April 22, 2018

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 22, 2018

CELEBRATING EARTH DAY 2018 Furry, feathered, finned, four-legged, and winged - the diversi-ty of God’s creatures inspires wonder and awe. In the Psalms, creatures give praise to God, having their own relationship with God separate from humani-ty. Knowing and loving God’s creatures helps us better know our Creator. Genesis calls hu-mans to till and keep creation, but also to marvel at and love all creatures. We give thanks for all God’s creatures who are an essential part of our life journey and teach us about God.

Within this complex relationship which Pope Francis calls an integral ecology, we find ourselves today facing unprecedented, existential environmental challenges. Technological advances that power our society and have brought amazing and wonderful solutions to human needs and suffering. Pope Francis in Laudato Si de-scribed it this way. Humanity has entered a new era in which our technical prowess has brought us to a cross-roads. …Technology has remedied countless evils which used to harm and limit human beings. How can we not feel gratitude and appreciation for this progress?

However, technological development when motivated solely on financial gains can lead to unintended negative consequences for the environment and humanity. In Laudato SI, Pope Francis says: We are not faced with two separate crises, one en-vironmental and the other social, but rather one complex crisis which is both social and environmental. The Catholic Church in the US brings a distinct perspective to the discussion of environmental questions, by lifting up the moral dimensions of

these issues and the needs of the most vul-nerable among us.

As we are approaching the third anniversary of the publication of Laudato Si, the Dio-cese of Worcester is committed educate and motivate Catholics to a deeper reverence and respect for God's creation, and to encourage Catholics to address environmental problems, espe-cially as they affect poor and vulnerable people.

http://environment.worcesterdiocese.org/

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Pray the Rosary Monday through Friday

after the 9:00 Mass Cenacle Monday at 6:30PM

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Celebrated on the 1st Sunday of each month

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday from 4:00 to 4:45PM ~ also by personal request

Reconciliation Room is handicapped accessible

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please contact a Priest at least six months in advance

VISITATION OF THE SICK Our extraordinary ministers are always pleased to bring the Eucharist to parishioners who are unable to join us for weekly worship. If you or a family member would like to receive Communion, please call the Rectory. If you know of someone from the parish who is in the hospi-tal, please let us know.

Today’s readings can be found in the Gather Hymnal page 1071

Nancy Papp Anton, Patricia Amorelli, Connor Blaney, Cheri McGee, Kim Evans, Beverly Taylor, Sharon Beaulieu,

James Wright, Evelyn Croteau, Beth Lambert, Joe Gonzales, Zachary Collins, Grace Roche, Elise Renee, Ann Tisbert, Patrick, Christine, Robert Coutinho,

Toby Claufon, William Carr, Charles Flynn, Becky Rawson, Richard Renaud, Russell Gazzana, Abelardo Prodigalidad, Bill Miller, Erin Magrane,

Don McLatchey, Ellie Carlson, Epifania Soto, Jane Burke, Hayleigh Scott, Kellan Keough, Dorothy Clinton, Sr. Pamela Philbin, Karen Mooney,

Luis Ferreria, Helen Galica, Melinda O’Connor, Erik Olsen, Vicki Foley, Rosemary Bartolini, Jack Curtin, Jim Bennett, Neil Kenny, Paul Fallon, Carole & Pam Laino, Sharon Magnetti, Gregg Merloni, Tome Valadao, Melvin Boucher, T.J. Bautz, Ronald Cox, Joan Fallon, Joan Antonio,

Marie Wilson, David Perry, Lucia Engdahl, John Durnan, Linda Darby, Judy Melfa, Claire Kennedy, Connie Heagerty, Maria Matejko,

Kevin & Donna Brennan, Richard Carey, Emiliano Cuellar, Donna Butler, James Thomas, Teresa Putnam, Christina Narensky, Lynn St. Jean,

Michael Berthuime, Trisha Suzi, Norman Beland, Margaret Markert, Susan Garry, Barbara Auger, Ann Price, Barbara Barnes, Doris Biedermann, Joan Bunnell, Joan Finnerty, Jeanne Amendola, Jack Walker, Daniel Baker

Ruth Davoe, Robert Trant, Michael McAndless, Michael Del Pozzo,

Elizabeth Flynn, Richard Samson, Marie Paradis, Joel Rivera, Gary Shults, Isla Winnie Bassler, Corine Sciarappa, John Lynch, Kristy Cautello,

David Carrera, Joseph Malzone, Lois Kerbel, Carol Guarino, Michael Turpin, Debbie Krikler, Sally Gagliardi, Sam Mozley, Carson Wong,

PARISH PRAYER LINE 508.366.6916 Names of individuals on the Prayer Line are not published in the bulletin

Let us remember to pray for all the men and women and their families who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan

We remember those who have died… Ruthe Flynn

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT & ADORATION

TUESDAY 9:30AM TO 6:30PM DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET AT 3:00PM

PRAYER FOR THE SANCTITIY OF LIFE AT 6:00PM ADORATION MUSIC AT 6:10PM

BENEDICTION AT 6:30PM

Saturday, April 21 5:00pm Kathleen Despres

by Mark & Dianne Patrick Sunday, April 22

7:30am Bernette Leonard by the Callery family

9:00am Fr. Bob Mathieu by the Women of St. Lukes

11:00am Richard Wojtaszek by St. Luke’s parish family

6:30pm Mary Foody by her family

Monday, April 23 9:00am Jean Erickson

by her daughters Tuesday, April 24

9:00am Patrick Cuff by the McCann’s

Wednesday, April 25 9:00am Robert Tufts

by the Farmer family Thursday, April 26

9:00am Kent Montgomery by Ed & Diane Gorak

Friday, April 27 9:00am Maurice Gove

by his wife Saturday, April 28

8:00am Margaret C. Weber by the Behn family

5:00pm Jack Aylward & Patricia Casey by wife & daughter Sunday, April 29

7:30am Daniel Quintiliani 9:00am Gloria, Joseph & Janet Antonio 11:00am Lazama, Verielle, Vilano Lubin

Baptism ~ Rachel Carlson 6:30pm Joseph Borci, III

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THE CANTICLE OF THE CREATURES

By St. Francis of Assisi

Most High, all-powerful, good Lord, all praise is yours, all glory, all honor, and all blessing. To you, alone, Most High, do they belong. No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your name. All praise be yours, my Lord, through all you have made, and first my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day; and through whom you give us light. How beautiful is he, how radiant in all his splendor; Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness. All Praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars; in the heavens you have made them, bright, and precious, and fair. All praise be yours, my Lord, through Brothers wind and air, and fair and stormy, all the weather's moods, by which you cherish all that you have made. All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Water, so useful, humble, precious and pure. All praise be yours, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom you brighten up the night. How beautiful is he, how cheerful! Full of power and strength. All praise be yours, my Lord, through our Sister Mother Earth, who sustains us and governs us, and produces various fruits with colored flowers and herbs. All praise be yours, my Lord, through those who grant pardon for love of you; through those who endure sickness and trial. Happy are those who endure in peace, By You, Most High, they will be crowned. All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Death, From whose embrace no mortal can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin! Happy those she finds doing your will! The second death can do them no harm. Praise and bless my Lord, and give him thanks And serve him with great humility. +

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY

In Laudato SI, Pope Francis called for "a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet.”. St Luke has a team working to respond to this call. We have a range of projects including Blessing of the Ani-mals, Adult Study groups, and more. You can join our Flocknote distribution by texting "Environmental Stew-ardship" to 84576 to sign up or send an email to pete@dunbeck.net.

Save the date! The diocese will be holding the Worcester Catholic Environmental Stewardship Conference on Sep-tember 23 which will be opened by Bishop McManus will provide a range of speakers discussing Catholic teaching on Care for Our Common Home. Information about the conference and more is available at the Diocese of Worcester website https://environment.worcesterdiocese.org/.

SAINT LUKE'S ORGANIC GARDEN (SLOG) The parish community garden is lo-cated on Route 135 in the small fenced-in area behind St. Luke's Cemetery. SLOG exists in response to Renewing the Earth, a Pastoral Statement of the United States Catholic Conference in 1991. More recently, Pope Francis exhorts the world to focus on envi-ronmental protection in his 2015 encyclical Luadato Si: Caring for Our Common Home. Through our church community we offer individuals and families the oppor-tunity to grow healthy food while helping • to restore the purity of air and water • to halt the loss of farmland • to sustain ecological diversity in plant and animal life All gardeners at SLOG agree to use organic products and practices to grow their gardens. We are a community di-verse in age and cultures, and welcome new members. Gardeners pay a yearly fee of $25 for a 20' x 15' patch and garden May through November. If you would like to learn more, contact the garden facilitator, Mary Andrade, at mary6andrade@gmail.com.

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ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST CHURCH IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, WE CAN MAKE A VISIT ANYTIME WE PASS.

JESUS WILL BE AS HAPPY TO SEE US AS WE ARE TO SEE HIM.

PRAYER FOR PEACE Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, “Peace to you,” grant us peace. Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love. Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift of peace. May all peoples of the earth be-comes as brothers and sisters. May longed-for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all. Saint Pope John XXIII

ATTENTION H.S. SENIORS

Women of St Luke’s Scholarship applica-tions are in Gloria’s office. They are due back by April 26

PRAY IT FORWARD This April, 56 teens will receive the Sacrament of Confir-mation here at St. Luke’s. As a gift and remembrance, each confirmand will receive a copy of The Catholic Youth Bible. These wonderful bibles are used in our Reli-gious Ed. classes. The books include hundreds of well-written articles, guides, prayers, and more, and we know they will remain a source of comfort and strength well into adulthood. All of our Religious Ed. classes are mak-ing contributions to help provide gifts for their fellow stu-dents. We feel that it is important for each young Catholic to see, in a concrete way, that we all pray for and support their faith journey. If you would like to “Pray it Forward” and help pro-vide Bibles to our confirmation candidates, donations in any amount (cash or check) can be left at the parish center or the rectory during the month of April. Questions? Email Debbi Ziegler at debbizieg-ler@yahoo.com.

2018 Ecumenical Vacation Bible School Registration is now! “Shipwrecked” is the theme for this year’s VBS planned for August 6-10 at

the First United Methodist Church. High School and Adult volunteers are very much needed for this popu-lar summer program. For further information or to volunteer to assist with this annual event you may contact Dianne Patrick at 508-366-8509. Registration forms are available in the Parish Center or online at VBSwestboro@aol.com.

Members of Saints Francis & Therese Catholic Worker will be here this weekend with their home-made baked goods. The sale of their wholesome bread and muffins, made with organic ingredients, is the main source of income which supports their min-istries. They shelter homeless men and women, and work for justice and peace. There is no set price for the bread and prefer to depend on our generosity to carry on the works of mercy.

VOLUNTEER REQUEST OUTING TO MCDONALDS

Looking for a “mellow” individual to bring homebound parishioner to

McDonald’s on a Sunday. Time commitment would be one hour round trip. You might do this once or twice a month as your schedule permits. The person lives close to the rotary, and is home alone all week-end. This would allow him to get out for a short pe-riod of time and interact with someone else. His in-terests (to talk about) include music, sports (example Bob Dylan, Beatles, Red Sox, sports history and his-tory in general.)

FOREVER YOUNG SEWING FOR HOPE On Monday, April 23, we will wel-come Judy Hall, who will introduce us to “Sewing for Hope,” a charity dedicated to providing appropriate school clothing for African children. Join us at 9:45 a.m. for a conti-nental breakfast, a short business meeting, and an interesting program. We look forward to seeing you.

May Knights of Columbus meeting will be held on Monday May 7th at 7pm. There will be a breaking of bread with a meal from Chef Bobbie at 6:15. This will

be a very important meeting with the nominations of officers for the next year and information on the Corporation.

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“St. Luke’s donates 10% of its weekly collection through Sharing First . We donate to others be-fore attending to our own wants. Sharing First is unique not only because there is one

collection each week, but that we help the needy first. Please adjust your donation to include both Sharing First and St. Luke’s. Thank you for your generous support.

APRIL 15 supports DISMAS in the amount of $1284 APRIL 22 supports (TODAY) ST. ANNE’S FREE MEDICAL PROGRAM APRIL 29 supports Mustard Seed

The Mustard Seed is a house of hospitality in the Catholic Worker movement begun in 1933 by Peter Maurin and Dorothy Day. It began in 1972 as a storefront community living room but grew into a full house of hospi-tality in 1974 providing refuge and rest for the hungry, lonely, and homeless in Worcester.

Today the Mustard Seed offers a nutritional evening meal to the city’s hungry each weekday. Meals are pro-vided by people of all faith traditions as well as from area corporate and civic groups. Students from area col-leges are also supportive. St Luke’s participates by providing a meal 6-7 times a year; additional support is given to them through our Sharing First program and through our Outreach Ministry.

On April 28-29 our Sharing First donation will be given to the Mustard Seed for a special project that they are about to begin - much needed renovations to the bathrooms at their home on Piedmont Street. Your gen-erosity will help in this very worthwhile endeavor. Please be as generous as you can – through prayer or monetarily. Thankyou

4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER “I am the good shepherd...and I lay down my life for the sheep…and they will heed my voice.” (JOHN

10:14-16) When you pray, do you only ask Jesus for the things that you want? Do you ever ask Him what He wants from you? How do you listen for His response? Usually, the answer is in “quiet whispers”, so take

time every day, in silence, to actively listen for His response.

WOMEN OF ST. LUKE'S ~ $10,000.00 RAFFLE Drawing: Friday, May 4, 2018

doors open at 7pm Knights of Columbus Hall

GRAND PRIZE $10,000.00! additional cash prizes, fabulous door prizes, 50/50, out-standing raffle items complimentary hor d'oeurves and

dessert, cash bar! (must be 21 or older to attend)

Tickets are $100.00 each only 200 tickets sold and they sell quickly! Tickets will be sold before and after masses on: April 7/8 21/22 28/29 *tickets are also available at the Rectory or by calling Mary Christensen 508-868-5483 *cash/check accepted

This is our only fundraiser. By buying a ticket you are helping to support the Women of St. Luke's with our par-ish ministries: outreach, prison ministries, giving tree, adopt a family at Christmas, emergency needs, awarding scholarships to St. Luke's graduating High School seniors and social events!

Grab a few friends...share in a ticket and join us for a fun evening all while supporting the Women of St. Luke's and our Parish!

Volunteers needed to place flags at St. Luke’s cemetery

on Sat May 19 at 9:00 am. Please call Gloria to sign up.

St. Luke’s is serving dinner at the Mustard Seed on Friday, May 4th. Please see the sign-up sheet at the back of the church. Any questions, please call Sue Black at 508-212-2748. Thanks!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY—ONE-TIME REQUEST After several attempts, we are still in need to find transportation for a parishioner to a pre-op visit at Beth Israel Hospital on Tuesday, May 8th. She would need to leave her home in Grafton at 8:30 AM. And will need a ride home after this appoint-ment.

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St. Luke the Evangelist Parish is a Roman Catholic community in the Diocese of Worcester. We strive to learn, teach and joyfully live the

fullness of our Faith and serve God and our neighbors in charity and truth. We faithfully celebrate the Sacraments, pray together as a com-munity and give generously of our time, talent and treasure to live and

promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our daily lives.

LORD’S DAY MASSES Saturday: 5 PM, in Spanish 7 PM

Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 6:30 PM

Weekday Masses Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM

Saturday 8:00 AM Holy Days

7:00 AM, 12:10PM and 7:30PM

70 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581 Telephone: 508-366-5502 Fax: 508-366-6049 www.stlukes-parish.org

PARISH CENTER 1 Ruggles Street

508-366-8509 Office Hours—Monday –Thursday

9:30AM -5:30PM Closed Friday

PARISH STAFF: Monsignor Michael G. Foley, Pastor e-mail frmike@stlukes-parish.org Fr. Joseph Rice, Associate Pastor e-mail frjoe@stlukes-parish.org Ellen Linn, Music Ministry e-mail: music@stlukes-parish.org Dianne Patrick, Director of Religious Education e-mail religiouseducation@stlukes-parish.org Gloria Josephs, Youth Minister e-mail youthministry@stlukes-parish.org Nan Ford, Parish Outreach e-mail outreach@stlukes-parish.org Julie Basque, Pastoral Associate e-mail parishnurse@stlukes-parish.org Maria Gasser, Parish Secretary e-mail office@stlukes-parish.org Pam Vaccari, Parish Ctr. Secretary e-mail religiousedoffice@stlukes-parish.org Linda Underwood, Bookkeeper e-mail financeoffice@stlukes-parish.org Beth Salsman, Housekeeper Lawrence Orlando, Building and Grounds Patrick Malone, Building and Grounds

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Thursday, 5PM

PASTORAL COUNCIL Brian McLaughlin, Chair brianmcl65@gmail.com Mary Smith, Vice Chair smith.marykatherine@gmail.com John Griffin, Secretary irishusmc3@gmail.com

Michael Alden michael.richard.alden@gmail.com Mary Andrade mary6andrade@gmail.com Anne Egan aqegan@gmail.com Deborah Foody westborough19@gmail.com Ellen Gualtieri ejgual@gmail.com Daniel Joyce danljoyce@yahoo.com Bill Kenney bill@kenneymail.com Pat Najarian najarians1@verizon.net Ciaran O’Donnell c.odonnell@ieee.org Annie Woodman woodmanss@yahoo.com Debbi Ziegler debbiziegler@yahoo.com Matthew Zogg mszogg@hotmail.com Coordinator of Lectors:

Paula Christensen (prchristensen@charter.net) Coordr of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Tricia Guest (guestfamily5@gmail.com or 508-366-7983) Coordinator of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): Bob Thompson (bob_thomps@hotmail.com or 508-341-7677) Coordinator of Adult Formation Team: Tony Joseph (anthony1joseph1@gmail.com)

LITURGICAL MINISTERS April 28/29 Saturday, 5:00PM Mass Lector: Jim Basque Extraordinary Ministers: Barbara Nickley, John Hegarty,

Pat Najarian, Sue & Joe Black Cantor: Mary Beland Servers: Lindsey & Alex Kenny, Timmy & Will Breen Greeters: Paula Sparks & Gloria Sullivan Sunday 7:30 AM Lector: Julie Basque Extraordinary Ministers: Jeannette Baxendale, ,

Odette Revost & Nancy Virzi Servers:Eric Abeles, Charlie McLarnon, Katie & Chase Loban Greeters: Priscilla & Joe Federici 9:00 AM Mass Lector: Christian Hedrick Cantor: Ellen Linn Extraordinary Ministers: Cathy O’Neil, Kathy Richov,

Mary Burke, Tom Regan & Carol Aloisi Servers: Andrew O’Keefe, Fiona, Nicholas & Sophie Boyd 11:00 AM Mass: Lector: Chris Farmer Extraordinary Ministers: Thi Hue Barbini, Rita Dunlop,

Pat Morin, Dottie & Herman Millet Cantor: Mary Beland Servers: Michael Barbini, Joshua Bebko, Peter Casey-Caplan Greeters: Carol & Jim Mulcahy 6:30PM Mass Lector: Sydney Breen Extraordinary Ministers: Deb Foody, Kathy Dunbeck,

Ramona Michael, Marianne O’Connor & Pat Gagnon Servers: Catherine Szczepankiewicz, Abisha Joyce,

Sara & Clara Stec Greeters: Kathy Kivlehan

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