The E-pistle of Sunday, June 2nd, 2024

The Second Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Eucharist Rite II

7:30AM in Emmanuel Chapel



Holy Eucharist, Rite II 

10:00AM in the Nave & Livestreamed

Choral Evensong

4:00PM in the Nave & Livestreamed

5:15PM Holy Eucharist

in Emmanuel Chapel

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. 

The Altar Flowers for this morning’s service are given 

in loving memory of the Reverend Douglas C. Burger

Sunday Morning Service Participants

Preacher & Celebrant

The Reverend George Stevens, Interim Dean

Assisting

The Reverend Rebecca A. Grant, Deacon

Music Leader & Organist

Christian Clough, Canon for Liturgy & Music

Lector

Elizabeth Burger

Prayers Leader

Peter Bingham

Ushers

Peter Bingham, Chester Bishop, Mary Linneman, Gail Swanton

Verger

John Hennessy

Crucifer

Eleanor Roberts

Live Streaming

Jack Swanton, Sam Allen

The Healing Team

Betsey Deuleuse, Oscar Mokeme

Eucharistic Ministers

Philip Hamilton, Rich Pitre

Contributing Ministries

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

The Kneeler Guild, The Healing Team, Eucharistic Ministers

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). 

Choral Evensong Service Participants

Officiant

The Reverend Christopher Worthley, Assisting Clergy

Assisting

The Reverend Rebecca A. Grant, Deacon

Music Leader & Organist

Christian Clough, Canon for Liturgy & Music

Lector

Harold Stover

Ushers

Mary Linneman, Chester Bishop, Anna Messmer

Head Verger

Eleanor Roberts

Live Streaming

Jack Swanton, Sam Allen

Contributing Ministries

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

The Cathedral Choir

Georgia Bancroft • Onnie Benoist • Phoebe Blume • Robert Brokaw • Linda Carleton

Joseph Colquhoun • Lynn Dalheim • Ellise Johnson • Curtis Maurand • Jamie Moore

Suezan Moore • Parker Roberts • Shana Rose • William Salomon

Connie Schmalz • Dan Schmalz • Gay Tucker • Kathy Watt • Stacie Webb

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). 

5:15PM Service of Holy Eucharist

Celebrating & Reflecting: The Reverend George Stevens, Interim Dean

Happening at the Cathedral Today

Recognition of Graduating Seniors

During the 10:00AM Service

During this morning's 10:00AM service, we will recognize our high school seniors as they prepare for their next steps following graduation. Congratulations high school seniors!

Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour - Please join us after the service for a time of fellowship in the upper hall through the doors to the left of the altar. All are welcome.



Interested in hosting? It is an important part of our parish life and provides us with a time for connection. Hosting is fun and easy, it requires bringing in a baked good and brewing coffee the Sunday of your choosing. Please consider signing up, a lot of gratitude comes with the job. Thank you!

Check the hosting schedule by visiting the link here.  

Please email Meredith Cough with your date.

Community Announcements

Most Recent Minutes from the Lesser Chapter



At the last meeting of the Lesser Chapter on May 15, the following minutes were approved from April 17. To read the approved minutes, click here.

To read the draft minutes from the May meeting of the Lesser Chapter on May 15, please click here. These minutes are subject to approval at the June meeting of the Lesser Chapter.

To read past minutes of the Lesser Chapter and Finance Committee, please visit our website here.

Eco Tips from the Public Policy and Environmental Action Team

Water conservation is a crucial concern amidst climate change. Below are some ways you can take an eco-friendly approach to water conservation.

In the kitchen

1. Use the dishwasher only when you have a full load.
2. Use a high efficiency dishwasher
3. Reuse rice or pasta water after it cools for watering plants rather than pouring it down the drain

In the bathroom

1. Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth
2. Install low flow shower heads
3. Consider using a shower timer when showering so that you can decrease water use
4. Install high-efficiency toilets

In the laundry room

1. Cut back on laundry days
2. Do full loads only
3. Invest in a high efficiency washing machine

Resources are attributed to the following page at the link here.

An Update from St. Elizabeth’s Essentials Pantry

Over the past three months, volunteers with St. Elizabeth's have provided an average of 300 neighbors each week with diapers, soap, toothpaste, etc., as well as cookware and linens.

The number of neighbors attending St. E’s continues to increase.

Please help St. E’s replenish their shelves with new or gently used cookware and linens.

One suggested place to find cookware is at yard sales.

With any questions please contact St. Elizabeth’s liaison to the cathedral, Byrd Wood, via email.

Contribute to St. Luke’s Summer Music Ministry

The Cathedral Choir will be in recess from 9 June through Labor Day, and summer is a great time to make a musical contribution to our worship as a singer or instrumentalist. Help us to keep our music well-supported with your offerings.

Please email Christian Clough, Canon for Liturgy & Music.

The Healing Team Schedule

The Healing Team members offer prayers of healing in the small chapel, to the right of the communion rail, during and after communion through the end of the postlude.

The following team members will be serving on the following Sundays:



June 2, 2024.  Betsey Deleuse, Oscar Mokeme

The Biblical Study Group

Summer Learning Resources



The Biblical Study Group will be on vacation until 1 September.

When we resume, we will meet Sundays 8:00-10:00AM.

Our ongoing theme is discovering the nature and meaning of “being created in the image of God.” To stimulate spiritual growth over the summer months, we invite you to read the following recommended resources:

1) God: A Biography by Jack Miles. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, The New York Times calls this text “a tour de force.” Published by Vintage Books, Random House Publishing, New York, 1996

2) Jung’s Thoughts on God: Religious Depths of the Psyche by Donald Dyer, PH.D. Published by Nicholas Hays, 2000 P.O. Box 2039, York Beach, ME 03910.

“It is only through the psyche that we can establish that God acts upon you.”

3) Jung’s Map of the Soul: An Introduction and In Support of Jung’s Extensive and Intensive Thought by Murray Stein.

Published by Open Court Publishing Co., P.O. Box 300, Peru, Illinois 61354. To order call 1-800-815-2280.

COMING UP SOON at ST. LUKE’S

Portland Shakespeare Company Presents:

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

Performances running until June 9, 2024

Emmanuel Chapel

Portland Shakespeare Company presents Measure for Measure, Shakespeare's late-period comedy about the intersections of church and state, morality and desire, law and justice. It is a tale about the enduring need for mercy in the face of human failings and foibles, told with wit and warmth. This show is presented in the spirit of original practices for an intimate, shared experience with the audience.

To learn more about The Portland Shakespeare company visit their website here.

To purchase tickets visit the page here.

March in the Portland Pride Parade with Luke’s Garden

Saturday, June 15th

On June 15th Luke’s Garden will be marching in the Portland Pride Parade!

They will meet at the cathedral and walk together to the parade route.

Further details regarding logistics will be shared following this Sunday's meeting.



With questions about participating contact Orion Williams.

Ongoing Opportunities & Community Resources

Upcoming Election For City of Portland Residents!

State Primary & Municipal School Budget Election Day

June 11th

Polls open 7:00am and close 8:00pm.

Published by the City of Portland

"Primary Elections determine each qualified party's nomination of candidates for federal offices and State and County offices. Party candidates who are elected at the Primary qualify to appear on the November General Election ballot."

To read more about the 2024 Primary Elections, click here

Published by the Portland Press Herald

"All registered Portland voters can participate in the Portland School Budget vote. Voters can change their party status up to 15 days before Election Day. You must be in a party for three months before changing to another party. Please call the City Clerk's Office at 207.874.8677 to verify your party status."

"You must vote at your correct polling place. Call 207. 874.8677 or go to the following website to locate your correct polling place."

For more information about the upcoming municipal election, click here.

The following locations have been established as voting places within the City:

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 every Tuesday at Maine Beer Company in Freeport for Trivia from 6-8.

 Other events happen sporadically throughout the month, however trivia is a great opportunity 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.

The Kneeler Guild and

Prayer Shawl Knitters

Tuesday

2:30PM

The Upper Hall.

For additional information contact Jeri Edgar 207-303-8447 or Nancy Mawhinney 207-775-7500

Everyone is welcome, whether you are curious or want to begin. Kneeler kits cost $75, which include directions, yarn, needles & canvas. Novices are welcome; we will teach you as needed. Prayer Shawls: 26-29” by 60”; select your yarn & needles. Coffee & Tea available.

Join Luke's Garden

LGBTQIA+ Group

Luke's Garden is the cathedral's LGBTQIA+ group which meets every 2nd Sunday of the month following coffee hour.

All are welcome!

For additional information contact Orion Williams

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.

• The Tuesday 12:10 Eucharist is offered every week in Emmanuel Chapel in-person and on Zoom.

• Noon prayer is offered every Wednesday via Zoom.

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

• Compline is offered weekly on Friday from 8-8:30pm on Zoom.

Click on the Episcopal Maine Logo above to learn about all that is happening in the wider Diocese.

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(207)-772-5434

Email

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