ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST PARISH EASTON ROAD & FAIRHILL AVENUE GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA JULY 18, 2021 MISSION STATEMENT RECTORY AND PARISH OFFICE 2316 Fairhill Avenue We, the parish family of St. Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic Glenside, PA 19038 Church, respecting our tradition, affirming our strong family ties, and valuing our diverse community, are called by Baptism 215-572-0128 to commit ourselves to: [email protected] Give glory to God by liturgy which unites and strengthens the Office Hours: community of faith; MONDAY-THURSDAY—9 AM-3 PM Build a church community that welcomes all, encouraging each home to be a domestic church; Listen to the Gospel of Jesus, live it in our daily lives, and share it with one another; and Serve others as Jesus did, especially the poor and those in need. REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM Monday, Wednesday: 6:30 AM Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 8:30 AM Holy Day: varies; Holiday: varies www.stlukerc.org COMMUNION SERVICE—Friday: 6:30 AM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION 2316 Fairhill Avenue Wednesday: 7:30 - 8:00 PM Glenside, PA 19038 Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 PM 215-572-0128, ext #25 [email protected] SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME QUESTION OF THE WEEK ST. LUKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICE 2336 Fairhill Avenue He came and preached peace to you who were far off Glenside, PA 19038 and peace to those who were near. Ephesians 2:17 215-884-0843 [email protected] How are you working for peace in our world? www.saintlukeschool.org In our nation? In our community? In your home? In your heart? WORSHIP AID ON PAGES 6 & 7 Hymns, Gloria, and Creed Saint John’s Hospice Donation Day is Monday 61 St. Luke—cover—page 1 ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST PARISH, GLENSIDE, PENNSYLVANIA SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 18, 2021 MASS READINGS AND INTENTIONS FOR WEEK In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples to “Come Sunday, July 18 – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:13-18; Vincent de Paul, a great man of action was also a Mark 6:30-34 contemplative. His contemplation of God’s love overflowed into practical love for the poor. Monday, July 19 – Weekday Exodus 14:5-18; (Ps) Exodus 15:1bc-6; Please say a special prayer for the poor and forgotten, as Matthew 12:38-42 you make your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. 6:30 am Jean Waerig How to contribute to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Tuesday, July 20 – Weekday / Saint Apollinaris, Bishop, Use the envelopes found on the tables in the rear of Martyr church or use those that are mailed with your Sunday Exodus 14:21 — 15:1; (Ps) Exodus 15:8-10, 12, 17; envelopes. Place the envelope in the collection basket. Or Matthew 12:46-50 sign up for e-giving at parishgiving.org. 8:30 am Judy Murphy The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St Luke’s exists to Wednesday, July 21 – Weekday / Saint Lawrence of help neighbors experiencing hardships or difficulties that Brindisi, Priest, Doctor of the Church need assistance to get back on their feet. We may be able Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15; Psalm 78:18-19, 23-28; to help financially, typically with food, utility bills, and Matthew 13:1-9 other expenses. 6:30 am Mary Timar If you know a neighbor in need, ask them to contact the Thursday, July 22 – Saint Mary Magdalene Society of St. Vincent de Paul through the rectory at 215- Song of Songs 3:1-4b or 2 Corinthians 5:14-17; 572-0128 or via email at [email protected]. All Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9; John 20:1-2, 11-18 such requests will be kept confidential. 8:30 am Randy Klees Friday, July 23 – Weekday / Saint Bridget, Religious POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT ST. LUKE Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19:8-11; Matthew 13:18-23 Sacristan/Sexton - part time person to open church, set 6:30 am Communion Service up for Masses and close, as needed. Also available for fu- Saturday, July 24 – Weekday / Saint Sharbel Makhluf, nerals as scheduled. If interested contact Father Brandt. Priest Wedding Rehearsal/Coordinator - Available for wedding Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; rehearsals and actual weddings as scheduled. If interested Matthew 13:24-30 8:30 am Patricia Rock contact Father Brandt. Sunday, July 25 – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time PREP FAMILIES 2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 145:10-11, 15-18; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:1-15 REGISTER BY THIS MONDAY, JULY 19TH The Pro-Life Rose, placed before the statue of Mary, TO RECEIVE THE EARLY-REGISTRATION and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Carnations, DISCOUNT! placed before the statue of St. Joseph, are in loving memory of George Hess. REGISTER IN THE PARISH We welcome new members and invite parishioners to GET UPDATES FROM THE PARISH share fully in our parish life. To register, visit the rectory www.flocknote.com/StLukeParish during office hours or find the registration form at Or text Luke to 84576 www.stlukerc.org. from your phone (message & data rates may apply) Please notify the priest before Mass if you would like to You can sign up for text and/or email messages. receive the Eucharist in a low-gluten host. 7/18/21—61 St. Luke—page 2 July 18, 2021 Dear Parishioners, Mary Kathryn McGrath At mid-July and mid-summer vacation, the different & pace takes place in parish life as well. Our new air Joseph Greim conditioning system seems to be working well, and I am were married on July, 2021. becoming more confident in its reliability. I again thank all who have contributed to this important improvement. WELCOME OUR NEWEST PARISHIONER! This will be the fourth and final week of the summer Aubrey Jacqueline Leposki, camp for our children being run by the school. Thank you daughter of for participating in the program. Summer Stock rehearsals Robert & Amy (Fairburn) Leposki, continue for Bye Bye Birdie, and we are looking forward was baptized on July 11, 2021. to the show to be performed at Archbishop Wood High Congratulations to all! School on Thursday, August 5, and Friday, August 6, at 7:00 pm. Plan now to attend. Gospel of St. Mark Bible Study Thank you for taking care of your relationship with God over these summer months, and attending Mass in Tuesday, July 20, 7 pm different places, and taking time to pray during the week. Returning to Ordinary Time in these extraordinary times I also thank you for not forgetting to support St. Luke’s we hear from St. Mark’s Gospel at our Sunday liturgies. over the summer. How would you like to learn more about this Gospel? Enjoy this week, and be assured of my prayers as I Deacon Kevin continues the a four-week Summer Bible depend on yours. Study series on Tuesday evenings through Tuesday St. Luke, pray for us. August 3rd at 7 pm in the Chapel House, 2330 Fairhill Father Joe Brandt. Avenue. We will explore the history of the author and his writings, P.S. Belated Happy 40th Anniversary to O’Neill’s Markets Jesus’ teaching ministry, his parables, and more. -- the beloved founders, the family, and all the employees who keep the wonderful market going. And -- Enjoy the There may even be a few other surprises as the Holy Spirit Opening Ceremonies and start of the Tokyo Olympics guides us! this coming weekend. All are welcome to bring their favorite Bible. Please come for one or as many of the weekly sessions your summer GREETERS AT CHURCH plans may allow. We could use some volunteers at the weekend Masses to greet people as they arrive. The Greeters would greet and To prepare for this Tuesday’s session on The Mystery of hand the parish bulletin to churchgoers. Jesus (1:14 – 8:26): Pray while reading the citation and ponder the “mystery” Since we have a shortage of hymnals in the pews, we have of Jesus as the Gentile first readers would have done. had the Gloria and the Creed in the bulletin. For the last Is there a “healing” that speaks to you? few weeks we have included the words of the hymns in How does the death of John the Baptist “fit”? (6:17-29) the bulletin as well. So it is useful if the churchgoers get the bulletin before Mass. YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH If you are interested in being a Greeter, give it a try at the December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021 Mass you attend. In the Fall, we will review the success of the Greeters and the response of the parishioners to see if On Monday we continue the Archdiocesan Saint Joseph we wish to continue the practice of having Greeters even Novena (which can be found on our website on the post when we have more hymnals. “Saint Joseph Novena”). The intention for July 19: We have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day on Tuesdays For all those in the Consecrated Life in the Chapel House, 2330 Fairhill Avenue. and for more numerous vocations to the Consecrated Life 7/18/21—61 St. Luke—page 3 Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson It was 7 year old Ricky who got my vote for “best entry” when he made me laugh out loud as I read his comment.