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Reverend’s Reflections March 2010
Dear People of St. Luke’s:
I’ve been thinking of community quite a bit recently. Here’s why, in no specific order of importance. 
 

First, we’re smack dab in the middle of transition from ski season to spring sports and spring vaca‐
tion. I know that observation is only relevant to a portion of the congregation directly but since we 
are all connected, and come together on Sunday mornings, our common life is part of the larger pic‐
ture. Scituate, and surrounding communities, have a definite seasonal rhythm. As a priest I want the 
church seasons to provide the major contours of my community’s life. As a realistic citizen of 2010 ,  
I know other demands are there. I ask myself, “if your job didn’t demand a steady Sunday a.m.    
appearance, would you be spending time on weekends on the slopes or some equivalent place?” 
Honestly…yes. Denise and I also raised a daughter—successfully!—through graduation from       
college, so I’m keenly aware of what variety of good things we want for our kids, which entails lots 
of competing activities.  In my heart of hearts I understand what directions people’s lives pull them 
in, and yet I still long for people to be in church on Sunday. I think it’s important. 
 

Second, in my position I’m privileged to get to know some people’s stories pretty deeply. Not every‐
one’s, but quite a few. So I know how church—not just Sunday mornings but the other activities 
during the week and year—brings people together who otherwise might not know one another. 
How that mix adds up never ceases to edify me, giving me as many reasons for giving thanks as 
there are individual stories. Right now I guess I’m hearing some particulars of need, and the way   
St. Luke’s has helped, and so I’m especially grateful right now for it. 
 

Third, focusing specifically on our common worship at 10 a.m., for those who attend that service 
rather than the 8, I want to pass on the observation that others have made to me, and one I own my‐
self: some of us come from other church traditions (most in this area from the Roman Catholic 
Church), and there are perhaps two big differences between us and some others—WE SING 
(congregation and choir), and we get these opportunities to gather after church for fellowship at  
coffee hour and other gatherings. We’re a small enough congregation so that we can get to know 
lots of others, but large enough to offer variety. 
 

Fourth, I think church needs to be for people when we’re doing well—family is happy, economics 
secure, and so forth—and when we are dealing with challenges. Just want to plant that seed. Church 
is for celebrating and giving thanks for the good stuff. Church is as much or even more so when we 
are facing any of those things that the world might label (incorrectly to my mind) as ‘failure.’ So job 
loss, marriage struggles and endings, and so forth are part of what the life of Jesus, his cross, his  
resurrection address. 
 

So I’m glad you’re part of our community. I hope you find nurture for your souls, meaning for your 
lives, a grounding for sorting out the priorities of what really matters most. 

Peace , Grant
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Lenten Adult Ed Class  St. Luke’s               
“Considering the Harder Things “  Contact Info 
Continues through Lent on Wednesday evenings.  Each 
Office:  781‐545‐9482 
program begins at 7 PM with an optional Pot Luck Sup‐
per at 6 PM and Evening Prayer at 6:45 PM.  Rev. Grant Cell Phone:   781‐974‐3210 

March 3: Discussion of For The Bible Tells Me So‐  Email: stlukes.scituate@verizon.net 
along with Biblical and theological texts.  Website: www.saintlukesscituate.org  
March 10: Having Wealth with Poor Neighbors‐ What  Address: P.O. Box 291, 465 First Parish 
is our responsibility neighbors in material need who  Road, Scituate, MA 02066 
live in Scituate, the South Shore, the US, the world? 
March 17: Being Christian Stewards of the Environ‐
ment‐ If humans are causing large scale changes to our 
environment, what is our responsibility as Christians to 
respond? 
Save the Date
March 24: Politics and the Faith‐ What are the roles of 
individual believers and faith communities in our politi‐
cal system? 
Sat., March 27th
March 31: Medical Know How and Hard Faith Deci‐ St. Luke’s 3rd Annual
sions‐ Just because we can, should we? Issues of begin‐
ning of life, end of life.  Pub Quiz &
 
Pot Luck Supper
Put your feet to praying           
this Lent! 
 
Join the ʺGood Friday Walkʺ on Good Friday; a special  Altar Flowers &                
20 mile walk in Hingham with churches of all types 
Sanctuary      Can‐
from all over the South Shore. The 30 year tradition is 
organized by Sharing Inc., an organization that helps  dle           Dedica‐
build schools in poor communities in the South. You  tions 
can do 2miles, 10, 20 or anything in between. 
Please consider this beautiful way to     
 Colette Wood is organizing a team for this event.  Go  remember a loved one or to give thanks 
to www.WalkingOnGoodFriday.org for information  for your blessings. 
about the organization. Please email Colette if you are  Look for the new 2010 calendars posted 
interested. Email address is: emailcolet‐ in the   narthex and sign up for the dates 
tebw@yahoo.com.  most significant to you. Thank you! 
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Appalachian Service Project

ASP is a Christian based organization whose goal is to repair homes for those in
need. Teens Corbin Foucart, Megan Rafferty, Bridget Wood, Nikki Yang,
Brenda and Jeremy Keys are all going to be going on the 2010 Appalachian
Service Project Trip. In addition to the teens, Bruce Foucart, Russ Wood,
Xuemei Yang, Steve Rafferty, Maureen Keys, Bruce and Judy Bent are going as
chaperones. Their trip will be from June 26th through July 4th.
There are a couple of ways you can help support the six teens from St. Luke’s on their mission
trip to Appalachia. On March 20th we are having our Grand Ole Opry, an Auction/Dinner/
Dance. It is at St. Mary’s Hall from 6:30 – 11:00pm. Tickets are $35 each. Tickets can be
purchased after Church Services or from Colette Wood or Maureen Keys. Stock sales: Purchase
a share of stock for $25 to support our teens. For a share you will receive a postcard from our
trip and the knowledge you will be helping a family in Appalachia. Shares are in the Narthex
and can be dropped off in the office or mailed in. For more information please call Maureen
Keys @545-1348 or email MOREHALP@COMCAST

Spaghetti Sunday – March 7th

Always Delicious. Always Entertaining.

Last call for tickets...

Join us on March 7th for the 5th Annual Spaghetti Sunday, our largest Youth Outreach fundraiser
of the year. The crew is back - Chip Dongara, Jamie Strobino and Michael Marrone, with a few
of their friends, to prepare their now-famous spaghetti luncheon. The sit-down family-style meal
includes pasta with your choice of bolognaise or marinara sauce, salad, bread and desserts and is
served immediately following the 10 AM service.
Space is limited so make your reservations as soon as possible. If you are unable to attend, you
can order sauce to-go. We are requesting that everyone pay upfront so we have firm numbers of
attendees. Ticket costs are Adults $10, Children $5, Family of 4+ $25 and To-Go orders $10.
The proceeds from this event help fund the outreach projects for the 7th, 8th and 9th grades. They
plan on serving meals at Long Island Shelter and St. Paul’s. Feel free to contact Karen Hirsh at
781-545-3947 or karenh@searchease.com.
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Christian Education SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER

Calendar Thank you to those who were able to support our World
March 2010 Vision Child by attending the Pancake Supper. We en-

March 7 A special thank you to the Joy and Dave Catron, Susan
Youth Outreach Clancy, Judy and Emory Ariel, and my husband, John
Spaghetti Dinner for helping me with the Pancake Supper. Your help is
March 14
Regular Classes

March 21 Chair. CE Committee

Regular Classes
Confirmation Class

March 28 EGG CARTONS

Palm Sunday
Regular Classes for 5—9 Sunday School children in Grades Pre K to
Special Activities for Pre K– 4 2nd are reminded to bring in egg cartons by
March 21st for a class project. Thank you.

YOUTH OUTREACH UPDATE

First, a huge thank you to everyone who made the bake sale in January a success. The children
in grades Pre-K through 2nd, raised about $100 for the Scituate Animal Shelter. They also got a
special visit from one of the shelter's success stories that Sunday.
Second, we will be raffling off "baskets" this spring to raise money for our outreach
efforts. The baskets will actually be canvas bags filled with different themes. More
information will go home with the children as we get closer.
For the students in the 3rd and 4th grades - they have been given the chal-
lenge of overfilling the basket in the narthex with food for the food pantry. Each
child has been asked to bring in food that they purchase or receive as donations (not
in raiding their pantries). Let's fill the shelves of the pantry again!
The 5th and 6th graders have changed their global focus for their outreach project. With the
recent devastation in Haiti, the children have redirected their focus to helping the
children of Haiti who have lost so much. The children will be collecting, and asking
the families of St. Luke's to help collect, new or gently used shoes, outside and inside
playthings (clean and in good condition toys, sports equipment, etc), and new art
supplies. We thank you in advance for your support!
Thank you!
Stacey Stratton
Youth Outreach Coordinator
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Outreach News 
Prayer Shawl Group
The prayer shawl group continues to meet at 1
PM after the Healing Service on Wednesdays.
We have made over 50 prayer shawls– which
are very much appreciated.
If you would like to join the group,
please do come. We have yarn and
needles and will teach you.
They are very simple to make.
Questions, call Joan Powers at 781-
545-9650.
Meals on Wheels
Volunteers needed for driving and
working in the kitchen getting things
ready for the drivers.
In the winter, we lose a lot of help
from people who go to Florida.
Drivers come at 10:30 AM and it usu-
ally takes one hour for deliveries. Call
So. Shore Elderly Services @ 781-848-
3910, Ext. 315.
Or contact Joan Powers at 781-545-
9650 for more information.

Thank You!
Thanks to the volunteers that helped serve 130
meals at St. Paul’s Table in Brockton on Saturday,
January 30th. They were: Lewis Evans, Alice Dana,
Just Desserts
Maureen Keys, Becky Keys, Brenda Keys, Ann
Johnson, Nate Harriman, Anne Harriman, Jake
Harriman, Nancy Antenore, Megan Rafferty,
Emma Taylor, Allie Lopes, Sheila Strong, Joyce
Lukacik, Sarah Reynolds, Nancy Reynolds and St. Luke’s is responsible for furnishing
Joan Powers. Thanks also to those who donated dessert for the Senior Luncheons at the
brownies and cookies. Congregational Church for the month
of March. Luncheons are on Thursdays,
the 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th. They serve
60 seniors - so if two people do 30 des-
Long Island Shelter  serts each, that would be great. They
would like 60 desserts the same, please.
May 1st  The desserts should be at the Congrega-
On Saturday, May 1st, we will be going to the Long  tional Church by 10:30 AM.
Island Shelter to feed the homeless. The profits of 
Any questions, please call Eleanor
the Spaghetti Supper are funding this trip. Grades 7  Waterman at 545-2079. Thank you!
& up are welcome to attend. Adults are needed too.  
Please reserve this date on your calendar and look 
for the sign ups in the narthex. 
 
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DIOCESAN SPRING LEARNING EVENT - March 6th

Location Change: The diocesan Spring Learning Event will be held at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul (138
Tremont Street) in Boston. Please note this location change from Boston University. Childcare, by advance registra-
tion, will be available at the cathedral. Register online by March 1 here or via the home page of http://
www.diomass.org/.
**There will be prizes for the deanery with the most congregations represented and the congregation that
brings the most people! ** Afternoon workshop choices:
Milestone Ministries: Vital Partnerships Between Home and Congregation, led by The Rev. Chip Stokes, Vi-
brant Faith Ministries. Marking special events is a powerful way to engage parishioners of all ages and stages of life in nurtur-
ing their faith and spiritual growth. Milestones offer an opportunity to bring God’s presence into the home and connect the ritu-
als of daily life with the life of the congregation.
Finding Your Congregational Values, led by Liz McGill, Episcopal Divinity School, who will guide participants
through a tool to help congregations discover their values. Participants will receive materials to use in their parishes to identify
values and craft mission goals.
Where Your Gifts Meet the World’s Need, led by The Rev. Leslie Sterling, St. Bartholomew’s Church, Cam-
bridge. Perhaps you are still wondering what God put you on this earth to do. Perhaps you are already exercising your minis-
try, but have never had anyone properly acknowledge it. Everyone has gifts, and everyone has ministry. Where is Christ calling
you to use your gifts of the Spirit to meet the world’s deepest needs?
Small Groups and Soul Transformation, led by Marie Harkey, The Crossing. Through small groups, the contexts and
environments in which life-giving, intimate and empowering connections can grow between fellow followers of Jesus, spiritual
formation happens. Come learn how The Crossing uses authentic, concrete spiritual practices and the support and accountability
of small groups to transform individuals and grow leaders in the faith.
Preaching for Discipleship, led by The Rev. Canon Mally Lloyd, Canon to the Ordinary. In many congregations
the sermon is our best chance to preach, teach and model discipleship. Lay preachers and clergy will explore ways to encourage
and inspire, challenge and stretch people of all ages to live and proclaim their faith.

St. Luke’s 2010 Vestry

2010 Recital Series Senior Warden: David Catron
Junior Warden: Russell Wood
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Clerk: Roberta Swift
Edward Karsch

Sunday, March 28, 4:00 PM

Vestry Members:
Erin Holmes, soprano Garin Arevian
Jean Anderson Collier, piano. Brenda Bowen
Christian Dietz

Suggested donation: $15.00. Mark Buckley

Erica Dieselman
Catherine Pappas
Save the Date for the next performance:
Janive Beal
May 23, 4:00 PM John Hudanich
Suzanne Otte
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MARCH SCHEDULE For All Who Help With The Sunday Services 

Lay Reader  LEM  Acolytes  Ushers  Greeters  Life Care  Altar Guild 

Center 

Mar.  7  Frank Handy   

8 AM 

10 AM  Nick        Lisa Rafferty  Molly Rafferty  Mark Bast  Chris Dietz  Joan & Frank   Roberta Swift 

Waterman 
George      Olivia & Sophia  Kevin/Marylou  Nancy    Handy  Joyce Lukacik 
Boerger  Hourihan  Butler  Buckley 
 

Mar.  14  Doug Hardy   

8 AM 

10  AM  Mike Tarsala  Bruce Foucart  Corbin Foucart  Joan Powers  Cheryl   Alice Dana 

O’Grady
Darlene Foley  Jake Buckley  Need One  Cathy Pappas 

Kyle Compton   
Joan Powers

Mar. 21  Ron Swan   

 
8 AM 

10 AM  Chip Dongara  Sylvia Davis  Neil, Monice &  Lesley Smith  Nancy Jacobs   Sylvia Davis 

Neil  Alina Grabowski  Kevin/Marylou  Pat Jones Nancy Jacobs 

Grabowski  Butler 

Mar. 28  Jane Shea     

8 AM 

10 AM  Steve Rafferty  Joyce Barthold  Meredith Barthold  Paul Antenore  Chris Dietz Wendy  Pat Karsch 

Lanoue 
Bruce Foucart  Megan & Conor  Mark Buckley  Nancy Jane Shea 
Rafferty  Buckley Bill Reynolds 

     

  We need volunteers for Easter Sunday and Holy Week 
       

services. Thank you for all you do for St. Luke’s! 
         
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If you would like to be added to the list, please
email the information to the Office,
stlukes.scituate@verizon.net
March 1: Colin Boerger, Ryan Bowen, Nancy March 17: Virginia Kelty
Buckley, Marley Schwarz
March 18: Thomas Michaud
March 2: Stephen Bent, Grace Coyne
March 19: Carolyn Anastos, Grace Clancy,Carolyn
Michael Jacobs
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March 3: Taylor Dailey Holly Maree, Grace Strong
March 4: Griffin Bast March 21: Sam Davis, Adrienne Gray
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March 7: Melissa Bonomi, Brad Prescott March 23: Bruce Foucart
March 8: Joseph Tolini March 24: Michael Anderson
March 9: John Foley, Conor Rafferty March 26: Kyle Donovan
March 10: Caitlin Flanagan, Rev. Fred Powers, Jr. March 27: Megan Scott
March 11: Ginny Crook, Christopher Swan March 28: Sarah Hyde
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Let us wish you a Happy Birthday! Please call the office with the info, 545-9482 or email us :
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S T . L UKE ’ S E PISCOPAL C HURCH

781-545-9482, P. O . B OX 291,
SCITUATE , MA 02066