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Greetings from our Pastor on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on January 22, 2021 in: General News

Greetings from our Pastor on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Friends in Christ, On this Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ proclaims that He has come to fulfill the reign of the Kingdom of God, He is in our midst, His merciful Heart is open wide, calling all of us to surrender to Him and allow Him to change our hearts, to change our lives, even to the point of leaving behind all that is valuable and familiar to us, in exchange for something far more precious than anything in the world - our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus Himself, our priceless treasure.  Christ affirms that nothing compares to the grace of being u...

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Greetings from our Pastor on the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on January 15, 2021 in: General News

Greetings from our Pastor on the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dear Friends in Christ, As another liturgical season, the Ordinary Time, unfolds before us, Christ brings us to the beginning of the ministry of His apostles.  These ordinary people were drawn to the teachings of Christ and realized that the fulfillment of their deepest longing can only be found in Him.    Perhaps like them, we are at a point in our lives where we are searching for answers to our problems, we are looking for some light to dispel our doubts, worries and uncertainties about the future, we are seeking rest from the seemingly unending burde...

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Greetings from our Pastor on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Posted on January 08, 2021 in: General News

Greetings from our Pastor on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Dear Friends in Christ, On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Christ opens to us once more the waters of rebirth and renewal. He draws us into the font of His love and saving graces as we totally surrender to Him. On this feast, we continue to celebrate God's greatest love for us, His beloved Son, with Whom He is well pleased, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With the Holy Spirit descending upon Him, Christ, as the Anointed of the Father, began His mission, preaching the good news, setting the captives free, healing those who are oppressed.   Christ conti...

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A Blessed 2021 to all our St. Luke Friends! - Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on December 31, 2020 in: General News

A Blessed 2021 to all our St. Luke Friends! - Greetings from our Pastor
Dear Friends in Christ, As 2020 draws to a close, a sad year for us due to the catastrophic pandemic, let us not fail to look back and thank God for the numerous blessings He has showered upon us. Although we have been deprived of our normal lives, separated from our loved ones, with limited activities, unable to freely worship the Lord, we remain grateful for the gift of God's divine Spirit who has brought Christ to our hearts and united all of us to His Heart as well. The Holy Spirit was able to manifest His power more than ever, through moments of spiritual ...

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A Blessed Christmas to All! - Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on December 24, 2020 in: General News

A Blessed Christmas to All! - Greetings from our Pastor
Dear Friends in Christ, Our Advent waiting has ended and now we celebrate and proclaim the coming of our Father's only Son. Amidst the darkness surrounding us due to the pandemic, we still have a reason to rejoice because a Star is born! Christ our Savior is born - the true light that enlightens our hearts, the glorious light beaming forth our Father's love, leading us into the way of peace, grace, truth and life everlasting. I invite you to welcome our Celebrant into your heart and spend some moments in His presence.  In a spirit of prayer, approach t...

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St. Luke Parish Christmas 2020

Posted on December 17, 2020 in: General News

Let us together welcome the Christ Child… Serenade Him with songs led by our Youth Choir at our CHRISTMAS CONCERT at 9:30am. Our St. Luke’s CHRISTMAS DAY Holy Day of Obligation MASS immediately follows at 10:00am. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host...

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Greetings from our Pastor on the Fourth Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 17, 2020 in: General News

Dear Friends in Christ, On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, our anticipation of the coming of our Lord and Redeemer is about to be fulfilled.  Christ assures us that indeed, out of His greatest love for us, He is coming soon.  He is coming to our hearts as an infant Savior arising from the womb of our most Blessed Mother.   He is coming as the Son of the Most High, ruling as King in the throne of David, in an everlasting kingdom.  He is coming as the Son of God, saving us from this pandemic and all of life's trials and tribulation.  For nothing will be impossible for God. In our Advent ...

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Greetings from our Pastor on the Third Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 11, 2020 in: General News

Dear Friends in Christ, On this Third Sunday of Advent, also called Gaudete Sunday, Christ reveals to us that He is the only true reason for rejoicing.  Christ calls us to rejoice for He is near, He is coming soon.  He is coming as the Light that dispels the dark winter nights of our lives - our sufferings and pain, our miseries and sorrows, our trials and difficulties. He is the Light that gives warmth and healing to our broken hearts.  He is the Light that shines for eternity, and no darkness can prevail over it. How do we let Christ's light enter and invade the nooks and corners o...

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St. Luke's Christmas Giving Tree 2020

Posted on December 09, 2020 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 the blessings we have received from God, through our annual “GIVING TREE.” This year, our Giving Tree supports the Catholic Worker House San Bruno and Redwood City charity drive.  Simply take an ornament (or more if you are able) to help grant a needy brethren’s wish.  The Giving Tree will be in place throughout the Advent Season in the COMMUNITY CENTER and in the CHAPEL. Please DROP OFF your UNWRAPPED GIFT/GIFT CERTIFI...

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OUTDOOR MASS SCHEDULE

Posted on December 09, 2020 in: General News

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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Greetings from our Pastor on the Second Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 04, 2020 in: General News

Dear Friends in Christ, On this Second Sunday of Advent, Christ comes to us through the voice of His herald, John the Baptist, calling us to "prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths." In patient love, Christ waits for all of us until we are fully united to Him.  Christ wishes to prepare our hearts as a manger for Him to dwell in.  No matter how often we have wandered far away from God, He never gives up on us. Like a shepherd, He gathers us, His lambs, and draws us back to His path.   God enters into the depths of our hearts through a gentle prompting from the Holy...

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OUTDOOR MASS SCHEDULE

Posted on December 04, 2020 in: General News

ST. LUKE'S OUTDOOR MASS SCHEDULE Sunday (Dec. 6, 13, 20) - 10:00am   Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8) - 10:00am             (A Holy Day of Obligation) *Weekday Morning Masses are suspended. Please watch out for future updates on our Christmas Day Mass celebration. 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...

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Greetings from our Pastor on the First Sunday of Advent

Posted on November 27, 2020 in: General News

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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Greetings from our Pastor on the Solemnity of Christ the King

Posted on November 20, 2020 in: General News

Dear Friends in Christ, On the Solemnity of Christ the King, we celebrate Jesus' triumphant rule over the entire universe.  Christ is our sovereign Lord who wears no crown but the thorns of sufferings He bore for love of us.  He has no throne but the Cross which conquered the evil of sin and death and opened to us the gates of the kingdom of heaven. He exercises no worldly power but the divine power of His unfathomable love and mercies gushing forth from His Heart. How often do we allow Christ to reign in our hearts?  There are times when anxieties, mundane concerns, pursuit of ...

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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on November 13, 2020 in: General News

Dear Friends in Christ, On this 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ brings us to the Heart of the Father where we find a limitless ocean of love.  From His Heart gushes forth infinite blessings and gifts which can only come from a loving Father who desires only what is good for His children.   He fills our emptiness and entrusts to us His lasting treasures of love, joy, peace, and mercies, and calls us to cultivate these treasures by sharing them with our families, friends, neighbors and those in need.   God calls us as His children of the light and directs us to radiate the love of Chr...

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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on November 06, 2020 in: General News

Dear St. Luke friends, On this 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ assures us how much he loves us and cares for us.  His burning desire is to save our souls and unite us forever to Him.   Christ sends us a reminder to stay awake and keep vigil at all times -- to remain as His faithful disciples until the end. God never leaves us unprepared for the vigil.  He fuels our lamp and blesses us with the oil of the Holy Spirit, His Word in Sacred Scripture,  His Most Precious Body and Blood in the Eucharist, and the graces of the sacraments.   Whenever you find your soul parched or lifeless an...

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Greetings on the Solemnity of All Saints

Posted on October 30, 2020 in: General News

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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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor - The Love Command

Posted on October 24, 2020 in: General News

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor - The Love Command
Dear St. Luke friends, On this 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ our Lord assures us that He is our strength, our rock, our fortress, our deliverer especially during our times of need.  Christ is our Savior who waits for us to call upon Him and trust that His compassionate love will deliver us from all forms of bondage, sin and evil. We need not be disheartened by the darkness around us, for the love of Christ on the Cross assures us that we are made for heaven and not for this world.  Christ's love and the Holy Spirit are constantly at work within ...

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SF Archdiocese Adult Confirmation (November 21, 2020)

Posted on October 24, 2020 in: General News

The Archdiocese of San Francisco is offering Adult Confirmation Classes for November 2020.  The classes are open to persons 17 years of age or older.  Classes will be on Thursday, November 5 from 6:00-8:30pm; Friday, November 6 from 6:00-8:30pm; and Saturday, November 7, 10:00am-1:00pm. Candidates must attend all sessions at the Archdiocese of San Francisco, One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109 or Virtual if necessary. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 1111 Gough St. San Francisco, on November 21, 2020, 5:30pm Liturgy. Please visit the parish offi...

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November: All Souls Month

Posted on October 24, 2020 in: General News

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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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor - Image of God

Posted on October 17, 2020 in: General News

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor - Image of God
Dear St. Luke friends, On this 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ reminds us that our names are inscribed in His Sacred Heart. Just as the coin has the inscription of Caesar, so is Christ's priceless Heart stamped with the sign of His insurmountable love for us all.  The Heart that was pierced for our sins is the same Heart from which flows His Most Precious Blood for our redemption.  Christ gave His all to us, his very life, no matter who we are or what we have been in the past.  Our future lies secure in His hands.  We need not fret ...

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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on October 10, 2020 in: General News

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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St. Luke Public Square Rosary Rally (October 10, 2020 - 12 noon)

Posted on October 07, 2020 in: General News

St. Luke Public Square Rosary Rally (October 10, 2020 - 12 noon)
Please join the 2020 Public Square Rosary Crusade. Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We ask God to save America and the entire world through the Rosary of His Most Blessed Mother. Please unite in prayers with fellow St. Luke parishioners on October 10, 2020 at 12:00 noon. The local Public Square Rosary Rally will take place at our St. Luke church grounds. This Public Square Rosary, sponsored by America Needs Fatima, will be one of over 20,000 rallies that will take place all across the United States on that day. ...

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Urge Senate to Enact Pro-Life Legislation and Stop Infanticide

Posted on October 05, 2020 in: General News

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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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on October 03, 2020 in: General News

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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Schedule of Masses in the Main Church

Posted on September 28, 2020 in: General News

After more than a month of outdoor Masses, we thank God for allowing us to celebrate His Eucharistic feast inside his house of worship once again.  We pray for God's continued protection and favors. Here is a schedule of our St. Luke Masses in the Main Church: Saturdays -  8:30am and 5:00pm Sundays   -  8:00am and 10:00am Weekdays - 8:30am (starting October 2, First Friday) At the heart of the Eucharistic celebration are the bread and wine that, by the words of Christ and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, become Christ's Body and Blood. Faithful to the Lord's comm...

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First Friday Mass in Honor of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Oct. 2, 2020 - 8:30AM)

Posted on September 28, 2020 in: General News

First Friday Mass in Honor of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Oct. 2, 2020 - 8:30AM)
ST. LUKE's FIRST FRIDAY MASS in HONOR of the MOST SACRED HEART of JESUS October 2, 2020 (8:30am) Come let us adore and worship our Lord, whose Sacred Heart longs to pour out upon us His graces and gifts. Let us consecrate ourselves to the Sacred Heart by acknowledging Him as Creator and Redeemer and as having full rights over us as King of kings, by repenting, and by resolving to serve Him. Let us also make reparation for the indifference and ingratitude with which He is treated. Please join us in honoring the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus during...

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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on September 26, 2020 in: General News

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor
Dear St. Luke friends,  On this 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ calls all of us to work in His vineyard and with patient love waits for us to respond to His invitation.  Even if we have said "no" multiple times, we can turn around. Christ is always there to welcome us and He never tires of drawing us all to His Heart. Whenever we feel that there is no hope for us to change, let us focus our gaze on Christ, who is the perfect model of doing the Father's will.  His perfect submission to the Father redeemed us from death and brought...

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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on September 19, 2020 in: General News

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor
Dear St. Luke friends,  On this 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ, who is our first beginning and last end, affirms that He never tires of calling us to His vast vineyard of merciful love.  No matter what our past is, with its failures, disappointments, or waywardness, our Divine Merciful Savior comes to our rescue even to the end, welcoming our contrite hearts, with His all-embracing love and salvation. Each week, at the Lord's Eucharistic celebration, either at St. Luke's or virtually at home, we are blessed to encounter God&...

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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor - A Heart to Forgive

Posted on September 11, 2020 in: General News

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor - A Heart to Forgive
Dear St. Luke friends,  On this 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ assures us that there is a place reserved for each one of us in His Heart. In His Heart, we find solace and comfort during times of suffering and trials.  In His Heart, we find a refuge each time we fall from our own sinfulness.  In His Heart, there is an infinite ocean of mercy where we experience true and lasting forgiveness and peace (especially through the sacrament of reconciliation). Each time the Lord welcomes us to His Eucharistic feast either at St. Luke's or vir...

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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on September 04, 2020 in: General News

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor
Dear St. Luke friends,  On this 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ assures us that He is in our midst whenever we gather in His name.  Christ comes to us anew as we gather again to worship Him around the Lord's table at St. Luke's or virtually at home.   Let us pray that the Spirit of God will help us follow His call to live in peace with one another and recognize Christ's presence in others.  We look around and see that Christ is present in our loved ones, in those whom we work with, in the front-liners who help provide bas...

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First Friday Outdoor Mass in honor of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (September 4, 2020 - 8:30AM)

Posted on August 31, 2020 in: General News

First Friday Outdoor Mass in honor of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (September 4, 2020 - 8:30AM)
ST. LUKE's FIRST FRIDAY OUTDOOR MASS in HONOR of the MOST SACRED HEART of JESUS September 4, 2020 (8:30 AM) Come let us adore and worship our Lord, whose Sacred Heart longs to pour out upon us His graces and gifts.   All are invited. We consecrate ourselves to the Sacred Heart by acknowledging Him as Creator and Redeemer and as having full rights over us as King of kings, by repenting, and by resolving to serve Him. We also make reparation for the indifference and ingratitude with which He is treated. The devotions attached to the promises ar...

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22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on August 28, 2020 in: General News

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor
Dear St. Luke friends,  On this 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ is calling each one of us to be His disciples.  The call to discipleship entails a denial of our own sinful desires, our pleasures, our worldly attachments, so that we can focus more on doing what God wills for our lives.  Christ is calling us to follow Him on the way of the cross. Our sacrifices, sufferings and hardships are the crosses which lead us to life in the Spirit with Christ.  God grants us all the graces we need, and it is Christ Himself who shoulders the we...

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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings

Posted on August 24, 2020 in: General News

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings
Dear St. Luke friends,  On this 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ invites us to a deeper and more personal relationship with Him. Just like St. Peter in the Gospel, we are asked by the Lord, "Who do you say that I am?"  In the silence of our hearts, let us allow His divine Spirit to speak to us and reveal who God is in our lives.  And as St. Peter testified in all ardor, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” let us ask for the grace to proclaim and share with others who Christ is in word and deed. In ou...

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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor (Outdoor Masses)

Posted on August 20, 2020 in: General News

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor (Outdoor Masses)
Dear St. Luke friends, On this 20th Sunday in Ordinary time, Christ assures us that He is there with us in our struggles, and in the most difficult times in our lives.  Just like His encounter with the Canaanite woman, Christ is always there waiting for us to call on Him in faith.  He never tires of listening to our cries for help.  He never sends us away but draws us close to His Heart, granting us His healing mercies, forgiveness and love. Christ longs to free us from all torments and bring us to communion with Him through His real presence, mercy and...

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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Weekend Outdoor Masses)

Posted on August 07, 2020 in: General News

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Weekend Outdoor Masses)
Dear St. Luke friends,  On this 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ runs to us whenever we call out to Him, "Lord, save us!"; and He fills us with courage especially during the storms in our lives.  He is always with us, assuring us, "it is I, do not be afraid." Christ longs to bring us His saving love in each sacrament, in each moment of prayer, in each act of kindness and in each gathering of worship.  Christ, who is truly alive in the Eucharist, comes to dwell in our hearts and fortifies us with the power of His Holy Sp...

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Enrollment for St. Luke Religious Education is Ongoing

Posted on August 07, 2020 in: General News

Enrolment for Religious Education is ongoing until September 30, 2020. This Fall, Saint Luke will offer A BLENDED Learning environment – a combination of VIRTUAL Zoom classes, a bring-home TEXTBOOK, and occasional IN-PERSON session (of 8 to 10 students only) when the county of San Mateo permits it.  Gathering the students for the IN-PERSON session is dependent on whether the public schools in San Mateo will open this Fall.   Registration Forms are available in the office or can be downloaded below.  Classes will start on the First Wednesday of September 2020. For 1st, 3rd throug...

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8:30AM First Friday Outdoor Mass (August 7, 2020)

Posted on August 03, 2020 in: General News

8:30AM First Friday Outdoor Mass (August 7, 2020)
This coming first Friday of the month, August 7th, let us consecrate ourselves and one another to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and acknowledge Him as our Savior, Lord and King and offer the Holy Mass in reparation for the indifference and ingratitude with which He is treated.   The First Friday Mass will be celebrated outdoors beginning at 8:30AM. The direct and material object of devotion to the Sacred Heart is the real, physical Heart of Jesus - the Heart of flesh, the living and loving Heart of our Blessed Lord; the Heart that beat in His Divine ...

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18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 8am & 10am Sunday Outdoor Masses

Posted on August 02, 2020 in: General News

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 8am & 10am Sunday Outdoor Masses
Dear St. Luke friends,  On this 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Christ comes to our rescue and addresses the famine we experience within our souls.  His heart is moved with great love for us and desires to offer us healing, strength and nourishment.  We are filled with His love each time we encounter Him, truly alive in the Eucharist. In spite of the challenges we face in our Church's sacramental life of worship, we continue to be thankful for Christ's gift of Himself in the Eucharist.  He is the Bread of Life who satisfies our hunger, c...

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17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on July 24, 2020 in: General News

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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Enrollment for St. Luke Religious Education is Ongoing

Posted on July 23, 2020 in: General News

This Fall, Saint Luke will offer A BLENDED Learning environment – a combination of VIRTUAL Zoom classes, a bring-home TEXTBOOK, and occasional IN-PERSON session (of 8 to 10 students only) when the county of San Mateo permits it.  Gathering the students for the IN-PERSON session is dependent on whether the public schools in San Mateo will open this Fall.   Enrolment for Religious Education is ongoing.  Registration Forms are available in the office or can be downloaded below.  Classes will start on the First Wednesday of September 2020. For 1st, 3rd through 8th Grade Students: ...

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16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on July 19, 2020 in: General News

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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Act Now to Help Save Catholic Schools

Posted on July 16, 2020 in: General News

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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15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on July 10, 2020 in: General News

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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14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Signup for July4/5, 2020)

Posted on July 03, 2020 in: General News

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Signup for July4/5, 2020)
On this 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are consoled by Christ's words, “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) During this pandemic, the Lord asks us to surrender to Him all our burdens and find true rest in Him.  Christ is delighted to offer Himself to us and shower the lightness of His love each time we celebrate His Eucharistic...

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13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Signup for June 27/28, 2020)

Posted on June 26, 2020 in: General News

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Signup for June 27/28, 2020)
This Sunday, the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we are called once again to gather together in thanksgiving to God who encourages us to put Him first in our lives. We are to follow Christ in all that we do, as He reminds us, “whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because the little one is a disciple—amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.” (Matthew 10:42) Trusting that cups of water of kindness continue to be offered among our families, friends or strangers in need. Cups of prayers go as wel...

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Father's Day Blessings and Signup (June 20/21, 2020)

Posted on June 19, 2020 in: General News

Father's Day Blessings and Signup (June 20/21, 2020)
In gratitude to our Father in heaven for His love, and for the gift of our own fathers, or of those who have been like fathers to us, let us honor them by returning their love and lifting them up in thanksgiving at our Eucharistic Celebration. Whether you are with us this Sunday at St. Luke's or at home participating in televised or online Mass, be assured of our Almighty Father's blessings and graces this Father's Day! Important reminders for those who will be attending St. Luke's Sunday Mass: 1) As directed by the County Medical Officer, for ...

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Corpus Christi Sunday (June 13/14, 2020)

Posted on June 12, 2020 in: General News

Corpus Christi Sunday (June 13/14, 2020)
This Sunday, the Feast of Corpus Christi, we gather once again in thanksgiving to God for the gift of Himself in the Eucharist.  We thank our Lord for the nourishment and strength He lavishes upon us as He offers Himself to us, for He said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is My flesh for the life of the world.” (John 6:51) Continued prayers for the health and well-being of all our friends at St. Luke, especially those who cannot be with us in church phy...

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Resumption of Public Masses (Most Holy Trinity Sunday)

Posted on June 06, 2020 in: General News

Resumption of Public Masses (Most Holy Trinity Sunday)
Dear friends at St. Luke,   With gratitude to God, after two months of Eucharistic fasting, we are pleased to announce that we will resume public Masses at St. Luke Church on the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. SCHEDULE: Saturday, June 6th, 2020: 5:00pm Sunday, June 7th, 2020: 7:30am, 9:00am and 10:30am  (NO 5:00pm Sunday Mass)   Those who are at risk of COVID-19 or have pre-existing health conditions or are manifesting COVID-19 symptoms (especially fever, cough or difficulty breathing) should still stay at home. You are dispensed from th...

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Pentecost Sunday Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on May 31, 2020 in: General News

Pentecost Sunday Greetings from our Pastor
Today, Pentecost Sunday, we are celebrating the birth of our Church, the day of fulfillment of the promise of Christ, the Holy Spirit, Who came as wind and fire upon the apostles. With our Blessed Mother, they devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, proclaiming the Gospel to the ends of the earth.  This same Divine Spirit visits us anew, revives our souls and empowers us to bear fruit for God's kingdom, as He brings us to communion with Christ each time we participate in our Lord's Eucharistic Sacrifice.  The Holy Spirit descends upon us each...

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ADSF Protocols for Reopening for Public Worship

Posted on May 24, 2020 in: General News

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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Archbishop Cordileone's Update: First Steps in Reopening for Public Mass

Posted on May 17, 2020 in: General News

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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Online Course on Women in Catholic Mystical Tradition

Posted on May 05, 2020 in: General News

Bring a professor from St. Patrick's Seminary & University into your home to give you a college-level course on mystical theology, "Women and the Mystical Tradition of the Church." The fee is nominal; and there are no grades. This live online course of eight weekly meetings, will be from Tuesday, May 12 until Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The instructor is the renowned Dr. Anthony Lilles, of St. Patrick's Seminary and the author of the blogspot BeginningToPray.com. Each meeting is a live thirty-minute lecture and a twenty-minute question-and-answer period. Dr. Lille...

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Good Shepherd Sunday Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on May 04, 2020 in: General News

Good Shepherd Sunday Greetings from our Pastor
Today, we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday.  As a shepherd gathers and takes care of His sheep, so does our Lord enfold us in His infinite love and compassionate care. The COVID-19 crisis we are experiencing now cannot stop our Lord from embracing us in the shelter of His arms, offering us healing, strength and courage. Christ continues to be the Shepherd of our souls during each Eucharistic Sacrifice offered here at St. Luke and at all Churches (in which you participate virtually), and during moments of personal encounter with Him in prayer, as He calls each of ...

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National Day of Reconsecration (May 1, 2020)

Posted on May 01, 2020 in: General News

National Day of Reconsecration (May 1, 2020)
Let us gather together with Catholics nationwide and throughout Canada, as Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, leads us in renewing our consecration to our Blessed Mother.   We ask our Blessed Mother's intercession for continued protection of the vulnerable, healing of the sick, and wisdom for those who work to find cure for COVID-19. FRIDAY, MAY 1 12:00 NOON Tune in to EWTN TV or EWTN Live or Visit the LA Catholics webpage to join the live-stream and pray as one natio...

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POPE FRANCIS’ LETTER TO THE FAITHFUL FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2020

Posted on May 01, 2020 in: General News

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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Third Sunday of Easter Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on April 26, 2020 in: General News

Third Sunday of Easter Greetings from our Pastor
Dear friends at St. Luke,  Greetings on this 3rd Sunday of Easter! More than a month of sheltering-in-place, I hope and pray that you continue to experience God's providence and care, while following vital health precautions within and outside your homes. Just as our Risen Savior manifested Himself to the disciples on the Road to Emmaus, I trust that He continues to reveal to you His love in the Breaking of the Bread, as you gather in fellowship with your families and friends (through social media), and especially as you participate in the Euchar...

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Conversation Helpline from SF Archdiocese

Posted on April 20, 2020 in: General News

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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Pray for the Protection of Human Life

Posted on April 20, 2020 in: General News

Pray for the Protection of Human Life
Walking with Moms in Need.   Sign up today to support this year-long project. Pray for moms in need from your home. Novena to St. Gianna Beretta Molla begins on April 28, 2020.  Sign up today to receive the novena. Beginning on April 28, the feast day of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops  will share a novena seeking her intercession for pregnant women and all who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Gianna was a 20th century physician, wife, and mother. You can sign up to receive this ...

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Rosary and Novena for Vocations (April 24 - May 3, 2020)

Posted on April 20, 2020 in: General News

Rosary and Novena for Vocations (April 24 - May 3, 2020)
The Office of Vocations invites all Catholics to pray for our current seminarians and those being called to enter the seminary, and for an end to the pandemic. Pray the Rosary and Novena Prayer to St. Charles Borromeo each evening with others beginning on April 24 (the prayer is livestreamed on youtube.com/starparish). The Novena will culminate in the World Day of Prayer for Vocations on May 3. St. Charles Borromeo was a priest who helped to care for the sick in a plague during the 1600s in Milan. He also is the patron saint of seminarians.  Contact Fr. Cameron...

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St. Mary’s Cathedral Offers Crisis Prayer Helplines

Posted on April 20, 2020 in: General News

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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Divine Mercy Sunday Greetings from our Pastor

Posted on April 18, 2020 in: General News

Divine Mercy Sunday Greetings from our Pastor
In the midst of the COVID-19 turmoil, God's merciful and tender love overflows from His Heart more than ever. God loves all of us, no matter how great our sins. He desires to bring us healing, strength, pardon, peace and hope. He longs to bless us through the Feast of the Divine Mercy. Through this unique grace, the Lord opens wide the floodgates of His mercy so we can enter and turn back to Him while it is still the time of mercy, before He comes again as the just judge. On this Divine Mercy Sunday, we are called to gaze upon Christ's merciful love, which i...

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Easter Blessings!

Posted on April 11, 2020 in: General News

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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Remembering Good Friday

Posted on April 10, 2020 in: General News

Dear friends at St. Luke,  Today we remember Good Friday...the day of God's greatest mercies...the day we adore Christ who laid down His life on the Cross for our salvation...the day when Blood and Water flowed out from His side (cf John 19:34) as a fountain of mercy for us. Let us celebrate God's infinite love and mercy for us, as we gather together in Spirit during the 3:00 p.m. Good Friday service, with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone as presider.  Stations of the Cross will be live streamed at 7:00 pm. (Please click here). You can also join the Cel...

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Pray Together with Catholics Nationwide (April 10, 9AM)

Posted on April 10, 2020 in: General News

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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Commemorating Holy Thursday

Posted on April 09, 2020 in: General News

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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Update from our Pastor - Holy Week Liturgical Celebrations

Posted on April 04, 2020 in: General News

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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Memo from Our Pastor on Holy Week Celebrations

Posted on March 27, 2020 in: General News

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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Receive our Lord's Blessing - Join Pope Francis in Prayer (March 27, 10AM)

Posted on March 26, 2020 in: General News

All are enjoined to gather together in imploring God's mercies, as Pope Francis leads a Prayer Service from St. Peter’s Basilica, tomorrow, Friday, March 27, beginning at 10:00am, California PST. FOLLOW THE EVENT at this link. The prayer service includes the Liturgy of the Word, as well as adoration and benediction with the Blessed Sacrament. Pope Francis will give a special “urbi et orbi” apostolic blessing — “to the City of Rome and the world” — with the possibility of attaining a plenary indulgence. While the normal conditions for obtaining a plenary indulgen...

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Archdiocesan Website for Information and Spiritual Resources

Posted on March 24, 2020 in: General News

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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March 18, 2020 Memo from our Pastor

Posted on March 18, 2020 in: General News

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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A Coronavirus Prayer

Posted on March 17, 2020 in: General News

A Coronavirus Prayer
Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love. Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care. Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another. Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no bo...

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IMPORTANT ADVISORY

Posted on March 16, 2020 in: General News

We regret to inform you that due to the health crisis, there will be no daily and Sunday Masses until further notice.  Please tune in to EWTN for daily TV Mass (5:00am, 9:00am, 4:00pm & 9:00pm) or KTSF 26 or KOFY 20 for Sunday TV Mass at 6:00am.  For live online broadcast of the Holy Mass, please visit the Catholic TV Network or mass-online.org. At this crucial time, let us enter into a spiritual communion with our Eucharistic Lord and ask Him to come into our hearts at least spiritually, and continue to fill us with the grace that we need to be nourished and strengthened, even though w...

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Bask in the Lord's Love - Eucharistic Adoration (March 6, 2020)

Posted on March 06, 2020 in: General News

Join us as we adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament on the 1st Friday of the month, March 6th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel.  Benediction is at 7:00 p.m.  The Stations of the Cross will follow in the main church. “Look upon the hour of adoration assigned to you as an hour in paradise. Go to your adoration as one would to heaven, to the divine banquet. You will then long for that hour and hail it with joy. Take delight in fostering a longing for it in your heart. Tell yourself, ‘In four hours, in two hours, in one hour, our Lord will give me an audience of grace and love. He has invit...

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Memo on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID19)

Posted on March 06, 2020 in: General News

Our St. Luke Parish is taking stringent measures due to the novel coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak.  Please read the memo of our pastor, Rev. Jonathan Paala.  Thank you for your cooperation and we pray for God's protection and care upon all. A Coronavirus Prayer Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love. Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health thr...

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Lenten Bible Series Cancelled

Posted on February 27, 2020 in: General News

The Women’s Bible Study Group has cancelled its Lenten Bible Series (March, 12, 19, 26).  We hope that as we face this crisis with the grace of God's Spirit, we will come to journey with Christ in His passion during this Lenten season. “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15)  

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Ash Wednesday (February 26, 2020)

Posted on February 19, 2020 in: General News

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten Season. Our ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES are at 8:30am, 12:10pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm As part of our Mass liturgies, we will be signed on our foreheads with ashes, reminding us of the new church liturgical season, giving us hope for a new heart and a new life as disciples of Jesus Christ.  LENTEN REGULATIONS: ABSTINENCE: Everyone fourteen (14) years of age and older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday FAST: Every one eighteen (18) years of age and older but under the age of sixty (60) is also bound to fast on As...

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The Light is on for You...Confession Times this Lent

Posted on February 19, 2020 in: General News

Our Lord is waiting for you in the confessional. The light of His reconciling love is on during Thursdays of Lent, from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. in the St. Luke Church Reconciliation Room. "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace." (Ephesians 1:7)  

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Stations of the Cross Cancelled

Posted on February 19, 2020 in: General News

Our Friday evening Stations of the Cross has been cancelled.  We encourage you to continue praying the Way of the Cross and meditate on Christ's passion, whether as an individual or with your families. Here are some suggested online Stations of the Cross: https://www.catholic.org/prayers/station.php https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/stations-of-the-cross/ http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/stations-of-the-cross/scriptural-stations-of-the-cross.cfm https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/stations.html "No one has greater lo...

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Project Rachel Retreat for Hope and Healing After Abortion (March 7 - 8, 2020)

Posted on February 19, 2020 in: General News

      Registration is open for the March 7-8 Hope and Healing after Abortion Women’s Retreat, which will be held here in the SF Bay Area.  The retreat will be led by Fr. Vito Perrone, Contemplative of St. Joseph, with the Daughters of Carmel, at a confidential location. Donation of $50 is suggested, but can be waived. For more information, phone 415-614 5567  or email projectrachel@sfarch.org, or register online at sfarchdiocese.org/rachel, where you can view a powerful new one-minute video testimony by Georgette Forney, co-founder of the Silent No More awareness campaign. &ldquo...

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Project Rachel Retreat for Hope and Healing After Abortion (March 7 - 8, 2020)

Posted on February 19, 2020 in: General News

      Registration is open for the March 7-8 Hope and Healing after Abortion Women’s Retreat, which will be held here in the SF Bay Area.  The retreat will be led by Fr. Vito Perrone, Contemplative of St. Joseph, with the Daughters of Carmel, at a confidential location. Donation of $50 is suggested, but can be waived. For more information, phone 415-614 5567  or email projectrachel@sfarch.org, or register online at sfarchdiocese.org/rachel, where you can view a powerful new one-minute video testimony by Georgette Forney, co-founder of the Silent No More awareness campaign. &ldquo...

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Women's Retreat (January 2021)

Posted on February 19, 2020 in: General News

Deepen your spiritual life and have fun doing it!  An interactive retreat for women of all ages provides an opportunity to learn, to share ideas and your own experiences, under the direction of knowledgeable presenters. It includes presentations, small group discussions (with an abundance of inter-generational wisdom), artistic expressions, opportunity for private reflection if desired, and games! It is enriching, elevating, and entertaining all in one retreat!   The St. Luke Women’s Retreat has been held annually for 40+ years. The 2021 retreat will be held at Vallombrosa in Menlo Park Friday Ja...

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Health Tips

Posted on February 07, 2020 in: General News

 Know the facts. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.  Take everyday actions to stay healthy.  Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or into your sleeve if you do not have a tissue available. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.  Wash your hands thoroughly and often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.  Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread that way.  Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and l...

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The Church's Liturgical Response to Influenza

Posted on February 07, 2020 in: General News

THE CHURCH'S LITURGICAL RESPONSE TO INFLUENZA Throughout the years, the USCCB Secretariat of Divine Worship has addressed the liturgical implications of the transmission of pathogens on numerous occasions. With the flu season now taking place in the United States, we offer the following brief reflections on influenza and the liturgy. Continuously updated information on influenza is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.CDC.gov/flu... In previous years, what has the Church done in localities where the outbreak of Influenza is most significant? In those localities ...

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Liturgy and Illness

Posted on February 07, 2020 in: General News

Please be aware that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass does not apply to those who are ill, especially those who suffer from contagious disease. It is a sign of consideration for others that those with flu-like symptoms remain at home. For the convenience of those who are homebound, or unable to attend Mass because of illness or infirmity, Mass is broadcast each Sunday morning at 6:00 AM on Channels 8, 20 (Comcast), KTSF 26 as well as on EWTN. Jesus said, "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the br...

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Reminder During this Winter Cold and Flu Season

Posted on February 07, 2020 in: General News

During this cold and flu season, and especially due to the coronavirus epidemic, all parishioners are reminded of the following: Those who are ill are not obliged to attend mass and should stay home to recover. We also ask that those who are not well refrain from offering your hand to others at the sign of peace. In line with preventive measures, we are suspending Holy Communion from the communal chalice. Also, please receive the Communion Host from the hand and not on the tongue.  We pray to our Lord for the protection of all and the health and recovery of all who are ill. "But [Jesus] was wounded for our tra...

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Crab Feed Volunteers Needed

Posted on February 04, 2020 in: General News

Our St. Luke Crab Feed Committee is looking for volunteers who can serve and help make our March 7th St. Luke Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser a success. For those who are interested, there willl be signup sheets in the community center.  For more information, please contact the parish office at (650) 345-66-60 or John Bernat at (650) 678-5840. "...serve [the Lord] faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you." (1 Samuel 12:24)

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Blessing of Candles and Blessing of the Throats (February 1 and 2, 2020)

Posted on January 28, 2020 in: General News

This year on the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, we will be celebrating the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.  It is an ancient tradition for candles to be blessed on this day as we celebrate the coming of Christ, the Light of the World.  We pray that by the power of the Holy Spirit, we might also become beacons of Christ’s light to all. Please bring your candles and have them blessed at all weekend Masses on February 1st and 2nd. Also, in commemoration of the Feast of Saint Blaise (February 3), two candles are blessed, and pressed against the throat while a prayer of blessing is said.  Lege...

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Crab Feed Tickets on Sale Beginning February 8th

Posted on January 28, 2020 in: General News

Support St. Luke’s Annual Crab Feed Fundraising Event which will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in the Parish Center.  Crab feed tickets will be on sale beginning Saturday, February 8th. If you want to choose your table, make sure you purchase your tickets next weekend. "How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1)    

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Volunteers Needed for Sandwiches on Sunday (January 26, 2020)

Posted on January 15, 2020 in: General News

Be Christ’s hands and help feed our brethren in need.  Please meet in the St. Luke Kitchen on Sunday, January 26 at 8:00 a.m. and help prepare sandwiches which will be delivered to the Samaritan House in San Mateo. Contact Peg Culver at 650.349.1408 "Then I, the King, shall say to those at my right, ‘Come, blessed of my Father, into the Kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world. For I was hungry and you fed me.'" (Matthew 25:34-35)

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Grief Support Group at St. Pius Church

Posted on January 15, 2020 in: General News

Moving Through the Loss of A Loved One Monday evenings beginning Monday, February 3, 2020 (runs 8 consecutive weeks) 7:00 pm in the Parish Center of St. Pius Church, Redwood City A focused support group being offered by the St. Pius Grief Ministry. This session is intended for those who would like to participate in a support group focused on progressing through their personal grief journey.  For more information or to register, please contact Grief Ministry at (650) 361-0655 or griefministry@pius.org. Walk ins are welcome. "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death...

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Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (January 22, 2020)

Posted on January 15, 2020 in: General News

This Wednesday, January 22nd, the Church in the United States observes the annual “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” This day is set aside to pray for the legal protection of human life and to do penance for the violations to human dignity through abortion. We are called to observe this day through prayer and penance. More information at https://www.respectlife.org/january-22. “I came to give life - life in all its fullness.” (John 10:10) Prayer of Reparation for Roe vs. Wade God and Father of Life, You have created every human person, and have opened t...

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Women's Bible Study - Open to All Parishioners (January 23, 2020)

Posted on January 15, 2020 in: General News

THE WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY will be open to all parishioners on Thursday, January 23, at 10:00 a.m. Chris Valdez, Principal of Marin Catholic, will be our speaker on his 500-mile journey, “The Way,” ending at Santiago   de Compostela in Spain. "And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night." (Exodus 13:21)

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Support SB 673! Protect our Kids!

Posted on January 10, 2020 in: General News

PROTECT OUR KIDS! VOICE OUT YOUR SUPPORT FOR SB 673!      On January 15, 2020 the State Senate Education Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Senate Bill 673. SB 673 would enact three amendments in the California Healthy Youth Act.  These amendments will support parental rights in matters of sexual health education of elementary age (TK to 6th grade) students in the State of California.     The Archdiocese of San Francisco is inviting us to show support for Senate Bill 673. Please go to the Archdiocesan website (sfarchdiocese.org/myfamilyrights) to...

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Day of Prayer & Penance for Life and Novena (January 21–29)

Posted on January 10, 2020 in: General News

Day of Prayer & Penance for Life and Novena (Jan. 21–29)     On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court legalized abortion throughout the United States in its companion decisions Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton. Since that time, millions of children have lost their lives and millions of women and families have been wounded by abortion. The Church designates January 22 as a “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or almsgiving.     The USCCB spons...

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Walk for Life West Coast (January 25, 2020)

Posted on January 10, 2020 in: General News

Stand Up!  On January 25, 2020! Stand Up!  At  the Civic Center Plaza, SF! Stand up! For the littlest among us!     The Walk for Life West Coast 2020 is coming up: Join fellow Catholics and pro-lifers from all over California and beyond as we stand up for the smallest among us at the 16th Annual Walk for Life West Coast. There will be Mass at 9:30 am at St. Mary’s Cathedral celebrated by Archbishop Alexander Sample from Portland, Oregon. The rally begins at 12:30 pm in Civic Center Plaza, and the Walk, down Market Street, begins at 1:30pm. Last year’s Walk drew more t...

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Bask in the Lord's Healing Love: Eucharistic Adoration (January 3 & 4, 2020)

Posted on December 27, 2019 in: General News

Join us as we adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday, January 3rd and 1st Friday, January 4th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel.  Benediction is at 7:00 p.m. “Faithfully pursuing the path of our Redeemer from the poverty of the crib to His abandonment on the Cross, we can better understand the mystery of His love which redeems humanity. In the stable at Bethlehem He allowed Himself to be worshipped under the humble appearance of a newborn infant…in the consecrated Host we adore Him sacramentally present in His Body, Blood, Soul and Godhead, and He offers Himself to us as the food of et...

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Christmas 2019

Posted on December 27, 2019 in: General News

Our heartfelt gratitude to all those who helped embellish our altar through gifts of poinsettia plants.  A big thanks to those who worked hard and contributed their time, talent and treasure to make our Christmas liturgical celebration meaningful.  God shower you all with His blessings.  “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” – 2 Corinthians 9:15

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Volunteers Needed for Sandwiches on Sunday (December 29, 2019)

Posted on December 27, 2019 in: General News

Be Christ’s hands and help feed our brethren in need.  Please meet in the St. Luke Kitchen on Sunday, December 29 at 8:00 a.m. and help prepare sandwiches which will be delivered to the Samaritan House in San Mateo. Contact Peg Culver at 650.349.1408 "Then I, the King, shall say to those at my right, ‘Come, blessed of my Father, into the Kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world. For I was hungry and you fed me.'" (Matthew 25:34-35)

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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule

Posted on December 27, 2019 in: General News

St. Luke's Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule in celebration of the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God: New Year's Eve, December 31st, 5:00p.m. New Year's Day, January 1st, 9:00a.m. Our remembrance of our Blessed Mother Mary’s divine motherhood injects a further note of Christmas joy. It is a day of prayer for world peace: Mary is the mother of the Prince of Peace. It is the first day of a new year: Our Blessed Mother Mary continues to bring new life to her children—who are also God’s children. (source: franciscanmedia.org) A Blessed and Spirit-filled 2020 to All! ...

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St. Luke Children & Youth Choir Concert and Nativity Pageant (December 24, 2019)

Posted on December 19, 2019 in: General News

Join the Children & Youth Choir on Christmas Eve, December 24, as they offer tribute to the Christ Child and serenade Him with jubilant and heartwarming songs. Savor God’s saving work as they reenact the first Christmas night when the Infant Jesus was born. The concert will start at 3:15PM in the main church, followed by the Nativity Christmas Pageant & Holy Mass at 4:00PM. While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in ...

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Volunteers Needed for Sandwiches on Sunday (December 22, 2019)

Posted on December 19, 2019 in: General News

Experience the Christmas spirit of love and giving. Be Christ’s hands and help feed our brethren in need.  Please meet in the St. Luke kitchen at 8:00AM on December 22, Sunday, and help prepare sandwiches which will be delivered to the Samaritan House in San Mateo. Contact Peg Culver at 650.349.1408 "The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’" (Matthew 25:40)

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Poinsettia Plants Needed

Posted on December 12, 2019 in: General News

We are again appealing to your generous hearts—help us decorate our altar for our Christmas Liturgies through your gift of poinsettia plants, which can be delivered to the Parish Office on Friday, December 20, 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Thank you and God bless you this Christmas and always.  

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St. Luke Christmas 2019 Schedule

Posted on December 12, 2019 in: General News

"For unto us a child is born...” (Isaiah 9:6) Join us as we welcome the Christ Child… ST. LUKE 2019 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE DECEMBER 24th, TUESDAY            3:15PM Children and Youth Choir Concert            4:00PM NATIVITY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT & MASS            6:00PM CHRISTMAS EVE MASS           10:30PM CHRISTMAS EVE MASS DECEMBER 25th, CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES            7:30AM, 9:...

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Consecration of Families to the Holy Family (December 28 & 29, 2019)

Posted on December 12, 2019 in: General News

St. Luke’s Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a parish-wide Consecration to the Holy Family which will take place at the 5 o’clock Saturday evening Mass on December 28th and all Sunday Masses on December 29th.  All families are invited to come together and consecrate themselves under the protection of the Holy Family. "And Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ." (Matthew 1:16)  

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Simbang Gabi at St. Luke (December 15 & 23, 2019)

Posted on December 10, 2019 in: General News

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 welcome to attend the Central San Mateo Deanery Simbang Gabi Advent Novena of Masses, December 15-23, particularly our St. Luke-sponsored Simbang Gabi Mass on Sunday, December 15 at 5:00p.m. and Monday, December 23 at 7:00p.m. in our main church. A fellowship dinner immediately follows in St. Luke's church community center. Simbang Gabi Schedule Dec. 15 at 5:00pm - St. Luke Dec. 16 at 7:00pm - St. Mark Dec. 17 at 7:00pm - St. Gregory  Dec. 18 at 7:00pm - ...

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Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass & Parol Lighting (December 10, 2019)

Posted on December 02, 2019 in: General News

All are invited to the Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass and Parol Lighting on December 10, Tuesday, 7:30PM at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco.  This heralds the beginning of the Simbang Gabi ("Mass at Night") -- a nine-day devotional Adven Novena of Masses in preparation for the coming feast of our Lord's birth, and to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our Mother.  Our St. Luke’s parish-sponsored Simbang Gabi Mass is on December 15th, Sunday, at 5:00PM, and December 23rd, Monday, at 7:00PM.  A Fellowship Dinner immediately follows in the St. Luke community center...

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Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2019)

Posted on November 20, 2019 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.  On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2019 our St. Luke Holy Mass is at 9:00a.m. and there will be no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. NOTE: Offices are closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th and Friday, November 29th.  A meaningful and Christ-filled holiday to all! "Give thanks to th...

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Advent Penance Service (December 12, 2019)

Posted on November 20, 2019 in: General News

Receive God's gift of reconciliation, peace and healing and let your renewed hearts be an offering to the Infant Child...St. Luke will have an Advent Penance Service on December 12th, Thursday, beginning at 6:00p.m. in the main church.  Confession helps us form our consciences, helps us resist temptation, allows us to experience the healing touch of Christ, and helps us progress in the life of the Spirit (cf. CCC, 1458: franciscanmedia.org) Our Lord said, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.&...

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St. Luke Chapel Schedule

Posted on November 13, 2019 in: General News

With the Daylight Saving Time, the Chapel will be closed at 6:00 p.m.starting Monday, November 18, 2019.  7:00 p.m. is already very dark and cold.  However, the Benediction on Thursday and 1st Friday will still be at 7:00 p.m. "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)  

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St. Luke Christmas Potluck Dinner (December 14, 2019)

Posted on November 13, 2019 in: General News

All are invited to celebrate the coming Feast of Christ’s birth, and gather together at St. Luke’s Christmas Potluck Dinner, on December 14, Saturday, at 6:00 p.m. in the church community center. Come bring your favorite dish. This event is spearheaded by the Knights of Columbus. "You are to call a meeting of the church—and the power of the Lord Jesus will be with you as you meet." (1 Corinthians 5:4)

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Thank You, Fr. Kieran!!

Posted on November 13, 2019 in: General News

With heartfelt gratitude, we give tribute to our dear Fr. Kieran for all his selfless and dedicated service to St. Luke.  All are invited to express our thanks to Fr. Kieran as he celebrates his final Mass at St. Luke on December 8th, Sunday, at 10:30 a.m. An Appreciation Fellowship follows immediately in the church community center.  Thank you, Fr. Kieran!  We will miss you! Please read Fr. Kieran's message: Dear Parishioners of St. Luke's: Since my health is not so good and gradually getting worse, I have decided to stop presiding at Masses. I am grateful for the warm welcome and c...

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Volunteers for Sandwiches on Sunday (November 24, 2019)

Posted on November 13, 2019 in: General News

Be Christ’s hands and help feed our brethren in need.  Please meet in the St. Luke Kitchen on November 24 at 8:00 a.m. and help prepare sandwiches which will be delivered to the Samaritan House in San Mateo. Contact Peg Culver at 650.349.1408 "Then I, the King, shall say to those at my right, ‘Come, blessed of my Father, into the Kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world. For I was hungry and you fed me.'" (Matthew 25:34-35)

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St. Luke Christmas Giving Tree

Posted on November 13, 2019 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.” You still have until Sunday, December 15, to share the gift of the Christ Child to our brothers and sisters in need.  The Giving Tree supports Catholic Worker House charity drive, the poor & homeless families (Queen of Peace Shelter) and hospice men (Gift of Love Home).  Simply take an ornament (or more if you are able) to help grant a needy brethren’s wish.&...

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Saint Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving Food Drive

Posted on November 06, 2019 in: General News

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE SAINT VINCENT De PAUL SOCIETY PANTRY AT ST. LUKE Our Saint Vincent de Paul Conference here at St. Luke is spearheading a Thanksgiving Food Drive from the weekend of November 9/10 through the weekend of November 30th/December 1st. Your assistance in providing non-perishable food for their pantry is appreciated. You may drop off your donations in the bins placed in the church community center. On behalf of the less fortunate families in our community, we thank you for your generosity. Following are the items for donation: Canned fruit, Canned vegetables, Canned meat, Canned tuna...

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Special Collection: Saint Patrick's Seminary (November 16/17, 2019)

Posted on November 06, 2019 in: General News

NEXT WEEKEND,  November 16/17, there will be a special collection for the Saint Patrick Seminary.  Your boundless help will open the doors of heaven and help young men fulfill God’s call to serve the Church as religious priests and proclaim God’s message of saving love to all.  Please be as generous as you are inspired to give, so that our future generations will continue to experience God’s wondrous blessings from the hands of His anointed priests who are ready to sacrifice their lives for the honor and glory of our loving God.  Your invaluable support is greatly appreciated.&nbs...

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St. Luke Parish Advent Retreat (December 7, 2019)

Posted on November 05, 2019 in: General News

Come and spend time with the Lord this coming Advent season.  Allow Him to prepare your heart for the Feast of His Birth.  St. Luke will have a Parish Advent Retreat on December 7, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with Fr. Peter Tieng as Retreat Master. All are welcome to attend this retreat, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.  Attendance sign-up sheets are available in the church community center. "For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, ...

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Women's Bible Study Group Advent Series

Posted on November 05, 2019 in: General News

The Women’s Bible Study Group is offering 3 sessions in preparation for the Advent season.  With Dr. Ellen Six as presenter, we will examine the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth and Joseph and Mary.  We will look at how they said YES to God and we will have the opportunity to see how we are preparing for the coming of Christ. Dates: Thursdays—Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Dec. 5 Time: 10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. Place: St. Luke’s Church Meeting Room (Room 4) All women are welcome. Contact Mary Ann Fitzgerald: phone (650) 759-3912 or rmafitz@sbcglobal.net "Prepare the way f...

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October Rosary Procession (October 26, 2019)

Posted on October 27, 2019 in: General News

Let us unite as a parish and honor our Lord and our Blessed Mother as we meditate on the life of Christ during the October Rosary Procession at the St. Luke Church grounds on Saturday, October 26th, after the 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass. When we honor our Blessed Mother, we honor her Son, Christ Jesus our Lord. “If you say the Holy Rosary every day, with a spirit of faith and love, our Blessed Mother will make sure she leads you very far along her Son's path.” -St. Josemaria Escriva "She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”...

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Operation Christmas Child

Posted on October 24, 2019 in: General News

The Religious Education Classes, 1st to 9th grade, join CHYLL Youth Ministry and Operation Christmas Child in sending Christmas joy and gift boxes to 50 children around the world. Please see below for the list of items that you can donate (to fit into a shoe-sized box).  Or, please donate $9, the cost of mailing 1 box. School/Crafts: Calculators, Crayons, Erasers, Glue sticks, Journals, Markers, Notebooks, Pencil Cases,  Pencils/Colored, Pens, Rulers, Scissors, Sharpeners, Stickers Toys/Games: Chalk, Compasses, Jump Ropes, Musical Instrument, Playdough, Playing Cards, Puzzles, Stuffed Animals, Toy Cars, Yo-...

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Special Commemoration for All Souls (November 3, 2019)

Posted on October 24, 2019 in: General News

Pray for families and friends who are now in God’s hands... St. Luke Church will be celebrating a special commemoration for the souls of the departed during the 10:30 a.m. Holy Mass on Sunday, November 3. All are invited, especially those who have recently lost a loved one. “I give them eternal life," says the Lord, "and they will never perish.  No one can take them away from my hand.” John 10:28  

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All Souls Month of Remembrance

Posted on October 24, 2019 in: General News

Offer a lasting gift to your departed loved ones... All Souls Remembrance envelopes are now available in the community center. You can list on the envelopes the names of deceased family members and friends. The completed forms will be placed at the foot of the altar and your departed loved ones will be remembered in the Masses offered in November (All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, and all Monday Masses in November). "My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand." (John 10:29)      

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Volunteers Needed for Sandwiches on Sunday (October 27, 2019)

Posted on October 24, 2019 in: General News

Be Christ’s hands and feed our brethren in need.  Please meet in the St. Luke kitchen at 8:00a.m. on Sunday, October 27th and help prepare sandwiches which will be delivered to the Samaritan House in San Mateo. Contact Peg Culver at 650.349.1408 "The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’" (Matthew 25:40)

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November 1st - All Saints' Day, a Holy Day of Obligation

Posted on October 24, 2019 in: General News

NOVEMBER 1st, Friday, 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 He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God."  (Romans 8:27) Today the Church celebrates all the saints: canonized or beatified, and the multitude of those who are in he...

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Saint Vincent De Paul Society Pantry at St. Luke

Posted on October 08, 2019 in: General News

For our less fortunate neighbors who appeal to us to bring them food, our pantry is always in need of non-perishables.  Please see the items below for a list of specific needs.  Please place your donations in the SVDP Bin located at the community center.  Thank you for your invaluable support of our ministry.  ~ SVDP Volunteers Canned fruit, Canned tuna & chicken, Canned chili Canned tomatoes, Canned tomato sauce, Canned vegetables, Canned soup Cereal (including Oatmeal), Rice, Rice-a-Roni, Packaged pasta meals Mayonnaise/Catsup/Mustard, Cake Mix, Jello, Pudding Ja...

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Pasta Fest Fundraiser (November 16, 2019)

Posted on October 03, 2019 in: General News

Pasta, meatballs, and salad on the side! Oh, and garlic bread too! Come join the Knights of Columbus and Youth Ministry for Pasta Fest on Saturday, November 16th after the 5:00pm Mass! This fundraiser is for the benefit of our St. Luke Youth Ministry.  Youth Ministry appreciates your generous support. "[All the believers] devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer...[they] ate their food with glad and generous hearts." (Acts 2:42, 46)

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Bask in the Lord's Eternal Love - First Friday Eucharistic Adoration (October 4, 2019)

Posted on September 25, 2019 in: General News

Adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament October 4, 2019 (First Friday of the month) after the 8:30a.m. Holy Mass (Chapel) Benediction is at 7:00 p.m. The same Jesus of Nazareth Who says, “I have come that you might have life, and have it more abundantly,” Who heals the broken-hearted, Who gathers the little ones to Himself, is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. The Blessed Sacrament is the Sacred Heart of Jesus living in our midst to fulfill a promise made long ago, “I Myself will pasture My sheep.  I Myself will give them rest, says the Lord God.  The lost I will s...

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Volunteers Needed for Sandwiches on Sunday (September 29, 2019)

Posted on September 25, 2019 in: General News

Be Christ’s hands and feed our brethren in need.  Please meet in the St. Luke kitchen at 8:00a.m. on Sunday, September 29th and help prepare sandwiches which will be delivered to the Samaritan House in San Mateo. Contact Peg Culver at 650.349.1408 "The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’" (Matthew 25:40)

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Blessing of Pets (October 6, 2019)

Posted on September 25, 2019 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 6, 12:00 p.m. at the Church. Bring your creature friends and have them experience the loving warmth of God's blessing.  "Wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, young men and maidens, old men and children. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens."  (Psalm 148:10-1...

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9th Annual Rosary Rally 2019 (October 5, 2019)

Posted on September 20, 2019 in: General News

Join Catholics in honoring our Blessed Mother, and together implore her intercession at the Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 5, beginning with the 10:00AM Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, to be celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, including Investiture with the Scapular of Our Blessed Mother, and Renewal of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. 11:30AM   Solemn Procession to United Nations Plaza 12:15PM  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, with Rosary (Confession is available) 12:30PM  Homily by Fr. Robert Elias Barcelos, OCD 12:45PM  Benediction of the Blesse...

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"Glorious" Concert Tour - A Night of Praise and Worship (October 10, 2019)

Posted on September 20, 2019 in: General News

All are invited to a night of praise and worship and powerful preaching on October 10 at 7:00PM at St. Thomas More Parish in San Francisco with best-selling author and international speaker Bo Sanchez, and with special guests Arianna and the Men in Glory Worship Band. Proceeds from the event will support outreach and community programs in the Philippines.  Contact Andrea Concha at (650) 484-6277. "Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!" (Psalm 105:2)

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Volunteers Needed (September 22 and 29, 2019)

Posted on September 20, 2019 in: General News

Be Christ’s hands to feed our brethren in need.  Please meet in the St. Luke kitchen at 8:00a.m. on Sunday, September 22 and 29 and help prepare sandwiches which will be delivered to the Samaritan House in San Mateo. Contact Peg Culver at 650.349.1408 "The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’" (Matthew 25:40)

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NORCAL JAM on FIRE (September 14, 2019)

Posted on September 06, 2019 in: General News

All high school teens are invited to NORCAL JAM on FIRE, Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo.  Join fellow NORCAL Teens as we kick off this year’s Youth Ministry.  Hear inspiring speakers and participate in powerful praise & worship. Sign up after the 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Masses on Sunday, September 8. "Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with festive songs." (Psalm 100:2) 

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Calling All High Schoolers!

Posted on September 04, 2019 in: General News

High schoolers! Stretch yourself and grow in faith! Come join Youth Ministry’s Liturgical team for our Youth Masses.  Youth Masses will be every first Sunday of the month at 5:00 PM, starting in October. We are looking for teens to help plan, read at Mass, help with collection, sing, or play an instrument.  This is also an opportunity for you to develop skills like team work, leadership, public speaking, or even musical talent while serving Jesus. We would love to have you on our team! Sign-ups are in the Community Center after the weekend Holy Masses. “The LORD is my strength and my song, and...

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Bask in the Lord's Abiding Love - Thursday and First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

Posted on August 31, 2019 in: General News

When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then.  When you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now. (St. Mother Teresa)   If we only knew how much Jesus loves us in the Blessed Sacrament we would never want to leave His Eucharistic presence.  For nowhere on earth are we more welcomed than in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Nowhere can we find comfort and healing than in His Heart overflowing with love for us. Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Thursday, September 5th and 1st Friday, September 6th) begins immed...

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2019 Liturgical Ministries Training (November 9 &16)

Posted on August 27, 2019 in: General News

        The Archdiocese of San Francisco Office of Worship is offering six-hour formation sessions for new and experienced Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion & Readers on November 9 and 16, 2019 at St. Matthias Parish in Redwood City.         In the morning of the first Saturday, ministers are introduced to sacramental theology, particularly that of the Eucharist. Next, presenters who are experts in the field, offer technical and spiritual direction for the minister’s specific liturgical role.         Final...

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Save the Date - Movie Night (September 21, 2019)

Posted on August 27, 2019 in: General News

The St. Luke Knights of Columbus invites all parishioners to bring their families and friends for a movie night on September 21st, Saturday, at 6:00 p.m. in the community center.  Join us as we bond together and watch "Aladdin" on the big screen.  Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people dwell together as one!” – Psalm 133:1

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Liturgy of the Word with Children

Posted on August 27, 2019 in: General News

Liturgy of the Word for Children, which is offered at our 9:00AM Mass on Sundays, will resume on September 8, 2019.   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 registration and it is open to all children at Mass who are preschoolers ( 4yrs. old) through children in 2nd grade. Children’s Liturgy of the Word starts when the priest presider at Mass invites the children to gather in front of the altar after the opening prayer.  With the dismissal blessing, the children proc...

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Volunteers Needed (August 31, 2019)

Posted on August 23, 2019 in: General News

Be Christ’s hands to feed our brethren in need.  Please meet in the St. Luke kitchen at 8:00a.m. on August 31st, Saturday and help prepare sandwiches which will be delivered to the Samaritan House in San Mateo. Contact Peg Culver at 650.349.1408 "The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’" (Matthew 25:40)

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Prayer Vigil for Hong Kong

Posted on August 21, 2019 in: General News

The Archdiocese of San Francisco Chinese Ministry and the Office of Human Life & Dignity invite the faithful to a prayer vigil for Hong Kong at 6:30 pm on August 26 at St. Anne of the Sunset Church (850 Judah St., San Francisco). We are joining our prayers with those of the faithful all over the world at the invitation of Cardinal Tong of Hong Kong. The service will include scripture readings, Eucharistic Adoration, and Benediction.  Hong Kong is experiencing demonstrations in reaction to mainland China's proposed extradition legislation, officially called the Fu...

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Legion of Mary - 7th Annual Conference (September 7, 2019)

Posted on August 16, 2019 in: General News

LEGION OF MARY 7th ANNUAL CONFERENCE “The Legion of Mary, A School for Saints” September 7, 2019 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Extraordinary Form Rev. Fr. Lawrence Goode Mass Celebrant and Homilist Spiritual Director, Legion of Mary (SF Senatus) Santa Clara Convention Center (Great America Theater, 2nd Floor) With the centennial year of the foundation of the Legion of Mary in 2021 fast approaching, no better way to begin our preparation than by remembering three Legionaries who exemplified the ideals of the Legion.  Frank Duff, our founder, envisio...

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Women's Bible Study and Discussion Group

Posted on August 08, 2019 in: General News

All women are invited and are welcome to join St. Luke's Women’s Bible Study and Discussion Group, which will hold meetings on Thursdays, 9:30a.m. to 11:30a.m., in Room 4 of the St. Luke Parish Center, starting September 12, 2019.  The group will meet from September to May, to discuss various books of the Bible, the scripture readings, and to provide prayer support for its members and the community. Contact Patti Villano: (650) 341-6913 "Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path." (Psalm 119:105)

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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (A Holy Day of Obligation)

Posted on August 08, 2019 in: General News

The Solemnity 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, the first and model disciple of Christ, had been taken up, body and soul, into heaven at the end of her earthly life, a doctrine that was dogmatically defined in 1950 by Pope Pius XII. Let us consider what a moment the Assumption must have been for our Blessed Mother! In describing this scene, some Church Fathers spoke of Jesus hi...

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An Urgent Call to Prayer for the Defeat of Senate Bill 24

Posted on August 01, 2019 in: General News

     San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone is asking us to join a statewide Novena (nine days of prayer), August 3 - 11, seeking the powerful intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe--patroness of unborn children--to defeat a dangerous and unprecedented piece of legislation, Senate Bill 24, that would require medication abortion to be dispensed at California State University and University of California campus health centers.      Archbishop Cordileone urges the faithful to pray as well as to write and call their lawmakers to oppose the legislative bill. The...

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Bask in the Lord's Healing Love - First Friday Eucharistic Adoration (August 2, 2019)

Posted on August 01, 2019 in: General News

When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then.  When you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now. (St. Mother Teresa)   If we only knew how much Jesus loves us in the Blessed Sacrament we would never want to leave His Eucharistic presence.  For nowhere on earth are we more welcomed than in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Nowhere can we find comfort and healing than in His Heart overflowing with love for us. Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins immediately after the 8:30am Holy Mass. Solemn Benediction is...

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Visiting Missionary (July 27 & 28, 2019)

Posted on July 10, 2019 in: General News

Fr. Joseph J. Arackal V.C., a Vincentian Missionary Priest from India, will be in our parish on the weekend of July 27 & 28 to participate in our Annual Missionary Cooperation Plan.  He will preach at all the Masses on the July 27 & 28 weekend and will make an appeal on behalf of the Vincentian Missions. The Vincentian Congregation  (V.C.), a Missionary Sending Religious Congregation, was founded in Kerala, India, modeled after the Congregation of the Mission founded by St. Vincent de Paul. Members of this flourishing Religious Congregation, all natives of India, are engaged in Mission Work in all part...

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Volunteers Needed (June 29 & 30, 2019)

Posted on June 27, 2019 in: General News

Be Christ’s hands to feed our brethren in need.  Please meet in the St. Luke kitchen at 8:00a.m. on June 29th, Saturday and June 30th, Sunday and help prepare sandwiches which will be delivered to the Samaritan House in San Mateo. Contact Peg Culver at 650.349.1408 "The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’" (Matthew 25:40)

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Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 28, 2019)

Posted on June 27, 2019 in: General News

"I promise you in the excessive mercy of my Heart that my all-powerful love will grant to all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Fridays in nine consecutive months the grace of final perseverance; they shall not die in my disgrace, nor without receiving their sacraments. My divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment" (Jesus to St. Margaret Mary). Sixteenth century Calvinism and seventeenth century Jansenism preached a distorted Christianity that substituted for God's love and sacrifice of His Son for all men the fearful idea that a whole section of humanity was inexorably damned...

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Letter Campaign Against SB360 “Seal of Confession” Bill

Posted on June 27, 2019 in: General News

Thank you to all those who took the opportunity last weekend to contact their state Assembly representatives to voice opposition to SB360, proposed legislation that threatens the confidentiality of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, by signing the petition letter. It is not too late to participate. Parishioners can still send a traditional or electronic letter, both available on the webpage sfarchdiocese.org/keeptheseal. Much more information is available on the website, as well. Valerie Schmalz, Director, Office of Human Life & Dignity 415-614-5571 | schmalzv@sfarch.org “The Lord is patient [a]...

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Bask in the Lord's Healing Love - First Friday Eucharistic Adoration (July 5, 2019)

Posted on June 26, 2019 in: General News

When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then.  When you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now. (St. Mother Teresa)   If we only knew how much Jesus loves us in the Blessed Sacrament we would never want to leave His Eucharistic presence.  For nowhere on earth are we more welcomed than in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Nowhere can we find comfort and healing than in His Heart overflowing with love for us. Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins immediately after the 8:30am Holy Mass. Solemn Benediction is...

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Letter Campaign Against SB360, “Seal of Confession” Bill

Posted on June 18, 2019 in: General News

Archbishop Cordileone asks all the faithful of the Archdiocese to contact their state Assembly representative to voice their opposition to SB360, proposed legislation that threatens the confidentiality of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. The state Senate has already approved the bill, which would take away the full right to confession from priests and everyone who works with priests in parishes and Church agencies statewide. Pastors received an email from the Archbishop, advising that the Office of Human Life & Dignity is organizing a letter-writing campaign on the weekend of June 22-23. Letters will be ...

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Journeying Together to Build the City of God: A Recollection (June 22, 2019)

Posted on June 13, 2019 in: General News

The Filipino Ministry Consultative Board of the Archdiocese of San Francisco is inviting you to a recollection entitled, “Journeying Together to Build the City of God—One Church, Many Cultures” on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Parish Center of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Burlingame.  The recollection speaker will be Rev. Angel Quitalig, Pastor of St. Mark Catholic Church. The recollection starts with Registration and Breakfast at 8:30a.m. and will adjourn at 1:30p.m. For more information and to register, contact: Deacon Ven Garcia at (415) 215 4961 Estelle Oloresisimo at (4...

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Corpus Christi Sunday Procession (June 23, 2019)

Posted on June 13, 2019 in: General News

Join the EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION around the St. Luke Church grounds, in honor of Christ’s Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity present in the Blessed Sacrament, immediately after the 10:30a.m. Sunday Mass on June 23, 2019. As one parish community, let us allow the LORD to dwell in our hearts as we adore Him with songs and prayers.  All are welcome to participate in this solemn celebration which will conclude with Benediction. “I am the Bread of Life...Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink...

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Volunteers for Sandwiches on Sunday (June 23, 29, 30, 2019)

Posted on June 13, 2019 in: General News

Be Christ’s hands to feed our brethren in need.  Please meet in the St. Luke kitchen on June 23rd and 30th, 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 "The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’" (Matthew 25:40)

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PENTECOST, the Birthday of the Church (June 9, 2019)

Posted on June 08, 2019 in: General News

PENTECOST...It’s Our Birthday! The feast of Pentecost is often referred to as the birthday of the Church.  Pentecost is when the apostles went out among the people and began spreading Jesus’ message, thus  establishing the beginning of the Church. Pentecost (Greek for 50th day) is celebrated by Christians 50 days after Easter, and marks the day that the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles while they were cowering and hiding behind locked doors following Jesus’ resurrection. After receiving the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit, the apostles immediately went out and preached Jesus’ ...

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"One Minute for Peace" - Pope's Appeal (June 8, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.)

Posted on June 08, 2019 in: General News

Today, the day before we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit during the first Pentecost, let us heed Pope Francis' call...let us all unite our hearts with Christ's people and bow our heads in prayer... “Saturday, June 8,” Pope Francis recalled, “will be the fifth anniversary of the meeting of the Israel and Palestinian Presidents with me and Patriarch Bartholomew here in the Vatican,” where they prayed in the Vatican Gardens in 2014 for peace. “At 1 p.m.,” the Holy Father continued, “we are invited to dedicate ‘a minute to peace’ – of prayer...

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St. Luke Parish Picnic (August 17, 2019)

Posted on May 20, 2019 in: General News

All are invited to our annual parish picnic on August 17, 2019, Saturday at Boothbay Park in Foster City. Let us all gather together in God's love and relish the camaraderie while feasting on burgers and chili.  Lunch will be served from 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m. See you all at the picnic! The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. (Acts 4:32-33)

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Mayflower Festival Procession (May 25, 2019)

Posted on May 17, 2019 in: General News

As a culmination of this month dedicated to our Blessed Mother, we will have a Rosary Procession around our St. Luke church grounds on May 25th (Saturday), after the 8:30AM Holy Mass.  All are invited to join in prayer and songs of thanksgiving, and implore God's graces through the intercession of our Blessed Mother. "Hail [Mary], full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb [Jesus].” (Luke 1:28, 42)

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Sacrament of Confirmation (May 24, 2019)

Posted on May 10, 2019 in: General News

Twenty five students will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation during the Holy Mass on May 24th, Friday, at 5:00pm, here at St. Luke Church with Auxiliary Bishop William Justice as celebrant.  All are invited to attend. "For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure." (John 3:34)

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Catholic Charities Sunday

Posted on May 10, 2019 in: General News

This second collection is an annual invitation to parishioners in the Archdiocese of San Francisco to personally invest in the lives of thousands of marginalized and vulnerable residents in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties. Your generous support keeps families together by preventing poverty and homelessness; enriches the lives of aging and disabled adults; welcomes and supports  immigrants and unaccompanied minors, and nurtures the healthy development of children and youth. Pew envelopes are available on Catholic Charities Sunday (Holy Masses on May 11, 5:00pm, and May 12). You can also text CCSunday to 414...

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Ordination to the Priesthood

Posted on May 10, 2019 in: General News

May 18, Saturday, 10:00 AM Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption 1111 Gough St., San Francisco The Archdiocese of San Francisco is inviting everyone to celebrate the Ordination to the Priesthood of Kyle Joseph Faller, Ernesto M. Jandonero, and Michael Pimentel Rocha, graduates of St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, who will be ordained to the service of this archdiocese. A reception follows the ceremony. Prayers are asked for these seminarians as they prepare for the sacrament. The entire Mass and rite of ordination will be livestreamed on the archdiocesan website, sfarchdiocese.org/events/ordinations-...

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May Flower Offering in honor of our Blessed Mother

Posted on May 03, 2019 in: General News

We are inviting all children to take part in the flower offering in honor of our Blessed Mother, at the beginning of the 9:00AM and 10:30AM Sunday Masses during the whole month of May.  The children's offering of love to our Most Loving Mother will delight not only our Blessed Mother but her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, as well. When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!"  Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. (John 19:26-2...

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Religious Education Enrollment for School Year 2019-2020

Posted on May 03, 2019 in: General News

Religious Education enrollment for School Year 2019-2020 is ongoing.  Registration forms are available in the Parish and Religious Education Offices or online. Click here to view, download and print the Religious Education forms.  Register on or before August 31, 2019 to avoid late fees.  You can still register your child after August 31, but late fees will be applied. "The Advocate, the Holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and remind you of all that [I] told you." (John 14:26)

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Spring 2019 Confirmation of Adults

Posted on April 27, 2019 in: General News

The Archdiocese of San Francisco is sponsoring the Spring 2019 Confirmation of Adults on Pentecost Sunday, June 9th at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco.  Rehearsal will start at 10:00am at St. Francis Hall and the Confirmation Mass will be at 11:00am in the Cathedral. This is open to all Baptized Catholic Adults needing to complete their Sacrament of Initiation. Please visit the Parish Office on or before May 20th to register. There will be an orientation and catechetical preparation on May 25 (10:30am) here at St. Luke. [Jesus] breathed on them and said to them, ...

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SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM 2019

Posted on April 12, 2019 in: General News

Join us as we commemorate as one St. Luke parish community the Lord's Passion, Death and Resurrection... Holy Thursday, April 18, 2019 We are called to celebrate the Eucharist as an act of thanksgiving, remembrance and renewal of our unity with Jesus Christ. MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER (6:00p.m.) ADORATION in the CHAPEL after the 6:00p.m. Mass until 11:00p.m. And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) Good Friday, April 19, 2019 We have received the gift ...

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FORMED - Register for Free

Posted on April 04, 2019 in: General News

As a treasured parishioner of St. Luke, a gift awaits you... FORMED I The Catholic Faith on Demand Daily reflections, books, movies, studies, talks for all ages. Available for FREE to all St. Luke Parishioners Go To: http://www.saintlukefc.formed.org Click on: “Register Now” (use code DQCXNM if needed) Enter your name, email, zip code & create a personal password. That’s it !! (also available on the App Store) Let our hearts and minds be FORMED and TransFORMED by Christ and the Holy Spirit…   He [Jesus] saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done...

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Holy Thursday (April 18, 2019)

Posted on April 03, 2019 in: General News

All are invited to our Holy Thursday Celebration of the Lord’s Supper and Washing of the Feet at 6:00pm in the main church.  After this solemn celebration, let us all gather together at our annual Holy Thursday Potluck dinner with our families, friends and neighbors at the community center.  Sign up sheets will be in the hall after the weekend Liturgies.  What dish will you share this year?  Please take the time to sign up and help us in the planning and preparation. "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns an...

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Reflections on the Seven Last Words of Christ

Posted on March 29, 2019 in: General News

St. Luke’s annual Good Friday "Reflections on the Seven Last Words of Jesus" will be held on April 19th at 12:45 pm in the main church (right after the Stations of the Cross, and before the 2:00pm Liturgy of the Lord's Passion and Death).  Each year we have 7 parishioners (young and old) give their 5 to 8 minute talk on their thoughts and reflections on one of those 7 Last Words.  We need your participation. Please contact the parish office at 650-345-66-60 or Dan Linkhorn (dlinkhorn@comcast.net) for further details and to inform of your chosen part.  Thank you! First Word ...

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"The Light is On for You this Lent"

Posted on March 29, 2019 in: General News

"The Light is On for You this Lent" Confessions on the Thursdays of Lent at St. Luke Church This Lent, the Archdiocese is undertaking an initiative to encourage greater participation in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, especially among those who have not received this sacrament recently. 'The Light is on for You' began in the Washington, DC metro area and has spread throughout the country over the last decade. Archbishop Cordileone has encouraged all pastors to open their parishes for confessions on the Tuesdays of Lent from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, as a means of making the sacrament more convenient...

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Stations of the Cross

Posted on March 06, 2019 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. "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." — Hebrews 12:2

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Ash Wednesday (March 6, 2019)

Posted on March 03, 2019 in: General News

As we come together on Ash Wednesday to celebrate this solemn and ancient ritual of penance, let us also remember that God is gracious and merciful to those with repentant hearts. We entrust this Lenten pilgrimage to our all-loving God and ask for His grace to repent and to be faithful to His Gospel. Our Holy Mass schedule at St. Luke:  8:30a.m., 12:10p.m., 5:30p.m. and 7:00pm NOTE: On Ash Wednesday, we unite our fasting and abstinence to the cross of Christ, the sign of God's love for us. “Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mour...

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Volunteers for Sandwiches on Sunday (January 27, 2019)

Posted on January 26, 2019 in: General News

Be Christ’s hands to feed our brethren in need.  Please meet in the St. Luke kitchen at 8:00AM on January 27, Sunday, and help prepare sandwiches which will be delivered to the Samaritan House in San Mateo. Contact Peg Culver at 650.349.1408 "The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’" (Matthew 25:40)

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World Day of the Sick Healing Mass (February 2, 2019)

Posted on January 26, 2019 in: General News

All are invited to attend the Healing Mass in Celebration of World Day of the Sick on February 2, 2019, 11:00a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco. “a special time of prayer and sharing, of offering one’s sufferings for the good of the Church and of reminding everyone to see in his sick brother or sister the face of Christ who, by suffering, dying and rising, achieved the salvation of mankind.” St. John Paul II Please offer to bring a loved one, a friend, a fellow parishioner who is struggling and who would be unable to come on their own.  There wil...

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Blessing of Candles (February 2, 2019)

Posted on January 26, 2019 in: General News

This year on the Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, we will be celebrating the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. It is an ancient tradition for candles to be blessed on this day as we celebrate the coming of Christ, the Light of the World. We pray that by the power of the Holy Spirit, we might also become beacons of Christ’s light to all. Please bring your candles and have them blessed at the 8:30a.m. Holy Mass on February 2nd. Jesus spoke to the people saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows [the Lord] will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

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Pro-Life Prayer Campaign - January 22, 2019

Posted on January 17, 2019 in: General News

The Catholic bishops of the United States have designated this day as a special day of prayer in reparation for the massive killing that has resulted from the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court Decision handed down January 22, 1973. Prayer of Reparation God and Father of Life, You have created every human person, and have opened the way for each to have eternal life. We live in the shadow of death. Tens of millions of your children have been killed as a result of Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion.  Father, have mercy on us.  Heal our land and accept our offering of prayer and penance. In your love for us, t...

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Blessing of theThroats (February 2 and 3, 2019)

Posted on January 15, 2019 in: General News

Blessing of the Throats In commemoration of the Feast of Saint Blaise (February 3), two candles are blessed, and pressed against the throat while a prayer of blessing is said. Legend has it that a mother brought to Saint Blaise her dying son who had a fishbone stuck in his throat and got miraculously healed. We will have the Blessing of the Throats at the 5:00p.m. Holy Mass on Saturday, February 2nd and all Holy Masses on Sunday, February 3rd. “For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing praises to your name." 2 Samuel 22:50

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Youth Ministry Bake Sale (January 20, 2019)

Posted on January 11, 2019 in: General News

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, January 20th, 9:00AM, 10:30AM or 5:00PM Holy Masses to purchase delicious treats. "And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward." (Matthew 10:42)

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Legion of Mary Annual Auxiliary Function (February 9, 2019)

Posted on January 11, 2019 in: General News

Attention: Legion of Mary Auxiliary Members Our Annual Function will be on Saturday, February 9, 2019, 10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. here at St. Luke Church.  See you all! "They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." (Acts 2:42)  

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St. Luke's 15th Annual Crab Feed (March 9, 2019)

Posted on January 04, 2019 in: General News

Mark your calendars… St. Luke's 15th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in the Parish Center. Help support our parish's fundraising event.  Plan on purchasing your tickets early to acquire your choice seats. Tickets will be on sale starting the weekend of February 9th and 10th.   "And [the people] devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." (Acts 2:42)

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Walk for Life West Coast 2019 - With Papal Blessing and Plenary Indulgence

Posted on January 04, 2019 in: General News

Join fellow Catholics and Pro‐Lifers from all over California and beyond as we stand up for the littlest among us at the 15th Annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco on January 26, 2019.  There will be Mass at 9:30 a.m. celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The rally begins at 12:30 p.m. in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza; and the Walk, down Market Street, begins at 1:30 p.m. Last year’s Walk drew more than 50,000 people.  Help make a difference. Be part of this momentous occasion.   Papal Blessing and Ple...

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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)

Posted on December 28, 2018 in: General News

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:  December 31st at 5:00 p.m. January 1st at 8:30 a.m. Our remembrance of Mary’s divine motherhood injects a further note of Christmas joy. It is a day of prayer for world peace: Mary is the mother of the Prince of Peace. It is the first day of a new year: Mary continues to bring new life to her children—who are also G...

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Volunteers for Sandwiches on Sunday (December 23, 2018)

Posted on December 21, 2018 in: General News

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 Culver at 650.349.1408 "The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’" (Matthew 25:40)  

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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            4:00PM NATIVITY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT & MASS            6:00PM CHRISTMAS EVE MASS           10:30PM CHRISTMAS EVE MASS DECEMBER 25th, CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES            7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:3...

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Simbang Gabi Novena of Advent Masses (December 15 - 23, 2018)

Posted on December 06, 2018 in: General News

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 December 20th, Thursday, at 7:00PM, and will be celebrated here at St. Luke Church. Simbang Gabi Schedule Dec.15 (7:00pm):  St. Bartholomew  Dec. 16 (7:30pm):  Our Lady of Angels Dec. 17 (7:00pm):  St. Mark Dec. 18 (7:00pm):  St. Gregory Dec. 19 (7:00pm):  St. Catherine of Si...

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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 Catholic Worker House charity drive, the poor & homeless families (Queen of Peace Shelter) and hospice men (Gift of Love Home).  Simply take an ornament (or more if you are able) to help grant a needy brethren’s wish.  The Giving Tree will be in place throughout the Advent Season.  Please put your UNWRAPPE...

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December 8: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation)

Posted on November 24, 2018 in: General News

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 Catholic Bishops) that "when consecutive obligations occur on Saturday-Sunday or Sunday-Monday, the faithful must attend Mass twice to fulfill two separate obligations." Therefore, the people are to attend one Mass for the Immaculate Conception (from Friday evening up to 4:00 pm on Saturday the 8th), and a Mass for the cele...

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St. Luke Christmas Potluck (December 15, 2018)

Posted on November 24, 2018 in: General News

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 Community Center after all weekend Holy Masses. Please sign up with your name, number of members attending and a choice of your dish (appetizer/entrée/dessert). "The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior ...

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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 people and continue to help them." (Hebrews 6:10)  

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Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass (December 15, 2018)

Posted on November 21, 2018 in: General News

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 will be celebrated here at St. Luke Church. For more details, click here for Simbang Gabi 2018 Schedule. "Now in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet when ...

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Launching of the Christmas Giving Tree (November 25, 2018)

Posted on November 16, 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,” which we will launch on November 25th, 2018, Sunday. This year, our Giving Tree supports the Catholic Worker House charity drive, the poor & homeless families (Queen of Peace Shelter) and hospice men (Gift of Love Home).  Simply take an ornament (or more if you are able) to help grant a needy brethren’s wish.  The Giving Tree will be in place throughout the A...

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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.  On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2018 our St. Luke Holy Mass is at 9:00a.m. and there will be no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. NOTE: Offices are closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd. Offices will reopen for regular service hours on Monday, November 26th. A meaningful an...

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Search: An Advent Retreat for Teens (December 2, 2018)

Posted on November 08, 2018 in: General News

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 during Eucharistic Adoration.  This will be a meaningful way for teens to begin the Advent Season.  When: Sunday, 12/2 from 2:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. Where: St. Luke Catholic Church, Foster City Dinner & Snacks provided. Cost is Free. Goodwill Donations accepted. Youth Ministers, for more information &am...

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"Keep Christ in Christmas"...Send Religious Cards

Posted on November 08, 2018 in: General News

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.Christischristmas.com Knights of Columbus representatives will also be accepting applications from prospective members after the Liturgies. "But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of r...

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Youth Ministry Bake Sale (November 18, 2018)

Posted on November 08, 2018 in: General News

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 Christmas Child boxes of gifts to needy children in Latin America & Africa. "And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward." (Matthew 10:42)

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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. http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

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November 2nd - All Souls' Day and First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

Posted on October 26, 2018 in: General News

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 are in the hand of God,      and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead;      and their passing away was thought an affliction      and their going forth from us, utter destruction. But they are in peace.  - Wisd...

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November 1st - Holy Day of Obligation

Posted on October 26, 2018 in: General News

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 He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.  (Romans 8:27) Today the Church celebrates all the saints: canonized or beatified, and the multitude of those who are in heaven enjoying the beatific vision th...

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From our St. Luke Youth Ministry...

Posted on October 26, 2018 in: General News

"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 baked goods for the BAKE SALE held every3rd Sunday of the month. “OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD” donations will be collected until November 7th at the Office of Religious Education.  REHEARSALS for the Youth Music Ministry are held during the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 4:15pm. &nbs...

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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. "The souls of the just are in the hand of God and no torment shall touch them." (Wisdom 3:1)  

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Commemoration Rite for All Souls (October 28, 2018)

Posted on October 19, 2018 in: General News

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 he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."  (John 3:16)

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St. Luke's Rosary Procession (October 27, 2018)

Posted on October 19, 2018 in: General News

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 all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers." Acts 1:14  

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From our St. Luke Youth Ministry...

Posted on October 19, 2018 in: General News

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. OCTOBER'S CHYLL NIGHT - ILLUMINIGHT All high school students are invited to October's CHYLL Night next Sunday  (October 28th), for “IllumiNight” after the 5:00PM Holy Mass.  Dinner will be provided. Wear black and be prepared to see the light!   PARENT NIGHT Save the date! ...

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World Mission Sunday (October 21, 2018)

Posted on October 12, 2018 in: General News

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 service to the world's most vulnerable communities, reaching out to our poor and marginalized brethren. Be a voice for Mission in Latin America...where catechists and youth travel to remote areas to bring the Good News of God's great love to families. Be a voice for Mission in Asia...where six million children receiv...

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Liturgical Ministries Training (November 3 & 10, 2018)

Posted on October 04, 2018 in: General News

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 (10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.) and November 10 (10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.). Please contact our Parish Office to register (registration fee will be shouldered by St. Luke). For more details, visit this link: https://sfarchdiocese.org/documents/2018/6/Fall%202018%20Brochure%20-%20EMHC%20and%20Reader%20Training.pdf "Are t...

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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 cattle, small creatures and flying birds, kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, young men and maidens, old men and children. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens."  (Psalm 148:10-13) 

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8th Annual San Francisco Rosary Rally (October 6, 2018)

Posted on September 28, 2018 in: General News

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. For more details, please visit http://rosaryrallysf.com/ 

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Eucharistic Adoration: Guardian of the Blessed Sacrament

Posted on September 28, 2018 in: General News

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 Sacrament.  However, there are some time gaps when there is no one in the chapel. In order that there is at least one parishioner in the chapel guarding the Blessed Sacrament during the entire time of the Exposition, there will be a sign-up sheet on the table in the Chapel foyer every day, with half-hour time slots, each sl...

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Volunteers Needed for Sandwiches on Sunday

Posted on September 13, 2018 in: General News

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 hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; Iwas a stranger, and you invited Me in." (Matthew 25:25)  

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Six-Week Series on the Theology of Women

Posted on September 06, 2018 in: General News

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 leadership roles of these women and their impact on our personal spiritual journey. Presenter: Dr. Ellen Six, Adjunct Professor at Dominican University and Author of award-winning memoir “Dancing Among the Tombstones” Dates:    from October 4 to November 8 (Thursdays) Time:     10:00 ...

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Bask in the Lord's Healing Love - First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

Posted on September 05, 2018 in: General News

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 broken-hearted, Who gathers the little ones to Himself, is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. The Blessed Sacrament is the Sacred Heart of Jesus living in our midst to fulfill a promise made long ago, “I Myself will pasture My sheep.  I Myself will give them rest, says the Lord God.  The lost I will seek ...

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St. Luke Annual Parish Picnic (September 8, 2018)

Posted on September 05, 2018 in: General News

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 all at the picnic! The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. (Acts 4:32-33)

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Women's Bible Study and Discussion Group

Posted on August 23, 2018 in: General News

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 resume on September 13, 2018. All women are invited and welcome to attend. Contact Patti Villano: (650) 341-6913 Jesus said, "Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." (Matthew 7:24)

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NORCAL JAM on FIRE (September 15, 2018)

Posted on August 23, 2018 in: General News

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 powerful praise & worship. For those interested, sign up sheets are located in the Youth Ministry table in the Parish Center. He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him praise, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.” (Revelat...

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Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother (Holy Day of Obligation)

Posted on August 10, 2018 in: General News

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 up, body and soul, into heaven at the end of her earthly life,  a doctrine that was dogmatically defined in 1950 by Pope Pius XII.   The Assumption completes God's work in Her since it was not fitting that the flesh that had given life to God Himself should ever undergo corruption. The    &...

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Knights of Columbus Networking and Recruitment Potluck - August 11, 2018

Posted on August 02, 2018 in: General News

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 harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Matthew 9:37-38)

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Come Let us Adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament - First Friday Adoration

Posted on August 02, 2018 in: General News

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 myself will pasture My sheep.  I myself will give them rest, says the Lord God.  The lost I will seek out, the strayed I will bring back, the injured I will bind up, the sick I will heal.” (Ezekiel 34:15-16) Our Lord loves us so much that He humbled Himself and took the form of bread, never abandoning us, dwellin...

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New Procedure for Scheduling of Extraordinary Ministers & Gift Bearers

Posted on July 26, 2018 in: General News

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 Board.  Thank you for your cooperation. Also, just a friendly reminder: Please remember to take an Extraordinary Minister crucifix lanyard and wear it while serving. Jesus said, "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the b...

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St. Luke Annual Parish Picnic (September 8, 2018)

Posted on July 12, 2018 in: General News

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 all at the picnic! The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. (Acts 4:32-33)

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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 after each Holy Mass on the weekend of July 14th and July 21st.  If you are coming, please sign up so we will know the head count.  But If you fail to sign up, you are still welcome.  This is a wonderful opportunity to be with your families, friends and the St. Luke community. 

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Bask in the Lord's Healing Presence - 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration

Posted on July 03, 2018 in: General News

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 it more abundantly,” Who heals the broken-hearted, Who gathers the little ones to Himself, is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.  The Blessed Sacrament is the Sacred Heart of Jesus living in our midst to fulfill a promise made long ago,  “I Myself will pasture My sheep.  I Myself will give...

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Missionary Cooperation Plan Appeal

Posted on June 21, 2018 in: General News

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 diocese known as the TRIBAL LAMBADA MISSION. Your generous donation will help our tribal brothers and sisters who are deprived of basic necessities like clean water, electricity, proper housing, education, healthcare and sanitation. Share in the Bishop's love of Christ and his mission work of evangelization and...

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RCIA and Faith Formation Programs

Posted on June 21, 2018 in: General News

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 (Tel.650.867.5542) and Dr. Ellen Six (Tel. 650.341.0683).  Our Faith Formation program will be held every last Monday of the month from 7:00p.m. to 8:00p.m., beginning September 24th. The RCIA will be scheduled separately. Please call our formation heads for questions and to confirm your participation. And Jesus came ...

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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 who undertake to teach must be endowed with deep love, the greatest patience, and, most of all, profound humility.  The Lord will find them worthy to become fellow workers with him in the cause of truth.” —St. Joseph Calasanz  

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St. Luke Labor of Love Community Cleanup Day (June 16, 2018)

Posted on May 24, 2018 in: General News

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!   If interested, please sign up to work either indoors or outdoors.  The indoor team will clean the pews, woodwork, windows, and dust the rafters (you might have noticed those cobwebs!) The outdoor team will focus on clearing away debris, raking, planting, trimming, weeding, window washing, etc.  With m...

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Corpus Christi Procession (June 3, 2018)

Posted on May 24, 2018 in: General News

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 Sacrament during the procession.  Upon returning into the church, we will have Benediction (blessing with the Eucharist).  Please join us in honoring Our Lord who is truly and corporally present in the Holy Eucharist. "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever....

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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Rehearsal (May 30, 2018)

Posted on May 21, 2018 in: General News

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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Mayflower Festival Procession

Posted on May 21, 2018 in: General News

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 favor with God." (Luke 1:30)

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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 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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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Meeting on May 3, 2018

Posted on April 19, 2018 in: General News

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 necessary for you to sign up in order to plan the meeting accordingly. Sheets are located in the community center. "The culmination of the Mass is not the consecration, but Communion."  - St. Maximilian Kolbe In Communion, the Holy Spirit unites us to our Lord who comes to dwell in the depths of our souls.

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All-Day Eucharistic Adoration (April 12, 2018)

Posted on April 10, 2018 in: General News

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? He burns with the desire to come into your heart...don't listen to the demon, laugh at him, and go without fear to receive the Jesus of peace and love... Jesus is the guest of our soul who knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us - that is all He asks."  - St. Therese of Lisieux Prayer for t...

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Divine Mercy Sunday (April 8, 2018)

Posted on April 05, 2018 in: General News

“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 the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession* and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. (No. 699) There must also be deeds of mercy, which are to arise out of love for Me. You are to show mercy to your neighbors always and everywhere. (No. 1109) ~ Our Lord Jesus re...

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First Friday Eucharistic Adoration (April 6, 2018)

Posted on April 05, 2018 in: General News

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 alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart...don't listen to the demon, laugh at him, and go without fear to receive the Jesus of peace and love... Jesus is the guest of our soul who knows our misery; He comes to find an empty tent within us - that is all He asks."  - St. Therese of Lisieux  

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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 reminded us of the extraordinary significance of the Triduum : "Christ redeemed us all and gave perfect glory to God principally through his paschal mystery: dying he destroyed our death and rising he restored our life. Therefore the Easter Triduum of the passion and resurrection of Christ is the culmination of the entire lit...

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Annual Chrism Mass (March 22, 2018)

Posted on March 19, 2018 in: General News

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 will bless the sacred oils, which will be used in sacramental celebrations in all of the parishes throughout the year.  In this Mass, all the priests of the Archdiocese will renew before the Archbishop and the congregation their commitment and dedication to their priestly ministry.  We extend this invitation to the Chr...

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Holy Thursday Potluck (March 29, 2018)

Posted on March 19, 2018 in: General News

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.  Volunteers are needed for the preparation and cleaning.  Please get in touch with the Parish Office.

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2018 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal

Posted on March 08, 2018 in: General News

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 our part for the vision and mission of the Church.  The AAA is an opportunity to join with our brothers and sisters in the parish and throughout the Archdiocese to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and serve one another as Christian stewards. Thank you for your generous support and God bless you.

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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              1:00 PM.:  Seven Last Words              2:00 PM:  Celebration of the Lord’s Passion              7:00 PM:  ...

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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 a hundredfold.

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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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St. Luke Penance Service (March 15, 2018)

Posted on March 01, 2018 in: General News

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 (March 10, 2018)

Posted on March 01, 2018 in: General News

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, “Called to Lead.” Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate Mass, and sacramental confession is available. Tim Whitmire, founder of The Iron Project, will take part; Fr. Joseph Illo is Retreat Leader; and keynote speaker is Doug Barry, founder and director of the Catholic ministry RADIX and host of EWTN’s new...

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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 7:00PM. 

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Legion of Mary Annual Auxiliary Function (Feb. 10, 2018)

Posted on January 12, 2018 in: General News

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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Women's Bible Study and Discussion Group

Posted on December 28, 2017 in: General News

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 following Sunday, and to provide prayer support for its members and the community.  Readings for Sunday, January 14, 2018 are:  Old Testament     1 Samuel 3:3-19  Psalm 40:2,4,7-10 and  New Testament   1 Corinthians 6:13-20 All women are welcome.  

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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (January 1, 2018)

Posted on December 28, 2017 in: General News

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!    

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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 SUNDAY OF ADVENT MASSES DECEMBER 23 (Sat.): 5:00PM DECEMBER 24 (Sun.): 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM CHRISTMAS VIGIL MASSES, DECEMBER 24th (NATIVITY OF THE LORD) 5:00PM: CHRISTMAS MASS (NATIVITY PAGEANT) 10:30PM: CHRISTMAS MASS AT MIDNIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES, DECEMBER 25th (NATIVITY OF THE LORD - A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGA...

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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 you.  God bless you a hundredfold.  

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St. Luke Christmas Potluck Dinner (Dec. 16, 2017)

Posted on December 07, 2017 in: General News

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 Christmas Caroling.  There is a sign-up sheet outside the Community Center after all Masses.  Please sign-up with your name, number of members attending and a choice of your dish (appetizer/entrée/dessert).

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St. Luke Advent Penitential Service (Dec.14, 2017)

Posted on December 07, 2017 in: General News

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 Lady of Angels Dec. 17 St. Bartholomew Dec. 18 St. Gregory Dec. 19 St. Mark Dec. 20 St. Luke Dec. 21 St. Matthew Dec. 22 ...

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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8, 2017)

Posted on November 30, 2017 in: General News

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 Lord is with you;  blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Alleluia, alleluia.  (Luke 1:28, 42)  

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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 Catholic Worker House charity drive, the poor & homeless families (Queen of Peace Shelter) and hospice men (Gift of Love Home). Simply take an ornament (or more if you are able) to help grant our needy brethren's wish.  The Giving Tree will be in place throughout the Advent Season.  Please put your UNWRAPPE...

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Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2017)

Posted on November 16, 2017 in: General News

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 blessed and safe holiday! Thanksgiving Day Prayer From the depths of my heart I thank You, dear Lord, for Your infinite kindness in coming to me.  How good You are to me!  With Your most holy Mother and all the angels, I praise Your mercy and generosity toward me, a poor sinner.  I thank You for nourish...

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St. Luke Youth Ministry Yard Sale (Nov. 18, 2017)

Posted on November 16, 2017 in: General News

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@sbcglobal.net or 650-430-7938 Proceeds to benefit Youth Ministry and Victims of Northern CA fires

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Appreciation Dinner for Deacon Paul Lucia (November 11, 2017)

Posted on November 04, 2017 in: General News

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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Solemnity of All Saints (November 1, 2017) - A Holy Day of Obligation

Posted on October 22, 2017 in: General News

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 Immaculate Conception of Mary; and Monday, December 25, Nativity of Our Lord. All Saints Day Mass times at St. Luke Church are:  8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.  *Please Note: No Vigil Mass on October 31st.  

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5th Sunday Rosary Program (October 29, 2017)

Posted on October 22, 2017 in: General News

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 rosary. The next 5th Sunday schedule is on October 29 and the rosary meet will be conducted after the 10:30 a.m. Mass in St. Luke's Chapel. Parishioners are advised to bring their rosaries. We request all parishioners to participate in this rosary program and help our parish grow in a more spiritual way. 

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World Mission Sunday (October 22, 2017)

Posted on October 19, 2017 in: General News

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.  Mission is at the heart of our faith.  Live your faith through your gift in this Sunday's collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith!

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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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Commemoration Rites for All our Faithful Departed (October 29, 2017)

Posted on October 19, 2017 in: General News

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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Saint Luke's Rosary Procession (October 28, 2017)

Posted on October 12, 2017 in: General News

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 honor Her Son, our Lord Jesus.

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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Readers Training (October 21 & 28, 2017)

Posted on October 05, 2017 in: General News

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 the registration fee. If you are interested, you can still register and contact the parish office until October 10, 2017 (Tuesday).

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The Consecration of the Archdiocese of San Francisco to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Posted on September 28, 2017 in: General News

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 9:00AM, followed by Mass at 10:00AM by Archbishop Cordileone. The Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima and the Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary will follow at 11:30AM.

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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 weekly Sunday practice at 4:15PM.

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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 Creator.  

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Grief Ministry News: "Moving through the Loss of a Loved One: The Next Step"

Posted on September 14, 2017 in: General News

“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 participate in a support group focused on progression through their personal grief journey.  This session will be held on Monday evenings at St. Pius beginning  Monday, September 18, 2017 at 7:00PM in the Parish Center.   For more information or to register, please contact the Grief Ministry at 650-361-0655 ...

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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 registration and it is open to all children at Mass who are preschoolers ( 4yrs. old) through children in 2nd grade. Children’s Liturgy of the Word starts when the priest presider at Mass invites the children to gather in front of the altar after the opening prayer.  With the dismissal blessing, the children proces...

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Eucharistic Ministers and Readers Needed

Posted on September 14, 2017 in: General News

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 the registration fee. If you are interested, please contact the parish office on or before October 2nd.

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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 8:30a.m. Holy Mass. Benediction will be at 7:30p.m. If Jesus were actually visible in church, everyone would run to welcome him, but he remains hidden in the Sacred Host under the appearance of bread, because he is calling us to faith, that all would come to him in humility. "The Blessed Sacrament is the ‘Livi...

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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 bulletins and the Youth Ministry bulletin board.  Youth Ministry members will also be in the Community Center during Sunday Masses to provide details on how you can help.  Thank you and God reward your generous help.

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St. Luke Parish Pastoral Council Meeting (August 14, 2017)

Posted on August 10, 2017 in: General News

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 fill out the request form available at the parish office, indicating the topic you are wanting to discuss.  Your presentation will be the first order of business under our “open forum” session. The next meeting will be on August 14th.    

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33 DAYS OF TOTAL CONSECRATION TO JESUS THROUGH MARY

Posted on August 10, 2017 in: General News

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 * “Knowledge of Self” by Fr. Brian Dinkel, IVE   3rd Day * September 9th, 7:30PM * “Knowledge of the Blessed Mother and Jesus” by Fr. Brian Dinkel, IVE   4th Day * September 15th, 6:00PM Mass * Followed by The Consecration to Jesus Through Mary.  This is ...

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Assumption of our Blessed Virgin Mother (August 15, 2017) - A Holy Day of Obligation

Posted on August 03, 2017 in: General News

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 celebrated on Monday (8/14) at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday (8/15) at 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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Parish Outreach - Food for Kids During the Summer

Posted on August 03, 2017 in: General News

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 their zip code. Once they do this, they will get a text back giving them the nearest address where they can go for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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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 after the 8:30a.m. Holy Mass... Benediction at 7:30p.m.   If Jesus were actually visible in church, everyone would run to welcome him, but he remains hidden in the Sacred Host under the appearance of bread, because he is calling us to faith, that we many come to him in humility. "The Blessed Sacrament is th...

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St. Luke Parish Picnic, July 20, 2017

Posted on June 13, 2017 in: General News

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 Dan Damico.  

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Corpus Christi Sunday Procession, June 18, 2017

Posted on June 10, 2017 in: General News

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 procession.  Upon returning into the church, we will have Benediction (blessing with the Eucharist).  Please plan to join us in honoring Our Lord who is truly and corporally present in the Holy Eucharist.  

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St. Luke Youth Ministry Kick-Off Meeting, June 9, 2017

Posted on June 08, 2017 in: General News

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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2nd Annual Pasta Fest, June 24, 2017

Posted on May 17, 2017 in: General News

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 meatballs, as well as salad, garlic bread & dessert. There will be raffles, music and other fun activities for the whole family. This is a fundraising event and proceeds will go to St. Luke Parish and the Knights. Tickets will be available for purchase in the Community Center after the Sunday Masses.

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Mayflower Festival Procession

Posted on May 11, 2017 in: General News

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 as one parish community.

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Come Let us Adore our Lord Jesus...First Friday Adoration

Posted on April 29, 2017 in: General News

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 the 8:30a.m. Holy Mass... Benediction at 7:30p.m.

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Feast of the Divine Mercy, April 23

Posted on April 19, 2017 in: General News

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 all to be washed clean in His Love through Confession and Holy Communion, no matter how terrible our sins, and begin our lives again. He is offering us a new start. “The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion will obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.” www.divinemercysunday.com ...

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St. Luke Pasta Fest, June 24, Important Notice

Posted on April 19, 2017 in: General News

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 Mother's Day. We are hoping that this shift in date will encourage more parishioners to sign up for the Pasta Fest and boost the ticket sales, which has been very low so far. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused to the very few who bought their tickets for May 13th. You can request for a full refund from ...

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Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Easter Sunday, April 16th

Posted on April 15, 2017 in: General News

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, 10:30AM & 5:00PM

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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 sit at His table.    

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Come Let us Adore the Lord...First Friday Adoration

Posted on April 06, 2017 in: General News

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 the 8:30a.m. Holy Mass... Benediction at 7:30p.m.        

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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 assigned day is April 4th (Tuesday), 7:00AM to 7:00PM. There are sign-up sheets in the Community Center. Help save lives...help pray to end abortion...pray for the unborn and for the women who have abortion.

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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 possible.

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Saturday, Oct. 15

Posted on September 26, 2016 in: General News

Knights of Columbus will host St. Luke Church’s first OktoberFest to be held on our property.  There will be food, refreshments, games and fun for the entire family.  Don't forget to sign up in advance at the Church!

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St. Luke Catholic Church
1111 Beach Park Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404
Phone: 650-345-6660
Fax: 650-345-8167

Parish Office Hours
Monday-Friday:  9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm; Saturday: 9am-12:00pm
Email: saintlukefc@gmail.com
Chapel: Open 7:30am-7:30pm daily

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Monday-Friday
8:30am

Saturdays
8:30am and 5:00pm (Vigil)

Sundays
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, and 5:00pm

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