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SAINT LUKE CHURCH
October 19, 2014
Welcome
A warm welcome to all who gather in the name of Christ
this morning. If you are looking for a church home, we hope
you will consider Saint Luke.
All baptized Christians are welcome at the Lord’s table. We all need
what only Christ can give.
For your convenience, there are large print copies of the Sunday bulletin
and individual sound enhancement devices.
The wheelchair accessible entrance is located on Greenview Avenue and the
wheelchair accessible lavatory is off the left side of the church.
A section for parents with very young children is located in the back of the
church. Rocking chairs, floor cushions and children’s booster seats may be found in
that area. In the very front of the church is a row of child-sized chairs for
children who want to see the action up close. Parents may sit with them or in
the pew behind. Church Activity Bags with books and coloring materials for
the very young are available from the ushers. A closed circuit television carrying
the service and a PreSchool play area is available to parents and children in a
classroom (upstairs from church lobby) when attention spans have reached
their limit.
Free parking is available in the parking garage behind the church. Enter
from Melrose Ave., take the ticket from the machine (if the gates are down}
and see an usher for a free pass out of the garage.
Please let the ushers know if there is anything else they can do to assist
your worship experience.
Baptized in Christ
We welcome into the family of God, Cooper Brasky Stabb baptized into
the faith this morning. May Cooper grow in grace and the knowledge of our
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Today
SAINT LUKE
Church
This morning we observe the Day of Saint Luke, a celebration in which we
remember the saint for whom our parish was named. Saint Luke was the
author of both the Gospel of Saint Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. According
to tradition, he was a physician. Indeed his writings offer many examples of
the concern Jesus had for healing, both in body and in mind. He is also
remembered as an artist and is honored as a patron of artists as well. Thus
on his feast day, we celebrate the gifts of the Gospel ministry, in our prayers
we remember by name those who continue in his tradition by sharing their
gifts of healing.
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SAINT LUKE CHURCH
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Saint Luke Day
HOLY COMMUNION
SAINT LUKE, PHYSICIAN AND EVANGELIST
8:30 AM
GATHERING
PRAYER CONNECTION AND REFLECTION
Time to reflect and pray individually as you prepare for worship
THE PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Almighty God, you inspired your servant Luke to reveal in his gospel the love and
healing power of your Son. Give your church the same love and power to heal,
and to proclaim your salvation among the nations to the glory of your name,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
REMEMBER THOSE WHO ARE ILL
O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully hear
our prayers and grant to your servants
Carole Batjes
Jim Krupp
Erik Miller
Emily Olson
Joan Leeney
Kaylo Nanni
Patricia Janda
Rosalie Heesemann
Helen Hendricksen
Olivia Aparicio
Dolores Soria
Ethan Sappington
Lorraine Drechsel
Scott Carrera
Lillian Brusick
Kelly Herd
the help of your power, that illness may be turned into health and our sorrow
into joy; through Jesus Christ. Amen.
REMEMBER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Merciful God, your healing power is everywhere about us. Strengthen those
who work among the sick; give them courage and confidence in all they do.
Encourage them when their efforts seem futile or when death prevails.
Increase their trust in your power even to overcome death and pain and
crying. May they be thankful for every sign of health you give, and humble
before the mystery of your healing grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
REMEMBER THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES
Almighty God, we commit to your gracious care and keeping all the men and
women of our armed forces at home and abroad:
Nicholas Bakulinski Tristan Bakulinski Ryan Countryman
Seth Clements
Darnell Harris
Drake Ottley
Gregory Schmucker
Karl Warnstedt
Christopher Williamson
Defend them with your heavenly grace and grant them a sense of your abiding
presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PRAYER FOR PEACE
Gracious and holy God, lead us from death to life, from falsehood to truth.
Lead us from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lead us from hate to love,
from war to peace. Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe; through
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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Sit
Stand
Prelude
Hymn #843
Greeting
Prayer of the Day
Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
p. 138
WORD
Sit
First Reading
Isaiah 43:8-13
The reading concludes: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalmody
Psalm 124
Second Reading
2 Timothy 4:5-11
The reading concludes: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Stand
Alleluia Verse
p. 142
HOLY G OSP EL
Saint Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53
Sit
Stand
Sermon
Hymn of the Day #421
Sit
Stand
Kneel
Gathering of the Gifts
Nicene Creed
Prayers of Intercession
After each petition: Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
By All Your Saints
Stanzas 1, 21, last
Offering for the Congregation
p. 104
MEAL
Stand
Stand
Sharing of the Peace
Offertory: Hymn #182
Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful, Lord
GREAT TH ANKSGI VI NG
Our Father in Heaven
Sit
Hymn: Lamb of God
Hymn #673
p. 144
p. 145
p. 146
God, Whose Almighty Word
SENDING
Stand
Kneel
Stand
Table Blessing
Prayer and Blessing
Dismissal
Postlude
David Abrahamson, Preaching Minister
Russell Hahn, Assisting Minister
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Don Mead, Organist
THE HOLY EUCHARIST
SAINT LUKE, PHYSICIAN AND EVANGELIST
10:30 AM
G A T H E R I N G _____________________________________
Sit
Prelude: Lord Christ, the only Son of God
Hymn of Praise
D. Buxtehude
Welcome
Stand
Processional Hymn #843
Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
Please turn and face the cross as the procession enters.
Greeting
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
Litany
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Psalmody Psalm 124
Chanted responsively
If the Lord had not been | on our side,
let Isra- | el now say;
if the Lord had not been | on our side,
when enemies rose | up against us,
then would they have swallowed us | up alive
in their fierce | anger toward us;
then would the waters have | overwhelmed us
and the torrent gone | over us;
then would the | raging waters
have gone right | over us.
Blessed | be the Lord
who has not given us over to be a prey | for their teeth.
We have escaped like a bird from the snare | of the fowler;
the snare is broken, and we | have escaped.
Our help is in the name | of the Lord,
the maker of heav- | en and earth.
Second Reading
2 Timothy 4:5-11
The reading concludes: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Stand
HOLY GOSPEL
Please turn to face the cross as the procession moves to the center of the
church. The congregation sings:
Prayer of the Day
The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke, the 1st chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
+ SA IN T LUKE 1:1-4;24:44-53 +
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Let us pray…
The congregation responds: Amen
WORD
Sit
First Reading
Isaiah 43:8-13
The reading concludes: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Sit
Sermon
Stand
Hymn of the Day #421
By All Your Saints
Stanzas 1, 21, last
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B A P T I S M _______________________________________
Please follow the order for Baptism on page 227 in the Hymnal.
Hymn #456
Baptized in Water
Kneel
Prayers of Intercession
After each petition: Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Stand
Sharing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
The congregation may greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Let us pray.
Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through
your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts; our
selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what
we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love,
through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord. Amen.
GREAT THANKSGIVING
MEAL
Sit
Gathering of the Gifts
Adoramus te
Offering for the Congregation
Viadona
Adoramus te, Christe
et benedicimus tibi
Quia per tuam sanctam crucem
redemisti mundum.
Domine, miserere nobis.
Stand
Offertory Hymn
We adore thee, O Christ,
and we bless thee,
because by thy holy cross
thou hast redeemed the world.
O Lord, have mercy upon us.
Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful, Lord
It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all
times and in all places give thanks and praise ...
...we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
Holy God, mighty Lord, gracious Father:
Endless is your mercy and eternal your reign...
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The presiding minister continues to thank and praise God,
remembering especially the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,
and his promise and command to celebrate this meal.
For as often as we eat of this bread and drink from this cup,
we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Therefore, gracious Father, with this bread and cup we remember...
…the great and promised feast.
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
Send now, we pray, your Holy Spirit ... with all your saints in light.
Amen. Come, Holy Spirit.
Music during Distribution
Sonata in F major
Join our prayers … until he comes as victorious Lord of all.
G.F. Handel
S E N D I N G __________________________________________
Stand
Table Blessing
Canticle
Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit,
let us pray as Jesus taught us:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against
us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen
Sit
Communion
All baptized Christians are welcome at the Lord’s table. At the invitation of
an usher, please proceed to communion at the front of the church by the
center aisle and return via the side aisles.
Kneel
Prayer after Communion
Benediction
Stand
Recessional Hymn #673
God, Whose Almighty Word
Prayer for Peace
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NEWS and INFORMATION
Dismissal
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
October 19, 2014
Saint Luke Day
Postlude: Fantasy in C
Today the congregation marks the Day of Saint Luke.
J.S. Bach
Saint Luke was an evangelist, the writer of the Gospel
that bears his name and, according to tradition, a
physician. Indeed his Gospel records many instances of
healing. To commemorate his witness, today in the
prayers at the 10:30 a.m. service, we remember by name
health care providers and those individuals who practice the healing
ministry, following in the footsteps of our patron saint.
Today–Gameday Fundraiser for Saint Luke Academy
Support Saint Luke Academy while you enjoy comfort food and watch the
Chicago Bears take on the Miami Dolphins! Stop in at Pitchfork, 2922 W.
Irving Park Road, any time during today’s game, look for the Saint Luke group
and 20% of all food and beverage purchases will be donated to the Academy.
Have fun and cheer on the home team as you support a great cause!
This Morning
Sunday School for children 3 and up meets in the PreSchool 4
classroom on the first floor at 9:15 a.m. Follow the signs to find your
classroom.
Bible Class meets this morning at 9:15 a.m. in Founders Hall. All are
welcome. The group is beginning a study of The Cost of Discipleship by
Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Copies of the book are available to participants.
Between services and after the 10:30 a.m. service, the congregation is
invited to gather for Meet and Greet -- coffee and fellowship -- in the main
lobby of the church.
This Week
Join a diverse group of Saint Luke members October 6 (tomorrow) at 7:30
p.m. for Martinis & Ministry – fun and fellowship at Cooper’s, 1232 W.
Belmont. This is a great chance to meet other members in a relaxed setting.
To RSVP and be added to the group list for event reminders, contact Jennifer
Fortney, [email protected].
David Abraamson, Presiding Minister
Dennis Grabowski, Assisting Minister
Don Mead, Organist and Choir Director
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Barbara Laken, Lector
Joshua Butler, Server
Karen Sarasin, Adam, Jonathan,
and Anna Mead, Presenters
Readers Roundtable will meet tomorrow evening, Monday, October 20,
7:30 p.m., at Coopers, 1232 W. Belmont, to discuss The Year We Left Home by
Jean Thompson. All are welcome for fellowship and lively discussion.
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Book Bugs, a parent and tot (3 and under) group meets Tuesdays in
Founders Hall from 10:30 -11:45 a.m. for literacy activities and fellowship. All
are welcome.
This Wednesday, October 22, Seasonings (Saint Luke’s Adult
Intergenerational Fellowship) will enjoy Working Lunch with the students
from Saint Luke Academy’s Grade 7/8. If you enjoy working with children,
leave your name in the office and your lunch will be waiting.
Dragonflies, a movement/exercise group for tots (3 and under) with
their parents meets Thursdays in the Gymnasium from 10:30 a.m.– 12 noon.
Enter the school and “fly” all the way up to the top level for fun with motion
and rhythm. All are welcome.
Next Sunday – Festival of the Reformation
On October 26 the congregation celebrates the
Reformation of the Church with a festival service at 10:30
a.m. during which the children of Saint Luke Academy
will recount in song and story Luther’s courageous stand
for conscience. An Oktoberfest dinner in Memorial Hall
will follow the service.
THIS WEEK
at Saint Luke Church
SUNDAY, October 19, 2014
Holy Communion 8:30 a.m.
Bible Class 9:15 a.m.
Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
Holy Communion 10:30 a.m.
Crop Walk for Hunger 12:00 p.m.
Gameday Fundraiser 12:00 p.m.
Church
Founders Hall
PreSchool 4 room
Church
Pitchfork, 2922 W Irving Park
MONDAY, October 20, 2014
Morning Care 7:00-8:00 a.m.
PreSchool 4 room
School in Session 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
After Care 3:30-6:00 p.m.
PreSchool 4 room
Martinis and Ministry 7:00 p.m.
Cooper’s, 1232 W Belmont Ave
Readers Roundtable 7:30 p.m.
Cooper’s, 1232 W Belmont Ave
TUESDAY, October 21, 2014
The Church Choir
The Saint Luke Church Choir rehearsals continue Wednesday evenings at
7:30 p.m. in the choir room. All voice parts are needed. Come and be a part
of a great group of people as we make music for the Lord. Sing a new song!
Caring and Sharing
During the month of October our Monthly Gifts Program collects
personal hygiene items such as disposable razors, shaving cream,
toothbrushes, toothpaste and hand lotion. These items will be given to the
LakeView Emergency Shelter for use by their homeless guests. Please place
your donations in the collection container in the church lobby.
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Morning Care 7:00-8:00 a.m.
School in Session 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Book Bugs 10:30 a.m.
After Care 3:30-6:00 p.m.
LaLeche League 7:00 p.m.
PreSchool 4 room
Founders Hall
PreSchool 4 room
Church Lobby
WEDNESDAY, October 22, 2014
Morning Care 7:00-8:00 a.m.
School in Session 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m.
Seasonings 12:00 p.m.
After Care 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Church Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.
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PreSchool 4 room
Church
Founders Hall
PreSchool 4 room
Choir Room
ALL SAINTS CELEBRATION
THURSDAY, October 23, 2014
Morning Care 7:00-8:00 a.m.
School in Session 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Dragonflies 10:30 p.m.
After Care 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Ministry Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.
PreSchool 4 room
All Saints, Our Saints – November 1 and 2
Gym
PreSchool 4 room
Founders Hall
On the first weekend of November, Saint Luke members and friends join
to remember those who have died in the faith. This year, the observance
begins on Saturday, November 1 at Saint Luke Cemetery and continues on
Sunday, November 2 with a commemoration during the 10:30 a.m. service
of Holy Communion.
PreSchool 4 room
November 1 – Cemetery Observance
FRIDAY, October 24, 2014
Morning Care 7:00-8:00 a.m.
School in Session 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
After Care 3:30-6:00 p.m.
PreSchool 4 room
See the special section on page 20 this bulletin for details of the All Saints
celebration at Saint Luke Cemetery, 5300 N Pulaski, at 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday, November 1.
SUNDAY, October 26, 2014
Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m.
Bible Class 9:15 a.m.
Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
Holy Communion 10:30 a.m.
Oktoberfest 12:00 p.m.
Church
Founders Hall
PreSchool 4 room
Church
Memorial Hall
November 2 – Photographs for the Service
For our celebration of the Day of All Saints we would like to add faces to
the names in the prayers. You are invited to bring pictures of your
departed loved ones to the church office Sunday, October 26 anytime
during the following week or before the service on Sunday, November 2.
The pictures should be in frames that can stand on a flat surface. They will
be arranged in the paradisum for the service on Sunday, November 2. You
may take them home after the 10:30 a.m. service on that day.
------------------------------November 2 – Names for the Prayers
On Sunday, November 2, the commemoration of All Saints continues in
the prayer of the Church. We remember by name all those from Saint
Luke who have died in the past year and invite members of the
congregation to submit names of their departed friends and family to be
remembered at the same time. Fill out the form below and return it to the
church office.
Name of Deceased
Your Name
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Telephone
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All Saints, Our Saints – November 1
On Saturday, November 1, 2014, Saint Luke Church, in cooperation with
Saint Luke Cemetery, will observe All Souls’ Day as part of our celebration
of All Saints Day 2014.
At 11:00 a.m., members and friends of the congregation will gather in the
cemetery chapel to remember their loved ones who have died in the faith
and say prayers at their graves.
After the chapel service, participants will move in procession to the graves,
stopping at each grave for prayer and blessing and then moving on to the
next. In this fashion we affirm our unity even now with the Church
Triumphant. (If you are unable to walk in the procession, you will be met at
the grave.)
In addition to the prayers, a lighted memorial candle may be placed on a
grave. These candles will burn for approximately five days and then be
removed by the cemetery staff to be saved for next year’s observance.
It is not necessary to place a candle at a grave. This is a matter of personal
taste and tradition. If you elect to do so the memorial light will be provided
for you at cost and will become the property of Saint Luke Cemetery.
Following the service, a special luncheon will be held at the White Eagle,
6845 N Milwaukee Ave. Cost for the luncheon is $20 per person;
reservations should be made before October 31 by calling the Church
Office at 773.472.3383.
If you would like to participate in this special event, please return the form
below to the Church Office.
--------------------------------------Your Name _________________________ Phone Number ________________
________ Yes, I/We plan to participate in the service at Saint Luke
Cemetery, 5300 N Pulaski, Chicago, on Saturday, November 1 at 11:00 a.m.
_______ I/We would like to purchase a memorial light. (Cost is $50. Please
make check payable to Saint Luke Church.)
_______ I need transportation to Saint Luke Cemetery from the Church.
Please reserve
6845 N Milwaukee Ave.
spaces for the luncheon at the White Eagle,
Name of family members to be included in the prayers at graveside.
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