St. Luke's Episcopal Church
The Week of August 9th, 2026
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 August 9, 2026
Celebrant: The Very Rev. Thomas Rosa
Acolyte: Luke Nelson
Lector: Kelly Flanagan
Greeters: Flanagan's
Organist: Melanie Clements
Altar Guild: Sarah & Gretchen
Prayers of the People
We give thanks for those celebrating their birthdays especially Andy Pavesich (9) 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,
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 Merle Lightner and Carmen Utley.
We pray for the safety of ALL serving in the military, especially Christopher and Jason.
Download Bulletin
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost 2026.pdf
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 13. We rehearse on Sunday mornings before the service. If you would like to join the choir, contact Melanie Clements.
VIDEO AVAILABILITY AT ST LUKE’S
Weekly postings on our Facebook Page St.Luke’sChurch—Dixon, IL
are to be found the Sunday Eucharist as well as interesting photos and an archive of past events. We will be broadcasting the Celebration of Life service for Curt Schmitt on August 15.
A MAJOR FEAST
August 15 is a Holy Day observed throughout the world by Christians.
celebrated under various titles. Although different traditions are held theologically, the Mother of Jesus has always been held in high regard.
It may be called the Assumption, the Dormition, the Falling Asleep of the
Mother of God, or simply the Feast of St Mary. The day is a public holiday in many countries, with parades and festivals. According to legend, St Luke knew Mary personally and received information from her about the Nativity found his Gospel. In our church are several artworks depicting Mary and the infant Jesus including the painting over the lady altar on the side aisle, the Della Robbia plaque in the Baptistry and the statue of Our Lady of Walsingham near the lectern.
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.
CANTERBURY CHOIR AND GUEST ORGANISTS
Tim Boles has arranged to have a choir, organists and instrumentalists to provide special music for Curt Schmitt’s memorial service. Fr. Charles Everson, rector of the Church of the Atonement, Chicago, will join our clergy for the celebration of the Burial Office and Eucharist: Rite One. There will be an afternoon tea reception following the service on Saturday, August 15.