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The Memorial Churchof St. Luke,the Beloved Physician1946 Welsh RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19115215.969.3645 (office)[email protected]. stlukesbustleton.webs.com

SERVICESSundays :10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharistwith musicFollowed immediately byrefreshments and fellowship inthe parish hall.

Wednesdays :7:30 p.m. Healing Eucharist

ACTIVITIESAdult Forum- bookdiscussion: Your Faith,Your Life: An Invitation tothe Episcopal ChurchMondays-7:00p.m.

Contemplative Prayer Wednesdays 6:45 p.m.in the church office

Inside this issue :

Birthdays............................... 4Calendar................................9Christmas toys.......................5Holiday Bazaar......................7News...................................3,4Prayer Requests ...................... 4Rectors Message ................ 1,2Reminders.............................3Sainthood..............................6Scrapbook class....................5Thanksgiving.........................8Those Who Serve..................3Welcome Visitors.................. 2Word Puzzle..........................8

The Winged OxThe Winged Ox is the Ancient Symbol of St. Luke, the Beloved Physician

A Newsletter for the People of The Memorial

Church of St. Luke, the Beloved Physician November 2010 Issue 121

Stewardship

It is that time of year again. We are nearing the end of Pentecost and the season of Advent. Since the church year begins

with Advent, this is the time of year when you are asked to consider stewardship; that is, what you can contribute to St. Lukes. And it isimportant to note that contribution here does not simply mean adollar amount, though thats important. In addition you are asked toconsider how much of your time and talent you can contribute as

well. Of course, only you can answer those questions. In a small parish such as St. Lukes one is certainly called upon to contributemore of ones time and talent to keep the church operating than inlarger parishes. That is just a reality of small parish life. Nor arethe financial burdens in a small parish minimized because although

the budget is smaller, the pool of contributors is smaller as well.

So those of us who prefer to worship in small parishes are aware thatdoing so often comes at the cost of greater commitments of our timeand talent ,and possibly our treasure as well.Thats one way to think about the subject of stewardship andon that calculation it might not seem like a very good deal. There is,however, another, and I think better, way of looking at the question

of stewardship. When we give to St Lukes we are giving not just

of our time, talent and treasurewe are giving tangible aspects of

ourselves to the flourishing of Gods Kingdom. On this reckoning,St. Lukes is more than just bricks and mortar; it is an outpost of Gods Kingdom and Gods presence in this world. And we aremembers of that Kingdom and participants in that presence. Sowhen we contribute to the life of St. Lukes, we are contributing toGods life and acting as shareholders in that life. Surely this is a soundinvestment ; it is an investment in God, and so an investment in

ourselves. Of course thats very abstract. On a more concrete level,St Lukes is a loving, open and welcoming parish with much to offer to the community in which it sits. It is blessed with a good buildings

and a lovely worship space. But more importantly, it is blessed withall of you, and that is what is most impressive about St. Lukes.

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WELCOME VISITORS! Areyou a new reader? Come visit us! Were so glad thatyou picked up this publication; we hope you will findit interesting and worth your time and we hope youwill take the next step and worship with us sometime.If you are worshiping with us, we welcome you!Whatever your religious background, and however you have come to be here, we welcome you to St.Lukes. Please let us know who you are by signingour guest book (by the door) or filling out a cardfound in the pews. You can hand your card to anusher, or put it in the collection plate when it comeslater.

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This is a community that manifests its love of God in the care and concern that you give to one another; inits is strong lay leadership that keeps it going, and in the commitment that you have to one another so that

you may continue to share your lives with one another and with God. When you look at St. Lukes in thisway, can you think of a better use of your time, talent and treasure?

So please reflect on what you can give to St. Lukes in the year ahead. I hope and pray that you will giveto St. Lukes what you can, and that you will always receive from St. Lukes what you need.

On another note: I would like to begin our adult forum on the third Monday in NovemberNovember 15.Our topic this time around is the Episcopal Church. The book we will use is Your Faith, Your Life: An

Invitation to the Episcopal Church , which was written by a layperson in the Diocese of Bethlehem (just tothe north of us). If you are interested Katherine has ordered a couple of extra copies, so you cansee me about the book. I hope you will join us.

God bless!Father Tim +

Please attend the Adult Forums in the Church Office. All are invited!Delve deeper into our Church and discover how it matters in your life. Starting Nov 15, join us Mondaysat 7pm in the Church Office to discuss the book Your Faith, Your Life: An Invitation to the Episcopal Church by Jenifer Gamber .


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REMI DERS:

The deadline forthe December WI GED OX willbe OVEMBER 19th

Daylight Savings Time Ends ov 7, 2010 at 2am

Change for the Better

Please continue to givechange in the cup for theWOW shelter cardproject.

Somerton Food Bank

Please continue supportfor the Food Bank.Donation basket is nearthe church door. Thank you!

Those Who Serve

Sunday, Nov 7

Chalice Bearer: S. CarmodyReaders: B. Kaufold, J. OxenfordUshers: K. Gibson, J. Litzke

Altar Guild: L. Carter Coffee Hour: B. Kaufold, G.Shahene, C. Rodriguez

Counters: J. Brambilla, R. Whaley

Sunday, Nov 14Chalice Bearer: L. Carter

Readers: C.Rodriguez, J BrambillaUshers : J. Oxenford, J. ShaheneAltar Guild: K. Kenny, S. NesbittCoffee Hour: H. Rolland, S.Remick, R. Whaley, J. Glenn,

N. HurleyCounters: C. Rodriguez, A, Thorpe

Sunday, Nov 21Chalice Bearer: J. Gardner Readers: M. Geiger, S. CarmodyUshers: T. Truesdale, K. GibsonAltar Guild: J. OxenfordCoffee Hour: L. Woods-Kriss,

G. Hair, K. Kenny, S. NesbittCounters: J. Litzke, J. Litzke

Sunday, Nov 28Chalice Bearer: J. GlennReaders: B. Kaufold, L. Carter Ushers: J. Litzke, J. OxenfordAltar Guild: S. & C. CarmodyCoffee Hour: J. Litzke, J. Litzke, J.Oxenford, J. Gardner, J. Fox, A.Fox

Counters: B. Shifflett, D. Shifflett

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Church School / ursery

The Church School will meet on

Nov.7 and Nov. 21 in the hall at10:20 a.m.

Last month in honor of our patron saint, St. Luke, the girlstalked about serving in thecommunity and made anoutreach poster, which ishanging in the hall. They alsohelped collect food items from

parishioners during theservice, which were donatedto the Somerton Food Bank.

On Nov. 7 the class willresume their lesson on God'screations with story, actionsongs, and activity papers.

On Nov. 21 they will talk about things that they aregrateful for and make "Thank You" cards for friends andrelatives.

Italian Dinner

Our annual pasta dinner will

be held on Sat., Nov. 20. DonShifflett has agreed to be our chef once again. We know thatwe are in for a treat! Therewill be a free will offering.

We will need help in thekitchen as well as setup andcleanup. There will be sign upsheets in the hall. Please let usknow how many will beattending and if you can help.

Scrapbooking Class

Join us for this fun fundraiser for GFS on November 13 th at2pm. $30 covers supplies.Make and take a specialholiday craft. See flyer or Lisa-Jo for details.


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PRAYERS PLEASE PRAYERS PLEASE PRAYERS PLEASE PRAYERS PLEASE Members: Joyce, Dorothy,Elaine, Ruth B., Nancy H.,Edna, Alan, Mabel, Joshua,Ruth L., Louise, William,Bruce, Jackie, Betty K, Cheri,Ruth F.

Friends and Family: Marcie,Kathy, Alice, Tina, Michael,Robert, Ugo, Elizabeth,Rosemary, Geraldine, Sam,Teresa Beth, Arlyne, Connie,James, Walter, Robert, Earl,Msgr. McIntyre, Nancy,Martha, Irene, James, Lucille,Edward, Wyesol Family,Robert R, Robin, Madison.,James, Lenor, Linda, Neil,Denise, Isabella, John S.,Mrs. Theresa, People of Gulf of Mexico, People of Pakistan

Those Serving in theArmed Forces: William

B., Billy S., Chris G.,Kevin M., Alex G.,Andrew R., Chris K.,John R., Chris R., EricB., Rob D., Jerry F.,Thomas H., Tom B.,Casey R., Jermaine, Bradley,Michael, Matthew, Maxx,Soren.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

OVEMBER2- Lucas C.8- Nathan E.9-Jeremiah S.10-Alan W.11-Nancy H.16-Joyce G.25-Marcellina B.28-Miah S.

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Sesquicentennial

On Oct.10, 2010 we held our first monthly planning meeting

for St. Luke's 150 celebration for Oct., 2011. We had a productive meeting in that many attended, shared ideas andsuggestions, and volunteered to help. It was decided that allactivities would be held on one day, either Oct.15 or Oct.22, 2011. Fr. Tim agreed to ask the bishop to attend. Thedate has been set for Oct.15, 2011. We decided on a catereddinner in the hall. Maria Gardiner offered to look into pricesfor 100 people. Tickets will have to be sold in advance dueto limited space. Guests, such as former members and past

priests will need to be contacted. Caroline Catugno and GailHair will work on invitations. We will need a presentationon St. Luke's history as well as programs and advertising.Stacey Carmody has agreed to work on these. Entertainmentwas discussed. It was decided that a slide show of our church would be shown. Lisa- Jo and Mark Kriss haveoffered to put that together on C.D. They will need

parishioners to submit pictures, labeled, so that they can getstarted as soon as possible. Jackie Oxenford will find thecost for renting the Phillie Phanatic. Halina and MichaelJones have offered to do a skit. Maria Gardiner and BarbaraKaufold will get prices on a D.J. Many suggestions weremade concerning a commemorative for the event. Somethings mentioned were pins, note cards, Christmasornaments, mug, bookmark, tote bag, and raffle items.Jackie Oxenford will pursue the possibilities. A book of

pictures of our stained glass windows and archive picturesare available for display. Decorations will be covered byStacey and Cheri Carmody, Joyce Glenn, and Mark Geiger.We discussed having a banner across Welsh Rd. Mark Geiger will get information on a possible permit and cost of a banner.

The next planning meeting will be held on Nov. 14 duringcoffee hour, at which time we hope to have progress reportson what was discussed at the previous meeting.

Outreach Project- Feed The Hungry

Since the food collection on St. Lukes Day was a

huge success, the Womens Outreach Wing is having afood drive through November for Somerton FoodBank. Please bring food items and leave in labeled binin the Hall.

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Scrapbooking Workshop-Sat OV 13, 2-5pm in St. Lukes Parish Hall


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Perhaps the most simplest way tofollow the calendar of saints is to usea liturgical calendar, and then look up the saints' names to learn moreabout them. This is good habit to getinto, and can make the Church Year more interesting and inspiring. Learnwhich holy women and holy men"speak" to you and why. Think abouthow youd like to be like this saintand how you can do that.

And remember that you are a sainttoo. You may not make it onto thecalendar, but you are still importantnonetheless and part of thecommunion of saints, and called tolead by example. Sainthood does notimply living a flawless life, we areall humans and all have faults. But,we do have the potential to make adifference, and to live as an exampleof our faith.

-Submitted by Stacey Carmody

Sainthood Belongs to All of Us

Have you ever consider yourself a saint? Well,the Episcopal Church has. The Church holds the belief that all baptized Christians are saints of God and have the potential to be examples of faith to others. We probably often think of saints as people who have lead extraordinarylives of holiness who have been long gone fromthis earth. This view holds very true. On a more

personal level, we also think of saints as peoplewe've known personally who have made adifference in our lives and who have since haveleft this earth. We remember them at St. Luke's

on All Saints' Day. Some churches observe thiskind of remembrance on November 2- AllSouls' Day, which specifically honors the dead.The dead are prayed for and remembered in asolemn service.

I have heard some Christian traditionsmistakenly accuse others of "praying to saintsand engaging in idolatry." This is not the case.We do not pray to saints but we invoke them to

pray for us, and we pray for them. God alwayscomes first, and if you look at the collects for Holy Days in the Book of Common Prayer, youwill see they are prayers to God that ask us helpus live by the example of the saint we arehonoring that day. The calendar of saints for our Church is found in the book Lesser Feasts and

Fasts. Recently, this book was updated and isnow called Holy Women, Holy Men. These are

people from all walks of life and all faiths whohave somehow epitomized Christian values.Many of them have historic significance aswell.

These saints are also honored at out Wednesday7:30pm liturgy. If more than one saint ishonored that day (or week), the celebrantchooses which one to honor.


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A Thanksgiving Poem

The year has turned its circle,The seasons come and go.

The harvest all is gathered inAnd chilly north winds blow.

Orchards have shared their treasures,The fields, their yellow grain,

So open wide the doorway,Thanksgiving comes again.

[Author: Unknown]

Thank you!

Special thanks to all who helped make theFlea Market happen! We raised over $800!

And More Thanks!

Thank you for your contributions for United Thank Offering. The offering from

St. Lukes was donated at the Diocesan

Convention November 6th.

Word Puzzle

S B L T H O S E

E S R U O Y T V

I S E T H A T O

M T U L H S H L

E T U B B W G V

N K P R A Y O S

E S R U C F O R

N E T S I L D N

(Luke 6:27-28) "But I say to youthat listen, Love your enemies,do good to those who hate you,

bless those who curse you, prayfor those who abuse you.

Word List

ENEMIES LISTEN THOSECURSE BLESS ABUSE YOUR THAT PRAY NRSV LUKELOVE HATE GOOD WHOSAY FOR BUT TO


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OVEMBER 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat

1 2 8:00P-AAMeeting in Hall

3 12pm-UAWMtg in Hall6:45P-ContemplativePrayer inChurch Office7:30P -HolyEucharist withHealing inChurch

4 5 7:00P-AASpiritualityMeeting in Hall

6- 10a-Yoga inHall11:30a-Al-AnonMtg in Hall

7-24t h Sundayafter Pentecost 10:30a:Holy

Eucharist10:20-ChurchSchool11:45a: CoffeeHr. In Hall

8-7:00p-VestryMeeting inChurch Office

9-8:00P-AAMeeting in Hall

10 6:45P-ContemplativePrayer in

Church Office7:30P -HolyEucharist withHealing inChurch

11 127:00P-AASpirituality

Meeting in Hall

1310a- Yoga inHall

11:30a-Al-AnonMtg in Hall2p-Scrapbookingworkshop inHall

14 -25thSundayafter Pentecost 10:30a:HolyEucharist11:45: CoffeeHr. In Hall

15-7:00p-AdultForum inChurch Office

168:00P-AAMeeting in Hall

17 6:45P-ContemplativePrayer inChurch Office7:30P -HolyEucharist withHealing inChurch

18 197:00P-AASpiritualityMeeting in Hall

20 10a-Yoga inHall11:30a-Al-AnonMtg in Hall6p-Agape

Dinner in Hall

21 - Last Sundayafter Pentecost 10:30a: HolyEucharist10:20-ChurchSchool 11:45:Coffee Hr. InHall

22-7:00p-AdultForum inChurch Office

238:00P-AAMeeting in Hall

24 6:45P-ContemplativePrayer inChurch Office7:30P -HolyEucharist withHealing inChurch

25Thanksgiving

26 7:00P-AASpiritualityMeeting in Hall

27 10a-Yoga inHall11:30a-Al-AnonMtg in Hall

28 - 1st Sunday of Advemt 10:30a: HolyEucharist11:45: CoffeeHr in Hall

29-7:00p-AdultForum in

Church Office

30 8:00P-AAMeeting in Hall


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