LUKE THE EVANGELIST APRIL 18, 2021 MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

Mission Statement: With the help of the Holy Spirit, MASS TIMES, INTENTIONS, AND ACTIVITIES we seek to build a Christ centered community upon the foundation of a joyful liturgy, a welcoming THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER hospitality, a celebrating people, a learning and Saturday, April 17 nurturing atmosphere for all members, and a 11:00am Sacrament of for commitment to serve God and others, while Class of 2021 spreading the Good News to those who seek to share in the blessings of our Catholic faith. Administered by Bishop Mark E Brennan

19 Jo Glen Dr., Morgantown, WV 26508 5:30pm For Parishioners Main Telephone: 304-594-2353 Fax: 304-594-2359 Church Website: http://stlukemorgantown.com Sunday, April 18 Office Hours: Monday– Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm 8:00am Phillip Ferruti

PASTOR—Rev. Biju T. Devassy [email protected] Phone: 304-780-9096 9:20am-10:40am Religious Education -First Communion Class & 7th/8th Grade OFFICE SECRETARY—Angie Turner [email protected] 11:00am Samuel Scordato FAITH FORMATION COORDINATOR—Lynn Johnson [email protected] Phone:304-290-5639

DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL MUSIC—R.J. Nestor Monday, April 19-NO DAILY MASS [email protected] Tuesday, April 20

PARISH BOOKKEEPER—Ruth Gibson 6:00pm +Angela Krosmico [email protected] Wednesday, April 21 SACRISTAN & GROUNDS—Toni Southern 6:00pm For Karen Jasek Cell Phone: 304-288-9979 Thursday, April 22 SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR—Alison Leon [email protected] 8:00am For Thomas Cox Friday, April 23 HOSPITALITY & WELCOME—Christine Robison [email protected] 7:30am

PASTORAL COUNCIL CHAIR-PERSON—Jenny Sizer 8:00am For Mark Cope [email protected]

FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR-PERSON—Nathan White FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER [email protected] Saturday, April 24 ST. LUKE’S WEBSITE 5:30pm Dan Carnegie www.stlukemorgantown.com Sunday, April 25 8:00am Dottie Baker Sacramental Information

BAPTISM: You must attend Baptismal Preparation Classes 9:20am-10:40am Religious Education prior to the baptism. Contact the pastor to arrange one. -5th/6th Grade MARRIAGE: Please contact six months in advance. No date will be set over the phone. 11:00am YOUTH MASS-5th & 6th Grade RECONCILIATION: Saturday 4:30pm or by Appointment. Please call the Parish Office to Schedule. For Parishioners

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bulletin announcements to: [email protected] Regular Collection-$3908

If a parishioner is ill, hospitalized, or has lost a family Building Fund-$1205 member or loved one or if you know of anyone in School Envelope-$95 need of prayer, please contact Charmaine Steve, at 724-725-5129 or the Parish office 304-594-2353. Good Friday-$10 Holy Thursday-$10 If you are interested in becoming a St. Luke’s Parishioner, please call the Education of Seminarians-$10 Parish office to request a welcome folder. Holy Land-$10

MASS INTENTIONS Total Attendance for weekend masses: 155 The suggested stipend is $10 for a weekday Mass and $20 for a weekend Mass. If you are interested, call the Thank you for your continued Parish office at 304-594-2353. support of our Parish! St Luke the Evangelist Parish is following all guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 We would like to welcome the provided by the diocese and government officials. following new parishioners to  Masks are required. Please make sure nose and mouth are covered by your mask. St. Luke Parish:  Reservations are NOT needed to attend mass. When you arrive at the church, the ushers will direct you to a seat that allows for maximum use Charlie & Latoya Ojugbana of space while maintaining social distancing. Thank you for your patience.

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April 18th April 19th April 20th Patrick Burke Cynthia Beabout Mary Minard Michael Bogroff Christopher Secreto Chad Johnson Jaxon Santmyer Anahi Espinoza Myles Barry April 21st April 22nd April 23rd April 24th Lofton Johnson Jill Balko Judy Hoffman Mark Boyle Pattie Teter Tatiana Trejos Madison Seman Father Biju Andrew Seman Nicole Zuccari Karen Higginbotham Emma Bogroff Mason Meador Lucy Likar View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH APRIL 18, 2021 MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

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FROM THE DIOCESE To report an incidence of suspected child sexual abuse, please contact your local law enforcement agency, or you may confidentially contact WV Child Protective Services at 800.352.6513. In addition to civil authorities, to report suspected cases of sexual abuse by personnel of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, please contact one of the Bishop’s designees at 888.434.6237 or 304.233.0880: Mr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Mr. Tim Bishop, ext. 353; Fr. Dennis Schuelkens, ext. 270 or call the Office of Safe Environment at 304.230.1504. Please visit www.dwc.org under “Accountability” for additional information and reporting methods.

Congratulations to our Confirmation Class of 2021 who received the gifts of the Holy Spirit on Saturday, April 17th by Bishop Mark E Brennan

Sophia Ann-Marie Balko Chase William Edwards Grace Victoria Gilstrof Andrew Braden Greathouse Courtland John Helbig Emily Grace Kraynak Gillian Marie Maholic Emily Jane Monti Aidan Joseph Murray Mia Grace Murray Emily Alicia Stanton Aleksandra Sofia Wassick Chance James Willard Teagan Louise Willard Kathryn Blaire Winge Braden Wayne Brooks-Hagedorn Angelina Savannah Jade Cortopassi

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH APRIL 18, 2021 MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Saint of the Day Blessed James Oldo April 18. Blessed James Oldo was a wealthy married man who shared the “good life” with his wife. Circumstances, however, changed his attitude and he began to see the futility of his lifestyle. He and his wife became Secular and, upon her death, Blessed James became a .

Saint Gianna Beretta Molla April 19. Saint Gianna Beretta Molla was a wife, mother, and pediatrician. During her last pregnancy Saint Gianna was found to have a noncancerous uterine fibroid. While she allowed the doctors to remove the tumor, she made sure that her pregnancy was protected. Saint Gianna Molla died of complications shortly after her daughter’s birth.

Saint Conrad of Parzham April 20. Saint Conrad of Parzham served as friary porter for 41 years. Anyone who came to the friary in Altoetting would have met Saint Conrad as he greeted them at the door. Such a role may not sound like much, but Saint Conrad turned it into a true ministry of love and service. Saint Anselm April 21. Perhaps best known in philosophical circles for his rational proof of the existence of God, Saint Anselm was a great theologian as well. A Benedictine monk and scholar, Saint Anselm earned the title “Father of Scholasticism,” a school of philosophy/theology prominent in the middle ages, especially among Catholic philosophers and theologians.

Saint Adalbert of April 22. Saint Adalbert of Prague received his name from his mentor, Saint Adalbert of . Ordained a bishop early in life, Adalbert of Prague became a faithful defender and preacher of the faith. In return for his faithfulness Saint Adalbert received criticism, exile, and martyrdom.

Saint George April 23. Slayer of dragons, rescuer of a king’s daughter, and other legends seem to cling to Saint George. What we do know for sure is that he was willing to shed his blood for the faith. Even though the details may be sparse, the fact of his courage and holiness is enough.

Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen April 24. Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen was known for his generosity and care for the poor throughout his life. Starting off as a lawyer, he became disenchanted and joined the Capuchins where he was known for his prayer and preaching. While traveling, he was attacked and killed.

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/source/saint-of-the-day/ View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH APRIL 18, 2021 MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Living with Christ this week READING 2 1 JN 3:1-2 Celebrating the Eucharist reminds us Beloved: that our loving union with Christ See what love the Father has bestowed on us must flow into our daily lives. This that we may be called the children of God. week’s readings from Acts tell of Yet so we are. dedicated deacons like Stephen and The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Philip who show their love in Beloved, we are God’s children now; witness and suffering. Saul learns what we shall be has not yet been revealed. that Christ loves him even though he We do know that when it is revealed we shall be like persecutes . In the gospels, him, Jesus reveals that he comes from for we shall see him as he is. heaven as God’s gift, and he lovingly gives himself as the Bread GOSPEL JN 10: 11-18 of Life. Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. Responding to the Word A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A hired man, who is not a shepherd Jesus invites us to be witnesses of what we have experienced with him. and whose sheep are not his own, sees a wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs • How might I share my love for Jesus with away, others today? and the wolf catches and scatters them. Jesus, today I will…. This is because he works for pay and has no concern for the sheep. NEX T WEE K’ S RE ADI NGS I am the good shepherd, April 25, 2021 and I know mine and mine know me, FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down my life for the sheep. READING 1 ACTS 4:8-12 I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said: and there will be one flock, one shepherd. “Leaders of the people and elders: This is why the Father loves me, If we are being examined today because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. about a good deed done to a cripple, No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own. namely, by what means he was saved, I have power to lay it down, and power to take it up then all of you and all the people of Israel should again. know This command I have received from my Father.” that it was in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead; in his name this man stands before you healed. He is the stone rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. There is no salvation through anyone else, nor is there any other name under heaven given to the human race by which we are to be saved.”

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