Mustard Seed Apr 2011
Mustard Seed
April 2011
Vol. 26, No 4
Holy Eucharist:
Rite 1: 8:00 AM
Rite II: 10:00 AM
The Rev. Gary London, Rector
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Schedule of Services:
April 3:
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
April 10:
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
April 17:
Palm Sunday: The Sunday of the Passion
(See Daily schedule for special Easter services)
April 24:
Easter Day: The Sunday of the Resurrection
DAILY SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, APRIL 1:
No scheduled events
SATURDAY, APRIL 2:
No scheduled events
SUNDAY, APRIL 3: Bishop Glasspool’s visit
Holy Eucharist, 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Sunday School & Child Care, 10:00 AM
Coffee Hour: Guild Hall, 11:15 AM
Choir rehearsal: After the coffee hour
MONDAY, APRIL 4:
No scheduled events
TUESDAY, APRIL 5:
No scheduled events
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6:
No scheduled events
THURSDAY, APRIL 7:
No scheduled events
FRIDAY, APRIL 8:
No scheduled events
SATURDAY, APRIL 9:
No scheduled events
SUNDAY, APRIL 10:
Holy Eucharist, 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Sunday School & Child Care, 10:00 AM
Coffee Hour: Guild Hall, 11:15 AM
Vestry Meeting: Following the 10 AM Eucharist
Choir rehearsal: After the coffee hour
MONDAY, APRIL 11:
No scheduled events
TUESDAY, APRIL 12:
No scheduled events
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13:
No scheduled events
THURSDAY, APRIL 14:
No scheduled events
FRIDAY, APRIL 15:
No scheduled events
SATURDAY, APRIL 16:
Altar Guild meeting: 9:00 AM, Adult Library
SUNDAY, APRIL 17: PALM SUNDAY
Holy Eucharist, 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Sunday School & Child Care, 10:00 AM
Coffee Hour: Guild Hall, 11:15 AM
MONDAY, APRIL 18:
Holy Eucharist: 7:30 PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 19:
Holy Eucharist: 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20:
Holy Eucharist: 7:30 PM
THURSDAY, APRIL 21: MAUNDY THURSDAY
Holy Eucharist and foot washing: 7:30 PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 22: GOOD FRIDAY
Holy Eucharist: 12 Noon and 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 23: HOLY SATURDAY
Easter vigil: 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 24: EASTER DAY
Single combined Eucharist: 10:00 AM, followed by a continental breakfast in Swan Hall
MONDAY, APRIL 25:
No scheduled events
TUESDAY, APRIL 26:
No scheduled events
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27:
No scheduled events
THURSDAY, APRIL 28:
No scheduled events
FRIDAY, APRIL 29:
No scheduled events
SATURDAY, APRIL 30:
No scheduled events
Morning Prayer will be conducted in the chancel on specific feast days, as indicated in the daily calendar.
The following outside activities use Church facilities on a regular basis:
Every Thursday: A.A., Swan Hall, 7:00 PM
Notices
Easter takes place in April, and there are a number of events that need to be noted during the month. First, of course, is Easter itself —Sunday, April 24th which will be celebrated by a single combined Eucharist at 10:00 AM. The Eucharist will be followed immediately by a continental breakfast in Swan Hall. There will be an Easter egg hunt for the children
During Holy week, there will be Eucharist every evening at 7:30
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We are very fortunate that the Right Reverend Mary Douglas Glasspool, Bishop Suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, has rearranged her very complex schedule to be with us Sunday April 2, 2011. Our Deanery is one of her many responsibilities, and she wants to get to know us first hand. She will be at both the 8:00 a.m. and the 10:00 a.m. services. ( A first, in my experience.) Her graciousness will eliminate an important unknown. Please welcome her and find the time to visit. It will be time well spent.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Gary
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The new children’s program at St. Luke’s, initiated at the first of the year under Children’s Ministry Coordinator Kacie Loren Cleghorn, is turning out to be a great success. The program shows every indication of growing as more parents find it not only allows them the freedom to attend worship services, but offers a worthwhile learning experience for the youngsters.
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Please note that the monthly Vestry meeting, usually held on the fourth Sunday of the month, has been moved to Sunday, April 10, because of the Easter Services. Also, there will be an Altar Guild meeting on Saturday. April 16th.
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Dear Everyone
The service for Jack last Saturday was wonderful. It was the result of a great team collaboration that helped to put it all together. There was a lovely balance of prayer, spirituality, remembrance, celebration, music, flowers, poetry & anecdote. We celebrated Holy Communion. There were about 85 people in attendance, who represented a wide spectrum of family, friends, work & business colleagues, skiing friends, church friends & neighbours from Alder Lane. The second part of the service was the Committal of Jack's ashes into the consecrated, memorial garden at the Church. The Navy presented the Military Honours including a ceremonially folded US flag presented to Lyn, & the beautiful playing of "Taps" which had everyone in tears!
After the Blessing and dismissal we had a reception in the church hall & a chance to reminisce about Jack's wonderful life, & to reconnect with family & friends. Thank you all for your love, prayers, support & generosity in time, treasure & talents.
Lyn
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We continue our Lenten series of arias from Messiah through April 3 and are drawing from a vast repertoire of music appropriate for the season. Schedules for Holy Week and Easter are posted around the church, and the choir will be delivering flyers with the schedule to Monrovia area hotels and care facilities. We invite the congregation's input and participation in this project as we prepare for a joyful Easter.
-- Kent B. Jones
Director of Music
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Please check your bulletin insert for current prayers.
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300 California Street (at Foothill Blvd)
Monrovia California 91016
(626) 357-7071 or 357-7072
Email: www.saintlukesmonrovia.org
Saint Luke’s is an inclusive church that welcomes everyone to be part of its community—_ a safe place for skeptics and doubters as well as convicted believers. The communion meal of God’s presence among us is offered to anyone who comes with a sincere heart to receive it.