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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time | October 24, 2021
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In one of our Priest Retreats, our retreat master shared with us his struggle in his prayer life at one time in his priestly ministry. He told us that his spiritual director gave him this advice. “If you want something, you must be satisfied with nothing.” 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
This 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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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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First Friday Mass & Adoration
First Friday Morning Mass on Nov. 5 will be held at 9:00 am. Adoration will be held 9:00 am-Noon in the Chapel in the Pastoral Office.
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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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St. Vincent Bundle Sunday Coming Up
Our parish will have a Bundle Sunday for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul on Sunday, Nov. 14, 8:30 am-1:30 pm. Please bring your usable clothing and usable household items to their truck here at our church in the North Parking Lot.
They are also in need of all furniture and large appliances that can be arranged for a special pick up at your home by calling 1-800-974-3571. Thank you for your continued support!
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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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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: End of Life
We talk a lot about protecting the life of the unborn during October, and rightly so. However, respect for life involves the entire spectrum of life, from conception to natural death. This week we want to focus on the end of life.
What can we do to respect the End of Life? One thing we can do is continue to support legislation that defends the dignity of the elderly and opposes euthanasia.
The deadline for Governor Newsom to sign or veto bills expired Oct. 10, and he signed 770 bills into law. It is disappointing to report that one of these bills is SB 380, the removal of important protections in the physician-assisted suicide law. Nevertheless, thank you to all who wrote to state lawmakers and the Governor in an effort to defeat SB 380. The sunset portion of the law was removed from the original version of the bill, so your efforts did make an impact!
Another thing we can do is provide for peace and comfort of our family members by planning for our own end of life.
Caring for the Whole Person is a state-wide initiative of the California Bishops and Catholic healthcare systems that enable each parish to provide community support and meaningful resources to individuals and families. The objective of Caring for the Whole Person is to educate, equip and empower each person to make informed decisions for their health and well-being. In promoting Caring for the Whole Person, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Life, Justice and Peace provides us with many resources to assist us with end-of-life care.
One such resource, Care & Prepare: Finding Loving Care at the End of Life, is a parish workshop put on by the Office of Life, Justice & Peace in parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Discussion topics include Church teaching on end-of-life ethics, accessing quality palliative care, hospice care and advance healthcare directives, and pastoral care at the end of life. These trainings are great for parish leaders, caregivers, and the elderly and their family members. You can access past presentations from a Care & Prepare workshop at https://lifejusticeandpeace.lacatholics.org/care-and-prepare.
Another resource from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Life, Justice and Peace is a Respect Life Month Webinar from 2020 entitled Care, Prepare and Connect: Caring for the Whole Person at the End of Life’s Journey. This presentation helps with understanding the teachings of the Church about end-of-life care, and encourages discussion with loved ones now about wishes for medical care and treatment in the event one is unable to speak for oneself.
Planning ahead for future medical needs is the best way to ensure that wishes will be respected and provides tremendous peace of mind for the entire family.
St. Joseph, defender of life, 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 24, 2021
Sunday
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
World Mission Sunday
Thursday
Ss. Simon and Jude
Saturday
Blessed Virgin Mary
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The Lord has done
great things for us;
we are glad indeed.
— Psalm 126:3
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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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