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From the Rector: Ascension – Looking Up

—The Rev. Caroline M. Stacey
On Thursday, May 9th we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. Jesus is taken up bodily into heaven in front of the disciples (Lk. 24:50-53). In the Church of the Ascensi

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It’s Not About Me: Lyn Spyropoulos Talks About 18 Years of Tutors, Parents and Children

—The Rev. Mary Foulke
Teacher Lyn Spyropoulos came to St. Luke’s School in the fall of 1989 after Greenwich Village Montessori School closed. She first taught in all the grades, as young as first

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The Gift of Feet on the Ground

—The Rev. Hugh M. Grant
In the lesson from the Book of Acts for Ascension Day, two beings in white ask, “why do you stand looking up toward heaven?”  I realize that as I prepare to conclude my

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Stations of the Resurrection at St. Luke’s

- Introduction by Sean Scheller
I have never been a fan of the Stations of the Cross. I think it goes back to times as a child when the nuns took us to chapel every Friday in Lent and forced us to end

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May 2013 Events & Announcements

Announcements
Farewell Gatherings for Fr. Hugh Grant
Please plan to join in a fond farewell, thanksgiving and celebration of ministry at coffee hours after the 8am, 9:15am and 11:15am services on Sund

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    Dr. Caro Hall introduces her new book, A Thorn in the Flesh: How Gay Sexuality is Changing the Episcopal Church
    Thursday, May 2, 2013, 7-8:30 pm
    With the vote to bless same-sex unions, the Episcopal Church becomes the largest U.S. denomination to officially sanction same-sex relationships. Homosexuality has become a flashpoint at the intersection of religion, family and politics. A Thorn in the Flesh tells the story of how homosexuality has been used to further conservative political agendas, both here and abroad. Dr. Hall is the President of Integrity, an organization seeking to proclaim God’s all-inclusive love for LGBTQ persons and all who love them, especially in the context of the Episcopal Church. Free.

    Dedication of New Icon in the Chapel
    Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the 6:15 Mass
    This year’s Formation Class has gifted the parish with a beautiful new icon of St. Luke, which has been installed in the chapel.   We give thanks to this group for their generous gift (Michael Horvath, Rachel Hurn, Nick Nicholson, and Elisabeth Watson).  The icon will be dedicated as a part of the regular service of Holy Eucharist at 6:15 pm on Tuesday, May 7th . All are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

    Farewell Gatherings for Fr. Hugh Grant
    Sunday, May 12, 2013
    Please plan to join in a fond farewell, thanksgiving and celebration of ministry at coffee hours after the 8am, 9:15am and 11:15am services on Sunday, May 12.

    Save the Drama! A Festival of Forum and Legislative Theatre Addressing Issues Faced by LGBTQ Homeless Youth in NYC
    Friday May 17 – Sunday, May 19, 2013
    This festival features forum theatre troupes from three community organizations serving the LGBTQ youth homeless population of New York City: the Ali Forney Center, the Hetrick-Martin Institute, & The Door. These troupes will come together with City Council members, activists, and a host of community organizations to investigate, debate and transform – theatrically – the immediate challenges facing NYC’s LGBTQ homeless youth. The festival includes performances based on the actors’ real-life experiences, a legislative theatre session, workshops and community dialogue. Produced in partnership with Theatre of the Oppressed NYC. Visit theatreoftheoppressednyc.org or call 646-504-4582 for more information or to make a (required) reservation. Free.

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