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Fourth Sunday of Advent | December 18, 2022

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Scripture Reflection

What great lengths God will go to in loving and saving us! Think of the most outlandish circumstance you might conceive. That seems to be what the Lord is saying to Ahaz in today’s first reading. “A virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel.” Read more...

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Mass Ministry Volunteers Needed Our parish community is in need of volunteers to serve in our Mass Ministries (Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers to the Altar, Lectors, Sacristans, Ushers). If you are being called to serve the parish in some way, think about one of the Mass ministries.  No extra time is required other than attendance at Mass. If you are interested, please contact Kerrin in the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 or kerrin@stluketemplecity.org.

Pastoral Office Holiday Schedule The Pastoral Office will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 12:30 pm-3:00 pm for our Staff Christmas Luncheon. The office will then be closed starting at Noon on Friday, Dec. 23, as well as all day on Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. (9:00 am Mass will be held on both days).  New Year’s Schedule: Closed on Monday, Jan. 2. Our regular Mass schedule will be held on Sunday, Jan. 1, and Monday, Jan. 2. The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Jan. 1) is on a Sunday this year (Not observed as a holy day of obligation). REMINDER: There is no Confessions on Saturday, Dec. 24.

The Filipino Marian & Eucharistic Ministry Raffle Lady of Grace Sculpture of the Nativity The Filipino Marian & Eucharistic Ministry is hosting a raffle for a chance to win a beautiful Veronese design Lady of Grace polyptych sculpture of the Nativity (11 3/8 inch). Last call! Tickets are $1.00 each and may be purchased in the Pastoral Office or Gift Shop (until after the 5:30 pm Mass on Dec. 17). The proceeds will benefit the Filipino & Eucharist Ministry. The drawing will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Winner need not be present to win.

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

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!

Saints and Observances Week of December 18, 2022 Sunday Fourth Sunday of Advent Hanukkah begins Wednesday St. Peter Canisius Winter begins Friday St. John of Kanty Saturday The Vigil of Christmas (Christmas Eve) Daily Readings

The son born of Mary shall be called Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. He shall be Emmanuel, “God is with us." -Matthew 1:18-24

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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: 8:30 am-4:30 pm (Closed Noon-1:00 pm) (626) 291-5900 |(626) 287-2332 (FAX) | www.stluketemplecity.org