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The Hospitality Corner: The Hospitality Corner is closed for the summer. Please come bid farewell to Fr.Joseph in the Hall after the 8, 10 & 12 Noon Masses. The Hospitality Corner will resume in the Fall.
We thank the Cooking Angels and the Lectors for hosting the reception for Fr. Dominic last Sunday. |
Parish Appreciation Dinner- Black
& White Ball (St.Luke style without the Ball
Gown or Tuxedo) to thank all our Volunteers who work throughout the year to support our parish. St. Luke Parish will hold its annual appreciation dinner on Saturday, June 22,
at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish all. Volunteers can pick up their free entry tickets from the Parish Office before June 18. Black and white attire suggested, but not required.
If any questions, please call
Laura at (626) 437-8293.
Religious Education Registration Information for 2013-2014 ►Registration forms now available for 2013-2014 . Preschool, Family Catechesis, Home Church & High School Confirmation classes. Registration packets
can be picked up in the Pastoral Office or downloaded
from our website, www.stluketemplecity.org. ►Registrations may not be turned into
the Pastoral Offices. All registrations
have to be accepted in person with the Staff of Religious Education on the dates and times listed below. Weds. June
26th Room 404 7:00PM-9:00PM Sun. July 14 Church Meeting
Room 9:00AM-1:30PM Sun. Aug. 11 Church Meeting Room 9:00AM-1:30PM Weds. Aug. 14 Parish Hall 7:00 PM-9:00PM |
Year in Faith: Mary Magdalene’s name is
mentioned at the end of the Gospel. She is incorrectly thought to have been a prostitute. Mary is often referred to as a disciple and has a significant role in the Gospel according to John as a witness
to the Risen Christ. (Sourcebook 2013) Reflection: Would you consider yourself a disciple of Christ?Liturgy Notes A penitent woman is washing Jesus’
feet at the house of the Pharisee. Jesus relates a parable to explain that she
is showing and experiencing deep gratitude for her reconciliation with the Lord. (Sourcebook 2013) Reflection: How do you
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FATHER’S DAY CARDS AVAILABLE Father’s Day is next Sunday, June 16th. Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards are available at the church
exits, as well as offering envelopes for the names of fathers who are living or
deceased. Names of fathers that are received by the Parish Office will be part
of the nine day Father’s Day Novena, which begins on June
15th. The St. Luke Catholic Church has done much for the families of the parish. Labors of Love for St. Luke is an opportunity to give
back to the Church. Please join us June 15th from 9am to Noon.We have a lot of tasks to complete from light polishing, cleaning to gardening. Whatever your energy level, we have
a task for you. This is a great activity to give back to the Church and meet other
parishioners. Lunch will be served.
JOIN US FOR A MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM For
Couples Married 0-5 Years This Newlywed
Enrichment program will meet on the following days: Fri., Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar.
22, Apr. 26, May 31,& June 28. Time: 7:00-10:00 P.M. Location: St. Basil’s Catholic Church, 3611 Wilshire Blvd., Los
Angeles. To register contact Candy Metoyer, Office of Family Life: 213-637-7250. FATHER’S DAY CARDS AVAILABLE Father’s Day is next Sunday, June 16th. Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards are available at the church exits, as well as offering envelopes for
the names of fathers who are living or deceased. Names of fathers that are received by the Parish Office will be part of the nineday Father’s Day Novena, which begins this weekend.
Young Adults ~ Theology on Tap Summer Series Renew
International’s Summer Series 2013 of Theology on Tap
for Young Adults begin in July. The following parishes in the San
Gabriel Region will host this series: Holy Family, South Pasadena - Weds., July
10, 17, 24 & 31; St. Denis, Diamond Bar - Thurs., July 11, 18, 25 & Aug.
1; St. Louise De Marillac, Covina - Sun., July 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4. Find us
on Facebook: Young Adult Ministry in Los Angeles. Sponsored by the Officeof Religious Education, Los Angeles.
TURNAROUND TRIP TO PALA CASINOFundraiser sponsored by the Italian
Catholic Federation. Sunday, June 2. $20.00 per person.
Leave St. Luke’s at 9:30 A.M., return at 6:30 P.M. Please call Eleanor Cuneo (626) 287 -5960 for
reservations and further information. Hope you can join us for lots of fun and good fellowship.
July 12-14 Steubenville West, Arizona - Theme: Chosen. It is early this year, so
don’t miss out. Cost is$300.00 per participant (includes lodging,
meals,transportation, and t-shirt). Registrations are takingplace now, a $150.00 non-refundable deposit is duenow.
Guaranteed to shake your faith. If you are interestedin sponsoring a
teen, please send in your donationand put on your memo: Steubenville
West-Sponsorship.
August 6-10 Santa Barbara Life Teen Summer Camp -
Cost is $290.00. Watch video on Facebook; guaranteedto build your faith,
and make new friends. Lots offun, and team builders. Taking registrations
now.
ICF CARD PARTY Friday, June 28, in Parish Hall
6:30-10:00 P.M.—$10 Donation per Person Includes a lite supper of
Hot Pulled Pork on a Roll, Green Salad, Chips, Desserts, Coffee, Tea & Wine.
Card games include Poker, Pinochle, Bridge, Hand & Foot, and MexicanTrain. Board Games are welcome. Door Prizes, Table Prizes, & 50/50 Prizes will be awarded. A head count is appreciated. Please call Ann @ 448-8991.
. | Youth Ministry Raffles Youth Ministry is holding 2 Raffles in the coming weeks. The Raffle drawings will take place on Sunday, July 7, after the 5:30 P.M.
Mass. Tickets for the following items may be purchased in the Parish Office or from our teens on Sundays, June 23 & June 30, since we will alsobe selling Prayer
Hands after every Mass: (1) 46” LEDHDTV, $850 Value; (2)
Diamond Candles - a ring worth $10, $100, $1,000 or $5,000 in every candle. One candle
was raffled off at this year’s St. Joseph’s Dinner, and thering was valued at $200.
Candle: $25 value.
SR. CITIZENS
POTLUCK LUNCHEON & BINGO The next Sr. Citizens Potluck Luncheon & Bingo will be
held on Monday, June 17, from 12 Noon-3:00 P.M., inthe Parish Hall. The afternoon
begins with lunch at 12 Noon, followed by Bingo. Bingo cards are $3 each or two
for $5. Please RSVP to Joan S. Robledo @ 824-2105.
A YOUTH MINISTRY APPRECIATION!Special Thanks to our Parishioners for coming out and leaving
the BBQ to us. We did very well on our taco sale, and we have been asked to do
it again. Keep an eye out for our upcoming fundraisers. We want to specially thank
Fr Mark A. Strader for his wonderful support, and all our Parent support for their donations to put together this fundraiser and for all the cooking: Thao & Loan Nguyen and Family for their donations.
You are all amazing and a wonderful blessing to our ministry and our
Parish. Kevin & Nancy Sasaki, Ben & Oralia Garcia, Rick & Claudia Morales, Jimmy & Beaulah Fong, Eddie Melendrez, Anne Sloane, Zandy Lau. Our parents are awesome. The teens that came from TCHS. The team: Victoria Morales, Luke Garcia, Jacob Garcia, Luke Garcia, Arielle Fong,
Edith Martinez, Celeste Martinez, Juniper Terrones, Andres Sasaki, Miranda Hernandez,
Michelle Elizabeth Sloane. You all are an everyday blessing and we thank you all
for your commitment to our Parish community and youth ministry. Thank you Lord
for the opportunity to be a worker in the vine.
It’s that time
again. Youth ministry is going to be sending teens to 2 Conferences and 1 Summer camp.
You will find them fundraising in the coming weeks. In advance, and whole heartedly, I want to “thank you” for all your support as we continue to
strive in our Journey as good stewards in the vineyard of our
Lord. Please see
the Youth Ministry box for more info.Prayer Hands will be available after every Mass on June
23 and June 30. They will be placed on a Banner and prayed over at the Steubenville Conference (July 12-14). There will be Prayer Hands
for $1 & Prayer Hands for $5.
There
will be a Fiesta Captain’s Meeting On Tuesday, June 18, at 7:00 P.M., in Room 404 of the Parish
Hall. We will
recap the results of the Fiesta and address any questions, comments and ideas for next year.
Are You Being Called To Become A Deacon? Diaconate Formation Office: Information Meeting for Men Interested in the Permanent
Diaconate Sunday The Diaconate Formation Office will be hosting an information meeting for all men who are interested in finding out
more about becoming a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Members
of the Archdiocesan Diaconate Formation Office will be present to explain the role of the deacon in the Church, to explain the Diaconate Formation Program, and to answer any questions that participants might have. Men must be between the ages of 30 and 60
years to enter the formation program.
It is important for men who are married to attend with their wives. The next information meeting
will be held on Sunday July 21, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at St. Jerome’s, located at 5550 Thornburn St. Los Angeles, CA 90045.
For further information, please contact
Mrs. Claudia Ortiz in the Diaconate Formation Office at (213) 637-7383
or CAOrtiz@la-archdiocese.org. CATHOLICISM - Faith Formation ProgramPlease Note: This series that was set to begin this week has been postponed until the Fall.
LOOKING FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS The
Baptism ministry is creating a library for children to use during Mass. We are looking for new or used
children’s books for infants through age six. Has your child outgrown their books? Please bring
donations to the Parish Office. For more information, please call Jeanna Chavez, Baptism Coordinator, 626-285-7632.
2013
CALENDARS STILL AVAILABLE! The 2013 Religious Art Calendars are still available in the Parish
Office. You may purchase them for $3.00 each. All proceeds benefit the St. Luke Chapter
of the St. Vincent De Paul Society, which benefits the needy. Thank you for your support!
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New Caregiver’s Ministry Sessions Beginning in June The St.
Luke Caregiver’s Ministry will be offering support group sessions for those who are in a
Caregiving role. This program is offered to create a sharing and supportive environment for Caregivers of loved ones with Dementia or Alzheimers. The one-hour sessions
will begin on Wednesday, June 5 between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm and repeat every other Wednesday. For more information, please contact Margarita at (626) 575-1418 or
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