Friday, February 3rd
WEEKEND HAPPENINGS
Sunday, February 5th
4th Sunday after the Epiphany Click Here for the Readings, Related Artwork, and Prayers
Worship with Us at 7:45a, 9a, or 11:30a
Learn with Us 10:15-11:15a
Children’s and Youth Education Classes 10:15-11:15a
Toddlers-4's Preschool Peninsula (Nursery)
Kinder-5th Big Room Riker (please check coconuts at the bottom and top of Riker stairs for pick-up location)
6th - 12th Youth Annex
Adult Education Classes 10:30 - 11:15a
The Guest/Visitor Coffee (Library)
The Rector’s Bible Study: Discovering John: The "I AM" Sayings (Parish Hall)
Desert Spirituality (Choir Room)
“Telling Your Christian Story” (Riker Conference Room)
Episcopal Youth Community [EYC] Super Bowl Party! All youth and friends are invited to the home of Merchant and Ann Buchanan, 13708 Country Lake Drive in Steiner Ranch for a Super Bowl party on Sunday February 5th, 5p-30 minutes post-game. Please bring snacks to share and drinks for yourself.
OTHER ST. LUKE’S NEWS & EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2012 Issue of The View Posted On-line: Click Here!
St. Luke’s Supported Missions/Ministries/Outreach
NEW St. Luke's Children and Family Ministries Fellowship Sunday, February 19th, 11:30a [Location TBD] Envision a group something like a school Parent-Teacher Association [PTA] that would support our children, teacher volunteers, staff, and each other, covering each other in prayer, encouraging volunteer participation and even initiating some fundraising for youth mission trips and capital improvements for kids' spaces on our campus. Please join us February 19th for a quick informational meeting. For more information, see page 6 of the February issue of "The View."
NEW Thanks from the Boy Scouts!! A note from Keith Shaw, Troop 201 ASM:
"I want give you guys some feedback on the Scouting for Food collections from St. Luke’s. First off, I am humbled by the generosity and caring spirit of the St. Luke’s family. Members brought bags, even cases of food to our Scouting for Food table. There were several instances of St. Luke’s members that went shopping after the Sunday service and immediately returned with food to donate. How cool is that? Others went out of their way to let us know they had forgotten their food and would bring it the following week. And boy they did. We collected well over twice the amount of food the 2nd weekend. In all, St. Luke’s members donated over 350 pounds of food in addition to a very generous cash donation!
Note that all of your donations are going to Lake Travis Crisis Ministries to serve folks in need in our local community. Please pass this on to your congregation. Thank you for helping us in our Scouting for Food campaign and thank you for serving your community."
Save the Date: June 11-15th VBS Holy Land Adventure: Babylon! Daniel’s Courage in Captivity Registration for volunteers and their children begins mid-February. We need you, so mark your calendars now!
UPDATED "Luke's List": Support St. Luke's-Affiliated Businesses Luke’s List is a directory of businesses and services which are owned by or connected to parishioners at St. Luke’s. Patronizing these businesses benefits missions at St. Luke’s and individual St. Luke’s members. Pass these on to your family and friends! Pick up your copy of Luke’s List in the Narthex or access it on-line at www.lukeslistonline.com. This Week's Featured Supporter:
St. Luke’s Programming/Parish Life
NEW Becker Vineyards Tour & Wine Tasting There are still a few spots available for the Men of St. Luke's [MOSL] vineyard tour excursion on Saturday, February 11th. We have hired a passenger bus and driver for a day trip to Stonewall, TX. We will eat lunch, tour the operations then taste a series of the Becker wines. All are welcome. Please e-mail Clark Whitty or call him at 917.4939 or for more information.
NEW "St. Luke's' Got Talent!!" In conjunction with our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, we are once again holding an All-Parish Talent Show! We have already booked several fine musical acts, plus a fantastic comedian, from among our congregation,,,but we need more performers!! If you sing, dance, story-tell, read poetry, do magic tricks, demonstrate interesting crafts or cooking techniques, or do any other kind of performance art, get out from under that bushel basket and share your talent! All ages are welcome. Suggested duration is 3-7 minutes [but this is flexible, let us know what you need]. Great news--there will be no judging! E-mail Nancy Phillips if you are interested. The event is Tuesday, February 21st, beginning at 6p with a pancake supper provided by our talented MOSL chefs. Performances will begin around 6:45p. Plan to come, perform, or both!
NEW 2012 St. Luke's on the Lake “STAY” Retreat Being the Women God Called Us to Be” Saturday, February 25th 8:30a-1p Women of all ages and stages are invited to carve out a day for themselves where they can experience spiritual enrichment, fellowship with women of faith, time away from everyday demands, and renewal. Our retreat leader is the Rev. Kate Picot from St. Martin's, Houston. She will present three talks which will cover aspects of how we function in body, mind and spirit in the context of our faith in Christ. She wants to encourage women to be on a journey towards healing and wholeness and much of what she speaks about comes from her experiences as a hospice nurse, counselor, and her work in pastoral care. This event is sponsored by the ECW Women of St. Luke’s on the Lake and the Daughters of the King. There is no charge, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Childcare will be available by advance reservation no later than Friday, February 17th. A continental breakfast will be available, as well as lunch prepared by the DOK and the ECW. Click here to register on-line. For information, please e-mail Sytha Minter or call her at 713.573.1345.
UPDATED Lenten Series 2012: Missions: The Passion of Being Christ to the World Join us for dinner and a program four Wednesday evenings in Lent: February 29th, March 7th, March 14th, and March 21st. A light supper is served from 6-7p in the Parish Hall with a program immediately following in the Sanctuary. The special speakers will be Father Rob Dixon from the Seminary of the Southwest and Andy Kampman from Austin Stone Community Church. This year’s program focuses on Missions: mission activity at St. Luke’s, a missionary’s journey, personal evangelism, and ways to get involved with mission work. Children and youth will also focus on Missions in their programs. Child care is available for ages 0-4 years.
Ash Wednesday services are at 9a and 7p Wednesday, February 22nd.
Young at Heart will meet Wednesday, February 15th at 11:30a in the Parish Hall. The speaker will be Roland Pena from the LCRA. If you have never come to one of the Young at Heart meetings, we hope you will consider joining us. Please e-mail Carol Fields if you can come.
The Wednesday Eucharist is celebrated every Wednesday at 10a.
Praises/Prayers/Cares/Concerns
PLEASE PRAY...
GROUPS Stephen Ministers and care receivers; Order of St. Luke the Physician prayer team and prayer receivers; our St. Luke’s workers in the field: K & K & children, V.B., Chelsea, Kyle, Caroline, C & A & children, La Palabra, the Diocese of West Buganda and its bishop, Godfrey Makumbi, Hackleburg, AL., Phil Campbell, AL., Smithville, MS.
FOR OUR ARMED FORCES Michael John Abalos, Zack Albright, Jonathan Almestica, Brian Beachy, John Blankenship, Brandon Budfuloski, Russell Butler, Danny Cecil, Travis Cook, Mark Coplen, Derek Evans, Christine Felice, Christopher Foote, Chris & David Freebourn, Raymond Garcia, Paul Benjamin Grantham, Marshall Harris, Lucas Karnes, Kyle Kieke, Jim Lawson, Joe & Allison Martin, Craig Murphy, Stephanie Normand, Casey & John Parks, Alex Voyce, Matthew Voyce, Andrew Whitaker, Mark Wilmot.
FOR THOSE WHOSE NEEDS HAVE BEEN MADE KNOWN TO US Andrea, Gary & Leslie S., Mark, Bill & Marian Atwood, Jim Beakey, Joseph Blackford, Michael Cravey, Larry Durland, Susan Eschenroeder, Eve Fricke, Geoff Garner, Robin Giese, Suzy Grantham, Joy Hagler, Robin Henderson, Jaime Hernandez, Melyn Hirt, Christa Ingersoll, Nancy Ketterer, Missy McGavern, Denver Mills, Larry Roden, Harold Shirley, Emma Steen, Sally Sykes, Calvin Taylor, Cornelia Teasdale, Mike Thatcher, David Thoresen, Cynthia Timberlake, Carol Ann Weed, Joan Young, Betty Zwicker, the Bumpus family, the Sweeney family, the Holly Wise family.
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Bee Lou Horner, mother of Andrea Horner; Gerre Hancock; Doug Norwood; Bobbie Toland, aunt of Gary Franklin; Pat Tylunas, mother of Gayle Hamilton; Eddie Cheatham, father-in-law of Kevin Phillips' sister.
Did You Know…? Names are added to the St. Luke’s Prayer List only upon request by individuals or their family members. People may request prayers for any situation, not limited to physical illness/injury. Prayer requests are confidential. To request prayers for yourself or a family member, contact the office at office@stlukesonthelake.org or 266-2455.
In Remembrance of Patricia A. (Toomey) Tylunas [mother of Gayle Hamilton], of Coconut Creek, FL died Monday, January 23, 2012 from injuries sustained in an accident. Born (November 24, 1932) and raised in Chicopee, MA she was the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Mary (Novak) Toomey. She was a graduate of Chicopee High School and received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Westfield State Teachers College. Pat taught in the Chicopee public school system and lived in Chicopee most of her life before moving to her Florida residence in 1997. She was an active member of the Wynmoor Village community participating in yoga, body toning, bicycling, golf and woodworking. She also served on the Beautification Committee, was a floor captain of her building and, with her numerous friends, enjoyed the theater and the active life that her community afforded. Throughout her life Pat was also a devout Catholic and was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Chicopee, MA then of St. San Isidro Catholic Church in Pompano Beach, FL. She was a wonderful mother and will be deeply missed by her three daughters, Lynne Japp (husband Paul) of Chicago, IL, Jill Tylunas Camerlin (husband Bill) of Wilbraham, MA, and Gayle Hamilton (husband Scott) of Austin, TX and her four grandchildren, Reece and Paige Camerlin, and Ty and Trent Hamilton. She also leaves her brother Fred "Bud" Toomey of Auburn, AL and several nieces and nephews. A mass was said in her name at St. San Isidro Catholic Church at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2012 and a private service will be held in Chicopee, MA at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Catholic Charities P.O. Box 1730 Springfield, MA 01103. Visit Guest Book
Vestry News
Questions, comments, concerns about our church? E-mail any member of the Vestry:
Bartlett, George
Beachy, Scott
Dobbs, Sharon
Frazell, John
Grant, Scott
Gress, Tom Sr. Warden
Harrison, Yi-Ming
Paul, Pete
Powell, Mr. Brad, Treasurer
Roberts, Bob
Wheeler, Roy
Whitty, Clark
Wood, Tom, Jr. Warden
OF INTEREST IN OUR COMMUNITY, CONVOCATION, AND DIOCESE
NEW Wildfire and Tornado Relief in the Diocesan News Diocesan officials announced today that a coordinated effort to help Bastrop County families recover from last September's wildfires has begun through Texas Episcopal Disaster Relief and Development. St. Luke's tornado relief work is in the spotlight too. Click here for details.
NEW MARRIAGE ON THE ROCK: a live simulcast, will be held at The Lakeway Church in the Sanctuary.
• Are you tired of a mediocre marriage?
• Do you and your spouse feel like you’re only existing together – or growing apart?
• Has your relationship lost its spark?
A better marriage is possible. Jimmy and Karen Evans have encouraged and coached countless couples in building rewarding marriages and healthy homes. They bring more than 25 years experience equipping and teaching couples to restore the dream of marriage. This live simulcast from Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, will be held Friday, February 10, 2012 from 7-9:30 pm and Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 9am – 12 noon. For information and to register, contact The Lakeway Church office at 512-261-6331. There will be a nursery and children’s program available. There is no charge for this seminar.
NEW Respite Program for Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers Organizational Meeting Monday, February 13th 10-11:30a Emmaus Catholic Church Parish Life Center Cafe. Please come to learn more about plans and ambitions for this remarkable ministry. Please RSVP by e-mailing Pat Thompson or calling 261-8500.
On-Line Christian Storybook Product Evaluation As some of you know, former member of St. Luke's and long-time friend Walt Petticrew is launching a new product, and has asked the St. Luke's family to help him evaluate it. His product, LuvYaReader, uses Internet technology to allow long-distance loved ones to narrate, record and email Christian storybooks to the children in their lives. Please take a moment to get familiar with LuvYaReader [in its test form] here: http://luvyareader.beta.nexttestsite.com/index/index By viewing or even narrating a few books for free, you'll understand what a wonderful opportunity LuvYa Reader gives to those seeking connection with their friends and loved ones through narration and story-telling. It is a time-honored tradition to read to one another (and especially to our children), and this virtual narration environment allows loved ones far and near to be present in word (and even song if you like) at any time. We encourage you to take a test drive; all the books are free during this evaluation period. Then, Walt has requested that we pass along any feedback, good or bad, for his team to address. Walt is hoping to officially launch LuvYa Reader within the coming months and needs OUR help to make sure the product works well. So please give LuvYaReader a try, then e-mail Walt your comments! http://luvyareader.beta.nexttestsite.com/index/index
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop Lakeway Activity Center, Saturday, February 18th, 12:30-5:00 p.m. Brochures and registration forms can be found in one of the carousels in the Narthex.
YMCA of Austin: CAREGIVER U Begins Feb. 14 Join us, beginning February 14, for a FREE program entitled "Powerful Tools for Caregivers", a self-care education program for family caregivers. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide you with the tools and strategies to better handle the unique caregiver challenges you face. The tools learned in this 6-week series benefit caregivers by helping reduce stress, improve caregiving confidence, establish balance, communicate needs, make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. Classes are FREE, through a generous donation from the St. David's Foundation and are available in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties. Classes are conducted by trainer facilitators.
Topics include:
- Communicating in Challenging Situations / Taking Care of You
- Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress / Mastering Caregiving Decisions
- Communicating Feelings, Needs & Concerns / Learning from Emotions
DATES: February 14-March 20
LOCATION: TownLake YMCA, 1100 W.Cesar Chavez, Austin, 78702
TIME: 12:15-1:45pm
To register, contact Laurie McDaniel at 512-799-3426 or via email at: laurie.mcdaniel@austinymca.org
