The E-pistle of Sunday, June 25th, 2023

The Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Eucharist, Rite II

7:30AM in Emmanuel Chapel

Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Holy Baptism

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 Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Brown, The Tenth Bishop of Maine

Celebrant

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

Assisting

The Rev. Rebecca Grant, Deacon

Music Leader & Organist

Harold Stover, Guest Cathedral Musician

Vocal Soloist/Cantor

Joanne DeKay

Lector

Judd Hume

Prayers Leader

Curtis Maurand

Ushers

Peter Bingham, Mary Linneman, Bob Parshley, Martha Parshley

Head Verger

Eleanor Roberts

Crucifer

Orion Williams

The Healing Team

Judd Hume, 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). 

The Altar Flowers

This Sunday’s flowers are given to the Glory of God

and in thanks for the joy of making music by the Bach Virtuosi Festival

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

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

On this day of recognition of the work of all deacons throughout the Diocese of Maine, the cathedral community wishes to express our sincere gratitude to the ministry of the Rev. Rebecca A. Grant in service of this congregation. We appreciate her care, dedication, and love that she continually outpours upon this community and we thank her for being part of our St. Luke’s clergy team.

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

An Update From the Interim Dean Search Committee

Submitted by Misha Pride, Committee Chair

The Committee has been hard at work reviewing application materials, and has set an application deadline of June 20. The Committee has also completed the work of establishing an interview process, and has scheduled interviews with a handful of candidates over the next few weeks. Please keep the Committee in your prayers as they continue their swift yet prayerful and deliberative process.

Bach Virtuosi Festival continues through June 27

Concerts performed at St. Luke’s Cathedral and Etz Chaim Synagogue: Johann Sebastian Bach is celebrated as the creator of numerous masterpieces of sacred and 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 here to learn more about the repertoire and world-renowned musicians from the Bach Virtuosi Festival.

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

Join Luke's Garden for Our Next Meeting

July 9th at 12:00PM

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

Parish Administrator Away for Select Weeks in June and July

Parish Administrator, Avery Schott, will be out of the office during the week of Friday, June 30th—Monday, July 10th. 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