June 18, 2026
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Gospel Reflection
Jesus says, "You are of more value than many sparrows." In case you were
wondering.
When you tell your partner, your parent, your child, "I love you," it is
to be hoped that they already know. But sometimes we all like a little
reassurance.
Jesus' listeners probably knew they were worth more than many sparrows.
But maybe sometimes they wondered. Maybe they were in need of a little
reassurance.
If you've never had doubts about your own self-worth, maybe you don't
need the Gospel. But such doubts are a part of life for most of us.
There are all kinds of people and forces that like to cast doubt on our
worth: our competence, our attractiveness, our charm. Sometimes we all
need a little reassurance.
In the bread and wine of the Eucharist we find reassurance of our worth,
our worthiness, before God. Join us at St. Luke's this week and be
reminded: you are God's beloved.
Happening at St. Luke’s
Friday, June 19
Juneteenth - Office closed
8:00am Anglican Prayer beads (online)
11:30am Ladies’ Luncheon Panera Bread
Saturday, June 20
5:30pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Sunday, June 21
8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00am Bible Study (Parish Hall)
10:00am Choral Holy Eucharist
11:15am Coffee Hour
11:30am Adult Forum
Monday, June 22
2:00pm Roosevelt Care Center Service
Tuesday, June 23
7:00pm Candlelight Vespers
Wednesday, June 24
12:15pm Eucharist with the Saints
6:00pm St. Veronica’s Guild Meeting
7:00pm Bible Studies (Zoom)
Friday, June 26
8:00am Anglican Prayer beads (online)
Announcements
St. Luke’s
Looking for volunteers to bringing our old Ricoh printer to one of the recycling center mentioned below. Need to have a van or a truck in order to fit the printer.
Please contact the office if you can help.
Edison Township Recycling Center - 471 Meadow Rd, Edison, NJ, New Jersey 08817 or
Newtech recycling Center - 600 Apgar Dr, Somerset, NJ 08873
This weekend the non-pledge contributions in our offering plates will be donated to the Metuchen Edison Area Interfaith Clergy Alliance for charitable uses.
Altar Bread provided by Karen Gough, Mo. Crafton. Linda Zeh & Kathy McNulty.
Wardens Corner
At our Vestry meeting of June 16, Tammy F advised that there was an increase in pledge dollars received in May. There were no extraordinary expenses. Progress continues in populating Churchtrac. The Finance team will continue to follow this throughout the summer. Investments continue to earn good interest.
To date we have received $60,650 in the Smoke Detector Campaign. There is still time to donate. The last bid on this project is expected this week, and after careful analysis we will select a vendor. We are looking for someone to take our old Ricoh printer to a disposal site. Please see Monica T or a Warden for more info. Save the Date! Our gifted Choral Scholars will present a recital led by our talented Music Minister on Sunday, June 28 at 6 PM. Plan to join us!
Finances
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Notes:
1. Pledge income is above budgeted, due to some pledges being prepaid.
2. Total revenue includes pledge income.
We Are Honored!
Nails in the Wall Gallery was honored to receive a "Star Award", Community Organization of the Year, from Metuchen High School for our work with their National Art Honor Society students.
NAHS exhibit and induction ceremony.
For the past 3 years, we have hosted their NAHS exhibit and induction ceremony. The students choose the work, hang the exhibit, and run the reception.
Join St. Luke’s as we continue this campaign.
Every donation, no matter the size, helps move us closer to reaching our goal and making this effort a success. We are deeply grateful for your continued support.
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Adult Forum, 11:30am at Fryer Room
Preaching Politics” with Fr Todd
Daily Office 9am, 12 noon, 5pm, 8:45pm (link)
Children’s Chapel: Kim Reyes
Coffee Hours Hosts: & Tommy Bilgrav
Serving in Worship this Weekend
5:30pm (Sat) Perla V.
8:00AM (Sun) Becky F.
10:00AM (Sun) Lauren P., Kasi L., John S.
Click here to find the readings for this weekend.
In Our Prayers This Week
Please continue in your daily prayers for:
Rosie, Louise, Eletia, Suzan, Lenny, Kristi, Frank, Frank, Janice, Dale, Janis, Delphine, Mary Ann, Joseph, Brian, Pat, Ryan, Ava, Jeannine, Joseph, Suzzane & John, Melanie, Bernandette, Karen, Elaine, Elizabeth, Brenda, Jose Vilmar, George, Michele, Sophie, Margaret
For Those Who Have Died
Glennis, Mike, Ronnie, John, Mary Jo
Links for: the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
For Those Who Celebrate Birthdays - June
Maria S., Karen G., Gynny H., Hannah W., Patrick C., Ivy L., James M., Wanda G., Melissa V., Clayton C., Richard P., Kathleen S., Mark H., Maribel M., Giovanni F.
Community Events
These are events that have members of St. Luke's involved in them.
Submissions for this section must be images (e.g., jpg or png) and should be received by email to the church office by 8am Wednesday each week. Each submission will be run once only but may be re-submitted the next week.
Parish Information Form
Everyone is welcome at St. Luke’s. This form is designed to help us to keep in your records up-to-date so we can keep you connected to what is going on the parish.
Prayer requests may be submitted on the website.
