The Weekly News and Updates
September 11, 2025
Upcoming Events
Sept. 12 - Spirit Wear!
Sept. 13 - Bishop's Celebration
Sept. 17 - All School Mass, 8:30 am
Sept. 23 - Leadership Council, 6:30 pm
Sept. 24 - All School Mass, 8:30 am
Sept. 26 - Mission Day, Out of Uniform
Sept. 27 - Bonfire on Playground black top, 6-8 pm
(there will be smores & fellowship, bring your own lawn chair)
Sign-Up to bring something.
Sept. 29 - No School
Oct. 26 - Trunk or Treat, 2-3 pm - Sign-Up
Save the Date
- Bonfire - September 27
- Trunk or Treat - October 26
- BINGO - November 21
- Green Gala - February 14
YEL!
Saint of the Month
Living Like the Saints
This September, we're focusing on the Beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit," and learning how to truly live it. This involves both changing our mindset and taking specific actions. From the perspective of Saint John of the Cross, this Beatitude is about more than just a task list; it's a deep, ongoing journey of surrendering your will and heart to God.
A practical way to begin this journey is by actively welcoming moments to receive redirection gracefully or to practice humility. When we're corrected, or even criticized, we can choose to see it as a chance to grow in humility rather than as an attack. This is a powerful step toward dismantling egos and finding our identity and value not in the world's praise, but in God alone.
The Appeals of Our Lady Coming to St. Luke the Evangelist!
St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ankeny will host The Appeals of Our Lady, a Vatican-approved international exhibit, from September 8–21, 2025, at 1102 NW Weigel Dr.
This free exhibit is open daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, excluding regular Mass times. Please enter through the northside doors and check in with the parish office during school hours. Be mindful of increased traffic in the parking lot during school drop-off (7:45–8:15 am) and pick-up (3:00–3:30 pm), Monday through Friday.
On loan from Spirit Catholic Radio, The Appeals of Our Lady is a traveling exhibit of 20 stunning panels highlighting Marian apparitions from around the world. This powerful exhibit was designed by Blessed Carlo Acutis and offers a meaningful way to encounter the Blessed Mother’s messages throughout history.
Learn more at spiritcatholicradio.com/mary.
Blue Ribbon Book Fair
Sunday, October 12 after 8:30 am & 10:30 am masses
Monday & Tuesday, October 13 & 14; 4-7:45 pm
Thursday, October 16; 8 am-Noon
Please sign up to help with the book fair.
Support Our Community
A Sweet Way to Support Our Community
Get a taste of Oxtoberfest a little early! St. Luke's is teaming up with The Outside Scoop (2140 SW White Birch Dr, Ankeny) for a sweet Community Give-Back Night on Thursday, Sept 18, from 3:30-8 pm.
Bring your friends, family, and a big sweet tooth—because 20% of all proceeds from this event will be donated back to St. Luke's to support Oxtoberfest celebrations.
Important: To participate, you must bring a physical flyer with you (digital versions can’t be accepted). Flyers will be available at St. Luke’s soon.
Come for the ice cream, stay for the community—and help us make Oxtoberfest extra special this year!