St. Luke's Church will be closed to public worship and all other group gatherings throughout the duration of the novel Coronavirus pandemic. This step has been directed by our Episcopal Diocese of Newark in consultation with our local, state and national public health officials.
We are particularly concerned with the wellbeing of those at high risk – those people over 60 and/or those with underlying medical conditions. Please check in with your friends and neighbors and hold all those who are vulnerable in prayer.
For the latest news and updates, follow us on Facebook or check our website here at www.StLukesHaworth.org
April 5, 2020 - THE SUNDAY OF THE PASSION: PALM SUNDAY
It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ
our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who
spread their garments and branches of palm along his way. Let these branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Today's readings: http://lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/HolyWk/APalmSun_RCL.htm
The Diocese of Newark has updated their website with links to a variety of online worship services, both for Sundays and during the week. Check it out here:
https://dioceseofnewark.org/content/where-can-i-find-worship-online
The Invitation to Holy Communion
A spiritual communion is a personal devotional that anyone can
pray at any time to express their desire to receive Holy Communion
at that moment, but in which circumstances impede them from
actually receiving Holy Communion.
My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the
Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. I love you above all
things, and long for you in my soul. Since I cannot now
receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually
into my heart. As though you have already come, I
embrace you and unite myself entirely to you; never
permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
(St. Alphonsus de Liguori, 1696-1787)
Featured Online Services This Holy Week
Palm Sunday, April 5, 8 AM
Video: St. Elizabeth’s Church in Ridgewood
Monday in Holy Week, April 6, 6 PM
Video: Evening Prayer in English with readings in English & Korean
at Church of the Good Shepherd in Fort Lee
Tuesday in Holy Week, April 7, 6 PM
Two videos: Evening Prayer in both English & Spanish
at Holy Trinity Church in West Orange
Wednesday in Holy Week, April 8, 6 PM
Video: Tenebrae at St. Paul’s Church in Englewood
Maundy Thursday, April 9, 8 PM
Video: Maundy Thursday Mass at Grace Church in Newark
Good Friday, April 10, 12 noon
Video: “Walking the Way of the Cross” at St. Mark’s Church in Teaneck
Video: The Passion Narrative with music at Grace Church in Nutley
Holy Saturday, April 11, 8 AM
Video: Liturgy of Holy Saturday by St John’s Church in Montclair
Live stream: The Great Vigil of Easter at All Saints Parish in Hoboken
Easter Sunday, April 12, 10 AM
Live stream: Bishop Hughes will celebrate & preach
at Trinity & St. Philip’s Cathedral in Newark
Although we cannot worship together publicly during this pandemic, we can still hold each other in prayer, as well as our family and friends, and especially all those across the country and around the world affected by the spread of the Coronavirus.
HEALING SERVICE
The Almighty Lord, who is a strong tower to all who put their trust in him,
to whom all things in heaven, on earth, and under the earth bow and obey:
Be now and evermore your defense, and make you know and feel that
the only Name under heaven given for health and salvation is
the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. (The Book of Common Prayer, 1979)
Join us on the Third Sunday of the month for a quiet Healing Service.
The service takes place in the Chapel following the main Sunday service.
St. Luke's and the 10 other Northeastern Bergen County parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Newark's District 9 are joining together for the annual fundraising campaign. This year, the beneficiary is North Porch Women & Infants' Centers. Donations are being accepted -- whether by check, cash or coin jar contents -- through the Lenten Season. After Easter, the funds will collected and forwarded to this worthy charity.
Please be be as generous as you can!
Parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, District 9
All Saints’ Episcopal Korean Church, Bergenfield
Church of the Annunciation, Oradell
Church of the Atonement, Tenafly
Grace Church, Westwood
Church of the Holy Communion, Norwood
Holy Trinity, Hillsdale
St Andrew’s Church, Harrington Park
St Luke’s Church, Haworth
St Matthew’s Church, Paramus
St Paul’s Church, Englewood
St Paul’s Church, Montvale
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St. Luke’s is a loving, inclusive, Christ-centered faith community in the Episcopal Diocese of Newark in Northern New Jersey. We
seek to be a bridge between traditions and communities. We welcome anyone who wants to learn and grow in the knowledge and love of God.
Families, couples and singles, young and not-as-young as we used to be, we come from many traditions, backgrounds and perspectives, but we live together with confidence in the abundance of life found in the life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Trusting in the Holy Spirit for inspiration, we seek to be the body of Christ in our part of the world.
We gather weekly to celebrate God’s love and grace toward all God’s creation. We sing, pray, listen to and study the Holy Scripture, hearing how God forgives our sins, enlightens our minds, stirs our hearts and strengthens our wills. In community we gather to support, encourage and share fellowship with one another and to reach out to the community and the world around us.
If you do not currently have a church home because you’re new, returning or searching, then come -- just as you are -- and worship
with us.
43 Massachusetts Ave & Grant St
Haworth, NJ 07641
201-384-0706
St. Luke's is located east of the Garden State Parkway and west of the Palisades Interstate Parkway about 4 miles south of the New York State line in the beautiful Northern Valley section of New Jersey in the Borough of Haworth. We are convenient to the neighboring boroughs of Dumont, New Milford, Closter, Cresskill and Demarest.
To reach St. Luke's from anywhere in the Northern Bergen County area, find your way to Knickerbocker Road (CR 501). We are located just two short blocks west of Knickerbocker Road on the north side of Massachusetts Avenue. There is plenty of parking in our lot at the rear of the church off Massachusetts Avenue. The main entrance to the Church is on Grant Street.
The easiest way to enter St. Luke’s is through the side door up the walkway from the parking lot that will bring you into the Parish Hall. The big double doors and the gentle rampway make our space accessible to anyone disabled. We invite all new and old friends to come and join us in worship and celebration each Sunday.
Have a question about our church? A prayer concern you'd like to share? Want to receive our eNewsletter and Parish News alerts? Please contact us and let us know your need.
To learn more about St Luke's Episcopal Church and what we have to offer, please feel free to:
call us at 201-384-0706
email us at
Office@StLukesHaworth.org
(or use the contact form above) or
Like us at facebook.com/StLukesEpiscopalHaworth/.
Better yet, stop by on a Sunday morning and visit with us!
