St.Lukes Parish - Westborough, MA

Fr. Richard Frechette has written a book about his experiences in Haiti over the past 20 years. For more information or to order the book please click here.

If you wish to see updates on Haiti go to this web site: www.nph.org.

Welcome to Saint Luke The Evangelist Parish - Westborough, MA

Saint Luke the Evangelist is a Roman Catholic community serving the people of the Westborough, Massachusetts area. Saint Luke spread the Good News through his Gospel, as a faithfilled community we seek to spread this Good News through our worship and our ministries. Please visit the various areas of our web site to learn about Saint Luke's staff, activities and ministries.

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting

St. Luke’s Parish Pastoral Council met on Feb. 22, 2010. Members used most of the meeting to take an in-depth look at the Parish Survey developed by the ad hoc Survey Committee. In order to plan for the future of St. Luke’s Parish, the Pastoral Council needs to be aware of the needs and concerns of the parishioners. Participation in this survey is essential to the success of parish planning. Launch date is Easter when there is the greatest participation at Masses. The survey will be available on paper and on the website. Homebound parishioners will receive a copy via the visiting ministries. Pastoral Council members will meet with focus groups in the Parish Center. Every effort will be made to reach as many parishioners as possible. The survey is anonymous – individual respondents cannot be identified. The Parish Pastoral Council is grateful to John Rohloff, Lee Crowley, Mike Smith, Vic Melfa, Chris Farmer, Ed Behn, and Maura Snell for all the effort they’ve put into the creation of the survey.

The Council acknowledged Msgr. Mike and Father Tim and the staff for all the Lenten programs made available to the parish. A calendar of daily events is available in the church. There is an event planned for everyday of Lent.

The Council will continue to monitor the parking problems around the Church on Sunday and is open to any suggestions on how to alleviate this ongoing problem. As noted in this past week's bulletin, Ruggles St. will now be one way (coming in from West Main) between 11 and 12:15 on Sunday mornings.

St. Luke's Lenten Programs and Liturgies

In our busy world, Lent is a reminder that we can begin anew and try harder to live our faith. Lent provides us with a wonderful opportunity to grow in our relationship with God, by praying more deeply, experiencing sorrow for what we have done and failed to do, and being generous to those in need. The ashes on Ash Wednesday remind us of our death, it’s true, but they do that only to assure us of the new life that is ours for the asking.

St. Luke’s offers many opportunities to grow in our relationship with God, and we invite you to find a way that speaks to your heart. Mass is celebrated during the week (Monday-Friday) at 7:00am and 12:10pm. Set time aside on Tuesday for meditation and prayer with the Blessed Sacrament. Bible study is available on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.

Click for complete Lenten Calendar

Sharing Sacred Scripture

During Lent, join us for one hour either on Tuesday evening from 7pm to 8pm or on Wednesday morning 11am to 12 noon to study the Word of God. Each session will focus on the readings for the upcoming Sunday Liturgy.

Sessions will be held in the parish center and will be facilitated by Pat Horrigan. The opening sessions start on Wednesday, February 17th, 11 AM (Ash Wednesday) and Tuesday February 23rd, 7 PM . Come, learn and share. Please register ahead Pat Horrigan at 508-898-3999 or Maria at 366-5502.

Operation Rice Bowl

Catholic Relief Services is the official humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community. Today, CRS is at the forefront of the disaster relief efforts in Haiti. Volunteers are providing, food, water, hygiene kits and plastic sheeting to construct tents for thousands of people in need of shelter.

For 35 years Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl has offered Catholics in the United States a way to connect with our brothers and sisters all over the world. This Lenten season, CRS invites Catholics to pray with their faith communities, fast in solidarity with those who hunger; and give sacrificial contributions to those in need. Lenten calendars and symbolic “rice bowls” are available in the vestibule of the church. We encourage every family to use the calendar and rice bowl as the focal point

You are invited to join hundreds of thousands of people across the country taking part in the 40 Days for Life prayer campaign from February 17 through March 28, 2010. 40 days for Life is a focused pro-life effort that consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, and peaceful vigil outside abortion facilities. Please consider volunteering to pray outside of Planned Parenthood, 470 Pleasant Street, Worcester or making a commitment to pray and/or fast on days of your choosing during Lent. St. Luke’s Parish has been asked to cover the vigil site on Monday, March 22th, but we are invited to pray there on any of the 40 days. To sign up for the vigil or to learn more about 40 Days for Life, please visit:www.40daysforlife.com/worcester, email prolifeworcester@charter.net, or call the Lee Crowley, 508-366-6193.

Rosary

Come join us for the rosary on Monday evenings at 7pm in the church. We pray in front of the tabernacle. All are welcome.

Women's Evening of Reflection - March 18 - 7 PM

At this point we will be more than half way through Lent and what better way to reinvigorate our Lenten prayer and almsgiving. Mass celebrated by Msgr. Mike will be at 7:00 PM in the Church followed by an inspiring Lenten talk by Susan Landry, DRE at St. Mary’s in Shrewsbury and well known speaker throughout the diocese.

The talk by Susan and light refreshments will be held in the Parish Center after Mass. Invite you mother, sister and best friend to join you as we all meet Jesus on His journey to the cross. A basket will be available in the hall for your donation. All donations will be used to support the Easter Baskets and gifts to the needy and homebound of our parish. For information call Pat Najarian 508.366.4613 or Carolyn Black 508.836.4686

Eucharistic Adoration - Tuesday, 1pm - 6:30pm

Night prayers and Benediction follows
Adoration Exposition at 6:30pm except
the first Tuesday of the month when
prayers and Benediction is held at 6:00pm. Come and experience extraordinary healing and grace by
spending time with Jesus exposed on the altar throughout the afternoon every Tuesday! Take a break from ‘life’ and ‘fill up’ in the quiet company of the True Presence of Jesus in the Blessed
Sacrament. He is just waiting for us to come and receive his loving, intimate blessings!

Stations of the Cross

Every Friday after the 12:10 PM Mass there will be a Stations of the Cross devotion.

On Match 19th there will be a special Soup & Stations devotion. The evening is designed specifically for families but everyone is invited. We will meet at the church at 6:30 PM for Stations of the Cross. At 7 PM we move to the Parish Center for soup, salad, bread, macaroni and cheese for the children and beverages.

Music and a dancing area will be set up for active children to enjoy themselves after the meal. Please call Dianne Patrick at 508-366-8509 to sign up by Monday, March 15th. (We need a count for food preparation.)

Note: Children’s Stations of the Cross will be held on Good Friday (April 2) at 3PM.

Sacrament of Reconcialiation

Christ waits for us, beckons to us, and reaches out to us. He is waits for us to go to Him and to share with Him those areas of our life that need His light. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is the way by which Christ shows us His compassion and mercy. His love is unconditional; His mercy infinite.

It may have been a long time since you received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There may be many
reasons for that. Whatever has kept you away, we invite you this Lent to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. In doing this, you will experience a sense of joy and relief like when a heavy burden is lifted from your shoulders. In doing this, you will receive the grace of God and know God's deep and abiding
love for you. We will have a Parish Reconciliation Service on Wednesday, March 24th at 7:30 pm. In addition, there will be opportunities for the sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm after Benediction and Thursdays at 12:45pm after the noon mass.

Lenten Concert Series - Wednesdays

Ellen Linn will be presenting a series of Lenten Concerts on Wednesday from 11:30 - 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary. There will be a concert each week of Lent. Come, relax and meditate with classical and seasonal music prior to the 12:10pm weekday Mass. All are welcome.

The stained glass window depicting Saint Luke is located in the vestibule of the church.

For the Love of Haiti
by Gloria Josephs is available to buy for $5. All proceeds go to Haiti. It is a short book of reflections about Gloria's experiences in Haiti over the years. It is appropriate for all ages.

Books are available at the parish center for $5 each. Proceeds go to Haiti.

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