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FR. MARK’S CORNER Today, we celebrate Father’s Day and those special
“Dad figures” in our lives. My father died when I was the age of twelve and so my memories were very few of that nurturing character that young children need. I know some of our
families in this community have lost a parent, a father, a loved one at a very tender age. It is very difficult. Yet, no family
is spared suffering. There is a Flemish saying: elg huisje heft sijn kruisje (each home has its cross). Everyone
in a family must be ready to sacrifice for that is what love
is. We are all God’s children and God is also our Father. Since we are all one in Christ we are also one family. On
this special day, let us pray for our ‘dad” here on
earth and ask blessing from our Father in heaven. We also say “farewell” to another Father in our midst
and that is our good friend: Fr. Joseph Yang. We appreciate his many years
of ministry here among us and send him with our blessing to his new assignment at Incarnation, Glendale. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide Fr. Joseph in his priesthood and may we continue to
be thankful for the many foreign priests who have come to serve
in our country to allow Mass to be celebrated on a daily basis. As a parish, let us continue to pray for and nurture vocations among us. Spiritual reflection: If I am called “dad” on earth do I
love with the tenderness of God our Father the life that I have authored into life with the
cooperation of a loving mother? New Leadership for St. Luke Catholic School I am proud to announce my new leadership for St. Luke Catholic School in the
form of a Co-Principalship for this next year. I have handpicked
Nancy and Yvette for their demonstrated faith, dedication and vision in serving in our Catholic Community and maintaining a strong vision for our Catholic educational institutions and parishes.
Together, with our dedicated faculty and staff, we will continue
to journey in building up the student body of St. Luke in faith, hope and love while demonstrating the superior education we offer to our students and families. I know that they will make
a wonderful team and enjoy our full support.
Bio:
Nancy Nicholas Graduate of St. Luke School; Parishioner for 40+ years; School parent from
1976 to 1991. Elementary School Teacher for St. Luke School 20+;
DRE at St. Luke Parish; Full time Principal at All Sts. School in El Sereno and San Gabriel Mission Elementary School and three month transition principal at St. Aloysius School in Los Angeles.
San Gabriel Elementary Regional Supervisor for the fifty-four
schools in the Region. Served on 10+ WCEA/WASC Elementary Accreditation Teams, Chaired approximately half of them. Presently a member of the Parish Pastoral Council, serving as Chairperson for the 2012-2013
term. My Husband and his brothers and sisters are also graduates
of St. Luke as are three of our four children. We love St. Luke Parish and School
and are committed to help in any way to advance the success of their mission. Bio: Yvette
Jefferys I currently serve as the Transitional Kindergarten
teacher at St. Luke School. I came on board last January through June of 2012
as a long-term substitute for junior high language arts, and returned this year to open the new Transitional Kindergarten
program. I am currently taking Faith Formation courses to become a certified catechist through the Los Angeles
Archdiocese. I attended California State Polytechnic University
in Pomona, receiving a B.A. in Liberal Arts. I pursued graduate studies at Mount St. Mary's College where I received a Master of Science in Education. I have been in the ministry of Catholic
education for 16 years. Most of my experience has been as a junior
high language arts teacher. I am committed to Catholic education, and I am a product of Catholic schools.
I believe that as a Catholic educator I should live a life with
strong, Catholic morals and values. I am a practicing Catholic. I feel it is important to give 100% in all I do. Because Catholic education is my ministry, I realize that countless hours should be
spent in service to my community. St. Luke Parish is an exceptional
community. I am privileged, humbled, and honored to be given the opportunity to serve as the new co-Principal, and I look forward to working closely with Nancy Nicholas, and Father Mark. The Best Gift | | | |
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