The Bellringer
The parish newsletter of
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
June 2015
525 N. Fifth Avenue Sequim, WA 98382 360-683-4862 www.stlukes-sequim.org
From
Father Bob
Each Sunday, we
exchange the
peace of the
Lord in the midst of our worship as
part of the liturgy. It is a remarkable
time in the service, when our attention
shifts from the front of the church to
the people around us. It is also a very
important expression of a deeply spiritual reality. The passing of the peace
in not merely a kind of greeting; instead, it is a reflection
of one of God’s most
remarkable gifts.
What’s Inside??
Calendar
2
Birthdays
3
Directory
Course Offering
4
Chet Miller Scholarships
Bits & Pieces
5
Music Live
Tutoring Wrap-up
6
Disaster Preparedness
If you look closely at the
Resurrection appearances of Jesus in the
Gospels, you will find
that Jesus often greets
the startled disciples
with the words “peace
be with you”. Before
he teaches, sometimes, even before
they recognize him, the gift of peace is
extended to touch anxious hearts. It
seems to me that there are three aspects of this peace that are remarkable.
First, there is the kind of peace which
brings calm in the midst of a storm.
When things seem out of control, and
life is in turmoil, this dimension of
peace quiets the troubled soul and
brings comfort in any situation. Particularly when we are overwhelmed, this
peace can be an unexpected and remarkable gift.
Second, there is an active dimension
to the peace of God. It is not only the
absence of conflict, or the abatement
of tension, it is also the presence of
the Holy Spirit that enables us to bring
His peace to others. Often, ministry to
those dealing with some type of crisis
involves this gift of
peace which comes in a
very human form
through someone else.
Third, peace involves
not only our mind, but
also our spirit. It is
more than psychological calm. It is that
“peace which passes
understanding” and
touches our soul. This is the peace
which comes through the recognition
of the presence of God, His love and
compassion. It is the peace that often
comes through meditation or contemplation.
In the midst of busy lives and many
concerns, may we remember this wonderful gift of peace, the first of many
we receive through faith.
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Special Events at St. Luke’s for
June 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
2
8:00am Men’s
Spirituality Brkfst.
1:00pm Daughters
of the King
7
8
9
9:00am Pancake
Breakfast
.
14 Food Bank Day
15
Wed
3
16
Thu
4
Fri
Sat
5
6
12
13
9:30am Eucharist
at Sherwood
10
11
Noon Healing
service w/Euch.
9:00am Safeguarding God’s Children
17
18
9:15am School on
Sunday
1:00pm Ginger
Coonelly Memorial
Service
19
20
26
27
9:30am Eucharist
at Sherwood
Bazaar Workshop
Sale
21 Father’s Day
9:15am School on
Sunday
28
22
23
24
7:00pm Taizé
Service
9:00am Women’s
Spirituality
29
30
25
Kid’s Summer Lunch Program Volunteers
:
1:30pm Vestry
Meeting
9:15am School on
Sunday
Every Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
8:00am Holy
Eucharist, Rite I
8:00am Cursillo
Men
8:30am Eucharist
8:30am Matins
10:00am Cursillo
Women
9:00am Choir
Practice
8:30am Matins
9:00am Cursillo
Men
10:30am Bible
Study (Interactive)
9:00am Altar Guild
3:30pm Choir
Practice
10:00am Holy
Eucharist, Rite II
9:00am Helping
Hands
10:30am Don Freeman Study Group
10:00am Prayer
Quilt Workshop
and Bazaar Workshop
Noon Mid-week
Eucharist
11:30am Centering
Prayer
1:00pm Cursillo
Women
4:30pm Wire
Choir Practice
11:30am Light
Lunch
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Ministries & Ministers of St. Luke’s
Rector
Rev. Robert Rhoads, OSF
Associate Clergy
Assisting Clergy
Deacon s
Parish Counsel
Secretary/Bookkeeper
Treasurer
Clerk
Rev. Bill Tarter, OSF
Rev. Maggie Bourne-Raiswell
Rev. Diane Moore, Rev. Lani Hubbard
Rob Onnen
Laura Fierro
Mary Frye
Sue Clary
Vestry
Harry Alford
Mari Chesser, Junior Warden
Peter Haglin
Barbara Heckard, Senior Warden
Bill McCorkle
Pat Oden
Linda Petersen
Jim Reker
Kelly Steward
Convention Delegates Bill & Judy Newblom,
Rob and Dianne Onnen
Alternates
Linda Bond, Sue Clary, Gail Melvin,
Maggie Peterson
Adult Education
Bob Rhoads
683-4862
Altar Guild
Karen Junell
477-3157
Altar Servers
Sherry Niermann
683-5936
Bazaar Workshop
Roberta Griset
681-0962
Centering Prayer
Judy Palumbo-Gates 683-3131
Choir/Organist
Lorraine Martin
417-6898
Columbarium
Harry Alford
683-2594
Cursillo
Christine Hill
582-0989
Roger Uhden
681-7450
Daughters of the King
Suzi Schmidt
683-4215
Eucharistic Visitors
Diane Moore
683-5936
Flower Ministry
Lynn Cain
681-3729
Helping Hands
Linda Petersen
681-2375
Light Lunch
Kara Selby
683-2895
Little Sisters of St. Clare Sr. Karen Anne
681-7195
Men’s Club
Roger Uhden
681-7450
Men’s Spirituality
Bill Chisham
582-1598
Music Live with Lunch
Sammy Greenwood
681-0556
Newcomers
Moore/Niermann
683-5936
Office Volunteers
Laura Fierro
683-4862
Outreach
Diane Moore
683-5936
Prayer Chain
Kelly Steward
461-9893
Prayer Quilt Workshop Virginia Reker
681-5363
Receptions
Suzi Schmidt
683-4215
School on Sunday
Sherry Niermann
683-5936
Stewardship
Earth
Jim Aldrich
582-3038
God’s Resources
Kelly Steward
461-9893
Taizé
Sr. Karen Anne
681-7195
Ushers 8 AM
Martin Gutowski
797-1655
10 AM
Bill McCorkle
302-1748
Women’s Spirituality
Mari Chesser
797-1831
Fr. Bob: rrhoadsstlukes@gmail.com
Staff
Fr. Bill: btarterstlukes@gmail.com
Email:
Laura/Office: lfierrostlukes@gmail.com
June Birthdays
06/01 Jean Hicks
06/19 Linda Dow
06/04 Karen Williamson
06/19 Chloe Morton
06/05 Mari Chesser
06/20 Paul Slyh
06/06 Kelli Carr
06/24 Pat Andrews
06/10 Sam Sutherland
06/24 Jim Reker
06/13 Linda Neal
06/25 Carolyn Braun
06/16 Martin Gutowski
06/28 Carl Kaiser
06/16 Paula Slyh
06/30 Andrew Davis
06/17 Candy Cameron
06/30 Barbara Van Vorst
May thy peace which passes understanding abide all the
days of their lives.
Sunday, June 7
Serving from 9:00am to 9:40am
The Men’s Club June Breakfast will feature:
Dave’s TenderSweet
Pancakes
Summer’s Here Fruit
Medley Pancakes
RaisedWell Creamy-style
Scrambled Eggs
Link and Patty Sausages
Donations go to the Chet Miller-inspired St. Luke’s
Initial Post-Secondary Gifting Program. Questions
about the Gifting Program? Contact Roger Uhden
at 681-7450.
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New Course Offering … from the
Don Freeman Study Group
Living the Questions
is an open-minded
alternative to studies
that attempt to give
participants all the
answers. The series
strives to create an
environment in which
participants can interact with one another in
exploring ideas, controversies, and theological perspectives.
Brueggemann, John Dominic Crossan, Helen Prejean,
Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, and John Shelby Spong.
Participants will view a video each week, followed by
discussion to share insights or ask questions. Topics for
this month include:
June 3rd
Taking the Bible Seriously
June 10th
Thinking Theologically
June 17th
Stories of the Creation
June 24th
Lives of Jesus
July 1st
A Passion for Christ: Paul
The Don Freeman Study Group meets each Wednesday at
10:30am in the Fireside Room. All are welcome to join
This course features the insights of over twenty-five theo- us, even if for just one session. Questions can be directed
logians and teachers, and continue throughout the sumto Alan or Mary Jo Camagna at 683-5767.
mer. Among the contributors are Marcus Borg, Walter
In November, 1995, Chet Miller established his namesake
College Loan Fund at St. Luke’s with a grant of $100,000
placed in an annuity. The Scholarship Committee conducted a comprehensive review of the College Loan Fund
soon after Mr. Miller passed away. Subsequently, the
College Loan Fund changed to authorize grants as scholarships instead of loans. All loans previously made under
the program were forgiven.
Chet Miller
Scholarship
Committee
By Barbara Heckard
In accordance with the Fund’s policy, the annual amount
of money available for scholarships is determined by the
earnings of the Fund during the previous year, reported
on March 1.
Applicants must be current members of St. Luke’s parish
in good standing, or the child or grandchild of a current
member of St. Luke’s in good standing, and who have
been so for at least one year. The applicant becomes eligible upon satisfactory completion of one year of college or
vocational school, enrolled at least part time.
As a former educator, it was an honor to be part of this
Committee. Reviewing applications and learning about
these fine students gave each of us on the Committee
great joy and pride in our young people. We congratulate
the following students who have been awarded $1,400.00
each for the 2015-1016 school term:
William F. Carr III, son of Frank and Kelli Carr. Washington State University, Major: Psychology; Senior
Kate Monkovic, granddaughter of Galen Yanagihara.
Cornell University; Major: Asian Studies; Senior
Mia Monokovic, granddaughter of Galen Yanagihara.
Johns Hopkins University; Major: International Studies;
Junior
Andrew J. Otis, grandson of Dave and Ruth Otis. Texas
A&M University, and Binn College; Major: Finance;
Junior
Naomi Otis, granddaughter of Dave and Ruth Otis.
Lancaster Bible College; Major: Social Work; Junior
Jacquelyn Pratt, granddaughter of Candace Pratt.
University of Colorado Boulder; Major: Communications;
Junior
Justin Pratt, grandson of Candace Pratt. University of
the Pacific; Major: Music Performance, Voice; Senior
The Chet Miller Scholarship Committee included: Senior
Warden Barbara Heckard, Junior Warden Mari Chesser,
and the following members-at-large: Claire Alkire, Sue
Clary, Andrew Davis, Mary Frye, Peter Haglin, and Rob
Onnen.
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Bits and Pieces
Music Live with Lunch!
TAIZÉ Service: Our monthly Taizé gathering will be
held on Monday, June 22 at 7:00pm. Please join us
in this prayerful, meditative church service. Contact
Karen Williamson (681-7195) for more information.
Our final concert of the season was a spectacular finale and a glorious nod to the coming summer. Karen
Pritchard, our featured soprano soloist, gave a magnificent performance accompanied by our exquisite Lorraine Martin on the piano. Samuel Barber's evocative
piece Knoxville: Summer of 1915 transported us to
rocking chairs on front porches and memories of a
young boy (James Agee) as he recalls his father and
growing up in Tennessee. Lorraine asked Kristina
Holtrop of the Aspire Academy to interpret the piece by
dance. The audience was moved by the synergy and
emotion of our three performers.
Summer Lunch Volunteers Needed: Please consider
helping out as a volunteer with this important program. The same program which offers free and reduced-price lunches to students during the school
year offers a summer lunch to them also. In Sequim,
the program is managed by the Boys and Girls Club,
and lunches are served by volunteers at four locations in town.
Our weeks are June 22-26 and August 3-7. We need
8 people each day. Sign up for as many days as you
are able. Volunteers who have not completed Safeguarding God's Children training within the last five
years will need to attend the next session offered on
Thursday, June 11, from 9:00am to noon.
Please contact Sue Clary (683-3552) if you have
questions.
Summer Concert at St. Luke's: Save the date of July
16!! We will welcome the Selwyn College Choir of the
University of Cambridge, UK, to sing for us! Dinner
and concert tickets are now on sale on Sundays or in
the church office during weekday business hours.
Tickets for the gourmet dinner and concert are $50.
Concert tickets only will go on sale on June 21 at
$20 each. There are a limited number of tickets, so
get yours now.
Meanwhile, we invite you to put the name of the
choir into YouTube on your computer, and listen to
beautiful music. It’s a fine sample of what the
Selwyn College Choir will bring from England to Sequim during their Pacific Northwest Tour.
The wafting aroma of barbecued chicken beckoned us
to the parish hall and lunch prepared by Debby Kubly
and crew who have done such an outstanding job all
season. The macaroni salad was delicious! We had a
steamer pan left over to share with “Light Lunch” the
following Saturday. The dessert was Lemon Lush, for
which we had five requests for the recipe.
Jack and Janet worked like a well-oiled machine on
the dishes. and we were all out by 2:00pm! Thanks,
too, to our snowbirds Ruth and Dave Otis. Dave played
piano for our guests as they processed through the
parish hall for the concert. Many people stopped to tell
him how much they loved the music.
So a big salute to Debby and crew for all their inspired
lunches, and to Annie Gilbert for managing ticket sales
all year. Thanks to Kelly Steward for an extraordinary
job on preparing programs, and to Lyn Michalski for
providing lovely table decorations. We now take a
summer break ‘til September. Enjoy.
- Sammy Greenwood
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The St. Luke’s Educational Outreach Tutoring Team has
finished its first year’s work at Sequim Middle School.
We have been so very successful.
We helped 34 sixth-grade students to improve their
math skills. These students were identified by their
teachers as needing a little help in reaching classroom
goals. On average, our students improved their test
scores by 20 percent.
Our goal was
to help the students we tutored to feel
better about
themselves by
improving their
math skills. If
you had looked
at their faces Math Tutoring Wrap-Up
and had seen
the twinkle in their eyes, you would have known our success. Some students have been with us all year, while
others needed our help occasionally. ALL were betteroff for working with us.
Last month, our Earth
Stewardship Ministry
presented a video discussing the dangers of
earthquakes and the
resulting tsunamis
that will someday affect our area.
From the discussion
that followed the
screening, those present agreed that while most of us are aware of the
potential dangers, few have a concrete plan to deal
with those risks. What should we do to prepare for
the possibility that our homes may be damaged,
electricity may be out for an extended period, phone
service may be interrupted or spotty, water supplies
may be contaminated, and with shortages of food
and other critical supplies?
Many years ago, one of our members developed a
list of parish members who might need assistance in
a disaster, and mapped their locations.
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The members of the St. Luke’s Tutoring Team are:
Linda Bond
Bob Bond
Mari Chesser
Sue Clary
Mary Frye
Barbara Heckard
Sherry Niermann
Jerry Oden
Dianne Onnen
Virginia Reker
Diane Moore
Dennis Heckard
Kay Snowhook
Jeanne Clark
Mike Chesser
Pat Oden
I cannot thank the tutoring team enough. We have exceeded expectations because of their commitment and
dedication to these students. They came on Tuesdays,
sometimes when it would have been easier not to come.
They attended content lessons to ensure that we gave
our students the best help we could. They were flexible
when we encountered what we didn’t expect.
We thank our faculty liaisons, Shannon Paselk and Dave
McGinnis; Sequim Middle School Principal, Vince Riccobene; and, Sequim School District Volunteer Coordinator
Patsene Dashiell. Without their help, we would have not
gotten this program started. This has been an effort of
love from the beginning. Our willingness to extend ourselves to our community has made this Outreach effort
very rewarding.
- Mike Chesser
Though told, ‘No need for thank you notes’,
I struggled to decide,
Decision loud and clear came from
A louder VOICE inside.
Thank you MUST be written
For your care - but even more,
Outpouring LOVE from you
That seeped down deep into our core.
We’re blessed by our church family,
And both of us agree,
That we were pampered “to the max”
And felt like royalty!
The prayers, the gifts, the cards, the calls,
The flowers and good deeds,
Filled up our house with STUFF
As well as filled our every need.
WE THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE AND STUFF,
WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED, INDEED!
Judy Palumbo-Gates
& Patient Robert
Emergency Prepardeness
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Most likely, neighbors might be
the only source of help available to those people in an emergency situation. Since the original list has became obsolete,
the Vestry decided that the
concept of communicating with parishioners during
emergency events should be re-instituted. As a result,
all parishioners have been grouped according to neighborhood location. Some of you will be asked to be a
contact person for your area. In case of a natural disaster or other emergency, contact people will check-in,
if possible, with those parishioners on their list, and
serve as the liaison between those members, St.
Luke’s clergy, and disaster relief providers.
In addition, preparedness information developed by
the Red Cross will be provided to those who are interested. This material will include instructions on preparations you can make in your own home, and what services you can expect from your local Red Cross shelter
(St. Luke’s has been designated as one such shelter).
It is hoped that this information will help you to be
ready on a personal level, and that the neighborhood
group structure will facilitate communication during a
time of crisis.
Look for future notifications in The Bellringer and on
our web site as this project continues to develop.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
PO Box 896
Sequim, WA 98382