Christmas Services

St. Luke's will be offering the following mass schedule during the holidays: Christmas Eve (December 24) 7:30 p.m. | Musical Prelude 8:00 p.m. | Full Eucharistic Mass with choral accompaniment 11:00 p.m | Christmas Vigil | Eucharistic Mass with choral accompaniment Christmas Day (December 25) 10:00 a.m. | Full Eucharistic Mass (no music) Holy Name of Jesus (January 1) 10:00 a.m. | Full Eucharistic Mass (no music) Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ (January 6) 7:00 p.m. | Full Eucharistic Mass with choral accompaniment For more information on the mass schedule, please contact Fr. David Radzik at stlukesnewtownrector@gmail.com or call (215) 968-2781.

Registration Open for Communion Class

Picture of girl at confirmationHonoring 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 if there is a child in your family whom you would like to participate.

St. Luke’s Hosts “Play Cafe” on every Tuesday from 10 AM – 1 PM

Kids drawing on floorThis 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.

Adult Bible Study “Journey Through the Old Testament” Mondays at 7 PM

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.

Got Jesus? Tiny Jesus Photo Project

 

Got Jesus?

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 

 

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers for:
  • Sunday readers
  • Sunday Intercessions (Prayers of the People)
  • Digital Disciples
  • Greeters/Ushers (Contact Susan Bello )
Please reach out to the following parishioners to volunteer and to learn more.
  • Readers/Intercessors: Ruth Mooney: rmoone66@jmooney.us | 215-260-7006
  • Digital Disciples: Jennifer Loessy: jennloessy@yahoo.com | 215-815-4651 (text preferred)

Altar Flower Sponsorships

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.)