"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)

Conference Room (next to the Church Office)

Next Classes – Spiritual Truth in an Age of Fake News

Learn how to discern spiritual truth from “fake news” and why it’s so important for disciples to do so. In an age of “facts” and “alternative facts,” it becomes more and more important for followers of Jesus to have a clear way of assessing what’s real and what’s not. Elizabeth Geitz and Rebeca Cotton have a keen interest in doing so. As writers and students of not only our present age, but of the Bible, Elizabeth has written a book on the subject, and they offer tremendous insight on this important topic. Their video presentations are entitled:

·        What is Misinformation?                              2/16/25

·        Fighting Misinformation                               2/23/25

·        What is Biblical Fake News?                         3/2/25

·        Setting the Record Straight                          3/9/25

This course is ideal for those seeking tools for discernment of spiritual truth.

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: 2/16 - 2/22

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.

Get involved at St. Luke's!

There are many ways to get involved in ministry here at the church. Below are just come examples:

• Administrative assistance with phones and odd jobs and especially projects!
• Counting duties on Monday mornings and filing duties with the Finance Office
• Commission Chairs needed for various ministries.
• Commission members and volunteers (visit our website and see what's going on!)
• Hospitality Service on Sunday mornings (sign up in the Gathering Hall)
• Clean up after coffee hour on Sundays
• Donate Altar Flowers on your birthday or other special occasion (sign up in the Gathering Hall)
• and many more...

For more information on ministry at St. Luke's, please contact Lynda at (928) 778-4499 or email info@slecp.org

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

As the deer longs for the water brooks, so longs my soul for you, O God. My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the living God; when shall I come to appear before the presence of God?

 Psalm 42:1-2

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 March 8 and March 9

and Wednesday March 12

Saturday, March 8, 2025 - 5:30pm

Celebrant & Preacher: Fr. Marc McDonald

Eucharistic Minister: Trampus Tribbey

Sunday, March 9, 2025  8:00am

Celebrant & Preacher: Fr. Marc McDonald

Deacon: Nancy Fees

Eucharistic Minister: Gib McIntosh 

Organist: John Euson

Ushers: Kathryn Barber & Sylvia McIntosh

Sunday, March 9, 2025  10:00am

Celebrant & Preacher: Fr. Marc McDonald

Deacon: Nancy Fees

Lector 1: Lynne Holland

Lector 2: Larry Neece

Lector (Prayers): Brenda Schwartz

Verger: Barbara Sayle

Eucharistic Minister-Crucifer: Nancy Reynolds

Eucharistic Minister: Beverly Shaw

Director of Music: Dennis Houser

Organist: Kay Houser

Welcome Table: Barbara Baker-Rosenberg

Greeters: Open

Ushers: Eileen Griffin (Head), Larry Griffin, Carol Goldsmith, Rich Goldsmith

Sound/Audio Tech: Mike Maxwell

Lock-Up Duty: Beverly Shaw

Wednesday, March 12,  10:00am Healing Service

Celebrant and Preacher: Fr. Phil Shaw

Eucharistic Minister: Nancy Carmichael

 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 Tizoc Ceballos, Brandon Reynolds, 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 Nancy Fees, Deacon Kimball Arnold, Nancy Reynolds, Jerry Sweeden, Laura Reilly, Ed and Hedy Sullivan, Fred Ryder. David Roberts, Laura Hutchinson, Hector Figueroa, Troy Crawford, Gary and Lyneal Nick, Jack Williman, Wayne Rolland, Allen Neece, Ben Del Mar, Gail Trost, Christina and Zack Smith, Riley James Smith and Austin Craig Smith, Bette Brooks, Bill Noonan, Ned Welker, Robert Bradley, Luca Jacobi, and Linda Bray

For the repose of the soul of Steve Jarvis

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

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

For those affected by the wildfires in California

Anglican Prayers for the week of March 8 to March 14

Saturday March 8 - The Diocese of Malaita – The Anglican Church of Melanesia 

Sunday, March 9 – The Anglican Church of Canada

Monday, March 10 - The Diocese of Malakal – Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan     

Tuesday, March 11 – The Diocese of Lake Malawi – The Church of the Province of Central Africa       

Wednesday, March 12 – The Diocese of Northern Malawi – The Church of the Province of Central Africa 

Thursday, March 13 – The Diocese of Southern Malawi – The Church of the Province of Central Africa

Friday, March 14, - The Diocese of West Malaysia – Church of the Province of South East Asia

In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer – St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran, Williams

In the St. Luke's Outreach Cycle of Prayer – Perryville Prison Ministry, St. Luke’s Educational Scholarship Applicants, Episcopal Relief and Development

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.