Saint Luke Episcopal Church | Mount Joy, PA

Wednesday Morning Prayer
2027-05-05 10:00 - 10:30, 2027-04-07 10:00 - 10:30, 2027-03-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2027-02-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2027-01-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-12-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-11-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-10-07 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates | 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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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.

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.

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 .

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.

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
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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.

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.

Last Sunday after the Epiphany: Morning Prayer
2026-02-15 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a service of Morning Payer as we celebrate the last Sunday after the Epiphany for a service of Morning Prayer, Rite II.
Scripture readings:
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 99′
2 Peter 1: 16-21
Matthew 17: 1-9
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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Second Sunday after the Epiphany - Morning Prayer
2026-01-18 11:00 - 12:00
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.
