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309 East Baltimore St. • Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 424-0556 • (731) 423-3688, fax

www.estlukes.org [email protected]

Parish Offices Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

The Rev. Gayle McCarty, Rector Mr. Cody Blue Miller, Interim Organist/Choirmaster

Chuck Humphrey, Youth Minister

VESTRY Lee Sparks, Senior Warden

Susan Francisco, Junior Warden Jim Craig, Treasurer

DJ Plunk, Clerk Claire Dempsey, John Garrard, Berta Garrity, Ben Guyer, Abbie Hinton, Cindy Kost, Hamilton Moore, Sr., Mark Only, Roger Stanfield, Preston Turner, Liz Wallis, Todd Wilhite.

July /August 2019 ♦ Volume 187, issue 3

The Newsletter of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church

309 East Baltimore Street ♦ Jackson, Tennessee 38301 ♦ 731-424-0556 ♦ www.estlukes.org

STAFF EMAIL ADDRESSES

The Rev. Gayle McCarty, Rector [email protected]

Cody Blue Miller, Interim Organist/ Choirmaster - [email protected]

Chuck Humphrey Youth Minister - [email protected]

In planning music with Interim Organist-Choirmaster, Cody Blue Miller, I came across a hymn which was new to me and captured my heart. Neither of us was familiar with the tune, but we were moved by the words. I immediately decided that this hymn will serve as a daily meditation for me for a time. I offer it to us all as a daily prayer. - Gayle+ Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ - Hymn 698

Eternal Spirit of the living Christ,

I know not how to ask or what to say;

I only know my need, as deep as life,

and only you can teach me how to pray.

Come, pray in me the prayer I need this day;

help me to see your purpose and your will--

where I have failed, what I have done amiss;

held in forgiving love, let me be still.

Come with the vision and strength I need

to serve my God, and all humanity;

fulfillment of my life in love outpoured--

my life in you, O Christ, your love in me.

SUMMER STEWARDSHIP REMINDER Please remember that although you may be out of town and on vacation this summer, our church still has bills that never take a vacation! Thank you for continuing to support the mission and minis-try of St. Luke’s by sending in your pledge checks, especially in the summer when you are away. Have a safe, joyful, and blessed summer.!

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Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church The Parish Life - July/August 2019

THE LECTIONARY: YEAR C

July 7, 4th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Kings 5:1-14 • Psalm 30

Galatians 6:1-16 • Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

July 14, 5th Sunday after Pentecost Amos 7:7-17 • Psalm 82

Colossians 1:1-14 • Luke 10:25-37

July 21, 6th Sunday after Pentecost Amos 8:1-12 • Psalm 52


July 28, 7th Sunday after Pentecost Hosea 1:2-10 • Psalm 85


August 4, 8th Sunday after Pentecost Hosea 11:1-11 • Psalm 107:1-9,43 Colossians 3:1-11 • Luke 12:13-21

August 11, 9th Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 • Psalm 510:1-8, 23-24 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 • Luke 12:32-40

August 18, 10th Sunday after Pentecost

Isaiah 5:1-7 • Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 • Luke 12:49-56

August 25, 11th Sunday after Pentecost

Jeremiah 1:4-10 • Psalm 71:1-6 Hebrews 12:18-29 • Luke 13:10-17

September 1, 12th Sunday after Pentecost

Jeremiah 2:4-13 • Psalm 81:1, 10-16 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 • Luke 14:1, 7-14

VESTRY MEETINGS

The Vestry will have meet on Sunday, July 21st & August 18th at noon.

MORNING PRAYER AT ST. LUKE’S All are invited to join us for Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m. each Wednesday through Friday - Gayle+ and Jennifer Trently.

JUNE 9 WAS A DAY OF CELEBRATION!

Congratulations to Mike Reeves who was re-

ceived into The Episcopal Church and Ashley

Coleman, Elizabeth Duke, Michele Hughey,

Nash Humphrey, Lisa Monvignier, Lilly

McCraw and Jennifer Reeves who were

confirmed! Welcome! And welcome Bishop

Phoebe!

Save the Date - AUGUST 21 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. (Complimentary fried chicken and sides provided by the church) 6:30 until . . . (Game playing) Please sign name and age range on sign up sheet located in the Narthex. Tracie and Paul Simer, owners of Nerdvana Game Store, will provide the games and are the contacts for this offering. Paul's email is [email protected] Tracie's email is [email protected]

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2019 Update for Room in the Inn Ministry by Rachel Guyer

Why does St. Luke’s participate in Room in the Inn (RITI)? The goal is to reintegrate homeless men into

the working community. In fact, RITI is just one small part of a larger program run by Area Relief Ministries (ARM). ARM not only provides food and housing for the disenfranchised, but facilitates job searches through résumé writing and computer lab access. Finally, the men who participate in RITI are given short-term work op-portunities (usually lawncare) through the ARM work program.

One Sunday every month, volunteers from St. Luke’s come together to prepare meals and provide shelter

to men in RITI. In order to participate, guests may not carry any weapons or be under the influence of any sub-stances. ARM staff members screen for both. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.. The men are then given bedding and a safe place to sleep for the night in the Parish Hall. Two male parishioners stay overnight and help with morning meal prep. At 5 a.m., the men wake up and have breakfast. Before they return to ARM an hour later, they receive a sack lunch.

The busiest time of the year for RITI is during the winter season (November–February). Last year, 36 churches served 251 men; of the latter, 27% (68 men) participated in RITI for the first time. During those same months, St. Luke’s fed and provided overnight shelter for 25 men per month, totaling 100 guests—about 12% more each month than the program average. St. Luke’s is one of only a handful of local churches that commits to participating in RITI year-round. Our parish’s service is a tangible good in the lives of not just these men and their loved ones, but the wider Jackson community.

In the Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus says, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few” (Matt.

9:37). This is especially true of RITI. We need more volunteers. At present we have 4 regular food prep/service volunteers, and 3 of St. Luke’s other ministries pack the sack lunches (Young Families, Choir, and Youth). Alt-hough occasional volunteers often assist, we need more regular help. Our biggest need is to increase the number of overnight male volunteers. At present we have only 4, meaning that the same volunteers participate every other month. If we could double our overnight volunteers to 8, each person would only commit to serving 3 nights per year. Potential overnight male volunteers must be known to the rector for at least 6 months.

Because we expect 15 guests to participate in RITI each month this summer, we need help sustaining this

ministry. Our upcoming RITI service dates are July 21st, August 25th, and September 22nd. Donations for din-ner, breakfast, and lunch are always welcome. If you are able to volunteer in any fashion, please contact Rachel Guyer (904-868-2165 or [email protected]) or Mary Anne Gucker (731-989-3744 or [email protected]).

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SEPTEMBER PARISH LIFE DEADLINE The deadline for articles, photos and schedules is August 15.

NEWCOMERS TO ST. LUKE’S LISA MONVIGNIER

I’m new to the Jackson area. My father, who was born in what is now the Natchez Trace State Park, grew up in Lexing-ton, Tn. I came to Lex-ington from New York last September to be nearer to him and my brother, so I’m embrac-ing my Southern half (my other half is Indian — my mother came from the West Indies). My father was in the Air Force for many years, so

I was a traveler even before I was born. Our family moved around both overseas as well as here in the U.S. I graduated from high school in Anchorage, Alaska, college in Riverside, California and earned a graduate degree in New York, New York. I worked as a marketing professional in media and con-sulting firms for more than 20 years. I’ve taken a break from the corporate world over the past few years and helped care for family members, but I hope to jump back into the work-force this fall. I was a jazz singer in New York; my heart has been in the arts for as long as I can remember — I either participate in or have a deep appreciation for all art forms. I also enjoy walking, exer-cising, and discovering new people/animals, places, cultures and foods. I came to the Christmas Eve service at St. Luke’s and a couple of months later started coming on Sundays. I felt at home in this light-filled, loving environment and was very happy to be confirmed at St. Luke’s in June of this year.

Rein-Bow Riding Academy Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding Program our Outreach Partner is our for July. Visit their Facebook page for more information about this wonderful ministry.

Heaven’s Cradle was founded in 2011 in memory of Davis Arnold Lackey. It has grown into an organization of many bereaved families, compassionate healthcare providers, and other volunteers who work to ensure every baby is honored and remembered, every parent is cared for, and every health care provider is prepared and well trained. Please visit their Facebook page or website at www.heavenscradle.org for more information about this critically important organization.

REIN-BOW RIDING ACADEMY - OUR JULY OUTREACH PARTNER

HEAVEN’S CRADLE - OUR AUGUST OUTREACH PARTNER

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No Children’s Church in July or August

In Memory of Jonathan Harlan -Dr. & Mrs. Charles Bray -Dr. & Mrs. James Price -Mr. & Mrs. Henry Phillips -Mr. & Mrs. James Campbell -Dr. & Mrs. James H. Spruill

In Memory of Edwin Earl “Ed” Wallis, Jr. -Mr. & Mrs. Preston Turner -Ms. Scherry Priddy -Mr. W. Stanworth “Stan” Harris -Dr. & Mrs. Alan Pechacek -Mr. Thomas Roger Jones -Dr. & Mrs. Charles Bray -Ms. Bettylu C. Marsden -Ms. Molly M. Boyd -Ms. Brenda L. Alexander

In Memory of Clifton “Louie” Lewis Bell -Mr. & Mrs. Larry Butler

In Memory of Grace Gale “G.G.” (Dolbeer) Bray -Mrs. Marion W. Yarbro -Mrs. Martha B. Peddy -Mr. & Mrs. John Foxx -Mr. J. Kenneth Marston, Sr. -Ms. Miriam Churchwell -Dr. & Mrs. James H. Spruill -Ms. C. Hope Vogeli -Dr. & Mrs. Lee C. Sheppard -Mr. & Mrs. Raymond B. Elliott -Mr. & Mrs. Martin J. Barr -Mr. & Mrs. Roger Murray, Jr. -Mr. & Mrs. John A. Campbell -Mr. & Mrs. Presley C. Hudson -Ms. Caroline B. Bagley -Mr. & Mrs. James D. Russell -Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Bransky -Mr. William R. Menzies, III -Mr. & Mrs. W. Jerry Smith -Mrs. Angela Parker -Ms. Judy Hazlewood -Dr. & Mrs. Alan Pechacek -Mr. Tommy Russell -Ms. Brenda L. Alexander -Mrs. Georgia M. Roth

In Memory of Mary Wright -Mrs. Martha B. Peddy

Memorials & Honorariums February—June 2019


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THE AUGUST ALTAR CANDLES

are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the ministry of The Reverend Gayle McCarty

by Romona & John Garner

THE JULY ALTAR CANDLES

are given to the glory of God and in memory of Robert and Georgia Taylor

by Margaret Taylor

2019 ALTAR CANDLE, FLOWER AND SUPPLY CALENDARS

Please check the calendars on the bulletin board across from the elevator for openings in each of these categories. This is a meaningful way by which you can honor or remember your loved ones.

THE AUGUST ALTAR SUPPLIES

are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for their 25th wedding

anniversary by Lyn & Chris Wheeler

JULY ANNIVERSARIES

July 1 Lisa & John Sullivan July 6 Lina & Fred Bowyer July 10 Harriet & John Ross July 12 Romona & John Garner July 19 Ginny & Tom DeWitt

JULY BIRTHDAYS

July 4 Peter Livelli July 4 Sarah Spraggins July 5 Evelyn Kipp July 2 Tracie Simer July 9 Stephanie Jones July 9 Ben Guyer July 9 Jan Hamilton July 10 Micah Cruse July 10 Eleanor Garrard July 10 Anderson Sharp July 12 Pepper Bray July 12 Andrea Grimball July 13 Noah Gonzalez July 13 Samuel Gonzalez July 16 Allison Shull July 18 Jennifer Reeves July 19 Donna Butler July 19 Chelsea Livelli July 19 J. P. Neblett July 20 Doris Martin July 20 Irvin Rainey July 21 Charlie Flynt July 22 Chloe White July 23 Karen Creasy July 23 Jessica D’Orio July 23 Karlie Head July 23 John McCutchen July 24 Madison Bruno July 26 Melanie Greenway July 27 Brody Parnell July 31 Gabriella D’Orio July 31 Emily Rhoads


AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

Aug. 9 Daniel & Autumn Rogers Aug. 13 Chris & Lyn Wheeler Aug. 15 Tom & Karlie Head Aug. 21 Bruce & Jan Hamilton Aug. 21 Mike & Carol Thompson

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

August 1 Fran Beare August 1 Aud Hazlehurst August 3 Anne Armour August 3 Linda Gay Morris August 3 Sarah Roberts August 5 Alex Harris Robertson August 6 Mariah Smith August 7 Virginia Kemp August 7 Judah Rhoads August 9 Mike Reeves August 10 Bo Coleman August 10 Roger Stanfield August 10 Sophie White August 11 Tom DeWitt August 12 Lindslee Estes August 12 Russell Wright August 13 Liz Garrard August 14 West Wells August 15 Zeke Smith August 17 Nikki Raymer August 19 Meredith Armour August 19 Karen Crenshaw August 21 Jessica Caterina August 21 Sarah Hazlehurst August 21 Leighton Kayal August 21 Will Shull August 22 Amy Wake August 22 Reggie Weaver August 24 Katy Robinson August 26 Anne Elizabeth Garrard August 26 Ben Harris August 27 Sondra Bruno August 27 Ruby Clark August 27 Thomas Head August 27 Catherine Wilhite August 28 John Canter August 28 Bill Parnell August 29 Addi Robinson August 30 Roy Langsdon

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If we have missed your anniversary or birthday

please contact the church office.

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RIFA SNACK BACKPACK

The RIFA Snack Backpack item for July is Poptarts

& for August is Chicken Noodle Soup

( pop top cans)

RECYCLING NEWS

Please bring your paper, aluminum cans, and plastics to the church on the last Sunday of each month for the Jerry Holt Memorial Recycling Drive. Our next recycling date will be July 28 & August 25th.

PET SUPPLIES DRIVE FOR DOWNTOWN DOGS GROUP

Downtown Dogs love CATS!

For July and August we will collect canned and dry cat/kitten food for our Outreach partner. Please bring your items and put them at the collection box in the Narthex.

Ladies Luncheon with Gift Bag Auction August 4, 2019 in the Parish Hall.

Please mark your calendars!

Thank you to Vickie Clement, president of ECW, for organizing the Bishop’s reception, and to ALL that helped. It was a glorious event!

Vacation Bible School 2019

Huge thanks to Rachel Humphrey for spearheading VBS this

year, and to ALL our volunteers. Special thanks to Telena

Reasons of GoaTess by T and her crew for her awesome

Goat Yoga offering and to Christopher Stevens, drama

teacher at Liberty Technology Magnet High School and

owner of Jackson Youth Acting Academy, for directing our

children in his adaptation of the play, Everyman.

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SAINT LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 309 East Baltimore Street Jackson, Tennessee 38301

www.estlukes.org [email protected]

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SAINT LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ♦ WELCOMING ALL TO WORSHIP THE RISEN CHRIST AND LIVE AS HIS DISCIPLES

PARISH-WIDE FLOAT TRIP! Save the date!! Saturday, August 10!

Up The Creek Kayak and Canoe

10 Melson Way

Olivehill, Tn 38475

Sign-up sheet is in the Narthax. Please note whether you want to reserve a canoe or kayak. More details to come!

Contact Chuck Humphrey for more information -

(731) 697-4335 or [email protected]

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