-
BackForwardPauseCaption
-
Staying Together While Standing Apart
Holy Week at St. Luke the Evangelist
HOLY WEEK SERVICES FROM ST LUKE PARISH ON LOCAL CABLE TV
As you know during this crisis our St. Luke's family has been engaged in a special effort to care for those who are elderly and those most vulnerable. While many have cable TV they often do not have internet resources available. Using local cable gives them a chance to connect to some church activities and not feel so isolated. Here is the schedule of Masses being broadcast over Westborough Cable TV on Verizon FiOS channel 24 or Charter channel 191.
Holy Thursday Mass at 7:00 pm (April 9th)
Good Friday Mass at 7:00 pm (April 10th)
Easter Vigil Mass at 7:00 pm (April 11th)
Easter Sunday Mass at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 6:30 pm (April 12th)The Masses will also be provided for on-demand viewing following broadcasts on Westborough TV's website. Click here for the WTV Website.
REMEMBER OUR CHURCH IS ALWAYS OPEN
One of the great consolations for our parish family is the availability of our parish church for personal prayer and devotion twenty-four hours a day. The fact that our church has never had a locked door in more than a decade expresses the fearlessness of the Gospel and our trust in God and one another.
When visiting our church in these troubling days we ask you to follow rigorously the procedures for personal care. While Larry and Patrick are doing exceptional work to keep our physical church safe and clean, each of us must follow proper healthy behavior without exception;
If you are sick or have symptoms you must stay at home and get proper medical care.
When you come to the church wear a covering for your face (God knows who you are) and thoroughly sanitize your hands when you enter and when you leave the church.
When in Church maintain at least a six foot social distancing. At no time can there be more than ten people in the church at one time. If this is violated we will be forced to close the church for everyone.
The Real Presence of God in the Tabernacle is there for you. Although we cannot receive this Real Presence of God by sharing communion, He is physically there for us for adoration, consolation and intersession. Virtual Tour of the Church
BISHOP CONSECRATES DIOCESE TO MARY AT ST. LUKE CHURCHThese days we are all praying fervently that God will deliver us from danger and watch over us in our need. From the earliest days of the Church, we have trusted in the maternal assistance of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of all who are in distress, especially the sick and those in danger of death. On Wednesday, March 25, as we celebrated the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Bishop McManus without fanfare traveled to six locations throughout the Diocese and consecrated our beloved Diocese to Mary’s protection in this time of pandemic. St. Luke church was blessed to be one of those locations. Maintaining social distancing and a limit of ten a small group of local priests gathered with their bishop to pray for Mary’s protection and blessing.
See Article
POPE FRANCIS PRAYS FOR MERCY AND HEALING FOR THE CITY AND THE WORLD (URBI et ORBI)
During a rainy twilight in an empty St. Peter’s Square on Friday, March 27 Pope Francis in a stunning holy hour prayed for the people of Rome and the world. The worldwide coronavirus pandemic is not God's judgment on humanity but God's call on people to judge what is most important to them and resolve to act accordingly from now on, Pope Francis said. Addressing God, the pope said that "it is not the time of your judgment but of our judgment: a time to choose what matters and what passes away, a time to separate what is necessary from what is not. It is a time to get our lives back on track with regard to you, Lord, and to others." You can still share this inspiring event with a simultaneous English translation by clicking here. The full text of Pope Francis’ moving meditation is here.
Some other helpful Resources: (Suggestion: When using YOUTUBE make sure autoplay is turned off - switch on top right corner).
Go into the Desert Holy Week in Three Minutes
Dynamic Catholic - Wonderful resources for adults and children
Blessed (session four - Eucharist - Food for the Soul)
Busted Halo Stations of the Cross - A great examination of conscience using the Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross - Catholics online is a wonderful source for many traditional prayers Catholic Mom: 10 Ways to Survive (and Thrive) Through Days of Quarantine Affiliated with Holy Cross Family Ministries - Fr. PeytonFinancial Support for Your Parish and Ministries
The Corona virus has put us all under duress in so many ways. Besides our health concerns many are struggling with loss of jobs and income. Saint Luke parish is in the same situation. Most of the financial support for the parish comes through our Sunday collection. Without us gathering for Mass that support is dramatically curtailed. We want to thank so many of you who continue to support the life of our parish by giving electronically or by mailing in your donation. The safest and most healthy way to add your support is through electronic giving. To provide support electronically please visit WeShare (click here) on our parish website.
-
Response to Coronavirus
Our own Way of the Cross
The continuing impact of the dangers of the Covid 19 virus threatens almost every aspect of our lives today. It hardly seems possible that two weeks ago in our first parish retreat we were celebrating the continuing story of our St. Luke family through the joys and challenges of 150 years. Perhaps we are in the midst of adding one of the most extraordinary chapters of that story.
Saint Luke parish is committed to the health and well-being of our people and community. We are closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and following the recommended actions from state and local government authorities and the directives of Bishop McManus I must admit that as a priest for almost fifty years I am heartbroken that the following steps need to be taken to protect our well-being. In compliance and response to our government and church directives the following limits have been placed on church activities at Saint Luke parish until further notice:
1. All public celebrations of Mass and other liturgical gatherings will be suspended, The obligation to take part in the Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is thereby lifted. While Saint Luke church will continue to be open for personal prayer, those entering the church should use the available hand sanitizers upon entering and leaving. Social distancing (six feet) should be maintained and less than twenty-five people can be in the church at any given time. There are many opportunities to share in the celebration of Mass on-line. The Diocese of Worcester provides excellent resources at https://worcesterdiocese.org.2. Funeral Masses may be celebrated only with the immediate family and limited to fifteen people with the appropriate provisions for social distancing. We will work closely with families so that their celebration may be prayerful, personal and safe.3. Weddings may be celebrated only with the immediate family and witnesses with no more than twenty people attending. We will assist families if they need to postpone weddings to a future date. We have already begun to work with couples to make adjustments.4. Individual Baptisms may be celebrated with the immediate family and godparents with no more than twenty people attending and appropriate social distancing maintained. We will work personally with each family to assure a safe and joyous celebration of the sacrament.5. Pastoral care of the sick, The Sacrament of Anointing for the sick, the quarantined and the dying can only be offered by specially trained and professionally protected priests from each area. This will be their only responsibility during this critical time. All pastoral and in-home visits are suspended.6. The Sacrament of Penance will not be available, except to the most seriously ill and only from the Designated Priest Ministers of the Sick. Guidance on making a perfect Act of Contrition can be found by clicking this link. Perfect Act of Contrition7. Both the Parish Office and the Parish Center will be closed to the public. All public gatherings in the Center, including religious formation classes, are suspended until future notice. The parish staff will continue to respond to calls as best we can. Over the coming days we will try to offer many creative, accessible and safe ways to continue to nourish our faith and growth together.
I realize that this is overwhelming. Our Catholic tradition provides such an intimate expression of our relationship with God and one another. For me personally this Lent has become my own journey to the wilderness and my own Way of the Cross. Just as Jesus left everything behind so that he could open our world to life and light, perhaps he will be doing the same thing in us. Above all, do not be afraid because He is with us always.
With Christ’s love and peace,
Msgr. Mike
-
Bp. Barron's Lent Reflections
-
Friends, in today’s Gospel Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. He is giving them a visual proclamation of his new commandment: “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one...
-
-
-
Prayer in Time of Pandemic
O God, whose Only Begotten Son bore the weight of human suffering for our salvation, hear the prayers of your Church for our sick brothers and sisters and deliver us from this time of trial.
Open our ears and our hearts to the voice of your Son: Be not afraid, for I am with you always.
Bless all doctors and nurses, researchers and public servants; give us the wisdom to do what is right and the faith to endure this hour, that we might gather once again to praise your name in the heart of your Church,delivered from all distress and confident in your mercy.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen -
Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN 7:00 PM SpanishEspañolES
- Sunday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Family Mass 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Full Choir 6:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- MonFri 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN with Rosary following
- Saturday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
-
HoLy day Mass Times
7:00 AM | 12:10 PM | 7:30 PM
-
Adoration Times
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM Exposition after 9 AM Mass, Benediction at 6:30 PM
-
Confession Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM or by appointment
-
Signup for Flocknote
Get important updates from Saint Luke's in a timely and convenient way. For more information click here.
-
Today's Readings
-
Reading 1 Is 52:13—53:12Responsorial Psalm Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25Reading 2 Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9Gospel Jn 18:1—19:42
-
-
Catholic News Service
-
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By This is one of a series of pastoral and personal reflections on living in this time of pandemic. It was written by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn, New York, as...
-
IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As the coronavirus persists in the United States, the number of Masses, Stations of the Cross, meditations and other devotions being livestreamed by...
-
IMAGE: CNS photo/Temilade Adelaja, Reuters By Peter Ajayi Dada LAGOS, Nigeria (CNS) -- Nigeria's Catholic hospitals and clinics can all be used to treat COVID-19 patients, the country's bishops told...
-