The E-pistle of Sunday, July 9th, 2023

The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Eucharist, Rite II

7:30AM in Emmanuel Chapel

Holy Eucharist, Rite II

10:00AM in the Nave & Livestreamed

The Cathedral Church of St. Luke

in the

City of Portland

and the

Episcopal Diocese of Maine

Whoever you are,

and wherever you may be on the journey of the spirit, 

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

Welcome to St. Luke’s Cathedral



We are a community of faith with ancient worship and modern thought, catholic traditions and progressive theology. We proclaim a Biblical perspective for thinking people, a respect for reason, science, and a diversity of perspective. This empowers compassion and care for both the wider community and one another. Our commitment to welcome and inclusion is central to our mission modeled on the Kingdom of God and proclaimed by Jesus Christ. 

Sunday Morning Service Participants

Preacher

The Rev. Dr. Stephen J. White Assisting Clergy

Celebrant

The Rev. Suzanne Roberts M.D., Associate Priest

Assisting

The Rev. Anne C. Fowler, Assisting Clergy

Music Leader & Organist

Christian M. Clough, Canon for Liturgy and Music

Cantor/Soloist

Curtis Maurand

Lector

Ruth Roemer

Prayers Leader

Sam Allen

Ushers

Bob Parshley, Martha Parshley, Stan Kuziel, Mary Linneman

Head Verger

Eleanor Roberts

Crucifer

Alec Thorne

Live Streaming

Jack Swanton, Sam Allen

Contributing Ministries

Acolytes, Vergers, The Flower Guild, The Altar Guild, The Kneeler Guild, The Healing Team

Music copyrights granted under OneLicense.net #A-713087. Sources: The Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing II, Wonder, Love, and Praise, Voices Found, My Heart Sings Out, The Saint Helena Psalter, The Book of Common Prayer,, Enriching our Worship, The Holy Bible (NRSV). 

The Cathedral Community wishes to express our sincerest thanks for the efforts of today’s guest preacher and 

St. Luke’s Parishioner, The Rev. Dr. Stephen J. White.

Hearing Assistance Devices Available

The Cathedral has new devices for anyone who needs hearing assistance during our worship services. Please ask an usher for help getting started, and let us know how they worked for you. With any additional questions or to give feedback please email Sam Allen or Jack Swanton.

Happening at the Cathedral Today

The Rev. Dr. Stephen J. White is today’s preacher. He is a retired priest of the Diocese of Maine, presently serving as Chaplain to Retired Clergy, Spouses, and Surviving Spouses for the Diocese of Maine.

Dr. White retired following forty years of parish ministry, serving parishes in Connecticut, Vermont, Texas, Massachusetts, and Maine. Following twelve years as rector of St. Andrew’s, Newcastle, ME, he served as a Hospice Chaplain, including two years at Gosnell House in Scarborough. He presently attends St. Luke’s and is member of the bass section in the Cathedral Choir. 

In his retirement, Dr. White enjoys singing, both at St. Luke’s and as a member of St. Mary Schola. He is also a docent for Greater Portland Landmarks, leading tours of the neighborhoods of State Street, India Street, and the Western Prom.  He and his wife, Nan, are parents of three adults children and five grandchildren. 

Join Luke's Garden for Our Next Meeting TODAY

July 9th at 12:00PM

Join Luke's Garden for our next meeting TODAY Sunday, July 9th at 12:00PM in the Lower Hall after the 10:00AM service. Orion Williams will be giving a short lecture on types of sexualities in the LGBTQ community followed by an open discussion.

Sunday Mornings|8:45-9:45AM

Location: The Chapter Room

Contact: The Rev. Dr. Bob Hanson at 207-405-8250. 

Join us in the Chapter Room from 8:45–9:45 AM on Sunday mornings. Bob Hanson, Biblical scholar, linguist and theologian, leads our group. For more information call Bob at (207) 405- 8250. Activity units are distributed for each session. Assigned readings are from the Biblical books under consideration. The journey is a joyous one.

Community Announcements

Join the Stewardship Ministry Team

We welcome 3-4 parishioners who will join our team and help to:

• Contribute your ideas and feedback as we plan a year-round stewardship program and annual generosity campaign
• Identify, collect, and tell stories of how lives are being changed through the Cathedral community
• Plan multiple and creative ways of thanking those who share their resources

By giving your time and talents, the Stewardship Ministry Team will help to advance the growth of the Cathedral’s annual operating fund supporting spiritual formation, outreach, and fellowship.

Time commitment: meeting in person or via Zoom five times, with additional time on individual work in between meetings, for an approximate total of 10 hours from July to December.

Express interest or bring your questions by emailing

Randi Hogan, Stewardship Ministry Team Leader

Or by emailing the parish office

A Note of Thanks from the Endowment Committee

We recently received several gifts to the endowment account from the estates of Anne Schink and Andrew Cadot. This is a wonderful way to remember St. Luke’s for posterity and to support our long term financial stability. You can also support the endowment account now with a regular or one time contribution via Realm/Vanco.

 If you have any questions or need more information please reach out to Treasurer Tim Wilkins or any member of the Endowment or Finance Committees or anyone on the Vestry.  

Join the Young and The Restless

We are St. Luke’s 20s-30s-year-old ministry. We are an active group at the cathedral which also gets together outside of the church.

 Join us as we go hiking, ice skating, play trivia, or just enjoy each other’s company! If you are new to us, welcome! We meet the second Tuesday of each month at Rising Tide, 6-8 PM in Portland. Other events happen sporadically throughout the month, however second Tuesdays at Rising Tide is a great place to meet us if you’re joining us for the first time. Contact Shana Rose to stay up to date with group activities and information.

Parish Administrator Away for Select Weeks in July

Parish Administrator, Avery Schott, will be out of the office during the week of Friday, June 30th—Tuesday, July 11th. The office will be covered by a group of volunteer parishioners during this time.

St. Luke’s Cathedral Clergy Presence

 During this time of transition to a new Dean we want to explain to the congregation the ways that St. Luke’s Cathedral is providing a clergy presence. We have assembled a team of clergy who will be responsible for organizing and celebrating worship services. This team consists of the Reverends Suzanne Roberts, Anne Fowler, and Christopher Worthley. They will be assisted from time to time by guest preachers and celebrants. Rev. Fowler and Rev. Roberts are available to any congregants who have need of pastoral care. You may reach Rev. Fowler at (617)548-4783 and Rev. Roberts at (207)749-4166.

The Rev. Christopher Worthley is not available for on-call pastoral care due to full-time employment outside of his ministry, however he is active in care for our neighbors at 75 State Street.

Clynk Bags Available in the Nave and around the Cathedral

Contact: Shana Rose

 St. Luke’s participation in the Clynk Initiative Program helps to support our young adults ministry, The Young and the Restless.

Additional bags have been made available at both entrances of the Nave with barcodes that correspond to the Cathedral’s account.

Anyone is welcome to take a bag and are encouraged to bring it to a local redemption center or grocery store that accepts Clynk. Thank you for your support!

Weekly Ministries

• St. Elizabeth's Jubilee Center is offered every Tuesday from 8:30 am to 11 am.

• The Food Pantry is open from 8 am to 11 am every Thursday.

• Noon prayer is offered every Wednesday via Zoom.

• Contemplative Prayer is offered every Thursday at 4:30 pm via Zoom.

• Compline is offered weekly on Friday from 8-8:30pm on Zoom. For additional details contact Ray Murdoch Curry

stlukesportland.org

(207)-772-5434

Physical Address:

143 State Street, Portland, ME 04101

Parking Available at:

134 Park Street, Portland, ME 04101

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 4141, Portland, ME 04101