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New Healing Service.  7:30 PM Wednesday Evening Healing Holy Eucharist will begin following Contemplative Prayer at 6:45 PM.

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Rector's Message

The Liturgy: Part Five

This is our final piece on the liturgy and the final Ox until September.  Last month we discussed the Eucharistic prayer, concluding with the Lord’s Prayer and the idea that Christ is “really present” in the consecrated elements.  Although some denominations have rejected the idea of real presence, the Episcopal Church has upheld this doctrine. It is our conviction that Christ is present in the consecrated elements that makes the Eucharist the central and most important part of the liturgy.  Before concluding our discussion, I would like to say a word about the various Eucharistic prayers available to us.  In addition to the four Eucharistic prayers that are available in Rite II of the Book of Common Prayer, the Church has authorized other versions for use in our liturgy, most notably those contained in what is called Enriching Our Worship.  Of late I have been using the latter prayer because the language is more contemporary, inclusive, and, I think, theologically sound.

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Intercessory Prayer Ministry, “Circle of Prayer”

Joyce Glenn has organized the Circle of Prayer, an intercessory prayer ministry.  These volunteers pray daily for those on the St Luke’s prayer list.  Anyone can be included in this prayer circle by requesting to be added for the month by writing down the name and concern in the Circle of Prayer Log by the church door.  The intercessors may pray alone or together, respecting confidentiality and the privacy of those for whom they pray.  

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.  1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18