"TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWN"

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St. Luke's Episcopal Church

info@slecp.org www.slecp.org

Parish Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday

9:00am to 4:00pm

Lunch Hour by Appt. only

The Parish Office is closed on Fridays.

928.778.4499



Parish Announcements, Events, and Classes

Adult Christian Education (A.C.E.)

Classes Meet on Sundays (9:10 – 9:50 am)

LENT MADNESS UPDATE

Lent Madness Elite Eight begins this week! Here are the Saintly Match-Ups

    Irenaeus of Lyons vs Zechariah

    Elizabeth of Hungary vs Verena of Zurzach

    Philip, Deacon and Evangelist vs Nicolaus Zinzendorf

    Emily Cooper vs Sundar Singh

Here are the top 10 winners so far at St. Luke’s

    Doug O. 22/32

    Margaret B. 21/32

    Karen S. 21/32

    Susan and Jim S. 20/32

    Kim M.19/32

    Sharon F. 19/32

    Carol G. 18/32

    Dan B. 18/32

    Dave and Karen 18/32

    Nancy R. 18/32

St. Luke’s OUTREACH Commission

VISION STATEMENT

Seeking to serve Christ through serving our neighbor.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to bring parishioners together to help others, especially those in need of food, water, shelter, clothing, and educational opportunities.

Each month the Outreach Commission offers service opportunities where we encourage our parishioners to participate:

Outreach Meeting - 4th Monday of the month at 3:00 p.m.

HUSD Faith Based Council meeting - 1^st Thursday of the month.

Every Thursday 12 noon - 2 pm: Drop off donations for Food Pantry

Every Friday 9-12 pm: St Luke’s Food Pantry

Every Sunday at 9:10 am: Sunday School for all ages.

Angel Quilts Meeting: 3rd Thursday of the month

St. Luke's Packing Team for Prescott Cupboard Community Food Pantry: 4/7 - 4/12 (All are welcome to come help pack)

DO YOU HAVE FINANCIAL QUESTIONS?

We're here to help. Contact Becca Farrell at finance@slecp.org to ask your financial question or to make an appointment whether it be about your pledge, giving, or commission budget. She'll be happy to find the answers you need.

Important note from the finance officer: There have been several checks received that do not say who the donor is. Please be sure you check with your financial institution that your name is at least on the stub. You are also welcomed to email Becca at finance@slecp.org ahead of time to tell her that there is a check coming in from you. Please list the financial institution and the amount and she can verify that it was received. We want to make sure that you receive a donation letter.

Come and See

St. Luke's Sunday School, Kindergarten through Grade 2, continues every Sunday from 9:10 to 9:50 in Classroom H. Bring your kiddos and watch their joy as they learn about God through story and song. I can't wait to meet you!

Miss Tani

So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord - the King of Israel!”

 John 12:13

Diocesan News and Updates

Dear Friends in Christ,

We heard from around the diocese that people want more time together to learn, to reflect, and to grow in faith. So in 2025, we are trying something new in Arizona: three regional “Discipleship Days.”  

Discipleship Day - Central Valley

March 1st, 2025 9:30 am to 3pm

Christ Church of the Ascension,

Paradise Valley

Discipleship Day - Tucson

April 5th, 2025 9:30 am to 3 pm

Christ the King Episcopal Church

Tucson

Discipleship Day - Northern

April 26th, 2025 9:30 am to 3 pm

Church of the Epiphany

Flagstaff

Who should come to the Discipleship Days?

Anyone who wants to grow in their faith and has a ministry of leadership in a congregation. That includes clergy and laypeople!

What should I expect at the Discipleship Days?

· A keynote address by the Rev. Jim Clark about healthy church culture

· Bible Study led by Canon Anita 

· Time with Bishop Reddall 

· A choice of workshops on church finance/stewardship, Vestry/Bishop’s Committee orientation; the role of the Deacon in the congregation; and the Spiritual life 

· Brief presentations on a couple of diocesan ministries

· Peer learning and sharing with others from around the Diocese

The Central Valley Day is March 1st, 2025 at Christ Church of the Ascension in Paradise Valley. You can register for it below. Registration for Tucson Day and Northern Day will be coming soon.

We hope to see many of you there, as we grow in our faith as disciples of Jesus!

+Jennifer



If you are interested in registering for the Central Valley Day, please contact Lynda at St. Luke's (parishadmin@slecp.org) and she can send you the link.



Community News and Updates

Community Food Banks in the Quad City Area are Seeking Our Support, too!

Our food donation program, which benefits three of our area food banks, continues. This has been an on-going program (separate from the St. Luke's Food Pantry) where parishioners can donate non-perishable food items that will in turn be shared with the Prescott Community Cupboard, the Prescott Valley Food Bank, and the Chino Valley Food Bank. 



Your donations of non-perishable food items may be left in the wooden box in the Parish Hall. 

Thank you for your continued support of all our food donation programs!

Pastoral Care

Community Contact Lists

The administration office, along with many dedicated volunteers, has been working to update our Community Services reference lists. Many services are available here in our community for food, clothing, housing, and other needs that folks in our community may need. Download the attached lists and keep them handy so that, with your help, the ministry of St. Luke's continues beyond our front doors.

Parish Weekly Updates and Resources

Birthday and Anniversary Prayer

O God, our times are in your hands: look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace. Send your blessings upon them, that their homes may be a haven of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.



This Week's Food Requests:

No salt/sugar canned goods, gluten-free foods, non-dairy beverages (soy, almond, coconut, etc.)

St. Luke's Food Pantry Report

for January 10, 2025

55 Households, 166 individuals (n.r.) Kids 53

and  5 new families

The Food Pantry will be open this Thursday to drop off food from 12:00pm-2:00pm,

and to Pick Up Food on Friday from 9am - Noon.

Thank you for your

continued financial support!

Click here for a one-time or recurring donation. You can also place your offering in the secured locked mailbox outside our parish office.

Worship Ministers for Weekend of Palm Sunday, April 12 and 13,

 Wednesday April 16 and Good Friday, April 18

Saturday, April 12, 2025 5:30pm

Celebrant & Preacher: Fr. Marc McDonald

Eucharistic Minister: Sharon Tootle

Sunday, April 13, 2025 8:00am

Celebrant: The Rev’d Bonnie Cain

Preacher: Fr. Marc McDonald

Eucharistic Minister: Gib McIntosh 

Organist: John Euson

Ushers: Eddie Gillam & Kathryn Barber

Sunday, April 13, 2025 10:00am

Celebrant: The Rev’d Bonnie Cain

Preacher: Fr. Marc McDonald

Lector 1: Tani Hendrickson

Lector 2: Lauree Birchmeier

Lector (Prayers): Lynne Holland

Verger: Mary Ellen Rivero

Eucharistic Minister-Crucifer: Larry Neece

Eucharistic Minister: Beverly Shaw

Director of Music: Dennis Houser

Organist: John Euson

Keyboardist: Matt Owens

Welcome Table: Jean Ehlers

Greeters: Susan Bray-Anderson & Kathy Swanson

Ushers: Leigh Hunt (Head), Noel Coker, Don McKellar, Judy Nestora

Sound/Audio Tech: Mike Maxwell

Lock-Up Duty: Beverly Shaw



Wednesday, April 16, 10:00am Healing Service

Celebrant and Preacher: Fr. Marc McDonald

Eucharistic Minister: Nancy Carmichael

Friday, April 18, 6:00pm Good Friday

Officiant: Fr. Marc McDonald

Lector 1: Michael P. Orley

Lector 2: Laura Henry

Ushers: Leigh Hunt & Barbara Baker-Rosenberg 



 Altar Guild Team

Robin Borok (Capt.), Cynthia Moreno, Betsy Denison

Our Prayer List

It is our practice to keep names on the prayer list for three weeks. If you need to keep them on longer, please make a special request to move that person to the long-term list. There is a black prayer binder located on the Usher's Table in the Narthex in which you can write your prayer requests

OR

You may email your prayer requests to: info@slecp.org

For those in need of prayer: Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation, especially Riley Gillam, M.J., Len, Jeff Haugland, Carol Covert, Vera Mulnix, Emily Baker, Jane W., Rev'd Susan Schubert, Carl and Carol Anderson, Marion Dunmire, Zibbie Wolter, Ted & Barbara Sayle, Michael Orley, Ana, Amelia, George, Bob Barlow, Rich and Cathy Hoaglund, Gerri Jarvis, Deacon Kimball Arnold, Jerry Sweeden, Laura Reilly, Ed and Hedy Sullivan, Fred Ryder. David Roberts, Laura Hutchison, Hector Figueroa, Troy Crawford, Gary and Lyneal Nick, Jack Williman, Wayne Rolland, Allen Neece, Christina and Zack Smith, Riley James Smith and Austin Craig Smith, Bette Brooks, Bill Noonan, Ned Welker, JoAnn, Gary, Ben and parents, the Reynolds family and the Ceballos family, Gil, Cathy, the family of Kevin Thomas, Francois Marquis, Sylvia McIntosh, John Brown, Jane Needham, Ron Buckridge and parents Dennis and Julie, Michael Sartori, Darryl Prater, Jill Walston, Bob and Gail Haugland.

For those in our Armed Forces: Brian, Ian, Florian, Beka and Chandler

For all those suffering and who have been affected by hurricanes and other severe weather

Anglican Prayers for the week of April 12 to April 18

Saturday April 12 - The Diocese of Matana – The Anglican Church of Burundi  

Sunday, April 13 – The Church of England

Monday, April 14 - The Diocese of Matlosane – The Anglican Church of Southern Africa      

Tuesday, April 15 – The Diocese of Mauritius – The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean

Wednesday, April 16 – The Diocese of Mbaise – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)

Thursday, April 17 – The Diocese of Mbale– The Church of the Province of Uganda

Friday, April 18 - The Diocese of North Mbale  –  The Church of the Province of Uganda

In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer – Good Shepherd of the Hills, Cave Creek

In the St. Luke's Outreach Cycle of Prayer – Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank, Prescott Valley Food Bank, Chino Valley Food Bank

Pray for this week’s Birthdays and Anniversaries*: 

As of June 16, 2022, per the Diocese, all COVID regulations have been suspended, with the exception of the following: All non-vaccinated persons wishing to attend live services be masked.

Thank you for your compliance with this request.

ALL ARE WELCOME!



St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of the Quad-Cities seeks to create a community where we intentionally welcome all. We foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with each other. We cherish the diversity of humanity, a diversity that includes differences in sex, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, financial means, education, and political perspective.

When we say “All are Welcome” we mean ALL.