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Fifth Sunday of Lent | March 21, 2021 |
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Reflections with Fr. Mark |
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Jeremiah reminds us that there is a special bond between God and the broken-hearted. This new covenant establishes a special relationship going beyond tribe, nation, position, or political party. Read more...
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Live Stream of
10:30 am Sunday Mass
View through the pages below. If you are unable
to join us live, the Mass can be replayed.
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Holy Week & Easter Services
(In Person and Live Streamed. Reservations Required.)
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HOLY THURSDAY (April 1)
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper ~ 7:00 pm
GOOD FRIDAY (April 2)
Stations of the Cross ~ Noon
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion with Communion ~ 1:00 pm
EASTER SUNDAY (April 4)
Mass: 6:30 am, 8:30 am, 10:30 am*
Drive-thru Communion Reception ~ 12:00-12:30 pm
UPDATE
Reservations for registered parishioners will be required for all services
and will be taken Monday, March 29, through Thursday, April 1.
Please do not call the Pastoral Office prior. Limited seating available.
*Live streamed. Available to view through the pages below.
If you are unable to join us live, the video can be replayed.
(Update: Holy Week Services will not be live streamed.)
Confessions will not be held on Holy Saturday, April 3, or April 10.
No morning Masses on Holy Thursday & Good Friday.
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Weekly Offering
As we navigate through these unprecedented times we appreciate your continued support with your weekly offering for our parish operations. Please know your contribution is vital to our mission as a church. We have a small budget and need to continue paying our bills.
Contributions can be mailed to the Pastoral Office, dropped in the office mailbox, or contributed through our online giving program.
You can 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).
Thank you for your generous support!
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Parish Notice About Donation Drop-Offs
Please do not drop off or leave donations of clothing and other household items at St. Luke Church or Pastoral Office. We do not have a program or facilities for such donations.
The following are some suggested organizations to contact: St. Vincent de Paul at (800) 974-3571, Vietnam Veterans of America at (818) 938-2563, or The Salvation Army at (800) 728-7825. You may also drop off items at Savers at 16 E. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia (Live Oak/Santa Anita). Thank you!
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Parish Staff Position Opening
We have an opening for a Part-Time (Days) Assistant Maintenance Worker. If you know anyone who may be interested, please see CLICK HERE for the complete job description and requirements. No phone calls, please.
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Mass Intention Requests
Mass Intention requests can be made for in-person weekday and Sunday Masses. Names will be acknowledged during the Prayer of the Faithful and included in the Parish Bulletin. Offerings greatly appreciated. Please call the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 to make a request.
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'Drive-thru' Confessions
Offered at 1:00 pm on Saturdays. Masks required. Drive through the church parking lot where you will be directed to a priest who will hear your confession from outside the passenger side of the car. Reminder: Confessions will not be held on April 3 or 10. More details...
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LIFE, JUSTICE & PEACE SPOTLIGHT |
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The Beauty and Joy of Love in the Family
The first and fundamental structure for a "human ecology" is the family . . . founded on marriage, in which the mutual gift of self as husband and wife creates an environment in which children can be born and develop their potentialities, become aware of their dignity, and prepare to face their unique and individual destiny. (St. John Paul II, On the Hundredth Year [Centesimus Annus], no. 39)
On March 19, 2021, the Church celebrated the fifth anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia, on the beauty and joy of love in the family. On this same day, Pope Francis launched the year “Amoris Laetitia Family,” which will conclude on June 26, 2022, during the X Meeting of Families in Rome with the Holy Father.
Pope Francis announced the year of “Amoris Laetitia Family” during his Angelus Message on the Feast of the Holy Family on December 27, 2020. He ended his address invoking the Blessed Mother, “May the Virgin Mary grant that families throughout the world be increasingly fascinated by the evangelical ideal of the Holy Family, so as to become a leaven of [a] new humanity and of a genuine and universal solidarity.”
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Celebrating a Grandparents and the Elderly Day.
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Accompanying Families in Need: In this Year of Amoris Laetitia Family, the Holy Father has asked Church leaders to broaden their vision of family ministry to include the different generations of families and those families whose struggles place them on the peripheries. The Church is called to accompany married couples and families throughout the joys and hardships of life. This section contains information and resources on a variety of topics to help families through the difficulties of life.
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The Apostolate of Family Love: The Church is a “family of families” (AL 87) and is charged with the duty to enable families to become active agents of the family apostolate. To this end, “an effort at evangelization and catechesis inside the family” is required since a family of disciples turns into a missionary family (see AL, 200). This section includes information on the Domestic Church, family life and prayer and responsible parenthood.
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The Gift of Marriage: This section includes resources and information on the Sacrament of Marriage, the Theology of the Body and Natural Family Planning.
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Sharing the Joy of Love with Youth and Young Adults: This section has links to programs and resources to help young people grow in their awareness of the importance of a Christian formation in the truth of love and in the gift of self.
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I am Church: During the Amoris Laetitia Family Year, a series of videos on the faith and ecclesial involvement of persons with disabilities will be made available.
The long-range future of our nation is intimately linked with the well-being of families, for the family is the most basic form of human community. Insofar as it is a "small-scale Church," the Christian family is called upon, like the "large- scale Church," to be a sign of unity for the world and in this way to exercise its prophetic role by bearing witness to the Kingdom and peace of Christ.
Amid a secular culture that is threatening to destroy the sanctity of family, let us embrace Pope Francis’ initiative, “Amoris Laetitia Family,” and truly celebrate and elevate the family and family life.
"Holy Family of Nazareth, make us once more mindful of the sacredness and
inviolability of the family and its beauty in God's plan." (Amoris Laetitia, 325)
~St. Luke Life, Justice and Peace Ministry
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Free Book on Divine Mercy!
Do you know the story and the power of Divine Mercy? Get ready to be educated, inspired and entertained by this FREE book by Divine Mercy expert and Relevant Radio® show host, Drew Mariani. You’ll soon discover the healing power and freedom of this incredible devotion. Reserve your copy at RelevantRadio.com/MercyBook.
Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Drew Mariani daily at 1:00 pm at Relevant Radio on 930 AM, online at relevantradio.com, or on the free mobile app.
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The Truth Comes Out!
Vox Vitae invites you to a pre-screening of a new movie. Come to see this showing of ROE V. WADE to learn the true story about how abortion was legalized in our country. The movie reveals how the case was really decided. Filmmaker Nick Loeb, actor and director of Roe v. Wade, says the film is “not a preachy, pro-life religious movie.” Rather, it tells the truth of the case. The film features actors Jon Voight, Corbin Bernsen, John Schneider and Stacy Dash.
The movie will be shown on Friday, March 26, at 7:00 pm in the church parking lot of St. Therese Catholic Church, 1100 E. Alhambra Road, Alhambra CA 91801. There will be a vegetarian pizza dinner. Dress warm and bring a chair. There is no charge to attend, although free-will offerings will be accepted.
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We thank our St. Luke parishioners who have been praying and fasting for an end to abortion during this 40 Days for Life campaign (https://40daysforlife.com/). The current campaign ends on March 28.
Please consider joining with others from St. Luke and neighboring parishes to peacefully pray (wearing a mask and socially distanced) in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood El Monte, at 4786 N. Peck Road (corner of Peck and Lower Azusa) during the remainder of this 40-day vigil.
We also want to celebrate! Join us at 3:00 pm TODAY, Sunday, March 21, at Peck and Lower Azusa for a Mid-Point Rally to praise God for the Gift of Life. There will be a special guest singer.
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Habitat for Humanity Catholic Coalition BUILD DAY
Saturday, April 17, 2021
St. Luke is looking for 8 volunteers (ages 16 and up) to help Habitat for Humanity Catholic Coalition build an Accessory Dwelling Unit in West Pasadena. No experience is necessary, nor do you need any special skills! Habitat will teach us everything we need to know on the build site and will provide all tools and equipment. Face masks are required, and we will follow all CDC safety protocols. Volunteers can choose a half day shift, 7:45 am to 11:30 am, or 11:45 am to 3:30 pm., or even work a full day, 7:45 am to 3:30 pm.
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Saints and Observances
Week of March 21, 2021
Sunday
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Third Scrutiny
Tuesday
St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
Thursday
The Annunciation of the Lord
Friday
Abstinence
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"I will place my law
within them and write
it upon their hearts;
I will be their God, and
they shall be my people."
— Jeremiah 31:33
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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
Pastoral staff are available to assist parishioners by
phone or e-mail Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The Pastoral Office is currently closed to the public.
(626) 291-5900 |(626) 287-2332 (FAX) | www.stluketemplecity.org
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