Saint Luke Episcopal Church | Mount Joy, PA

First Sunday of Advent: Holy Eucharist
2024-12-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us as we begin the season of Advent, a time of prayer and preparation for the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. The service of Holy Eucharist will be led by the Reverend Martha Harris.
Scripture Readings:
Jeremiah 33: 14-16
Psalm 25 1- 9
1 Thessalonians 3: 9-15
Luke 21: 25-36
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our You Tube Channel
Join us for Coffee Hour at 9:30 am in the Undercroft.
All are welcome!

Third Sunday of Advent: Holy Eucharist
2024-12-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
The third Sunday of Advent is sometimes referred to as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” This is the midpoint of Advent. The pink candle, representing joy, is lit in the Advent wreath today. The Reverend Martha Harris, Rector of Saint Luke, will preach and preside.
Scripture Lessons:
Zephaniah 3: 14-20
Canticle 9: The First Song of Isaiah
Philippians 4: 4-7
Gospel of Luke 3:7-18
Join us for Coffee Hour at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Fourth Sunday of Advent: Holy Eucharist
2024-12-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday December 22, 2024 for a service of Holy Eucharist as we mark the last Sunday of Advent. The Reverend Martha Harris will serve as the Preacher and Presider. Scripture readings are:
Micah 5: 2-5a
Canticle 15: The Song of Mary. (Luke 1: 46-55)
Psalm 80: 1-7
Gospel of Luke 1: 39 – 55
Join us for Coffee Hour in the Undercroft at 9:30 am and enjoy the fellowship of Saint Luke friends. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Christmas Eve Service: Holy Eucharist
2024-12-24 16:00 - 17:30
Join us on Christmas Eve at 4 pm. for a joyful service of scripture and song as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The Reverend Martha Harris will serve as the Preacher and Presider.
Scripture readings during the service include:
Isaiah 90: 2-7
Psalm 96
Titus 2: 11-14
Gospel of Luke: 2: 1-20
Celebrate the Nativity of our Lord with your friends at Saint Luke.
Note: there will not be a worship service on Christmas Day.
Merry Christmas!

Second Sunday After Christmas: Eve of the Epiphany of our Lord
2025-01-05 11:00 - 12:00
Begin your new year with a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the Second Sunday after Christmas and the Epiphany of our Lord. follow the Wise Men to the baby Jesus and may the Light from Light, lead you also in your pilgrimage to find the Lord. Our Rector, the Reverend Martha Lester Harris will Preach and Preside.
Scripture Lessons:
Isaiah 60: 1-6
Psalm 72
Ephesians 3: 1-12
Matthew 2: 1-12
Join us for coffee hour in the Undercroft before the service. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist Rite II
2025-01-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday January 19, 2025 at 11 am for a service of Holy Eucharist in celebration of the Second Sunday after the Epiphany. The Reverend Fred Stevenson will preach and preside.
Scripture Lessons:
Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 36: 5-10
1 Corinthians 12: 1-11
John 2:1-11

You’re invited to come early and enjoy Coffee Hour in the Undercroft beginning at 9:30 am. Not able to join us in person? You can watch the service on our YouTube Channel.
All are welcome.

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist Rite II
2025-01-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday January 26, 2025 at 11 am for a service of Holy Eucharist in celebration of the Third Sunday after the Epiphany. The Reverend Martha Harris, Rector, will preach and preside.
Scripture Lessons:
Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12: 12-31a
Luke 4: 14-21
You’re invited to come early and enjoy Coffee Hour in the Undercroft beginning at 9:30 am. Not able to join us in person? You can watch the service on our YouTube Channel.
All are welcome.

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist
2025-02-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us for worship in person and online as we celebrate the fifth Sunday after the Epiphany. The Reverend Martha Harris will serve as Preacher and Presider. Scripture lessons are:
Isaiah 6: 1-13
Psalm 138
1 Corinthians 15: 1-11
Gospel of Luke 5: 1 – 11
The service will be streamed live on https://youtube.com/@saintlukesepiscopalchurchm1591?si=ZL72Jh71-mRZfH86
Stay safe. Join us as you can. All are welcome.

Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist
2025-02-16 11:00 - 12:00
Our Epiphany Journey continues on the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany. Jesus begins his sermon on the Plain, in the Gospel of Luke 6: 17-26. Similar but different than the Beatitudes found in Matthew: 5, Luke’s version begins with “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” Jesus’ brings us a different view of who is blessed. Join with old and new friends as we worship together the God of peace and Savior of us all.
The full lectionary text can be found here.
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Epiphany/CEpi6_RCL.html
The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside at the service.
Join us for coffee hour in the Undercroft at 9:30 am. See you then!
Not able to join us in person, watch the service on our YouTube channel.

The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist
2025-02-23 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a service of Holy Eucharist as we mark The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany. Today’s Gospel lesson continues with Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain Luke: 6: 27-38. The Reverend Martha Harris, Rector, will preach and preside.
Coffee hour is available at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome!
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service live on our YouTube Channel.

First Sunday in Lent: Holy Eucharist REMEMBER: Spring Forward 1 hour
2025-03-09 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for the first Sunday in Lent when we begin our solemn journey to the Cross. The Preacher and Presider will be the Rev. Martha Harris, Rector.
Scripture Lessons
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16
Romans 10: 8b-13
Luke: 4:1-13
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.

Second Sunday in Lent: Holy Eucharist
2025-03-16 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for the second Sunday in Lent when we continue our solemn journey to the Cross. The Preacher and Presider will be the Rev. Martha Harris, Rector.
Scripture Lessons
Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18
Psalm 27
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Luke 13:31-35
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.

Lent 4: Holy Eucharist at Saint Paul, Columbia
2025-03-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Saint Paul Episcopal Church, 340 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, 17512, United States
Join us on Sunday March 30, 2025 at 10 am for our joint worship service with our sister parish, Saint Paul Episcopal Church in Columbia. The Fourth Sunday of Lent is known as Laetere Sunday – when priests wear pink and rejoicing that the season of Lent is nearing its end.
The Reverend Martha Harris, who serves as Rector of both Saint Luke and Saint Paul, will preach and preside. If you haven’t experienced worship in Saint Paul’s beautiful sanctuary, you’re in for a treat. Celebrate Laetere Sunday with friends and family at Saint Paul. Stay for coffee hour after the service.
Note, this service will not be on YouTube. Join us in person at 10 am at Saint Paul, Columbia.
Lessons:
Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 32
2 Corinthians 5: 16-21
Gospel of Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32
All are welcome!

5th Sunday in Lent: Holy Eucharist
2025-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday April 6, 2025 as we celebrate the fifth Sunday of Lent. Our service includes Holy Eucharist, with the Reverend Martha Harris preaching and presiding.
Scripture lessons:
Isaiah 43: 16-21
Psalm 126
Philippians 3:4b-14
Luke 12: 1-8
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on Saint Luke’s YouTube channel.
Join us for Coffee Hour at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome

Palm Sunday
2025-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on the Sunday of Christ’s Passion: Palm Sunday for a service of Holy Eucharist. The service will begin outdoors with a procession of palms into the sanctuary for worship. The Reverend Martha Harris, Rector, will preach and preside at the service.
Scripture lessons:
Isaiah 50: 4-9a
Psalm 31
Philippians 2: 5-11
Luke 23: 1-49
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on Saint Luke’s YouTube Channel.
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.

Maundy Thursday: Bible Foods Luncheon and Liturgy
2025-04-17 12:00 - 14:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
On Maundy Thursday April 17, join us at noon in the Undercroft for a potluck Bible Foods luncheon followed by a service of Holy Eucharist and foot washing at 1 pm. At the conclusion of the service, the altar will be stripped in preparation for Good Friday.
This service remembers the Last Supper that Jesus had with his disciples. All are welcome.
Sample Bible Foods include:
Hummus and pita bread
Grapes
Olives
Cheese and Bread
Lentil Stew.
Not sure what to bring? Call the church office, 717-653-4977
All are welcome!

Easter Sunday: Festal Eucharist and Wearing of Bonnets and Bow Ties
2025-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Easter Sunday to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection. Instead of an Easter Egg hunt, Saint Luke invites you to wear your best Easter Bonnet and Bow Tie! Filled Easter eggs will be available to take home. Skip the hunt and celebrate Easter in style at Saint Luke! The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside. All are welcome!
Scripture readings for Easter are:

Isaiah 65:17-25
1 Corinthians 15:19-26
Luke 24:1-12
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel

Third Sunday of Easter: Service of Holy Eucharist
2025-05-04 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Sunday May 4 at 11 a.m. for a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the third Sunday of Easter. The Reverend Martha Harris will preside and preach. Beth Warren will play the organ. The scripture lessons are:
Acts 9:1-6
Psalm 30
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21: 1-19
All are welcome to join us for coffee and treats before the service, beginning at 9:30 am in the Undercroft.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.

Fourth Sunday of Easter: Service of Holy Eucharist
2025-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday, May 11 at 11 am as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Easter. We will pray for mothers everywhere. Extra points if you can bring your mother to church with you on Mother’s Day. The Reverend Martha Harris, Pastor, will preach and preside and offer blessings to the mothers we see and those we see no longer.
Scripture Lessons are:
Acts 9: 36-43
Psalm 23
Revelation 7:9-17
John 10: 22-30
All are invited to join us for coffee hour in the Undercroft beginning at 9:30 am.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.

Sixth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist
2025-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday May 25, 2025 at 11 am as we celebrate the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Scripture lessons:
Acts 16: 9-15
Psalm 67
Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
John 14: 23-29
This is the last Sunday of Eastertide, the season after Easter that ends with Ascension Day on Thursday May 29, 2025.
All are welcome.
Join us for Coffee Hour in the Undercroft at 9:30 am.
Not able to attend in person? Watch the service on our Youtube channel.

The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday
2025-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday June 8, 2025 at 11 am for a festive celebration of the Day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended like tongues of fire. Devout Jews from every nation began speaking in their native language. Some consider this the birthday of the church.
Wear your red and nourish your soul with a service of Holy Eucharist. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside. Scriptures lessons are:
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104
Romans 8:14-17
John 14:8-27
All are welcome. Join us for Coffee hour, beginning at 9:30 am in the Undercroft.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.

Trinity Sunday: First Sunday after Pentecost
2025-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday June 15 at 11 am as we celebrate Trinity Sunday on the First Sunday after Pentecost. Central to our faith is the belief in God in three persons: God the Creator, Christ the Redeemer and the Holy Spirit. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside during the service which includes Holy Eucharist.
Scripture Lessons are:
Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31
Psalm 8
Romans 5: 1-5
John 16: 12-15
All are welcome. Join us for Coffee Hour beginning at 9:30 am in the Undercroft.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel

Joint Worship Service and Picnic Luncheon: 3 Sunday after Pentecost
2025-06-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday June 29, 2025 as we celebrate the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost with our friends from Saint Paul Episcopal Church in Columbia.
Weather permitting, the worship service will be held outside on the lawn and will be followed by a picnic luncheon.
Scripture readings:
1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
Psalm 16
Galatians 5:1, 13-15
Luke 9:51-62
The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside. All are welcome.
Note this service will not be available on our YouTube channel.
Join us for our Garden Party picnic as we give thanks for all who have helped bring our community garden into fruition.

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist
2025-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday July 6 as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside. The scripture lessons are:
Isaiah 66: 10-14
Psalm 66
Galatians 6: 7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16:20
Coffee hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft under the sanctuary. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? watch the serve on our YouTube Channel.

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist
2025-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Paul Episcopal Church, 340 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, 17512, United States
Join us on Sunday July 13 as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost with a service of Holy Eucharist. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Scripture Readings:
Deuteronomy 30: 9-14
Psalm 25: 1-9
Colossians 1:1-14
Luke 10: 25-37
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist
2025-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday July 20, 2025 at 11 am for a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. The Reverend Martha harris will preach and preside.
Scripture Readings:
Genesis 18: 1-10a
Psalm 15
Colossians 1: 15-28
Luke: 10:38-42
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Holy Eucharist: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-08-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us as we celebrate the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost with a service of Holy Eucharist, Rite II. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Scripture lessons:
Ecclesiastes 1: 2, 12-14; 2:18-23
Psalm 49: 1-11
Colossians 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Holy Eucharist: The Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ
2025-08-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Wednesday August 6 at 10 am in the Sanctuary as we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ during a service of Holy Eucharist. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Note, this service will not be available on ZOOM. Check our YouTube channel to see if the service is carried live.
The Scripture readings are:
Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm 99
2 Peter 1:13-21
Luke 9:28-36
All are welcome.

Holy Eucharist: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-08-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday August 10. 2025 for a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Scripture Lessons:
Genesis 15: 1-6
Psalm 33: 12-22
Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16
Luke 12: 32-40
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Holy Eucharist: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday August 17, 2025 at 11 am as we celebrate the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost with a service of Holy Eucharist. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Scripture Lessons:
Jeremiah 23: 23-29
Psalm 82
Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Luke 12: 49-56
Coffee hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.
