Parish Notes - July 31, 2011

Parish Notes • July 31, 2011

Special Events…

Usher Training will take place on Sunday, August 21^st at 9:00 a.m. in the nave. If you are currently an usher or if you would like to serve in this capacity at either service, please join us for training.

This year’s School Supply Drive starts today. We will be collecting supplies and/or donations for supplies and also donations for uniforms. There are always several children throughout our community who cannot attend school because the parents cannot afford to purchase the required clothing and supplies. Suggested school supplies include glue sticks, construction paper, small scissors, notebook paper, large-bore pencils, primary tables, crayons, colored pencils and markers, folders, No. 2 pencils, tissues, baby wipes and hand sanitizer. Standard-size backpacks are also needed. You may also donate any gently used khaki, black or navy shorts and pants of all sizes are also greatly appreciated. You may also make a cash donation and we will shop for you for supplies or purchase uniform vouchers. The uniforms will be provided through school referral. Please be sure to write uniforms or school supplies on the memo line of your check.

Our EYC (for kids who will be in grades 6 – 12) will go to the Fall Kick-off on Sunday, August 28. We will leave from the church as 12:45. This event is sponsored by the Diocesan Youth Council. Come join us for fun and fellowship.

There will be a Diocesan Women’s Retreat at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Memphis on Saturday, August 27^th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The cost is $30 per person at the door but you must pre-register to attend. Lunch is included an books will be available. This will be presented by Dr. Carmen Acevedo Butcher and will feature Hildegard of Bingen. Please contact Rebecca at 901-274-3177 or after Aug. 10^th contact Dawn at 901-757-1497 or Elizabeth at 901-527-5684 for questions or registration.

The Annual ECW Fall Luncheon & Dinner, formerly known as the Calendar Party, will be October 19 & 20. Please be sure to mark your calendars and get your reservations early by calling G. G. Bray at 731-660-5651. This year’s theme is “The Party of Parties”. For those of you new to the church, you will find this a wonderful time for mingling with both St. Luke’s parishioners and with their friends. The food is always wonderful and the decorations are spectacular!

Parish Groups… Opportunities to get involved…

RIFA Needs for August

RIFA Snack Back Program Needs

Fruit Cups                                             Peanut Butter Crackers

Pop Tarts                                              Ramen Noodles

Canned Pasta                                         Breakfast Bars

RIFA Pantry Program Needs

Jelly                                                      Peanut Butter

Canned Stew                                         Hamburger Helper

Canned Tuna                                         Canned Chicken           

Peas                                                      Evaporated Milk

RIFA Community Kitchen Needs

Commercial Size Green Beans                Commercial Size Corn

Commercial Size Baked Beans                Dried Black Eyed Peas

Pine Sol                                                Powdered Lemonade

Brown Gravy Mix                                 Dried Great Northern White Beans

Christian Education for Adults…

The Upper Room Class is on break until the fall.

The Tuesday evening Bible study led by Gene Davenport meets each week at 7:00 p.m. The class is now reading and discussing 1 Thessalonians. The class is in discussion formant and is not a lecture. We have just begun 1 Thessalonians and all of you are invited.

The Wednesday Morning Bible Study will resume in the fall. Please watch for announcements of the date.

Calling All Cooks - Saint Luke’s has a reputation for having some of the best cooks in Jackson as members. It is time to re-issue a cookbook showcasing our talented parishioners. This is a fairly long process to publication, so getting the recipes together quickly is vital. We (the ECW) hope to have the cookbook available for sale by October 2011 for the Calendar parties. A good cookbook needs at least 400-500 recipes to be viable. Every one of you has at least 10 favorite recipes! If you have more, feel free to submit as many as you can. Please double check amounts and directions before printing or typing. Suggestions for a name are also welcome. Send your recipes by snail mail to Donna Boren, 12 Deepwood, Jackson, TN 38305.

Other Items of Interest…

The 2011 Altar Flower, Altar Supply and Altar Candle sign up sheets are posted. Please sign up on the bulletin board by the elevator for your Sunday to provide altar flowers. These are filled on a first come, first serve basis so if you have a date that has special meaning to you, sign up early!! Please either sign up on the bulletin board or contact the parish office at 731-424-0556.

The 65^th Annual Conference of the Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee will be August 12 – 14. Please see the information on the bulletin boards for speaker and activity details and we will have more information in the next edition of The Parish Life. You may also visit their website at www.EpiscopalChurchmen.net for conference details and for registration. Ron Canter is the parish keyman and you may also get information about the conference if you have never attended before.

Trudy will be taking a few vacation days when we will need office help either the end of July or the first part of August, whenever grandbaby #5 arrives!

The Week at a Glance

Sun., July 31                 The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

                        8:00 a.m.           Holy Eucharist Rite I

9:30 a.m.           Adult Christian Education in the library

                        10:30 a.m.          Holy Eucharist Rite II

                                                                                               

Tue., Aug. 2     7:00 p.m.           Bible Study

                                                                                               

Wed., Aug. 3                The Feast of The Transfiguration

                        5:30 p.m.           Holy Eucharist

                       

Looking Ahead

Sun., Aug. 7                 The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

                        8:00 a.m.           Holy Eucharist Rite I

9:30 a.m.           Adult Christian Education in the library

                        10:30 a.m.          Holy Eucharist Rite II

                                                                                               

Tue., Aug. 9     7:00 p.m.           Bible Study

                                                                                               

Wed., Aug. 10               The Feast of Claire of Assisi, Abbess

                        5:30 p.m.           Holy Eucharist

                       

Those serving

Service Participants for July 31 - 8:00 a.m.

Eucharistic Ministers:                  Gus Middleton

Lector:                                      Vicki Lake

Acolyte:                                     Hunter Thompson

Ushers/Greeters:                        Susan & John McCutchen

Service Participants for July 31 – 10:30 a.m.

Eucharistic Ministers:                  Bill Dowdle & John Moss

Lectors:                                     Katie Gonzalez & Janie Giles Carp

Acolytes:                                    Jenny-Lyn Caterina & Olivia Nelson

Ushers:                                      Tom & Ginny DeWitt

Greeters:                                   Chris & Lyn Wheeler

Service Participants for Wednesday, August 3 – 5:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Ministers:                   Lee Sparks

Lector:                                       Lee Sparks

                         

Second Sunday of the Month

Canned Food Collection

Sunday, August 14^th  

Please place cans in box in Narthex.

Last Sunday of the Month

Paper Recycling Collection

Sunday, July 31^st

Van will be parked in the alley behind church!

Recycle your paper and Saint Luke’s benefits! All you need to do is take newspapers, magazines, junkmail, cardboard, or any other grade of paper to Southeast Recycled Fiber. Please tell the attendant at the window that you want your paper to go onto Saint Luke’s account, and Saint Luke’s will receive the benefit. Please see the bulletin board by the parish office or estlukes.org/recycle.htm for a map to Southeast’s facility. You can also bring paper on the last Sunday of the month and we will take it for you so bring your paper on July 31^st!

Parish Notes - July 24, 2011

Parish Notes • July 24, 2011

Special Events…

Will Our Children Have Faith? Fr. Sean leading a class for adults (especially those who are parents) in a study of the book Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church by Kenda Creasy Dean Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the library. This week will be the last class in this series.

Usher/Greeter Training will take place on Sunday, August 21^st at 9:00 a.m. in the nave. If you are currently an usher or greeter or if you would like to serve in this capacity at either service, please join us for training.

We are anticipating that we may have some scholarship monies available this year for our parishioners who are college students. Please contact the parish office if you would like an application. We should know for certain what will be available in early June.

New Foyer Groups Begin in August. Foyer groups are an easy and enjoyable way for parishioners to get to know one another – especially newcomers and folks who go to different services – in an informal social setting. Once each month, over a four month period, group members meet at one another’s home or at a restaurant for a simple dinner, to get to know each other.  Each time groups are reassigned to meet new people. If you are interested, please sign up on the bulletin board near the parish office or contact Bob or Fran Beare at 731-444-1000.

The Annual ECW Fall Luncheon & Dinner, formerly known as the Calendar Party, will be October 19 & 20. Please be sure to mark your calendars and get your reservations early by calling G. G. Bray at 731-660-5651. This year’s theme is “The Party of Parties”. For those of you new to the church, you will find this a wonderful time for mingling with both St. Luke’s parishioners and with their friends. The food is always wonderful and the decorations are spectacular!

This year’s School Supply Drive will be starting August 7^th. We will be collecting supplies and/or donations for supplies and also donations for uniforms. There are always several children throughout our community who cannot attend school because the parents cannot afford to purchase the required clothing and supplies. Suggested school supplies include glue sticks, construction paper, small scissors, notebook paper, large-bore pencils, primary tables, crayons, colored pencils and markers, folders, No. 2 pencils, tissues, baby wipes and hand sanitizer. Standard-size backpacks are also needed. You may also donate any gently used khaki, black or navy shorts and pants of all sizes are also greatly appreciated. You may also make a cash donation and we will shop for you for supplies or purchase uniform vouchers. The uniforms will be provided through school referral. Please be sure to write uniforms or school supplies on the memo line of your check.

Parish Groups… Opportunities to get involved…

RIFA Needs for July

RIFA Snack Back Program Needs

Instant Oatmeal                                     Cheese Crackers

Mac & Cheese                                       Canned Tuna

Raisins                                                  Microwave Popcorn

RIFA Pantry Program Needs

Canned Chicken                                    Mixed Vegetables

Cake Mix                                              Mac & Cheese

Fruit                                                     Canned Pasta

Peanut Butter                                         Jelly

RIFA Community Kitchen Needs

Spaghetti Noodles                                 Dried Black-eyed Peas

Plastic Forks                                          White Vinegar

Commercial Size Green Beans                Commercial Size Corn

Coarse Black Pepper                              Snack Cakes

Christian Education for Adults…

The Upper Room Class is on break until the fall.

The Tuesday evening Bible study led by Gene Davenport meets each week at 7:00 p.m. The class is now reading and discussing 1 Thessalonians. The class is in discussion formant and is not a lecture. We have just begun 1 Thessalonians and all of you are invited.

The Wednesday Morning Bible Study will resume in the fall. Please watch for announcements of the date.

Calling All Cooks - Saint Luke’s has a reputation for having some of the best cooks in Jackson as members. It is time to re-issue a cookbook showcasing our talented parishioners. This is a fairly long process to publication, so getting the recipes together quickly is vital. We (the ECW) hope to have the cookbook available for sale by October 2011 for the Calendar parties. A good cookbook needs at least 400-500 recipes to be viable. Every one of you has at least 10 favorite recipes! If you have more, feel free to submit as many as you can. Please double check amounts and directions before printing or typing. Suggestions for a name are also welcome. Send your recipes by snail mail to Donna Boren, 12 Deepwood, Jackson, TN 38305.

Other Items of Interest…

The 2011 Altar Flower, Altar Supply and Altar Candle sign up sheets are posted. Please sign up on the bulletin board by the elevator for your Sunday to provide altar flowers. These are filled on a first come, first serve basis so if you have a date that has special meaning to you, sign up early!! Please either sign up on the bulletin board or contact the parish office at 731-424-0556.

The 65^th Annual Conference of the Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee will be August 12 – 14. Please see the information on the bulletin boards for speaker and activity details and we will have more information in the next edition of The Parish Life. You may also visit their website at www.EpiscopalChurchmen.net for conference details and for registration. Ron Canter is the parish keyman and you may also get information about the conference if you have never attended before.

Trudy will be taking a few vacation days when we will need office help either the end of July or the first part of August, whenever grandbaby #5 arrives!

The Week at a Glance

Sun., July 24                 The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

                        8:00 a.m.           Holy Eucharist Rite I

9:30 a.m.           Adult Christian Education in the library

                        10:30 a.m.          Holy Eucharist Rite II

                                                                                               

Tue., July 26    7:00 p.m.           Bible Study

                                                                                               

Wed., July 27                The Feast of Mary & Martha of Bethany

                        5:30 p.m.           Holy Eucharist

                       

Looking Ahead

Sun., July 31                 The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

                        8:00 a.m.           Holy Eucharist Rite I

9:30 a.m.           Adult Christian Education in the library

                        10:30 a.m.          Holy Eucharist Rite II

                                                                                               

Tue., Aug. 2     7:00 p.m.           Bible Study

                                                                                               

Wed., Aug. 3                The Feast of The Transfiguration

                        5:30 p.m.           Holy Eucharist

                       

Those serving

Service Participants for July 24 - 8:00 a.m.

Eucharistic Ministers:                  Greg Petrinjak

Lector:                                      John Moss

Acolyte:                                     Greg Petrinjak & Tyler Bruno

Ushers/Greeters:                        Gus Middleton & John Moss

Service Participants for July 24 – 10:30 a.m.

Eucharistic Ministers:                   Jim Craig & Mary Beth Seltzer

Lectors:                                     Patricia Booher & Regina Haynes

Acolytes:                                    James Head

Ushers:                                      Kendrick & Broderick Greer

Greeters:                                   Lee Sparks & Chuck Carothers

Service Participants for Wednesday, July 27 – 5:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Ministers:                  Mary Beth Seltzer

Lector:                                      Mary Beth Seltzer

Second Sunday of the Month

Canned Food Collection

Sunday, August 14^th

Please place cans in box in Narthex.

Last Sunday of the Month

Paper Recycling Collection

Sunday, July 31^st

Van will be parked in the alley behind church!

Recycle your paper and Saint Luke’s benefits! All you need to do is take newspapers, magazines, junkmail, cardboard, or any other grade of paper to Southeast Recycled Fiber. Please tell the attendant at the window that you want your paper to go onto Saint Luke’s account, and Saint Luke’s will receive the benefit. Please see the bulletin board by the parish office or estlukes.org/recycle.htm for a map to Southeast’s facility. You can also bring paper on the last Sunday of the month and we will take it for you so bring your paper on July 31^st!

Parish Notes - July 17, 2011

 

Parish Notes • July 17, 2011

Special Events…

Will Our Children Have Faith? Fr. Sean leading a class for adults (especially those who are parents) in a study of the book Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church by Kenda Creasy Dean Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the library.

We are anticipating that we may have some scholarship monies available this year for our parishioners who are college students. Please contact the parish office if you would like an application. We should know for certain what will be available in early June.

New Foyer Groups Begin in August. Foyer groups are an easy and enjoyable way for parishioners to get to know one another – especially newcomers and folks who go to different services – in an informal social setting. Once each month, over a four month period, group members meet at one another’s home or at a restaurant for a simple dinner, to get to know each other.  Each time groups are reassigned to meet new people. If you are interested, please sign up on the bulletin board near the parish office or contact Bob or Fran Beare at 731-444-1000.

Parish Groups… Opportunities to get involved…

RIFA Needs for July

RIFA Snack Back Program Needs

Instant Oatmeal                                     Cheese Crackers

Mac & Cheese                                       Canned Tuna

Raisins                                                  Microwave Popcorn

RIFA Pantry Program Needs

Canned Chicken                                     Mixed Vegetables

Cake Mix                                              Mac & Cheese

Fruit                                                     Canned Pasta

Peanut Butter                                         Jelly

RIFA Community Kitchen Needs

Spaghetti Noodles                                 Dried Black-eyed Peas

Plastic Forks                                          White Vinegar

Commercial Size Green Beans                Commercial Size Corn

Coarse Black Pepper                              Snack Cakes

Christian Education for Adults…

The Upper Room Class is on break until the fall.

The Tuesday evening Bible study led by Gene Davenport meets each week at 7:00 p.m. The class is now reading and discussing 1 Thessalonians. The class is in discussion formant and is not a lecture. We have just begun 1 Thessalonians and all of you are invited.

The Wednesday Morning Bible Study will resume in the fall. Please watch for announcements of the date.

Calling All Cooks - Saint Luke’s has a reputation for having some of the best cooks in Jackson as members. It is time to re-issue a cookbook showcasing our talented parishioners. This is a fairly long process to publication, so getting the recipes together quickly is vital. We (the ECW) hope to have the cookbook available for sale by October 2011 for the Calendar parties. A good cookbook needs at least 400-500 recipes to be viable. Every one of you has at least 10 favorite recipes! If you have more, feel free to submit as many as you can. Please double check amounts and directions before printing or typing. Suggestions for a name are also welcome. Send your recipes by snail mail to Donna Boren, 12 Deepwood, Jackson, TN 38305.

Other Items of Interest…

The 2011 Altar Flower, Altar Supply and Altar Candle sign up sheets are posted. Please sign up on the bulletin board by the elevator for your Sunday to provide altar flowers. These are filled on a first come, first serve basis so if you have a date that has special meaning to you, sign up early!! Please either sign up on the bulletin board or contact the parish office at 731-424-0556.

The 65^th Annual Conference of the Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee will be August 12 – 14. Please see the information on the bulletin boards for speaker and activity details and we will have more information in the next edition of The Parish Life. You may also visit their website at www.EpiscopalChurchmen.net for conference details and for registration. Ron Canter is the parish keyman and you may also get information about the conference if you have never attended before.

Trudy will be taking a few vacation days when we will need office help either the end of July or the first part of August, whenever grandbaby #5 arrives!

The Week at a Glance

Sun., July 17                 The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

                        8:00 a.m.           Holy Eucharist Rite I

9:30 a.m.           Adult Christian Education in the library

                        10:30 a.m.          Holy Eucharist Rite II

                                                                                               

Mon., July 18    5:30 p.m.           Vestry

Tue., July 19     7:00 p.m.           Bible Study

                                                                                               

Wed., July 20                The Feast of Mary Magdalene

                        5:30 p.m.           Holy Eucharist

                       

Looking Ahead

Sun., July 24                 The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

                        8:00 a.m.           Holy Eucharist Rite I

9:30 a.m.           Adult Christian Education in the library

                        10:30 a.m.          Holy Eucharist Rite II

                                                                                               

Tue., July 26    7:00 p.m.           Bible Study

                                                                                               

Wed., July 27                The Feast of Mary & Martha of Bethany

                        5:30 p.m.           Holy Eucharist

                       

Those serving

Service Participants for July 17 - 8:00 a.m.

Eucharistic Ministers:                  John Moss

Lector:                                      Nancy Pechacek

Acolyte:                                     Hunter Thompson

Ushers/Greeters:                        Jessica D’Orio & Hamilton Moore, Sr.

Service Participants for July 17 – 10:30 a.m.

Eucharistic Ministers:                  Gus Middleton & Lee Sparks

Lectors:                                     Arthur & Andrea Grimball

Acolytes:                                    Hamilton Moore

Ushers:                                      Tommy & Gail Hedgepeth

Greeters:                                   Bob & Fran Beare

Service Participants for Wednesday, July 20 – 5:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Ministers:                  Greg Petrinjak

Lector:                                      Greg Petrinjak

Second Sunday of the Month

Canned Food Collection

Sunday, August 14^th

Please place cans in box in Narthex.

Last Sunday of the Month

Paper Recycling Collection

Sunday, July 31^st

Van will be parked in the alley behind church!

Recycle your paper and Saint Luke’s benefits! All you need to do is take newspapers, magazines, junkmail, cardboard, or any other grade of paper to Southeast Recycled Fiber. Please tell the attendant at the window that you want your paper to go onto Saint Luke’s account, and Saint Luke’s will receive the benefit. Please see the bulletin board by the parish office or estlukes.org/recycle.htm for a map to Southeast’s facility. You can also bring paper on the last Sunday of the month and we will take it for you so bring your paper on July 31^st!