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1 SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST Catholic Community SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 11, 2018 PARISH HAPPENINGS At a Glance Burning of the Palms & Prayer Service Sunday, Feb. 11 Senior Citizens Potluck & Bingo Monday, Feb. 12 Ministry Networking & Safeguard Meeting Monday, Feb. 12 Ash Wednesday Wednesday, Feb. 14 Fish Dinner & Stations of the Cross Fridays in Lent, Feb. 16-March 23 Food Pantry Weekend Weekend of Feb Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. -1 Corinthians 10:31 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 Cloverly Ave., Temple City, CA (626)

2 February 11, 2018 PARISH INFORMATION ST. LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCH 5605 Cloverly Ave. Temple City, CA (626) (626) (FAX) PASTOR Fr. Mark A. Strader (626) x233 PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Nicholas Assi (626) x229 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 Content for the Feb. 18 Print and E-Bulletin is due Monday, Feb. 12. Please send submissions to or deliver to the Pastoral Office. Submit information by the Monday before the publication date; printed as space allows. UPCOMING EVENTS Burning of the Palms & Prayer Service The RCIA Program will host the Burning of the Palms TODAY, Sunday, Feb. 11, following the 10:30 am Mass. All are welcome! Senior Citizens Potluck & Bingo A Senior Citizens Potluck & Bingo will be held on Monday, Feb. 12, 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 Networking and Safeguard Meeting A Ministry Networking and Safeguard Meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 12, at 7:00 pm in Room 404. All ministry chairpersons are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend, please send a representative. Questions? Contact the Pastoral Office. Food Pantry Weekend NEXT WEEKEND, Feb , is our parish s monthly Food Pantry Weekend and the continuation of our 2018 Food Drive. As a result of your support, we are able to provide wholesome food to 60+ households each month throughout the year. Thank you! We are requesting donations of the following items for this month's distribution: dry cereal, canned pasta, granola bars, canned chicken, canned tuna, peanut butter and jelly, and canned fruit. These items can be brought to Mass next weekend or to the Pastoral Office during the week. Monetary donations may be made using the blue St. Vincent de Paul envelopes found in the pews. Please make checks payable to "St. Vincent de Paul." Our next food distribution is Friday, Feb. 23. If you know of anyone in the Parish Community that is in need of this help, please invite them to call SVdP at (626) Footsteps in Faith Discussion Series Continues Everyone is welcome to attend the next Parish Renewal Ministry Footsteps in Faith discussion series on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Dione Grillo, Consultant for Advanced Catechetical Ministries and Basic Catechist Formation for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, will join us to discuss Sin, Grace and the Shawshank Redemption. Although not required, viewing of the movie The Shawshank Redemption prior will facilitate discussion. It is available on Netflix or a free 2-day loan from the Pastoral Office. Community Table Open Today Thank you to Knights of Columbus Council #9128 who will host the Community Table TODAY, Sunday, Feb. 11. Everyone is welcome to stop by hospitality in the St. Luke Plaza after the 8:30 and 10:30 am Masses to enjoy a doughnut and a cup of coffee. Stay and enjoy fellowship with your family and your parish family and learn about our parish ministries. The Community Table is more than dollars and doughnuts. It is a wonderful way to continue the morning after sharing a meal together at the Eucharist. About the Knights of Columbus Council #9128 The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men s fraternal organization that has been a part of the parish for a long time. They assist the parish, school and greater community through service and fundraising projects. Visit the Community Table to learn more. There are many ways you can support this organization and become involved. For more information about parish ministry meetings and activities, visit the Parish Master Calendar online at The Table will resume on Sunday, Feb. 25, with St. Luke School Grade 1/Academic Decathlon as the host. 2

3 Pastoral Office (626) Father Mark s Corner Today, we are asked to fill out our Together in Mission pledge forms to support our poorer parishes and schools. This has been a wonderful program that has truly benefited so many. Our 2018 challenge has the theme of Let Us Love one another. The faith community of St. Luke has always responded very generously to the needs beyond our parish and I am grateful for your generous hearts. Our goal this year is approximately $67,000 and I am hoping that we will not only raise the goal and exceed it as we have done in the past; but, that we get more of our parishioners to participate in achieving our goal. Only 300 families committed to making our goal the past few years. Just think if were able to get another 100 families to pledge any amount! Let us join Together in Mission to love one another and make and fulfill our pledge to Christ s poor. Today, we commit once again to helping those outside our parish boundaries I am grateful for the many gifts God has bestowed on us as a faith community. I hope and pray that each of you will recognize the blessings in your own life and may that be your inspiration to thank God and help out here at St. Luke and in the larger Church. I have found in my life journey that my own generosity is always returned in unexpected ways. Spiritual Reflection: As we approach our giving to charity, parish and Together in Mission, may God help me to see the many blessings in my life, to think of others and to become an imitator of His selfless giving for the life of others. Parish Stewardship News 2018 Together in Mission Catholic Appeal This Year s Theme: Let Us Love THIS WEEKEND, Feb , is Together in Mission s Commitment Sunday. Archbishop Gomez invites us to make our annual commitment to help those parishes and schools that need our support to continue serving the spiritual needs of our neediest communities. Through their ministries and education supported by funds provided by the annual appeal, recipient parishes and schools are able to reach out to their communities and make the message of God s love known to those around them. The funds we collect will directly benefit more than 250,000 of our Catholic brethren. We are in this together the mission of helping our fellow brothers and sisters. Our parish has been tasked with raising $67,000. Please prayerfully consider sharing the abundant gifts that God has shared with each of us. Envelopes can be found in the pews. For those that have made gifts in the past, be on the lookout for a special mailing from our Archdiocesan leaders asking you to renew your gift. Thank you for your past generosity School Year Registration Open Registrations for the School Year (TK-8th Grade) are now being accepted. Information is available in the School Office and online at New & International Students Welcome! All are Invited! - Every Friday in Lent - 7:00 pm Church Thank you to the following ministries for leading the Stations of the Cross this Lenten Season: February 16 - TBA Youth Ministry/Confirmation Program - February 23 - Social Justice Concerns Ministry - March 2 - RCIA Program - March 9 - March 16 - TBA St. Luke Catholic School - March 23-3

4 February 11, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS Week of February 12, 2018 Monday, February 12 9:00 am Lourdes Jarabelo Rosie Florentino Stan Hotzel Tuesday, February 13 9:00 am Max Tauer Dulce De Jarde Luigi Tulagan-SI Wednesday, February 14 6:30 am Priests Intentions 9:00 am Priests Intentions 7:00 pm Priests Intentions Thursday, February 15 9:00 am Sophie Owens Rosa Francone All Souls in Purgatory Friday, February 16 9:00 am Marie Duff James Acquarelli-SI Judy Jung-SI Saturday, February 17 5:30 pm Joseph Sanchez Virginia Broadwater Dora Isaac Sunday, February 18 6:30 am Priests Intentions 8:30 am Sheila Dragan Frances Theilen ICF Branch 326-SI 10:30 am Lourdes Jarabelo Christaan Ploum Dale & Betty Waite Pedro George Valdiviez 5:30 pm Paul Raymond Monje Harvey Mackenzie Host Your Next Event at St. Luke Catholic Community Parish Hall and Meeting Rooms Available for Rent Call for a tour or to book an event. (626) LENTEN SEASON INFORMATION Ash Wednesday Services Ash Wednesday is Feb. 14. Ashes will be distributed after Communion at the following Masses: 6:30 am, 9:00 am and 7:00 pm. Prayer Services with Distribution of Ashes: 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Ministers Needed - Ash Wednesday Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers and Altar Servers are needed for Ash Wednesday services on Feb. 14. Please contact your ministry chairperson or the Pastoral Office to help. 30th Annual Lenten Fish Dinners The Knights of Columbus Council #9128 will host Fish Dinners every Friday in Lent Feb. 16 through March 23, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. See p. 7 for details. Ministries Present Stations of the Cross Every Friday in Lent, Feb. 16-March 23, different ministry groups will lead the Stations of the Cross in the Church at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. If your ministry is interested in helping, please contact Barbara Hansen at (626) ext. 227 or barbara@stluketemplecity.org. Any Lemons? Do you have a lemon tree or know someone who does? The Knights of Columbus are seeking donations for the fish dinners. Lemons can be brought to the Pastoral Office. Please call the office prior to confirm if any are needed for that week s dinner. Thank you! Lenten Fasting and Abstinence Observance Abstinence from meat is observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and Lenten Fridays by Catholics age 14 and older. Fasting is observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by Catholics who are 18 to 59 years of age. (Fast one full meal; two smaller meals. Abstinence: No meat.) Lunar New Year and Lenten Observance The celebration of the lunar new year, significant to many Catholics of Asian descent, is observed this year on the first days of the season of Lent. In view of the importance attached to these celebrations, it is helpful to re-affirm the role of penance in the life of the Church. From the example and teaching of the Savior, Jesus Christ, all the faithful are called to repent and to believe in the Gospel, a true renunciation of self and carrying one s cross in the footsteps of Jesus. The traditional triad of prayer fasting works of charity are the fundamental ways of complying with the divine precept of penitence. The Archbishop of Los Angeles joins the faithful celebrating the heritage of all Asian Catholics, reminding all the faithful that the decision of not abstaining from meat on the first Friday of Lent this year s Lunar New Year celebration should be replaced by another appropriate form of penance. Will Your Child Be Next?! ~ How We Can Combat Human Trafficking Human Trafficking is the fastest growing illegal enterprise in the U.S, including in the Los Angeles area. In a 2013 study of 300 teens, 1 in 3 middle schoolers and 1 in 9 high schoolers had been solicited for the purpose of becoming a victim of human sex trafficking. Unless we educate our children on how these predators work and how they can protect themselves, they are vulnerable. Please join us on Tuesday, March 6, at 7:00 pm in the St. Luke Parish Hall to find out what we as a faith community can do to fight human trafficking of vulnerable populations such as poor families, runaway or homeless youth, victims of violence, and our own unsuspecting young people. Our speaker is Susan Patterson, author of "How You Can Fight Human Trafficking, Over 100 Ways to Make a Difference." Susan's book has been recommended by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to equip us to respond to the request of Pope Francis to take action against human trafficking. Questions? Contact the Social Justice Concerns Ministry at stlukesjc@gmail.com. 4

5 Pastoral Office (626) ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab All are Welcome to this Two-day Celebration! Presented by the Youth Ministry Program St. Joseph Table & Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, March 10 4:00-8:30 pm Parish Hall Dinner, Wine, Baked Good Sales, Raffles, Live Music St. Joseph Table (Baked Good Sales) Sunday, March 11 8:00 am-1:00 pm Breezeway ~ Dinner tickets available in the Pastoral Office ~ Adults: $8; Seniors: $6.50; Children: $5 Includes spaghetti, salad, roll, coffee, lemonade, iced tea and pleasant music. Baked Goods available for purchase. We are seeking donations of door prizes and raffle items, gift cards, baked goods, and wine for the St. Joseph Table. Please leave donations with a note: St. Joseph Table and the donor s name. Donations can be brought to the Pastoral Office or Youth Room. The St. Joseph Table will help benefit Youth Ministry events and the Spaghetti Dinner will offset Confirmation Retreat expenses. ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ANNOUNCEMENTS Holiday Office Closure Reminder The Parish and School Offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19, in observance of the Presidents Holiday. Morning Mass will still be held at 9:00 am. Labors of Love for St. Luke As we ready our hearts and reflect on the Lord's resurrection, the Church too must get ready. Labors of Love for St. Luke will take place on Saturday, March 3, 9:00 am-noon. Join fellow parishioners for a morning of various cleaning and organizing projects in the church and around the parish property. Questions? Contact the Pastoral Office at (626) St. Luke Annual Men s Retreat All men are invited to attend the St. Luke s Annual Men s Retreat set for the weekend of March 9-11 at the Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in Sierra Madre. The theme for this year s retreat is Going Without Knowing: Pitching Our Tent in Faith. The natural and peaceful atmosphere of the center offers a weekend of spiritual renewal and growth. A $50 (non-refundable) deposit is required. Questions? Call Al Santillanes at (626) , Don Abraham at (626) , or Taffy Bishara at (626) SACRAMENTS, DEVOTIONS & PRAYERS SAVE THE DATE! 31st Annual Parish Fiesta April 27, 28 & 29, 2018 Grand Prize Raffle! Food Court! Fun Games! Rides! Entertainment! Boutique! 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

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7 Pastoral Office (626) th Annual Lenten Fish Dinners Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus Council #9128 February 16 & 23 and March 2, 9, 16 & 23, :30-7:00 pm in the Parish Hall (Dinner not served after 7:00 pm) MENU Baked Salmon Dinner Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon, Baked Potato, Medley Vegetables, Coleslaw, Freshly Baked Dinner Roll. Dessert, Coffee, Punch and Water Included. Fish Taco Dinner Beer Battered Cod Fillets, Warm Soft Corn Tortillas, Shredded Cheese, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Coleslaw. Dessert, Coffee, Punch and Water Included. Children s Menu Macaroni and Cheese, Coleslaw, Freshly Baked Dinner Roll. Dessert, Punch and Water Included. DONATION Adults: $12 Seniors 65 and Older: $11 Children 7 to 14 Years Old: $8 Children 6 and Under: $2 Everyone is encouraged to bring ONE CANNED FOOD for donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul s Food Pantry. Stations of the Cross All are Invited! 7:00 pm in the Church Every Friday in Lent. Parish ministries will lead the stations each week. 7

8 February 11, 2018 SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN DID YOU KNOW... Cyber bullying prevention Thousands of children play games online with their friends and other gamers, but these forums are ripe with bullying, which can have serious negative effects on bullying victims. Cyber bullying can often be particularly cruel, since the bully targets victims from behind a keyboard, and his or her identity may remain hidden. Always be aware of what games your children are playing, and whom they are connecting with online. Talk to them about cyber bullying and what to do if someone is targeting them. For a copy of the complete VIRTUS article Preventing Cyber Bullying in Online Gaming, Part 2, visit Visit the Parish Master Calendar at to learn more about ministry events & activities! 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 Mother~Daughter Tea Parent/Teen Retreat And more! Stay tuned for more details throughout the year. YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS THURSDAY NIGHTS Feb Stations of the Cross Practice SUNDAY NIGHTS Feb Be My Valentine? What Does this Mean to Boys & Girls? Hamburger Night FUNDRAISERS/SPECIAL EVENTS Feb Stations of the Cross Pesentation AROUND TOWN Take a Stand for Life From February 14 to March 25, our St. Luke Catholic Community will take part in 40 Days for Life... a lifesaving campaign holding peaceful, prayerful vigil at abortion facilities. We will join with other local parishes to support our local vigil site, the public rightof-way outside the Planned Parenthood at 4786 N. Peck Road in El Monte. Sign up at local-campaigns/el-monte/ or contact the Social Justice Concerns Ministry at stlukesjc@gmail.com. Call today to learn more. (626) 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. Weekend of March Paper Drive March 15 - Youth Day Contact the Youth Room at ext. 247 for details. March St. Joseph Table & Spaghetti Dinner 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 will include: bible study, fun nights, prayer/adoration nights, open topics and many other events. 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