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

Serving for March 22, 2026

Celebrant:The Very Rev. Thomas Rosa

Preaching: Pastor Brant Clements

Deacon: Rev. Mary Ann Rhoades

Acolyte:Julie Bunt

Lector: Gary Gehlbach

Greeter: Chris & Gary Gehlbach

Organist: Melanie Clements

Altar Guild: Carol Linboom

Coffee Hour :

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Bulletin Download

The Fifth Sunday In Lent 2026 yr A.pdf

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Prayers of the People

We give thanks for those celebrating their birthdays especially Preston Brantley (25) and those celebrating their anniversary.

We pray for healing especially for Fr. Tom, Fr. Tom, Fr. Richard, Steen, Diane, Lynn, Miriam, Gina, Karen, Leigh, Cathy, Lawrence, Ruth, Mike, Paul, Curt, Kathleen, John H., Mary, Jim, Sandra, Maxine, Cathy, Margie,Tanya, Credence, Paula, Pete, Sheila, Samuel 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 for

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

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HOLY WEEK SERVICES

PALM SUNDAY, The Sunday of Passion: tension of praise and impending sacrifice March 29, 2026, 10:30am

 

TENEBRAE WEDNESDAY, A Service of Shadows, April 1, 2026, 6:00pm

 

MAUNDY THURSDAY, The Last Supper: the call to love and serve April 2, 2026, 5:30

 

GOOD FRIDAY, Standing at the foot of the cross, April 3, 2026, 5:30

 

EASTER SUNDAY, Christ’s Resurrection: light breaks into darkness April 5, 2026 10:30

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Final Lenten Week Service

3/25 At St Paul Lutheran Evening Prayer/Communion Rev. Julie Bunt, preaching

A simple supper will follow for a time of fellowship.

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Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross will be every Friday at 5:30pm beginning February 27. These will continue through Good Friday. Please join us if possible.

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Tenebrae

April 1, 2026, at 6:00 pm, there will be a Tenebrae Service at St. Luke's. The congregation will sit in the Choir area for the service.

 

Tenebrae is the Latin for 'shadows,' it is a version of the monastic prayer that takes place in the night during the last three days of Lent. The service consists of Psalms and readings, and the most conspicuous feature of the service is the gradual extinguishing of candles, until only a single remains. The final candle is symbolic of Christ, and the others as they are extinguished represent His abandonment by His disciples. Toward the end of the service, the Christ candle is hidden away, typifying the apparent victory of darkness. At the end, a loud noise is made, symbolizing the earthquake at the time of the resurrection, (Matthew 28:2), the hidden candle is restored to its place, and by its light all depart in silence. The service is an extended meditation upon, and prelude to, the events in Our Lord's life between the Last Supper and the Resurrection.

Please join us for this service if possible as we begin the final journey in the events of Our Lord's Life.

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IT'S NEVER TOO LATE

Lent reminds us that we’re not stuck, and we’re not alone. Even when things feel hopeless, there’s light in the darkness. As we move through the last two weeks of Lent, we can remember that no one practices Lent in isolation. Each of us brings our own longings, limits, and hopes to this season. We embrace Lent with intention — sometimes through prayer, or through creativity, even sometimes through random acts of love and service. You are valuable to God. Together we can, with the Holy Spirit, be enough.

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INTERCESSORY PRAYER

During the Prayers of the People at the Eucharist, the Leader pauses after the statement of intention to give you an opportunity to add your own specific concerns either aloud or silently. It has been suggested to making a list, perhaps daily, of that which you carry in your thoughts and prayers. Writing them down is the beginning of the process of carrying them as a welcomed burden upon your heart.

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FR. TOM LAMB HOSPITALIZED

He is in the intensive care unit at OSF Hospital in Dixon struggling with several serious issues. Please lift him up in your prayer.

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BUDDY BAGS MINISTRY CONTINUES

We will continue to collect the grocery bags and food each week. With rising prices the food is now costing us $7.50 per bag, if you could just bring one item that helps.