Saint Luke Episcopal Church | Mount Joy, PA

Taize Worship with Rev. Scott Siciliano
2025-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Wednesday Morning Prayer
2025-10-01 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-03 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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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.

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.

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.

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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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Morning Prayer Rite II
2025-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday September 14, 2025 at 11 am for a service of Morning Prayer as we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Our worship service will be led by Jim Johnson, a long time parishioner and Vestry member.
Scripture lessons:
Exodus 32: 7-14
Psalm 51: 1-11
1 Timothy 1: 12-17
Luke 15: 1-10
Join us for Coffee Hour beginning 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 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.

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

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!

Morning Prayer - Wednesday August 27, 2025
2025-08-22 08:00 - 17:00
Join us on Wednesday August 27, 2025 at 11 an in the newly renovated St. Francis Room for a service of Morning Prayer, Rite II led by Br. David Rutledge.
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All are welcome.

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.

Morning Prayer: Rite II
2025-08-13 10:00 - 10:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Wednesday August 13, 2025 at 10 am for our weekly service of Morning Prayer, Rite II. Led by Br. David Rutledge, the service will be held in the new and improved St. Francis Room in the Education Building at Saint Luke Episcopal Church.
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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: 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: 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.

Taize Prayer Worship Service
2025-08-02 17:00 - 17:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Find your peace during our monthly worship service featuring prayers and chants from Taize, France. Taize is a religious community that worships daily with prayers sung as chants. Harpist Davie Krak returns on Saturday August 2, 2025 to lead the musical portion of the worship service.
Light a candle in honor of a loved one as you connect with the divine. A reception will follow the service in the Undercroft.
All are welcome.

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost: Morning Prayer
2025-07-27 11:00 - 11:30 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday July 27 at 11 am for Morning Prayer, Rite II, as we celebrate the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Vestry member Jim Johnson will serve as Worship Leader.
Scripture Lessons:
Genesis 18:20-32
Psalm 138
Luke 11: 1-13
Join us at 9:30 am for Coffee Hour and spend time with your friends from Saint Luke.
Not able to join us in person? Watch the service on our YouTube Channel.

Sundaes on Sunday! Community Ice Cream Festival
2025-07-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
In honor of National Ice Cream day July 20, 2025 and the fact that we had so much fun last year, Saint Luke invites you to our Second Annual Ice Cream Festival. Enjoy lunch of hot dogs, soda and chips, and make your own sundaes with our delicious array of toppings. Test your knowledge of ice cream trivia while making new friends. The event is free. Donations encouraged.
Join us for worship at 11 am, then stay for lunch and ice cream. We’re told a special winged guest may make a return appearance.

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.

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.

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.

Taize with Anya Eden, Musician
2025-07-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Saturday July 5, 2025 at 5 pm for our monthly Taize Worship Service. featuring Anya Eden, a rising senior at McCaskey High School in Lancaster. Anya is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program for Music. She has a lovely alto voice and is a skilled pianist. Our reflection theme, “The Kingdom of God Has Come Near You”.
Escape the heat in our candlelit sanctuary. Taize worship provides ample opportunity for silent prayer and meditation. Light a candle in honor of a loved one and draw closer to the divine.
Join us for light refreshments and conversation after the service in the Undercroft, below the sanctuary.
All are welcome.

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.

Second Sunday after Pentecost: Morning Prayer Rite II
2025-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Sunday June 22 for a service of Morning Prayer as we mark the second Sunday after Pentecost. Worship leader will be Nancy Kiser.
Scripture readings:
Isaiah 65:1-9
Psalm 22: 18-27
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 8:26-39
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.

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

Strawberry Fest!
2025-06-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Come one, come all to the best Strawberry Fest of All! Meals include an all-beef hotdog for $10 or hamburger BBQ for $12 plus chips, drink and of course, strawberry shortcake! A variety of other desserts are sold ala carte.
Bring your father and celebrate one of our favorite events of the summer. What’s better than enjoying delicious food and strawberries with family and friends! To reserve your place, call Gail 717-538-0810.
Proceeds support our community garden which provides fresh produce and herbs for the Mount Joy Food Bank.

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.

Taize Worship Service: Davie Krak on the Harp
2025-06-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Mount Joy PA
Join us on Saturday June 7 at 5 pm for our monthly service of Taize music and prayers. Harpist Davie Krak will lead the musical portion of our contemplative service. Enjoy the beauty of Saint Luke’s candlelit sanctuary and reflect on the role of the Holy Spirit in your life. Prepare your soul for the celebration of Pentecost on Sunday.
Light a candle in remembrance of a loved one. The service includes time for silent prayer.
