From The Deacon’s Bench
January 2020From the Deacon’s BenchAfter the 12 days of Christmas, we celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord. We remember those Wise Menwho came to worship the baby Jesus. I’m always amazed by this story, aren’tyou? We don’t know too much about these men. It’s amazing to me that they couldsee that star in the sky and know that it signaled the coming of God into theworld. It’s also amazing to me that they would then follow that star, and that theywould believe that at the end of their journey they would find the newly born Jesusliving under the light of that star. Finally, it is amazing to me that these men, whowere not Jewish, would fall down and worship this little boy named Jesus. The firstthing that they did was to worship him.On the night that Jesus was born, shepherds who were considered outcasts because they did the uncleanjob of tending sheep, were the first people to fall down and worship the baby Jesus; and today we’rereminded that the next group of people to worship him were also outcasts because they were gentiles, notJews. If the Gospels writers want us to know anything, they want us to know that Jesus was born foreveryone. God came into our world for people of every class and people of every culture and people ofevery race. No wonder the Wise Men worshiped Jesus.The Wise Men were not afraid to tell people what they believed. They told King Herod that the Messiahhad been born. Even before seeing Jesus, they knew who he was. We need to be the ones to revealGod’s presence and power, and God’s love and forgiveness to all the world.It could be so easy to keep our faith a private matter; but the Wise Men have shown us the joy thatcomes from worshiping God and believing in God.So, as we begin this New Year let me just suggest that we all make a resolution to reveal the love ofGod! Take the time to tell your children and even your friends WHY you worship. Don’t just come tochurch because your family came, don’t just come because it’s tradition, come because you know thestory and you want to worship the God of the story; and then go into the world to share that joyous storybecause it’s a great story!!Christ the Lord is born! Worship him, give praise to him and be filled with the joy of Christmas throughoutthe year.In Grace and Peace, Deacon Dan 1
Help De-decorate The Church!On Sunday, January 5 after the 10 a.m. service, the Altar Guild will need lots of help to de-decorate thechurch. Please come help us if you can. Bring your leftover Christmas goodies to share with everyone!Thank you!Annual Meeting January 26Please make sure to attend St. Luke’s Annual Meeting between services on Sunday, January 26. We packa lot into 45 minutes! You’ll hear the 2020 budget and thank our leadership. Join us in Johnson Hall at9:00 on January 26.Online Daily Epiphany RetreatThis Epiphany season, the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina is joining with the Living CompassSpirituality and Wellness Initiative to offer a 28-day online daily devotional and wellness retreat, "JourneyThrough Epiphany 2020: Living Well with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind." It is structured as youwould expect any retreat to be, except you don't have to travel to a dedicated space to participate - thisencourages you to create the space within you.Join us as we take a faith-based approach to creating wellness intentions for the year ahead by reflectingon where and how each of us is called to be God's light in the world. The online retreat begins January 12,2020 and includes several ways to participate: receive daily devotionals via email or as a downloadablePDF, take part in the online community in the Facebook group created just for this retreat, and use theupcoming Leader Guide to facilitate in-person conversation in Bible Studies, youth groups, Sunday Schoolclasses, family gatherings or over coffee with friends. Use any piece or take part in all three - whatmatters is giving yourself this holiday gift of quiet reflection and exploration as we celebrate the season ofEpiphany.Sign up for daily emails: https://bit.ly/2MmhJ3OJoin the Facebook group:https://bit.ly/2ridI94Exciting Events for Youth this Spring!Check out all the youth events hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of NC. For more information please visitwww.dionc.org and click the What to Expect tab. You will find children and youth ministries there with allthe information for events and registration. If you have questions, please contact Laura Thornton,children-youth@stlukesdurham.orgBishop's Ball, Feb. 28 – Mar. 1 Take a leap and join us for a weekend where we will dive deeper into ourfaith! Participants will learn to live their lives with more joy and greater intention. Bishops' Ball is for bothmiddle and high school youth. Team planning meeting on Feb. 7-8. https://bit.ly/37jDNUEGenesis, Mar. 27-29Genesis is a middle school event during which young people grades 6-8 are encourage to learn more andgrow deeper in their faith through talks and the leadership of high school age youth.https://bit.ly/37wLaZdHappening #66, Mar. 27-29 Happening is a renewal weekend for high school youth. The event allowsyoung people to encounter Christ in an intentional Christian community.These retreats take place the same weekend at Haw River State Park. Team planning meetings will beMarch 13-14. https://bit.ly/37nEvjP2
Alternative Gift Fair – Thank You!The 2019 Alternative Gift Fair was a great success thanks to the efforts of all who contributed with theirknow-how and talents! This is truly an Advent event that is uniquely St. Luke’s. The Fair entails awonderful group of St. Luker’s who lend their talents and time make it all possible. Special thanks to thosewho gave their money to charities of their choice. Assuch, the Alternative Gift Fair raised 5,776.44, andShare Your Christmas 5,555 for a total of 11,326.44.We were for the first time able to offer the option ofusing credit cards on the second day of the Fair whichproved to be well received. Your donations will assuredlygo to those in need; truly, Johnson Hall became “A RoomFull of Hope”!Tom and Holly HuntShare Your Christmas – Thank You!Thank you to everyone who donated to this year’s Share Your Christmas effort. You were extremelygenerous! We were able to distribute more than 170 gifts to 80 neighbors, including St. Luke’s–identifiedfamilies, veterans at Maple Court, and folks from LEAP and the Ronald McDonald House. In addition, wesent 40 presents to the Durham County Animal Shelter.Thank you for making these neighbors’ Christmases a lot brighter!Bill and Carol CharpingInvitation to join Episcopalians United Against Racism (EUAR)At its November meeting, the vestry unanimously recognized EUAR as an official working group of ourparish. The goals of the St. Luke’s chapter are to: (1) encourage in-depth anti-racism education; (2) offerfaith-based anti-racism adult education; and (3) apply learnings to our parish. Eileen Morgan and CathyRimer-Surles invite all interested parishioners to join them for EUAR’s 8-week faith-based mini-coursebased on Joseph Barndt’s book Becoming an Anti-Racist Church: Journeying toward Wholeness which willkick off on January 19th from 11:30-12:30. For more information, contact Eileenat ejtjmorgan46@gmail.com.Arts at St. Luke’s Upcoming EventsPedals, Pipes and PizzaSaturday, Feb 1, 10amPresented by the Durham/Chapel Hill Chapter of the American Guild of OrganistsSt. Luke's to host PEDALS, PIPES AND PIZZA: The Durham/Chapel Hill chapter of the American Guild ofOrganists would like to invite regional piano students or interested youth of all ages to attend our Pedals,Pipes and Pizza Event on Saturday, February 1 from 10am-1pm at St. Luke's. Join us for an opportunity tolearn about the pipe organ, its operation and construction, and bring your music for a chance to play!There is no cost for this program and there is no need to RSVP. Parents and teachers are welcome as well!For more information contact Kaye Saunders.3
Choral Evensong: Early Music Ensemble of Durham and St. Luke’s ChoirSunday, Mar 22, 5pmTriangle Gay Men’s ChorusSunday, May 17, 4pmGregorian Chant VespersAt 6:00 on the first Sunday each month, a small group of singers gathers at St. Luke's to sing Vespers the ancient service of evening prayer - in Latin and using Gregorian Chant. The service lasts about 30minutes and includes sung psalms, hymns and prayers. All are welcome to come and pray with us -either coming to sing the service, or to pray with us.For more information, please email Jack Mitchell (jmitchell.nc@gmail.com).Choir Christmas PartySave the date for CPR/AED refresher.What better way to celebrate Valentines' Day than with a CPR/AED refresher class?Saturday, February 15th, 10am-1pm. Sign up in January!*note: no certificates will be given. Refresher only.Instruction and Heart-healthy snacks will be provided.4
A Priest!Our own Jonathan McManus-Dail was ordained a priest on Saturday, December 14th. He celebrated hisfirst Eucharist with St. Luke's the next day, and then returned to his parish, St. Julian's in Austin, TX.St. Luker’s at Jonathan McManus-Dail’s ordination.Jonathan served as celebrant after his ordinationCommunicating With Your WardensIf you need to reach either the Senior or Junior Warden, please use email. Emails will be returnedwithin 48 hours. If there is an immediate need please call or text either warden. The wardens willrespond to calls as soon as possible.Eileen Morgan ejtjmorgan46@gmail.com or 919-225-0975Amy Kiser akiser3@nc.rr.com or919-328-9100Wardens Prayer TimeSt. Luke’s wardens meet to pray using the Anglican Rosary Sundays at 9:40 in the side chapel. We prayfor St. Luke’s community, those on our prayer list, our clergy, readers, etc. All are welcome tojoin us in this weekly exercise of prayer.5
Three Acts of KindnessSt. Luke’s is reaching out to our Beloved Community. Because of you, the veterans at Maple Courtenjoyed a scrumptious Thanksgiving feast served by St. Luke’s parishioners. In addition, St. Luke’sshared their treasure by purchasing Share Your Christmas Gift Cards for each veteran. Money raised atthe Alternative Gift Fair was donated to the Food Bank of NC where the Maple Court staff buys food for thepantry at Maple Court at a discount. Thank you, St. Luke’s!Thank YouA grateful thanks to Anne Carr and Peggy DePasquale forpainting this beautiful work of art and kudos to John Carr forthe framing. The painting hangs in the entrance of the MapleCourt Community Room for all to enjoy.RING IN the new year by Cleaning Out Your Closets!Spring Fling will be April 25, 2020, with an even betterFriday Fling on April 24 2020! That means it’s time to startcleaning those closets, attics, and basements. Let othersenjoy those items that you no longer need! All proceeds goto our Outreach Committee and through them to importantnonprofits in Durham. If you must move items early, astorage unit will be available starting February 1.Interested in joining our merry band of pricers and sellers?Talk to Joan Hodges (jehodges@me.com/336-592-4800) orLisa D’Amico (lisadamico333@gmail.com/919-641-0949). Ittakes a lot of volunteers to put on this show, and we have a LOT of fun!6
Men of St. Luke’s Dinner!Men’s Dinner – Tuesday, January 21, with BYO dinner at 7 p.m. in Johnson Hall. We’llprovide dessert. Afterward there’s time for talk. Please let us know if you are interested orhave questions. Call Mark Karengin at 408-921-2249. Looking forward to seeing you all!Men’s Fellowship BreakfastOur monthly Thursday gathering will be held at 7 a.m. on January 23 in Johnson Hall. Allmen are welcome. Bring some breakfast food to share – or just bring yourself!Episcopal Church WomenAll women of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church,We welcome you to our Episcopal Church Women’s group, which is working to Educate and Serve ourwomen and in turn our Families and Community.Our next meeting is Wednesday, January 15 from 10:00 to 11:00 in our spacious and comfortable KramerRoom! Come to listen or talk, the subject will be battered women. Refreshments will be provided.Janelle Stroschein, 408-425-1472 or jms042003@gmail.comPlease Update Your Parish DirectoryWe are getting ready to update the parish directory. Please contact the church office, parishadmin@stlukesdurham.org or 919-286-2273 with any additions, deletions or corrections.Floyd Bullard84 Byrd Creek LaneHurdle Mills, NC 27541Jacquie Calhoun1350 Turvey RdDowners Grove, IL 60515Jeane RayCarolina Reserve of Durham4523 Hope Valley Rd.Durham, NC 27707St. Luke’s E-MailTo add yourself to the e-mailing list, simply visit the page http://stlukesdurham.org and follow the promptat the bottom of the home page “To subscribe for more.” You may hit unsubscribe at the bottom of anyof our emails to have your name taken off the list.7
Access ACS:Online directory, giving record & moreIf you do not have a sign-on for Access ACS,Go to: https://goo.gl/L0JUu31. Click “Need a Login?”.2. Enter your email address, first name and last name. The suffix field is optional. When you haveentered the information, click the Register button. Note: Your First Name, Last Name and email addressMUST match with our database or you will not be given an account. Please contact the office if you are notsure which email address you gave us.3. When you have received a confirmation email, return to the Access ACS link given above in this emailand enter the username and password sent to you by email in the fields provided.Newsletter DeadlineDeadline for the February newsletter is January 19.Parish RegisterWe pray for those having birthdays during the month of January:2 – Alexander Pellom3 – Marcia Slaughter, Miguel Rimer-Surles4 – Tom Hunt, Monnie Riggin, Rich Kells5 – Carlton Brown7 – Marleigh Nelson9 – Nancy Laney10 – Doug Marlowe11 – Harold Rose, John Wyman,Sally Hodges-Copple13 – Bob Moore15 – Seng Ung17 – Callum Bruce19 – Rebecca Wade20 – Harry Hendrix22 – Craig Galunas24 – Hope Galunas, Landen Acken-Young25 – Bruce Higgins26 – Sandra Jacobi26 – Nancy Mamlin, Connor Duke27 – Connie Pierpoint29 – Marcia Jones30 – Jim Fuller, Randy Griffin, Kaye Saunders,Anne Moore31 – Laurie Renard, Janet Ramsey8
Seasonal PhotosDecorating for ChristmasChristmas Caroling PartyChristmas Pageant9
Ministries this MonthJanuary 5EV – Bill Gutknecht8 am Chalice – John Willard8 am Acolyte – Lizbeth Videau8 am Lector – Elaine Scagnelli8 am Intercessor – Elaine Scagnelli10 a.m. ServiceChalice – Kelly Rimer-Surles, Patty MichaelsLectors – Eileen Morgan, Mike HenryIntercessor – Nancy WymanCrucifer – Luke Svoboda-BarberVerger – Patty MichaelsUshers – Babs Wise, Nora HammondGreeters – Rimer-Surles familyAltar Guild – Joanne Hooker, Debbie Carter, Hetty Kaiserlik, Martha Lassiter, LaRue Dedrick, Lera WilliamsJanuary 12EV – Eileen Morgan8 am Chalice – Lisa D’Amico8 am Acolyte – Randy Griffin8 am Lector – Manfred Emmrich8 am Intercessor – Barbara Longmire10 a.m. ServiceChalice – Hetty Kaiserlik, John YarbroughLectors – Joan Hodges, Mike HenryIntercessor – Peggy FreerCrucifer – Trinity BaileyVerger – Patty MichaelsUshers – Shawn Svoboda-Barber, Paul SurrattGreeters – Mark Karengin, Bill Callahan, Patricia LeMoineAltar Guild – Mary Jane Moore, Hope Galunas, Peter Kariher, Kelley Lawton, John and Jean Willard, DeniseBeaverJanuary 19EV – Hope Galunas8 am Chalice – Jan Freeman8 am Acolyte – Lizbeth Videau8 am Lector – Janet Ramsey8 am Intercessor – Janet Ramsey10 a.m. ServiceChalice – Randy Griffin, Laura ThorntonLectors – Babs Wise, Bobbie HendrdixIntercessor – El NealsonCrucifer – Amelia Svoboda-BarberVerger – Lisa D’AmicoUshers – Randy Griffin, Rich KellsGreeters – Nancy Wyman, Nora Hammond, Bob MooreAltar Guild – E. June Santa, Cindy Henry, Bill and Valleri Callahan, Grams Gutknecht, Kay Gresham, IlaHurleyJanuary 26EV – Sue Campbell8 am Chalice – John Willard8 am Acolyte – Randy Griffin10
8 am Lector – Barbara Longmire8 am Intercessor – Barbara Longmire10 a.m. ServiceChalice – Mike Henry, Lisa D’AmicoLectors – Hillary Bruce, Hetty KaiserlikIntercessor – Mike HenryCrucifer – El NealsonVerger – Mike HenryUshers – Bill Mahony, Bill GutknechtGreeters – Grams Gutknecht, Steve and LaRue DedrickAltar Guild – Nora Hammond, Beth Bonner, Henry Stancil, Mark Karengin, Janelle Stroschein, MarciaSlaughterFebruary 2EV – tba8 am Chalice – Elaine Scagnelli8 am Acolyte – Lizbeth Videau8 am Lector – Jan Freeman8 am Intercessor – Jan Freeman10 a.m. ServiceChalice – John Yarbrough, Randy GriffinLectors – Kelly Rimer-Surles, Nancy MamlinIntercessor – Carol FreundCrucifer – Mena SchiraVerger – Mike HenryUshers – Shawn Svoboda-Barber, Bill CharpingGreeters – Hetty Kaiserlik, Craig and Hope GalunasAltar Guild – tbaJanuary Coffee Hour - Beth BonnerOffering counters for January – Hope Galunas, Kate Bruce11
SundaySt. Luke’s at a Glance – January 2020TuesdayWednesdayThursdayMondayFridaySaturdayMP MorningPrayerHE HolyEucharistHR Healing RiteJH Johnson HallKR Kramer RoomGB Gray Bldg.N NaveSR Sprague RmCC Children’sChapelMR Music Rm JH1 Office closed26:15 Grief GroupKR6:30 5th Yr BookGroup – SR349 am Altar GuildSetup – Nave58 & 10 HE & HR9 Choir Reh11:15 St. CeciliaMR, Musikgarten,Arts & Faith – CC,Youth – GB11:15 de-decoratechurch11:30 PDC - KR1:30 Girl ScoutsGB6 pm Vespers128 & 10 HE & HR9 am Choir RehGirl Scout CookieSale11:30 PDC - KR198& 10 am HE & HR9 am Choir Reh11:30 EUAR Bk GrpGB1:30 Girl ScoutsGB268 & 10 HE & HR9 am Annual MtgJH11:30 EUAR Bk GrpGB11:30 PDC - KR1:30 Girl ScoutsGB69:30 am EfM – KR6 pm OAR Durham- JH6 pm PCC - KR7811 HE atCroasdaile12:10 HE5:30 LEAP - JH7 pm Choir98 am RacialEquity Training JH5:30 pm Tutor GB6:30 5th Yr BkGroup – KR108 am RacialEquity Training JH119 am Altar Guildsetup – Nave13149:30 am PrayerShawl – KRNoon – Clericus– JH7 Music Reh MR215 pm PDC – KR7 pm Men’sDinner JH7 pm Music RehMR1510 ECW – KR12:10 HE6:30 Girl ScoutsGB7 pm Choir7 Evangelism KR2211 HE atCroasdaile12:10 pm. HE7 pm Choir165:30 pm Tutor GB6:30 5th Yr Bk Grp17189 am Altar Guildsetup – Nave24259 am Altar Guildsetup – Nave1 pm BelizeSuitcase packing288 am RacialEquity TrainingJH7 pm Music RehMR298 am Racial EquityTraining JH8:45 Staff Mtg KR12;10 HE6:30 pm GirlScouts GB237 Men’sFellowshipBreakfast – JH5:30 pm Tutor GB6:30 Yr 5 Bk GrpKR30Belize TeamDeparts5:30 Tutor GB6:30 Yr 5 Bk GrpKR9:30 am EfM - KR6:30 pm FinanceCte KR209 EfM – KR6:30 Vesty KRMLK Jr DayOffice closed279 3FM6 pm ParishCounctil JH7 pm Outreahc –KR5:30 Tutor GB3112
St. Luke’s Newsletter is published monthly by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1737 Hillandale Road, Durham, NC 27705.Phone: 919-286-2273; Fax: 919-416-9529; e-mail: parish-admin@stlukesdurham.org ; Home page: www.stlukesdurham.org.Newsletter edited by Kathy Barnes.St. Luke’s Episcopal Church1737 Hillandale RoadDurham, NC 27705StampAddress Service Requestedthe art of living your faithSt. Luke’s Core ValuesThe Art of Living Your Faith means welcoming all to experience God through.Worship (Rooted in Episcopal Liturgy and open to new ways of sharing our faith)Community (Building relationship, Respecting differences, Working together)Outreach (Guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to serve Durham and North Carolina and the world)Compassionate Caring (Being with one another in both joys and sorrows)Growing in Christ (at all ages and stages)Vision and Mission StatementsVision: With God’s love and law written in our hearts,and drawing from the well of Christ’s living water,we strive to be Christ’s hands and feet in the world.Mission: Nurtured in Jesus, we welcome radically, serve gratefully, and love abundantly.St. Luke’s StaffRector: The Rev. Dr. Helen Svoboda-Barber; rector@stlukesdurham.orgPriest Associate: The Rev. James B. Craven, III; jbc64@mindspring.comDeacon: The Rev. Dn. Dan Laird; deacon@stlukesdurham.orgParish Administrator: Kathy Barnes; parish-admin@stlukesdurham.orgMusic Director/Organist: Kaye Saunders; kascarolina@gmail.comNursery/Sunday Building Assistant: Carol Joyner; cbear1872@gmail.comChildren and Youth: The Rev. Laura Thornton; children-youth@stlukesdurham.orgVestry: vestry@stlukesdurham.orgClass of 2020 – Bill Gutknecht, Julie Hege, John Hodges-Copple, Bob MooreClass of 2021 – Steve Dedrick, Amy Kiser, Kelley Lawton, Bill YargerClass of 2022 – Lisa D’Amico, Julia Hoyle, Eileen Morgan, Ted TriebelAll contact information available on ACS. See page 5 for access.13
Jan 06, 2020 · 1 January 2020 From the Deacon’s Bench After the 12 days of Christmas, we celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord. We re
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