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THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO

DECEMBER-JANUARY 2014 DICIEMBRE-ENERO 2014

The Messenger ~ El Mensajero

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

Volume 45

Issue 10

Rector’s Corner Love came down at Christmas,

Love all lovely, love divine;

Love was born at Christmas:

Star and angels gave the sign Christina Rossetti, from Hymn 84

I am filled with gratefulness, charged with hope and

eager to see what the love of God has in store for St.

Luke’s ~ San Lucas in the year to come. I know, it’s not

Christmas until the evening of the 24th, and I know, it’s

not New Years until January 1st, but it is our Church

Calendar’s New Year beginning with I Advent on No-

vember 30th. So I can’t help but think of where God’s

Love-Messiah-Child is going to take us next. I have a

suspicion it’s going to be awesome.

All I have to go on is to look at our past: the Hospitality

remodel turned out more beautiful and satisfying then

we had the right to expect. We have fed more people,

clothed more people, reached more people than recent

memory (ask Hanni). The ALS group has decided to

meet here because of our lift (ask Ruthie). One Ameri-

can is now meeting here (ask Marcio). More activity

means more work everywhere (ask Kris). Our past is

probably a sign of our future (ask anyone who has been

here a long time): We are going to be profoundly

blessed: It may not feel like blessing, it may feel like a

lot of very hard work! It may even be stressful and

scary because Love will lead us on paths of righteous-

ness to pastures rich with the harvest of God’s bounty.

It most assuredly will be good.

One thing that is being seriously considered by me and

the Vestry is the request from the Diocese that we take

part in the formation of a new priest, a Latino, for a 2-

year curacy (like residency for physicians). It’s an hon-

or, it’s expensive, I’m nervous about it, and we would

have to find funding for the position! It sure sounds

like a calling, and the Parish has had Curates before.

This may be part of God’s plan to give us a very spe-

cial, profoundly important blessing this next year.

You may be surprised that I am telling you all about

this, but I think it’s too important to be just a small

group that seems to know everything. It’s not a done

deal, but it is very significant to our lives together, so I

think it has to be shared.

We remember the establishment of the Vancouver Free

Clinic, now a separate and vital part of caring for health

in Vancouver, born here in this Parish. We have done

great things, and I’m just sure we are not done doing

them!

Fr. Jaime Case

Rincón del Rector

Amor bajó en Navidad,

Amor divino, amor excelso.

Amor nació en Navidad

Estrella y ángeles lo señaló. Christina Rossetti, del Himno 84

Estoy lleno con agradecimiento, cargado con esperanza

e inspirado para ver lo que el Amor de Dios tiene para

San Lucas ~ for St. Luke’s durante el año que viene. Yo

sé, no es Navidad hasta el 24 de diciembre, no es el Año

Nuevo hasta el primero de enero, pero en el Calendario

de la Iglesia, el año nuevo comenzó el 30 de noviembre

con I Adviento. Entonces no puedo escapar de pensar a

donde el Niño-Mesías-Amor de Dios nos va a llevar.

Tengo el sospecho de que será maravilloso.

Simplemente tengo que mirar a nuestro pasado: la re-

modelación para Hospitalidad resultó más lindo y sa-

tisfecho que podríamos anhelar. Hemos distribuido

más comida y ropa que en años recientes. Un grupo

nuevo para ALS decidió usar nuestros salones para sus

reuniones porque tenemos el elevador. One American

se está reuniendo aquí. Más actividad resulta en más

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trabajo. El pasado es señal de lo que sucederá. Vamos

a ser profundamente bendecido: Tal vez no se sienta,

porque tendrá el aspecto de mucho trabajo duro. Tal

vez nos de estrés, o nos de miedo porque Amor nos

lleva por sendas derechas a pastos ricos con la cose-

cha abundante de Dios. Seguramente será bueno.

Una cosa que estamos considerando yo y la Junta

Parroquial es una petición de parte de la Diócesis de

tomar parte en la formación de un cura nuevo, un

latino, para dos años. Es como la residencia para los

médicos después de graduarse de la medicina, una

extensión de su educación. Es un honor, es caro, es-

toy nervioso, y hay que encontrar el dinero. Se parece

mucho a una vocación de Dios. Y la parroquia ha

participado en la formación de estos curas recién or-

denados. Pero nunca un hispano. Este puede ser par-

te del plan de Dios para dar nos una bendición pro-

funda en el año entrante.

Es posible que se queden sorprendidos por lo que les

estoy diciendo sobre esto, pero yo pienso que es im-

portante que no solamente se decida esto en un gru-

po pequeño. No es un hecho, todavía, pero es impor-

tante para nuestra vida junta, entonces decidí com-

partirlo.

Recordamos el establecimiento de la Clínica Gratis

de Vancouver, ahora separado pero parte importante

de la salud de nuestra ciudad que nació en esta pa-

rroquia. Hemos hecho cosas grandes, y estoy seguro

que no he terminamos.

Padre Jaime Case

¡MENSAJE DE LA

GUARDIANA MAYOR Saludos,

Quiero reconocer a algunas personas. Empezaré pri-

mero con Jim Kimura, quien se dedica a mantener el

terreno de la iglesia limpio continuamente. Gracias a

Jim, por hacerle frente al frío y viento del este tres

veces en una semana, para recoger los escombros y

ramas caídas. Segundo, quiero darle gracias a dos

señoras, Maria Zambrano y Marisela Prado. Estas

señoras han estado trabajando diligentemente por

varias semanas organizando el ropero (“Clothes Clo-

set) de arriba.

Yo se que las cuantas manos que ayudan a St Luke’s

~ San Lucas realmente hacen nuestra parroquia lo

que es. La asistencia de todos, y la parte que contri-

buyen hacia nuestra parroquia, esta apreciado y

quiero darle gracias a todos. Rezo que usted y los

suyos tengan una tiempo de Adviento bendito.

Paz

Dena Cassidy, Guardián Mayor

FIESTA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA

DE GUADALUPE Todos están invitados a la Fiesta de

Nuestra Señor de Guadalupe, el 12 de

diciembre, viernes, comenzando con la

Mariachi Perla de Portland en la casa de

Gregorio Reyes and Lucia Ramirez,

4100 Fruit Valley # 17, y después en la

Iglesia a las 7 con una breve Misa, 7:30

en el Salón Parroquial con la Mariachi perla de

Portland, y finalmente con los Danzantes Cristo de

Chalma que bailan hasta 9:30. Comida después del

baile.

NOCHE BUENA

24 de Diciembre: Misa de Noche Buena a las

7:00 pm.

REGALOS NAVIDEÑOS PARA LA ES-

CUELA DOMINICAL Si se interesa en comprar un regalo para Jugar Junto

a Dios para nuestra Escuela Dominical, puedes donar

dinero o escoger y ordenar regalos por la red electró-

nica. Su nombre se inscribe en los materiales dona-

dos. Tal vez con un compañero puede Ud. cubrir el

costo.

Godly Play Resources (Recursos)

Tel. 1 800 672 1789 Email [email protected]

Red www.godlyplay.com

Se desea:

Figuras del Pueblo de Dios $34.95

Figura de Moisés $5.95

Cristo Resucitado en Madera $19.95

La Historia de Rut $97.95

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.godlyplay.com

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La Historia del Rey David $118.95

La Historia de Daniel $181.95

El Diluvio y el Arca $325.95

ESCUELA DOMINICAL 30 de Noviembre: Venga a la escuela Dominical

para elegir una actvidad especial de Adviento para

llevar a casa. Haremos una corona de Adviento pa-

ra llevar a casa.

20 de Diciembre: Participe de nuestra fiesta Navi-

deña para los niños a las 12 pm. Quedese despues

de la fiesta para practicar nuestro presentacion de

Navidad.

21 de Diciembre: Presentacion de Navidad en la

misa de las 1pm. Lleguen a las 12:30 para preparar-

nos para nuestra presentacion.

No habrá ninguna escuela dominical el 28 de

diciembre.

COMPARTE LA ALEGRIA

Los niños son generalmente muy felices pequeñas

almas y si pasas tiempo con ellos su alegría es con-

tagiosa. Ellos están interesados en historias de la

Biblia y hacen comentarios. Algunas cosas que

dicen que te harán reír (aunque solamente en priva-

do). Hoy Susan C. entró hacia el final de la escuela

dominical y dijo que "Hay un ambiente encantador

en la habitación." Me hizo retroceder y ver. Vi a un

grupo de pequeños pintaba con una gran concen-

tración en una mesa, un grupo de niños más

grandes pintaban en otra mesa hablando ale-

gremente y suavemente uno al otro, dos niños sen-

tados en el suelo junto a un maestro "jugando" con

los materiales de la historia. Entonces había un niño

sentado solo sacando materiales historia correc-

tamente con interés y placer. Podría darte muchos

ejemplos de los placeres de la enseñanza o ayudar

con la escuela dominical. Ven a hablar conmigo. Por

favor, piensa en ello.

Gracias por apoyar nuestro ministerio a los niños.

Ebie Mountford, Patty Leal and Lee Wilson

EVENTOS PARA LOS JOVENES El 6 de diciembre: "Caminar y Tocar" reunión de

8:00 a 11:00 en la iglesia. Vistensen para climas

fríos y húmedos.

Diciembre encuentros: Sábado, Diciembre 13 y 20,

6 a 8 pm.

Reuniones de enero: el sábado, 10 de Enero, 24 y 31,

6-8 pm 16-18 de enero: invierno HYC (Conferencia

para los de Preparatoria (High School))

Se necesita Ayudantes. ¿Tienes un pasatiempo o

servicio a la comunidad para compartir con nues-

tros jóvenes? ¿Te gusta cocinar para adolescentes

con hambre? ¿Sabe Enseña? Le invitamos a ayudan-

tes de manera regular o para ocasiones especiales.

¿Lo harías si es necesario ser capaz de ayudar ma-

nejar a jóvenes a eventos locales o lejos? Contacta a

Donna. Tenemos gente joven increíble y te prometo

que te alegrara que nos acompañaran durante un

día o un año.

Donna Greene y Don Lawry

DIOCESAN

EVENTOS PARA LOS JOVENES

Winter High School Youth Conference (HYC)

January 16-18, 2015 - St. Margaret's Bellevue

Spring High School Youth Conference (HYC)

April 10-12, 2015 - St. Luke's Renton

Spring Junior High School Youth Conference

(JYC) May 1-3, 2015

BAUTISMO OFRECIDA Sábado, 11 de Enero de 2015

Si usted está interesado en el bautismo para usted o

un miembro de la familia, por favor llame la oficina

de la iglesia o avisa a padre Jaime para el 14 de

Diciembre

2014 ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, January 25

11:15 AM in the Parish Hall. Light Lunch Child care will be provided.

Join us as we review and celebrate our journey to-

gether through 2014 and prepare for a new adven-

ture in 2015!


Spiritual Development

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Christmas Pageant and Party

Saturday, December 20 - Come for pageant practice at

10 AM and stay for a Christmas Party Lunch after.

We could use lots of help so if some parents could

stay that would much appreciated. If you need to

leave your child please be back for pick up at 12:30

PM.

December 21- Arrive at church at 9.30 AM to get

costumes on for pageant at 10 am service.

There will be no Sunday School on December 28.

SHARE THE JOY Children are generally very happy little souls and if

you spend time with them their joy is contagious.

They are interested in Bible stories and often make

insightful comments. Some things they say will make

you laugh (even if only in private). Today Susan Cole

came in towards the end of Sunday School and said

"There is a lovely ambiance in the room." It made me

stand back and really look. I saw a group of little ones

painting with great concentration at one table, a

group of bigger children painting at another table

talking cheerfully and softly to each other, two chil-

dren sitting on the floor together with a teacher

"playing" with the story materials. Then there was a

boy sitting by himself laying out story materials cor-

rectly with interest and pleasure. I could give you

many examples of the pleasures of teaching or help-

ing with Sunday School. Come and talk to me. Please

think about it. Ebie Mountford

Christmas Gifts Wish List:

Think about giving a gift of Godly Play materials.

You may want to choose to join together with a few

friends to buy one lesson. The teachers and Thursday

crew created many of the materials but it is very time

consuming.

You may choose to donate money or choose and or-

der gifts online. Your name would go on the donated

materials.

Godly Play Resources

Phone 1 800 672 1789 Email [email protected]

Web www.godlyplay.com

Wish List

The People of God Figures $34.95

Figure of Moses $5.95

The Wooden Risen Christ $19.95

The Story of Ruth $97.95

The Story of King David $118.95

The Story of Daniel $181.95

The Flood and the Ark $325.95

Ebie Mountford, Patty Hale, Sue Henry (AM)

Patty Leal, Lee Wilson (PM)

YOUTH EVENTS December 6: “Walk and Knock” 8am to 11am

meet at church dressed for cold/wet weather.

December meetings:

Saturdays, December 13 and 20, 6 to 8pm.

January meetings:

Saturdays, January 10, 24 and 31, 6 to 8pm.

January 16-18:

Winter HYC (High school Youth Conference)

Helpers needed! Do you have a hobby or service to

community to share with our youth? Do you like to

cook for hungry teens? Do you teach? We welcome

helpers on regular basis or for special occasions.

Would you, if needed, be able to help drive youth to

events, local or away? Contact Donna. We have

amazing young people and I promise you will be

glad you joined us for a day or a year.

Thanks for your support.

Donna Greene and Don Lawry

DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS

Winter High School Youth Conference (HYC)

January 16-18, 2015 - St. Margaret's Bellevue

Spring High School Youth Conference (HYC)

April 10-12, 2015 - St. Luke's Renton

Spring Junior High School Youth Conference (JYC)

May 1-3, 2015


http://www.godlyplay.com


YOUTH IN THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE

OF OLYMPIA General Convention 2015

June 24-July 3, 2015 in Salt Lake City

There are two (2) opportunities for youth at Gen-

eral Convention:

1) Apply to be an Official Youth Presence from June

24-July 3, 2015. Two youth, ages 16-19, will be cho-

sen to represent Province VIII. Apply here: http://

www.episcopalchurch.org/page/general-convention-

official-youth-presence. Applications due by Dec. 23,

2014.

2) Save the Date: Join the Diocese of Olympia youth

currently enrolled in grades 9-12 on a pilgrimage to

Salt Lake City from June 24-29, 2015. Meet with dele-

gations, spend time on the convention floor, wor-

ship, participate in outreach, and experience SLC

and its natural environs. We will travel by van and

be hosted by a local church. Registration opens on

December 15, 2014 at: www.ecww.org/youth. Ben

Linder, Children & Youth Missioner at Emmanuel

Mercer Island, will be leading the trip along with

other youth leaders in our Diocese.

BAPTISM OFFERED Sunday, January 11, 2015

If you are interested in baptism for either yourself

or a family member, please contact the church

office or Father Jaime by December 14.

LECTIONARY CLASS This Sunday Bible study is based on the Lectionary

and meets at 11:45AM in the Rector’s office. Brandon

Hudson is leading this study. The Lectionary is the

selection of lessons (Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle

and Gospel) that changes every Sunday according to

a carefully designed plan to cover most of the Bible.

No previous class necessary. We will look at the Col-

lect of the Day (which also changes) with the les-

sons, and try to answer our questions about the

day’s lessons.

LIFE GOES ON Life Goes On meets monthly to support those as

they go through the grieving process. Fr. Dennis

Cole facilitates this group. All are welcome. The

group meets off-site at the Glenwood Place Senior

Living (5500 NE 82nd Ave). Next meeting is on

December 18 at 2PM.

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP We will begin our monthly sessions with a new

book in January, on Saturday, January 10 at 10 AM-

Noon. For two hours we will reconnect with each

other, then review and discuss a portion of this

book. Our sessions will begin with refreshments and

friendly conversation. The book we will be using as

a basis for discussion points is The Story of Ruth:

Twelve Moments in Every Woman’s Life by Joan D.

Chittister.

We have procured a few used hardback books in

good conditions that we offer for sale at our cost

which varies from $4 to S10. If you are interested

contact Kris Lawless (574-3755) or the church office.

Sign-up starting December 7 for group purchase of

this book in paperback version, currently the esti-

mated cost is around $15. Or find a great deal on

your own or maybe add to your Christmas wish

list! We look forward to women of all ages joining

together for this special time together. If you have

any questions feel free to contact any of the conven-

ers.

Mary Boettcher Janet Butler Kris Lawless

2015 LITURGICAL CALENDARS These calendars are full of information about the

church year, feast days, seasonal colors, assigned

lectionary readings and more. At a cost of $3.00 each

we can cover our costs. Find these calendars in the

Narthex and church office.

http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/general-convention-official-youth-presence



http://www.ecww.org/youth


Worship

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Starting Sunday, November 30, and continuing

the following two Sundays, you will find flower

envelopes in the Narthex for your contribution

towards the Christmas poinsettias. These poin-

settias will be used to decorate the sanctuary for

Christmas. Please PRINT your name and the

name(s) for whom the poinsettias are in

memory, on the envelope then include your

check or cash for any amount. Completed enve-

lopes can be put into the Offertory plate or given

to an usher. We will again purchase poinsettias

from Friends of Hospice. Proceeds go to benefit

Hospice SW. If you have any questions please

contact Jean Getsinger, 573-3369.

NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM “Mark your calendar!” How often have we heard

those words. “Save the date!” Time is passing.

“Tempus fugit!” The old liturgical year has passed

away and the calendar year will not be far behind.

Our new year starts one day before December arrives

with the first Sunday of Advent and Lessons & Car-

ols. December must surely be declared “Bach Canta-

ta Month.” Mark your calendar for The Ensemble at

St. Luke’s on Saturday, December 6th at

8 PM. This fine, professional choir from Portland,

which includes our own soprano Catherine van der

Salm, will sing not one but two Bach Cantatas, #62

Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (Savoir of the Na-

tions, Come) and #132 Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die

Bahn! (Prepare the Way!) with guest organist Nancy

LeRoi Nickel and orchestra making use of our beauti-

fully appointed and expanded rear balcony. They

will also sing the music of Schuetz and Buxtehude on

their German baroque Advent celebration. Half-price

tickets of $10 are available to St. Luke’s members so

sign up pronto with liason Beth Femling or through

the church office. On Christmas Eve, our own St.

Luke’s choir will offer Bach Cantata #142, Uns ist ein

Kind geboren (To Us a Child Is Born) along with oth-

er special music along with many traditional carols

for the congregation to sing.

We continue to enjoy the beautiful Steinway piano,

given to the glory of God and the use of St. Luke’s by

Janet and Darrell Williams. Thank you, again, Janet

and Darrell! To properly celebrate the new piano, a

series of three dedicatory recitals is being planned to

include a solo jazz pianist, a certain piano duet team,

and a Valentine’s Day love-song fest with Catherine

van der Salm and Friends. When the details are an-

nounced, you will want to save those dates.

The St. Luke’s Music Committee has been formed to

support the musical life of the parish. Our next meet-

ing is on Wednesday, December 3rd at 8:30 PM at the

church. New members are always welcome. Mark

your calendar!

Tim Nickel, Director of Music

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

CELEBRATION All are invited to celebrate the Feast

Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fri-

day, December 12, starting 4 PM with

Mariachi Perla de Portland at the

home of Gregorio Reyes and Lucia

Ramirez, 4100 Fruit Valley # 17 then

moving to the Church beginning at 7 PM with a brief

Eucharist in the Church, 7:30 Mariachi Perla de Port-

land in the Parish Hall, followed by the Danzantes


Cristo de Chalma who will dance until 9:30 pm. A

meal will follow.

TAIZÉ AVANCÉ Taizé service has been monthly at St. Luke’s ~ San

Lucas for over 15 years. Number of attendees has

dwindled lately. So we’ll pre-

sent fewer services during 2015,

thinking that people will be en-

couraged to attend them as

something special.

We’ll offer our last monthly

service this year on December

20 at 6pm. Our theme will be

“Seeds”.

In 2015 we’ll offer quarterly

Taizé services, timed to wel-

come each season. First will be

Spring Taizé: March 21. Summer Taizé: June 20. Au-

tumn Taizé: September 19. Winter Taizé: December

19.

Please mark your calendars and join us. If you like

profound poetry, skilled readers, fine musicians,

and quiet meditation in the evening beauty of our

church, come and join us. Consider yourselves

warmly invited. God’s blessings!

Hanni Bureker, Melanie Kenoyer and Den Mark Wichar

CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24:

4:00 pm Holy Eucharist - Family Friendly

Nursery for children ages 3 and under.

7:00 pm Santa Misa en Español

9:30 pm Christmas Music and Carols

10:00 pm Choral Eucharist

Incense will be used.

Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25:

9:00 am Holy Eucharist

Out Into The World OUTREACH UPDATE

SHARE HOUSE: ADOPT-A-FAMILY

GIVING TREE

This year, the Share House has many more single

people than families. So we have 22 singles, and 8

children to sponsor. Each person has provided a list

of needed/wanted items. Gift tags have been added

to the Giving Tree in the Parish Hall. Select a gift

tag and then check in with the Outreach Committee

member, at the table by the tree on Sundays, to let

them know who you have selected. or ask Kris in

the office during the week. Gifts must be returned

to church unwrapped no later than December 14.

I will deliver your gifts to the Share House Monday,

December 15.

CHRISTMAS BASKETS

We will be collecting non-

perishable food items for

Christmas Baskets for those

in need. If you are able,

please consider the items on

the list (at right or available

in the Sunday bulletin) next

time you shop. Starting

November 30, please bring

your donations to the Parish

Hall and deposit items into

designated baskets. We will

need these food donations

by Sunday, December 14

when you are invited to

help fill the baskets. Want

us to shop for you? Just

write a check to “St. Luke’s”

with a notation of

“Christmas Baskets” on the

memo line and place it in the offertory plate or mail

to the church.

Let’s make this a joyous Christmas for those in need

in our community. Thank you for your participa-

tion!

Small bottle of oil

Canned ham

(no refrigeration needed)

Canned chicken/tuna

Package of rice

Instant potato

Canned fruit

Canned vegetables

Pasta and sauce

Krusteaz pancake mix

Syrup

Peanut butter

Jam/Jelly

Box of tea bags

Instant coffee

Cake mix & frosting

Special Treats:

chocolates,

boxed cookies, etc.

Dishwashing liquid

Canned Soups


The weekly Food bags are doing well, but the distri-

bution goes in spurts. We are in need of more vol-

unteers to help with this wonderful way in which

St. Luke's ~ San Lucas gives to our community.

CLOTHING CLOSET

We received 50 ponchos from a parishioner for the

clothes. These have been much appreciated since

the rainy season has begun again. Thank you for the

ponchos. A big thank you to Lola and Marisela,

who between the 2 of them, sorted, labeled and or-

ganized the entire clothes closet! Muchas garcias!

LOOKING AHEAD: Fr. Jaime will be talking to

several churches in our area to access the needs of

people in the downtown Vancouver area. For the

future the committee is looking into the possibility

of serving a hot meal once a week, having an ESL

class twice a week, late mornings, childcare would

be needed, and could we be an outlet for the county

food bank.

Kreta Saathoff

CRAFT & GIFT SALE

EARLY RESULTS Thank you to all who donated handmade crafts,

gifts and collectables. Your donations helped make

this sale a success. Our sales total was over $2,700.

Of this, $390 was raised by the raffle for Dick Ber-

how’s four wooded nativity sets. Special thanks to

Dick! The winners of the raffle were Dena Cassidy,

Imelda Cordero, Judy Morrison and Blanca Maldo-

nado. All were very exited!

COFFEE & TEA CAFÉ

The “The Lunch Bunch”, sold their baked yummy

delights and beverages to raise funds for the pur-

chase of daily bus passes. Their sales totaled $85,

before expenses. Many thanks for this generous

hardworking “Bunch”!

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

Greeters, cashiers, set-up, clean-up and more

worked together to expand our outreach efforts for

those in need in our community. Thank you all for

making this sale a wonderful success.

We make a great team! Joseph Ziemba

EPISCOPAL CHARITIES APPEAL Episcopal Charities Appeal is the heart and soul of

our outreach to those in human need in our neigh-

borhoods in Western Washington. Twenty six

ministries, with Episcopal connections, from Port

Angeles and Sequim to Vancouver received alloca-

tions totaling $87,690 earlier this year. Your gift at

Thanksgiving or anytime during the year will be

distributed next February. Brochures are available

in the Narthex for your information and giving con-

venience.

Website: www.ecww.org

WINTER HOSPITALITY OVERFLOW

(W.H.O.) SEASON IS UPON US.

"And I will show you my faith by my works"

James 2:8b

The Winter Hospitality Overflow program

(W.H.O.) has once again opened its doors for the

winter months. Both shelters are running at almost

full capacity and we are only a couple of weeks into

the season. The W.H.O. program works because

volunteers, like the members of St. Luke's ~San Lu-

cas, give of their time and talent to keep the shelter

doors open.

St. Luke's will be hosting a week at the men's shel-

ter at St. Paul Lutheran Church during the week of

Sunday, February 1 (late afternoon) through Sun-

day, February 7 (early A.M.). If you know the day

and shift time you would like to work, you can ei-

ther call Stephen at 600-5937 or sign-up starting

Sunday,

December 7.

Remember, as the weather turns cold and winter

arrives we are given this opportunity to put our

faith into action. To help our brothers and sisters in

Christ with the welcome and warmth of a caring

community working to address the most basic of

human needs.

Blessings, Stephen Butler

http://www.ecww.org


WALK AND KNOCK The annual Walk and Knock food drive is scheduled

for Saturday in December 6.

Get your food bags filled, labeled with WALK and

KNOCK and out on the front porch to be picked up.

Should you want to volunteer to help with the drive,

sign up on their website www.walkandknock.org.

St. Luke's ~ San Lucas youth will be out collecting

during the drive. Contact Russ Roseberry for more

information.

This would also be a good time to make a food dona-

tion or financial donation to the St. Luke's ~ San Lu-

cas food pantry.

Community Life

COFFEE HOUR Thanks in advance, to our December and January

Hosts who will be providing treats during Coffee

Hour.

Judy Morrison, Coffee Hour Coordinator

Coffee Hour Hosts for December & January December 7 Cole

December 14 Romagosa

December 21 Nan & Dave Williams

December 28 Lund/Tellock

January 4 (Open, need volunteer)

January 11 McClellan

January 18 Mathieu/Hiromura

January 25 Annual Meeting

February 1 Romagosa

THE LUNCH BUNCH DECEMBER 9, 2014 at 12 noon - We will have a very

merry Christmas Bingo celebration. Bring a fun white

elephant gift and your favorite warming winter dish

to share. We will have decorations and music to

cheer us. Early arrivals to help decorate are wel-

comed and encouraged!

JANUARY 13, 2015 at 12 noon - Our parish archivist,

Pat Lawless, will present a slide show and talk on the

stained glass windows of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. In-

cluded will be more information on the principle art-

ist of our windows, Gabriel Loire. We have the bene-

fit of having the artistic works of one of the most fa-

mous world artists in the ‘slab glass’ style.

Please add your name to the sign-up sheets to attend

and for sharing a luncheon dish for these two lunch-

eons.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVES! In December, the Schlatter’s (Jim and Cindy) host Fri-

day Night Live on December 12, starting earlier, at

6:00pm. Back by popular demand, we will have the

fun and entertaining white elephant gift exchange. So

bring a white elephant gift to exchange for each

person.

In January, we will gather on January 23 in the home

of Beth Gellatly and return to our normal time of 6:30

PM. Be sure to save the date!

The hosts will provide the main entrée while

attendees bring a side/salad/dessert and beverage to

share. Look for the sign-up sheet and maps in the

parish hall. We always welcome new hosts! Ques-

tions or more information? Please contact us!

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

[email protected]

THE ENSEMBLE

Solo voices and orchestra

perform sacred works by

North German Lutheran

composers of the early and

late Baroque. Saturday, December 6 at 8PM here at

St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas Episcopal Church!

Selected works:

Bach: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62

Bach: Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn!, BWV 132

Buxtehude: Magnificat

Schütz: Joseph, du Sohn David

Schütz: Rorate, rorate coeli

Special discounted price for St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas mem-

bers of $10 a ticket. So don’t miss out on this great concert!

http://www.walkandknock.org



CHRISTMAS AT VANCOUVER This was the title of an article published in The Van-

couver Independent newspaper on January 2, 1879. It

details the celebrations conducted at St. Luke’s

Church for Christmas, 1878.The Sunday School had a

tree set up Christmas Eve in a public hall. Carols

were sung by the parish children, Scripture and pray-

ers read by Rev. Nicholson, and presents handed out.

General O. O. Howard delivered “an interesting ad-

dress” to the children, presumably not about the mili-

tary and war. The church (our second church build-

ing) was beautifully decorated, with heavy wreaths

of evergreens extending along the walls and sus-

pended from the ceiling arch; while over the altar

and following the arch of the chancel was the sen-

tence ‘Glory to God in the Highest; On Earth, Peace,

Good Will to Men.’ Additional carvings were cut

from Alaska cedar and placed on the altar. The deco-

rating had been done by General and Mrs. Sawtelle.

All agreed that the church had never looked more

attractive than it did that day.

My eyes wandered in the newspaper to other articles,

giving an interesting context to this celebratory ac-

count of life in our parish. Some items from the eight

pages of this weekly newspaper:

General O.O. Howard’s new house is about to be

occupied. This is the one you will find on

Officer’s Row.

The Columbia River iced up on Saturday, Dec.

28th, stopping navigation by steamers and ferries

between Portland and Vancouver. There were no

bridges in 1878, so by boat was the only

“Columbia River Crossing”.

Harper’s Magazine could be had for an annual

subscription of $4.00, with postage free. The pop-

ular magazine carried opinion articles, poetry,

fiction, and ‘quality’ non-fiction (and many ad-

vertisements too).

Vancouver churches felt the cold on Sunday, and

had slim congregations, with morning tempera-

tures as low as 16 degrees. Who had to get up

early to get the church boilers going?

St. Luke’s Parish School commences its next term

on next Monday. English classes cost $6.00,

French and Latin $3.00, music instruction $14.00,

and use of the piano during practice, $2.00.

According to a report by Governor Ferry, there

are only two seasons in Western Washington,

winter and summer. Ice and snow are seldom

seen and the summers are like Southern Italy.

There is an extensive article on “How to kill poul-

try lice”. I will spare you the gory details.

Butterick and Co. Patterns is being offered with

new spring styles. You just need to send a post-

age stamp to the company in San Francisco to get

a catalog.

A report to the Oregon Governor details how

over $85,000 was robbed from the State by the

“peculations of officials” during the last eight

years. A senator and other officials are implicat-

ed.

The mercantile store, Sohns & Schuele’s, just re-

ceived new shipments of goods, and can ‘furnish

Butter Barrels in any quantity’. Both men are

prominent members of our parish.

A farmer in Western Pennsylvania was digging a

post hole and discovered an earthen pot filled

with old gold and silver coins, dating to 1751.

Wonder how that got there?

If you enjoy a good read, look into the archives of our

local newspapers, available online, in museums, and

in libraries.

Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist

Administrative & Financial SENIOR WARDEN’S MESSAGE Greetings,

I want to give a few shout-outs. Starting with Jim

Kimura who is so committed to keeping the grounds

of the church clean week after week. Thank you Jim,

for recently braving the cold and east wind three

times in one week to clean up downed limbs and de-

bris. Next, I want to thank two ladies, Maria Zam-

brano and Marisela Prado. These ladies have been

working diligently for several weeks on organizing


the clothing closet downstairs. Their organizational

skills are amazing and they have labeled the cloth-

ing so it’s easy to pull the proper clothing for the

closet upstairs.

I know that the many helping hands of St Luke’s ~

San Lucas make our parish what it is. Everyone's

help and part they contribute towards our parish is

much appreciated and I want to thank all of you.

I pray that you and yours have a blessed and peace-

ful advent season.

Peace,

Dena Cassidy, Senior Warden

2014 ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, January 25 11:15 AM Parish Hall.

Light Lunch. Child care will be provided.

Join us as we review and celebrate our journey to-

gether through 2014 and prepare for a new adven-

ture in 2015!

Administrative reports, Vestry Elections, Diocesan

Convention Delegates election, Service Awards and

more.

2014 MINISTRY ANNUAL REPORTS ATTENTION MINISTRY LEADERS: With our 2014

Annual Meeting fast approaching, please begin to

gather your ministry data for your annual ministry

report. As in the past, we want to keep these a brief

and fact-filled as possible. Please provide 3-5 Ac-

complishments in direct phrases with numerical

facts, when applicable. The due date for these An-

nual Ministry Reports is Sunday, January 11. Your

timeliness will be most helpful to my task of pro-

ducing the combined annual report.

Thank you,

Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator

WANTED: 2014 PHOTOS Have you taken pictures during any events or ser-

vices here at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas this year? We

would like to have your pictures please. Not only

are these part of our history but can also be used to

help advertise our church. Please copy them off on-

to a CD, if in digital format, or let us borrow them

to scan and bring them to the office. Also, please

label each picture with the name of the event and

any people included. Thank You!!!

WOULD YOU SERVE YOUR

CHURCH AS A VESTRY MEMBER?

Serving on the Vestry

The vestry is conducting the annual search for new

vestry members. Once elected, the term of each

vestry member is three (3) years.

Eligibility to serve as a member of

St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas Vestry

An adult (age 16 or older) member of St. Luke’s ~

San Lucas parish and a Communicant in Good

Standing (“faithful in corporate worship, unless

for good cause prevented, and have been faithful

in working, praying, and giving for the spread of

the Kingdom of God”), who is a contributor of

record for the calendar year preceding their nomi-

nation. Vestry members are expected to maintain

the status as a Communicant in Good Standing,

and continue to contribute financially to the par-

ish during their term of service, and able and will-

ing to attend monthly and special vestry meet-

ings, an annual retreat, and to work on vestry sub-

committees and special projects.

Steps in becoming a candidate for vestry:

1. Decide that you want to run for and be on the

vestry for 3 years.

2. Review the eligibility requirements (above).

3. Obtain a nomination form from the office or

church entry, complete the form and return it to

the parish office; give it to a vestry member,

warden, submit by snail mail or email to of-

[email protected].

4. Attend the 2014 Annual meeting in order to re-

main on the ballot.

5. Nominees will be required to submit a photo-

graph, in either digital form or photo paper to

the parish office.

There is no guarantee that you will be elected to the

vestry, but if you are, you will be doing a great

service to the church.

To register, contact:

Additional information:




PLEDGE CAMPAIGN REPORT As of November 21, Sharon Mayhew, pledge drive

chairperson and Doug Goodlett, treasurer, report, a

total of 66 pledge units and $165,157 in pledged in-

come. We know there are many who plan to pledge

in the next few weeks. For those who may have mis-

placed your pledge card and need a new one, blue

paper copies are available in the office and during

Sunday services. Of course, one can also be mailed

to you, or you can call the office and confidentially

make your pledge.

Last year our pledge income was $284,000, so we are

far from where we need to be for 2015 operations

and to continue supporting and expanding our very

important ministries. Of the 66 pledges we have re-

ceived, 31 have increased their pledges and we have

4 new pledge units! Thank you for your continued

generosity!

2015 Pledge Campaign Committee

TREASURER’S REPORT

BUDGET SUMMARY “Dollars and Sense”

Percentages should to be at 83% of budgeted revenue and

expense.

Summary as of October 31, 2014 Total Budget Year to Date Percent

for the Year Actual of Total

Amounts Budget

Revenues $406,686 $339,688 84%

Expenses $406,686 $344,860 85%

Net Income 0 - $5,172

Revenues: Actual revenues as of October are

slightly ahead of schedule, which is a recent and

positive change. Let’s hope this continues through

the end of the year.

Expenses: Overall expenses are over YTD budget

projections, mostly due to when pension billings

are received and paid.

Additional Comments:

It is anticipated the church will end the year in a

deficit, although increased donations and fundrais-

ing events may lower the actual amount. If a deficit

occurs, funds will first come from available cash,

and if needed, from our reserve savings account.

Please support our current fundraising events in an

effort to reduce or eliminate our potential year-end

deficit.

Thank you for your contributions and please contin-

ue your financial giving to St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas

Doug Goodlett, Treasurer

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

rectory or somehow didn’t receive one? Changes to

your directory information? Please contact Kris in

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

[email protected].

CHANGES

AMMERMAN, Anne

701 W 33rd St. Vancouver, WA 98660-1805

RIEMCKE, Kathryn

415 SE 177th Ave Apt 421 Vancouver, WA 98668

SANCHEZ, Aaron & Karla

3508 NE 109th Ave Apt H5

Vancouver, WA 98682-7795

SCOTT, Aaron & FAYETTE, Shelly

1106 NE 42nd St Apt 19 Seattle, WA 98105-6348

CHRISTMAS CARDS SALE!

Order St. Luke’s ~San Lucas Christmas Cards now

and receive delivery by December 7. We have a vari-

ety to choose from. One with original artwork by

Kristina Clark or 6 varieties of smaller cards made

by our Sunday School children. Check these out af-

ter the service. Proceeds to support the church.

ART WINDOW CATALOGUE We will continue to have this 32-page booklet that

details each of our wonderful art windows at St.

Luke’s ~ San Lucas available to buy on Sundays or

in the office. Inside you will find a page per win-

dow, including the background and detail of the

window, as well as the donors and any dedication

plaque information. These windows are truly amaz-

ing, and you should take the time to look more

closely at them. Hopefully, the booklet will provide



you with more in depth understanding of each win-

dow. A donation of $10 is asked to cover printing

expenses and provide funds to the general fund of

the Parish.

FOCUS ON METAL

Metal donations can add to the bottom line. So far

in 2014 more then $500 has been gained through

metal recycling. Nothing with refrigerant in

it. Almost anything else can be recycled. Hot water

heaters, dishwashers, metal fence parts, washers,

dryers, garbage compactors, BBQs, bed frames, met-

al doors and much, much more. Contact the Church

office with questions or Russ Roseberry 694-2941.

Facil ity INCLEMENT WEATHER

NOTIFICATION SYSTEM Visit our Website: www.stlukesvancouver.com OR

Call our phone number: 360-696-0181

Listen to the Welcome Greeting, When prompted

press “2” for Schedule of Worship Services. We

will provide a message if the building is closed

and/or if any church services or activities have

been cancelled.

Please check before you leave home.

If you don’t feel comfortable driving in the current

weather conditions please stay home. Safety First!

DIOCESAN CONVENTION 2014

The 104th Convention of the Diocese of Olympia was

held November 7 and 8th, 2014. Roy and Mary Ellen

Sandburg and Jim and Kathy Gallaher attended as

delegates and Lynne Hulse and Mike Grigsby-Lane

along with our Rector. The theme this year was “So

that All might See Jesus”.

Before Convention started, they tried something

new. Rather than workshops, there were outreach

opportunities in the Greater Seattle area. Examples

were working at St. Matthew/San Mateo Jubilee

Center in Auburn or packing food at the Kent ware-

house for Northwest Harvest. There were also onsite

sessions on the Mission to Seafarers, Chaplains on

the Harbor and Babies in Need.

The Convention opened with Holy Eucharist. The

backdrop for the stage and the altar were designed

by the Literary Arts group from St. John’s Gig Har-

bor. They were made from recycled mattress compo-

nents from Spring Back Mattress Recycling NW.

This business principally employs men who have

recently been released from the prison system giv-

ing them job skills and dignity. 90% of the mattress

material is kept from the landfills. The backdrop

was three faces of Jesus and made for a lot of con-

versation. St. John’s is the parish where I grew up

and Jim and I were married. It is fun to see how they

have incorporated the visual arts in their worship.

There were several highlights of the Bishop’s ad-

dress. The first being that the Diocese is seeing the

lowest non-payment of the assessment in its history.

It is at 2%. Because of this, the assessment rate this

next year will be 16%. His comment, “If you pay it,

it will go down.” He also announced that the Dio-

cese has been able to reclaim the properties in Pouls-

bo and on Whidbey Island with no litigation. St. Ste-

phen’s, Whidbey Island is now worshiping in their

space and they have yet to determine what will hap-

pen with the property in Poulsbo. Also, two church-

es were closed last year, one in Seattle and one in

Westport.

Business Session #1 started with the usual business

details that have to be accomplished. The Bishop

announced a new mission named “Chaplains on the

Harbor”. Our own Aaron Scott has been involved

with this work. It is outreach to the homeless in

Grays Harbor County. They work out of St. An-

drew’s in Aberdeen and will soon open in the old St.

Christopher’s church in Westport. There was a short

video highlighting their work which would be inter-

esting to show at St. Luke’s. Next came the first

http://www.stlukesvancouver.com


round of voting. Many of the positions only had one

candidate so it made the voting easy. The session

ended with Evening Prayer.

Session #2 started with Morning Prayer. The report

of the first ballot was given. Two of the positions re-

quired a second vote. The Bishop went over Clergy

and staff transitions and the introduction of postu-

lants and candidates. The resolutions were intro-

duced and voted upon. All were passed. Bishop

Scott Hayashi, Diocese of Utah, addressed the con-

vention. Utah is the smallest diocese to hold a Gen-

eral Convention. He invited anyone who was inter-

ested to sign up to be a volunteer as they need more

help than his diocese can provide. The Red Lion will

give a special $79.00/night rate and transportation

and entry to convention will be free. The Constitu-

tion and Canons report was presented in an amusing

way to make it interesting. All passed. The Outside

Church Walls report was given. One interesting

point, they met with an Atheist and asked him what

was wrong with the Church. His reply was. “Your

elevator speech sucks.” The challenge was to define

your personal belief in several short sentences as if

riding in an elevator. The Youth at Convention got it

and gave us their speeches each time we rode the

elevator. The Treasurer gave her report and the

budget was passed. She reminded everyone of the

Treasurers and staff training teleconference on No-

vember 22, 2014 from 10:00 am – noon for Real Time

Assessment Reporting. St. Luke’s is one of the tele-

conference locations. Results for Ballot #2 were an-

nounced and the 4th Alternate to General Convention

went to a 3rd ballot.

There were eight break-out sessions offered. I

attended the “Report on the Standing Commission

on Liturgy and Music’s church-wide conference as-

sessing the trial rite for same-sex blessings” and Jim

attended “How to Serve those who have served and

are homeless, poor or ill”. I am not sure what ses-

sions the others attended.

After lunch, Session #3 was opened with song and

prayer. The report of Ballot #3 was announced.

There was a report of work for peace in South Su-

dan. The next report was from Episcopal Relief and

Development. They are celebrating their 75th anni-

versary and have challenged everyone to raise 7.5

million dollars in 75 weeks. Our Diocese is hoping to

raise $150,000.00 of that amount in the year until

Convention 2015 convenes. Each Parish is asked to

participate, i.e. give offering from ERD Sunday (1st

Sunday in Lent) or have children keep “Hope” box-

es., etc. There was an introduction to the Diocesan

Veteran’s Ministry. Faith Action Network gave a re-

port. A cute young lady who is working for the Na-

tional Church in the area of racial discrimination

spoke. The Convention was asked to vote on chang-

ing the status of Good Samaritan, Sammamish from

Mission to Parish. It passed and there was a fun cele-

bration of a new Parish. They had been a Mission for

25 years.

A late resolution was brought before the Convention

regarding the divesting of fossil fuels. This blind-

sided the Board of Directors and did not add any-

thing to the issues or resolution that passed last year.

The majority of Convention voted to not even bring

it to the floor for discussion. This was the only

slightly controversial item this year,

Jim and I thank you for the opportunity to represent

St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas for the past three years. It has

been very interesting and we have enjoyed being

part of the process. It has also been fun to reconnect

with people from former churches we have attend-

ed.

Kathy Gallaher,

Convention Delegate

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

Tuesday - Friday

Closed Wednesdays for Staff Meeting, 3-4:30 pm.

Church office, 360-696-0181.


DECEMBER - JANUARY CYCLE OF PRAYER

Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Congregations,

Ministries & Institutions

Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East

Congregations, Ministries & Institutions

Dec. 7 St. Hilda-St. Patrick, Edmonds; St. Augus-

tine In-the-Woods, Freeland

Dec. 14 Trinity, Everett; St. Philip, Marysville

Dec. 21 Our Saviour, Monroe; St. John, Snohomish

Dec. 28 Retired clergy, clergy widows/widowers

and clergy households of the diocese.

Jan. 4 St. Alban, Edmonds;

Redeemer, Kenmore

Jan. 11 Christ Church & St. Andrew, Seattle

Jan. 18 St. Luke & St. Stephen, Seattle

Jan. 25 St. David Emmanuel & St. Dunstan, Shore-

line; Henry Memorial Chapel

in the Highlands

Dec. 7 Emmanuel church, Ramleh, Israel

Dec. 14 Palestine Hospital, Amman, Jordan

Dec. 21 Father Andewegg Institute for the Deaf,

Beirut

Dec. 28 Church of the Holy Family,

Raineh, Israel

Jan. 4 Office Of The Bishop,

The Rt. Rev. Suheil Duwani

Jan. 11 Redeemer Church, Amman, Jordan

Jan. 18 Bishop's School, Amman, Jordan

Jan. 25 St. Paul's Church, Ashrafieh, Jordan

PRAYER REQUESTS For those celebrating their birthday in December.

1 - Geraldine Lonergan

1 - Bernie Malcolm

1 – Ruben Triana

2 – Itami

Sandoval-Gaitan

2 – Katherine Malcolm

4 – Sandra Kimura

6 – Roy Sandberg

7 – Francisca Barba

7 – Daisy Roa

9 – Fleur Romagosa

9 – Rolando Barba

11 – Stu Hennessey

11 – Grant Bunnell

12 – Lucy Pauletto

14 – Natalie

McComb-Reiner

14 – Maria Zepeda

14 – Luis Torres-Perez

15 – Michael Tisnado

15 - Agustina Cruz

15 – Emerson Tilford

15 – Ian Tilford

16 - Brenda Trinidad-

Estrada

18 - Betty Barton

19 – Adan Montiel

21 – Elizabeth

Hennessey

23 – Tom Amies

24 – Filemon Marquez

26 – Pam Goodlett

27 - Sean Dyment

28 – Stephen Butler

28 – Beth Femling

28 – Sharon Mayhew

29 - Vavena Vasquez

30 – Fr. Jaime Case

30 - Samuel Sanko

31 – Sue Tellock

31 – Noah Markle

31 – Denny Roa

1 - Tif Wildfang-Hoch

2 – Richard Klucas

9 – Maria Oliva

9 - Amelia Burik

10 - Kris Lawless

11 – Araceli Mendoza

11 – Laila Valdez

11 – Itxel Sanchez

12 – Diana Hernandez

14 - Jim Mayhew

14 – Travis Duncan

14 – Dan Toscano

14 – Isis Plaza

17 - Rosa Garcia Solis

17 – Walt Edwards

18 - Darrell Williams

18 - Ebie Mountford

19 - Barbara Klinski

19 - Heidy Magallanes

19 – Jazmin Plaza

20 - Linda Morse

20 - Hermelinda Mendoza

21 - Ines Vazquez

21 – Nora Campos

21 - Cecilia Torres

21 – Hailey Orozco

22 - Corinne Routtu

22 - Jim Chamberlain

22 - Shelby Kenoyer

22 - Dariana Triana

23 - Michael Maher

23 – Erika Reyes

24 – Chris Conger

24 – Aileen Silva

25 - Jim Ross

26 - Louise Berhow

27 - Ellen Smart

28 - Samuel Prado

28 - Betsy Hanrahan

28 – Antonio Resendiz

30 - Karla Magallanes

31 - Pete Melhuish

31 - Brynley Toscano

For those celebrating their birthday in January.

16 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO DECEMBER 2014

Sunday Mon-day

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

REGULER SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 11:45 Lectionary Class 11:45 EDQ Youth Class 12:00 Primera Comuníon 12:45 Guardería de

niños 1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Escuela Dominical

1 Office Closed

2 Outreach

3 Outreach

12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service

3:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

4 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands

5 Outreach

6 8:00 WALK &

KNOCK

8 PM Concert

THE ENSEMBLE

7 The Second Sunday

of Advent

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Christmas Card Orders Pick-up & Open Sales

8 Office Closed

9 Outreach

12:00 Lunch Bunch 6:30 Vestry

10 Outreach

12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 3:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells 6:30 Outreach

7:00 Choir

11 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands

12 Outreach

4:00 Our Lady of Guadalupe (Part I)

7:00 Our Lady of Guadalupe (Part 2)

6:00 Friday Night Live (Schlatters)

13

6:00 Youth Group

14 The Third Sunday of

Advent

REGULAR SUNDAY

SCHEDULE

15 Office Closed

16 Outreach

6:30 Pastoral Care Comm

17 Outreach

12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 3:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

18 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew

10:00 Helping Hands

2:00 Life Goes On (off site)

19 Outreach

20 10 English Pageant Practice 12 Pageant Practice Party 12:30 Spanish Pageant Practice 6:00 Youth Group 6:00 Taizé

21 The Fourth Sunday of

Advent

10 Christmas Pageant

in English

1 Christmas Pageant

in Spanish


22 Office Open

23 Outreach

24 Christmas Eve

Outreach

4:00 Holy Eucharist

7:00 Santa Misa

9:30 Christmas Music &Carols 10:00 Choral Eucharist

25 Christmas Day

Office Closed

9:00 Holy Eucharist

Buildings Closed After Service

26 Office Closed

.

27

28 The First Sunday after

Christmas Day


29 Office Closed

30 Outreach

31 Outreach

12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 3:00 Staff Meeting

FEBRUARY MESSENGER If your Ministry group would like to include an article in the February Messenger, please submit your written article on or

before January 18 to the church office or email it to [email protected]. Thank You!


THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO 17 JANUARY 2015

Sunday Mon-day

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 11:45 Lectionary Class 11:45 EDQ Youth Class

12:00 Primera Comuníon

12:45 Guardería de niños

1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Escuela Dominical

1 NEW YEARS

DAY

Buildings Closed

2 Outreach

3

10 Altar Guild

Meeting

4

Second Sunday after

Christmas

5 Office Closed

6 Outreach

12:00 The Lunch Bunch 6:30 Vestry

7 Outreach


3:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells

6:30 Outreach Committee 7:00 Choir

8 Outreach

8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands

9 Outreach

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

11

First Sunday after the

Epiphany

The Baptism of Our

Lord Jesus Christ


Annual Ministry Reports Due

12 Office Closed

13 Outreach

14 Outreach


3:00 Staff Meeting

6:00 Handbells

7:00 Choir

15 Outreach


16 Outreach

17 HYC

18 Second Sunday after

the Epiphany


MESSENGER DEADLINE

19 Office Closed

20 Outreach

6:30 Pastoral Care Committee

21 Outreach


3:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Handbells

7:00 Choir

22 Outreach


2:00 Life Goes On

23 Outreach

6:30 Friday Night Live (off site)

24 6:00 Youth Group

25 Third Sunday after

the Epiphany 8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 11:15 ANNUAL

MEETING & LUNCH 12:45 Guardería de

niños 1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Escuela Dominical

26 Office Closed

27 Food Outreach

28 Food Outreach


3:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

29 Food Outreach


30 Food Outreach

31 6:00 Youth Group


Senior Warden: Dena Cassidy: Junior Warden: Lew Hampton

VESTRY MEMBERS: Stefanie Aschmann, Blanca Maldonado,

Sharon Mayhew, Michael Morrison, Ricardo Romagosa, Kreta Saathoff,

Jim Schlatter, Joseph Ziemba

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

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426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Vancouver, WA 98663

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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal

The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector

The Rev. Dennis Cole, Associate Clergy

The Rev. Jerry Lonergan, Associate Clergy

Aaron Scott, Postulate

Doug Goodlett, Treasurer

Chess Getsinger, Treasurer Emeritus

Janet Butler, Assistant Treasurer

Tim Nickel, Music Director

Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator

St. Luke’s – San Lucas is a bilingual Episcopal Church serving Vancouver and Southwest Washington since 1853.

Our vision is to answer God’s call to be an Anglo-Hispanic faith community that works together to share the love of

Christ. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, our mission is to extend hospitality to all, to respond to human need

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