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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ | June 19, 2022 |
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Today we hear how Abram encounters Melchizedek, “king of Salem . . . and a priest of God Most High” (Genesis 14:18). Melchizedek appears nowhere else in scripture, but is nonetheless significant. Psalm 110 declares of the great King David, “You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek,” a description later given (in the letter to the Hebrews) to Christ as High Priest. Read more...
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Office Schedule Notice – June 20
The Parish Office and Rectory will be closed on Monday, June 20, for Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans.
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Upcoming VIRTUS Classes – June 22 & 29
The following VIRTUS classes will be offered. Please call the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 to register. The classes are only open to St. Luke parishioners and school families.
• Protecting God’s Children: Wednesday, June 22, 6:00-9:00 pm | Room 404
• Keeping the Promise Alive (Recertification): Wednesday, June 29, 7:00-8:30 pm| Room 404 (For those who have taken the VIRTUS class in the last 4 years and need to update their status.)
All clergy, paid parish/school personnel and volunteers (including Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Lectors, Sacristans and Music Ministry members) who work regularly in a supervisory role with children or youth must be fingerprinted and VIRTUS trained.
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Become a Confirmation Catechist
The St. Luke Faith Formation Program is looking for parishioners who are enthusiastic about sharing the Good News in active and insightful ways to our youth. If you feel the calling to lead our Confirmation candidates through their sacramental journey, please contact Barbara Hansen, Director of Religious Education, at barbara@stluketemplecity.org for more information or to schedule a meeting.
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Crafting Angels Fly Again – New Members Welcome!
The Crafting Angels will be flying again. This hardworking group is responsible for bringing joy to the homebound in Temple City with simple, handmade items created in the home of Emily Avila. The eventual products will be delivered for Easter and Christmas. No special talents are required but you will be delighted with fun, friendship, conversation, prayer and snacks during the usual two-hour meeting time.
Our initial gathering this year will be on Monday, June 27, at 10:00 am, especially to review past crafts, renew previous acquaintances, make new friends, and determine a workable schedule. Meetings will be held outside, weather permitting. Bring your smile and mask. Please call (626) 285-4243 for directions.
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New Lector Training – July 6
Are you interested in becoming part of the Lector Ministry? This beautiful Mass ministry is a wonderful way to take part in the Liturgy by proclaiming the word of God. There will be a training session on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30 pm in the Church. Come see if this is a good fit for you. Current lectors are welcome to come brush-up on their skills.
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Knights of Columbus Host Fireworks Stand | July 1-4, 2022
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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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2022 Together in Mission Campaign Update
Did you know that 1 in every 5 parish needs financial assistance, and 1 in every 4 Catholic schools needs critical funds? The Together in Mission Annual Appeal provides essential faith-based and educational funding to struggling parishes and schools throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. As one Catholic community of faith, let us pray and reflect on how we can continue to help parishes in need.
We are still approximately $15,000 shy of our 2022 goal. Please prayerfully consider sharing the abundant gifts that God has shared with each of us. Please make checks payable to “Together in Mission” or make your pledge at togetherinmission.org. Envelopes are in the pews and in the Pastoral Office. They can be placed in the regular collection basket or mailed/dropped off at the office. Thank you for your generosity.
Together, let’s make a difference and gather as
one Catholic family for our schools and parishes.
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Peter's Pence Collection
Next weekend, June 25-26, is the Peter’s Pence Collection. Each year, the annual Peter’s Pence Collection, in support of the works of the Holy Father, is held in parishes across the country. The proceeds from this collection fund emergency relief assistance to those throughout the world who suffer from war, oppression and natural disasters.
Through works of charity, Catholics provide a powerful witness of love and deeds to empower the weak, the defenseless and the voiceless, and to sustain those who suffer. As we participate in this special appeal, we join with the more than one billion Catholics worldwide in a loving expression of solidarity.
Thank you for your generosity. Envelopes are in the pews. Please make checks payable to St. Luke Church. Donations may be deposited in the regular collection.
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LIFE, JUSTICE & PEACE SPOTLIGHT |
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World Refugee Day is celebrated every year on June 20. We celebrate World Refugee Day to honor our refugee sisters and brothers and to pledge our support for all people who are displaced around the world.
As of mid-2021, there were more than 26 million refugees worldwide. Half of the world’s refugees are children. This number does not include more than 6.5 million people who have fled Ukraine since the beginning of the war. Nearly 85 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide. More than 30,000 people are displaced every day.
Refugees often experience difficult and dangerous journeys as they flee their home country, cross borders and seek refuge in other countries. Taking only what they can carry, they depend on the generosity of the host country, host community and humanitarian agencies to meet basic needs like food, shelter and clean water.
Hunger, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic are some of the biggest challenges facing refugees today. Increasing food insecurity resulting from supply chain disruptions, drought, inflation and the war in Ukraine threatens vulnerable communities around the world, especially refugees.
Refugees are living on the frontline of the climate crisis. Persistent drought and flooding and rising sea levels make land uninhabitable and displace entire communities.
Refugee settlements often lack sufficient hygiene supplies like soap and clean water and are overcrowded, making social distancing difficult. Refugees may also struggle to access social services and have frequently been the last group to receive COVID-19 vaccinations despite their increased vulnerabilities.
What can we do to help? As our displaced global family members seek safety and opportunities they cannot find in their home countries, we can take action to support them and to address the issues that contribute to this global humanitarian crisis. Visit Catholic Relief Services (CRS) at www.crs.org/ to donate and to advocate for assistance for refugees by contacting your members of Congress.
“The human tragedy that is forced migration is a global phenomenon today.
This crisis which can be measured in numbers and statistics,
we want instead to measure with names, stories, families.”
~Pope Francis
~St. Luke Life, Justice and Peace Ministry
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Saints and Observances
Week of June 19, 2022
Sunday
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Father’s Day
Juneteenth
Monday
Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Tuesday
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
Summer begins
Wednesday
St. Paulinus of Nola
Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More
Thursday
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Friday
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Saturday
The Immaculate Heart of
the Blessed Virgin Mary
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"As often as you eat this
bread and drink the cup,
you proclaim the death of
the Lord until he comes."
— 1 Corinthians 11:26
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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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