SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER. April 29, Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.

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1 SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST Catholic Community FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 29, 2018 MISSION STATEMENT PARISH HAPPENINGS At a Glance Annual Parish Fiesta Weekend of April First Friday Masses & Adoration Friday, May 4 Communion and Confirmation Masses Weekend of May 5-6 Baptism Classes Tuesday, May 8, and Tuesday, May 15 St. Luke School Play Wednesday, May 9 Youth Ministry Paper Drive Fundraiser Weekend of May Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. -1 John 3:18 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 Cloverly Ave., Temple City, CA (626)

2 April 29, PARISH INFORMATION ST. LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCH 5605 Cloverly Ave. Temple City, CA (626) (626) (FAX) PASTOR Fr. Mark A. Strader (626) x233 Fr.MAStrader@stluketemplecity.org PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Nicholas Assi (626) x229 Fr.Nick@stluketemplecity.org Sunday Assistance from the Salesian Priests PASTORAL OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-7:30 pm Saturday/Sunday: 8:00 am-1:00 pm The Office is Closed Mondays from 11:00 to 11:15 am for Staff Prayer. MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 5:30 pm (Keyboard/Cantor) Sunday 6:30 am (Organ/Cantor) 8:30 am (St. Luke Singers) 10:30 am (Lightshine Choir) 5:30 pm (Youth) WEEKDAY MASSES Monday-Friday 9:00 am 8:20 am (Rosary) Bulletin Submission Deadline May 6 Print and E-Bulletin content is due Tuesday, May 1. Please send submissions to bulletineditor@stluketemplecity.org or deliver to the Pastoral Office. Submit information by the Monday before the publication date; printed as space allows. Father Mark s Corner Living Branches The Gospel and second reading for this Fifth Sunday of Easter emphasize the need for us to remain in Christ, and he in us. This shared life finds expression in the image of the one vine and many branches. We become living branches of the vine, members of the Body of Christ through baptism, Eucharist, and confirmation, sacraments of sharing God's own life. The First Letter of John describes the fruit of this vine as active love of neighbor: "And his commandment is this: we should believe... and love one another" (1 John 3:23). Our first reading from Acts shows us an example of someone who shares in Christ's life in the person of Saint Paul. Paul's fearless witness, even at the risk of his life, is proof to everyone that the risen Lord's Spirit truly fills him with life and is bearing fruit in him. (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. UPCOMING EVENTS Baptism Classes Baptism classes will be held on Tuesday, May 8, and Tuesday, May 15, at 7:00 pm. First class will be held in Room 404 of the Parish Hall; the second is in the Church. Parents must attend both sessions; godparents attend only the second session. Questions? Contact Barbara Hansen at (626) , ext Please call the Pastoral Office to register. First Friday Masses & Adoration First Friday Morning Mass on May 4 will be held at 9:00 am. Adoration will follow in the Chapel in the Pastoral Office until 7:00 pm. A First Friday Evening Mass will be held in the church at 7:30 pm. Youth Ministry Paper Drive Fundraiser The St. Luke Youth Ministry Program will host a Paper Drive on campus on Friday, May 11, 6:00-8:00 pm; Saturday, May 12, 8:00 am-6:00 pm; and Sunday, May 13, 8:00 am-8:00 pm. The fundraiser supports our scholarship program for high school and junior high students. Newspapers, books, magazines and cardboard boxes are welcome. Please do not bring donations prior to the dates/times listed. Questions? Contact Ivonne Melendrez Monday through Thursday at (626) ext Thank you! Senior Citizens Potluck & Bingo A Senior Citizens Potluck & Bingo will be held on Monday, May 14, Noon-3:00 pm, in the Parish Hall. The afternoon begins with lunch at Noon, followed by Bingo. Bingo cards are $3 each or two for $5. Please RSVP to Joan Sutton at (626) Ministry of Moms Sharing (MOMS) Welcomes Members The next Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) meeting is Saturday, May 19, at 10:00 am in the Parish Resource Center. The ministry is a study/support group for women. They are currently reading The Friendship Project. Questions? Contact us at stlukemoms@gmail.com. St. Luke School Presents 'The Little Mermaid' All are invited to come support the students of St. Luke Catholic School in the annual spring production. The Theater Club will present "An Adaptation of The Little Mermaid" on Wednesday, May 9, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Doors open at 6:30 pm. See p. 7 for details.

3 Pastoral Office (626) April 27-29, 2018 St. Luke Catholic Community s 31st Annual Fiesta Information Booth Grand Prize Cash Raffle Tickets, Fiesta T-shirts, Fiesta Grocery Tote Bags, and 50/50 Cash Raffle Tickets are available at the Information Booth. Ticket Information Tickets for Food & Game Booths and Rides are available at the Fiesta. A one-day unlimited ride option is available for $40 (select hours only, Sunday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm). Sunday Hospitality at Baked Goods Booth Coffee and donuts will be available on Sunday, April 29, at the Baked Goods Booth 9:30 am to Noon. Saturday Public Rocks Band 4:00-6:00 pm Cold Duck 6:30-10:00 pm Visit the Temple City Relay For Life table on Saturday, 5:30-6:30 pm in the Beer Garden for information, a raffle, giveaways & fun! This Weekend! Free Admission! WEEKEND Boutique & Craft Fair Plant & Garden Booth Games - Food - Rides Entertainment (See below) SUNDAY Grand Prize Raffle 1st Prize: $5,000 Cash! Drawing at 7:30 pm. Winners need not be present. Sunday Lex and The Feral Cats 12:00-1:30 pm St. Lucy s Regents Dance Team 2:00-2:45 pm Sterling Sylver 3:30-5:30 pm DJ Palumbe 6:00-8:00 pm Pierce Brothers Turner and Stevens Mortuary & Turner and Stevens Live Oak Mortuary Felix Chevrolet Transtech Engineers, Inc. Super A Foods Beacon Media News Phil & Mary Daniels ~ Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Dolores Chili Zaxwerks Dr. Chen, VNNC The Ching Family Knights of Columbus, St. Luke Council Win $5,000 in Cash! GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE 1st Prize: $5,000 2nd Prize: $1,000 3rd Prize: $500 Support the Grand Prize Raffle by purchasing tickets for a chance to win! Raffle tickets ($1 each; book of 50 tickets is $50) available at the Fiesta Information Booth. - Drawing - Sunday, April 29, :30 pm Fiesta Stage (Winners need not be present.) Tickets are $1 each. Book of 50 tickets is $50. About the Parish Electronic Giving Program ~ Create an Automatic Donation Plan or Schedule Donations for When You are Away ~ We invite you to take a look at St. Luke Parish s Electronic Giving Program. Make donations online via a secure network on a one-time or scheduled basis. Our Online Giving Option is a great way to stay up to date with your donation schedule, during the busy summer and holiday months, and when you are unable to attend services. The church also continues to benefit from the consistency in donation support and a reduction in check and cash processing time in the Pastoral Office. Plus, there is no cost involved. If you are interested in signing up or would like information, please call the Pastoral Office at (626) or visit the Parish Web site, It s Easy and Convenient to Provide Continued Support to Your Parish. 3

4 April 29, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS Week of April 30, 2018 Monday, April 30 9:00 am Priests Intentions Tuesday, May 1 9:00 am Diane Ball (SI) Jerry McClellan (SI) Wednesday, May 2 9:00 am Jeanette Mather (SI) Sally Milano (SI) Thursday, May 3 9:00 am Terry Hacker Friday, May 4 9:00 am Elvin Miali Saturday, May 5 5:30 pm ICF Branch 326 (SI) Ron Hadaway George & Margie Garrison Sunday, May 6 6:30 am Priests Intentions 8:30 am Lou Cambiaso Puring Oriondo Robert & Mary Toohey (SI) 10:30 am Marguerite Nguyen 5:30 pm Mario Pavon Host Your Next Event at St. Luke Catholic Community Meetings Parties Retreats Concerts/Performances Parish Hall and Meeting Rooms Available for Rent Call for a tour or to book an event. (626) PARISH STEWARDSHIP NEWS Cardinal McIntyre Fund Collection NEXT WEEKEND, May 5-6, is our Parish Collection Sunday for the Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity. Since 1951, this special fund helps those in crisis situations from Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Your contribution goes directly toward emergency needs for children, adults and families. You are their hope! Your gift provides one-time emergency help, such as food, utility, transportation, medical, housing, or funeral expenses. Envelopes are in the pews. Please make checks payable to St. Luke Church. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mother s Day Novena of Masses Mother s Day cards suitable for mailing or giving to one s mother are available at the church exits and in the Pastoral Office. Special envelopes for the names of mothers who are deceased are also available. The Novena begins at the Saturday, 5:30 pm Mass on May 12 and continues for nine days. Office Schedule The Parish and School Offices will be closed Monday, April 30, and reopen for regular hours the following Tuesday. NEWSand NOTES First Communion and Confirmation Masses First Communion Mass will take place at the 5:30 pm Mass on Saturday, May 5, and the 8:30 and 10:30 am Masses on Sunday, May 6. Confirmation will be held at the 5:30 pm Mass on Sunday, May 6. Bishop David O Connell will be the celebrant. We pray for those receiving these precious sacraments. Vacation Bible School - Shipwrecked - Rescued by Jesus - will be held the week of July 23-27, 9:00 am-noon daily. Come join us for a week filled with games, fun, learning and food. The early registration fee is $45 per child until June 1 (Potty-trained through 12 years of age). Cost is $55 per child beginning June 2. Registration forms are available at the Pastoral Office. Volunteers Needed! All adults must be up to date with VIRTUS training and be fingerprinted. If interested, contact Ivonne Melendrez at (626) ext. 247 or youth@stluketemplecity.org. SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN DID YOU KNOW... Ongoing child sexual abuse prevention training Article 12 of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People calls for all dioceses to maintain safe environment programs. Through the VIRTUS child sexual abuse prevention programs, the Archdiocese continues to fulfill this commitment. Since 2002, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has trained 329,000 adults to proactively protect children and young people from child sexual abuse, and has empower more than 1.4 million children and young people to protect themselves from child sexual abuse. For more information, visit 4

5 Pastoral Office (626) SACRAMENTS, DEVOTIONS & PRAYERS BAPTISMS & BAPTISM CATECHESIS Baptisms are by appointment. For Baptism Preparation Classes for parents and godparents, call the Pastoral Office or contact Barbara Hansen at (626) , ext 227. RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Saturdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm or by appointment. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call the Pastoral Office. Available upon request in the event of a serious illness or medical emergency. WEDDINGS/FUNERALS Call the Pastoral Office (6 months prior to wedding). HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION 7:00 pm Vigil (Eve of Holy Day), 6:30 & 9:00 am, 7:00 pm PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA Tuesdays after the 9:00 am Mass. PILGRIM VIRGIN AVAILABLE The Legion of Mary has a Pilgrim Virgin available for parishioners to borrow for a week s time to pray for world peace, the conversion of sinners, or any other intentions. FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION AND MASS Adoration following the 9:00 am Mass in the Chapel until 7:00 pm (located in the Pastoral Office). Evening Mass also at 7:30 pm. 5

6 April 29, 2018 Become Involved at St. Luke Parish Consider sharing your time and talents The parish has dozens of opportunities that offer a variety of ways to give back and be involved in parish life. We invite you to find a ministry that matches your interests, schedule availability, and talents. If you are shy and are not comfortable around people, donate your treasure to help someone else on their faith journey. If you are looking for fellowship or have too much time on your hands, try a ministry or volunteer. Find the right fit for you where you can use your talents and interests to help others. How Will You Serve? Reflect on what your gifts are and how you can help. Everyone has something that they can give whether it is their time, supplies or funds. As a community, we journey together. Interested in becoming involved in Parish Life? Please check the box next to the ministries/organizations you would like to join and return this sheet to the Pastoral Office. A Ministry Coordinator will contact you. Thank you in advance for giving of yourself in God s work. o Altar Servers o Art & Environment Help decorate the church o Baptism Ministry o Bereavement Support/Contact Ministry o Bible Study Men/Women/Lectionary o Boy Scouts o Confirmation Volunteers/teachers o Cooking Angels Provide assistance & desserts for funeral receptions o Crafting Angels o Cub Scouts o Emergency Prayer Chain o Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick Home/convalescent visits o Eucharistic Ministers to the Altar o Family Catechesis Volunteers/teachers o Fiesta Volunteers o Girl Scouts o God s Housekeepers Help clean the church o Italian Catholic Federation o Knights of Columbus o Lectors Sunday Masses, training provided o Legion of Mary English/Chinese o Ministry of Moms Sharing (MOMS) o Parent Student Association o Parish Pastoral Council o Parish Renewal Ministry o Preschool Sundays, nursery level 3, 4 and 5 years of age o RCIA o Rosary Prayer Chain/Intercessory Prayer Ministry o Sacristans o Safeguard the Children Committee o Senior Bingo o Servants of God Prayer Community o Social Justice Concerns Committee o St. Vincent de Paul Society o St. Luke Catholic School o St. Luke Family Ministry o St. Luke Music Ministry o Temple of God Prayer Group o Ushers o Youth Ministry Volunteers/teachers Name: Phone: School Year Registration Open Registration information for the School Year (TK-8th Grade) is now available in the School Office and online at Questions? Call the School Office at (626)

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8 April 29, 2018 AROUND TOWN To Jesus Through Mary Retreat Pauline Books and Media Center in Culver City is sponsoring To Jesus through Mary, a retreat with Fr. Lawrence Shelton on Saturday, May 19. We long to have an intimate relationship with Jesus; Mary helps us do this. After all, she received Jesus in her own body and helps us know Jesus better and receive him into ourselves in the Eucharist. In this retreat, Fr. Shelton helps us realize Mary s place in God s saving plan and we are led to cherish her and our prayer to her. This leads us more deeply into a loving union with Jesus through Mary. The retreat will be held on May 19, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., with Mass available at 4:00 p.m. at Pauline Books & Media, 3908 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. Donation: $30. Lunch included. For more information or to register, contact (310) Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries The cherished Catholic Funeral Tradition and burial in consecrated ground, among fellow believers, is the final expression of our faith as Catholics and it is the sacred right, privilege and calling of every Catholic. Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries have played a vital role in Southern California since the time of the Spanish Missions. Today, eleven cemeteries and six mortuaries serve the members of our Archdiocese, each connecting us with our history and Christian ancestry. And because they are a responsibility of the church, Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries ensure a high level of care that will endure long after that of cemeteries under private or commercial auspices. There is a Catholic Cemetery & Mortuary located within convenient reach of every Catholic family in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. For more information, visit Stay Connected with the PARISH E-BULLETIN! The Parish E-bulletin is a communications supplement to the Parish Bulletin and is sent to the address(s) in parishioners registration records. The e-bulletin is a great resource for accessing parish news online; please refer to the print bulletin for complete details. The print bulletin is also available as a PDF download from the e-bulletin. To be added or removed from the list or to update your address on file, contact the Pastoral Office or bulletineditor@stluketemplecity.org. YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Youth Ministry Meetings are held two Thursdays a month and one Sunday a month. All Junior High & High School aged teenagers are invited to join us for Thursday Night Youth Group from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Youth Nights are for Junior High & High School teens to make new friends, learn about their faith, socialize with other teens, and pray with other teens. The format includes: bible study, fun nights, prayer/ adoration nights, open topics and many other events. ANNUAL EVENTS Knotts Scary Farm Trunk-or-Treat Our Lady of Guadalupe Christmas Caroling St. Joseph Table Box City Stations of the Cross Parish Fiesta Parent/Teen Retreat And more! Stay tuned for more details throughout the year. GENERAL INFORMATION Sunday Youth Mass at 5:30 pm Youth Ministry Meetings Two Thursdays a month, one Sunday a month. Youth Room from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, unless otherwise specified. Thursday Youth Nights Youth Room from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, unless otherwise specified. Contact the Youth Room at ext. 247 for details. Parish Registration Form Welcome to Our Parish! If you are a newcomer to the parish and would like to register, please complete the information below and return to the Pastoral Office or deposit in the Sunday collection. When you turn this form into the Pastoral Office you will receive a New Parishioner Information Packet. The folder includes information about our Parish and Ministries. Please call the Pastoral Office for more information. Name: Phone: Cell Phone: Address: City: Zip: Address: 8

9 OFFICE STAFF Kerrin Fuller, Parish Secretary, ext. 222, Margaret Riherd, Bookkeeper, ext. 224, Barbara Hansen, Director of Religious Education, ext. 227, Don James, Maintenance Manager, ext. 228 Ellen Rivera, Coordinator of Parish Ministry & Activities, ext. 231, Ivonne Melendrez, Confirmation & Youth Ministry Coordinator, ext. 247, Roy McMeen, Director of Music Ministries, (626) Mary Riherd Broomfield, Bulletin Editor, (626) , Eddie Melendrez, Webmaster, CONTACT DIRECTORY & RESOURCES Pastoral Office (626) ST. LUKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL (626) Yvette Jefferys, Principal, ext. 239, MASS MINISTRIES Altar Server Committee - Tiffany Desy, miss.desy.4@gmail.com Eucharistic Ministers to the Altar - Nate Miranda, (626) , gunnernate@yahoo.com Lectors - Please call the Pastoral Office RCIA/Adult Sacrament Preparation - Mary Lee Saporito, (626) Sacristans - Sandy Munoz, (626) , sandymunoz@charter.net Ushers - Robert Urquidi, (626) , muscat@prodigy.net Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Maria Garcia, (626) Call for pick up of large/heavy donations. Visit the Parish Website ( for information about all parish ministries and organizations. VIRTUS REMINDER: If you have taken a VIRTUS class, a copy of the certificate needs to be turned in to the Pastoral Office so that your attendance is recorded. Classes are only good for four years. You must take a recertification class before the four years expire. If you know that you are not current in VIRTUS, the Pastoral Office has a list of classes being held in the area. Subscribe: Parish E-bulletin! Check Your Inbox! The Parish E-bulletin is a communications supplement to the Parish Bulletin and is sent to the address(s) in parishioners registration records. To be added or removed from the list or to update your address on file, contact the Pastoral Office or bulletineditor@stluketemplecity.org. ADS 9