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 September 6, 2026

Celebrant: The Very Rev. Thomas Rosa

Acolyte: Luke Nelson

Lector: Julie Bunt

Greeters: Julie Bunt

Organist: Melanie Clements

Altar Guild: Sarah/Gretchen

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Bulletin Download

The Fiftheenth Sunday after Pentecost 2026.pdf

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Prayers of the People

We give thanks for those celebrating their birthdays and those celebrating their anniversaries.

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

We pray for the Homebound, especially Richard Nobis.

We pray for those who are traveling, especially, Laura McLean

We pray for the Guidance of the Holy Spirit,

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

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

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World Religions Class Begins September 17

Would you like to learn more about your neighbors’ religion? Pastor Brant Clements taught a course in World Religions at Sauk Valley Community College for more than a decade. Beginning September 17 at 7:00 pm, he will offer his class in our undercroft for anyone interested. Together we will look at Indigenous African and American religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, and other religions originating in India. We will discuss the religions that originated in China and Japan. We will also look at the Abrahamic Religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Bring your friends! Class will meet in the undercroft Thursday evenings at 7:00.

 

HEAT WAVE

With the high humidity and temperatures, working outside can be downright dangerous. Please take extra caution as these factors can affect you in a multitude of way. Fortunately, the A/C at church is working well.

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LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 7

The Book of Common Prayer provides a collect and lectionary on pages 261& 931 It is a holy day as well as a secular holiday. It honors and recognizes the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements in the United States.

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SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS

It was 25 years ago that a series of coordinated suicide attacks perpetrated by Islamic terrorists highjacked four airliners and flew into the World Trade Center in NYC, the Pentagon, and one crashing in rural Pennsylvania. Many of us vividly remember that horrible day. Our prayers still echo over the places and people affected. Let us pause and remember all on that day.

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Buddy Bags

Packing will begin on Sept. 9th at St. Paul's as usual and we are beginning with 207 bags. Tear down begins on Monday, Sept 7 at 9am in the packing room downstairs at St. Paul's. Anyone can come and help Monday, all are welcome to attend our membership meetings the first Tuesday every month at 6 pm at Immanuel Luthern Church on Rt. 38. Buddy Bags is looking for new members, if you are interested come to the membership meetings to find out more information. We are collecting plasic bags for the Wednesday packings and there will be totes upstairs and down in the undercroft. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ann. Thank you for your support of the Buddy Bag program.

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EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT

This is a Church humanitarian organization that partners with local communities and faith organizations to address issues like poverty, hunger, and disaster recovery across nearly 40 countries. Their programs aim to create sustainable solutions that improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. With terrible flooding, earthquakes and fire along with ongoing warfare the need is great for immediate relief response as well as long term recovery support. for more details check out their website www.epsicopalreleif.org

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RAMP AT ST LUKE’S IS TO BE REBUILT STARTING NEXT WEEK

Construction of a new ramp should begin shortly. Until it is done, please use the lower level entrance to the parish hall from Peoria Ave. and then proceed to the elevator to gain access to the sanctuary. There will be someone there to give assistance.

ESL CLASS

In partnership with Sauk Valley Community College, an ESL class will be held at St Luke’s Episcopal Church in Dixon, for this fall semester. We feel partnerships like this are a community privilege. Thank you Sauk for giving us this opportunity

Handchime and Choir Announcements

The handchime choir will begin meeting again on Wednesday, September 9. If you would like to join us, contact Melanie Clements at 815-847-8754. You need to be able to meet regularly on Wednesday evenings, and have the desire of partake in music making and fellowship.

 

The choir will begin singing again on Sunday, September 20. We rehearse on Sunday mornings before the service. If you would like to join the choir, contact Melanie Clements.