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The Alkheder family in their new home. They are originally from Syria, and thanks to our co-sponsorship, they are now living in Louisville.
To support St. Matthew's many ministries, click here to donate online.

  More Ways To Stay Connected
We require everyone (over two years old) to wear a mask inside the Nave during services. The best way to protect our parish from the spread of Covid is to mask-up when we gather together in a confined space. Masks are not required in the rest of building.

Would you like to learn more about the Alkheder family the parish is co-sponsoring with Kentucky Refugee Ministries? Check out the bulletin board at church. This family has a fascinating background and has given up much to escape from Syria and find a safe haven. The bulletin board has photos of the family as well as more details about their lives.
Clothing is still needed for the refugee family. Please place gently used or new clothing you wish to donate in the cart in the Narthex. Besides summer clothing, they will definitely need winter items such as jackets and coats. Here are the sizes:

Ismaiel-men’s medium
Huda- women’s size XL or 16
Muhammad- men’s small to medium
Noor- women’s (14-16)
Aya- women’s M (10-12-16)
Haylaman-women’s S (4-6-8)
Lamar-youth L (girl’s 14-16)
If you have any questions, please contact Phil Poore philpoore1@gmail.com or Susan Prater sneaque@twc.com.

Phishing scam. Be aware that there is look-alike email that appears to be coming from Kelly and requesting money. This is a scam. Do not click on the links included in the email or respond to the sender. Just delete it. We have alerted authorities in order to help put a halt to this activity. To learn more about phishing, and how to combat it, read this page on the Federal Trade Commission’s website: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/small-businesses/cybersecurity/phishing

OUTREACH

Institute (SGSI) is busy this Summer and has volunteer opportunities available for you! SGSI will operate its Reading Rockets 2022 Summer Camp at Johnson Middle School from June 13 to July 22. There will be seventy-five K-8th graders who will be reviewing math and reading every day, which will help minimize summer learning loss. SGSI is in need of readers to volunteer for ten minutes, from 9-9:10 AM, on any one day between June 13 to July 22, at Johnson Middle School to read a story book to the kids before they start their day. In addition, afternoons are filled with activities or field trips, such as to The Aquatics Center, the Zoo and, possibly, Holiday World.

Volunteers to assist with these activities are also needed. If you are interested in helping, please email your contact information to Tara Durnil at tdurnil@stgeorgesky.org and she will work with you to schedule a reading or volunteer activity on a day that works best for you. For more information on what SGSI is doing, see the following links:

Here's a recent link about their Urban Arts program:https:/spectrumnews1.com/ky/northern-ky/news/2022/04/18/urban-arts-program-empowers-kentucky-teens and here is a YouTube link to the "I am St. George’s” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGFiYw4hcAk

NOTICES

Summer parish office hours. Monday – Thursday, 9a – 3p; Fridays 10 – noon.

To subscribe to the eSpirit, follow this link: stmatthewsepiscopallouisville.org/espirit/.

10a Wednesday Healing Eucharist. The Healing Eucharist is open to all of those who wish to worship in-person. The service will also be streamed on Facebook and our YouTube channel.

Service bulletins are available online to download. Go to our website homepage: stmatthewsepiscopallouisville.org

Facebook is St. Matthew’s fastest communication. When something pops up for us, we’re putting it on Facebook first. That’s where you can get information when we need to communicate quickly between eSpirits. We understand that not everyone is on Facebook, and we are also clear that given our staff resources it’s the best way that we’ve found to communicate. There will be a recap in the eSpirit for items that are still relevant.

The Parish Directory Is Online. You can access the entire parish directory online, through our app (St. Matthew’s Episcopal – found on Android Play Store and Apple Store).

  • You can update all your personal information right on the app!
  • You can upload your own pictures for the directory through the app as well!
  • You can get directions through Google maps directly from the directory.
If you have never accessed the directory online before, or you experience any issues, contact Joanne Coleman.

Visioning videos: Sharing Our Story. Where we have been helps determine where we are headed. If you would like to learn more about St. Matthew’s past, please click here: stmatthewsepiscopallouisville.org/church-history-archives

The St. Matthew’s App is available for free at Google Play and the Apple App store. 

Listening-assist technology in the nave. If you have a hearing aid that is t-coil compatible, our listening-assist system feeds audio into your hearing aid. To learn more, visit the Accessibility/Inclusivity page on our website: stmatthewsepiscopallouisville.org/accessibility-inclusivity

Consecrated Communion is available to be picked up during office hours. Consecrated wafers are in sealed bags in Myll Chapel if you would like to come to pick up a package for yourself and your family. If you are interested in receiving communion, but are unable to drive to the church, contact Benjamin at bhart@stmatthewsepiscopallouisville.org 
 
Birthdays and anniversaries. If you want your birthday and/or anniversary read during the 10a Sunday service, we are now accepting names and dates for June. Please email Benjamin with the specifics.

Daughters of the King prayer box. Please email your prayers regarding a loved one or person of concern to Sarah Johansen. Requests remain on the confidential prayer list for one month unless otherwise requested.

Library hours. The library is open from 9:15 to 9:45a and also for 30 minutes after the 10a Sunday service.

   Children and Youth 

Sunday School and Godly Play have ended for the season. See you in the Fall.

Youth Group. Keep track of all the upcoming Youth Group events with our Youth Group website. https://bit.ly/YouthGroup22
 

   Adult Sunday & Weekday Classes

Clingman Forum: A quick reminder that the program year has ended. Clingman Forum will return when our weekly after-church adult education programming resumes in late August.  
 
Virtual Adult Ed: Nadia Bolz-Weber's Spiritual Growth, Part II. Come and hang out with us via Zoom in Virtual Adult Education on Monday as we continue our three-part discussion of the Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber's talk about her spiritual evolution at the annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea in Point Loma, California. The first part was so engaging that we ran out of time long before we ran out of questions. The next two weeks promise to be just as good.

Join us via Zoom on Monday, June 20, from 6-7p, as we begin conversation. Susan Brokenshire-Prater, Amy Tidwell, and Robin Garr moderate this program. If you participate regularly, you are already registered. If you aren't on the list, please contact Robin by email at robingarr@gmail.com to receive your Zoom invitation by email or text.

Going Deeper. Going Deeper is on summer break until Thursday, July 28. To join the Zoom contact list, email Denee Bannister at dancedenee@bellsouth.net.  

Women in Conversation. Women in Conversation will meet next on Tuesday, June 28, at noon. We will discuss U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker. Links to materials will be provided prior to the gathering. Please contact annekshelby@gmail.com to join us.
We will meet outdoors at noon, at the table by Saints Hall. All are welcome!

Monday Bible Study. Bible Study has concluded for summer and will resume in August.

    Readings for Sunday
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
Galatians 5:1,13-25
Luke 9:51-62
 
 Stories of life and passion of Christ (1513), fresco by Gaudenzio Ferrari (c.1475-1546), Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Varallo Sesia, Italy.

   Illuminations on Sunday's Reading

Because Easter was relatively late this year, we dropped into the middle of the story of the prophet Elijah in the books of Kings. God chose Elijah to speak truth to King Ahab and his wife Jezebel, and to warn the kings who would follow them that disaster lay ahead. After fleeing the rulers’ anger for fear of his life – we heard about that in last week’s Track One first reading – we now look on as Elijah is taken up to heaven in a fiery chariot while his chosen successor, Elisha, and a crowd of fifty other prophets look on in amazement.

To read the entire post for all of Sunday's Lessons, click here.

Or visit Lectionary Reflections on Facebook. 

   Our Prayers
Weekly Prayer List
Jan and Rick Lotz, the Lowery/McKune family, Sally and Stanley Macdonald, Edna Manion, Sarah Marlowe, Grier and Ann Martin, Ronald and Vicki Mattock, Betty Brooke McCord, Callie McCrocklin, Kathy and Mike Mcfall.
 
Prayers for Pastoral Care
Cathy Pauline, Jim Brown, Joe, Carol Fricke, Audrey, Lisa W., Kevin, Joyce Stringfield, Dave, Shirley Brokenshire, Ken Bannister, Melissa Barthel, Larry Murphy, James.
 
Flowers Given in Memory of: Jack Geary.
 
We pray for those serving in our Armed Forces.

   Financials

   Links and Email
VIDEO 

The First St. Matthew's (1839-1912)
https://vimeo.com/459594194

St. Matthew's Builds Again (1948-2000) 
https://vimeo.com/459727636 

St. Matthew's in the 21st Century (2000-today)
https://vimeo.com/459788731


VIDEO ARCHIVE
See videos of special celebrations and speakers on the St. Matthew’s Video page.


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