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The Messenger ~ El Mensajero
Volume 46
Issue 3
MARCH 2015 MARZO 2015
Rector’s Corner
Updating the Vision
At the Vestry Retreat that just took place (20 & 21
of February), the Vestry was presented with a vision from me of the next three years. It is not the
official vision and mission of the Parish, but rather ideas to go forward with the Vision, Mission and
Goals that we passed as a Church after lengthy reflection in January of 2013. It reads:
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas is a bilingual Episcopal
Church serving Vancouver and Southwest Washington since 1853.
Vision: Our vision is to answer God’s call to be an
Anglo-Hispanic faith community that works together to share the love of Christ.
Mission: 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.
GOALS:
Develop closer relationship between the Anglo
and Hispanic members of the parish
Expand outreach programs into the community
Promote the growth of the parish
Provide opportunities for members to grow in
faith in a safe social environment
Continued support of pastoral care program.
Someone pointed out that what we have listed as
“Goals” are not measurable or time bound, as you
might expect from well-expressed goals. Instead they
are areas of focus by which our activities might be evaluated.
The first goal is the hardest for us to accomplish, and
under that ministry focus, I have identified challenges
in five areas we could work in the next 3 years: governance, education, administration, music, and liturgy.
These are sweeping, long term goals, and we have
much discussion to do as to how to implement any of
them.
In reflecting on the work areas, the Vestry agreed
to re-state goal 3. The third bulleted goal reads
"Promote the growth of the parish." We have
agreed to change it as follows:
"3. Allow growth to arise naturally by providing
quality ministries."
The motion to alter the language passed unanimously by voice vote. The restated goal expresses our
realization that if we, as a Parish, are faithful to our
core value of hospitality, the quality of our ministry
will probably result in growth. Therefore growth does
not need to be a focus: It simply needs to be allowed.
Fr. Jaime Case
Rincón del Rector
Actualizando la Visión
Durante el Retiro de la Junta Parroquial, que fue hecho
el 20 & 21 de febrero, la Junta fue presentado con la visión mía para los próximos 3 años. No es la versión oficial de la visión y misión de la Parroquia, sino más bien
ideas para adelantar la Visión, Misión y Metas que implementamos para la Iglesia después de larga reflexión
en enero de 2013. Dice:
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas es una Iglesia Episcopal bilingüe sirviendo Vancouver y el Suroeste de Washington desde 1853.
Visión: Nuestra visión es responder al llamado de
Dios para ser una comunidad de fe Anglo-Hispana
que obra para compartir el amor de Cristo.
Misión: Con la guía del Espíritu Santo, nuestra misión es extender hospitalidad a todos, responder a
las necesidades humanas por servicio, y crecer juntos en la fe.
METAS:
Desarrollar relaciones más estrechas entre miembros Hispanos y Anglos de la parroquia
Expandir programas de servicio a la comunidad
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(Outreach).
Promover el crecimiento de la parroquia.
Proveer oportunidades a miembros para crecer en
fe en un ambiente confiable.
Continuar el respaldo del programa de cuidado pastoral.
Alguien notó que lo que llamamos “Metas” no son
medibles ni con término, como se debe tener para
unas metas bien expresadas. En cambio son áreas de
foco por lo cual nuestras actividades pueden ser evaluados.
La primera meta es la más difícil de completar, y bajo
este enfoque de ministerio, he identificado retos bajo
cinco temas que podemos lidiar en los próximos 3
años: gobierno, educación, administración, música y
liturgia. Son metas de largo plazo que tenemos que
elaborar para implementar.
En reflexionar sobre las áreas de trabajo, hela Junta
decidió enmendar el número “3. Promover el crecimiento de la parroquia.” Lo vamos a cambiar a esto:
“3. Permitir el crecimiento natural por proveer
ministerios de buena calidad.”
El cambio fue unánime. La meta redactada expresa
nuestra realización que si somos fieles a nuestro valor clave, la hospitalidad, que la calidad de los ministerios probablemente resultará en crecimiento. Por
consecuencia, el crecimiento no tiene que ser un foco,
sino permitido.
Padre Jaime Case
IMAGINAR LOS PRÓXIMOS 3 AÑOS
Preparé este para el Retiro de la Junta Parroquial para comunicar lo que creía que son importantes retos
y oportunidades para la Parroquia por los próximos
3 años. Este documento quiere chispar interés, discurso y discernimiento como Parroquia y Junta por
parte de la Parroquia entera. Por favor, considere esto como un borrador complicado de ideas, no como
un orden concreto de procedimiento. Está sujeto a
cambios, borrados, y toda otra forma de enmendación.
La mayoría de los retos rodean el ministerio de y a
los hispanos. Este es el 16º año que SL2 ha tenido
una Eucaristía en español, y esta misa expresa bien
nuestro valor clave de hospitalidad. La misa también representa las generaciones por venir, debido
a que 40% de la asistencia a la misa es menor que 12
años de edad. Por medio de clases de inglés, puede
dirigir la expansión de nuestro ministerio a un segmento nuevo. Lo que sigue es basado en la Visión,
Misión y Metas en mi artículo este mes.
Mejorar la relación entre hispanos y anglos en la
iglesia: Adjunto se resumen los restos que enfrentamos en el gobierno, educación, administración, música y liturgia para miembros Hispanos. Los marcos
de tiempo expresan mis pensamientos en cuando
estos asuntos deben ser iniciados o resueltos.
Gobierno (1-2 años):
Retos: La Junta Parroquial está dominada por
Anglos. Reservar solamente un puesto para los
Hispanos no es adecuado:
Posible Solución:
Cambiar de un solo puesto para un hispano a
3 hispanos, 3 Anglo, y 3 que pueden ser
cualquier. Nominar un hispano en 2016 y
cada año después.
Cambiar las Reglas (Bylaws) para realizar esta
meta.
Reclutar personas bilingües para ser nominado cada año.
Educación (1-2 años):
Retos: Estoy solo haciendo las clases de Primera
Comunión (¡otra clase comienza el 1 de marzo a
las 12 con 20 estudiantes!), para integración social, y liderazgo. La escuela dominical está creciendo a más que 20 niños cada domingo, que es
demasiado para los maestros y los salones de clase.
Posible Solución:
Examinar el método, situación, y maestros e
identificar soluciones.
Dividir la clase en dos por edad
Proveer entrenamiento a todos los maestros
en Godly Play.
Reclutar más maestros que son capaces en
español.
Pensar en un director de educación para cada
idioma.
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Administración (1-2 años):
Retos: Toda administración y preparación para
misas de 15, de bodas, entierros, me caen a mí.
Además hago la preparación para todas estas misas, inclusive todos folletos y todas las clases.
Tengo que reservar las fechas en el calendario.
Solamente yo puedo contestar las llamadas en
español. No alcanzo hacer grupos pequeños entre
los latinos. No se puede ni pensar en mantenimiento de la página de internet, grabación de sermones, o de música, u otra presencia en la red
social.
Posible Solución:
Llegar a tener un(a) administrador(a) de
tiempo completo.
Emplear un(a) administrador(a) bilingüe.
Música (2-3 años)
Reto: Tenemos un músico que solamente puede
trabajar unos 2.5 horas las semana seleccionando
y dirigiendo para la misa de 1.
Posible Solución:
Preparar para dos líderes musicales, uno para
cada idioma
Incrementar lo que ofrecemos en español para formar un grupo de músicos
Liturgia (3 o más años):
Retos: Toda la liturgia (predicación, preparación,
enseñanza y liderazgo) depende de mí.
Posible Solución:
Ser un lugar regular para entrenamiento de
nuevos curas
Buscar un sacerdote jubilado para trabajar de
tiempo parcial.
Servicio Social (Outreach) (1 año):
Reto: continuar el crecimiento en recursos para
este ministerio: voluntarios, finanzas, actividades.
Más voluntarios involucrados
Crecer en nuestro presupuesto hasta llegar a
40,000 por año
Reportar nuestras dádivas “in kind”
Crecimiento (constante):
No hay razón para este enfoque: La Parroquia
está creciendo naturalmente, de una manera or-
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denada, basado en nuestro local, la demografía
alrededor, y la calidad de nuestros ministerios de
dar la bienvenida y hospitalidad. Simplemente
tenemos que continuar la buena obra. Creo que la
misa en español crece más rápido que las otras, a
pesar de la falta de otros ministerios. ¡Véase la
Meta 3 Revisada!
Crecimiento en la fe (constante):
Reto: para mi es dificilísimo. Vamos a hacer una
encuesta para tratar de encontrar un resultado.
Cuidado Pastoral (constante):
Reto: Casi no hay cuidado pastoral en la comunidad en español.
Asistir todas las fiestas. Convivencia es como
establecer confianza y oportunidad para
cuidado pastoral.
“Confesión” es un aspecto importante de cuidado pastoral. Piénsalo como consejería
pastoral, no una fórmula de contrición y
tristeza, ofrecido, no requisito.
Reto: Muchas veces he escuchado sentimientos
de tristeza debido a la perdida de otro miembro
de la generación mayor. Invertimos mucho en
cuidado pastoral para el grupo de ancianos grandes, pero el pesar de la Parroquia no se puede
tratar de manera individual. ¿Qué podemos hacer como comunidad?
Definiciones:
“Outreach:” cuando yo lo utilizo, es un acto directo
de servicio a personas con necesidad de nuestros vecinos. Incluye apoyo en forma de dinero
de la Cuenta Discrecional, programas de comida, ropa y boletos del autobús.
Ministerio: es una actividad que apoya nuestra
vida espiritual no solamente de los miembros
sino también de nuestros vecinos en la comunidad. Piensa en los AA, NA, conciertos, visitas a
miembros, etc.
Evangelismo: es la atracción y retención de personas a nuestra vida parroquial. Alguna atracción
puede ser por “Outreach” o por hospedar otros
grupos, por el ministerio de conciertos, la Venta
de Garaje, el Bazar de Manualidades y Regalos,
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et. Típicamente esta atracción depende de palabra de invitación desde cualquier miembro a
un vecino o pariente a asistir a la Iglesia. También los Ujieres y quienes saludan a la gente
visitante son parte de este esfuerzo.
ESCUELA DOMINICAL
En Jugar Junto con Dios, hemos presentado la estación de Cuaresma con una lección sobre el Misterio
de Pascua. La historia presenta la seriedad de la temporada de cuaresma, pero termina con el gozo de
Pascua. Cuaresma es triste, pero Pascua es celebración. Por los domingos hacia la Pascua, se habla del
camino de Cristo Jesús a la Cruz.
Hemos aprendido sobre un Santo cada mes. Los niños han demostrado mucho interés. Hemos estudiado San Valentino y el Día de Amor. San Patricio será
el próximo santo. No es sobre hadas ni enanos.
Ebie Mountford
Lynnwood Convention Center Lynnwood, WA
Fall Junior High School Youth Conference (JYC)
Nov. 20-22, 2015 Trinity Episcopal Church, Everett
CAMPAMENTO
Hay un campamento llamado Camp Huston que
pertenece a nuestro Obispo.
Se ofrece becas. El P. Jaime estará capellán la semana
de 26 de julio a 1 de agosto. Inscripción por la red
electrónica www.huston.org.
LA CRUZ ROJA
RESULTADO DE DAR SANGRE
Gracias por su ayuda a la comunidad en ser patrones de la dádiva de sangre el mes pasado. El resultado del esfuerzo:
14 pintas recibidas
Meta: 11
127% ¡Gracias por pasar la palabra! Qué éxito. Recuerda que uno puede donar cada 56 días.
EVENTOS PARA LOS JOVENES
Reuniones de jóvenes en marzo, 7, 14, 21 y 28.
Reunión con padres domingo el 14 entre la misa de
10 y de 1 en el sótano. Vengan con preguntas, preocupaciones, ideas. Contacte a Donna por txt 360-609
CLASES DE INGLÉS
¡Empezaremos clases para aprender
inglés en marzo!
DIOCESAN
EVENTOS PARA LOS JOVENES
Clases gratis de inglés serán ofrecidas en la Iglesia
los miércoles y los viernes, a las diez de la mañana.
Se proveerá una guardería para niños pre-escolares.
Todos los maestros son voluntarios. La primera clase
de orientación será el miércoles el 4 de marzo. Vengan y aprendan inglés.
Spring High School Youth Conference (HYC)
April 10-12, 2015 - St. Luk e's Renton
VIA CRUCIS
-2180
Donna Greene y Don Lawry
Spring Junior High School Youth Conference (JYC)
May 1-3, 2015 - St. Paul's , Bellingham
High School Youth to General Convention
June 24-30, 2015 Salt Lak e City, Utah
High School 6-Day Camp
July 5-11, 2015 Pleasant Valley Cam p, Mineral, WA
Fall High School Youth Conference (HYC)
September 25-27, 2015 Good Shepherd , Vancouver
High School Youth to The Episcopal Diocese of
Olympia Annual Convention Nov. 13-14, 2015
Cada viernes al mediodía
La Vía Crucis, también conocido como
Estaciones de la Cruz, es la experiencia de Nuestro
Señor Cristo Jesús y el testimonio de los que estuvieron con Él en su ultimo camino, crucifixión y muerte. Vengan a experimentarla.
CENA AGAPE
Se ofrece una Cena Agape el Jueves del Mandamiento 2 de abril, a las 6, seguido con una misa con Lavatorio de los Pies a las 7. Se celebra junto con la misa
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esta comida sencilla de sopa, pan, queso, aceitunas. Si
pueden traer algo que compartir, será bien. Son dos
partes de la misma celebración, uno de la cena de prisa y calzado para el viaje, y la misa de lavatorio. Vengan a experimentarlo. Al final de la misa se despoja el
altar. Es muy solemne y lleno de devoción.
BAUTISMO OFRECIDA
SEMANA SANTA Y PASCUA
PRIMERA COMMUNION
29 de marzo – Domingo de Ramos, la Pasión
8:00 am Procesión de Palmas y Santa Eucaristía
10:00 am Procesión de Palmas, Santa Eucaristía
con Coro
1:00 pm Procesión de Palmas, Santa Eucaristía con
Música
1 de abril, Miércoles de Semana Santa
12:15 pm Santa Eucaristía con Sanación
2 de abril – Jueves Santo del Mandamiento
6:00 pm Cena de Agape
7:00 pm Eucaristía Bilingüe con Coro, Lavatorio de
Pies y Despojo del Altar
3 de abril – Viernes Santo
12:15 pm Vía Crucis
7:00 pm Viernes Santo Bilingüe
4 de abril – Sábado de Gloria
8:00 pm La Gran Vigilia Pascual Bilingüe
5 de abril – Domingo de la Resurrección – Pascua
8:00 am Santa Eucaristía inglés
10:00 am Santa Eucaristía con Coro, inglés
1:00 pm Santa Eucaristía con Música
ENVISIONING THE NEXT 3 YEARS
By Jaime Case, Rector
February 20-21, 2015, Vestry Retreat
I prepared this for the Vestry Retreat so that I could
communicate what I believe are important challenges and opportunities for the Parish in the next 3
years. This document is meant to spark discussion
and discernment as a Parish and Vestry on behalf of
the whole Parish. Please consider this a complex
draft of ideas, not a concrete set of marching orders.
It is subject to revision, deletion, and all other forms
of amendment!
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Domingo, 4 de Abril o Sábado, 5 de Abril de 2015
Si usted está interesado en el bautismo para usted o
un miembro de la familia, por favor llame la oficina
de la iglesia o avisa a padre Jaime anter del 15 de
Marzo
La Primera Comunión es la indagación al niño o
joven a las esenciales de la fe para que puedan participar más plenamente en la Misa de los domingos.
Las clases comienzan el 1 de marzo a las 12 mediodia~ Inscríbase después de la Misa con P. Jaime
CONFIRMACIÓN
La Confirmación es un Sacramento en que uno bautizado mientras niño hace sus votos bautismales frente
a un Obispo y “confirma” la fe que los padrinos y
padres hicieron por su cuenta. Las Clases comienzan
el 2 de agosto, y terminarán cuando el Obispo viene.
El Obispo Sandy Hampton viene el 18 de octubre, el
día de la Fiesta de San Lucas.
ALCOHOLICOS ANÓNIMIOS
EN ESPAÑOL:
¿Sufre usted o un familiar o un amigo debido al consumo de alcohol? Venga a nuestra reunión. Domingo
y martes a las siete de la tarde. 360-936-1275
Día a Día
Se ofrece gratis libros de meditaciones para FebreroMarzo-Abril.
Most of our challenges surround the ministry to
and of Hispanics in our midst. This is the 16th year
that SL2 has had a Eucharist in Spanish, and the
service represents our core values of hospitality
very well. The service also represents the younger
generations very well, since about 40% of every
Sunday’s attendance is under 12 years of age.
Through ESL it can direct the expansion of Outreach to a segment of those in need. What follows
is based on the Goals printed in my article this
month.
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Improve the relationship between the Anglo and
Hispanic congregations: Here are the challenges
that I believe we face in governance, education,
administration, music, and liturgy for Hispanic
members. The time frames express my thought as
to when the issues might be initiated or resolved.
Governance [1-2 yrs.]:
Challenges: Vestry is heavily and predominantly from the Anglo community. Reserving the
one membership for a Hispanic is inadequate.
Possible Solutions:
Move from current one reserved space to 3
Hispanic, 3 Anglo and 3 at-large members by nominating on that basis. For
example, in 2016 at the general meeting
nominate at least one Latino, and do so
every year subsequently.
Alter the Bylaws to accomplish such the
goal.
Recruit fully bilingual members of 1 pm service to stand for election every year.
Education [1-2 yrs.]:
Challenges: Currently I have to rely on myself
for teaching “First” Communion class (new
class starts March 1 at noon with 20 students!),
for social integration and for leadership in the
Latino community. Sunday school is also
growing to 20+ children at 1 pm, which is too
much for our space and teachers to handle.
Possible Solutions:
Re-examine our current class methods and
teachers at 1 pm to identify solutions for
the class
Possibly subdivide the class by age, 10-12
year olds in separate class.
Provide Godly Play training in-house, for all
teachers, as a requisite for teaching (not
currently done)
Recruit additional teachers who are capable
in Spanish
Think about a DRE for each language area.
Administration [1-2 yrs.]:
Challenge: Currently our Spanish services, especially private services like weddings, 15s
and funerals, fall in total to me for scheduling, service preparation, pre-service instruction, musical coordination, opening the
building, closing the building, and liturgical
leadership. There is no one but me to answer and field their phone calls. Small
groups whose first language is Spanish are
currently out of my reach. This is not to
mention the website maintenance, sermon
and other recordings (currently defunct!),
and more social media presence.
Possible Solutions:
Prepare to fund a full-time Parish Administrator position.
Prepare for a search for a fully bilingual Parish Administrator, or two part time
assistants.
Music [2-3 yrs.]:
Challenge: Currently we have a musician who
can only dedicate about 2.5 hours to selecting, playing and leading music at 1 pm service. Musician is a talented amateur, but not
a professional.
Possible Solutions:
Prepare for two separate musical leaders,
one for each language.
Boost the music offerings in Spanish so that
a musical group can be formed.
Liturgy [3+ yrs.]:
Challenges: Currently our Spanish services depend solely on my preparation, preaching,
teaching, and liturgical leadership. For example, I preach every Sunday in Spanish!
Possible Solutions:
Become a regular placement for graduating
bilingual or multicultural priestly formation as curates, or
Look for staff priest who is bilingual, perhaps retired or other bi-vocational priest.
Outreach [1 yr.]:
Challenge: Continue to grow in types of outreach activity, financing, and volunteers.
Outreach offerings to others, [ESL, new food
resources like Panera, the Clark County
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Food Bank]
More volunteers involved in Outreach
Grow our Outreach budget to $10,000 from
the current $9,000, on our long-term goal
of tithing (10% or around $40k) on our
budget.
Track In-Kind!!!
Growth [constant]:
No reason to focus: The Parish is growing organically, in a smooth and orderly fashion,
based on our geographic location, the demographics around us, and the quality of
our welcoming and hospitality. We simply
need to keep up the good work. I think the
Spanish service is growing the fastest, despite the lack of certain ministries. See restated goal!
Growth in Faith [constant]:
Challenge: I think this one is tough! Where is the
growth in learning and application?
Pastoral Care [constant]:
Challenge: We have almost no pastoral care in
Spanish.
Attend all birthday, 15 and wedding parties
after the service: Convivencia is the way
to create trust and opportunity for Pastoral Care.
“Confession” is an important part of pastoral
care. Think of it as Pastoral Counseling,
not formulaic expressions of contrition
and sorrow, offered and not required.
Challenge: I often hear expressions of sorrow at
the loss of another member of the generation
that is passing away. We do invest heavily in
individual Pastoral Care for this aged Anglo
generation, but the Parish’ mourning cannot
be cared for by the individualized care that
we provide. What can we do as a community?
Definitions:
Outreach: when I use it, means directed acts of
service to people in need. It includes financial
assistance through the Discretionary fund,
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our Food/Clothing/Bus Passes ministry, and
other sharing of resources and material.
Ministry: is any activity that supports the spiritual life not only of the members, but of the
community we live in: Think of providing
space for AA/NA, concerts open to the community, drop in pastoral care, etc.
Evangelism: The attraction and integration of
people into the life of the Parish. Some attraction may take place through our music ministry, our hosting of groups, or other public
event, even the Rummage Sale, or the Holiday
Craft & Gift Sale. Mostly this is the function of
word-of-mouth, with the first level of follow
up by the greeters and ushers in the service,
followed up by fine music and liturgy and the
building of friendships.
Spiritual Development
SUNDAY SCHOOL
In Godly Play we introduce the season of Lent with
a story called The Mystery of Easter. This story
demonstrates the serious time of Lent but ends with
the joy of Easter. Lent is sad..... Easter is pure celebration. For the Sundays leading up to Easter the
stories cover Christ's journey to the cross and resurrection.
We have been learning about one saint each month.
The children have shown a lot of interest. They were
surprised to find a story behind Valentine's Day. St.
Patrick will be their next surprise. It's not all about
leprechauns and rainbows!
Ebie Mountford
SUNDAY SCHOOL GIFTS WISH LIST
The teachers and Thursday crew have already created many of the Godly Play materials in use now but
it is very time consuming. There are still some wonderful story materials needed. Please consider giving a gift towards the purchase of one of these Godly Play material sets. Since some of the sets are more
expensive, a ministry group might consider taking
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up a collection or a few friends go in together. We
suggest submitting your checks made out to “St.
Luke’s” with the memo line indicating “Godly Play
Materials” and a story name, if applicable. Then
your donation can recorded to your giving record
and be used to make the appropriate purchase by
the Sunday School staff. We have a poster on the
bulletin board by the office with story tear-offs for
your convenience.
Thank you to the Women’s Spirituality Group for
sponsoring “The Story of Ruth” materials.
Wish List
The People of God Figures
Figure of Moses
The Wooden Risen Christ
The Story of King David
The Story of Daniel
The Flood and the Ark
$34.95
$5.95
$19.95
$118.95
$181.95
$325.95
FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES
“First” Communion classes begin March 1 at 12
noon in the Fireside room, downstairs. We practice
open communion for any baptized person, even a
baby, but as we mature, learning about the Eucharist can change. This course is bilingual and is designed for elementary school children (3rd grade and
above) who can read and write, and so participate
more fully in the Sunday worship.
YOUTH EVENTS
March Youth Meetings will be Saturdays,
7, 14, 21 and 28, 6 to 8pm.
Parent informational meeting Sunday, March 15 after 10am service in Fireside Room 11:45 AM. Please
come with questions concerns and ideas .
Donna Greene and Don Lawry
High School 6-Day Camp
July 5-11, 2015 Pleasant Valley Cam p, Mineral, WA
Fall High School Youth Conference (HYC)
September 25-27, 2015 Good Shepherd , Vancouver
High School Youth to The Episcopal Diocese of
Olympia Annual Convention Nov. 13-14, 2015
Lynnwood Convention Center Lynnwood, WA
Fall Junior High School Youth Conference (JYC)
Nov. 20-22, 2015 Trinity Episcopal Church, Everett
CAMP HUSTON
Visit http://www.huston.org/ for more information
and registration.
Adults & Families Events 2015
April 29 - May 3 – Quilters & Croppers Retreat –
Check-in at 4pm on Wednesday, April 29 and the
fun will last until after lunch on Sunday, May 3.
May 1-3 – Work Weekend – Come help us beautify
the Huston property before summer begins! Checkin Friday May 1 at 4pm. The weekend concludes
Sunday after lunch.
Summer Camp Schedule for 2015
June 23-July 2 Counselor Training
(Required: Completed 10th Grade)
July 5-10
Missoula Children’s Theater Camp
(The Jungle Book) Entering 1-10 Grades
Discovery Camp 1 Entering 3-10 Grades
Horse Camp 1 Entering 5-8 Grades
July 12-18
July 12-18
July 26-Aug. 1 Fr. Jaime Camp Chaplain
July 26-Aug. 1 Discovery Camp 2 Entering 3-10 Grades
July 26-Aug 1 Horse Camp 2 Entering 5-8 Grades
August 3-6
Mini Camp Entering 1-5 Grades
August 9-15 International Discovery Camp
Entering 3-10 Grades
August 9-15 Buckaroo Camp Entering 6-10 Grades
Early Bird Registration Discount of $45/Camper
only available before March 15!!! HURRY!
DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS
Spring High School Youth Conference (HYC)
April 10-12, 2015 - St. Luk e's Renton
Spring Junior High School Youth Conference
May 1-3, 2015 - St. Paul's , Bellingham
High School Youth to General Convention
June 24-30, 2015 Salt Lak e City, Utah
VISUAL ARTISTS GROUP
The first meeting of Visual Artists of St. Luke's ~ San
Lucas, for 2015, will be held on Monday evening,
March 2 at 6:30PM, in the home of Pam and Doug
Goodlett; 2509 NW 115th,Van,WA 98685 (360-5736267)
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Let's catch up with one another, bring new work, or
books and articles about artists or art events. We'll
discuss what goals and interests that we have for
the year, and plan workshops, field trips, etc.
Again, we will only have group meetings four
times during the year, with events in between, so
let's make the most of our times together, to share
and encourage one another. Hope to see you March
2nd! (Please rsvp your host as a courtesy, thanks)
Don Lonsbrough
WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP
Our next monthly session is on Saturday, March 14
from 10 AM-Noon. Our sessions begin with refreshments and friendly conversation. We will continue our study and discussion based on the book,
The Story of Ruth: Twelve Moments in Every Woman’s
Life by Joan D. Chittister. This month we will be focusing on Chapters 4 and 5, “Aging” and
“Independence”. All women are welcome. There’s
still time to join us and we have one book available,
just contact the church office or Kris (574-3755 evenings). We look forward to coming together for this
special time. If you have any questions feel free to
contact any of the conveners.
Mary Boettcher Janet Butler Kris Lawless
LIFE GOES ON
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). Next meeting is on
March 26 at 2PM.
LENTEN PROGRAM
The previously advertised Lenten Series has been
cancelled. Instead we are offering a special video
presentation, “Being Mortal”, featuring Dr. Atul
Gawande, which explores the intersection of life,
death, medicine and what matters in the end. We
are offering you two opportunities to come and see
this in March. The first time will be during The
Lunch Bunch on Tuesday, March 10 at noon and
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the second will be on Thursday, March 19 at 6PM.
Both events will include a shared simple meal of
soup and bread. Following the video presentation
we will have time for discussion facilitated by either Fr. Jaime or Fr. Dennis Cole. Let us know if
you are coming and if you can bring soup or bread
on the sign-up sheets in the Narthex
LENTEN RESOURCES
Check out these websites and other book sellers:
www.forwardmovement.org
(booklets, Kindle & Nook versions are available).
www.creativecommunication.com
www.cokesbury.com
BAPTISM OFFERED
Saturday, April 4 at 8PM
Sunday, April 5 at 8AM or 10AM
If you are interested in baptism for yourself or a
family member, please contact the church office or
Father Jaime by March 15.
CONFIRMATION - OCTOBER 18
Confirmation Classes will start in August in preparation for Bishop Sandy Hampton. Bishop will be
visiting us on October 18th, St. Luke’s Festival Day.
Please let the office know you want to be confirmed, or to be received or do a reaffirmation of
faith.
Worship
NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM
February was another memorable musical month at
St. Luke’s, with Catherine van der Salm’s beautiful
vocal recital with accompaniment from the new
Steinway piano on Valentine’s Day and a second
visit from master jazz guitarist Dan Balmer at our
Vesper service the preceding week. We are not
quite done yet.
The final recital in our three-event series to properly introduce our Darrell & Janet Williams Steinway
“B” to the Vancouver community is slated for
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March 14th. The intrepid
LeRoi Nickel Duo will
present music for one
Steinway piano played
by four hands to include
Poulenc’s Sonate from
1918, which sounds like a
final WWI cannon barrage at the beginning and
is contrasted by a second
movement marked
“naïve and slow,” played
on the white keys only. Schubert’s haunting F minor Fantasy follows, which is the one piece that inspired
us to investigate the piano duet repertory. We will
also play Fauré’s Dolly Suite and some Brahms
Hungarian Dances.
Thank you, members of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas and
friends, for attending these past events and supporting them in such a generous way. And a final
“thank-you” is again due to Darrell and Janet Williams for their generous gift of the Steinway piano.
This fine instrument is a gift to the community and
will be used by the Clark County Music Teachers’
Association on the afternoon of March 15th for their
scholarship auditions. We have had a number of
requests already by musicians in the area to use the
piano and our email list of interested audience
members is growing. This is an exciting time for
the parish of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas in dedicating
the piano, as the bronze plaque on the name board
indicates, “to the glory of God.”
Nancy and I plan to donate our services and hope
that another large free-will offering from this dedication concert will help to off-set the expense of a
professional orchestra and soloists at the next musical event, a vesper service presenting most of
J. S. Bach’s towering St.
John Passion at 7 PM on
March 29th, Passion
Sunday at St. Luke’s ~
San Lucas. The St.
Luke’s Choir will be
joined by the Bach
Choir from St. James
Lutheran Church in
Portland and soloists
Catherine van der Salm
(soprano) and Kevin Walsh (baritone.) The orchestra will feature two oboes, flute, strings, and a new
Richard Bond portative organ. The role of the evangelist and other individuals involved in the passion
story will be spoken in English so that the account
can be fully understood. All the chorales and most
of the choruses and arias will be sung in German
and presented, according to Bach’s intention in two
parts, with a homily between, given by special
guest Pastor Dennis Anderson from St. James.
Again, a free-will offering will be taken.
TAIZE
Tim Nickel, Director of Music
The Taizé service combines readings, chant-like
songs, silence, soft light and a
unique chancel display in the
Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament.
Saturday, March 21 at 6:00 pm:
Come and enjoy this
unique service.
LENTEN LITURGY
CHANGES
We will have the small, plain
altar in the front, where the High Altar currently is,
and we will use it for the season of Lent. I commend to you its simplicity and humility for the season.
Every Friday at 12:15 PM we will offer prayers of
the Stations of the Cross. If the occasion permits, we
will do it bilingually.
On Palm Sunday, March 29. We will return to the
High Altar for the beginning of Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday, April 2, we will again have our
Agape potluck simple meal starting at 6PM. At 7
PM we will have a bilingual service of Holy Eucharist including foot-washing this year, and stripping
of the altar.
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Good Friday, April 3, we will come together for a
bilingual service of the Good Friday liturgy.
The Great Vigil, Saturday, April 4 at 8PM will
round out our bilingual services.
I hope you will make it a point to join in the bilingual special services.
Fr. Jaime Case
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
March 29 - Sunday of the Passion – Palm Sunday
8:00 AM Procession of Palms & Holy Eucharist
10:00 AM Procession of Palms & Choral Eucharist
1:00 PM La Pasión: Domingo de Ramos
7:00 PM Passion Sunday Vespers with selections
from J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion
April 1 – Wednesday of Holy Week
12:15 PM Holy Eucharist with healing Service
April 2 – Maundy Thursday/ Jueves Santo
6:00 PM Agapé Meal (Simple Supper)
7:00 PM Bilingual Choral Eucharist with
foot washing and Stripping of the Altar
April 3 – Good Friday/Viernes Santo
12:15 – 1:00 PM Stations of the Cross
7:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy /Liturgia de Viernes
Santo (Bilingual)
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April 2 at 6:00 PM, before the bilingual choral
service of Holy Eucharist. Think of this as part 1
and part 2 of a worship experience. The meal will
be meatless, the setting austere and the food sparse
and simple. After the Agapé Meal we will move to
the church for the Holy Eucharist. We hope you
will join us and find this experience spiritually enriching to your Holy Week. Please let us know if
you are coming and if possible, sign-up to bring a
portion of the meal. We ask attendees to bring
canned food for our Outreach pantry to feed the
hungry.
EASTER FLOWERS
Easter is not far away - April 5, when we will start
having flowers on the altar again. On Easter Day we
will have lots of flowers [azaleas, lilies, perhaps hydrangeas, maybe others?]. We need your help to
fund these special plants!! Any amount you give is
appreciated.
The flower offering envelopes will be with the ushers and in the Narthex starting Sunday, March 15.
Please print your name and the name(s) of loved
ones you wish remembered. A phone number
would be helpful in case we have any questions.
After Easter these plants will be planted around the
church grounds to enjoy for many years.
April 4 – Holy Saturday / Sabado Santo
8:00 PM The Great Vigil of Easter /
La Gran Vigilia Pascual (Bilingual)
Thank You! Jean Getsinger
April 5 – Easter Day
8:00 AM Choral Eucharist
10:00 AM Choral Eucharist
1:00 PM Santa Eucaristía
It’s a wet, blustery morning, but that is to be expected for January in Oregon. The strong ropes securing the ship to this dock do not prevent the
creaking of the boards in this old ship. It is good to
have finished that long voyage.
PALM CROSS MAKING
Standing on the dock is a prominent-looking man
beckoning me over; Mr. Benjamin Stark of Trinity
Church, Portland, I presume. Next to him is a military officer who is familiar to me. Greeting Mr.
Stark first, “Mr. Stark, it is a pleasure to finally meet
you. Your letters to the Missionary Society were an
inspiration.”
The Altar Guild would like to invite one and all to
its Annual Palm Cross Making. It will be in the Parish Hall on Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 AM. Hope
to see you there. Questions? Please call Carol Hiltz
or Sandra Kimura.
AGAPÉ MEAL
There will be an Agapé Meal on Maundy Thursday,
A BEGINNING IN 1853
“You are most heartedly welcome, Rev. McCarty”,
Mr. Stark acknowledged. “We have a carriage wait-
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ing to take you to the others of our small congregation. My apologies, I should introduce you to Colonel Bonneville from Fort Vancouver, across the river.”
through 3 sloughs. On the Fort side, I travel 5 miles
on foot to the Fort. I expect it to take 1 ½ days in all.
Then back again two days later.
“Captain…err, Colonel Bonneville! I haven’t seen
you since Mexico City, at the end of the war. I was
so honored to be amongst your brave soldiers, and
I always enjoyed our strong discussions about religion and its many meanings.”
Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist
“Strong is a comparatively mild term for those
talks, Chaplain McCarty. All of us over at the Fort
remember your bravery in battle, and your compassionate care for our souls. You may remember some
others from those discussions, now at the Fort. Captain Brent, as well as McConnell, Wallen, Augur,
and Floyd-Jones; why we even have amongst us
Sam Grant! Capt. Lee unfortunately has gone back
to Virginia; I would so have wanted his engineering
expertise.”
“Rev. McCarty, let us board the carriage now,”
Stark interrupted, trying to lead me away from Col.
Bonneville.
“One moment Reverend, I would like to propose a
counter offer to Mr. Stark’s,” Bonneville stated with
a commanding voice. “As post commander, I offer
you a position at the Fort as chaplain and schoolmaster. There are many amongst us, and in the
Vancouver village nearby, that seek the benefits of
your religious gift.”
“Well, Trinity Church did request my services first,
although my mission is to serve the many. Would it
be possible to serve both congregations?”
The two gentlemen stepped aside and conferred,
with Mr. Stark strongly speaking his various points,
and Col. Bonneville using all of his considerable
stature in reply.
Mr. Stark finally spoke to me. “Reverend, we have
reached an agreement to share your services, half of
the week at Trinity, and half at the Fort. The good
Colonel will supply a rowboat to take you across
the river. If that is suitable to you, we will begin our
week’s portion at Trinity this Sunday.”
I, of course, agreed. I looked at a map later that
night. I travel on foot 15 miles in Oregon, including
I won’t have time to do much but walk and pray!
Out Into The World
AMERICAN RED CROSS
BLOOD DRIVE RESULTS
Thank you for your support of the community by
sponsoring the blood drive last month. Your drive
results are:
Collected:
14 pints
Goal: 11 pints
127%!! Thank you so much for donating and for
getting the word out. Remember that donors can
give every 56 days!
Sonia Cisneros-Arreguin, Account Manager
OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Thank you to everyone for their generous support
of our expanded outreach to those in need.
We can always count on the church family to come
through with clothing, various hygiene items, baggies, etc. whenever we are running low . We are
also getting bread, bagels and pastry from a local
restaurant so we are able to add that to our sack
lunches.
We are seeing an increase in those who visit the
church needing basic necessities. There will be a
wish list in the bulletin each week, or feel free to
call Dena or Lee if you want to help. We welcome
new volunteers. We need people to sort clothes,
prepare sack lunches, and staff the outreach table
from 9:15am to noon and from 1 pm to 4 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
ENGLISH CLASSES
SL2 will offer classes in English Wednesdays and
Fridays, at 10 am, beginning Wednesday, March 4,
for anyone who wants to take them. Nursery care
will be provided also. We have some dedicated volunteers and could use more. There is some demand
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for evening classes, which would require more volunteers!
HOMELESS VANCOUVER
STUDENTS NEED YOU!
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, April 16, parish outreach will sponsor another easy and delicious fundraiser at Burgerville Central Park, 4pm-7pm, for
Vancouver Schools' HOPE program, Homeless
Outreach Pursuing Education.
Community Life
COFFEE HOUR
Thanks in advance, to our March Hosts who will be
providing treats during Coffee Hour.
Judy Morrison, Coffee Hour Coordinator
Coffee Hour Hosts for March
March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 29
April 5
Lincoln, Berhows, Cassidys
Surfaces
Wildfang/Saathoff
Harris
Palm Sunday (Mo rrisons)
(Hot Cross & Cinnamon Buns)
Easter Sunday (Vestry)
THE LUNCH BUNCH
On March 10 at 12 PM we are using this time to offer the Lenten Program during the day time hours.
Please see that article for more information.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
In March, Dan and Karin Slanina will host Friday
Night Live on March 27, 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) of
bharris618@comcast.net
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Administrative & Financial
ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO
DIOCESAN CONVENTION NEEDED
No candidates were offered at the Annual Meeting
in January. We are allowed up to four, two men
and two women. If you are interested in serving
our parish at convention (Friday-Saturday, November 13-14, at the Lynnwood Convention Center)
please contact Fr. Jaime or Senior Warden, Stefanie
Aschmann.
TREASURER’S REPORT
BUDGET SUMMARY
“Dollars and Sense”
At the end of January we expect percentages to be at
8.3% of budgeted revenue and expense.
Summary as of January 31, 2015
Total Budget
for the Year
Revenues
Expenses
Net Income
$432,982
$432,982
0
Year to Date
Actual
Amounts
$64,723
$40,880
$23,843
Percent
of Total
Budget
15%
9%
Revenues: Actual revenues for January are ahead
of schedule due to pre-pledge contributions,
which inflate the monthly averages because prepledge funds are front-loaded instead of distributing these funds over the entire year.
Also, we are close to meeting our pledge goal of
$316,144, with 114 units promising $314,156!
Many thanks to all.
Expenses: Expenses are over YTD budget projections by $4,798. This overage is to be expected at
this time in the year, mostly due to a quarterly
pension payment, high winter natural gas usage
and beginning of year office expenses.
Additional Comments:
Thank you for your early pledge contributions.
The economy is picking up, greater amounts of
money are being received weekly, we are contributing over $16,000 to outreach activities this year,
and we will fully support our children, youth and
music programs. We will do this and much
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more…with a reduced need of relying on fundraising activities to meet our fiscal obligations.
Thanks for your continued financial support of St.
Luke’s ~ San Lucas.
Doug Goodlett, Treasurer
ZURITA, Glicerio P. & RUIZ, Elizabeth
Ernesto & Emily
11515 NE49th St Apt KK 202
Vancouver, WA 98682-6144
360-903-0439
DIRECTORY UPDATES
REACTIVATE
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,
office@stlukesvancouver.com.
TORRES, Claudia & ZARAGOZA, Jesus
Jonathan, Lindsey &Ivan
4710 Plomonden Apt. 108 Vancouver, WA 98661
503-875-2187
ADDS
ARQUIJO, Larry & Lidia
16712 NW 11th Ave Ridgefield, WA 98642-5740
BARBOSA, Liliana
Rafael, David and Heidi
783 H St Washougal, WA 98671
503-481-5192
CHAVEZ, Evangelina & GUARDIAN, Jose
MONTAINEL, Angela, Alondra & Adilene
GUARDIAN, Xochilt, Emmanuel & Isabella
505 Ash St Kelso, WA 98626
1-360-843-3462
GALLEGOS, Marisela
Alondra, Alberto & Erick
8917 NE 15th Ave Apt B-15 Vancouver, WA 98665
360-576-5633
GONZALEZ, Sulma & Delilah Guadalupe
4501 Addy St #109 Washougal, WA 98671
360-513-1039
CHANGES
CASAREZ, Hipolito & BARBA, Francisca
lcamcpol@q.com
DELETES
LOPEZ, Enrique
VESTRY SUMMARY - February 2015
VESTRY RETREAT: At the retreat, we discussed
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PALAFOX, Rene & SIERRA, Francisca
Rene, Roberto, Cristian & Daniela
2900 General Anderson Rd Apt H 74
Vancouver, WA 98661
503-209-2273
PEREZ, Luis & MARTINEZ, Rosa Lila
MARTINEZ, Jatziry and PEREZ, Estrella
2011 Brand Rd Apt 5 Vancouver, WA 98661
360-991-4803
REYES, Filadelfo & HERNANDEZ, Reyna
Soledad & Joseph
801 N Garrison Rd Vancouver, WA 98664
360-931-7469
Our Hispanic members and ways to:
 Give them greater representation in church
leadership
 Create more options for Hispanic music
 Broaden liturgical options at the 1:00 service.
Improve educational opportunities
We also considered ways to expand both our
Outreach budget and activities.
GROWING IN FAITH: How do we do that as part
of the Body of Christ? A survey will be created
soon so all of us can discern corporately those faith
areas in which we are most interested. Having that
information will give the Rector and Vestry a solid
foundation for further planning.
REWORDING: One parish goal has been “Promote
the growth of the parish”. If we are doing the
Lord’s work properly, we will attract and keep new
members. Therefore, that goal was rephrased as
“Allow growth to occur naturally by providing
quality ministries”.
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CURATE: Thanks to Fr. Jaime’s negotiating skills,
Bishop Rickel significantly reduced the cost of having a curate (Assistant Priest) with us for two years.
Our curate’s name is Eliacin. He is Puerto Rican/
American, fully bilingual, and married with two
children. He graduated from Seattle University in
December.
Eliacin will visit and preach at all three services on
Sunday, April 19 before his official arrival at midyear. He will train with our Anglo and Hispanic
congregations through mid-2017. He will be able to
help Fr. Jaime with liturgy, some administrative
duties, and Hispanic pastoral care.
REGULAR BUSINESS: Our retreats include the
routine Vestry meeting for that month. New ministry-group leaderships were assigned. Steps were
taken toward a Mutual Ministry Evaluation of both
Rector and Vestry. We will review the parish’s Alcohol Policy.
Tom Amies, Vestry Clerk
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Items that do not sell are: Stuffed furniture, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and mattresses, baby cribs,
child car seats, TVs. If you have any item listed
above that someone might be able to use please
contact Russ Roseberry at 694-2941 so that they can
be listed through the church.
This sale raises funds to provide ministry support
for youth activities including scholarships to send
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas youth to Camp Huston Episcopal Summer Camp. You can do two good things,
clean out your home and help youth go to camp.
Russ Roseberry
SAVE THE
DATE!
“GOT RUMMAGE?”
St Luke’s ~ San Lucas Annual Rummage Sale
April 17th from 2PM -7PM and
April 18th from 9 AM – 2 PM.
Two great days!
Yes more rummage!
The annual Rummage Sale is coming soon.
Search your house, closet, attic, garage, shed or storage unit for usable items that you no longer need.
Reduce clutter in your house. Ask your neighbors
and family for rummage. Starting April 12th bring
your treasures to St. Luke’s ~San Lucas and place
them on the stage in the Parrish Hall. If you have a
large amount to donate and can’t get the load to the
church yourself, please contact Russ Roseberry at
694-2941 for a pick up
Every item must be in serviceable condition. Donate clean used clothing, kitchen tools, dishes,
bowls, small appliances, lamps, garden tools, furniture, tables, chairs, books and toys. Please everything in good condition. Tax deduction forms are
available.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR
MARCUS BORG
There will be a memorial service honoring beloved
Canon Theologian, Dr. Marcus J. Borg's life at
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on Sunday, March 22 at
2PM in the afternoon. Presiding Bishop,
Katharine Jefferts Schori, will officiate. Please plan
on joining us for this celebration of an incredible life
well lived.
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The St. James Collegium Musicum
Director, Scott Powell
DROP, DROP SLOW TEARS
A Concert of Sacred Music
for Lent & Holy Week
Sunday, March 8 at 7:30 PM
The Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater
218 West 12th St. Vancouver, WA 98660
Suggested Donation: $10 Individual
$35 Family Contact Proto-Cathedral for
Advance Tickets: 360-693-3052 or
www.protocathedral.org
MARCH CYCLE OF PRAYER
Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Congregations,
Ministries & Institutions
March 1 St. Matthew/San Mateo, Auburn
March 8 Good Shepherd, Federal Way;
St. Elizabeth/Santa Isabel, Burien
March 15 St. James & St. Columba, Kent
March 22 St. George, Maple Valley;
Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East
Congregations, Ministries & Institutions
March 1 Theodore Schneller Guest House,
Amman, Jordan
March 8 All Saints Community Church,
Damascus, Syria
March 15 St. George’s School, Jerusalem
March 22 St. George’s Guest House, Jerusalem
St. Luke, Renton
March 29 St. Phillip’s Church, Nablus, West Bank
March 29 All Saint, Resurrection,
Holy Apostles & St. Margaret, Bellevue
PRAYER REQUESTS
3 - Carla Sowder
3 - Aaron Hamann
5 - Lucia Ramirez
5 - Sulma Gonzalez
7 - Paul Hiromura
8 - Amy Case
9 - Heather Lund
9 - Suzanna Tilford
10 - Joseph Ziemba
10 - Sirce Plaza
11 - Chuck Grigsby-Lane
13 - Nancy Lematta
13 - Danny Jones
15 - Tom Smith
15 - Natasha Rezhenkov
16 - Barbara Garlisch
16 - Jose Martinez
18 - Cheryl-Lee Holt
18 - Tristan Sotelo
18 - Crystal Gutierrez
20 - Brett Tomer-White
21 - Bob Denny
21 - Gary Swisher
21 - Jonathan Reyes
22 - Leonel Villa
22 - Irvin Villegas
23 - Karla Gaitan
24 - Steve Coble
24 - Fr. Jerry Lonergan
24 - Angel Plaza
25 - Marcio Carrasco
25 - Aaron Sanchez
25 - Jennifer Gutierrez
25 - Kiara Reyes
27 - John Marentette
28 - Chris Mountford
29 - Lew Hampton
29 - Annelies
van der Salm
30 - Mary Anderson
31 - Kathryn Riemcke
Reminder - If your Ministry group would like to
submit an article for the April issue of The
Messenger, please submit your written article on or
before March 15 to the church office or email it to
office@stlukesvancouver.com Thank you!
Church Office Hours: 9 am-12 pm & 1-5 pm
Tuesday - Friday
Closed Wednesdays for Staff Meeting, 3-4:30 pm.
Church office, 360-696-0181.
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Second Sunday of
Lent
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
8:00 Holy Eucharist
9:45 Sunday School
& Nursery Care
10:00 Choral Eucharist
12:00 1st Communion
12:00 Primera Comuníon
12:45 Guardería de
niños
1:00 Santa Misa
1:30 Escuela Dominical
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Office
Closed
Third Sunday of Lent
3
4
Outreach
10:00 ESL Class
6:30 Visual
Artists
Group
(Goodlett’s)
Office
Closed
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
Office
Closed
10
12:00
LENTEN
PROGRAM @
The Lunch
Bunch
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Outreach
23
Office
Closed
24
Outreach
6:30 Pastoral
Care
Committee
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
7:00 PASSION
SUNDAY VESPERS
12:15 Stations
of the Cross
6:00 Youth Group
SET YOUR
CLOCKS
FORWARD
1 HOUR AT
BEDTIME!
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Outreach
10:00 ESL Class
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
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Office
Closed
Food Outreach
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Outreach
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
3:00 Staff
Meeting
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Outreach
10:00 ESL Class
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6:00 Youth Group
7:00 3rd Steinway
Dedicatory Recital
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Outreach
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6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
April 1
20
Outreach
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
10:00 ESL Class
12:15 Stations
of the Cross
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Outreach
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
10:00 ESL Class
2:00 Life Goes On
6:30 Friday Night
Live (Slaninas’)
April 2
Food Outreach
Holy Wednesday
Food Outreach
Maundy Thursday
10:00 ESL Class
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
6:00 Agape Meal
7:00 Bilingual
Choral Eucharist
6:00 TAIZE
6:00 Youth Group
27
Outreach
HOLY WEEK
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
3:00 Staff
Meeting
6:00 Handbells
7:00 Choir
21
Outreach
6:00 LENTEN
PROGRAM
26
Outreach
10:00 ESL Class
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
3:00 Staff
Meeting
10:00 Women’s
Spirituality Group
12:15 Stations
of the Cross
6:00 Handbells
6:30 Outreach
Committee
7:00 Choir
3:00 Staff
Meeting
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Sunday of the
Passion:
PALM SUNDAY
11
10:00 ESL Class
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
MESSENGER DEADLINE
29
10:00 ESL Class
7:00 Choir
Outreach
15
Fifth Sunday in Lent
8:00 Thursday
Crew
10:00 Helping
Hands
7
Outreach
6:00 Handbells
6:30 Vestry
22
6
Outreach
17
Saturday
Friday
3:00 Staff
Meeting
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
REGULAR
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
11:45 Youth/Parent
Information Meeting
5
Outreach
12:15 Holy
Eucharist &
Healing Service
9
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
BEGINS
MARCH
~ MARZO
2015
THE
MESSENGER
EL MENSAJERO
Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday
12:15 Stations
of the Cross
April 3
Food Outreach
Good Friday
6:00 Youth Group
April 4
Holy Saturday
10:00 ESL Class
12:15 Stations
of the Cross
7:00 Bilingual
Good Friday
Liturgy
8:00 Bilingual
Great Vigil of
Easter
The Messenger ~ El Mensajero
18
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: February 29 - March 3
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal
The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector
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: office@stlukesvancouver.com
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.