1504 Myrtle Street (P.O. Box 381)

Calistoga, CA 94515

First Sunday after Epiphany

Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”

Join us on Sunday, Jan 8

We gather for worship at 10 A.M., Sundays in the sanctuary of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1504 Myrtle St. in Calistoga. Please join us.

We offer Livestream services at 10 A.M. Sundays. For more information, click the link below.

Livestream link

Collect for Sunday, Jan 8, 2023

To loving Emanuel, God of understanding, wisdom, and compassion; Savior to all souls, offering us this seat at life’s table.

To Blessed Mother Mary, whose humility, love, faith, and charity, are an example for all to follow,

To the angels, saints, and clergy, whose dedication to heal, nurture, and help transcend, inspires us in the direction of our loving Father.

Help us honor our connection with Thee and to all our brothers and sisters, not by faith alone but in the proclamation that Christ, our Lord, through His crucifixion, death, and resurrection, has offered the greatest love of all, the redemption of our sins and life everlasting. Grant that we live each day mindful of these blessings, as we abide in the will of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with Thee, and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Weekly Announcements

Let's keep in touch!

If you'd like us to send these weekly newsletters to your loved ones or friends, please send their name and email to us and we'll add them to our list.

Send to:

dave90803@yahoo.com or elaine@elainejennings.com

Thanks.

Do you have something of interest to share with the St. Luke's community?

Are you celebrating a birthday, anniversary or special occasion?

Send us an email: elaine@elainejennings.com

dave90803@yahoo.com

Wednesdays are the deadline for submissions.

Announcements

from

Carolyn Czapleski, Senior Warden

2023 PLEDGE

Last call for those of you who want to pledge for 2023. Pledging makes sure St. Luke's can continue our services. Letting us know- lets us budget for the whole year. Thank you.

READERS

Looking for Sunday service readers. Each month we put out an email request for readers. Please get in touch with Linda Belden if you would like to participate. Phone- 415/608-5160 or email lindabeldensf@gmail.com.

FOOD PANTRY

We are pleased to announce that our collections for Calistoga Cares Food Pantry total over $1900.00. This helps our community feed those in need.

PHONE TREE

Since the beginning of the Pandemic, Lori Dunn and her team have been reaching out our members via phone calls. Lori has asked to step down, so we are looking for someone who would enjoy calling our members with a friendly call. Please get back to me if you would like to help out. Carolyn@CanardVineyard.com

or 530/906-1060.

Donations of Winter Clothing

Did you receive new winter clothing for Christmas and now need to make room in your closet? St. John’s, Lakeport, the only Episcopal Church serving Lake County has a Thrift Store in need of winter clothing in good condition. Coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

Deacon Susan Napoliello and Rev. Wendy Watson will be traveling to Lakeport for worship on Sunday, January 15th. They will happily bring your donations of winter clothing.

Donations can be brought to St. Luke’s on Sunday, January 8^th for Deacon Susan to collect or you can contact her by phone (415-734-1355) or email (susannapoliello@gmail.com) to arrange another drop-off opportunity.

Please limit donations to winter clothing (men, women and children) as the space is limited inside the thrift store and managed by a small number of volunteers.

Thank you!

Deacon Susan Napoliello

Altar Flowers

If you’re celebrating a birthday or wedding anniversary, providing

altar flowers is a great way to mark the occasion.

Please send a donation of any amount to the church

P.O. Box 381, Calistoga, CA 94515

and mark it for “Altar Flowers.” Or donate below.

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St. Luke's Episcopal Church History

OUR HISTORY

In April of 2022, St. Luke's Episcopal Church celebrated the 75th anniversary of the building of the church. But the congregation is much older than that, having first gathered in June 1917 for an Episcopal service in Calistoga.

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