Saint Luke Episcopal Church | Mount Joy, PA

Fourth Sunday of Lent: Laetere Sunday
2026-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us in celebrating Laetere Sunday during the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Laetere is Latin for “rejoice”. At this point in our solemn period of penitence and self-examination, we are encouraged to take a break and celebrate all the God is doing in our lives. Pastor Martha Harris will wear her rose colored chausable. Parishioners are encouraged to wear pink also. Guest Musician is Beth Warren, our beloved retired organist. Please join us in welcoming her back to the organ at Saint Luke.
Scripture Lessons can be viewed/downloaded here:https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Lent/ALent4_RCL.html
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.

The Third Sunday of Lent: Morning Prayer
2026-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday March 8, 2026 at 11 am for a service of Morning Prayer, led by parishioner Jim Johnson. Scripture readings:
Exodus 17: 1-7
Psalm 95
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42
Come for Coffee Hour and enjoy time of fellowship with friends and neighbors. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Taize Worship Service during Lent
2026-03-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Saturday March 7, 2025 at 5 pm for our monthly service of scripture, chants and prayer, modeled after the worship services offered by the religious community in Taize, France. Draw close to the divine as you meditate and reflect on your spiritual journey during Lent, in our serene, candlelit sanctuary. Fr. Richard Bauer, Rector of St. Edwards, Lancaster will play the guitar and lead the chants. All are welcome.
A reception will follow in the Undercroft. Please join us.
If you have never experienced Taize, click on the introductory video .

Second Sunday in Lent: Holy Eucharist
2026-03-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday March 11, 2026 at 11 am for a service of Holy Eucharist. Pastor Martha Harris will preach and preside. John Landis will play the organ.
Scripture readings:
Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1-15, 13-17
Matthew 4: 1-11
John 3:1-17
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.

First Sunday in Lent: Virtual Worship on ZOOM
2026-02-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday February 22 2026 at 11 am for a service of Morning Prayer led by The Reverend Allison St. Louis on ZOOM
Scripture readings:
Genesis 2: 15-17, 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5: 12-19
Matthew 4: 1-11
Log in instructions:
Go to www.zoom.us. Select, JOIN A MEETING Enter Meeting ID 602 473 5552
no password required.

Ash Wednesday: Solemn Service of Holy Communion
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Begin your observance of a Holy Lent with a service of Holy Communion and ashes. The solemn service includes self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting and self-denial, and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word. Ashes will be distributed following Communion to all who want to received.
The Reverend Martha Harris, Pastor, will serve as the preacher and presider. The service follows the liturgy found in the Book of Common Prayer, beginning on page 264. All are welcome.

Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration
2026-02-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Tuesday evening Feb 17, 2026 for a festive dinner of pancakes, shrimp and grits New Orleans style. Come and enjoy all you can eat pancakes, link sausages, fruit cup, coffee/tea and shrimp and grits. Adults pay $20 for the main meal, shrimp and grits cost $5. Meals for children 10 and under pay $5, children under 5 can eat for free. Support the many ministries of Saint Luke and enjoy fellowship with friends and family. For reservations, call Nancy Kiser, 717-201-7728.

Saint Luke Annual Meeting and Souper Bowl Potluck Luncheon
2026-02-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us for our 2026 Annual Meeting and Potluck Luncheon. Sign up sheet is in the sanctuary. Bring soup, salad or dessert to share,. Contributions of non perishable food items will be collected for the Mount Joy Food Bank.
Luncheon will start immediately after the 11 am worship service. We will review Saint Luke’s performance during 2025 and thank our Vestry members.

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist
2026-02-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us as we celebrate the fifth Sunday after the Epiphany with a service of Holy Eucharist. Pastor Martha Harris will preach and preside. John Landis will play the organ.
Scripture Lessons:
Isaiah 58: 1-12
Psalm 112: 1-10
1 Corinthians 2:1-116
Matthew 5: 13-20
Coffee Hour begins in the Undercroft at 9:30 am. All are welcome.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Taize Worship Service: Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
2026-02-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us for our monthly service of Taize music and prayer. Meditate on the scripture passages when Jesus was presented to the Temple. Light a candle in honor of a loved one. Dr. William Wright, Choral Director and senior Teaching Professor at Franklin and Marshall College will lead the musical portion of the service on piano and vocals. Draw close to the divine in our candlelit sanctuary. All are welcome.
A reception follows the service in the Undercroft.

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist
2026-02-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany with a service of Holy Eucharist. Pastor Martha Harris will preach and preside. John Landis will play the organ.
Scripture Lessons:
Micah 6: 1-8
Psalm 15
1` Corinthians 1: 18-31
Matthew 5: 1-12 “Rejoice and Be Glad, for your Reward is Great in Heaven.”
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.

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist
2026-01-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us for a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. Pastor Martha Harris will preach and preside.
Beth Warren will play the organ.
Scripture Lessons:
Isaiah 9: 1-4
Psalm 27L 1, 5-13
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Gospel Matthew 4: 12-13 “The kingdom of heaven has come near.”
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
NOTE: If the snow forecast for Sunday materializes, we will cancel the service. Stay tuned to your email, text and our Facebook page before venturing to Saint Luke.
If we are able to worship in person, you can watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Second Sunday after the Epiphany - Morning Prayer
2026-01-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday January 18, 2026 for a service of Morning Prayer as we celebrate the Second Sunday after the Epiphany.
Scripture Lessons:
Isaiah 49: 1-7
Psalm 40
Acts 10: 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9
John 1:29 -42
Not able to attend in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am. in the Undercroft. All are welcome.

The Baptism of Our Lord: First Sunday after the Epiphany - Morning Prayer
2026-01-11 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Sunday January 11, 2026 for a service of Morning Prayer as we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ on the First Sunday after the Epiphany. Parishioner Nancy Kiser will lead the service.
Scripture Lessons:
Isaiah 42: 1-9
Psalm 29
Acts 10: 34-43
Matthew 3: 13-17
Not able to attend in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.
Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am. in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
Illustration: By Andrea del Verrocchio / Leonardo da Vinci – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=165179000

Wednesday Morning Prayer
2026-01-07 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-05 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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Second Sunday after Christmas Day: Epiphany and Holy Eucharist
2026-01-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us as we celebrate the second Sunday after Christmas Day with a service of Holy Eucharist. We will also celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord, on January 6, 2026. At the end of the service, parishioners can take a Blessing Box to chalk the doors of their homes with the Epiphany blessing for this year.
The blessing boxes contain all you need to Chalk the Doors of your home, as a blessing for you and your family for the new year, following the revelation of Christ. This year’s inscription is 20+C+M+B+26, symbolizing the Magi (Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar) and “Christus Mansionem Benedicat” (May Christ bless this house), often accompanied by prayers for health, peace, and welcoming Christ, using blessed chalk from your parish. You gather the family, read prayers, bless the door with holy water (optional), and inscribe the chalk mark on the lintel for a blessing on the home and its inhabitants for the new year, following the revelation of Christ.
The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside. John Landis will play the organ.
Scripture Lessons:
Jeremiah 31: 7-14
Psalm 84
Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a
Matthew 2: 1-15, 19-23
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: The Epiphany of our Lord
2026-01-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Saturday January 3, 2026 at 5 pm for our monthly service of Taize worship. Find your inner peace in our candelit sanctuary. Light a candle for a loved one and pray the chants performed on the guitar by Chris Keeney. Chris is a professional musician who teachers guitar and recording technology at Franklin & Marshall, Lancaster Bible and York Colleges.
All are welcome.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.
