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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | November 6, 2022 |
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What happens after we die? Most religions and philosophies provide some notion of this, but we are confounded by the mystery of it all. Today’s readings give us a glimpse through the faith of martyrs and in the words of Jesus. Read more...
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REMINDER - Daylight Saving Time ends THIS Sunday, Nov. 6.
Set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night - fall back.
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Senior Citizen Bingo & Potluck
The next Senior Citizen Bingo & Potluck will be Monday, Nov. 7, 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! To RSVP (and sign up for what dish you will bring) or if you have any questions, please call Joan Sutton at (626) 824-2105.
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Knights Host Intellectual Disabilities ‘Tootsie Roll’ Drive
St Luke Council 9128, Knights of Columbus, will host its Annual Intellectual Disabilities “Tootsie Roll” Drive this weekend after all of the Masses. This collection is in support of the Lincoln Training Center (LTC), a sheltered workshop for adults with special needs.
Lincoln Training Center (LTC) is a not-for-profit, 501c (3) organization based in South El Monte. Since 1964, LTC has progressed from a small group of parents teaching their sons and daughters simple production work to an accredited, award-winning organization helping hundreds of adults with disabilities and service disabled veterans throughout California find meaningful work. For more information, visit www.lincolntc.org.
This is the tenth 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. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Checks should be made payable to “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.
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Poinsettia Religious Education Fundraiser
The Religious Education Program is hosting a Poinsettia Fundraiser to support scholarship funds for Religious Education and our Christmas 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. 10. Plants can be picked up on Sunday, Dec. 4.
Great gift idea for the holiday season! Add to your home or office seasonal decor. Purchase a plant as a donation to the parish for our Christmas Season environment. Plants purchased in honor of someone will have the name placed on a keepsake with the plant and will be returned to you at the end of the Christmas Season. Thank you for your support! >Download Order Form
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Next Weekend is St. Vincent de Paul St. Luke Pantry Weekend
Help us stock our pantry shelves! We are requesting donations of the following items: canned fruits and vegetables, tuna, canned chicken, peanut butter, jelly, small bags of rice and beans and boxes of cereal and cookies.
Shopping carts will be at the church exists next weekend after all the Masses for your donations. Thank you for your support! The St. Luke Food Pantry is now open, by appointment. If you know of anyone in the parish community in need of food, please have them call St. Luke SVdP at (626) 684-2914.
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St. Vincent Bundle Sunday
Our parish will have a Bundle Sunday for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul on Sunday, Nov. 13, 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!
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St. Vincent de Paul Winter Warmth Project Returning
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, Nov. 19, after the 5:30 pm Mass and on Sunday, Nov. 20, after the 8:30 and 10:30 am Masses. Cash or checks are gladly accepted. For more information, call St. Luke SVdP at (626) 684-2914.
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Interested in Proclaiming the Word of God?
We need lectors to proclaim the Word of God during Mass. No extra time is required other than your attendance at Mass. If you are interested in this beautiful ministry, please contact Kerrin in the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 or kerrin@stluketemplecity.org.
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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).
Tickets are $1.00 each and may be purchased in the Gift Shop or the Pastoral Office. 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.
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Thank You for Your Generosity!
Thank you, St. Luke parishioners, for your generous support of the Crib Project and SVdP Diaper Drive! We collected an abundance of baby items and diapers, and the Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley is thrilled to receive them! If you missed the Crib Project and still want to contribute or wish to make an additional donation, please visit the PHC-SGV website at https://pregnancyhelpsgv.com/ or call them at (626) 309-0788 to make arrangements.
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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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LIFE, JUSTICE & PEACE SPOTLIGHT |
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Catholics United to Protect and Support
Women, Children and Families
Every human life, including unborn human life, is unique and unrepeatable, a person with inherent dignity and an eternal destiny. The intentional taking of any innocent human life is a grave moral evil, and people of faith and goodwill have an obligation to protect human life and oppose all attacks against human life and dignity.
Now is a very critical moment in the history of California and the right to life.
On the November 8 ballot, voters are faced with a choice to keep abortion law in our state as it is, or to vote in favor of a new constitutional amendment that would permanently expand abortions in our state through all nine months, without any restrictions or limitations, at the taxpayers’ expense and without doing anything to give vulnerable women a real choice and support.
It is indeed a sad indication of the state of our current secular climate that such a question is even being asked in the form of Proposition 1 on the November 8 ballot. While we pray and work for the day when every human life, born and unborn, will be protected in law and welcomed in life, today we UNITE across California to pray to defeat Proposition 1.
More information about Proposition 1 and spiritual resources are available on the website of the California Catholic Conference of Bishops, https://cacatholic.org/prop1.
We beg you to continue your prayers for our country and for the state of California, for all those who create and consider laws as well as all who are deeply affected by their decisions. We pray that life, from conception to natural death, is defended in California this election season.
In the powerful words of Archbishop José H. Gomez, we pray specifically that:
"[God] hear and grant our earnest request that the hearts of voters in our state be moved to reject and defeat Proposition 1, and may we be guided by the Holy Spirit to rebuild and strengthen a culture of life in the hearts and minds of all we encounter. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen."
Our Lady of Victory, intercede for us!
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
~St. Luke Life, Justice and Peace Ministry
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Saints and Observances
Week of November 6, 2022
Sunday
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
National Vocation Awareness Week
Daylight Saving Time ends
Tuesday
Election Day
Wednesday
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Thursday
St. Leo the Great
Friday
St. Martin of Tours
Veterans Day
Remembrance Day (Canada)
Saturday
St. Josaphat
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My steps have been steadfast in your paths, my feet have not faltered.
I call upon you, for you
will answer me, O God.
— Psalm 17:5‑6a
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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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