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The Carillon A Bi-Monthly Publication of St. Luke's Episcopal
Church Established 1900
Reflections for the Family of God from the Rector
PO Box 605, 182 Main Street, Gladstone, New Jersey 07934
908-234-0002
Email: [email protected] www.stlukesgladstone.org
In This Issue
1 A letter from Our
Rector
2 Vestry Notes;
Music at St. Luke’s;
Confirmation
4 Senior High Mission
Trip;
Miles for Matheny
5 Spring Auction
6 Vacation Bible School
7 Children’s Ministry;
Rally Day
8 PLG Meeting Notes;
Upcoming Fellowship
Events
9 Calendar of Events
May/June 2016
Honor God’s Presence § Celebrate Christ’s Love § Serve God’s
People
Dear Parish Family,
May 2016 SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE!
“Give thanks in all circumstances” is the Apostle Paul’s command
in I
Thessalonians 5:18. Sometimes it is hard to do that when life is
difficult.
Nevertheless, I do believe that it puts one on the path toward
healing
when walking through a turbulent time.
But Paul is writing not only to tell us to give thanks in bad
times, but also
to urge us to give thanks for good things. Giving thanks to God
can be
easy to forget. Sometimes we pray hard for something, and when
we
receive it, we forget all the prayers that preceded the
blessing. It is all
too easy to take all the credit ourselves for some success and
forget to
thank God who delights to give good gifts to His children.
We are entering the season of Pentecost wherein we remember
and
celebrate God’s gift of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit enlivens our
day-to-day
moments, our worship, and our fellowship and connects us to God.
Jesus
is present to us through the Spirit; we are never alone. This is
a season
to seek anew the filling of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in
our parish.
Please join me in celebrating God’s gift of the Holy Spirit and
in praying
for an increase of the Spirit’s work among us.
We at St. Luke’s have seen challenging times, but right now we
have
much to celebrate. The building refurbishments are complete, and
the
new entrance, foyer, and Dorothy Dillon Allen Room look
fabulous.
Thanks to the generosity of a few parishioners and the vision of
Jennifer
Pierson, the Canterbury Room looks incredible. New chairs have
arrived
for us in Greene Hall and with some new tables for the Allen
Room. New
heating units that also air condition will be installed in
Greene Hall this
summer, as well as some audio visual upgrades. We recently
received a
generous bequest that enabled us to not have to ask that some of
the
PLG fundraising proceeds help support the parish. We had
wonderfully
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Music at St. Luke’s
This summer we will have a Summer Choir as we did last year.
People of all ages
(children, youth, and adults) are welcome to join us any Sunday
morning at 8:45 a.m;
you do not have to sign up in advance. All levels of experience
are welcome and it is a
great way to try out the experience of singing in a choir. Each
Sunday we rehearse the
hymns for the morning and learn a simple anthem if we have
enough people. If you love
music, consider joining the choir for one week in the summer and
help us energize our
summer worship. Perhaps you will enjoy it enough to want to
continue in the fall!
Vestry Notes – March/April 2016 A highlight of the early spring
for the Vestry has been the unexpected and joyfully
celebrated large bequest from a long-time St. Luke’s
parishioner. The generous gift has
enabled the Vestry to have discussions around some of the
difficult financial decisions
made earlier in the year to balance the church’s budget; they
included a $10,000
contribution from the PLG of funds that would typically have
gone to deserving charities.
The bequest has made it possible to overturn that decision,
ensuring that St. Luke’s long
tradition of donating 100% of funds raised through the Holiday
Fair and the Spring Auction
will endure. Other ways of allocating the gift (as well as
another bequest to the Vision
Legacy Fund) will be explored and agreed upon at the May
meeting. This meeting also will
provide an opportunity to examine the final costs associated
with the building
refurbishments and construction project, to discuss the work of
the search committee for
the parish administrator position and to review the curate
recruitment process.
In addition, over the last several months members of the Vestry
have been involved
in the St. Luke’s Growth Initiative, which is being led by Kent,
the Reverend Rob Droste
and a small group of parishioners; they are looking to build on
the strength and vitality of
St. Luke’s through a focus on discipleship and fellowship. Other
Vestry members have
been involved in helping to develop the grant application to the
Lilly Foundation to fund a
sabbatical for Kent in summer 2017.
Lauren B. Luik, Clerk of the Vestry
Confirmation is June 12.
We will be welcoming Bishop Ed Salmon back with us once again to
preside at
confirmation at the 9:30 service on June 12. We have a wonderful
group of confirmands
completing their preparation for this exciting day. If anyone
would like to renew their
confirmation vows or be received into the Episcopal Church
please let Kent know.
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successful Alpha Evenings on Sunday nights with about 20-25 St.
Luke’s parishioners enjoying the
dinner, fellowship, and Nicky Gumbel videos each week. Our
ministries are strong. Our vestry,
PLG, and leadership in this church is strong. We are in the
planning stages of a new Strategic
Growth Initiative in cooperation with much input from the
Diocesan Canon for Congregational
Development, the Rev. Dr. Rob Droste. This is a pioneering
effort that will become a model for
other congregations throughout the diocese. This growth
initiative is focused not merely on
growing membership, but also on growth in discipleship for all
who attend St. Luke’s. We have
such a wonderful group of faith-filled and dedicated people that
God has brought together in our
parish. By these means and by so many others, we are
blessed.
Will you join me in celebrating St. Luke’s? We are planning for
a big celebration this Fall centered
around the dedication of our newly enhanced facilities. We will
have a special Sunday morning
celebration with many of those involved in assisting us along
the way present to join in the
celebration.
THANKS TO VIEVA!
And we celebrate the faithful, outstanding service of our parish
administrator for 22 years (and
parishioner for many years before that) Vieva Grenier. We look
to honor Vieva at the Auction May
14th and also after the service on May 22nd. Her last Sunday
with us will be May 29 which is
Memorial Day Weekend. I told her it is “the Month of Vieva” in
May as we thank her and thank God
for her.
I have personally been blessed by Vieva’s dedication, quite
often giving generously of her time
above and beyond the call of duty. She has been so efficient and
knowledgeable about the people
of this parish and the community. And she has managed much of
the administrative needs of the
parish with joy. She is a woman of faith and that made her work
all the more a blessing….I will
miss her; we will miss her, but wish her well in retirement with
lots of time to enjoy the
grandchildren!
STAFFING CHANGES
Looking ahead the search committee is hard at work interviewing
potential candidates. We hope
to hire a new parish administrator shortly. In addition in
September, we will welcome a second
deacon and her ministry among us. The Rev. Sharon Sutton has
sensed a call to the priesthood.
She will be entering her senior year at General Seminary in New
York City and doing what is called
a Wisdom Year with us. This program will have her present to
learn and do ministry among us for
20 hours per week starting in early September and running
through mid-June.
A GREAT AID FOR PRAYER!
So the season of Pentecost is upon us. The blessings of the
summer are nearly here. As you may
be traveling and away from St. Luke’s, I would highly commend to
you the Apple/Android App or
the website for “Pray as You Go.” This ministry offers powerful
12 minute devotionals 6 days a
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Sr. High Mission Trip to Lynn, MASS.
Lynn is a suburb of Boston, a city that feels like a small town,
from the minimal traffic to
the friendly smiles of its people. However, Lynn faces big-city
struggles, including poverty
and homelessness. This community can really use our help. We
will be working with Youth
Works, a Christian organization that offers affordable, high
quality spiritual experiences.
They have been going and serving in Lynn for many years. In
fact, we've been with Youth
Works before, just a couple of years ago, in Onancock, VA on the
Eastern Shore. It was a
wonderful experience.
The plan is to work hard and be tired. This is not a vacation!
Our goal is to experience
God's love, build lasting friendships and show our Love of
Christ throughout an area in
need.
Here are the details:
Our trip is scheduled for the last full week in July.
We leave after church on Sunday July 24th and return on Saturday
July 30th.
The cost per person is $300.
Space is limited. I'll need to know soon if you or your child
plan to go.
Norm Penney
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week. You listen and are drawn in to the
Presence of God. Consider making that part of
your daily routine this summer and beyond.
And what am I celebrating, and being thankful
for? I am thankful to serve as your rector and
am blessed in being a part of this wonderful
group of people at St. Luke’s and a part of
what the Holy Spirit is doing in our midst.
Let’s celebrate! Let’s give thanks! For God is
good.
The Lord Be With You,
Miles for Matheny
June 5th
Road Closures
Park Avenue, Lackawanna Ave. from Park
Ave. to the first driveway of Bevel’s, and Main
Street between Willow Ave. and St. Luke’s
Ave. will all be closed from 8 a.m. to
approximately 2 p.m. Regarding the Main
Street closure, there will be a detour around
the Municipal Building.
Lackawanna Ave., Main Street from
Lackawanna Ave. to Riverview Ave., and
Pottersville Road between Riverview Ave. and
Main Street will be closed between 11:30
a.m. and 2 p.m. to ensure the safety of
participants in the Wheelchair Walk.
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The Reverend Dr. Kent R. Walley, Rector.
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At St. Luke's, we have the summer tradition of getting out of
the
classroom and enjoying the outdoors for Children's Worship.
Starting June 26th, children of all ages will meet in the
Sanctuary
and follow the cross to Anne's Garden. This summer through
arts
and crafts, dramatic play, and games, we will focus on God
as
our helper who guides us, gives us power, and helps us to
make
good choices. We hope to see you this summer.
Vacation Bible School- August 11th-14th
Join us in Egypt this summer as we experience God's Word coming
alive throughJoseph's
Journey of faith from Prison to Palace. Each day children will
become part of history as
they take part in a inter-active Bible adventure which
reinforces the overall message of
the gifts that God gives us which include; wisdom, forgiveness,
special talents, and hope.
Children will play games, celebrate through song and dance, and
visit an authentic
Marketplace where they will learn about ancient Egypt. Register
online.
Rally Day
Mark your calendar,
Rally Day is September 18th!
It's a chance for the entire congregation to
get together after church and reconnect
after some of us have been away for the
summer. Coffee hour will be held in Anne's
Garden, and all are invited for fellowship
and fun. Parents will have the opportunity
to register their child for Children's
Worship, while children can jump in the
Bounce House or tackle the Climbing Wall.
It's a great opportunity to invite a friend to
visit St. Luke's to experience our
community of faith and fellowship.
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Parish Life Guild: Meeting Notes from March and April
Rev. Walley has kept the PLG informed about the final aspects of
the building project and
also his search for a suitable Curate. He informed the PLG that
the parish has recently
received a generous donation, and consequently the Vestry has
withdrawn its request to
the PLG for $10,000 to be added to the parish budget. As a
result, all monies raised by the
Holiday Fair and Spring Auction will be available to donate to
missions of the PLG.
The adjusted combined balance as of March 31st was $35,673.08.
The Treasurer reports
that the PLG numbers will remain generally unchanged during this
period between the
Holiday Fair and the Spring Auction. At our April meeting the
PLG approved the Missions
Committee’s recommended donations to the following organizations
after having deferred
our 2015 donations: Interfaith Hospitality Network of Somerset
County, Water Missions
International, Society for Anglican Missionaries and Senders,
Kiwimbi International and the
Lion of Judah Academy. The PLG has also approved a donation to
Houses to Homes for the
upcoming Guatemala trip and has approved additional funds for
our ongoing outreach at
the Community Soup Kitchen of Morristown. The PLG has approved a
possible increase in
the PLG Scholarship funding amounts if the number of
applications is higher than in prior
years.
The PLG thanked JW Pierron and Frank Porcelli for their efforts
to make Lobsterfest and
the Maundy Thursday dinner so successful. Allyson Gallup has
reported about the Spring
Auction planning, including a good response from parishioners
donating items and an
appeal for volunteers. In early summer, Milicent Palmer will
host the Parish Picnic on June
5th. Looking ahead to 2016-2017, the PLG has continued to
discuss adding other family
fellowship events to take advantage of the renovated space, such
as occasional potluck
dinners, and has also discussed recasting the fall Newcomers
event as an Open House.
Respectfully Submitted,
Betsy Halstead
Upcoming Fellowship Events
St. Luke’s Auction – May 14th Parish Picnic – June 5th
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church 182 Main Street, PO Box 605
Gladstone, NJ 07934
www.stlukesgladstone.org
(Address Correction Requested)
Rector: The Reverend Dr. Kent Walley [email protected] Deacon: The
Reverend Anne Lemay [email protected] Rector Emeritus: The Reverend
Canon John T. Morrow Organist/Choirmaster: Dr. Brian Harlow
[email protected] Parish Administrator: Vieva Grenier
[email protected] Dir. of Children’s Ministry: Helene
O’Neill [email protected] Youth Choir Director: Dr. Brian Harlow
[email protected] Handbell Director: Katherine Newcomer
[email protected] Youth Director: Norm Penney
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[email protected] Sexton: Charlie Hamma Altar Guild: Missy
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