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St. Luke, the Beloved Physician
A Newsletter for the People of The Memorial
Church of St. Luke, the Beloved Physician April 2010, Issue 116

ew Life
The Memorial Church
he seasons of Holy Week and Easter hold special meaning for us as
of St. Luke,
the Beloved Physician
1946 Welsh Road
Philadelphia, PA 19115
T Christians. Each year during these holy times we are invited to
accompany Christ, and to be accompanied by Christ, by traveling
through the events of the final week of his life and his resurrection. This is
one way in which we may participate in the life of God, and, as St. Paul
215.969.3645 (office) puts it, “put on Christ.” In a related way by reflecting on the events of these
stlukesbustleton@yahoo.com seasons and their deeper significance, we may also come to a way of
www.memorialchurchofstluke.org understanding and appreciating some of the experiences that have shaped
our lives.
SERVICES This year, for example, I have been reflecting on times during which my
Sundays: life has seemed to mirror the pattern of suffering, death and resurrection
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist that comprise the gospel accounts of Holy Week and Easter. One time in
with music particular has stood out for me. Nearly six years ago now I was fresh out of
Followed immediately by seminary and quite full of great expectations about what lay ahead of me.
refreshments and fellowship in At the time my diocese was in Rhode Island and the bishop there had in
the parish hall. mind for me to serve as the assistant in a well-to-do parish in Newport,
Rhode Island. However, during the final weeks of my final semester in
Wednesdays: seminary I became very interested in another seminarian who happened to
7:30 p.m. Healing Eucharist be from Philadelphia (I believe you all know her) and so I decided that it
would be better to come to Philadelphia, with the hopes of spending more
ACTIVITIES time with Harriet, than to serve as an assistant priest at Trinity Newport.
Contemplative Prayer
Wednesdays – 6:45 p.m. Certainly as it turns out I was very wise indeed. But I must confess that the
in the church office first several months in Philadelphia were difficult for me. Here I was in a
new city, with a new vocation, called upon to find a new job, in a new
diocese, and all while entering a new relationship. Too much change! I
Adult Forum- Mondays, found the city difficult, and the diocese divided, in turmoil and not the least
7pm in the Church Office. bit interested in assisting new clergy. To make matters worse, my bishop in
Topic: World Religions Rhode Island refused to ordain me until I obtained a job. Thus while the
relationship was going well, all else was in a state of extreme flux.
Inside this issue:
I was eventually able to secure a position as the assistant in a small parish.
Birthdays............................... 4 However, the position was only half-time. It was enough for me to be
Calendar................................9 ordained to the diaconate in October of 2004 but it was not what I had
Easter Beginnings.................6 expected when I left seminary. And as a result of various events that I
Holiday House rates..............7 won’t go into, I was really beginning to wonder whether I was really called
Just For Laughs.....................8 to this vocation at all. I felt rootless and abandoned, and I was not sure what
Lay Eucharistic Minister.........4 I was going to do. Everything seemed so unsettled and insecure. Around
News.....................................3 that time (December of 2004) I came to St Luke’s.
Photo Gallery.........................5
Prayer Requests......................4 I would like to say that all my problems were immediately resolved but that
Rector’s Message................1,2 would be dishonest. The reality is that I was not at all sure that St. Luke’s
Reminders.............................3 was the right place for me. For one thing, the position was only half-time,
Spring Bulbs .........................4 so I continued to serve the other parish as well. And, St Luke’s seemed too
Those Who Serve..................3 small for someone as important as I thought myself to be (EGO!); too small
Welcome Visitors.................. 2 in numbers and too small in financial resources.
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That was over five years ago now. With the help of all of you I have come to better understand myself and my
vocation. In particular, I now understand that I belong in a small parish like St. Luke’s where I can serve as a pastor
rather than as an administrator. I also understand that I belong in a place which has such a capable and dedicated
group of lay people who are willing to take on much of the responsibility for administering the parish so that I can be
more free to pursue pastoral responsibilities. And, most importantly, I now understand how important it is to be a
priest in a community in which the people are so open and accepting, and who allow me to share in their life. It has
been so important to me and to my growth as a priest that you have been so gracious to me and so willing to let me
into your lives. I often hear that St. Luke’s is a special place, and it certainly is.
Along the way, of course, Harriet consented to be my wife and you have warmly welcomed her as well; just as you
have welcomed Leonardo and now Luke. We are all immensely grateful to you for sharing yourselves so freely with
us and allowing us to share ourselves with you. I have even become settled into Philadelphia, becoming both a
Phillies and an Eagles fan! (I never thought that possible).

So, that is my story of suffering, death and resurrection. Coming to Philadelphia was initially a very painful and
difficult process for me. It involved dying to an old way of life that would have been more certain and secure—at
least initially —and suffering through a difficult period of uncertainty and insecurity. In the end, however, God has
blessed me with new life in a community filled with warm and loving people. I thank you for being such an
important part of all of that. (Of course my experience does not measure up to Jesus’ experience, but the point is that
during the course of our lives we will sometimes experience suffering and pain, we will sometimes experience the
death of old ways of life and the joy of resurrection to new ways of life. I’ll bet you all have such stories of your own
if you think about it.) As a token of our appreciation, Harriet and I would like to invite you to a luncheon after our
Sunday liturgy on April 18th. We hope you will join us and allow us to express our gratitude for the five-plus years
that we have enjoyed here. If you can come, please notify Barbara Kaufold as soon as possible so we will have an
idea how many will be coming.

Finally, Harriet and I want to recognize you on this day, so please, NO GIFTS. Your gift to us will be your presence!
A blessed Holy Week and a Happy Easter to all of you!

God bless,

Father Tim

WELCOME VISITORS! Are

you a new reader? Come visit us! We’re so glad that
you picked up this publication; we hope you will find
it interesting and worth your time and we hope you
will take the next step and worship with us sometime.
If you are worshiping with us, we welcome you!
Whatever your religious background, and however
you have come to be here, we welcome you to St.
Luke’s. Please let us know who you are by signing
our guest book (by the door) or filling out a card
found in the pews. You can hand your card to an
usher, or put it in the collection plate when it comes
later.

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NEWS
ACME RECEIPTS Acme has
decided to discontinue the Tape
Saver program The last date St.
Luke’s office will accept Acme
Tapes is April 13 as they must
tallied and returned to the Acme
by April 30. Our final payment
will be in May 2010. The Acme
is offering The Acme Gift Card
program in its place. The church
would have to purchase
discounted Acme gift cards and
earn $50 for every $1000 in cards
sold. Please let Barb Kaufold
know if you would be interested
in participating in this program so
that we can determine if this
might be a worthwhile program
for St. Lukes to participate in.
Church School/ Nursery News
We will be holding our annual
Easter Egg Hunt on Easter
Sunday, April 4, following the
service. Thanks to all who
donated items for the occasion.
On April 18 the church school
will meet at 10:20 in the hall to
learn about the Easter season.
Nursery care is also available at
that time
Fish Fry Our first Fish Fry held
on March 19 was a big success,
thanks to our chef Carlos and all
his helpers. Several people made
salads and deserts as well as
buying supplies for the dinner.
About 70 people attended and
seemed to enjoy the social event.
We collected $702 in free will
offerings which will go towards
the expense of replacing the old,
torn stage curtain in the hall.
There is already talk of making
this an annual event during Lent.
5th Anniversary Luncheon
Father Tim & Harriet will host
a luncheon after church on
April 18th to celebrate Fr.
Tim’s 5 year ordination
anniversary. Please let Barbara
know if you plan to attend.
REMI DERS:
Submissions for the
MAY WIGED OX
will be due April
23rd.
Covenant Care Bags
We will be collecting small
soaps for the bags during
April. A list of all items to be
collected through June is
listed in the hall as well as a
box for additional donations.
Please see calendar on
Page 9 for special Holy
Week Services.
Those Who Serve
Sunday, April 4
Chalice Bearer: John L.
Readers: Cindy, Llyn
Ushers: Jackie, Jeremiah
Altar Guild: Ruth & Gail
Counters: Ruth D & Rose
o Coffee Hr.
Sunday, April 11
Chalice Bearer: Jackie
Readers: Barbara, John B.
Ushers: Tom, Katherine
Altar Guild: Llyn
Coffee Hour: Lisa Jo, Gail, Karen
Counters: John B and Aurelia
Sunday, April 18
Chalice Bearer: Carlos R.
Readers: Carlos R, Jackie
Ushers: John L, Jackie
Altar Guild: Karen & Sara
Coffee Hour: Joan, John, Jean,
Jackie
Counters: John & Joan L.
Sunday, April 25
Chalice Bearer: John B.
Readers: John B, Stacey
Ushers: Jeremiah, Tom
Altar Guild: Jackie
Coffee Hour: Espositos, Aurelia,
Gertrude
Counters: Betty & Don S.
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 Would you like to be a Lay Eucharistic
Minister?
A LEM is one who brings consecrated
hosts (communion) to the ill & shut-ins
who cannot come to church. It requires PRAYERS PLEASE
some training from the diocese. Please see Members: Joyce, Dorothy,
Fr. Tim or Stacey if you are interested in Elaine, Ruth B., Nancy H.,
this ministry. Edna, Alan, Mabel, Joshua,
Ruth L., Virginia, Len,
Louise, Nancy,. Lina,
William, Don, Karen, Betty,
Bob, Cheri, Emma Clare.
Friends and Family: Robert,
Betty, William, Alice, Robert
P., William L., Robert,
Karen, Megan, Burt, Tina,
Sharon, Michael, Joe, Lee,
Nancy, G.A. Jonah, Bill,
Kathy, Kristyn, Jeannine,
David. Alice, Michael,
David, Robert R., Christian,
Robert, Beata, Gregory,
Gene, Michele, Frances,
SPRING BULBS Arthur, Emma Rose, Kathy,
Katherine, Gregg,
Christopher, Malcolm,
Dear St. Luke family and friends, Janice, Jewel, Dorothy,
Nancy W., Norman
Our Girls’ Friendly Branch will be selling Dutch Those Serving in the
Mill Bulbs for this spring’s fundraiser. It’s a great Armed Forces: William
way to beautify our community and fund our trip to B., Billy S., Chris G.,
World Council in Ireland in 2011. Kevin M., Alex G.,
Andrew R., Chris K.,
GFS will earn at least 50% profit on every
John R., Chris R., Eric
package of bulbs sold. Each package is
B., Rob D., Jerry F.,
economically priced at $6.00 and guaranteed by
Thomas H., Tom B.,
Dutch Mill Bulbs to grow and bloom. They make
Casey R., Jermaine, Bradley,
great gifts, especially for your gardeners for
Michael, Matthew.
Mothers’ Day.

Ask any GFS member for assistance with your HAPPY BIRTHDAY
purchase during coffee hour. All orders and APRIL
payments are due by April 18, 2010. Checks may 3- Kula B., Cheri C.
be made out to ‘St. Luke’s GFS’. If you want to 7- Lisa-Jo W.
preview the bulb selection at home go to 11-Joan M.
www.dutchmillbulbs.com. 14-Betty K.
16-Tom T.
Thanks for your continued support of our GFS 27-Michael E. III
Branch, COGRATULATIOS!
Llyn Carter Jay and Lina Sharkey
Branch Advisor welcomed their baby girl,
Emma Claire on March 11,
2010.
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PHOTO GALLERY- Lenten Fish Fry- March 19, 2010

Thanks to Carlos Rodriquez, who cooked the fish, and the help of others, the Fish Fry
was a success and a good time was had by many!

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 Easter Beginnings
Easter is a time when we focus on resurrection.
Of course, the Risen Christ is the main focus.
But I also like to think of this season in broader
terms of rebirth and new beginnings and fresh
starts.
Lately, I have been quite taken with the History
Channel's series, Life After People. Using
creative technology, it examines what the world
would be like if the entire human race suddenly
vanished. The conclusion is always the same:
the man-made structures would eventually
decay and collapse and then give way to growth
of vegetation. Slowly, the earth is restored to its
original state. It is an example of death and the
new life that follows. New beginnings and
rebirth. Resurrection!
We can apply the concept of new beginnings
into our own lives. Easter is a good time to focus
on new spiritual growth and resurrecting some
practices . A handy tool for spiritual growth is a
Rule of Life.
A Rule of Life is a structure in which spiritual life
is formed and carried out. It is easy to make
your own Rule of Life. Draw a line down the
center of a page, and then another going across
so that you have 4 boxes. In the 1st box write
"Daily". List the spiritual things you do every
day, no matter how little they are. It could be
nightly prayer, wearing a cross, listening to
meditative music, etc. In the next box, write
"Weekly". Write something spiritually you do at
least once a week. For me, this is attending
contemplative prayer and healing Eucharist. For
you, it may be something different. In the next
box, write "Monthly". For me, this is writing for
and preparing The Winged Ox. For you, it may
be visiting a shut-in, or giving to the Food Bank,
or volunteering your time. The last box is
"Yearly". For a start, you can write "Renew
Baptismal Covenant"- as we all do that at St.
Luke's at least once or twice a year.
You can use 4 different types of
categories to help you fill your boxes.
one can be Education This can
include reading the Bible, the Prayer
Book or another spiritual book, or
attending our "World Religions" class
on Mondays. Another is Liturgical
Participation: everyone here is a
participant in liturgy whether they are
a choir member, usher, reader or
participating in intercessory prayer.
Think about your role. There's also
Service. This could mean serving at
Coffee Hour, counting, vestry,
outreach; or even service outside of
church that helps others. Finally,
there's Worship, which is what we all
do every Sunday, but of course
worship can extend to places and
times outside of St. Luke's.
You can continue to fill your boxes all
year long, as needed, and you can
use them to set goals.
The Rule of Life has variations, some
more detailed and in depth. They
have been used by Benedictines and
other religious orders. There are
numerous books and web sites if
you'd like more in depth information.
Whatever your "new beginnings" may
be, I wish you the best this Easter
season and beyond. Alleluia!
-submitted by Stacey Carmody
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 Just For Laughs
IF YOU KNOW THE BIBLE EVEN A LITTLE,
YOU'LL FIND THIS HILARIOUS! IT COMES
FROM A CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TEST. KIDS WERE ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS.
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT THE
BIBLE WERE WRITTEN BY CHILDREN. THEY
HAVE NOT BEEN RETOUCHED OR
CORRECTED. INCORRECT SPELLING HAS
BEEN LEFT IN.
1. IN THE FIRST BOOK OF THE BIBLE,
GUINESSIS. GOD GOT TIRED OF
CREATING THE WORLD SO HE TOOK THE
SABBATH OFF.
2. ADAM AND EVE WERE CREATED FROM
AN APPLE TREE. NOAH'S WIFE WAS JOAN
OF ARK. NOAH BUILT AND ARK AND THE
ANIMALS CAME ON IN PEARS.
3. LOT'S WIFE WAS A PILLAR OF SALT
DURING THE DAY, BUT A BALL OF FIRE
DURING THE NIGHT.
4. THE JEWS WERE A PROUD PEOPLE AND
THROUGHOUT HISTORY THEY HAD
TROUBLE WITH UNSYMPATHETIC
GENITALS.
5. SAMPSON WAS A STRONGMAN WHO
LET HIMSELF BE LED ASTRAY BY A
JEZEBEL LIKE DELILAH.
6. SAMSON SLAYED THE PHILISTINES
WITH THE AXE OF THE APOSTLES.
7 MOSES LED THE JEWS TO THE RED SEA
WHERE THEY MADE UNLEAVENED BREAD
WHICH IS BREAD WITHOUT ANY
INGREDIENTS .
8, THE EGYPTIANS WERE ALL
DROWNED IN THE DESSERT.
AFTERWARDS, MOSES WENT UP TO
MOUNT CYANIDE TO GET THE TEN
COMMANDMENTS
9. THE FIRST COMMANDMENTS
WAS WHEN EVE TOLD ADAM TO EAT
THE APPLE.
10. THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT
IS THOU SHALT NOT ADMIT
ADULTERY.
11. MOSES DIED BEFORE HE EVER
REACHED CANADA THEN JOSHUA
LED THE HEBREWS IN THE BATTLE
OF GERITOL.
12. THE GREATEST MIRICLE IN
THE BIBLE IS WHEN JOSHUA TOLD
HIS SON TO STAND STILL AND HE
OBEYED HIM
13. DAVID WAS A HEBREW KING
WHO WAS SKILLED AT PLAYING
THE LIAR. HE FOUGHT THE
FINKELSTEINS, A RACE OF PEOPLE
WHO LIVED IN BIBLICAL TIMES.
14. SOLOMON, ONE OF DAVIDS
SONS, HAD 300 WIVES AND 700
PORCUPINES.
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 APRIL 2010
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat

1- 7:30P- 2- 3pGood 3 -8p-Holy

Maundy Friday service Saturday
in Church Easter Vigil
Thursday
service in in Church
7:00P-AA
Church Spirituality
Meeting in Hall

4- Easter 5-7:00p- Adult 6 12pm-UAW 7 6:45P- 8 9 10- 10a-Yoga

Sunday Forum-Church Meeting in Hall Contemplative 7:00P-AA in Hall
Office 8:00P-AA Prayer in Spirituality 11:30a-Al-
10:30a:Holy
Meeting in Hall Church Office Meeting in Hall
Eucharist Anon Mtg in
7:30P -Holy
11:45a: Easter Eucharist with Hall
Egg Hunt Healing in
Church

11 2ndh Sunday 12-7:00p- 13 14 6:45P- 15 16 17 10a-Yoga

of Easter Vestry Meeting 8:00P-AA Contemplative 7:00P-AA in Hall
10:30a:Holy in Church Meeting in Hall Prayer in Spirituality
11:30a-Al-
Office Church Office Meeting in Hall
Eucharist Anon Mtg in
11:45: Coffee 7:30P -Holy
Hall
Eucharist with
Hr. In Hall
Healing in
Church

18 5th Sunday of 197:00p Adult 20 21 6:45P- 22 23 7:00P-AA 24 10a-Yoga

Easter Forum-Church 8:00P-AA Contemplative Spirituality in Hall
10:30a: Holy Office Meeting in Hall Prayer in Meeting in Hall 11:30a-Al-
Eucharist Church Office Anon Mtg in
11:45-Fr. Tim 7:30P -Holy
Hall
anniversary Eucharist with
Healing in
luncheon
Church
12:30p: GFS
meeting in Hall

25 4th Sunday of 26 7:00p- Adult 27 8:00P-AA 28 6:45P- 29 30 7:00P-AA

Easter Forum-Church Meeting in Hall Contemplative Spirituality
10:30a: Holy Office Prayer in Meeting in Hall
Eucharist Church Office
11:45: Coffee 7:30P -Holy
Eucharist with
Hr
Healing in
Church

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The Memorial Church of St. Luke
1946 Welsh Road
Philadelphia, PA 19115
215-969-3645
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