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The Baptism of the Lord | January 9, 2022
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One of the hard questions that I have encountered in grammar school was the question of why Jesus had to be baptized by St. John the Baptist if He is the Son of God and was born of the Virgin Mary who herself was conceived without original sin. I did not know the answer. Read more...
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Parish Updates
Office Hours
The Pastoral Office is closed to the public beginning Monday, Jan. 10, until further notice. Items can be left in the mailbox and staff are available by phone and e-mail during business hours (M-F, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, closed Noon-1:00 pm).
Adoration Chapel
The Adoration Chapel is currently closed until future notice.
The Weekday Devotion Hour will also not be held at this time.
Ministry Meetings
All ministry meetings/activities scheduled to take place on parish property
are on hold at this time. Thank you for your understanding.
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Funeral Schedule Update
Robert Alderete
Viewing at Pierce Brothers-San Gabriel | Wednesday, Jan. 12
Private Viewing for Family: 4:00-6:00 pm | For Friends: 6:00-8:00 pm (Updated)
Rosary at St. Luke | Thursday, Jan. 13 • 10:30 am (Updated Date/Time)
Funeral Mass at St. Luke | Thursday, Jan. 13 • 11:00 am
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Paper Drive Fundraiser
The Paper Drive Bin for recycled items will be on campus Saturday, Jan. 8, and Sunday, Jan. 9, (8:00 am-7:00 pm, daily) in the North Parking Lot. Newspapers, books, magazines and cardboard boxes are welcome.
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Enthronement Weekend: Jan. 8-9
Parishioner are invited to participate in a Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Packets will be distributed the weekend of Jan. 8-9. They will include a beautiful picture of Jesus and Mary, prayers, enthronement scroll, and instructions. You are encouraged to frame the picture and then come together as a family to place the picture in a place of honor. Together, you are encouraged to say the prayers to enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus in your home and consecrate your family to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. See this Sunday's Parish Bulletin for more details.
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Senior Citizen Bingo - Cancelled
The Senior Citizen Bingo scheduled for Monday, Jan. 10, has been cancelled. Stay tuned for future dates.
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Guest Speaker to Share About College-aged Evangelization Ministry
Next weekend, Jan. 15-16, Father Steven Borello will be visiting St. Luke on behalf of Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). FOCUS is a worldwide organization of Catholic college-aged people who devote themselves to evangelizing on more than 180 campuses across the United States and five international locations, working with the students through faith journey, bible study and gatherings.
Almost 800 FOCUS missionaries invite students into a relationship with Christ and His Church, while equipping them for a lifetime of Catholic evangelization. Fr. Borello will share about the hope of the New Evangelization! To learn more, visit www.focus.org.
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2021 End of Year Financial Statements
St. Luke Parish will be sending End of Year Financial Statements only to parishioners who request a statement. Please contact the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 or e-mail Kerrin at kerrin@stluketemplecity.org to request a statement of your 2021 parish donations. Thank you again for your generosity and support.
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Your Gifts Support Our Parish
Our thanks to the many generous individuals and families of our parish!
These gifts benefit the parish in so many ways, including helping to meet everyday expenses for liturgy, faith formation, and operations. For your convenience, gifts may be made several ways:
Envelope Users: Offertory envelopes can be placed in collection baskets during weekend Masses, mailed to the Parish Office, or dropped in the office mailbox.
Online Donations: Click the Make a Donation button on the Homepage of the parish website to give electronically one-time or make a recurring gift (or click on the button below).
By Phone: Call Vanco at 1-800-675-7430 Monday-Friday between 6:00 am and 4:00 pm to make your contribution as well (Our parish client ID is ES11182).
May God Bless You and Your Family for Your Continued Generosity!
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LIFE, JUSTICE & PEACE SPOTLIGHT |
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Join St. Luke Parishioners at OneLife LA on January 22!
OneLife LA is an annual event hosted by the Los Angeles Archdiocese to celebrate and witness the beauty and dignity of every human life. This year, the theme is FORWARD IN HOPE. OneLifeLA will take place in-person on Saturday, Jan. 22. This free event will begin at 12:00 pm La Placita on Olvera Street, continue with a one-mile walk to Los Angeles State Historic Park, the main event location. The main event will feature inspiring speakers, musicians, resource booths, vendors, and food trucks. The day ends with the Requiem Mass for the Unborn at the Cathedral.
Join us on Jan. 22 in declaring a commitment to valuing and protecting all human life, particularly the most vulnerable in our community. Please consider being a part of our 2022 St. Luke team. Register for free at https://onelifela.org/onelifela.org/register, and select St. Luke Temple City as your church/school/organization group.
~St. Luke Life, Justice and Peace Ministry
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Saints and Observances
Week of January 9, 2022
Sunday
The Baptism of the Lord
Monday
First Week in Ordinary Time
Thursday
St. Hilary
Saturday
Blessed Virgin Mary
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He saved us through
the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
— Titus 3:5
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The E-bulletin is a supplement to the Parish Sunday Bulletin and is sent weekly to the e-mail address(s) in parishioners' registration records in our Gabriel Software Database. To update your parish records, click here or call the Pastoral Office. Please do not use the "Update Profile" link below. |
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Parish Mission Statement
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish is a Roman Catholic Community
dedicated to carrying out the Gospel message of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our mission is to - welcome, evangelize and educate; provide spiritual nourishment;
promote Christian values; foster peace and justice; encourage service to others.
Pastoral Office
5605 Cloverly Ave., Temple City, CA 91780
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm (Closed Noon-1:00 pm)
(626) 291-5900 |(626) 287-2332 (FAX) | www.stluketemplecity.org
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