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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | January 22, 2023 |
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Two readings today refer to the northeast region of ancient Israel: “the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali.” Upon hearing these names, some of us might consult maps and determine exactly where these regions lie. Others might let the unfamiliar names drift by unnoticed. If no maps are handy—but we don’t want to ignore the references completely—consider this: we might not know the latitude and longitude of Zebulun and Naphtali, but God does. Read more...
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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 this weekend, 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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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. Luke Ministry of Moms Sharing (M.O.M.S.) Meeting
Please join us on Saturday, Jan. 28, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, for the first St. Luke MOMS meeting for 2023. This meeting date was moved back from the originally scheduled date of Jan. 21.
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.
We meet in the St. Luke Parish Resource Center (Library) on Saturday mornings once a month from January through June. We will commence our study of You’re Worth It! (Dynamic Catholic) by Danielle Bean. Women who are not mothers are also welcome! Please e-mail us for more information at stlukemoms@gmail.com.
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Concern America Craft
On Sunday, Feb. 5, St. Luke Life, Justice and Peace Ministry is hosting a Concern America craft sale. Artisan crafts and gifts will be on display for you to purchase after all the Masses on Sunday only.
These unique, quality handcrafts from Bangladesh, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico provide us with the opportunity to purchase conscientiously. Inspired by nature, these beautifully handcrafted textiles, ceramics, and wood products honor indigenous traditions. They were selected as reminders that when we purchase a Concern America product, we are providing a source of income to materially poor communities, promoting human scale endeavors, eco-friendly work patterns and fair working conditions.
Concern America is an international development organization based in Santa Ana, CA. Their phone number is (714) 953-8575. You can view their selection of crafts at www.concernamerica.org.
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New Bereavement Support Sessions
St. Luke Church will offer an eight-week Bereavement Support Program for those who have lost someone dear. The program is open to all faiths, non-threatening, caring and very loving toward those who have suffered a loss.
The two-hour sessions will run from Thursday, Feb. 9, through March 30. Sessions will be held at 7:00 pm in the Parish Resource Center (located in the Rectory). The only cost involved is $14.00 for the workbook. If this is a hardship for you, please notify the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900. Call the office to make a reservation or more details.
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Linen Launderers Needed
We need volunteers to help launder the Altar linens. Training will be provided. If you are interested, contact the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 or kerrin@stluketemplecity.org.
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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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Saints and Observances
Week of January 22, 2023
Sunday
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday
Day of Prayer for the
Legal Protection of Unborn Children
St. Vincent
St. Marianne Cope
Tuesday
St. Francis de Sales
Wednesday
The Conversion of St. Paul
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends
Thursday
Ss. Timothy and Titus
Friday
St. Angela Merici
Saturday
St. Thomas Aquinas
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The burdens that were once laid upon the people have been vanquished.
-Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3
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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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