Habitat for Humanity - Jan. 28 at 9:00am
The next Habitat for Humanity event will be taking place on Saturday, January 28th from 9:00am - Noon.  It is called "Hammering 4 Habitat" and is different from what we did earlier this month.  It will be held at the Paterson Museum, located at 2 Market Street, Patterson.  We will be purchasing a 2 x 4 and bringing it to the Paterson Museum where we will hammer it into one of 30 walls being built that day, which will be transported to the new houses being built in Patterson in 2012.  The cost of the event is $250 and St. Luke's has graciously agreed to donate $125.  Janice Petronella has agreed to donate $125 also.  There are also plans to make a trip to the Great Falls of Patterson (2nd largest waterfall in the U.S.), which is right around the corner from the museum.  If you would like to participate in this event contact Catherine Murray.

Adult Forum: Convention Wrap-up - Jan. 29 at 11:30am
Join The Rev. John Mennell at 11:30 in the Davis Room of the Parish Hall on Sunday, January 29th to hear about the highlights of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark's Annual Convention where a diocese-wide focus on mission issues under the theme "Living Into Christ's Mission" will be launched.

Winter Family Fun Time on the Ice - Jan. 29
Join us during the public skate at Clary Anderson Arena, 41 Chestnut Street in Mointclair on Sunday, January 29th from 1:30 - 3:30pm. The cost is $6 admission and $4 skate rental. Hope to see you there. This is a family event and there will be no chaperones provided.

Shadow Stations of the Cross
You've seen icons and artwork on the walls of St. Luke's depicting the Stations of the Cross. This year, you can be part of creating the Stations through light and shadow. To do this, we need people who can be part of the creative process, discovering the positions and angles we'll need to project silhouettes on our rear projection screen, which will be in the sanctuary. Of course, We'll need not only those to BE shadows but thgose who will handle the lights and projections to ALLOW the shadows to be! We'll have a first meeting for interested folks after church on January 29th in the conference room. For more information, contact The Rev. John Mennell or Kathleen Kellaigh.

Training for Lectors & Licensed Eucharistic Ministers
If you have an interest in becoming more active in the worship services at St. Luke's, here's an opportunity for formal training. Classes are being held on January 31st and February 7th at Grace Church, Nutley from 7 - 9pm. To register, contact Kitty Kawecki at 973-430-9902 or by email. Individuals considering this must speak to the Rev. John Mennell before registering. You must register by January 30th.

Adult Forum: Manifestations - Feb. 5th, 12th & 19th
Seminarian Diana Wilcox will lead a 3-part Adult Forum entitled, "Manifestations: Exploring what lies within and around you," beginning February 5th at 11:30am in the Davis Room of the Parish Building.

"...and the Holy Spirit Descending like a dove on him..." For Jesus, the moment of his baptism was a turning point in his life. The Holy Spirit alit on him in the form of a dove, and God said that Jesus was "my son, the Beloved." But, for most of us, our encounters with the Holy Spirit may not be as obvious. In the first part of this series, we will explore the meaning of Epiphany, and discuss the ways in which we too have had "dove moments" and what that has meant to us as a people of faith.. Part two of this 3-part series will explore our own calls from God and where it leads us. The final discussion plans to deepen our awareness of God's presence in our lives and the life of the church. Please contact Diana Wilcox for more information.

Souper Bowl of Caring - Feb. 5
On Super Bowl Sunday, the St. Luke's Community will be participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring. This is a national event to raise awareness for hunger and soup kitchens. All the money raised and food donated will be going directly to Toni's Kitchen. You can help by bringing in non-perishable food items on Sunday, February 5th , or you can write a check directly to Toni's Kitchen. Last year we raised $450 and we hope to beat that total this year! For more information, please visit the Souper Bowl of Caring website or contact Catherine Murray.

Super Bowl Party - Feb. 5 at 5pm
Please join your friends at St. Luke's in the Davis Room of the Parish House for our annual Super Bowl Party to watch the game and the commercials. Hot dogs will be provided and people are asked to bring a donation for the Souper Bowl of Caring and beverages and snacks to share. Contact Monique Balsamo for more information.

Happening High School Retreat - Feb. 11-12
St. Luke's will be hosting the 25th Diocesan-wide spiritual retreat for High School students on the weekend of February 11th.  The cost is $66 for the weekend and scholarships are available upon request. Register by January 27th.  Contact Kaileen Alston, Diocesan Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries or Kathy DeWalt, Director of Formation for more info.

Toni’s Kitchen 30th Anniversary - March 3
Don your festive garb and put on your dancing shoes! Toni's Kitchen is celebrating its 30th Anniversary on March 3rd. Join us with Guest Host Dr. Richard Besser, medical correspondent for ABC News and Montclair resident, for a festive evening including: silent auction, food by Mike Carrino of Passionne and music by Shades of Blue and the TNT Ramblers. Special features include Toni's Kitchen's year-long partnership with the Civics and Government Institute at M.H.S. Have fun and dance with delight as Toni's Kitchen thanks this supportive community. This celebration is being held at the Upper Montclair Women’s Club.  Come, bring your friends, and help launch our next decade of service!  Tickets: $75 per person. For info email us at toniskitchen or call us at 973-932-0768.  

Cottage Meetings - Starting in February
Starting in February, the Vestry of St. Luke's will be sponsoring a series of small group discussions--called Cottage Meetings-- about St. Luke's and its programs. As a follow-up to the Parish Survey conducted last year, we want everyone in the congregation to have an opportunity to expres their hopes and dreams for the Parish and help us focus on where we should be going in the future. To learn more about the Cottage Meetings, please read the Warden's Report for January 2012.

Feasting on Gratitude - Stewardship 2012
The 2012 pledge envelopes have arrived and can be found on a table at the back of the church. If you have not submitted your pledge for 2012, please do so now. Give back in thanksgiving for the blessings in your life and in this community. Click here to make a pledge on line or print out a pledge card to bring to church. For more information on stewardship click here, or for questions e-mail John Mennell

St. Luke's Women's Group - Feb. 10
All women are welcome to join us as we explore our faith journeys in the circle of our sacred listening space - How did we get here? What paths haver we walked in our spiritual life? Please contact Seminarian, Diana Wilcox for more information.

 

 

 

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