WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SATURDAY

Evening Prayer

Saturday, April 20 - 5:30 p.m.

Livestreamed

SUNDAY

Holy Eucharist

Sunday, April 21 - 1:00 p.m.

In-Person & Livestreamed

READINGS

Acts 4:5-12

Psalm 23

1 John 3:16-24

John 10:11-18

HYMNS

The King of Love My Shepherd Is - 1982 Hymnal 645

Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us - 1982 Hymnal 708

Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless - 1982 Hymnal 343

I Come with Joy to Meet My Lord - 1982 Hymnal 304

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

VESTRY MEETING

The Vestry is meeting this Sunday, April 21 following the Holy Eucharist service. All are welcome to attend.

CREATION CARE CONFERENCE OF THE PARISHES (COP1)

Be part of helping shape the future of ministry in our community! Join The Rt. Rev. Bishop Audrey Scanlan and the DIOCPA Creation Care Committee for the very first Creation Care Conference of the Parishes (COP1). We will gather together for an afternoon of creation care storytelling and to review the drafted DIOCPA Creation Care Plan. We will provide hot drinks and snacks. It will be an interactive afternoon, so bring a pen, notebook, and your voice. We encourage you to review the Drafted Creation Care Plan in advance of our time together. It can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GHUaNUpLvg0jM3xYokB7QI5t7XuEbnFD/view?usp=drive_link 

One session was held last Sunday for the Northern Region, and a second one with the same format will be held this Sunday.

Southern Region: April 21st, 2 - 4:30PM. Register here

If you are unable to join us for these in-person sessions, you can still provide feedback on the drafted plan here: https://forms.gle/1XAwuHXSiSGxxUer8

"TRANSFORMING QUESTIONS"

Hollidaysburg Masonic Lodge

1008 Edgar St., Hollidaysburg

"Transforming Questions", a 10-week free course focused on faithfully asking and discussing questions about our faith. Session Seven will be on Wednesday, April 24. The topic for this session is "Why Do Bad Things Happen?" Did you miss the first few sessions? No problem, come to the next session. Everyone is always welcome to attend the sessions.

This course, a journey of reflection and formation, is the largest part of our collaborative Shaped by Faith grant. Sessions are held at the Hollidaysburg Masonic Lodge, 1008 Edgar Street, Hollidaysburg from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays: April 24; May 1; and May 8; and May 15. Childcare will be provided.

The sessions will begin with a meal, followed by a presentation from Olin Mittan from Holy Trinity and Marilyn Pyeatt from St. Luke's. The largest portion of the evening will be spent in small groups discussing the questions of the day. Members from both congregations are currently attending training to help prepare them for facilitating discussion in the small groups.



This course is appropriate for both those who are just beginning to want to learn more about God and those who are long-time faithful church members. Registration for the course is open. Click the button below to register. If you have any questions about "Transforming Questions", please contact Marilyn Pyeatt.

FOOD PANTRY HELP IS NEEDED!

YOUR help is needed to feed our neighbors. The next Food pantry distribution is on Thursday, April 25th from 2 until 5:30 p.m. with the usual preparations the two days previous.

On Tuesday the 23rd, we will pick up pet food starting about 1:30 p.m. We will load pet food into Greg's van and it will stay there until we unload it onto the table on 8th Ave. on Thursday the 29th. It saves handling and aching backs!

On Wednesday the 24th, Woody will be picking up our order from the Central PA Food Bank at Food for Families and will be at the church about 10-ish (depending on the weather, if the truck arrives on time, how far back in the truck our order is, etc.). The order has to be carried in, separated, shelved, refrigerated and so on. We will then start packing boxes for our neighbors. That afternoon, Woody will go to American Rescue Workers to see what they have for us in the way of produce, bread and sweets. He will bring it back to the church ASAP and that also has to be carried in, separated, shelved, refrigerated and so on. We will start at about 10:30 a.m. with all of this and hopefully we should be finished by about 4:00 p.m.

Thursday the 25th, we will gather about 10:30 a.m. and continue packing boxes, moving food boxes into the rear of the sanctuary, putting out signs and tables, setting up tents, etc. so we are ready to begin distribution promptly at 2:00 p.m., continuing until 5:30 p.m.. Then we have to put it all away; the signs, tables, tents, and any undistributed food. Luckily we have often been able to start this process earlier, sometimes as early as 4:00 p.m., so the whole process goes smoothly. Even so, folks who can stay till the end are GREATLY APPRECIATED!

We need your help! WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU! Come when you can, leave when you must and remember that your help and your prayers are a blessing for all involved. If possible, let me know when you can be there to help.

IT'S ALL ABOUT LOVE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

THE NEXT FOOD PANTRY IS

Thursday, April 25

2:00-5:30 p.m.

8th Avenue & 13th Street, Altoona



We are facing a crisis time in our ministry and need donations of food and financial donations to continue being able to help our neighbors. We desperately need our community’s help!

Each month we need to purchase milk and eggs from local sources which can really add up. We are looking for sponsors to offset some of this cost. We need about 100 dozen eggs and 100 cartons of milk.

Here is our general “needs” list.

• Jelly
• Spaghetti
• “Helper” type meals
• Canned veggies - carrots, peas, green beans, corn, etc.
• Canned fruit - any type
• Can or pouch tuna and chicken
• Canned baked beans
• Pasta and pasta sauce
• Mac & Cheese
• Dinner kits, like “Helper” meals, with or without included protein like chicken
• Peanut butter and jelly
• Canned soups of all kinds
• Dry soup mix
• “Bucket meals” single serving, soup, pasta, Chef Boyardee type with ring tab tops - particularly helpful for our homeless folks

Paperwork for all food pantry clients has to be renewed every year. If you haven't completed this already please bring the birth certificate for all kids 17 and under. Photo ID and a piece of mail with current address is needed for everyone 18 and older. 

Contact Laura Gottfried-Letsche or Woody Pyeatt. Monetary donations may be sent to the church or done by using this Paypal link. Thank you!

WEDNESDAY, May 8

NOON

St. James Lutheran Church

You're cordially invited to the next Community Lunch on Wednesday, May 8 at St. James Lutheran Church, 1407 Eighth Ave., Altoona. Lunch is available for dine-in or take-out. The luncheon is free, though we gladly accept donations.

Interested in volunteering? We could really use your help. Contact Debbie Burgan.

PREPARATIONS FOR PENTECOST

Pentecost is only a few weeks away on May 19. Rev. Eileen Weglarz will be the celebrant. More information on the plans for that afternoon will be forthcoming.

BISHOP SCANLAN'S WEEKLY VIDEO

Bishop Scanlan is joined by Bishop Nichols for the monthly DioCPA/DioBeth Reunification update. Watch below!

FORWARD DAY BY DAY REFLECTION

THURSDAY, April 18

Juana Ines de la Cruz

Psalm 37:7. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him.

Waiting in line. Waiting for an appointment. Waiting in traffic. Waiting for repair service. Waiting on hold. Waiting for the results of a medical test. I wait but not patiently. Our explosion of technology and the availability of online resources make it easy to get results, news, or information quickly. Either way, when I wait or attempt to access information, I often feel frenzied.

The psalm for today refers to a frenzied state. Evildoers get cut off. Fretting leads to wickedness, plotting against the righteous, and gnashing at them. But smack dab in the middle of these awful verses, the psalmist suggests that we be still before God and wait patiently.

In this Easter season, we celebrate the ministry and resurrection of Jesus. Waiting, sometimes frenzied, we share a spiritual journey with other individuals and communities, also waiting and sometimes frenzied, as we affirm God’s presence in the world today. At our church’s eucharist, the celebrant says a prayer attributed to Saint Augustine: “Remember who you are, become what you receive.” Let us be still and know God’s presence.

MOVING FORWARD: How is waiting with God’s presence an active experience?

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Our parish is always evolving. You make the difference at St. Luke's. We need volunteers to help in so many areas: serving at the altar, helping us make "a joyful noise", greeting all who attend our services, arranging flowers, helping with the Food Pantry and Community Lunch, and so much more.



Anyone that would like to volunteer to help in any aspect of our parish life are asked to contact Greg Williams or Marilyn Pyeatt.

ALL THINGS ANGLICAN AT

THE STEVENSON SCHOOL OF MINISTRY

There are many opportunities for learning and spiritual development available through the Stevenson School for Ministry.  Click here to see what is currently available.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF ST. LUKE'S

Monetary payments can be made

*By mailing your check to the church office:

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 806 Thirteenth St., Altoona, PA 16602



*Online by clicking

Donate to Your Parish | The Episcopal Church in Central Pennsylvania (diocesecpa.org)



Select the box to the left of “Altoona - St. Luke’s” and follow the instructions. The Diocese sends St. Luke’s a check each month for all the online contributions.