News & Updates

Save the date! A Planned Giving Seminar will be offered on Friday, Oct. 22, at 1:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Come learn about the process of Catholic Estate Planning. An RSVP is required, as seating is limited. Contact Kerrin at the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 or kerrin@stluketemplecity.org to reserve a seat.

For those who would like to add the name of your deceased loved one to the Mary, Undoer of Knots, Ribbon Wall located in the Church, there will be a basket of ribbons located in the vestibule and in the Pastoral Office. You may write the name of your loved one on the ribbon and then tie it to the wall. Donations gratefully accepted. Please bring donations to the Pastoral Office; specify “Ribbons.”

As we continue our journey, not just to normal, but a new and exciting chapter in our Parish, we are very glad to announce the return of Choirs to our Sunday Liturgies. We are also pleased to announce that Justin Senneff, who has been choir director of our 10:30 am Lightshine Choir for nearly four years, will also now lead the 8:30 am St. Luke Singers.

Rehearsals for the St. Luke Singers are held Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm. Rehearsals for the Lightshine Choir are held Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Both rehearsals are held in the Church. 

Parishioners with any, all or no musical abilities are welcome. We have lots of exciting plans for our choirs! Both choirs will make their return to Sunday Masses on Sunday, Oct. 17. For more information, contact Justin Senneff at senneffj@yahoo.com. 

Have you considered how you can contribute to your St. Luke parish community? Here’s your chance. We are in need of volunteers for all our Mass Ministries: Eucharistic Ministers to the Altar, Lectors, Sacristans, Ushers, and Altar Servers.

These ministries offer a wonderful way to volunteer and be a part of the Eucharistic experience. There is no extra time commitment outside your usual Mass attendance. Please prayerfully consider volunteering and call Kerrin at the Pastoral Office if you feel called to serve St. Luke. NOTE: Volunteers are required to be fingerprinted and be up to date with VIRTUS training.

The weekly Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotion has resumed. All are welcome to participate in this unique Novena that will take place on Tuesdays in the church following the 9:00 am Mass.

We are happy to announce that Senior Citizen Bingo afternoons are returning! The first event will be Monday, Sept. 27, at Noon in the Parish Hall. Cards are $3 each or 2 for $5, and they are good for the afternoon. Bingo games will follow lunch. Due to Covid restrictions, we will not yet be able to bring potluck dishes. Instead, we invite everyone to bring a sack lunch or fast-food lunch. We will be providing coffee and cupcakes. There will also be a 50/50 Raffle. Please invite your friends to join us. All are welcome! 

St. Luke Parish welcomes new members into the Catholic Church as well as those who need to complete their Initiation Sacraments. This is done through a process of education, faith sharing, and rituals known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).

This process includes several Rites that take place within the context of the Mass. Gatherings are provided to encourage conversion and an awakening of faith as we study the Gospel in light of Catholic tradition and dogma.

If you or anyone you know is interested in taking this journey with us to the Easter sacraments, please call the Pastoral Office at (626) 291-5900 for more information. These classes will begin Wednesday, Sept. 29, possibly virtually if restrictions are still in place due to the pandemic. Either through electronic means or in person, we look forward to meeting with you and taking this faith walk together.

The next Paper Drive Bin for recycled items will be on campus Friday, Sept. 24 (6:00-8:00 pm) and Saturday, Sept. 25-Sunday, Sept. 26 (8:00 am-7:00 pm) in the North Parking Lot. Newspapers, books, magazines and cardboard boxes are welcome. Questions? Contact Ivonne Melendrez at (626) 291-5900 ext. 232.

The Adoration Chapel (located in the Pastoral Office) has reopened. Come experience a unique time of prayer and reflection. Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm. 

All are welcome to attend a Holy Hour of Devotion weekdays at 3:00 pm. In-person or Online. Live streamed on Facebook @StLukeParishTC, on Youtube.com (Channel: Fr. Robert Victoria - Subscribe to receive alerts!) and via Twitter @fsvic3. NOTE: Benediction will not be held on Fridays.

First Friday Adoration in the Chapel has returned. A sign-up sheet is located in the Chapel (in the Pastoral Office) or you may contact the office at (626) 291-5900 or kerrin@stluketemplecity.org.