July 9, 2026
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Gospel Reflection
Jesus' famous parable is often called the Parable of the Sower, but it is perhaps more aptly called the Parable of the Soils. The point of the parable is how God's invitation is received in each life -- in your life and mine. What kind of soil does your heart resemble?
The work we do at church is that of plowing and remediation: preparing the soil of our hearts to be more productive with the good news offered by God. Our desire is to experience more fully the harvest of goodness we hear promised to us in holy Scripture. Come to St. Luke's this week and prepare your heart to receive what it is that God is offering you.
Happening at St. Luke’s
Friday, July 10
8:00am Anglican Prayer beads (online)
Saturday, July 11
5:30pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Sunday, July 12
8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00am Bible Study (Parish Hall)
10:00am Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:15am Coffee Hour
Monday, July 13
2:00pm Roosevelt Care Center
7:00pm Buildings and Grounds Meeting
Tuesday, July 14
7:00pm Candlelight Vespers
Wednesday, July 15
12:15pm Eucharist with the Saints
7:00pm Bible Studies (Zoom)
Thursday, July 16
11:15am Rental Committee Meeting
Friday, July 16
8:00am Anglican Prayer beads (online)
11:30am Ladies’ Luncheon at Panera Rt 1
Smoke Detector Campaign
We are getting closer to our goal of raising $70,000 for our Smoke Detector Fund. We still need another $10,000 to make it to $70,000.
Now, a member of our congregation has generously offered to match your gift of any amount up to $5,000. Your contribution is important and now you can have it matched, making it possible for us to close the gap and get our new smoke detector system. If you have not given earlier or if you are moved to give a little more, why not do it now while the “matching” gift is in effect?
Thank you!
Brenda and Florence
Wardens
Announcements
St. Luke’s
The Daily Office from now on will be Morning Prayer 9am and Evening Prayer 5pm. Compline will be only on the weekends, at 8.45pm, followed by Storytime, in which Mo. Crafton reads from some of her work. You can find the Daily Office on Facebook,
Hunger doesn’t take summer vacation.
Pease continue donating so we can support First Presbyterian Food bank.
They are experiencing significant shortages during the summer months. This seasonal challenge is exacerbated by increased demand as families seek assistance to replace meals typically provided by school programs. Many children who rely on free or reduced-cost meals during the school year face food insecurity when classes are not in session.
Canned Corn
Canned Meats
Chunky Soups
Canned Tomatoes / spaghetti sauce
Cereal (not cheerios or Bran Flakes) Corn
MAC N’ CHEESE
Knorr’s Pasta sides or Rice Sides (packages)
Diocesan
The Northern Convocation of the Diocese of NJ will meet at Trinity Episcopal Church in Cranford from 10am to noon on Saturday, 10 October. Fr. Andrew Kruger will lead us in a reflection about our Baptism. All Clergy, Convocation Deputies/Delegates and church wardens are expected to attend; everyone is welcome. We will hold our Convocation elections and business during this meeting.
Subscribe to the weekly Diocese of New Jersey Communications by going to https://bit.ly/SubscribeDNJ
Adult Forum
Adult Forum is on hiatus until the end of the summer.
Daily Office
Morning Prayer 9am, Evening Prayer 5pm
Compline only on the weekends, at 8.45pm, followed by Storytime.
Children’s Chapel: Kim Reyes
Altar Bread: 7/5/26 – 7/19/26 (3 loaves) Karen G.
Altar Flowers - July 12
Given by Marilyn L. in Memory of Theodore L.
Serving in Worship this Weekend
5:30pm (Sat) Frank F.
8:00AM (Sun) Becky F.
10:00AM (Sun) Karen S., Leah F., John S.
Click here to find the readings for this weekend.
In Our Prayers This Week
Please continue in your daily prayers for:
Louise, Eletia, Suzan, Lenny, Kristi, Frank, Frank, Janice, Dale, Joseph, Pat, Brenda, Jose Vilmar, Michele, Sophie, Margaret, Dwinal, Gail, Suzan, Jacob
For Those Who Have Died
Ronnie, John, Mary Jo, Mary Ann, Elaine, Terry, Carmen
Links for: the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
For Those Who Celebrate Birthdays - July
Michelle A., Nancy S., Hector O., Madalyn G., Carter R., Edward L., Robert H., Evan S., Oscar C., William D., Benjamin B., Florence T.
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.
Giovanni Fighera will be performing as Mordred on Camelot - St Joseph Theater Company.
Tickets are $10 and sold at the door.
Make it stand out
difference.
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.
