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First Sunday of Advent | November 28, 2021
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We the Church enter into Advent and the new liturgical year with a call for a watchful confidence. Our readings were originally addressed to communities undergoing great loss and confusion. Jeremiah speaks confidently of God fulfilling the ancient promises to Israel, even during a time of foreign invasion. Read more...
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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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Intercessory Prayer Ministry Welcomes Prayer Requests & Members
The Intercessory Prayer Ministry invites members to pray for those in need. The ministry receives any requests for those needs that require prayer for days, weeks or months. Prayer requests might be related to recovery from or living with cancer, other diseases and sicknesses; recovery from surgery; high-risk pregnancies; or addictions, etc.
Members commit to praying each day for these needs - whatever time fits your schedule. The only requirement is that you have an e-mail address, as all prayer requests will be sent that way once or twice a week. To join or request a prayer, e-mail Angelica at 44angelicafe@gmail.com.
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First Friday Masses & Adoration
First Friday Morning Mass on Dec. 3 will be held at 9:00 am. Adoration will be held 9:00 am-Noon in the Chapel in the Pastoral Office. First Friday Evening Mass will return this month and will be held at 7:00 pm in the church.
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Poinsettia Order Pick Up
Plants ordered by the Nov. 19 deadline can be picked up Sunday, Dec. 5, 9:30 am-Noon in Room 401. REMINDER: Pick-up is for RE participants who took orders (they are responsible for their deliveries) or if you ordered plants directly through the Pastoral Office. Thank you for your support!
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is Wednesday, Dec. 8. Mass will be held at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm on Dec. 8. The feast day is a holy day of obligation that celebrates Mary’s conception without sin.
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Labors of Love
As we ready our hearts and homes for the coming of Christmas, the Church too must get ready. All are invited to help prepare the church for our Advent and Christmas Masses. Join us on Saturday, Dec. 11, 9:00 am-Noon. Coffee & donuts will be served 8:30-9:00 am.
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Advent Penance Service
Prepare your hearts for Christ. The St. Luke Church Penance Service will be held Monday, Dec. 13, at 7:00 pm in the church. Come and let the God of mercy and compassion prepare your hearts for the Savior’s birth at Christmas. Additional priests are available.
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St. Luke Gift Shop Coming Soon!
Beautiful religious items are now
available to purchase after Weekend Masses
in the Church Meeting Room.
All proceeds will go toward the formal
opening of our Gift Shop on campus.
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Life, Justice & Peace Spotlight |
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Vigil for Supreme Court Case that Could Overturn Roe v. Wade
On December 1, the Supreme Court will hear arguments for Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health, the case that could overturn Roe v. Wade. This case is our best chance to reverse Roe in decades! Please join with pro-lifers across the nation for an unprecedented two-day campaign of prayer and fasting, community outreach, and peaceful vigil this Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. It will be exactly like a 40 Days for Life vigil, except it's just for two days.
Our local vigil site is the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood El Monte, at 4786 N. Peck Road (corner of Peck and Lower Azusa), between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. No need to sign up…just come for an hour or two to pray! For more details or questions, please e-mail stlukesjc@gmail.com or leave a message for Wendy at (626) 233-0786.
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Help Build Homes with Habitat for Humanity
St. Luke parishioners are invited to join with volunteers from Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary church in Pasadena to help repair a home on Saturday, Dec. 11, in Baldwin Park. Volunteers can be anyone 16 years of age and older. Habitat will teach us and provide tools.
If you are interested in volunteering, go to http://vhub.at/assumptionsgv to create a VolunteerHub account. Volunteers can choose a half day shift, 7:45-11:30 am, or 11:45 am-3:30 pm., or even work a full day, 7:45 am-3:30 pm. Once registered, you will receive further information. Questions? Please contact Veronica Romero West at (626) 437-1014 or e-mail her at veronica@design1west.com.
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Archbishop José H. Gomez has declared a Jubilee Year.
The “Forward in Mission” Jubilee Year will run from Sept. 11, 2021, through Sept. 10, 2022.
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Saints and Observances
Week of November 28, 2021
Sunday
First Sunday of Advent
Hanukkah begins
Tuesday
St. Andrew, Apostle
Wednesday
World AIDS Awareness Day
Friday
St. John Damascene
St. Francis Xavier
First Friday
Saturday
First Saturday
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I will raise up for David
a just shoot; he shall do what is right and just
in the land.
— Jeremiah 33:15
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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: 8:00 am-5:00 pm (Closed Noon-1:00 pm)
(626) 291-5900 |(626) 287-2332 (FAX) | www.stluketemplecity.org
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