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Masses for the Week
Saturday, Dec. 5 4:30 PM + Maria V. Leiva & Raquel Vasquez
Sunday, Dec. 6 9:00 AM LS + Doris Jellig
+ Alfredo Estabillo
12:00 PM LS +Reiner Montero Castillo
Tues. Dec. 8 9:00 AM LS
6:00 PM LS
Wed. Dec. 9 9:00 AM LS
6:00 PM LS Fr. Edwin’s Intention
Thurs. Dec. 10 9:00 AM LS
Fri. Dec. 11 9:00 AM
Saturday, Dec. 12 9:00 AM
4:30 PM
Parish Staff
Msgr. Raphael Peprah Pastor
Rev. Mr. Lito Magsombol Deacon/Business Manager
Rose Marie Rivera Admin. Assistant
Patty Trail Pastoral Care
Ginny James Religious Education
Marie Weber Music Coordinator
Jean Malbas Bookkeeper
Finance Council Suzanne Rufh - Chair
Regina Gomez Flory Lizan
Bill Mackiewicz Lina Valencia
Building Committee Deacon Lito Magsombol Chuck Eastman
Mark Libonate Suzanne Rufh
December 6, 2020 Second Sunday of Advent
Ministries Altar Bread & Wine Mary Marcelo 471-4736
Altar Servers Suzanne Rufh 286-1512
Art & Environment Fredilynn Lansangan 581-0794
Facility Coordinator Chuck Eastman/ …………………
Mars Marcelo 471-4736
Church Caretaker Kevin McNulty 416-0338
Eucharistic Ministers Norman Wood 675-7504
Grounds Maintenance Henry Kabigting 822-9693
Lectors Francis Lansangan 348-6838
Linen Care Myrna Nario 471-0628
Music Marie Weber 479-9676
Offering Counters 427-5776
RCIA/ Rel. Education Ginny James 406-0935
Social Office 427-5776
Ushers/Greeters Ryan Holland 427-5776
Youth Ministry Jim Newsham 635-2582
Groups & Organizations Alliance of the Two Hearts Josie Dabu 420-3581 Eucharistic Adoration Bene & Deacon Lito 427-0606
Magsombol
Filipino Commission Myrna Nario 471-0628
Grupo de Oracion Julia Alcazar 822-4220
Knights of Columbus Francis Lansangan 348-6838
Ladies Auxillary Mavis Varella 271-8899
Small Christian Maria Rallos
Community
Women’s Club Lina Valencia 430-8298
Sacrament of Baptism - Parents must be members of the parish and attend a preparation class required prior to the Sacrament of Baptism. Call the office to register for Classes Godparents must be Confirmed and practicing Catholics. Baptisms are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month in English, and the 4th Saturday of the month, except during Advent and Lent.
Sponsor Letters - A letter to be a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation can be issued only to registered members of St. Luke Parish who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation, attend Mass and receive Holy Communion regularly. If they have children, their children must attend Religious Education classes or a Catholic School. If Married, the marriage must be in conformity with the regulations of the Catholic Church.
Sacrament of Marriage - Couples planning to be mar-ried in the Catholic Church are asked to notify the Pastor at least six months prior to the anticipated celebration and before setting a date.
Sacrament of Reconciliation - by appointment by calling the office, and Wednesday evening at 4-
5:30PM.
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick - If you or a family members are ill or facing surgery and would like to be anointed, please contact the Parish Office prior to the day of the procedure or surgery or when they are in the hospital for an Illness.
Pastoral Care Ministers visit community members who are unable to attend Liturgy due to illness or ad-vanced age. Taking the Eucharist to those hospital-ized or homebound is a key part of this ministry. Con-tact the Parish Office to arrange a visit.
Rosary - The rosary is prayed Tuesday thru Thursday at 8:30AM before the 9:00 AM Mass.
Website: stlukevabeach.org
Facebook: St Luke Va Beach
Parish App: inourparish (23456-St Luke) To register for Mass: Email: [email protected]
Text only: (757) 383-4983
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The Christmas fast approaching.
It is time to fill our Holiday Baskets for those in need.
Please consider donating a Gift Card from Food Lion, Walmart or Aldi. The Angel Tree is up and the gifts and food need to be in by 12/15.
Also consider donating a gift card if you don’t want to shop for a gift.
If you are not attending Mass you can drive by after 9AM Mass to drop off your donations.
Fundraising Events We are currently selling tickets for chances for a
Shark IQ Robot, Self Emptying Vacuum for $10 each. Also we have a nativity set for $5 each
The Basket Raffle began last weekend with the drawing on December 20th.
In addition, we are selling Ties for $5 each and used books for a donation.
there will be other items for raffle in the future
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Please pray for: Denise Diver, Amy Kabigting, Jude Luke, Wanda Corley, Ace Flores, Mike Zueger, Edwino Silva, George Daria, Roger Carranza, Chris Kohan, Fr. Brian Rafferty, John Richardson, Gayle Coxford, Robert Trail, Bret Schonecker, John Viola, Rodolfo Sevilla, Daisy Richardson, Nancy Hugland, Pat & Ted Dumont, Shirley Ehrstein, Filomenia Germenia, Gary Gabor, Patricia Martin, Paula Krug, Jack Rolo, Jess Dabu, Angie Haddock,
Paul Hipolito, Maria Torres, Nicanor Parocha Jr., Rey Lizan, Jessica Raymond, Marcelina Callanta, Tito Torres, Rosario Rogando, Ligia Chacon, GT Trentini, Jeanne Morris, Michael Lynn, Leticia Receno, Ann Miller, Christina Loftis, Cora Magbanua, Vivian Rodriguez, Anthony Martinez, Lucas Thorpe, Wilfredo Rodriguez Segovia, Cathy Molton, Erwin Arellano, Bill Elings, Joel Rivera, Irving Ferguson, Rick Carmazino, Karen Schachtner, Mary Ann Lee, Kellyn Schachtner, Grace & Ricky Muiño, Angelito Valencia, Karen Christensen, Richard Wengle, Sharon Costa, Devon Calwell, Marilou DeLeon, Cynthia Long, David Rose, Tere-sita L. Sevilla, Irene Gonzalez, Newsham Family, Paniagua Family, Fernandez Family
If you would like to have someone remembered in prayer, please call the office
December 6, 2020 Second Sunday of Advent
St. Luke Sanctuary Lamp December 6 - December 12
For the repose of the soul of Valerie Paulmino
We will LIVE-STREAM our Sunday & Weekday liturgies (not the Saturday @ 4:30pm)
Live on Facebook - St Luke Va Beach
En Vivo en Facebook - St Luke Va Beach
Second Sunday of Advent 4:30 PM Saturday
9:00 AM Sunday
Segundo Domingo de Adviento 12:00 PM Domigo
Weekday
Tuesday thru Friday 9:00 AM Wednesday 6:00 PM (Español)
BUILDING FUND SECOND COLLECTION
We will be having a monthly second collection for the Building Fund
on the first weekend of each month
Thank you to everyone who signed up for Parish Giving, your donations are greatly appreciated as always but especially during these uncertain times. Those who haven’t signed up please do for the convenience or you can send them.
Upcoming Second Collections December 6, 2020 Monthly Building Fund December 25, 2020 Catholic Charities
Financial Report Data from November 28-29
(rounded to the nearest dollar)
Regular Offertory
Regular Collection $ 3,100
E-Giving $ 1,585 Total $ 4,685
Building Fund
Regular Collection $ 135
E-Giving $ 575 Total $ 710
Building Fund Fundraising
Tiles & Bricks $ 500
Tiles & Bricks (E-giving) $ 9,748
Books & Tie Sales $ 80
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Ticket Sales $ 930
Congratulations
Alicia Bangalan who won the Immaculate Heart Statue
Jose DelaCruz who won the BBQ Grill
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Bautizos para infantes: Los requisitos para bautizar ninos menores de 7 anos son: que los padres estén inscritos en la Iglesia, asistan a la misa dominical, completen la solicitud de bautismo y que asistan a la clase requerida, un (1) mes antes del bautizo. También es necesario que los padrinos sean catolicos. Para más informacion comunícarse con la oficina o vea el formulario.
Uncion de los enfermos: Si usted o un miembro de su familia está enfermo o va a tener una operacion quirurgica y desea ser ungido, por favor contáctarse con la oficina. Si no es una emergencia, por favor hágalo antes de ir al hospital. El sacerdote hará la uncion en la capilla, después de la misa.
Matrimonios: Se require que las parejas que planean contraer mat-rimonio notifiquen al párroco por lo menos 6 meses antes de la cele-bracion del sacramento y antes de haber decidido la fecha de la celebracion.
Horario de clases de formacion religiosa: Grados de Kinder a 8vo, lunes de 6:30 pm a 7:30 pm.(San Lorenzo) Grados de 9 al 12, domingos de 6:30 pm a 8:00 pm. (San Lucas)
Confesiones: Se puede confesar el primer vienes de cada mes después de la misa de la 7:00 p.m. o por cita. Los miércoles de 6 -6:30pm con Pd. Edwin.
Inscribase en nuestra parroquia: Si asiste a misa en San Lucas es muy importante que se haga miembro oficial de nuestra iglesia Los formularios están disponibles a la entrada de la Iglesia.
Pastor: Capellán: Diácono:
Coordinador: Vice-Coordinador:
Lectores: Ministros de Eucaristía:
Visita a los Enfermos: Coro: RICA:
Ujieres: Bautizos:
Ministerio de Arte y medioambiente:
Ministerio de los Jardines: Servidores del Altar
Ministerio de Familias : Grupos de Oracion:
Ministerio Social:
Msgr. Raphael Peprah
Rev. Edwin Montanez
Rev. Mr. Lito Magsombol
Angel Rivera
Ángel Rivera
Mike Rivera
Ángel y Marta Rivera
Marta Rivera
Regina Gomez
Edwin Burgos
Irene y José Gonzalez y Carmen Alicea
Julia Alcázar
Marcial Meza
Salvador Guardado
Julia Alcazar Alicia Guardado, Mirna Arevalo e Irene Gonzalez
BAUTIZOS en Español son los cuartos (4) sábados del mes a las 11:30am. Por favor llegue a mas tardar a las 11:15am. Las clases serán anunciadas. Necesita completer la aplicación de bautsmo. Inscribirse para las clases por lo menos seis (6) semanas an-tes del bautizo. EL PROXIMO BAUTIZO será anunaciado Para mas información llame a la oficina ó contactarse con Carmen Alicea,
Providencia Acevedo o Irene y Jose Gónzalez .
Contactos del Ministerio Hispano
Lecturas de la Semana
Domingo Proverbios 31:10-13,19-20,30-31; 1Tesalonicenses 5:1-6; Mateo 25:14-30
Lunes Apocalipsis 1:1-4,2:1-5; Lucas 18:35-43
Martes Apocalipsis 1:1-4,2:1-5; Lucas 18:35-43
Miércoles Apocalipsis 1:1-4,2:1-5; Lucas 18:35-43
Jueves Filemón 7-20; Lucas 17:20-25
Viernes 2Juan4-9; Lucas 17:26-37
Sábado 3Juan5-8; Lucas 18:1-8
Próx. Dgo. Ezequiel 34:11-12,15-17;1Corintios 15:20-26,28; Mateo 25:31-46
Reuniones de Ministerios El Grupo de Oración, se reune los jueves a las 12:30pm en la iglesia para el Rosario. Personas contacto: Rosa y Elias Asencio (757) 748-3157, Carmen Alicea (757)471-2121 y Julia Alcazar (757) 822-4220.
Los domingos, la Misa publica, comieza a las 12pm en punto. Si desea venir a la Misa, necesita llamarnos a la oficina ó mandar texto a: 757/383-4983 .Los miércoles tenemos la Misa Privada a las 6pm y la puede ver en live stream en facebook. Gracias
6 de Deciembre, 2020 Segundo Domingo de Adviento
DONACIÓN ELECTRÓNICA (On line) Vaya a nuestra página web ó InOurParish App
Busca el logo Parish Giving y siga las instruc-
ciones.
Si necesita ayuda llame a la oficina en hora de
oficina.
Gracias por su apoyo y generosidad!!
Necesitamos ayuda para limpiar la Iglesia
por lo menos una (1) al mes. Ahora q mu-
chos estamos en casa que tal un dia sábado
en la mañana de 9-11am o si tienen otra
idea, por favor llamar a la oficina
Necesitamos voluntarios para limpiar la Iglesia
TODOS los Sábado de 9am a 10:30am
Las Fiestas Navideñas
se acercan Queremos sugerir ó que considere en donar tarjetas de regalos/Gift Card de $25 para el Angel Tree en ves de comprar regalos, si le es possible. Tendremos informacion
mas adelante.
. Su cooperación es siempre agradecida.
Lecturas de la Semana
Lunes: Is 35:1-10; Lc 5:17-26
Martes: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ef 1:3-6, 11-12; Lc 1:26-38
Miércoles: Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30
Jueves: Is 41:13-20; Mt 11:11-15
Viernes: Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19
Sábado: Za 2:14-17 o Ap 11:19; 12:1-6, 10; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lc 1:26-38 o Lc 1:39-48
Domingo: Is 61:1-2, 10-11; 1 Ts 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28; Lc 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54;
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