Dear St-Luke's,Our next 'Prayer and Praise’ will take place this Friday at 7.30 pm at the home of Marie-Céline and Christopher, 31 Rue Madame Muller, 77210 Avon.Everyone is very welcome as we meet to seek God’s will for our church, and to pray for his beautiful world.Please also note the dates of two further events, same time, same place: Friday October 31st,and Friday 28th November.Hope to see you on Friday,Donald
Dear St. Luke’s Family,After a week of uncertainty following the unexpected news that we could no longer access our chapel at St Aspais, we are delighted to share some truly joyful news: our prayers have been answered!Thanks to the generous efforts of Père José, we have been warmly welcomed to worship this summer at Église Saint-Éloi in Arbonne-la-Forêt. This morning, we visited the chapel and were handed the keys. It is a lovely, peaceful church, and both the Pôle Missionnaire Catholique de Fontainebleau and Monsieur Vautier, Mayor of Arbonne, have expressed their happiness in hosting us.You can find the location of the church here: https://polefontainebleau.fr/patrimoine/eglise-saint-eloi-arbonne/ It is easy to reach, with convenient parking just across the street. We are also grateful to have access to a small room for Sunday School and storage.Hallelujah – our prayers have been answered!Thank you for your patience, encouragement, and continued support as we navigate these changes together. We look forward to gathering this Sunday in our new temporary home.With every blessing,Patrick and Leigh12.06.2025
The Annual Chaplaincy Meeting will be held in:Eglise Anglicane de Fontainebleau, 57 Rue de Fleury, 77300 Fontainebleauon:Sunday 25th May 2025 11:15AMFor election of chaplaincy representatives of the laity as follows –- To the Chaplaincy Church Council- For the appointment of Church Wardens- For the appointment of Archdeaconry Synod representatives- And for the appointment of the Independent Examiner of AccountsFor the consideration of:- (a) a report on changes to the Electoral Roll since the last annual chaplaincy meeting;- (b) an Annual Report on the proceedings of the chaplaincy church council and the activities of the chaplaincy generally;- (c) the independently examined financial statements of the chaplaincy for the year ending on the 31st December preceding the meeting;- (d) a report of the proceedings of the deanery synod;- (e) developments in Diocesan and Chaplaincy Safeguarding policy and practices- (f) other matters of chaplaincy or general Church interest.
A new group for men is starting up. Hosted by our Chaplain Donald, it will meet in his and Netta's apartment for the first time on Saturday May 24th, 10.00-11.30am. Come and enjoy fine coffee and croissants, together with relaxed conversation about life and faith, and the particular challenges men are facing in today’s world. It’s a group, not a clique, and is open to all men. Whether or not you attend St Luke’s on Sundays, you’ll be welcomed. For catering purposes please drop Donald an email (chaplain.stlukesfontainebleau@gmail.com) to let him know you’re coming.
