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Third Sunday of Lent | March 12, 2023 |
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TURN CLOCKS FORWARD THIS SATURDAY!
Daylight Saving Time starts this Sunday, March 12. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour this Saturday night – “spring forward.”
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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!
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St. Vincent de Paul St. Luke Pantry
Thank you for your generous support of our Food Pantry last month! The pantry is again well stocked. For this reason, St. Luke St. Vincent de Paul conference will not have a Pantry Weekend in March.
During the month of March, we request your support of St. Vincent de Paul in other ways: 1) Please consider a monetary donation to St. Vincent de Paul to help us help others with rental assistance and emer-gency motel stays for people who are homeless. Please use the blue St. Vincent de Paul envelopes found in the pews. 2) Refer individuals and families to our Pantry.
The Pantry operates on an “as needed” basis and food is available by appointment. If you know of anyone in the community in need of food, please have them call (626) 684-2914. Thank you!
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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.
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Upcoming VIRTUS Classes
St. Luke will host a Keeping the Promise Alive (Recertification) VIRTUS session on Wednesday, March 15, and 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.
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St. Luke Ministry of Moms Sharing (M.O.M.S.) Meeting
The next St. Luke MOMS meeting is Saturday, March 18, 10:00 am-1:00 pm in the Parish Resource Center. All are wecome!
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 are currently studying “You’re Worth It!” by Danielle Bean. Please e-mail us for more information at stlukemoms@gmail.com.
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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, 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!
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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.
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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.
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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, 2023. Items ship directly to you. Questions? Contact Yvette Jefferys at principal@stluketemplecity.org or (626) 291-5959. Thank you for your support and generosity!
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Join Us for Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross will be offered at 4:30 pm on Lenten Fridays 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.
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Eventually, for those who were unable to make that journey the practice took the form of the 14 stations found in most Catholic Churches. |
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Lenten Fish Dinners Return
The Knights of Columbus St. Luke Council #9128 will host Fish Dinners on Fridays during Lent through March 17 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Come join us for this annual gathering for the St. Luke Community.
Helpers are needed for preparation and serving. Preparation is the Thursday before the dinner from 1:00-3:00 pm. Server helpers begin at 5:00 pm on the Fridays of the dinners.
Menu: Baked Salmon Dinner: Baked Salmon, Baked Potato, Vegetable Medley, Coleslaw, Dinner Roll, and Dessert. Coffee, Lemonade and Water.
Fish Taco Dinner: Two Beer Battered Cod Fillets in Soft Corn Tortillas, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Coleslaw, and Dessert. Coffee, Lemonade and Water Included.
Children’s Meal (Use Salmon Line): Macaroni and Cheese, Coleslaw, Dinner Roll, and Dessert, Lemonade and Water.
Donation: Adults: $14; Seniors (ages 65+): $13; Youth (ages 7 – 14): $10;
Children (to age 6): $4.
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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.
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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.
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ST. LUKE FAMILY FUN DAY 2023 (FIESTA)! |
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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.
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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 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!
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Saints and Observances
Week of March 12, 2023
Sunday
Sunday of Lent
Daylight Saving Time begins
Friday
St. Patrick
Bishop
St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Next Sunday
Fourth Sunday of Lent
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If today you hear
his voice, harden
not your hearts.
-Psalm 95
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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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