AUGUST 28, 2016 PENTECOST XV We invite you to keep a time of silence in preparation for worship 8:15am HOLY COMMUNION (Book of Common Prayer page 67 1st Reading: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 (New Testament p. 227) 2nd Reading: Luke 14:1, 7-14 (New Testament p.77) Homily: Rev. Elliott Siteman 10:00am HOLY EUCHARIST (Celtic Eucharist-printed separately) We invite you to keep a time of silence in preparation for worship Prelude Processional Hymn: 450 The Collect of the Day 1st Reading: Jeremiah 2:4-13 (Old Testament p.699) Psalm 81:1, 10-16 (BAS p.814) - read responsively 2nd Reading: Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-16 (New Testament p. 227) Gradual Hymn: 631 (vs. 1-3) Gospel Reading: Luke 14: 1, 7-14 (New Testament p.77) Gradual Hymn: 631 (vs. 4) Sermon: Rev. Elliott Siteman Prayers of the People The Peace - Announcements The Celebration of the Eucharist Offertory Hymn: 43 Communion Hymns: 59, 87, 61 (please join in the singing of these hymns) Blessing Recessional Hymn: 584 Postlude ( the postlude is part of the service and you are invited to stay & enjoy this music) Each Sunday, immediately following the postlude at the 10am service, we offer the laying on of hands with anointing for healing - at the front pew near the piano. All are welcome. At this time you may request prayer for healing for yourself or for someone you know. In the Narthex, we have FM Assistive Listening Devices. Please speak with the Verger if you would like to use one. Please return them to the Verger following the service.
WE WELCOME NEWCOMERS & VISITORS and invite you to participate fully in our worship this morning. You are welcome to come to the Altar Rail or station to receive communion or a blessing. All are encouraged to receive from the chalice or with bread alone, and to refrain from intinction (dipping the wafer in the chalice). NURSERY for children (up to 3yrs old) in room 302 of the Parish Hall during the 10:00am service. COLLECT: Inviting God, laying open your table to those without status or power, and setting a place for the foreign and the unwanted: overturn our tables of power and teach us to receive bread from strange and wounded hands; through Jesus Christ, the one given for all. Amen PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS: Merciful God, as grains of wheat scattered upon the hills were gathered together to become one bread, so let your church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into your kingdom, for yours is the glory through Jesus Christ, now and for ever. Amen PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION: O God, our life, our strength, our food, we give you thanks for sustaining us with the body and blood of your Son. By your Holy Spirit, enliven us to be his body in the world, so that more and more we will praise you and serve your earth and its many peoples, through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Amen THANK YOU to Paul Pizzolante, who is filling in as our organist this morning. THE FLOWERS ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF: ****Margaret Gibb; from the Gibb, Laird & Lewis families ****Mortimer Moffatt; given by his wife Joan ****Alf Smith, & in recognition of our 71st wedding anniversary; given by his wife Betty AND IN CELEBRATION OF: ****the 25th wedding anniversary of Cam & Karen Smith; given by Betty Smith PLEASE NOTE: There will be no L.I.F.T. programme on the Labour Day weekend, next Sunday. Every Wednesday: Sundays: SERVICES -10am - Holy Communion -8:15am Holy Communion -10:00am Holy Eucharist Rev. Holly Klemmensen is on vacation for the month of August.
AUGUST 28, 2016 PENTECOST XV Friends of St. Luke's Church Service and Afternoon Tea Due to the tremendous support of our many volunteers, this event on Wednesday was a big success. We are delighted to bring more joy into the lives of our seniors. Your help was greatly appreciated. Thank You. Lesley and Martha NEXT WEEKEND Burlington's Rib Fest (Sept 4-7) This is our chance to open our doors of our church once again to the community during that weekend. We have many people come through to take a look, to stop and meditate and to marvel at the beauty of our church which is a great way to connect with our community. We need your help and if you can provide a shift of three hours to be a "minder" during either Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday, please call Janice Skafel at 905-332-0837 or at the.skafels@sympatico.ca. Shifts are 2-5 p.m. and 5-8p.m. each day. ************************** ALSO The City of Burlington posts TEMPORARY EMERGENCY NO STOPPING ANYTIME signs on streets surrounding the church (Elgin, Burlington & Nelson). This action ensures that the street width is free & clear for all emergency vehicle access along with their equipment. PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PARK! Through the generosity of our Vergers and the funds generated by their conference, we have been able to complete two projects; The basement windows in the church have been replaced with high quality windows manufactured by Pollard. This not only enhances the appearance, but greatly improves the energy efficiency. An automatic door opener has been installed in the accessible washroom in the parish hall and now this washroom is fully accessible. Thank you Vergers!
Taizé Night Prayer Friday September 9, 2016-7:30 p.m. In the busyness of our work-a-day lives, we all need a place and a space where we can be still and know the presence and the peace of God. In a world that is filled with noise it is good to have a place where quiet is respected and conversation is not required. Come and Pray With Us in the stillness of a candlelit hour. Music at St. Luke s announces its 2016/17 season. Some call it Burlington s "Best-Kept Secret. For $110 you can enjoy 4 quality evenings of entertainment with a delicious catered dinner. We hope you will become a season subscriber this year. Oct. 1 we welcome Stuart Laughton and his Radio Dial band. Stuart is a local trumpeter and all-round musician, skilled in many instruments. He is a founding member of Canadian Brass. An upbeat intelligent performer, we know you will have a wonderful evening enjoying the band s repertoire of roots, blues, country and jazz. Nov. 26 is our Celtic Music evening with the Allison Lupton trio, playing traditional and contemporary folk songs. Allison played regularly on CBC s Max Ferguson Show. Shane Cook is a Canadian fiddle champion. Ian Bell is a Canadian folk veteran. Feb. 11 we welcome back Jim Heaslip and the 12/4 Swing Orchestra with Tony Sciara and Part II of their Frank Sinatra tribute, featuring Pennies From Heaven, The Way You Look Tonight, Luck Be a Lady etc. Bring your dancing shoes or just sit back and enjoy.. May 6 will bring us to our concluding event, a tribute to the songs and scenes from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, directed by Paul and Carole Pizzolante and performed by a cast of our talented parishioners. A feast for the eyes and ears! All events include dinner. The cost for an individual evening is $35. Tickets are available at hlennard@cogeco.ca or 905-632-2918. We will start selling tickets in person at coffee hour in the fall. Have a suggestion/comment? Please use the suggestion box in the Narthex.
ST. LUKE S ADVOCACY BREAKFAST SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH AT 9 AM HALTON POVERTY ROUNDTABLE Our Vision is to see no Neighbour in Need 1 in 10 Halton residents lives in poverty largely unseen & with the stresses of their daily lives not understood. Come learn about local initiatives to lift people out of poverty in Halton. Rev. Jeff Ward, a Halton Poverty Roundtable member, will help us understand how this cross-sector group is committed to eliminating poverty in Halton by mobilizing the community to ensure that all of our neighbours will thrive. Come for breakfast & feed not only your body, but your mind & soul as well. To reserve a spot, call Gay (905 681-3659) by Friday, Sept. 9th. Cost is still just $7 Future Advocacy Breakfast Dates: Sat. October 22nd Dr. Paul Echlin what we all need to know about concussions Please join us for lemonade on the lawn following the 10am service. Coffee hour will resume on Sunday September 11th. HALTON FRESH FOOD BOX Large $20 Small $15 Bag $10 Ordering envelopes are available in the church office. Orders are due by the 1st Tuesday of each month and pick up day is the 3rd Tuesday of each month between 3:30 and 5pm in the parish hall. Please mark your calendars and bring your bags.
Speakers Lunch Group In case you have forgotten over the summer, the aim of the Speakers Lunch group is to foster awareness among parishioners of happenings & endeavours in the wider community that may be worthy of interest & support. The group meets at 11:30 am on the second Thursday of each month for social time, followed by a Bring Your Own Lunch & a talk by the speaker of the month. Everyone is welcome bring your friends and neighbours! Our first meeting of the St. Luke s Speakers Lunch Group for the 2016/17 season is at 11.30am on Thursday September 8 when Melodie Campbell will share with us her life as a stand up comedian and crime writer. Melodie s talk is entitled The History of Humour SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 3:30pm. CLOSED MONDAY AND FRIDAY OPEN CHURCH HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30am to 12:30pm. CLOSED MONDAY AND FRIDAY Next Trip to Serve El Hogar! If you ve been thinking about going to Honduras to serve El Hogar s children & would like more information about what s involved & the commitments required, please join us on Thursday, Sept. 15 th at 7:30 pm in the board room. Our next trip is scheduled for April 22 29, 2017. We will discuss El Hogar s mission and goals, team members obligations and expectations both financial & personal, as well as the work involved as we prepare for the trip, while we are in Honduras, and after our return. Stamina, flexibility, a sense of humour & the ability to be involved over a period of 8 months from pre to post trip, are essential. The rewards of service there and how this can be a life-changing experience will also be discussed. Please bring any questions you may have about this wonderful project. For more information please contact Ros & Rick Reycraft at 905 635-3976 or rosreycraft@hotmail.com.