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Entries for March 2023

Christ's New Passover Promise: Palm Sunday Reflection

Posted on March 31, 2023 in: General News

This weekend is a unique one in that we have two gospel readings, both from Matthew. The first is known as the “Procession Gospel”, which describes our Lord’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, even though his public ministry is about to come to a close. Before this, He ha...

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Holy Week 2023

Posted on March 25, 2023 in: General News

Let God's Spirit stir up in us a loving participation in the rites of this most sacred week, transforming us and drawing us deeper into the life and love of Christ poured out on the Cross, and risen in glory on Easter Sunday. We ask that our most Blessed Redeemer, and His greatest love ...

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We Shall Arise with Christ: Reflection on the Fifth Sunday of Lent

Posted on March 24, 2023 in: General News

Thirty-two days ago, on Ash Wednesday we started our Lenten journey. Today on the 5th Sunday of Lent, we are invited to reflect on the journey we have made so far. Each Sunday readings unveil for us fresh dimension to discover and to reflect on. We can see the progression in themes from the thi...

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Christ's Light Has Come: Fourth Sunday of Lent Reflection

Posted on March 17, 2023 in: General News

Today’s readings on this fourth Sunday of Lent are filled with contrasting images — God’s vision versus human vision, the light of Christ versus the darkness of sin, spiritual blindness versus spiritual sightedness. Embracing a stewardship way of life can free us from spiritual bli...

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Third Sunday of Lent: A Reflection

Posted on March 10, 2023 in: General News

The first reading shares the strong water imagery of the gospel; God provides for us in all ways, including our very human need for water. Our physical thirst reveals the neediness of our human condition; it is never satisfied for long, and we must stay close enough to a source of water to con...

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Lenten Recollection & Certification (March 11, 2023)

Posted on March 10, 2023 in: General News

All parishioners and liturgical ministers are welcome to join the Lenten Recollection and Certification on Saturday, March 11, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at St. Luke Church. You may write your information in the binder provided at the community center or register at the parish office. Lunch will b...

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2nd Sunday of Lent: A Reflection

Posted on March 02, 2023 in: General News

The first reading this weekend is once again taken from the Book of Genesis. We are introduced to Abram, who will later be named Abraham. We are tipped off that something deep is going to happen: “Abram” means “father who is exalted”, which is very interesting bec...

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Cluster Bible Study Program for Beginners

Posted on March 02, 2023 in: General News

You can still join our Cluster Bible Study Program for Beginners. Classes meet twice a month (2nd and 4th Thursdays), 7:00-8:30pm in St. Matthew Room 4 of our Church. Call the parish office at (650) 345-6660. Click here for details. For whatever was written in earlier times was written fo...

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