March 25, 2018

PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION MARCH 25, 2018

Personal and commu-nity events can change us in ways that can be

difficult to explain. Our attitude shifts and we see the world differently, sometimes for the better, sometimes not. A child is born, a president is elected, a relative dies, a na-tional tragedy occurs, the market rises or falls, or an old friend visits and we are changed. Life is different. We adapt, but things are never the same again. When Jesus suffers and dies, life is changed. The Apostles hide in fear. His followers are confused and uncertain. The message of love seems overcome by the power of hate. And no one knows what to expect next. There is little to say or do as the friends and followers of Jesus struggle to make sense of their dashed hopes and shattered lives. For us, the experience of the Passion of Christ is different. We already know the ending. The darkness of confusion and fear will give way to the dawn of Easter light. All the more reason, then, for us to reflect in silent awe of God’s love for us. Jesus willingly suffered for our sake, offering His life for our sins. The only thing we can give in return is a contrite heart, ready and willing to take up our cross and follow Him. The suffering and death of Jesus will bring us life, peace, forgiveness and joy. Life is changed, and we are not the same.

James Gaffney

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Pray the Rosary Monday through Friday

after the 9:00 Mass Cenacle Monday at 6:30PM

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Celebrated on the 1st Sunday of each month

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday from 4:00 to 4:45PM ~ also by personal request

Reconciliation Room is handicapped accessible

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please contact a Priest at least six months in advance

VISITATION OF THE SICK Our extraordinary ministers are always pleased to bring the Eucharist to parishioners who are unable to join us for weekly worship. If you or a family member would like to receive Communion, please call the Rectory. If you know of someone from the parish who is in the hospi-tal, please let us know.

Today’s readings can be found in the Gather Hymnal page 1031

Nancy Papp Anton, Patricia Amorelli, Connor Blaney, Cheri McGee, Kim Evans, Beverly Taylor, Sharon Beaulieu,

James Wright, Evelyn Croteau, Beth Lambert, Joe Gonzales, Zachary Collins, Grace Roche, Elise Renee, Ann Tisbert, Patrick, Christine, Robert Coutinho,

Toby Claufon, William Carr, Charles Flynn, Becky Rawson, Richard Renaud, Russell Gazzana, Abelardo Prodigalidad, Bill Miller, Erin Magrane,

Don McLatchey, Ellie Carlson, Epifania Soto, Jane Burke, Hayleigh Scott, Kellan Keough, Dorothy Clinton, Sr. Pamela Philbin, Karen Mooney,

Luis Ferreria, Helen Galica, Melinda O’Connor, Erik Olsen, Vicki Foley, Rosemary Bartolini, Jack Curtin, Jim Bennett, Neil Kenny, Paul Fallon, Carole & Pam Laino, Sharon Magnetti, Gregg Merloni, Tome Valadao, Melvin Boucher, T.J. Bautz, Ronald Cox, Joan Fallon, Joan Antonio,

Marie Wilson, David Perry, Lucia Engdahl, John Durnan, Linda Darby, Judy Melfa, Claire Kennedy, Connie Heagerty, Maria Matejko,

Kevin & Donna Brennan, Richard Carey, Emiliano Cuellar, Donna Butler, James Thomas, Teresa Putnam, Christina Narensky, Lynn St. Jean,

Michael Berthuime, Trisha Suzi, Norman Beland, Margaret Markert, Susan Garry, Barbara Auger, Ann Price, Barbara Barnes, Doris Biedermann, Joan Bunnell, Joan Finnerty, Jeanne Amendola, Jack Walker, Daniel Baker

Ruth Davoe, Robert Trant, Michael McAndless, Michael Del Pozzo,

Elizabeth Flynn, Richard Samson, Marie Paradis, Joel Rivera, Gary Shults, Isla Winnie Bassler, Corine Sciarappa, John Lynch, Kristy Cautello,

David Carrera, Joseph Malzone, Lois Kerbel, Carol Guarino, Michael Turpin, Debbie Krikler, Sally Gagliardi, Sam Mozley, Carson Wong,

PARISH PRAYER LINE 508.366.6916 Names of individuals on the Prayer Line are not published in the bulletin

Let us remember to pray for all the men and women and their families who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan

We remember those who have died… Patricia Viscardi, Ann MacDonald

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT & ADORATION

TUESDAY 9:30AM TO 6:30PM DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET AT 3:00PM

PRAYER FOR THE SANCTITIY OF LIFE AT 6:00PM ADORATION MUSIC AT 6:10PM

BENEDICTION AT 6:30PM

Saturday, March 24 5:00pm Elena H. Pucciarelli

by her family Sunday, March 25

7:30am Peter Edward Flynn by his family

9:00am Bob Mathieu by his family

11:00am Dan Moran by St. Luke’s choir

6:30pm Bruce Shannon by his family

Monday, March 26 9:00am Dec’d members of the Clasby

Family by their family Tuesday, March 27

9:00am Ellen Ryan by the Blaney family

Wednesday, March 28 9:00am Mitzi McLoughlin

by her family Thursday, March 29 HOLY THURSDAY

9:00am Morning Prayer 7:30pm MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER 10:00pm Closing Prayer

Friday, March 30 GOOD FRIDAY

9:00am Morning Prayer 3:00pm Family Stations of the Cross 7:30pm PASSION OF THE LORD

Saturday, March 31 HOLY SATURDAY

9:00am Morning Prayer 7:30pm EASTER VIGIL

Sunday April 1 EASTER SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE 7:30AM-9:00AM-(Children’s Liturgy)

10:30AM 12 Noon THERE IS NO 6:30PM LITURGY

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ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST CHURCH IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, WE CAN MAKE A VISIT ANYTIME WE PASS.

JESUS WILL BE AS HAPPY TO SEE US AS WE ARE TO SEE HIM.

YTD Actual Budget Prior YrSep17-Feb 18 Sep17-Feb 18 Sep16-Feb 17

OPERATING INCOMESunday Collections 400,377 444,992 386,033Perfect Storm 25,326 0 415Easter/Christmas 26,510 30,000 16,925Other Donations 76,687 69,743 75,091

Total Operating Income 528,900 544,735 478,464

Total Operating Expenses 533,809 544,735 527,989

Operating Income over (under) -4,909 0 -49,525

St Luke the Evangelist Financial Update

Fellow Parishioners: St. Luke's budget year runs from September 1, 2017 thru August 31, 2018. As we are halfway through, we would like to share with you a brief update on St. Luke's financial position:

Our Parish remains a healthy and vibrant community with strong attendance at Mass, active engagement in our (incredible!) 32+ ministries and 441 students enrolled in our CCD program.

Our bills are fully paid and up-to-date, but our expenses slightly exceeded collections (by 1% or $4,909). We have an appropriate 3+ month rainy day fund in the bank.

Some 82% of our collections came via regular giving programs; 37% of total collections were made through electronic giving programs (via credit cards or direct bank remittances) with the average weekly donation totaling $38. If you are not already doing so, please consider enrolling in the electronic giving program as it helps us more effectively manage our parish finances.

Our Parish continues to both experience and explore the increasingly digital world in which we live: Did you know that 1,850 other St. Luke's parishioners are getting regular electronic updates via Flock Note? Register here: http://bit.ly/2GhGBWc

Your sustained generosity has put our Parish on a solid financial footing, albeit with a modest shortfall. As we look forward to Easter and the warmer weather, know that your efforts and investments in our Parish have yielded a rich spiritual life, and a warm and embracing community in which to celebrate our faith. Thank you for your support of our Parish, and living a generous way of life. With Christ's Blessings, St Luke the Evangelist – Finance Committee

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Looking for adult Altar Servers to assist at funerals during the week. Usually three people share the responsibility, and your involvement can increase as you become more comfortable. Commitment is from

10am until noon on the day of the funeral Mass. While advance notice for funerals is usually a day or two, if you are on our list you can certainly decline or let us know which day of the week is best for you. Training is provided. If you are interested or would like more information, please call Maria Gasser at 508-366-5502.

ATTENTION H.S. SENIORS

The Knights of Columbus Scholarship applications are available now. To apply for the Scholarship, you must be a child or grandchild of a Council 85 member.

Please stop by Gloria’s office and pick one up. The com-pleted application is due April 6. Women of St Luke’s Scholarship applications are in Gloria’s office. They are due back by April 26

ST. LUKE’S PARISH FAMILY SPRING GRIEF SERIES

Our St. Luke’s bereavement group con-sists of facilitators, fellow travelers on the grief journey (often still grieving

themselves) and those acutely grieving. The purpose of the group is to provide companionship on the road toward heal-ing in our faith based setting.

Session One: Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 Permission to Mourn

Session Two: Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 The Mosaic of Grief: What Can I Expect?

Session Three: Thursday May 3rd, 2018 Spiritual Care: Loss and Meaning with Monsignor Mike Foley

Session Four: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Feeling Triggered: How to Anticipate Difficult Anniver-saries

Session Five: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Restoring Balance: Self-Compassion & Care while moving forward

All sessions will be held in the parish center at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 1 Ruggles Rd., Westborough, MA Room 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Please pre-register with Julie Basque, pastoral associate, at 508-366-8509, ext 4

Volunteer opportunity: looking for a woman who would be willing to help another woman parishioner who does not drive by taking her to Stop and Shop or CVS. Commitment could be an hour once a week or once a

month. If you would be interested please contact Julie Basque at 508-366-8509, ext 4.

DAY OF REFLECTION On Monday, March 26, at 10 a.m., we will again ob-serve a Day of Reflection with Father Charles Dumphy, who will celebrate a special Mass for us at the Parish Center and share with us some reflections on the Lenten season. Fr. Charles will join us after-ward for a light lunch of homemade soup and bread. All are welcome to join us for a morning of thought-ful contemplation.

SPRING BIBLE STUDY OFFERING AT ST. LUKE'S

MARY - A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother is a Catholic bible study that will bring you on and extraordi-nary pilgrimage, revealing Mary's unique role in God's Kingdom, and our own lives. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, learn about Mary's life and the significant role she continues to play throughout the centuries, bringing us closer to her beloved son, Jesus.

Discover the significance of Mary as you explore the bibli-cal roots of our beliefs about her. Deepen your devotion to our Blessed Mother in a uniquely personal way.

Two separate days/times are available for this 8-week pro-gram: Choose Wednesday evenings 7-9 PM, or Thursday mornings, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.

Start dates: April 4 or 5; running through May 25 or 26, respectively. All meetings are in the Parish Center, 2nd Floor, which is Handicap Accessible.

To register, notify Sharon Wilkins by phone: 366-1998, or via email: sharon47wilkins@ gmail.com - with your choice of session. Please include your full name, phone and email address.

Participants are responsible for obtaining a study guide, available online. Do an internet or Google search for....Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother - Ascension Press. Click on the resulting web link, then scroll down to Study Components and choose: Study Set (for participants/ facilitators). The cost is $24.95

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“St. Luke’s donates 10% of its weekly collection through Sharing First . We donate to others be-fore attending to our own wants. Sharing First is unique not only because there is one

collection each week, but that we help the needy first. Please adjust your donation to include both Sharing First and St. Luke’s. Thank you for your generous support.

MARCH 18 supports CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES in the amount of $1130 MARCH 25 supports (TODAY) THEMUSTARD SEED SOUP KITCHEN MARCH 25 SUPPORTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Families in need face many financial hurdles every month just to get by. One of their top concerns is finding affordable housing. Because there is limited subsidized apartments in Westborough, families often wait years for a unit to become available. When possible, St Luke's Parish Outreach is able to help families navigate through the housing process. This involves assistance with application forms, writing letters of recommenda-tion to landlords, helping to negotiate a rental lease and working closely with the Westborough Housing Au-thority. We realize that having a strong advocate is always helpful, especially if English is a second language.

PALM SUNDAY “Pilate again said to them, ‘Then what shall I do with the man whom you call the King of the Jews?’ And they cried out again, ‘Crucify him.’” (MARK 15:12-13)

Jesus told us “whatever you do for the least of my broth-ers, you do for me.” Every day we are presented oppor-tunities to help someone. Every day we have the oppor-tunity to see the face of Jesus in others and be the face of Jesus to others. Pray for the strength and courage to stand up for those in need of our help..

2018 Ecumenical Vaca-tion Bible School Dates Announced! “Shipwrecked” is the theme

for this year’s VBS planned for August 6-10 at the First United Methodist Church. For further information you may contact Dianne Patrick at 508-366-8509.

Holy Week Schedule

HOLY THURSDAY ~ March 29

9:00 am Morning Prayer in Church 7:30 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper Adoration after Mass Closing Prayer Service at 10:00pm

GOOD FRIDAY ~ March 30 9:00 am Morning Prayer in Church 12 noon Ecumenical Service 3:00 pm Children’s Stations of the Cross 7:30 pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion

HOLY SATURDAY ~ March 31 9:00 am Morning Prayer in Church 7:30 pm Easter Vigil Mass

EASTER SUNDAY ~ April 1 7:30 am

9:00 am (Children’s Mass) 10:30 am 12 Noon

There is no 6:30 pm Liturgy

ASP Bottle & Can Drive: The Appalachi-an Service Project welcomes your dona-tions to the bottle & can drive on Saturday, March 31 from 8 AM to 1 PM. Please

bring your bottles & cans to the First United Meth-odist Church parking lot located at 120 West Main Street. The proceeds will be donated to the Appala-chian Service Project. For more information visit www.westboroughasp.org

ALTAR SERVERS ARE NEEDED! Please consider becoming an Altar Server. We are currently in urgent need of new servers for all Masses. Training for new servers will be con-ducted in early April. All servers are

assigned to a team that serves together at the same Mass every 4 weeks. High School and Middle School students are particularly needed to serve as team leaders for the younger students. Students in grades two and above are eligible to participate in the training. Please contact Sue Kelley @ Su-san.Murphy.Kelley@gmail.com to be added to the schedule and trainig class. Thank you!

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St. Luke the Evangelist Parish is a Roman Catholic community in the Diocese of Worcester. We strive to learn, teach and joyfully live the

fullness of our Faith and serve God and our neighbors in charity and truth. We faithfully celebrate the Sacraments, pray together as a com-munity and give generously of our time, talent and treasure to live and

promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our daily lives.

LORD’S DAY MASSES Saturday: 5 PM, in Spanish 7 PM

Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 6:30 PM

Weekday Masses Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM

Saturday 8:00 AM Holy Days

7:00 AM, 12:10PM and 7:30PM

70 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581 Telephone: 508-366-5502 Fax: 508-366-6049 www.stlukes-parish.org

PARISH CENTER 1 Ruggles Street

508-366-8509 Office Hours—Monday –Thursday

9:30AM -5:30PM Closed Friday

PARISH STAFF: Monsignor Michael G. Foley, Pastor e-mail frmike@stlukes-parish.org Fr. Joseph Rice, Associate Pastor e-mail frjoe@stlukes-parish.org Ellen Linn, Music Ministry e-mail: music@stlukes-parish.org Dianne Patrick, Director of Religious Education e-mail religiouseducation@stlukes-parish.org Gloria Josephs, Youth Minister e-mail youthministry@stlukes-parish.org Nan Ford, Parish Outreach e-mail outreach@stlukes-parish.org Julie Basque, Pastoral Associate e-mail parishnurse@stlukes-parish.org Maria Gasser, Parish Secretary e-mail office@stlukes-parish.org Pam Vaccari, Parish Ctr. Secretary e-mail religiousedoffice@stlukes-parish.org Linda Underwood, Bookkeeper e-mail financeoffice@stlukes-parish.org Beth Salsman, Housekeeper Lawrence Orlando, Building and Grounds Patrick Malone, Building and Grounds

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Thursday, 5PM

PASTORAL COUNCIL Brian McLaughlin, Chair brianmcl65@gmail.com Mary Smith, Vice Chair smith.marykatherine@gmail.com John Griffin, Secretary irishusmc3@gmail.com

Michael Alden michael.richard.alden@gmail.com Mary Andrade mary6andrade@gmail.com Anne Egan aqegan@gmail.com Deborah Foody westborough19@gmail.com Ellen Gualtieri ejgual@gmail.com Daniel Joyce danljoyce@yahoo.com Bill Kenney bill@kenneymail.com Pat Najarian najarians1@verizon.net Ciaran O’Donnell c.odonnell@ieee.org Annie Woodman woodmanss@yahoo.com Debbi Ziegler debbiziegler@yahoo.com Matthew Zogg mszogg@hotmail.com Coordinator of Lectors:

Paula Christensen (prchristensen@charter.net) Coordr of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Tricia Guest (guestfamily5@gmail.com or 508-366-7983) Coordinator of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): Bob Thompson (bob_thomps@hotmail.com or 508-341-7677) Coordinator of Adult Formation Team: Tony Joseph (anthony1joseph1@gmail.com)

LITURGICAL MINISTERS April7/8 Saturday, 5:00PM Mass Lector: Todd Goodrich Extraordinary Ministers: Carol Belle, Jen O’Neil,

Bobbie & John Cruse, Pat Najarian Cantor: Susan Bailey Servers: Emma & Ian Juelis, Sophia & Brooke Mathieu Greeters: Joan Pavolis Sunday 7:30 AM Lector: Maryanne Mihaiu Extraordinary Ministers: Ramona Michael, Ed Behn,

Odette Revost Servers: Brianna ,Arianna & Ryan Michael Greeters: Priscilla & Joe Federici 9:00 AM Mass Lector: Chloe Fitch Cantor: Ellen Linn Extraordinary Ministers: Pearl Menezes, Ellie Barney,

Peter Flynn, Lela Westerberg & Lynn Amoroso Servers: Samantha, Alyssa, Danny & Stephanie Hogan 11:00 AM Mass: Lector: Nick Argento Extraordinary Ministers: Thi Barbini, Patricia Karpacz,

Pat & Paul Horrigan & Beth Kay Cantor: Susan Baley Servers: Luke Joseph, Nikki Farmer, Joshua & Sarah Kay

Greeters: Linda Bent & Debra Cebulski 6:30PM Mass Lector: Miriam Levesque Extraordinary Ministers: Nancy Mazur, Gloria Josephs,,

Anne Egan, Dot Mello & Jim Bruce Servers: Brett & Jared Franciose & Tyler Monaghan Greeters: Youth Ministry

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