the messenger el mensajero st. luke’s …€¦ · the messenger el mensajero ... vacas sagradas...

THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO

FEBRUARY 2016 FEBRERO 2016

The Messenger ~ El Mensajero

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

Volume 47

Issue 1

Rector’s Corner Dear St Luke’s ~ San Lucas, For nearly five years I have had the greatest honor of

my profession to work here, with you, in this unique

and special Parish. When I started parish ministry in

February 1994, I was unfamiliar with working in bilin-

gual parishes. In Texas, where I started, the pattern was

separate but equal, fittingly a residual of Jim Crow in

society. Both Latino/Hispanic and Anglo priests dis-

couraged doing both ministries at once, saying that the

cultural and “racial” conflicts were insurmountable. So

when the English part of my first cure, San Francisco

de Assis, went down to eight people, five of which

were myself, Amy and our kids, I threw in the towel. I

gave up cross-cultural work.

I watched other churches with millions of dollars of

diocesan money labor at the single-language, single-

culture models and thrive. I worked with others who

clearly did not want “those people” in their congrega-

tion, again, both Latino and Anglo. People who knew

me and my multicultural upbringing would have the

audacity or the ignorance to tell me straight up, “Those

people will not fit in our church.” It was a sad and de-

pressing 17 years of ministry at parish and diocesan

level. I did come to learn some truths about assump-

tions in ministry.

After great disappointment, you called me here. Lo and

behold! A Church that is living “Radical Hospitality”!

You made all the difference to this peripatetic pastor.

Home at last! I have not ceased to learn new things and

new ways of being. I was wrong that our Hispanic con-

gregation could not grow due to demographics. I was

wrong that bilingual services would just drive every-

one away. I’m really, very glad I was wrong! I like this

kind of wrong, where my sacred cows are put on the

altar of sacrifice, and we all benefit from the new cove-

nants that we are creating.

So hang on, SL2! 2016 looks to be another

great adventure led by the Holy Spirit!

Fr. Jaime Case

(English articles continue on page 3)

Rincón del Rector

Amado San Lucas ~ St. Luke’s

Por casi diez años he recibido el honor más grande de

mi profesión en servir a ustedes, en esta Parroquia úni-

ca y especial. Cuando comencé mi ministerio parro-

quial en febrero de 1994, no conocía trabajar en parro-

quias bilingües. En Texas, donde comencé, el patrón

fue la de separación, un residuo de las leyes de segre-

gación Jim Crow en la sociedad. Tanto Anglos como

Latinos me amonestaban contra hacer trabajo bilingüe,

que los conflictos culturales y “raciales” no se podían

superar. Cuando comencé mi primera cura, en San

Francisco de Asís, y la misa de inglés bajó a ocho perso-

nas incluyendo me a mí, mi esposa y mis tres hijos pe-

queños, me di por vencido. Abandoné trabajar entre

dos culturas.

Observaba otras iglesias que con millones de dólares

de la diócesis, laborar en campos de una sola cultura y

lengua, y ganar mucho éxito, tanto latino como anglo.

Algunos me decían claramente, con audaz o ignoran-

cia, sabiendo mi trasfondo multicultural y políglota,

que “Aquellos nunca jamás pueden situarse en nuestra

iglesia.” Fueron 17 años de miseria y depresión en la

parroquia y en la diócesis. Aprendía sobre ciertos asun-

tos en lo que la gente presume.

Después de gran desilusión, ustedes me llamaron acá.

He aquí, mire. Una Iglesia que está viviendo la bienve-

nida radical. Ustedes me otorgaron la gran diferencia a

este pobre pastor peripatético. ¡Al fin, llegué a casa!

Desde que vine, no he terminado aprender nuevas co-

sas, nuevas maneras de ser. Estaba yo equivocado que

la congregación hispana nunca crecería debido a la de-

mografía. Estaba en error sobre la posibilidad de misas

2 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO

bilingües. ¡Estoy sumamente alegre! A mí me gusta

estar equivocado de esta manera. En esta forma las

vacas sagradas se ponen sobre el altar de sacrificio, y

todos beneficiamos de los nuevos pactos que estamos

creando.

Entonces, acomódense, SL2, ¡2016 será otro año de

gran aventura con el liderazgo del Espíritu Santo!

Padre Jaime Case

GUARDIÁN MAYOR Este es mi último reporte como Guardián Mayor. Ha

sido un honor y privilegio servir. He aprendido tre-

mendo cantidad sobre el trabajo excelente en San Lu-

cas – St. Luke´s, y he tenido la ocasión de trabajar con

personas muy buenas. En el año pasado hemos lo-

grado mucho. Entre ellos, un programa musical de

alta calidad, y un programa de Outreach creciente.

Hemos añadido al Cura, Eliacín, y hemos comenzado

desarrollar un sentido de comunidad entre anglopar-

lantes e hispanoparlantes. Hemos echo reparaciones

críticas a nuestro edificio, y abarcado un programa

para hacer la Iglesia más sostenible en el medio am-

biente con el cambio de luces a LED. Hay mucho más

que hacer pero al menos hemos comenzado bien. Me

quedo miembro de la Junta para 2016, y yo sé que el

puesto de Guardián Mayor estará en buenas manos.

2016 será un año de plata. ¡Qué Parroquia tan grande

tenemos!

Stefanie Aschmann

Meta 1: Relaciones más estrechas entre Hispanos y Anglos

CELEBRACION DE MARDI GRAS Donde: Salón Parroquial

Cuando: Martes 9 de febrero 5:30-7:30

Que: Panqueque, huevos, chorizos, salsa de manzana

SE busca voluntarios para preparar, servir, cocinar y

limpiar. Inscribase en el atrio.

CENA PARA FAMILIAS CON NIÑOS Katherine Wolf y Hector Huerta hospedan una Co-

mida para Familias con Niños el 20 de febrero, a las

5. Se lleva a cabo en su casa, ubicada en 1003 NW

44th St., Vancouver. Se provee la comida principal,

entonces traiga un postre o vegetal. Si tiene pregun-

tas y quiere participar, Llame a Katherine, 360-735-

7370.

YA COMENZARON LAS

CLASES DE INGLÉS Las clases son de 9:30AM a-11:00AM, Martes,

Miércoles y Jueves. Los Martes y Jueves tendrán una

lección mientras que los Miércoles tendrán un

tiempo de conversación informal en Ingles.

Meta 2: Expandir Programas Sociales

CRUZ ROJA AMERICANA

DONACIÓN DE SANGRE Jueves, 18 de febrero 2:00 PM—7 PM

Para programar su cita o para más información, vis-

ite www.redcrossblood.org Código Patrocinador::

SaintLukeEpiscopal O Cruz Roja Americana 1-800-

733-2767.

SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS para

ayudar en el refugio de hombres desamparados del

14 -21 de febrero de 2016

Hay tres turnos de 4-5 horas cada una de las 7 no-

ches . Los voluntarios reciben instrucciones claras

sobre lo que debe hacer en cada turno. No se necesita

experiencia . Si esta interesado, por favor hable con el

P. Jaime o con el P. Eliacín.

Meta 3: Crecer En Fe

CAMBIOS DE LITURGIA

PARA CUARESMA El 10 de febrero es Miércoles de Ceniza y marca el

primer día de Cuaresma. Vamos a hacer la misa

bilingüe a last 7 de la tarde. ¡Vengan por las Cenizas!

THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO 3

Durante Cuaresma vamos a utilizar la mesa humil-

de, en vez del Altar Alto, y lo vamos a colocar donde

actualmente está el Altar Alto. Les recomiendo que

mediten la sencillez y humildad de la mesa para la

estación.

Cada viernes se ofrece las meditaciones del Vía

Crucis al mediodía. Si hay asistencia se puede hacer

bilingüe.

Domingo de Ramos es 20 de marzo, y volveremos

al Altar Alto para el comienzo de la Semana Santa.

El Jueves Santo tendremos misa a las 7 con Lavato-

rio de Pies.

Viernes Santo, a las se celebra en dos idiomas. No

hay comunión en este Rito.

Espero que todos hagan el sacrificio de asistir todas

misas especiales bilingües.

ESCUELA DOMINICAL Quiero decir gracias a todas las familias y a todos los

ninos que participaron en la programa de navidad.

My premer ano fue bonito y lo desfrutè mucho y no

puedo esperar para empesar la programa del siguen-

te ano. Me encanto ver a todos los ninos vestidos pa-

ra la programa y acer una buena produccion para

todos!

Estamos muy felizes de lo que tenemos planeado so-

bre los siguentes meses para la escuela dominical.

Tenemos muchas cosas de manualidades y nuevas

estorias para los ninos! Esperamos ver a todos los

ninos para los siguentes meses de buenes tiempos y

nuevas estorias!

Herlinda Marquez

EVENTOS PARA LOS JOVENES Reuniones en febrero:

Los sábados 13 y 27 de febrero a las 6 hasta a las 8

en el Salón Parroquia. Se provee comida, con diver-

siones, discursos y Oracion de Completas cada

noche.

Donna Greene y Don Lawry

BAUTISMO OFRECIDA Se ofrece bautizos para niños, jóvenes y adultos.

Contacte la oficina de la iglesia o P. Jaime.

26 de marzo, a las 8 de la noche, La Gran Vigilia de

Pascua

27 de marzo, Domingo de Pascua, a las 8, 10 y 1.

DIRECTORIO DE LA IGLESIA Alrededor del medio de febrero usted recibirá un

nuevo directorio sin fotos. Por favor, revise la infor-

mación para realizar los datos. Más tarde en la pri-

mavera se publicará un directorio nuevo con fotos.

Si usted es nuevo en San Lucas – St Luke´s, llene un

formulario familiar para estar incluido en el directo-

rio. Gracias.

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

rectory or somehow didn’t receive one? Changes to

your directory information? Please contact Kris in

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

[email protected].

ADDS

LAW, Kit

c/o Burik 1916 Grant St. Vancouver, WA 98660

505-577-6995

[email protected]

LOPEZ, Omar and Ana

CARMONA, Yaneli, Alondra, Eric & Santiago

3312 E 18th St Apt 14 Vancouver, WA 98661

360-771-4099

RAMIREZ, Jose and Maria

Alexandra and Maria

1120 W 33rd Way Vancouver, WA 98660

360-695-3014

CHANGES

McCOMB, Natalie

P O Box 5984 Vancouver, WA 98668-5984

TORRES, Aureliano (Tako) & GOMEZ Cecilia

13217 NE 59th St. #125 Vancouver, WA 98682

YOGGERST, Robert (Rob) & Ashley

3811 NE Royal View Ave. #B2

Vancouver, WA 98662

DELETES EDWARDS, Gordon & Theresa (Moved Away)

P O Box 158 Marshfield, WI 54449-0158

mailto:[email protected]


CHURCH DIRECTORY By the middle of February you will receive a new

Directory, without pictures. Your help reviewing

your information is important. In the spring we will

prepare for a new Photo Directory. If you are new to

St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas and would like to be included

in our directory, please complete a Family Infor-

mation form found in the Narthex and submit it to

the office. Thank You.

SENIOR WARDEN’S MESSAGE This is my last report as Senior Warden. It has been

an honor and privilege to serve. I’ve learned a tre-

mendous amount about the outstanding work going

on at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas, and I’ve had a chance to

work with many amazing people. In this past year

we’ve accomplished a lot. Among other things we

have a vibrant music program and an active and

growing outreach program. We hired our capable

Curate, Eliacin, and we are beginning to develop a

sense of community between the Spanish language

and English language congregations. We made criti-

cal repairs to our building and began a program to

make our church more environmentally sustainable

(“green”) with replacement of our lights with LED

bulbs and fixtures. There is still more work to be

done, but we’re off to a good start. I will remain on

the Vestry for 2016, and I know the position of Sen-

ior Warden will be in good hands. 2016 is shaping

up to be another sterling year. What a great Parish

we have!

Stefanie Aschmann

Goal 1: Develop relationships between the Anglo & Hispanic

MARDI GRAS / SHROVE TUESDAY Where: Parish Hall

When: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

5:30 PM~7:30 PM

What: Dinner: Pancakes, sausage, eggs and ap-

plesauce for all.

We are looking for volunteers to set-up, cook, bus

tables or clean-up. Many hands make light work and

more fun!

YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP DINNER Katherine Wolf and Hector Huerta are hosting the

Young Family Group for a dinner on February 20 at

5 pm. It will be held at their residence located at

1003 NW 44th St., Vancouver. The main dish will be

provided so bring your favorite side dish or dessert.

If you have questions or want to participate please

call Katherine Wolf at 360-735-7370.

Goal 2: Expand Outreach AMERICAN RED CROSS

BLOOD DRIVE Thursday, February 4, 2:00 PM—7 PM

in the Parish Hall.

To schedule your appointment use the sign-up sheet

on Sunday or visit www.redcrossblood.org and use

Sponsor Code: SaintLukeEpiscopal OR call Ameri-

can Red Cross 1-800-733-2767.

You can save up to three lives in about an hour of

your time! Please sign-up!

WINTER HOSPITALITY OVERFLOW This is our 10th year to staff the nightly WHO over-

flow shelter held at St Paul's Lutheran at 13th and

Franklin St downtown. We need volunteers to take

one shift any night Feb 14-20. Shifts are 6-10:30pm,

10:30pm-3:30am, 3:30- 8:30am. Those who cannot

volunteer for a shift can help by providing gallons of

milk, cans of coffee, snacks or a crock pot of soup

during that St. Valentine's week. Please sign up after

church services on Sundays, contact Jeanne Ste-

phens, 206-245-0426 or Fr Jaime.

VALLEY HOMESTEAD SHELTER St. Luke’s has provided one meal each month for

those staying at the Valley Homestead Shelter, a

shelter for homeless families for many years. The

sign-up sheet is in the Narthex to choose when you

http://www.redcrossblood.org/


would like to participate in this ministry. Instruction

sheets are now available next to the sign-up sheet.

ESL CLASS Classes for English as a Second Language (ESL) have

resumed at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. We have increased

to 3 classes a week, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and

Thursday from 9:30 AM to 11 AM. Free pre-school

child care. Come join the experience. More volunteers

always welcome. Please contact Fr. Jaime.

Goal 3: Spiritual Growth

TWO ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

Wednesday, February 10

Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist

with Imposition of Ashes

12:15 PM (English)

7:00 PM (Bilingual with music)

LENTEN LITURGY CHANGES On Wednesday, February 10, Lent begins with Ash

Wednesday. We will be celebrating together, bilin-

gual, at 7 PM. Come for your ashes!

We will have the small, plain altar in the front, where

the High Altar currently is, and we will use it for the

season of Lent. I commend to you its simplicity and

humility for the season.

Every Friday at 12:15 PM we will offer prayers of the

Stations of the Cross. If the occasion permits, we

will do it bilingually.

On Palm Sunday, March 20. We will return to the

High Altar for the beginning of Holy Week.

Maundy Thursday, March 24, we will again have

our Agape potluck simple meal starting at 6PM. At

7 PM we will have a bilingual service of Holy Eu-

charist including foot-washing this year, and strip-

ping of the altar.

Good Friday, March 25, at 7 pm is a bilingual ser-

vice without communion.

I hope you will make it a point to join in the bilingual

special services.

Fr. Jaime Case, Rector

GRACIOUS LIVING: DIVERSITY

TRAINING SERIES "We must learn to live together as brothers (and sisters) or

perish together as fools." - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Beginning on Thursday nights from 7-8:30 PM, Feb-

ruary 11 to April 21 (sk ipping Maundy Thursday,

March 24), Saint Luke' s ~ San Lucas will premiere a new

program to help congregations be equipped for better

lives together in our diversity.

SL2 began 2016 by coming together for Epiphany ser-

vice on January 6, as English speaking and Spanish

speaking members who walk in the same Light of the

Gospel of Jesus Christ. Again on January 10, we re-

membered our baptismal promises to strive for jus-

tice and peace among all people, and respect the dig-

nity of every human being in another bilingual, mul-

ticultural celebration. Such events are radical and

prophetic.

The diversity in our community is a gift to be cher-

ished. Our distinct and particular cultural make up

add to the richness of our lives together as the mem-

bers of the Body of Christ. What we have at SL2 is

small piece of the larger expression of the Universal

(catholic) Church.

Class will be interactive. We use materials from Ka-

leidoscope Institute, which is led by The Rev. Eric

Law. This material was recently adopted and adapted

to be Diversity-Cultural Competence training for our

Diocese. Those who participate and complete the 10

sessions will receive a certification from our Diocesan

Offices as officially trained.

More information about the series will be available in

the days to come. Join us in this great opportunity for

communal and personal growth toward justice and

the expression of love.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you want more infor-

mation. To register please email me at

[email protected]

Fr. Eliacin Rosario-Cruz, Curate

SUNDAY SCHOOL I want to say thank you to all of the families and chil-

dren that participated in the pageant and the party.

My first year helping was amazing and t just makes



me even more excited about next yeas pageant! It

was truly amazing to see all of the children look so

great in their costumes and really enjoy putting on

something so wonderful for everyone else!

We are very excited about the next few months! We

have new crafts and stories to enjoy at Sunday

school. We look forward to seeing all of the children

join us for fun times and great stories!

Herlinda Marquez

YOUTH EVENTS February meetings:

Saturdays, February 13th and 27th, 6 PM to 8 PM

in the Parish Hall. Dinner provided, with games,

discussion and Compline each evening.

Donna Greene and Don Lawry

DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS Spring High School Youth Conference (HYC)

April 8 - 10, 2016, at Emmanuel, Mercer Island

Spring Junior High School Youth Conference

(JYC)

May TBD, Spring JYC

6 Day Summer Camp (For youths who have fin-

ished grades 9 - 12) July 17 - 23

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP Join us Saturday, February 13 from 10AM—12

noon. We begin with refreshments and friendly

conversation. Our Study and discussion is based on

the book, The Desert Mother: Spiritual Practices

from the Women of the Wilderness by Mary C. Earl. This

month we will be focusing our time on Chapter 6,

Spiritual Guidance: Lover of Souls. Please read this chap-

ter prior to our time together. Questions? Contact

one of the co-conveners:

Mary Boettcher Janet Butler Kris Lawless

360-936-2425 360-947-0404 360-574-3755

“IN THE SPIRIT OF THE CIRCLE” Unbelievably we are rolling into Lent on the 10th of

this month: the most reflective period in the liturgi-

cal year. The Spirit of the Circle will bring to light

some very emotional and poignant lessons that will

tie Christianity and the plight of our Indigenous

Peoples together. The lessons for Lent this month:

February 14 - The Law & the Ten Commandments,

February 21 - Doctrine of Discover

February 28 - Horton River Smoking Mountains.

We are now meeting in the library but at the same

time 9AM. I look forward to seeing you as we ex-

amine topics with thought, lessons and reflection.

Lynne Hulse (360-936-1507)

“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, February 17th, 9:00AM at Dulin’s

Café located at 1929 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660.

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 Thurs-

day, February 25th at 2PM.

NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM “Do you know what it means to miss New

Orleans?” Find the an-

swer to that and other

of life’s pressing ques-

tions at Jazz Ves-

pers. It’s Party Time, as

in Mardi Gras, Fat

Tuesday, the final blow

-out New Orleans-style

before the long, somber

season of Lent be-

gins. Come celebrate

on Saturday, Feb. 6th

when Devin Phillips,

the sax superstar who

recently arrived from New Orleans, joins us for Jazz

Vespers. He’s the real article, so bring your friends,

neighbors, and family to our bi-monthly alternative

service of prayer, praise, preaching, psalms, and


provocative jazz standards. The music starts at 6

PM and the service lasts about forty-five

minutes. February also marks Black History month

and the expansive schedule for the Portland Jazz

Festival.

I hope you have noticed that St. Luke’s-San Lucas is

finally getting the hang of bi-lingual worship. After

two successful Epiphany services in January, we

will be at it again on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10th at 7

PM, for the imposition of ashes led musically both

by the choir and by the band from the 1 PM Spanish

service. There’s a lot of life and song in our Hispan-

ic community. Come and add your voice.

Tim Nickel, Director of Music

LEM MINISTRY - NEW LEADERSHIP Late in 2015, Lew Hampton shared his files and

gave me a quick lesson in how he had managed the

Lector and Eucharistic Minister ministry over the

years. I am thankful for his leadership to this min-

istry, and even more thankful that he was able to

impart some of his wisdom on me. I have big shoes

to fill, and I look forward to carrying on St. Luke’s

rich tradition of a robust lay ministry program. We

have recently added three new LEM’s (one at 8 am

and two at 10 am), and we are always looking for

new volunteers. LEM’s serve at Wednesday morn-

ing services and both Sunday morning services.

Please let me know if you are interested in reading

lessons during worship or assisting with Eucharist.

Jill McClellan

[email protected] (360) 695-1904

BAPTISM OFFERED If you are interested in baptism for either yourself

or a family member, please contact the church office

or Father Jaime by March 6.

March 26, 8PM Great Vigil of Easter or

March 27, Easter Sunday, 8AM, 10AM or 1PM

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

be providing treats during Coffee Hour.

Judy Morrison, Coffee Hour Coordinator

Coffee Hour Hosts for February

February 7 Hulse/Sandbergs

February 14 Hampton/McHargues

February 21 Altar Guild

February 28 Lincoln, Berhow, Cassidy

THE LUNCH BUNCH Our next luncheon will be on Tuesday, February

9th at 12 noon. Our sponsors this month are Mary

Ellen and Roy Sandberg. The topic will be “Touring

the Southwest, Grand Circle Adventure”. The

Sandbergs will share a 35 minute video touring the

National Parks at Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Stair-

case, Capital Reef, Canyonland and Arches Park.

This is some of the most beautiful scenery in our

country. Roy and Mary Ellen have visited these lo-

cations and are willing to answer questions or listen

to your own travel adventures in this beautiful part

of the world.

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

help with a dish for the luncheon. Also, the month-

ly program sponsorship sheet is on the same clip

board. Sign-up sheets will be in the Narthex. As al-

ways your friends and neighbors are welcome!

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE In February, Ginger and Brad Harris will co-host

Friday Night Live with Russ and Claudia Roseberry

at the Roseberry’s house, on February 26, starting at

6:30pm. The hosts will provide the main entrée

while attendees bring a side/salad/dessert and bev-

erage to share. Look for the sign-up sheet and maps

in the parish hall. We always welcome new hosts!

Questions or more information? Please contact us!

Ginger and Brad Harris (971-373-8894) of

[email protected]

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.




REVEREND WILSON Reverend Mardon D. Wilson became our third rec-

tor on September 5, 1886. He was known as an en-

thusiastic preacher and local community leader. On

October 28, 1886 he conducted two of his 150 bap-

tisms at St. Luke’s, baptizing two children of Cap-

tain William S. Patten, the quartermaster at Ft. Van-

couver. The Patten family were members of St.

Luke’s. On this day, Rev. Wilson baptized George F.

Patten and newly born Christine Patten.

Four year old George had, according to pictures,

what might be called a pageboy haircut, with bangs

over his forehead, not uncommon at the time for a

four year old boy. According to stories passed

down, Rev. Wilson picked up young Wilson at the

Fort, and took him to the local barber. It seemed he

thought his hair style inappropriate. Gone were the

bangs, but soon there came the astonishment of

young George’s mother. Rev. Wilson was in very

hot water.

Rev. Wilson remained at St. Luke’s for six years,

leaving in 1892 for the Bay Area in California. The

Patten family remained at the Fort and St. Luke’s

until 1889, so one would guess that they resolved

their issue with Rev. Wilson.

How do we know this story? Well, young George

grew up to be an officer in the U.S. Army like his

father and grandfather. He has the great distinction

of being the Grand Uncle of Russ Roseberry, who

has returned to Vancouver and St. Luke’s. Russ has

a wonderful genealogy book on the Patten Family,

which tells the story and shows the four-year old

George before his bangs were cut. The book states

that “Dr. Francis Atkinson, Rector of St. Luke’s

Church in Vancouver” was the one that “fell from

grace” after the haircut. According to our records

Dr. Atkinson was a sponsor for George’s baptism,

not the officiating Rector. So either there was a mis-

reading of the baptism certificate, or the really nefar-

ious one was not our Rector, Rev. Wilson.

Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist

Administrative & Financial TREASURER’S REPORT

BUDGET SUMMARY

“Dollars and Sense”

December revenues and expenses should to be at 100% of

budgeted revenue and expense.

Summary as of December 31, 2015

Revenues: revenues collected ended the year $964

ahead of our year-end predictions.

Expenses: overall expenses at the end of the 2015

were under budget by $9,385.

We expected to end the year with a positive balance,

but one never knows for sure. This year on Decem-

ber 28, our net was $316. But because a few pledge

payments came in at the very end of December, rev-

enue came in $10,349 under budget. We ended the

year with a balance of $10,349, reversing a recent

trend of negative year-end balances (this is the sec-

ond year in a row we have ended the year with a

positive balance).

Congratulations to all who have contributed so

much, and so often.

Additional Comments:

The proposed 2016 budget, which the Financial Ad-

visory Committee recommends approval to the ves-

try, aligns with increased financial resources thanks

to new pledging units and other significant gifts to

the operating budget. These on-going gifts allow us

to: 1) expand our commitment to outreach, 2) crea-

tion of new monetary support to the pastoral care

committee, 3) continue supporting our children and

adding a part-time youth coordinator, 4) extra help

in the office with a new part-time bilingual Parish

Administrative assistant/Sunday school position(s),

5) increased help with building maintenance, and 6)

Total Budget Year to Date Percent

for the Year Actual of Total

Amounts Budget

Revenues $504,819 $505,784 100%

Expenses $504,819 $495,435 98%

Net Income 0 $ 10,349

eGiving is now available on our website.

Just use this QR Code to visit the

donation page.


support of a 1.6% salary increase for staff as recom-

mended by the Diocese of Olympia.

Thanks to all who have pledged for 2016. It is not

too late to pledge. Currently we have 116 units

which is two more than in 2015. Some of you have

made full pre-payments which helps us meet our

first quarter expenses without borrowing from sav-

ings.

Thank you for your contributions and continue your

financial giving, as you are able, in 2016.

Doug Goodlett, Treasurer

“CHURCHMEN WITHOUT A

CHURCH” (excerpted from St. Luke’s Lantern, 3/1/1957)

“Quite regularly in parishes throughout the nation,

people make a startling discovery: they don’t belong

to the parish they are attending! Mr. John Doe for

example, moved to Vancouver six years ago. He

was confirmed 30 years ago at St. Timothy’s in

White Bluffs, Vermont. Attending church regularly

in his new hometown, he is suddenly amazed to

discover that he isn’t a Communicant of the church

in Vancouver because he has never asked for a

transfer from St. Timothy’s to St. Luke’s. In fact, he

has never heard of a Letter of Transfer, although this

is the normal means by which the Episcopal Church

keeps her members affiliated with the parish nearest

their home.”

“Or perhaps Mr. Doe does know about letters of

transfer, but he has a sentimental affection for St.

Timothy’s and dear old Dr. Blank, the rector under

whom he was confirmed. It has no t occurred to Mr.

Doe that Dr. Blank retired fifteen years ago, and that

since then two other priests have been rector at St.

Timothy’s. Mr. Doe’s name is still on the list of com-

municants at St. Timothy’s, but few if any of the

present members know who he is or where he lives.

In other words, at St. Timothy’s back in White

Bluffs, John Doe is just a statistic. “

“Now Mr. Doe, who is a faithful Episcopalian, is

welcome to all the services of the parish he is attend-

ing. The services of the rector are his without ques-

tion. But there will be a time when Mr. Doe will dis-

cover that he does not BELONG to St. Luke’s and

that he is not actually part of the Church in the Dio-

cese of Olympia. He is under no obligation to trans-

fer if he doesn’t want to. But he should know that he

is still a member of a Vermont parish until he does.”

Do you know where your membership is?

2015 PHOTOS REQUESTED It’s not too late!! Have you taken pictures during

any events or services 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 onto a CD, if in digital format, or let

us borrow them to scan and bring them to the office.

If possible, please label each picture with the name

of the event and any people included. Thank You!!!

VESTRY SUMMARY -- January 2016

VESTRY NOMINEES: We need five candidates: we

have four. The vestry approved nominees: Stu Hennessy,

John Mathieu, Itami Sandoval and Marlene Perez. Please

let any clergy or Vestry member know if you would like

to lead the parish for three years. Elections will be at the

Annual Parish Meeting, on January 31 after the 10:00 ser-

vice.

Mike Morrison, Rick Romagosa, and Kreta Saathoff are

retiring from the Vestry. Please remember to thank them

for their service.

2015 BUDGET: I leave most financial information to

other Messenger contributors, but the news that we end-

ed the year more than $10,000 in the black is just too good

not to repeat.

2016 BUDGET: Several important changes, such as new

staff positions, are included this year. Learn more at the

Annual Parish Meeting.

HOMELESS PODS: We have four pods in the carport

area. Their occupants can stay a maximum of 90 days.

RUMMAGE SALE: This annual event, which funds

scholarships for our youth to go to Camp Huston, needs

a leader. Any volunteers?

Tom Amies, Clerk of the Vestry


Reminder - If your Ministry group would like to submit an article for the March issue of The

Messenger, please submit your written article on or before February 14 to the church office or email it to

[email protected] Thank you!

“THE HEART OF WHOLENESS”

You are invited to a healing and teaching weekend

brought to you by the Order of St. Luke on the topic

of “The Healing Power of Joy!” The keynote speakers

will be Rev. John Rice (OSL Chaplain) and Rev. Josh

Acton (OSL President). There will also be a choice of

three workshops: “Christian Listening”, “Soaking

Prayer”, and “Praying for Others”. At Church of the

Good Shepard, Vancouver WA on Friday February 5

(7 PM to 9 PM), and Saturday, February 6 (9 AM to 4

PM). Early Registration is $35, at door is $50. Regis-

tration includes a full lunch. Registration form is at

www.oslregion6.org. For more information contact

360-258-0134 or 360-892-7770

PRAYER REQUESTS ~ PETICIONES PARA ORACIÓN

For those celebrating their birthday in February / Para los que celebran cumpleaños en febrero

1 Angela Montaniel

2 - Maria Vazquez

4 - Doug Goodlett

4 - Susana Gutierrez

7 - Russ Roseberry

7 Dori Matsen

8 - Beth Ivey

9 Xochitl Guardian

10 - Gordon Cooley

10 - Stefanie Aschmann

10 - Ty Johnson

10 - Lindsay Sigurdson

10 Isabella Guardian

11 - Beth Lawson

11 Evangelina Chavez

11 - Daniela Hernandez

12 - Jon Frederick

12 - Yvonne

Waring-Coble

12 - Susan Marentette

12 - By Henry

12 - Janneth Sanko

13 - Marsha Colberg

13 - Jennifer Cole

13 - Mayra Rubio

14 - Dick Berhow

14 - Ana Mariscal

15 - Ed Kaphammer

15 - Edwin Montiel

16 - Elizabeth Ziemba

17 - Aurelio Marin

17 - Jim Springer

18 - Marlene Mason

18 - Judy Morrison

18 - Rudd van der Salm

18 - Todd Pauletto

19 Julio Ulloa

20 - Peggy McDonald

20 - Kay Andrews

21 - Adilene Montaniel

22 - Don Lawry

22 - Steven Hamann

23 - Evans Burik

23 Abril Tachiquin

24 - Anne

Edwards-Williams

24 - Florentina Gomez

24 - Ashley Resendiz

25 - Pam Gunn

26 - Janet Williams

28 - Irenea Zambrano

29 - Roy Brothers

CYCLE OF PRAYER / CICLO DE ORACION

Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Congregations,

Ministries & Institutions

Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East

Congregations, Ministries & Institutions

Feb. 7 St. Clement, Seattle &

St. John the Baptist, Seattle

Feb. 14 St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle;

St. Paul’s, Seattle;

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Seattle

Feb. 21 St. Peter, Seattle & Trinity, Seattle

Feb. 28 St. Matthew/San Mateo, Auburn;

Good Shepherd, Federal Way

Feb. 7 Ahli Arab Hospital, Gaza

Feb. 14 Theodore Schneller School for Boys,

Amman, Jordan

Feb. 21 Theodore Schneller Guest House,

Amman, Jordan

Feb. 28 All Saints Community Church,

Damascus, Syria


THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO 11 FEBRUARY ~ FEBRERO 2016

Sunday Mon-day

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:00 Adult Forum 9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 11:30 Coffee Hour 12:45 Guardería de

niños 1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Escuela Dominical

1

Office Closed

2

Outreach

9:30 ESL

3

Outreach 9:30 ESL 12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service

4:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells

7:00 Choir

4

Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew 9:30 ESL

10:00 Helping Hands

2:00 American Red Cross Blood Drive

5

Outreach

6

6:00 Jazz Vespers

7

Last Sunday after the

Epiphany

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8 Office Closed

9 Outreach

9:30 ESL

12:00 The Lunch Bunch 5:30 Mardi Gras / Shrove Tuesday Dinner

10 ASH WEDNEDAY

Outreach 9:30 ESL

12:15 Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes Healing Service

4:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells

7:00 Bilingual Holy Eucharist & Imposition Ashes

11 Outreach


10:00 Helping Hands

12 Outreach

12:15 Stations of the Cross

13 10:00 Women’s Spirituality Group 6:00 Youth Group

14

The First Sunday in Lent


MESSENGER DEADLINE

15 Building Closed

Presidents’ Day

16

Outreach

9:30 ESL

17

Outreach

8:30 R@R Breakfast 9:30 ESL 12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service

4:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells

7:00 Choir

18

Outreach


10:00 Helping Hands

19

Outreach


20

5:00 Young Families Dinner (Wolf-Huerta)

21 The Second Sunday

in Lent


22 Office Closed

23 Outreach

9:30 ESL

6:30 Pastoral Care Committee

24 Outreach

9:30 ESL 12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service

4:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

25 Outreach


10:00 Helping Hands

2:00 Life Goes On

26 Outreach


6:30 Friday Night Live (Roseberry’s &

Harris)

27 6:00 Youth Group

28 The Third Sunday

in Lent


29 Office Closed

March 1

Outreach 9:30 ESL

March 2 Outreach

9:30 ESL 12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service

4:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

March 3 Outreach


10:00 Helping Hands

March 4 Food


March 5

WINTER HOUSING OVERFLOW - St. Luke’s ~San Lucas Week to Staff


Senior Warden: Stefanie Aschmann Junior Warden: Lew Hampton

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

Michael Morrison, Ricardo Romagosa, Kreta Saathoff, Joseph Ziemba

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

Prepared by:

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

426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Vancouver, WA 98663

Request delivery by dates: January 29 - February 2

Return Service Requested

www.stlukesvancouver.com

(360) 696-0181 FAX (360) 696-0182

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/St-Lukes-San-Lucas

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

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.

The Messenger ~ El Mensajero Non-Profit

U.S. Postage Paid

Vancouver, WA

Permit No. 804

http://www.stlukesvancouver.com


http://www.facebook.com/St-Lukes-San-Lucas

the messenger el mensajero st. luke’s …€¦ · the messenger el mensajero ... vacas sagradas...

Documents