Holy Eucharist: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Parish Picnic and Fun Day with Service of Holy Eucharist
2025-08-30 14:00 - 18:30 | Samuel Lewis State Park, York County PA, 6000 Mt. Pisagh Road, Ork, PA, United States
Members of Saint Luke and Saint Paul and their families, friends and favorite dogs are invited to a joint parish picnic and fun day at Samuel Lewis State Park in Hellam, PA. Bring a chair and food to share. The afternoon will conclude with a service of Holy Eucharist, led by our Pastor, the Reverend Martha Harris and Deacon Hank Morrow Outdoor games will start at 2 pm. Picnic Supper at 4:30 pm. Worship servie at 5:30 pm. All are welcome!

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: Morning Prayer
2025-08-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us as we celebrate the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost with a service of Morning Prayer, led by parishioner Jim Johnson.
Scripture readings are:
Psalm 112
Proverbs 25: 6-7
Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-16
Luke 14: 1, 7-14
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft.
All are welcome.
Not able to join in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel

Wednesday Morning Prayer
2025-09-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-05 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Our weekly morning prayer service begins at 10 am to the Saint Francis Room in the Education Building at Saint Luke. Not able to join us in person, join us online via ZOOM.
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Taize Worship Service featuring Rev. Scott Siciliano on Piano and Vocals
2025-09-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Saturday September 6, 2025 at 5 pm for a special Taize worship service. The Rev. Scott Siciliano will lead the chants on piano and vocals. Relax in our candelit sanctuary. Light a candle for a loved one and come close to the Divine. Taize provides an important respite from the cares and concerns of the world. All are welcome. Song books and an easy to follow order of service are given to all. Easy to follow and wonderful to experience.
All are welcome.

Morning Prayer: Hildegard of Bingen, Mystic and Scholar
2025-09-17 10:00 - 10:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Wednesday September 17, 2025 at 10 am as we commemorate Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a German mystic and scholar who lived from 1098 – 17 September 1179. Hildegard was a German Benedictine abbess and polymath active as a writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, visionary, and as a medical writer and practitioner during the High Middle Ages. She is one of the best-known composers of sacred monophony, as well as the most recorded in modern history. She has been considered by a number of scholars to be the founder of scientific natural history in Germany.
Morning Prayer will be led by Br. David Rutledge, OFC. A reflection on Hildegard will be led by the Reverend Martha Harris, Pastor of Saint Luke.
Scripture readings can be accessed here: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/hildegard-of-bingen/
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
2025-09-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Back by popular demand! Saint Luke’s Hospitality Committee invites you to join us for a Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday September 18, 2025 from 4 – 7 pm in the Undercroft. Funds raised will support the outreach ministries of Saint Luke.
Meals consist of spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage of your choice. Dine in and take out options available.
All for $15, youth and adults, 10 and up.
Children ages 4 – 9, $10
Under 4 years old eat free!Where can you get a better Italian meal that at Saint Luke? Bring your friends and family. The community is invited. Call Gail 717-538-0810 to reserve your seat at the table and buy tickets.

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist, Sunday School begins
2025-09-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday September 21, 2025 for a service of Holy Eucharist, Rite II as we celebrate the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The Reverend Martha Harris, Pastor, Saint Luke, will preach and preside. Worship music will be led by John Landis, Organist.
Scripture Readings:
Amos 8: 4-7
Psalm 113
1 Timothy 2: 1-7
Luke 16: 1-13
Sunday School led by parishioner Judy Funk begins today. The curriculum is appropriate for early learners. Classes will be held on the Education Building behind the Sanctuary. Children will be returned to their parents during the Sharing of God’s Peace before Communion.
If you are interested in registering your child, please call the church office, 717-653-4977.
All are welcome! Join us for Coffee Hour at 9:30 am before the worship service.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

16th Sunday after Pentecost: Service of Holy Eucharist Rite II
2025-09-28 11:00 - 13:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday September 28 at 11 am for a service of Holy Eucharist in celebration of the 16th Sunday after Pentecost. The Reverend Martha Harris, Saint Luke’s Pastor, will preach and preside.
Stay after the service and join us in celebrating the retirement of our two beloved organists, Beth Warren and Tom Breneman. A covered dish luncheon will be served in the Undercroft where we will share the joy of music, faith, food and fellowship. All are welcome.
Scripture lessons for Sunday are:
Amos 6: 1a. 4-7
Psalm 146
1 Timothy 6: 6-19
Luke 16:19-31
Coffee hour before the service begins at 9:30 am.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Taize Worship with Rev. Scott Siciliano
2025-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Saturday October 4, 2025 at 5 pm for a special Taize worship service led by the Reverend Scott Sciliano, Pastor of Colonial Park United Church of Christ. As a former organist and long time friend of Saint Luke, we look forward to welcoming Scott and appreciating his musical skills and talent. Scott will lead the chanted prayers and perform one of his own composition. Light a candle for a loved one and nourish your soul in our candlelit sanctuary.
Following the service, join us for a bonfire and snacks on the lawn outside the church.
All are welcome.

17th Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Rite II
2025-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday, October 5, 2025 for a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the 17th Sunday after Pentecost. The Reverend Martha Harris, Saint Luke’s pastor, will preach and preside. “We are called to continue in the faith we have received.”
Scripture:
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Psalm 37
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17: 5-10
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.
Join us for Coffee Hour beginning at 9:30 am in the Undercroft.
All are welcome.

19th Sunday after Pentecost: Bishop Scanlan Visits Saint Luke
2025-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
All are welcome to join us when the Rt. Reverend Audrey Scanlan visits Saint Luke. Bishop Scanlan has served as our Diocesan Bishop since 2015. She will be leading worship, preaching and celebrating Holy Communion the day after our Diocesan convention meets in Scranton for the last time, Effective January 1, 2026, the Dioceses of Central Pennsylvania and Bethlehem will merge into the Episcopal Diocese of the Susquehanna. Come and learn more about this historic reunification of our two dioceses and hear her vision for what the new Diocese will do.
Bishop Scanlan will welcome new members of Saint Luke, through transfer and confirmation, and baptize a young child who is a granddaughter of one of our new members. God is making all things new at Saint Luke. Come and be a part of this spirit-filled, welcoming community.
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.

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost: Morning Prayer
2025-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday morning October 26, 2025 at 9 am for a service of Morning Prayer, Rite II, as we celebrate the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost.
Parishioner Nancy Kiser will lead the worship service.
Scripture:
Sirach 35: 12-17
Psalm 84: 1-6
2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16
Luke 18: 9-14
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel
Coffee hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome!

Taize Worship Service: All Souls Day
2025-11-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us for a solemn remembrance of All Souls during our Taize worship service on Saturday November 1, 2025 at 5 pm. Light a candle in remembrance of a loved one, and connect with the divine in our candlelit sanctuary.
Our cantors will be Nicolette and Philip Norris. Nicolette is a lifelong choral singer and church musician. A native of Virginia and a UVA grad, she was a founding member of Zephyrus, Central Virginia’s early music vocal ensemble. For many years, she has sun in the choir at Saint James episcopal Church in Lancaster and co-founded their compline choir in 2013. She is a member of the Susquehanna Chorale.
Philip Norris has been singing in choirs for most of his life, beginning at St. Thomas Choir School in New York, NY. A native of Lancaster, he as performed extensively in church, college and symphonic settings. Philip currently serves as a section leader in the choir at Saint James Episcopal Church in Lancaster. Philip is also a member of the Susquehanna Chorale.
Nicolette and Philip will be accompanied by J.R. Ankney on the keyboard. A reception will follow the service in the Undercroft. All are welcome.

All Saints' Sunday: Holy Eucharist Rite II
2025-11-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday November 2, 2025 for a service of remembrance for All Saints. Pastor Martha Harris will serve as the Preacher and Presider.
Scripture Lessons:
Daniel 7: 1-3, 15-18
Psalm 149
Ephesians 1: 11-23
Luke 6: 20-31
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
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21st Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist Rite II
2025-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday November 9, 2025 for a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. Our preacher and presider will be the Reverend Martha Harris, Pastor. John Landis will play the organ.
Scripture Lessons
Job: 19:23-27a
Psalm 17:1-9 Keep me as the apple of your eye, hide me under the shadow of your wings.
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Luke 20:27-38
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.
Coffee hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Eucharist
2025-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday November 16, 2025 at 11 am for a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.
The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside. John Landis is the organist.
Scripture:
Malachi 4: 1-2a
Psalm 98
2 Thessalonians 3: 6-13
Luke: 21: 5-19
Sunday School is offered in the Education Building during the service, led by parishioner Judy Funk. All are welcome.
Coffee hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Christ the King Sunday: Morning Prayer
2025-11-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday November 23, 2025 for a service of Morning Prayer, Rite II led by parishioner Nancy Kiser. The last Sunday after Pentecost, Christ the King Sunday signifies that Jesus Christ stands above all earthly power and authority.
Scripture:
Jeremiah 23: 1-6
Psalm 46
Colossians 1: 11-20
Luke 23: 33-43
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.

Break the Silence Sunday - First Sunday of Advent
2025-11-30 11:00 - 13:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
On Sunday November 30, 2025, Saint Luke and Saint Paul, Columbia will participate in a joint worship service based on the
Break the Silence campaign created by the Episcopal Church Women and the Episcopal Church.
n 2022, the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church adopted a resolution designating the Sunday closest to November 25, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, as “Break the Silence Sunday” across The Episcopal Church. This year, Break the Silence Sunday is November 30. This day provides us an opportunity to lift our voices in solidarity with survivors, to confront the sin of gender-based violence, and to renew our commitment to creating communities of safety, justice, and peace.
The Reverend Martha Harris, Rector of Saint Luke and Saint Paul parishes, will preach and preside during the service of Holy Eucharist. John Landis will play the organ.
Scripture:
Isaiah 2: 1-5
Psalm 122
Romans 13: 11-14
Matthew 24: 36-44
A potluck luncheon will follow the service. A fun Advent craft is planned after lunch. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.

Taize Worship - Advent and Special Presentation
2025-12-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join John Landis, musician and the Rev. Martha Harris as worship leader during our monthly service of Taize worship and prayer. Enter our candlelit sanctuary and find your inner peace – a welcome respite from the busyness of December. Light a candle for a loved one and offer prayers for those in need of assistance.
Following the service, join us in the Undercroft for a light reception and special presentation by Joana Fitz, an 18 year old from Marietta who recently returned from six weeks serving as a volunteer in Taize, France. She will be joined by her parents, Tabea and Chris Fitz, who met in Taize and have been married for 22 years. Joana will share some stories and pictures from her recent experience in Taize. If you have always wondered what life is like in the religious community of Taize, France, you won’t want to miss this special presentation. All are welcome!

Second Sunday of Advent: Holy Eucharist
2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us in marking the second Sunday of Advent with a service of Holy Eucharist, led by the Rev. Martha Harris, Pastor of Saint Luke. John Landis will play the organ.
Scripture
Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72
Romans 15: 4-13
Matthew 3: 1-12
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am. All are welcome.

Advent 3: Morning Prayer Rite 1
2025-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Our season of waiting and preparation for Jesus’ return continues this Sunday. Parishioners Nancy Kiser will lead the service using the Book of Common Prayer’s Rite 1 liturgy for Morning Prayer.
Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm 146
Canticle 3 – The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)
James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-11
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome!

Fourth Sunday of Advent - Holy Eucharist
2025-12-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us for worship on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Sunday December 2, 2025 at 11 am. Our Celebrant and Preacher will be the Reverend Alyssa Pasternak Post, Chaplain at Willow Valley Communities and a friend of Saint Luke parish.
Scripture:
Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm 80: 1-7, 16-18
Romans 1:1-7
Matthew 1: 18-25
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.

The Nativity of our Lord: Christmas Eve Service of Holy Eucharist
2025-12-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Celebrate this most holy night at Saint Luke. Our Christmas Eve service will feature special music led by John Landis, organist, scripture readings and Holy Eucharist. The Reverend Martha Harris, Pastor of Saint Luke, will preach and preside. Glory to God in the highest heaven!
Scripture Readings
Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 96
Titus 2: 11-14
Luke 2: 1-20
Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord! All are welcome.
Not able to participate in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Christmas 2: Service of Lessons and Carols
2025-12-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on the Second Sunday of Christmas for the sacred service of Lessons and Carols. Nine scripture passages and nice carols will be sung. Worship leader is Parish Life Coordinator, Judy Funk, longtime parishioner. Organist is John Landis.
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.
