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Gospel Reflection
Ten bridesmaids attend a wedding. Five are called wise, five are called foolish. You can tell which is which because the wise ones took part in the wedding and the foolish ones missed out. What is it that distinguishes the wise and the foolish? Come to St. Luke's this weekend as we explore this question together.
Why do we pray for this place? Haiti
As part of our Prayers of the People, we pray for those in need and name countries - but why do we name those particular countries? Let’s look at Haiti:
Haiti has been experiencing political turmoil since the assassination of its president in 2021. The government is essentially nonexistent - there have been no elections and power has been compromised by the presence of armed gangs. Violence has disrupted livelihoods and nearly half of the population is experiencing food insecurity. The healthcare system is severely impacted by staff and supply shortages, and cases of cholera are on the rise as only one of the three water treatment plants is operating.
Pray for stability and relief in the lives of the people of Haiti.
Pumpkin Patch “in the books”!
The pumpkins are gone. We sold over $15.000 in pumpkins and St Luke's made over $6.500 profit. The leftover pumpkins were picked up by five small family owned Farms to feed their animals, some were loaded into cars and transported to Rutgers to feed their pigs (see pictures above), the rest were picked up buy Dwyer Community Garden in Edison to compost.
Thank you to everybody that helped to make this Pumpkin Patch a success!
Happening at St. Luke’s
Friday, November 6
8:00am Anglican Prayer beads (online)
Saturday, November 7
5:30pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Sunday, November 8
8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite I
8:45am Monthly coffee hour
9:00am Bible Study (Library)
10:00am Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:15am Coffee Hour
11:30am Adult Forum
2:00pm Film Ain’t no back in a merry-go-round
Monday, November 9
7:00pm Buildings and Grounds Meeting
Tuesday, November 10
7:00pm Candlelight Vespers
Wednesday, November 11
Veteran’s Day - Office Closed
11:45am Rosary
12:15pm Eucharist with the Saints
6:00pm St. Veronica’s Guild Meeting
7:00pm Bible Study (Zoom)
7:30pm Finance Committee Meeting
Friday, November 13
8:00am Anglican Prayer beads (online)
Announcements
St. Luke’s
Livestreaming Volunteers We are looking for volunteers to join our team of people who livestream the 10am Sunday service. We will have a short training session after the service on November 8. See Becky F for more details.
No BAH HUMBUGS allowed this year!! We are planning on having an enhanced reading of Charles Dickens classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL, with full cast rehearsal on Sunday 12/6 during Coffee Hour, and our performance on Sunday 12/13 during Coffee Hour in the church hall. If anyone was scheduled to assume a role in this production last year and wishes to continue with that, please see me this Sunday. I am sure that I will still be recruiting for parts so will likely be approaching you within the next week or so regarding casting. As we had planned last year, our own Mo. Crafton will be directing this production. I know this will be great fun and that Mother Nature will cooperate regarding the weather….God bless us, Everyone! Deacon Carol
Children’s Formation will be the topic of a discussion organized by Vestry member Erica N. and Fr. Todd during Coffee Hour on Sunday, 15 November. We will discuss the current programming and what we would like to see at St. Luke's. All parents, grandparents, guardians and supporters (e.g. children's chapel volunteers) are warmly welcome to join us.
Tea & Scones Book Club meets at 12:30 (after Coffee Hour Forum) in the Fryer Room. All are welcome to our discussion of Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott, whether or not you have read the book. Contact Deacon Anne if you need a door code.
Adult Forum
About the Deacon
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.
2026 Christmas Pageant
The Christmas Pageant, which takes place at the 4pm service on Christmas Eve, is fast approaching. Participation is open to all children and teens of the parish, and their friends. Parents may also have roles, and we of course need an infant to be Baby Jesus.
Here is a list of roles generally filled by teens:
Reader
Mary
Joseph
Roles generally filled by teens or older children:
Angel Gabriel
Three Kings
Star Bearer
Other roles:
Animals
Angels
Shepherds (can also be parents of animals)
Baby Jesus
Angel (Parent of Baby Jesus)
We are also looking for teens and children who would like to sing with the choir for the second part of the service. This would involve Communion Anthem(s), Service Music, and Hymns. Choristers must be able to read.
Rehearsals for children who can read start this Sunday, November 8th.
Rehearsal should run one-hour each week. We will take a break on the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend (November 29th), and resume on December 6th. Rehearsals for all other roles will begin December 6th, also at 11:45 AM at the piano in the Nave.
For teens who need volunteer hours, participation in the Pageant generally fulfills that requirement, and we will provide letters attesting to hours spent volunteering. Please contact Julia J. (848) 482-9631 or Kasi L. (732) 662-0509 to register.
Do you know someone who is looking for office space on a regular basis? We ask you this after having a conversation with Michael DeBlasio, Director of Real Estate Development for the Diocese. Fryer Hall has rooms available during the week and Mike suggested we rent these spaces for more regular income. Someone might only need space one or two days a week for a few hours. Perhaps a therapist needs a room, Board of Ed might be looking for an office off campus or Municipal Government needs extra space. There might be a teacher out there who would like to provide extra help in a non-home setting. Please put your ear to the ground or ask around your neighborhood. We are working on pricing. Right now we want to know if this is a viable option for us. Steady income makes it easier for us to continue and grow our ministries at St. Luke’s. You and your prospect may reach out to the wardens and office. Thank you.
Florence Tracy & Brenda Yuro
All About Christmas Fair
Saint Luke's Annual Christmas Fair is looking for volunteers!
Our team leaders invite you to join us in creating another wonderful event on December 5th.
2026 Team Leaders
Bake Table - Laura S.
Basket Raffle - John S.
Snack Bar - Linda P.
Trinkets & Treasures Table - Anne L.
Poinsettia Sales Table - Lori W.
Children's Craft Table - Maddie G.
Publicity - Mother Crafton
Volunteers are needed to assist with preparation and set up on Friday, December 4th, as well as to assist with sales on Saturday, December 5th. Everyone who wishes to volunteer some time is welcome to reach out to Kathy at christmasfair@stlukesmetuchen.org
Donations for Saint Luke's 2026 Christmas Fair's Trinkets & Treasures Table will be accepted beginning on Monday, November 9, 2026. At that time, donations may be placed on the stage in the Auditorium. Additionally, we ask that our bakers begin to plan their donations for Saint Luke's Baked Goodies Table. Items should arrive in the Auditorium on Friday, December 4th. Our team leaders will be reaching out to ask for your assistance in creating another outstanding event!
Serving in Worship this Weekend
5:30pm (Sat) Frank F.
8:00AM (Sun) Marilyn H.
10:00AM (Sun) Catherine B., Kasi L., John S.
Children’s Chapel: Deacon Anne
Altar Bread: Kathy McNulty
Coffee Hour Hosts
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, Jacob, Jeff, Michelle, Gary, Kyle, Jane, David, Carmelina, Holly, Eddie, Ellie, Vilma, Ryan, Peter, Lauren, Jeffrey, George, Kazem, Gwen, Jack, Evangeline, Ruth, Kenneth, Jim, Steve, Bernadette, Dawn
For Those Who Have Died:
Gail, Don, Jean, Ting Bo, Marge
Links for: the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
For Those Who Celebrate Birthdays - November
Mark S., Penelope G., Susan M., Timothy M., Jacob A., Thomas B., Kimberly R., Sofia C., Jaimmie R., John S., Diane C., Paul P.
Diocese
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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.
