Contents
Sermons Available
Bible Study on Audio Now!
Sunday Breakfast
Our 9am Sunday Class
Christmas Festival of Lessons & Carols
2020 Contribution Envelopes
St. Luke's Book Club
Christmas Decorations
No Centering Prayer
Altar Flower Memorials for 2020
Lay Pastoral Care Ministry
Vestry Person of the Day
December Calendar of Events
Sermons Available
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Upcoming Events

WEDDING & RECEPTION
(Anderson & Calvert)
December 14 at 1:00pm

ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS
December 15 at 10:00am

VESTRY MEETING
December 16 at 6:00pm

ST. LUKE'S BOOK CLUB
December 18 at 7:00pm

YOUNG ADULTS MEET OFF CAMPUS
December 19 at 7:00pm

REFLECTIONS LESSONS & CAROLS
December 21 at 5:30pm

CHRISTMAS HAMS : PICK UP
December 22 at 9am to 12pm

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
5pm : Family Eucharist
7pm : Celtic Eucharist
10pm : Choral Prelude
10:30pm : Midnight High Mass
CANCELLED : Centering Prayer

CHRISTMAS DAY
10am : Holy Eucharist
Office is closed
CANCELLED :
- Wed. AM Bible Study
- Wed. Evening Service

DECEMBER 26
Office is closed

DECEMBER 27
Office is closed

NEW YEAR'S DAY
Office is closed
CANCELLED:
- Wed. AM Bible Study
- Wed. Evening Service
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
502-245-8827 / [email protected]
December 12, 2019
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Sunday Breakfast
Breakfast this coming Sunday, December 15, will be provided by guest chefs, Rick & Mason Rummel.
   
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. Let's make Ms. Davidson feel welcome!    
   
Our 9am Sunday Class will be starting a series on area ministries and outreach partnerships for Advent. Here is our schedule over the next several weeks:
  • December 15th- Missy Fountain of Uspiritus/Bellewood, with youth and Daughters of the King.
  • December 22nd - Bernie Strenecky and Joe Ragazzo from Play Ball Puerto Rico.
Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols 
DECEMBER 21st, 5:30 PM : Please join reflections and many of your fellow parishioners as we express this season of preparation, expectation and hope through song and scripture. This year we will be presenting a mix of new songs, new composers and new arrangements...along with some established favorites.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, Dec. 21st at 5:30 at St. Luke's church in Anchorage.  
 
Please bring a neighbor and a friend...and enjoy this evening of song and scripture.
2020 Contribution Envelopes are available at both main entrances to the church.  
Please be sure to sign your name (legibly) and the envelope box number on the sheets provided.  
If you don't, we have no way of identifying your cash donations. Thank you!
St. Luke's Book Club 
YOU ARE INVITED to St Luke's Book Club on December 18 at 7:00. Our book selection for December is  Heirs of the Founders, The Epic Rivalry of Henry Clay, John Calhoun, and Daniel Webster
, elucidated by noted historian, H. W. Brand, is the story of how in 19th century America, these political giants battled to decide the future of our democracy.  
 
MEETING INFO : Lyman House, December 18, THIRD (3rd) Wednesday monthly at 7:00 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.    
We invite you to join us!

Christmas Decorations   
The WREATH hanging will be on Saturday, December 21 at 10:00am and the decorating of the POINSETTIAS will be on Sunday, December 22 after the 10:00am service.

Please plan to help out with one or both days if you possibly can.

Save the date: The Christmas decorations will be taken down on Sunday, January 5, 2019, after the 10am service. Remember, many hands makes quick work, and more fun!   Thank you!!

No Centering Prayer  
There will be NO Centering Prayer for the month of December due to Christmas Eve services.  
 
Please join us for the next Centering Prayer on
January 28, at 6pm at the Lyman House (church office) conference room.  
 
We meet every fourth Tuesday of the month.
 
Altar Flower Memorials for 2020   
It's time to schedule for 2020 altar flower memorials. Emails have gone out to everyone.  
 
Please respond promptly as the first request for a date is honored.  
 
Please call Dawn at the church office at 245-8827 or email, [email protected] .

Lay Pastoral Care Ministry 
Pastoral care is a ministry provided by volunteer parishioners to individuals needing home, hospital, nursing home or rehabilitation facility visitations.
 
Arrangements can be made for communion and meals as requested.
           
All information is confidential unless you give permission to share with others. CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE TO LET US KNOW YOUR NEEDS.
 
Reminder, if you do go to the hospital, let the hospital know your church affiliation or try to have your caregiver do so. Our ministry is here for you in time of need so remember to call the church office at 245-8827 or e-mail at [email protected] 
 
Vestry Person of the Day for December 15

Nancy Kiesow-Webb


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 2019 Calendar  
 
Dec 12 at 4:30pm : Reflections rehearsal (church)
 
Dec 14 at 1pm : Wedding : Anderson/Calvert
at 2pm : Wedding Reception (Board Hall)
at 5:30 pm : Holy Eucharist service
 
Dec 15 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 *Advent Lessons & Carols with Eucharist*
at 5pm : Cub Scout Pack 274 meeting
at 8pm : Cardinal Brass Band Concert
 
Dec 16 at 6pm : Vestry Meeting
 
Dec 18 at 9:45am : Wednesday morning bible study (Board Hall)
at 6pm : Wednesday Evening Service
at 7pm : St. Luke's Book Club
at 7:15pm : Adult Choir Rehearsal (church)
 
Dec 19 at 6:30pm : Reflections Rehearsal *DRESS*
at 7pm : Young Adults meet off campus
 
Dec 20 at 6:30pm : Reflections Rehearsal *DRESS*
 
Dec 21 at 8:30am : BOSA smoke Xmas Hams (Lyman House)
at 10:30am : Adult Choir Rehearsal
at 5:30 pm : Holy Eucharist service *Lessons & Carols *
 
Dec. 22 at 8am : Holy Eucharist Rite I service
at 9am : Xmas Ham pick up till noon
at 9:10am : Sunday School for all ages
at 10am : Holy Eucharist service
 
Dec. 23 at 4pm : Reflections Rehearsal
 
Dec 24 CHRISTMAS EVE
Christmas Holiday - Church office closed
at 5pm : Family Eucharist service
at 7pm : Celtic Eucharist service
at 10pm : Choral Prelude
at 10:30pm : Midnight High Mass
Centering Prayer *Cancelled for December*
 
Dec 25 CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Holiday - Church office closed
at 10am : Holy Eucharist service
Wednesday morning bible study *Cancelled*
Wednesday Evening service *Cancelled*
 
 
Dec 26 : Christmas Holiday - Church office closed
Dec 27 : Christmas Holiday - Church office closed
 
Dec 28 at 5:30pm : Holy Eucharist service *No Reflections*
 
Dec 29 at 8am : Holy Eucharist Rite I service
at 10am : Holy Eucharist service
 
Jan 1 NEW YEARS DAY
Church Office Closed
Wednesday morning bible study *Cancelled*
Wednesday Evening service *Cancelled*
 
Contact Information
St. Luke's Office : Hours : Mon.-Thur. 9AM - 3PM & Fri. 9AM - 1PM
502-245-8827 // [email protected]