"TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWN" | | |
The Seventh Sunday
after Pentecost
July 11 and 12, 2026
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Watch our Sunday
10:00 AM service live.
Tune in using the link below
for a live stream of our 10:00AM Sunday Service or watch the service later at your convenience.
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Parents with children
If you have children who are
visiting St. Luke's this weekend,
we ask you to complete a
"Social Media Waiver".
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submit.
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
www.slecp.org
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 3:00pm
The Parish Office is
closed on Fridays.
928.778.4499
info@slecp.org
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Saturday, July 11th, 5:30 pm
Celebrant & Preacher: Father Phil Shaw
Eucharistic Minister: Marcie Harris
Sunday, July 12, 8:00 AM
Celebrant & Preacher: Father Phil Shaw
Eucharistic Minister: Kelly Parker
Organist: John Euson
Ushers: Rich and Linda Leon
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The Wednesday Healing Services
are on hiatus and will resume on
August 5th
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Sunday, July 12, 10:00 am
Celebrant & Preacher: Father Phil Shaw
Sub-Deacon: Trampus Tribbey
Lector 1: Gail Trost
Lector 2: Laura Reilly
Lector (Prayers): Leanne Bryan
Verger: Greg Miller
Eucharistic Minister, Crucifer: Blake Hicks
Eucharistic Minister: Sharon Tootle
Eucharistic Minister: Trampus Tribbey
Director of Music, Keyboardist: Matt Owens
Welcome Table: Cheryl Moreno
Greeters: Susan Bray-Anderson,
Kathy Swanson
Ushers: HEAD – Leigh Hunt,
John Williams, Judy Nestora,
Susan Carpenter
Sound/Audio Tech: Mike Maxwell
Lock-Up Duty: Larry Neece
Altar Guild
CAPT Becky Hansen, Tani Hendrickson,
Laura Johnson
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VESTRY MINUTES
Please click on the button below for the Vestry Minutes.They may also be found on our website at slecp.org and there is a hard copy posted on a clipboard in the Gathering Hall.
Note: Minutes are not posted until approved by the Vestry,
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Parish Announcements, Events
and Classes for July 2026
| | The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1 | | |
Altar Flower Donations for this week:
Noel Cocker.
In loving gratitude for
Patricia & Mary Lou
Please be sure and sign up to donate flowers--the sign-up poster is in the Gathering Hall. When paying by check, please be sure to state "Altar Flowers" in the memo line and leave your check in the offering plate or in the mailbox by the Administration Office.
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Hospitality Ministry
Sign up today to serve your church for 30 minutes of a Sunday morning.
Susan Hunt
STEP UP AND SERVE--If you are thinking of joining the ranks of admired treat bringers, please sign up on the sheet on the Welcome Center table against the wall.
Fellowship is growing as Christ calls.
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Birthdays:
15-Jul Keith McConnell
Anniversaries:
13-Jul Eddie & Tigger Gillam
14-Jul Fr. Phil & Beverly Shaw
14-Jul Rick & Sharon Farr
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Weekly Attendance
July 5, 2026
143
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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.
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This Week's Food Requests:
Canned: Fruits, diced tomatoes, tomato soup, beef and chicken broth.
Oatmeal, crackers, jello, puddings canned chicken, chicken packets, gluten free foods,
Non-dairy beverages (Soy, Almond, Coconut, etc.)
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St. Luke's Food Pantry Report for
July 3, 2026
44 Households, 141 individuals (n.r.),
Kids 44 and 0 new families
The Food Pantry will be open this Thursday
to drop off food from 12:00pm - 2:00
and to Pick Up Food on
Friday from 9am - Noon.
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The Outreach Commission will take a summer break in July and August to allow time for vacations. Meetings will resume on September 28. If you have any concerns regarding the Outreach Commission, please contact Mary Hallford.
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HOPE FEST sign up for Sept 19th
Every year, Hope Fest brings together local businesses and area service organizations for the Hope Serves Family Resource Fair, the Fun Zone, music, speakers, and the Car & Bike Show. The result is a dynamic advocacy network that serves with love, compassion and care.
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Hope Fest AZ has grown by connecting solutions so families can thrive, thanks to the many friends and service organizations that have answered the call over these past 14 years. Please go to: hopefestaz.com for a deeper dive into the history, photos and philosophy of Hope Fest.
St. Luke’s would like to participate this year if we can get volunteers to help on Saturday, Sept 19th at our booth in 2 hours shifts from 9 AM – 4:30 PM. We need 2 people per shift and need to know by 7/27 to reserve a space. There’s a sign up sheet in the gathering hall. Please contact Deborah Baci for more information @ Parishadmin@SLECP.org or call the office at 928-778-4499. Thank you!
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URGENT
Venezuelan Earthquake Relief Drive
On June 24, two strong earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession.
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Episcopal Relief & Development's disaster team has been in contact with leadership in the Diocese of Venezuela and other impacted communities. In addition to accompanying our local partners on the ground, we have mobilized with our Canadian, New Zealand and Australian counterparts within the Anglican Alliance.
Your gift to our International Disaster Fund supports work with local partners to provide critical relief today and long-term recovery support to those impacted by disasters like the earthquakes in Venezuela. Please make your urgent tax-deductible donation now. Please go to https://www.episcopalrelief.org, the button to donate to this specific fund is on the home page.
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Celebrating Tim Ernster and DSCA 2026
The Don’t Spend Christmas Alone Committee is delighted to celebrate Tim Ernster, who has graciously volunteered to lead
the 46th DSCA in 2026.
Tim’s willingness to serve reflects the generosity, compassion, and community spirit that make DSCA such a meaningful tradition year after year. Please join us in warmly congratulating Tim, thanking him for stepping forward, and offering your encouragement and support as he begins this important role.
We are still looking for volunteers who would be interested in Fund Raising and Publicity/Communications.
If you are interested in helping, please call
Tim Ernster 928-201-5082 or Mary Hallford 603-796-1177.
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Notary Services
St. Luke’s is now offering Notary Services at no charge during regular business hours. Please call or email Deborah at the office to make an appointment.
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$$$ DO YOU HAVE FINANCIAL QUESTIONS? $$$
We're here to help. Contact Cheryl Erpelding 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.
| | The link on our website for financial giving has been updated. AND, you can click here to be directed to the link as well. | | If you or any of your family/friends shop at any of the “Frys Stores,” please list St Luke’s to be the recipient of the charitable “Donation” percentage from your purchases. Go to the customer service desk for information. Surprisingly it adds up, and doesn’t cost you anything and St Luke’s Parish, Prescott appreciates it. | |
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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:1, 4
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Community News, Events and Updates
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Now through July 17
2026 Back-to-School Health and Wellness Backpack Event
This event helps students whose families may be unable to provide the school supplies they need to succeed. A backpack filled with supplies costs approximately $50 and helps students start the school year on a positive note.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Check out the ways you can support our future
leaders in navigating their education.
Click on the links below to get involved!
Volunteer Opportunities
Donation Opportunities
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Come Serve the Lord! Email info@slecp.org for more information or to sign up to serve.
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Lost and Found
If you have an item that was left behind, or if you found an item, please email info@slecp.org and report it. It will then show up here. We have also designated a spot for announcements on the Website at slecp.org. Check out "The Bulletin Board" link on the home page.
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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
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
For Sean, our Presiding Bishop; Jennifer, our Bishop; For all bishops and other ministers; for the church, that it may welcome those with heavy hearts, offer the prayers of thanksgiving that become our daily bread, forgive all those who enter, and repent of its own
injustices we pray, Lord have mercy.
Prayers for healing and comfort
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, Jeff Haugland, Rev'd Susan Schubert, Carl and Carol Anderson, Marion Dunmire, Zibbie Wolter, Ted & Barbara Sayle, Michael Orley, Ana, Amelia, George, Rich and Cathy Hoaglund, Deacon Kimball Arnold, Jerry Sweeden, David Roberts, Jack Williman, Jane Needham, Bob and Gail Haugland, Jaymie, Nornie Vergote, Wayne Hallford, Linda Bray, Bob Barlow, Jeanne Miller, Jean Ehlers, Sara Williman, Chuck Wehland. // Matthew Sartory, Vivian Close, Gary Galliger, Richard Cruse, Myrna Cruse, Jaclyn Waterman, Peggy Richliew, Sean and Matthew Sartori, Juliette Singler-Wilson, Rob Jobst, Laura L, Karen W, Eileen and Larry Griffin, “Charlie” D, Barbara Vefguth, Cynthia Moreno and Mike Paradis, Juliette Singler.
For those in our Armed Forces: Brian, Ian, Florian, Beka, Chandler, Alexander, and Donovan.
For all those suffering and who have been affected by hurricanes and other severe weather
Prayers for Thanksgiving
Let us give thanks to God our Father for all his gifts so freely bestowed upon us especially the abundance of creation, the many ministries at St. Luke’s and the volunteers that lead them, the continued growth of our church, those visiting St. Luke’s, and those returning.
Anglican Prayers for the week of July 11th through July 17th, 2026
Saturday, July 11 - The Diocese of Northwest Ankole – The Church of the Province of Uganda
Sunday, July 12 - Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan
Monday, July 13 - The Diocese of South Ankole – The Church of the Province of Uganda
Tuesday July 14 - The Diocese of West Ankole – The Church of the Province of Uganda
Wednesday, July 15 - The Diocese of Antananarivo – The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean
Thursday, July 16 - The Diocese of Antsiranana – The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean
Friday, July 17 - Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa – The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer – St. Michael’s, Coolidge
In the St. Luke's Outreach Cycle of Prayer – People Who Care, Meals on Wheels, Casa de Amor Para Ninos
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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.
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We acknowledge...
According to Resolution #2016-3, of the 56th Diocesan Convention: We acknowledge the living culture of the Yavapai people, the traditional custodians of the land we stand on, and pay tribute to the role they play in the life of this region.
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Epistle submissions: info@slecp.org
Submissions for the current week's Epistle are due by noon on Wednesday!
Church Website: www.slecp.org
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