2000 Shepherds Lane
Prescott, AZ 86301
928 778-4499
Fr. Pierre-Henry, ext. 302
Deacons Kimball, Chris, & Keehna, ext. 306
Beth, ext. 303
Lauree, ext. 304
Helen, ext. 305
Sophie, ext. 301
Dennis, ext. 309
General Mailbox, ext. 300
Pastoral Care Line: 928 460-2736
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Welcome back Weekend!!!
September 12 & 13
Rector: Pierre-Henry Buisson
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Weekly Epistle
14th Sunday after Pentecost
September 6, 2020
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A Letter to the Congregation from Pierre-Henry
St. Luke's Doors are OPEN for Worship
September 12 & 13
September 3, 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It is with a great anticipation and joy that I write to you today! We have been given the green light by Bishop Jennifer Reddall to resume in-person worship services, with restrictions and a limited capacity, here at St. Luke’s. Yavapai County met the necessary benchmarks and our Vestry-approved Plan for In-Person Worship During Phase II was approved by Bishop Jennifer. Our Welcome Back Weekend, in which we will open for in-person worship, is September 12-13. Our aim for this letter is to explain all the details associated with the opening for in-person worship.
What Services Will be Offered
We have made the decision to offer the following in-person worship services, based upon the mid-July survey results: Saturday 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel, Sunday 8 a.m. in the Sanctuary, Sunday 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary, and Sunday 12 Noon in the Parish Hall. The Saturday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 12 Noon services will be spoken services and the Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services will feature organ music and a cantor.
How to Register for Services
During Phase II, each person must register online for the service he/she plans to attend. One family member can register the whole family. For our Welcome Back Weekend, September 12-13, online registration will be available from Tuesday, September 8, through Thursday, September 10.
Clicking on the link above will take you directly to the registration page.
Follow the prompts to get registered. For your convenience, detailed instructions will be posted on our website.
For those without internet, please call the Parish Office, 928-778-4499, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday to get registered.
Online Option for those at Home
We will continue to offer an online option for worship for those who aren’t quite ready to return yet, aren’t feeling well, or can’t make it to church for whatever reason. The 10 a.m. service will be live-streamed via Facebook at www.facebook.com/stlukesaz. You do NOT need a Facebook account to be able to view the live stream of the service. You just need to logon (www.facebook.com/stlukesaz) on Sunday at 10 a.m. to view the service live. You will also have the ability to view the service at a later time on our Facebook page and/or website. We will be providing the link for our Facebook page on the Weekly Epistle so you can easily get to the live-streamed service.
What we Ask of those in Attendance
In order to attend in-person worship, you already know there will be certain requirements in place. All people in attendance must wear a mask over their nose and mouth. For those who don’t have one, masks will be made available. We also ask that six-feet distance be kept between people who are not part of the same household. During Phase II, there will be no coffee hour and no Sunday School, per Diocesan guidelines.
As stated on the Diocesan fliers you will see posted around the church, “We are doing our best to ensure that everyone who enters is kept safe and healthy.” Because of this, we ask you to please stay home if you are feeling ill.
What to Expect at Church
† In addition to your warm welcome, you will be checked-in as we will have the lists of those registered by service.
† With the aim to ensure social distancing, the ushers will be seating parishioners from the front of the worship space, nearest the altar, to the back.
† The offering plate will be available at the entrance of the Chapel, Sanctuary, and Parish Hall and it will be presented at the altar during the Offertory.
† Single-use worship bulletins will be available on the pews or in a central location for you to take one. There will be a recycle bin when you leave the church.
† You may also choose to bring your tablet or hand-held device to download the bulletin and follow along on your device. (wifi network: St. Luke’s Parish – Guest; password: ParishHall)
† As difficult as this will be, there will be no choir nor congregational singing. A cantor is permissible as long as there is 20 feet distance around the cantor to the next person.
† The peace will be shared by contactless motions. I look forward to seeing all of your smiling eyes, friendly waves, and thumbs up during this time!
† Communion, in one-kind only (bread), will be distributed to you at your seats and there will be no kneeling.
† Upon the conclusion of the worship service, follow the lead of the ushers to leave while keeping social distancing.
† While wearing masks and respecting social distancing the clergy will be outside in the courtyard to greet you after the services.
Though there will be some new guidelines, the essence of our worship remains the same and we will be together in Christ. I ask that we give one another grace as we move forward. As always, you remain in my prayers.
Peace be with you.
Pierre-Henry
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Plan for In-Person Worship During Phase II
The Vestry approved St. Luke’s “Plan for In-Person Worship During Phase II” on August 11, 2020, and it was approved by Bishop Jennifer Reddall on August 25, 2020.
To view the document in its entirety, please click on the link below:
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Apologies to Everyone who received numerous emails from Realm
this week about the 8am service. We were testing the registration system
and each time we tried something it sent out a group mailing. The actual system
will be up and running next Tuesday thru Thursday. Here is the link to register:
https://stlukesprescott.church/person-worship-registration/
If you have problems registering, call the office at 928 778-4499 and we will assist you!!!
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For all you folks at home,
St Luke's will be live streaming
our 10am service every week
starting Sunday, September 13!!!
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Reserve your seat for In-Person
Worship Services on our Website
every Tuesday thru Thursday
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Diocesan Worship Service
with Bishop Reddall
14th Sunday after Pentecost,
Proper 18
Sunday, September 6, 9am
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A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU
The Worship Team would like to thank Dennis Houser, Director of Music,
for his dedication to our amazing music each week,
his cantoring at every service, his presence at Worship Team meetings,
and his willingness to do whatever needs to happen during taping.
Thank you, Dennis!
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Daughters of the King
Service of Admission
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We had a wonderful, warm and joyful service of admission Wednesday, August 19, 2020 for our three new Daughters of the King. Joan Lane joined us after waiting patiently for a couple of years. Bonnie Cain and Barbara Walter brought the total to three. It was a pleasure to study with them since late spring completely via ZOOM.
Of course we were thrilled to be in the sanctuary. In spite of the guidelines limiting the number who could attend -- it was wonderful and we did manage physical and social distancing while wearing our masks.
Bonnie Cain- Green Mask
Barbara Walter- pink shirt
Joan Lane- purple dress
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Hello kids and parents,
Here are resources for this Sunday's scriptures.
Do not forget to check out the video, it's pretty cute.
God bless,
Sophie
Matthew 18:15-20
Two children’s books provide great illustrations of resolving conflict by talking with the other side.
The Hating Book, by Charlotte Zolotow, tells of a little girl whose best friend has suddenly dropped her. The girl is very angry, but finally at her mother’s repeated urging, she goes to talk with the friend and discovers that there has been a big misunderstanding that is easily reconciled. This very terse story in Dr. Seussian language can be read in less than 3 minutes. Though the pictures are wonderful, the story can be understood without them.
In Enemy Pie, by Derek Munson, a perfect summer is ruined when Jeremy Ross moves in next door and becomes enemy number one on the young narrator’s list. Fortunately, Dad has a recipe for enemy pie and promises to make it. That narrator must help by providing one of the secret ingredients – he must play with the enemy for one entire day treating him well. Of course while the two talk and play together, Jeremy morphs from an enemy into a friend. The story can be told in your own words or read aloud in about 10 minutes.
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What is Prison Awareness Month?
Because September is designated as Prison Awareness Month throughout the Diocese (by Convention Resolution in 2016), I wanted all of us at St. Luke’s to know what you can do to focus on prisoners and their families.
As you know, our parish has especially helped provide funds for backpacks, and also tuition, for kids of incarcerated parents, ages 8-13, to attend a week-long camp at Chapel Rock – Camp Genesis. Since Camp Genesis of summer 2020 was not possible due to Covid-19, we are asking those who are interested to help in any way and in any amount within your means. Simply make your check out to “St. Luke’s” and in the memo line write “Camp Genesis.”
Sunday, September 20, 2020, is the designated Sunday for Camp Genesis so we can highlight this very impactful experience for kids who otherwise would not have this opportunity. Thank you for your support!
I will highlight other prison ministry outreach in the next Epistle. Thank you once again for all your prayers and thoughts for those who are often left in the shadows.
Becky Hansen
Camp Genesis Backpack Project Coordinator
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EfM
Education for Ministry
Is it right for you?
Every baptized person is called to ministry. The EfM program, offered as an education-at-a-distance course by the School of Theology at the University of the South at Sewanee, TN, provides Episcopalians and others with the education to carry out that ministry. This diocese is a sponsoring diocese of the EfM program.
As the Church continues to emphasize the importance of lay ministries, many people feel that they need a theological education that supports their faith and teaches them to express that faith in day-to-day events. EfM is one way for them to gain that knowledge.
EfM is a 4-year course, covering the basic subjects of a theological education: the Hebrew scripture, New Testament, Church history and the study of theological movements in the church. Participants register for one year at a time, meeting weekly in a seminar of 6-12 students with trained mentors. We meet on Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 8:00. (beginning in mid-September). Right now with the Covid issue we will be using Zoom. We did that to finish up in the spring and it worked quite well.
There are weekly assignments to study with the help of resource guides. All years meet together, which leads to very meaningful discussions. (We have 5 participants returning next year for years 2-4.) We really need some 1st year students to round things out!
A recent Tucson graduate had this to say – “EfM is a safe, supportive place to learn, explore new ideas, and wrestle with the big questions in the company of others who are doing the same. You will be welcomed, encouraged, and challenged as you do the readings and participate in weekly discussions. The friendships developed along the way are truly special. A wild ride, but worth every inch!”
If you think EfM might be for you,
We are currently accepting new students for our September start.
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Bishop Reddall is providing another online, bilingual diocesan service on Sunday, September 6 in order to give clergy around the diocese an opportunity to have a sabbath day. It will be available on the diocesan YouTube page www.youtube.com/azdiocese1
on Sunday, September 6 at 9:00 a.m.
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Join the Bishop for Coffee Hour this Sunday, Sept. 6, 10am.
Join Zoom Coffee Hour
Password Peabody
We had 11 people at Coffee Hour last Sunday!
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Scripture in Trying Times
August 26, 2020
By The Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall, Bishop of Arizona
While I was writing this Sunday's sermon for my visitation to St. John's (Bisbee) and St. Stephen's (Douglas), I found myself writing the sentence, "If I could encourage every member of our Diocese to read a single passage of scripture every day from now until November 3 -- and beyond -- it would be this week’s passage from Paul's Epistle to the Romans."
And then it occurred to me that I could actually invite you to join me in this.
Romans 12:9-21 is a guide to living in community in trying times of division, persecution, and political instability. Paul preaches that we are to ground ourselves in love, love for one another and love for God. He instructs us to sacrifice, to hospitality, and to prayer. We are to live peaceably with all when it is possible, but Paul acknowledges that it is not always within our control to live peaceably. Paul does not accept that evil, injustice, or wrong are to be tolerated; but nor does he instruct us to match evil with evil.
I invite you to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest with me. Perhaps you might use the passage for lectio divina, or more study.
Where do you see yourself in this passage?
Where do you see those with whom you disagree?
What in this passage challenges you?
What will bring you closer to Jesus, in thought, word, and deed?
With whom are you called to weep today?
With whom are you called to rejoice?
What is noble in the sight of all?
Against whom do you desire vengeance?
What would it look like to leave vengeance to God?
Where might you meet an enemy with kindness as a means not of capitulating to evil but of overcoming it?
The holy scripture is going to keep speaking to us through the lectionary in this election cycle, and it does not speak into a void. It speaks, lovingly, into a world in need of truth, of courage, and of justice.
Romans 12:9-21
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” No, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Give Your Hangers a New Home!
Thanks to all who donated hangers!
We now need hangers like pictured below please!
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Dear St. Luke's Family,
As most of us are aware the 2020-2021 School Year has begun. The classroom needs are very different this year but the need to clothe our homeless students is the same.
The Humboldt Family Resource Center has been blessed with an abundance of donated clothing. Lisa, the coordinator has run out of hangers and is asking for donations. The hangers pictured are the type she would prefer...she especially needs pant hangers.
If this is something you can help with your donation can be dropped off at the church and put in the box by the front door.
Thank you!
The Outreach Commission
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Join us this Saturday, September 5, at 5:30-6:00 p.m.
for a Zoom Happy Half Hour.
Join Zoom Happy Half Hour
No password needed!
We had 11 people at Happy Half Hour last Saturday, please join us!
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Food Pantry is open every Friday, 9am to Noon
Pass the word!!!
Thank you St. Luke's parishioners for your continued support of the Food Pantry, both in requested grocery items and through your financial support. Please bring your food items to the church on any Thursday between 1:00 and 3:00pm
Your generosity has been heartwarming!
Do you have fruit trees? Do you have a garden? Do you have so many peaches, apples, zukes and tomatoes that you've been wishing you had a place to give them so they wouldn't waste?
Let us offer a suggestion. Take them to St. Luke's Food Pantry!
46 individuals were assisted last week and 71 individuals this week for a total of 117 individuals. Because the Pantry continues to grow, the need for fresh produce grows as well. The Pantry does receive produce but often it is potatoes and onions. Occasionally we receive apples or oranges.
This is the season of harvest and you are invited to share your harvest with those who weekly appreciate your generosity.
Attached is a “Much Needed List of Food Items”. These needed items will greatly assist the Food Pantry
in offering complete meals made from different combinations of all the items.
We need Everything
Mac-n-Cheese
Spaghetti Sauce
Chicken (canned)
Tuna (canned)
Chef Boyardee
Manwich (original flavor)
Fruit (pears, fruit cocktail, peaches - canned)
Cookies
Pancake / Waffle Mix
Pancake Syrup
Oatmeal (instant – all flavors)
Breakfast Cereals (all flavors)
Crackers (saltines only)
Soups (chicken/mushroom – for the pastas)
Hamburger/Tuna Helper
Canned Vegetables
Corn (canned)
Rice (white/brown)
Peanut Butter (small)
Hot Dogs
Buns
Balogna
Milk (1/2 gallon – whole milk only)
Eggs (dozen)
Flour (small bags)
Sugar (small bags)
If so inclined you are welcome to pick up a few of these items while out shopping for yourselves and
bring your food items to the church on any Thursday between 1:00 and 3:00pm
For those who are not shopping but would like to give a monetary donation,
you can mail your check to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, with “Food Pantry” written in the memo section. These funds will be placed in a separate account for the Food Pantry and used as needed.
A third opportunity is to keep the Food Pantry clients and each other in your prayers
for peace and well-being.
Father Pierre-Henry does remind everyone that St. Luke’s remains under complete lock down at this time. Please do not bring items on any other day or time than what is listed above, as no one will be available to bring them inside.
Please continue to pray for the needs of our community; for those experiencing food insufficiency, for those seeking medical assistance, and for those needing housing.
Stay safe and take good care of yourselves and each other. St. Luke's Food Pantry
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Many of you have asked "how can I support St. Luke's
during this difficult time?"
The first thing we can all do is keep each other in our thoughts and prayer.
The second is to check on each other through phone calls, emails, text messages, etc.
Thirdly, at this time we need your financial support.
Pledges and plate offerings can be kept up to date by online giving click here for a one time or recurring donation.
You can also mail your offering, or if you just need to get out of the house,
go for a ride to St. Luke's and place your offering in the secured locked mailbox outside our parish office.
Thank you so much for supporting St. Luke's in this difficult time.
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Looking for a way to socialize with your fellow parishioners while social
distancing...
Set-up a zoom meeting
Do you have a group who would like to start a Bible Study, Small Group, Book Club, Prayer group, Coffee Hour, Happy Hour, etc., etc, etc.
Get connected today...
For more information, to get instruction,
or set-up your group,
contact the office, 928 778-4499x303
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Scripture Readings
Sunday, Sept 6, 2020
14th Sunday after Pentecost
Wednesday, Sept 9
Labor Day
Psalm 107:1-9
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Special Dates this Week
Birthdays:
September 13: Becky Dill, Mary Lou Worley
September 14: David Lessard
September 16: Spence Klein, Gwyneth Mies,
Ruth Baker
September 18: Brenda Holden
September 19: JoAnn Salem
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Do you know we offer online giving? |
St. Luke's offers secure online giving through Realm. You may use this for a one-time gift or a recurring gift. To make a gift click the following link. |
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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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Our Prayer List
For Those In Need We Pray:
September Healing Prayers
To all members, family, friends of St. Luke's during this pandemic
Brandon Reynolds.; Alicia; Alex; Sharon, Dave & Nancy C.; Larie & Wife; Carol; Darrell C.; Dominica Coppola& Marty Dane; Max J.; Carol Glover; Gil & Cheri Lattimer's mother & Good Samaritan Staff; Cathy Hoaglund; Gary & Kathy MacCauley; Robert McCaulley; Jean Messick; Etta Parson; Linda Schwab; Sue; Ileen Szelka; Mark Tuttle; Patty; Ron Miller; Beth Wingate; Kate Carroll; Carl Dekemper
For those in our Armed Forces: Echo, Brian, Lopez, Dante’, Florian
In Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. Francis-in-the-Valley, Green Valley
In the St. Luke's Outreach Cycle of Prayer: Us Vets/Troop Support, Boy Scouts Troop #10, Warm for Winter collection, Prison Awareness/Camp Genesis
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
Friday, 4 September 2020
Oregon (The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Michael Hanley
California (The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Marc Andrus
Saturday, 5 September 2020
Orlu (Nigeria) The Most Revd Bennett Okoro
Cameroon (West Africa) The Rt Revd Dibo Thomas-Babyngton Elango
Kirinyaga (Kenya) The Rt Revd Joseph Kibichwa
Sunday, 6 September 2020
Pray for the Anglican Church of Southern Africa
The Most Revd Thabo Makgoba - Archbishop of Capetown and Primate of Southern Africa
Monday, 7 September 2020
Oru (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Geoffrey Chukwunenye
Canberra & Goulburn (Australia) The Rt Revd Mark Short
Tuesday, 8 September 2020
Osaka (Japan) The Rt Revd Andrew Haruhisa Iso
Canterbury (England) The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby (Primate)
Wednesday, 9 September 2020
Osun (Nigeria) The Rt Revd James Afolabi Popoola
Cape Coast (West Africa) The Rt Revd Victor Atta-Baffoe
Thursday, 10 September 2020
Osun North (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Abiodun T Olaoye
Cape Town (Southern Africa) The Most Revd Thabo Makgoba (Primate)
Carlisle (England) The Rt Revd James Scobie Newcome
For the Yavapai-Apache Nation
For Bishop Zak and Amagoro Junior Academy
The Diocese of Arizona's Companion Relationship with the Diocese of Navajoland concluded some time ago. Companion Diocese relationships are generally for a specific time period. Arizona is presently in the process of establishing a new companion relationship with a different diocese. Our support, friendship, and prayers for the Diocese of Navajoland continue unabated, however.
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The Parish Office is closed until further notice.
To contact a staff member, email or call the church office and follow the prompts for the staff directory.
Email addresses provided below:
Dennis Houser prescottchorale@reagan.com
Lauree Birchmeier laureeb@slecp.org
Deacon Chris Christy chris@slecp.org
Deacon Kimball Arnold kimball@slecp.org
General Mailbox info@slecp.org
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Church Website:
The Sunday bulletin is available under Worship Worship Bulletins
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Community Groups
All community groups that meet at St. Luke's are cancelled until further notice.
Updates will be posted here, as needed.
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2000 Shepherds Lane
Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: 928-778-4499
Fax: 928-778-4699
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