818 MAIN STREET g STROUDSBURG, PA 18360 Pastoral Staff PASTOR Father Carmen J. Perry DEACONS Thomas Hogan Philip F. Zimich Sacrament of Baptism The Christian Community joyously welcomes new members to our parish of all ages. Parents who wish the Sacrament of Baptism for their children are reminded of the required instructions for this Sacrament. Instructions are held on the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month in the Father Barrett Center. Saint Luke’s celebrates Baptism within the Liturgy on the First Saturday of the month at the evening 4:30 pm Liturgy, and again during the 11:00 am Liturgy on the third Sunday of the month. Please call the office to make arrangements. Religious Education (CCD) St. Luke’s is pleased to offer a full program of instruction for students in public schools from grades 1-12 as well as a pre school program. Catholic School St. Luke’s parish shares in a cooperation plan with neighboring parishes in sponsoring Notre Dame Elementary School, Notre Dame High School, and Msgr. McHugh School. For details on the schools and their policies please call the principal. Elementary: Sister Mary Alice Kane, I.H.M., 421-3651 High School: Mr. Jeffrey Lyons, 421-0466 Msgr. McHugh: School Office, 595-7463 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS) December 25, 2016 Schedule of Liturgical Celebration Saturday Evening--------------------------4:30 pm Sunday ----------------------8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am Sunday Afternoon ------2:00 pm (Polish Mass) Daily Liturgy: As Published Weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday Afternoon ----------------------3:30 pm and anytime by appointment Pastoral Support Staff Lynn Colino----------------------- Office Manager Noreen Grivner------------------ Office Assistant Maria Stuppiello----------------- Office Assistant Carol Silvoy------------------ Religious Education Gary Raish --------------------------------- Organist Michael Yasenchock----------Cantor/Leader of Song/Choir Director Al Compoly ----------------------------- Operations “How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord God of Hosts.” PSALM 84:1 Mission Statement St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church is a parish in the Diocese of Scranton serving the greater Stroudsburg area by bringing Christ, in Word and Sacrament, to a diverse community, while inviting and drawing all into the unity of Christ. The Father Francis Barrett Center A STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY TIME, TALENT, TREASURE Office Hours -------Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm 4:00 - 5:30 pm by appointment Phone -------570-421-9097 Fax -------- 570-421-6015 Email ----------------------- [email protected]On the web ---------http://www.churchofsaintluke.org
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8 1 8 M A I N S T R E E T g S T R O U D S B U R G , P A 1 8 3 6 0
Pastoral Staff PASTOR Father Carmen J. Perry DEACONS Thomas Hogan Philip F. Zimich
Sacrament of Baptism The Christian Community joyously welcomes new members to our parish of all ages. Parents who wish the Sacrament of Baptism for their children are reminded of the required instructions for this Sacrament. Instructions are held on the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month in the Father Barrett Center. Saint Luke’s celebrates Baptism within the Liturgy on the First Saturday of the month at the evening 4:30 pm Liturgy, and again during the 11:00 am Liturgy on the third Sunday of the month. Please call the office to make arrangements.
Religious Education (CCD) St. Luke’s is pleased to offer a full program of instruction for students in public schools from grades 1-12 as well as a pre school program. Catholic School St. Luke’s parish shares in a cooperation plan with neighboring parishes in sponsoring Notre Dame Elementary School, Notre Dame High School, and Msgr. McHugh School. For details on the schools and their policies please call the principal.
Elementary: Sister Mary Alice Kane, I.H.M., 421-3651 High School: Mr. Jeffrey Lyons, 421-0466 Msgr. McHugh: School Office, 595-7463
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS) December 25, 2016
Schedule of Liturgical Celebration
Saturday Evening--------------------------4:30 pm Sunday ----------------------8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am Sunday Afternoon ------2:00 pm (Polish Mass) Daily Liturgy: As Published Weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday Afternoon ----------------------3:30 pm and anytime by appointment Pastoral Support Staff
Lynn Colino-----------------------Office Manager Noreen Grivner------------------Office Assistant Maria Stuppiello-----------------Office Assistant Carol Silvoy------------------Religious Education Gary Raish ---------------------------------Organist Michael Yasenchock----------Cantor/Leader of Song/Choir Director Al Compoly -----------------------------Operations
“How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord God of Hosts.”
PSALM 84:1
Mission Statement St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church is a parish in the Diocese of Scranton serving the greater Stroudsburg area by bringing Christ, in Word and Sacrament, to a diverse community, while inviting and drawing all into the unity of Christ.
The Father Francis Barrett Center
A STEWARDSHIP COMMUNITY TIME, TALENT, TREASURE
Office Hours -------Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm 4:00 - 5:30 pm by appointment
THE CHURCH OF SAINT LUKE WEEKEND OF December 24-25, 2017
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2016 “The grace of God has appeared, offering salvation to all men. It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and live temperately, justly and devoutly in this age as we await our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of the great God and of our Savior Christ Jesus… to redeem us and to cleanse for himself a people of his own… eager to do what is right.” Why this passage from St. Paul’s letter to Titus as part of our worship on this great Christmas day? It is easy for us to be so caught up in many distractions that we overlook some basic points. Do I realize that there were centuries of waiting for the Messiah and people grew weary and forgetful? Paul tells them, the savior has appeared. If the coming of the redeemer speaks to me today, my Christmas joy reminds me that godless ways and worldly desires are not the focus. Gifts, consumerism, travel and visits are ours because the gift, Jesus, who travelled to earth and Bethlehem, placed salvation at our disposal. God did His part, we now must do ours. He has redeemed and purified us and claims us as His. My response is eager acceptance of what He has come to offer me. As I look around, who needs to know of my experience of this redeeming savior? The books, the songs, the traditions can tell me of Him and this day. They encourage me to seek Him. Prayer is where I meet Him. The virtues of temperance, justice and piety reflect our serious and joy filled acceptance of Jesus Christ this Christmas of 2016. May you be blessed.
Peace on Earth
You and your family are being remembered in my masses during
the Christmas Season.
PARISH FINANCIAL NOTES The Parish Council and Finance Committees have
asked that we post our weekly collection: Collections for December 11, 2016 Weekly Church Offertory: $ 11,868.00 Polish Mass : $ 462.00 Diocesan Collection: $ 2,438.00 Immaculate Conception: $ 2,592.00 Soup Kitchen: $ 1000.00 Oplatki: $ 68.00 Funeral: $ 350.00 Holiday Flowers: $ 145.00 Mass Cards: 80.00 Christmas: $ 370.00 Misc. Collections: $ 261.00 Total Collected : $ 19,634.00
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THE SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND IS FOR: RELIGIOUS FORMATION
NEXT WEEKS SECOND COLLECTION WILL BE
FOR: MARY MOTHER OF GOD
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
CHRISTMAS EVE:
4:00 P.M. 5:30 P.M. 8:00 P.M. MASS IN POLISH
12:00 MIDNIGHT MASS Choir and Carols from 11:30 p.m.
CHRISTMAS DAY:
9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M.
9:30 A.M. MASS BROADCAST LIVE BLUE RIDGE CABLE TV 13
MAY GOD BLESS ALL IN THIS
MOST HOLY SEASON
The Solemnity of Mary Holy Day of Obligation:
January 1, 2017
Saturday, December 31, 2016 New Year’s Eve
Vigil Mass 4:30 P.M.
January 1, 2017 New Year’s Day : 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M.
Adoration St. Matthew Church
Tuesday through Friday 12:00 Noon to 6:30 p.m.
Our next monthly Novena of the Miraculous Medal will be on
Monday January 16th , at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome!!!
THE CHURCH OF SAINT LUKE WEEKEND OF December 24-25, 2017
Spring clean-ups - Lawn Cutting, mulching , top soil, trimming & bush removal . PA 062056 Call (570) 656-1765 . JSL Electric/Painting/ Wallpaper: Quality work at reasonable rates. No job to small or to big. PA 085294 Call John (570) 730-5917 or email [email protected] Joe’s Dependable Construction: Quality work, baths. kitchen, base-ments, tile, painting, hardwood/laminate floors, drop ceilings & more. Call: (570) -269-5971 PA 053455 For Sale: Changing table with three shelves, high chair, stroller -system. Stroller and car seat can be used together or separate . Call (570) 402-1347 For Sale: New Crotched multi - colored crib or carriage cover $20.00. Wooden Floor Lamp3-way, was $ 20 reduced to $15. New Goebel Figurines, “Flight to Egypt” 3 pieces orig price $200.00 will sell for $100.00. New Royal Doulton “My Love” Figurine orig price $200 will sell for $100.Call (570) 839-8203 leave message. Needed: The Villa of Our Lady Retreat House in Mount Pocono is cur-rently in need of a part-time cook for the retreatants. The cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, cook and present food items for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Responsibilities will be discussed when applying for the position. Please telephone Sister Jean Anthony (570) 839-7217 for further information and an application. Studio Apartment: For rent at Pula Funeral Home., first floor, all brand new, $750.00 per month. Ideal for one person. Please call Joe Pula (570) 421-7760 FOR SALE: GO-GO ULTRA 3 Wheel Scooter, solid tires, front & rear bas-kets, extra large luxury seat with arms, extra seat included, oxygen tank hold-er, battery charger, easily collapsible for storage, owner’s manual, brand new cond. Used only once. Battery needs to be replaced from lack of use. $500.00 Call (570) 688-4672 FOR SALE: Oak High Pub table w/ 6 matching Pub High Chairs. Beauti-ful, like new, $ 500.00. Call (570) 421-4381 Ask for Joan or leave message.
RCIA “COME and SEE!” Sessions for 2016-2017 Class have started. Are you over 16 years of age and want to learn more about the Catholic Faith, join the Catholic Church or complete your Sacra-ments of initiation? Please contact the Religious Education office. (570) 421-9097
FAITH SHARING Faith Sharing meets every Monday in the Driebe Center from 7:00 P.M. Please join us as we read, reflect, and discuss the upcoming Sunday Mass readings. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow in faith while making new friends. All are welcome! please contact Linda Chesko @ 570-497-1638 for more information.
ULTREYA The next ULTREYA will be January 8th, from 2-4pm in the
Jacques Center. For more information or questions please call Tim @ 570– 369-6417.
Communion Students for 2017 & Confirmation Students for 2018
Must Sign In
No Religious Education Classes December 25th thru January 1st. Classes resume on January 8th.
No RCIA
Wednesday, December 28th Christmas Break
Will resume on Wednesday, January 4th.
Solemnity of Mary Holy Day of Obligation
Sunday , January 1, 2017
Mandatory First Communion Meeting Parents/Students
Monday, January 9, 2017 At 7:00 P.M.
Jacques Center
Catholic Scouting Religious Medal Monday, January 16, 2017
At 7:00 P.M. Barrett Center
Three Kings Day
Saturday, January 7th, 2017 at 3:00 P.M.-5:30 P.M.
St. Luke’s Parish Hall Live Presentation of
the Christmas Story Presents and toys for children
under 12 Music, Stories, Refreshments
for all! Organized by FLECHA
Federation of Latinos for the Education about Cultures of Hispanic America
Www.flechapa.org
THE CHURCH OF SAINT LUKE PRAYER LIST WEEKEND OF December 24-25, 2017
O U R L I T U R G I E S F O R
MONDAY, December 26 7:30 A.M. NO MASS TUESDAY, December 27 7:30 A.M. Jan Winters by Cecelia Crowe Catherine Salusto by Angie Leone & Daughter WEDNESDAY, December 28 7:30 A.M. Dottie Dorchsprung by St. Luke’s Crafters Austin W. Eyer by Pat & Chris Ransel THURSDAY, December 29 7:30 A.M. Nancy Donovan Bramley by Family Bridget Finn by Christy & Tara Herhan
In Memory Of Nancy Donovan Bramley
By Family
SANCTUARY FLOWERS MAY BE DONATED IN MEMORIUM OR OTHER
INTENTION, FOR $75.00 FOR EACH FLORAL ARRANGEMENT. YOU MAY DONATE
ONE, TWO OR THREE ARRANGEMENTS.
SPONSOR OUR SOUP KITCHEN FOR $250.00 PER WEEKEND
FRIDAY, December 30 7:30 A.M. Jean McLaughlin by Alice Spott Margheriete Kennedy by Murawski Family SATURDAY, December 31 4:30 P.M. New Year’s Eve SUNDAY, January 1 New Year’s Day 8:00 A.M. Happy New Year 9:30 A.M. Happy New Year 11:00 A.M. Happy New Year
Rosary Will begin on Wednesday , January 4th
at 6:00 P.M. in the Church Weather permitting.
Bible Study Will begin with Fr. Perry In the
Jacques Center on Thursday, January 19, 2017
At 10:00 A.M. & 7:00 P.M.
Lorraine Albertson Sandy Ferrario Fran Pallozolo *Zulenny Almonte Joan Ferretti Gary Palmer Linda Anderson Kevin Finn Steven Pasciak Emma Ayala Joseph Gebhardt Teresa Pastula *Norman Bardonnex Heather Anne Hamersly *Noreen Pengilly Geovanny Bautista David Hart Leona Peters Joe Bell *Linda Hedges Joseph B. Peters Robert Bennett Anthony India Lydia Rose Peters Tina Berwick SisterJanice Joaquim Pires Pat Bolcar Howard Jenkins Abigail Possinger Marian Burns George Kiger Jerry Price Ralph Bush Sebastian Lattuga Sarah Richmond Charles Campbell Mary Lear Cecilia Robl Ellen Confer Roseann Lopiano Rosa Maria Santos *Karen Connelly Mary Ludlow *Ashley Savinion Richard Creo Joe Lynch Ted Stevens Sr. Ceil Crowe Frank MacKinney Melissa Strand Paul Crowe Jennier Matlock Donald T. Strong Kitty Culnane Fr. Thomas McLaughlin Audrey Toranzo Mark Davenport Ed McMaster Christopher Vanatta Lida Davenport Marlene Murphy Corrine Volpe Jack Dempsey Glen Neihart Feno Volpe Corrine Desterdick Maureen O'Laughlin *William J. Warne Dolores Dzydzora Bernadette O'Reilly Catherine Webster Daniel Ortiz
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Sacrament of Matrimony Arrangements for marriages are to be made at least six
months in advance with the Parish. One Party to the marriage
must be a member of St. Luke’s Church. A detailed “Outline”
of marriage preparation is available by calling the PARISH
OFFICES at 421-9097.
Youth Ministry Youth Ministry is a special concern to our parish. Each week
activities are offered to our grade school students as well as
those in high school . Youth activities are open to all parish
students.
Please watch the listing of activities in our Youth Corner in
the Bulletin.
High School Education All high school students not enrolled in a Catholic School are
required in our parish to participate in religious formation ac-
tivity. Sessions are held each week on Sunday. Call the
Parish Office at 421-9097.
Funeral Services are conducted at the Parish Church
for all registered members of the parish. It is our desire to
assist you in planning a Celebration of the Resurrection that
is most fitting for your circumstance and spiritual need. Times
for Funerals are determined by the Church in consultation
with the proper members of the family. We encourage funer-
als to be conducted at the Church. Viewing may also be held
in the Church.
Parish Outreach If you are homebound and would like to receive communion
in your home, please contact the Parish Office at 421-9097.
Religious Education Our Religious Education program is a collaborative effort be-
tween our religious education staff and volunteer coordinators.
Religious Education Administration-Carol Silvoy
Volunteer Coordinators Pre-school-Sixth Grade and First Communion-Patty Murphy
7th Grade-Twelfth Grade and Confirmation-John Karolchyk
RCIA - Roseann Lopiano
Religious Articles Store In an effort to serve those of our parish and community who
have a need for religious articles and books, St. Luke’s has a
small store for such items available (on a donation basis) in the
Father Barrett Center. Call the Parish Office at 421-9097.
Becoming a Catholic/RCIA Each year our parish welcomes men and women to Faith. The
program known as RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is
the means. If you would like information about becoming a
Catholic or deepening your Faith commitment. Call the Parish
Office at 421-9097.
Hospital Visitation Our parish ministry visit the Hospital on a regular basis. Com-
munion is available almost daily at Pocono Hospital from Eu-charistic Ministers. It is most helpful that a family member ad-vise the parish office when you are going into any Hospi-tal. Anointing of the Sick is offered for all who wish to re-
ceive it. Contact: Parish Office @ 570-421-9097 Bible Study gathers each Thursday during the months of
September through April. The gathering takes place at 10:00
a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Jacques Center. Check the bulletin
for current sessions.
Parish Membership We encourage your membership in the family of St. Luke’s Church. In our effort to serve your needs a complete Registration as well as a listing of your particular needs will help us. You may use the following form to request parish membership forms to be sent by mail.
Mail to: St. Luke’s Church , 818 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Family Name __________________________________________________________ First Name__________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ Phone #____________________________
St. Luke’s is a Stewardship Community requesting that all members be involved in sharing Time, Talent and Treasure. Your 5% Tithe is welcomed.
