RCIA Open Inquiry Night

Tuesday, September 27th, 7:30 PM
Parish Center, Room 23

If you are not already a confirmed Catholic but feel called to learn more about our faith, please consider coming to our Tuesday evening Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) session.  
          
RCIA is an opportunity for one to attain a better understanding of what it means to be Christian in the Catholic faith tradition, and for those who so choose, RCIA provides a path leading to the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation) and full communion in the Catholic Church.

Weekly Tuesday Sessions Resume
Although September 27 represents the resumption of more regular weekly RCIA sessions, we welcome inquirers to our faith anytime!  Please don’t wait to pursue your spiritual goals!
For more information on RCIA, or if you are interested but unable to attend a Tuesday evening session, please contact Bob Thompson at bob_thomps@hot... or 508-341-7677.  

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St. Luke’s Parish Family presents

A GRIEF SERIES

St. Luke’s Parish Center
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Dates below.)  
 

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Introduction to Grief; I’m Not Alone
     Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Mosaic of Grief: What Can I Expect?
     Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Anniversaries and Holidays: How can I Survive While Feeling so Triggered?
     Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Restoring Balance: Self-Compassion & Care While Moving Forward
    Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Spiritual Care: Loss and Meaning (with our pastor Father Diego)
    Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Offered by the St. Luke’s Bereavement Team: 
Michael Barretti, Melanie Board, and Meghan Foucher
Pre-register with Julie Basque, Pastoral Associate, at 508-366-8509, ext. 4

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Women of St. Luke's 

All women of the Parish are welcome! 
Please join us and come see what we are all about and how we support our
Parish and greater community!

 Annual Harvest Kick-Off Dinner Thanksgiving style dinner

 Appetizers, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, broccoli with cheese, cranberry sauce, (coffee and dessert pumpkin pie, apple crisp)  -  BYOB

Thursday, October 6 at 6:30pm
in Parish Hall

$20.00 to attend Please RSVP by: October 1
(no tickets will be sold at the door)
Sign up forms in the entrance to the church
please make checks payable to WOSL (Women of St. Luke's) you can mail it to:
WOSL/St. Luke's Church 70 W. Main St. Westborough, MA 01581
or drop it off at the Rectory 

Come see what we are all about, we hope you can join us!

Please consider bringing a donation for the Holiday Store: toys, jewelry, large size gloves for men & women, teenage boys & girls, scarves, hats, body lotion, stocking stuffers, gift cards (Target, Walmart, CVS etc) craft projects for kids (helpful for winter vacation). 
Information about The Harvest Kick Off Dinner please call: Dottie O'Neil:508-335-2696

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St. Lukes Adult Studies 2022 September-November

IN-PERSON and REMOTE OPTIONS

All in-person courses meet in the parish center. Remote options are scheduled in the evening and during the day. Some courses require the purchase of study guides. You must register online at Adult Studies.

• Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist
• Prophets: Messengers of God’s Mercy
• Introduction to Theology of the Body
• Praying More Deeply with Scripture
• The Case for Jesus
• “Don’t forget to say Thank You”  And other Parenting Lessons that brought me Closer to God
• Young Adult: Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage”

For more information and to register clcik here.

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We Need Catechists and Helpers for the 2022-2023 School Year!
Please consider joining this rewarding ministry!

You'll have an abundance of resources (printed, digital and human) at your finger-tips to help you along the way. Classes begin in September and vary in duration and fre-quency according to grade level. Please conact Melissa Baril-Lower for Grades K-6 and Gloria Josephs for Grades 7-11 for more infor-mation. Thank you for your consideration!

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WORCESTER CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Register Now!

All women are invited to this exciting Conference, “Embrace the Cross”, to be held at St. Joseph School in Webster, MA on Saturday, October 1st. Hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders, Sonja Corbitt, Laura Mary Phelps, Constance T. Hull, and Bryan Mercier. Diocesan and religious priests will hear confessions and there will be many interesting exhibitors.

Bishop McManus will celebrate Mass. For more information and to register, visit our website at www.wcwconference.com or call Corinn Dahm at 508-277-3969. 
Seating is limited, register today!

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Holy Day Masses see the bulletin.

Don't miss Fr. Diego’s Lectio Divina reflections which he posts on YouTube several days a week. You will find a lovely 8-10 minute meditation on the Gospel for that day. 

To watch click: Fr. Diego Buriticá.
To learn more click here - Lectio Divina

All St. Luke parishioners have  full access to all  Word on Fire  content free of charge, including the complete digital library and all premium content. If you are subscribed to receive Flocknote messages you can view at your own pace, on your own schedule, on any device. 
 
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St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou,

O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of s ouls. Amen.