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The Women’s Bible Study and Discussion Group will have its first meeting of 2018 on January 11, 2018 in Room 4 of the St. Luke Parish Center. This group will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday mornings to discuss various books of the Bible, the scripture readings for the followin...

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JANUARY 1st, 2018 is the SOLEMNITY of MARY, MOTHER OF GOD.  HOLY MASS  will be celebrated in the Main Church at 8:30 a.m. NOTE: Offices are closed on New Year's Day and will resume services on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. A BLESSED and SPIRIT-FILLED 2018 to all!   &n...

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Our Heartfelt Gratitude

Posted on December 28, 2017 in: General News

Our heartfelt gratitude to all those who donated for the Christmas Giving Tree and the poinsettia plants, and to those who helped and worked so hard to make our Christmas liturgical celebration meaningful.  A blessed Christmas season to all!

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Saint Luke Christmas 2017

Posted on December 14, 2017 in: General News

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us;     upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero,     Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.  Isaiah 9:5 JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF THE CHRIST CHILD FOURTH SU...

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Poinsettia Plants Needed

Posted on December 14, 2017 in: General News

Once again, we are counting on your kind donation to help us decorate our altar for the Christmas Liturgy.  Your gift of poinsettia plants will be most appreciated.  The plants can be delivered to the parish starting December 21st until December 23rd, during office hours.  Thank...

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To celebrate the Christmas season, all are invited to a Christmas Potluck Dinner, organized by the Knights of Columbus, on December 16th, after the 5:00 p.m. Mass.  Bring your favorite seasonal dish, some Christmas cheer, and a healthy appetite for a festive evening.  We will be having Chr...

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Prepare for the coming birth of our Lord...Receive our Lord's pardon and forgiviness... Our St. Luke Advent Penitiantial Service will be on December 14th, Thursday, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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Youth Ministry Cookie Jar Sale

Posted on November 30, 2017 in: General News

Beautifully decorated Christmas Cookie Jars make delicious gifts for neighbors, teachers, friends  - ANYONE!  Limited quantities are available for purchase in the Community Center after the Sunday Masses starting December 3rd.  

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Simbang Gabi 2017

Posted on November 30, 2017 in: General News

SIMBANG GABI SCHEDULE December 15-23, 2017 All Masses at 7:00pm and will be held at the parishes listed below...     Sponsor and Venue Date St. Catherine of Siena  Dec.15, 16, 23 Our...

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December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass Schedule: December 7th, Thursday Vigil Mass will be at 5:00pm December 8th, Friday Holy Masses will be at 8:30am and 5:00pm Alleluia, alleluia.  Hail, Mary, full of grace, the ...

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St. Luke Christmas Giving Tree

Posted on November 30, 2017 in: General News

Let us bring Hope and Joy to those in need!  As we approach Christmas, we invite everyone to once again share with our needy brothers and sisters the blessings you have received from our Lord through our "CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE”. This year, our Giving Tree supports the...

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Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 23, Holy Mass is at 9:00A.M. May Our Hearts be Filled with Thanks AND Giving All through the year, we daily celebrate the Eucharist, which means THANKSGIVING; so it’s all the more important to celebrate Mass on this Thanksgiving Day. Have a bless...

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St. Luke Youth Ministry will be having a Yard Sale on Saturday, November 18th, from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. Accepting donations (toys, games, gently used clothes, jewelry, sporting equipment, small furniture)... Donations for water and baked goods to sell are needed... Contact: jmasar@sbcglo...

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All are invited to the Appreciation Dinner for Deacon Paul Lucia on his 75th birthday, and in honor of his years of invaluable service to our parish, on Saturday, November 11, 2017 after the 5:00PM Holy Mass in the Community Center.  

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All Hallows’ Eve (Vigil of All Saints) is on Tuesday, October 31. November 1, 2017, Wednesday, is the Feast of All Saints and is a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION, with attendance at Mass obligatory for Catholics. Two more holy days of obligation will occur in 2017: Friday, December 8, the Im...

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To help bring the St. Luke parishioners together in a spiritual activity, the St. Luke Knights of Columbus is spearheading "The 5th Sunday Rosary Program". The Knights, their families and our parishioners will be meeting every time a 5th Sunday occurs during a month, to pray the rosar...

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October 22, 2017, is World Mission Sunday - a day that leads us to the heart of our Christian faith - leads us to mission! Your generosity on World Mission Sunday supports the work of priests, religious and lay leaders in the Missions who share our faith with those in need. ...

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All Souls Envelopes

Posted on October 19, 2017 in: General News

All Souls Envelopes are now available for everyone to fill out.  Please drop your filled out envelopes in the All Souls Box in the Community Center. The Masses on November 1st and 2nd and all Mondays of November will be for the special intention of the souls written on the All Souls Envelopes. ...

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Next Sunday, October 29th, at the 10:30 a.m. Holy Mass, there will be a Commemoration Rite for all our faithful departed.  All are invited to pray for family and friends who are now in God’s hands.

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In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Fatima, all are invited to unite as a parish in praying the Holy Rosary in honor of our Blessed Mother Mary and gather together in procession outside St. Luke Church on Saturday, October 28th, after the 8:30AM Holy Mass. When we honor our Blessed Mother, we...

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We are appealing to our parishioners who might be interested in serving as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion or Readers. There will be training sessions at St. Charles Church in San Carlos on October 21 (from 10am to 3pm) and on October 28 (from 10am to 12pm).  St. Luke will shoulder th...

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All are invited to the Consecration of the Archdiocese of San Francisco to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Saturday, October 7, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco.  Be part of this historic occasion, which will begin with the Recitation of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary at 9:00A...

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First Youth Mass at St. Luke

Posted on September 21, 2017 in: General News

We would like to invite all high school teens to the first Youth Mass here at St. Luke on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 5:00PM. The newly formed Youth Music Ministry will be providing music for the Youth Masses every 1st Sunday of the month at 5:00PM.  All interested youth are invited to their ...

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Blessing of Pets

Posted on September 21, 2017 in: General News

In remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures (and whose feast day is on October 4th), St. Luke will have a blessing of pets on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 12:00 noon, at the church. Bring your creature friends and have them experience the loving blessing of our Cre...

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“Moving Through the Loss of A Loved One:  The Next Step” is a focused support group being offered by the St. Pius Grief Ministry this fall.  This session is intended for those who have previously attended a Grief Support group session and/or would like to partici...

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Liturgy of the Word for Children

Posted on September 14, 2017 in: General News

Liturgy of the Word for Children, which is offered at our 9:00AM Mass on Sundays, will resume on October 1, 2017.   The Children’s Liturgy of the Word is an opportunity for children to listen and interact with the Sunday morning Scripture Reading in their own level. There is no fee or ...

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We are appealing to our parishioners who might be interested in serving as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion or Readers. There will be training sessions at St. Charles Church in San Carlos on October 21 (from 10am to 3pm) and on October 28 (from 10am to 12pm).  St. Luke will shoulder th...

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COME LET US ADORE OUR LORD JESUS

Posted on August 31, 2017 in: General News

September 1, 2017 - FIRST FRIDAY OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS Spend some moments in solemn adoration of our dearest Lord Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament and experience His healing and renewing love… The All-day Adoration in the Chapel will begin immediately after the 8...

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Materials and Supplies Needed

Posted on August 31, 2017 in: General News

We are busy preparing the classrooms for the upcoming school year.  We need materials and supplies - both large and small to get the rooms equipped for our Religious Education classes. We are getting the new Youth Ministry room ready as well.  Please look for information in the upcoming bu...

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All parishioners are welcome to attend the parish council meetings held on the 3rd Monday of most months in the Church Community Center  at 7:00PM. Parishioners wishing to speak or make a presentation to the council must register to do so at least one (1) week prior to the meeting.  Please...

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33 DAYS OF TOTAL CONSECRATION TO JESUS THROUGH MARY St. Francis of Assisi Church 1425 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 1st Day * August 12th, 7:30PM * Introduction and Talk about “Spirit of the World” by Fr. Brian Dinkel, IVE   2nd Day * August 26th, 7:30PM *...

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On August 15th, Tuesday, we celebrate the Assumption of Our Lady into heaven.  To celebrate the Assumption is to celebrate a God who lifts us all out of our everyday deaths and ultimately out of our final death as well, and so into life– in the image of Mary. Masses will be cele...

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This information has come to our attention through the local St. Vincent de Paul Society and we would like to share it with you. If you encounter a needy family in the community who have children under the age of 18, they will be able to send a text message to 877-877. They will be prompted to add t...

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Come Let us Adore our Lord Jesus

Posted on August 03, 2017 in: General News

August 4th, First Friday of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Spend some moments in solemn adoration of our dearest Lord Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament and experience His healing and renewing love…   The All-day Adoration in the Chapel will begin immediately ...

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We, at St. Luke, will be having our annual Parish Picnic on July 20, 2017, Thursday from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Boothbay Park in Foster City.  Mark your calendars and get to know the people in our community.  Don’t miss out on the barbecue and the famous homemade chili prepared by ...

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To celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi (Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ), there will be a procession around the St. Luke church grounds on June 18th, Sunday, following the 10:30AM Mass.  There will be Eucharistic songs while we adore the Blessed Sacrament during the processio...

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Youth entering 9th Grade and above and interested parents are welcome to attend the St. Luke Youth Ministry kick-off meeting on June 9, 2017, Friday, from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at 100 Shooting Star Isle, Foster City. Please RSVP Holly J. McKelvey -- Email: hollyjmck@gmail.com   ...

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All are invited to our St. Luke 2nd Annual Pasta Fest, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, on June 24th, 2017 (Saturday), after the 5PM Mass, in the Community Center. Bring your whole family for a delicious pasta dinner which includes  home-made sauce and all-beef meatba...

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To conclude this month dedicated to our Blessed Mother, we invite everyone to join our Rosary Procession on May 27 (Saturday), after the 8:30AM Holy Mass.  Let us celebrate God’s loving gift to us, our Heavenly Mother, and seek her loving intercession as we pray the Holy Rosary ...

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May 5th, First Friday of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Spend some moments in solemn adoration of our dearest Lord Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament and experience His healing and renewing love…   The All-day Adoration at the Chapel will begin immediately after th...

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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, April 23 Our Lord's promise of complete forgiveness is both a reminder and a call. It is a reminder that He is truly present and truly alive in the Eucharist, filled with love for us and waiting for us to turn to Him with trust. And it is a call for us...

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The event which was originally scheduled to be held on May 13th, has been changed to June 24th (Saturday), after the 5:00PM Mass. There were requests from some parishioners to move the event to a later date, because the following Sunday (May 14th) is Moth...

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This Easter and throughout the year may you and your loved ones know peace and live it... understand love and give it... have happiness and share it… Have a blessed Easter  from Fr. Jonathan and the St. Luke Parish Staff EASTER SUNDAY HOLY MASSES 7:30AM, 9:00AM...

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Holy Thursday, April 13th

Posted on April 13, 2017 in: General News

MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER, 6:00pm The teaching and example of Jesus call us to pour ourselves out in humble love and service to others. EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT in the Chapel until 11:00pm

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Good Friday, April 14th

Posted on April 13, 2017 in: General News

FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD We have received the gift of eternal life because Jesus was obedient to the will of the Father. Stations of the Cross at 12:15pm Seven Last Words at 1:00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 2:00pm Evening Service at 7:00pm

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Holy Saturday, April 15th

Posted on April 13, 2017 in: General News

EASTER VIGIL MASS - 8:30pm By most ancient tradition, this is the night of keeping vigil for the Lord, in which, the faithful, carrying lighted lamps in their hands, should be like those looking for the Lord when He returns, so that at His coming, He may find them awake and have them si...

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April 7th, First Friday of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Spend some moments in solemn adoration of our dearest Lord Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament and experience His healing and renewing love…   The All-day Adoration at the Chapel will begin immediately after ...

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St. Luke Penitential Service

Posted on March 24, 2017 in: General News

Receive God's mercy and forgiveness... Our St. Luke Penitential Service will be on March 31st (Friday) at 6:00PM in the Main Church.

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Stations of the Cross

Posted on March 24, 2017 in: General News

Please join us every Friday evening during Lent.  Stations of the Cross begin in the Main Church at 7:00 p.m. 

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40 Days for Life

Posted on March 24, 2017 in: General News

Give God a beautiful sacrifice this Lent: 40 Days for Life started March 1st and ends on April 9th. Commit yourself to one (or more) hours weekly (or even daily!) to the peaceful sidewalk prayer vigil in front of the abortion business at 35 Baywood Ave, San Mateo. St. Luke Church's assigne...

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Family Movie Night!

Posted on March 07, 2017 in: General News

Movie Night - The St. Luke Knights of Columbus invite all parishioners and their friends fora movie night on March 18th (Saturday) at 6 pm, in the community center. We will be showing the Disney movie - "Moana."

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Crab Feed

Posted on January 20, 2017 in: General News

MARK YOUR CALENDAR CRAB FEED March 4th!!! Support Saint Luke Parish’s 12th ANNUAL CRAB FEED, slated to remedy your crabby pangs on Saturday, March 4, 2017 right after the 5PM Holy Mass. Wait for the announcement on the ticket sale. Blessed thanks to those who have made this fundraiser po...

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