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The Memorial Churchof St. Luke,the Beloved Physician1946 Welsh RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19115215.969.3645 (office)[email protected]
SERVICESSundays:10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharistwith musicFollowed immediately byrefreshments and fellowship inthe parish hall.
Wednesdays:7:30 p.m. Healing Eucharist
ACTIVITIESContemplative PrayerWednesdays 6:45 p.m.
in the church office
Inside this issue:
Birthdays............................... 4Calendar................................9Fishing Stories.......................6Flea Market............................7God Is Like............................8News...................................3,4Photo Gallery.........................5Prayer Requests......................4
Rectors Message................1,2Reminders.............................3Those Who Serve..................3Welcome Visitors.................. 2Word Puzzle..........................8
The Winged OxThe Winged Ox is the Ancient Symbol ofSt. Luke, the Beloved Physician
A Newsletter for the People of The Memorial
Church of St. Luke, the Beloved Physician May 2010, Issue 117
The Beloved Physician
You all know, of course, that there is a tradition going all the
way back to the early church and the New Testament
according to which St. Luke, our patron, was a physician.
For this reason, a healing ministry of one sort or another has always
seemed appropriate. This was, in large part, my motivation for
making the Wednesday evening liturgy a healing liturgy. But this
idea was not new with me; early on in my time at St. Lukes Kathy
Truesdale had suggested the idea to me. Kathy told me that she
envisioned St. Lukes having a healing ministry to offer to thecommunity.
Over the years that idea has remained in my mind and I continued to
think it would be wonderful if we could offer a healing ministry to
the community. And then some time ago I heard the Center for
Human Integration (CHI), which offered a number of healing
programs and trainings to the Northeast was closing for various
reasons. CHI was a program of the Medical Mission Sisters, a
community of Roman Catholic women religious whose primary
ministry is health and healing. When CHI closed it left a void in this
part of the city, and many in the area who were involved in their
ministry felt the loss.
Recently I was talking with Pat Khan, our yoga teacher (well she
doesnt really belong to us but she does teach yoga here on Saturday
mornings and she also encourages people looking for a spiritual
home to check out St. Lukes). Pat was formerly involved with CHI,
having taught there, and she put me in touch with some other
teachers from the Center. As a result, we have begun to make plans
to offer various courses and trainings in the parish hall. Although the
programs will not really begin until the fall, a couple of programs
will be held in May.
The first program is a three hour workshop with SiriOm Singh, who
is a certified instructor of Kundalini yoga. In addition to yoga,
SiriOm is also a licensed Occupational Therapist, a musician and
singer. Kundalini yoga is a style of yoga that was taught by Yogi
Bhajan. Yogi Bhajan brought Kundalini yoga to the US in the 1960s
and 70s, and trained many teachers. This style of yoga differs insome significant ways from more traditional hatha yoga, which
emphasizes stretching and postures. In Kundalini yoga more
emphasis is placed on breathing and on the movement of energy in
the body. SiriOm is a very good teacher (I can say first hand): he is
gentle, knowledgeable and he has a great sense of humor.
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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 you
will take the next step and worship with us sometime.If you are worshiping with us, we welcome you!Whatever your religious background, and howeveryou 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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I encourage you to sign up for the workshop is you can, (and dont think it will be too hard for you; like
Pat, SiriOm teaches in a way that makes it possible for people of all ages and degrees of fitness to practice
and benefit).
The second event is a sort of introduction to Reiki. Reiki is a healing art that involves laying-on of hands
and movement of healing energy throughout the body. Reiki practitioners are trained in the art of moving
healing energy to various parts of the body to restore health and well-being. Mike Wanner, who is a
certified master in five styles of Reiki healing was an instructor at CHI and teaches around the greater
Philadelphia and tri-state area. He is well known among the healing community in this area, having
trained in Japan and taught at various places around the world. He is offering two programs during the
afternoon of May 22 and all proceeds from these events will be donated by Mike to St. Lukes. I hope you
will also support Mike and take advantage of this opportunity.
I see Gods hand in these things coming together. I believe that St. Lukes will have a more significant
healing ministry in the months ahead. I think this ministry will benefit the larger community around us,
and I think it will also benefit our community. As more people come to the events planned here and have
the opportunity to meet us and see our facility I am confident some will be drawn into the community. But
even if that does not happen we will be offering a valuable service to the community. This is a time when
so many of us feel the need for healing and a place to go where people care. I envision St. Lukes as just
such a place. I hope you will support these initiatives.
God bless,
Father Tim
P.S.- Harriet and I would like to thank all of you for your kindness, good wishes and participation in
the April 18th luncheon. It was a special occasion for us and you were gracious as you always are.
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REMIDERS:
Submissions for the
JUE WIGED
OXwill be due
MAY 21st.
Covenant Care Bags
We will be collecting
shampoo & conditioner for
the bags during May. A listof all items to be collected
through June is listed in the
hall as well as a box for
additional donations.
Lay Eucharistic Minister
Please see Fr. Tim or Stacey
if you are interested in being
a Lay Eucharistic Minister
Bishops VisitBishop Lee will be visiting June
6. If you would like to beconfirmed or received see Fr.Tim
Those Who Serve
Sunday, May 2Chalice Bearer: StaceyReaders: Barbara, LlynUshers: Jackie, JeremiahAltar Guild: Stacey & CheriCounters: Ruth D & Rose
Coffee Hour:Barbara, Ruth, CarlosGrace
Sunday, May 9- Youth ServiceChalice Bearer: Llyn
Readers: Evan, LauraUshers :Jeremiah, RyanAltar Guild: Ruth, Gail, BrittanyCoffee Hour: Herb Stephanie,Rose, Joyce, NancyCounters: John B and Aurelia
Sunday, May 16
Chalice Bearer: JeanReaders: Stacey, John B.Ushers: John L, JackieAltar Guild: LlynCoffee Hour: Lisa Jo, Karen, GailCounters: Betty & Don S.
Sunday, May 23Chalice Bearer: Joyce
Readers: Barbara, LlynUshers: Jeremiah, TomAltar Guild: Karen & SaraCoffee Hour: John, Joan, JackieJean
Counters: Ruth & Rose
Sunday, May 30Chalice Bearer: BarbaraReaders: Carlos, JackieUshers: Katherine, John L.Altar Guild: JackieCoffee Hour: Auerlia, Gertrude,Espositos
Counters: John B & Auerlia
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EWS
St. Lukes Youth RecognitionWe will celebrate our young
people's service to St. Luke's onMay 9 during the church service.
The youth will receive smalltokens for their contributionsthroughout the years. They will
be recognized for their services inchoir, crucifer, acolyte, usher,alter guild, presenter, and Girls'Friendly.
The following will be servingduring Holy Eucharist:Crucifer: Evan GardnerAcolytes: Sara Nesbit, CarolineEspositoReaders: Evan Gardner, LauraKriss
Presenters : Doreen Gulley, MiahShaheneFood basket: Sarah LibbyUshers: Jeremiah Shahene, RyanGardnerChoir: Brittany Hair
Church School / NurseryThe Easter Egg Hunt on EasterSunday was a fun time for the 12children who participated. Thanksto all who donated candy andeggs to make this event successful.Church School will meet on May
2 and May 16. The children willcontinue to celebrate the Easterseason with books, work papers,and chalk art. Certificates forMothers' Day will be decoratedalso.
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PRAYERS PLEASEPRAYERS PLEASEPRAYERS PLEASEPRAYERS PLEASEMembers: Joyce, Dorothy,
Elaine, Ruth B., Nancy H.,
Edna, Alan, Mabel, Joshua,
Ruth L., Virginia, Len,
Louise, Nancy,. Lina,
William, Don, Karen, Betty
S., Bob, Cheri, Emma Clare,
Jean, Stephanie, Betty K.
Friends and Family: Marcie,
Burt, Kathy, Alice, Tina,Michael, Robert, Jeanine,
Brooklynn
Those Serving in the
Armed Forces: William
B., Billy S., Chris G.,
Kevin M., Alex G.,
Andrew R., Chris K.,
John R., Chris R., Eric
B., Rob D., Jerry F.,
Thomas H., Tom B.,
Casey R., Jermaine, Bradley,Michael, Matthew.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYHAPPY BIRTHDAYHAPPY BIRTHDAYHAPPY BIRTHDAY
MAY4- Mabel F.
5- Ashley M, Lauren E.
9-P. Bruce S.
14-Cindy M., Ruth W.
18-Marie C.
21-Audrey E.
23-Amelia C.29-Elaine W.
EWS (continued)
UTO
United Thank OfferingUTO is a ministry of the Episcopal Church that gives
funding to outreach programs throughout the Church.
Since the 1920's , UTO has helped missions like
clinics for the poor, homeless shelters and child-care
facilities become a reality. A collection for UTO will
be taken at the church entrance and in the hall. Our
donation will be presented May 15 at the Diocese of
PA UTO event. Thank you!
Kitchen Utensils for St. MarksPlease donate any unwanted kitchen utensils. Needed
are: kitchen knives, serving spoons, slotted spoons,
paring knives, ladles and bread knives to help St.
Marks Frankford feed the hungry each week. A
collection box will be in the hall . Thank you!
++++ Spring Concert ++++The Greater Phila. Chorale will be presenting a spring
concert of folk and spiritual music dating from the 18
century to present time. it will be held at Nazareth
Academy Chapel on May 8, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. [free
will offering]
The bulletin coveryou have been enjoying for the last
few weeks was drawn by Joan Wilhite.
The Butterfly in Christian Art is a symbol of the
resurrection of Christ and in a general sense the
resurrection of all people; the meaning clearly derived
from the three stages of life: life, death and
resurrection.
Ref. Signs and symbols of Christian Art, Oxford University
Press. 1961
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PHOTO GALLERY-Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, 2010.
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I have told my story many times
about how I was caught. But unlike
real fish, once we are caught, we arenot doomed to a death as somebody's
dinner or as a wall display. Quite the
opposite is true: we are to keep living
and growing and in turn, become a
"fisher of men" (and women).Interestingly, our stories about being
caught can be used as a way to
inspire and spread the word to new
ears.
Fishing has contributed some
negative expressions into our lexicon
too. When we are fooled, it is saidthat we have taken the bait" or "got
reeled in. Both imply naivete and
foolishness. I do not think of myself
as someone who simply "took the
bait", but as someone who has made
an informed decision before I let
myself be caught. I hope you feel the
same way.
Another negative expression is the
phrase, "cold fish" or "like a dead
fish". I do not think I need to tell youthat this is something we dont want
to be, and that nobody wants to be
around cold or dead fish. You know
what happens to dead fish after
awhile: they stink!
Are you ready to go fishing? Are you
ready to tell your story?
-submitted by Stacey Carmody
Fishing Stories
We recently heard the story of Simon Peter-the
fisherman, and how he cast his net and caught
no fish at first, but on the next attempt, he got
an abundant amount.
Fish and fishing are prevalent symbols in
Christianity. We have all seen the fish symbol
on cars and so forth. In Simon's story, catching
fish is a metaphor for catching people into thefaith. I have never actually gone fishing, but
from what I've been told a "good" fishing day is
part skill, but also part luck. A fisherman canspend a long day on a lake and not catch a
thing. Even commercial fisherman who are
experts have this experience. If you have ever
seen the TV series, "Deadliest Catch" you will
see that the crab fishing crew can sometimes
wind up with empty crab pots despite having
the latest technology and equipment at their
disposal. There are other times when the pots
are filled to the rims with crabs and we see the
crew rejoice with surprise and glee.
The same thing applies to catching new church
members. Sometimes you try like mad to fishfor some and do not succeed, and sometimesyou catch new members when you least expect
it.
We actually are in both roles: we are both the
fishermen AND the caught fish. You can
probably tell a story about how St. Luke's
"caught" you. If you were not raised an
Episcopalian, you also have a story about how
the Episcopal Church caught you. (Speaking of
the national church, I find it very fitting that our
presiding bishop was literally fishing for aliving as a marine biologist before fishing for
members as an ordained leader of the Church.)
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OUTDOOR
SPRING FLEA MARKET
MEMORIAL CHURCH OF ST. LUKE
1946 WELSH RD
SATURDAY JUNE 12 8am to 2pmRaindate: June 19
Food, prizes, tour our church!
SPACES: $10 for members,
$15 for non-members
CALL 215-969-3645
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WORD PUZZLE
H S R E A S O N Q
T N O H M C D R S
I A F E E Y R E A
A I P A D R A M I
F S S R N U W E N
J E E D A O O M T
E H V V S Y T B S
S P A I O L E E O
U E H T G L O R D
S T S K N A H T S
(Ephesians 1:15-16) I have heard of
your faith in the Lord Jesus and your
love toward all the saints, and for thisreason {16} I do not cease to give
thanks for you as I remember you in
my prayers.
WORD LIST:
EPHESIANS REMEMBER PRAYERS
TOWARD THANKS SAINTS
REASON JESUS HEARD FAITHCEASE YOUR THIS LOVE LORD
HAVE GIVE THE NOT FOR ANDALL MY DO
--GOD IS A LITTLE LIKE...
God is a little like General Electric
He lights your path.
God is a little like Bayer Aspirin
He works wonders.
God is a little like Hallmark Cards
He cared enough to send the very
best.
God is a little like Tide
He gets out the stains that othersleave behind.
God is a little like VO-5 Hair Spray
He holds through all kinds of
weather.
God is a little like Wal Mart
He has everything.
God is a little like Alka Seltzer
Oh, what a relief He is!
God is a little like Scotch Tape
You can't see Him but you know He's
there!
God is a little like The Energizer
Bunny
othing can outlast him.
God is a little like American Express
Don't leave home without Him!
--Author Unknown
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MAY 2010Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat
1- 10a-Yogain Hall
11:30a-Al-
Anon Mtg in
Hall
2-5th Sunday ofEaster
10:30a:Holy
Eucharist
11:45a: Coffee
Hr. In Hal1
12:30p-GFS
mtg in Hall
3- 7:00p DogClub Meeting in
Hall
4 12pm-UAWMeeting in Hall
8:00P-AA
Meeting in Hall
56:45P-Contemplative
Prayer in
Church Office
7:30P -Holy
Eucharist with
Healing in
Church
6 77:00P-AA
Spirituality
Meeting in Hall
8- 1130a-2:30pYoga
Workshop in
Hall
11:30a-Al-
Anon Mtg in
Hall
96th Sunday ofEaster
10:30a:Holy
Eucharist
11:45: Coffee
Hr. In Hall
10-7:00p DogClub Meeting in
Hall
7:00p-Vestry
Meeting in
Church Office
118:00P-AA
Meeting in Hall
126:45P-Contemplative
Prayer in
Church Office
7:30P -Holy
Eucharist with
Healing in
Church
13 147:00P-AA
Spirituality
Meeting in Hall
1510a-Yogain Hall
11:30a-Al-
Anon Mtg in
Hall
167th Sunday ofEaster
10:30a: HolyEucharist
11:45-Coffee
Hr in Hall
19 188:00P-AA
Meeting in Hall
19 6:45P-Contemplative
Prayer in
Church Office
7:30P -Holy
Eucharist with
Healing in
Church
2021
7:00P-AA
Spirituality
Meeting in Hall
2210a-Yogain Hall/Reiki
Workshop
11:30a-Al-
Anon Mtg in
Hall
23Whitsunday
10:30a: Holy
Eucharist
11:45: Coffee
Hr
17 258:00P-AAMeeting in Hall
266:45P-Contemplative
Prayer in
Church Office
7:30P -Holy
Eucharist with
Healing in
Church
27 287:00P-AASpirituality
Meeting in Hall
29 -10a-Yogain Hall
11:30a-Al-
Anon Mtg in
Hall
301st Sundayafter Pentecost
10:30a:Holy
Eucharist
11:45a: Coffee
Hr. In Hall
31-
Memorial
Day
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The Memorial Church of St. Luke
1946 Welsh RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19115
215-969-3645
www.memorialchurchofstluke.org
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