Honoring the tradition of First Holy Communion at St. Luke’s, we are organizing a series of catechism classes for young children in the Spring culminating with a "First Communion” ceremony during Eastertide 2025. While all baptized Christians of any age may receive communion in the Episcopal Church, these classes would be suitable for all children, four to nine years of age, who would be benefit from a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith as taught in the Episcopal Church.
Please contact the church office before November 1st if there is a child in your family whom you would like to participate.
St. Luke's is getting into the Halloween spirit with a special screening of the 1922 classic silent film Nosferatu accompanied with thematic music by Tony Bello.
Thursday, October 31
6 p.m. | St. Luke's Episcopal Church
100 E. Washington Ave., Newtown, PA 18940Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (German: Nosferatu – Eine Symphonie des Grauens) is a 1922 silent German Expressionist vampire film directed by F. W. Murnau and starring Max Schreck as Count Orlok, a vampire who preys on the wife (Greta Schröder) of his estate agent (Gustav von Wangenheim) and brings the plague to their town.
Nosferatu was an unauthorized and unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula.
There is no fee for this screening and parents of those trick-or-treating on Liberty Street are especially invited to attend.
This Fall, St. Luke’s launched a new initiative for children and parents/caregivers called "Play Cafe." A portion of our Parish House will be open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. as space for children to play together and for parents/caregivers to take a much needed breather during their busy week. Coffee and use of our WIFI network will be available to adults, and toys and activities will be available for the kids.
We are looking for volunteers to help lead kids’ activities and read stories. Please contact Fr. Dave stlukesnewtownrector@gmail.com or the Parish Office stlukeschurchpa@verizon.net or (215) 968-2781 if you’re able to assist.
Mondays | 7:00 p.m. | Parish House Library & Zoom
Taught by Fr. David Radzik
This year-long Bible Study takes us through all the major points on the Old Testament. We will also examine the ways in which these stories have shaped Christian theology, culture, and even our political thinking. In addition to the weekly readings, video clips and art work we will be posted on the Bible Study webpage:
https://journeythroughtheoldtestament.blogspot.com
These multimedia resources will demonstrate some of the ways the Old Testament has shaped the Church and broader Western culture.
Schedule:
Week 1: “In the Beginning” - September 16th
Week 2: “Abraham” - September 23rd
Week 3: “Joseph” - September 30th
Week 4: “Go Down, Moses” - October 7th
Week 5: “The Law” - October 14th
Week 6: “Wandering” - October 21st
Week 7: “The Walls of Jericho” - October 28th
Week 8: “Judges” - November 4th
Week 9: “Ruth” - November 11th
Week 10: “Samuel and Saul” - November 18
Week 11: “David, the ruddy youth” - December 2nd
Week 12: “David: The Trials of a King” - December 9th
Week 13: “It’s Good to be the King” - December 16th
Week 14: “A House Divided” - January 13th
Week 15: “God’s Messengers” - January 20th
Week 16: “The Beginning of the End” - January 27th
Week 17: “ The Kingdom’s Fall” - February 3rd
Week 18: “The Exile” - February 10th
Week 19: “The Return” - February 17th
Week 20: “Esther: Not a Disney Princess” - February 24th
Week 21: “Rebuilding the Walls” - March 3rd
For more information, please contact Fr. Radzik by email at stlukesnewtownrector@gmail.com or phone at (215) 968-2781.
Pick up a tiny Jesus from Fr. Dave and take Him to the beach, your backyard, a favorite coffee shop, or anywhere you'd like. Spread God's love one smile at a time.
Share the picture of Him on social media with hashtag #stlukesnewtownpa
The Vestry of St. Luke's is pleased to share the appointment of Fr. David Radzik as the new rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. We are thrilled to welcome him and his family to our church community, and the greater community of Bucks County. While the search process has been long and sometimes difficult, we are reminded that all good is accomplished in God's time and in His care. Fr. Radzik will officially start at St. Luke's on July 1, 2024, and his first Mass will be on Sunday, July 7th. Please pray for him and his family as they make the move from Ohio to Pennsylvania.
Fr. David Radzik comes to Saint Luke’s after serving seven years at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Berea, OH having also served several years as a pediatric hospital chaplain.
He is 2015 graduate of Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Prior to entering ministry, Fr. Radzik was a teacher of English as a Second Language and taught in South Korea, China, and the United States.
He is married to Lorrin, who is an ordained United Methodist clergywoman with whom he has three wonderful, young children.
Fr. Radzik has a keen interest in Christian spirituality and theology, and seeks creative ways for the Church to address the needs of 21st century America. His ministry is deeply informed by the writings of the Church Fathers, as well as 20th century Catholic theologians.
He is passionate about teaching, pastoral care, and about creating vital and transformative worship rooted in our rich Anglican tradition expressed in the Book of Common Prayer.
He is a member of the Society of Catholic Priests, as well as several Anglo-Catholic devotional societies such as the Society of Mary and the Guild of All Souls. As a native New Englander, he loves swimming, being out on the water, and hiking. Fr. Dave is also a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan though he suspects the Phillies will begin to grow on him as he settles into the Philadelphia area. He also enjoys reading novels, poetry, and a wide array of non-fiction. But most of all, he enjoys being with his family and looks forward to many new Pennsylvania-based adventures in the years to come.
St. Luke's is pleased to announce the results of its vestry elections. The following members have been elected to the vestry for the 2024-27 term:
Linda Leight
Barbara Stollsteimer
Veronica Wallace-Mele
We extend our deepest gratitude to all those who ran for election, as well as those who are currently cycling off vestry.
"To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good." (1 Corinthians 12:7)
St. Luke's offers a food pantry to those in need in the community. The food pantry is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Donations are always needed. Please visit our community outreach page for more information.
For those who wish to sponsor altar flowers for 2024, forms are available in the Narthex and are also available by emailing Susan Bello at stlukeschurchpa@verizon.net.
Altar flowers are sponsored on the Sunday(s) of your choice and can be in memorial or in celebration of a life event (birthday, anniversary, graduation, etc.)
Honoring the tradition of First Holy Communion at St. Luke’s, we are organizing a series of catechism classes for young children in the Spring culminating with a "First Communion” ceremony during Eastertide 2025. While all baptized Christians of any age may receive communion in the Episcopal Church, these classes would be suitable for all children, four to nine years of age, who would be benefit from a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith as taught in the Episcopal Church.
Please contact the church office before November 1st if there is a child in your family whom you would like to participate.
This Fall, St. Luke’s launched a new initiative for children and parents/caregivers called "Play Cafe." A portion of our Parish House will be open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. as space for children to play together and for parents/caregivers to take a much needed breather during their busy week. Coffee and use of our WIFI network will be available to adults, and toys and activities will be available for the kids.
We are looking for volunteers to help lead kids’ activities and read stories. Please contact Fr. Dave 
Fr. David Radzik comes to Saint Luke’s after serving seven years at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Berea, OH having also served several years as a pediatric hospital chaplain.
He is 2015 graduate of Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Prior to entering ministry, Fr. Radzik was a teacher of English as a Second Language and taught in South Korea, China, and the United States.
He is married to Lorrin, who is an ordained United Methodist clergywoman with whom he has three wonderful, young children.
Fr. Radzik has a keen interest in Christian spirituality and theology, and seeks creative ways for the Church to address the needs of 21st century America. His ministry is deeply informed by the writings of the Church Fathers, as well as 20th century Catholic theologians.
He is passionate about teaching, pastoral care, and about creating vital and transformative worship rooted in our rich Anglican tradition expressed in the Book of Common Prayer.
He is a member of the Society of Catholic Priests, as well as several Anglo-Catholic devotional societies such as the Society of Mary and the Guild of All Souls. As a native New Englander, he loves swimming, being out on the water, and hiking. Fr. Dave is also a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan though he suspects the Phillies will begin to grow on him as he settles into the Philadelphia area. He also enjoys reading novels, poetry, and a wide array of non-fiction. But most of all, he enjoys being with his family and looks forward to many new Pennsylvania-based adventures in the years to come.