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St. Luke & St. Simon Cyrene
Episcopal Church

17 S Fitzhugh St
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: (585) 546-7730
Fax: (585) 546-7733
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Welcome Carolyn Lumbard…

Who needs no introduction since she is a regular at the 8 am Service when not doing what she is doing this morning for us:  supplying!  Carolyn retired from serving as one of Bishop McKelvey’s Canons a couple years ago.  She’ll be here next Sunday too while the Rector is at General Convention. He will return for Sunday, July 19th.

General Convention begins this week

The triennial General Convention of the Episcopal Church is taking place the first two weeks of July.  Both Michael Hopkins and John Clinton Bradley are attending, working for Integrity (Michael is also an Alternate Deputy from the Diocese).  This morning there is the sixth and last in a series of bulletin inserts leading up to the Convention. 

Right On School Opens Tomorrow

Right On School opens tomorrow at School #20 on Oakmont.  Please keep the staff and students in your prayers.  Please give Madeline Gamble a call if you can help out at lunchtime any day Monday—Thursday or help with the Friday field trip (889-4772).

Special Offering for Haitian Seminarians Raises $161

A special offering was taken across Province II of the Episcopal Church last Sunday to support seminarians in Haiti.  Province II includes the dioceses in New York and New Jersey, Haiti, and the Convocation of Churches in Europe.  Haiti is numerically the largest diocese in the Episcopal Church.  They are desperately in need of clergy, including the funds to train them.  Province II’s goal is to raise $30,000 for this effort as part of the Millenium Development Goals campaign.  The goal averaged out to approximately $100 per parish in the Province. We raised $161 last week.

Joint Picnic July 12

The second annual joint Two Saints—St. Stephen’s Picnic will be held  next Sunday, July 12 after the 10 am Service (official start time is Noon). This year we will be at Mendon Ponds (Canfield Woods Shelter).  Directions will be made available. Hot dogs, hamburgers and vegetarian equivalents will be provided. Bring a dish to pass.  Also that day will be the second annual “Rector’s Cup” croquet tournament. The Cup is currently held by St. Stephen’s.

Two-Hour Cruise Planned

Have you ever been down to the Port of Rochester or Charlotte Beach and noticed the paddle boat go by and wondering what it would be like to ride it?  Well, you now have the opportunity to do just that.  Two Saints is planning a two-hour cruise aboard the Harbor Town Belle on Sunday, July 26th from 2-4 p.m.  The price is $12 for adults and $6 for children.  Sign-up is posted in the back of the church.  What a fun way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon!  You won't want to miss it.

Time & Talent Pledges

Now is the time of year when we commit our time and talent to the parish for the coming year.  If you brought in your form, fold it and place it in the offering basin.  There are forms on the Resource Table in the back of the Church.  Remember to sign up even if it is for something you already do so we know that you want to continue!  If you have any questions about any ministry, please speak to the contact person or to one of the clergy.  Thanks to the 31 folks who have turned in their pledge form so far!

Hospitality Hour Sign-ups

Hospitality Hour after the 10 am Service is an important ministry!  A sign-up sheet is now up on the bulletin board in the parish hall for Sundays through the summer months (August & September have been added).  Hosts provide goodies—as simple or elaborate as you want.  There is always help cleaning up.  Consider teaming up with others to make a Sunday happen!  Hospitality is Job One!

Hymn of the Week: O God, our help in ages past

The text of this hymn is a paraphrase of Psalm 90 by the prolific 18th century hymn writer Isaac Watts. It was first published in 1719.  It first appeared in a hymnal for the Episcopal Church in 1871.  It is considered by some to be one of the finest texts in English in hymnody.  The composer of the tune “St. Anne” was probably Dr. William Croft, organist of the Chapel Royal and Westminster Abbey.  It was named for St, Anne’s Church, Soho, where Croft was organist from 1700 to 1711.

Cruise Retreat Offered

The Rector will be the Chaplain of a “cruise retreat” in the Caribbean February 27—March 8, 2010.  Information flyers are available on the Resource Table.  Ports of call include Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas and Half Moon Bay, Bahamas.  The retreat theme is “Co-creators with God.”  A portion of the fee for the cruise is a donation to Two Saints.  Kelley McClenney of AAA is coordinating the cruise and can answer any questions: 377-8500 x4072.

Rector’s AIDSWalk Results

Michael participated in the annual AIDSWalk on the first Saturday in June.  He is happy to report that he raised $750 for AIDS Rochester.  Next up: the MS Bike Ride for both Mary Ann and he on September 26.

Calendar

Friday, July 3

o         OFFICE CLOSED

o         RAIHN

Saturday, July 4
Independence Day

o         9:30 am  Altar Guild (Church)

o         RAIHN

Sunday, July 5—The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

o         8:00 am  Eucharist (Church)

o         10:00 am  Sung Eucharist (Church)

o         RAIHN Departs

o         5:00 pm  Dignity-Integrity Eucharist (Church)

o         8:00 pm  AA (Parish Hall)

Monday, July 6

o         Right On School Begins

o         Rector’s & Assistant Rector’s Sabbath

o         7:00 pm NA (Parish Hall)

Tuesday, July 7

o        12:05 pm  Eucharist (Chapel)

Wednesday, July 8

o        General Convention Opens

Thursday, July 9

o         12:05 pm  Eucharist (Chapel)

o         5:00 pm  Welcome & Inclusion Tam (Boulder Coffee)

Friday, July 10

Saturday, July 11

o         9:30 am  Altar Guild (Church)

Sunday, July 12—The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

o         8:00 am  Eucharist (Church)

o         10:00 am  Sung Eucharist (Church)

o         12:00 pm  Joint Cookout (Mendon Ponds)

o         5:00 pm  Dignity-Integrity Liturgy of the Word (Church)

o         8:00 pm  AA (Parish Hall)

Parish Mission Statement

Together, as people of God, in companionship with Jesus, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are called to be…

  • A healing place for souls
  • A school for justice
  • And a welcome table for all

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