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AUGUST 9,
2020
19th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
ADDRESS
141 Maple St,
P.O. Box 246; Ellington CT
06029
PHONE
860.875.8552
WELCOME
WEEKEND:
SATURDAY: 5:00
SUNDAY: 7:30; 10:30 6PM
WEB MASS SUNDAY
DAILY MASSES:
MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00
WEDNESDAY: 6:30 PM
NOVENA TO ST. JUDE
MONDAY DURING 8AM
MASS
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Exposition and Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament
every Tuesday 8:30 - 9:30 am
Confessions Sat. 4:15-4:45
MASS TIMES
George Villamthanan Administrator - 860-875-8552
Reverend Bijoy Joseph - Parochial Vicar
Deacon Harry Grospitch 860-875-0801 - [email protected]
Deacon Frank Hann - 860-462-8032 - [email protected]
Jane Thomas, Secretary - 860-875-8552 Office Hours:-M-T-Th- 9:00 -1:00
Fax 860-872-6548 Web www.stlukeellington.com
Email: [email protected]
Visit us on Facebook - St.LukeCatholic Church
Religious Education - Kim Bocchino, CRE - 860-875-4951 -
[email protected]
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - 860-462-8032 - Frank Hann & Laraine Kennedy
Baptism - Parents are asked to call Deacon Frank Hann at 860-462-8032 to register for the
Baptismal preparation. Parents must be registered at St. Luke’s Church.
Marriages - Arrangements of weddings must be made with the Pastor at least six months before
the date of the wedding.
WELCOME: Please pray with us, celebrate with us, and walk together with us in faith. We also
hope that you will share your special gifts within the community. Your prayers, your presence,
and your talents are most welcome. Please introduce yourself after Mass. We extend a warm
welcome to all! May God bless us all.
NEW PARISHIONERS - Please call the parish office or pick up a yellow Registration
form located at either entrance
WEEKEND MASSES ARE BACK! NO RESERVATIONS
SATURDAY 5:00 PM NEEDED!!!
SUNDAY: 7:30 am; 10:30am and 6:00 pm
WEEKDAY MASSES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - 8:00 AM
ROSARY - MONDAY-FRIDAY - 7:40 AM
NOVENA TO ST. JUDE - MONDAYS DURING MASS
HOLYDAY MASSES - 8:00 AM AND 7:00 PM
RECONCILIATION - SATURDAY 4:15-4:45
EXPOSITION & ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - EVERY TUESDAY 8:30-
9:30 AM
WEB SITE www.churchof stlukect.com
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MISSION DECLARATION
In order to witness as a better Christian
Community in this third millennium,
we, the members of Saint Luke Parish
solemnly resolve to provide a worship
and prayerful environment that
stimulates the spiritual growth to every
individual, to sacrifice time, talent and
treasure in gratitude for God’s
generous blessings to His greater glory
and for the people in need.
To promote Christian formation
through religious instruction that
foster/nurture the spiritual
development of our children, our young
people and grown-ups.
To encourage tolerance, openness,
honesty and forgiveness to one
another.
To promote the virtues of Justice,
Peace, and Human dignity that:
- address injustice experienced by all
peoples, especially women and
minorities;
- take action to counteract violence in
our society and to foster the sacredness
of human life from conception to the
grave.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 2020 -
5:00 PM - FOR ALL CONFIRMATION STUDENTS
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2020
7:30 AM FOR ALL PARISHIONERS
10:30 AM - FOR ALL PARISHIONERS
6:00 PM - FOR ALL PARISHIONERS
MONDAY, AUGUST 10 , 2020 8:00 AM
+JAN & MARIA MAJDAN
R/B BOGUSLAWA DZIEWA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 8:00 AM
+MICHAEL MARQUIS
R/B GARY & EARLENE PELLEGRINI
WEDNESDAY , AUGUST 12, 2020
8:00 AM - +VICTOR COHUN 2ND ANNIVERSARY
R/B THE FAMILY
6:30 PM - FOR ALL PARISHIONERS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020
8:00 +BENJAMIN IMESON R/B MARY REGAN
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 8:00 AM
+REV. FRANK W.MCKENNA
PRAYER & WORSHIP
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WELCOME
FIRST READING
“GO OUTSIDE AND STAND ON THE
MOUNTAIN BEFORE THE LORD; THE
LORD WILL BE PASSING BY.” (1 KGS
11A)
THE LORD TAUGHT THE PROPHET
ELIJAH NOT TO LOOK FOR HIM IN THE
USUAL PLACES. WHEN HAVE YOU
FOUND GOD’S VOICE IN AN
UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCE?
SECOND READING
FOR I COULD WISH THAT I MYSELF
WERE ACCURSED AND CUT OFF
FROM CHRIST FOR THE SAKE OF MY
OWN PEOPLE, MY KINDRED
ACCORDING TO THE FLESH. (ROM 9:3)
PAUL WAS PUZZLED AND DEEPLY
SADDENED OVER FELLOW JEWS
(GOD’S COVENANTAL PEOPLE) WHO
DID NOT BELIEVE THAT JESUS WAS
THE LONG-AWAITED MESSIAH. WHAT
CONVINCES YOU OF JESUS’ IDENTITY
AS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR?
GOSPEL
PETER GOT OUT OF THE BOAT AND BEGAN
TO WALK ON THE WATER TOWARD JESUS.
BUT WHEN HE SAW HOW STRONG THE
WIND WAS HE BECAME FRIGHTENED;
AND, BEGINNING TO SINK, HECRIED OUT,
“LORD, SAVE ME!” (MT 14:29-30)
PETER SHOWS HIMSELF TO BE A MAN OF
“LITTLE FAITH” WHEN FACED WITH THE
GRAVE DANGER OF DROWNING. WHO
ARE THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE WHO
SHOW A DEPTH OF FAITH IN TIMES OF
EXTREME DURESS?
MASS INTENTIONS
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PARISH SUPPORT
Regular Collection August 2 $4,611.00
Maintenance Collection August 2 $ 933.00
St Luke’s still has the church to maintain
and needs the support of all parishioners.
Please help your church and be as
generous as your means allow.
PRAYER & WORSHIP
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Address 141 Maple Street, Ellington CT | Phone 860.875.8552 | Website www.churchofstlukect.com
PLEASE PRAY FOR.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED
Please pray for those who have gone to their
Heavenly Father!
Richard Ugolik, Margaret Zethner , Judy Godek, Anne
Marie Bocchino, Michael Marquis , Frank Mizak,
Peggy Flor, Frank Gaetano, III.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYER THOSE WHO ARE SICK
Lord, our God, you sent your Son into the world to bear our
infirmities and to endure our sufferings. For your servants who are
sick, especially from our Parish family, we ask that your blessing will
give them strength to overcome their weakness through the
power of patience and the comfort of hope and that with your aid
they will soon be restored to health. We ask this through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Please pray for Charlie Allen, Wanda Allen, Calista Bailey, Ron &
Louise Barbero, Laura Behrendt , Matthew Cairns, Tina Chamberlin,
Jack Charbonneau, Georgina Ch,artier, James Crocco, Tom Curtiss,
Josh De Los Santos, Jeanne Ferruolo, Charles Frenette, Deacon
Ronald Guay, Raymond Hanson, Penny Harrington, Raymond
Hayes, Emilie Jiga, Tracy Kearcher, Will Kelly, Kathy Larew, Ellen
Lohnes, , Ann Marriott Sitek, Howard Matchett, Mark McPartland,
Meg Morneau, Cathy Peck, Beth Ann Phillips, Ann Pienkowski, Joel
Rivera, Troy Russell, Brian Scavone, Loren Schuiten, Pamela Schaff,
Jim Smith, Cooper Somberg, Rowan Mae Sullivan, Joseph Teixeira,
Melanie Timura, Eugene Veillette, Sheila Waterhouse, Morris
Webber , Jean Wood, Elaine Waudby, John White, Barbara Zulick.,
Our Lady’s Latest Message
Dear Children! In this peaceless time in which the devil is
harvesting souls to draw them to himself, I am calling you to
persevering prayer, so that in prayer you discover the God of
love and hope. Little children, take the Cross in your hands.
May it be your encouragement for love to always win, in a
special way now when the Cross and faith are rejected. You
be a reflection and an example with your lives that faith and
hope are still alive and a new world of peace is possible. I am
with you and intercede for you before my Son, Jesus. Thank
you for having responded to my call.””
ADORATION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Every Tuesday at 8:30 –
9:30 AM
FROM THE PASTOR
If you are alienated or upset, we welcome
you lovingly.
If you are in need of forgiveness, Jesus
forgives you completely - with unconditional
love.
If you have been hurt by the church, we are
truly sorry.
If you are angry, Jesus offers you peace.
If life has become burdensome, we are here
to support you.
We are happy you are here and want you to
stay..
We would like to share our lives with you.
Come join us each week so we can
worship together.
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2020 - 2021 Registration for Faith Formation
Register now! Early registration will help with fall plans for all families. All families are encouraged to
register online this year. To do this go to our website www.stlukeellington.com, click on the register button
and fill out all required fields.
New Family and Kindergarten Registration
Welcome! Our Faith Formation program runs Kindergarten through Confirmation in Grade 10. We
welcome all current and new families with students in these grades to contact the office for registration
information and so we can answer any questions you may have. The Sacraments of Reconciliation and
First Eucharist are received in second grade. Contact Kim in the Faith Formation office at (860) 875-4951 or
email [email protected] . We look forward to welcoming you and your children!
Faith Formation 2020-2021
The Faith Formation Office is open Monday-Friday for the summer. Contact Kim Bocchino at 860-875-
4951 or [email protected] . Continue to pray with your children daily, attend Mass weekly, read Bible
stories and share your Faith with your children. We look forward to welcoming you all in September.
Confirmation 2020
CONGRATULATIONS to our Confirmation students who were confirmed this weekend. May you
always love Jesus as He loves you; trust in Him, pray to Him, make time for just the two of you,
Listen to Him and Share His wisdom.
ETHAN ADJUTOR ARAUJO ANA MARIA LUNDBERG
BRENDAN FRANCIS BIRMINGHAM AMADEO MICHAEL MAZZOTTA
KEVIN NICHOLAS DESROCHER EVAN ROBERT SCHMIDT
CONOR PATRICK DOBROWOLSKI COLBY PATRICK SHEPARD
ANNA CECILIA GUERETTE ISABELL ANTHONY SKRZYNIARZ
JOHN THOMAS HINTZE
The next Confirmation Mass will be on September 12. Please keep our confirmation students,
their sponsors and families in your prayers.
First Eucharist 2020
We will be holding First Eucharist during the 10:30 Mass on the following Sunday’s: August 16,
August 30, September 13 and October 11. Students must sign up ahead of the time and the
number of family members is limited due to social distancing guidelines in the Church.
Summer Faith Fun at Home
Looking for things to do with the kids at home this summer? Check out the below websites:
https://www.catholicicing.com/
https://catholickidsbulletin.com/
https://www.catholicmom.com/
https://www.teachingcatholickids.com/
FAMILY PRAYER
JESUS, HELP OUR FAMILY BE A PLACE WHERE FAITH FLOURISHES IN OUR OWN
HEARTS AND IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO VISIT US. Amen.
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WEEKEND MASSES
NO RESERVATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE WEEKEND MASSES!
_______________________________________________________________________________
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - MAIN RAFFLE
We are asking for monetary donations to be applied to our Main
Raffle prizes. The main raffle is a big part of our annual bazaar
income each year. With the many fundraisers not able to happen
this fall we would like to still have the main raffle. If you can make a
donation of a prize, send a donation toward the purchase of a prize,
or know of a business willing to donate a prize please let us know.
We need to have donations no later than AUGUST 16. Checks are to
be made payable to St. Luke Church and mailed to St. Luke Church,
P.O. Box 246, Ellington, CT 06029 or given to the priest.
ST. LUKE’S WOMEN’S GUILD
The St. Luke Women’s Guild meets once a month to pray together, perform community
service and reflect on the weekly gospel. To join or for more information please contact
Tracy Kearcher at 203-578-0489, Thank you and God Bless!
The 2020 CT Catholic Men’s Conference
“Take It To Higher Ground”
The 13th Conference of the Ct. Catholic Men is schedule for September 19 under the shadow of the
56-foot cross at HOLY LAND USA in Waterbury, CT. In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of
St. Joseph being proclaimed the Patron of the universal Church by Pope Pius IX on December 8,
1870, this year’s theme is ST. JOSEPH: OUR PATRON. There will be all the familiar elements the
men have come to expect from the conference: great speakers, Mass, Adoration, Confession,
fellowship and an uplifting message of encouragement for the men. There will be a limit of 500
men for this conference, and the CCMC Committee is asking those who wish to attend to purchase
their tickets before September 1 by going to www.ctcatholicmen.org.
ANNIVERSARY MASS - DIOCESE OF NORWICH
Because of uncertainties surrounding Covid-19, the Annual Silver and Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mass will not take place this year. Bishop Cote will offer a private Mass for the intentions of all
couples celebrating specific anniversaries this year. Each couple who registers will receive a signed
certificate from the Bishop. The names of all registrants and their anniversary dates will also be
listed on a special Anniversary Page on the Diocese of Norwich Website. If you are celebrating a
significant anniversary this year and would like to be recognized by Bishop Cote, please register by
sending the following information: Husband and Wife’s Name, address, telephone number ,
wedding date, anniversary being celebrated and parish to: Mary-Jo McLaughlin, Catholic Family
Services Coordinator, 199 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360, Telephone 860-848-2237, ex. 312. or by email
[email protected] . Couples may also email a recent digital photo of themselves to
this address to be included in a gallery of pictures on the Diocesan Website. Registration deadline is
September 2, 2020.
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