ST. LUKE'S OUTDOOR MASS SCHEDULE Sundays - 10:00am  *Weekday Morning Masses are suspended. Reminders: Please make sure that you are warm and bundled up for the winter weather. Only those who do not have their consent forms on file are required to submit them.  The rest, please make sure that you sign the waiver attendance sheet before leaving the church.   So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in yourselves.  He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal l...

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Dear Friends in Christ, On this First Sunday of Advent, as we start another liturgical year, Christ gives us the hope and the promise of a better future with Him.  He assures us that He is ever present, with His graces always made available to us as we call on His name.  During these four weeks of Advent, let us call on God to bring us deeper and closer to the heart of Christ His Son, whose coming we anticipate with great gladness.  How do we prepare for the coming of our Savior King? Christ tells us to "be watchful, be alert."  We might find His command to be too arduous a task, bu...

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Dear St. Luke friends, On this Solemnity of All Saints, Christ invites us to rejoice and celebrate with all the saints and angels in heaven.  Heaven is so vast and limitless and God desires to fill His Kingdom with all of His children.  He wants no one to be left behind.  God's loving plan for all, you and I included, is to transform us into His saints, no matter how dark and sinful our past is.  Our Merciful Savior, who is the embodiment of the Beatitudes, has given us these "blessed" rules to guide our life of holiness.  He loves us so much that He wants us all to be united ...

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All Souls envelopes are now available in the community center. The completed forms will be placed at the foot of the altar and your departed loved ones will be remembered on All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day and all Monday Masses in November. You can mail in the names of your deceased loved ones if you cannot come to Church.  Or you can email saintlukefc@gmail.com.   “From the beginning the Church has honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers in suffrage for them, above all the Eucharistic Sacrifice, so that, thus purified, they may attain the beatific vision of God”(CCC...

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Dear St. Luke friends,  On this 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ promises us the fullness of happiness in His kingdom.  We are all given access to this invitation of being guests in His banquet.  There is no distinction, the good and bad alike, the poor and rich, the young and old are all invited.  That is how God shows us his generous mercies, how much He desires all people to be saved and come to feast in His kingdom.  It is up to us whether we will accept the invitation or not.   God wants us to be counted among those who are chosen and remain His faithful VIPs till the end. &nb...

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A rising threat to the lives of unborn babies is the chemical abortion pill. The number of chemical abortions in the US has gone up dramatically, while the overall number of abortions has decreased. COVID-19 is expected to only make the problem worse, with more women (and teen girls) seeking chemical abortions at home—even illegally, by mail and without a doctor’s prescription. This is especially scary because chemical abortion can be more painful, traumatic, and risky for women than surgical abortion. But there is hope: a new bill has been introduced that could help protect mothers and babies from chemical abo...

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Dear St. Luke friends,  On this 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ comes to us as our compassionate and merciful Savior who promises us the bountiful harvest of His vineyard.  Through His Cross, Christ sacrificed His life to cultivate us as His precious vine.  Although at times, we might turn away from God and dismiss His divine call, He never gives up on us.  Christ continues to offer Himself in atonement for our sins.  He sparks hope within us and provides all we need to return to His life of grace.   Christ has given us His sacraments to make us His fertile plants. &n...

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Dear St. Luke friends,  On this 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ shows us another glimpse of what the kingdom of heaven is like.   Like the merchant, we are always in search for fine pearls--those which will bring us happiness and satisfaction.  But Christ, in His abiding love for us, assures us that the priceless pearl we have in Him and our place in His kingdom is the greatest of all the treasures combined, the source of true and lasting fulfillment. As we gather together in our Eucharistic celebration, either in St. Luke or through virtual participation at home, we manifest through our wors...

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Dear St. Luke friends,  On this 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are consoled by the Lord that in the midst of the uncertainties we face about the future, His promise to us, His children, remains certain--His love for us conquers all and He assures us of a place in His kingdom in heaven. We have a foretaste of the kingdom of heaven each time we worship God together at the Eucharistic Feast, in St. Luke Church or virtually at home.  We thank the Lord for this gift and we ask Him for the grace to be united together in building His kingdom here on earth. Our small acts of faithfulness, like devoting time ...

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COVID-19 has contributed to the permanent closure of 130 Catholic schools across 23 states.  Additionally, internal surveys show ten percent of Catholic schools are now uncertain if they can open their doors this fall.   That means as many as 500 or more Catholic schools could be in jeopardy. Please join the USCCB in asking Congress to include additional relief for Catholic schools in the next emergency relief package.  Public schools are asking for $300 billion dollars, and it is important to make sure that hard-hit Catholic school families also receive emergency relief.  Please take a momen...

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On this 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear Christ sharing with us the Parable of the Sower. We trust that the seeds of faith, hope, and love which the Lord has planted in our hearts will bear good fruits as we share them with our families, our loved ones, and all the people we encounter. Those same seeds are cultivated each time we gather together in Christ's Eucharistic Sacrifice, either at St. Luke or at home through your virtual participation.  Let us ask God to send His Holy Spirit and make our hearts fertile soils for His Word, producing a rich harvest for His kingdom. Starting August 2, 20...

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In today's Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ's promised Advocate - the Holy Spirit who will empower us in fulfilling our God-given mission.  We believe that during this time of trial, our Lord remains with us through the Holy Spirit, so we ask the same Spirit to prepare our hearts for our reunion with Him, our Eucharistic Lord, and with one another, as we gather again in our St. Luke Church to worship God together after two months of sheltering-in-place. (Click here for the Novena to the Holy Spirit.) Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, in part two of his upd...

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In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus assures us of His never ending love, as He promises that He will never abandon us and that He will send us another Advocate, the Holy Spirit to be with us and to uphold us.  Indeed, Jesus remains with us in a real and tangible way through the Eucharist.  During this shelter-in-place, we experience how the Holy Spirit brings us into a spiritual communion with our Eucharistic Lord whenever we participate in the Holy Mass virtually.  The Holy Spirit also ignites the longing in our hearts to reunite with Christ sacramentally after an almost 2-month Eucharistic fast, at that fut...

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Dear Brothers and Sisters, The month of May is approaching, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary.  It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home within the family.  The restrictions of the pandemic have made us come to appreciate all the more this “family” aspect, also from a spiritual point of view. For this reason, I want to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of May.  This can be done either as a group or individually; you can decide according to yo...

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For many, these are tough times. Some of us feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and perhaps even hopeless. Talking over your concerns with a caring person can help you gain some perspective. Praying with someone can help you place your confidence in God who cares for you and your future even more than you! All calls will be treated confidentially. Referrals are available to counselors or other assistance. But we are here to talk with you, pray with you, and share emotional support and accompaniment as we all navigate these difficult times. Deacon Fred Totah: 415-614-5504 Richard Collyer: 415-614-5593 Monday to ...

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All are invited to e-mail prayer petitions to Deacon Sandoval at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. We will remember those who are suffering illness of spirit, mind, or body, those who are grieving, and those who are infected or affected by the coronavirus. Crisis Helpline Prayer Phone Support is also available. Please e-mail your request to Rcs7777@comcast.net or by phone. We are available particularly for those who are sick, homebound, or in hospital, and those are infected and affected by the coronavirus. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth....

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Although the streets might have grown silent and been emptied, the Easter song still reverberates in our hearts, in our homes, in our Church. "We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song," says St. Augustine. Alleluia! Jesus Christ has conquered the grave, and no virus and no circumstance can change that. Let us thank God and rejoice in the blessings which remain -- the sunshine and clear blue skies, blooming flowers, the life of a newborn, the support of families and friends, and the hope we have in our Savior who has triumphed over death and brought us eternal life. Prayers united with your...

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Join Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in a national moment of prayer in this time of the coronavirus pandemic. Together as a nation, we will pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and seek our Savior's healing and protection. GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 10 9:00 a.m. Visit the LA Catholics webpage or facebook.com/usccb to join the live-stream and pray as one nation  and receive a plenary indulgence. "If then my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn ...

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Dear friends at St. Luke, We gather again in Spirit to celebrate Holy Week. Today, April 9th, is Holy Thursday, which commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus had His last meal with His followers before He suffered and died.  This day is also referred to as Maundy Thursday. Maundy comes from the Latin word "mandatum" which means "mandate" or "command." "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." - John 13:34. At the end of the meal, Jesus washed the feet of His disciples as a sign and example of humility and lov...

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Dear Parishioners of St. Luke, With the shelter-in-place extended until May 3rd, I hope and pray that you remain safe and in good health, and that you are led to a deeper encounter with our Lord, as you open yourselves to His will, grace, and love, flourishing within your homes, families and neighborhoods. Heading towards the most sacred time of the Church year, I understand how painful it is for all of us not to be able to gather together to worship God in our St. Luke Church and celebrate the liturgies that bring to life the ultimate meaning of this solemn week – the passion, death and Resurrection of Christ....

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Dear Parishioners, I hope and pray that this message finds you all safe and well within God's care. I hope that amidst the lack of opportunities to prepare during this Lenten season through our parish Eucharistic Celebrations, Adoration, Confessions and Stations of the Cross, you still get nourished through televised or live stream Masses, and you are able to encounter our Lord in a deeper way through personal devotions and prayer with your families. (Please click here for various spiritual resources).  As we approach Holy Week, we ask God to strengthen our faith during this difficult time when we cannot ...

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Since March 19, California has been living under Executive Order N-33-20 requiring all residents to stay home except for those working in defined “critical infrastructure,” and requiring all people at all times to practice social distancing. The Governor’s order can be read here. To help Catholics understand the impact of this directive on parish life and Catholic practice, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone has issued a series of messages to the people of the Archdiocese. His messages, and other important documents, can be found on the website https://www.sfarch.org/health-alerts. Archbishop Cordile...

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Dear Parishioners, Hoping you are all well.  Although this current health crisis has disrupted our parish life and activities, we continue to be in solidarity with the whole Catholic Church, in faith, hope, and love, through Christ our Lord who heals. Based on the memo issued by our Archbishop, Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone, Mass will be celebrated every day in our parish church with only one altar server in attendance.  Due to the “shelter in place” order, no one else can be present in the church during the celebration of Mass, only one priest and one altar server.  This means that f...

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We are updating our list of sick parishioners to be included in our Bulletin and Sunday Mass prayer intentions. If you have sick relatives whom you want us to include in our prayers, please call or email our Parish Office. Their names will be in our list for 4 weeks.  If you want us to continue praying for them, please notify the office.  Otherwise, their names will be deleted. "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." ~ Revelations 21:4

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