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LUKE THE EVANGELIST CHURCH EASTON ROAD & FAIRHILL AVENUE GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA FEBRUARY 12, 2012 MISSION STATEMENT CHURCH AND RECTORY OFFICE 2316 Fairhill Avenue We, the parish family of St. Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Glenside, PA 19038 respecting our tradition, affirming our strong family ties, and valuing our diverse community, are called by Baptism to commit ourselves to: 215-572-0128 fax: 215-572-0482 • Give glory to God by liturgy which unites and strengthens the community [email protected] of faith; • Build a church community that welcomes all, encouraging each home to be Office Hours: a domestic church; 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, MONDAY • Listen to the Gospel of Jesus, live it in our daily lives, and share it with 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, TUESDAY-THURSDAY one another; and 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, FRIDAY • Serve others as Jesus did, especially the poor and those in need. www.stlukerc.org MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM Daily: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30 AM Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8:30 AM Holy Day: varies; Holiday: varies SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Wednesday: 7:30 - 8:00 PM Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 PM SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE QUESTION OF THE WEEK 2330 Fairhill Avenue Glenside, PA 19038 So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 215-884-2080 1 Corinthians 10:31 During which of your day’s activities ST. LUKE SCHOOL OFFICE 2336 Fairhill Avenue is it easy for you to remember Glenside, PA 19038 the presence of God? 215-884-0843 Which are hard? fax: 215-884-4607 www.saintlukeschool.org Because I Am Catholic—Catholic Charities Appeal 061 St. Luke - cover - page 1 ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 12, 2012 MASS INFORMATION FOR WEEK THIS WEEK AT ST. LUKE Sunday, February 12 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Sunday, February 12 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Time 9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word Leviticus 13:1-2,44-46; Psalm 32:1-2,5,11; 1:00 pm Baptisms 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1; Mark 1:40-45 Monday, February 13 4:15 pm PREP Monday, February 13 – Weekday 7:15 pm PREP James 1:1-11; Psalm 119:67-68,71-72,75-76; Mark 8:11-13 7:30 pm Parish Visitor Meeting, FFH 6:30 am Marion Rooney (Tom McCarthy) 7:30 pm RCIA, Lyons Den Tuesday, February 14 – Saints Cyril, monk, and Tuesday, February 14 Methodius, bishop Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament James 1:12-18; Psalm 94:12-15,18-19; Mark 8:14-21 7:30 pm Boy Scouts, FFH 8:30 am Carmela and Rocco DiPompeo Wednesday, February 15 Wednesday, February 15 – Weekday 4:30 pm Tutoring, Lyons Den James 1:19-27; Psalm 15:2-5; Mark 8:22-26 6:45 pm Calix Holy Hour and Meeting, Chapel House 6:30 am Albert DiRocco 7:00 pm Music Ministry, MMR 7:00 pm Club Scouts, FFH Thursday, February 16 – Weekday Thursday, February 16 James 2:1-9; Psalm 34:2-7; Mark 8:27-33 6:30 pm Camp Fire, FFH 8:30 am Mark F. Patterson 7:30 pm Choir, MMR Friday, February 17 Weekday / The Seven Holy 7:30 pm Venture Crew, Lyons Den Founders of the Servite Order Friday, February 17 James 2:14-24,26; Psalm 112:1-6; Mark 8:34-9:1 6:30 pm Camp Fire Father/Daughter Dance, FFH 6:30 am Mary & John McGettigan & Mary Shubert Saturday, February 18 Saturday, February 18 – Weekday Sunday, February 19 – 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time James 3:1-10; Psalm 12:2-5,7-8; Mark 9:2-13 8:30 am Eucharistic Ministry at Abington Hospital 8:30 am McCaffrey Family 9:30 am CYO Aid for Friends, Kitchen Sunday, February 19 – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary 9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word Time 9:30 am RCIA Rite of Sending 1:00 pm Baptisms Isaiah 43:18-19,21-22,24b-25; Psalm 41:2-5,13-14; 5:00 pm Youth Group Meeting, FFH 2 Corinthians 1:18-22; Mark 2:1-12 MARK YOUR CALENDAR The Pro-Life Rose, February 21 Mardi Gras Party placed before the statue of Mary, and February 22 Ash Wednesday the St. Vincent de Paul Carnations, February 24 Penny Party placed before the statue of St. Joseph, February 26 Scout Sunday are in loving memory of February 29 Dinner to Benefit Sister Parish in Haiti George Harbison donated by his family. March 3 – 25 Parish Visitation March 4 Spaghetti Supper March 18 Michael Kaminski Concert LENT IS COMING March 24 & 25 MMOC Art Show and Sale Be sure to get next week’s bulletin for information about March 27 Bereavement Support Group for Family Lent, including plans for various Lenten groups; schedules & Friends begins for Ash Wednesday and the Easter Triduum; and fast and April 8 Easter abstinence regulations. April 24 Confirmation at St. Luke If you are away next weekend you can read the bulletin May 17 Ascension online: www.stlukerc.org October 6 & 7 David Appalachian Craft Sale 2/12/12—061 St. Luke—page 2 MAN UP PHILLY February 12, 2012 MEN’S SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE Dear Parishioners, Saturday, March 3 In an effort to connect the annual Catholic Charities Appeal The annual Men’s Spirituality confer- with the season of Lent, the Archdiocese is moving the Appeal from ence will be held at Archbishop Ryan May until February and March. This weekend begins this year’s High School, 11201 Academy Rd., Catholic Charities Appeal. The theme this year: Because I Am Catholic. Philadelphia 19154. As a parish we undertake many efforts to help those in need in Keynote speakers for this year’s con- our parish, in the larger Archdiocese and even throughout the world. ference include: Immaculee Ilibagiza, Think of the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and your Survivor of the Rwandan Genocide contributions to help their work, the food cupboard for St. Malachy’s and author of Left to Tell, Tim Staples, and casseroles for St. John’s Hospice, the Aid for Friends program Convert and Catholic Apologist of Catholic Answers, Deacon Harold and even our efforts to help our sister parish in Haiti. Then there are Burke-Sivers, Catholic Evangelist and the special second collections. emergency appeals and occasional Host of EWTN Series: Behold the Man: special groups that ask your help when they stand at our doors at Spirituality for Men, and Rev. J Brian weekend Masses. You respond generously to every need. Bransfield, Associate General Secre- For over 60 years the annual Catholic Charities Appeal has tary, Secretariat of Evangelization and been designated primarily to help the work of our Catholic Human Catechesis of the United State Confer- ence of Catholic Bishops and author Services. Catholic Human Services includes assisted living, of The Human Person According to John rehabilitation services and nursing care in our senior citizen facilities, Paul II. Family Service Centers in the counties, Housing and Homeless Services, services for those with developmental delays, youth services, Doors open at 7:45 am and lunch is St. Gabriel’s System, Nutritional Development Services and shelters. included. Day concludes with Mass at 2:30 pm. Also receiving some assistance from each year’s appeal are the works of Evangelization, Care of Aging and Infirm, the Office of Youth and Details can be found at Young Adults, and the Schools for Special Education. www.manupphilly.com. Tickets are regularly $35 but Ken Johnston has For many reasons there is dissatisfaction and disappointment discounted tickets for just $25. If and confusion regarding the Archdiocese and its operations -- more you need a ticket, have questions, need now than ever before. So many people throughout the year depend a ride or are interested in carpooling on and benefit from this annual Appeal. This year’s theme: Because I you can also contact Ken at 215-327- Am Catholic states simply the reason each parishioner should seriously 3236 or [email protected]. contribute to the Appeal. Even in these economic times it may not be SEE THE GOOD as important how much you contribute as the fact that each home YOU CAN DO give something to the Appeal. Please give this serious prayer and reflection in the coming weeks and contribute as generously as you are able to this year’s Catholic Charities Appeal. I thank you! On a different, lighter note, this week we celebrate Valentine’s Day. In small, simple ways we can appreciate all the people we share life with, how important our relationships are. With the fun and cards of Valentine’s Day we also know the hard work involved. Make a difference today St. Luke, pray for us. Watch the video and donate Father Joe Brandt securely online at CatholicCharitiesAppeal.org 2/12/12—061 St. Luke—page 3 February 1, 2012 PENNSYLVANIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE Dear friends in Christ, The United States Department of Health and Human Ser- Conscience Rights Violated by Sweeping HHS vices announced on January 20 that almost all employers, Contraceptive Mandate including Catholic employers, will be forced to offer their Take Action at www.pacatholic.org TODAY employees health coverage that includes sterilization, abortion-inducing drugs, and contraception. Almost all On January 20, the U.S. Department of Health and Hu- health insurers will be forced to include those “services” man Services (HHS) reaffirmed a rule that virtually all pri- in the health policies they write.