ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ~ SAN LUCAS IGLESIA EPISCOPAL THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO VANCOUVER WASHINGTON

The Messenger ~ El Mensajero Volume 49 Issue 3

MARCH 2018 MARZO 2018

DISCERNMENT

tions of the Parish’s call to service.

To discern is to be able to grasp and comprehend the obscure, to perceive, to paraphrase Merriam-Webster online. Your younger person today may talk about being “woke up.” During Lent we are invited to selfexamination. Discernment is often prompted by a sense of being called by God to service, to ministry, to some sort of discipline, or to renewal.

In both the action of the individual in discernment, and the Parish in discernment, your time is the most valuable gift. I pray that you will make the time and put in the effort to discern how we, St Luke’s ~ San Lucas, will respond to Gods call for the next phase of our life as a Christian Community.

In Lent, we are invited to examine where we are. Our Vestry is beginning a year long process to review our Vision and Mission and adopt new goals. We are invited into a slowness of discernment to answer the ques-

The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector

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DISCERNIMIENTO Discernir es la capacidad de comprender lo oculto, percibir, o intuir. Un joven de estos días puede usar la frase “woke up” o despierto. Durante Cuaresma estamos invitados a autoexaminación. Discernimiento es invocado a menudo por un sentido de ser llamado por Dios a servir al ministerio, a someterse a una disciplina, o renovación.

En Cuaresma estamos invitados a discernir dónde estamos. Nuestra Junta Parroquial abarca un proceso de discernimiento sobre nuestra Visión y Misión y adoptar nuevas metas. Estamos invitados a un discernimiento lento y profundo para contestar la cuestión de la vocación de la Parroquia. Tanto en discernimiento personal y en discernimiento comunal de la Parroquia, su tiempo es el don mas valioso. Oro que ustedes tomarán el tiempo y esfuerzo para discernir como nosotros, San Lucas ~ St. Luke’s, responderá a la llamada de Dios en la siguiente fase de nuestra vida como Comunidad Cristiana. El Rev. P. Jaime Case, Rector

LA JUNTA PARROQUIAL (VESTRY) DE 2018 Guardián Mayor: Jill McClellan Guardián Menor: John Mathieu 3 Años Jill McClellan Beth Femling Michelle Hamann

1 Año Elizabeth Ruiz Reyes John Mathieu Stu Hennessey

COMITÉS DE LA JUNTA PARROQUIAL PARA 2018 La Junta Parroquial (Vestry) se reunió en un retire el 24 de febrero. La Junta decidió establecer los siguientes comités para preservar y edificar sobre la obra buena de toda la Parroquia. Visión y Misión: El intento de este comité es preparar y guiar la revisión de la Visión, Misión y Metas de SL2. Estatus: Nuevo, necesita miembros, recogiendo información. Servir los Necesitados: El intento de este comité es apoyar y coordinar todos asuntos de servicios sociales. El Servicio Diario es un sub-comité. Estatus: Bien desarrollado. WHAT: El intento es coordinar con Share para ser buenos gerentes de su hospedaje. Estatus: Establecido. Formación Cristiana: El intento de este comité es ayudar la Parroquia en asuntos relacionados con formación y educación Cristiana; p. e., Escuela Dominical, Jóvenes, Familias y Niños, Tópicos y Escuela de Verano. Estatus: Recogiendo ideas. Cuidado Pastoral: El intento de este comité es coordinar visitaciones a los solitarios y aislados por razones de salud, y a individuos y familias en crisis. Estatus: Actividades desarrolladas.

2 Años Marlene Perez Melanie Kenoyer Russ Roseberry

La Vida Comunitaria: Este nuevo comité intenta ayudar con actividades de la vida parroquial como Lunch Bunch, Mardi Gras, Domingo de la Bienvenida, Cena de Día de Acción de Gracias, Hora de Café y Viernes Vivo. Estatus: Recogiendo ideas; ¿Cómo figura este comité con las actividades que existen en la Parroquia? Mayordomía: Intenta este comité promover el entendimiento de mayordomía Cristiana; p. e., Las

THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO Tres Ts: Tiempo, Talento y Tesoro. El comité de Promesas es un sub-comité. Para el resto del año el comité se enfoca en Tiempo y Talento. Estatus: Recogiendo ideas sobre Tiempo y Talento. Música: El comité intenta coordinar y llevar a cabo eventos musicales. Estatus: Establecido. Finanzas: Este comité es parte de las Reglas de la Parroquia. Ayuda al Vestry con decisiones sobre finanzas, especialmente para la creación de un presupuesto. Estatus: Rutinario.

Edificios: Este comité busca ser buenos mayordomos de los edificios y el campo de la Parroquia para el bien de la Parroquia y la comunidad que utiliza los edificios. Estatus: Establecido.

RESUMEN DE LA VESTIMENTA FEBRERO DE 2018 La reunión de la Junta Parroquial de febrero fue el 24 de febrero como parte del Retiro Vespertino anual. QUÉ Refugio: La responsabilidad de nuestra parroquia es ser buenos propietarios: la responsabilidad de SHARE es recaudar fondos. Debido a la rotación en el invierno de 2016-17, nuestro refugio para 12 personas alojó a 23 mujeres. Ahora, el 80% de ellos están en viviendas permanentes. Algunas de las 18 mujeres de este año también hicieron una transición exitosa del refugio. El nuevo baño, con una ducha, está en uso. Parte de la subvención de la comunidad de $ 10,000 se utilizó para la limpieza después de la inundación del sótano y para comprar una lavadora y secadora adicionales para la sala de lavandería. Inmigración: La diócesis proporcionó fianza para dos feligreses hispanos. Están en casa con sus familias esperando la resolución de sus casos. Comités: los comités parroquiales creados o renovados para 2018, con sus misiones, se enumeran en otra parte en este número de The Messenger. Tom Amies, Secretario de la Junta Parroquial

REPORTE DEL GUARDIAN MENOR Es el comienzo de un nuevo año como Guardian Menor. El año pasado fue muy ocupado y satisfactorio y no espero que el 2018 sea diferente. Va a haber nuevos

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desafíos, fugas de agua, baños que destapar, plantas que plantar y utensilios que arreglar. Me encantan esas cosas. El trabajo apoyando al albergue WHAT ha sido consumidor de tiempo sobre todo este último mes. Nuestro cuarto de lavado y electrodomésticos necesitaban ser remplazados. Una lavadora no lavaba y la otra goteaba agua. Una secadora no tenia aire caliente y la otra no cerraba su puerta. Las cuatro unidades tenían mas de 25 años y fueron utilizadas por el albergue WHAT el año pasado. En parte de la preparación para remplazar las unidades, pintamos las paredes, reemplazamos el piso, instalamos una nueva línea de gas y un circuito eléctrico 120V y nuevos ductos para las secadoras. Completamos ahora las renovaciones de esta esquina en el ático que incluye el cuarto de lavado y el cuarto de baño. Lo que sigue: Los otros baños del sótano. Continua el trabajo con un remplazo del letrero en la calle Fourth Plain Blvd. Un comité ha revisado las propuestas y estamos cerca de un diseño final. ¡Espera ver un nuevo letrero brillante esta primavera!

El trabajo continúa poniendo los bloques juntos para construir nuestra nueva página web, www.stlukeswa.church. Va a haber un nuevo anuncio cuando nuestra pagina ya esté lista. Junto con este cambio habrá un nuevo cambio en el email stlukesvancouver.com. Estate al pendiente. John Mathieu

SE BUSCA ADMINISTRADOR PARROQUIAL Nuestra Administradora Parroquial renunció su puesto. Estamos buscando una persona para el puesto. Es un trabajo difícil con muchos beneficios y un buen sueldo. Inglés es esencial, español deseable. Entrega su resumen a [email protected].

REPORTE DEL TESORERO Resumen De Presupuesto: “dólares y centavos” Al final de enero esperábamos que obtuviéramos porcentajes hasta de 8.3% del ingresos y gastos.

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THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO Resumen hasta Enero 31, 2018

Presupuesto total Para este año Ingresos $530,508 Gastos $530,508 Lngresos netos 0

Cantidad A fecha Actual $60,220 47,028 $13,192

Porcentaje del presupuesto total 11% 9%

Ingresos: Ingresos en enero fueron más de lo anticpado, lo cual es bueno. Gastos: Gastos son justo lo que proyectamos con una pequeña diferencia ya que todo el año ha sido presupuestado. Comentarios Adicionales: Gracias a por su contribución de promesa. Con grandes cantidades de dinero recibido semanalmente, esperamos contribuir mas de $23,500 para actividades de servicio a la comunidad que incluyen $7,500 para la cuenta discrecional del rector para ayudar familias e individuos en necesidad. La cuenta discrecional del rector es totalmente dependiente de donaciones mensuales de miembros de la iglesia, por favor da algo extra para este valioso ministerio. También vamos a comenzar a apoyar financieramente al Rev. Dennis Cole por todo el cuidado pastoral y otras actividades que apoya durante el año. Porque la iglesia esta creciendo y es ahora una Parroquia “B”, el rector recibe una compensación actualizada y debe de estar anotada entre paréntesis, ¡nuestro rector voluntariamente rechazo el salario adicional de Parroquia “B” el año pasado como gesto para proveer más fondos para nuestros ministerios! Adicionalmente, este presupuesto nos permitirá continuar facilitando cualquier actualización para el albergue de mujeres WHAT. Hemos recibido fondos nuevos y no anticipados por la cantidad de $10,000 como donación de Ed y dollie Lynch de Community Fundation, y estos fondos son intencionados especialmente para necesidades de WHAT determinados por el comité de WHAT y SHARE. Por favor hagan nota de el presupuesto de 2018, es en parte, fondos de apoyo por una sola vez, que van a ser necesitados para un presupuesto a largo plazo y planear adicionalmente apoyo en el comienzo del 2019. Gracias por su apoyo continuo a St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. Doug Goodlett, Tesorero

DOMINGOS TEMÁTICOS El Obispo Greg Rickel siempre selecciona un libro de la Diócesis durante Cuaresma. Aquí en St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas nuestro secreto es el Libro de Oración Común que mantenemos en las bancas de la iglesia. Durante la Cuaresma, cada Domingo hasta el Marzo 18, ofreceremos series de charlas a las 11:40 AM en la capilla del Espíritu Santo ( La capilla de nos niños)

VIA CRUCIS ~ CAMINO DE LA CRUZ Los viernes durante cuaresma y Semana Santa a las 12:15 cada Viernes para toda la estacion de Cuaresma. Todos invitados. En el Templo.

FLORES ESPECIALES PARA PASCUA Las flores de lirio se usan para decorar el santuario para el Domingo de Pascua. Hay unos sobres disponibles en el atrio hasta el 11-25 de marzo para aquellos que quieran contribuir para comprar flores para Pascua. Por favor escriba su nombre y el nombre de para quien ofrece las flores de Pascua. Incluya su cheque o dinero en efectivo (usted decide la cantidad de su donación). Ponga los sobres en los platos de las ofrendas.

INVITACIÓN PARA HACER LAS CRUCES DE PALMA PARA EL DOMINGO DE RAMOS El Altar Guild invita a todos a nuestra Creación Anual de las Cruces de la Palma. Será en el Salón Parroquial el sábado 24 de marzo a las 10:00 AM.

LA GRAN LETANIA CANTADA Miercoles de Semana Santa, a las 12. Ofrecemos La Procesion de La Gran Letania 12:15 28 de marzo.

CENA (CONVIVIO) AGAPÉ EN JUEVES SANTO La observación del Jueves Santo comienza con un convivio para la cena Agapé. Esa es la primera parte de nuestra experiencia de adoración. La comida será sin carne, en un ambiente sencillo. No será una gran cena, tendremos la comida necesaria, pero no en abundancia. Los alimentos apropiados incluyen (sin carne) sopa, queso, olivas (aceitunas), frutas secas,

THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO pan y vino. Esperamos que se unan a nosotros el 29 de marzo a las 6:00PM. Por favor, déjenos saber si usted va venir, regístrese en el Atrio y si es posible, traiga una porción de comida. Por favor, traiga comida para nuestra despensa para alimentar a los hambrientos en nuestra comunidad. Después de la Cena Agapé iremos a la iglesia para un servicio bilingüe de la santa Eucaristía, con música a las 7:00 PM.

OFRENDA DE VIERNES SANTO La ofrenda del Viernes Santo se remonta a 1922 cuando, a raíz de la Primera Guerra Mundial, la Iglesia Episcopal buscó crear nuevas relaciones con y entre los cristianos de Oriente Medio. A través de los años, las generosas donaciones de los episcopales ayudan a la presencia cristiana en la Tierra Santa a ser una fuerza vital y eficaz para la paz y el entendimiento entre todos los hijos de Dios. Todas las donaciones recibidas el Viernes Santo se destinarán a la Sociedad Misionera Nacional y Extranjera para apoyar a los cristianos de Oriente Medio.

BAUTISMOS Ofreceremos bautizos sabado 31 de Marzo a las 8pm y también Domingo de Pascua el 1 de abril, a las 8am, 10am, y 1:00pm. Inscripciones en el Atrio.

ESCUELA DOMINICAL Ya hemos comenzado nuestras maravillosas enseñanzas e historias para la Cuaresma. En febrero comenzamos con nuestra historia en la cruz y luego continuamos a las muchas caras de la Pascua. Completaremos la serie o. Las muchas caras de la Pascua y terminemos con nuestra historia sobre el Huevo de Pascua. Hemos llegado a ese momento de nuevo donde nos preparamos para nuestro maravilloso evento Huevo de Pascua. Necesitaremos dulces (sin nueces) y huevos de plástico. Todas y cada una de las donaciones son muy apreciadas ya que siempre tenemos una participación sorprendente. También estamos pidiendo voluntarios para ayudar a esconder los huevos y organizar a los niños. ¡Con tantos participantes cada año, mientras más ayuda, mejor! Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Herlinda o

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Lee. Herlinda Marquez, Coordinador de la Escuela Dominical

GRUPO DE JOVENES Reuniones de marzo: • 10 de marzo, 6-9PM en la iglesia. Comenzaremos con una cena de sopa y luego exploraremos la Cuaresma y su lugar en el año de la Iglesia y en nuestras vidas. • 24 de marzo, 6-9PM en Blind Onion en Mill plain Blvd. Solo por diversión: juegos y pizza. Invita siempre a amigos, solo dame un aviso para el recuento de alimentos! Donna Greene, Líder Juvenil

EVENTOS DIOCESANOS JUVENILES Mientras trabajan en los planes para eventos de los grupos juveniles, me gustaría invitarlos a considerar adherir a su calendario los retiros para el grupo Juvenil y trabajar en el horario de otros eventos alrededor de estos para que los jóvenes puedan tomar ventaja de todo lo que la iglesia les ofrece. HYC es un retiro para jóvenes en grados 9-12, JYC es un retiro para los grados 6-9. Estas son las fechas para el otoño del año escolar 2018 • Primavera HYC Abril 6-8 at St. James, Kent • Seis Días (Campamento de Verano) Julio 17-23 (Tentativa) Campamento Huston • Otoño JYC Noviembre 17-19 location TBD • Primavera JYC Mayo 4-6 at St. Andrew's Port Angeles

CAMP HUSTON Campamento de la Iglesia Episcopal de la Diócesis de Olimpia Orientamos a nuestros campistas a medida que crecen: ¡se convierten en líderes, descubren su lugar en la naturaleza, desarrollan su autoestima y se divierten! Horario de Summer Camp 2018 26 de junio al 5 de julio: capacitación de consejeros 7-13 de julio: Discovery Camp 1 & Horse Camp 1 15-20 de julio: Teatro para niños Missoula 29 de julio al 4 de agosto: Discovery Camp 2 y Horse Camp intermedio 6-9 de agosto: Mini campamento

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12-18 de agosto: Camp Discovery Camp & Buckaroo Internacional Para más información http://huston.org/ summer-camp/ ¡LA INSCRIPCIÓN ESTÁ ABIERTA AHORA! ¡DESCUENTO ANTICIPADO DISPONIBLE ANTES DEL 15 DE MARZO! Becas disponibles para una parte de las tarifas. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con el Padre. Jaime Case en [email protected] o 360-606-4285. ¿Qué pueden esperar los campistas? Pasamos mucho tiempo en grupos de descubrimiento: dos cabañas de campistas de edades similares, sus consejeros y un DGL (rima con águila). Cada grupo es único y tiene una identidad propia. Habrá juegos, canciones, caminatas, trabajo en equipo, salidas para acampar, tiro con arco, natación, manualidades y un momento para la reflexión al final del día. Fuera de nuestros grupos de descubrimiento, toda la comunidad se une a las comidas en Curtis Lodge, además de una fogata, un espectáculo de variedades y un baile durante la semana. ¡Esperamos que hagas amigos, experimentes la naturaleza y te diviertas! Un sacerdote episcopal de la Diócesis de Olympia se une a nosotros en cada sesión, para brindar asesoramiento, participar en las actividades del programa y planificar servicios de adoración. Un grupo de descubrimiento diferente se reúne con el capellán para planear la adoración todos los días. Camp Huston está acreditado por la American Camping Association, y aseguramos que haya una enfermera registrada durante todas las horas del programa.

VIGILIA PARA LAS FILIPINAS Lunes, 5 de marzo, a las 7, activistas filipinos ofrecen una vigilia para los oprimidos en su pais. Le invitamos. Se lleva a cabo en inglés.

SE SOLICITA OBRAS DE ARTE Si usted es artista, tenemos unos marcos de madera muy bonitos que necesitan sus obras. Hable on P. Jaime.

LAS MONEDAS DE LA VIUDA En los años 1980, durante el periodo del Rev. Ed Rankin sirviendo como nuestro rector, él recibió una placa

como obsequio. La placa contenía dos monedas pequeñas, una cita de Marcos (12:41-44), y un documento de autenticidad y sello. La historia es acerca de las monedas de una viuda, mientras que Jesús estaba en el templo, observando las contribuciones de los ricos en el Templo. El notó a una viuda que se acercaba. Ella tomó dos moneditas ‘mites’ y las puso dentro de el cofre de el Templo. Las dos moneditas en la placa son monedas ‘mites’ de la época de Jesús, y quizás están hechas de cobre, de lo que eran hechas en esa época. Eran las monedas con menor valor en la antigua Roma, que también incluía a Jerusalén. El termino ‘mite’ se lo dieron en la época del rey James en la versión de la Biblia que fue publicada, pero solo fue una vaga traducción. Lucas, nuestro santo patrón, dijo esta historia así “Jesús volteo hacia arriba vio que los ricos ponían sus ofrendas en la caja de las ofrendas. El también vio a una pobre viuda poner dos pequeñas monedas de cobre. El dijo, “Les digo la verdad, esta pobre viuda ha puesto mas que todos ellos. Ellos dieron sus ofrendas de sus riquezas. Pero ella, lo dio de la pobreza, ella puso todo lo que tenía para sobrevivir.” Otra moneda similar que circulaba en el tiempo de los Romanos fue la moneda ‘Jewish rutah’, una moneda hecha de cobre que tenia el menor valor Hebreo. Una prutah era valorada en dos ‘lepta’, y podían comprar una barra de pan en Jerusalen. Y parece ser que la historia hable de dos monedas, que eran ‘lepta’, o que más tarde les llamaron ‘mites’. Como sea, tu puedes ver el significado de la ofrenda de la pobre viuda, dejando a un lado su habilidad de comprar el pan para ella y quizás para su familia. Puedes encontrar esta placa en el Salón de la Parroquia, cerca de la salida oeste al lado de la oficina del Rev. Jaime. Cuando la veas, considera las palabras y el significado que encuentras personalmente en ellas. Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist and Historian

NUEVO AMANECER La conferencia Nuevo Amanecer se lleva cabo en el campamento de la Iglesia Episcopal en Kanuga el 27-30 de agosto. La conferencia equipa a los participantes con las herramientas y el apoyo para conectar con la comunidad latina/hispana. SL2 ha enviado Er-

THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO nesto Zurita, Marlene Pérez y Lee Wilson. Becas disponibles por la parroquia. Representa a tu iglesia.

MINISTERIO WHAT Una de mis canciones favoritas de mi musical favorito es “Todos los Buenos Obsequios” en el musical Godspell. Los coros comienzan “Todos los obsequios a nuestro alrededor…” Recientemente uno de los miembros del ministerio WHAT, Diane Epperson, hizo un pan de queso con pequeñas galletas oreo y servilletas como obsequios de san Valentín para las mujeres que residen en albergue; de verdad son obsequios del corazón. “…Enviados del Paraíso en las alturas, agradece al Señor, oh Gracias al Señor por todo este amor….”

El ministerio de Manos Bondadosas del cual son miembros Mary Ellen Sandberg y Ellen Hiromura hicieron 10 cobijas hermosas para darlas al albergue de mujeres cuando se van y entran a su nuevo hogar. Estas cobijas son hechas por tela y materiales donados. ¡Otro gesto de amor a nuestras residentes! “Agradecemos Señor, O Padre, por todas las cosas iluminadas y buenas, la siembra y la cosecha, nuestra vida, nuestra salud nuestra comida…”

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este amor… ¡Y realmente te quiero agradecer mi Señor!” Si sientes el llamado para compartir tu tiempo como obsequio, talento o tesoro con el Ministerio WHAT por favor contacta la oficina de la parroquia o a Deb Stavig [email protected] Deb Stavig, St. Luke’s enlace con WHAT

SE NECESITA ASISTENCIA DE COMIDA St James escribió: "... y dijiste, “Adiós y que tengan buen día; manténganse calientes y coman bien” --pero no le das a esa persona comida y ropa. ¿Que bien hace eso?” Nuestra parroquia provee comida cuatro veces a la semana para personas que llegan con hambre. Las donaciones en el cuarto de despensa no se da abasto. Imagínense si cada persona que viene por la Eucaristía cada semana trajera diez artículos de comida. Tendríamos alrededor de 1500 artículos que distribuir durante la semana siguiente. Cuando vaya de compras, puede poner algo en su carrito de compra y designarlo para ayudar a los más necesitados. Que buen ritual seria ese --- una extensión de hospitalidad de La Casa. Gracias. Ministerio de ayuda a los mas necesitados durante el día.

COMITÉ DE AYUDA A LOS MAS NECESITADOS La próxima junta de l comité del programa para los mas necesitados será Marzo 21, 6:30pm en la capilla de los niños.

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Nuestra congregación está llena de personas talentosas, y bondadosas esperando ese llamado en el hombro, que este es el tiempo, que este es el lugar, y este es el momento para hacer el cambio y diferencia en el día de alguna persona con su tiempo, obsequio o talento. Es por eso que esta canción suena en mi mente, corazón y espíritu esta temporada de cuaresma: “Todos los obsequios a nuestro alrededor son enviados del Paraíso en las alturas, agradece al Señor, oh Gracias Señor por todo

Busca nuestra página de Facebook, /stlukesvancouver, y danos una Buena recomendación. Diga algo en particular que le gusta en SL2. Apreciamos su apreciación.

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DIRECTORIO ¿Es usted un miembro nuevo que quiere un directorio y no lo ha recibido? ¿Hay cambios de su información en el directorio? Contacte la oficina por (teléfono) o por email [email protected] (Abajo).

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DIRECTORY UPDATES Changes to your directory information? Please contact the church office at 360-696-0181 or by email, [email protected].

CHANGES / CAMBIOS:

2018 VESTRY Senior Warden: Jill McClellan Junior Warden: John Mathieu 3 Year Term: Jill McClellan

Beth Femling

Michelle Hamann

BAKER, Elaine Harmony House 971 NW 105th Circle Vancouver, WA 98685 360-310-8823 GAMBLE, Harry 602 NE 86th St Unit 107 Vancouver, WA 98665 LITTLE, Justin and Kari 3410 Q St. Vancouver, WA 98663

2 Years Marlene Perez Melanie Kenoyer Russ Roseberry

WOOD, Victoria & EASLEY, Derrick 3214 NE 62nd Ave G#5 Vancouver, WA 98661

ADDITIONS /ADICIONES: CHURNEY, Beverley 916 N Railroad Ave Ridgefield, WA 98642 360-727-3727

[email protected]

1 Year Elizabeth Ruiz Reyes John Mathieu Stu Hennessey

COOTCELIS, Silvia and DZUL, Omar Jose Alejandro, Gimer, Brayan and Jose Pedro 8031 NE Mason St. Portland, OR 97218 503-839-2244 STEPHENS, Rebecca (Reactivate) 10015 NE 146th Vancouver, WA 98682 360-553-9075 VOICE, Gary and CASSIDY, Bill 1615 NE 158th Ct. Vancouver, WA 98684

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2018 VESTRY COMMITTEES The 2018 Vestry met in a retreat on February 24. The Vestry decided to constitute the following committees for 2018 in order to continue and build upon the good work of the whole Parish. Vision and Mission Committee: This committee is intended to prepare and guide a revision of the Vision Mission and Goals of SL2. Status: New, needs members, not started, gathering information. Outreach Committee: This committee is intended to support and coordinate all things outreach. Daytime Outreach is a sub-committee. Status: Well developed activities. WHAT Committee: This committee is intended to coordinate with Share to be good landlords to the

THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO program of WHAT. Status: Established. Christian Formation: This Committee is intended to assist the Parish in items regarding Christian formation and education, i.e., Sunday School, Youth Group, Young Families, Adult Topics, VBS: All that is related to formation. Status: Brainstorming. Pastoral Care: This committee is intended to coordinate visitations to home-bound, and families or individuals in crisis. Status: Developed activities. Community Life: This new committee is envisioned to help coordinate and assist such life-activities as the Lunch Bunch, Shrove Tuesday, Welcome Back Sunday, Dads and Grads, Thanksgiving dinner, Coffee hour, Friday Night Live. Status: Brainstorming – how does the committee fit into the existing activities listed here? Stewardship Committee: This committee is intended to promote knowledge and activity of Christian Stewardship, i.e., the three Ts: Time, Talent and Treasure. Pledge Drive is a subcommittee. The rest of the year the committee will focus on Time and Talent. Status: Brainstorming around Time and Talent. Music Committee: This committee is intended to coordinate and put on musical events. Status: Established. Finance Committee: This committee is established in the Parish Bylaws. It will assist the Vestry in making financial decisions at any time but especially at the time of budget creation. Status: Routine. Building Committee: This committee seeks to be good stewards of the building and grounds of the Parish for the Parish and the community that uses the buildings. Status: Established.

VESTRY SUMMARY – FEBRUARY 2018 The February Vestry meeting took place on February 24 as part of the annual Vestry Retreat. WHAT Shelter: Our parish’s responsibility is to be good landlords: SHARE’s responsibility is to fundraise. Due to turnover in the winter of 2016-17, our 12person shelter housed 23 women. Now, 80% of them are in permanent housing. Some of this year’s 18 women have also successfully transitioned from the shelter.

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The new bathroom, with a shower, is in use. Part of the $10,000 community grant was used for cleanup after the basement flooding and for purchasing an additional washer and dryer for the laundry room. Immigration: The Diocese provided assistance for bail for two Hispanic parishioners. They are at home with their families awaiting resolution of their cases. Committees: Parish committees created or renewed for 2018, with their missions, are listed elsewhere in this issue of The Messenger. Tom Amies, Clerk of the Vestry

JUNIOR WARDEN REPORT It’s the start of a new year as your Junior Warden. The last year has been busy and very fulfilling and I don’t expect 2018 to be any different. There will be many new challenges, leaks to plug and toilets to unplug, plants to plant and appliances to fix. I love this stuff. Work supporting the WHAT shelter has consumed much of my time over the last month. Our laundry room appliances were in sad need of replacement. One washer didn’t wash and the other leaked. One dryer had no heat and the other’s door wouldn’t stay closed. All four units were over 25 years old and were used by the WHAT shelter’s women every night. In preparation for their replacement we painted the walls, replaced the flooring, installed a new natural gas line and 120V power circuit and new dryer vent ducts. We are now virtually complete with the upgrades in this corner of the basement which includes the laundry room and shower room. Next up: the other basement bathrooms. Work continues on a replacement of our sign on Fourth Plain Blvd. A committee has been reviewing proposals and we are close to a final design. Expect to see a bright new sign later this spring! Work continues on putting the building blocks together to build our new website, www.stlukeswa.church. There will be a general announcement when our site goes live. Along with this rollout there will be a change in all the stlukesvancouver.com email addresses. Stay tuned. John Mathieu,

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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, 2018 Total Budget for the Year Revenues Expenses Net Income •

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$530,508 $530,508 0

Year to Date Actual Amounts $60,220 47,028 $13,192

Percent of Total Budget 11% 9%

Revenues: January revenues are greater than anticipated which is a very good thing. Expenses: Expenses are just slightly over year-todate budget projections. Expenses are averaged over all twelve months, so a slight difference is not problematic when the whole year is averaged out.

Additional Comments: Thank you for your early pledge contributions. With greater amounts of money received weekly, we hope to contribute over $23,500 to outreach activities this year which includes $7,500 for the rector to support families and individuals in need through his discretionary account. The rector’s discretionary account is wholly dependent upon monthly donations from church members, so please give extra for this valuable ministry. We will also be able to begin financially supporting The Reverend Dennis Cole for all the pastoral care and other activities he supports throughout the year. Because the church is growing and is now a “B” parish, the rector will receive upgraded compensation and it should be noted parenthetically, our rector voluntarily declined the “B” parish additional salary last year as a gesture to provide more funding for our ministries! Additionally, this budget will allow for continued facility updates for the WHAT Women’s Shelter. New and unanticipated funds have been received in the amount of $10,000 from the Ed and Dollie Lynch endowment through the Community Foundation, and these funds are specifically intended for WHAT needs as determined by the WHAT committee and SHARE. Please note that the 2018 budget is, in part, supported

by one-time-only carryover funds, which will need to be addressed through long-term budget planning and additional financial support as we enter 2019. Thanks for your continued financial support of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. Doug Goodlett, Treasurer

PLEDGE OFFERING ENVELOPES If you haven’t picked up your requested 2018 weekly offering envelopes set, please drop by the office to get yours or contact the Treasurer’s Office on Thursday mornings.

STAFF CHANGES We are sad to report that Erika Carranza, our Parish Administrator, resigned.. We are beginning the search process for a replacement. With the additional task of replacing Erika, we are asking for Office Angels to help with answering phones and doing light tasks so that Fr. Jaime and Kris Lawless can focus on working and preparing for a new hire. Please see the sign up sheet in the Narthex or contact the parish office.

SUNDAY TOPICS KNOW YOUR PRAYER BOOK Bishop Greg Rickel always selects a book for the Diocese during Lent. Here at SL2 the best kept secret is the Book of Common Prayer that resides in our pews. Although disparaged because of its date of publication (1979), it is still a brilliant liturgical and devotional step forward for the Episcopal Church. Throughout Lent, and continuing through March 18, we will offer a Lenten series of talks each Sundays following the 10AM service in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit (Children’s Chapel). Unearth the treasures of the BCP. The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector

LIBRARY DISPLAY OF THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER The SL2 Library will be open during the Coffee Hour after the 10AM service: Come see the excellent display of prayer books from around the world, and pick up a booklet on the history our the Book of Common Prayer.

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays during Lent and Holy Week at 12:15 PM we will offer prayers of the Stations of the Cross. Often this is lay led. If the occasion permits, we will do it bilingually.

EASTER FLOWERS We will have lots of special flowers ordered for Easter Sunday. We ask your help to fund these special plants. Any amount you give is appreciated, as a memorial if you wish. The flower offering envelopes will be in the Narthex starting March 11-25. 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.

PALM CROSS MAKING The Altar Guild invites one and all to our Annual Palm Cross Making. It will be in the Parish Hall on Saturday, March 24 at 10:00 AM. Questions? Please call Carol Hiltz or Sandra Kimura.

THE GREAT LITANY CHANT AND PROCESSION Wednesday of Holy Week (Mar 28) 12:15: In place of the midweek service on Wednesday March 28 we will chant in procession the Great Litany. See your BCP, pp. 148ff.

AGAPÉ MEAL - MAUNDY THURSDAY Join us on March 29 at 6:00 PM. This meal will be meatless, the setting austere and the food sparse and simple. Appropriate foods include (meatless) soup, cheese, olives, dried fruit, bread and wine. Please add your name to sign-up in the Narthex if you are coming, and if you can bring a portion of the meal. Also there’s a place to sign-up for set-up and clean-up. We request food donations for our Outreach pantry to feed the hungry. After the Agapé Meal we move to the church for a bilingual service of Holy Eucharist, at 7:00 PM.

GOOD FRIDAY OFFERING – March 30 Good Friday Offering reaches back to 1922 when The Episcopal Church sought to create new relationships

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with and among the Christians of the Middle East. Through the years the generous donations of Episcopalians help the Christian presence in the Land of the Holy One to be a vital and effective force for peace and understanding among all of God’s children. All donations received on Good Friday will go to support the Christians of the Middle East.

WORSHIP RELATED MINISTRIES: All worship related ministries are invited to a refresher meeting on Saturday, March 24 at 10 am. Lectors, Chalice Bearers, Acolytes, Altar Guild, Ushers and Greeters are all invited. That day is the Saturday before Holy Week, and presents us an opportunity to review the extra services and adjust any tasks before the week begins!

NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM As the saying goes, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” The Gospel for the first Sunday in March finds Christ thrashing his way through the temple like a lion and the final Passion Sunday on March 25th brings the lamb to the slaughter. Musically, Lent is a very subdued time. There are no Bach Lenten Cantatas. We are bidding our time until Easter arrives with trumpets blaring. Oddly enough this year, Ash Wednesday fell on Valentine’s Day and Easter falls on April Fools. We do have special music every Sunday, including Palm/Passion Sunday and bilingual services on Maundy Thursday and at the Easter Vigil on the final evening of March. Many of our choir members will be singing Bach's St. John Passion again at 7 PM on Good Friday at St. James Lutheran. St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas has spoken services at noon and 7 PM on March 30th. Jazz Vespers returns on April 7th with music at 6 PM by trombone specialist John Moak with jazz allstar Mike Horsfall at the piano. And if March means “March Madness” to you and college basketball, try out “Lenten Madness,” a celebration of the saints of the church in a friendly bracket format. Past champions who have worn the “golden halo” have included Florence Nightingale (2017), Dietrich Bonhoeffer (2016), and Francis of Assisi (2015.). See Janis Lord for encouragement or go online at

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www.lentenmadness.org. Happy Lent! Tim Nickel, Music Director

UPCOMING DIOCESAN YOUTH CONFERENCES

ALTAR FLOWERS

These weekend retreats include faith formation and exploration, fun, and fellowship, through contemporary music, worship, small group conversations, games, workshops and special activities. (Scholarships available through Fr. Jaime.) More High School Youth Conferences: Grades 9-12 April 6-8, 2018, Spring HYC, St. James in Kent, $35 September 28-30, Fall HYC 2018 at St. Paul’s in Bellingham, $35 Junior High School Youth Conferences: Young people in grades 6-9 from all over the diocese. May 4-6, 2018, Spring JYC at St. Andrew’s in Port Angeles. $35 November 16-18, 2018, Fall JYC, location TBD. $35

Why not choose a Sunday to remember someone dear to you or to offer thanksgiving for a blessing in your life? Altar Flower sponsor forms are in the Narthex. When completed these forms can be placed in the offertory plate. Cost is $35. If you have any questions, please Sandra Kimura (360-693-8518) or Carol Hiltz (360-597-3094).

BAPTISM OFFERED March 31, 8PM Great Vigil of Easter or April 1, Easter Sunday, 8AM, 10AM or 1PM If you are interested in baptism for either yourself or a family member, please complete a Baptism information form found in the Narthex and contact the church office or Fr. Jaime.

SUNDAY SCHOOL We have already began our wonderful teachings and stories for Lent. In February we began with our story on the cross and then continued on to the many faces of Easter. We will complete the series of the many faces of Easter and end with our story on the Easter Egg. We have come to that time again where we get ready for our wonderful Easter Egg event. We will need candy ( no nuts) and plastic eggs. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated as we always have an amazing turnout. We are also asking for volunteers to help hide the eggs and organize the children. With so many participants each year, the more help the better! If you have any questions, please contact Herlinda or Lee Wilson. Herlinda Marquez, Sunday School Coordinator

YOUTH GROUP March Meetings: • March 10TH, 6-9PM at church. We will start off with a soup supper and then explore Lent and its place in the Church year and our lives. • March 24th, 6-9PM at Blind Onion on Mill Plain Blvd. for fun: games and pizza. Always invite friends, just give me a heads up for food count! Donna Greene, Youth Leader

CAMP HUSTON Episcopal Church Camp of the Diocese of Olympia We guide our campers as they: grow into leaders, discover their place in nature, build self esteem, and have fun! Summer Camp 2018 Schedule June 26-July 5: Counselor Training July 7-13: Discovery Camp 1 & Horse Camp 1 July 15-20: Missoula Children’s Theater July 29-August 4: Discovery Camp 2 & Intermediate Horse Camp August 6-9: Mini Camp August 12-18: International Discovery Camp & Buckaroo Camp For more information visit: http://huston.org/summer-camp/ REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE BEFORE MARCH 15! Scholarships available for a portion of the fees. For more information please contact Fr. Jaime Case at [email protected] or 360-606-4285.

CALL FOR ARTISTS We invite all artists to participate by creating and displaying artwork using two 26 X 14 hymn boards from 1930’s as display. With an introduction of the piece of artwork and biography of the artist. If you would like to participate, please contact Fr. Jaime.

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WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP All women are welcome to join us for our March monthly session on Saturday, March 10 when we will gather from 10AM to 12PM. This will be a time to come together and expand our spiritual experiences with a feminine view. Each Saturday session begins with refreshments and friendly conversation then we will begin our study and discussion based on the book, The Heartbeat of God – Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything” by Katherine Jefferts Schori, former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. The pre-March reading assignment is found in Part IV, Who Is Jesus in the World Today?, Finding Our Way Home, Stardust and The Dream of God. As part of taking action to help those in the margins of our society, we are requesting donations of a feminine sanitary products to donate to the Outreach Ministry. These will help the women who are homeless or low income. Remember that we enter the church building at the north entrance, through the kitchen. This door will be un-locked from 9:50 – 10:10AM for our safety. Hoping you will join us! If you have any questions please contact one of the conveners: Janet Butler (360-947-0404) [email protected] Kris Lawless (360-904-7365) [email protected]

NUEVO AMANECER The biennial conference to equip participants with the tools and resources to support and spiritually connect with the Latino/Hispanic community is the purpose of this national conference of the Episcopal Church. Held in Kanuga, NC, August 27-30. Represent your church at this conference. Assistance with fees and travel provided. The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector

SPANISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE: IDIAM (Instituto de Español de la Iglesia Anglicana de México = “Spanish institute of the Anglican Church of Mexico”). It is located in Cuernavaca, capitol of Mexico’s Morelos state. It is sponsored by the Anglican Diocese of Cuernavaca, and held in their diocesan compound. Father Jaime started the Instituto in 2003. It is a total-immersion course in Spanish culture, language,

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dance, and cuisine. The 2018, dates are August 4- 18. The program is limited to 18 persons, at $1,800 each. Stu and Catherine Hennessey took part in the Instituto last year. They liked it well enough to return this year, Lizzy will join them. The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector

THE WIDOW’S MITE Back in the 1980s, during the period of Rev. Ed Rankin serving as our rector, he received or obtained a gift of a plaque. The plaque contained two small coins, a quote from Mark (12:41 – 44), and an authentication document and seal. The story is the Widow’s Mite, in which Jesus is in the Temple, observing the contributions by the rich to the Temple. He notices a widow approaching. She takes out two ‘mites’ and puts them into the Temple coffers. The two coins in the plaque are small, as are mites from the days of Jesus, and perhaps made of copper, of which mites were made. Actually, the ‘mites’ are Greek lepta (singular lepton). It was the lowest value coin in the realm of Rome, which included Jerusalem. The term ‘mite’ did not come in until the King James Version of the Bible was published, but that is just translation trivia. Luke, our parish’s patron saint, told this story as “Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box. He also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. He said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. For they all offered their gifts out of their wealth. But she, out of her poverty, put in everything she had to live on.” Another similar coin in circulation at the same time as the Roman lepton was the Jewish prutah, a copper coin that was the lowest Hebrew value (its Hebrew translation). One prutah was worth two lepta, and could purchase a loaf of bread in Jerusalem. So it is likely, since the story speaks of two coins, that these were lepta, or later-called mites. However you can see the meaning of such an offering to a poor widow, giving away her ability to purchase bread for herself and perhaps her family. You will find this plaque in the Parish Hall, near the west exit and Fr. Jaime’s office exit. Take a look at it.

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Consider the words and the meaning that you personally find in them. Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist and Historian

harvest, our life our health our food…”

PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE Please let us know if you have someone who is not able to come to church, is in some type of crisis, medical or otherwise, or, perhaps, is in the hospital, by making a call to the office. Our meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be on March 20 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, (Children’s Chapel). The Rev. Dennis Cole

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. Our regular February meeting will be on Thursday, March 22 at 2PM. At Glenwood Retirement Center (5500 NE 82nd Ave, Near the Vancouver Mall). The Rev. Dennis Cole

WHAT MINISTRY One of my favorite songs in one of my favorite musicals is “All Good Gifts” in the musical Godspell. The chorus begins, “All good gifts around us...” Recently one of the members of the WHAT Ministry, Diane Epherson, made mini Oreo cheesecakes and beautiful spa washcloths as Valentine gifts for our women’s shelter residents; truly gifts of the heart. “… Are sent from Heaven above, so thank the Lord, oh thank the Lord for all his love…”

Our congregation is filled with talented, giving people waiting for that touch on the shoulder that this is the time, that this is the place, this is the moment to step up to make a difference in someone’s day with your gift of time or talent. Which is why this song resonates in my mind, heart, and, soul this lent season: “All good gifts around us, are sent from heaven above, so thank the Lord, oh thank the lord for all his love…. I really wanna thank you Lord!” If you feel called to share your gift of time, talent, or treasure with the WHAT Ministry please contact Deb Stavig [email protected]

WHAT MINISTRY – REQUEST Our women's shelter (WHAT) has been a life raft for many of the occupants in our basement. Our WHAT Ministry's mission is to not only provide shelter but also to support these vulnerable and homeless women. In this vein, occasionally, one of the residents may have unique needs which can not be met by the program. If you would like to be part of an email group notifying you of those needs, please contact Deb Stavig - [email protected]. Additionally, Share would like residents to be able to check out lap tops to look for jobs, emails, etc. They are looking for two used lap tops, chromebooks or tablets with keyboards. Contact Deb Stavig if you can donate!

FOOD ASSISTANCE NEEDS ASSISTANCE The Helping Hands Ministry which Mary Ellen Sandberg and Ellen Hiromura are members made 10 gorgeous quilts to be given to the shelter women when they exit to their new homes. These quilts are made from donated batting and fabric. Another lovely gesture of love to our residents! “ We thank thee then, O Father, for all things bright and good, the seedtime and the

St James wrote: "... and you say, 'Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well'-- but then you don't give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?" Our parish provides food four mornings per week for people who come in hungry. Yet donations to our Pie Room are not keeping up. Imagine if every person

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gram. March 13, we will hear a BBC program on the history of the Church of England Book of Common Prayer (which is the grandparent of ours). This fits well with our Lenten Sunday Topics, studying the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer. Please sign up if your are coming and can bring a dish to share.

"R @ R" GROUP THE LITTLEST W.H.O. VOLUNTEER She volunteered once last year and met a gentleman who does chalk art. He loved teaching her and Maddox about the medium and shared some of his own story with me. She remembered him and wondered if he would be there. He was and as soon as he walked in and saw her he smiled big and said, “ I remember you. I’m gonna make you a picture.” It was sweet. And another man hung out and tried to help with her homework but realized he did not remember learning about prepositions and told us he’d learned new things with us. So Wednesday I’ve asked her teacher to send an extra packet for him. She can play teacher and I will be tutor and share some more knowledge. Donna Greene

OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING Now held on the third Wednesday of the month. Next meeting is March 21, 6:30 pm in the Children’s Chapel.

COFFEE HOUR Coffee Hour hosts for March are: 4 March Sue & Byron Henry 11 March Girl Scout Sunday Amy Surface & Nancy Denny 18 March Dena Cassidy & Peggy Lincoln 25 March Palm Sunday - Judy & Mike Morrison 1 April Easter - Vestry Please refer any questions to Judy Morrison, Coffee Hour Coordinator 360-574-2441.

LUNCH BUNCH Every second Tuesday at noon the Lunch Bunch meets to share food, companionship and a special pro-

Retirees or others available to come are invited to the Retirees @ Restaurants for breakfast and lively conversation on Wednesday, March 21 ( Greeters: Nancy Denny & Bob Stevens) at 9:00 AM at Dulin’s Café located at 1929 Main St, Vancouver WA. Please signup if you will be attending in the Nartex.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Thank you to all who stepped forward to host Friday Night Live in 2018. Our schedule is full and we look forward to many happy times together this year. March FNL will be hosted by Diane Smith, 5323 C NW Cherry St, Vancouver, phone 360-693-5901. We'll have a potluck, with guests bringing entree's, appetizers, sides, salad and desserts. Each guest also brings their own beverage. Contact Sharon Mayhew questions, 360-952-0334. The monthly sign up sheet is located in the Parish Hall by the kitchen door. Sharon Mayhew, 360 952-0334 or 360 574-0074

MISSING TABLECLOTHS The church inventory is missing 10 green, 4 light blue and 1 dark purple tablecloths. These are the ones that are used for Coffee Hour and receptions. They are square in shape. We use them frequently and would appreciate their return. They were probably taken home to be laundered. Please check if you have any of these at home and bring them back! Thank you!

“LIKE US” ON FACEBOOK Please go to our Facebook page, /stlukesvancouver, and “like” us. Give us the best endorsement you can. Say something specific about what you like! We’d appreciate your comments.

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BRAVO! CONCERTS NORTHWEST SACRED & DIVINE SUN / MARCH 18, 2018 @ 3:30 PM Maurice Durufle - REQUIEM Giovanni Pergolesi - STABAT MATER Dr. Maria Manzo, Conductor Bravo! Chamber Choir & Orchestra VENUE: St. Luke's Episcopal Church

What does an Italian Baroque composer have in common with a 20th century French organist? Both wrote beautiful sacred music based on ancient chant melodies. Giovanni Pergolesi's STABAT MATER features gorgeous melodies for Women's Choir and Orchestra. Maurice Durufle composed his REQUIEM for Choir and Orchestra in 1947, and blended Gregorian Chant with lush modern harmonies. Conductor Maria Manzo leads the Bravo! Chorale, soloists and Northwest Chamber Orchestra in a concert of the Sacred & Divine.

MAR 11, 2018 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, March 11, 2018, 2:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, March 11, 2018, 3:00 am local daylight time instead.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM Wednesday, March 21 at 10AM St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas Parish Hall Faith Partners for Affordable Housing of Clark County is sponsoring a presentation by the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon on their program “Metro HomeShare” in the hopes of becoming partners to benefit those in need here in Clark County. This program works to provide affordable housing, create community, foster independence and support financial stability. Those whom they serve are: homeowners having difficulty making ends meet; those needing additional help with maintenance and care of their homes; those worried about living alone and those concerned about finding housing with the rising rents. Come and find out about this exciting program possibilities!

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Prayer Requests Peticiones de Oración ~

For those celebrating their birthday in March / Para los que celebrant en marzo. 2 - Brent Williams 3 - Carla Sowder 3 - Aaron Hamann 5 - Lucia Ramirez 6 - Sophie Easton 7 - Paul Hiromura 8 - Amy Case 9 - Suzanna Tilford 10 - Joseph Ziemba 10 - Sirce Plaza 10 - Giovanni Mendoza-Chavez

11 - Chuck Grigsby-Lane 12 - Aleks Rivera 13 - Nancy Lematta 13 - Danny Jones 15 - Tom Smith 15 - Natasha Rezhenkov 16 - Barbara Garlisch 16 - Jose Martinez 16 - Selena Rodriguez-Torres 17 - Fernando Aguilar

18 - Cheryl-Lee Holt 18 - Tristan Sotelo 18 - Crystal Gutierrez 19 - Janis Lord 19 - Herlinda Marquez 20 - Soveida Medina 22 - Leonel Villa 22 - Irvin Villegas 22 - Irvin Villegas 24 - Fr. Jerry Lonergan 24 - Stephen Coble 24 - Angel Plaza

25 - Marcio Carrasco 25 - Jennifer Gutierrez 25 - Kiara Reyes 27 - Rosie Little 29 - Maritza Santiago 29 - Annelies van der Salm 30 - Mary Anderson 30 - Stephen Cookson 30 - Zoila Aguayo

CYCLE OF PRAYER / CICLO DE ORACION Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Congregations, Ministries & Institutions

Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & Middle East Congregations, Ministries & Institutions

March. 4 All Saints, Bellevue; Resurrection, Bellevue; Holy Apostles, Bellevue

March 4

March 11 St. Margaret, Bellevue; St. Michael and All Angels, Issaquah; St. John, Kirkland

All Saints Community Church, Damascus, Syria

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St. George’ School, Jerusalem

March 18 St. Thomas, Medina; Emmanuel, Mercer Island; Holy Cross, Redmond

March 18 St. George’s Guest House, Jerusalem

March 25 Good Samaritan, Sammamish; St. Clare, Snoqualmie

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St. Phillip’s Church, Nabus, West Bank

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Sunday Topics 11:45 The Fifth Sunday in Lent

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12:00 The Lunch Bunch

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REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE Pride Fair Meeting 11:30

6:30 Pastoral Care Committee

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The Sunday of the Passion: PALM SUNDAY REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE Sunday Topics 11:45

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Outreach 9:00 R@R (Dulins Café) 10:00 Affordable Housing Program 12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service

WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK Outreach

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10:00 Helping Hands 2:00 Life Goes On 6:30 Friday Night Live at Diane Smith’s home

4:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Handbells 6:30 Outreach Committee 7:00 Choir

12:15 Great Litany Chant and Procession 6:30 Pastoral Care Committee

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12:15 Stations of the Cross

7:00 GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY BILINGUAL

8:00 GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER BILINGUAL

Reminder - If your Ministry group would like to submit an article for the April issue of The Messenger, please submit your article on or before March 18 to the church office. [email protected] Thank you!

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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector The Rev. Dennis Cole, Assistant Rector The Rev. Amy Cox, Associate Priest Doug Goodlett, Treasurer Janet Butler, Assistant Treasurer Tim Nickel, Music Director

www.stlukesvancouver.com (360) 696-0181 FAX (360) 696-0182 Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/St-Lukes-San-Lucas

Senior Warden: Jill McClellan Junior Warden: John Mathieu VESTRY MEMBERS: Stu Hennessey, Beth Femling, Elizabeth Ruiz Reyes, Russ Roseberry, Michelle Hamann, Melanie Kenoyer and Marlene Perez. 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.