: Relaciones más estrechas entre Hispanos y Anglos
MAYORDOMÍA ¿Qué es la mayordomía? La Iglesia Episcopal define la
mayordomía "como algo más que simplemente
contribuir con dinero a la iglesia; Se trata de contribuir
con tiempo y talento, y ofrecerse como voluntario para
el ministerio y la misión. Se trata de llegar a construir
relaciones desde una perspectiva de abundancia en
lugar de escasez”.
En mi investigación sobre mayordomía, encontré la
siguiente cita de Chris Brown: "La realidad es que
muchas personas de hoy, incluyendo muchos
cristianos, no entienden el verdadero significado de
mayordomía. Y eso es una tragedia. ¿Por qué? Porque
la mayordomía es nuestro último llamado como
seguidores de Cristo. La mayordomía es la
administración de las bendiciones de Dios. "
Usted escuchará la palabra mayordomía mucho este
año. La Junta Parroquial ha adoptado un modelo de
administración durante todo el año para sus
reuniones. Esto significa que estarán discutiendo las
muchas maneras en que podemos contribuir a la
misión y los ministerios de St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas.
Esto es independiente de la campaña de promesas.
¿Qué significa la mayordomía para usted? ¿Incluso
has pensado en las cosas que haces en St. Luke’s ~ San
Lucas en términos de mayordomía? Aquí están
algunos ejemplos. Los Ujieres y las personas que dan
la bienvenida son una forma de mayordomía porque
están siguiendo nuestra misión de dar la bienvenida a
todos. El coro y el grupo de música es parte de la
mayordomía de nuestra liturgia. El grupo de trabajo
del jueves es esencial en la administración de nuestro
edificio y de los terrenos. Las personas que trabajan en
la comunidad durante la semana realizan tareas de
administración para nuestra comunidad. Nuestros
maestros de escuela dominical son los mayordomos
de nuestros niños. Bob Stevens y Michael Moorefield
que pulieron el piso del salón parroquial realizaron un
acto de mayordomía. Joey que supervisa nuestras
instalaciones de cocina realiza muchos actos de
mayordomía cada semana. Nuestro tesorero que
supervisa nuestras finanzas administra la
administración de recursos. La lista podría seguir y
seguir.
Lo que me parece hoy en día es mi papel como
Guardián Mayor. Siento que mi papel es administrar
nuestro equipo de liderazgo y nuestro clero. Es dar
una sonrisa, un abrazo, un oído atento a alguien que
lo necesita. Espero poder ser un buen mayordomo en
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas este año.
El trabajo de la sacristía este año será destacar las
muchas áreas donde todos pueden practicar la
administración. A medida que nos familiaricemos con
este término y la definición amplia, cada uno
encontrará un lugar donde podemos contribuir con
nuestro tiempo y talento. Esto nos acercará como una
familia de la iglesia, ya que todos estaremos
trabajando para un propósito común.
Kathy Gallaher
LIMPIEZA DE PRIMAVERA La Limpieza de Primavera será el 29 de abril, sabado,
a las 9:00. Se solicita personas para ayudar con las mu-
chas tareas alrededor de nuestro templo, jardines, pas-
tos y más. Tendremos café y panes dulces.
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¡COMAMOS JUNTOS!
CONVIVIOS CONGREGACIONALES Último domingo de cada mes
2:30-3:30PM –30 abril
Compartir comida es central en nuestras Cristiana y
Episcopal. La Santa Cena cada domingo nos une como
comunidad que es enviada a amar y servir al Señor en
nuestra vida cotidiana. Históricamente, la práctica de
compartir comida y comer juntos, ya sea el Pan
Sagrado o un pan dulce, ha sido un símbolo y un signo
de comunión transformacional. En tiempos de
fragmentación social y división, los cristianos están
llamados a unirse y estrechar sus lazos comunales de
amor.
El último domingo de cada mes tendremos la
oportunidad de reunirse toda la congregación de St.
Luke’s ~ San Lucas para comer juntos e intercambiar
historias de nuestras vidas. ¡Traiga algo delicioso para
compartir!
Meta 2: Expandir Programas Sociales
EMPRESA LOCAL QUE APOYA
NUESTRO ESFUERZOS DE AYUDA A
LA COMUNIDAD ¡Es un buen recordatorio que no estamos solo en esto!
Tenemos el apoyo maravilloso de una panadería local
que ofrece panes, pasteles y galletas dos veces a la
semana que se utiliza para ayudar a alimentar a las
personas con necesidad. Una vez al año recibimos un
informe anual de esta panadería con una lista detallada
de sus donaciones. Durante 2016 donaron 9,272
productos horneados con un valor de $20,172! Estamos
muy agradecidos por su generosidad.
DONACIÓN DE ROPA PARA
PERSONAS NECESITADAS Actualmente sólo podemos aceptar ropa de hombre
para nuestro armario de ropa. Nuestro suministro de
ropa para mujeres y niños ha superado con creces la
necesidad por lo que no podemos aceptar más de estos.
La ropa de los hombres es necesaria, especialmente los
tamaños más pequeños y medianos. ¡Gracias por su
continuo apoyo!
ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL ALBERGUE
PARA MUJERES - WHAT St Luke’s ~ San Lucas albergó por más de 1200 noches
a las mujeres vulnerables este invierno. El programa
WHAT planea regresar a San Pablo a principios de
abril, y volver a nosotros el 1 de noviembre. No había
habitación en ningún otro albergue cuando San Luke’s
~ San Lucas y WHAT se asociaron para proporcionar
un espacio cálido y acogedor, un lugar donde a las
huéspedes se les ofreció respeto, seguridad, compa-
sión, aperitivos y algunos elementos básicos necesa-
rios. Hace casi un mes, se colocaron nuevas ventanas
eficientes (de salida) en las cinco habitaciones. El lava-
bo del armario del conserje proporciona un lugar para
lavarse el pelo. Gracias a la generosidad de muchos
feligreses, las mujeres tienen provisiones disponibles
para hacer algunas artesanías cuando tienen al final del
día. A veces encontraron una con sopa caliente y algu-
nas han recibido donaciones de muebles para el hogar
cuando se muden.
Especialmente dado este largo invierno frío y húmedo,
no hace falta decir, la instalación cálida y seca es un
regalo significativo y continuo para las mujeres. Una
de los primeras huéspedes del refugio dijo: "No puedo
recordar la última vez que tuve que arreglar mi propia
cama ". Las mujeres aprecian que cada una tiene dos de
sus propias cajas del almacenaje, mantenidas seguras
durante el día. Se convierte en un lujo para una perso-
na que está sin hogar para tener un cuarto de baño que
pueden utilizar cuando quieren. De muchas maneras,
las doce camas ofrecidas en nuestro sótano ofrecen mu-
cho más que una buena noche de sueño.
Algunas estadísticas de interés para el refugio WHAT
durante sus 15 semanas con nosotros, proporcionadas
por Janice Van Frederic, Directora de WHAT:
22 mujeres, de 27 a 69 años de edad, recibieron re-
fugio.
9 mujeres se quedaron menos de un mes
7 se quedaron de 1-2 meses.
6 se quedaron todas las 15 semanas.
3 mujeres ahora alquilan habitaciones y 1 encuen-
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tran su propio lugar.
4 mujeres trabajan.
3 perros y 1 gato han permanecido en diferentes
horarios.
Jeanne Stephens
ESTUDIANTE SIN HOGAR
RECAUDACIÓN DE FONDOS HOPE es un programa que promueve la educación
con los niños y jóvenes sin hogar, es na asociación en-
tre las Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver y los refugios
locales en la comunidad para ayudar a satisfacer las
necesidades de las familias sin hogar con niños en
edad escolar.
Nuestra séptima recaudación de fondos para los estu-
diantes sin hogar en escuelas de Vancouver será de
nuevo en Burgerville Central Park, Fourth Plain
BLVD y Fort Vancouver Way, al norte de la universi-
dad de Clark, 4:00--7:00PM el jueves 27 de abril. Todo
lo que necesita hacer es planificar su cena ese día alre-
dedor de menú de Burgerville. El programa HOPE
recibe un porcentaje de todas las ventas, en ese lugar,
durante esas tres horas. Por favor marque su calenda-
rio para este esfuerzo importante. Digale a sus amigos
y familiares. Llenemos el lugar. Los niños nos necesi-
tan!
Den Marcos Wichar 360-694-3703.
ACTIVIDAD DE RECOLECCIÓN DE
FONDOS EN LA TIENDA
BOOMERANG La campaña especial de limpieza de la primavera de
marzo tuvo éxito con la participación de más de 12
feligreses.
Un regalo de una mesa de comedor y sillas agregará
más de $250 a nuestra parte de las ventas de marzo.
Muchas gracias a todos los que donaron durante el
mes de marzo. Nuestra parte de las ventas en la tien-
da por consignación se recibe en el mes siguiente a la
venta por lo que la contabilidad final de marzo llevará
algún tiempo. Nuestro programa de recaudación de
fondos a través de la asociación con Boomerang con-
tinúa a lo largo del año. Usted puede trer su regalo a
la etapa de la sala parroquial o llevarlos directamente
a la tienda en 808 Main St., Downtown Vancouver. Si
necesita ayuda con artículos pesados grandes por fa-
vor notifique a la oficina de la iglesia y podemos arre-
glar la recogida. La joyería es un artículo muy popu-
lar de venta y usted puede traer su regalo a la oficina
de la iglesia. Boomerang tiene un miembro del per-
sonal que coloca ciertos artículos a la venta en Ebay o
en Craiglist cuando es probable que se vendan a un
precio superior a la venta en la tienda de con-
signación. Si un artículo de regalo no se ajusta a los
criterios de Boomerang para la venta, se le da a
SHARE HOUSE para su programa de suministro de
viviendas nuevas para las familias sin hogar.
Meta 3: Crecer En Fe BAUTISMO OFRECIDO 16 de abril, Domingo de Pascua,
a las 8AM, 10AM y 1PM.
Se ofrece bautizos para niños, jóvenes y adultos. Con-
tacte la oficina de la iglesia o P. Jaime.
CHARLAS DE BAUTISMO Preparación para Padrinos y Padres de personas que
serán bautizado en las misas de Pascua son:
*Inglés: 3:30 de la tarde sábado 15 de abril
en la Iglesia.
*Español: 4:30 de la tarde sábado 15 de abril
en la Iglesia.
ESCUELA DOMINICAL ¡Ha sido tan bueno estar de vuelta! Realmente extrañe
a los niños de la escuela dominical y ha sido increíble
estar de vuelta en la escuela dominical.
En febrero celebramos el día de los niños y disfruta-
mos de meriendas especiales y llegamos a escuchar la
historia del chico que compartió el almuerzo y ali-
mentó 5.000. También tuvimos que aprender acerca
de San Valentín y continuamos con más historias de
Godly Play.
En marzo comenzamos las muchas caras de Pascua
mientras vamos en cuaresma. También aprendimos
sobre el día de San Patricio. El domingo, justo antes
de Pascua, compartiremos la historia del huevo de
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Pascua y nuestra actividad será decorar huevos.
¡Es la época del año en la que comenzaremos
a prepararnos para nuestra increíble búsque-
da de huevos de Pascua! Para hacer el día
más especial, vamos a necesitar ayuda para
conseguir más huevos de Pascua de plástico y
dulces (sin cacahuetes o nueces). El año pasado fue mi
primer año organizando la búsqueda y me di cuenta de
que es un evento realmente grande. Para hacerlo mejor
y más organizado, necesitaré voluntarios para ayudar a
llenar, ocultar y preparar a los niños para la búsqueda.
Los niños y yo realmente apreciamos todo lo que nues-
tra maravillosa comunidad hace para unirnos y hacer
que este día sea genial y no puedo esperar a que sea un
evento cada vez mejor para ellos este año.
Herlinda Márquez - Coordinadora de la Escuela Dominical.
PRIMERA COMUNIÓN Clases de primera comunión comienzan el 23 de abril.
Tienen que inscribirse a sus hijos/hijas con tiempo. Si
no hay suficiente estudiantes, no se realiza la clase. Ho-
jas de inscripción en le Atrio
ROGRAMA DE ESCUELA BÍBLICA DE
VACACIONES EN VERANO Marque su calendario: Julio 17-20
Para niños edades 4-10 años
EVENTOS PARA JÓVENES
GRUPO DE JOVENES Reuniones de Jóvenes en Abril:
Abril 8 – Pizza y tiempo para planificar las
actividades de verano y hablar sobre las próximas
actividades diocesanas.
Abril 22 – Película en la casa de los Hennessey.
Veremos la película “Selma” y continuaremos
nuestro estudio sobre los derechos civiles y el
racismo en los Estados Unidos. Más detalles en
Abril 8.
Donna Greene y Don Lawry
EVENTOS DIOCESANOS
PARA JÓVENES
5/5-7 Primavera JYC en la Iglesia de la Santa Cruz en
Redmond, $ 35, tema: "Pin de seguridad"
HYC Campamento seis dias: 16-22 de julio de 2017.
Tema: Evangelio según el Dr. Seuss.
Más información y enlaces de registro en
Http://ecww.org/diocesan-ministries/faith-formation/
youth-faith-formation/
CAMPAMENTO DE VERANO EN
CAMP HUSTON
¡INSCRIPCIÓN ABIERTA! ¡La inscripción para el campamento de verano está ab-
ierta! ¡Las sesiones del campamento están disponibles
para los niños que ingresan a los grados del 1º al 10º
otoño próximo!
Aquí hay una lista de fechas de sesión. Éstos se publi-
can en la página del campamento de verano en http://
huston.org/ o busque el folleto con más información,
http://huston.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/
brochure_2017_final_web.pdf. Los requisitos de grado
se enumeran por sesión. Una vez que se registre, puede
hacer clic en el nombre de la sesión para encontrar su
paquete de información y formulario de salud.
NOTA: Las sesiones en negrita indican cuando Fr. Jaime
estará en el Campamento como Capellán.
June 27-July 6: Counselor Training
July 9-15: Discovery Camp 1
July 9-15: Horse Camp
July 17-20: Mini Camp
July 30-Aug 5: Discovery Camp 2
July 30-Aug 5: Intermediate Horse Camp
August. 6-11: Missoula Children’s Theater Camp
August 13-19: International Discovery Camp
August 13-19: Buckaroo Camp
ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DIRECTORIO ¿Es usted un miembro nuevo que quiere un directorio
y no lo ha recibido? ¿Hay cambios de su información
en el directorio? Contacte la oficina por (telefono) o por
email [email protected]
DIRECTORY UPDATES Adds, Changes and Deletes to your current roster are
listed below. Please make these notations.
Are you a new member and would like a parish direc-
tory or somehow didn’t receive one? Changes to your
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directory information? Please contact the church office
at 360-696-0181 or [email protected].
ADDITIONS / ADICIONES BADILLO-MONTEZ, Victor y
MONTEX-VARGAS, Isela
Carla, Cristina, Gabriela and Oscar
3400 NE 66th Ave Vancouver, WA 98661
COVAL LANDE, Ann
360-693-0803 [email protected]
1414 Kauffman Ave Apt 309 Vancouver, WA 98660
CHANGES / CAMBIOS ANDREWS, Kay
5545 E Evergreen Blvd #6302 Vancouver WA 98661
ESTRADA, Mireya y SUAREZ, Jose
1809 E 28th St Vancouver, WA 98663
MARTINEZ, Alfonso y ROSALES, Carmen
746 SW Halsey Apt 115 Troutdale, OR 97060
PASCO, Sharon
11205 NE 49th St Vancouver, WA 98682
YOGGERST, Robert and Ashley
561 18th Ave Longview, WA 98632
THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM Three days that define the Christian faith return every
year in our church calendar. They are Maundy Thurs-
day, with the Institution of the Eucharist (“do this in
remembrance of me”), the foot washing, (John’s gos-
pel alternative to the Last Supper), and the Agape
meal; then Good Friday, with the solemn collects and
the veneration of the Cross; and finally the Great Vigil
of Easter when we remember that in the dark hours
after nightfall on Saturday Jesus rises from the dead,
and we light the new Pascal Candle with a newly kin-
dled fire. The Pascal Candle will be used for the whole
year for baptisms and funerals, the start and the end
of life, as well as being displayed lit during all of the
Easter season. At the Vigil we light our own little can-
dles from the Pascal Candle and do a brief review of
the story of our relationship with God. All these ser-
vices are bilingual, celebrated together.
Beneath the “Paschal” days is the older celebration of
the Passover (pesach) of the Hebrews (see Exodus 11
& 12). The angel of destruction passes over the people,
sparing the first born of the Hebrews by the sacrificial
lamb who saves the people by blood. The agape meal
resonates with the people, shoes and travel clothes on,
who must leave in the dead of the night to escape
their oppressors, the Egyptians. The story is rich in
symbols and meaning, and you are invited to join in
the story and make it your own.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Fridays during Lent and Holy Week at 12:15 PM we
will offer prayers of the Stations of the Cross. Often
this is lay led. If the occasion permits, we will do it bi-
lingually.
RITE OF RECONCILIATION A little used part of our prayer book (BCP, pp. 447-
452) is a rite for Confession, as it was once called. Epis-
copalians say about this rite, “All may, none must,
some should. I recommend for everyone regardless of
whether you think this rite is for you to read Reconcili-
ation: Preparing for Confession in the Episcopal
Church, by Martin L. Smith, SSJE. The use of a priest is
not required. You may do this with someone whose
spiritual counsel you find valuable. The rite is also on
the website at http://www.stlukesvancouver.com/,
“On the Lenten Practice of Confession (The Rite of
Reconciliation).” Fr. Jaime Case
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES April 9 - Sunday of the Passion – Palm Sunday
8:00 AM Procession of Palms & Holy Eucharist
10:00 AM Procession of Palms & Choral Eucharist
April 12 – Wednesday in Holy Week
12:15 PM Holy Eucharist with healing Service
April 13 – Maundy Thursday
6:00 PM Agapé Meal (Simple Supper)
7:00 PM Choral Eucharist with foot washing
and Stripping of the Altar (Bilingual)
April 14 – Good Friday
12:15 – 1:00 PM Stations of the Cross
1:00 - 3:00 PM Quiet Meditation
7:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy (Bilingual)
April 15 – Holy Saturday
8:00 PM The Great Vigil of Easter (Bilingual)
April 16 – Easter Day
8 :00AM & 10:00 AM Choral Eucharist
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SENIOR WARDEN’S MESSAGE It’s March as I am writing this and I am ready for
spring. I think we are all feeling exhausted from this
winter. A day of sunshine changes our entire outlook
on life. I hope we see a few more of them.
Your vestry had an excellent retreat the end of Febru-
ary. Everyone was able to be present which made our
time together very valuable. The home setting was
comfortable and casual. We spent time getting to
know each other and discerning our strengths and
passions. There was thoughtful discussion about our
goals and whether it was time to go back to the parish
and revisit the work that was done a few years ago.
Have our goals changed? Do they need to be updated
or modified? This will be a discussion that will be con-
tinued throughout the year. We also introduced the
concept of year round stewardship and passed out a
schedule of topics for our meetings to make this an
integral part of our work this year. Of course, we got
to break bread together which helped with our bond-
ing. We ended with a Eucharist around the dining
room table. Fitting end to a day of hard work.
One of the orders of business was committee assign-
ments. Because we had a serious discussion around
immigration issues and the effect on our San Lucas
family, we asked Melanie Kenoyer and Elizabeth
Reyes-Ruiz to form a committee to discern what we as
a church family should do. That committee is meeting
and is planning some education for all of us around
immigration. They are also researching what other
faith communities are doing. At some point, they will
be holding parish meetings to get everyone’s input.
Once that is done, just as we did with the shelter com-
mittee, they will bring the vestry some recommenda-
tions for approval and implementation.
Speaking of the shelter, we met with Share in Febru-
ary. This was part of our contract with them, to meet
and review how things are going. The meeting was
very positive. One thing the shelter has done for us is
to highlight some security concerns around our build-
ing. We did not know someone was scaling the gate
on the Fourth Plain side and sleeping in our court-
yard. There is now a new gate with wire over it so it is
more difficult to scale. Some doors were not locking
completely and people were getting into the building.
We thanked them for helping us make our building
more secure. The new windows are in and the ladders
are being installed in the window wells. A plan to
build a shower is in process. We talked with them
about continuing the relationship after March 31. This
PALM CROSS MAKING The Altar Guild invites one and all to our Annual
Palm Cross Making. It will be in the Parish Hall on
Saturday, April 8 at 10:00 AM. Questions? Please call
Carol Hiltz or Sandra Kimura.
EASTER FLOWERS We will have lots of special flowers ordered for Easter
Sunday. We ask your help to fund these special
plants. Any amount you give is appreciated, as a me-
morial if you wish. The flower offering envelopes are
in the Narthex. Please print your name and the name
(s) of loved ones you wish remembered. A phone
number would be helpful in case we have any ques-
tions.
AGAPÉ MEAL - MAUNDY THURSDAY Join us on April 13 at 6:00 PM. This meal will be meat-
less, the setting austere and the food sparse and sim-
ple. Appropriate foods include (meatless) soup,
cheese, olives, dried fruit, bread and wine. Please add
your name to sign-up in the Narthex if you are com-
ing, and if you can bring a portion of the meal. Also
there’s a place to sign-up for set-up and clean-up. We
request food donations for our Outreach pantry to
feed the hungry. After the Agapé Meal we move to
the church for a bilingual service of Holy Eucharist, at
7:00 PM.
GOOD FRIDAY OFFERING Good Friday Offering reaches back to 1922 when The
Episcopal Church sought to create new relationships
with and among the Christians of the Middle East.
Through the years the generous donations of Episco-
palians help the Christian presence in the Land of the
Holy One to be a vital and effective force for peace
and understanding among all of God’s children. All
donations received on Good Friday will go to support
the Christians of the Middle East.
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will depend on their funding and staffing. We hope it
can continue.
Easter will be upon us soon. I hope we can all take part
in the services that lead up to Easter Sunday. It is a re-
markable journey. I wish all of you a peaceful end to
Lent and a wonderful Easter season.
Kathy Gallaher
VESTRY COMMITTEES The Vestry has formed committees to do the work of
the Parish. The committees are either chaired by the
Vestry member indicated below, or are still looking for
chairs to convene them and start the work. Contact the
Chair of the committee if you are interested in serving
and see if you can be on the committee of your choice.
Hispanic Ministries: Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Reyes Ruiz
and Melanie Kenoyer.
Bylaws: Chair: Stu Hennessey.
Personnel: Chair: Russ Roseberry.
Christian Formation: Chair: Fr. Eliacin Rosario-Cruz.
Outreach: Needs a chair.
Pastoral Care: Chair: Fr. Dennis Cole.
Finance: Chair: Doug Goodlett
Stewardship: The full Vestry will be a
“committee of the whole Vestry”.
Pledge: Needs a chair.
Other committees which do not require Vestry repre-
sentation were also at least partially staffed.
Music: Chair: Director of Music, Tim Nickel.
Building: Chair: Junior Warden, John Mathieu.
Ordination for Donna Greene: Chair: Donna Greene.
Goal 1: Develop relationships between the Anglo & Hispanic
STEWARDSHIP What is stewardship? The Episcopal Church defines
stewardship “as more than simply contributing money
to the church; it’s about contributing time and talents,
and volunteering for ministry and mission. It’s about
reaching out to build relationships from a perspective
of abundance instead of scarcity”.
In my research on stewardship, I found the following
quote from Chris Brown: “The reality is that many peo-
ple today, including lots of Christians, don’t under-
stand the true meaning of stewardship. And that’s a
tragedy. Why? Because stewardship is our ultimate
calling as Christ followers. Stewardship is managing
God’s blessings”
You will hear the word stewardship a lot this year. The
vestry has adopted a model of year round stewardship
for their meetings. This means they will be discussing
the many ways we can contribute to the mission and
ministries of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. They will also be
discussing what stewardship looks like in their own
lives. This is separate from the pledge campaign.
What does stewardship mean to you? Have you even
thought about the things you do at St. Luke’s ~ San Lu-
cas in terms of stewardship? Here are a few examples.
The Ushers and Greeters are a form of stewardship be-
cause they are following our mission of welcoming
everyone. The choir is part of the stewardship of our
liturgy. The Thursday Crew is essential in the steward-
ship of our building and grounds. The people who staff
the outreach during the week perform stewardship for
our community. Our Sunday school teachers are the
stewards of our children. Bob Stevens and Michael
Moorefield who buffed and polished the parish hall
floor performed an act of stewardship. Joey who over-
sees our kitchen facilities performs many acts of stew-
ardship each week. Our treasurer who oversees our
finances practices resource stewardship. The list could
go on and on.
What stewardship looks like to me currently is my role
as Senior Warden. I feel my role is to steward our lead-
ership team and our clergy. It is to give a smile, a hug,
a listening ear to someone who needs it. I hope I can be
a good steward at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas this year.
The job of the vestry this year will be to highlight the
many areas where everyone can practice stewardship.
As we become familiar with this term and the broad
definition, we will each find a place where we can con-
tribute our time and talent. This will bring us closer as
a church family as we will all be working for a com-
mon purpose.
Kathy Gallaher
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COME HAVE LUNCH WITH US ON
PALM SUNDAY! The Immigration Committee invites our 8 AM and 10
AM family to a light lunch on Sunday, April 9 at
11:30AM. While we are eating, we will provide some
information about immigration and answer any ques-
tions you may have.
CHURCH SPRING CLEANING Spring Cleaning will be April 29, Saturday, at 9:00 am.
We need people to help with the many tasks around
our church, gardens, and more. We will have sweet
bread and coffee.
LET’S EAT TOGETHER!
CONGREGATIONAL POTLUCKS Last Sunday of every month
2:30-3:30PM - this month on April 30
Sharing food and eating with others is at the center of
our Christian and Episcopal identities. The Holy Food
we eat binds us as a community that is sent to love
and serve the Lord in our everyday lives. Historically,
the practice of sharing food and eating together, be it
Holy Bread or a bagel, have been a symbol and a sign
of transformational fellowship. In times of social frag-
mentation and divisiveness Christians are called to
come together and strengthen their communal bonds
of love.
On the last Sunday of every month we will have the
opportunity for the whole congregation of St. Luke’s ~
San Lucas to come together to share food and stories.
Bring something delicious to share!
GATEKEEPERS WANTED!! The Immigration Committee seeks Parishioners from
the SL2 Anglo services to assist our San Lucas family.
We need 2-3 people who can donate 2 hours on Sun-
days during the San Lucas service to secure the build-
ing, watch the parking lot and surrounding streets for
presence of ICE. We want to provide a feeling of safe-
ty during these services. The sign-up sheet is in the
Narthex. Questions? Please Contact Melanie Kenoyer
360-433-1341.
Goal 2: Expand Outreach LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORTING OUR
OUTREACH EFFORTS It is a good reminder that we aren’t in this alone! We
have wonderful support from a local bakery that pro-
vides bagels, pastries and cookies twice a week that is
used to help feed the hungry from our building. Once
a year we receive an annual report from this bakery
with a detailed list of their donations. During 2016
they donated 9,272 baked goods for a value of $20,172!
We are very thankful for their generosity.
OUTREACH CLOTHES CLOSET Currently we can only accept men's clothes for our
clothes closet. Our supply of women’s and children’s
clothes has far exceeded the need so we cannot accept
any more of these. Men’s clothing is needed, especial-
ly smaller and medium sizes. Thank you for your con-
tinued support!
WHAT SHELTER UPDATE After St Luke's ~ San Lucas provided over 1200 bed
nights to vulnerable women this winter, the WHAT
program plans to return to St Paul's in early April,
and return to us November 1. There was no room at
any other 'inn' December 19, when St Luke's ~ San Lu-
cas and WHAT partnered to provide a warm and wel-
coming space, a place where the guests are offered
respect, safety, compassion, snacks and some needed
basic items. Nearly a month ago, new efficient (egress)
windows were put in all five rooms Share uses. The
janitor closet sink provides a place to wash one's hair.
Thanks to the generosity of many parishioners, the
women have supplies available to do a few crafts
when they have energy left at day's end. Sometimes
they found a warm crock pot of soup and some have
received donated home furnishings when they move.
Especially given this extended cold, wet winter, it
goes without saying, the warm and dry facility is a
significant, ongoing gift to the women. One of the first
shelter guests cried, "I cannot remember the last time I
had a bed of my own to make". The women appreci-
ate each having two of their own storage tubs, kept
secure during the day. It becomes a luxury for a per-
12 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO
son who is homeless to have a bathroom down the
hall that they can use when they want. In so many
ways, the twelve beds offered in our basement offer
far more than a good night's sleep.
Some statistics of interest for the WHAT shelter dur-
ing their 15 weeks here, provided by Janice Van
Frederic, WHAT Director:
22 women, ages 27 to 69, were provided shelter.
9 women stayed under a month
7 stayed 1-2 months.
6 stayed all 15 weeks.
3 women now renting rooms and 1 found her own
place.
4 women are working.
3 dogs and 1 cat have stayed at varying times.
Jeanne Stephens
HOMELESS STUDENT FUND-RAISER Our seventh fund-raiser for homeless students in
Vancouver schools will again be at Burgerville Cen-
tral Park, 4th Plain and Ft Vancouver Way, north of
Clark College, 4PM-7PM, Thursday, April 27. All we
need do is plan supper that day around Burgerville's
menu. Eat in, take out, drive thru --- HOPE program
receives percentage of all sales, at that location, dur-
ing those three hours. Please mark calendars for this
delicious and important effort. Volume counts in per-
centage fund-raisers, so please join us and invite oth-
ers to enjoy our home-town company's food, empha-
sizing local food sources. The need is also local, help-
ing our sister and brother students who are homeless
thru no fault of their own. All in! The kids need us!
Den Mark 360-694-3703
12th ANNUAL BABY SHOWER FOR
“BABIES IN NEED” SUNDAY, MAY 7 You’re invited to St. Luke's ~ San Lucas’ Baby Shower
for “Babies in Need” on Sunday, May 7, at 11:30PM in
the Parish Hall. We are asking for gifts of new or gen-
tly used layette supplies (see list below) or monetary
donations. If you are gifting by check, please make it
payable to “Babies In Need”. Outreach Committee
“Babies In Need” is an outreach program of All Saints
Episcopal Church in Hazel Dell that began in 1999 to
serve our neighbors and newly-delivered moms fac-
ing daunting challenges: single-parenthood, very little
income, physical or mental disabilities, alcohol or
drug histories, premature infants, homelessness, or
the breadwinner’s job loss. They have nothing or very
little for their new baby.
Due to donations from many, this program is always
ready with a layette gift bag of essentials and a car
seat to help meet immediate needs. Birth Center So-
cial Workers at PeaceHealth SW and Legacy Salmon
Creek hospitals identify moms who need help. When
moms receive our car seat and bag of lovely baby
things they know someone cares and that they are not
alone in the world.
“Babies In Need” layette gift bags contain gowns, pa-
jamas, fleece sacques, onesies, sweaters, caps, blankets
& quilts, diapers & wipes, a soft, cuddly toy and use-
ful accessories. Many items are new, beautifully
handmade or gently-used. All diapers are donated by
PeaceHealth Southwest!
Car seats are the big expense. Even with bargain-
hunting, they cost us $10,000+ last year. We put cash
donations to good use for car seats.
As we serve others in our community in Christ’s
name, our own lives are transformed. God is faithful.
Thank you for being a strong link in God’s chain of
abundant blessings.
Blessings, Kitty Ash, Director of Babies In Need
www.babiesinneed.org
FUND RAISING THROUGH
BOOMERANG The special March Spring Housecleaning Campaign
was successful with more than 12 parishioners partici-
pating with their gifts. One gift of a dining table and
chairs will add more than $250 to our share of March
sales. Many thanks to all who donated during March.
Our share of sales in the consignment shop is received
in the month following sale so the final accounting for
March will take some time.
Our fund raising program through the partnership
with Boomerang continues throughout the year. You
may bring your gift to the parish hall stage or take
them directly to the shop at 808 Main St., Downtown
Vancouver. If you need help with large heavy items
please notify the church office and we can arrange
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pickup. Costume jewelry is a very popular sale item
and you may bring your gift to the church office.
Boomerang has a staff member who places certain
items for sale on Ebay or Craig’s List when it’s likely
to be sold at a price higher than sale at the Consign-
ment shop. If a gift item does not fit Boomerang’s cri-
teria for sale, it is given to SHARE HOUSE for their
program of furnishing new housing for homeless fam-
ilies.
Joseph Ziemba
Goal 3: Spiritual Growth
BAPTISM OFFERED April 16, Easter Sunday, 8AM, 10AM or 1PM
If you are interested in baptism for either yourself or a
family member, please contact the church office or
Father Jaime by April 2.
BAPTISM PREPARATION Preparation for Sponsors and Parents of people to be
baptized at Easter services April 16 (10AM in English,
1PM in Spanish) will be:
*English: 3:30 pm Saturday, April 15 in the Church.
*Spanish: 4:30 pm Saturday, April 15 in the Church.
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL In March we began the many faces of Easter as we
went into Lent. We also learned about St. Patrick. On
Palm Sunday, we will share the story of the Easter egg
and our activity will be to decorate eggs.
It is that time of year now where we will
begin to get ready for our amazing Easter
egg hunt! To make the day extra special,
we will need help with getting more plastic
Easter eggs and candy. Last year was my
first year organizing the hunt and I realized that it is a
really big event. To make it better and more orga-
nized, I will need volunteers to help with filling, hid-
ing, and getting the children ready for the actual hunt
itself. The children and I really appreciate everything
that our wonderful community does to come together
and make this day great and I can't wait for it to be an
even better event for them this year.
Herlinda Marquez- Sunday School Coordinator.
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS “First” Communion class begins Sunday, April 23 at
12 noon in the Fireside room, downstairs. We prac-
tice open communion for any baptized person, even a
baby, but as we mature, learning about the Eucharist
can change. This course is bilingual and is designed
for elementary school children (3rd grade and above)
who can read and write, and so participate more fully
in the Sunday worship. Classes will continue until
June 25. Registration forms are in the Narthex and
can be left in the office when completed. If you have
questions or need more information please contact Fr.
Eliacin.
VBS SCHEDULE SAVE THE DATES: July 17-20 for children ages 4-10.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN
ACOLYTE? Hey tweens and teens and parents, have you ever con-
sidered joining the acolyte team? We are looking for a
few kids to commit to this very important part of our
services. Ideally, there would be three acolytes partic-
ipating in each service. Fr. Eliacin will be hosting a
training session soon. There will be donuts! For those
who complete training and serve regularly will be rec-
ognized with gifts and bi-annual fun activity party.
Please contact Fleur Romagosa at 360-450-5530 or at
[email protected]. I will be in charge of future aco-
lyte scheduling and participants will be encouraged to
view, on software/app called Signup.com.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
SPRING YOUNG FAMILIES POTLUCK St. Luke’s Young Families Group will gather for a pot-
luck/Get-together/hang out time (however the cool
kids are calling it these dasy) at the beautiful home of
Aaron, Anna-Lisa, Clara and Adeline Miller. We will
have a sign-up sheet in the Narthex so we know how
many are coming and what food you can bring to
share.
When: Saturday, April 22, 4PM-6PM (after naptime,
before bedtime).
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More info to be shared as event approaches.
Contact Fr. Eliacín if you have any questions.
YOUTH EVENTS April youth nights:
April 8 - pizza and planning for summer activities
and talk about upcoming opportunities for dio-
cese level activities.
April 22 - movie night at the Hennessy home.
Showing “Selma” to continue with our study of
racism in America and the civil rights struggle.
Details to come at April 8 meeting.
Donna Greene and Don Lawry
DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS 5/5-7 Spring JYC at Church of the Holy Cross in
Redmond, $35, theme: “Safety Pin”
HYC Six Day Summer Camp: July 16-22, 2017.
Theme : Gospel according to Dr. Seuss.
More information and registration links at
http://ecww.org/diocesan-ministries/faith-formation/
youth-faith-formation/
CAMP HUSTON: SUMMER CAMP
2017 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Summer camp registration is open! Camp sessions are
available for children entering grades 1st through
10th next fall!
Here is a list of session dates. These are posted on the
summer camp page at http://huston.org/ or find the
brochure with more information, http://huston.org/
wp-content/uploads/2017/02/
brochure_2017_final_web.pdf. Grade requirements
are listed by session. Once you register, you can click
the session name to find your information packet and
health form. NOTE: The bolded sessions indicate when Fr. Jaime will be at
Camp as the Chaplain.
June 27-July 6: Counselor Training
July 9-15: Discovery Camp 1
July 9-15: Horse Camp
July 17-20: Mini Camp
July 30-Aug 5: Discovery Camp 2
July 30-Aug 5: Intermediate Horse Camp
August 6-11: Missoula Children’s Theater Camp
August 13-19: International Discovery Camp
August 13-19: Buckaroo Camp
VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED FOR
DISCERNMENT COMMITTEE One of the ways that the Church renews herself is
through the call of certain persons to be ordained.
Bishop Rickel is looking for persons to serve on the
Discernment Committees of candidates for ministry
not from our Parish. Please contact the Rector at
[email protected] to get more infor-
mation about this important ministry.
CORE GODLY PLAY TRAINING! Godly Play is the curriculum that we use in the Sun-
day School at SL2. Please consider giving of your time
and talent to learn how to teach our kids, and add to
the strength of our Sunday School program. SL2 pro-
vides scholarships with your willingness to help.
Thursday May 4, 2017 6:00 PM to Saturday May 6,
2017 6:00 PM at All Saints Episcopal Church, 372 NE
Lincoln St Hillsboro, OR 97123. Training registra-
tion closes the Monday before a training. Please regis-
ter early! Core Training is the essential training for all
storytellers and doorpersons in the Godly Play room.
We recommend attending Core Training every year
for the first three years of your practice. You will
learn the processes and Core stories of Godly Play as
well as the theology behind these practices. This
retreat will strengthen your understanding of chil-
dren's spirituality and leave you spiritually refreshed!
Please contact the Rector for more information at
SUNDAY TOPICS April 2 - We will complete the Lenten series that fo-
cused on our cultural awareness, competence, and
leadership based on the work of Rev. Eric Law of the
Kaleidoscope Institute facilitated by Fr. Jaime.
April 30 - Donna Greene, our Youth Leader will be
sharing about her experiences last summer while on
the Diocesan Youth South Social Justice trip, the very
first journey of its kind. Youth pilgrims in grades 8-12
from St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle; Emmanuel, Mercer
Island, St. Margaret, Bellevue; Good Shepherd, Van-
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couver; St. Luke’s, Vancouver; St. James, Kent; St.
Mary, Lakewood and leaders (including Bishop Rickel)
from around our diocese went on a sojourn through
key sites in Memphis, TN, Little Rock, AR, (back roads
bayous and poor neighborhoods with Bishop Rickel)
and Jackson, MS. Come and hear about this amazing
journey as seen through the eyes, minds and hearts of
these youth.
Please join us from 11:40AM to 12:40PM these two
Sundays in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP All women are welcome to join this group for reading,
studying and sharing as we come together and expand
our spiritual experiences with a feminine view. Our
study and discussion is based on the book, May I have
this Dance – An invitation to Faithful Prayer Throughout
the Year” by Joyce Rupp.
In April, we will meet on Saturday, April 8 from 10
AM to 12 PM and focus on the chapter, “April-
Watered Gardens”. Please read the chapter prior to our
session together.
Remember that we enter the church building at the
north entrance, through the kitchen. This door will be
unlocked from 9:50 – 10:10AM for our safety.
We ask attendees to considering bringing a donation of
feminine products for our Outreach program. Thank
you. Question? Please contact on of the co-conveners
below:
Mary Boettcher Janet Butler Kris Lawless
360-936-2425 360-947-0404 360-574-3755
“R @ R” GROUP Rev. Chuck Barnes invites all the retirees or others
available to come to the Retirees @ Restaurants (R@R)
for breakfast and lively conversation on Wednesday,
April 19, 9:00AM at Dulin’s Café located at 1929 Main
St, Vancouver, WA 98660.
ATTENTION SPRING GRADUATES! We would like to recognize all our grads’ accomplish-
ments on Grads & Dads Sunday, June 18 during Coffee
Hour following the 10AM service. If you or a family
member will be graduating from high school, college
or trade school please let us know by adding your
name to the sign-up sheet in the Narthex, contacting
Donna Greene or the church office.
NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM April brings us to the end of the Lenten season, the
drama of Passion Sunday and Holy Week, and the
grand celebration of the Resurrection. Bi-lingual ser-
vices are planned for the Triduum (The Three Days) on
Maundy Thursday at 7 PM, Good Friday at noon and 7
PM, and the Great Vigil of Easter on the 15th at 8 PM.
Come worship with us.
The Ensemble, will return to St. Luke’s – San Lucas on
April 7th, the Friday before Passion Sunday, with two
very different passion settings from 1593 and 2007. The
Pulitzer Prize-winning Little Match Girl Passion, com-
posed by David Lang, sets Hans Christian Andersen's
story in a format that is reminiscent of Bach's Saint
Matthew Passion. Four singers accompany themselves on
percussion instruments in this 21st-century master-
piece. Leonhard Lechner's Passion, interspersed with
chorales from the Saint Matthew Passion, will com-
plete the program. Half-price tickets are always availa-
ble for members of our parish community when re-
served in advance.
The Jazz Vespers series re-
turns on April 8th with special
guest flautist Cheryl Alex.
Mike Horsfall will be perform-
ing in Europe in early April
but will be back with us in
June. Fr. Dennis Cole will pre-
side and our Handbell Ringers
will offer their version of
“Ring dem Bells” by Duke El-
lington. Invite family, friends, and neighbors to this
alternative worship experience. Music begins at 6 PM.
We will have to wait still a little longer for our new
trumpet stop to arrive for the Adams organ. The pipes
are at the Bond Organ Company workshop in Portland
and will be installed shortly after Easter. Organist Dr.
Paul Tegels from Pacific Lutheran University in Taco-
ma will rededicate the instrument. Look for more de-
tails soon.
Tim Nickel, Director of Music
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ALTAR FLOWERS Beginning Sunday, April 23 we will resume having a
fresh floral arrangement on the Altar. Why not choose
a Sunday to remember someone dear to you or to offer
thanksgiving for a blessing in your life?
If you have any questions or would like more infor-
mation, please call Gail Bauhs, 360-521-9340.
EARTH DAY OBSERVANCE On Sunday, April 23 at the 10AM service, we will fo-
cus our worship toward a celebration of our island
home, Earth. Special readings and music will add to
this celebration. Additionally, we will begin a new an-
nual tradition of blessing our gardens.
TWO SPECIAL COFFEE HOURS For two special Coffee Hours we ask for donations of
special treats. Palm Sunday - hot cross buns or cinna-
mon rolls. -Easter Sunday - cupcakes, lamb cakes and
bunny cakes or any special treat. Sign up sheets in the
Narthex for those interested. Judy Morrison
COFFEE HOUR Coffee Hour hosts for the month of April are:
2 April Harris
9 April - Palm Sunday Morrison
16 April - Easter Vestry
23 April Stephens
30 April Henry
7 April Outreach
Judy Morrison, Coffee Hour Coordinator
A PALM BY ANY OTHER NAME This year we celebrate Palm Sunday, as we typically
do, with palm fronds and palm leaves woven into
small crosses. The palm fronds are shipped into Van-
couver Washington from places at the Equator that are
able to grow palms. In our natural world in the Pacific
Northwest, palm trees are not normally able to grow.
Yes, you may find a few palm trees, but not enough for
all the churches on Palm Sunday.
So, back in 1860, at St. Luke’s, how did they get palm
fronds? Shipping from the Equatorial Zone would
have been prohibitive in cost. What would they do in-
stead? Well, remember our church was made up of
immigrants from Ireland, England, Germany, and
many other countries of the Northern Hemisphere.
When they were growing up in those distant locations,
they had winters as harsh, or harsher than ours.
The solution, one that had been around from at least
the Eighth Century, was to use locally grown tree
branches, such as yews, firs, willows and other ever-
greens. Palm Sunday was also called “Yew Sunday”,
“Willow Sunday”, and the general term, “Branch Sun-
day”.
In twelfth-century England, yew trees were planted on
church grounds, where the ancient idea of the soul’s
immortality was represented by the evergreen yew
tree. In addition to being used in Palm Sunday proces-
sions, the parish would gather around the church’s
yew tree to celebrate the New Year.
Traditions varied by culture, but the branches were
brought into church in the procession, distributed to
those in attendance, and taken home to be enjoyed
through the remainder of the winter. We don’t know
which types of trees were used at St. Luke’s in 1860,
but we can be certain that they felt as deeply about
their “Branch Sunday” experience as you do today.
Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist
THE LUNCH BUNCH Lunch Bunch will meet on Tuesday, April 11th at
12 noon in the Parish Hall. The speaker will be
Alisha Topper, Vancouver City Council member. Her
topic will be what the city is doing, and plans to do,
regarding the homeless situation. Bring a friend and a
dish to share! Please sign-up if you are coming and/or
if you can help with a dish for the luncheon. Sign-up
sheets will be in the Narthex. All are welcome!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE It’s so exciting to see so many new faces at Friday
Night Live this year! And thank you to the Vestry for
attending our February event. We hope you plan to
attend every month.
Many thanks to Jon Frederick for stepping up to host
FNL in April, April 21st at 6:30 PM. The event will be
on a different week than usual--the 3rd Friday instead
of the 4th. Jon will provide the entrée, and guests are
to bring appetizer or side/salad or dessert and a bever-
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age. We will gather at Touchmark at Fairway Village,
2911 SE Village Loop, Vancouver in the community
room. Jon's phone is 360-576-9078 or 360-931-4268.
Be sure to sign up. The hosts need to know how many
to plan for. The signup sheet is located in the Parish
Hall next to the kitchen. Any questions, please contact
Sharon Mayhew at 360-952-0334 or
Jim and Sharon Mayhew
Goal 4: Pastoral Care 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 Thursday, April 27 at 2PM.
PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE Please let us know if you have someone who is not able
to come to church, is in some type of crisis, medical or
otherwise, or, perhaps, is in the hospital, by making a
call to the office. Our meetings are on the fourth Tuesday
of the month. The next meeting will be on April 25 at
6:30 PM in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, (Children’s
Chapel).
The Rev. Dennis Cole
Total Budget Year to Date Percent
for the Year Actual of Total
Amounts Budget
Revenues $584,953 $115,325 20%
Expenses $584,953 $ 98,061 17%
Net Income 0 $ 17,265
eGiving is now available on our website.
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Administrative & Financial TREASURER’S REPORT BUDGET SUMMARY
“Dollars and Sense”
At the end of February percentages should to be at 16.7% of
budgeted revenue and expense.
Summary as of February 28, 2017
Revenues: Actual revenues for February ahead of
where we would expect them to be at this time in
the year, which is a very good thing.
Expenses: Expenses are right where we would ex-
pect them to be at the end of February, which is also
a very good thing.
Additional Comments:
We are right where we want to be financially. The posi-
tive balance is mostly due to staff positions that have
been posted and budgeted for, yet remain unfilled at
present.
We currently have 123 pledging units! Congratulations
and thanks to everyone who has made a pledge. For
those who have not done so yet, we welcome pledge
commitments anytime during the year.
If you have not picked up your envelopes and you still
want them, please see Jamie Mathieu, Janet Butler, or
Doug Goodlett and a set will be provided.
Remember that donations can be made from our web-
site. It’s easy to do so try it out.
Thanks for your continued financial support of St.
Luke’s ~ San Lucas.
Doug Goodlett, Treasurer
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SNOWBIRDS’ ALERT
When you return from the south or other parts un-
known and notify the Post Office to Deliver your
mail again; please give us a shout so we will re-
sume mailing our newsletter to you.
360-696-0181 or stlukesvancouver.com
Thank You!
Reminder - If your Ministry group would like to
submit an article for the December-January issue of
The Messenger, please submit your written article on or
before November 16 to the church office or email it to
[email protected] Thank you!
CYCLE OF PRAYER / CICLO DE ORACION
Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Congregations,
Ministries & Institutions
Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East
Congregations, Ministries & Institutions
April 2 All Saints; Resurrection; and
Holy Apostles, Bellevue
April 9 St. Margaret, Bellevue;
St. Michael and All Angels, Issaquah
April 16 St. John, Kirkland; St. Thomas, Medina
April 23 Emmanuel, Mercer Island;
Holy Cross, Redmond
April 30 Good Samaritan, Sammamish;
St. Clare, Snoqualmie
April 2 St. George’s Cathedral,
Jerusalem
April 9 Saviour church, Kufr Yasif, Israel
April 16 St. Margaret’s Guest House,
Nazareth, Israel
April 23 Good Sheperd Church,
Rafidia, West Bank
April 30 Nablus Kindergarden,
Nablus, West Bank
PRAYER REQUESTS ~ PETICIONES PARA ORACIÓN
For those celebrating their birthday in April / Para los que celebran cumpleaños en abril.
2 - Berenice Montiel
3 - Dena Cassidy
3 - Michelle Hamann
4 - Henrietta Hoyt
4 - Polanca Villa
5 - Jim Kimura
6 - Carla Badillo
8 - Nancy Schram
8 - Kathy Gallaher
9 - Anna Greenwood
9 - Tomasa Platon
10 - Gary Wildfang
10 - Jesus Onofre Jr
10 - Andre Taque
11 - Jason Surface
11 - Matt Neary
12 - Barbara Nunn
13 - Eveling Ramirez Cabello
13 - Jedrick Tachiquin
14 - Ashley Yoggerst
15 - Joan Casey
15 - Emma Klucas
16 - Oscar Badillo
17 - Marianne Smith
18 - Aaron Snoey
19 - Patty Hale
19 - Alice Huerta
20 - John McCullum
20 - Lindsey Luis
20 - Miguel Tachiquin
24 - Fr. Jerry Lonergan
21 - Fr. Dennis Cole
21 - Catherine Rogge
22 - Anne Christie
22 - Mireya Estrada
23 - Peter Holman
23 - Blanca Maldonado
23 - Victoria Ornelas
24 - Hector Huerta III
25 - Den Mark Wichar
25 - Janeth Hernandez
25 - Keryn Neary
29 - Ellen Case
29 - Noah Conger
30 - Bob Hiltz
THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO 19 APRIL ~ ABRIL 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 12:45 Guardería de
niños 1:00 Santa Misa Escuela Dominical
1
2
5th Sunday in Lent
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
11:40 Sunday Topics
3 Office Closed
4 Outreach
5 Outreach
12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
4:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Handbells 6:30 Outreach Meeting 7:00 Choir
6 Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands
7 Outreach
6:00 Immigration Committee 7:00 “The Ensemble” Concert
8
10:00 Palm Cross Making Session
10:00 Women’s Spirituality Group
6:00 JAZZ VESPERS
6:00 Youth Group
9
PALM SUNDAY
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
11:30 Light Lunch and Immigration Information Session
10 Office Closed
11 Outreach
12:00 Lunch
Bunch 6:30 Vestry
12 Outreach
12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
4:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir
13 Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands
6:00 AGAPE MEAL
7:00 MAUNDY THURSDAY BILINGUAL
14 Outreach
7:00 GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY BILINGUAL
15
8:00 GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER BILINGUAL
16
EASTER SUNDAY
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
11:30 EASTER EGG HUNT
2:30 EASTER EGG HUNT
17 Office Closed
18
Outreach
MESSENGER DEADLINE
19
Outreach
9:00 R @ R
12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
4:00 Staff Meeting
6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir
20
Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands
21
Outreach
6:00 Immigration Committee 6:30 Friday Night Live (Jon Frederick))
22 4:00 Young Families @ Miller’s home. 6:00 Youth Group (Off-Site-Hennessey Home)
23 2nd Sunday of
Easter
10AM EARTH DAY
OBSERVANCE
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
12:00 Primera Comuníon First Communion
24 Office Closed
25 Outreach
6:30 Pastoral Care
26 Outreach
12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
4:00 Staff Meeting
6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir
27 Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands
2:00 Life Goes On
4:00-7:00 HOPE Fundraiser at Burgerville
28 Outreach
6:00 Immigration Committee
29
9:00 Church Spring Cleaning
30 3rd Sunday of
Easter
11:40 Sunday Topics 12:00 Primera Comuníon
First Communion 2:30 Congregational
Potluck
May 1 Office Closed
May 2 Outreach
May 3 Outreach
12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
4:00 Staff 6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir
May 4 Outreach
8:00 Thursday Crew
10:00 Helping Hands
May 5 Outreach
May 6
Church Office Hours:
9 AM-12 PM and 1 PM-5 PM Tuesday - Friday
If you have any questions about the calendar, please call the church office, 360-696-0181.
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church ~ San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal
426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98663
Request delivery by dates: March 31 - April 3
Return Service Requested
Senior Warden: Kathy Gallaher Junior Warden: John Mathieu
VESTRY MEMBERS: Stu Hennessey, Blanca Maldonado,
Nancy Denny, Elizabeth Zurita Russ Roseberry, Marlene Perez
and Melanie Kenoyer
Clerk of the Vestry: Tom Amies Chancellor: F. James Mayhew
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal
The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector
The Rev. Eliacin Rosario-Cruz
The Rev. Dennis Cole, 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.
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