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 July 26, 2026

Celebrant: The Very Rev. Thomas Rosa

Acolyte: John Coffey

Lector: Gary Gehlbach

Greeters: Gary & Chris Gehlbach

Organist: Melanie Clements

Altar Guild: Mary Paliga

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Prayers of the People

We give thanks for those celebrating their birthdays especially Kathleen Rhoades (27) and Cathy Pavesich (28) and those celebrating their anniversaries especially Jonathan & Kathy Spellman (21) and Zach & Gretchen Fulton (24).

We pray for healing especially for Fr. Tom, Michael, Chance, Ruth, Joyce, John, Cathy, Maxine, Margie, Ron, Julie, Dani, David, and Samuel.

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

We pray for those who are Expressing Gratitude,

We pray for those with special needs, especially for

We pray for all those who have died especially for Paulette Forsberg and Penny Johns.

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

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DEANERY CHAPTER MEETING TUESDAY AUGUST 25

Dean Paula Harris, rector of Grace Church, Galena, has called us to send representatives for a deanery gathering with Bishop Paula’s staff to prepare for the diocesan convention in November and other issues to be discussed.

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR CURT SCHMITT AT ST. LUKE’S AUGUST 15 1:00 PM

CURT SCHMITT AT ST. LUKE’S AUGUST 15 1:00 PM

Curt was a longtime member and benefactor of our parish. Our splendid pipe organ and marvelous concerts were raised up by him.

 

The Canterbury Choir, Flute and Oboe, Schola Cantorum, and several organists will present a tribute to him at this service. There will be visiting clergy assisting for the Eucharist. A Reception will follow in the parish lower hall.

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AN OPPORTUNITY TO ADD A REMEMBRANCE

At Curt’s memorial service it would be most fitting for those who benefitted from his involvement in the Arts and Music projects and other personal support to speak some words of appreciation. You may also submit in writing your thoughts. Please send them to the parish office to be consolidated and let Fr. Rosa know if you would like to speak in person.

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THANK YOU

Fr. Rosa was accompanied by five members and friends of St. Luke’s to the committal service for Curt Schmitt at Church of the Atonement in Chicago last Wednesday. The Burial Office with the Eucharist was celebrated with wonderful organ music. The rector, Fr. Charles Everson, in his homily remarked, “Curt chose the columbarium here because he wanted to be buried where grand and glorious music would be offered to God.” May it be so and may he Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.

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VESTRY MEETING AUGUST 9

The vestry usually meets on the second Sunday of the month. We review the financial report, building and grounds and upcoming events.

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THE FEAST OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN AUGUST 15

This holy day honors the life and significance of Mary, the mother of Jesus. There will be special liturgical actions and reflections on her role in Salvation History in conjunction with the memorial service for Curt Schmitt.

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PARISH PICNIC AT ST. PETER’S IN SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER

We usually go there for a service in conjunction with the Grand Detour Art Show. However, St. Peter’s is under construction as a new floor and supports are being installed. When we get closer to an appropriate date more information will be available.