by St. Francis | Oct 9, 2026 | Rector's Reflections
For people of the word, whose faith is bound up in books, we often give little credence to words. We say things like talk is cheap, actions speak louder than words, and put your money where your mouth is. Even our patron saint is purported to have said, “Preach the...
by St. Francis | Oct 8, 2026 | News
On Sunday, October 4, we celebrated the Feast of St. Francis with our annual Blessing of the Animals. Below is a photo gallery with images from that day. We thank all the creatures, great and small, that were able to attend.
by St. Francis | Oct 1, 2026 | Rector's Reflections
I heard the following story in the book Liturgies for Resisting Empires by Kat Armas, and she credits it to the indigenous people of North America. Once there was a great forest fire, and all the animals of the forest fled to the edge of the tree line and watched as...
by St. Francis | Oct 1, 2026 | Outreach
Help Support St. Luke’s Breakfast & Shower Program We’re celebrating Socktober by collecting new, still in the package, men’s tube socks of all sizes. We’re also grateful for gently used clothing, shoes, backpacks, blankets, and other needed items. Please...
by St. Francis | Sep 25, 2026 | Rector's Reflections
I can’t remember where I heard this, but it is some of the best advice I’ve ever been given. When life seems unbearably hard, and nothing is going your way, give thanks to God for what you have. Give thanks for the things that you never think about unless they’re...
