Welcome to the E-News!
Connecting you to the events, meetings & services
at St. Luke’s, Metuchen
September 11, 2025
Gospel Reflection
Jesus tells of the joy of heaven when one person repents: like finding a lost sheep or a lost coin. Our weekly Eucharist is intended to echo the joy of heaven. This week come to St. Luke's for the 10am service when we will have an "Instructed Eucharist": narration of the meanings and reasons behind what we say and do at church in order to expand our understanding and to deepen our joy.
Announcements
Serve Us Write! The Prayers of the People are your prayers! You are invited to become part of the team that writes these prayers that are used in all of the Sunday services. It takes approximately half an hour per week once you know how, and training will be provided. You will serve for a month or two at a time.
Interested? Let Deacon Anne or Father Todd know. (Deacon Anne: ainerae576@gmail.com)
In search of Publicity Team for Saint Luke's 2025 Christmas Fair. If you have ideas for getting the word out about our event, and would like to collaborate with fellow parishioners to breathe life into your ideas email Kathy McNulty at christmasfair@stlukesmetuchen.org
Saturday, 13 September, 2pm to 4pm - Nails in the Wall Gallery invites you to the opening reception of Growing from the Ruins Exhibit.
On Sunday, 14 September at 6.15pm, all teens are invited to join Fr. Todd and Maddie Grosso at Yestercades on Main St, Metuchen, for an hour of gaming followed by a delicious treat. We should be finished around 8 or 8.30pm.
Thursday, 18 September at 6pm - ECS-NJ Gala, it will take place at Pines Manor in Edison. If you would like to be part of a St. Luke's table for this event, please speak to Janice Stapley.
Saturday, 20 September at 9am - The Diocese of NJ is hosting a Creation Care forum via Zoom on. If you would like to participate or find more information, go to https://dioceseofnj.org/justice/care-of-creation/
Sunday, 28 September at 2pm - Do you have a developmentally disabled family member or friend? Shine your Light Ministries offers worship services designed to meet the needs of developmentally disabled people of any age. Deacon David Barr and his wife Donna Barr head this wonderful program for people who are often overlooked in churches. A simple, lively, worship service will be held here at St. Luke's. Coffee/snack (everybody's favorite part!) will follow. Please come, and bring a friend!
Saturday, 4 October, 9am - The pumpkins will be arriving at St. Luke’s. We need all able bodies to help unload the truck. It has always turned into a fun morning. If you know any young people who need community service hours we will happily sign off for them. Please let Brenda or Monica know if you will be able to help.
Pumpkins are St. Luke’s biggest fundraiser. We need people to cover the patch and sell them. There is a “how to” book to make it easy. It is also an incredible opportunity to introduce people to St. Luke’s “All Are Welcome”. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church and one available at Coffee Hour. If you miss those you may call the church office 732-548-4308.
Sunday, 5 October, 2025 from 2-4 pm is Blessing of the animals and Animal appreciation day. Please bring your pet and join us for a blessing as well as activities, give aways and pet welfare information.
We will be supporting Sammys Hope Animal Welfare and Adoption Center. Kindly bring your donations of pet food and/or pet supplies to the basket at the church entrance or go online to Sammys Hope website and visit their Amazon Wish List.
Saturday, 18 October at the 5.30pm service. The Bishop will make a Visitation to St. Luke's for the Feast of St. Luke’s. Please join us for this important event and the meal afterward.
Sunday, 19 October, at 11.30am (coffee hour). Our 2025 Ministry Fair Are you involved with something beyond sitting in a pew at St. Luke's? Others want to hear about your ministry! Are you looking to recruit additional help for your tasks? This is the perfect day! Please contact the office if you would like to reserve a table (whole or half) for the ministry fair. You are invited to bring items that help you talk about your ministry, and maybe a treat to share with those who come by your table!
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Happening this week at St. Luke’s
Thursday, September 11
7:00pm Candlelight Vespers
Saturday, September 13
2:00pm Gallery Opening Growing in the Ruins - Auditorium
5:30pm Holy Eucharist Rite Rite II
Sunday, September 14
8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite I (livestream)
8:45am Coffee Hour
9:00am Bible Study with Mother Crafton in the Fryer Room
10:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II with Music, & Children’s Chapel (livestream)
11:15am Coffee Hour
11:30am Adult Forum - Fryer Room: The Holy Cross: The culture of relics (art)Pieces of the One True Cross, saints’ fingers, toes, leg bones, sandals, even some of their heads — relics have had a place in Christian history that seems very strange to us now. We’ll take a look.
Tuesday, September 16
7:30pm Vestry Meeting
Wednesday, September 17
12:15pm Eucharist with the Saints
7:00pm Zoom Bible Study with Mo. Crafton (link)
Serving in Worship this Weekend
5:30 PM (Sat) Ellie
8:00AM (Sun) Sue
10:00AM (Sun) Mary, Kasi, John
This week coffee hour hosted by Becky and Tommy
In Our Prayers This Week
Please continue in your daily prayers for:
Lauren, Mary Jo, Robin, Rosie, Vilmar, Don, David, Louise, Andy, Eletia, Suzan, Michael, Lenny, Kristi, Frank, Frank, Helen, Susan, Christine, Karen, John, Suzanne, Gregg, Anu, Robert, Robin, Shady, Janice, Dale, Jeremy, Karen, Don, Stephen, Vanessa, Ryan, Charlotte, Tina, Maria, Miriam, Paul
For Those Who Have Died
Carmen, Jeff, Delila, Nicholas, Beverly, Henrietta, Sally, Eugene, Janet, Pippa
Links for: the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
For Those Who Celebrate Birthdays - September
Jim, Sam, Lynn, Bill, Sara, Lisa, Jane, Kathleen, Marilyn, Makena, Mary, Sue
For Those Who Celebrate Anniversaries - September
Jaimmie & Barbara, Tim & Sue, Deb & Mark
Prayer requests may be submitted on the website.
