St Paul Lutheran Church, Ridgefield, is located on the original and ancestral homelands of the Mohican, Munsee, Lenape, and Schaghticoke peoples, and we give thanks for their presence here since time immemorial. We also wish to recognize and honor all our Indigenous siblings who have and continue to call this land their home. | | |
LUKE, EVANGELIST
October 18, 2026
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Sunday
8AM Mass - Zion Chapel
10:30AM Mass - Sanctuary
Serving in Sunday's liturgy:
Altar Guild: Janice Tavares
Facility Stewardship: Robert John Jacoby, Sr.
Councilperson In Charge: Bob Hubbard
Greeters/Usher: Barbara Bernsengel & Janice Tavares
Acolyte/Crucifer: Bob Jacoby
Lector: Barbara Bernstengel
Communion Assistant: Sharla DeLawter
Counters: Barbara Bernstengel & Marla Hodge
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Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, you inspired your servant Luke to reveal in his gospel the love and healing power of your Son. Give your church the same love and power to heal, and to proclaim your salvation among the nations to the glory of your name, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our healer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
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This symbol representing Luke comes from the visions of the four living creatures surrounding the throne of God is found in Ezekiel (Ezekiel 1:10) and Revelation (Revelation 4:7). Early Christian theologians like St. Jerome and St. Irenaeus assigned each of the four creatures to one of the four Evangelists:
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Matthew: Winged man / angel (representing Christ's human ancestry)
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Mark: Winged lion (representing royal dignity and a voice in the wilderness)
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Luke: Winged ox (representing sacrifice and priestly service)
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John: Winged eagle (representing lofty heavenly visions) [1, 2, 3, 4]
Luke is the patron saint of physicians and his commemoration is celebrated with healing services. We will have anointing, laying on of hands, and prayers for healing at both Masses.
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WEDNESDAY
MORNING PRAYER
9-9:15 AM
On ZOOM
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GOOD NEWS! Rev. Kasana Akridge has been appointed to serve as Interim Pastor at Holy Trinity in Nutley, NJ.
We thank God for her service and ministry among us as she continues to serve the church in this new place. Thanks be to God!
| | | Love Grace Blessed Truth MINISTRY | | Please note: It is customary at drag shows to tip each of the performers who are donating their performances. Kindly bring cash - singles are preferred. You will have an opportunity to make change if needed. Come, prepared to have a good time! | | |
..from the Pastor...
This is a picture of the finance committee, working to produce a budget that the congregation will vote on at our congregational meeting on November 22. Our budget is so much more than just numbers; it is a theological statement of what we believe, how we wish to distribute what God has given us, and how we see our service to our community, our neighbors, our synod, and the national church.
In Jesus Christ we are all connected, all woven together in our churches, our synod, and the national church.
We understand that what we have been given is not ours to hold onto tightly, but entrusted to us to share with a world that needs to see love and hope, that needs clean water and peaceful lives, that needs to hear the good news of God in Jesus Christ - as our church lives out the commandment to make the world better than we found it.
At St. Paul, we are tasked with an ambitious budget, created in faith, that we will be able to support the ministries of the church with our offerings.
As you consider what and how you can give, or increase your giving, I ask you first, to pray - what has God blessed you with? How will you give thanks to God through your offerings to the church? How is your giving reflected in thoughtful and planned giving to this ministry - what I like to call a giving from your abundance and not giving from your wallet.
Ways you can support the ministry:
Donate through our online giving platforms: Tithely, Thrivent (information in the worship bulletins, in this eBlast, and on the website)
Donate by check. (St. Paul Lutheran Church, 941 Slocum Ave Ridgefield NJ 07657)
Donate appreciated assets. Donate long-term appreciated assets to St Paul Lutheran Church and reduce taxable income.
Make an IRA contribution. If you’re 70.5 or older, IRA gifts support FOR and help you fulfill your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
Make a Legacy Gift.
I ask you to prayerfully consider how your love of Jesus, and His church, will be reflected in your giving.
Pastor Patt+
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THANK YOU to all who donated to this worthwhile cause. Donations are still coming in, so we will leave up the donation information for another week.
To date, we have raised $755 towards the purchase of feminine projects.
Your contributions give us a chance to defray some of the costs of a monthly financial burden that aren't covered by SNAP benefits.
You can donate through Zeffy(QR code below) or sending a check to: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 941 Slocum Ave., Ridgefield NJ. 07657
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO DONATE!
God bless, and thank you!
Pastor Patt+
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All Saints Day is November 1.
All Saints celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ. As November heralds the dying of the landscape in many northern regions, the readings and liturgy call us to remember all who have died in Christ and whose baptism is complete. At the Lord’s table we gather with the faithful of every time and place, trusting that the promises of God will be fulfilled and that all tears will be wiped away in the new Jerusalem.(Sundays & Seasons)
We commemorate this time with the reading the names of our loved ones who now live in Christ. At that time, you will be invited to light a candle in memorium. If you would like a loved one remembered, please put the name in the remembrance book on the table with the prayer requests. You can also share a picture to be hung in our sanctuary for the month of November.
If you can't be with us, and would like a loved one remembered, please send the name(s) to Sharla DeLawter, parish administrator, at stpaullutheranchurchnj@gmail.com
All Saints Day is also a day for Holy Baptism. If you or a loved one would like to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on November 1, please call the church office (201.837.3189) 0r contact Pastor Patt pastorstpaulteaneck@gmail.com for more information.
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Stop ICE's attack on our communities: Call your senator now,
1-844 632 2268.
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A Reminder that our Get It Done in 101 Campaign will continue through the end of the year. This is a continuation of the campaign formerly known as Drive to ’25 with a goal to raise $25,000 pantry and kitchen improvements. New Get it Done in 101 envelopes are in the narthex. It is also a new fund offered in Tithe.ly, if you prefer to pay online. Give to St Paul Church
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Join us for a casual, self serve breakfast of cereal, fruit snacks (coffee for adults)
Children of all ages (3years and up) and their caregivers are welcome. Stick around for a song or two, some coloring, and a chance for parents to chat as our children 'catch' the faith.
For more information:pastorstpaulteaneck@gmail.com
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The Pray Ground is a space at the front of the Sanctuary for children and their parents to play during worship. You and your children are welcome here!
Come and see!
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Greg, who is part of our Social Ministry/Love in Action Committee, has placed a box in the narthex (inside the front door of the church) for items to be placed for distribution at our pantry. This is in addition to the scheduled hours for collection noted in the flyer below this one. This is an opportunity to bring supplies when you come for Sunday worship.
Can't get to a grocery store? Don't want to carry heavy cans?
You can also have a delivery sent to the church via Amazon, Instacart, and DoorDash.
Thank you!
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We thank you for supporting St. Paul with your intentional and loving gifts, which you can make either in person at worship, through Tithley, Thrivent ( link on the church website),
or mail your offering to: St. Paul Lutheran Church 941 Slocum Ave Ridgefield, NJ 07657.
Thank you for your generosity and being a part of transforming our world!
We are feeding and clothing our neighbors; in the past few months, we have fed over 1,000 people per month.
We can't do this ministry without your generous support!
St Paul Church's only financial source is YOU!
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Ongoing supplies needed by our ministries!
Purchases can be made through Amazon and delivered to the church.
Can you help?
God bless your generosity!
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Love to sing? Choir practice is 9:30 Sunday morning.
For information, about joining the singing choir or handbell choir, please speak with Miki:
stpaulmusicmiki@gmail.com
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We Pray...
for Tina
for Diane
for the people in the Southwest experiencing extreme heat
for the people in Hawaii dealing with another hurricane
for the people of Nepal and Tibet
for the people of Columbia, Venezuela, Cuba, and
Puerto Rico
for Carole
for Dorothy
for Alexander
for Erica
for Doris
for the closing of Delaney Hall
for the return of respectful and nonviolent discourse in our country
for an end to the war in Ukraine
for the end to the systematic destruction of Gaza
for an end to the strife and the war in the Middle East
for SNAP and all cuts threatened with the proposed federal government budget
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Prayer requests for the eBlast HERE.
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To contact Pastor, click HERE
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Love in Action/
Social Ministry
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Three times a year, St. Paul volunteers to prepare dinner for 150-175 guests fed at the Bergen County Shelter. We join other churches, non-profits, and individuals who also prepare meals so that every day of the year, people who are hungry are fed.
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Rainbow Family Circle Support Groups have several opportunities for the community. Click below for more information.
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Lifeline (Free Smartphone Program)
Lifeline is a federal program that provides eligible low-income individuals with a free smartphone and free wireless phone service (free data, free monthly minutes and unlimited texting). This Lifeline program is operated by the federal government, and should not be confused with the state’s Lifeline utility assistance program.
If you participate in certain assistance programs like Medicaid, NJ SNAP or SSI, you automatically qualify for the Lifeline program.
Apply online through the following providers: Assurance Wireless or Safelink Wireless.
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