September - St. Luke`s ~ San Lucas Episcopal Church
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September - St. Luke`s ~ San Lucas Episcopal Church
S T . L U K E ’ S E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H ~ S A N LU C A S I G L E S I A E P I SC O P A L THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO The Messenger ~ El Mensajero Volume 46 Issue 8 SEPTEMBER 2015 SEPTIEMBRE 2015 Rector’s Corner Rincón del Rector My Tithe & Giving Mi Diezmo & Dádivas Caritativas We are reminded that the Episcopal minimal standard for giving is a tithe (10%). Below is a table that records our giving (with Amy) to all sorts of non-profit, charitable institutions, most especially St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas (SL 2). The SL 2 giving represents more than 10% (a tithe) of our family income. Most of our giving is carefully planned, but the miscellaneous line is more ad hoc. Recodamos que el estándar de dádiva en la Iglesia Episcopal es el diezmo (10%). Abajo se puede ver el récord de las dádivas caritativas de mi familia (con Amy), especialmente a San Lucas ~ St. Luke’s (SL 2). Mi promesa a SL 2 representa más que 10% (un diezmo) de mi ingreso familiar. Hacemos la mayor parte de nuestras dádivas con intención y planificación, pero la línea miscelánea es espontanea. We are glad to be able to give a tithe to our church, and support other important charities. Most of the other charities have added value to our lives, and so we give to continue their existence in unrestricted funds. Others are meaningful to me as a person who grew up in a poor foreign country. When the spiritual benefit of giving away money outside of family or friends became clear, we recognized SL 2 $ 10,120 further and more Seminary $ 500 clearly the interconCollege $ 250 nectedness of our Planned Parenthood $ 240 lives and our need OPB $ 240 for one another. Amy Chimp Haven $ 300 and I am grateful for Episcopal Relief $ 360 the life we have and Misc. Giving (Sierra thank God for each $ 868 Club, PBK, etc.) and every one of you. $ 12,878 Fr. Jaime Case Estamos llenos de gracias que podemos diezmar en nuestra iglesia y apoyar organizaciones caritativas importantes. La mayoría de estas organizaciones caritativas han añadido al valor de nuestras vidas, y damos para ayudar a continuar su existencia con fondos sin restricción. Otras tienen significado para mí como una persona que ha crecido de niño en un país pobre y ajeno. Cuando damos fuera de nuestra familia o amistades, reconocemos SL 2 $ 10,120 mejor como nuestras Seminario $ 500 vidas están entrelaUniversidad $ 250 zadas y cuanto nos Planned Parenthood $ 240 necesitamos uno al OPB $ 240 otro. Amy y yo estaChimp Haven $ 300 mos agradecidos por Episcopal Relief $ 360 la vida que tenemos $ 868 Misceláneo y damos gracias a $ 12,878 Dios por cada uno de ustedes. Padre Jaime Case COMMUNION CLASS All 10+ year olds are invited to a class on Holy Communion starting on September 20th at noon. The class will be very handy for all acolytes, to explain what is going on the in the service, and help all kids to enjoy the worship each Sunday through participation. Please enroll your kids with Father Jaime so we know how many books and materials are needed. (English articles continue, page 5) PRIMERA COMUNIÓN Todos los mayores que 10 años están invitados a nuestra clase sobre la Santa Comunión, empezando el 20 de septiembre a las 12 mediodía. Es muy útil para acólitos para explicar lo que está sucediendo en la misa, y para niños que leen, para que disfruten del culto por medio de su participación. Por favor, inscriban a sus niños para que el P. Jaime pueda comprar los materiales que necesitamos. 2 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO GUARDIÁN MAYOR Los ministerios para niños incluyen la Escuela Dominical, Escuela Bíblica de Verano y programas para familias, como lo son las actividades de regreso a la escuela y el desfile de Navidad. Estos programas han funcionado sin problemas durante muchos años. Ha sido así gracias a la dedicación de cuatro maestras (Pat Hale, Sue Henry, Lee Wilson y Herlinda (Linda) Márquez), dos asistentes (Arianna Zavala y Jessica Marquez), su líder excepcional (Ebie Mountford ), y muchos otros voluntarios maravillosos. Debido a que Ebie se jubila este año, Linda Márquez será la nueva Coordinadora Ministerios del Niño. Linda trae gran conocimiento y entusiasmo a la posición. Ella cuenta además con la ayuda y sabiduría de Ebie. Mientras que la mayoría de nosotros participa de en la Misa, los niños de 3-10 asisten a la Escuela Dominical utilizando un plan de estudios basado en el sistema de educación Montessori llamado "Jugar Junto a Dios". El plan de estudios consiste en contar historias Bíblicas de manera creativa, tiene un componente espiritual e incluye un tiempo para la exploración creativa individual. El programa está disponible en inglés y español, por lo que las mismas historias se les enseñan tanto durante las Misas de las 10:00 am y 1:00 pm. En la Misa de la mañana hay normalmente entre 10-14 niños, mientras que el Misa de la tarde hay entre 20-25 niños y pueden llegar hasta 35. Ambos servicios necesitan ayudantes y/o maestros adicionales. Para ser un ayudante necesita sentir amor por los los niños y tomar el entrenamiento diocesano llamado "Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios". Si desea ser un maestro también tendrá que tomar el entrenamiento en "Jugar Junto a Dios". Si usted está interesado en ayudar por favor hable con Linda (celular: 360-863-4528), Lee Wilson (celular: 858-229-2605) o P. Jaime. Stefanie Aschmann REPORTE DEL CURA A principios de este mes asistí a la capacitación sobre Comunicación Intercultural organizada por la Diócesis Episcopal de Olimpia. Stephanie Aschmann (Guardián Mayor), así como Karen Burgess-Cassler quien asiste la misa de 10:00 a.m. asistieron conmigo. De hecho, fuimos la mayor representación de una sola parroquia en la capacitación. Nos allegro mucho representar de San Lucas ~ San Lucas (y para ser honesto presumir un poco acerca de ser el grupo más grande). El Rev. Eric Law y sus colaboradores del Kaleidoscope Institute facilitaron el evento de 6 días. Durante la capacitación se participamos de una serie de actividades enfocadas en la ampliación de nuestro entendimiento de diferencias culturales y en apreciación la pluralidad cultural en la iglesia. Una de las herramientas prácticas compartidas con nosotros en la capacitación fueron las Pautas para la comunicación con RESPETO R = Asuma la RESPONSABILIDAD de lo que dice y siente, sin culpar a los demás. E = Escuche con EMPATÍA, desde la situación y punto de vista de la otra persona. S = Sea SENSIBLE a las diferencias en los estilos de comunicación. P = PIENSE bien lo que escucha y lo que siente antes de hablar. E = EXAMINE sus propias suposiciones y percepciones T = TOLERE la ambigüedad, porque no estamos aquí para discutir quién tiene la razón y quién no la tiene. O = OIGA todo con cuidado y guárdelo confidencialmente. El Rev. Eric Law – Kaleidoscope Institute, Diócesis Episcopal de Los Angeles http://www.kscopeinstitute.org/respectfulcommunication-guidelines/ Karen, Stephanie y yo aceptamos la invitación para formar parte del Equipo Diocesano de Empoderamiento de Diversidad Cultural. Este equipo trabajará a nivel diocesano y regional (nosotros formamos parte de la región de Columbia) en proveer capacitación de Comunicación y Apreciación Intercultural para clero, líderes laicos y otros interesados. Estén atentos para más información sobre eventos y actividades de esta naturaleza en los próximos meses aquí en San Luke’s ~ San Lucas. Rev. Eliacín Rosario-Cruz THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO MINISTERIO A NIÑOS NUEVA COORDINADORA DE ESCUELA DOMINICAL Herlinda Márquez ha comenzado como nuestra nueva coordinadora de Escuela Dominical. Parte de su trabajo es organizar el calendario de los voluntarios que enseñan en las clases. Herlinda también dará clases bajo el apoyo de Ebie Mountford. Por favor, vengan a conocerle cuando comience la Escuela Dominical el 30 de agosto. EVENTOS PARA JÓVENES Nuestra primera reunión será el sábado 12 de septiembre de 6-8PM. Esto incluirá Padres y Jóvenes. Los Jóvenes en escuela secundaria, no se olviden de registrarse para el retiro HYC de Otoño a llevarse acabo en 25-27 de septiembre. El retiro será justo aquí en Vancouver en la iglesia Good Shepherd. El tiempo para registrarse cierra el domingo 20 de septiembre 2015 a la medianoche. Donna Greene y Don Lawry CLASES DE CONFIRMACIÓN Las clases para la Confirmación comenzaron en Agosto y continuarán hasta el 11 de octubre. La clase se reúne de 12:00-1:00PM en la Capilla del Espíritu Santo. Estos son los temas de las próximas clases: 09/06 "Como navegar la Iglesia" dirigida por Bob y Carol Hiltz 09/13 "¿Qué Dios te llama a hacer?" dirigida por Melanie Kenoyer & Lee Wilson 09/20 "Espiritualidad: Creados para orar" dirigida por María Boettcher, Lynne Hulse y Kris Lawless 09/27 "Adoración: Respondiendo a las bendiciones de Dios" dirigida por el P. Dennis Cole y Sandra Kimura 10/04 "Los Sacramentos" dirigida por el P. Eliacin Rosario-Cruz y Harmony Griffith También hay una clase los jueves en la noche de 6:307: 30PM celebrada en la oficina del Rector o del Cura. Todos son bienvenidos. 3 SANGRE La Cruz Roja vuelve a pedir de nuestra Parroquia ayuda a recoger sangre para los heridos. Inscríbase para una cita Jueves, 3 de septiembre De 2:00 a 7:00 pm En el Salón Parroquial GRUPO DE ARTISTAS VISUALES Lunes, 14 de septiembre a las 6:30PM en el hogar de Dena Cassidy tendremos nuestra próxima reunión para hablar sobre las tarjetas postales, la exposición de arte el 24 de octubre, y cualquier otro taller en otoño y actividades a finales del año. Sábado, 24 de Octubre - Nuestra exposición anual de arte, Una Noche de Arte y Música, seguidas por las Oraciones Vespertinas con música Jazz en Octubre. Si tiene alguna Pregunta, comuníquese con Don Lonsbrough – 971-275-6497 o [email protected]. REUNIÓN DE TODA LA PARROQUIA Marque su calendario para el 13 de septiembre a las 11:30 de la mañana. Después del servicio 10:00, de San Luke’s ~ San Lucas celebrará una reunión de todos los miembros de la parroquia para hablar sobre una variedad de temas, incluyendo nuestra nueva política de alcohol, la revisión ministerio mutuo sobre nuestras metas como comunidad y una actualización sobre el progreso de mantenimiento en el Salón Parroquial. Promete ser una reunión muy interesante. Tendremos un almuerzo informal. Traiga comida para compartir. EVALUACIÓN DE MINISTERIO MUTUO Hace cuatro años San Lucas - San Lucas , estableció cuatro metas en las cuales trabajar como: Meta 1: Forj ar relaciones más estrechas entres los miembros Hispanos y Anglos Meta 2: Expandir Programas Sociales a la Comunidad Meta 3: Proveer oportunidades para crecer en fe en un contexto social seguro 4 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO Meta 4: Apoyo continúo al programa de cuidado pastoral La evaluación de ministerio mutuo tiene como propósito ayudar a evaluar nuestro progreso hacia el logro de tale objetivos , identificar los desafíos , a reenfocar nuestros esfuerzos para hacer de esta parroquia la parroquia que soñamos. FERIA DE JUSTICIA Y PAZ Estan invitados a la Feria para Justicia y Paz de la ciudad de Vancouver, el 12 de septiembre de 9 a 4 en Ester Short Park. Les invitamos a visitar nuestro despliegue, tomar un tiempo para ver los otros grupos que trabajan por justicia y paz. San Lucas has sido orgullosamente líder en esta feria desde el principio de su fundación. INFORME SOBRE NUESTRAS INSTALACIONES Ahora que ya no están los postes/columnas en el salón parroquial y con las nuevas luces y ventiladores funcionando, tenemos un salón parroquial del podemos estar orgullosos. El siguiente paso es instalar uno puerta nueva en la esquina sureste. La puerta nueva nos dará otra salida que puede ser usada por nuestros feligreses e visitantes en sillas de ruedas. El paso final comenzará el 14 de septiembre y tomará unas dos semanas. Será el trabajo de renovación del acabado del piso, lo que nos obligará a estar fuera del salón parroquial al menos por dos semanas. Después de que el acabado esté terminado vamos a necesitar que cargar y levantar las sillas, mesas y otros objetos pesados al moverlos. Esto es muy importante por el primer mes de uso, pero deberíamos tratar de hacerlo hábito para así el piso dure más tiempo. En los alrededores afuera hemos contratado una compañía de poda de árboles para recortar y retirar ramas peligrosas de los cedros que están cerca de las líneas eléctricas y del edificio. El árbol de arce/maple que está en la parte este del edificio se recortado por lo menos seis pies. Esto sucederá el 24 de septiembre. Ahora que llega la temporada de siembra de otoño, el Equipo de Trabajo de los Jueves estará trabajando en la nivelación y replantación de césped y flores en el lado oeste del edificio. Lew Hampton, Guardían Menor PROTEGIENDO A LOS NIÑOS DE DIOS Este entrenamiento está diseñado para crear conciencia sobre asuntos de abuso sexual y emocional contra la niñez. La formación es obligatoria para todos los clérigos activos; todo el personal / empleados de las congregaciones, y todos los que trabajan con niños / jóvenes en la iglesia. Fecha: 20 de septiembre 1 a 4 PM en Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Vancouver. Registro: Llame a la oficina de Good Shepherd al 360-892-7770 o por correo electrónico a Karen, [email protected] 8 de OCTUBRE PARA NIÑOS ESCOLARES DESAMPARADOS “HOPE” (esperanza en inglés) significa Apoyo para Continuar Educación para Niños Escolares, dentro del distrito de Vancouver. Cada una de las escuelas en Vancouver tiene niños sin casa. Más que 400 estudiantes se han identificado en las escuelas de la ciudad. Son alumnos de kínder a 12 en refugios, durmiendo en sofás, en tiendas y en coches. HOPE hace lo posible para ayudar a estos niños ser estudiantes. PE provee que transporte de donde esté la familia hacia la escuela, aunque tienen que alzarse con frecuencia. El grupo de outreach de San Lucas ~ St. Luke’s ayuda recogiendo dinero para este esfuerzo. Vengan a cenar en Burgerville, el del Centro por Ft Vancouver Way y 4th Plain el jueves, 8 de octubre, de 4 a 7PM. Si viene por carro, cuenta también. HOPE gana 10% de todo lo vendido, pero únicamente en este Burgerville, y solamente por aquellas horas. Pasen la palabra, no importa quién compre vengan a comer. Estudiantes desamparados necesitan nuestro apoyo. Dé el regalo de bondad a nuestros hermanos menores con necesidad, ¡con la bendición de Dios! Den Mark Wichar 694-3703 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO SERVICIO BILINGÜE DE CONFIRMACIÓN - 18 de Octubre ¡Ponga esta fecha en su calendario! Domingo, 18 de Octubre a las 12:00PM tendremos una Misa de Santa Eucaristía y Confirmación bilingüe. Estamos muy contentos de que el Obispo Cabell Tenis estará con nosotros. Los servicios de 10am y 1pm serán cancelados de manera que podemos unirnos para este servicio especial. Venga a apoyar a los que se confirmaran. Tendremos una Hora del Café / recepción especial después del servicio para celebrar. SENIOR WARDEN’S REPORT The Children’s Ministries include Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and Family Programs such as a back-to-school gathering and the Christmas pageant. These programs have run smoothly for many years, thanks to the dedication of four teachers (Pat Hale, Sue Henry, Lee Wilson and Herlinda (Linda) Marquez), two regular helpers (Arianna Zavala and Jessica Marquez), their exceptional leader (Ebie Mountford), and a number of other wonderful volunteers. As Ebie is retiring this year, Linda Marquez will become the Sunday School Coordinator. With Ebie’s guidance and Linda’s knowledge and enthusiasm our Sunday School program will thrive. While most of us attend church, children ages 3-10 attend Sunday School using a Montessori-based curriculum called “Godly Play”. The curriculum involves telling Bible stories using props, but it also has a spiritual component and includes a time for individual creative play. The program is available in both English and Spanish, so the same stories are taught at both the 10:00 am and 1:00 pm services. The morning service typically has 10-14 children, while the afternoon service has 20-25 children and can have as many as 35. Both services are in definite need of additional helpers and/or teachers. To be a helper you need to love children and take training in “Safeguarding God’s Children”. If you want to be a teacher you will also need to take training in “Godly Play”. Spanish language is helpful but not required for the 1:00 service. If you are interested in helping 5 ARTES MANUALES Este año la venta de Manualidades y Regalos de Navidad será el 21 & 22 de noviembre, la semana antes del Día de Acción de Gracias. No es demasiado temprano para planificar su manualidad. Aun de vacaciones o descansando, puede amarrar algo para vender. Si tienen ideas o sugerencias hazle saber a Joseph Ziemba, [email protected]. please contact Linda (cell: 360-863-4528), Lee Wilson (cell: 858-229-2605) or Fr. Jaime. Stefanie Aschmann CURATE’S REPORT Early this month I attended training on Inter-Cultural Communication Competency hosted by the Diocese of Olympia. Our Senior Warden, Stefanie Aschmann, and Karen Burgess-Cassler from the 10AM service, attended the training as well. In fact, we were the largest representation of a particular parish in the entire Diocese at the training. It was great to be able to represent St Luke’s ~ San Lucas (and to be honest, brag a bit about being the largest group from a parish). The Rev. Eric Law and his associates from the Kaleidoscope Institute facilitated the 6-Day event. During the training we participated in a series of activities with a focus on widening our scope of understanding on cultural differences, our awareness of diverse ways of communication and the gifts of plurality in the world and the church. One of the practical tools shared with us in the training were these very useful Guidelines for Respectful Communication – RESPECT GUIDELINES R – Responsibility. Take responsibility for what you say and feel. Use “I” statements. E – Empathetic listening. Use empathetic listening. Put yourself in other’s shoes. Don’t have to agree. Create a goal of mutual understanding. 6 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO S – Sensitive. Be sensitive to differences. Some people talk stories. Some people give succinct points. Some people spiral around a topic. Some people communicate through silence. P – Ponder. Ponder what you hear and feel before you speak. E – Examine. Examine your own assumptions and perceptions. C – Confidentiality. Confidentiality is different than secrets. Share constructively to uphold the wellbeing of the community. Individuals decide and speak. T – Trust. Trust ambiguity, we are not here to debate who is right or wrong. The Rev. Eric Law - Kaleidoscope Institute, Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles http://www.kscopeinstitute.org/respectful-communication-guidelines/ Karen, Stefanie and I have accepted the invitation to be part of the Diocesan Diversity Empowerment Training Team. This team will work at the Diocesan level and regional level (we are part of the Columbia region) in providing Inter-Cultural Communication and Diversity trainings to clergy, lay leaders and church wide. Stay tuned for more information about upcoming activities and events of this nature coming up here at Saint Luke’s ~ San Lucas in the upcoming months. Rev. Eliacín Rosario-Cruz Spiritual Development CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL COORDINATOR Herlinda Marquez has started as our new Sunday School coordinator. She will schedule volunteers and teach our Godly Play curriculum during the 10:00 am and 1:00 pm services. Herlinda is enthusiastic and well prepared to take on this task under the mentorship of Ebie Mountford. Please come and meet her when Sunday School starts on August 30th! SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN TRAINING Date: Sunday, September 20th 1-4 PM Location: Good Shepherd, Vancouver, Youth Bldg. Sign-Up: Call Good Shepherd office, 892-7770 or email Karen at [email protected] This training is designed to raise awareness concerning issues of sexual and emotional abuse, and to provide tools for prevention that we can all use to protect our children from harm, promote safety and bring healing. Training is mandatory for all active clergy; all staff/ employees of congregations, and all those working with children/youth in the church. Highly recommended for vestry members and all adults in leadership roles, suggested for all adult church members. YOUTH EVENTS Our first meeting will be on Saturday, September 12 from 6-8PM. This will include Parents and Youth. High School Youth, don’t forget to register for the Fall HYC Sept 25-27 which is right here in Vancouver at Good Shepherd! Registration will be closed on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Midnight. Donna Greene and Don Lawry DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS (www.ecww.org) Fall High School Youth Conference (HYC) September 25-27 Good Shepherd , Vancouver Cost is $35. Scholarships are available. Join us for Fall HYC at Church of the Good Shepherd. The weekend begins at 8PM (registration opens at 7PM) on Friday, September 25th and ends at 12:30PM on September 27th. Friends, faith, music, worship, games, workshops, conversation and just hanging out at the dance are all a part of this fantastic weekend for youth in grades 9-12. Come join the fun and meet people who, through Jesus Christ, see the goodness in all of us. Friends welcome. High School Youth to The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Annual Convention Nov. 13-14 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO Lynnwood Convention Center Lynnwood, WA Fall Junior High School Youth Conference (JYC) Nov. 20-22 Trinity Episcopal Church, Evere tt 7 any time. The class will meet every Sunday in the Children’s Chapel. LIFE GOES ON CONFIRMATION CLASSES Sunday classes began in August and continue through October 11 at 12 to 1PM in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Remaining Sessions include: 09/06 “Navigating the Church” lead by Bob and Carol Hiltz 09-13 “What is God calling you to do?” lead by Melanie Kenoyer & Lee Wilson 09-20 “Spirituality: Created for Prayer” lead by Mary Boettcher, Lynne Hulse and Kris Lawless 09/27 “Worship: Responding to God’s Blessing” lead by Fr. Dennis Cole and Sandra Kimura 10/04 “Sacraments” lead by Fr. Eliacin RosarioCruz and Harmony Griffith There is also a Thursday evening class at 6:307:30PM held in the Rector’s or Curate’s office. We welcome all, inquirers and anyone wanting a refresher course. VISUAL ARTISTS GROUP Monday, September 14 at 6:30pm we will have our next meeting at the home of Dena Cassidy, to discuss the notecards, October 24 Art Show, and any end of year activities or Fall workshops. Saturday, October 24 - Our annual art show, An Evening of Art and Music, following the October Jazz Vespers. We have several things to look forward to, so hope that you are all still onboard for sharing your work and adding color and love to our Parish life! Questions? Contact me at 971-275-6497 or [email protected] . Don Lonsbrough ADULT FORUM An opportunity to discuss adult themes and issues is starting up September 20th at 9:00 AM. Various facilitators will lead the discussions, including our priests and lay persons. Please come and join us at 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). September meeting will be on Thursday, September 24 at 2PM. WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP All women are welcome as we begin another year of reading, studying and sharing. We will be announcing this year’s book soon so watch the Sunday Announcement sheet and October Messenger for more information. We will resume our 2nd Saturday monthly sessions on Saturday, October 10 when we will gather from 10AM to 12PM. Please save the date on your calendar. This will be a time to come together and expand our spiritual experiences with a feminine view. Last year we were blessed to have a broad age representation which helps us all to hear differing generational views and experiences. Hoping you will join us! If you have any questions contact any of the conveners: Mary Boettcher, (360-936-2425) [email protected] Janet Butler (360-947-0404) [email protected] Kris Lawless (360-574-3755) [email protected]. Worship NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM Nancy and I had a fabulous tour in France this past month. We played three different programs on three different organs in three different towns and had a little time to visit friends, see six amazing Romanesque churches in the Auvergne area France, and 8 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO to sample the seafood on the Brittany coast. The high-point for us was to play the historic organs built by Aristide Cavaille-Coll at the Cathedral in Orleans. The group Am is d es Orgue or “Friends of the Organ” welcomed us and filled the Cathedral’s 700 seats for our organ duet concert on August 9th. Special thanks to Willy Silva and the various musical volunteers who helped out during my absence. This was a great opportunity for the 10 AM congregation to get to know our fine musicians from the 1 PM service. Please welcome Crystal Richter, my organ substitute for five Sundays this Fall. The Vestry was kind enough to support my request for some professional leave time, beginning September 13th during my wife Nancy’s sabbatical from her church music position at St. James Lutheran Church in Portland. The choir will be back in their robes for “Welcome Back Sunday” August 30 and will continue to meet on Sunday mornings at 9:15 under the able leadership of our own Beth Lawson. Everyone is invited to hear the fine vocal group Chor Anno here at St. Luke’s-San Lucas on September 26th at 7 PM. The first Wednesday evening rehearsals for the choir and handbell ringers will be on October 14th. The new Jazz Vespers series will begin on October 24th. ALTAR FLOWERS Do you enjoy the beautiful flowers that adorn St. Luke's ~ San Lucas altar every Sunday? Why not pick a Sunday to remember someone dear to you or to offer thanksgiving for a blessing in your life? The process is easy; choose your date and the tribute you wish to appear in the Sunday bulletin, find and complete one of the Altar Flower forms in the Narthex and place it in the offering plate. The dedication cost is now $35, and will go to insure we have flowers on the Altar. Any questions, call Carol Hiltz (360-5973094) or Sandra Kimura (360-693-8518). BILINGUAL CONFIRMATION SERVICE - OCTOBER 18 Save the date! Sunday, October 18 at 12 noon we will have a bilingual Confirmation and Holy Eucharist service. We are very excited that Bishop Cabell Tennis will be with us. The 10AM and 1PM services will be cancelled so that we can come together for this special service. Come and support those who will be confirmed, received and renewing their commitment to Jesus Christ. We will have a special Coffee Hour/ Reception after the service to celebrate and welcome these new Episcopalians. Tim Nickel, Director of Music TAIZÉ The Taizé service combines readings, chant-like songs, silence, soft light and a unique chancel display. Saturday, September 19 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament. Our theme this month is “Anam Cara – Soul Friend” A Celtic Vision of God. Come and enjoy this unique service. Out Into The World BLOOD DRIVE Special Request on behalf of one of our members: Todd Greene was recently given 60 units of blood when he was seriously ill. If you are able to donate blood please sign up for our blood drive or another one soon and ask to donate in his name. Todd is a former blood donor. Thursday, September 3, 2 - 7 PM in the Parish Hall. Schedule your appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org using a Sponsor Code of “SaintLukeEpiscopal” or call 1-800-733-2767 or add your name to the sign-up sheet on preceding Sundays in the Narthex. THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO OUTREACH COMMITTEE A round of applause for everyone who gave school supplies and backpacks for the kids who will receive them! In September we will be collecting socks and underwear for children, including middle and high school kids. Outreach is always in need of men's socks also men's clothing. St. Luke's ~ San Lucas congregations are most generous in giving. Gracias a todos! Kreta Saathoff, Vestry Member VANCOUVER PEACE & JUSTICE FAIR The 12th annual Peace and Justice Fair will be Saturday, September 12 at Esther Short Park. St Luke's ~ San Lucas has exhibited for several years. Being at the Fair is the most visible parish presence in the community outside our campus. Please commit to helping this large and unique once-per-year event. Help is needed to plan the exhibit in advance, then on Fair day to load the truck at church, unload and set up in the Park, welcome visitors to the exhibit from 9AM-4PM, take down, load the truck, and unload back on campus. Many helpers means nobody must do all that work. Sign up sheet is in the Narthex. Also, if parishioners belong to human rights, environmental, social justice and similar groups that could also exhibit, urge them to do so. Den Mark is a Fair organizer and can answer questions about the Fair itself (694-3703). This is major opportunity to promote our parish and present our Episcopalian/ Anglican form of Christianity. Evangelism in kit form! ALS WALK – OCTOBER 3, 2015 This is our 7th year in the WALK TO DEFEAT ALS. As always, we will be walking in loving memory of Father Eric Werts. This 5K walk helps us raise funds for research, support of families, awareness and most importantly finding a CURE. The ALS Association and the community of St Luke’s ~ San Lucas were so good to us and helped make Eric’s journey so much easier. I hope you will consider supporting our walk team FOR THE LOVE 9 OF ERIC again this year with a donation as we WALK TO DEFEAT ALS. You may make an online donation via our website: http://webor.alsa.org/goto/ ruth_werts or you may send me a check made out to “ALS Association”. We would love to have you join us for the walk on Saturday, October 3rd. If you can join us, please let me know. (If you walked last year and still have your red bandana, please wear it again as our team symbol.) If you or anyone else would like more information about ALS, please go to www.alsa.org. Thank you so very much. Ruth Werts 360-718-8232 st 813 NW 151 St. Vancouver, WA 98685 HOPE: Homeless Outreach Pursuing Education Thursday, October 8, 4-7pm: next opportunity to help homeless Vancouver School District students, simply by eating supper at, or picking up supper from, Burgerville Central Park, Fourth Plain & Ft Vancouver Way. Please note this event on your calendar, right now. And spread the word. HOPE gets 10% of all sales. So we should pack the place. Thank you. Den Mark Wichar Community Life COFFEE HOUR Thanks in advance, to our September Hosts who will be providing treats during Coffee Hour. Judy Morrison, Coffee Hour Coordinator Coffee Hour Hosts for September September 6 September 13 September 20 September 27 October 4 Schlatters All Parish Meeting Browns Goodletts & Briggs Slaninas 10 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO THE LUNCH BUNCH Our next luncheon will be on Tuesday, September 8 at 12 noon. Our sponsor this month is Nan Williams. She has arranged for a fascinating program about Belleek Pottery, porcelain from Ireland. Presenters will be Gary Sawyer and Jerry Lonergan. Both will display their collection and share their knowledge about this beautiful china. Please sign-up if your are coming and/or if you can help with a dish for the luncheon. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex. As always your friends and neighbors are welcome! NEW “R @ R” GROUP Rev. Chuck Barnes is moving and changing up the Retirement Group to the Retirees @ Restaurants (R@R for short) to meet once a month on the third Wednesdays at a local restaurant. Join Chuck for breakfast and lively conversation on Wednesday, September 16 at 8:30AM at Dulin’s Café located at 1929 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660. th FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE In September, Jeanne and Andy Stephens will host Friday Night Live on September 25, starting at 6:30pm. The host provides the main course only and guests bring a dish to share. Guests are responsible for providing their own beverage. Look for the sign-up sheet and maps in the parish hall. We always welcome new hosts! Please address any questions to Ginger or Brad Harris. (971-373-8894) or at [email protected] Administrative & Financial ALL PARISH MEETING Mark your calendars and save this date! On September 13 at about 11:30AM, following the 10 AM service. St Luke’s ~ San Lucas will hold an all-parish meeting to talk about a variety of topics, including our new alcohol policy, the mutual ministry review of our stated goals and an update on the maintenance progress in the Parish Hall. It promises to be a very interesting session. We'll have a light potluck lunch. Please consider contributing. There’s a signup sheet in the Narthex. Stefanie Aschmann, Senior Warden MUTUAL MINISTRY REVIEW Four years ago St. Luke’s – San Lucas, through a series of facilitated sessions, established four goals that we as a parish should be working toward: Goal 1: Develop a closer relationship between the Anglo and Hispanic members of the Parish. Goal 2: Expand outreach programs into the community. Goal 3: Provide opportunities for members to grow in faith in a safe social environment. Goal 4: Continue support of the Pastoral Care Committee’s vital work. The Mutual Ministry Review is intended to help us evaluate our progress toward achieving these goals, to identify our challenges, and to help us refocus our efforts to make this parish the parish we envision it to be. IT'S TIME TO GET CRAFTY!! It’s time to get started on your craft project for the Holiday Craft & Gift Sale, Saturday and Sunday, November 21 & 22. If you need INSPIRATION and/or instruction there will be a library of craft books for loan beginning Sunday, September 6 available during coffee hour at a table in the Parish Hall. Joseph Ziemba [email protected] FRED MEYER COMMUNITY REWARDS QUARTERLY REPORT “Your supporters (40 households) who shopped at Fred Meyer between 04/01/2015 and 06/30/2015 (Cycle 2015, Qtr. 2) have contributed to your $188.40 total donation. Thank you for your continued support of your local Fred Meyer store.” If you aren’t signed up yet, please follow these simple instructions: THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO Begin by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas at www.fredmeyer.com/ communityrewards. You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number 88487. Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas earn a donation! DIRECTORY UPDATES Are you a new member and would like a parish directory 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]. ADDS CASE, Ellen C. 2300 NE 104th St. Vancouver, WA 98686 360-258-4177 [email protected] HUNT, Kay Higashi 13001NE 8th Pl. Vancouver, WA 98684 ROBAYO, R. Daniel & HUNT, Katherine 3704 Kauffman Ave Vancouver, WA 98660 CHANGES/CORRECTIONS HEINRICH, Dan & WOLCOT-HEINRICH, Jennifer Dan - [email protected] Jennifer - [email protected] LAWRY, Don Cell Phone: 360-558-9603 RUMMAGE SALE FUNDRAISER NEWS With feelings of both joy and sadness, Russ Roseberry will not be doing the Rummage Sale in 2016. Russ has been the organizer, pick-up driver, and brains behind this event for over 10 years. He still wants to help, but leadership must now fall to someone else. The Rummage Sale helps our youth activities such as HYC and JYC weekends, Six Day high school camp, and Camp Huston, as well as other expenses. The Rummage Sale has generated between $2,900 and 11 $3,500. We collect from everyone in the parish, and sell on Friday evening and Saturday. An additional benefit to the community is hard to report: People start calling the Parish early to ask about the Rummage Sale. Most of the buyers are not members of the church. The Rummage Sale is a good place to buy very reasonably priced usable items of all sorts. I still ski on skis I bought in 2011! Now if there would just be snow… Please consider volunteering to run the Rummage Sale. Perhaps with a group of friends, a committee to share the burdens would make it more fun. Please pray for this effort to continue in some form, and count on Russ to coach the new team. Fr. Jaime TREASURER’S REPORT BUDGET SUMMARY Percentages should to be at 58.3% of budgeted revenue and expense. Summary as of July 31, 2015 Total Budget Year to Date for the Year Actual Amounts Revenues $504,819 $292,641 Expenses $504,819 $265,071 Net Income 0 $27,570 Percent of Total Budget 58% 53% Revenues: Actual revenues as of August are ahead of what would be expected. From the treasurer’s office perspective, the downturn of the economy has reversed itself and has turned into a very generous uptick in donations of all kinds to St. Luke’s/San Lucas. Your gifts are very much appreciated and help to fully support our goals and outstanding ministries. Expenses: Overall expenses are under year-to-date budget projections by $29,420, but will be more in line with revenue when Curate and ceiling repair project expenses are accounted for later in the year. Additional Comments: Thank you for continuing to fulfill your pledge commitments during the summer months. Even with construction and hospitality campaign commitments, most of you have been able to keep up with your pledges and this is very much 12 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO appreciated. And, for those who have been on extended vacation, this is a time to “catch up” with you pledge commitments. Overall, the budget this year has been hit with several curve balls making predictions much more difficult. An internal audit uncovered an on-going error in accounting that actually increased revenue. In addition, we are attempting to cover St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas’ portion of the 2015 Curate expenses from the operating budget; and we are also hoping to use available cash to offset part of the costs of the ceiling repair from operating funds. Thanks for your continued financial support of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. Doug Goodlett, Treasurer Facility FACILITY PROGRESS REPORT Now that the posts are gone and the new lights and fans are in place and working, we have a parish hall that we can be proud of. The next step is the new door in the south east corner which will give us another exit that can be utilized by our parishioners and guests who use wheel chairs. The final step will begin on September 14th and take about two weeks. This is the refinishing of the floor and will require us to be out of the hall for about two weeks. After the finishing is done we will all need to CARRY CHAIRS AND TABLES AND OTHER HEAVY OBJECTS when moving them. This is very important for the first month of use but we should try and make it a habit to lengthen the life of the floor. Outside we have scheduled a tree trimming firm to trim the Cedar trees away from power lines and the building and remove dangerous limbs. The Maple tree that is against the east side of building will be trimmed back to at least six feet from the building. This will happen on September 24. Now that the fall planting season is at hand, the Thursday Crew will be getting a load of soil and leveling and replanting the lawn and flower beds on the west side of the building. Lew Hampton, Junior Warden LOCAL BOXING CONTROVERSY In last month’s Messenger, we found that St. Luke’s Parish Hall was the site of the forerunner of Vancouver’s YMCA. There is a “back story” however. In February, 1910, the Hall was the site of boxing exhibitions, including a local boxer, “Bud” Anderson. Prize fights were being held in Portland. Local saloonkeepers wanted to stay open later to catch the returning crowds. Rebuked by the City Council, the saloonkeepers threatened to get boxing banned in Clark County. On April 4, 1911, the City Council passed an ordinance allowing prize fights. Mayor Higgins, an STL parish member, had pointed out the economic advantage to the city. Numerous fights were quickly scheduled, held at the 1,000 spectator Vancouver Auditorium. A few temperance-minded ministers were actively protesting boxing matches by mid-April. On May 6, Judge McMaster arrested the promoters and two fighters, including “Bud” Anderson. Mr. Anderson told the Court “I don’t intend to use bodily violence in the fight.” The judge ruled fights were banned in Vancouver, because they were banned in the State of Washington. The prosecutor was Charles W. Hall, an STL parish member. In November, 1911, the Vancouver Ministerial Association established the forerunner of the YMCA at St. Luke’s Parish Hall, with no mention of boxing. “Bud” Anderson went on to become the Lightweight Champion of the Northwest in 1913. So, St. Luke’s, indirectly, heralded in a local controversy, and then its members found a way to assuage the “problems” in its community. Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO Around Town CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD PRESENTS: DAVE RAMSEY’S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY! Learn God’s ways of handling money with Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University! Through videos, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are, to where you’ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to free yourself from debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Church of the Good Shepherd will be offering the 9 week course from Tuesday, September 15, 2015 through Tuesday, November 10, 2015 in the Youth Building from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. FREE Childcare will be provided on-site. Please reserve childcare each week; Kara Uhrich, Children’s Ministries Leader, 360-892-7770 or e-mail [email protected] There is limited space, so please register early. Cost is $93 per couple for 1 kit. To register for the course, for more information and to request your course materials, please go to: http://www.daveramsey.com/ fpu. Follow links under “Classes,” “Find a Class”, then scroll to the Tuesday evening course at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Ellsworth Road in Vancouver, WA then at the bottom of the webpage, look for “Class Registration.” Alternatively, you may call FPU customer service at 888-227-3223. “A MORE PERFECT UNION” CONCERT Chor Anno will perform its 2015 concert at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas on Saturday, September 26th, at 7 PM. Chor Anno is a 30 voice choir made up of some of the finest choral directors from colleges and schools in the northwest. They perform one concert program per year. Vancouver’s Howard Meharg conducts the group, now in its seventh year. Meharg called on colleagues in the American Choral Directors Association in organizing the ensemble. They 13 come from Idaho, Washington and Wyoming. Local choral musicians include April Duvic (Clark College), Janet Reiter (Seton HS), Catherine van der Salm, Gary Gross, Joel Karn, Shannon Anderson (Vancouver) and Rhonda Slinkard (La Center). Nicole Lamartine, head of the choral music department at the University of Wyoming sings and is also Chor Anno’s Associate Conductor. Most of the music in the concert is for mixed choir. There will be a work for male voices, “The Field,” based on texts related to the Civil War. The women are featured in a work called “Nada Te Turbe,” (Nothing Will Disturb You) by Sr. Claire Sokol, OCD. Suggested donation for the concert is $20, but St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas people should feel completely free to donate any amount you wish, or nothing at all. We appreciate your hospitality in inviting us to sing in that wonderful sacred space. Howard Meharg ST. PLACID PRIORY St. Placid Priory is a women’s Benedictine monastic community. We follow the Rule of St. Benedict, pray together and extend our Benedictine presence to the local community in the Olympia, Washington area. The Priory Spirituality Center is an ecumenical Christian ministry that encourages people of all faiths to seek and discern the voice of God in their lives and in the world. We encourage and challenge people to know the presence of God in their lives through classes, workshops, retreats and individual spiritual direction. Please visit our website, www.stplacid.org, for complete descriptions of our Fall programs and registration information, fees and form. Location: 500 College Street NE Lacey, WA 98516 Reminder - If your Ministry group would like to submit an article for the October issue of The Messenger, please submit your written article on or before September 20 to the church office or email it to [email protected] Thank you! 14 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO WORSHIPERS REQUEST As a courtesy to fellow worshippers with breathing issues, please refrain from wearing scented colognes, perfumes and lotions. Thank you! NEW ADULT FORUM CURRICULUM In the Spirit of the Circle A Christian formation resource that presents new ways of understanding and responding to the wide, beautiful diversity of faith and formation that are the cornerstone of Anglican spirituality. Building on the rich storytelling traditions of Native American and Indigenous peoples, this unique program connects some of the most deeply treasured and difficult narratives of our First Nations peoples with stories of the Old and New Testaments. In the Spirit of the Circle bridges cultural divides and breaks down stereotypes, inviting each of us to walk the "Red Road" - to experience Indigenous ways of traditional spirituality and culture - with Jesus and with each other. Each week participants will use a workbook and provided visuals to enhance their understanding. Begins Sunday, September 20 at 9AM in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. SEPTEMBER PRAYER REQUESTS 2015 CYCLE OF PRAYER Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Congregations, Ministries & Institutions Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept.20 Sept. 27 St. Andrew, Aberdeen; St. Luke, Elma; St. Germain, Hoodsport St. Benedict, Lacey; St. Mark, Montesano St. Christopher, Olympia; St. John/San Juan, Olympia St. David of Wales/San David, Shelton; St. John, South Bend Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East Congregations, Ministries & Institutions Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept.20 Sept. 27 St. Luke’s Center for Mentally Disturbed Children, Beit Mery, Lebanon St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Aqaba, Jordan Christ School, Nazareth, Israel The Jofeh Community Rehabilitation Center, Jordan Valley, Jordan For those celebrating their birthday in September. 1 – Greg Garlisch 1 – Jesus Ramirez Reyes 2 - Jesus Marquez Reyes 3 – Odell Hathaway 3 - Brandon Hudson 3 - Janeth C. Montiel 3 – Maria Orozco-Castillo 5 - Owen Snoey 6 – June Anderson 6 – Anne Chamberlain 6 – Elizabeth Cubberly 6 – Louie Huerta 6 - Hanny Nippert-Yoggerst 7 - Reyna Hernandez 7 – Ali Taque 8 – Jim Gallaher 8 – Hannah Femling 9 – Juan Barba 9 - Jose Guardian 10 – Haley McClellan 11 – Muriel McNamara 13 – Becky Swisher 14 – Ann Amies 14 – Jim Schlatter 14 – Noe Gonzalez 14 - Manuel Ulloa 14 - Mary Ulloa 14 - Esperanza Reyes 14 – Tobin Wildfang-Hoch 15 – Elizabeth Escobar 16 – Jeff Sowder 16 – Catherine van der Salm 16 – Sean Brown 16 - Emily Zurita 17 - Lisa Gill 17 – Emilio Sotelo 17 – Javier Campos 18 – Pat Lawless 19 – Carl McHargue 19 - Gary Sawyer 20 – Mary Denny 20 – Richard Frazier 20 – Mary Ellen Sandberg 20 - Juan Reyes 20 - Micxi Marin 20 - Rene Palafox 21 – Denise Hale 21 – Michael Klucas 21 – Cruz Lopez 22 – Chad Swanson 22 – Dave Saathoff 22 - Arianna Zavaiz 23 – Jill McClellan 23 - Gaddiell Tachiquin 24 – Barb Goodall 25 – Chuck Williams 26 – Indra GutierrezGaitan 26 - Juan Gutierrez 27 – Claudia Roseberry 28 – Georgie Wildfang 28 – Lucy Villa 29 - Blanca Aguilar 30 – Michael Morrison 30 - Marlene Perez SEPTEMBER ~ SEPTIEMBRE 2015 Sunday Monday 1 REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Nursery Care 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 Choral Eucharist 11:15 Coffee Hour 12:00 Comfirmation Class 12:45 Guardería de niños 1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Clases para niños 6 16th Sunday of Pentecost REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE 3 Food/Clothes Outreach 8 Food/Clothes Outreach 12:00 Lunch Bunch 14 10 Food/Clothes Outreach Food/Clothes Outreach 12:15 Holy Eucharist 8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands 4:00 Staff Meeting 6:30 Outreach Committee 15 16 Food/Clothes Outreach 8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands 9 6:30 VESTRY 5 2-7 American Red Cross Blood Drive 6:30 Confirmation Class 4:00 Staff Meeting Office Closed 15 Saturday Friday 4 Food/Clothes Outreach 12:15 Holy Eucharist REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE 13 2 Food/Clothes Outreach 7 15th Sunday of Pentecost THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 11 Food/Clothes Outreach 9AM-4PM Vancouver Peace & Justice Fair 6-8PM Youth & Parent Meeting 6:30 Confirmation Class 17 12 18 19 PARISH HALL FLOOR REFINISHING Office Closed 11:30 ALL PARISH MEETING & LUNCH 6:30 Visual Artists @ Cassidy’s 20 21 Food/Clothes Outreach Food/Clothes Outreach Food/Clothes Outreach 8:30 R&R @ Dulins 8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands 12:15 Holy Eucharist 22 4:00 Staff Meeting 6:30 Confirmation Class 23 24 Food/Clothes Outreach 6:00 Taize 25 26 PARISH HALL FLOOR REFINISHING 17th Sunday of Pentecost Office Closed REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE Food/Clothes Outreach 6:30 Pastoral Care Food/Clothes Outreach Food/Clothes Outreach 12:15 Holy Eucharist 8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands 2:00 Life Goes On (Offsite) 6:30 Confirmation Class 4:00 Staff Meeting 9:00 Adult Forum 12:00 Communion Class Primera Comunión 1-4 Safeguarding Training @ Good Shepherd Food/Clothes Outreach 6:30 Friday Night Live (Offsite @ Stephens) H.Y.C. 7:00 CHOR ANN CONCERTO 8 HYC Messenger Deadline! 27 18th Sunday of Pentecost REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9:00 Adult Forum 12:00 Communion Class Primera Comunión 28 29 Food/Clothes Outreach Oct. 1 30 Food/Clothes Outreach Food/Clothes Outreach 12:15 Holy Eucharist 8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands 4:00 Staff Meeting 6:30 Confirmation Class Donations may be made via our eGiving website page. Use the QR Code at right to visit the donation page of our website, www.stlukesvancouver.com Oct. 2 Food/Clothes Outreach Oct. 3 12 ALS WALK Church Office Hours: 9 AM-12 PM and 1 PM-5 PM Tuesday - Friday If you have any questions about the calendar, please call the church office, 360-696-0181. The Messenger ~ El Mensajero 16 THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO Prepared by: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church ~ San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal 426 East Fourth Plain Boulevard Vancouver, WA 98663 Non-Profit U.S. Postage Paid Vancouver, WA Permit No. 804 Request delivery by dates: August 30 - September 2 Return Service Requested Current Resident or St. Luke’s Episcopal Church San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector The Rev. Eliacín Rosario-Cruz, Curate The Rev. Dennis Cole, Associate Clergy The Rev. Jerry Lonergan, Associate Clergy Doug Goodlett, Treasurer Janet Butler, Assistant Treasurer Tim Nickel, Music Director Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator www.stlukesvancouver.com (360) 696-0181 FAX (360) 696-0182 Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/St-Lukes-San-Lucas Senior Warden: Stefanie Aschmann Junior Warden: Lew Hampton VESTRY MEMBERS: Hipolito Casarez, Kathryn Gallaher, Brandon Hudson, Sharon Mayhew, Michael Morrison, Ricardo Romagosa, Kreta Saathoff, Joseph Ziemba Clerk of the Vestry: Tom Amies Chancellor: F. James Mayhew 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 through service, and to grow in faith together.