"TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE CHRIST KNOWN"

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St. Luke's Episcopal Church

info@slecp.org www.slecp.org

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday

9:00am to 3:00pm

The Parish Office is closed on Fridays.

928.778.4499



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

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS/DATE REMINDER

LENT MADNESS

Dear Fans of Lent Madness! Lent begins on February 19 and unfortunately we cannot run our Lent Madness competition like we did last year. The organizers decided not to publish the Saintly Scorecard this year. BUT you can participate on your own by going to lentmadness.org and subscribing. Each day you will be able to read about the two Saints competing for the Golden Halo and vote for your choice. I will have printed brackets available in the Gathering Hall for you to chart your wins and losses. Good luck!

PLEDGE STATEMENTS



Your pledge statement for 2025 has been sent to you either by email or regular mail. Please check these and if there are any discrepanices, call Cheryl at 928.778.4499 or email her at finance@slecp.org

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.

“Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.

 Joel 2:12-13

Diocesan News and Updates

2026 Discipleship Days

Registration is NOW OPEN

Dear Friends in Christ,

We are excited to announce that registration for the 2026 Discipleship Days is NOW OPEN!

2026 Discipleship Days are 1-day, in-person gatherings to help you learn, inspire, and connect. We are hosting 3 days: one in Scottsdale, one in Tucson, and one in Prescott. You can attend one day, or all three days, as the programming is catered to each specific region of the diocese.

Each session is $30 per person, and lunch will be provided. Childcare is available upon request.

Who should come to the Discipleship Days?

Anyone who wants to grow in their faith and learn. That includes clergy, vestry/bishop committee members, parishioners, church staff and more!

Even if you are new to the Episcopal faith, these 1 day sessions are great for you to get to know how our church works, and how to deepen your connection and discipleship with Christ.

What can I expect to learn?

Each day will begin with an opening prayer, followed by Bible study and reflection, then breakout workshops, and finally lunch. During lunch, there will be open tables with Diocesan Staff so you can ask questions and get to know the different ministries of our diocese. In the afternoon, we will gather together to hear from our keynote speaker, Andrew Stravitz, on “Telling our Stories” of faith and love. Following the keynote will be time with Bishop Reddall and a closing prayer.

For more information and to register, visit our website at azdiocese.org/discipleship or use the link below.

We can't wait to see you there!

Campership Sunday - March 8th, 2026

Dear Friends in Christ,

It’s almost time for one of the most joyful Sundays of the year — Campership Sunday!

Campership Sunday, formerly known as Chapel Rock Sunday, is a day in which we ask each church and congregation members to support the Chapel Rock Campership Fund for the benefit of our children and youth. Through these donations, we live out our shared promise that no child will be turned away because of financial circumstances.

That commitment isn’t just a policy — it’s a reflection of who we are.

Sunday, March 8th, 2026, has been designated as Campership Sunday this year, and we are so grateful for your partnership in making it meaningful within your congregation.

To make it easier to share the good news about Campership Sunday, we've created a media packet for you. The packet includes a letter from Deanna Fair, Director of Camp Ministries, graphics, and sample text for social media and bulletin inserts.

We hope that by sharing these materials with you, the story of summer camp at Chapel Rock can be spread far and wide.

And what a story it is.

Summer Camp at Chapel Rock is filled with hiking trails and swimming, arts and crafts tables covered in creativity, campfire songs echoing under the stars, and friendships that last long after the final blessing. It’s a place of laughter and growth, of trying new things and discovering courage you didn’t know you had. It’s where young people experience joyful play, deep belonging, and meaningful spiritual formation — all wrapped into one unforgettable week.

More than half of our campers each summer receive support from the Campership Fund. Your generosity removes financial barriers and opens the door for transformative experiences — moments of confidence, faith, friendship, and peace that shape young lives in lasting ways.

Because of you, Chapel Rock becomes a sanctuary for all.

For those who wish to give through your congregation, we ask that members make checks payable to your church. When your collection is complete, please send one check to Chapel Rock for the total amount. We will gladly send a collective letter of thanks to celebrate your congregation’s participation.

For those who wish to donate online, they can do so at azdiocese.org/campership

If you are new to the diocese or have any questions about how best to organize Campership Sunday, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help in any way we can.

Thank you for championing this ministry and for helping ensure that every camper — regardless of financial situation — can experience the joy, growth, and community of Chapel Rock.



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:

Spaghetti sauce, canned peaches, chicket packets, chili packets, gluten-free foods, non-dairy beverages (soy, almond, coconut, etc.),

St. Luke's Food Pantry Report

for February 20, 2026



54 Households, 170 individuals (n.r.) Kids 54

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.

Worship Ministers for February 28 and March 1

 and Wednesday, March 4

Saturday, February 28, 5:30 pm

Celebrant & Preacher: Fr. Phil Shaw

Eucharistic Minister: Kelly Parker

Sunday, March 1,  8:00 am

Celebrant & Preacher: Fr. Phil Shaw

Eucharistic Minister: Carol Sweeden

Organist: John Euson

Ushers: Rich and Linda Leon

Sunday, March 1, 10:00 am

Celebrant & Preacher: Fr. Phil Shaw

Assisting Clergy: Rev’d Jim Schubert

Deacon: Nancy Fees

Lector 1: Mary Ellen Rivero

Lector 2: Brenda Schwartz

Lector (Prayers): Susan Bray-Anderson   

Verger: Greg Miller

Eucharistic Minister-Crucifer: Bev Shaw

Eucharistic Minister: Larry Neece

Director of Music: Matt Owens

Keyboardist:

Choir Director: Lynda Rowntree

Welcome Table: Betty Doherty

Greeters:  Jim and Kathy Pessin

Ushers: Barbara Baker-Rosenberg (Head) Tani Hendrickson, Leigh Hunt, Noel Coker

Sound/Audio Tech: Mike Maxwell

Lock-Up Duty: Gary Nick

Altar Guild

Becky Hansen (Capt), Tani Hendrickson, Laura Johnson, Annavon Bradley

Wednesday, March 4, 10:00 am Healing Service

Celebrant & Preacher: Fr. Marc McDonald

Eucharistic Minister: Nancy Carmichael 

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, Gerri Jarvis, Deacon Kimball Arnold, Jerry Sweeden, David Roberts, Laura Hutchison, Jack Williman, Jane Needham, Bob and Gail Haugland, Gail Trost, Jaymie, Nornie Vergote, Wayne Hallford, Linda Bray, Brenda Jones, Bob Barlow, Jeanne Miller, Jean Ehlers, Sharon Tootle, Sara Williman, Chuck Wehland, Jeff Goliber, Sandy and Tim Malcolm, Darryl Carpenter, Pamela Woodberry, Dori, Stacy, Rick Tuchscherer, Carrie Lewis, Jon Rasvall, Francois Maurice, OES Sister, Scholly Ketcher, Ellie Lassiter, Jerry, George Westlie, Frances, Heather and 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, Earl and Julie Poole, Ned Welker, Christopher Allen, and Christi Gillam.

For the repose of the soul of Robin Hollis.

For the repose of the soul of Pat Anderson.



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 February 28 to March 6, 2026

Saturday, February 28 – The Diocese of Tirunelveli – The Church of South India (United) 

Sunday, March 1 – The Nippon Sei Ko Kai

Monday, March 2 - The Diocese of Toamasina – The Church of the Province of the 

Indian Ocean

Tuesday March 3 – The Diocese of Tohoku – The Nippon Sei Ko Kai 

Wednesday, March 4 – The Diocese ofTokyo – The Nippon Sei Ko Kai 

Thursday, March 5 - The Diocese of Toliara – The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean 

Friday, March 6 - The Diocese ofTonj – Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan

In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer – St. James the Apostle, Tempe

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

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.