About St. Luke’s, its Clergy, Staff and Vestry

In 2020, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church celebrated its 70th anniversary. Its history is one of early struggles, determined growth, influence and vigor. Today St. Luke’s is driven by new energy and rejuvenation. At its heart is a core of dedicated faithful Christians devoted to the service of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

St. Luke’s is located in a thriving North Dallas community, surrounded by retail shopping and restaurants. It is home to the Park Cities Day School, providing preschool, daycare, and infant care. It is also home to Boy Scout Troop 577, one of the most active in Dallas. The St. Mark’s School of Texas, one of the state’s highest ranked boys’ college preparatory schools, is within walking distance.

St. Luke’s has embarked upon a dynamic growth program focusing on worship, outreach ministries, expanded music programs, and engaging Bible Study and Christian education to strengthen the faith of parishioners at every stage of life.

This is an exciting time in the life of St. Luke’s, and you and your family are heartily invited to be a part of it.

The Episcopal Church
St. Luke’s is a part of The Episcopal Church in the United States and the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. The Episcopal Church in the United States (episcopalchurch.org/what-we-believe) was formally organized in Philadelphia in 1789 as the successor to the Church of England in the American colonies. With approximately 1.9 million members, the Episcopal Church is a part of the worldwide Anglican Communion which represents more than 85 million people in more than 165 countries.

The Episcopal Diocese of Dallas (edod.org) comprises 77 congregations, 23 schools, and 48 commissions, agencies, and institutions in northeastern Texas.

The Clergy

The Rev. Joel Hatfield

The Rev. Joel Hatfield
Priest

The Rev. Joel Hatfield served St. Luke’s in many capacities prior to entering the priesthood, including being a member of the Vestry, chair of the worship committee and serving in the Music Ministry. Fr. Hatfield was ordained a Deacon in 2018 and as a priest in 2019.

He has an undergraduate degree in business administration, a Master's Degree in Church Music from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has studied at the Stanton Center for Ministry and the Neuhoff School of Ministry at the University of Dallas.

Rosemary R. Trei

The Venerable Rosemary R. Trei - Archdeacon

Rosemary has served at St. Luke’s since 2009, coordinating outreach activities, visiting and praying with people in need, and leading Bible studies. Rosemary explains, "the joy of my calling is helping people see and serve Christ in those around them."

Additionally, Rosemary serves as the Archdeacon for the Diocese of Dallas, helping to coordinate efforts of dozens of deacons at over 70 churches in the diocese.

Rosemary grew up in California and graduated from Holy Names University in Oakland. She taught high school chemistry for 20 years in California and Dallas. After retiring from teaching, she studied at the Anglican School of Theology and at the Stanton Center for Ministry Formation in Dallas. She was ordained in 2009.

Rosemary and her husband, Charlie, have three children – Kelley, Tracy, and Keith – and nine grandchildren.