ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST PARISH

EASTON ROAD & FAIRHILL AVENUE GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA DECEMBER 20, 2020

RECTORY AND PARISH OFFICE 2316 Fairhill Avenue Glenside, PA 19038 215-572-0128 fax: 215-572-0482 [email protected]

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Worship Aid. page 6 PENANCE SERVICE, WEDNESDAY, 7 PM 61 St. Luke—cover—page 1 ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST PARISH, GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 20, 2020

MASS READINGS AND INTENTIONS FOR WEEK UNITY VIGIL Sunday, December 20 – Fourth Sunday of Advent Tuesdays, 5:30—6:30 pm 2 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29; Join us in front of on Tuesdays as Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 “We Stand Against Racism”

Monday, December 21 – Advent Weekday / Peter You can also make a visit to church beforehand—we have Canisius, Priest, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays. Song of Songs 2:8-14 or 3:14-18a; Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Luke 1:39-45 Check out our Young Adults Group (for those in their 6:30 am Helene Walsh 20’s and 30’s)! For information email Matt Smith at Tuesday, December 22 – Advent Weekday [email protected] or you can check out our 1 Samuel 1:24-28; (Ps) 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-7, 8abcd; Facebook page.

Luke 1:46-56 The link for our page is: https://www.facebook.com/ 8:30 am Samuel Fanelli groups/stlukesyoungadultsglenside/about/. Wednesday, December 23 – Advent Weekday / Saint John of Kanty, Priest All parishioners are welcome to our 3:1-4, 23-24; Psalm 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Sodality and Novena Devotions Luke 1:57-66 after the 8:30 Mass on Tuesdays, through May. 6:30 am Potter Thursday, December 24 – Advent Weekday REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29; Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Luke 1:67-79 Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM 8:30 am Margie Sharkey and Sean Sharkey Monday, Wednesday: 6:30 AM Thursday, December 24 – Vigil of the Nativity of the Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8:30 AM

Lord (Christmas Eve) Holy Day: varies; Holiday: varies 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 10:00 pm Friday, December 25 – The Nativity of the Lord COMMUNION SERVICE—Friday: 6:30 AM

(Christmas Day) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am Readings for the Nativity of the Lord Wednesday: 7:30 - 8:00 PM 62:1-5; Psalm 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 PM :16-17, 22-25; Matthew 1:1-25 PENANCE SERVICE & CONFESSIONS Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96: 1-3, 11-13; Titus 2:11-14; :1-14 Wednesday, December 23, 7:00 PM Isaiah 62:11-12; Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:15-20 A VOCATION VIEW Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98:1-6; Hebrews 1:1-6; Mary received and responded to the Lord’s will through :1-18 the invitation of an . Who are God’s messengers in Saturday, December 26 – , the First your life? Listen to God speaking to you through them. :8-10; 7:54-59; :3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; (Luke 1:26-38) Matthew 10:17-22 8:30 am John & Roberto Battaglia & Concetta Licari The Pro-Life Rose, Sunday, December 27 – The of , Mary, placed before the statue of Mary, and Joseph and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Carnations, Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Psalm 105:1-6, 8-9; placed before the statue of St. Joseph, Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40 or are in loving memory of the Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 ; Psalm 128:1-5; :12-21; Amorosa, Fanelli, and Penecale Families.

Luke 2:22-40 12/20/20—61 St. Luke—page 2 HOUR OF PRAYER December 20, 2020 Please join us from 6 to 7 pm on the Tuesdays of Advent Dear Parishioners, and the Christmas Season as we pray for priests and The Fourth Week of Advent always prepares us for deacons during these trying times. Bring a rosary. the coming of Jesus at Christmas. These closing days of Advent are filled with God’s presence and the important EVENING PRAYER WITH BENEDICTION people who cooperated with God’s plan. These people Tuesdays during Advent & Christmas Season include Zechariah and Elizabeth as they await their child,

Looking for quiet prayer during the Advent and , and Joseph and Mary as they prepare for Christmas Season? Join us for Evening Prayer with the birth of Jesus. We are told that Joseph and Mary not Benediction on Tuesdays, December 22, 29, January 5. only cooperated with God’s plan, but also they cooperated with Roman authority as they go to Exposition will be extended one hour with Evening Bethlehem to be counted. During this past year we have Prayer beginning at 7 pm concluding with Benediction. all been involved in a census, and we continue to be asked

A brief reflection will be provided each evening to enter to cooperate with our leaders during this time of the spirituality of the season. pandemic. Mary and Joseph were faithful to God and cooperated with the things of this world too. Let us try to RESPECT LIFE REFLECTION: follow their example this week. “Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant A reminder of confessions on Wednesday of this unexpectedly. As someone who has been there, I week. We will have a small Penance Service at 7:00 pm encourage you to support your friend in her new journey followed by confessions. I expect additional priests to of being a mother.” Learn ten tips at respectlife.org/ help for confessions. support-her. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Please be aware of all the health concerns in “10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting” celebrating Christmas in church, at home, and in the community. Wear your masks! Use hand sanitizer! And HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULES keep social distance! THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Our Christmas Mass schedule: Christmas Eve 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Christmas Day Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24 Masses will be 7:30 am, 9:30 am, and 11:30 am. All 2 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm Masses will be Live Streamed. Next weekend Masses will

Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 be on our regular schedule: Saturday 5:00 pm and Sunday 7:30 am, 9:30 am, and 11:30 am. 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am This is always a special week and much fun for MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD children and families. Enjoy your week and be ready not only for Santa Claus, but also for Jesus to come again. New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31 Be assured of my prayers as I depend on yours. 5 pm St. Luke, pray for us. New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1 Father Joe Brandt 7:30 am, 11:30 am Imagine how Mary felt at the birth of Jesus: excited, awed, Please take note: All Masses will be Live Streamed for frightened. your convenience and participation as well. Deep faith was her light in the darkness, for Jesus was RESPECT LIFE PRAYER: born during the night of the year when darkness is the For all parents awaiting the birth of their child: may they longest. look to the Blessed Mother and and follow Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul their example of cherishing and protecting human life. brought light into the darkness surrounding the Please notify the priest before Mass if you would like to heart of those living in poverty bringing them the real, lasting, and deep joy of Christmas. receive the Eucharist in a low-gluten host. 12/20/20—61 St. Luke—page 3 SAINT JOHN OF KANTY Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson 1390-1473 Christmas and Connectedness. They go together like salt and pepper, or any FEAST DAY IS DECEMBER 23 other pleasant duo you might conjure. The First and Third Readings, as usual, Greatly revered in his native Poland, are a connected pair and they draw the picture. In 2 Samuel we read that King this saint, also known as John is told by the prophet Nathan that God will establish a dynasty from him Cantius, spent most of his life that will last forever. The recounts the visit of the to teaching at the University of Mary, in which he announces God’s plan for her, and adds that her Son will Krakow, where he was a noted inherit David’s throne and reign forever. professor of sacred Scripture. He also spent an interval as a parish St. Luke goes on to draw a parallel with the of Jesus’ cousin priest, reputedly forced on him John the Baptist. Pieces long apart in the Old Testament are joined to the New. because of academic jealousy. At the Connections are established and made clear. university, he impressed on students All of this leads to a dimension of our celebration of Christmas that we the need for moderation and good might not think of right away. It makes for a delightful consequence of these manners in controversy, and was prime facts. There are connections galore. Chief among them is God’s connec- famous for his boundless generosity tion with us. From that we see all kinds of connections between ourselves and to Krakow’s poor. A personal others. austerity contributed to his Obvious from the start is the evidence that God wants to be part of our reputation for holiness: He ate no lives, even though He has no need to be. He took on our very nature, humbling meat and slept on the floor. Himself and becoming “like us in all things but sin,” as one of our Eucharistic Copyright © 2020, United States prayers asserts. We’re so used to hearing that and accepting it that the full im- Conference of Catholic Bishops, pact of God’s decision gets diminished. By itself, it is astounding. No wonder Washington, DC. All rights reserved. the choirs of sang out their “Glorias!” As for our connectedness with one another is concerned, just look at the magnetic power of family at this time of year. The late Perry Como sang all about it when he proclaimed that “there’s no place like home for the holidays.” 1st Reading: That’s why the radio stations dust off this familiar “oldie” to play it at this time. 2 Samuel 7: 1-5, 8-11, 16 Home is truly where the heart is, and those who have the same surname are David is told by Nathan that the drawn to it from faraway places as the lyrics of the song witness. So, we join Lord will build a “house” (dynasty) our siblings, however different in type and temperament they may be from us, and that his line will be an everlasting because of those non-perishable parental bonds. one that will enable people to enjoy Another powerful impetus engineers our connections with friends. They are peace. one of life’s treasures, as Ecclesiastes tells us. We dare not forget it. So we con- 2nd Reading: Romans 16: 25-27 nect with them, either by way of a call or a card or “Face time” or “Skype.” Paul makes known the divine plan, Finally we remember at Holy Christmas Mass that connectedness to God, which is linked with Old Testament which is, as we say it these days, “hard wired” in us. That is why we missed the books. He recognizes that he is Eucharist at the height of the current pandemic. It is so humbling to think that called to make the Gospel known to God took the initiative here, is it not? That is the authentic joy of Christmas. all the nations. May it be yours this Christmas and always! Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38 PARISH MISSION STATEMENT This section is the annunciation of ’s birth put in parallel with the We, the parish family of St. Luke the Evangelist Roman , annunciation of His cousin John the respecting our tradition, affirming our strong family ties, and valuing our Baptist’s. Nazareth was an diverse community, are called by Baptism to commit ourselves to: insignificant town never mentioned Give glory to God by liturgy which unites and strengthens the community of in the Old Testament. The angel faith; Build a church community that welcomes all, encouraging each home to Gabriel calls Mary “one who is be a domestic church; Listen to the Gospel of Jesus, live it in our daily lives, enjoying God’s favor,” or “full of and share it with one another; and Serve others as Jesus did, especially the grace.” poor and those in need. 12/20/20—61 St. Luke—page 4 The O Antiphons of Advent are familiar to ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT many as part of the Advent Hymn “O Come, O Come, On Sunday, December 6, Saint Charles Borromeo Emmanuel.” The antiphons used in this 15th century Seminary recorded their festive Christmas concert hymn came from the even older traditional prayer of the featuring students and alumni. It will be available to view Church - the Liturgy of the Hours. The O Antiphons are on the seminary’s website (scs.edu) through December 31. used from December 17th to December 23rd in Evening Prayer. “EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW BOUT THE ACRAMENTS UT ERE FRAID Dec. 17 - O WISDOM, O holy Word of God, you A S B W A govern all creation with your strong yet tender TO ASK!” - ZOOM DISCUSSION care; come show your people the way to Remaining Tuesday, December 22 - 7-8:30 pm salvation. Please join St. Augustine Parish (Philadelphia) as they host the third of their virtual discussions during Advent on the Dec. 18 - O SACRED LORD of ancient Israel, who Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. showed yourself to in the burning bush, What is meant by “Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist”? who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain; These and other questions you might have regarding the come stretch out your mighty hand to set us free. the Sacrament of Eucharist will be discussed and Dec. 19 - O FLOWER OF JESSE’S STEM, you have answered.

been raised up as a sign for all peoples; kings 12/22 - Eucharist - Fr. G. Dennis Gill, Director, Office stand silent in your presence; the nations bow for Divine Worship and Pastor of the Cathedral Basilica down in worship before you. Come, let nothing of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia keep you from coming to our aid. Hosted by: St. Augustine Parish (Philadelphia) via Zoom. Dec. 20 - O KEY OF DAVID, O royal Power of Find link to register Israel controlling at your will the gate of heaven; http://www.st-augustinechurch.com/ come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of More info: Submit your questions to the speaker in death; and lead your captive people into freedom. advance to Marquart, O.F.S. at [email protected] or call 215-627-1838. Dec. 21 - O RADIANT DAWN, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice; come shine on those who THE ’S PRAYER INTENTION dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. FOR DECEMBER Dec. 22 - O KING of all the nations, the only joy of For a life of prayer every human heart, O Keystone of the mighty We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ arch of humanity; come and save the creature you be nourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer. fashioned from the dust. CRANALEITH SPIRITUALITY CENTER , king and lawgiver, desire of Dec. 23 - O EMMANUEL Programs offered virtually via Zoom www.cranaleith.org the nations, Savior of all people; come and set us Evening of Contemplative Prayer, Mondays, Dec 22, 28, 7 free, Lord our God. -8:30 pm. A simple time of quiet presence in the merciful The O Antiphons precede and follow the Gospel Canticle heart of God. Presenter: Maria DiBello, RSM (Luke 1:46-55), also known as the or the See more events at cranaleith.org/calendar/ Canticle of Mary. Having trouble imagining what it’s like to experience a “Racism can only end if we contend with the policies and retreat online? institutional barriers that perpetuate and preserve the Watch this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch? inequality—economic and social— that we still see all v=tsry9M4NFLg&feature=youtu.be around us. With renewed vigor, we call on members of Bernadette Rudolph, program director at Cranaleith talks the Body of Christ to join others in advocating and about what it’s like to join a retreat or program virtually promoting policies at all levels that will combat racism and whether it is for an hour or a full day. Anything that can its effects in our civic and social institutions.” be done in person can be done in a virtual setting. – U.S. Bishops, Open Wide Our Hearts 12/20/20—61 St. Luke—page 5 CONFITEOR begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; I confess to almighty God through him all things were made. and to you, my brothers and sisters, For us men and for our salvation that I have greatly sinned, he came down from heaven, in my thoughts and in my words, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Mary, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, and became man. through my fault, through my fault, For our sake he was crucified under , through my most grievous fault; he suffered death and was buried, therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, and rose again on the third day all the Angels and , in accordance with the Scriptures. and you, my brothers and sisters, He ascended into heaven to pray for me to the Lord our God. and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory GLORY TO GOD (GLORIA) to judge the living and the dead Glory to God in the highest, and his kingdom will have no end. and on earth peace to people of good will. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, We praise you, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, we bless you, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, we adore you, who has spoken through the prophets. we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. Lord God, heavenly King, I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins O God, almighty Father. and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; for the praise and glory of his name, you are seated at the right hand of the Father, for our good have mercy on us. and the good of all his holy Church.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, PREFACE you alone are the Most High, The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Jesus Christ, Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. with the Holy Spirit, Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right and just. in the glory of God the Father. OLY Amen. H Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. PSALM RESPONSE: Forever I will sing the goodness of Heaven and earth are full of your glory. the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. NICENE CREED Hosanna in the highest. I believe in one God, the Father almighty, INVITATION TO COMMUNION maker of heaven and earth, Lord, I am not worthy of all things visible and invisible. that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, and my soul shall be healed. the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. Excerpts from the English of The Roman Missal © God from God, Light from Light, 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy true God from true God, Corporation. All rights reserved. 12/20/20—61 St. Luke—page 6 FEED THE HUNGRY ADVENT WITH THE FAMILY CHRISTMAS MOVIES

All are invited to participate in the A parishioner has tried this family Looking for some classic Christmas parish work to feed the hungry. Advent practice and has shared it movies to watch with your family? with us: Check out this curated list from the Caring for Friends movie review team at Catholic News (formerly Aid for Friends) When you receive Christmas cards in Service. Descriptions can be found the mail, save them for dinner time. on a post our website. Share your dinner with someone who is homebound. Cook a little At dinner, open the cards, one at a The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945) extra and fill an ‘Caring for Friends’ time and offer a prayer for the The Bishop’s Wife (1947) tray. Freeze and place in the freezer person who sent the card. A Christmas Carol (1951) (located in room just beyond chain If your children aren’t familiar with A Christmas Carol (2009) linked fence in parking lot). For the person who sent the card, tell A Christmas Story (1983) more information call Kathy them a story about the person and Christmas with the Kranks (2004) Cassidy, 215-884-7971. how they fit into your life. Come to the Stable (1949) The Fourth Wise Man (1985) St. John’s Hospice This practice can help your children Fred Claus (2007) appreciate the larger family they St. John’s feeds a large number of It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) belong to, give you more homeless people each day. They are Joyeux Noel (2006) opportunities to share your own life extremely thankful for the generous Miracle on 34th Street (1947) with your children, and nurture support that they receive from St. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) relationships that can mean a lot to Luke’s each month. Easy casserole The Nativity Story (2006) your children in future years. recipes are located on their website The Polar Express (2004) (http://saintjohnshospice.org/ BULLETIN DEADLINES Prancer (1989) recipes/). Pans are located in church. Issue Deadline The Shop Around the Corner (1940) Please put a label on the casseroles Three Godfathers (1948) which includes date prepared and 12/27 past White Christmas (1954) contents. Please bring frozen 1/3/21 past casseroles to St. Luke’s rectory porch 1/10/21 1/4 prior to 9 am on our Donation Days, the third Monday of each month. The Five Joyful Mysteries of the The next Donation Day is Monday, Rosary are traditionally prayed on December 21. Mondays, Saturdays, and, during the

St. Vincent de Paul Society season of Advent, on Sundays: 1. The Annunciation Contributions can be made to assist 2. The Visitation in the Society’s work with the poor. 3. The Nativity Use the envelopes found on the ta- 4. The Presentation in the Temple EPIPHANY GIFTS bles in the rear of church or use 5. The While you are doing your Christmas those that are mailed with your Sun- shopping, consider getting a gift to day envelopes. Place the envelope in be given to one of the men cared for the collection basket. Or sign up for by St. John’s Hospice. e-giving at parishgiving.org. The gifts should be new clothing EYEGLASSES DRIVE articles, such as underwear, socks, A small blue basket has been placed caps, scarves, mittens, and gloves. in the back of church to collect used Any size of underwear can be used. TOGETHER IN CHRIST eyeglasses (children and adults). Responding to Coronavirus We will collect these unwrapped gifts They will be distributed to children http://www.usccb.org/about/ in early January in the baskets in the and adults in need who live in nearby communications/prayer-resources- rear of church. communities and in Liberia, Africa. for-the-coronavirus-crisis.cfm 12/20/20—61 St. Luke—page 7 Gaudeamus Music Ministry from NOURISH FOR CAREGIVERS GIFT FOR OUR COMMON Epiphany of Our Lord Church has SUPPORT GROUP HOME released an “Encore” presentation of Nourish for Caregivers is a Christ- Christian spirituality proposes an its 2019 Christmas Concert this year centered Catholic ministry that alternative understanding of the due to the ongoing pandemic. supports the practical, emotional & quality of life, and encourages a

The concert is available for viewing spiritual needs of family caregivers. prophetic and contemplative lifestyle, on YouTube anytime. The monthly meetings are for one capable of deep enjoyment free anyone juggling the challenges of of the obsession with consumption. To view the video, please visit everyday life, health, career, and We need to take up an ancient www.letusrejoice.org caring for a loved one, whether it be lesson, found in different religious which will provide the link related to a family member with disabilities, an traditions and also in the . It is this year’s virtual concert. ill or aging parent, spouse, friend, or the conviction that “less is more”... grandparent. Meetings are held at a To be serenely present to each UNITED WAY NUMBERS variety of times and locations reality, however small it may be, Caring for Friends (Aid for Friends) throughout the Archdiocese as well a opens us to much greater horizons of #641 virtually via Zoom. To out more visit understanding and personal Catholic Charities Appeal #0233 phillyevang.org/nourish/ or contact fulfilment. (On Care for Our St. John’s Hospice #272 Aimee Gustitis at 610-724-8950 or Common Home, #222) Good Shepherd Program at St John’s [email protected] St. Charles Borromeo Seminary will Hospice #370 HOPE IN CHRIST begin the Institute for Christian St. Luke CYO #9227 Seeking spiritual support in the Formation for all those interested in Depaul USA #48346 journey towards recovery? going deeper in their faith. The St. Luke Society of St. Vincent de program is designed for practicing Paul #14394 The Hope in Christ: Spiritual Catholics and offers the brightest Support for Addiction webpage and best Catholic professors around MARTIN SAINTS CLASSICAL HS provides a central location for to examine the essential areas of resources, ongoing support, events, 7th Grade Visitation: March 30, 2021 proper Christian life, including and testimonies that are happening Guest Student Visit: Contact Baptism, Confirmation, and the throughout the Archdiocese of admissions counselor, Ms. Eucharist to provide a fuller Philadelphia. Lindmeier, to schedule a visit understanding of our dignity as during the school day. Visit archphila.org/hope for new , a more conscious

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Contact: Ms. Laura Lindmeier, Lily’s Gift is a network of concerned Thursdays for 16 weeks spread over Admissions Counselor, parents and professionals who have 2 years. Courses are expected to [email protected] experienced or worked closely with begin in January 2021. For more issues surrounding poor prenatal information please visit scs.edu/icf. The Archdiocese of Detroit offers diagnosis. online Masses for children (short The Archdiocese has an homilies geared to children). The Lily’s Gift ministry provides a peer Intellectual Disabilities & Autism Masses are at a different Church each support team to assist couples during Help-Line this critical time. week: www.aod.org/livemasses to assist families connect to For support, 215-587-3530, or disabilities services provided by the 2021 Church Calendars courtesy of [email protected]. Archdiocese of Philadelphia: the William R. May Funeral Home, [email protected] Visit www.lilysgift.org or are available in the rear of church. or 484-472-5041. www.benotafraid.com. 12/20/20—61 St. Luke—page 8 MANUP PHILLY PRINCIPLES OF CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE SOCIAL TEACHING SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021 1. Human Life and Dignity. GET UPDATES Men are invited to join Catholic men All human beings are sacred, from from throughout the Archdiocese for FROM THE PARISH the time of conception until natural a day focused on fellowship and ways www.flocknote.com/StLukeParish death, because we are created in to live your faith everyday. The 13th Or text Luke to 84576 God’s image. Annual Archdiocesan Catholic Men's from your phone 2. Call to Family, Community, Conference will be held on Saturday (message & data rates may apply) March 6, 2021. The Man Up Philly You can sign up for text and/or and Participation. volunteer team is finalizing their email messages. Human beings are social. We are plans for the 2021 Conference and called to live in community, and to DAILY MASS FROM THE they have a fantastic line-up of use our gifts for our own enrichment speakers confirmed. LORETTO ABBEY CHAPEL and for the good of others.

IN TORONTO Given the current environment, their 3. Rights and Responsibilities. Website: https://dailytvmass.com/ Human beings have rights in accord- focus is working to find ways to YouTube channel: safely gather. They are currently ance with their dignity as children of https://www.youtube.com/ God. Each right carries a corre- evaluating multiple options from dailytvmass smaller gatherings in local parishes to sponding responsibility. larger gatherings in local high COMUNITA CENACOLO 4. Option for the Poor and the schools, and if not feasible, an all Addiction Hope. Vulnerable. virtual conference via a live webcast. Sometimes nothing works for chron- As long as serious inequities exist in With Early-Bird pricing available ic drug/alcohol addiction. A commu- allocation of power and resources, until December 31st, now is the time nity approach to healing addictions Christians are called to particular care to commit yourself to growing and offers the gift of time for young adult for those who have less. enriching your Faith, along with addicts to heal while forming a foun- 5. Dignity of Work and the Rights inviting brothers, fathers, sons, and dation for their lives. friends. Family members participate in a of Workers. monthly prayer meeting and retreats Work is not simply a commodity to Find out more and register at for healing and growth, while the be exchanged for a wage. Workers manupphilly.com young adult addict works and lives in share in God’s creative action, and community. have a right to a living wage. Thinking About Being a PREP, School, or CYO Volunteer? For more information visit 6. Solidarity. www.hopereborn.org God’s love is not limited by barriers If you are considering volunteering of race, nation or geographical dis- in your child’s school this year, please tance. We are all responsible for one keep in mind that Pennsylvania law REGISTER IN THE PARISH We welcome new members and another. and Archdiocesan policy require volunteers who may have any invite parishioners to share fully in 7. Care for God’s Creation. our parish life. possible contact with children The universe is created by God, and complete background checks and As new members you bring vitality loaned to us for our prudent use. We clearances before they begin and growth to our parish. are to be good stewards of creation, volunteering. You may also be mindful of generations to follow us. required to complete training. You To register, visit the rectory during can find detailed information about office hours or find the registration Keep our sister parish in Haiti, the Archdiocese’s policy to protect form at www.stlukerc.org. the Parish of children and guidelines for obtaining Please note that regular office hours the necessary background clearances will be abbreviated during the rest of Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours, and training December. It is best to call first if in your prayers. http://childyouthprotection.org you wish to register in person. 12/20/20—61 St. Luke—page 9 Remember those who are serving in the Armed Forces Borowy Aidan Gaab John McCormick Joseph Canally Colin A. Graham Anne McGoldrick Scott Cline Ronald Green William Barry Julia Delzingaro Shaun Collins Allen Hanslovan Powers, Jr. Victims of Covid-19 John Crockett Andy Johnson Anthony Ross Michael Johnson Michael DiCicco Marygrace Telman Charles Keller Patrick Dolan Edward Keller Travis Telman Eric Duckworth Joe Kelly Calvin Travers Consolacion Adao Kenneth Kretchmer Christopher Christopher Tim Tumelty Jim Bilger Denis Lamond Francis, Jr. Manero Francis Walter, III Grace Campbell Sean Larkin Teresa Fulton Nisha Marerro Kevin Ward Bob Campoli Ida Lattanzi STAFF Al Chadwick Phil Lynch Pastor ...... Rev. Joseph D. Brandt Ken Clark Eoin Madden Permanent Deacon ...... Deacon Thomas M. Croke Colleen Coll Mary Maltman Permanent Deacon ...... Deacon Kevin J. P. Potter Cunane Robbie Marino Nuala Dearing Patrick Mooney Business Manager ...... Deacon John K. Hunter Cindy DiCicco Bill O’Connell Coordinator of Religious Education ...... Maria Hughes Ilona DiLanzo Olive Owens Director of Development ...... 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