"TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWN"

Weekly Epistle

The Fourth Sunday of Easter

April 25 and 26, 2026

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St. Luke's Episcopal Church

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Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday

9:00am to 3:00pm

The Parish Office is closed on Fridays.


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Can't make it to one of our services? Follow the link to our website (slecp.org) to watch live or stream later, and download the bulletin





For Fr. Marc: those of you who wish to send a get-well card to Fr. Marc, please either mail them to the office or put them in the collection plate on Sundays. I will make sure he gets them. Lynda

VESTRY MINUTES

Vestry MInutes may be found by accessing the button below. 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, therefore the notes posted are from the previous month)


Parish Announcements, Events, and Classes

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1

Wall-E Trailer - Click Here or copy and paste the below URL into your web browser: https://youtu.be/_kslEYbMr1g?si=01E4-fVM2Z3UEWjz

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS/DATE REMINDER

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INQUIRER'S CLASS ABOVE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO THE WEEKENDS OF MAY 17 AND MAY 24. YOU MAY STILL SIGN UP ON THE LIST IN THE GATHERING HALL.

EDUCATION

K-5 Meets 9:00 - 9:50 am



Parents--Please let your teacher know if your child will not be there on Sunday. That helps their teacher plan materials.

Just as a reminder: Checks for donations to Jeanne Miller MUST be made out to the Jeanne Miller Cancer Treatment Fund. They cannot be made out to St. Luke's as the church cannot be used as a pass through for funds. Checks may be given to John Euson (8:00 organist) or to the office who will give them to John or to Lynda Rowntree who attends the 10:00 service.


Many thanks to all who have donated so far.

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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.

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


Diocesan News and Updates



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



Altar Flower Donations for this week


Carol Sweeden





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.

Hospitality Ministry

Sign up today to serve your church for 30 minutes of a Sunday morning.



Open



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.



Birthdays and Anniversaries this coming week


 


April 25 – May 1

Birthdays:  

28-Apr         Kirk Davis

29-Apr         Kari Jamison

29-Apr         John Molnar

1-May          Kate Carroll

1-May          Mary Ellen Rivero

Anniversaries:

25-Apr         John & Jill Molnar

27-Apr         Leigh & Susan Hunt

1-May          The Rev'd Marc & Linda

McDonald


 

 

 

 

 




Weekly Attendance

April 11 and 12, 2026

161


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:

Canned: fruit, baked beans, chili, diced tomatoes (small), Chef-Boy-R-Dee, Manwich, tomato soup. Cereal, oatmeal, saltine crackers, chicken packets, gluten-free foods, non-dairy beverages (soy, almond, coconut, etc.),


St. Luke's Food Pantry Report

for April 3, 2026



54 Households, 179 individuals (n.r.) Kids 60

and 1 new family


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.

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.

Come Serve the Lord! Email info@slecp.org for more information or to sign up to serve.

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.


Worship Ministers for

Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, 2026

   Wednesday, April 29

 

 

Saturday, April 25, 5:30 pm

Celebrant: The Rev’d Jim Schubert

Deacon & Preacher: The Venerable Rev’d Amy Bryan

Eucharistic Minister: Lauree Birchmeier 

 

Sunday, April 26, 8:00 am

Celebrant: The Rev’d Jim Schubert

Deacon & Preacher: The Venerable Rev’d Amy Bryan

Eucharistic Minister: Gib McIntosh

Organist: Matt Owens

Ushers: Sylvia McIntosh, Carol Sweeden

 

Sunday, April 26, 10:00 am

Celebrant: The Rev’d Jim Schubert

Deacon & Preacher: The Venerable Rev’d Amy Bryan

Deacon: Nancy Fees

Lector 1: Orient Coleman

Lector 2: Ash Hicks

Lector (Prayers): Lori Burgoyne    

Verger: Darrell Anderson

Eucharistic Minister-Crucifer: Nancy Reynolds

Eucharistic Minister: Blake Hicks

Music/Choir Director, Keyboardist: Matt Owens

Welcome Table: Leigh Hunt

Greeters:  Sue Kimball, Deborah Baci

Ushers: Don McKellar (Head) Tani Hendrickson, Cheryl Moreno, Leigh Hunt

Sound/Audio Tech: Mike Maxwell

Lock-Up Duty: Leanne Bryan

 

Altar Guild

Lauree Birchmeier (Capt), Sylvia McIntosh, Karen Spiess, Cheryl Moreno

 

 Wednesday Healing, April 29, 10:00 am

Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev’d Susan Schubert

Eucharistic Minister: Larry Neece 

 


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, Brenda Jones, Bob Barlow, Jeanne Miller, Jean Ehlers, Sara Williman, Chuck Wehland, Jeff Goliber, Sandy and Tim Malcolm, Darryl Carpenter, Pamela Woodberry, Dori, Stacy, Rick Tuchscherer, Carrie Lewis, Jon Rasvall, OES Sister, Scholly Ketcher, Jerry, George Westlie, Frances, Heather, Juanita and Wrenitee Hawley, Ruth Beloucz Roazen, Larry Sweeden, Mary Singler, Rich, Katie and Michael Staudt, Jane and Bill, Susan B, Joanne, Eileen Griffin, Paget, Doug Ogburn, Robin Borok, Diane Glodek, Cameron, Ned Welker, Christopher Allen, Chrisi Gillam, Tim Ernster and Vicky Oldham, Viorica, Wolfgang, David’s family, Paul Plaster, Monty, Gail Trost and the family of Laura Hutchison, Teresa Casacchia, Fr. Marc and Linda, Gary and Karen Kensing.

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


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. Let us also give thanks for the baptisms of Emily Joanne Isaac and Hudson Gray Chase.

 

Anglican Prayers for the week of April 25 to May 1, 2026


Saturday, April 25 – The Diocese of Winchester – The Church of England

Sunday, April 26 – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)

Monday, April 27 - The Diocese of Windward Islands – The Church in the Province of the West Indies

Tuesday April 28 – The Diocese of Wondurba – Province of the Episcopal Church of

South Sudan

Wednesday, April 29 – The Diocese of Worcester – The Church of England

Thursday, April 30 - The Diocese of Wulu – Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan

Friday, May 1 - The Diocese of Wusasa – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)


In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer – St. Michael and All Angels, Tucson

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

 



 


 

 

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.

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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