The E-pistle of Sunday, March 26th, 2023

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

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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.

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Sunday Morning Service Participants

Preacher The Rev. Dr. Paul St. Germain, Transition Priest in Charge

Celebrant The Rev. Christopher Worthley, Assisting Clergy

Assisting The Rev. Rebecca Grant, Deacon

The Rev. Anne C. Fowler, Assisting Clergy

Music Leader & Organist Christian M. Clough, Canon for Liturgy and Music

Assisting Organist Randall Mullin

Ushers Peter Bingham, Chester Bishop, Mary Linneman,

Gail Swanton

Lector Julie Rothrock

Prayers Leader William Salomon

The Healing Team Gail Kesich, Judd Hume

Live Streaming Jack Swanton, Sam Allen

Contributing Ministries The Cathedral Choir, Acolytes, Vergers,

The Flower Guild, The Altar 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).

Thank you in advance for your offering today. You can donate to St. Luke’s through our new and secure “Give and Text” feature. Please TEXT “TEXTCSL” to 73256. Our 2023 Pledge Campaign is ongoing. Pledge materials and information are available here.

Happening at the Cathedral on Sunday

Childcare and Sunday School

Sunday Mornings|9:45am

Location: Upper Hall

Contact: Sarah Dowling

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

Learn More About Childcare and Sunday School at St. Luke's

Roots of Jesus Study Group

Sunday Mornings|8:45am-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 a.m. 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.

Sunday Mornings

Following the 10:00am Service

Location: The Upper Hall

Contact: Meredith Cough

Sign-Up Form

Coffee Hour is a ministry of fellowship that keeps our community connected, it is especially important during this leadership transition at St. Luke's.

Please consider hosting a coffee hour some Sunday this spring. Basic snacks and beverages are provided for you to serve, if you would like to augment that with fresh fruit and baked goods feel free to organize that beforehand.

A sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board or you can click the link below and sign up online or simply contact me and I'll sign you up. Abundant amounts of gratitude come with the job, thank you!

Email Meredith Cough or call 207-415-8207

Announcements

Holy Week 2023 Schedule

Easter Offerings

Easter Offerings are available to be made online through our secure online giving platform Realm.

For additional information please visit the Holy Week 2023 page on the website.

Easter Egg Hunt

Apr. 9th

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: The Bishop's Garden

Rain Location: Emmanuel Chapel

Contact: Sarah Dowling

Our annual Easter egg hunt will be held between the Easter services at 10: 30 am. This fun filled time will be held in the Bishop’s Garden which is behind the gated section at the front of St. Luke’s. If it is rainy, the egg hunt will be held in the Chapel. Everyone is welcome!

We’re pleased to announce that the 2023 Flower Chart is up on the bulletin board (in the hallway opposite the Cathedral Office), and ready for your memorials and celebrations.

We thank the many individuals who signed up on the flower chart in the past for their donations and special flower requests in memory of, or in honor of loved ones, and in celebration of births and anniversaries. The requested donation is $75. Your memorials also contribute to the sanctity of each service and add to the beauty of

St. Luke’s Cathedral.

Clynk Bags Available to

Support Young Adults Ministry

Contact: Shana Rose

St. Luke’s has returned to the Clynk Initiative Program. There are bags available at both entrances of 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. Proceeds from this initiative will support “The Young and the Restless.”

Building and Grounds Work Day

April 1st, 2023

8:30am-12:00pm

Contact: Claire Hammen

Please join us for a spring cleanup on the cathedral grounds. Focus will be given to yard work and small jobs around the building.

Altar Guild Polishing Party

April 1st, 2023

9:00am – 12:00 p.m.

Location: The Upper Hall

Contact: Rita Siavelis

Please join the Altar Guild for our upcoming polishing party on Saturday April 1, 2023 from 9:00am-12:00pm in the Upper Hall.

During the polishing party, the Altar Guild polishes the silver and brass so that it shines for the Easter Season.

The time spent is rewarding and full of laughter and good conversation. Light refreshments will be provided so bring yourself and a little elbow grease.

RSVP to Rita Siavelis or just show up the day of the event. We look forward to seeing you!