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Parish Rebuilder
ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN CHURCH - 5150 WILSON ST. LA MESA, CA 91942
619-463-6633 www.st-lukes-la-mesa.org
We invite you to join St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Please contact Amy in the office to discuss membership or to arrange an
appointment with the pastor:
619-463-6633 or [email protected]
Office hours are: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Table of Contents
Pastor Mark page 1
WSL page 5
Special Dates/Worship Text page 7
Prayer Calendar page 8
Worship Teams page 9
Monthly Calendar page 10
October 2019
Monthly Newsletter
Volume 19 Issue 10
On 31 October 1517, as many of us know, Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses against indulgences. The reproduction and dissemination thereof started a firestorm of controversy which fractured the Roman church into myriad of splinter groups, most of them calling themselves Protestants. Many view this as a catastrophe for the church, at least those who think that manmade, legalistic, institutional, hierarchical understandings of the church actually have something to do with what the church is, and nowadays this in-cludes many so-called Lutherans. Many of these so-called Lutherans are so ignorant of both Lutheranism and Roman Catholicism that they think nothing church-dividing is left to prevent a quick jaunt “home to Rome,” life back under the papacy, one big happy family.
Luther’s theses against indulgences were an attempt to address not only an abuse of church practice but also of church teaching. Indulgences supposedly helped those “less than holy” have their time reduced in a place or state called Purgatory. Well, of course, any Protestant in his or her right mind would never believe that such a place or state even exists. Protestants know that believers are “justified by grace alone through faith alone created by the word alone in Christ alone.”
Since Protestants do not believe in such falderal, they wrongly assume that Roman Catholics no longer do either. So, it comes as quite a surprise for many Prot-estants to find what the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches on the topic:
“III. THE FINAL PURIFICATION, OR PURGATORY
1030 All who die in God's grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eter-
Protestants and Purgatory
October 27th
Quarterly Congregational Meeting
Reformation Celebration 11
October 27th 4:00pm
Children’s Choir practices Sundays
after worship service & performances are the 3rd Sunday of the month.
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nal salvation; but after death they undergo puri-fication, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.
1031 The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is en-tirely different from the punishment of the damned. The Church formulated her doctrine of faith on Purgatory especially at the Councils of Florence and Trent. The tradition of the Church, by reference to certain texts of Scripture, speaks of a cleansing fire (1 Cor 3:15; 1 Pet 1:7):
As for certain lesser faults, we must believe that, before the Final Judgment, there is a purifying fire. He who is truth says that whoever utters blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will be par-doned neither in this age nor in the age to come (cf. Mt 12:31). From this sentence we understand that certain offenses can be forgiven in this age, but certain others in the age to come.
1032 This teaching is also based on the practice of prayer for the dead, already mentioned in Sa-cred Scripture: “Therefore [Judas Maccabeus] made atonement for the dead, that they might be delivered from their sin” (2 Macc 12:46). From the beginning the Church has honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers in suf-frage for them, above all the Eucharistic sacri-fice, so that, thus purified, they may attain the beatific vision of God. The Church also com-mends almsgiving, indulgences, and works of penance undertaken on behalf of the dead:
Let us help and commemorate them. If Job's sons were purified by their father's sacrifice, why would we doubt that our offerings for the dead bring them some consolation? Let us not hesi-tate to help those who have died and to offer our prayers for them.”*
Furthermore, the Roman Church teaches that those who do not believe in a place or state like purgatory are anathema which is nothing more than a fancy theological word for “toast,” very burnt toast.
Such teachings not only blaspheme God the Holy Spirit, but also God the Father and God the
Son. Maintaining a place or a state where sin is purged (removed) from dead sinners by the reli-gious efforts of living sinners means that Christ died on the cross for no reasons, completely in vain. If the prayers, almsgiving, indulgences and works of penance of the living effect the salva-tion of the dead, then nothing salvific happened in the life, death, or resurrection of Jesus Christ. In short, thereby the cross of Christ becomes laughing stocks.
To Protestants, especially Lutherans, the whole notion of purgatory seems wholly unbelievable, According to the Roman Church, however, if one does not believe in purgatory, then it is, “GO DI-RECTLY TO HELL. DO NOT PASS GOD. DO NOT COLLECT $200.”
So, why are so many so-called Protestants, and especially so-called Lutherans, who would never believe in purgatory falling all over themselves in their ecumenical efforts to go “home to Rome,” to be back under the papacy? Who knows. Whatever the case, however, it seems pretty cer-tain, at least to everyone but themselves, that they must wittingly or unwittingly believe much more in the papacy and in his purgatory than they believe in the God, who revealed his saving will to forgive us hell-bound sinners through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. *http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p123a12.htm
Reformation Celebration II
As many will recall, 2017 was the 500th anniver-sary of the Reformation. To mark the occasion, St. Luke’s and several other faithful, Lutheran congregations in the San Diego area joined to-gether to celebrate this important event with pastor presentations, singing, and feasting. On Sunday, 27 October 2019, St. Luke’s will host the Reformation Celebration II. Once again, we will gather with other faithful Lutherans for sound theological teaching, robust singing, and fabu-lous feasting. The festivities will begin at 4:00 pm and will conclude by 7:30 pm at the latest. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. A Mighty Fortress is Our God!
Pastor Mark
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Children’s Choir practices Sundays
after worship service & performances are the 3rd Sunday of the month.
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Volunteers needed!
Each month we need volunteers to help with the worship service.
Are you willing to help?
Contact Amy in the office for more information.
619-463-6633 or
Email [email protected]
See page 6 for questions
Parish Potpourri ANSWERS:
l. Great Aunt 2. Great Grandmother 3. Third Cousin 4. Sister-in-law 5. Father 6. Stepmother 7. Myself 8. Grandmother’s Husband 9. Cousin 10. Daughter
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
WSL “Thank Offering” begins this month, envelopes available in bulletins & on usher’s desk.
Office/Campus closed in observance of Columbus Day ——October 14th.
Children’s Choir performance ———- October 20th
Project Day LWR pick-up ———-October 21st
Quarterly Congregational Meeting———-October 27th
Reformation Celebration 11 ———October 27th at 4:00pm
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Women of St. Luke’s
Are you back in your routine? I hope you added Adult Sunday School AND have chosen to add a The-ology Academy class, attendance at a Circle, or the “It’s Not Supposed to be This Way” class.
WSL earned over $500 in ticket sales from the craft fair baskets. Thanks to each lady who gave her time and effort to make this event a success and thanks to those who purchased tickets. Also, thanks to MaryAnn who provided the beautiful fall quilt (that I didn’t win). This money will be going out to selected charities in the name of all St. Luke’s women.
It’s that time! WSL nominating committee is looking for a few good women who are willing to serve on the board. If you are not now volunteering in a position to serve and can commit to regular atten-dance at the board meetings (2 hours each month) and to fulfilling the duties of a position, please leave a message at the church office. A committee member will get back to you to explain the duties of the expiring positions. If you cannot attend during the day, we could Facetime. Attendance is im-portant. Business cannot be conducted without a quorum. WSL can only provide events like the Ad-vent Dinner, the Ash Wednesday Soup Supper and support charities if we have people willing to or-ganize and participate. Nancy Kearns WSL President
WSL joint circle meeting with Canines and Cammies.
Thank you to all the attendees for their generous donations!
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Parish Potpourri
WHAT RELATIONS ARE THESE TO YOU?
1.Your father’s uncle’s brother’s sister?
2. Your aunt’s mother’s father’s wife?
3. Your mother’s nephew’s daughter’s son?
4. Your brother’s son’s sister’s mother?
5. Your sister’s in law’s father-in-law?
6. Your sister’s father’s step-son’s mother?
7. Your uncle’s father’s only daughter?
8. Your brother-in-law’s wife’s grand-
mother’s husband?
9. Your father’s father’s daughter’s daughter?
10.The granddaughter of the only son of your
mother’s mother-in-law?
Look for the answers on page 4 in this issue.
Martha Applegate
St. Luke’s Stewards is taking a break for the month of October.
Are we missing your birthday? anniversary?
Please contact the office to add your special day to our database so we can celebrate you!
Email information to [email protected]
or phone 619-463-6633
Sign up to bring treats and coffee
for our fellowship hour!
See the sign up sheet in the kitchen.
Call the office at 619-463-6633
or email: [email protected]
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Happy Birthday
Disa Campbell
Victoria Hauk
Jack Hendrickson
Judy Kirk
Gail Knippelmeyer
Matthew Mylerberg
Shelia Stubbs
WORSHIP TEXT
October 6th
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson — Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2: 1-4
Psalm 62
Second Lesson — 2 Timothy 1: 1-14
Gospel Lesson — Luke 17: 1-10
October 13th
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson — Ruth 1: 1-19a
Psalm 111
Second Lesson — 2 Timothy 2: 1-13
Gospel Lesson — Luke 17: 11-19
October 20th
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson — Genesis 32: 22-30
Psalm 121
Second Lesson — 2 Timothy 3: 14-4:
Gospel Lesson — Luke 18: 1-8
October 27th
Reformation Sunday
First Lesson — Revelation 14: 6-7
Psalm 46
Second Lesson — Romans 3: 19-28
Gospel Lesson — John 8: 31-36
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OCTOBER PRAYER CALENDAR
God’s Word to Us 1 Hebrews 1: 1-4
2 11 Peter 1: 1-8 3 Luke 24: 25-32 Faith and truth and life bestowing,
4 11 Peter 1: 16-21 Open now the Scriptures, Lord,
5 Luke 4: 16-21 Seed to life eternal sowing,
6 Luke 24: 44-49 Scattered on the wind abroad.
7 1 Timothy 4: 11-16
8 11 Timothy 3: 10-17 Let not hearts, Your Word receiving,
9 11 Timothy 3: 10-17 Like a barren field be found,
10 1 Thessalonians 2: 10-13 Choked with thorns and unbelieving,
11 Acts 17: 1-3 Shallow earth or stony ground.
12 Acts 17: 10-11
13 Romans 1: 1-6 May the Spirit's pow'r unceasing
14 Psalm 33: 1-5 Bring to life the hidden grain,
15 Romans 15: 1-6 Daily in our hearts increasing,
16 1 Corinthians 15: 1-8 Bearing fruit that shall remain.
17 11 Peter 3: 14-18
18 Proverbs 2: 1-6 So in Scripture, song, and story,
19 John 16: 13-15 Savior, may Your voice be heard.
20 John 17: 6-9 Till our eyes behold Your glory
21 11 Timothy 4: 1-5 Give us ears to hear Your Word.
22 Psalm 119: 105-112
23 11 John 4-9 Lutheran Service Book
24 Proverbs 4: 20-23 Hymn #584
25 Psalm 119: 89-96
26 Psalm 119: 97-104
27 Psalm 119: 9-16
28 Psalm 119: 157-160
29 Psalm 119: 33-40
30 Romans 16: 25-27
31 Isaiah 55: 10-13
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OCTOBER WORSHIP TEAMS
Reader
Altar Guild
Sound Technician
T. Olsen 10/6 & 10/27; R. Engel 10/13 & 10/20
Colleen Olsen
Matt Kirk
6th Communion Assistant — Bread Ted Olsen
Prayers of the People Pastor Mark Menacher
Communion Assistants — Wine Thelma Pace & Liz Dunnigan
Greeters Ellis Petersen
Usher Team George Hauk
Acolytes Gabby Bruflat & Jet Bruflat
13th Communion Assistant — Bread Ted Olsen
Prayers of the People Mary Ann Boullain
Projectionist Terry East
Communion Assistants — Wine Stephanie Brown & Shirley Carrington
Greeter JoAnn Hendrickson
Usher Team Jillian Barnard
Acolytes Tavis Brown & Paige Yerger
20th Communion Assistant — Bread Ted Olsen
Prayers of the People Laurie Floren
Projectionist Terry East
Communion Assistants — Wine Thelma Pace & Laurie Floren
Greeters Marilyn Burns & Marie Handley
Usher Team George Hauk
Acolytes Gabby Bruflat & Jet Bruflat
27th Communion Assistant — Bread Judi Cole
Prayers of the People Martha Applegate
Projectionist Tania Salas
Communion Assistant — Wine Liz Dunnigan & Stephanie Brown
Greeter Jillian Barnard
Usher Team George Hauk
Acolytes Tavis Brown & Paige Yerger
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Phone: 619-463-6633
Webpage: www.st-lukes-la-mesa.org
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A WARM WELCOME TO ALL
Worship Service: Sundays at 9:00 am
Sunday School for all ages—after worship service in Lower Level classrooms.
Children’s Choir practice—after worship service each Sunday before Sunday School.
Office/Campus Closed—October 14th.
Children’s Choir performance—October 20th.
Quarterly Congregational Meeting—October 27th after worship service.
Reformation Celebration—October 27th at 4:00pm
WSL— Thank Offering collection begins.
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
St. Luke’s Mission Statement:
We are called as a community of Christians saved by grace
—through faith alone in Jesus Christ—
to spread the Holy Gospel in word, sacrament, and action
soli deo gloria.