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Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time | September 12, 2021
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We live in a time when people are looking at polls, ratings, and stars – approval ratings, A or B ratings for restaurants, and how many stars does it have on Yelp or what were the reviews of customers. Jesus was not after people’s approval of him when He asked His disciples – who do people say that I am? Read more...
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Sunday Mass Livestream Discontinued
St. Luke Church will no longer be offering the livestream of the 10:30 am Mass. If you have not yet returned to Mass in person, we invite you to do so.
Please know the Parish is following Diocesan and Government guidelines to ensure everyone's health and safety. We welcome you and look forward to celebrating the Eucharist with you in person.
Click here for alternative virtual options for those who are unable to attend Mass in person or may wish to continue to worship at home.
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Weekly Offering
Your continued support with your weekly offering for our parish operations is appreciated. Please know your contribution is vital to our mission as a church. We have a small budget and need to continue paying our bills.
Contributions can be mailed to the Pastoral Office, dropped in the office mailbox, or contributed through our online giving program.
You can 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).
Thank you for your generous support!
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Choirs to Begin Rehearsals
As we continue our journey, not just to normal, but a new and exciting chapter in our Parish, we are very glad to announce the return of Choirs to our Sunday Liturgies. We are also pleased to announce that Justin Senneff, who has been choir director of our 10:30 am Lightshine Choir for nearly four years, will also now lead the 8:30 am St. Luke Singers.
Rehearsals for the St. Luke Singers will begin Wednesday, Sept. 15, 4:00-6:00 pm. Rehearsals for the Lightshine Choir will begin on Thursday, Sept. 23, 7:00-9:00 pm. Both rehearsals will be held in the Church.
Parishioners with any, all or no musical abilities are welcome. We have lots of exciting plans for our choirs! Both choirs will make their return to Sunday Masses on Sunday, Oct. 17. For more information, contact Justin Senneff at senneffj@yahoo.com.
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Servants of God Prayer Community Meetings
The Servants of God Prayer Community will not be resuming in-person prayer meetings at this time. A Prayer Meeting is held virtually on Zoom the first and third Saturdays of the month at 10:00 am. Please e-mail annemariestluke@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.
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Upcoming VIRTUS Class
The Protecting God’s Children VIRTUS class will be offered Monday, Sept. 13, 6:00-9:00 pm in the Parish Main Hall. Please call the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 to register.
All clergy, paid parish/school personnel and volunteers (including Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Lectors, Sacristans and Music Ministry members) who work regularly in a supervisory role with children or youth must be fingerprinted and VIRTUS trained. The class is only open to St. Luke parishioners and school families at this time.
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New Bereavement Sessions Beginning
St. Luke Parish will offer a seven-week Bereavement Support Program for those who have lost someone dear. The program is open to all faiths, non-threatening, caring and very loving toward those who have suffered a loss.
The two-hour sessions will begin on Thursday, Sept. 23, and continue weekly at 7:00 pm on Thursdays through Nov. 4. Sessions will be held in the Parish Resource Center (located in the Rectory). The only cost involved is $12.00 for the workbook. Please call the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 to sign up or for additional information.
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Mass Ministry Volunteers Needed
Have you considered how you can contribute to your St. Luke parish community? Here’s your chance. We are in need of volunteers for all our Mass Ministries: Eucharistic Ministers to the Altar, Lectors, Sacristans, Ushers, and Altar Servers
These ministries offer a wonderful way to volunteer and be a part of the Eucharistic experience. There is no extra time commitment outside your usual Mass attendance. Please prayerfully consider volunteering and call Kerrin at the Pastoral Office if you feel called to serve St. Luke. NOTE: Volunteers are required to be fingerprinted and be up to date with VIRTUS training.
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RCIA Classes to Begin in September
For New Members of the Catholic Faith
St. Luke Parish welcomes new members into the Catholic Church as well as those who need to complete their Initiation Sacraments. This is done through a process of education, faith sharing, and rituals known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
This process includes several Rites that take place within the context of the Mass. Gatherings are provided to encourage conversion and an awakening of faith as we study the Gospel in light of Catholic tradition and dogma.
If you or anyone you know is interested in taking this journey with us to the Easter sacraments, please call the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 for more information. These classes will begin Wednesday, Sept. 29, possibly virtually if restrictions are still in place due to the pandemic. Either through electronic means or in person, we look forward to meeting with you and taking this faith walk together.
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Archbishop José H. Gomez has declared a Jubilee Year.
The “Forward in Mission” Jubilee Year will run from Sept. 11, 2021, through Sept. 10, 2022.
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PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION
Support the Annual St. Vincent de Paul
Friends of the Poor Walk
The Los Angeles Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) is sponsoring a Virtual Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, Sept. 25. Please help the Saint Luke Team raise funds to assist people in poverty in our local community of Temple City.
It’s easy to donate! Go to the Friends of the Poor (FOP) Walk website at https://www.fopwalk.org/. Click on the green DONATE button. Under ‘Find a Walker,’ type Saint Luke and click Search. In the box for Saint Luke, Temple City CA, click ‘Donate to a Walker’ and follow the instructions to donate. Thank you and God bless you!
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Saints and Observances
Week of September 12, 2021
Sunday
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Grandparents Day
Monday
St. John Chrysostom
Tuesday
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Wednesday
Our Lady of Sorrows
Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) begins at sunset
Thursday
Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian
Friday
St. Robert Bellarmine
St. Hildegard of Bingen
Saturday
Blessed Virgin Mary
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The Lord God
is my help, therefore
I am not disgraced.
— Isaiah 50:7
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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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