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Church Directory
Christmas Eve/Day Service Times
Upcoming Music Events
Hot Breakfast
Yule Log Lighting & Carol Sing
Advent Wreaths
Louisville Chamber Choir Christmas Concert at St. Luke's
Advent Lessons & Carols
Angel Tree
Christmas Memorials
St. Luke's Book Club
Christmas Pageant
Reflections Triple Play
Christmas Hams
Christmas Decorations
Vestry Person of the Day
December Calendar of Events
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Upcoming Events

ST. ANDREW DAY
November 30

BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW MEETING
December 2 : 8:30am

ANCHORAGE YULE LOG SING AT HOBBS CHAPEL
December 3 : 6pm

TAIZE EUCHARIST SERVICE
December 9 : 5:30pm

LOUISVILLE CHAMBER CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT
December 9 : 7:30pm

ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS with EUCHARIST
December 10 : 10am

FINANCE COMMITTEE
December 11 : 10am

DOK & BOSA MINISTRY GIFT WRAPPING - DINNER
December 12 : 6:30pm

REFLECTIONS LESSONS & CAROLS with EUCHARIST
December 16 : 5:30pm

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
December 22
Office is closed

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
December 24 : Morning
at 8am : Rite I Eucharist
at 10am : Holy Eucharist Service

December 24 : Evening
at 4pm : Family Eucharist
at 6:30pm : Celtic Eucharist
at 10:25pm : Abbrev. Christmas Lessons & Carols
at 11pm : Midnight Eucharist

CHRISTMAS DAY EUCHARIST SERVICE
December 25 : 10am

NEW YEARS DAY
January 1
Church Office is closed

Church Directories
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Ministry Links
Lay Pastoral Care Committee

St. Luke's Men's Group
{Brotherhood of St Andrew}

St. Luke's Women's Group
{Daughters of the King}

Clergy

Staff
St. Luke's Episcopal Church 
1206 Maple Lane, Anchorage, KY 40223
November 30, 2017
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Happy Advent Season!

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Christmas Eve/Day Service Times
Dec 24,  8am: Rite I with Holy Eucharist
               10am: Rite II with Holy Eucharist
               4pm: Children's Pageant with Holy Eucharist
               6:30pm: A Celtic Christmas with Holy Eucharist
               10:25pm: Abbreviated Christmas Lessons & Carols
               11pm: Festive Choral with Holy Eucharist  
 
Dec 25,   10am: Holy Eucharist

UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS 
December 3, 6:00 pm - The Annual Anchorage Yule Log Lighting & Carol Sing at Hobbs Chapel.

December 9, 5:30pm - Taize service with Communion.

December 10, 10am - Dr. Robert Bozeman, organist and Dr. Stephen Mattingly, guitar, followed by Advent Lessons and Carols & Holy Communion.  Join us as we begin yet another observance of Advent as we prepare for the celebration of our Lord's incarnation.  Hymns and carols will be interspersed with readings.

December 16, 5:30pm - An Advent contemporary Lessons & Carols service & Holy Communion.

December 17, 5:30pm - Christmas Festival Lessons & Carols with Holy Eucharist.

Hot Breakfast
Breakfast this coming Sunday, December 3, will be provided by guest chefs, Janice & Nelson Toebbe.      
 
Please plan on joining everyone in Board Hall between 8:30am and 9:45 where you will not only enjoy great food but a time for fellowship. 

The Annual Anchorage Yule Log Lighting & Sing   
The Anchorage Garden Club is sponsoring the Yule Log Lighting and Carol Sing at Hobbs Chapel , December 3 at 6pm with the snow/rain date Monday, December 4 at 6pm.  
 
Be sure to bring candles and guards. Be a part of a longstanding Anchorage tradition and join us for an old-fashioned, good time!
 
Advent Wreaths  
All are welcome to gather in Board Hall on December 3 rd during the 9am Faith Formation hour to festively welcome in the season of Advent by making fresh Advent wreaths.  
 
This was such a well-received event last year that we have decided to make this an annual tradition here at St. Luke's.  
 
Please contact Rev. Shelley or Beth Myers or the church office for additional information.
 
Louisville Chamber Choir Christmas Concert at St. Luke's - Saturday, December 9, 7:30pm 
The Louisville Chamber Choir will present its annual Christmas concert: Songs of Christmas Night here at St. Luke's on December 9 at 7:30 pm.  
 
The concert is a mixture of familiar carols, traditional tunes, and new compositions performed at the highest level of artistry and audience engagement.  
 
Come hear the Louisville Chamber Choir on December 9 and discover for yourself why this concert is a must see part of your Christmas season.   
 
Tickets will be available at the door.
 
Advent Lessons & Carols : Dec. 10 at 10am 
The lovely service of Advent Lessons and Carols will take the place of the Ministry of the Word on Sunday, December 10, using 5 readings (instead of 9!).  Dr. Robert Bozeman, organist, and Dr. Stephen Mattingly, guitar, will be featured in a special prelude "God is our righteousness" by composer Chris DiBlasio - a beautiful contemplative piece for our Advent journey together.  The choir will sing "The Rune of Hospitality" by Alf Houkom based on a Gaelic poem, with guitar accompaniment and a stunning anthem by South African composer Peter Klatzow "Cover me with the night" based on a Ghanaian prayer.
 
Looking ahead to Christmas Eve, we'll start at 10:25 pm with abbreviated Christmas Lessons and Carols leading into our Festive Choral Eucharist at 11:00 pm.
 

Angel Tree 
Holiday greetings St. Luke's family! Our parish family will again be providing Christmas gifts for ten children & youth who reside at Uspiritus.

The Angel Tree will be set up in the narthex (closest to Board Hall) on November 18th.  Please prayerfully consider selecting one of the angels from the tree. Please have all UNWRAPPED gifts back to the church or office by December 10.
 
This is the third year that we have provided gifts for these special children and youth and the response of our St. Luke's family has been wonderful!

Thank you for helping us to make this an ongoing tradition, and for sharing the light of Christ's love with these special children and youth!

Christmas Memorials  
This year we will continue our tradition of decorating the church for Christmas with memorial poinsettias and large wreaths, as well as memorializing loved ones through contributions for special Christmas music. Please indicate if it is in MEMORY of or in THANKSGIVING of someone and list their names clearly.   The deadline to receive all memorials is Sunday, December 10.
 
Poinsettia Memorials - the cost for poinsettias is $7.80 per plant with the deadline for ordering is Sunday, December 10. Envelopes are at both narthexes.
 
Wreath Memorials - We will again be hanging large wreaths inside the church on the stone walls between the windows. The cost for each wreath is $90. We hope parishioners will help subsidize this decorating effort by donating for a wreath, or part of one, in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving. The deadline for this memorial is Sunday, December 10. Envelopes are at both narthexes.
 
Music Memorials - Give to our wonderful music program as God plants in your heart. You may give throughout the year to the music program, but in order to get your memorial in print, the deadline is Sunday, December 10. Envelopes are at both narthexes.
 
St. Luke's Book Club  
December's session is cancelled but we will resume on January 9, 2018 .  
 
Our book selection for January is Martin Luther: Renegade and Prophet by Lyndal Roper. This is the life and times of Martin Luther with a thorough history or portrait of the complicated Roman Catholic priest whom eventually married a nun. This very complete read almost totally explains how Luther, the acknowledged father of the Protestant Reformation, was responsible for our Protestant churches and his reasoning and arguments for the same.
 
MEETING INFO: Lyman House, January 9th, SECOND (2nd) Tuesday monthly at 6:30 PM for 2+- hours of rousing conversations and introductions to books of almost every genre. At the end of each meeting, we discuss books for the next month's selection, so bring your suggestions with you.
 
Christmas Pageant! 
All children and youth are invited to participate in our annual Christmas pageant, which will take place during the 4:00 family Eucharist on Christmas Eve.

Please contact Rev. Shelley or the church office if you or your child would like to participate in this special celebration!

Family & friends of parishioners are also invited to participate in the pageant!
 
Reflections Presents an Advent Triple  Play 
Saturday, December 9th: Our Last Taize Service of 2017 at 5:30 PM
Becoming a very popular service, please join Reflections for its service of Taize music, meditation and meaningful prayers. In addition, a full communion liturgy will be included. This full candlelight service is such a fitting liturgy for the Advent season.

Saturday, December 16th: An Advent Contemporary
Lessons and Carols Service at 5:30 pm
This year, Reflections will offer a wide variety of songs to go with the readings, ranging from "an African-American spiritual, also known as a "cumulative" song, to beautiful Advent pieces that help prepare us for the Advent season, to favorites including, "Breath of Heaven" and "A Hallelujah Christmas." This year we are especially excited to feature two violinist, Scott Moore and Erica Pisaturo, accompanying Reflections on most of the musical selections.

Sunday, December 24th (Christmas Eve Celtic Service at 6:30)
Always a favorite for Christmas Eve, the 6:30 pm Celtic Christmas service will feature Ms. Chelsea Balmer on harp, with additional accompaniment by violinists, Scott Moore and Erica Pisaturo. This year, Christmas Eve preludes will be presented separately, by Scott Moore and Erica Pisaturo...and Chelsea. In addition to music from the Glendalough Mass, the celtic beat will always be present in both the various anthems as well as the traditional Christmas Carols sung with the congregation.

Christmas Hams  
Perfect for Christmas celebrating

Hickory Smoked 'Bourbon Honey Glazed' Spiral Cut Hams, average weight is 9 lbs., $39.95. To order: email admin@stlukesanchorage.org or call the church office at 245-8827. 100% of proceeds go to Outreach needs in Kentucky.

Your order must be received by 3:00pm on Tuesday December 19. Pick-up is at church Saturday, December 23 from 9:00am to noon.

Christmas Decorations  
The decorating of the church with poinsettias and wreaths for Christmas will be Saturday, December 23 at 9:00 a.m. We request that as many of you that are willing and able, please come out and help.
 
Save the date to un-decorate the church on
January 7, 2018, after the 10am service. Remember, many hands makes quick work, and more fun!  

Thank you!!

Vestry Person of the Day for December 3

Celia Manlove


The Vestry Person on Duty (VPOD) is responsible for assisting the Rector with welcoming newcomers and closing the church after worship has been conducted.


December 2017 Calendar  
 
Nov. 30 ST. ANDREW DAY
at 6:30pm : Reflections rehearsal (church)
 
Dec 1 at 12:30pm : Recording Rehearsal
 
Dec 2 at 8:30 am : Brotherhood of St. Andrew meeting (Board Hall)
at 5:30 pm : Holy Eucharist service
at 6pm : Preschool Event
 
Dec 3 : FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
at 8am : Holy Eucharist Rite I service
at 8:30am : Weekly Breakfast (Board Hall)
at 9:10am : Sunday School for all ages
at 10am : Holy Eucharist service
at 11am : Children's Ministry Appreciation Luncheon
at 5pm : Youth Group (Lyman House)
at 6pm : Anchorage Yule Log Sing at Hobbs Chapel
 
Dec 4 at 4:30pm : Youth Services Band (Board Hall)
 
Dec 5 at 6:30pm : Reflections Rehearsal
 
Dec 6 at 9:30am : Preschool Children's Chapel (church)
at 9:45am : Wednesday morning bible study (Board Hall)
at 6pm : Wednesday evening Eucharist service
 
Dec 9 at 10:30am : Louisville Chamber Choir Rehearsal
at 4pm : Reflections Rehearsal
at 5:30 pm : Holy Eucharist service *TAIZE*
at 7:30pm : Louisville Chamber Choir Christmas Concert
 
Dec 10 at 8am : Holy Eucharist Rite I service
at 8:30am : Weekly Breakfast (Board Hall)
at 9:10am : Sunday School for all ages
at 10am : Advent Lessons & Carols with Eucharist
 
Dec 11 at 10am : Finance Committee meeting (Lyman House)
at 4:30pm : Youth Service Band (Board Hall)
 
Dec 12 at 10am : DOK & BOSA set up for this evening
at 6:30pm : DOK & BOSA gift wrapping for ministry (Board Hall)
St. Luke's Book Club *Cancelled for December*
 
Dec 13 at 9:30am : Preschool Children's Chapel (church)
at 9:45am : Wednesday morning bible study (Board Hall)
at 6pm : Wednesday evening Eucharist service
 
Dec 14 at 6:30pm : Reflections rehearsal (church)
 
Dec 16 at 5:30 pm : Reflections Lessons & Carols with Eucharist
 
Dec 17 at 8am : Holy Eucharist Rite I service
at 8:30am : Weekly Breakfast (Board Hall) *LAST ONE FOR YEAR*
at 9:10am : Sunday School for all ages
at 10am : Holy Eucharist service
at 3pm : Youth meet at Anchorage Presb.
at 5pm : Cub Scout Pack 274 (Board Hall)
 
Dec 18 : Preschool Christmas Break
at 4:30pm : Youth Service Band (Board Hall)
 
Dec 19 : Preschool Christmas Break
at 6:30pm : Reflections Rehearsal (church)
at 7pm : Chancel Choir rehearsal (Board Hall)
 
Dec 20 Preschool Christmas Break
at 9:45am : Wednesday morning bible study (Board Hall)
at 6pm : Wednesday evening Eucharist service
 
Dec 21 Preschool Christmas Break
at 6:30pm : Reflections Rehearsal
 
Dec. 22 Preschool Christmas Break
Christmas Holiday - Church office closed
 
Dec 23 at 5:30 pm : Holy Eucharist service
 
Dec 24 CHRISTMAS EVE
at 8am : Holy Eucharist Rite I service
at 10am : Holy Eucharist service
at 4pm : Family Eucharist service
at 6:30pm : Celtic Eucharist service
at 10:25pm : an abbreviated Christmas L&C
at 11pm : Midnight Eucharist Mass
 
Dec 25 CHRISTMAS DAY
at 10am : Holy Eucharist service
 
Dec 26 Preschool Christmas Break
Centering Prayer *Cancelled for December*
 
Dec 27 Preschool Christmas Break
Wednesday morning bible study *Cancelled*
Wednesday evening Eucharist service *Cancelled*
 
Dec 28 Preschool Christmas Break
 
Dec 29 Preschool Christmas Break
 
Dec 30 at 5:30pm : Holy Eucharist service
 
Dec 31 at 8am : Holy Eucharist Rite I service
at 10am : Holy Eucharist service
 
Jan 1 NEW YEARS DAY
Preschool Christmas Break
Church Office Closed
 
Contact Information
St. Luke's Office : Hours : Mon.-Thur. 9AM - 3PM & Fri. 9AM - 1PM
502-245-8827 // admin@stlukesanchorage.org