Weekly Epistle
The Second Sunday In Lent
March 5, 2023
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
(928) 778-4499
info@slecp.org / www.slecp.org
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 12:00 noon & 1:00pm to 4:00pm
The Parish Office is closed on Fridays.
To reach us by phone, please call
(928) 778-4499
For Pastoral Emergencies, call the
Pastoral Care Line: 928 260-6300
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St. Luke's Calendar of the Week |
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Preaching Saturday & Sunday, March 4 & 5
The Rev'd Jim Schubert
Preaching Wednesday, March 8
The Rev'd Philip A. Shaw
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SPECIAL OFFERING THIS WEEKEND
There will be a special offering basket placed in the Narthex this weekend for Episcopal Relief and Development Fund for the Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief Effort. (See below for full article).
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MUGS AND FELLOWSHIP CONTINUES MARCH 8 IN THE PARISH HALL AT 11:30AM AND 5:15PM
THROUGH MARCH 29
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Parish Announcements, Events, and Classes
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Intro to Lent
with Maggi Dawn
Lent is a holy season of devotion that offers wonderful opportunities for life transformation. Theologian and author Maggi Dawn unpacks the wonder of this season.
Classes meet every weekend: Saturday at 4:45pm and Sunday morning at 9:10am, in the large conference room in the Administration building.
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Come and See
St. Luke's Sunday School, Kindergarten through Grade 2, continues every Sunday from 9:10 to 9:50 in Classroom H. Bring your kiddos and watch their joy as they learn about God through story and song. I can't wait to meet you! Miss Tani
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"I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:6
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MUGS AND FELLOWSHIP FOR LENT
Bring a Mug to fill with soup every Wednesday in March at 11:30 and 5:15
Lent is a time of preparation and an opportunity to go deeper with God. Join your fellow parishioners for a simple meal followed by a program from Father Phil as he delves into the Book of Common Prayer.
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Weekly Soup Provided by:
March 8 – The Altar Guild
March 15 – The Outreach Commission
March 22 – Daughters of the King
March 29 – The St. Luke's Vestry
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As servants of God, let us remember this Lenten season to open our hearts wide to one another.
Peggy Pelphrey ("Forward Day by Day")
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Welcome to Lent
Each week we will publish a link to a Lenten meditation for you to reflect, pray, and draw close to God, to provide mercy, grace, healing.
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In Honor of those who donated funds to the Turkish/Syrian Earthquake efforts...
Deacon Kimball was gifted with approximately 100 cross-stitched “Hugs” with a message and “Cross” to be distributed to the congregation in thanks for the generous donations made over the last few weeks. These were made by a friend of hers, Ken Merchantson, of Roosevelt Lake, Az. We thank Deacon Kimball and Mr. Merchantson for sharing these precious gifts.
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The St. Luke's Food Bank is always in need of food and volunteers
Following the holidays, the food bank is a bit depleted. Do a winter clean-out of your cabinets at home and bring in some of your excess canned and dry goods.
The new year is also a good time to assess where you are serving in the church. Why not reach out to the Food Pantry and spend a day each month helping to collect, organize, or distribute food to our Quad Cities Communities.
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Newcomer's Luncheon Debrief
A Newcomer Luncheon was held on Feb 19th. We are pleased to welcome the following people as members: Jill Judah, Betsy Fraker, Kirk Davis, Lisa Deaderick, and Brenda Gess. We heard wonderful stories from each person. Their pictures will be posted in the Gathering Hall.
Take a minute and say hello and welcome them to St. Luke's.
Submitted by:
Jean Ehlers, Membership Chairperson
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Prayer updates
Every week we pray through the list found at the end of this newsletter; also during services. From time to time, we hope to update you on the status of some of our long-term folks on the list. If you have a long-term prayer request, please give us an update on how they are doing. This week, we hear from Nancy Reynolds:
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Diocesan News and Updates
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Chapel Rock is HIRING for Summer Camp
Chapel Rock is seeking responsible and caring leaders who live enthusiastically and care deeply about building relationships with others. We are looking for applicants who want to impact the lives of children and youth positively and who understand the importance of their position as mentors for young people. We are hiring Counselors and Head Counselors at this time.
We Love Volunteers
Experience the love of God within a Christian community at an Episcopal Church camp alongside Campers, Counselors, and Staff. Our volunteers help with arts and crafts, music, canteen, fun and games setup and facilitation, and pastoral care.
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SUPPORT THE TURKEY-SYRIA EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE
Partner with Episcopal Relief & Development to provide support to people affected by the deadly earthquake along the border between Turkey and Syria. Visit episcopalrelief.org today to make a contribution to the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Response Fund.
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St. Luke's also has a basket in the Narthex this weekend where you may leave your donation to the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund. |
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Community News and Updates
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As a Community Outreach, People Who Care offers a Monthly Stroke Support group for those recovering from a Stroke and their Significant other. This outreach is open to the public. |
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Parish Weekly Updates and Resources
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St. Luke's Food Pantry Report
for the week ending 2/25/23
24 Households; 56 Individuals;
including 14 children.
The Food Pantry will be open this Thursday, March 9 1:00PM - 3:00 to Drop Off Food.
and Friday, March 10, 9am - Noon to Pick Up Food.
Food Requests: Pancake Mix, ketchup, mustard, syrup, jam/jelly, pasta sauce
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Hospitality Ministry
Sign up today to serve your church for 30 minutes of a Sunday morning.
Sunday, March 5th
8:00am: No Hosts
10:00am: Jim Joseph & Julie Cargill
Let's make 2023 a year for building friendships, strengthening the church, and serving God.
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Altar Flowers 2023
There will be no flowers during Lent
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2023
is a year for service to God. Where are you serving? Even the smallest of tasks is a great gift to God. Come Serve where God calls you.
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Stewardship at St. Luke's
At St. Luke's, we make it easy to give. Pledges and plate offerings are gladly accepted during Sunday services -- and we are even passing the plate. But we also make giving convenient online. 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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Come Serve the Lord! Email info@slecp.org for more information or to sign up to serve.
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Lost and Found
A new section to the Epistle this week is a "Lost and Found" section. If you have an item that was left behind, or if you found an item, please email info@slecp.org and report it. It will then show up here.
STILL MISSING: A SILVER CAMERA IN A BLACK CASE, LEFT BEHIND FOLLOWING SERVICES THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 3-4 (OR THEREBOUTS). THE CAMERA BELONGS TO BRENDA JONES. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE AT (928) 778-4499.
2/4/22
A PAIR OF BLACK MICROFIBER GLOVES WITH THREE STRIPES OF LEATHER ON THE BACK AND ON THE FINGERS WAS LEFT IN THE PEWS IN THE CHAPEL ON SATURDAY NIGHT. IF YOU FOUND THEM, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE.
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Pastoral Care
Community Contact Lists
The administration office, along with many dedicated volunteers, has been working to update our Community Services reference lists. Many services are available here in our community for food, clothing, housing, and other needs that folks in our community may need. Download the attached lists and keep them handy so that, with your help, the ministry of St. Luke's continues beyond our front doors.
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Weekly Attendance and Epistle Data
Attendance February 25 & 26: 77 (snow day!)
Weekly Epistle Newsletter
Last sent on Friday, February 23
447 sent, 225 opened (52%)
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Worship Ministers for Weekend of March 4 & 5 and Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023
Saturday, March 4, 2023 5:30pm
Celebrant and Preacher: Rev’d Jim Schubert
Eucharistic Minister: Sharon Tootle
Sunday, March 5, 2023 8:00am
Celebrant and Preacher: Rev’d Jim Schubert
Deacon: Rev’d Kimball Arnold
Eucharistic Minister: Kelly Parker
Ushers: Rich Leon, Linda Leon
Sunday, March 5, 2023 10:00am
Celebrant and Preacher: Rev'd Jim Schubert
Deacon: Rev’d Kimball Arnold
Lector 1: Julie Sims
Lector 2: Tani Hendrickson
Lector (Prayers): Beverly Shaw
Verger: Larry Neece
Eucharistic Minister, Crucifer: Carol Sweeden
Eucharistic Minister: Nancy Reynolds
Welcome Table: Barbara Walter
Greeters: Jim Pessin, Kathy Pessin
Ushers: Barbara Baker-Rosenberg, Jean Ehlers, Ken Wagner, Peggy Wagner
Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 10:00 Healing Service
Celebrant and Preacher: Rev’d Philip A. Shaw
Eucharistic Minister: Trampus Tribbey
Altar Guild Team
Lauree Birchmeier (Captain), Sylvia McIntosh, Betsy Denison
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Thank you for your
continued financial support!
Click here for a one-time or recurring donation. You can also place your offering in the secured locked mailbox outside our parish office.
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Thank you so much for supporting St. Luke's Ministries! |
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Scripture Readings
Pastoral Care Line: 928-260-6300
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Birthday and Anniversary Prayer
O God, our times are in your hands: look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace. Send your blessings upon them, that their homes may be a haven of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Birthdays:
Mar 5: Jack Knudson
Mar 6: Donna Bledsoe
Mar 7: Gerry Jarvis, Marcie Harris, Claire Donovan
Mar 9: Mary Temme, Marion Dunmire
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Anniversaries:
Mar 7: Ron & Penny Davis
Mar 10: Don & Mary McKellar
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Our Prayer List
It is our practice to keep names on the prayer list for three weeks. If you need to keep them on longer, please make a special request to move that person to the long-term list. There is a black prayer binder located on the Usher's Table in the Narthex in which you can write your prayer requests
OR
You may email your prayer requests to: info@slecp.org
For those in need of prayer: Jaclyn, Susan Schubert, Cynthia Moreno, Gene Moreno, Dolores Everard, Sue Baker, Dinah Lunsford, Kristina Lunsford, Elizabeth, Trey and Ruby, Ed and Hedy, Lauree Birchmeier, Angie Mazella, Carol Sweeden, Mary Ann, Leslie, Marigail, Steve Wilson, David, Eileen Smith, Vera Mulnix, Sadie and Jason, Carol Covert, Jeff Haugland, Casper Weeks, Len, M.J., Jerry Sweeden, Margaret, Timothy Dunham, Riley Gillam, Jim Casacchia, Phyllis Cerio, Paula Hibbard, Greg Bauer, Brandon Reynolds, and Tizoc Ceballos.
For those in our Armed Forces: Echo, Brian, Lopez, Dante, Florian, Ian, and Beka.
Friday, March 3 – The Diocese of Rajasthan – The (United) Church of North India
Saturday, March 4 -- The Diocese of Rayalaseema – The (United) Church of South India
Sunday, March 5 – Church of the Province of South East Asia
Monday, March 6 – The Diocese of Recife – Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil
Tuesday, March 7 – The Diocese of Rejaf - The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan
Wednesday, March 8 -- The Diocese of Remo– The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
Thursday, March 9 -- The Diocese of Renk– The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Church of Our Saviour Episcopal-Lutheran in Lakeside
In the St. Luke's Outreach Cycle of Prayer: United Thank Offering, St. Luke’s Prison Ministry, St. Luke’s Educational Scholarship Applicants
For the Yavapai-Apache Nation
For Bishop Zak and Amagoro Junior Academy
For Our Companion Diocese of Western Mexico Resolution 2020-1, of the 60th Diocesan Convention
As of June 16, 2022, per the Diocese, all COVID regulations have been suspended, with the exception of the following: All non-vaccinated persons wishing to attend live services be masked.
Thank you for your compliance with this request.
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We acknowledge...
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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Due to email problems, we will no longer be publishing individual email addresses.
Call if you need one.
Epistle submissions: info@slecp.org
Submissions for the current week's Epistle are due by noon on Wednesday!
Church Website:
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2000 Shepherds Lane
Phone: 928-778-4499
info@slecp.org
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