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Third Sunday of Lent | March 20, 2022 |
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Recycle Bin Not on Campus this Weekend
The Paper Drive Bin for recycled paper, newspapers and cardboard
will not be on campus this weekend as previously scheduled.
Our apologies for the inconvenience.
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Stations of the Cross
All are invited to attend Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent at 4:00 pm in the church (March 25, April 1 and April 8).
The Stations of the Cross began during a time when it was not possible to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to walk the way of sorrows along the same path that Jesus did. Many churches offer Stations of the Cross presentations during Lent.
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Baked Salmon Lenten Dinners
The Knights of Columbus St. Luke Council 9128 will host Baked Salmon Lenten Dinners Friday, March 25, April 1 and April 8 (5:30-7:00 pm). Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Friday!
MENU: Baked Salmon Dinner ~ Wild Caught Salmon, Baked Potato, Vegetable Medley (corn & carrots), Freshly Baked Diner Roll, Diced Peach Cup, Coffee, Lemonade and Water Included. Children’s Menu – 6 and under ~ Macaroni and Cheese, Freshly Baked Diner Roll, Diced Peach Cup, Lemonade and Water Included.
Donation: Adults: $12; Seniors 65 and Older: $10; Children 7 to 14 Years Old: $8; Children 6 and Under: $3. We'd like to welcome the Parish back for either in-person or take-out.
Volunteers Needed - Would you like to help? If you volunteered previously for the Knights’ Fish Dinners (or are a new volunteer), call Dale Pittman at (626) 864-1356 for details.
Any Lemons? If you have a lemon tree and would like to donate a bag of lemons, they can be dropped off at the Parish Office or at one of the next two dinners on that Friday. Please call the office prior to confirm if any are needed for that week’s dinner. Thank you!
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St. Vincent Bundle Sunday
Our parish will have a Bundle Sunday for the St. Vincent de Paul Society on Sunday, March 27, 8:30 am-1:30 pm. 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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Parish Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for a few volunteers to clean up the pews each Friday. This would involve straightening the books and envelopes, replenishing the envelopes, and picking up trash in pews. A few times a year you would switch out the missalettes. If you are interested, please contact Kerrin at the Pastoral Office at kerrin@stluketemplecity.org or (626) 291-5900.
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40 Days for Life Pray Vigil – Join Us!
We have begun the spring campaign of 40 Days for Life, forty days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. We invite you join others from St. Luke and from neighboring parishes to stand and peacefully pray in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood 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 during through Sunday, April 10.
Prayerfully consider signing up for just ONE HOUR during this Lenten season! You may sign-up online at www.40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/el-monte/, or you can contact our area’s 40 Days for Life 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.
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Religious Education Program Easter Flower Fundraiser
Parishioners are invited to purchase Easter Flowers for their homes
or make a flower donation for our church Easter Season decorations.
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Special Second Collection for Ukraine – this Weekend
Ukraine is in solemn need of our prayers and support as they face such devastating loss and tragedy within their country. Pope Francis tells us, “In God, no act of love, no matter how small, and no ‘generous effort’ will ever be lost.” Pope Francis has encouraged help for the people of Ukraine.”
In solidarity with our suffering brothers and sisters, Archbishop Gomez has asked parishes to conduct a special collection.
All checks should be made payable to The Society for the Propagation of the Faith- memo: Ukraine Disaster. Donations may be mailed to Society for the Propagation of the Faith, 3424 Wilshire Blvd- 3rd Floor, Los Angeles CA 90010. Click here to make an online donation (Specify Ukraine Disaster in the memo box.). 100% of the collection will go towards those affected by this horrible situation. Thank you for your generosity.
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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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March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21. The date is a reference to how the syndrome is caused by an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, making Down syndrome the most common chromosomal condition. About 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year.
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. Individuals with Down syndrome possess varying degrees of cognitive delays, from very mild to severe. Most people with Down syndrome have cognitive delays that are mild to moderate.
When referring to people with Down syndrome, the words we choose matter.
Here are some preferred terminologies that confer dignity and respect:
- People with Down syndrome should always be referred to as people first.
- Instead of “a Down syndrome child,” we should say “a child with Down syndrome.” It’s also best to avoid “Down’s child” and describing the condition as “Down’s,” as in, “He has Down’s.”
- Down syndrome is a condition or a syndrome, not a disease.
- People “have” Down syndrome, they do not “suffer from” it and are not “afflicted by” it.
- “Typically developing” or “typical” is preferred over “normal.”
- “Intellectual disability” or “cognitive disability” has replaced “mental retardation” as the appropriate term.
Sadly, many people 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, has this to say, “What message does this send to anyone alive today with a disability? ‘If we could have, we would have killed you when we had the chance, because we judged that your life wasn’t worth living’? 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.”
Last year, in anticipation of World Down Syndrome Day, Pope Francis noted through his twitter account (@pontifex), “Every child who a woman expects in her womb is a gift that changes a family’s history: the life of fathers and mothers, grandparents and of brothers and sisters. That child needs to be welcomed, loved and nurtured. Always! #WorldDownSyndromeDay”. The pope’s tweet notes how a new life is connected not just to the woman who carries the child within her, but to all the members of the family.
One final thought as we approach World Down Syndrome Day this Monday. On January 21, 2021 the Vatican officially recognized the heroic virtues of Jérôme Lejeune (1926-1994), the Catholic physician and geneticist who was responsible for scientifically explaining Down Syndrome. He now will be referred to as Venerable Jérôme Lejeune. Perhaps soon we will welcome another canonized saint!
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
~St. Luke Life, Justice and Peace Ministry
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Saints and Observances
Week of March 20, 2022
Sunday
Third Sunday of Lent
Spring begins
Wednesday
St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
Friday
Annunciation of the Lord
Abstinence
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Merciful and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger and abounding in kindness.
— Psalm 103:8
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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: 8:00 am-5:00 pm (Closed Noon-1:00 pm)
(626) 291-5900 |(626) 287-2332 (FAX) | www.stluketemplecity.org
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