Saint Luke's will be honored to welcome a number of special guests and visitors this Sunday for Paul and Anne's wedding, so please remember to wear your name tags and be welcoming to them. Remember how difficult it is to find restrooms, coffee, coatrooms or to know when to go up for communion, etc. when you're unfamiliar with a place? Thank you all for being so warm and accessible a community of faith!

Anne and Paul invite you to join them for a special festive reception in the Library, Foyer and Memorial Room following their wedding THIS Sunday at 10am.

Anne and Paul have requested no gifts please,

but if anyone would like to make a special donation

to the St. Luke's Capital Campaign instead

they would consider it an honor.

  Please note: One 10:00 AM Service on May 4^th.

Friday Lunch Out! Please join us for lunch on May 9th at 12:30 at Otho Restaurant, 949 Portland (612.455.1516).  It is an Asian fusion restaurant, located on the edge1 of downtown Minneapolis. 

Loaves and Fishes is May 26^th . Please sign up!

Saint Luke’s Clean-up Day May 17^th, with a rain date of the next day after church.

We need help with the following tasks :

Pruning, mulching and associated cleanup of both the church yard and the parking lot.

Finish installation of outside yard lights. Install new light fixture in Sarah’s office

Check all light fixtures replacing bulbs or tubes as needed.

Clean first and lower floor windows, identifying those needing replacement.
Clean out and reorganize Sexton’s closet.

Pentecost Sunday - For the Pentecost service on Sunday, May 11 we will read the Gospel lesson in many languages while Cliff reads it in English. If you could read the Gospel in ANY language (other than English, or course!) please contact Shawn Curley or Gayle Junnila and let us know which service you could/would participate in. Readings will be provided to you in English. Remember to wear RED!

The Vestry needs you!  Community Live! Commission is in need of one or two people to chair the commission for the remainder of the current term.  This would involve attending vestry meetings and planning social events for April 2008-January 2009.  If you are interested in filling the position or simply would like more information, please contact Carol Kramer.

Acolyte Training – The long awaited acolyte trainings are here! There will be two trainings, one on May 7th at 6:30 and May 18th at 12:00.  Both will be about 1 to 1 1/2 hours long.  Anyone who is interested in acolyting, please plan on attending one or both of the trainings.  I would like current acolytes to plan on attending as well.  Please contact Matthew Johnson with questions.

 May Outreach Offerings will be given to the programs at TRUST.

Loaves and Fishes Gifts   St. Luke's is now providing two dozen hygiene kits to the guests at Loaves and Fishes each time we participate. We are also providing two dozen hygiene per month to the Indian Women's Resource Center. We need your help with gathering these hygiene items: washcloths, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, disposable razors, dental floss, shampoo, deodorant, body lotion, small packages of Kleenex or any other hygiene items which will fit in a gallon zip lock bag. Save the items which hotels provide you on your travels. Visit the Dollar Stores which also have many of these items, for example 5 toothbrushes for $1.00. A basket is located nest to the food basket to receive your donations. Please be generous.

Lambeth Conference In preparation for the Lambeth Conference (the once every ten years gathering of Bishops taking place in July 2008) the Archbishop of Canterbury has suggested a Bible Study preparation of the Gospel of John.  The readings can be found online with commentary, which the bishops will be using.  Here are the links:

The Anglican Communion News Service story:
http://www.anglicancommunion .org/acns/news.cfm/2008/2/20 /ACNS4372
And the commentary page of the Bible Reading
Fellowship, which published the commentary the bishops will be using:
http://www.brf.org.uk/pages /3747s.htm
This is a PDF of the full reading plan:
http://www.brf.org.uk/pdf/pbc _john_complete_reading_plan.pdf

Forward Day by Day for May, June and July is now available at the church for pick up.

Our 10:00 AM Summer Sunday Services will begin June 1^st   with

 the Lake Harriet Bandshell Service. We will continue with

one 10:00 AM Sunday Service through Labor Day.

Lake Harriet Bandshell Service is June 1^st!

See you at Lake Harriet.

 Don't Toss that Duplicate Herald!  We did not mail you two copies of the Herald in error--it's actually our way of both saving money and being better evangelists. We get a "Bulk Mail Rate" if we send 200 pieces of identical mail, but our mailing list has been 'cleaned up' a bit now, and is only around 190 each month, so we send extra copies to up to about 10 of you, in hopes that you will keep one and SHARE ONE with a friend or neighbor whom you think might be interested in all that's going on at St. Luke's. It's a simple way to offer an invitation without sounding heavy handed, and brag about our wonderful community as well. You'll tell someone about a great book you read, why not about the great church you belong to?

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Acolytes                 Cyndi Walter,

                             Lauren Post,

                             Andrea Post

Altar Guild:            Becky Carpenter,

                             Gayle Junnila,

                             Laurie Bryant,

                             Ruth Anderson

Saint Luke’s Prayer List

Please keep these people in your prayers for strength, peace, and healing this week: for Carl, Kari, Susan, Mary Jo, Gert, Mary, Alan, Isabella, Gretchen, Lois, Kathy, Bob, Edie, George and Alec in Iraq.

Saint Luke’s Nursery is on the 2^nd floor. While children are always welcome in during church service,

we also have a safe and loving child care room.

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Next Weeks Readings

Acts 2:1-21

Psalm 104:25-35, 37

1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 .

John 20:19-23

O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

April 24, 2008 

This Sunday we welcome Nancy Biel from TRUST, who will be giving the homily at both services to kick-off TRUST month for May. For the month of May all of our outreach offerings will go to the programs at TRUST, and through Nancy's sermon we will learn more about what TRUST is all about.
You are cordially invited to the Sunday morning wedding of Anne Barnwell and Paul Vavrin, 10 am Sunday, May 4, 2008. 
Anne and Paul have requested no gifts please, but if anyone would like to make a special donation to the St. Luke's Capital Campaign instead they would consider it an honor. 
Please note: One 10:00 AM Service on May 4th.

Breakfast Burrito Breakfast this Sunday! Please join us in the undercroft to enjoy delicious breakfast burritos and regular coffee hour treats, hosted by the youth group this Sunday. Donations will be accepted and will go to our Mission Trip. 

Dishwashing Volunteers - Thank you for volunteering to wash dishes at Gesthemane. Here are the details… Please arrive on April 25th at 1:00 PM. Location: Gesthemane Episcopal Church, 905 4th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404-1020. If you have question please contact Jason Lucas 612-396-2533.
Pentecost Sunday - For the Pentecost service on Sunday, May 11 we will read the Gospel lesson in many languages while Cliff reads it in English. If you could read the Gospel in ANY language (other than English, or course!) please contact Shawn Curley or Gayle Junnila and let us know which service you could/would participate in. Readings will be provided to you in English

46th Street bridge to close on April 25

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — As part of the Interstate 35W/Highway 62 Crosstown reconstruction project, the 46th Street bridge is scheduled to be demolished the weekend of April 25. To prepare for the bridge demolition, lane closures on the bridge will occur from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23 and Thursday, April 24. The bridge will close at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 25. The 46th Street bridge is scheduled to re-open in summer 2009. The 46th Street intersections of Stevens Ave and 2nd Ave will remain open; however, the intersections will close once bridge reconstruction impacts these areas. The 46th Street bridge demolition and removal will occur in conjunction with a weekend closure of I-35W: all lanes of northbound I-35W, from Interstate 494 to Interstate 94, and all lanes of southbound I-35W, from I-94 to Hwy 62, will be closed at 10 p.m. Friday, April 25 through 5 a.m. Monday, April 28. Motorists should follow the posted detours during the closure. For more information on the I-35W/Highway 62 Crosstown reconstruction project, visit www.mndot.gov or call the Crosstown Project hotline at 1-866-743-6590 or send an e-mail to crosstown@rranow.com. Mn/DOT reminds motorists to slow down in work zones and never enter a roadway that has been blocked with barriers or cones. For statewide traffic, construction and travel information visit www.511mn.org or call 511 or log onto www.mndot.gov. Please NOTE: 35 W is closed from Insterstate 94 to the Crosstown Highway this weekend. 
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — As part of the Interstate 35W/Highway 62 Crosstown reconstruction project, all lanes of northbound I-35W, from Interstate 494 to Interstate 94, and all lanes of southbound I-35W from I-94 to Highway 62, will be closed at 10 p.m. Friday, April 25 through 5 a.m. Monday, April 28. In addition to the I-35W closure, all lanes of Highway 62, from Penn Ave to the western junction of I-35W, will be closed at 10 p.m. Friday, April 25 through 5 a.m. Monday, April 28.    http://www.dot.state.mn.us:80/projects/crosstown/ 


The Vestry needs you! Community Live! Commission is in need of one or two people to chair the commission for the remainder of the current term. This would involve attending vestry meetings and planning social events for April 2008-January 2009. If you are interested in filling the position or simply would like more information, please contact Carol Kramer.

Acolyte Training – The long awaited acolyte trainings are here! There will be two trainings, one on May 7th at 6:30 and May 18th at 12:00. Both will be about 1 to 1 1/2 hours long. Anyone who is interested in acolyting, please plan on attending one or both of the trainings. I would like current acolytes to plan on attending as well. Please contact Matthew Johnson with questions.

April Outreach Offering will be going to Joyce Emergency Food Shelf. The mission of the food shelf is to distribute food to those in need with respect and dignity, as an expression of God's love. Joyce helps an average of 1,540 people a month. 
May Outreach Offerings will be given to the programs at TRUST. 

Loaves and Fishes Gifts St. Luke's is now providing two dozen hygiene kits to the guests at Loaves and Fishes each time we participate. We are also providing two dozen hygiene per month to the Indian Women's Resource Center. We need your help with gathering these hygiene items: washcloths, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, disposable razors, dental floss, shampoo, deodorant, body lotion, small packages of Kleenex or any other hygiene items which will fit in a gallon zip lock bag. Save the items which hotels provide you on your travels. Visit the Dollar Stores which also have many of these items, for example 5 toothbrushes for $1.00. A basket is located nest to the food basket to receive your donations. Please be generous.
Lambeth Conference In preparation for the Lambeth Conference (the once every ten years gathering of Bishops taking place in July 2008) the Archbishop of Canterbury has suggested a Bible Study preparation of the Gospel of John. The readings can be found online with commentary, which the bishops will be using. Here are the links:
The Anglican Communion News Service story:  http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2008/2/20/ACNS4372
And the commentary page of the Bible Reading Fellowship, which published the commentary the bishops will be using:
http://www.brf.org.uk/pages/3747s.htm
This is a PDF of the full reading plan:  http://www.brf.org.uk/pdf/pbc_john_complete_reading_plan.pdf
Forward Day by Day for May, June and July is now available at the church for pick up.

Our 10:00 AM Summer Services will begin June 1st with the Lake Harriet Bandshell Service. We will continue with one 10:00 AM Service through Labor Day. 

Lake Harriet Bandshell Service is June 1st! 
See you at Lake Harriet.

Don't Toss that Duplicate Herald! We did not mail you two copies of the Herald in error--it's actually our way of both saving money and being better evangelists. We get a "Bulk Mail Rate" if we send 200 pieces of identical mail, but our mailing list has been 'cleaned up' a bit now, and is only around 190 each month, so we send extra copies to up to about 10 of you, in hopes that you will keep one and SHARE ONE with a friend or neighbor whom you think might be interested in all that's going on at St. Luke's. It's a simple way to offer an invitation without sounding heavy handed, and brag about our wonderful community as well. You'll tell someone about a great book you read, why not about the great church you belong to? 

Herald Dateline The deadline for St. Luke's monthly newsletter, The Herald, is the 15th of every month-- or as close to that date as possible. We're looking for news of upcoming events, parish activities or other ideas from everyone. Also-- digital photos are welcome. Contact Terri Smith.

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April 27, 2008
At 9:00AM:
Lector: Bobbie Kaufmann
Intercessor: Gayle Junnila
Reader Keelin Nave (1 Peter)
Acolytes: Matthew Johnson,

Greeters: David Mussell,
Lee Hage,
Janet Eckhoff, 
Steve Mark
At 11:00AM:
Lector/Intercessor: Jane Peck 
Reader 
Greeter: Kathy Robinson 
Altar Guild: Katherine Hedin,
Kathy Robinson,
Anne Barnwell 

Saint Luke’s Prayer List
Please pray for Carl, Kari, Susan, Mary Jo, Gert., Mary, Isabella, Gretchen, Alan, Edie, Lois, Kathy, and Bob.

This Weeks Lessons: 
Acts 17:22-31 
Psalm 66:7-18 
1 Peter 3:13-22 
John 14:15-21 

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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April 17, 2008 

   Tea Party this Sunday!  

The altar guild invites you to a Tea Party, Sunday,

April 20th 10 AM after the 9AM service before the 11AM service.

Music Series This Friday! April 18, 2008, at 7:30 PM Saint Luke’s will host The Vecchione/Erdahl Duo. Come hear and experience a chamber group of a different color in the Vecchione/Erdahl Duo, with Carrie Vecchione, oboe/English horn and Rolf Erdahl, double bass. Share a wide-ranging musical journey through the exciting, engaging, and entertaining music they have generated that evokes flavors from ethnic influences from Italian folk songs to Argentinean tangos to all-American jazz.  Hear music that grabs your ear as the ink drys, and sends you out the door humming a new tune.

The Vestry needs you!  Community Live! Commission is in need of one or two people to chair the commission for the remainder of the current term.  This would involve attending vestry meetings and planning social events for April 2008-January 2009.  If you are interested in filling the position or simply would like more information, please contact Carol Kramer at either carolkramr@aol.com or 651-699-2326.

Wedding - You are cordially invited to the Sunday morning wedding of Anne Barnwell and Paul Vavrin, 10 am Sunday, May 4, 2008.

Acolyte Training – The long awaited acolyte trainings are here! There will be two trainings, one on May 7th at 6:30 and May 18th at 12:00.  Both will be about 1 to 1 1/2 hours long.  Anyone who is interested in acolyting, please plan on attending one or both of the trainings.  I would like current acolytes to plan on attending as well.  Please contact Matthew Johnson with questions 612-345-6617.

Thank  you so much to the community of St. Luke’s for your donations to our coffee hour.  We raised close to $200.00 for our Mission Trip. – St. Luke’s Youth Group.

Dishwashing Volunteers - Thank you for volunteering to wash dishes at Gesthemane. Here are the details… Please arrive on April 25^th at 1:00 PM. Location: Gesthemane Episcopal Church, 905 4^th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404-1020. If you have question please contact Jason Lucas 612-396-2533.

Breakfast Burrito Breakfast – The youth group will be hosting a Breakfast Burrito Coffee Hour, Sunday, April 27th.  Please join us in the undercroft to enjoy delicious breakfast burritos and regular coffee hour treats. Please sign up by the church office, so we have an estimate of the number of people joining us.  Donations will be accepted and will go to our Mission Trip.

 April Outreach Offering will be going to Joyce Emergency Food Shelf. The mission of the food shelf is to distribute food to those in need with respect and dignity, as an expression of God's love. Joyce helps an average of 1,540 people a month. 

Loaves and Fishes Gifts   St. Luke's is now providing two dozen hygiene kits to the guests at Loaves and Fishes each time we participate. We are also providing two dozen hygiene per month to the Indian Women's Resource Center. We need your help with gathering these hygiene items: washcloths, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, disposable razors, dental floss, shampoo, deodorant, body lotion, small packages of Kleenex or any other hygiene items which will fit in a gallon zip lock bag. Save the items which hotels provide you on your travels. Visit the Dollar Stores which also have many of these items, for example 5 toothbrushes for $1.00. A basket is located nest to the food basket to receive your donations. Please be generous.

Lambeth Conference In preparation for the Lambeth Conference (the once every ten years gathering of Bishops taking place in July 2008) the Archbishop of Canterbury has suggested a Bible Study preparation of the Gospel of John.  The readings can be found online with commentary, which the bishops will be using.  Here are the links:

The Anglican Communion News Service story:
http://www.anglicancommunion .org/acns/news.cfm/2008/2/20 /ACNS4372
And the commentary page of the Bible Reading
Fellowship, which published the commentary the bishops will be using:
http://www.brf.org.uk/pages /3747s.htm
This is a PDF of the full reading plan:
http://www.brf.org.uk/pdf/pbc _john_complete_reading_plan.pdf

Forward Day by Day for May, June and July is now available at the church for pick up.

Summer Sunday Services at Saint Luke’s

one service at 10:00 AM, June 1^st through Labor Day!

 Don't Toss that Duplicate Herald!  We did not mail you two copies of the Herald in error--it's actually our way of both saving money and being better evangelists. We get a "Bulk Mail Rate" if we send 200 pieces of identical mail, but our mailing list has been 'cleaned up' a bit now, and is only around 190 each month, so we send extra copies to up to about 10 of you, in hopes that you will keep one and SHARE ONE with a friend or neighbor whom you think might be interested in all that's going on at St. Luke's. It's a simple way to offer an invitation without sounding heavy handed, and brag about our wonderful community as well. You'll tell someone about a great book you read, why not about the great church you belong to?

XXXX

April 20, 2008

At 9:00AM:

Lector:                Jim Alexander

Intercessor:          Colin Maltbie

Reader                

Acolytes:              Cyndi Walter,

                           Sif Nave,

                           Keelin Nave   

Greeters:              Jim Wibershire,

John Wagner,

Kathy Robinson,

Kathi Blomquist

At 11:00AM:

Lector/Intercessor: Steve Anderson

Reader                           

Greeter:                 Kathy Robinson

Altar Guild:            Katie Post,

                             Jeff Post,

                             Cindy Boyle,

                             Katy Bennewitz,

                             Barbara Raddatz

Saint Luke’s Prayer List

Please pray for Carl, Kari, Susan, Mary Jo, Gert., Mary, Isabella, and Gretchen.

This Weeks Lessons:

Acts 7:55-60
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
1 Peter 2:2-10
John 14:1-14

Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.