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The Messenger ~ El Mensajero Volume 46 Issue 4

APRIL 2015 ~ ABRIL 2015

Rector’s Corner

Rincón del Rector

Dying then Rising

Morir y Resucitar

We begin our celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord on April 4 at 8 pm with a bilingual Great Vigil ~ Gran Vigilia. The Exsultet will be sung. Which language will it be in? Prayers and readings will be said. Will we share in the Good News regardless of our language of birth? The theme of dying-rising is perhaps the oldest in the panoply of human ideas of the divine, according to Karen Armstrong and others. Gods must die to ensure the fertility of the earth, to re-iffy the waxing of the seasons after winter, and ensure good planting, growth and then harvest. This is the original god-with -us, often the king, who is deposed or sacrificed to ensure the cycle of fertility. When you think of your religion, do you use the test of Karen Armstrong: “Despite its otherworldliness, religion is highly pragmatic. We shall see that it is far more important for a particular idea of God to w ork than for it to be logically or scientifically sound.” [A History of God, p. xxi. Author’s italics.] Are we pragmatic about our religion? Each year we renew this celebration of the Resurrection. It’s one of the most pragmatic beliefs of my religious life: Death is not the end, God has great plans for us now, and also after death. That is also why it’s so important to me to work hard for increased appreciation and understanding of the “other” the alien among us. For clearly we will be together after life has ended, so we had better get to work on it now. Alleluia, the Lord is risen. Fr. Jaime Case (English articles continue on page 6.)

Comenzaremos la celebración de la Resurrección de Cristo Jesús, nuestro Señor, el 4 de abril, a las 8 de la noche con la Gran Vigilia – Great Vigil. El Exsultet se va a cantar. ¿En qué idioma será? Oraciones y lecturas serán recitadas. ¿Compartiremos las Buenas Nuevas sin tener cuenta de la lengua de nuestro nacimiento? El tema de morir-resucitar es posiblemente el más antiguo de las ideas humanas sobre lo divino, según Karen Armstrong y otros autores. Dioses tienen que morir para asegurar la fertilidad de la tierra, renovando el ir y venir de la estación de crecimiento después de invierno, asegurando un segado bueno, crecimiento, y cosecha. Este es el original de dios-con-nosotros, muchas veces el rey, quien está quitado de su reino y sacrificado para mantener el ciclo de fertilidad. Cuando tú piensas de tu religión, ¿usas la prueba de Karen Armstrong? “A pesar de lo ajeno-metafísico, la religión es sumamente pragmático. Vamos a ver que es mucho más importante que un concepto de Dios d a resultados, que sea lógico o científico.” [A History of God, p. xxi. Énfasis del autor.] ¿Somos pragmáticos sobre nuestra religión? Cada año renovamos esa celebración de la Resurrección. Es una de las creencias más pragmáticas de mi vida: La muerte no es el fin. Dios ha mostrado grandes planes para nosotros en la vida, y después de nuestra muerte. También me da razón para trabajar fuerte para incrementar el entendimiento y valoración del “otro”, el ajeno que vive entre nosotros. Me da esperanza para el futuro en que no conoceré por mi muerte, porque Dios puede continuar la obra redentora sin mí. Es claro que vamos a estar juntos después de esta vida, por eso debemos trabajar fuerte ahora. Aleluya, el Señor ha resucitado.

Padre Jaime Case

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VIA CRUCIS Cada viernes al mediodía La Vía Crucis, también conocido como Estaciones de la Cruz, es la experiencia de Nuestro Señor Cristo Jesús y el testimonio de los que estuvieron con Él en su ultimo camino, crucifixión y muerte. Vengan a experimentarla.

CENA AGAPE Se ofrece una Cena Agape el Jueves del Mandamiento 2 de abril, a las 6, seguido con una misa con Lavatorio de los Pies a las 7. Se celebra junto con la misa esta comida sencilla de sopa, pan, queso, aceitunas. Si pueden traer algo que compartir, será bien. Son dos partes de la misma celebración, uno de la cena de prisa y calzado para el viaje, y la misa de lavatorio. Vengan a experimentarlo. Al final de la misa se despoja el altar. Es muy solemne y lleno de devoción.

SEMANA SANTA Y PASCUA 29 de marzo – Domingo de Ramos, la Pasión 8:00 am Procesión de Palmas y Santa Eucaristía 10:00 am Procesión de Palmas, Santa Eucaristía con Coro 1:00 pm Procesión de Palmas, Santa Eucaristía con Música 7:00 pm Domingo Passion Vespers 1 de abril, Miércoles de Semana Santa 12:15 pm Santa Eucaristía con Sanación 2 de abril – Jueves Santo del Mandamiento 6:00 pm Cena de Agape 7:00 pm Eucaristía Bilingüe con Coro, Lavatorio de Pies y Despojo del Altar 3 de abril – Viernes Santo 12:15 pm Vía Crucis 7:00 pm Viernes Santo Bilingüe 4 de abril – Sábado de Gloria 8:00 pm La Gran Vigilia Pascual Bilingüe 5 de abril – Domingo de la Resurrección – Pascua 8:00 am Santa Eucaristía inglés 10:00 am Santa Eucaristía con Coro, inglés 1:00 pm Santa Eucaristía con Música

UN CURA VIENE A SAN LUCAS ~ ST. LUKE’S Tenemos un cura que viene a SL2. Eliacín Rosario Cruz es esposo de Ricci, y tienen 3 niños, Cate (12 años), Gabriel (8), y Elías (6). Su visita a nosotros es el 19 de abril cuando va a predicar a todas las misas. Vengan a conocerle. Su comienzo oficial tiene que esperar hasta que los detalles sean coordinados con la Diócesis de Olympia. Un Cura en este caso es un nuevo sacerdote que trabaja como ayudante de un sacerdote experimentado en una parroquia. Se espera que Eliacín comience su trabajo con nosotros el 1 de julio de este año y termina el 30 de junio 2017, dos años enteros.

¡LOS FILIPINOS VIENEN! Hemos recibido noticias que las visas se han aprobado para una visita en abril de parte de un grupo de Filipinos de la Diócesis del Sur (Pilipinas). La fecha para visitar a San Lucas ~ St. Luke´s será o el 23 de abril, 6-9pm . Hay séis visitantes, incluyendo el Obispo, su asistente, y cuatro otros. Espero confirmar las fechas pronto. Miren su boletín o nuestra página de web para noticias.

REPORTE DEL GUARDIÁN MAYOR Debido a que este es mi primer artículo como Guardián Mayor, pensé comenzar con una breve introducción para los que no me conocen. Mi nombre es Stefanie Aschmann. He asistido a San Lucas ~ St. Luke’s desde 2009, cuando nos mudamos de Portland a Vancouver. Antes de vivir en Portland, viví en Nebraska por 9 años. Fui bautizado y confirmado en la Iglesia Episcopal desde pequeña, y creo que califico como Episcopal de Cuna. He servido en el Vestry por dos años. Canto y toco en el coro de voz y campanas de San Lucas, y participo en la Cofradía de Pan (cocinan el pan para la misa) y también en las Clases de Inglés.

THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO Soy jubilada de mi carrera con el gobierno federal en US Dep. de Agricultura, Conservación de Recursos Naturales, donde trabajé en conservación de energía como Especialista, ayudado a los campesinos conservar energía en sus operaciones, y ayudando facilitar recursos renovables de energía en fincas. La Mayordomía del Medio Ambiente y la Música son mis pasiones. Soy líder voluntaria con Columbia Springs, un esfuerzo de educación sobre la naturaleza en Clark County), y soy miembro de dos orquestras comunitarias, Mt. Hood Pops Orchestra y East County Community Orchestra. Antes de ser Guardían Mayor conocía a SL2 por numerosos ministerios activos, pero no tenía idea de lo que sucede detrás de la escena. Estoy asombrada y humillada por los muchos regalos y talentos ofrecido a SL2, y quiero compartir lo que estoy aprendiendo con ustedes. Mi plan es enfocar sobre un ministerio cada mes. Este mes es el ministerio de Helping Hands (Manos Ayudando). Mientras que el resto de nosotros nos ocupamos con nuestras tareas cotidianas, un grupo pequeño de mujeres se reúne cada jueves en SL2 para coser ropa para niños necesitados. El ministerio comenzón los 1990s con Betty Plank, miembro de largo tiempo de SL2. El grupo originalmente se reunía en un salón en los edificios del Veteranos Administración, pero en poco tiempo se mudó a SL2. Desde su comienzo con 3 personas ahora son 10. Helping Hands tiene 7 máquinas de coser y 3 “sergers” con mucha tela donada y otros materiales. Típicamente produce 6-10 piezas de ropa por semana. Se enfocan en tamaños de 2-8 porque los niños de esta talla tienden crecer rápido y sobrepasar su ropa. La ropa se entrega a Share House en Orchards. En 2014 Helping Hands hizo 508 piezas de ropa para Share House. Adicionalmente, cosieron bolsitas para vender en Artes y Regalos Navideños, y recogieron $138.50, que ayudo a comprar otro serger. Siempre pueden absorber más voluntarios. Puedes venir a ver en el sótano de SL2 cualquier jueves entre 10-2 para ver lo que hacen. Contacto: Mary Ellen Sandberg,360-859-3647 Julie Love, 360-687-7762 Stefanie Aschmann

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ESCUELA DOMINICAL Durante Cuaresma los niños hicieron regalos para los miembros de la congregación. Han puesto mucho amor y esfuerzo en este proyecto y esperamos distribuirlos el Domingo de Pascua. También hemos compartido historias llamadas Las Caras de Pascua. Escuela de Veran será el 14-17 de julio. Marquen sus calendarios. Es para niños de 4 a 12 años de edad. Domingo de Pascua no hay escuela dominical. Los niños estarán en la Iglesia.

Ebie Mountford

EVENTOS PARA LOS JOVENES SE reúnen los jóvenes los sábados 4, 18 y 25 de abril, 6 – 8pm. HYC para los de secundaria es 10-12 de abril en San Lucas, Reton. Don maneja el camión. JYC para los de grados 6-8 se lleva a cabo el 1-3 de mayo en St. Paul´s Bellingham. Recuerda inscribirse con tiempo a HYC o JYC. Donna Greene y Don Lawry

DIOCESAN EVENTOS PARA LOS JOVENES High School Youth to General Convention June 24-30, 2015 Salt Lak e City, Utah High School 6-Day Camp July 5-11, 2015 Pleasant Valley Cam p, Mineral, WA Fall High School Youth Conference (HYC) September 25-27, 2015 Good Shepherd , Vancouver High School Youth to The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Annual Convention Nov. 13-14, 2015 Lynnwood Convention Center Lynnwood, WA Fall Junior High School Youth Conference (JYC) Nov. 20-22, 2015 Trinity Episcopal Church, Everett

CONFIRMACIÓN La Confirmación es un Sacramento en que uno bautizado mientras niño hace sus votos bautismales frente a un Obispo y “confirma” la fe que los padrinos y padres hicieron por su cuenta. Las Clases comienzan el 2 de agosto, y terminarán cuando el Obispo viene. El Obispo Sandy Hampton viene el 18 de octubre, el día de la Fiesta de San Lucas.

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FLORES DEL ALTAR EN SAN LUCAS ~ ST. LUKE’S Ahora se puede hacer una donación de $35 para regalar las flores del altar en memoria de un querido difunto o para agradecer por las bendiciones de Dios. Comenzará el 26 de abril. Los formularios se encuentran en el Atrio. Se incluirá fecha del domingo que quiere dedicar, nombre en quien lo dedica, como quiere expresar la dedicación, y el nombre del donador.

Preguntas, llame la oficina 696-0181.

DÁDIVAS ELECTRÓNICAS COMENZARÁN PRONTO eGiving es un programa de la Iglesia para poder recibir sus promesas o donaciones por medios electrónicos. Se puede usar nuestra página de web para mandar un pago a la Iglesia usando su tarjeta de crédito, deducción, o su número de cuenta y dirección electrónico de su banco. Algunos ya no llevan efectivo ni cheques para mandar dinero a una compañía. Ahora la Iglesia puede recibir sus dádivas de la misma manera. Dar electrónicamente cuesta la Iglesia 3%, pero no cuesta nada para el donador. Así que, si esta forma de mandar dinero a la Iglesia no les sirve, no perjudica la Iglesia. Es solamente para la conveniencia de algunas personas. Hay una tarjeta que dice, “He dado electrónicamente” que uno puede poner en el canasto de la ofrenda para no perder el sentimiento de dar con su propia mano.

COMITÉ PARA UNA POLÍTICA SOBRE ALCOHOL Un comité se ha formado para crear una política para San Lucas – St. Lukes sobre el consumo de alcohol en la parroquia. La política es una respuesta a la conversación con nuestro proveedor de seguranza sobre el potencial de una responsabilidad debido al mal uso de alcohol en la parroquia. Toda persona interesada en hacer un comentario o involucrarse en el asunto debe contactar a Stefanie Aschmann, (503) 867-7289.

ALCOHOLICOS ANÓNIMIOS EN ESPAÑOL: ¿Sufre usted o un familiar o un amigo debido al consumo de alcohol? Venga a nuestra reunión. Domingo y martes a las siete de la tarde. 360-936-1275

NUESTRA PIEDRA ANGULAR Si uno mire dentro del rincón de nuestro nuevo Atrio, encontrará la conmemoración de un edificio anterior que hospedaba nuestra Iglesia San Lucas. El 31 de agosto de 1871, esta piedra angular fue dedicada en nuestro segundo edificio como iglesia. La comunidad, sus líderes y feligreses se reunieron para celebra el acontecimiento importante. Mientras fue fundado en 183, nuestra primera iglesia fue una pequeña escuela. El Revdo. Nicholson, nuestro segundo rector, recogió fundos para un nuevo edificio, localizado en el noroeste del cuadro de 8th St. y C St. En la base de la Iglesia aquel día se contaba la piedra angular marcado 1871. Como dice la placa, el segundo edificio de la Iglesia lastimosamente fue destruido en un incendio en 1932. La foto adjunto es del edificio en 1910, y si miras cautelosamente verás la piedra. Vengan a ver este recuerdo admirable, y lea la placa y su mensaje de bienvenida, “Piedra angular para construir Fe para todos.” Pat Lawless

16 de ABRIL PARA NIÑOS ESCOLARES DESAMPARADOS “HOPE” (esperanza en inglés) significa Apoyo para Continuar Educación para Niños Escolares, dentro del distrito de Vancouver. Cada una de las escuelas en Vancouver tiene niños sin casa. Más que 400 estudiantes se han identificado en las escuelas de la ciudad. Son alumnos de kínder a 12 en refugios, durmiendo en sofás, en tiendas y en coches. HOPE hace lo posible para ayudar a estos niños ser estudiantes.

THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO PE provee que transporte de donde esté la familia hacia la escuela, aunque tienen que alzarse con frecuencia. San Lucas ~ St. Luke’s grupo de Outreach ayuda recogiendo dinero para este esfuerzo. Vengan a cenar en Burgerville, el del Centro por Ft Vancouver Way y 4th Plain el jueves, 16 de abril, de 4 a 7. Si viene por carro, cuenta también. HOPE gana 10% de todo lo vendido, pero únicamente en este Burgerville, y solamente para aquellas horas. Pasen la palabra, no importa quién lo compra, que vengan a comer. Estudiantes desamparados necesitan nuestro apoyo. Da el regalo de bondad a nuestros hermanos menores con necesidad, ¡con la bendición de Dios! Den Mark Wichar 694-3703

“¿TIENE ALGO EN VENTA?” San Lucas ~ St Luke’s Venta de Garaje 17 de abril, 2PM-7PM y 18 de abril 9AM–2 PM. Dos Días Grandes Busca en su casa, sótano, garaje, aparador, bodega o unidad de almacenar para cosas que ya no necesitas. Reduzca el tiradero en su casa. Pregúntales a sus vecinos y familiares. A partir del 12 de abril, trae tus tesoros a San Lucas y deja los en escenario en el Salón Parroquial. Si tienes una gran cantidad de dar, puedes llamar a Russ Roseberry 694-2941 para que lo recoja. Cada cosa debe funcionar y estar en condición útil. Dona ropa limpia, útiles de la cocina, platos, herramientas del jardín, del garaje, mesas, muebles, sillas, juguetes. Por favor en buena condición. Formularios para deducir tus dádivas de tus impuestos disponi-

Reminder - If your Ministry group would like to submit an article for the May issue of The Messenger, please submit your written article on or before April 19 to the church office or email it to [email protected] Thank you!

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bles. NO PODEMOS VENDER: sofás y sillas almohadas, TV, cunas, lavadores, secadores, colchones, sillas de niños. Se pueden regalar estos por la iglesia. Avisa a Russ. Esta venta enfoque sobre actividades de jóvenes en campamento Huston. Puedes limpiar su hogar y ayudar a los jóvenes. Russ Roseberry

TALLER DE ACUARELA Don Lonsbrough ofrece un taller sobre pintura acuarela Sábado 25 de abril de 10-3. Está dirigida a personas que no han pintado has los que tienen un poco de experiencia. Se limita la clase a 8 estudiantes, para permitir instrucción personal. Artistas de SL2 están bienvenidos. Una lista de materiales será provisto para los inscritos a partir del 29 de marzo después de la misa de las 10. Acuarela puede ser un poco difícil como medio de pintura, y Don les adiestrará en controlar lo seco o mojado, composición, explorando fondo, y trasparencias. Estudiantes puede trabajar de una foto, o pintar despliegas en la jaula. Vengan a juntarse para un día de diversión y exploración de acuarela. Cuota sugerida es $25. Tomaremos media hora por lonche, entonces traigan algo de comer, o vayan a un restaurante cercano. Se continua su obra maestra después del lonche. Más detalles en Abril. Don Lonsbrough

Church Office Hours: 9 AM-12 PM and 1 PM-5 PM Tuesday - Friday If you have any questions about the calendar, please call the church office, 360-696-0181.

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HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE OF SERVICES March 29 - Sunday of the Passion – Palm Sunday 8:00 AM Procession of Palms & Holy Eucharist 10:00 AM Procession of Palms & Choral Eucharist 1:00 PM La Pasión: Domingo de Ramos 7:00 PM Passion Sunday Vespers with selections from J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion April 1 – Wednesday in Holy Week 12:15 PM Holy Eucharist with healing Service

HOLY WEEK SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS Palm Sunday, March 29 Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem at the beginning of his passion week. We have palm branches as did those who welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem that day. During each Palm Sunday service there is a dramatic reading of one of the gospel accounts of Jesus’ passion and death. Maundy Thursday, April 2 The word Maund y is derived from the Latin word, mandatum (commandment), and refers to Jesus giving the “new commandment” to “love one another as I have loved you” (John 13:34) to his disciples at the Last Supper. The Maundy Thursday service commemorates the Last Supper and often focuses on one of two things Jesus did at the Last Supper: washing of the disciples’ feet and instituting the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The service concludes with the “stripping of the altar” during which all the accoutrements of the altar and chancel are removed. 6PM - Agapé Meal A meatless meal in an austere setting with sparse and simple food. We hope you will join us and find this experience spiritually enriching to your Holy Week. Please let us know if you are coming and if possible, sign-up to bring a portion of the meal. We ask attendees to bring canned food for our Outreach pantry to feed the hungry.

April 2 – Maundy Thursday/ Jueves Santo 6:00 PM Agapé Meal (Simple Supper) 7:00 PM Bilingual Choral Eucharist with foot washing and Stripping of the Altar April 3 – Good Friday/Viernes Santo 12:15 – 1:00 PM Stations of the Cross 1:00 - 3:00 PM Quiet Meditation 7:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy (Bilingual) April 4 – Holy Saturday / Sabado Santo 8:00 PM The Great Vigil of Easter (Bilingual)

April 5 – Easter Day 8 AM & 10 AM Choral Eucharist 1:00 PM Santa Eucaristía 7 PM Maundy Thursday service: A bilingual service of Holy Eucharist including foot-washing this year, and stripping of the altar. Good Friday, April 3 (Special Good Friday Offering) See Bishop Rickel’s message on next page.

12:15 PM Stations of the Cross with The Great Litany. If the occasion permits, we will do it bilingually. 1-3PM Silent Meditation church remains open. 7PM we will come together for a bilingual service of the Good Friday liturgy. On this night, we commemorate the death of Jesus Christ on the cross to atone for the sins of the world. The service includes a Passion Reading, the Solemn Collects (prayers for the salvation of the world), and worship and reflection centered on Jesus’ atoning death. There is no communion. The Great Vigil, Saturday, April 4 at 8PM will round out our bilingual services. This is the first celebration of Easter. The service begins in darkness and consists of four parts: The Service of Light (kindling of new fire, lighting the Paschal candle, the Exsultet); The Service of Lessons (readings from the Hebrew Scriptures interspersed with psalms, canticles, and prayers); Christian Initiation (Holy Baptism) or the Renewal of Baptismal Vows; and the Eucharist. I hope you will make it a point to join in the special services of Holy Week. Fr. Jaime Case

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BISHOP GREG RICKEL’S MESSAGE ON GOOD FRIDAY OFFERING Giving back is something we especially focus on during the season of Lent. I want to remind you of ways you can do this and ask that it truly be given to missionary work outside our local selves. If you are having trouble deciding where you might direct such an offering, I would commend to you the Good Friday Offering. Since 1922, Episcopalians have supported the ministries of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East through the Good Friday Offering. There is an even more direct connection for us in the Diocese of Olympia, since we have a long standing companion relationship with the Diocese of Jerusalem. Through the work of the Episcopal dioceses in the Middle East, Christians, whose number grow smaller and smaller each day, maintain a peacemaking and stabilizing presence in the region, serving their neighbors regardless of faith background. I witnessed this again just last month during our pilgrimage. I cannot tell you how many times I heard Jew and Muslim alike say to me, “The Christians here must survive.” In so many ways they are the bridge, the glue of this region. I saw firsthand the remarkable work these faithful sisters and brothers do in schools, hospitals, orphanages, and many more. So, I urge you to consider the Good Friday Offering, and to give generously. Thank you, and God Bless you.

PALM CROSS MAKING The Altar Guild would like to invite one and all to its Annual Palm Cross Making. It will be in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit on Saturday, March 28 at 10 AM. Hope to see you there. Questions? Please call Carol Hiltz or Sandra Kimura.

EASTER FLOWERS On Easter Day we will have lots of flowers [azaleas, lilies, perhaps hydrangeas, maybe others?]. We need your help to fund these special plants!! Any amount you give is appreciated. The flower offering envelopes are with the ushers

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and in the Narthex starting. 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. After Easter these plants will be planted around the church grounds to enjoy for many years. Thank You! Jean Getsinger

EASTER PARKING HOSPITALITY Easter Day services can be very busy! So we have asked our neighbors for more space for parking. We have access to the McMaster’s House parking, which is directly off Fourth Plain, across from the Church Doors, and we have the parking off F Street that abuts our St. Francis Courtyard. All of you who are able, can you please use these additional spaces and let our mobility impaired folks and visitors and people with little children use the parking lot?

A CURATE IS COMING TO ST. LUKE’S ~ SAN LUCAS! We have a curate coming to SL2. Eliacin Rosario-Cruz is married to Ricci and they have 3 children, Cate (12), Gabriel (8), and Elias (6). He is going to be here with his family to preach all three services on April 19th. Please come to get to know him! His official welcome will have to wait until we have the details worked out with the Diocese of Olympia. A curate is a new priest who is working as fully ordained with support and supervision in an existing parish under an experienced priest. Tentatively (at this point) Eliacin is expected to start on July 1, 2015 and remain with us until June 30, 2017, two full years. Find out more about Eliacin at the two links below. One is about an award he received in seminary and another when he appeared in Sojourners magazine a long time ago. http://www.seattleu.edu/stm/news-events/news/? id=138509 http://sojo.net/magazine/2008/06/web-onlyredefining-holy

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THE FILIPINOS ARE COMING! We have received word that visas have been approved for the visit in April of the group from the Diocese of Southern Philippines (EDSP). The date for their visit with us at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas is the evening of April 23, 6-9PM. There will be five individuals coming - the Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Philippines, his assistant and perhaps 3 others. I will confirm this as soon as I know. Stay tuned to our Sunday bulletins and our webpage for further updates.

SENIOR WARDEN’S REPORT Since this is my first news article as the Senior Warden I thought I ought to start by introducing myself for those of you who don’t know me. My name is Stefanie Aschmann. I’ve been at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas since 2009, when I moved from Portland, Oregon to Vancouver, Washington. Before coming to Portland I lived in Nebraska for 9 years. I was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal Church at an early age, so I think I qualify as a cradle Episcopalian. I have served on the Vestry for two years. I sing and play in the St. Luke’s Choir and Bell Choir and participate on the Bread Guild and the ESL ministry. I’m a retired Federal employee of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, where I worked as an Energy Conservation Specialist, helping farmers find ways to conserve energy in their operations, and helping facilitate renewable energy generation on working farmland. Environmental Stewardship and Music are my passions. I’m a volunteer lead with Columbia Springs (an outdoor education center in Clark County), and I am a member of two local community orchestras, the Mt. Hood Pops Orchestra and the East County Community Orchestra. Before becoming Senior Warden I knew St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas had a number of active ministries, but I had no idea how much goes on quietly behind the scenes. I am amazed and humbled by the many gifts and talents offered here at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas, and I’d like to share what I’m learning with you, so I plan to highlight a different ministry each month. This month’s ministry is Helping Hands.

While the rest of us bustle about our daily chores, a small group of women meet every Thursday at St. Luke’s – San Lucas and quietly go about the business of sewing clothing for needy children. The ministry was started in the mid 1990’s by Betty Plank, a long-time member of St. Luke’s. The group originally met in a room at the Veteran’s Administration but soon moved to St. Luke’s. Since its beginnings, it has grown from 3 to around 10 members. Helping Hands currently has 7 regular sewing machines and 3 sergers, as well as lots of donated fabric and sewing material. The group typically produces 6-10 garments per week (though this varies). They focus on sizes 2-8 because children in that size range tend to outgrow their garments quickly. The garments are usually delivered weekly to Share House in Orchards. In 2014, Helping Hands produced 508 garments for Share House in Orchards. In addition, they sewed sachets for the Holiday Craft and Gifts Sale and made $138.50, which helped defray the cost of another serger.

They can always use more help. You are welcome to stop by the sewing room in the St. Luke’s – San Lucas basement any Thursday between 10 AM and 2 PM to see what they do. Helping Hands Contacts: Mary Ellen Sandberg @ 360-859-3647 Julie Love @ 360-687-7762 Stefanie Aschmann

Spiritual Development SUNDAY SCHOOL In Godly Play we introduce the season of Lent with a story called The Mystery of Easter. This story demonstrates the serious time of Lent but ends with the joy of Easter. Lent is sad..... Easter is pure celebration. For the Sundays leading up to Easter the stories cover Christ's journey to the cross and resurrection. We have been learning about one saint each month. The children have shown a lot of interest. They were

THE MESSENGER EL MENSAJERO surprised to find a story behind Valentine's Day. St. Patrick will be their next surprise. It's not all about leprechauns and rainbows! Ebie Mountford

YOUTH EVENTS April Youth Meetings, Saturdays, 4, 18 and 25, 6-8pm.  Spring High School Youth Conference (HYC) is on April 10-12, 2015 at St. Luke's, Renton. Don will be driving the bus.  Spring Junior High School Youth Conference (JYC) is on May 1-3, 2015 at St. Paul's, Bellingham.  Remember to register online for HYC and JYC in time! Donna Greene and Don Lawry 

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Fr. Jaime will be the Camp Chaplain during the July 26-Aug. 1 session.

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP Our next monthly session is on Saturday, April 11 from 10 AM-Noon in the church Narthex. Our sessions begin with refreshments and friendly conversation. We will continue our study and discussion based on the book, The Story of Ruth: Tw elve Moments in Every Woman’s Life by Joan D. Chittister. This month we will be focusing on Chapters 6 and 7, “Respect” and “Recognition”. All women are welcome. There’s still time to join us and we have one book available, just contact the church office or Kris (574-3755 evenings). We look forward to coming together for this special time. If you have any questions feel free to contact any of the conveners. Mary Boettcher, Janet Butler and Kris Lawless

DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS High School Youth to General Convention June 24-30 Salt Lake City, Utah High School 6-Day Camp July 5-11 Pleasant Valley Cam p, Mineral, WA Fall High School Youth Conference (HYC) September 25-27 Good Shepherd , Vancouver High School Youth to The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Annual Convention Nov. 13-14 Lynnwood Convention Center Lynnwood, WA Fall Junior High School Youth Conference (JYC) Nov. 20-22 Trinity Episcopal Church, Evere tt

CAMP HUSTON Visit http://www.huston.org/ for more information and registration. Adults & Families Events 2015 April 29 - May 3 – Quilters & Croppers Retreat – Check-in at 4pm on Wednesday, April 29 and the fun will last until after lunch on Sunday, May 3. May 1-3 – Work Weekend – Come help us beautify the Huston property before summer begins! Checkin Friday May 1 at 4pm. The weekend concludes Sunday after lunch. 2015 Summer Camp Schedule is now available at the Camp Huston website. Keep in mind that

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. The group meets off-site at the Glenwood Place Senior Living (5500 NE 82nd Ave). Next meeting is on April 23 at 2PM.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Don Lonsbrough will offer a one day workshop in watercolor on Saturday, April 25th, from 10AM 3PM. This is geared for the beginner thru intermediate painter. The class will be limited to 8 students, to allow for individual instruction. Artists from Saint Luke's and San Lucas are welcome. A basic materials list will be given to those on the sign -up sheet, which will be available after services, beginning the 29th of March. Watercolor can be a tricky medium, and Don will give tips on controlling dry and wet washes, composing, and exploring depth and transparencies. Students may work from a photo reference that they bring in, or paint from set ups in the classroom. Come join us for a fun day of exploring watercolor! Suggested class fee is $25. We will take about a half hour for lunch, so either bring a snack, or go out

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nearby for something, then after lunch work on your masterpiece ! More details at the beginning of April. Don Lonsbrough

CONFIRMATION - OCTOBER 18 Confirmation Classes will start in August in preparation for Bishop Sandy Hampton. The Bishop will be visiting us on October 18th, St. Luke’s Festival Day. Please let the office know you want to be confirmed, or to be received or do a reaffirmation of faith.

Worship NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM Our Steinway piano, a gift from Darrell and Janet Williams to the church and community, is now officially dedicated. It was a nondescript Tuesday morning last October that Fr. Jaime casually emailed me down in the Choir Room to say that he had a check in the office and I could go and get that piano I was looking at. I hit the reply button with the return message of “OMG!” I was thinking in terms of 20 years of bake sales. But, instead, we have a wonderful piano and a memorable threeconcert recital series in the rearview mirror. Average attendance for the concerts was 95 and the freewill offerings were generous. On Sunday afternoon, March 15th at St. Luke’s-San Lucas, Portland pianist Linda Barker and I listened to twenty-two of the finest young pianists in the Vancouver area who were bidding to represent the Clark County Music Teachers’ Association in district and state solo performance competitions. We heard some marvelously talented grade school and high school-aged players, some of whose parents wandered in the church, taking pictures of the stained glass windows and the organ façade. The piano performed admirably. It already feels that this piano has always been here, in the same way that the recent renovations to the church facility were all along a part of the original plan. Soli Deo Gloria!

I hope all the members and friends of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas have Sunday evening, March 29th marked on their calendars for the 7PM Vesper service featuring the best of J. S. Bach’s towering Passion According to St. John. An eleven piece instrumental ensemble will accompany the St. Luke’s Choir and the St. James Bach Choir along with soloists Catherine van der Salm, soprano, and Kevin Walsh, baritone. Our guest homilist will be Pastor Dennis Anderson from St. James. If you have to miss this Passion Sunday evening service in Vancouver, you can hear the same program at 7 PM on Good Friday, April 3rd, at St. James Lutheran Church in Portland. There will be services at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas on Good Friday as well, both at 12:15 PM and at 7 PM. There will be bi-lingual services here on Maundy Thursday and at the 8 PM Saturday Easter Vigil. Special music is also planned for Easter morning choral Eucharist celebrations at 8 and 10 AM and for the service in Spanish at 1 PM. Please consult the worship schedule for Holy Week. The Ensemble, one of Portland’s finest professional vocal groups, will return to St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas on Saturday evening, April 11th for a concert of music by Johann Chrysostom Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, known to us by his initials W.A. The fourth name at his christening, “Lover of God,” might indicate that Mozart wrote music for the church, especially early in his career in his hometown of Salzburg,

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CAN YOU IMAGINE THE GLORIOUS SOUNDS? Music has always been a major part of our services at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. Today St. Luke’s has an ever-growing excellent choir, supported by beautiful musical instruments. San Lucas has the benefit of joyful sounds of guitar, keyboard, and wind instruments. Can you imagine hearing a very large choir, as many as 54 regular members in adult, youth, and children’s choirs, in the 1940’s? Where did they all stand or sit? In the second church, the choir sang from a loft above two pillars, with a staircase that was shared with the pigeons. Isn’t that somewhat familiar now? But at least the pigeons are under control now. Can those of you in the Choir today imagine getting together in a “room” with 54 singers of all ages, plus instrumentalists, plus supporting parents and adults, just to practice? Don’t think that perhaps most didn’t show all the time, because we have some notebooks in the Archive Vault that indicate a strict role call was taken each week. Then there are the practical matters to address. St.

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Elizabeth’s Guild was formed with a “Choir Mother” to help the Altar Guild and other guilds sew vestments and robes for the choirs. At one point, the Altar Guild had purchased 122 yards of poplin, 40 yards of muslin, and six yards of cord, to make 33 cassocks, 22 cottas, and 36 ties. Sometimes you couldn’t get into the choir until a robe could be sewn for you. Back in 1878, Rev. Nicholson encouraged the entire congregation to join the choir, which not only increased the choir but also the congregational size. That has been a factor in our church, and continues to be one of the reasons people enjoy worshipping at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. In the early 1940’s, Rev. Mook commented in the Lantern about a recent Vespers, “Only one of the anthems is being sung for the first time in this church. All the others have been used one or more times. Hearing them again and again, perhaps the better melodies may grow into our very walls and mellow along with the other beauties of our church.”

When the choirs sang, the walls did indeed swell with the beauties of their voices. It is said that sometimes today, if you listen closely, you can hear strange melodious voices coming from the walls, windows, and ceilings. This mysterious sound joins with those singing in the Choir Loft and those of us singing in the pews. Listen closely. Can you imagine the glorious sounds! Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist

SUNDAY ALTAR FLOWERS In order to respond to the ever changing needs of inclusion and hospitality at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas, the procedure for giving Altar flowers will change beginning April 26. To streamline the process we will no longer have the flower chart posted. Instead there will be a form placed in the Narthex, for you to access. Fill out the form and place it in the offering plate. You must indicate the date of Sunday you want to sponsor, which of the 3 services you want the flower dedication to appear in, and what you

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want to have stated, as well as who you are. The dedication will cost $35, and will go to insure we have flowers on the Altar. If you have already signed up on the flower chart for providing flowers you will have to pick up and fill out the new form. Thank you. Any questions, call the Office at 6960181.

EARTH DAY OBSERVANCE On Sunday, April 26 we will focus our worship toward a celebration of our island home, Earth. Special readings and music will add to this celebration. Be watchful for other signs of thankfulness and stewardship this day.

Out Into The World APRIL 16: HOMELESS STUDENTS NEED ALL OF US! "HOPE" is Homeless Outreach Pursuing Education, within Vancouver School District. Every school in VSD is affected by homelessness. Over four hundred homeless students are known in VSD schools. These K-12 students are in shelters, are couchsurfing, or are living in tents & cars. HOPE does whatever possible to help these students to be students. One example: homeless students move around, a lot, and HOPE provides transportation so they can attend their own schools, every day. Cool! St Luke's ~ San Lucas outreach team fund-raises for HOPE. Please plan supper at/from Central Park Burgerville (Fourth Plain/Ft Vancouver Way) on Thursday, April 16, 4-7pm. Both in-store & drivethru count, but only at that location, on that date, for those three hours. HOPE gets 10% of all sales, and we get easy terrific meals, while some of us wait tables. Please support HOPE, and spread word to everybody. Homeless students need all of us. To you and to our homeless young sisters and brothers, ... God's Blessings! Den Mark Wichar 694-3703

ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) SL2 volunteers continue to offer English classes to speakers of other languages. We are getting referrals from outside agencies who have heard of our unique approach for daytime classes with nursery. Classes are very small right now, sometimes only one student, but most growth will be slow and depends on word of mouth. Repeated comments about offering evening classes are regularly shared with the Padre, and may present another opportunity to ask for volunteers. Special thanks to our very committed volunteers: Linnaea Schmid, Kaethe Worcester, Lindsay Sigurdson, Jeanne Stephens, Lee Wilson, Stefanie Aschmann, Sue Snider (All Saints) Mary Tipton (All Saints), as well as those who support from behind the scenes: Karen Burgess-Kassler, Lynne Hulse, Den Mark Wichar, and Catherine Hennessey.

BABY SHOWER Save the Date, Sunday, May 10th. We will be collecting preemie, newborn and up to 6 months size baby clothes and other baby items. Babies in Need distributes these items to needy newborns and their family in the hospital. The parents are grateful to be able to take their newborn home with baby clothes and supplies that they would not have been able to provide themselves. Please bring new or gently used baby clothes: gowns, pajamas, undershirts, onesies, fleece sleepers, sweaters, hats, booties or socks. And/or new or gently used baby items: bibs, towels, washcloths, small crib toy, baby wipes, baby bottles, pacifiers, car seats (new only), Pack ‘N Play cribs, strollers, baby powder, baby lotion, baby shampoo, or baby thermometer. If you don’t want to shop, a monetary donation would be wonderful, cash or a check, made out to “Babies in Need”. The Outreach Committee thanks all of you in advance who donate to this worthy cause.

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Community Life OUR CORNERSTONE FINDS A NEW HOME If you look inside in the northwest corner of our beautiful new Narthex you will find a commemoration to an earlier St. Luke’s Church building. On August 31, 1871, the cornerstone was dedicated on our second church building. Dignitaries, community, and parishioners would have gathered together to witness this major event. While founded in 1853, our first church building was an old schoolhouse. Rev. Nicholson, our second rector, raised money for a new church building, to be located on the northwest corner of 8th and C Street. Imbedded in our fourth church building’s Narthex wall is the actual cornerstone from 1871. As the plaque states, the second church building was tragically burned down in 1932. The accompanying picture shows the church in 1910, and if you look closely you can see the blurred image of the cornerstone. Please come and see this fine memorial, and read the plaque’s welcoming statement for our church, “A cornerstone to build a community of Faith for all.”

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THE LUNCH BUNCH On April 14 at 12 PM we will welcome representatives from the Glenwood Place Senior Living who will not only provide a luncheon for us but will provide a fascinating and important presentation on keeping our brains healthy. One of their memory care specialists will provide this informative talk. Please be sure to add your name to the sign-up sheet so that we can provide Glenwood with a very nearly accurate count of attendees. As always your friends and neighbors are welcome!

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE In April, Greg and Barbara Garlisch will host Friday Night Live on April 24, starting at 6:30pm. The host provides the main course only and guests bring a dish to share. Guests are responsible for providing their own beverage. Look for the sign-up sheet and maps in the parish hall. We always welcome new hosts! Please address any questions to Ginger or Brad Harris. (971-373-8894) of [email protected]

ATTENTION SPRING GRADUATES! We would like to recognize all our grads’ accomplishments on Grads & Dads Sunday, June 21 during Coffee Hour. If you or a family member will be graduating from high school, college or trade school please let us know by adding your name to the sign-up sheet in the Narthex starting April 26, contacting Donna Greene or the church office.

Pat Lawless, Parish Archivist

COFFEE HOUR Thanks in advance, to our April Hosts who will be providing treats during Coffee Hour. Judy Morrison, Coffee Hour Coordinator

Coffee Hour Hosts for April April 5

Easter Sunday (Vestry)

Administrative & Financial “GOT MORE RUMMAGE?” St Luke’s ~ San Lucas Annual Rummage Sale April 17th from 2PM -7PM and April 18th from 9 AM – 2 PM. Two great days

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The annual Rummage Sale is coming this month. Search your house, closet, attic, garage, shed or storage unit for usable items that you no longer need. Reduce clutter in your house. Ask your neighbors and family for rummage. Starting April 12th bring your treasures to St. Luke’s ~San Lucas and place them on the stage in the Parish Hall. If you have a large amount to donate and can’t get the load to the church yourself, please contact Russ Roseberry at 694-2941 for a pick up. Every item must be in serviceable condition. Donate clean used clothing, kitchen tools, dishes, bowls, small appliances, lamps, garden tools, furniture, tables, chairs, books and toys. Please everything in good condition. Tax deduction forms are available. Items that do not sell are: Stuffed furniture, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and mattresses, baby cribs, child car seats, TVs. If you have any item listed above that someone might be able to use please contact Russ Roseberry at 694-2941 so that they can be listed through the church.

This sale raises funds to highlight youth activities including scholarships to send St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas youth to Camp Huston Episcopal Summer Camp. You can do two good things, clean out your home and help youth go to camp. Russ Roseberry

DIRECTORY UPDATES Are you a new member and would like a parish directory or somehow didn’t receive one? Changes to your directory information? Please contact Kris in the church office at 360-696-0181 or by email, [email protected].

ADDS GRANILLO, Juan & SOVEIDA, Medina Desteny 6704 NE 108th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98662-5420 360-949-8058 HOEKZEMA, Geri & BROWN, Tom 609 W 19th St Vancouver, WA 98660 360-314-5354 [email protected] (G e ri)

MARTINEZ, Eduardo & Luz Maria Christian & Eduardo 9707 NE 19th Pl Vancouver, WA 98665 360-241-8661 Ornelas, Teresa & MARTINEZ, Jorge Martinez-Ornelas, Jovita, Jorge & Brian 3308 S St Apt A Vancouver, WA 98663 360-696-4500 YOGGERST, Robert (Rob) & Ashley Linnea & NIPPERT-YOGGERST, Hanson (Hanny) 3811 NE Royal View Ave Vancouver, WA 98662

CHANGES CHRISTEN, Jim [email protected]

DELETES RIEMCKE, Kathryn (m ove d aw ay)

VESTRY SUMMARY - March 2015 CONFIRMATION: Bishop Sandy Hampton will celebrate a bilingual Confirmation here on Sunday, October 18th (St. Luke’s Day). All members are welcome to attend preparatory Confirmation classes to refresh their understanding of our branch of Christianity. CURATE: Our curate (priest-in-training) is Eliacin (ehLY-ah-SEEN) Rosario-Cruz. He will preach at all services on April 19th. DELEGATE ELIGIBILITY: Same-sex couples cannot serve as delegates to diocesan convention unless a change is made to the diocesan canons. ALCOHOL POLICY: The policy has been clarified. A section dealing with outside groups who use our facility is being drafted. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL): Social media are spreading the word that these classes are available to members and non-members. Classes are on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. PARISH HALL CEILING: The ceiling proj ect is officially a repair and not a remodel: this cuts the cost of permits significantly. Overhead Parish Hall lights and fans will be removed and upgraded. YEAR-ROUND STEWARDSHIP: Vestry members and others will write Messenger articles about how giving has changed their lives. Talk to Fr. Jaime or Kris Lawless if you feel guided to submit such an article.

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OUTREACH: By distributing food, clothing, bus passes, etc. our parish volunteers interact more directly with others in the community. Learning their stories is important to them – and us. We may partner with the Clark County Food Bank, which always needs volunteers at its facility MUSIC: Outside groups would like to use our Steinway piano here for recitals or competitions. A policy is being developed. The choir of Portland’s St. James’ Lutheran Church will join our choir to present Bach’s St. Jo hn Passio n here during Vespers at 7:00 p.m. on Palm Sunday, March 29. We will return the favor at their church on Good Friday. HISPANIC CONGREGANTS: The Vestry is considering Bylaw changes to increase its Hispanic representation. We are also seeking ways to grow the repertoire of Hispanic music for the 1:00 service. FUNDRAISING: This Me sse nge r has an article about using credit cards for the Rummage Sale, Craft Fair, and even pledge payments. SPIRITUAL SURVEY: How can this parish increase adult spiritual development? A questionnaire is being formulated to discern our greatest needs and desires in that area. Faith is an individual matter as our own relationship with God grows, but we share it corporately.

We now have 114 pledging units for a total of $313,156! Thanks to everyone who has made a pledge and for those who have not done so yet, we welcome additional pledges at any time.

Tom Amies, Vestry Clerk

A committee has been formed to develop a policy for St. Luke’s – San Lucas that addresses consumption of alcoholic beverages at the parish. The policy is in response to conversations with our insurance provider regarding our potential liability due to misuse of alcohol at the parish. Anyone interested in providing input on this issue should contact Stefanie Aschmann, (503) 867-7289.

TREASURER’S REPORT BUDGET SUMMARY “Dollars and Sense” At the end of February we expect percentages to be at 16.7% of budgeted revenue and expense.

Summary as of February 28, 2015 Total Budget Year to Date Percent for the Year Actual of Total Amounts Budget Revenues $432,982 $93,654 22% Expenses $432,982 $78,716 18% Net Income 0 $14,938 

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Revenues: Actual revenues for February are ahead of schedule due to pre-pledge contributions which inflate actual income. Income figures are right where we would expect them to be at this time in the year. Expenses: Expenses are slightly over where we would expect to be at the end of February; but, this is also normal.

Additional Comments:

Also note in a separate article in this Messenger, introductory comments about our new adventure into the world of eGiving. Thanks for your continued financial support of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas. Doug Goodlett, Treasurer

ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO DIOCESAN CONVENTION NEEDED No candidates for Alternate Delegates were offered at the Annual Meeting in January. We are allowed up to four, two men and two women. If you are interested in serving our parish at convention (Friday -Saturday, November 13-14, at the Lynnwood Convention Center) please contact Fr. Jaime or Senior Warden, Stefanie Aschmann.

ALCOHOL POLICY COMMITTEE

Around the Diocese & Our Town 2015 CATHEDRA DAY Cathedral Day is Saturday, April 18, 10:30am3:30pm at St. Mark's Cathedral, Seattle. Join the dunk tank competition! Parishes can compete to see whose priest can raise the most $$ during their session in the dunk tank. Encourage your priest to participate, or send a designated dunkee! There will be other fun games, projects for all ages as well. Take

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this great opportunity to meet friends from other congregations and to learn about different aspects of the Diocese. Register now! www.ecww.org/cathedral-day-2015registration $5 per person, includes lunch. Questions? For information on Cathedral Day contact Heather Hodsdon at [email protected].

BASEBALL WITH THE BISHOP Join Bishop Rickel and your fellow Episcopalians for a night of baseball and family fun at Cheney Stadium and to watch the Tacoma Rainiers beat the Round Rock Express. Enjoy a pregame buffet in the Backyard BBQ pavilion, located at the end of the first base concourse. Saturday, May 30, BBQ buffet service at 4:00pm and game starts at 5:05pm at Cheney Stadium, 2502 S. Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405. A $25.50 BACKYARD BBQ TICKET INCLUDES:

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service begins at 4:00pm •90-minute BBQ Buffet: hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken, baked beans, potato salad, chips & ice cream sandwiches & Unlimited water and soda • Reserved seat ticket to view the game • Group recognition on the video board • Pregame autographs on the concourse • Kids run the bases after the game Tickets are limited...register now! http://www.ecww.org/events-calendar/2015baseball-bishop

Order Forms available outside the church office on bulletin board or at www.ecww.org Tickets are guaranteed after payment is received.  Orders must be received by April 24. Please mail a copy of the registration and checks to: Baseball with the Bishop Attn: Shannon Jergenson 1551 10th Ave E Seattle, WA 98102 Questions? Kathy Hamilton at 206-498-8573, [email protected].

APRIL ~ ABRIL PRAYER REQUESTS Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Congregations, Ministries & Institutions

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

April 5

St. Margaret, Bellevue; St Michael and All Angels, Issaquah

April 5

St. George's College, Jerusalem

April 12

St. John, Kirkland; St. Thomas, Medina

April 12

St. George's Cathedral, Jerusalem

April 19

Emmanuel, Mercer Island; Holy Cross, Redmond

April 19

Saviour Church, KufrYasif, Israel

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Good Samaritan, Sammamish; St. Clare, Snoqualmie

St. Margaret's Guest House, Nazareth, Israel

For those celebrating their birthday in March. 1 - Todd Greene 2 - Elisa Escutia 2 - Bernice Montiel 3 - Dena Cassidy 3 - Michelle Hamann 3 - Polanca Villa 5 - Jim Kimura 7 - Carol Curtis 7 - Aiden Tisnado 8 - Nancy Schram 8 - Kathy Gallaher

8 - Maria Reyes 9 - Anna Greenwood 10 - Gary Wildfang 10 - Andre Taque 11 - Jason Surface 12 - Sandy Morales 13 - Evelin Cabello 14 - Destiny Silva 15 - Joan Casey 15 - Gail Bauhs 15 - Emma Klucas

17 - Marianne Smith 17 - Patricia Leal 17 - Miranda Aguilar 17 - Kate Rios 18 - Aaron Snoey 18 - Cristian Ortiz 19 - Patty Hale 19 - Alice Huerta 20 - John McCullum 21 - Fr. Dennis Cole 23 - Peter Holman

23 - Blanca Maldonado 23 - Victoria Ornelas 24 - Hector Huerta III 25 - Den Mark Wichar 25 - Janeth Hernandez 28 - Joan McLean 28 - Rosa Gonzalez 29 - Paul Hamann 30 - Bob Hiltz

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Food Outreach

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Food Outreach Holy Wednesday 12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 3:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

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HOLY WEEK April 1 April 2 April 3 10:00 ESL Class

7:00 PASSION SUNDAY VESPERS Best of St. John Passion w/2 choirs, soloist and orchestra!

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Food Outreach Maundy Thursday 8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands 6:00 Agape Meal 7:00 Bilingual Choral Eucharist

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Outreach 8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands

Food Outreach Good Friday

Second Sunday of Easter REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:00 Holy Eucharist 9:45 Sunday School & Nursery Care 10:00 Choral Eucharist 12:00 1st Communion 12:00 Primera Comuníon 12:45 Guardería de niños 1:00 Santa Misa 1:30 Escuela Dominical

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Outreach 10:00 ESL Class

2-7 RUMMAGE SALE

3:00 Staff Meeting

2:00 Life Goes On

Ticket Deadline Baseball w/Bishop

6:00 Handbells 7:00 Choir

Outreach 8:00 Thursday Crew 10:00 Helping Hands

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Outreach 10:00 ESL Class

Outreach 10:00 ESL Class 12:15 Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 3:00 Staff Meeting

9-2 RUMMAGE SALE

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6:00 Diocese of So. Philippines Dinner

HYC - Renton

7:00 “A Festival of Mozart” with The Ensemble

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4-7 H.O.P.E. Burgerville Fundraiser

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12:15 Stations

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10:00 ESL Class

3:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Handbells

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6:00 Youth Group

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Outreach 10:00 ESL Class

JYC - Bellingham

JYC - Bellingham

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ELECTRONIC GIVING… NOW A REALITY! Image not having to write out weekly or monthly checks to church. Imagine being able to pay for church events with a credit card instead of fumbling around for cash or check book you did not bring along that day. Imagine being able to click a button on the church website and after a little input, you can donate to a number of activities, events, ministries, the rector’s discretionary fund, Easter, etc. all at once. Imagine being able to automatically pay your pledge or other regular payments while on vacation, when you can’t make it to church due to extreme weather, suffering from an illness or home-bound, or other circumstances that prevent you from attending services. Imagine using your smart phone to pay a bill during a sermon (not advised), but you could. “Imagining” has become a reality here at St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas as we unveil eGiving as an easy and convenient form of making donations and making payments. Our society has changed rapidly with the use of credit or debit cards as our new form of worldwide currency. In addition, a number of people pay their bills electronically from their bank directly to their church, mortgage holder, car payment, or just about anyone, anywhere, anytime. They never carry cash or a checkbook! eGiving is an alternative means of addressing this change in society. eGiving enables any household and individual to make their church offering using their credit card, or debit card, or having the church draft the funds from their account. As John Mathieu, our web manager, states, “most likely many of you already use this method to pay your mortgage, car payment or insurance premium through an automatic withdrawal from your checking or saving account.” Change is not for everyone! Father Case reminds us, “for those who will continue to use checks and cash, don’t worry. Your present routines will not be affected…unless you want them to. There will still be envelopes at the beginning of the year and in the pews for those that want them, and we will still take your checks and cash as usual.” For those considering these electronic forms of giving and still having trouble not putting “something” in the offering plate as it is passed from pew to pew, cards will be provided that you can place in the plate that say something like “I gave electronically and want my gift to be blessed on the altar.” “eGiving does come with a cost, however, ‘a cost of doing business,’ if you will,” says Doug Goodlett, treasurer. This is not a cost to you, but to the church. Every time a credit or debit card is used, or an electronic transfer of funds is made, there is a charge to the church. There are many parishioners who currently pay their pledge electronically through their bank and the hope is that they will continue as this option is totally free for the Church. But for those who only use a credit card or prefer to use a credit or debit card, then this electronic option is available and will cost about three percent.”

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What forms of electronic giving does the Church now offer? Direct Debit Giving - using the church website--is used to automatically transfer funds from your personal checking or savings bank account to the church’s bank account. An authorization form and copy of a voided check are required for this option. This option requires a fee paid by the church. Credit and Debit Card Giving - lets you make offerings automatically on a predetermined schedule using a credit or debit card. An authorization form is necessary for this option. This option requires a fee paid by the church.

Online Giving - lets you go to the church website (stlukesvancouver.com) to make onetime donations or to set up a schedule of automatic donations. By setting up a password-protected profile, you will be able to log in at any time to make donation, change a recurring donation plan or view your personal giving history, all 24/7. This option requires a fee paid by the church. Your bank or credit union may provide for free as a service to account holders to write a check for you to the Church, and that costs the Church nothing. About 10 families already do that to make their pledges. You may want to use eGiving as you contemplate your future contributions, and we are providing this service for your convenience.

Using your smart phone to scan this Quick Response Code your phone’s internet connection will be directed to our electronic giving website page. So quick and convenient. Questions? Just ask Doug Goodlett, our Treasurer or email him at [email protected]. You can reach him on Friday mornings at the church, 360-696-0181.

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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church San Lucas Iglesia Episcopal The Rev. Jaime Case, Rector The Rev. Dennis Cole, Associate Clergy The Rev. Jerry Lonergan, Associate Clergy Doug Goodlett, Treasurer Janet Butler, Assistant Treasurer Tim Nickel, Music Director Kris Lawless, Parish Administrator

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

Senior Warden: Stefanie Aschmann Junior Warden: Lew Hampton VESTRY MEMBERS: Hipolito Casarez, Kathryn Gallaher, Brandon Hudson, Sharon Mayhew, Michael Morrison, Ricardo Romagosa, Kreta Saathoff, Joseph Ziemba 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.