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Second Sunday of Advent | December 4, 2022 |
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Have you ever known a moment when, just for a brief instant, you felt that all was right with the world? It is just such a moment, stretched into eternity, that the writer of Isaiah describes in today’s first reading: the perfection of everything, centered in God’s spirit, where knowledge, justice, and awe in God’s presence reign. Read more...
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Poinsettia Order Pick Up - this Sunday
Plants ordered by the Nov. 10 deadline can be picked up on Sunday, Dec. 4, 9:30 am-Noon in Room 401. REMINDER: Pick-up is for RE participants who took orders (they are responsible for their deliveries) or if you ordered plants directly through the Pastoral Office. Thank you for your support!
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Family Christmas Swing Dance
Save the date! St. Luke Catholic Community invites you to a Family Christmas Swing Dance on Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:00-10:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Come for music, dancing and fellowship! There will be an hour of beginner-level East Coast Swing instruction from 7:00-8:00 pm. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served. This event is free, and no reservations are needed. Bring the whole family and invite your friends! Dress is semi-formal, festive, modest.
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Holy Land Religious Articles Sale
Holy Christian Family of Bethlehem will be selling religious articles from the Holy Land after all Masses the weekend of Dec. 3-4.
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Senior Citizen Bingo & Potluck
The next Senior Citizen Bingo & Potluck will be Monday, Dec. 5, 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! If you have any questions, please contact Joan Sutton at (626) 824-2105.
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Advent Penance Service
Prepare your hearts for Christ. The St. Luke Church Penance Service will be held Monday, Dec. 5, at 7:00 pm in the church. Come and let the God of mercy and compassion prepare your hearts for the Savior’s birth at Christmas. Additional priests are available.
Neighboring Parish Services: Holy Angels, Arcadia - Tuesday, Dec. 13, 7:00 pm; Annunciation, Arcadia - Wednesday, Dec. 14, 7:00 pm; Immaculate Conception, Monrovia - Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7:00 pm.
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is Thursday, Dec. 8. Mass will be held at 9:00 am and 6:00 pm on Dec. 8 (No Vigil Mass). The feast day is a holy day of obligation that celebrates Mary’s conception without sin.
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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: pasta and pasta/spaghetti sauce, canned fruits and vegetables, tuna, canned chicken, peanut butter, jelly, small bags of rice and beans, boxes of cereal and cookies. Shopping carts will be at the church exists next weekend, Dec. 10 & 11, 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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Come-and-See: St. Luke Ministry of Moms Sharing (M.O.M.S.)
Please join us after the 5:30 pm Mass on Saturday, Dec. 10, and the 8:30 am and 10:30 am Masses on Sunday, Dec. 11, in the walkway near the South parking lot entrances to the Church to learn about our MOMS events for 2023.
The Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) is a study/support group for women to share, learn and bond in our Catholic Christian Faith, while gaining insight into our mission as mothers, whether we are biological, step, adoptive or spiritual moms. Through peer ministry, self-discovery and prayer, together we will become more aware of our inner sacredness as women and as moms.
We meet in the St. Luke Parish Resource Center on Saturday mornings once a month from January through June. In 2023, we will study a book entitled, You’re Worth It! (Dynamic Catholic/Wellspring Press 2016) by Danielle Bean. We will have used copies available for a small donation. Or you can purchase on Amazon.
Women who are not mothers are also welcome! Please e-mail us for more information at stlukemoms@gmail.com.
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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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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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Religious Retirement Fund Collection - Next Weekend
The Retirement Fund for Religious Collection will be held next weekend, Dec. 10-11. Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests ministered for years for little or no pay. Their sacrifices now leave their religious communities without adequate retirement savings.
Your gift to the special collection for the Retirement Fund for the Religious helps to provide medications, nursing care, and more for tens of thousands of elderly religious.Please give generously to this collection. Donations may be deposited in the regular collection. Envelopes are in the pews. Please make checks payable to “St. Luke Church.”
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Saints and Observances
Week of December 4, 2022
Sunday
Second Sunday of Advent
Tuesday
St. Nicholas
Wednesday
St. Ambrose
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Thursday
The Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday
St. Juan Diego
Saturday
Our Lady of Loreto
International Human Rights Day
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Peace and justice
will come in the day
of the Lord.
-Psalm 72
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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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