ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER

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1 ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER WE ARE AN OPEN, CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY, CARING FOR EACH OTHER AND DOING GOD S WORK IN THE WORLD

2 up on the hill PAGE 2 ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER Introduction Our theme for 2018 is rich with opportunity for broad conversations about generosity and transformation. In fact, it would be easy to include everything about our Christian faith under this topic. I m reminded of a paragraph in Peter Gomes book The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus. In the chapter What Would Jesus Have Me Do? Gomes writes: Our situation would be easier if Jesus were less clear about the priorities he sets for us. At the heart of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew s Gospel, Jesus says, But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. All these things refers to such things as food, clothing and other fundamental necessities of life, plus security, safety and moral clarity. The priority that Jesus asks us to seek is God s kingdom, God s righteousness, the first thing about all else to which we are meant to direct our attention and efforts. That is also the first petition in the pattern of prayer that Jesus taught his followers to say: Thy kingdom come, thy will be done. We should notice that only after that priority is established are we encouraged to ask for our own needs in the form of daily bread. How would generosity be transformed if we remembered what Jesus is always calling us to do? We are indeed called to establish new priorities for ourselves and our communities of faith. Too often the annual pledge drive is limited to funding the church s budget instead of transforming how we look at our calling as Christians. Too often we worry about surviving instead of taking up Jesus challenge to us to thrive. When we establish new priorities for ourselves and for our churches, we transform how we think about generosity. That transformation will call us to look for generosity in every aspect of our work, in every aspect of our lives. Remember the tenth chapter of Mark s Gospel, Jesus, looking at the man, loved him and said, You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me. Once again, Jesus calls us to look at what Gomes calls the long view. Once again, Jesus challenges us to give all of ourselves to God s righteousness and trust in God s care. What a challenge! What transformation! Richard Felton, Executive Director/CEO

3 ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 OCTOBER FOCUS, EDUCATION & A WORD OF APPRECIATION With the exception of October 7, I am scheduled as the presider and preacher from October 14 until we have our new rector in residence. This is a crucial time in our interim between rectors for two reasons. First and foremost, of course, is that October is the time when we are all together focused on stewardship and, individually or by family, making decisions about our pledged giving in support of St. Luke s life and mission. In this regard, for several Sundays after the liturgy, we will be hearing personal testimonies from several members of our congregation. In addition, my sermon on October 14 will be focused on stewardship through this year s theme of generous living. And on Sunday, October 21, when we celebrate our patronal festival of St. Luke, the ingathering of pledges will occur. Secondly, for three Sundays starting on October 21, I will be offering an adult education opportunity that will serve to help us enter more deeply into the second year of our trial usage of an expanded Advent. Sessions (listed below) will begin 15 minutes after the start of Coffee Hour following the 10 a.m. service and conclude before noon. Sunday, October 21.. Why Focus on End Times at the Beginning of the Church Year? The Lectionary as Clue & Pattern. Sunday, October 28.. What Are We Waiting For? The Challenge of the Christmas Culture to an Authentic Advent. Sunday, November 04.. Entering the New Year with Deeper Understandings, Broader Horizons & Higher Expectations: The Shape and Feel of an Expanded Advent. Note: It is not necessary for this short course to read Fr. Petersen s book, What Are We Waiting For? Re-Imagining Advent for Time to Come, but it will provide greater background and is available from either Church Publishing or Amazon ( for $16. up on the hill Finally, I want to extend a word of deep appreciation to the whole congregation and to persons who have been directly helpful in making it possible for me to be the presider and preacher during this interim time. Your understanding and generosity in the face of my mobility and vision-related issues has be heart-warming. Thank you. Fr Bill+

4 october events PAGE 4 ALEX AND ANI FUNDRAISER ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER St. Luke s will be having a fundraiser at the Victor location on October 2nd from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A percentage of sales during that period will be donated to our church. Save the date! Invite your friends! More details will follow in our weekly bulletins. MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES Saturday, October 13 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm A fun-filled music festival to celebrate Episcopal SeniorLife Communities 150th Anniversary. It will be held at the DoubleTree in Henrietta with multiple stages and performances throughout the night. It s a complimentary admission and the dress code is casual attire. BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 pm You are cordially invited to join The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1130 Webster Rd (Route 250), Webster, NY for the Blessing of the Animals. Bring your pets to this informal outdoor service as we commemorate the life of St. Francis and remember God s love for all of creation. ROMEO LUNCHEON Wednesday, October 17 Our luncheon will be held at Riki s Restaurant at 12:00 noon. All retired St. Luke s men are welcome. Call Hunter Wasson, if you intend to join us. JULIET LUNCHEON Thursday, October 18 The next JULIET luncheon will be held at 1:00 at The Lodge at Woodcliff 199 Woodcliff Dr., Fairport, NY. All ladies of St. Luke s are invited to join us. To reserve your place, please call Jean Patterson at (585)

5 ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER PAGE 5 It s Raining Ukuleles! at the First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 South Winton Rd., Rochester on Saturday, October 13 from 11:30 am - 5:00 pm. It will feature classes, exhibits, vendors, jam session and an all participant grand finale ensemble performance. To register and for more information visit: Raihn.org. All proceeds to benefit RAIHN. RAIHN EVENTS Run for RAIHN will be held at Genesee Valley Park on Saturday, October 20th. You can run/walk or donate to the first ever ROCtoberfest 5K. To make a supporting donation or sign-up to participate, visit: FALL RUMMAGE SALE Help is Needed!! We are gearing up for our annual Fall Rummage Sale! Sale Dates: Oct Oct. 27 with setup beginning Sunday Oct.21 How can you help? First, save and bring items to be sold. Clothing, household goods, books, toysalmost anything except large furniture and old-style TV s and old-style computer monitors (CRT) because we have to pay to recycle them when they don t sell. Second, help with setup and pricing on Sunday through Wednesday. Third, help on the days of the sale. There will be a signup sheet, or just stop by when you can. Thank you! Marti St. George, Cathy Thayer, and Mary Jo Hazelden (your Rummage Sale Team). Schedule is as follows: Oct 21 - First day to bring items following 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. service & set-up Great Hall Oct We need many workers to lay out and price items Oct 25-9:00-4:00 First full day of the sale Oct 26-9:00-4:00 Second full day of the sale/half-price sale Oct 27-9:00 - Noon Bag Day & from Noon - 2:00 tear down & clean up! october events

6 PAGE 6 8 a.m. Acolyte 8 a.m. Lector/ Intercessor ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER LAY MINISTER SCHEDULE OCTOBER October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28 Mary Lou Plakus Cathy Thayer Cathi Franchino Barb Gasbarre Cathy Thayer Sharon Scott Mary Lou Plakus Cathy Thayer 10 a.m. Acolyte Crucifer: Server: 10 a.m. Lector Intercessor Warren Knapp Pat Knapp Gary Gocek Priscilla Petersen Gail Murray Chris Veronda Pat Knapp Marti St. George 10 a.m. Lay Ministers of Communion Warren Knapp Pat Knapp Betty Gordon Gary Gocek Priscilla Petersen Dave Crocker Priscilla Petersen Chris Veronda Pat Knapp Marti St. George Rich Allen 10 a.m. Ushers Gary Gocek Dave Crocker Don & Kathy Guglielmi Mary Ellen & Jim Ennis Ralph Henderson Mary Messinger 10 a.m. Greeters Bonnie & Hunter Wasson Mary Ellen & Jim Ennis Cindy & Andy Rodman Latané & Laurie Hogg Money Counters Norm Ishler Ralph Henderson Sandy Sucher Priscilla Petersen Mary Ellen Ennis Marti St. George Betty Gordon Ron Allen Altar Guild Barb Gasbarre Marti St. George Jean Keplinger Ann Rugelis LEM Schedule Homebound Sharon Scott Aileen Levinson Rich Messinger Pete & Virginia Clark / Dick Philpott

7 ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER PAGE 7 OCTOBER Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 Alex & Ani Fundraiser 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm 3 Choir 7:30 pm Quilting Bee 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 7 Rite II 8:00 am & 10:00 am Choir 7:30 pm Healing Services Rite I - 8:00 am Rite II - 10:00 am Blessing of the Animals - 2:00 Good Shepherd, Webster, NY Choir 7:30 pm ROMEO luncheon - noon 18 JULIET luncheon 1:00 pm Feast of St. Luke Rite II 8:00 am & 10:00 am No Coffee Hour 28 Rite I - 8:00 am Rite II - 10:00 am Vestry Meeting 7:00 pm 24 Choir 7:30 pm Choir 7:30 pm R u m m a g e S a l e

8 looking ahead / changes PAGE 8 ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER DEADLINE FOR NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER Please submit all items, in Microsoft Word only, for the newsletter to the parish office by slukefpt@frontiernet.net, or put in Secretary s mailbox at church. Next deadline is: October 15. Thank you! DIRECTORY CHANGES Please see an addition to the Directory: Sandra Mauro 48 Crossing Creek Dr. Fairport, NY Cell: (585) sandy_ken@comcast.net FALL CLEAN UP - WORK DAY St. Luke's Fall Clean-up day is scheduled for Saturday, November 10th from 9am to noon (rain date is Saturday, November 17th). The primary task will be leaf clearing, with some minor bush / tree trimming. Everyone who has a leaf blower is encouraged to be part of this clean-up (even if you can only let others borrow your leaf blower). Thank you. Expanded Advent begins November 11 this year and it will be led my The Very Rev. Bill Peterson, unless we have our new rector by then!

9 ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER PAGE 9 FALL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SCHEDULE Oct. 7 J2A and Sunday School Oct. 21 J2A and Sunday School followed by J2A helping with Rummage Sale set up Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 18 Dec. 2 Dec. 16 Dec. 23 Halloween Party J2A and Sunday School J2A and Sunday School followed by youth going to St. Stephen s J2A and Sunday School J2A and Sunday School Christmas Activity in Church followed by delivery of Christmas baskets youth schedule

10 helping others PAGE 10 ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER P F S Items needed: coffee, tea, juice, hot chocolate, applesauce (jars and cups), pudding cups, fruit cups, Jello and pudding mixes, cookies, crackers, popcorn, cake mixes, frosting, brownies, pancakes, syrup, stuffing, gravy, tomato products, spaghetti sauce, mayonnaise, ketchup, salad dressings, vegetable oil, canned fruit, potatoes (canned or dried), canned pasta, baked beans, soup, chili, hash, sloppy Joe's, ramen noodles, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bath soap, dish washing soap, laundry detergent, shampoo and deodorant. Thank you so much for your help. Eileen ATTENTION QUILTERS! Our fall sewing day is scheduled for Saturday, October 6. The time is 8:00-4:00 or anytime in between. The quilts are donated for the babies in the NICU at Strong Hospital. We welcome anyone interested in this ministry. Call Sharon Murray at (585) or by sharon.sny@gmail.com if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!

11 ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER For those who are sick or in any need or trouble Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to your neverfailing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that you are doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Berry, Pat, Steve, Nancy Biel, Pete & Virginia Clark, Bill Curtis, Fay Fondiller, Cheryl Garland, Dominick Gasbarre, Thomas Hardin, Betty Harris, Beverly Hafner, Sarah Jensen, Joe Klos, Madison Knapp, Carol LaVeck, Deb Lense, Aileen Levinson, Al & Mary Lou LoGalbo, Dick McDougal, Andrew Messinger, Michael Miller, Caden Michael Orr, Mark Owen, Alexander Patterson, Bill Petersen, Bill Roeger, Harold Schwartz, Pat Smith, Robert Jones Sucher, Leslie Urbanski, Sue Veronda, Debbie Wierum & Neil Wolfe FOR THOSE KNOWN TO US WHO ARE SERVING IN THE MILITARY OVERSEAS For our companion parish St. John s Church, Honeoye Falls FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED PAGE 11 O lord, hear our prayer FOR THE CHURCH AND SCHOOL For Dalit Children in Kothapallimitta, India, and our efforts to build a companion relationship with families and children there

12 ST. LUKE S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PO Box 146, 77 Country Corner Lane Fairport, NY CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Wardens Vestry Treasurer Dave Crocker Ralph Henderson Gary Gocek Marti St. George Sherry Ralston Suzanne Roscoe Sharon Scott Sharon Grantham Barb Gasbarre Sharon Murray David Prener Tom Marullo Clerk of the Vestry Cathi Franchino Diocesan Delegates Mary Jo Hazelden Gail Murray Tom Marullo School #9 Coordinator Cathy Thayer PEM/EMP Representative Warren Knapp WE ARE AN OPEN, CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY, CARING FOR EACH OTHER AND DOING GOD S WORK IN THE WORLD Rector: Interim Parish Secretary: Marie Maiorana Parish slukefpt@frontiernet.net Parish Telephone: Website: Facebook: stlukesfairport Office Hours Tues-Fri, 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.