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 21st 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 7th. 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 65th 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 14th
Please place cans in box in Narthex.
Last Sunday of the Month
Paper Recycling Collection
Sunday, July 31st
Van will be parked in the alley behind church!
