Saint Luke Episcopal Church | Mount Joy, PA

Second Sunday after the Epiphany - Morning Prayer
2026-01-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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 Third Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist
2026-01-25 11:00 - 12:00
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.

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist
2026-02-01 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Taize Worship Service: Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
2026-02-07 17:00 - 18:00
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 Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany: Holy Eucharist
2026-02-08 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Saint Luke Annual Meeting and Souper Bowl Potluck Luncheon
2026-02-08 12:00 - 13:30
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.

Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration
2026-02-17 16:00 - 19:00
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.

Ash Wednesday: Solemn Service of Holy Communion
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
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.

First Sunday in Lent: Virtual Worship on ZOOM
2026-02-22 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Second Sunday in Lent: Holy Eucharist
2026-03-01 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Taize Worship Service during Lent
2026-03-07 17:00 - 18:00
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 .

The Third Sunday of Lent: Morning Prayer
2026-03-08 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Fourth Sunday of Lent: Laetere Sunday
2026-03-15 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Fifth Sunday in Lent: Morning Prayer Rite 1
2026-03-22 11:00 - 11:30
Join us on Sunday March 22, 2026 as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday in Lent with a service of Morning Prayer, Rite 1. Worship Leader is Nancy Kiser.
The scripture readings can be seen here:
Fifth Sunday in Lent

Coffee Hour begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.
Note able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Making Palm Crosses: Workshop
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:00
Ever wondered how to make a cross from the Palms you receive at church on Palm Sunday? Join Judy Funk in the Undercroft on Saturday March 28, 2026 at 10 am. She will show you how to make crosses from the dried palms that you can share with your friends and family.

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Service of Holy Eucharist
2026-03-29 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for the reading of Christ’s Passion in the Holy City Jerusalem. The Reverend Martha Harris, Pastor, will preach and preside during the service. The readings will be from the Gospel of Matthew.
This service marks the beginning of the holiest week in the Church calendar. Come prepared to wave a palm as we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
The scripture readings can be seen here: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/palm-sunday-palms-a/
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.

Wednesday Morning Prayer
2026-04-01 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-01 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-05 10:00 - 10:30
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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Maundy Thursday
2026-04-02 12:00 - 2026-04-03 14:30
Join us for Maundy Thursday service of Holy Eucharist, foot washing and stripping of the altar at noon on Thursday in the sanctuary. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside When the service is finished, we enjoy a Bible foods-themed luncheon in the Undercroft. Bring a dish to share that resembles what Jesus and his follower would have eaten during his day. All are welcome.
Scripture readings can be seen here: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/maundy-thursday-a/
All are welcome.

Taize Service of Music and Prayer
2026-04-04 17:00 - 18:00
Join us on Saturday evening April 4 at 5 pm for our monthly service of Taize music and prayer. Find your inner peace in our candlelit sanctuary as harpist Davie Krak leads the chants. Catch your breath, and prepare your heart and mind for the coming of Easter when we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. All are welcome.

Easter Sunday: Festal Eucharist
2026-04-05 11:00 - 12:00
Alleluia! Jesus Christ is Risen Today! Join us as we celebrate the miracle of Christ’s Resurrection. On this day, the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it. The Reverend Martha Harris will preach and preside. Special music will be provided by John Landis, our Organist. Wear your bowtie and your bonnet and enjoy this blessed day with us at Saint Luke!
Scripture readings can be seen here: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/easter-day-a/
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service here: https://youtube.com/@saintlukesepiscopalchurchm1591?si=bPVlusH0ISpvalII

All are welcome.

The Second Sunday of Easter: Morning Prayer
2026-04-12 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Sunday April 12, 2026 for a service of Morning Prayer Rite II as we celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter. The service will be led by parishioner Nancy Kiser.
Scripture lessons for this Sunday can be viewed and downloaded here:
https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Easter/AEaster2_RCL.html
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel.
Coffee hour begins at 9:30 am. All are welcome.

Third Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist
2026-04-19 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Sunday April 19, 2026 for a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Easter. The Reverend Martha Harris, Saint Luke’s pastor, will preach and preside. The organist is John Landis.
Scripture lessons can be downloaded here: https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Easter/AEaster3_RCL.html
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.
Coffee hour begins at 9:30 am in the undercroft below our sanctuary. Come early and make new friends. All are welcome.

Fourth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist
2026-04-26 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Sunday April 26, 2026 at 11 am as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Easter. The service will be led by the Rev. Alyssa Pasternak Post, an Episcopal Priest who serves as a Chaplain at Willow Valley Communities. John Landis will be the organist. The lectionary can be downloaded https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Easter/AEaster4_RCL.html
We listen for the voice of the Good Shepherd, the one who calls us by name and leads us into life. In a world full of competing voices, his is the one that brings rest, restores the soul, and gathers us together in love. We pray for the grace to recognize his voice, to trust where he leads, and to follow into the abundant life he promises.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube channel. All are welcome,
Come early and participate in Coffee Hour with your friends and neighbors.

Taize Worship Service: Prayerful Song and Silent Meditation
2026-05-02 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for our monthly service of Taize Prayerful Song and Silent Meditation focused on the Good Shepherd on Saturday May 2, 2026 at 5 pm. Light a candle in remembrance of a loved one, and connect with the divine in our candlelit sanctuary while reciting prayerful chants and meditating in silent reflection.
Nicolette Norris, a lifelong choral singer and church musician will be our cantor. A native of Virginia and a UVA grad, she was a founding member of Zephyrus, Central Virginia’s early music vocal ensemble. She co-founded the compline choir at Saint James Episcopal Church in Lancaster in 2013. She currently sings with the Susquehanna Chorale.
Nicolette will be accompanied by J.R. Ankney on the keyboard and vocals. A seasoned church musician and talented performer, J.R. currently serves as the Music Director at Saint Paul Episcopal Church in Columbia, PA.
A Kentucky Derby themed reception will follow the service in the Undercroft. All are welcome.

Fifth Sunday of Easter: Holy Eucharist
2026-05-03 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11 am as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Our Pastor, the Reverend Martha Harris, will preach and preside. John Landis will play the organ. The Lectionary readings can be downloaded here: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/easter-5a/
Jesus meets our questions and our troubled hearts with a promise: he is the way, the truth, and the life. Even in the face of uncertainty or suffering, we are not left alone. We are being drawn into the very life of God. We pray for the grace to know him more deeply, and to follow where he leads, trusting that his way is the path to life.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.
Come early and enjoy Saint Luke hospitality during Coffee Hour which begins at 9:30 am in the Undercroft. All are welcome.

Cinco de Mayo Supper
2026-05-05 16:00 - 19:00
Hola! You’re invited to a festive evening of tacos and tasty treats in celebration of Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May!) The Saint Luke hospitality committee is creating a wonderful buffet of delicious food to help us celebrate this special day. For $15 you can eat in or take out. For tickets, call 717-538-0810. Tickets will be sold at the door. Come early – stay late. All are welcome.

Wednesday Morning Prayer George of Lydda, Soldier and Martyr c. 304
2026-05-06 10:00 - 10:30
Our weekly morning prayer service begins at 10 am to the Saint Francis Room in the Education Building at Saint Luke. Note, parishioner Linda Mamourian will lead the service IN PERSON ONLY. No Zoom option available.
The readings can be downloaded here: http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/george.htm
