The E-pistle of Sunday, June 11th, 2023

The Second Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Eucharist, Rite II

7:30AM in Emmanuel Chapel

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. Rebecca A. Grant, Deacon

Celebrant

The Rev. Christopher Worthley, Assisting Clergy

Music Leader & Organist

Christian M. Clough, Canon for Liturgy and Music

Assistant Organist

Randall Mullin

Lector

Mary Linneman

Prayers Leader

Marlene Cordes



Ushers

MJ Northrop, Melissa Coy, Mary Linneman, Susan McCuller

Head Verger

Eleanor Roberts

Crucifer

Alec Thorne

The Healing Team

Peter Carleton, Sara Schmalz

Live Streaming

Jack Swanton, Sam Allen

Contributing Ministries

Acolytes, Vergers, The Flower Guild, The Altar Guild, The Cathedral Choir,

The Kneeler Guild

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). 

New 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

Parish-Wide Picnic After the Service TODAY June 11th!

Today, Sunday June 11th, 2023



The Park Street Parking Lot (Rain Location in Lower Hall)

Following the 10AM Service

Menu: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Vegetarian Options, Salads, and Ice Cream

Join us for a parish wide picnic following the service as we conclude Sunday School for the summer, recognize our graduating high school seniors, and note the end of the season for the Cathedral Choir.

The picnic will take place outside in the Park Street Parking Lot (rain location is the Lower Hall).

The menu will include hamburgers, hot dogs, vegetarian options, salads, and ice cream.

With any additional questions please contact Sarah Dowling

Thank You to the Cathedral Choir

and Sunday School Participants

The St. Luke’s community wishes to thank Sarah Dowling and the participants of our Sunday School program, as well as members of the Cathedral Choir for their gift of music ministry. Both the Christian Education program and the Cathedral Choir will be on summer recess following today’s service. We wish them well and look forward to their return in September.

Congratulations to Graduating

High School and College Seniors

The Cathedral Community wishes to congratulate all graduating high school and collegiate seniors from the parish. We are proud of each of you for the individuals you have become, all of your achievements, and wish you success in all of your future endeavors.

We celebrate Ella Christie (South Portland High School) and Charlie Hornor (Waynflete) for their graduations from high school. We also celebrate Maya Dowling-Wolfe (Bowdoin College) and Tess Dolan (Wellesley College) for their collegiate graduations.

Childcare and Sunday School

Sunday Mornings|9:45AM

Location: Upper Hall

Contact: Sarah Dowling

Learn More About Sunday School and Childcare

 Our Sunday school and nursery are both open today. Sunday school begins in the upper hall at 9:45AM, with children returning to their families at the sharing of the Peace. The nursery is open every Sunday from 9:45-11:30AM. Families are always welcome!

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

March With St. Luke’s in

The Portland Pride Parade

Join St. Luke’s new LGBTQIA+ Ministry, “Luke’s Garden” in marching in the Portland Pride Parade. The parade will take place next Saturday, June 17th. For additional information about how you can get involved please contact the parish office or Orion Williams.

Bishop Brown to Preach June 25th

The Rt. Reverend Thomas J. Brown, The Tenth Bishop of Maine, will be preaching at the cathedral in two weeks on June 25th.

The Bishop will be available to meet with parishioners at 8:45A.M. in the Upper Hall prior to the service. 

Parish Administrator Away for Select Weeks in June and July



Parish Administrator, Avery Schott, will be out of the office during the week of Sunday, June 18th—Sunday, June 25th, as well as Friday, June 30th—Monday, July 10th. The office will be covered by a group of volunteer parishioners during this time. All announcements for the bulletin and E-pistle for the week of June 18th, must be submitted no later than Wednesday, June 14th to be included.

Bach Virtuosi Festival

June 20 - 27, 2023

Concerts performed at St. Luke's Cathedral and Etz Chaim Synagogue

Johann Sebastian Bach is celebrated as the creator of numerous masterpieces of church and non-secular music, both instrumental and with vocals. He is generally regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. This year marks the eighth year that the Bach Virtuosi Festival will bring together world-class musicians to share the music of Bach. 

Visit https://bachvirtuosifestival.org/ to learn more about the repertoire and world-renowned musicians from the Bach Virtuosi Festival.



Bach Virtuosi Festival Artists Looking for Housing and Ushers

The Bach Virtuosi Festival is looking for housing for participating artists.

The festival also has a need for individuals who would volunteer to serve as ushers for concerts.

If you or someone you know is interested in assisting in any capacity, please contact Administrative Director Megan Akers.

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.

• The Tuesday 12:10 Eucharist gathers weekly in Emmanuel Chapel. Join 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