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Dedicate the new year to our Blessed Mother and our Lord Jesus and start the year blessed by partaking of the Eucharistic Feast... JANUARY 1st, 2019 is the SOLEMNITY of MARY, MOTHER OF GOD.  Our HOLY DAY of OBLIGATION MASSES  will be celebrated in the Main Church on:  Decem...

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Experience the Christmas spirit of giving and hope by being Christ’s hands to feed our brethren in need.  Please meet in the St. Luke kitchen at 8:00AM on December 23, Sunday, and help prepare sandwiches which will be delivered to the Samaritan House in San Mateo. Contact Peg Culv...

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St. Luke 2018 Christmas Schedule

Posted on December 19, 2018 in: General News

"For unto us a child is born...” (Isaiah 9:6) Join us as we welcome the Christ Child… ST. LUKE 2018 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE DECEMBER 24th, MONDAY            3:15PM Children and Youth Choir Concert ...

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Let us journey with our Blessed Mother during this blessed season of Advent and prepare for the coming feast of our Lord's birth... All are invited to attend the Simbang Gabi Novena Masses starting Saturday, December 15, 2018. Our St. Luke’s parish-sponsored Simbang Gabi Mass is on...

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St. Luke Christmas Giving Tree

Posted on November 29, 2018 in: General News

Let us bring the hope and love of the Infant Savior to those in need!  As we approach Christmas, we invite everyone to once again share with our needy brethren your blessings from God, through our annual “CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE,”  This year, our Giving Tree supports the Catho...

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December 8th, Saturday, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and is a Holy Day of Obligation. St. Luke Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule December 7, Friday Vigil Mass at 6:00PM December 8, Saturday Mass at 8:30AM only It has been clarified by the USCCB (US Conference of Catho...

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On behalf of Fr. Jonathan and St. Luke Parish, the Knights of Columbus are organizing a Christmas Potluck Dinner on Dec.15th, after the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Bring your favorite seasonal dish, some Christmas cheer, and heartwarming presence for a festive evening. Sign-up sheets will be available in the Co...

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Altar Servers Sign-up

Posted on November 24, 2018 in: General News

Starting December 1st, there will be a sign-up for those who wish to commit as Altar Servers during the weekend Holy Masses.  The parents can sign up on behalf of their children. "God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his...

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Prepare for the coming feast of our Lord's birth...All are invited to the Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass on December 5, Wednesday, 7:30PM at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco.  Our St. Luke’s parish-sponsored Simbang Gabi Mass is on December 20th, Thursday, at 7:00PM, and w...

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Let us bring the hope and love of the Infant Savior to those in need!  As we approach Christmas, we invite everyone to once again share with our needy brethren your blessings from God, through our annual “CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE,” which we will launch on November 25th, 2018, Sunday. ...

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Thanksgiving (November 22, 2018)

Posted on November 16, 2018 in: General News

Our Lord fill our Hearts with Thanks AND Giving All throughout the year, we celebrate the Eucharist each day.  Eucharist means THANKSGIVING. On this Thanksgiving Day, God calls us to gather at His Eucharistic table and offer Him thanks for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us.  ...

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St. Luke's Youth Ministry C.H.Y.L.L. (Christ Helping Youth Love Life) invites all high school teens to Search: An Advent Retreat, next Sunday, December 2nd.  There will be inspiring talks from Culture Project and Echoes of Worth, fun fellowship and most importantly, time with Jesus dur...

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Help "Keep Christ in Christmas" by sending religious cards—a message participating in the New Evangelization from you!  Religious Christmas Cards are on display after Liturgies on Sunday, by the Knights of Columbus.  View these cards in advance at http://www.Christisch...

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Support CHYLL Youth Ministry's Bake Sale next weekend. Donate your favorite home-baked goods OR simply stop by the CHYLL table after the Sunday, November 18th, 9:00AM, 10:30AM or 5:00PM Holy Masses to purchase delicious treats.  Proceeds from the sale will help CHYLL ship the Operation Chri...

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"Operation Christmas Child"

Posted on November 03, 2018 in: General News

“Operation Christmas Child” donations will be collected until November 7th at the Office of Religious Education. The Amazing Journey of a Shoebox Gift Begins with You and Results in Evangelism, Discipleship, and Multiplication. Click link for further details. htt...

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November 2 is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) and is a First Friday. All Souls' Day Holy Mass is at 8:30am.  The First Friday Eucharistic Adoration starts right after the 8:30am Holy Mass and ends with Benediction at 7:30pm. The souls of the just...

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NOVEMBER 1st is the SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS and is a HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION St. Luke Holy Mass Schedule:  8:30am and 5:30pm NOTE: EUCHARISTIC ADORATION starts right after the 8:30am Holy Mass and ends with BENEDICTION at 5:00pm just before the All Saints' Day evening Mass. And...

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"All parents of high schoolers are invited to attend the PARENT NIGHT on Sunday, November 4th, after the 5:00pm Youth Mass, presented by the Culture Project and C.H.Y.L.L. Calling ALL BAKERS! Support C.H.Y.L.L. Youth Ministry and sign up to donate your favorite home ...

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All Souls Envelopes

Posted on October 19, 2018 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 28, at the 10:30AM Holy Mass, there will be a special Commemoration Rite for all the souls who died this year and of all your departed loved ones.  All are invited to pray for families and friends who are now in God’s hands. “For God so loved the world, that ...

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Let us all 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 27th, after the 8:30AM Holy Mass. When we honor our Blessed Mother, we honor Her Son, Christ Jesus our Lord. "They ...

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BAKE SALE Please support CHYLL Youth Ministry by purchasing delicious baked goods after the 9:00AM,10:30AM and 5:00PM Holy Masses on Sunday (October 21st). Or stop by the table if you would like to sign up to donate your favorite home baked goods for the Bake Sale every 3rd Sunday of the month. ...

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Be a Voice for Mission...World Mission Sunday (October 21, 2018) "Together with the young people, let us bring the Gospel to all" Your prayers and generous support on World Mission Sunday, through the Society for the Propagation of Faith, directly benefit the Mission Church in its se...

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We at St. Luke are inviting all who might be interested in serving or would like to deepen one's formation as Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and Reader. There will be a 2-day training session for new and experienced ministers and readers at St. Timothy Church in San Mateo on November 3...

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Blessing of Pets (October 7, 2018)

Posted on September 28, 2018 in: General News

In commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures (feast day: October 4th), St. Luke will have a blessing of pets on Sunday, October 7, 12:00PM at the Church. Bring your creature friends and have them experience God's loving blessing.  "Wild animals and all ca...

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All are invited to join the 8th Annual San Francisco Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 6, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco.  Be part of this momentous occasion, which will begin with the Rosary at 9:00AM, followed by Mass at 10:00AM, and Procession and Consecration at 11:30AM. ...

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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Guardian of the Blessed Sacrament Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament here at St. Luke takes place in the Chapel every Thursday and First Friday of the month, from 9:00AM to 7:00PM. Much of that time there are parishioners in the chapel who come to adore the Blessed ...

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Be Christ’s hands and feed our brethren in need. Please meet in the St. Luke kitchen every 4th and 5th Sunday of the month at 8:00a.m. and help prepare sandwiches which will be delivered to the Samaritan House in San Mateo. Contact Peg Culver at 650.349.1408 "For I was...

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The St. Luke’s Women’s Bible Study Group is offering a 6-week series on the Theology of Women. This will cover women in the Old Testament, the New Testament and women in the Early Christian Church including Martyrs, Deacons, and Mystics.  We will examine the little known leader...

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Adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament September 7, 2018 (First Friday of the month) after the 8:30a.m. Holy Mass (Chapel) Benediction is at 7:30p.m. The same Jesus of Nazareth Who says, “I have come that you might have life, and have it more abundantly,” Who heals the ...

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All are invited to our St. Luke Annual Parish Picnic this coming Saturday, September 8th, beginning at 11:00a.m. in Boothbay Park, Foster City.  Come and relish the camaraderie while feasting on burgers and chili.  Lunch will be served from 12:00p.m. to 1:00p....

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The Women’s Bible Study and Discussion Group meets in Room 4 of the St. Luke Parish Center on Thursdays, 9:30a.m. to 11:30a.m., September to May, to discuss various books of the Bible, the scripture readings, and to provide prayer support for its members and the community. The group will resum...

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All high school teens are invited to NORCAL JAM on FIRE, Saturday, September 15, from 9:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo.  Join fellow NORCAL Teens as we kick off this year’s St. Luke Youth Ministry.  Hear inspiring speakers and participate in po...

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The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15) is a Holy Day of Obligation. Holy Day of Obligation Masses at St. Luke Vigil - August 14th - 5:00pm  Feast Day - August 15th - 8:30am & 5:30pm This solemnity proclaims that the Blessed Virgin Mary had been taken ...

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The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Networking and Recruitment Potluck Gathering at the St. Luke Garden Area on August 11, Saturday, after the 5:00PM Vigil Mass.  All families of the Knights and all who are interested to join are welcome. Then Jesus said to his disciples, “The ha...

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Adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament August 3, 2018 (First Friday of the month) after the 8:30a.m. Holy Mass Benediction is at 7:30p.m. The Blessed Sacrament is JESUS, the Source of all life, of all light, of all love, living in our midst to fulfill a promise made long ago: “ I ...

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Please note that we have a new procedure for the scheduling of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Gift Bearers.  If you wish to serve as an Extraordinary Minister or Gift Bearer during the weekend Holy Mass, please sign up one week in advance at the sheet posted on the Bulletin ...

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All are invited to our St. Luke Annual Parish Picnic this coming Saturday, September 8th, beginning at 11:00a.m. in Boothbay Park, Foster City.  Come and relish the camaraderie while feasting on burgers and chili.  Lunch will be served from 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m. See you...

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Movie Night (July 28, 2018)

Posted on July 12, 2018 in: General News

The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Movie Night, featuring “The Life of St. Paul” on July 28th, Saturday, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.  Entrance to the movie is free and there will be beverages and food available for purchase.  Please watch the movie trailer a...

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July 6th, First Friday of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Spend some moments in solemn adoration of our most precious Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament...experience His healing and renewing love… The same Jesus of Nazareth Who says, “I have come that you might have life, and have ...

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Our second collection on June 30th/July 1st will be for the Missionary Cooperation Plan, endorsed by the Mission Office of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.  Bishop Udumala Bala of Warangal Diocese, India will talk about the mission and evangelization work in the rural tribal area in his d...

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For those who have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation and for those who are interested in becoming Catholic or wish to know more about the Catholic faith, St. Luke will be having the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) and Faith Formation programs, headed by Deacon Mar Tano (T...

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Volunteer Catechists Needed

Posted on June 21, 2018 in: General News

We are in need of volunteer catechists for our Religious Education Program.  No teaching experience is required. Training will be provided. If you are interested or have questions, feel free to send your email to: "Attn: Sister Ruth Linaac, RVM" st.lukereed@gmail.com “All ...

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We are seeking volunteers for our annual St. Luke Labor of Love Community Cleanup Day on June 16th (Saturday) from 10:00AM – 3:00PM.  We need all your help to give our St. Luke facilities – the Church, Chapel, Community Center, gardens and property a sparkling spring cleaning! ...

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In celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi (Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ), there will be a Eucharistic Procession around the St. Luke church grounds on June 3rd, Sunday, after the 10:30 a.m. Holy Mass.  There will be Eucharistic songs while we adore the Blessed...

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All new and current Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are required to attend the Rehearsal on the new Communion procedure on May 30th (Wednesday) at 7:00PM here at St. Luke. "For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” (John 6:33)...

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As a culmination of the month dedicated to our Blessed Mother, we will have a Rosary Procession around our St. Luke church grounds on May 26th (Saturday), after the 8:30AM Holy Mass.  All are invited to join. "Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found...

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Prayers for the Sick

Posted on April 26, 2018 in: General News

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 con...

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We are in need of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to serve at all Masses.  We will be conducting a meeting on Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00PM.  All those who are currently serving as Extraordinary Ministers, as well as those who would like to serve, need to attend the meeting. It is ...

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Bask in the Lord’ Healing Love... Adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament April 12, 2018 (Thursday) Eucharistic Adoration begins right after the 8:30AM Holy Mass, with Benediction at 7:30PM. "Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you - for you alone? ...

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“My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach th...

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Bask in the Lord’ Healing Love... Adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament April 6, 2018 (First Friday) Eucharistic Adoration begins right after the 8:30AM Holy Mass, with Benediction at 6:00PM. "Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you - for you alon...

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EASTER TRIDUUM

Posted on March 29, 2018 in: General News

The Easter Triduum begins with the Vigil of Holy Thursday. It marks the end of the forty days of Lent and the beginning of the three-day celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil/Easter Sunday. The Fathers of the Second Vatican Council re...

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Archbishop Cordileone encourages the faithful to attend the annual Chrism Mass which will be celebrated on Thursday, March 22nd, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption at 5:30PM.  The Chrism Mass is a celebration of the whole Church of San Francisco, during which the Archbishop ...

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All are invited to join the Potluck meal fellowship and gather as one St. Luke parish community on Holy Thursday, March 29th, after the 6:00PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper.  Sign-up sheets for the Potluck are located in the Community Center after the weekend Holy Masses. ...

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Next weekend, March 17th and 18th, the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal (AAA) will be launched in our parish. Every year the funds raised through this effort are a source of hope and inspiration for many within our Archdiocese. As a parish, we rely on each and every family to join together to help us do o...

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HOLY WEEK 2018

Posted on March 08, 2018 in: General News

Holy Thursday (March 29)    6:00 PM: Mass of the Lord’s Supper  Adoration in the Chapel until 11:00 p.m.  Friday of the Passion of the Lord (March 30)              12:15 PM: Stations of the Cross ...

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14th Annual St. Luke Crab Feed

Posted on March 08, 2018 in: General News

Our heartfelt gratitude to all those who participated and worked so hard in making our recent 14th Annual St. Luke Crab Feed Fundraiser event a success.  It could not have sailed on without your efforts and sacrifices.  The Lord knows who you all are—may God reward you...

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Stations of the Cross

Posted on March 01, 2018 in: General News

Journey with Christ in His Passion Join us every Friday evening during Lent to pray and meditate on the Stations of the Cross, beginning at 7:00PM in the Main Church.  

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Receive our Lord’s peace, healing and forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation... All are encouraged to attend St. Luke's Penance Service on Thursday, March 15th in the Main Church starting at 6:00p.m. Priests will be available for confession.  

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Catholic Men’s Conference with Archbishop and ETWN Guest... Saturday, March 10, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Registration 8:00 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.) St. Bartholomew Church, 600 Columbia Dr., San Mateo  Saturday, March 10, is the San Francisco Bay Catholic Men’s Conference...

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Ash Wednesday (February 14, 2018)

Posted on February 03, 2018 in: General News

Ash Wednesday ushers in the beginning of our Lenten journey.  We are marked with ashes to remind us to turn away from our former sinful ways, return to our Lord and faithful to His Gospel. Our Ash Wednesday Holy Masses on February 14th in the Main Church are: 8:30AM, 12:10PM, 5:30PM and...

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ANNUAL AUXILIARY FUNCTION Legion of Mary, Mater Ecclesiae Praesidium St. Luke Church February 10, 2018 11:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Program of Activities: I. Legion of Mary Tessera Prayers II. Lunch III. Allocutio by Fr. Larry D’Souza IV. Concluding Prayers  ...

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