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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | January 1, 2023 |
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Today’s readings include another account of the story of Jesus’ birth. The reading from the book of Numbers reminds us that we are blessed. We are looked upon with kindness and grace. The psalm and Galatians remind us of the blessings given through God’s Son. Luke tells of our ultimate blessing, that Mary, a human being like us, gave birth to a child who is God’s Son. Read more...
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Pastoral Office Holiday Schedule
The office will then be closed on Monday, Jan. 2, in observance of the New Year's holiday. 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).
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First Friday Masses & Adoration
First Friday Morning Mass on Jan. 6 will be held at 9:00 am. The Temple of God Prayer Group will host a Mass at 7:00 pm in the church. All are welcome. Adoration will be held 9:00 am-Noon in the Chapel in the Pastoral Office.
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Senior Citizen Bingo & Potluck
The next Senior Citizen Bingo & Potluck will be Monday, Jan. 9, at Noon in the Parish Hall. Cards are $3 each or 2 for $5, and they are good for the afternoon. Bingo games will follow lunch. There will also be a 50/50 Raffle. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Joan Sutton at (626) 824-2105.
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St. Vincent de Paul St. Luke Pantry
Thank you for your generous support of our Food Pantry. The pantry is now well stocked! For this reason, the St. Luke St. Vincent de Paul conference will not have a Pantry Weekend in January.
During the month of January, we request your support of St. Vincent de Paul in other ways: 1) Please consider a monetary donation to St. Vincent de Paul to help us help others with rental assistance and emergency motel stays for people who are homeless. Please use the blue St. Vincent de Paul envelopes found in the pews. 2) Support our upcoming Winter Warmth Project on Jan. 21-22. 3) Refer individuals and families to our Pantry. The Pantry operates on an “as needed” basis and food is available by appointment. If you know of anyone in the community in need of food, please have them call (626) 684-2914. Thank you!
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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.
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St. Vincent de Paul Winter Warmth Project
Please help us keep the homeless warm this winter by participating in St. Vincent de Paul’s Winter Warmth project. Each donation of $5.00 will provide a hat, scarf, gloves, or socks to a homeless recipient here in the San Gabriel Valley Winter Shelters or in the Cardinal Manning Center in downtown L.A.
All proceeds will go to our St. Luke St. Vincent de Paul Conference for continued service to the needy in our local community. This Winter Warmth fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Jan. 21, after the 5:30 Mass and on Sunday, Jan. 22, after the 8:30 am and 10:30 am Masses. Cash or checks are gladly accepted. For more details, call St. Luke SVdP at (626) 684-2914.
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Join St. Luke Parishioners at OneLife LA on January 21, 2023!
OneLife LA is an event hosted by the Los Angeles Archdiocese to celebrate and witness the beauty and dignity of every human life. This year, OneLifeLA will take place on Saturday January 21, 2023. This free event will begin at 12:00 pm at La Placita on Olvera Street and continues 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 at OneLife LA on January 21, 2023! Please consider being a part of our 2023 St. Luke Temple City team. Register for free (no registration fee) at https://onelifela.org/2022-registration-group, and select St. Luke Temple City as your group.
Visit the website https://onelifela.org for more information about OneLife LA. If you have questions about our St. Luke team, please send an e-mail to the Life, Justice and Peace Ministry at stlukesjc@gmail.com or leave a message for Wendy McGrail at (626) 233-0786.
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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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Confirmation Retreat Collection
A Second Collection will take place next weekend, Jan. 7-8, for the Year I & II Confirmation Retreats. This collection helps defray the expenses involved in presenting these meaningful retreats to our Confirmation students.
Envelopes are are at church entrances. Please make checks payable to St. Luke Church. Thank you for your generosity and support!
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Saints and Observances
Week of January 1, 2023
Sunday
Mary, the Holy Mother of God;
The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord
World Day of Prayer for Peace
New Year’s Day
Monday
Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
Tuesday
The Most Holy Name of Jesus
Wednesday
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Thursday
St. John Neumann
Friday
St. André Bessette
First Friday
Saturday
St. Raymond of Penyafort
First Saturday
Julian Calendar Christmas
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The Lord bless you
and keep you!
The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!
-Numbers 6:22-27
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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: 8:30 am-4:30 pm (Closed Noon-1:00 pm)
(626) 291-5900 |(626) 287-2332 (FAX) | www.stluketemplecity.org
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