Last Updated Aug. 12, 2020

St. Luke Parish COVID-19 Phased Reopening Plan

Following Governor Newsom’s July 13 directives, the following is now in effect:

• In-person Masses are cancelled until further notice.

• 'Drive-thru' Confessions offered on Saturdays at 1:00 pm. More details...

• Sunday Virtual Mass will continue to be available online.

• Sunday "Drive-thru" Communion Reception time has changed to 10:00-10:45 am in the church parking lot. Masks must be worn in car and communion in hand ONLY.

• The Pastoral Office is now closed to the public until further notice; however, office will continue to be staffed to receive phone calls and conduct parish business Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  

•  Parish buildings and grounds are closed to the public (staff and vendors excluded). 

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.
Remember, while the doors of the church may be closed, our Church is never closed. 

We will keep you posted on the latest as we move forward and ask for your continued
prayers and understanding as we navigate this fluid process. Thank you and God Bless.

• No meetings, events or activities can be conducted on parish property. It is highly recommended that parish groups do not meet together off property.

• Pastors to remind faithful to keep the Sabbath holy: read the Gospels, pray with your family at home, make a spiritual communion.

• Sacrament of Reconciliation cannot be offered at this time. Please make your own Act of Contrition.

• Eucharistic Ministers should not visit the sick.

• Anointing of the Sick by a priest is only allowed in extreme emergency (not able to visit hospitals, convalescent homes, senior homes, etc.)

• No Funerals, except for graveside services (no more than 10 people).

• No Weddings or Baptisms at this time.

• Dispensation from Sunday Obligation of Mass: Archbishop José H. Gomez dispenses all the Catholic faithful of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and all Catholics currently in the Archdiocese from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass until further notice. Furthermore, the public celebration of Mass continues to be suspended in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles until further notice. Read the liturgical guidelines.

• USCCB Resources for Catholics During COVID-19

• In this time of need, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, invites all the faithful to seek together the maternal intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a prayer.

• Temple City COVID-19 Information Website

• As this is an evolving situation, please continue to visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website for the latest information as well as the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department website. We will continue to communicate with you as this matter progresses in order to provide you with the accurate information as it becomes available along with best practices.