The E-pistle of Sunday, April 7th, 2024

The Second Sunday of Easter

Holy Eucharist Rite II

7:30AM in Emmanuel Chapel



Holy Eucharist, Rite II 

10:00AM in the Nave & Livestreamed

5:15PM Holy Eucharist

in Emmanuel Chapel

The Cathedral Church of St. Luke

in the

City of Portland

and the

Episcopal Diocese of Maine

Whoever you are,

and wherever you may be on the journey of the spirit, 

The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

Welcome to St. Luke’s Cathedral



We are a community of faith with ancient worship and modern thought, catholic traditions and progressive theology. We proclaim a Biblical perspective for thinking people, a respect for reason, science, and a diversity of perspective. This empowers compassion and care for both the wider community and one another. Our commitment to welcome and inclusion is central to our mission modeled on the Kingdom of God and proclaimed by Jesus Christ. 

Sunday Morning Service Participants

Preacher & Celebrant

The Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown, Tenth Bishop of Maine

Assisting

The Reverend George Stevens, Interim Dean

The Reverend Rebecca A. Grant, Deacon

Music Leader & Organist

Harold Stover, Guest Cathedral Musician

Cantor

Curtis Maurand

Lector

Ellen Detlefsen

Prayers Leader

Elspeth Grant Pruitt

Ushers

Peter Bingham, Chester Bishop, Stan Kuziel, Deb Marcoux

Verger

Louisa Radtke-Rowe

Crucifer

Lucy Pride

Live Streaming

Jack Swanton, Sam Allen

Contributing Ministries

Acolytes, Vergers, The Flower Guild, The Altar Guild, The Kneeler Guild,

The Healing Team, Eucharistic Ministers

Music copyrights granted under OneLicense.net #A-713087. Sources: The Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing II, Wonder, Love, and Praise, Voices Found, My Heart Sings Out, The Saint Helena Psalter, The Book of Common Prayer,, Enriching our Worship, The Holy Bible (NRSV). 

5:15PM Service of Holy Eucharist

Reflecting & Celebrating: The Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown,

Tenth Bishop of Maine

Happening at the Cathedral Today

The Cathedral Welcomes Bishop Brown

For Today's Services

Today, we welcome The Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown to the cathedral as he preaches and celebrates at the 7:30AM, 10:00AM, and 5:15PM services. We look forward to being in community with the Bishop.

Thank You to This Morning’s Guest Musician

We express our sincere thanks to Harold Stover, who has served as guest organist for this morning’s service whilst Canon for Liturgy and Music, Christian Clough, is away. We appreciate Harold and the gifts he offers to our community.

Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour - Please join us after the service for a time of fellowship in the upper hall through the doors to the left of the altar. All are welcome.



Interested in hosting? It is an important part of our parish life and provides us with a time for connection. Hosting is fun and easy, it requires bringing in a baked good and brewing coffee the Sunday of your choosing. Please consider signing up, a lot of gratitude comes with the job. Thank you!

Check the hosting schedule by visiting the link here.  

Please email Meredith Cough with your date.

The Biblical Study Team

Session 127: What do Christians know, or think they know, about God’s being? What roles do faith and/or belief play in this system? What role does thinking or reason play? What role does feeling or emotion play? What Biblical references are essential to coming to conclusions about who or what God is? 

Biblical references open doors to new understandings by tracing the major prophets, the Pauline letters, and the Gospels. These many voices sing God’s praises as they trace the evolution of God’s character over time.

An essential clue to God’s being is given to us by tracing the 25 names God is assigned by the prophets and apostles. Join us to discover what God has told us about who he is, and therefore who we are. 

We meet in the Oratory Room from 12:00 until 1:30PM every Sunday. Bring your questions and your hopes. There are handouts and suggested readings for each session. Contact: Dr. Bob Hanson (207) 405-8250.

Community Announcements

Thank You To All Volunteers Who Participated in Last Week’s Holy Week Services

Last week’s Holy Week services were made possible thanks to the dedicated work of countless volunteers who gave their time and talents to make the cathedral a welcoming space of worship for all. Thank you for all that you do in the life of the cathedral.

Spring Eco Tips from the

Public Policy and Environmental

Action Team (PPEAT)

1. Purge unused and unwanted items and donate or sell them if usable

2. When air temperature permits, open the windows to let in fresh air which will enhance circulation and reduce air pollution in the home.

3. Plant a vegetable and/or pollinator garden.

4. Walk or bike to do errands or visit friends.

5. Consider making your own non-toxic house cleaners -this will eliminate plastic containers which commercial cleaning products come in and keep toxicity from the environment.

6. Consider planting trees for shade.

Public Policy and Environmental Action Team Meeting

"The St. Luke's Public Policy and Environmental Action Team will 

meet Tuesday April 9 from 6-7 PM. All are welcome. Join us via Zoom. 

For more information email Ruth Roemer.

Christian Education at the Cathedral

Interested in Christian Education? In the coming weeks the vestry will be beginning work on creating a fresh job description for the Interim Director of Religious Education at the Cathedral of St. Luke. 

If you’re interested in helping shape this new position, please contact Interim Dean the Rev. George Stevens.

Looking For Individuals to serve as Treasurer and

Junior Warden

The cathedral is looking for individuals interested in serving in the positions of treasurer and junior warden.

If you are interested in serving as treasurer please contact The Rev. George Stevens or Tim Wilkins, with any questions.

If you have interest in either of these positions please email The Rev. George Stevens or Senior Warden Sam Allen.

Green Energy at the Cathedral

We have for the past several months been receiving a credit on our CMP bill thanks to 171 solar panels from the South Thomaston solar farm owned by NextAmp. The credit varies month to month depending on the amount of sun that month. During the summer, if our credit exceeds our CMP bill we will bank the unused amount for a future electric bill. 

We pay NextAmp 85% of our credit for a net savings of 15%. Our CMP electricity supplier is Smart Energy whose goal is to provide 100% renewable energy and is currently at 74% renewable. Any questions please contact Tim Wilkins. 

Ongoing Opportunities & Announcements

Coffee & Conversation

Each Wednesday at 1 PM in the upper parish hall, join Deacon Rebecca Grant for an informal gathering - coffee and conversations.

There’s no book to read, no service commitment, simply an opportunity to gather and talk about what's happening in our lives. You could also help coach the deacon into retirement from her professional life! 

We’re planning this for a season - weekly opportunities where you can attend one, attend all, drop-in as it works for you. Bring your lunch, if you'd like. Topics range from “what's happening in your life” to “what brings you joy” and more.

You can email Rebecca or call at 207-441-7155.

Join the Young and The Restless

We are St. Luke’s 20s-30s-year-old ministry. We are an active group at the cathedral which also gets together outside of the church.

Join us as we go hiking, ice skating, play trivia, or just enjoy each other’s company! If you are new to us, welcome! We meet every Tuesday at Maine Beer Company in Freeport for Trivia from 6-8.

 Other events happen sporadically throughout the month, however trivia is a great opportunity to meet us if you’re joining us for the first time. Contact Shana Rose to stay up to date with group activities and information.

Join Luke's Garden

LGBTQIA+ Group

Luke's Garden is the cathedral's LGBTQIA+ group which meets every 2nd Sunday of the month following coffee hour.

All are welcome!

For additional information contact Orion Williams

Events and Resources

in the Wider Community

Portland Rossini Club Concert on April 28th



Join the Portland Rossini Club for their concert on April 28th at 3:00PM.

The concert will feature students of Laura Kargul, Director of Keyboard Studies at the University of Southern Maine's Osher School of Music.

To learn more about this event and the Rossini Club, visit their website here.

Harmony Unveiled:

Nurturing Nicaragua's Future Together



Date of Event: Tuesday, May 7

Location: St. Nicholas Church, 350 Rt. 1, Scarborough, ME 04074

Time: 7:00PM

We hear and read about Central America and think we know something about the people, and about immigration, in specific, and yet oftentimes what we’ve been told turns out to be questionable. Come hear firsthand experience from someone who has been living and working in Nicaragua for over 35 years. Sarah Woodard has extensive experience working among those less advantaged in support of economic development, food security, and access to affordable healthcare.

Weekly Ministries

• The Food Pantry is open from 8 am to 11 am every Thursday.



• St. Elizabeth's Jubilee Center is offered every Tuesday from 8:30 am to 11 am.

• Noon prayer is offered every Wednesday via Zoom.

• The Tuesday 12:10 Eucharist is offered every week in Emmanuel Chapel in-person and on Zoom.
• Compline is offered weekly on Friday from 8-8:30pm on Zoom. 

Click on the Episcopal Maine Logo above to learn about all that is happening in the wider Diocese.

https://episcopalmaine.org

stlukesportland.org

(207)-772-5434

Physical Address:

143 State Street, Portland, ME 04101

Parking Available at:

134 Park Street, Portland, ME 04101

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 4141, Portland, ME 04101