Click "read entire message" or "read more" at the bottom to view the full ebulletin. |
|
Fourth Sunday of Lent | March 19, 2023 |
|
|
|
Bottled Water Donations Needed
for Eucharistic Procession
We are in need of bottled water donations to distribute to guests who arrive at St. Luke during the Archdiocesan Eucharistic Procession on Saturday, March 25. Donations can be brought to the Pastoral Office by Thursday, March 23. Thank you for your generosity!
Click here for more details about the Archdiocesan Eucharist Procession from the San Gabriel Mission to St. Luke Church. All are welcome to attend!
|
|
St. Luke School See’s Candies Fundraiser
Support St. Luke Catholic School with a See’s Candies Purchase! Great Easter Gifts! Visit https://bit.ly/3YdaM79 to select from a variety of delicious treats. The fundraiser continues through Friday, March 24. Items ship directly to you. Questions? Contact Yvette Jefferys at principal@stluketemplecity.org or (626) 291-5959. Thank you for your support and generosity!
|
|
St. Vincent Bundle Sunday
Our parish will have a Bundle Sunday for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul on Sunday, March 26, 8:30 am-2:00 pm (rain or shine). 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!
|
|
Flowers for Altar Easter Environment
We are seeking monetary donations to purchase flowers for our Altar Easter Environment. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please use the envelope provided in your monthly offering envelope packet or mail in or drop off the donation in an envelope (marked “For Easter Flowers”) to the Pastoral Office. We are not doing an Easter flower fundraiser this year.
|
|
Join the 40 Days for Life Campaign
The spring campaign of 40 Days for Life, forty days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion continues through Sunday, April 2.
Please consider joining others from St. Luke and neighboring parishes to stand and peacefully pray in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood at El Monte at 4786 N. Peck Road (corner of Peck and Lower Azusa) during the 40-day vigil. Hours are 7:00 am and 7:00 pm daily.
You may sign-up online at www.40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/el-monte/, or you can contact our area’s coordinator, Glendy, by phone at (626) 756-6934 or by e-mail at latinaglendy@gmail.com. For more information or questions, please e-mail stlukesjc@gmail.com or leave a message for Wendy at (626) 233-0786.
|
|
Easter Egg Hunt – Candy Donations Requested
The St. Luke Family Ministry will be once again host an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 10 and under following the 10:30 am Mass on Easter Sunday (April 9) in the Parish Courtyard.
We are seeking donations of Easter candies and plastic eggs to help defray the costs (candies are mostly needed). Donations can be brought to the Pastoral Office. We appreciate your support! Please contact Jim Keelin at (626) 672-7069, Sandy Keelin at (626) 672-7068, Dan Andrews at (626) 475-8643 or Ella Andrews at (626) 475-3138 for additional information.
|
|
Upcoming VIRTUS Classes
St. Luke will host a Keeping the Promise Alive (Recertification) VIRTUS session on Wednesday, April 12, 7:00-8:30 pm in the Main Hall. This class is for or those who have taken the VIRTUS class in the last 4 years and need to update their status. Please call the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 to register.
|
|
Join Us for Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will be offered at 4:30 pm on Lenten Fridays (March 24 and March 31) in the church. This devotion began as a practice by pilgrims, who would travel to Jerusalem to retrace the final journey of Christ to Calvary.
|
|
Eventually, for those who were unable to make that journey the practice took the form of the 14 stations found in most Catholic Churches. |
|
An Evening of Lenten Reflection
All are invited to attend an evening of Lenten reflection, “Eucharist: Communion, Sacrifice, Presence” on Monday, March 20, at 7:00 pm in the church. The reflection will be presented by Fr. Parker Sandoval.
|
|
Fr. Parker Sandoval was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 2015. He served as associate pastor of Resurrection Church in Boyle Heights and then as Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation for the Archdiocese.
He currently serves as Vice Chancellor and Senior Director of Ministerial Services of the Archdiocese and his passion remains the ministry of the word: preaching the Gospel and teaching the Catholic faith. He resides at Incarnation Church in Glendale.
|
|
ST. LUKE FAMILY FUN DAY 2023 (FIESTA)! |
|
Our St. Luke Catholic Community is excited to announce our St. Luke Family Fun Day 2023 on Saturday, April 22, 10:00 am-10:00 pm. The fun-filled day will include delicious food offerings, bingo, raffles, kid games, vendors, boutique items, a plant booth, live entertainment, beer/wine and more!
It will be a great day of family, community and fundraising for our parish and school.
Event Updates
Volunteers Needed!
We need your help to make this event a success! Please visit https://bit.ly/3F7PT6M to sign up to volunteer. Questions? Contact Sharron Diot at sharronevans2@gmail.com.
Booth Captain Needed
We are in need of a captain for our Face Painting Booth. If you are interested, please contact Sharron Diot at sharronevans2@gmail.com.
Volunteers Requested for Security Team
Volunteers are needed for our Security Team. Help from current or retired law enforcement personnel or individuals who have worked or volunteered as Security in the past is appreciated. Please contact Matthew Venturo at mventuro@gmail.com or (323) 359-1616 for more information or if you have questions.
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
|
|
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 here to give electronically one-time or make a recurring gift.
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!
|
|
Catholic Relief Services Collection
Our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection this weekend, March 18-19. This collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around the world. The funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and Christ’s love and respect to all people.
Thank you in advance for your generous support. Envelopes are in the pews; please make checks payable to St. Luke Church. Donations may be deposited in the regular collection.
|
|
LIFE, JUSTICE & PEACE SPOTLIGHT |
|
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day
Did you know that Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21 - a disorder that occurs when there is a duplication of the twenty-first chromosome - affects approximately one in every 700 babies in the United States? About 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year, making Down syndrome the most common chromosomal condition. The additional genetic material carried by these babies alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome.
World Down Syndrome Day has been celebrated annually on March 21 since 2011. The date, March 21, was chosen to represent the chromosomal defect found in Down Syndrome (the twenty-first day of the third month). This event is meant to raise public awareness, promote inclusivity, encourage advocacy, and support the wellbeing of those living with Down Syndrome.
Individuals with Down syndrome are becoming increasingly integrated into society and community organizations, such as school, health care systems, work forces, and social and recreational activities. Yet, sadly, many people still think that pregnant women who are carrying a child with Down syndrome should abort their baby. Lila Rose, president and founder of the national pro-life organization Live Action, says “Most people with Down syndrome can live full, healthy lives. But even if they couldn’t, killing an innocent child is never right. It’s always a violation of their fundamental and first human right – life. Children with Down syndrome deserve to be loved, protected, and celebrated – not eliminated.”
In keeping with World Down Syndrome Day, we’d like to highlight some amazing women with Down syndrome.
Katie Shaw is a Catholic, Indiana woman with Down Syndrome who is a powerful pro-life advocate. She says God called her to tell everyone Psalm 139:14, "I am fearfully and wonderfully made." She said, "My Catholic faith keeps me strong and knowing God is behind me." You can view her story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y12U-lNsgOg
The Little Sisters Disciples of the Lamb, https://www.les-petites-soeurs-disciples-de-lagneau.com/en/ located in the Diocese of Bourges in central France, is the first and only religious institute with a rule of life adapted for people with Down syndrome. The sisters are not attached to any other community and draw their spiritual inspiration from St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Benedict. All of them, whether they have Down syndrome or not, perform the same daily activities and tasks, according to the abilities of each one of them.
One final thought as we approach World Down Syndrome Day this Tuesday.
Venerable Jérôme Lejeune, pray for us!
~St. Luke Life, Justice and Peace Ministry
|
|
Saints and Observances
Week of March 19, 2023
Sunday
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Monday
St. Joseph, Spouse of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday
St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop
Saturday
The Annunciation of the Lord
Next Sunday
Fifth Sunday of Lent
|
|
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing
I shall want. -Ps 23
|
|
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.
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
