Upcoming Events
Rally Day
LET’S RALLY TOGETHER! You're invited to come join us for outdoor worship, food, fellowship and games at our Rally Day. Come and learn about our fall ministry programing. There is something for everyone including Sunday school, outreach, bingo, worship ministries, and small groups.
Third Grade Gifting of the Bibles (during outdoor service)
At our Rally Day church service on Sunday, September 8th at 10:30 am we would like to present all the 3rd Graders of our church & school with a Bible. As part of the celebration of the gift of God’s Word we will invite the 3rd Graders to come forward during the service to make this presentation. We hope that you can make it for that service; If you cannot, Saint Luke school children can get their Bibles in their classroom. If your child comes to Sunday School, it will given there. Otherwise, feel free to contact the church office so arrangements can be made to gift the Bible to your child.
Saint Luke Gala Night Fundraiser
Join us for Saint Luke Lutheran Church and School’s Benefit Gala Night. Please click here for more information.
Oktoberfest
Saint Luke Oktoberfest
Join us for Saint Luke’s very own family-friendly Oktoberfest. Enjoy an afternoon of authentic German food, beer, wine, music, children’s games, adults games, raffles, contests, craft and vendor fair, split the pot, and much more.
All proceeds benefit Saint Luke church, school and Daycare. Contact the parish office at 630.773.0396 for more information or click here to see Oktoberfest page.
Fall Fest Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat 2-3pm | Fall Fest 3-5pm
Saint Luke invites you to our annual Fall Fest Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 27th, 2024. This fun family event provides a safe environment for all trick or treaters. Children gather candy from decorated trunks and participate in costume contest. There will also be games, hayrides, food, pumpkin decorating, and much more. This event is free to attend! Don’t miss out on the fun! Check out our Fall Fest Trunk or Treat page here. For more information, please contact the parish office at 630.773.0396.
We Will Have A Boo-tiful Time!
7th & 8th Grade Confirmation Meeting (Parent & Student)
The Confirmation orientation meeting is on Wednesday, September 3rd at 5:30 PM. It is essential that each student and a parent be at the orientation meeting to go through the requirements and guidelines for the program. We will also review how the acolyte schedule works and the importance and responsibility of that job.
Mum Sale Fundraiser
Saint Luke school is selling beautiful Mums during the month of August! Hardy Fall Mums are grown in a 7" x 7" pot. Standard finishing measurements are 14-16" wide and 11-13" tall (not including the pot measurements!) CLICK HERE for an order form. Order soon as quantities are limited. Order & Payment Due by August 28th, 2024.
1st Day of School for Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten
8:30-11:30 am Morning Class | 12:00 - 3:00 pm Afternoon Class
Preschool Meet & Greet
9:00 - 10:00am AM Class | 10:30 - 11:30am PM Class
This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to come to school, see the classroom, and meet the teacher along with the other students.
Pre-Kindergarten Meet & Greet
9:00 - 10:00am AM Class | 10:30 - 11:30am PM Class
This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to come to school, see the classroom, and meet the teacher along with the other students.
Summer Live Outdoor Concert & Food Trucks
Listen, relax, and enjoy a night of smooth jazz & blues music!
Join us for jazz & blues night and enjoy great music from Saint Luke’s most talented musicians. Bring your own lawn chair and picnic basket to enjoy these Ravinia style concerts. Click here to see full details of our 2025 Summer Live Outdoor Concert.
Back to School Food Truck Fest
Let’s celebrate the start of the school year at our event sponsored by the Parent Teacher League (PTL) benefiting Saint Luke. There will be music, food trucks (Billy Brick’s Wood Fire Pizza, Mucha Salsa Taste of Mexico, Kona Ice & more) and more! Family, friends and Neighbors, come and enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Everyone is welcome!
Blessing of the Backpacks
Students of all ages, faculty and supportive staff are invited to bring their backpacks, tote bags, or briefcases to the 10:30 am worship service on Sunday, August 17th for a special blessing to begin the new school year surrounded in prayer.
Teacher Installation & Rededication
During the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. worship services on Sunday, August 17th, Our teachers, aids and supporting staff will be blessed and installed. Please come support these teachers in the frontlines of Christian ministry, and let us together pray that their ministry may be empowered in our school & church.
ENDURE: National Youth Gathering
July 18-24, 2025 | New Orleans, Lousiana
Held every 3 years since 1980, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth and adults the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to be encouraged in their walk with Jesus Christ and learn about the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity. We encourage students to prayerfully consider taking this journey with our St. Luke Youth Ministry in Summer 2025. This year-long process will also help inspire youth in their daily faith walk as we prepare for this great adventure! Please learn more about 2025 LCMS NYG here. If you have questions, contact Pastor Erik at ehart@saintlukeitasca.org.
Youth Commissioning Sunday
Join us for a special moment during our at 10:30am service on Sunday, July 13. We will commission the Youth and Adult going to the Youth Gathering in New Orleans during the month of July. Help us for pray for safe travels, learning to express their faith on a different level, and exploring their day to day walk with Christ and what it looks like to run alongside Him as they study Hebrewa12:1-3.
Free Classical Music & Ukrainian Music Recital
A Free Piano Recital will be held Sunday, June 22, at 2:00 pm here at St. Luke. Enjoy an uplifting evening of beautiful classical music and Ukrainian melodies performed by the talented Mykhailenko brothers.
Musicians Myroslav and Nazarii Mykhailenko will be playing music by classical and ukrainian composers. Free will offering will be accepted.
The church is a handicapped-accessible facility.
Vacation Bible School True North (VBS)
Join us this summer for Saint Luke’s VBS True North as we learn to trust Jesus in this wild world!
VBS Volunteer Commissioning Sunday
Join us for worship on Sunday June 15th at the 10:30 am service. We’ll take some time during our service to commission all our children and adult volunteers who are involved in this year’s True North Vacation Bible School beginning Monday June 16th.
VBS Volunteer Training
We have an essential training for all VBS volunteers on Wednesday, June 11th at 5:00pm. This is for ALL volunteers (crew leaders, station leaders, assistants, etc.) that are serving at the upcoming VBS. Please make plans to be there. Thanks!
Summer Camp
Please click here to learn more about our Summer Camp program and to register your child(ren).
Mother’s Day Celebration at Saint Luke
Moms and Mother figures, we're celebrating you! We know that the person you call “Mom” might be your mom, or she may be a stepmom, an aunt, a grandmother, a friend, sister, teacher, or even a caring neighbor. Invite your family and friends to celebrate Mother's Day here at Saint Luke.
Join us at one of our weekend services (May 11 @ 5:30 pm & May 12 @ 8 & 10:30 am) as we honor that special mother figure in your life! We have some special gifts planned for all women and a photo-booth for family photos. Click here for more information.
Family Church Service
Join us for another one of St. Luke’s Family Chapel services on Saturday, May 10th at 5:30 pm.
Plant & Flower Sale
Spring is here and it’s time for the annual Saint Luke Garden Sale. We order high quality plants from Bartels Plants in Michigan.
Thursday, May 9th: Plants delivered (just in time for Mother’s Day)
May 10th - May 18th: Plant Sale at St. Luke parking lot
Make online payment here.
Mother & Daughter Tea Party
Mark your calendars for Saint Luke’s School & DayCare Mom and Daughter Tea Party. Join us in our school gym on Wednesday, May 7th from 8am-9am for some tea, muffins and light refreshments. This is a free event! Join us right after for Chapel at 9:00 am. Don’t miss this special opportunity to make family memories, and meet some new people too.
Confirmation Sunday
Join us Sunday, May 4, 2025 as we celebrate Confirmation Sunday during the 10:30 am service. Help us welcome our confirmand who will be officially becoming an adult member of Saint Luke! We hope to see you there! Confrirmation rehearsal will be Saturday, May 3 at 10:00 am.
Called to Glory
Called to Glory Notice - Diane Hegstrom
Diane Hegstrom, a beloved long time member of Saint Luke was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Funeral service will be held at the Oaks Funeral Home on Friday, May 2nd from 3:00 - 8:00 pm. A Memorial servie will take place at Saint Luke on Saturday May 3rd at 2:00 pm. There will be a luncheon in the gym, following the service.
May God hold her family and loved ones, in the palm of His hands.
