Welcome to St. Luke's

221 W. 3rd Street, Dixon, IL 61021

815-288-2151

Email: stlukedixon@comcast.net

Web Site: stlukesdixon.org

Facebook: St.Luke'sChurch--Dixon, IL

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Serving for November 23, 2025`

Celebrant:The Very Rev. Thomas Rosa

Assisting Celebrant: Pr. Brant Clements

Deacon: Rev. Mary Ann Rhoades

Acolyte: John Coffey, Jim Cecchetti, Julie Bunt, Luke Nelson

Lector :John Coffey

Greeter: Carol Linboom

Organist: Melanie Clements

Altar Guild: Julie Cecchetti

Coffee Hour : Parish Potluck

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Prayers of the People

We give thanks for those celebrating their birthdays especially Hayden Fulton (26) and Kathrine and Samuel Winter(29) and those celebrating their anniversary especially Ken & Vi McLean (26).

We pray for healing especially for Fr. Tom, Fr. Tom, Fr. Richard, Steen, Diane, Miriam, Gina, Karen, Leigh, Cathy, Lawrence, Ruth, Mike, Paul, Curt, Kathleen, John H., Mary, Jim, Sandra, Maxine, Cathy, and Norma.

We pray for the Homebound, especially Richard Nobis.

We pray for those who are traveling, especially,

We pray for the Guidance of the Holy Spirit, especially for Diane.

We pray for those who are Expressing Gratitude,

We pray for those with special needs, especially for Justin, John and Eric.

We pray for all those who have died especially

We pray for the safety of ALL serving in the military, especially Christopher and Jason.

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ENTRUSTED WITH GRACE, SHARING GOD’S ABUNDANCE

Comes from 1 Peter 4:10: “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” The gifts we’ve received— spiritual and material—are meant to be shared joyfully. With your financial gifts we maintain not just historic buildings, but a sanctuary of welcome, reverence, and renewal in a noisy and anxious world. We bring beauty, mercy, and truth to people desperately need the news of Jesus Christ.

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WHAT IS ADVENT? BEGINS NOV.30

Advent is a four week season dedicated to reflective preparation for the arrival, "advent", of Jesus Christ’s Nativity at Christmas time as well and Christ's expected return in a Second Coming. During this important event on the church calendar, each week of Advent focuses on a different theme - hope, peace, joy, and love. Christians from all denominations and backgrounds celebrate Advent in different ways but all focus on the anticipation of waiting for the arrival of Jesus.

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ST. LUKE PARISH FAMILY THANKSGIVING

During the Eucharist this Sunday we will place upon the altar your pledges of financial support as a way to give thanks for all the blessings and love we receive. “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Act 20:35) Our parish family Thanksgiving Potluck Brunch will be held in the Undercroft afterwards. Please join your friends, family and fellows members for a sumptuous meal.

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THE REIGN OF CHRIST

This Sunday, we come to the end of the Church year with the Feast of Christ the King—a celebration that turns all our usual notions of kingship upside down. When we think of kings, we imagine thrones, crowns, and power. But our Gospel reading this Sunday (Luke 23:33-43) gives us a different image: a man dying between two criminals, mocked and humiliated, with a sign above his head that reads, “This is the King of the Jews.”

Christ does not reign with might or military conquest, but with mercy. His first royal act is not vengeance, but forgiveness. His crown is made of thorns. His throne is a cross.

 

Jesus is not the sovereign of earthly empires, he is the Savior of the humble, persecuted, suffering humankind. We proclaim a kingdom not of domination, but of mercy. A kingdom that calls us to serve, to forgive, and to love. (borrowed)

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FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS DEC. 21 …5:00PM

It is a service of Christian worship traditionally celebrated on or near Christmas Eve in Anglican/Episcopal churches. The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings or lessons from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carol, hymns and choir anthems. A large choir of professional singers and musicians will present this concert.

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HANDCHIME CHOIR

The handchime choir is meeting on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. It's not too late to enjoy some fellowship and music making. No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn. Call Melanie at 815-847-8754 for more information.

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Buddy Bags

Thank you for all the bags and keep bringing them.We need food items and they can be placed in the tote in the back of the church or the tote in the undercroft. Monetary donations are greatly appreciated also.