"The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones." - Lk 16:10

Saturday, September 22

5:00 PM Arthur Blaney

by the Blaney family

Sunday, September 23

7:30AM Mary & Donald Merchant

by their family

9:00 AM William Webber

10:30 AM Randa Chamoun

by her family

12:00 PM Jimmy Hayes

by his family

6:30 PM Ann Marie Robinson

by her mother and family

Monday, September 24

9:00 AM Terry Barrett

by her family

Tuesday, September 25

9:00 AM Marie Kopec

by Ed Kopec

Wednesday, September 26

9:00AM Joe Onorato

by his family

Thursday, Sept. 27

9:00 AM Ray Sareeram

by Richard Perron

Friday, September 28

9:00AM Brian Sullivan

by his mother

Saturday, September 29

8:00AM Ray Sareeram

Req. by the Knights of Columbus

5:00 PM Marie Volpe

by the Parise family

Sunday, September 30

7:30 AM Robert Christensen,

Patrick & Margaret Waldron

9:00 AM Leslie Nadeski

10:30 AM Alfred Cuff

12:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. McMullen

6:30 PM Francis, Yvonne, &

……………Mary Despres

Twenty Fifth Sunday in ordinary time

READINGS WILL BE FOUND ON

PAGE 1145 IN RITUAL SONG

WE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Bob Mathieu, Michael Vallee, Renny Smith, Beverly Differ, Ann Caldwell, Ava Saccoccio, Robert, Christine & Patrick Cotinho, Dot Collins, Peter Biedermann, Addison Russell, Marty Jarrett, Julia Amorelli, Jack Walker, Donna Walker, Joseph Biancheri, Carson Wong, Paul Fallon, Tom Coyne, Sarah Jeffers,

Michael Bussell, Robert McLaughlin, Greg Montalbano, Cherie Reed,

David Blackerby, Shelagh Ricker, Claire Josephs, Ford Tingley

PARISH PRAYER LINE 508.366.6916 or 508.366.1586

Let us remember to pray for the men and women who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, especially Danny Moro and Lester Favreau

Baptism Preparation Class

Today, Sept. 23 at 2-4PM in the Parish Center

The next class will be offered November 11 & 18

ADORATION

EVERY TUESDAY

9:30 AM to 9:00 PM

EVENING PRAYER IS AT 8:30 PM

Think about joining the Parish Choir. You don’t have to read music – just enjoy singing! We are a fun loving, happy group, always ready to welcome new members. Give us a try – we meet on Thursday nights from 7:30-9:00PM in the church. For more information call Ellen Linn 508-366-5502.

Attention: All Altar Servers and

anyone interested in becoming an Altar Server

The only requirement is that you have celebrated your First Communion and have an earnest desire to serve God in a very special way! Please call the parish office (508-366-5502) and have your name put on the list and then plan to attend the meeting on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1-2PM. The meeting will be held in the church. This meeting is for current servers as well as new altar servers. You will need to attend this meeting in order to learn about some changes that will be made in the serving procedure. Thank you for responding to God’s call! Fr. Jesus.

Knights of Columbus Council 85 is sponsoring the second annual "Soccer Challenge" for boys and girls ages 10 thru 14 .  The event will be held at the upper Haskell St. field on Sunday 9/23.  Trophies will be awarded based on the best scores accumulated in 15 consecutive kicks on goal.  Registration will be held from 1:30 -2:00 pm and the competition will be held 2 pm to 4 pm.  

At St. Luke’s we are very blessed to have so many people sharing their gifts and talents with our parish family and beyond. Everyone, young and old has a gift they can share. We are introducing two new ministries which we feel will add a new dimension to our parish.

Communications Task Force. Communications is the heart of spreading the Gospels. The role of the communications task force is to review and evaluate the tools and procedures used to interface with parishioners and to offer other ways that enrich our contact with our parish family. The group will look at information vehicles like the Sunday bulletin and webpage, the possible use of other media, the parish computer system, email, and phone systems, the sound and lighting systems in church and any other tools we might use to more effectively enhance our contact with our parishioners. Parishioners of any age with technical and artistic skills are encouraged to help.

Liturgical Settings Committee This group will be asked to design and set up the liturgical settings in church throughout the year but especially around the major seasons, feasts and holy days. Skills in design planning, floral arrangements, sewing, painting, carpentry or anyone interested in helping to make our church environment more attractive are encourage to join.

INTERESTED IN LEARING MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?

Come join us for an RCIA informational meeting on Tuesday, October 2^nd at 7:30PM in the Parish Center. RCIA is the way many people have come into the church. We welcome all people interested in exploring what it means be Catholic, as well as Catholics who may have been baptized but have not received First Communion and/or Confirmation. This is an informational meeting without any pressure to join. Please spread the word. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please call Mary Sanning (508) 898-0941 or one of the priests.

Safe Environment Class

Tuesday, Sept. 25 – St. Mary’s of the Hills, Boylston

Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7PM St Luke’s in the Parish Ctr. Please plan to attend one of these sessions.

Children’s Liturgy continues today during the 9AM Mass. Children in Kindergarten through 6^th Grade are invited to join us in the Parish Center directly from Mass when dismissed by our priest. No registration or sign up is required. Parents with 5 year olds are encouraged to come along with your children if you’d like to experience this Liturgy of the Word for children.

Youth Ministry News

Youth Group Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7 PM

Appalachia Service Project Meeting on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 at the Methodist Church. At this meeting you will fill out application for the trip.

Women of St. Luke's Kick-off Dinner

Thursday, October 4, Parish Hall

6:30PM wine and cheese ~ 7:00PM Dinner

Catered dinner and Fall events to kick-off 06-07!  This event is open to all women of the Parish who are members of the Women's Club (new and returning), as well as to any women interested in learning more about this dynamic social and service organization.  Cost is $10 for members, free to those women interested in joining!  Please sign up by using the flyer in the back of the church.  Sign-up by Monday October 1.  Call Susan (366-7885) or Kathy (366-2653) with any questions, or to confidentially waive payment.

Prayer Shawl/Knitting Ministry ~ The members have decided to come together twice a month!  If you love to knit or crochet, please join us in room 23 of the Parish Center on the second Tuesday and/or the fourth Wednesday of each month from 9:30-11:00am.  Please call Pat Gagnon if you have any questions.  Our first Wednesday gathering will be on September 26^th.

Drivers Needed ~ We have an elderly woman who attends the 5pm Mass on Saturday; she no longer is able to drive so we are looking for 3-4 people who would be willing to bring her to Mass on a rotating schedule.  Please call Ann Power @ 366-8509 if you usually attend this Mass and are willing to help.  Thank you!

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

FOR WEEKEND ~September 29/30

Saturday, 5:00 PM Mass: Father Michael Foley

Lector: Ellie Lambert

Eucharistic Ministers: John & Bobbi Cruse,

M. Barry, Julie Basque, John Martin

Altar Servers: Sarah & Shannon Connors, Katie Farmer

Greeter: Dan & Joan Pavolis

Sunday, 7:30 AM Mass: Father Jesus Martinez

Lector: Dennis O’Neil

Eucharistic Ministers: Betty Salvadore, David Fay,

Janet Baxendale, Jerry Pastner, Carrie DeArmond

Altar Servers: Russell & Ryan Miller, Allison Shea

Greeter: Vi & Arnie Cantera

9:00 AM Mass: Father Michael Foley

Lector: John Dragoon

Eucharistic Ministers: Barbara Nickley , Ellie Barney,

Tom Kelley, John Constantin, Nancy Papp

Altar Servers: Erika & Max Orejola, Megan Bernatchez

10:30 AM Mass: Father Jesus Martinez

Lector: Nick Argento

Eucharistic Ministers: Patricia Karpacz, Mary Sanning,

Herman & Dot Millet, Ralph Ferraro

Altar Servers: Anna & Rebecca Britton, Rebecca Mongeau

Greeter: Chris & David Farmer

12:00 Noon Mass: Father Jesus Martinez

Lector: Kathy Cavaretta

Eucharistic Ministers: Susan Baker, Dot Mello

Jorge Fernandez , Chris & April Metzger,

Altar Servers: Christine & Andrew Metzger, Max Foy

6:30 PM Mass: Father Michael Foley

Lector: Josephine Tingley

Eucharistic Ministers: Paula Sparks, Kathie Dunbeck,

Denise Kwasnik, Pat Gagnon, Philomena Feighan

Altar Servers: Addie, Kevin, and John Egan

Greeter: Paula Sparks

New Mother’s Group. will meet on Mondays (Oct. 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 29^th) at 9:45am in the parish center. Babies come too. Topics-expectations of being a new parent, sleep, relationships, and spirituality If interested please call Julie Basque, our parish nurse facilitator, at 508-366-8509, ext. 4.

A Triduum Celebration in honor of St. Therese Lisieux

Saturday, Sept. 29 thru Monday, Oct. 1

St. Mary’s of the Hills,

Boylston, Massachusetts 508-869-6771

Catholic School Light the Way Next weekend, Sept. 29 & 30we will have a second collection to support the education of more than nine thousand children in Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Worcester. Thank you for your support.