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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

Adult Forum- Mondays,7pm in the Church Office.Topic: World Religions

Inside this issue:

Birthdays............................... 4Calendar................................9Epiphany ..............................5GFS Sponsor Drive...............7Help Wanted..........................6In Memoriam..........................8

News.................................. ..3Prayer Requests......................4Rectors Message................1,2Reminders.............................2Souper Bowl..........................4St. Lukes Mission..................8Thank You.............................6Those Who Serve..................3Welcome Visitors.................. 2

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 February 2010, Issue 114

LET

The holy season of Lent is nearly upon usAshWednesday is February 17th. Traditionally Lentwas seen as a season for discipline as one prepared

for the encounter with the risen Lord at Easter. This

practice of discipline dates back to the early Churchwhen converts to Christianity would be baptized onEaster Sunday. As a way for preparing for baptism thesenew converts would fast, read spiritual literature andgive alms to the poor. As it turned out this experienceoften had a powerful effect on those who engaged in it,and the Church then recommended for all Christians as away for preparing themselves for Easter.I know that these days the idea of discipline has fallenout of favor. I can understand this attitude. After all, Goddoes not need our sacrifice and we are apt to think ofdisciplining ourselves as akin to self-flagellation. Wecannot see how disciplining ourselves for this period willactually benefit us; and frankly none of us needs anotherthing about which to feel guilty.Thats all true enough. But maybe we should think aboutthe Lenten season and Lenten discipline differently. It istrue that God does not need my sacrifice, but then againthe sacrifice is not for God; it is for me. It is a way forme to reign in my ego so that I might more easilycommune with God. In other words, the Churchrecognized that our desires and appetites often interferewith our relationship with God because we tend to prefersatisfying those desires and appetites more thanspending time with God. An image that we often find isthat of a spiritual athlete who is disciplining her/himselfin order to be more fit. This discipline makes us morespiritually fit, as it were.

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REMIDER:

Submissions for the

MARCH WIGED

OXwill be due

February 19th.

The Ash

Wednesday service

will be held

February 17th in

church at 7:30pm

Those Who Serve

Sunday, February 7Chalice Bearer: JackieReaders: Cindy, John B.Ushers: Katherine, John L.Altar Guild: Karen, SaraCoffee Hour: John & Joan, Jackie,Counters: Ruth and Rose

Sunday, February 14Chalice Bearer: CarlosReaders: Barbara, StaceyUshers: Jackie, JeremiahAltar Guild: JackieCoffee Hour: The Esposito Family,Aurelia, GertrudeCounters: John B and Aurelia

Sunday, February 21Chalice Bearer: John B.

Readers: Carlos, LlynUshers: Katherine, TomAltar Guild: StaceyCoffee Hour: Barbara, Ruth, GraceCounters: John L and Joan L.

Sunday, February 28Chalice Bearer: StaceyReaders: John B., JackieUshers: John L., JeremiahAltar Guild: Ruth, GailCoffee Hour: Herb, Stephanie,Rose, Joyce, Nancy.

Counters: Betty and Don S.

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NEWS

Church School/ urseryews

The Church will be learningabout the season of Lent thismonth. The children will work onLenten booklets to take home andshare with their families. Theywill also be studying the Stationsof the Cross, which they will

participate in during Lent.

Church School/ Nursery will beheld on Feb. 7 as well as on Feb.21 in the church hall at 10: 20 a.m.

Covenant Care Bags

We are continuing the collectionof toiletries for Covenant House.This month's addition to the bagswill be toothbrushes andtoothbrush covers.A list of all toiletries for the yearare listed below for yourshopping convenience:

Toothbrush and coverToothpasteSoapShampoo and ConditionerDeodorantHand or Body Lotion

Trial size items are suggested.Shower caps and razors arediscouraged. Other items such asHand Sanitizer and Lip Balm areare nice additions.

A box for bulk donations , as wellas a supply list, are located in

the hall.All bags will be collected in June.


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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, Ruth F., Lina,William, Don.

Friends and Family: Robert,Betty, William, Alice, Robert

P., William L., Robert,Karen, Megan, Burt, Tina,Sharon, Michael, Joe, Lee,Nancy, G.A. Jonah, Yolanda,George Ann, Bill, Kathy,Kristyn, Jeannine, Anne,David. Alice, Michael,David, Robert R., Christian,Robert, Beata, Gregory,Gene, Michele, Frances,Arthur,Emma Rose, Kathy,Katherine, Gregg, Eileen.

Those Serving in the

Armed Forces: WilliamB., 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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAYHAPPY BIRTHDAYHAPPY BIRTHDAYHAPPY BIRTHDAY

February2- Meaghan K.

8- Barbara K..11- Stacey C.17- David M, Pauline M..28- Lina S..

Souper Bowl Sunday

February 7, 2010:

Help GFS Help Somerton Food Bank!

More than 20 years ago, The Souper Bowl ofcaring began with a simple prayer from a singleyouth group:

"Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl footballgame, help us be mindful of those who arewithout a bowl of soup to eat."

Since that day, $60 million has been raised forSouper Bowl of caring. It has become a powerfulmovement in transferring Super Bowl weekend

into the nation's largest youth-led weekend ofgiving and serving.

Through this mission, young people learn what itis like to make a positive difference in this worldas they collect food, raise money and volunteer towork in charities to provide shelter to thehomeless, food to the hungry and compassion tothose in need.

Be part of this movement that is sharing God'slove with those in need. Please give generouslyon Souper Bowl Sunday. Every dollar goes to

Somerton Food Bank, our charity of choice for2010.

Thank you!

-Llyn Carter and GFS

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Epiphany: The Ultimate "A- ha!" Moment

We use this term "Epiphany" to describe the coming of the Magi- the firstmanifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, or in other terms, it is the Church's celebrationof the 3 Kings following the star to the baby Jesus to honor him and to bring himgifts.The word "epiphany" in our language also means to have a realization: to have asudden understanding of something. It's a moment when we say or think, "A-ha!There's the answer!", or we say, "I've had an epiphany!" It can happen in the form ofsomething as simple as figuring out directions to that electronic item you just forChristmas, or it can be a more serious revelation about which way your life issuppose to take. Generally, "a-ha" moments feel very good, confusion dissipates and

a sense of satisfaction and excitement settles in. Before these moments though, wecan feel lost, uncomfortable or confused and not know where to go or what to do.There was confusion and unrest before Jesus' birth, and then the birth of the new kinggave the world new direction, hope, joy and peace. The Magi knew that they mustfind him, and figured out what to do and where to go. They knew to follow a star tothe great king. What an "A-ha!" moment that must have been!The Magi just did not figure out what to do, they also brought gifts.Perhaps we should meditate on "following the star." I don't mean just following Jesus,but following the path that is meant for us. We all have a purpose, a goal and a pathwe are supposed to take. It may take some of us a awhile to "have an epiphany" andfigure out just exactly what that is. Like the Magi, we should travel- no matter how

long the road- with our "gifts". I do not mean just physical items like frankenscenceand gold. Everyone has a talent that is a gift that should be shared, not just with theking but with all in his kingdom.We should all have many blessings of "a-ha" moments, no matter how large or small.May these moments show us where to go next, give us peace, joy and make the worlda better place.

-Submitted by Stacey Carmody


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THAK YOU!

Our recent Toy Drive , Bless

the Children was a huge

success due to your generous

donations. We were able to

deliver 6 large trash bags of

new toys to 2 shelters in Center

City. One was the Eliza Shirley

House. This is a shelter for

women and children. The other

shelter was for women

recovering from substance

abuse and their children. We

also delivered a couple of bags

of games, puzzles and dolls to

an unfortunate family in

ortheast Philadelphia. We

were given this familys namefrom a contact at St. Marks

Frankford. Thanks also to Don

Shifflett and Andrew esbit for

helping deliver presents.

Thanks to your generousity,

there were lots of smiling faces

on Christmas morning!

Thank you,

Betty Shifflett, Karen Kenny

and Sara esbit.

HELP WATED

at

HOLIDAY HOUSE


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Girls Friendly SocietyMemorial Church of St. Luke

SPONSORS DRIVEJanuary 2010

Dear Parishioner,

It is time again for our annual GFS Sponsors Drive. This is your opportunity to support our Girls FriendlySociety branch and GFS/PA/USA, our parent organizations. Our GFS branch welcomes girls from age 5 21 to

join us at our meetings on alternate Sundays. We currently have a membership of 2 Seniors and 4 Juniors.Each year, our girls learn new crafts that they prepare for GFS day in May. Each year, the girls also participatein various service projects. Recent projects have been making shower bags for Covenant House, Trick or Treatfor UNICEF, and Souper Bowl of Caring. We also participate in World Day of Prayer in October, Mission Day inMarch and GFS Day in May. We have had Juniors attend Junior Week at Holiday House for the last threesummers.

By becoming or continuing to sponsor GFS/USA, you will be invited to attend meetings of sponsors in thePhiladelphia area. You will also be invited to join Sponsors at the Holiday House in Cape May, N.J., where you

can enjoy fellowship and the beach at extremely reasonable rates. The Truesdales, Stacey Carmody, andLouise Cavaliere will gladly share their experiences of Holiday House with anyone who is interested.

Laura Kriss, Brittany Hair and Miah Shahene have registered to attend GFS National Assembly 2010 in LosAngeles, CA. Your sponsorship will help reduce their financial costs. The registration fee for National Assemblyis $375, then they have their airfare. Meanwhile we are still hoping to also attend World Council in 2011 inDublin, Ireland. We will also use our funds to help our Juniors go to Holiday House in July 2010. We hope tohave 3 or 4 Juniors to attend.

Please complete the 10 Sponsors Drive form, attach your donation and place it in the offering plate. Thankyou for your continued support. If you have any questions, please ask Ms. Llyn Carter, Branch Advisor, or Ms.Betty Shifflett, Junior Leader, or Ms. Gail Hair, Senior Leader.

Peace,

Llyn CarterBranch Advisor

________________________________________________________________________________________

Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Birthday:

_____ I wish to be a GFS/USA and St. Lukes GFS Sponsor. Enclosed is $20.00.

_____ I wish to be a GFS/USA sponsor and help send a junior to Holiday House for Junior Week. Enclosed is $

___________ (25.00 or more).

_____ I wish to sponsor St. Lukes GFS. Enclosed is $ __________ .

_____ I wish to sponsor St. Lukes GFS go to NA2010. Enclosed is $ _________.

_____ I wish to support St. Lukes GFS with my time and talent. Please contact me if you need assistance with

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ST LUKES MISSIONThe upcoming 150 th anniversary of St. Lukes

church presents an opportunity to reflect on ourmission.

A mission statement should state our purpose, thebeliefs that guide us and what we hope to achieve. Itis also written so it can be easily remembered.

Mission statements connect, motivate and inspire us.

On behalf of the vestry, I am asking for your ideasregarding our mission. There is so much talent andexpertise at St. Lukes and your input is valued andappreciated. Your ideas can be a word, phrase or fullstatement about our purpose and values as a churchcommunity and what we hope to achieve.

I will have a suggestion box in the church hall. Iappreciate your ideas because we all make St.Lukes the compassionate and loving churchcommunity that it is!

I am also available to meet with you to record yourideas.

Respectfully submitted,

Karen Kenny

__________________________________________

Here are some examples of individual andorganization mission statements. Can youguess who they are?

a. To make people happy

b. To build, simple, decent, affordable housingwith those who lack shelter

c. Social equality for all

d. to bring inspiration and innovation to everyathlete* in the world (*If you have a body, youare an athlete)

e. to show mercy and compassion to thedying

f. to organize the worlds information and makeit universally accessible and useful

ANSWERS a. Walt Disney b. Habitat For Humanity

c. Martin Luther King, Jr. d. NIKE e. Mother Teresa

f. Google

IN MEMORIAMThe granddaughter of Emma and

John Rohrbach passed awayDecember 20th 2009. Some of youmay remember the Rorhbachs andtheir son John Jr. (deceased) and hisfamily. They were faithful membersof St. Lukes before moving away.The Rorhbachs daughter Kathy alsoattended this church in the past. Infact, she has recently started toattend the Wednesday night HealingServices.Betty Spink, who recentlyturned 90, is Ashleys great-aunt.

Fortunately, Ashley was able toattend Bettys 90th birthday party inNovember 2009. The obituary isbelow. Please remember Kathy andEmma Rose in your prayers.Thank you,Betty Jean Shifflett

Ashley L. Clark passed away onDecember 20th, 2009. She was 24years old. After growing up inLower Bucks County, Ashleymoved on to Millersville University

to continue her studies. A life-longmusician and performer Ashley hada deep love of life and music andwill be remembered for hercreativity as well as being asupportive friend and most lovingdaughter and sister. Ms. Clark issurvived by her newborn daughterEmma Rose, her mother KathleenClark, Sister Amy Mangle andhusband Chris, niece Kyra Mangle,nephew Benjamin Mangle and her

loving partner Patrick Carr. In lieuof flowers Ashleys family asks thatmemorial donations be made to theAshley Clark Memorial Fund at 517Gibbons St. Scranton, PA 18505.


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FEBRUARY 2010Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat

1-7:00p- AdultForum-Church

Office

28:00P-AA

Meeting in Hall

36:45P-Contemplative

Prayer-Church

Office.7:30P -Holy Eucharist

with Healing in

Church

4 5 7:00P-AASpirituality

Meeting in Hall

610a Book

Forum- The

Shack in

Church Office

7- 5th Sundayafter Epiphany

10:30a:Holy

Eucharist

11:45a: Coffeehr in Hall

12:30p- GFS

meeting

8-7:00p-VestryMeeting in

Church Office

98:00P-AA

Meeting in Hall


Prayer-Church

Office.7:30P -Holy Eucharist

with Healing in

Church

11 127:00P-AA

Spirituality

Meeting in Hall

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Forum- The

Shack in

Church Office

14Last Sundayafter Epiphany

10:30a:Holy

Eucharist

11:45: Coffee

Hr. In Hall

15-7:00p- AdultForum-Church

Office

168:00P-AA

Meeting in Hall


Prayer-Church

Office

7:30P-Ash

Wednesday

Service

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21 1stSunday inLent

10:30a: HolyEucharist

11:45: Coffee

hr in Hall

12:30p- GFS

meeting

227:00p Adult

Forum-ChurchOffice

23

8:00P-AAMeeting in Hall

24 6:45P-

Stations of theCross in Hall

7:30P -Holy

Eucharist with

Healing in

Church

25 267:00P-AA

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10a BookForum- The

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Church Office

28 2nd Sunday inLent

10:30a: Holy

Eucharist

11:45: Coffee

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The Memorial Church of St. Luke

1946 Welsh Road

Philadelphia, PA 19115215-969-3645

[email protected]

www.memorialchurchofstluke.org

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