ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER WE ARE AN OPEN, CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY, CARING FOR EACH OTHER AND DOING GOD S WORK IN THE WORLD DECEMBER 2018
warden s corner PAGE 2 ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER JOY TO THE WORLD et heaven and nature sing L as we celebrate the birth of Christ and rejoice in the naming of our new Rector, The Rev. Kenneth R. Pepin. Rev. Pepin will begin his parish ministry on February 1, 2019 bringing his talents in the areas of liturgy, pastoral care, and congregational development to St. Luke s. As we come to an end of our transitional process, it is fitting to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Search Committee: Gail Murray and Sherry Ralston (co-chairs), Georgiana Prince, Suzanne and Gary Roscoe, Andy Rodman and Mary Ellen Ennis and to the Vestry for their strong commitment, hours and energy devoted, and deep faith. We also give thanks to the lay ministries that have supported our congregational worship, all the committees and commissions, our staff, and all parishioners of St. Luke s for their faith, dedication and patience during our transition. To The Rev. Bill Petersen for his direction and education in the expanded Advent and the Rev. Daniel S. Pope, III for leading us in worship, we thank you. Wishing you the Blessing of Christmas, Your Wardens, Dave and Ralph
ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 8:00 am & 10:00 am worship services Dec. 02..Radix Jesse (Root of Jesse) Sunday Dec. 09..Clavis David (Key of David) Sunday Dec. 16..Oriens (Morning Star) Sunday Dec. 23..Emmanuel (God with Us) Sunday followed by the Greening of the Church Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve worship service 5:00 pm.christmas Eve service Tuesday, December 25 10:00 am..morning Prayer Service Sunday, December 30 8:00 am..christmas Lessons & Canticles 10:00 am..christmas Lessons & Carols 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERINGS Envelopes for flower donations are in your pews now through Sunday, December 16. Please include the necessary information, i.e. In Memory of or In Thanksgiving for, their name & your name on the front of the envelope so it can be put in the Christmas bulletin. They can be placed in the collection plate. up on the hill 2019 STEWARDSHIP UPDATE As of 11/25/18, the 2019 Stewardship campaign has received 53 pledge cards for a total of $154,839. Thank you to everyone who has already turned in a pledge card.
december events PAGE 4 ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER ROMEO LUNCHEON - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Our luncheon will be held at Riki s Restaurant at 12:00 noon. All retired St. Luke s men are welcome. Call Hunter Wasson, 248-8093 if you intend to join us. * * * * * * * * * * JULIET LUNCHEON - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 The next JULIET luncheon will be held at 1:00 at Flaherty s Macedon, 113 State Route 31, Macedon, NY 14502 All ladies of St. Luke s are invited to join us. To reserve your place, please call Sandy Mauro at (585) 377-0217 or email sandy_ken@comcast.net COFFEE HOUR SIGN-UPS Would you like to host a coffee hour? If you are able to help, please put your name on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. NATIVITY SCENE DISPLAY DECEMBER 8 Do you have one or more nativity scenes at home? Would you be willing to loan them to St. Luke s for a display? We will hold a nativity scene display on Saturday, December 8 from 10:00 am -3:00 pm. Crèches for the display can be brought to St. Luke s on Sunday, December 2. If that date doesn t work for you, please call Marti St. George at 223-1371 to make other arrangements. Please pick them up on Sunday, December 9. Come to see this wonderful collection of crèches this Advent!
ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER PAGE 5 CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS St Luke s has been asked to provide 7 baskets to families in Perinton. Sign-ups will be posted on the bulletin board and we d welcome your consideration and help. Nonperishable items can be brought in anytime and placed in the numbered bins (1-7). It would be best if you brought perishable items on Sunday Dec. 16. If you bring perishable items in before Dec. 16, please put the item(s) in the refrigerator. Please make sure that you check off your name on the sign-up sheets. Also, please consider and signup to deliver a food basket on Dec. 16. If you have any questions please contact Andy or Cindy Rodman at (585) 721-6008. ANNUAL MEETING - JANUARY 27 Mark your calendars for our Annual Meeting on January 27. We will have a combined service at 9:00 am followed by a brunch and the meeting. Items on the agenda include: -reports from our Wardens -election of 2 Vestry members -review of 2018 budget -review of 2019 budget -remembrances -recognitions Come and be a part of this special day! december / january events
PAGE 6 ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER LAY MINISTER SCHEDULE DECEMBER December 2 December 9 December 16 December 23 December 30 8 a.m. Acolyte 8 a.m. Lector/ Intercessor Mary Lou Plakus Cathy Thayer Cathi Franchino Barb Gasbarre Mary Jo Hazelden Sharon Scott Sharon Grantham Mary Lou Plakus Cathy Thayer 10 a.m. Acolyte 10 a.m. Lector Intercessor Jean Keplinger Bill Keplinger Pat Knapp Warren Knapp Gary Gocek Peggy Verna Betty Gordon Dave Crocker 10 a.m. Lay Ministers of Communion Jean Keplinger Bill Keplinger Pat Knapp Pat Knapp Warren Knapp Peggy Verna Gary Gocek Peggy Verna Marti St. George Betty Gordon Dave Crocker Chris Veronda 10 a.m. Ushers Andy & Cindy Rodman Don & Kathy Guglielmi Marlene Shaddock Mary Ellen Ennis Ralph Henderson Mary Messinger Ron Allen Peggy Verna 10 a.m. Greeters Gail Murray Gail Murray Cindy & Andy Rodman Bonnie & Hunter Wasson Mary Ellen & Jim Ennis Money Counters Norm Ishler Marti St. George Don Roemermann Ralph Henderson Ron Allen Sally Hurlbut Priscilla Petersen Betty Gordon Mary Ellen Ennis Ralph Henderson Altar Guild Ann Rugelis Jean Keplinger Sharon Murray Marti St. George Mary Jo Hazelden LEM Schedule Homebound Sharon Scott Audrey Askew/ Aileen Levinson/ Mary Ellen & Dick McDougal Rich Messinger Pete & Virginia Clark / Dick Philpott
ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER PAGE 7 LAY MINISTER SCHEDULE DECEMBER 24 & 25 Acolytes Crucifer: Server: December 24 5:00pm - Christmas Eve December 25 10:00 am - Morning Prayer Lector Intercessor Rich Messinger Gail Murray Lay Ministers of Communion Rich Messinger Priscilla Petersen Chris Veronda Ushers Don & Kathy Guglielmi Greeters Gail Murray Money Counters Altar Guild Jean Whitney
PAGE 8 DECEMBER ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 Fourth Sunday of Advent Rite II 8:00 & 10:00 am 3 4 5 Choir Practice 7:30 pm 6 7 8 Nativity Scene Display 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 9 Fifth Sunday of Advent Healing Services Rite 1 8:00 am Rite II 10:00 am 10 11 12 Choir Practice 7:30 pm 13 14 15 16 Sixth Sunday of Advent Rite II 8:00 & 10:00 am 17 18 Vestry Meeting 7:00 pm 19 Choir Practice 7:30 pm ROMEO Luncheon @ noon 20 JULIET Luncheon @ 1:00 pm 21 22 23 Seventh Sunday of Advent Rite 1 8:00 am Rite II 10:00 am 30 Christmas Lessons & 8:00 am Canticles 10:00 am Carols 24 Christmas Eve 5:00 pm service 31 25 Christmas Day 10:00 am Morning Prayer 26 27 28 29 O F F I C E I S C L O S E D & W I L L R E O P E N O N W E D N E S D A Y, J A N U A R Y 2
ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER PAGE 9 DEADLINE FOR JANUARY NEWSLETTER Please submit all items, in Microsoft Word only, for the newsletter to the parish office by e-mail: slukefpt@frontiernet.net, or put in Secretary s mailbox at church. Next deadline is December 10. Thank you! J2A & SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULES Dec. 02..J2A & Sunday school Dec. 16..J2A & Sunday School (followed by delivery of Christmas baskets) Dec. 23..Christmas Activity in Church ATTENTION QUILTERS! Our next sewing day is scheduled for Saturday, February 9th. The time will be from 8:00 am-4:00 pm 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) 749-8062 or Mary Ellen McDougal at (585) 223-2551 if you have any questions. Hope to see you there! looking ahead
helping others PAGE 10 ST. LUKE S NEWSLETTER P F S We are so thankful for the food drives that have been held so far and our shelves are getting restocked. In October we fed 178 people so we really appreciate everyone helping our community. We still need the following items: coffee, hot chocolate, bottled juice, sugar, jelly, ketchup, mustard, salad dressing, canned hash, canned chili, canned beef stew, canned sloppy joes/manwich, cereal, oatmeal, shampoo and facial tissues. Thank you so much. Eileen THANK YOU RAIHN VOLUNTEERS! We had our most recent RAIHN rotation on Nov. 6 & 7. Thank you to our coordinator, Gary Gocek, for helping to make everything run smoothly. We really appreciate everyone who cooked, served, cleaned up, played with the children, and spent the night. Our next RAIHN rotation is Feb. 5 & 6. THANK YOU WORK DAY VOLUNTEERS Thank you to everyone who volunteered at our workday on November 17. Although the outdoor areas weren t taken care of due to the snow, the kitchen, coffee hour station, and pews got a good cleaning. Terrific work! RESPONDING TO CALIFORNIA S WILDFIRES The current wildfires in California have become the most destructive in the state s history. Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California as they coordinate with local congregations to provide emergency support. If you would like to help, please take a donation coupon on the table below the bulletin board or go online to: https://www.episcopalrelief.org/us-disaster-fund-page Thank you.
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. Pat, Steve, Gladys, Nancy Biel, Pete & Virginia Clark, Bill Curtis, Cheryl Garland, Dominick Gasbarre, Thomas Hardin, Betty Harris, Beverly Hafner, Sarah Jensen, Joe Klos, Madison Knapp, Carol LaVeck, Deb Lense, Aileen Levinson, 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 & 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
ST. LUKE S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PO Box 146, 77 Country Corner Lane Fairport, NY 14450 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 e-mail: slukefpt@frontiernet.net Parish Telephone: 585-223-2796 Website: http://stlukesfairport.org Facebook: stlukesfairport Office Hours Tues-Fri, 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.