St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Offering a unique and fulfilling experience of worship through an Anglo-Catholic mass.

26 Dec (The Feast of Stephen) Newsletter

SERVICE – Our own Fr. Hanson will conduct the service on Dec 29.

For those of you who might not have been to St. Luke’s as often as you would have liked recently. Please come out to hear Fr Hanson, solid theology, a fine speaking voice and a warm personality. We are truly blessed to have 3 wonderful, holy and caring priests, Fathers Grady, Lester and Hanson to help us in our hour of need

ST. LUKE’S OUTREACH – We are proud to list the following programs where the people of St. Luke’s reach out to help the less fortunate in their hour of need

FOOD BANK –Remember, people will still get hungry after the holidays. Our partners at All Souls sure appreciate our help in helping the less fortunate. PLEASE keep those cans and bags rolling in!

ANGEL TREE CHARITY – The gifts for children of incarcerated parents were distributed to the caretakers by our volunteers on Dec 21. A big THANK YOU to all who contributed to help these children have a happier Christmas.

FRIENDS OF ANNA CHARITY - Once again we have been asked to help out ANNA’S FRIENDS (Formerly “Guardian ad Litem”) a non-profit group started to help children who have become wards of the 20th District Court and other foster children. Some of these children, ranging in age from infancy through the teen years, have been removed from their homes with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. Anna’s Friends maintain a “Comfort Closet” to provide the things needed for day-to-day life. This is where we come in. Suggested gift items include clothing (esp. socks, underwear and pajamas), diapers (esp. larger sizes), “onesies” for infants, wipes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrushes and paste, toys, books, bed linens or blankets (twin size), or $5 - $10 gift cards for the teens. Gifts should NOT be wrapped or labelled. Decorated collection boxes have been placed in Haynes-Burgess Hall to collect the gifts. They will be picked up by Anna’s Friends between Christmas and Epiphany. Mark 10: 13 - 16

MUSIC Christmas 1 - Year C Yes! It is STILL the Season of Christmas! We will celebrate our Service of Holy Eucharist with Once in Royal David's City, What Child Is This, Of the Father's Love Begotten, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence and Joy to the World! The scriptures say, "Rejoice....the nations shall see your glory," and "In the beginning was the Word." The choir will help lead our congregational singing. Please bring your friends and family and surprise them with Christmas music and continuing Christmas celebrations!

ST. LUKE’S CHOIR - If you are interested in singing with St. Luke’s Choir, January is a good time to join. Weekly rehearsals are held every Thursday at 7:00 pm in the Choir Room beginning January 9th. The Choir reconvenes each Sunday at 9:00 am for a warm-up in preparation for the 10 am Service. ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN WITHOUT AUDITION! Come help us make a joyful noise unto our Lord! If you are interested, please contact our Director of Music Ministry, Dr. Ronald Doiron so a music folder may be prepared for you prior to your attendance. Psalm 100: 1 & 2.

TENORS WANTED! – Our choir needs / wants tenor voices.

VESTRY ELECTIONS - At the time of the annual meeting (26 Jan.,’25) we will have vacancies on the vestry that need to be filled. If you are interested in being a candidate or have questions, please speak with a vestry member.

FINANCE – In our offerings and pledges from December 22 we had income of $3,902.00. This puts us over the top of our projected income for these past 5 months. We have also reached $148,046.00, in pledges for 2025. This leaves a shortfall of $20,607.00, at this point

BUILDING – The existing wooden doors in the Sanctuary are up for sale. If you want them, or know anyone who might, PLEASE contact our Jr. Warden Donna Williams.

Have you noticed the recent improvements in our landscaping? Thank DAVID BREEZE for his efforts which make St. Luke’s look SO much better and more alive. With our current budget situation we can really use more help both with exterior landscaping AND with interior minor maintenance and cleaning. If you would like to help, contact our Junior Warden, DONNA WILLIAMS

A big THANK YOU to the volunteers who put up the Christmas decorations in and around the church. No information about a possible “Takedown” has been received at time of publication.

THEATRE NIGHT- If you have a suggestion for our next Theatre night, please contact BARBARA FLYNN.

COFFEE HOUR – We need volunteers to provide “goodies” for the coffee hour, Please sign up on the sheet in Haynes-Burgess Hall.

CALENDAR
Jan 13,’25 – Serendipity Bible Study- (239) 560-4535, 7 PM – NOTE NO meeting Dec. 23 or 30 or Jan 6!
Jan 26 Annual Meeting – Vestry elections.

If you want more, less or different information, tell your vestry.

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2635 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, Fl
Phone: (239)-334-2479
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Worship Schedule

Sundays: 10 AM
High Mass

Wednesdays: 10 AM
Unction Mass in Chapel

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