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Saint Luke Catholic Church Westport Ct 5 May 2019 Who we are and what we strive for... In the spirit of our Patron, Saint Luke, our Parish Mission is: To be a welcoming and hospitable community to all; To enrich the hearts, minds and lives of those who seek to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ in the Roman Religious Formation Office Catholic tradition; PHONE: 203-226-0729 • FAX: 203-226-5446 AINT UKE ARISH ENTER To be faithful in prayer, in spiritual renewal, in S L P C stewardship and in compassionate outreach. 49 N. TURKEY HILL ROAD, WESTPORT, CT 06880 Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Mrs. Jacqueline Frusciante– Coordinator E-MAIL Parish Office : [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] PHONE - - FAX - - : 203 227 7245 • : 203 226 8063 – SAINT LUKE RECTORY Mrs. Jean Coleman Office Assistant 84 LONG LOTS ROAD, WESTPORT, CT 06880 Office Hours: M to F, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Youth Ministry Office PHONE: 203-981-8817 Monsignor Andrew G. Varga, D.Min.– Pastor Ms. Deb Toner, Youth Minister e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Reverend Udayakumar Xavariapitchai – P.V. e-mail: [email protected] Music Ministry Staff PHONE: 203-227-7245 Dr. Brian J. Kelly, Ph.D.– Deacon Mr. Leon Bernard – Minister of Music e-mail: [email protected] Mrs. Marguerite Hastings – Assistant Organist Mr. Lance C. Fredricks – Deacon e-mail: [email protected] Outreach Ministries Mrs. Judy Torska – Parish Secretary e-mail: [email protected] Ms. Mary Blake – Office Assistant (M & W) Sr. Maureen Fleming, SSND PHONE: 203-222-0478 – Lay Members of the Parish Corporation (“Trustees”) Coordinator of Pastoral Outreach Activities PHONE - - Mr. Edmund Bagnulo Deacon Lance C. Fredricks : 203 227 7245 – - Mrs. Joanne Landino Ministry to Sick, Elderly and Shut ins Pastoral Advisory Council Chair Mr. Edmund Bagnulo, Pro-Tem Pastoral Counseling Services PHONE - - Dr. Brian J. Kelly, Ph.D. : 203 373 9753 Parish Finance Council Chair ◊ Individual, Family and Marriage Mr. Joseph Nixon ◊ Certified in Neuro-Feedback Therapy WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday, 5:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am (Choir), 5:30 pm (Youth Singers) Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 9:00 am & 11:00 am Masses WEEKDAY MASS: 8:00 am, Monday through Saturday 8:00 am (plus 12:15 pm, Tu & Th in Lent) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday, 4:30 to 5:15 pm, or by appointment BAPTISMS AND WEDDINGS: Please call the Rectory Office; see our website for more information Saint Luke Church Page 1 PARISH NEWS Let’s stay in touch! Simply text slwestport to the number 84576 or go to flocknote.com/SaintLukeWestport. PRAYERS for the SICK Bud Adams, Teri Bass, Joy Beckwith, Patricia Bigge, Sister Dorothy Choyce, Mike Conway, Chris Crias, Claire Ford, Charlie French, Marie Garafolo, Kevin First of all this weekend, we congratulate our First Communicants and Garcia, Emma Gibbons, Marilyn Gilbert, Denis Habza, their families as they join us at the table of the Eucharist. We pray Paul Habza Sr., John Harney, Craig Heatter, Zsuzsa & that you will find great joy in receiving the Lord Jesus in the gift of Charles Huebner, Carol Kagdis, Marikate Kingston, himself to us each and every week for all your life long. It is Jesus Joan Kmiotek, Matthew Kokoszka, Vinnie Merolla, alone who can make of us one Body in himself, united in a “common Linus Nickel, Meribeth Nixon, Judy Noe, John Paul, (shared)-union” – a people of faith, hope and loving service to one Maria Helena Pinto, Monsignor Thomas Powers, another and to our world. God bless you always! Joanne Rogers, Teresa Sacouto, Paul & Jean Schiavone, Patricia Shapiro, Amanda Shark, Mary This weekend, we formally announce the Elizabeth Socci, Ann Sposito, Margie Tetreault, Jack Walters, Brad Weeks, and... General Phase of our participation in the diocesan “We Stand With Christ” campaign. we pray for those who put their lives in jeopardy on our behalf, service men and women, police, fire fighters At this point in time, I would believe that you and and first responders all Catholics in our Diocese have read about this effort in the Fairfield County Catholic newspaper Eternal rest that is mailed monthly to all parishioner homes. Grant unto them, o lord There are three parish “tiers” in the campaign, two of which BOB ZARNIK have already taken place over more than a year’s time. The first Former Parishioner was a “pilot” phase that included 14 parishes reflecting the di- PATRICIA DUFFY versity of the diocese in location, ethnicity, and household in- comes. Within those 14, another tier included parishes that were MARIA SANDOLO seeking extraordinary funding for the construction of new build- Friend of Louise Demakis ings or critical infrastructure repairs. Thanks to your faithful support, we have been able to take care of construction and most major infrastructure needs (e.g., boilers, HVAC). The 2020 Mass Book We at Saint Luke were assigned to the third tier of the campaign, Has Arrived! numbering 67 parishes, and have been assigned a goal $1.107 The 2020 Mass Book is now available. million, which includes this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal. Please stop by at the Parish Office and We have made an excellent beginning in the “quiet” advance book your Masses for 2020. Please re- phase, receiving almost 75% of our goal from about 25 parish member that you can only book one households. After the ACA ($225,000) is deducted from the weekend Mass per month, so that we ac- total, 50% of all monies raised comes back to Saint Luke’s. commodate as many families as possible who would like to request a Mass on Sat- If we go over goal, 75% of the overage will be returned to us. urday night or Sunday. Please note also We’ll be sharing a lot more info with you in the coming days; that there are many Masses open for check your mail for the descriptive materials later this week. 2019. Thanks for your understanding! Page 2 Parish Life and News PREBAPTISMAL WORKSHOP Our next session for parents who are Weekly Calendar preparing for the Baptism of their child May 5– May 12 will be Sunday, May 19, at 1:15 pm in the Robertson Room. Please note the change from the usual second Sunday Sunday, May 5 3rd Sunday of Easter 9:00 am Family Mass ................................................... Church because of Mother’s Day. Please call the Parish office 10:00 am Monthly Coffee Social ...................... Community Room to register at 203-227-7245. 11:00 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word .......................... Church 12:00 pm Free Blood Pressure Screening ......... Robertson Room PRAYER SHAWL Monthly Coffee Social ...................... Community Room 12:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration until… MINISTRY 4:30 pm Benediction The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets Monday May 6 Mondays at 1:00 pm in the Robert- 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry ............... Robertson Room son Room. We make prayer shawls for those who are ill. Please join us! Tuesday May 7 If you know of someone ill or recovering from illness 10:30 am Faith Forum ........................... Saint Cecilia Room please let us know so we can get one to you. Wednesday May 8 9::00 am Community Bible Study .................. Parish Center Mosaic Thursday May 9 7:30 pm Adult Choir ................................................ Church All women are invited to join in our Mosaic Program of Spirituality for Saturday, May 11 Women on Thursday Mornings at 10:00 8:30 am Men’s Group ..................................... Youth Room am. We are reading “The Strength of 5:30 pm CONFIRMATION ...................................... Church Her Witness” edited by Elizabeth Johnson. Sunday, May 12 4th Sunday of Easter 9:00 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word ................... Church 11:00 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word ................... Church 11:00 am Choir Mass ................................................ Church BIBLE STUDY Deacon Brian Kelly’s Bible study LOOKING AHEAD... group will meet this week A l-o-n-g view of what’s coming up Tuesday, May 7. at Saint Luke Parish… MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! JOIN US!! FAITH FORUM May 14 New Horizons Lunch (NOTE: Date Change) The Faith Forum community of Pastoral Advisory Council Saint Luke will be on hiatus until “Open House” Meeting—All are welcome! the summer. May 19 AED (Defibrillator) Training Check the bulletin or website May 27 MEMORIAL DAY for the start date and topic. DO YOU KNOW? We have a group of needle work- ers who meet here at Saint Luke Church. The Fairfield County chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild meet on the fourth Monday of the month in classrooms 7/8. If you are interested in joining them to learn new needlework skills, practice old ones and have camaraderie with like-minded needle workers stop by. Or if you would like more information about this group or becoming a member please email us at: [email protected]. Religious Formation Page 3 textured story that speaks of Jesus' presence in the Eucha- rist and our commission to serve others as Jesus did. Last week we heard that Jesus appeared to the gathered disciples in a locked room, probably in Jerusalem. In to- day's Gospel, the disciples are no longer in Jerusalem; they are in Galilee, returning to their work of fishing. Simon Peter is still presented in the role of leader: when Upcoming: he announces that he is going fishing, the other disciples follow. They spend the night fishing but are unsuccess- Grade 8 Confirmation Rehearsal with Sponsors – meet in Church ful. Friday, May 10th – 6:00 pm Jesus calls to them from the shore, but just as when Jesus first appeared to Mary of Magdala, the disciples do not Confirmation recognize him immediately.