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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time | October 17, 2021
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Our readings this weekend speak of the redemptive value of the suffering of Christ. In our first reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah, we hear a reference to Jesus Christ as the “Suffering Servant,” through whose suffering many will be justified. Read more...
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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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World Mission Sunday
Next weekend, Oct. 23-24, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. There will be a special collection for World Mission Sunday, and we will celebrate that day by remembering the revitalizing mission at the heart of our Christian faith —to bring the Gospel to all!
Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Sunday this year reflects on the theme: “We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard.” (Acts 4:20) He reminds us that, “as Christians, we cannot keep the Lord to ourselves...”
This special collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith ensures the work and service of the Mission Church, as it supports priests, religious, and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and help to the most vulnerable communities.
Special envelopes will be at the church entrances. Please make checks payable to “St. Luke Church.” Thank you for your generosity!
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Poinsettia Fundraiser
The Religious Education (RE) Department is hosting a Poinsettia Fundraiser again this year to support scholarship funds for Confirmation, Family Catechesis, and Vacation Bible School programs.
The following beautiful plants (foil wrapped) will be offered for the Christmas season: potted poinsettias, ivysettias and mumsettias. Great gift idea! Purchase as a donation to the parish or in remembrance of a loved one for our Christmas Mass environment.
Orders can be placed through the Pastoral Office or with a parishioner involved in Religious Education Programs. Orders with payment must be placed by Friday, Nov. 19. Plants can be picked up on Sunday, Dec. 5. >Download Order Form
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Knights Host Annual Intellectual Disabilities ‘Tootsie Roll’ Drive
The Knights of Columbus, St Luke Council 9128, will host its Annual Intellectual Disabilities “Tootsie Roll” Drive this weekend, Oct. 16-17, after all of the Masses. This collection is in support of the Lincoln Training Center (LTC), a sheltered workshop for adults with special needs.
The Lincoln Training Center (LTC) is a not-for-profit, 501c (3) organization based in South El Monte that teaches simple production work to hundreds of adults with disabilities and service-disabled veterans throughout California and helps them find meaningful work.
This is the ninth year that your St. Luke Council 9128 has supported the Lincoln Training Center, so look for our yellow tabards and donation cans outside of the church exits after the weekend Masses. Checks should be made payable to the “Columbian Foundation.” The Columbian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax deductible foundation. Donations can also be mailed to: St Luke Council 9128, Knights of Columbus, PO Box 93, Temple City, CA 91780-0093. Thank you!
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Planned Giving Seminar
Save the date! A Planned Giving Seminar will be offered on Friday, Oct. 22, at 1:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Come learn about the process of Catholic Estate Planning.
Topics to be Covered: How to Prepare for Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Considerations for Charitable Gift Planning, Catholic Teaching on Healthcare Decisions, Legal Steps Required to Safeguard Your Property, Homes, & Businesses, Guardianship of Minors and Special Needs Children, Learn About Probate Procedures, and Court Costs & How to Avoid these Costs.
Guest Presenters include representatives from the LA Archdiocese Planned Giving Office, an estate planning attorney, and a financial advisor.
This is a free seminar. No solicitations will be made. An RSVP is required, as seating is limited. Contact Kerrin at the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 or kerrin@stluketemplecity.org to reserve a seat.
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Night of Remembrance
All are invited to attend St. Luke Catholic Community’s Night of Remembrance Mass on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 7:00 pm. We will have a Mass to remember all those who have passed away in 2020 and 2021.
Anyone who was buried from St. Luke’s will automatically be listed in our program. If you have family/friends who were unable to have a funeral because of Covid or were buried from somewhere other than St. Luke’s, please call the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 by Friday, Oct. 29 to add their names to the list to be remembered. Refreshments will follow the service in the Parish Hall.
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Teaching Mass – All Welcome
St. Luke Catholic Community will celebrate a Teaching Mass on Sunday, Nov. 7, during the 10:30 am Liturgy. Fr. Robert will preside and will explain the “Why” behind our Sacred Liturgy. Please note that the Mass will be longer than usual and our Family Catechesis, Adult/Teen Confirmation families will be in attendance.
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40 Days for Life Fall Campaign - Peacefully Pray with Us
40 Days for Life (https://40daysforlife.com/) is a global effort that uses a peaceful approach of prayer, fasting, vigils and community outreach for an end to abortion and to change hearts and minds to choose life. The 40 Days for Life Fall campaign, which started Sept. 22 and runs through Oct. 31, is in full swing.
Haven’t yet participated? You can still join others from St. Luke and neighboring parishes to peacefully pray (wearing a mask and socially distanced) in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood El Monte, at 4786 N. Peck Road (corner of Peck and Lower Azusa), daily between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm during the 40-day vigil.
To volunteer, please sign up at www.40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/el-monte/, or contact our area’s 40 Days for Life coordinator, Glendy, at (626) 756-6934 or by e-mail at latinaglendy@gmail.com. For more information or questions, e-mail stlukesjc@gmail.com or leave a message for Wendy at (626) 233-0786.
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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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All Saints Day
This year, the Solemnity of All Saints (Nov. 1) is not a Holy Day of Obligation because it falls on a Monday. This feast day will be celebrated at the 9:00 am Mass only.
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All Souls Day Envelopes
All Souls Day (Nov. 2) is when we commemorate the souls of all the Faithful Departed. All Souls Day envelopes are available at the church exits and may be brought to the Pastoral Office or placed in the collection baskets during weekend Masses. The faithful departed will be remembered at daily Masses during the month of November. Envelopes are also in the monthly envelope packet.
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LIFE, JUSTICE & PEACE SPOTLIGHT |
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October is Respect Life Month:
Resources for Pregnant Women in Need
We sometimes hear from abortion advocates that people who are pro-life only care about ending abortion and do not care about the mother. This couldn’t be further from the truth!
"No woman should ever face a pregnancy feeling alone, or desperate, or like she has no other options. These are our sisters. We cannot be indifferent to their fears. We need to be near to them, to help them in every way that we can.” ~Archbishop José H. Gomez
There are many resources you can share with pregnant women and their families who need help but do not know where to get the assistance they need. Here are a few:
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Our local pregnancy center is the Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley. They are now in their new location at 902-904 East Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801. Their appointment phone line is (626) 309-0788 and their website is https://pregnancyhelpsgv.com/.
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Another local pregnancy center, GPS-Guadalupe Pregnancy Services, provides counseling, education, and resources for women with unplanned and crisis pregnancies. They are located at 1168 San Gabriel Blvd. # E-F, Rosemead, CA 91770. Their phone number is (626) 872-2483 and their website is https://www.pregnancy-gps.org/.
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Options United is an agency that refers women to all the pregnancy resource centers in Southern California. Pregnancy centers help connect pregnant women with medical care, insurance, housing, food, baby items, maternity clothes, childcare, and more. Call Options United at 1-877-398-7734 or visit their website at http://www.optionsforpregnancy.com/.
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LoveLine is a pro-life helpline, founded by former abortion clinic worker Abby Johnson, which connects pregnant or post-abortive women in need to the proper resources. LoveLine is 24/7, 365 days a year. Call or text LoveLine @ 888.550.1588, or visit their website at https://loveline.com/.
Women who have had an abortion, and their families, often feel guilt and may be plagued by grief. Here are resources that can help:
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By Your Side LA is the Los Angeles Archdiocese's official ministry journeying with women and men affected by abortion. By Your Side is a comprehensive, bilingual ministry that includes a beautiful website, professional call center, trained lay Merciful Companions, and referrals to healing resources including sacraments, retreats, support groups, bible studies, mental health professionals, and more. They are there by the side of each person journeying from pain following abortion to a new place of forgiveness and peace. Call By Your Side LA at 877-301-9684, or visit their website at ByYourSideLA.org.
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Another resource is Project Rachel. This resource site is dedicated to connecting men and women in need of healing with the proper support in their local area. Call Project Rachel at (888) 456- HOPE (4673) or find them online at HopeAfterAbortion.com.
St. Joseph, defender of the family, pray for us!
~St. Luke Life, Justice and Peace Ministry
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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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Saints and Observances
Week of October 17, 2021
Sunday
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday
St. Luke
Tuesday
Ss. John de Brébeuf
Isaac Jogues and Companions
Wednesday
St. Paul of the Cross
Friday
St. John Paul II
Saturday
St. John of Capistrano
Blessed Virgin Mary
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Through his suffering, my servant shall justify many.
— Isaiah 53:11b
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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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