Special Events…
EYC will meet today at the church at 5:00 p.m..
We are still accepting pledge cards. You may place your cards in the alms basin, mail it to the parish office, or turn in online online at www.estlukes.org/pledge.htm.
Sung Compline Mondays in Advent (Nov. 28 – Dec. 19). Saint Luke’s will be offering an additional service of Compline each week to assist your devotion as we wait and prepare for the coming of Christ. On Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. throughout the season of Advent we’ll gather to sing the service of Compline, a service of night prayer from our Prayer Book. The service of Compline is quiet, meditative, and prayerful, and is a great way to step back from the hustle and bustle of the season. The service will last for all of 25 minutes with time before and after for prayer and reflection. You can come and sing or simply sit and pray along.
This year’s Angel Tree is in the narthex. We have adopted 50 angels through the Carl Perkins Child Abuse Center. The information about each child is on the back of the angel. Please be sure to sign the list when you pick up an angel so we will know that child will be provided for. You may also make a donation if you don’t wish to shop and Amy McLean will do the shopping for you! Please place your gifts in the Commons when you bring them and they must be at the church no later than December 8th.
The Annual Saint Nicholas Celebration and parish dinner will be December 7th at 6:15 in the Parish Hall. This is a great, fun event for kids of all ages so mark your calendars and make your plans to attend and bring your Angel Tree gift! Sign up sheets are in the narthex and on the bulletin board by the offices. You may also e-mail us or call the parish office to sign up.
Our Annual Parish Meeting will be next Sunday, December 11th in the Parish Hall. This meeting will include the rector’s annual state of the parish report, committee reports, financial updates and the 2012 budget will be submitted for approval. You will also have the opportunity to vote for four new vestry members so serve a three year term. Please make your plans to attend and be a part of this important meeting.
It is time once again for Christmas flower offering. Please complete the enclosed form and return to the parish office no later than December 11th so your entry will be published in the Christmas bulletin. Please note that late entries may not be printed, depending upon our printing schedule.
New Foyer Groups Begin in January. 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. Please sign up on the bulletin board by the parish office or contact Bob Beare at 731-444-1000.
Saint Luke’s week to serve at the Community Kitchen will be December 19 -24. Please prayerfully count your blessings and sign up to serve those in our community who are less fortunate than ourselves. Sign-ups are in the narthex and on the bulletin board or you can call the parish office at 731-424-0556.
Special Holiday Paper Recycling Dates We will be collecting paper both on December the 18th and January the 8th. Please be sure to bring your recycling from gift packaging!
Cookbooks are for sale in the Commons. The price is $20 per cookbook. These would make wonderful Christmas presents for all those cooks on your shopping list!
Christian Education for Adults…
The Tuesday evening Bible study led by Gene Davenport meets each week at 7:00 p.m. We are now studying 1 Corinthians and all of you are invited. The class is in discussion formant and is not a lecture.
The Upper Room Class continues. Starting November 6, The Upper Room Class began a new series of video lectures on archeological discoveries in the area of Israel and Palestine. We’ll be comparing biblical stories with what the archeological and historic records tell us about the same events. The periods of both the Old and New Testaments will be covered.
The Wednesday Morning Bible Study led by Dr. Brady Whitehead will resume January 4th at 10:00 a.m. in the Saint Luke’s library. Everyone is welcome.
Parish Groups… Opportunities to get involved…
RIFA Needs for November
RIFA Snack Back Program Needs
Instant Oatmeal Easy Mac & Cheese
Microwave Popcorn Hot Cocoa Mix
Fruit Cups Breakfast Bars
RIFA Pantry Program Needs
Peanut Butter Jelly
Peas Canned Pasta
Canned Fruit Carrots
Sweet Potatoes Canned Chicken
RIFA Community Kitchen Needs
Dried Pinto Beans Instant Mashed Potatoes
Spaghetti Sauce Spaghetti Noodles
Onions Butter or Margarine
45/55 Gallon Trash Bags 12 oz. Styrofoam Cups
Other Items of Interest…
The 2012 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 Parish Life deadline is November 15th due to the holidays. Please make sure you submit your articles and pictures by the deadline!
The Parish office will need volunteers during the month of December. Our regular Wednesday and Thursday volunteers will be traveling to spend time with family and we will need someone to fill those time slots. Please call the Trudy at 731-424-0556 for exact dates and to sign up to help.
The Week at a Glance
Sun., Dec. 4 The Second Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 a.m. Christian Education for all ages
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
5:00 p.m. EYC at the church
Mon., Dec. 5 7:30 p.m. Sung Compline
Tue., Dec. 6 7:00 p.m. Bible Study
Wed., Dec. 7 The Feast of Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra
5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist
6:15 p.m. Saint Nicholas Celebration
Looking Ahead
Sun., Dec. 11 The Third Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:15 a.m. Christian Education for children
9:15 a.m. Annual Parish Meeting
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
5:00 p.m. EYC at the church
Mon., Dec. 12 7:30 p.m. Sung Compline
Tue., Dec. 13 7:00 p.m. Bible Study
Wed., Dec. 14 The Feast of Ambrose, Bishop of Milan
5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist
Those serving
Service Participants for December 4 - 8:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers: Gus Middleton
Lector: Nancy Pechacek
Acolyte: Johnathan Kendrick
Ushers: Nelda & Rick McCune
Service Participants for December 4 – 10:30 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers: Amy McLean & Mary Beth Seltzer
Lectors: Janie Giles Carp & Katie Gonzalez
Acolytes: Jenny-Lyn Caterina, Olivia Nelson
& Emma McLean
Ushers: Tom & Ginny DeWitt
Chris & Lyn Wheeler
Service Participants for Wednesday, December 7 – 5:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Ministers: Lee Sparks
Lector: Lee Sparks
Ongoing Monthly Events…
Canned Food Collection
Second Sunday of the Month
Sunday, December 11th
Please place cans in box in Narthex.
Paper Recycling Collection
Last Sunday of the Month
Special Collection Dec. 18 & Jan 8!
The Van will be parked in the alley on the side of the 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 December 18th!
