CATHOLIC CHURCH 5235 SOUTH AVENUE BOARDMAN, OH 44512 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 10, 2019 Office: 330-782-9783 Fax: 330-782-1574 Email: saintlukes@zoominter net.net Website: www.saintluke-parish.org Early Childhood Learning Center: 330-782-4060 School Lobby: 330-788-0025 CELEBRATING THE EUCHARIST Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday & Friday: COMMUNION SERVICE Monday & Thursday HOLY DAY SCHEDULE Please consult the bulletin.
Parish Office Business Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:304:00pm, Friday 8:30am-2:00pm. Closed on weekends. SANCTUARY LAMP IN HONOR OF FRANK MAGUSIAK Parish Membership: Welcome to our Parish! Registration after all weekend masses. See an usher. Please notify the office for a change of address or phone number. ST. LUKE CANDLE IN MEMORY OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE PARISH PRESIDER S Pastoral Care: Contact Parish Office for ministry to the hospitalized or homebound of the parish. Ministry includes Eucharist, Sacrament of Anointing, shared prayer or visitation. Religious Formation at St. Luke: Grades K-8 (including Confirmation class). Sunday 8:30-9:50 am. Call the parish office for further information or to register. Readings for the Week of March 10, 2019 Sunday First Sunday of Lent Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 Monday Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10,15; Mt 25:3146 Tuesday Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:2932 Thursday Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday Second Sunday of Lent Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14; Phil 3:17 4:1; Lk 9:28b-36 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Thursday Friday 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Saturday 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY 8:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. MONDAY 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. TUESDAY 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 8:00 p.m. SATURDAY WEEK OF MARCH 11, 2019 COMMUNION SERVICE PAUL POLITO LIVING AND DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE PARISH COMMUNION SERVICE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE PARISH WEDDING REHEARSAL STATIONS OF THE CROSS D APOLITO/CLARK WEDDING EMIL STYKA LEO GILBOY PARISH ACTIVITIES CCD... SCH JOURNEY... MMR FINANCE COMMITTEE... RMR BINGO... PH ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY...CHPL/MMR SOUP SUPPERS... MMR UNAVAILABLE... PH GIRL SCOUTS... SPR JOURNEY... MMR K OF C FISH FRY CARRY OUT BINGO... PH AA MEETING... MMR COFFEE & DONUTS... MMR (following Mass) Saint Luke Church Stations of the Cross Friday Evenings at 6:00 pm in the Church
A Message from: Sister Mary Alyce September MARCH 10, 16, 2019 2018 During the 10:00 Mass this weekend, Julianna Bresko and Dawn Marie Estrate were formally enrolled as Catechumens in the Catholic Church. Bishop Murry will accept their Enrollment this afternoon at St. Columba Cathedral, along with about 100 other Catechumens (those receiving Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist) and Candidates (those receiving First Eucharist and/or Confirmation) from all the parishes in the diocese. There will also be another Rite of Election this evening in Canton for those living in Stark and Portage Counties. Let us continue to pray for Julianna and Dawn throughout Lent that they may be open to accept the call of the Gospel to be faithful followers of Jesus. They will receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil. Just a few more points concerning the Bishop s Appeal. If you already volunteer in a ministry at Saint Luke Church, and there are many of you, please indicate this on the form by changing the words I would like to volunteer to I already volunteer, and list the committees or ministries. If you are able to make a one-time financial contribution (or a pledge) to the Bishop s Appeal, please indicate this on the envelope, also. The money collected in the diocesan Bishop s Appeal helps to support many diocesan ministries. Among them, Catholic Charities, Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Ministry, Office of Vocations, Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Office of the Tribunal, Seminarian Formation, Catholic Network of Youngstown, Office of Religious Education, Office of Evangelization and Lay Formation, Office of Social Concerns. At various times, Saint Luke Parish and Parishioners receive services from one or another of these offices. The support of these departments is dependent on ALL OF THE PAR- ISHES of the diocese sharing the costs. Please return your Bishop s Appeal envelope in the collection basket or mail it directly to the diocese. Thank you to all who supported the Saint Luke Mardi Gras last Saturday. The spirit of fun was palpable! Thank you to Sonny and his friends and business associates who were a big part of the success of the event with the pasta, wings and beer set-ups and gift baskets. Thank you to all who attended and who helped in any way: pre-mardi Gras planning/ preparation, set-up, clean-up, cupcake bakers, cheese and vegetable trays, sausage and peppers. Final figures for profit won t be available for another week or so. This event is a major financial boost to the parish. Mark your calendars for February 22, 2020. Thank you to all who supported the Holy Land ministry by purchasing religious items this weekend. In mid-february a letter was sent to all parishioners who did not respond to the first invitation to participate in the Vision 20/10 Campaign in the parish. Our goal was to get 100% response rate from all registered parishioners. To date we have received an additional 25 Vision 20/20 Response cards back from this second mailing. Thank you to all who responded. You are invited to join with The Ursuline Sisters on Tuesday, March 19 from 7-8:30 p.m., when the Ursuline Education & Wellness Center welcomes Fr. George M. Smiga for "Surprise, Shock, & Gospel: Reinterpreting the Parables of Jesus." There's no cost to attend, but free will offerings will be accepted. Fr. Smiga is a national speaker, pastor at St. Noel Church in Willoughby, professor at St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, Cleveland, and an author. He is an excellent storyteller and speaker. The 13-week novena to St. Anthony begins on Tuesday, March 19. Saint Luke Parish will pray the Novena prayers after the mass each Tuesday until June 11. The Feast of St. Anthony is Thursday, June 13. There will be a St. Anthony Feast Day mass at on June 13, also. All are welcome to some or all of the novena weekly prayers. Until next time Sister Mary Alyce CHANGE OF ADDRESS: It is important to notify the parish if you have moved or left the parish. Each time a packet of contribution envelopes is returned to the parish office by the postal service the church incurs a $1.24 expense. You may call the parish office or email any household status changes to saintlukes@zoominternet.net. IF YOU ARE ENTERING AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY OR NURSING HOME or know of a parishioner who entered either, please call the parish office. We will gladly share your name with our deacons who attempt to visit regularly. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SILENCE YOUR PHONE RINGER WHEN ENTERING THE WORSHIP SPACE.
COLLECTION REPORTS FOR March 3, 2019 Sunday amount needed to meet budget... $12,240.00 Sunday Collection... $9,207.00 WeShare Sunday Collection... $2,315.00 Loose Money... $256.00 Children s Envelopes... $5.00 Red Envelope (including WeShare)... $641.00 Total... $12,424.00 Designated Collections & Donations Received in February (including WeShare) St. Luke Speaker Series... $248.00 Social Concerns... $25.00 Music Ministry... $85.00 Church Overseas Combined Collection... $229.00 St. Vincent depaul Society... $5.00 KofC Meatloaf Dinner... $700.00 IMO Joe Koken... $305.00 IMO Kitty and Ed Sekula... $10,000.00 VISION STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT: I have now brought you the first fruits of the products of the soil which you, O Lord, have given to me. (Deuteronomy 26:10) This line from the Old Testament offers two challenges. First, do you give to God from your first fruits, the best that you have to offer, or do you give from what is leftover? Second, do you recognize that everything you have has been given to you by God? Ask God for a grateful and generous heart, every day, in all circumstances. VOCATIONS: In the same way that the devil tempted Jesus to turn away from His Father, so he tempts us to turn away from the path God calls us to follow. Like Christ, push the devil aside so that the way of God wins out. As temptations fall away, consider how God may be calling you to serve in a religious community, as a priest or as a deacon. For help with your discernment contact Fr. Christopher Luoni at (330) 7448451 or by email: cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org. For all men and women being chosen by Christ to follow Him as priests, deacons, sisters and brothers, that they will persevere in the face of temptations against faithfulness to their call, we pray to the Lord. Vision 20/20 Goal... $250,000.00 As of February 28, 2019 Total Pledged and In-kind Gifts... $226,043.02 Total Payments Received...$84,982.50 Gifts/Contributions...3,482.50 Special Contribution...$64,707.84 2018 Contribution Statements are available upon request. Please call Lisa at the parish office if you need your statement. Please give 48 hour notice. No totals will be given over the phone. Statements may not be picked up at the door without prior request. 2019 MASS INTENTIONS, ST. LUKE CANDLES, AND SANCTUARY LAMPS are still available. Please call MaryAnn Dulay at the parish office if you would like to schedule any of the above listed. Please pray for our Christian Initiation Catechumens as they continue their Catholic faith formation sessions that will end at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 20th. Julianna Bresko Dawn Estrate A Family Perspective by Bud Ozar Jesus was led by the Spirit in the wilderness. What is the wilderness in your life to which the Holy Spirit is leading you this Lent? Perhaps there are uncharted areas in your marriage or family relationships. Spend this Lent in your wilderness with God. Where is the Spirit leading you this Lent? Something to think about this week Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is more painful as staying stuck somewhere you don t belong. Mandy Hale SAINT LUKE BOCCE LEAGUE will meet on Tuesday, March 19th at 6pm at the Fireplace. RSVP Bill Schiraldi at 330-726-6079. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: Two adjoining rooms, can be separated. Approximately 800 sq. ft. each. One room has a private office. Rent includes utilities, and janitorial services. Private area inside school building. Separate entrance from school. Call 330502-2997 for details and rental information, ask for Rick.
LENTEN FAST AND ABSTINENCE: Catholics traditionally observe the penitential season of Lent through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. In regard to fasting, Catholics in the United States who are 14 and older are to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during the season of Lent. Those who are between the ages of 18 and 59 are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In keeping with the penitential nature of the season voluntary fasting on the other weekdays of Lent is encouraged. The law of fast prescribes that only one full meal a day may be taken. Two lighter meals are permitted. Eating between meals is not permitted but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are permitted. As we continue on our journey into the desert with Jesus for Forty Days to find our true selves again in him, to deepen our faith in him and to die and rise with him to a new level of life, Saint Luke Parish offers these opportunities to grow in spirit: Reconciliation every Wednesday following the 5:30pm Mass. Wednesday Evening Mass: Mass will be celebrated at 5:30. Additional opportunities listed in upcoming bulletins. Soup Suppers every Wednesday evening in the Martha and Mary Room at 6pm. Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent at 6pm in the Church. Saint Anthony Novena following the 8am Mass on Tuesdays beginning March 19th. Please make time for this sacred time of the year! On Wednesdays of Lent, we will have our Soup Suppers in the Martha and Mary Room, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Why not volunteer to bring a pot of soup or a loaf of bread to share. Bring the family, your place settings, and put the money saved on dinner in your Rice Bowl. CRS RICE BOWL: In Guatemala, we encounter Norma, who as a young mother supports her family and shares her skills with her community. Reflect on the importance of family in your life, How can you contribute to support families in your community. Visit crsricebowl.org for more. Area Communal Penance Services Communal Penance Services will take place at area parishes. The service allows individual confessions within the context of community, preparation, and thanksgiving. Listed bellow are several: Sunday March 10th at 3pm at Saint Nicholas Church, Struthers Monday March 18th at 7pm at Saint Christine Church, Youngstown Tuesday March 19th at 3pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Austintown Wednesday, March 20th at 7pm at St. Joseph, Youngtown Sunday, March 30th at 3pm Saint at Charles Borromeo, Boardman Fridays During Lent From 5 to 7pm in the Pole Barn $10.00 per dinner, which includes cole slaw, roll, and CHOICE of one side: macaroni and cheese, haluski, or pierogi. Extra sides available at $4.00; fish sandwich $3.00; or fish sandwich with cheese $3.50. Call 330-397-9293 to place your order BEFORE 5pm. EASTER ENVIRONMENT You can send in your Altar Decoration envelope at any time. For a minimum donation of $10.00 you can list up to THREE names on the envelope. If you send more than three names, only the first three will be published. Lists will appear in the Easter Sunday bulletin, therefore you are asked to turn in your envelopes before April 15th. Happy 90+ Birthday to the following special parishioners: James Booth Guy DiPillo Guy Palombaro May God Bless you today and throughout this year!
SAINT ANTHONY NOVENA: A Novena in Roman Catholic practice is a period of time specifically put aside to pray for particular needs, asking God s direction and help in those needs. The first Novena is rooted in sacred scripture, in the Acts of the Apostles, as the Apostles and Mary the Mother of Jesus waited and prayed together in the upper room after Christ s ascension into heaven until the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. The Latin word Novena means nine and refers to that prayerful waiting of nine days for the outpouring of God s spirit. Saint Anthony of Padua, the Franciscan priest who served the poor, challenged the corrupt, preached the Gospel with power and by God s grace worked miracles of conversion and healing, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, June 13th, 1231A.D. and so instead of nine days, a novena in honor of Saint Anthony is held for thirteen Tuesdays. Our Saint Anthony Novena this year begins on Tuesday, March 19th. Bring a specific intention and focus on it in prayer with Saint Anthony for thirteen Tuesdays and trust that God will answer in God s mysterious but perfect way! The Novena will be held in Saint Luke Church in the morning after the 8am Mass and in Saint Charles Church in the evening after the 6pm Mass. Pease come! Rise Up, O Men of God It s not too late to register and join the men of the Diocese of Youngstown at our Annual Catholic Men s Conference on Saturday, March 23, 2019. 9:00 a.m. start with closing with mass at 4:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Go to www.cmfdoy.org for more information, to download a registration form or register on line. Walk-in tickets will be available the day of the conference. St. John s Cemetery, Villa Marie Road will have Spring Clean up in March. All Christmas and other decorations that don t comply with the rules and regulations need to be picked up by March 15, 2019, otherwise they will be discarded. ETHNIC KOLBASSY & ITALIAN SAUSAGE SALE sponsored by Holy Apostles Parish, St. Stephen of Hungary Church & SS Peter & Paul Croation Church. Place your orders for Croatian, Hungarian, Polish & Slovak and Italian Sausage by calling Nancy Vogrin at 330-758-4355. Cost $7 per pound. Orders must be placed before April 5th. Pick up orders on April 14th from 10am-12pm at SS Peter and Paul Church, 421 Covington St., Youngstown. TIME SERVERS READERS MAR 16/17 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 4:30 B. Wainio N. Majoros W2 B2 NEEDED B2 D. Seinkner*** W2 W3 NEEDED C. Wainio M. Critell W5 B3 D. Deacon Seinkner*** B5 Presider W3 P. Deley W4 P. Deley M. Kaufman 10:00 T. Hayes J. Godward B1 C. Billet W1 P. Alcorn E. McCarragher T. Godward B2 P. Cooper W2 P. Alcorn B3 B. Lape B4 D. Graff B5 Presider W3 L. Lape W4 D. Graff W5 Dea Redig B6 K. Slavens*** W6 E. Powell LITURGICAL MINISTERS PLEASE NOTE: Holy week schedules are being prepared on Monday, March 17th. Please email the dates (as well as your ministry) you are available. The Holy Week Schedule will be sent to all Ministers the week of March 25th.. Please remember to please check your name off on the white board across from the water fountain in the narthex. Beginning the week of March 17th the entrance procession will be as follows. This order is the order we will process in from that day forward: Altar Servers, Readers, Deacon carrying Book of Gospels, and Presider. We are having Altar Server training this weekend. Following the training session an updated contact list will be sent to all ministers. READERS: Did you know you can find the readings at: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings. Simply click on the proper date on the calendar located at the right of the page. Readings are available both in print as well as audio.
THANK YOU: This bulletin is furnished to the Parish without charge. The advertisements that appear completely defray all publishing costs with which the church would otherwise be burdened. Please patronize these sponsors as a thank you for their kind generosity. PATRON OF THE WEEK ~ Visiting Angels Pastoral Council Members: Jeanne Adams, Sonny Cascarelli, MaryAnn Dulay, Jesse Fire, Patrick Fire, Suzanne Gomochak, William Joyce, Jacob Lape, Robert Redig, Emilee Smrek, Valerie Sullivan, Sister Mary Alyce Koval, and Father John Keehner. Finance Council Members: Ed Sunseri, Molly Rizzi, Bob Lape, Karen Raghanti, Sandy Joyce, Don Rodenbaugh, Rick Clautti, MaryAnn Dulay, Rich Rizzi, Sister Mary Alyce Koval, and Father John Keehner. Parish Contacts Parish Leader... Sister Mary Alyce Koval, OSU Pastor... Reverend John Keehner, JCL Sacramental Minister... Reverend Zachary Coulter Pastoral Ministry... Deacons Richard Milanek and Bob Redig Coordinator of Religious Education... Mrs. Valerie Sullivan Music Director... Mr. Joseph McKim Liturgy Coordinator... Ms. MaryAnn Dulay Administrative Assistant... Ms. MaryAnn Dulay Bookkeeper... Mr. Richard Rizzi Office Assistant:... Mrs. Lisa Dray Maintenance & Grounds Supervisor... Mr. Richard Clautti Webmaster:...Mrs. Peggy Voytilla ECLC Director:... Mrs. Ann St. George ECLC Office:... Mrs. Coleen Dannessa ***Father Keehner and Father Coulter may be reached at 330-792-3829*** Celebrating the Sacraments Sacrament of Baptism: Par ents to attend pr epar ation session offered quarterly. Call the Parish Office for dates. Sacrament of Marriage: At least 6 months notice Pre-marriage preparation required. Marriage Planning Guidelines available at Parish Office. Sacrament of Penance: Immediately following weekend Masses of the first weekend of the month or by appointment,. Christian Initiation of Adults: Individuals interested in learning about the Catholic Church and/or becoming Catholic, please contact the Parish Office. Inquiries welcomed at any time. Parish Mission Statement We are members of Saint Luke Parish, a Roman Catholic Christian Community of Faith within the Diocese of Youngstown. We are deeply rooted in both Scripture and Tradition. Born in Baptism and sustained by the celebration of the Eucharist, we embrace our life in Christ through prayer and sacrament, service and outreach, proclamation of the Word and formation in faith. Guided by the Holy Spirit and motivated by our love of God and of all people, we are both sign and an instrument of the Kingdom of Promise. Our unique blessing and gift is that we are a parish family which creates a warm and welcoming worship environment and participates fully in the planning and celebration of the Liturgy.