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ST. LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCH
1606 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg, Fl. 32068
(904) 282-0439 Fax: (904) 291-9711
www.stlukesparish.org
PASTOR
Rev. Andy Blaszkowski
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Pervaiz Masih
DEACONS
Deacon Bob DeLuca
Deacon Steve Arnold
MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE
HOLY FAMILY
Sr. Danuta Kujalowicz, Superior
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY VIGIL MASS - 5:00pm
SUNDAY - 8:15am & 11:00am
WEEKDAY SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday
Morning MASS - 8:30AM
No morning Mass on the
First Friday of each month
RECONCILIATION
SATURDAY 3:30pm
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday 9:00am - 6:30pm
NOVENA TO THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL
Tuesday following 8:30am Mass
ROSARY
Wednesday following 8:30am Mass
ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL MASS
Thursday 8:30 am - during school year
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
Monday 6:30pm
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
8:30am & 7:00pm
FIRST FRIDAY LITURGY
AND HOLY HOUR
7:00pm
FIRST SATURDAY
MASS FOR THE NATION
Saturday, December 6, 2014
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
CHAPEL
St. Vincent Hospital
Monday thru Friday
12:00 noon Mass
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
From the Pastor’s Desk:
November 23, 2014
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe is the culmination of the Church’s entire
liturgical year. Today we celebrate Christ who is truly King and Lord of the universe and now reigns in all
His glory in Heaven.
Today’s feast was instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, at the request of many bishops and faithful from
around the world. There was a strong denial of faith influenced by the rise of materialistic secularism and
militant atheism that was trying to repress belief in Christ and suppress Christian presence in the world.
Bolshevik communism began to show its evil head, as they tried to perfect the art of lying, with its manifesto
to claim to be working to “free” people from the “opium” of belief in God, which they said was only a
means used by others to keep them subjected. Since there really was no god, they stated, the churches and
Christians were just seeking greater foundation for their pursuit of political power. As a consequence of
such situations during a time when respect for Christ and His Church was waning, people were more and
more attracted to materialistic and secular solutions to the world's problems that, in many cases, led to
less-than- Christian and less-than-human solutions: World War I, Communism, the embellishment of Hitler.
The Church, to counteract these lies and proclaim both the fact of Christ’s Kingship in the Universe and the
true spiritual aims of that Kingdom, proclaimed today’s feast.
Pope Pius XI hoped that the institution of the feast would teach and help the world to understand:
1. That nations would see that the Church has the right to freedom, and immunity from the state.
2. That leaders and nations would see that they are bound to give respect to Christ and to His way of life.
3. That the faithful would gain strength and courage from the celebration of the feast, by being reminded
that Christ must reign in our hearts, minds, wills, and bodies.
4. Christ the King reminds us that if we want a world that is prosperous and at peace, then Jesus in His
Church must have the freedom to teach and live as Christ would have us live… with His peace, joy, love,
and forgiveness.
Almost 90 years later, there continues to be an increased need to proclaim the Kingship of Jesus Christ as
we today witness so many civil governments viewing Christ and His message as a threat rather than their
salvation. Looking back at the history of our own country when we recognized the importance of faith, of
religion, of the Church, our nation was prosperous and at peace. But as we have embraced a secular and
materialistic way of life, we have experienced a reality of anger, economic despair, war and social unrest.
Thomas Jeﬀerson warned us about removing Jesus as our King and the center of our lives when he said: "I
tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just - that His justice cannot sleep forever." President
Ronald Reagan reminded us that "George Washington believed that religion, morality, and brotherhood
were the pillars of society.” He said you couldn't have morality without religion. And yet today we're told
that to protect the first amendment, we must expel God, the source of all knowledge, from our children's
classrooms, from sport fields, even from the English language.
Who is Jesus, the King of the Universe, for you? This time for us Catholics is the time to make our faithful
“New Year’s” resolution, so the next year will be a year of deeper faith and greater witness to Jesus our
King. I would strongly encourage you to take a moment and to consecrate your life to the Sacred Heart of
Jesus, our King. May Jesus be the source and center of our lives. May He strengthen each one of us to grow
in holiness and commitment to make Him the King of our lives.
With prayers,
Fr. Andy
Giving Tree
This is the most wonderful time of year. A season steeped in traditions with
family and loved ones near. A time we especially feel moved to open our
hearts and hands to help those in need.
The Giving Trees allows us to see the need of those less fortunate in our area
and gives us the opportunity to fill that innate desire to serve others.
As always, the trees will contain the names of children in our community
that we would like to provide necessary clothing and a special gift for. If you
are able to help, please choose a tag, sign the book next to the trees and
return the gift with the tag attached no later then Wednesday, December
10th. We ask that you will please place your gift under the tree in Rooney
Hall. It is VERY important that you return your gift by this date so others do
not have to shop last minute for your chosen child’s gift
We will also continue to collect food donations/ grocery gift cards for
Christmas food bags and our Food Distribution that will be held Saturday,
December 13th. We have well over 100 families now that attend the monthly
food distributions and expect many more for the month of December; we ask
that you be as generous as you can. Please see food list for items requested. If
you have any questions at all please feel free to contact me, Rhonda Biroschik,
at 291-2123.
As always Parish Outreach sincerely thanks you for your continued support
and generosity and pray that God will bless you and your family during the
Christmas season and through out the New Year.
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Andy Blaszkowski, Pastor…….…….……...….ext. 111
FrAndy@stlukesparish.org
Rev. Pervaiz Masih, Parochial Vicar.…………………ext. 141
FrPervaiz@stlukesparish.org
Deacon Bob DeLuca, Director of Religious Education….ext. 117
prep@stlukesparish.org
Deacon Steve Arnold……………………………...320-339-1912
smarnold71@gmail.com
Wendy Hughes, Rel. Ed. Administrative Assistant…...ext. 117
wendy@stlukesparish.org
Stephen Eiswert, Adult Faith Coordinator… …...…..ext. 113
adultfaith@stlukesparish.org
Theresa Hedberg, Office Manager…...……………...ext. 121
office@stlukesparish.org
Anita Tooke, Office Assistant..………………..…….ext. 100
anita@stlukesparish.org
Maureen Bella, Bookkeeper……….……...................ext. 115
bookkeeper@stlukesparish.org
Stephen Eiswert, Youth Director………………..…..ext. 113
cym@stlukesparish.org
Kathleen James, Director of Music Ministry..……….ext 142
music@stlukesparish.org
Business Hours………………...……..……..9:00am-4:30pm
Closed for lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm
Welcome! New Parishioners!!
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haines
Our Visitors: We thank you for celebr ating the Holy Euchar ist
with us this weekend. If you are visiting, we pray that you have a
wonderful visit and safe travel. If you are new to the area and are
considering St. Luke Church as your Parish Family, please stop by
the Church Office during regular office hours to register. Registration
forms are also available in the vestibule of the Church.
MOVING/CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Please notify the par ish
office at 282-0439 if you are moving or if you have a new telephone
number.
FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
SERVICES ARE BROADCAST INSIDE THE
CHURCH. TUNE ANY FM RADIO TO 91.1
ATTENTION
The Diocese of Saint Augustine treats all allegations of sexual
misconduct seriously and deals with all allegations in a prompt,
confidential and thorough manner. To Report Abuse, call:
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator (904) 262-3200, ext.
129, or the Department of Children and Families at:
1-800-96-Abuse (800) 962-2873.
MINISTRY HEAD DIRECTORY
ALTAR SERVERS.………..………....….Marcia Vigue...994-3240
ADORATION of HOLY EUCHARIST…….Leigh Clark…..591-1473
AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS……….…Alison Duvall...718-7563
ANNULMENT COMPANIONS………….…Vicki Kelly.....375-2644
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY……………Diane Phillips…282-4114
BLANKET MINISTRY………..……Cathie Donnellon…….406-0535
CATHOLIC CHARITIES……….….Bernie Johnston...282-0439x114
CHILDRENS LUTURGY OF THE WORD..Jackie Nuzum.888-0741
COUNCIL of CATHOLIC WOMEN…...….Theresa Tocco..282-7104
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS………….Mary & Ted Neal...406-0855
FAMILY SERVICE MINISTRY………....Helen Brummer...673-8450
FESTIVAL……………………………..……Alison Duvall...718-7563
FINANCE COMMITTEE………………...…...Joe Kinsey...781-3183
FLORAL & LANDSCAPE MINISTRY…………………………………
GIFT BEARERS……………………….…...Laura Zanone...214-9792
GREETERS………………………………....Joan McLain...406-2718
HOME SCHOOL.Rhonda Biroschik..291-2123..drbiro@bellsouth.net
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS….……… .....Jim Santo……..626-5113
LADIES AUXILIARY…….…………..Lillian Scarborough..635-3358
LECTORS………………………………………..Peggy Stern….291-0982
LEGION OF MARY…...…Kathleen Foster...chuka711@bellsouth.net
LINK……………………..…Melanie Love...stlukeslink@hotmail.com
LITURGY COORDINATOR…………………...….. Kim Floyd @226-4689
MARTHA’S KITCHEN……………..……Mary McMaster...406-0546
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING…...……...Amy Karney...406-5076
NURSERY.…Mauricia Buchanan 610-4517..Debbie Walsh.291-7720
PARISH COUNCIL…………………….George Ferfecki.....219-9772
PARISH OUTREACH………………….Wendy Hughes .....631-6885
PRAY for ME……………………………...Bill Donnelly.....813-5503
RCIA for ADULTS………………………………..Pat Noll...282-3790
RCIA for CHILDREN……………....Georgeanne Donnelly 215-0672
RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP………………..….Joni Shipley...282-7146
RESPECT LIFE...……………….…...Carolyn Harrington...282-9906
ROSARY MAKERS…………………...….Arlene Tomaro...282-1287
SACRISTAN…...……………………………...Joe Scott…..282-9209
BOY SCOUTS…………………………….Ron Burckhard..813-6804
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR……..Judy Stamer...291-0793
STEWARDSHIP…………………………...….Joe Kinsey...781-3183
TRAVELING CHALICE MINISTRY…Barbara Gibbons…..635-0602
USHERS……………………………………...….Joe Scott...282-9209
WEDDING COORDINATOR……………..Tama Barrett.....536-8181
Our Edward K. Rooney Parish Center is available for rental for
receptions, showers, meetings, for anniversary/birthday parties.
Please call the Parish Office at 282-0439 for more information or
to reserve the center for your special event.
St. Luke Parish Business Owners
In order to support our St. Luke Parish Business Owners,
a request is being made from each of you with a "Mom &
Pop" business to submit your business name to:
businessowners@stlukesparish.org. Also include with
your company name, the address, phone number,
website, e-mail address and a brief description of your
business. With enough participation, St. Luke will
hopefully be able to organize and share a directory of
these businesses for the convenience of all parishioners
of St. Luke. Any questions, please call Annabelle
Hamachek at 272-1440 between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
St. Luke Child Care Center
1608 Blanding Blvd.
Middleburg, FL 32068
904-406-9510
“Bringing Christ’s Mission to
the World, One Child at a
Time!”
* Licensed through DCF—CO4CLO29
*Teachers are state-certified
* Age-appropriate curriculum
implemented—Learn Every Day
* School Readiness and
Success by Six approved
Educating Hearts & Minds for
a Lifetime
Coffee and donuts are available in Faith Hall
following Sunday morning Masses.
Sponsored by Parish Outreach.
Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family
Our special mission is to prolong Christ's prayer from the Last
Supper:
"I PRAY THAT THEY MAY ALL BE ONE...
THAT THE WORLD WILL BELIEVE." (J 17,21)
For more information about the Missionary Sisters
of the Holy Family contact:
www.holyfamilysisters.us
Contact our sisters at St. Luke Catholic Church:
Sr. Danuta at kujdanuta@gmail.com
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC - Your PARISH
SCHOOL
1610 Blanding Boulevard, Middleburg, FL 32068
Phone 904-282-0504
www.AnnunciationCatholic.org
Email J. Mullarkey:Principal@AnnunciationCatholic.org
DIVIDENDS
for LIFE:
Faith
Morals
Excellence
One Curriculum
Pre-K through 8
Spanish K-8
Music & Art
21st Century
Pope Francis's
General Prayer Intention
Universal: That all who suffer loneliness may experience the
closeness of God and the support of others.
For Evangelization: That young seminarians and religious may have
wise and well-formed mentors.
PARISH OUTREACH NEWS
Our pantry needs cereal, canned vegetables, beans, fruit,
soup and crackers, tuna and meat, peanut butter and
jelly, pasta and sauce, hamburger helper, mac and
cheese, rice, and for Christmas, yams, stuffing, instant
potatoes, cranberry sauce, muffin mix and cake mixes.
Thank you for your generosity.
Our next FDD is Saturday, December 13th from 10 am to
12 pm with sorting on Fri., December 12th. Volunteers
are needed both days. Please call Rhonda at 291-2123
for more information. Teens are especially needed to help
carry out groceries on Saturday.
There is a monthly Coping with the Holidays,
Bereavement Support Group at St. Luke Parish on the
third Thursday of every month. The group will meet on
Thursday, December 18th, at 7 PM in the Conference
Room in the back of the church. If you have lost a loved
one, please come and find support, hope and healing. The
group is sponsored by Haven Hospice and will be
facilitated each by Vonceil Levine, MSW, Haven
Bereavement Counselor. If you have any questions,
please call Vonceil at 213-2639.
Due to limited space at this time Outreach can
ONLY ACCEPT FOOD DONATIONS.
Please do not leave any clothing or household items.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO TO HELP OTHERS!
The Holy Eucharist: A Sacrament to be Adored
Do you really love Me? Then come to Me. Visit
Me before the Blessed Sacrament.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN ACTIVE
PARISHIONER AT ST. LUKE?
To be an Active Parishioner, parishioners must be
registered in the parish for a sufficient period, and
actively contribute to the life of the parish in the following
ways:
Sharing of your Time - attend Sunday Mass and
Holy Days of Obligation faithfully, pray and be kind.
Share generously your time by volunteering within the
different ministries of the Parish.
Sharing of your Talent - honor God everyday as
you use your talents. Be generous in offering at least one of
the many talents you’ve received from God, and actively
volunteer in one or more of the many ministries within St.
Luke Parish.
Sharing of your Treasure - in financial support of
the parish by use of the envelope system, that provides a
record of Mass attendance. An ‘active parishioner’ is
expected to share with St. Luke Parish a portion of his/her
treasure.
Jesus is inviting you to spend a special hour with Him in
humble Adoration in the quiet of our Chapel each
Monday between the hours of 9:00am and 6:30pm.
Participants sign up for one hour vigils to pray before the
very presence of our Lord exposed in the monstrance. It’s
up to each participant how they wish to spend that time
with Jesus. They can pray the Rosary, read the Bible or
other spiritual readings or offer prayers of faith, hope,
charity, thanksgiving or reparation. Even those who
simply sit and let their minds wander for an hour will tell
you how they are left with a sense of peace.
Tremendous graces and blessings come from time spent
in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Please do some
serious reflection about this special gift that Jesus gave to
us and be generous with your time in coming to meet Him
in adoration where you can get a taste and feel of His
tender unconditional love.
Everyone is always welcomed and encouraged to spend
time at adoration each Monday. If you feel called to
commit to an hour time slot each week, please contact
Leigh Clark at 591-1473 (cell).
BLANKET MINISTRY
We understand some families have special circumstances
that would prevent them from fulfilling one or more of
these guidelines. Special exceptions can be made on a case
by case basis.
Please come into the office and register to be an ‘active
parishioner’ - a member of our St. Luke family.
We look forward to welcoming you.
The Blanket Ministry is now resuming
their monthly meeting. We meet once a
month on the 2nd Thursday at 12pm.
Please come and see what we are all about!
Contact Cathie Donnellon at 406-0535
with any questions!
CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY
When you are a part of CYM you will have the opportunity to hang out and have fun with
other teens your own age and participate in many activities such as:
Youth nights with various activities, game nights, movie nights, retreats, youth rallies, fun
fundraisers, activities with youth from other parishes, and much more.
Registration forms can be found on the St. Luke website and
the Church Bulletin Board
Wednesday December 10 – Senior High CYM Christmas Party (PARISH HALL)
Contact the Youth Director Stephen Eiswert at cym@stlukesparish.org if you’re interested in becoming
a part of the Youth Ministry in any way.
Senior High CYM Meetings take place on most Wednesdays
St. Augustine Lights Festival

December 6th
Meet at St. Luke at 2:45pm

We will carpool there together!

For more information, email Brian at bcerabon@nd.edu
National Night of Prayer for Life, 9pm Mon, Dec 8 – 1am Tues, Dec 9: J oin us in the
St. Catherine’s Parish Chapel to pr ay through the intercession of Our Lady under the
titles of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe that all human life be
respected, especially the innocent life in the womb. A nation whose laws support the killing of
the innocent unborn is a nation that cannot survive before a Just God. Different groups will
lead the prayers during these four hours of prayer before our Eucharistic Lord, begging the
Lord’s mercy upon our nation. All are welcome! Questions? Bob 655-4488.
CANDY CANE LANE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fleming Island, will hold their
3rd Annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas Craft Show
on Dec. 6th from 9am until 3 pm.
Christmas decorations, gifts and food along with a wide assortment of arts and crafts
will be available.
Proceeds will go to the Outreach Mission, assisting those in need in the
Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs communities.
THE CATHOLIC TV NETWORK
America’s Catholic Television Network, is now available
to cable and satellite providers in our area. Please help
provide this upbeat, youthful and exciting Catholic
Network and a powerful resource to the people of our
area and the entire nation.
To help, simply visit GetCatholicTV.com as an easy way
to petition your cable or satellite provider. If you are
unable to access the internet, please follow up with a
postcard or letter to your provider.
Remember the address: GetCatholicTV.com
Bishop Felipe Estévez
will open the local observance of the
Year of Consecrated Life
on Sunday, November 30, 2014, during the 5 p.m.
Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine.
The faithful are encouraged to attend and to honor
the men and women religious who serve in the
Diocese of St. Augustine.
For more information, call (904) 824-2806
Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
or email cathparish@gmail.com,
Thanksgiving Day Prayer
Our loving God, Giver of all good gifts and the
source of every blessing we have, we kindly ask to
hear our prayer. With grateful hearts we praise you
and give you thanks for the grace of our lives, for the
gift of our faith, for the call to discipleship. We
are grateful for the bond of family and friends of
our parish community that is nourished and
strengthened by the Eucharistic meal we share, and
by the warmth of your love that comes to us each day
through your benevolent mercy. Help us to use
wisely all the gracious gifts you have showered upon
us for the benefit of ourselves, our family, our
community and our nation. On this Thanksgiving
Day may we acknowledge that every good thing
comes to us from you, and may your bounty never
cease, so that we may share your blessings with
those in need. Amen.
With grateful hearts the St Luke parish staff extends
our prayerful wishes and support to the entire parish
community.
Caps of Love
Caps of Love is the only USA
division of "Bouchons d'Amour",
an international charity dedicated
to helping the disabled.
CHOIR NEWS
Be a part of the St. Luke
Children’s Christmas Chorus!
Open to children ages 6-13.
Rehearsals will be Sundays from 5:00pm6:00pm November 23, December 7, 14, and
December 18 from 6:30-7:15pm).
Concerts will be:
December 13 - 2:00PM
December 20 - 6:30PM
Children’s Mass at 4pm December 24.
Have fun with friends, make music, and praise
God!
CHURCH CLEANING
Christmas is coming and we need
your help to prepare.
We need volunteers to help clean the
church on December 20th
If you can help please mark your calendar
and meet us at the Church on
Saturday, December 20th at 8:00am.
This is a good opportunity for
Annunciation parents and teens to earn
service hours!
Bouchons d’Amour was founded
and sponsored by Jean-Marie
Bigard in February 2001.
In the USA, the money earned
is used to buy wheelchairs for
disabled children.
The international charity also gives away trained service
dogs.
It is EASY! to help.
Just collect plastic caps.
There will be a collection receptacle in the gift shop.
FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS
In the pews you will find
envelopes for your donations for
flowers to decorate the church
during the Christmas season.
Please help us make the church
even more beautiful.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Catholic Education for the New Evangelization
The Men’s Monday Evening Prayer Group Presents:
Living The Discerning Life
Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, leads a ten-part retreat based on the 14 rules of St.
Ignatius of Loyola. Fr. Gallagher explains how St. Ignatius and others converted their lives from ones of emptiness and
sin leading away from God to lives rich in the fullness of God’s grace. In ten episodes Fr. Gallagher shows how we can
apply Ignatius’ 14 rules to our daily lives helping us to draw closer to the Father.
Meetings take place @ 7pm in the Hope Room every other Monday beginning on Dec. 1st.
All who are interested can come to a meeting or may contact the Adult Faith Office.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH CORNER - Mass
The Mass reveals God’s vision for us as individuals, his vision for marriage and family, for community and
society, and for the Church and the world.
There is genius and beauty in the prayers of the Mass, and yet, most people tune out the prayers. It seems to me
that keeping God’s dream for us to become the-best version-of-ourselves in the forefront of our mind unlocks the
language of the many prayers that make up the Mass.
The prayers of the Mass remind us that we are called to be responsible stewards of our own lives while at the
same time living in a way that is mindful of the needs of others and mindful of the needs of all of creation. Over
and over again, the prayers of the Mass orient us toward God and remind us of his desire to have a relationship
with us.
(Excerpt from “Rediscover Catholicism – A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion & Purpose by Matthew Kelly)
Adult Faith Formation adultfaith@stlukesparish.org
Gobble Gobble
Happy Thanksgiving
Our Turkeys were well fed by
all our PREPpers!
#600 pieces of food were donated to assist Operation
Blessing and approximately 18 families were fed that
may not have had a Thanksgiving Dinner without their
help. What an AMAZING group of kiddo's we have!
Thank you PREPpers and families for all that you
have accomplished by working together!
The classes and times are as follows:
Wednesday PREP
6:30 - 7:45pm
Sunday PREP
9:30 - 10:45am
Confirmation Sundays
9:45 - 10:50am
Parish Center/Justice Room
NEXT FCFE CLASS is December 6 *10-11:15am
**Note Time Change**
FIRST CONFESSION December 13 *9:00-11:00am
***IMPORTANT NEWS FLASH***
Parents of FCFE & Confirmation Students:
Please be sure to get your BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATES
and SPONSOR FORMS( confirmation only)
to Wendy BEFORE December 14, 2014.
****NO PREP**** Wednesday Nov 26 and Sunday Nov 30****
(904) 282 - 0439 x143
CATECHISTS and ASSISTANTS
Level I Catechist Certification
All in Two Weekends
Sponsored by
Office of Christian Formation
Next Classes are offered at
Our Lady of Good Council Parish
Jan 10-11, 2015
And
Jan 24-25, 2015
Call Wendy Hughes
In the Office of Religious Education
The Office of Religious Education is seeking
volunteer catechists, assistants, and substitutes in
our PREP, Sacramental, RCIA-C and CLOW
programs. If you feel called to this noble vocation,
please call the Religious Education department.
For more information call Wendy Hughes in the Office of Religious Education at 282-0439 ext. 117.
 THANK YOU 
FOR YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION TO
ST. LUKE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY GROWTH FUND
Total
Participating Parishioners
$1,757,000.00
$1,000,000.00
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
8:30am ~ MASS followed by the Novena of the Miraculous Medal
10:00am ~ Senior Game Day - Charity Room
$700,000.00
$600,000.00
$500,000.00
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24
8:30am ~ MASS followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
6:30pm ~ Chaplet of Divine Mercy - Chapel
7:00pm ~ Men’s Group - Hope Room
7:00pm ~ Boy Scouts - Temperance
7:00pm ~ Choir Practice
$569,982.42
31%
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
8:30am ~ MASS followed by the Rosary
9:15am ~ Confessions
10:00am ~ Apologetics Group - Justice Room
10:00am ~ Bible Study - Temperance Room
$400,000.00
Donations in Memoriam: Nenita Anloague, Cissie Donigan, Kathy Jones,
Chuck Kennedy, Michael Koscianski, Timothy Mermann, Colleen Moritz,
Terrence Stahl, Robert Triglia, Jerry Williams, Angelina Bernas, Sue Mann,
Joan Ferfecki, Mary Ann Vileno, Kenneth Zang, Geraldine Dombrowski, Anita
Caporale, Mary & Frank Brandt, Doris Loveland, Matthew Dziergowski,
Waclaw & Alexandra Dziergowski, Joseph & Mary Eck, Donald Daniel
Hamachek, Richard Krabbe, Domenica Marchese, Larry Besaw, Joseph Pasko,
Jr., Ray Kenney, and Tony Montalbano.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28
8:30am ~ MASS
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
3:30pm ~ Confession
5:00pm ~ MASS
Our Gift of Treasure
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Total Weekly Collection Goal
Excess/Shortfall of Weekly Goal
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 ~ THANKSGIVING DAY
8:30am ~ MASS
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
$25,314.71
$21,538.46
$ 3,776.25
Offertory Envelopes are available by contacting the Parish
Office at 282-0439 or via e-mail: office@stlukesparish.org.
Developing Community through Stewardship:
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30
8:15am ~ MASS
8:30am ~ RCIA - C - Fortitude and Temperance Rooms
9:00am ~ RCIA - Justice Room
9:30am ~ CCW Meeting - Hope Room
11:00am ~ MASS
5:00pm ~ Children’s Christmas Choir Practice - Church
Feast of Christ the King
“Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of
these least ones, you did not do for me.”
- Matthew 25:46
In today’s readings we see that Jesus is the Good
Shepherd who will care for us in our time of need.
However, our relationship with Jesus should not be all
take and no give. We, in turn, are expected to care for
one another just as Jesus cares for us.
Children’s Stewardship:
Rachel, Anna, and Emma Arsenault
Alyssa Keyes-Macri, Nick and Bella Staefe Staefe.
If you are not a registered parishioner and
are contributing to our parish, please register today.
Altar flowers this weekend are donated in loving
memory of Josephine Newmes.
One act of thanksgiving, when things go
wrong with us, is worth a thousand thanks
when things are agreeable to our inclinations.
—Saint John of Ávila
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Lord Jesus Christ, You are the Savior of the world. Please
manifest in Your Church the Spirit whom You also abundantly
** Baptism - Expectant parents are encouraged to bestowed on Your apostles. Call many to the priesthood and
contact the Parish Office for specific information on requirements, religious life. May zeal for Your glory and for the salvation of
preparation and dates for the sacrament you are requesting.
the world inflame those You have chosen. May they be saints in
Baptisms: 2nd and 4th Sunday following the 11am Mass
Your likeness. May Your Holy Spirit strengthen them. May
** Marriage - Couples should contact the priest before setting a they be priests and religious according to Your own heart!
date for their wedding in order to ensure church availability. Amen.
Participation in a marriage preparation program is required and For more information, please ask your Pastor, Fr. Andy
couples are encouraged to begin preparation at least 8 months prior Blaszkowski, or directly contact Fr. David Ruschinski, Director
to their wedding date.
of Vocations for the Diocese of St. Augustine at 904-262-3200
** Anointing of the Sick - This sacrament of healing is intended ext. 101 or email: vocations@dosaft.com
for those who are ill or infirm. Parishioners scheduled for surgery
are encouraged to contact the Parish Office prior to hospital
PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK OF OUR PARISH IN YOUR
admission and always in cases of emergency.
PRAYERS:
** Confirmation - This sacrament is celebrated in the 9th grade. Mary Cullen, Brendon Mermann, Bob Juliana, Debbie and Brittany Lesh, Carson
Candidates must be Baptized, have already received Sacraments of Jones, Harold Wroubel, Linda Toth, Grace Guy, Lee Banks, David Aut, Bill Kreger,
Eucharist and Reconciliation and be enrolled in the Religious Rebecca Swan, Jessie Erickson, Dennis Wise, Tuesday Broadbridge, Bill
Education Program. For more information, please contact the Forgette, Sue Garcia, Harold Stevens, Rick & Magi Dumlao, Helen Rearden,
Jizelle Al-Khader, Hayden Pinson, Lorraine Sikora, Lisa Bolin, Richard Harrington,
Director of the Religious Education Program.
Margie Carpenter, Theresa Bisson, Cecila Dorfman, James McCrorie, Chuck Finn,
** Sacrament of Reconciliation - This sacrament is celebrated Brad Lawmaster, Patti Ducharme, Jacob Scott, Yolanda DeFazio, James Stuard,
every Saturday at 3:30-4:45pm and Wednesday mornings at Paula Mitchell, Roman family, Erika Melecio, Mary McGrane, Sandy French,
9:00am in the Church. In case of personal need, please contact the Shirley Blackburn, Joan Fergerson, Erica Bumford, William Hefty, Steve Harp,
Suzanne Brickey, Rachel Russo, Janis Belda, Carrie Glover, Cohen Juliana, Dot
Parish Office to schedule an appointment.
** Holy Orders - Men up to 50 years of age who wish to find out Wood, Fritz Graf, Erin Jones, Carmelia Dispirito, Rachel Quinones, Maureen
Jordan, Philip Brownell, Mhisami Ally, Tim Keller, Billy Vigue, Rick Miller, Anna Hill,
more about the Priesthood, please contact Fr. Andy.
Bill & Lillian Zircher, Becky Pinson, Gloria and Garrett Moran, Maria Cruz, Nancy
SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY
Guidelines for the Reception of Holy Communion
As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of
the Mass when we receive Holy Communion, the true
Body and Blood of our Lord. Yet, we Catholics should receive Holy
Communion only when we are living in communion with the
Catholic Church and in the state of sanctifying grace and have made
the appropriate fast from food and drink.
Because of the connection we draw between being in full
communion with the Catholic Church and receiving Holy
Communion, we cannot invite those who are not Catholic to share in
Holy Communion with us. Still, we welcome all to this celebration
of the Mass as our brothers and sisters, and pray that our common
baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit will one day draw us closer
“..that all may be one.” (John 17:22).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions
Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6;
Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday:
St. Catherine of Alexandria
Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday:
Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19
Thursday:
Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5;
Lk 21:20-28
Thanksgiving Day (suggested):
Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19
Friday:
Rv 20:1-4, 11 — 21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a;
Lk 21:29-33
Saturday:
Blessed Virgin Mary
Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36
Sunday:
Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7;
Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 Cor 1:3-9;
Monday:
Wright, Ken Smallwood, Dean Jones, Jill Alcanter, Chris Barrett, Johnny Strickland,
Neil Gillyard, Ray Wittenauer, Ivette Roldan, Marie Shank, Bill Hughes, Boots
Stahl, Victor Scott and for all others who have asked to be remembered in our
prayers and who are in need of prayer.
Please remember in your prayers our Military, especially, Jordan Biggs, Teresa
Ferry, Jeffrey Kirk, Jimmy Behr, Joseph M. Satchwell, David GrayII, Bryon
Dreading, Andrew Bell, Barry Warren, Jr., Andrew Kenney, David H.
DeOrio, Sean Paul Massey, James Coleman, Richard Fisher, Colby
Bahlinger, Michael Irvine, Kristy Perry, Ryan Long, Megan Juliana, Matthew
Clay, Joe Kelly, Patrick Perry, Ron Lesch, Kaitlyn Dwyer, and Colten Juliana,
Joshua Stokes, Jesse and Jim Espe, Joseph Donnellon, Richard Wrona Jr.,
Jacqueline-Maria Wrona, Ryan Kinsey, and Austin Biroschik.
Monday, November 24
8:30am Greg and Pat Lesch 
Tuesday, November 25
8:30am Katie Beth Love
Wednesday, November 26
8:30am Greg and Pat Lesch 
Thursday, November 27
8:30am Thanksgiving
Friday, November 28
8:30am A ntolin V allejo 
Saturday, November 29
5:00pm A ngelina Bernas 
Sunday, November 30
8:15am St Luke Parishioners
11:00am Robert Strauss 

Your prayers are asked for the repose of the soul of
Patricia Jakob, who passed away recently.
Interested in Learning More About the Catholic Faith or
Becoming Catholic?
Altar Servers
Thanksgiving Day ~ Thursday, November 27
8:30am C. Rober ts, G. Hambleton, C. Bemis
Saturday, November 29
5:00pm M. & R. Foust, T. Meyer , C. Massey
Sunday, November 30
8:15am T. Bir oschik, G. Hambleton,
C. Vaughn, J. Duvall
11:00am C. Bemis, C. Massey, J . Faketty
Lectors
Thanksgiving Day ~ Thursday, November 27
8:30am J . Allen, W. Allen
Saturday, November 29
5:00pm V. Mor gan, A. Rober ts
Sunday, November 30
8:15am R. Par let, C. Scott
11:00am M. Or duna, M. Bethea
Greeters
Saturday, November 29
5:00pm P. Chaopiadan, G. Duchar me
Sunday, November 30
8:15am R. Bir tz, L. Bowman
11:00am A. Kottiath, A. Thacker
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Saturday, November 29
5:00pm J . Wilde, B. Vigue, C. Ander sen,
H. Brummer, R. Brown, H. Brummer, J. Capling,
E. Christman, M. Fields, M. Lamoureaux,
B. Loonam, L. Mangalino, A. Sieber
Alternate: P. Sieber, J. Sornig
Vessels: C. Andersen, H. Brummer
Sunday, November 30
8:15am D. Habell, B. Tar mey, T. Tocco, J . Votava,
D. Phillips, P. Hoard, M. Allen, L. Almodovar,
A. Ayres, J. Bilancioni, D. Barton, P. Brogan,
S. Brogan
Alternate: V. Delcomyn, B. Gibbons
Vessels: P. Hoard, M. Allen
11:00am T. Phillips, D. Phillips, J . Phillips,
J. Pinette, L. Santiago, C. Schoenung, M. Vigue,
C. Campbell, J. Campbell, A. Andreoli, D. Browne,
T. Chapman, E. Highhouse
Alternate: E. Howington, S. Howington
Vessels: J. Pinette, L. Santiago
RCIA - How Does One Become Catholic? God moves in
our hearts in a variety of ways, and brings many people to a
desire to learn more about the Catholic Church and its lived
faith and practices. This desire will lead many of you to enter into the process
known as Rite of Christian Initiation. This journey will take place with others
who share similar stirrings of the Spirit, and will be lead by Catholics who are
grounded and knowledgeable about their faith and who are called by God to
share this with you and walk with you on this journey of inquiry. Some of you
will respond to an even deeper desire to become full and active participants,
members of the Catholic Church and your journey will continue to include the
sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. For these people, the
sacraments of initiation usually take place at Easter or at a time that the
readiness of these people is determined. The church encourages an ongoing
conversion to Jesus Christ and the reign of God He proclaimed. The church
wants to share its life with new members and offer them support and
encouragement.
What is the First Step?
Saint Luke Parish - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults ~ Call the Parish
Office or Call the coordinator of RCIA, Pat Noll at 904-282-3790
Saint Luke Parish - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (for Children and
Youth) ~ Call the Parish Office or the coordinator
Georgeanne Donnelly @215-0672.
The Program for Children follows the structure of the Adult Program, with
content adapted for school age children and youth. We have two streams in
the children’s RCIA, one for elementary school aged children and one for high
school aged youth.
Adult Confirmation Preparation ~ A program is available for Baptized
Catholic Adults, 18 yrs or older, who have received the Sacraments of
Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist but HAVE NOT been Confirmed. Please
contact Pat Noll at 282-3790.
December 6, 2014
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