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 January 18, 2026

Celebrant:The Very Rev. Thomas Rosa

Acolyte: Luke Nelson

Lector: Kelly Flanagan

Greeter: Kelly Flanagan

Organist: Melanie Clements

Altar Guild: Julie Cecchetti

Coffee Hour : Hospitality

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Prayers of the People

We give thanks for those celebrating their birthdays especially Joyce Gibson (22), Harry Brooks (23) and Julie Cecchetti (23) 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, Paolo, Annalise, Tanya, Credence, Nancy and Norma.

We pray for the Homebound, especially Richard Nobis.

We pray for those who are traveling, especially, Linda and Sophie Brantley.

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 Lucy Bates Shaw.

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

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ANNUAL MEETING, SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15

The 2026 Annual Meeting of the parish will be held at the conclusion of 10:30 Eucharist. The financial report for this past year and the budget for the new year will be presented. The slate for election to the vestry will also be voted upon. We will then adjourn to the parish hall for a nice meal and fellowship.

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VESTRY MEMBERSHIP.

The current vestry consists of Kathryn E. Senior warden, Jim C. Junior ward, Linda B., Kurt N., Mary P., Tanya B., Luke N, finance, and Carol L. clerk. We are looking for a few more people to join this parish administrative board. Please speak to any current member of your interest to serve. Meetings are generally held after church services on the second Sunday of the month.

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LENTEN MIDWEEK SERVICE WEDNESDAYS 5:30 PM

Starting on February 25 and the following four Wednesdays, St. Luke Episcopal, Emmanuel Lutheran and St. Paul Lutheran will offer a worship service and simple supper as we alternate between the different locations. Pr. Antony Widau and Pr. Julie Reed-Widau will share with Fr. Rosa and Pr. Brant Clements preaching and celebrating. A schedule will be posted as we near the dates. It is absolutely wonderful to share with our sister churches!

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2nd SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY “COME AND SEE”

We will hear the calling of the first disciples in the Gospel reading this Sunday. It is an invitation by Jesus to follow Him, to belong to His inner circle of disciples. Likewise, we too are invited to follow and ‘learn’ of Him as our Savior, Redeemer, and friend.

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ARE WE ANY DIFFERENT?

Brotherly love is a foundational aspect of Christian life, deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. It is characterized by selflessness, forgiveness, unity, and sacrifice, and is essential for the flourishing of the human community. Seeing violence happening in Minneapolis/St. Paul and other cities besieged by ICE and other federal troops is extremely alarming and as has proven to be dangerous even deadly. Racism and xenophobia have revealed themselves again in our country. On Monday, January 19, we commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. let us pray for brotherly love to enter the hearts and minds of all people.

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Buddy Bags

Beginning In January, we are once again collecting food for the Buddy Bags Feed the Children program. Please help if you can, even one item makes a difference. A new list is available in the brochure and also taped to the totes. Please continue to bring the bags as we go through then fast.