In our current times of uncertainty and stress, this small book offers insight into how to seek out and maintain our inner peace. Rooted in our Catholic tradition, Fr. Philippe gently but clearly encourages the reader to place ‘all our confidence in God and abandon ourselves to his loving care.’ He explores topics such as: the importance of having goodwill, our worry of going without, the difficulty in believing in providence, and our fear of suffering. “Since peace of heart is a pure gift of God, it is something we should seek, pursue and ask him for without cease. This book is here to help us in that pursuit. Taking concrete examples from our everyday life, the author invites us to respond in a Gospel fashion to the upsetting situations we must all confront.”
(excerpts taken from the backcover of Searching for and Maintaining Peace by Father Jacques Philippe)
Facilitated by parishioner Susan Bailey
Five Wednesday evenings from 7:00-7:45 pm
February 24th, 2021
March 3rd, 2021
March 10th, 2021
March 17th, 2021
March 24th, 2021
Book may be ordered on Amazon for under $10 or if you prefer us to order you a book, please email Julie Basque at pastoralassociate@stlukes-parish.org (If you are unable to pay for the book, scholarships are offered.) The book is only 100 pages but divided into 18 very short chapters. Faith grows as we share amongst ourselves. We will read approximately 20 pages per session and discuss together the content, and for those interested, how it relates to our own lives.
Register with Julie Basque at 508-366-8509 or pastoralassociate@stlukes-parish.org
Every human being has a great, yet often unknown, gift to care, to be compassionate, to become present to the other, to listen, to hear and to receive... Those who are not afraid to hold a hand in gratitude, to shed tears in grief, and to let a sigh of distress arise straight from the heart, can breakthrough paralyzing boundaries and witness the birth of a new fellowship , the fellowship of the broken.
-Henri J.M. Nouwen
Offered by the St. Luke’s Bereavement Team:
Michael Barretti with Melanie Board (in-person)
Nancy Papp with Kate Curley (zoom meeting)
In-Person dates
(7:00-8:30 pm, parish center)
Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021
Permission to Mourn Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2021 The Mosaic of Grief Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Anniversaries and Holidays Thursday, May 20, 2021 Spiritual Care: Loss and Meaning with Monsignor Mike Foley Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Restoring Balance, care while moving forward. |
Zoom Meeting dates
(7:00 pm, parish Zoom acct.)
Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021
Permission to Mourn Wednesday, Apr. 21, 2021 The Mosaic of Grief Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Anniversaries and Holidays Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Spiritual Care: Loss and Meaning with Monsignor Mike Foley Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Restoring Balance, care while moving forward. |
Space limited to 8. Register with Julie Basque at 508-366-8509 or pastoralassociate@stlukes-parish.org
Once a year, we commit ourselves to this ongoing work by supporting this life giving appeal. We reflect on God’s great generosity, and respond with generous giving of our own. With your support, faith in action is visible every day in the compassionate outreach of Catholic Charities, to the least among us; in the prayerful witness of our retired priests and the joy of new priestly vocations; to the many diocesan ministries and programs that heal, teach and care for others. Watch the Appeal Video at home this week at www.partners-charity.net. Thank you.
This February every member of St. Luke the Evangelist is called upon to support the work of our Lord Jesus made possible through the annual appeal. Please complete your pledge envelope and return it to us. Our parish goal is $142,000. Text giving is hands down the easiest and most secure way to give. If you know how to send a text message, you can make a gift to Partners in Charity in seconds on your phone . Best yet, our parish St. Luke the Evangelist will receive credit! Text the word donate to 84576. In addition to giving you can also view the 2021 appeal video. You can also make your gift online at partners-charity.net. Thank you for your continued support!
Since 1981, it has become a popular site of Catholic pilgrimage due to Our Lady of Međugorje, an alleged series of apparitions of the Virgin Mary to six local children that are still happening to this day.The name Međugorje literally means between mountains. The messages attributed to Our Lady of Medjugorje have a strong following among Catholics worldwide. Medjugorje has become one of the most popular pilgrimage sites for Catholics.
People go on pilgrimage for as many reasons as there are pilgrims. And you don’t have to be religious to go on pilgrimage!
Often, people go on pilgrimage when they are at a crossroads in their lives, when undergoing a change in their life’s direction or relationships. Others may be in search of a deeper spirituality, healing and forgiveness. Or it may be that pilgrimage marks a special birthday, retirement or other occasion for giving thanks. It’s also a great adventure with the chance to meet new people and see new places.
For Christians, the reasons for going on pilgrimage might be:
• To set aside time for God and feel closer to him
• To discern his will and guidance at times of transition or difficulty
• To be strengthened in faith
• To feel inspired by the communion of saints who have gone before us
Pilgrimage departs on September 21, 2021 and returns on September 30, 2021
Cost $3399 double occupancy. Deposit $500. Paid in full 45 days before departure.
For details on the pligrimage click here.
If you have questions please call Fr. Joe at 508-366-5502.
The 9AM Mass is live streamed each Sunday and rebroadcast at 6:30PM by Westborough TV on Verizon Fios Channel 24 or Charter Spectrum Channel 191.
Please see the bulletin.