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S t . L u k e C a t h ol i c C h u rc h 4 9 2 5 E a s t C a p i t o l S t r e e t , S E W a s h i n g t o n , D C 2 0 0 1 9
Staffed by The Josephite Fathers and Brother Servi ng Washi ngt on DC ( Far S.E.) , N.E. and Prince Georges County Si nce 1957
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, November 12, 2017
PASTORAL STAFF
PASTOR: Rev. Cornelius K. Ejiogu, SSJ (202) 584-8322 Ext. 101 IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Denis Mandamuna (202) 584-8322
DEACON: Richard Walker (301) 283-8339 SISTER: Anne Marie Schreiner, DC (205) 919-0010
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
SECRETARY: Ms. Michele Peters (202) 584-8322 Ext. 102 DIRECTOR OF CENTER: Mrs. Brenda Smith (202) 584-1400
D.R.E.: Mrs. Shirley Williams MA INTENANCE VOLUNTEER Mr. Lensor Jones (202) 907-3342
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY-THURSDAY: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY & WEEKENDS: By Appointment
Fax: (202) 584-3421 Email : [email protected] Website: www.stlukechurchssj.org
Welcome
S T. Luke is a warm
and embracing par-
ish family. We gladly
extend our love and
warmth to all those who
desire to worship and fol-
low our Lord, Jesus Christ. Come join us to
celebrate the Holy Eucharist which is the
source and summit of our Christian life. Our
theme for 2017 is “Teach us to number
our days, that we may gain a heart of
wisdom.” [Psalm 90:12] Together we will praise
God, love one another and serve each other. ______________
Parish Devotions 3rd Sunday - 1:00 p.m. Cameroon Community Mass 3rd Saturday– 3:00pm Prayer Meeting Monday - —-10:30 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Seniors Bible Study Group Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. Novena to St. Joseph Wednesday - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study Friday - ——--8:00 a.m. Prayer for Vocations 1st Friday - —6:00 p.m. Holy Hour Fridays———6:00pm Stations of the Cross Saturday —-- 3:30 pm Rosary
Mass Schedule
VIGIL MASS
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Weekday Masses
In the Martin De Porres Chapel Monday:10:00 a.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.
Adoration Every 1st Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m.. - 7:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm Sunday: 7:30am-8:15am
Sunday: 10:00am– 10:45am Or by appointment
Sacrament of Baptism
Baptismal registration takes place at the Parish Office prior to
baptism preparation class. Parents and God-parents prepara-
tion is held on the First Sunday of each month after the 11:00
a.m. Mass. Baptisms will take place on the Third Sunday of
each month. Please call parish office for more information.
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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, November 12, 2017
Weekday Time Feast of the Day Mass Intention For the Week Requested By
Saturday 11th 4:00pm 32nd Sunday (Vigil) Mass OT
Sunday 12th 8:30am 11:00am
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Family Parish Family
Monday 13th 10:00am St. Francis Eternal Repose of the Soul of Lois Thompson+++ Gloria
Tuesday 14th 8:00am Weekday Mass
Wednesday 15th 8:00am Weekday Mass
Thursday 16th 10:00 am
Weekday Mass God’s Blessing for Karis Felton Family
Friday 17th 8:00 am St. Elizabeth OBL Family
Reflection for 32nd SUNDAY IN Ordinary Time
“But the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps.” The foolish versus the wise. To-day’s parable sets these two groups in stark con-trast to one another. Two crowds of young wom-en wait for a wedding feast. One group comes prepared for the unexpected, the other just as-sumes everything will go according to schedule. But it doesn’t! The Bridegroom is late, and the foolish virgins are left out in the dark—literally—while the wise ones enjoy the feast inside. The lesson here is not just about having foresight and gathering the corresponding equip-ment. It’s about being ready for the second com-ing of Christ. Jesus himself is the “Bridegroom.” Traditionally we refer to the Church as the “Bride of Christ” and we, as the people of God who constitute the Church, are even now awaiting the real feast, the culmination of time when Jesus returns. But are we standing among the wise or the foolish as we wait? Jesus tells us today, “Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Are we spirit-ually awake? Do we have extra oil to see us through, or are we hitting the bottom of the barrel and running on spiritual fumes so to speak? Do we think it’s enough to do the bare minimum as we wait for Christ—stepping into church without really being present, or calling ourselves Chris-tian without really taking up the challenge of the cross? In order to avoid standing outside the feast with the foolish, we will want to make sure we fill our flasks with oil or, in other words, fill our hearts with the love of God, fill our minds with his word and his teachings, and fill our souls with the virtues that unite us to his will. If we stock up on these important supplies, we can count our-selves among the wise!
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PASTOR’S CORNER
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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, November 12, 2017
Barbara Barnes
Blanche Bourm
Barbara Batts
Tanisha Bennett
Tammy Berry
Ruth Bundy
Beatrice Carroll
Edna Coates
Melinda Conrad Brown
Edith Cornish
Aniceto Charles
Joyce Cristwell
Alvera Dance
Lamont Diggs, Sr.
Marita C. Edelin
Irena Fields
Florence M. Fields
Tina Garvin
Elizabeth Gillem
Joseph Grear
Florence Hall
Steve Halle
Dawn Lattimer Handen
Michael Harkins
Chris Hawkins
Charlene Haywood
Brenda Henson
James Holley
Rudolph Holley
James Hughes
Charles Jamison
Melvin Jamison
Mary Ann Johnson
David & Keisha Jones
Lawrence Lee
Fred Lewis
Rose Luck
Bernadette Mahoney
Doreene Mahoney
Monica Mahoney
Barbara Mallory
Michael Mason
Doris McCannon
Hilda McDougald
Alice L. Montague
Martyn Montague
Veronica Murray
Regina Neal
Marlene Patterson
Silvia Perry
Lillian Pharms
Alfred Price
Joseph Queen
James Ratiff
Doreene Redd
Leroy Sandifer
Anna E. Smith
Betty Smith
Ruth Stokes
Kayla Tatum
Rolland Taylor
Gloria Thompson
James F. Thompson, Jr.
Matthew Thompson
Barbara B. Tyler
Jerome J. Wallace
Wayne A. Wallace
Shiela Washington
Cecelia Williams
Wellington Waters
Terrell Wilson
Dolores Woodard, Jr.
Harold Woodard, Sr.
St Luke military families.
Pray for the Sick & Shut-In of Our Parish
Readings for the Week of November 12, 2017 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2-8/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14/Mt 25:1-13 Monday: Wis 1:1-7/Ps 139:1b-10/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23—3:9/Ps 34:2-3, 16-19/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11/Ps /Ps 82:3-4, 6-7/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b—8:1/Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9/Ps 19:2-5ab/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43/Lk 18:1-8 Saturday: Dedication: Acts 28:11-16, 30-31/Ps 98:1-6/Mt 14:22-33 Next Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/Ps 128:1-5/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
Church Support Sunday Collection: Thank you for supporting
our parish.
May God reward you abundantly
$6,590.35
ATTENDANCE:
328
HAPPY BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY
We would like to wish a wonderful happy birthday to Eugene F. Russell,
Jr., Walter Gale, Mary D. Jackson, Makay’la Cromwell, and
Daphyne Washington
May the Joy of the Lord be your strength!!!
Lectors Schedule 11/18/2017– 4:00pm Mass
M. Holland
11/19/2017-830am Mass
N. Douglas & A. Miles
11/19/2017– 11:00 am Mass
T N-Hyde & E. Williams
E.m.H.c. Schedule 11/18/2017– 4:00pm Mass
S.G. Cox & P. Hamlin
11/19/2017-8:30am Mass
D. Lucas & C. Tolson
11/19/2017– 11:00am Mass S. Williams & G. Abate
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PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS
Dear Parishioners, our Tree of Life has not fully bloomed. We are continuing the sale of l leaves the northwest corner of the church (East Capitol St. side) There are 38 leaves still available for memorializing decease family members or posting your current family names or beliefs. Each leaf is $250 and can be paid in monthly installments. All proceeds will be used for the improvement of our beautiful church. Please contact Kathy Harris Ndouga if you would like more de-tails at (202) 575-8732. THANKSGIVING BASKET: St. Luke Food Bank is now preparing thanksgiving baskets for our less privileged brothers and sisters. We cannot do this without your usual support. Your donations of the fol-lowing food items would be greatly appreciated: Jiffy corn-bread mix, Cranberry sauce, Stuffing mix, Sweet potatoes/yams (canned), Leafy veggies, String beans, Corn, Peas/carrot, Cake mix, Icing, Mashed potatoes (boxed) Gravy, Jello. Thank You for Your continued support and generosity. May God reward you abundantly. BLANKET DRIVE: Our annual winter Blanket Drive begins on Saturday, November 4th. Please support this project by bringing new blankets to be given to our homeless brothers and sisters. Thanks for your continued support. May God reward you abundantly.
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER sponsored by the Ecumenical group will take place on November 20th at 6:00pm in the church hall. There will be a sign up sheet for all those who would like to donate food to the dinner. For more information or any questions you may call Judy Travers at 202-412-6636 or Violet Tinsley at 301-814-6592. RCIA (Adults) for those who are considering joining the Catholic Church or for adult Catholics who want to know more about the faith there will evening classes that will begin on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 6:00pm in the rectory living room. Please call the rectory to register or see Deacon Walker. HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEMORIAL MASS & BRUNCH is Sunday, November 19, 2017. The brunch will be af-ter the 11:00 am Mass . Tickets are $10 and they will be sold in the back of the church after Masses. CATHOLIC WOMENS ASSOCIATION Dedication & Re-dedication Ceremony of members on Sunday, Decem-ber 10th at the 11:00am Mass. Reception will follow in the church hall. ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL 50TH JUBILEE CELE-BRATION on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Pryzbyla Center, Catholic University of America. Pre-registration is $20 and includes box lunch. Students, Clergy & Religious are free. You may go to https://adwjubilee.eventbrite.com. LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR FALL BAZAAR on Saturday, November 18 from 10am to 4pm. Saleable dona-tions will be accepted (no clothing please) fron now until November 15th. Baked goods accepted until November 18th at 9 am. The address is Little Sisters of the Poor — Jeanne Jugan Residence, 4200 Harewood Road, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017. ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR FOR SPECIAL NEED S MINISTRIES Looking to do some Holiday Shopping? Hoping to sit down to a full turkey dinner that is completely prepared for you? On Saturday, November 18, the Archdio-cese of Washington’s Department of Special Needs Ministries will host its Annual Holiday Bazaar and Turkey Dinner at the Pope Francis Center in Landover Hills, MD (7202 Buchanan Street; formerly the Center for Deaf Ministries). The Bazaar is from 11am-5pm, and the Turkey Dinner from 12-4pm. Raffle Tickets: Win a cash prize---First Prize, $500!! These tickets sell for $1 each or 6 for $5. The lucky winner will be announced at 4pm. (You need not be present to win!) All proceeds go to the Department of Special Needs Ministries. For more information, call 301-853-4560 or email spe-cialneedsministry
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