Alleluia!

Christ is Risen!

Sunday, March 31st, 2024

Easter Day

Holy Eucharist, Rite II

9 A.M. in the Nave & Livestreamed

11 A.M. in the Nave

The Cathedral Church of St. Luke

in the

Episcopal Diocese of Maine

and the

City of Portland

St. Luke's Webpage

Give/ Pledge to St. Luke's

AN EASTER WELCOME

About Easter, Bishop of Massachusetts and Rector of Trinity Church in Boston, Phillips Brooks said, “Tomb, thou shalt not hold Him longer; Death is strong, but Life is stronger; Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith and Hope triumphant say Christ will rise on Easter Day.” It is a truth that is worth repeating, not just during this holy season, but every day.

The clergy, staff, and Lesser Chapter wish you a blessed and joyous Eastertide. If you are visiting, we welcome you. If you are here longer, we hope you will make St. Luke’s your spiritual home. St. Luke’s has the unique role of being both a cathedral and a parish church. To learn more about us and the life of the church please visit us again in person, or on the web.

Blessings,

The Reverend George R. Stevens, Interim Dean

Bulletin

Youtube Live

Facebook Live

Easter Day service Participants

Preacher

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

Celebrant

The Reverend George Stevens, Interim Dean

Assisting

The Reverend Rebecca Grant, Deacon

The Reverend Suzanne Roberts, M.D., Associate Priest

The Reverend Christopher Worthley, Assisting Clergy

Music Leader & Organist

Christian M. Clough, Canon for Liturgy & Music

Head Verger of the Cathedral

Eleanor Roberts

Verger

John Hennessy -9AM

Randi Hogan -11AM

Bishop’s Verger

Randi Hogan -9AM

Eleanor Roberts -11AM

Crucifer

Eleanor Roberts - 9AM

Alec Thorne -11AM

Thurifer

Louisa Radtke-Rowe -9AM

Will Armitage -11AM

Streamer

Lucy Pride & Liam Coy -9AM

Louisa Radtke-Rowe & Michael Thorne -11AM

Ushers

Bob Parshley, Martha Parshley, Melissa Coy, Susan McCuller - 9AM

Peter Bingham, Chester Bishop, Stan Kuzkel, Deb Marcoux - 11AM

Lector

Susan McCuller -9AM

Peter Bingham - 11AM

Prayers Leader

Marlene Cordes - 9AM

M. Parker Roberts - 11AM

The Healing Team

Sara Schmaltz, Mary Strnad

Live Streaming

Jack Swanton, Sam Allen - 9AM

Contributing Ministries

Cathedral Choir, Acolytes, Vergers, Flower Guild, Altar Guild, Eucharistic Ministers, The Healing Team

The Cathedral Choir

Georgia Bancroft • Onnie Benoist • Phoebe Blume • Robert Brokaw • Linda Carleton

Joseph Colquhoun • Lynn Dalheim • Ellise Johnson • Curtis Maurand • Jamie Moore

Suezan Moore • Parker Roberts • Harold Rodriguez • Shana Rose • William Salomon

Connie Schmalz • Dan Schmalz • Pavel Sulyandziga • Gay Tucker • Kathy Watt

• Stacie Webb • Tobie Webb

Festival Brass

Michelle Boggs & Matt Lagarde, trumpets • Sophie Flood, French horn

Katie Schraeder, trombone • Devin Del Campo, tuba • Mark Fredericks, percussion

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).

Easter Flowers, Music, & General Support

Each Easter season we welcome gifts from members of the wider community in support of the Easter flowers, music, and general support of the cathedral; given in memory of loved ones or in thanksgiving for life's blessings.

On behalf of the entire cathedral community, we thank all who generously gave during this Holy Week.

Recognition of Easter Gifts

Easter Egg Hunt in the

Bishop's Garden Today!

Today

10:30am

Location: Bishop's Garden/ Emmanuel Chapel

Contact: Sarah Dowling

Our annual Easter egg hunt will be held today between services at 10: 30 am. This fun filled time will be held in the Bishop's Garden or Emmanuel Chapel (Rain Location) Everyone is welcome!

Holy Week Resources

Below is a transcript of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s

Easter 2024 video message

"Hello to my beloved family in Christ. I want to take this opportunity, first of all, on behalf of my wife, Sharon, and our family, to thank you. To thank you for your prayers, to thank you for your well wishes, your expressions of support and kindness. We are equally thankful for the blessing of remarkable medical care and pastoral support. As you may know, I've been working a bit from home—at a reduced level, to be sure, but I'm gradually increasing that.

Just two weeks ago, my medical team approved me to drive locally and to resume short domestic flights. I can't tell you how much your prayers have sustained me and my family through this medical journey. Prayer matters. We don't always know how. We don't always know or understand the outcome."

To read Presiding Bishop Curry's full message or to watch his message, click here.

A Note Regarding Livestreaming of Holy Week Services

Each week the cathedral is blessed with the gifts of time and talent from our dedicated volunteer live-streamers.

Today, Easter Day, a livestream will be available at 9:00AM but not at 11:00AM. The livestream from the earlier service will be available on our Youtube page.

With questions, please email the Reverend George Stevens, or Sam Allen.

An Easter Letter

Shared by the St. Luke's Haiti-Maine Partnership

The St. Luke's Haiti-Maine Partnership shares a letter written by The Reverend Kesner Gracia, Coordinator of the Partnership Program for the Diocese of Haiti.

"Dear brothers and sisters,

Dear friends, partners, supporters,

Dear All,

We greet you in the holy and precious name of the risen Lord!

It is with great joy that we write during this Easter period, to show our deep gratitude to each of you. In this darkest moment in our history, without your support we would not have been able to hold on. Thank you very much for your generosity, your love, your friendship, and your compassion towards Haitian children in the different missions of the Diocese of Haiti."

To read the full letter, click here.

If you would like to learn more or support the St. Luke’s Haiti Partnership, you may use this link here, or write a check with "Haiti-Maine Partnership in the memo.

Community Announcements

Parish Office To be Closed Monday Of This Week

The St. Luke's parish office will be closed tomorrow following the conclusion of Holy Week.

The parish administrator will return to the office on Wednesday. The Reverend Stevens will be available on Tuesday.

With questions please email The Reverend George Stevens.

Coffee and Conversation

with Deacon Rebecca Grant Will Not Meet This Wednesday

This Wednesday, April 3rd, Coffee and Conversation with Deacon Rebecca Grant, will not meet.

We will resume on April 10th.

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.

Eco Tips from the

Public Policy and Environmental

Action Team (PPEAT)

Did you know that environmentalists are among those least likely to vote? This year's elections will be crucial for the environment, especially climate change. You can help encourage environmentalists to vote by phone banking or writing postcards with the Environmental Voter Project. The EVP has a proven track record of turning people concerned about the environment into consistent voters.

It is not too early to start! Visit here to learn more and to sign up for one or more sessions.

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.

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.

The Biblical Study Group

This week, 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. Bring your questions and your hopes. There are handouts and suggested readings for each session. Contact: Dr. Bob Hanson (207) 405-8250.