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Gospel Reflection

Jesus tells stories of laborers in the vineyard: whether they were there from the beginning or only worked these last few hours, they all receive the reward God intends for them. Even if you haven't been to church in a while, it doesn't matter! Come this week and encounter God's love for you.

Happening at St. Luke’s

Friday, September 18
8:00am Anglican Prayer beads (online)
11:30am Ladies’ Luncheon at Panera Rt1

Saturday, September 19
2:00pm Fall Exhibit Gallery Opening
5:30pm Holy Eucharist Rite II

Sunday, September 20
8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00am Bible Study (Metuchen Public Library)
10:00am Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II

Tuesday, September 22
7:00pm Candlelight Vespers

Wednesday, September 23
12:15pm Eucharist with the Saints
6:30pm St. Veronica’s Guild Meeting
7:00pm Bible Study (Zoom)

Thursday, September 24
11:15am Rental Committee Meeting

Friday, September 25
8:00am Anglican Prayer beads (online)

Announcements

St. Luke’s

Join us at 10am Sunday for an “Instructed Eucharist”: a narrator will describe the background and meaning of what we’re doing as we celebrate the Holy Eucharist!

Ministry Fair September 20, 2026 11:15am. Please join us for our annual Ministry Fair in the auditorium. This will give you an opportunity to find a place for you to use your “ Time and Talents”. Find how you can build a deeper relationship within our St. Luke’s community. Remember, we are St. Luke’s.

Adult Forum Ministry Fair.

Daily Office
Morning Prayer 9am, Evening Prayer 5pm
Compline only on the weekends, at 8pm, followed by Storytime.

We remember a saint at the Eucharist every Wednesday at 12:25. For a quick look at the saints for the week to come, please take a look at St. Luke’s Facebook page.

What is next:
Sep 29, Stewardship Kickoff
Oct 3, Pump
Oct 4, 10am Blessing of the Stuffies
Oct 4, 2pm Blessing of the animals
Oct 18, Feast of St Luke’s, Stewardship Ingathering

ECW meeting registration

SAVE THE DATE - PUMPKINS ARE COMING!
October 3, 9am Pumpkin delivery, We need volunteers to help unload.

Warden’s Corner

At our Vestry meeting on September 15, treasure Tammy F reported that our income from pledges had increased in August. Our expenses also increased. It was noted that there will be a 13.5% increase in the cost of diocesan health insurance. Fr. Todd‘s report included notes on our upcoming Stewardship campaign. Paul P.’s Buildings & Grounds report highlighted completed projects including the church steps and a new sump pump in the boiler room. Paul also detailed the steady progress on the smoke detector project. The Vestry approved a new 12-step group rental, and there was discussion on reaching out to the community for other long-term rentals, such as a therapist, business groups in need of meeting space, etc. We are actively planning for the film showing here on November 8 with a donation table and refreshments offered. Fr. Todd noted The temporary loan of a Kawai piano from the library, to be housed in our choir room until library renovations are complete. The tuning, transport, and clearing out of space are all thanks to the generosity of a parishioner. See you Sunday at our Ministry Fair!

Finances

Notes:

1. Pledge income is above budgeted, due to some pledges being prepaid.
2. Total revenue includes pledge income.
3. Expenses are greater than budget.

Serving in Worship this Weekend

5:30pm (Sat) Perla V,
8:00AM (Sun) Becky F.
10:00AM (Sun) Lauren P., Katherine Y., John S.

Children’s Chapel: Leah F.

Altar Bread: Linda Z.

Check weeks further ahead on the rota.
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, Janice, Dale, Joseph, Pat, Michele, Sophie, Gail, Jacob, Jeff, Bob, Michelle, Gary , Kyle, Jane, Sarah, David, Carmelina, Holly, Eddie, Ellie

For Those Who Have Died:
Frank, James, Judy, Scott

Links for: the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

For Those Who Celebrate Birthdays - September
James B., James F., Lynn P., Sam V., William N., Dhalia B., Lisa L., Jane S., Agnes P., Marilyn H., Benjamin S., Makena T., Mary S., Susan M.

Community Events

These are events that have members of St. Luke's involved in them.

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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.

September 17, 2026