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CHRISTMAS FLOWER memorials may be made for the
flowers at Christmas, and throughout the year, by putting the name of
the person being remembered on your envelope provided in your mailed
envelopes and dropping it in the collection basket or at the parish
office by
December 12. A blank envelope can also be
used. A special insert will be included in the bulletin on December 21
listing the memorials.
THE
ADVENT AND LENT SERIES “From Darkness to
Light; from Death to Life” will begin on
Sunday,
November 23, at
7:00 pm
in the Mother’s Chapel in the church. At the
first meeting we will discuss the schedule for Advent to determine if
another time and day of the week is better for the participants. We will
also begin our consideration of St. Paul by learning a little bit about
the man and his times. Throughout the Advent series it will be helpful
to bring a New Testament, as we will be exploring individual epistles
and some themes that run throughout his writings. While the series is
open to who ever shows up, registration would help in planning handouts
and room size, so please call the parish office at 825-6920 or email
Deacon Shewman at rshewman@eriercd.org.
ST LUKE
SCHOOL BOOK FAIR begins Friday, November 14
and continues through Tuesday, November 25 and will be available after
the 8:00 and 10:00 am Masses this weekend.
NATIVITY PROJECT - All K of C council members
are invited to help set up the Christmas Nativity set in front of the
church on
Saturday, December 6 at
9:00 am.
K OF C
MEETING DATES CHANGED - Due to the upcoming
holidays, the monthly meeting for the K of C will be moved up one week.
The meeting dates are
Thursday, November 20, at 8:00 am in the
Mothers’ Chapel and the
Thursday, December 18, meeting will be the
Family Christmas Party with time to be announced.
SECOND
COLLECTION - Nearly 37 million people in the
United States live below the poverty line, and 13 million of those are
children. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) works to
create lasting solutions to the problem of poverty through real
community change. Please donate prayerfully and generously to CCHD this
weekend to help those in poverty help themselves. Visit
www.povertyusa.org to learn more.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - Today
Sunday,
November 16, the
10:00
am Mass is a Youth Mass, with the 6th grade
Religious Education students participating.
VOICES
IN PRAISE CHOIR has started their Christmas
practices and are working very hard to enhance the liturgies of Advent
and Christmas. If you love to sing the old favorite Christmas carols
that we all know and love, why not join us on
Wednesday nights from
7:30 to
8:30 pm. Also visitations to senior homes are
being planned.
FUNTASTIC'S CARDS will be held on
Thursday, November 20, at
7:00 pm
in the cafeteria. Anyone 55 or older is
invited to attend.
WREATH
SALE - Thank you to all who helped support the
K of C annual Christmas Wreath Sale. All wreath orders can be picked up
on
Saturday, December 6 in the church parking lot
from
9:00 am
to 12 noon.
LUNCH
WITH SANTA - The Msgr. Goodill Council 11229
of the Knights of Columbus will host their annual Lunch with Santa on
Sunday, December 14, in the Café. Please pick
up a reservation form at the church entrance. Bring your children or
grandchildren to this fun-filled holiday-themed party.
THANK
YOU to everyone who contributed to Catholic
Charities Diaper Drive. We had a great response with generous donations
that will help many infants. Our donation box had to emptied several
times throughout the month of October!
SWEDISH
ORGANIST ANDREW CANNING will perform in
concert on
Tuesday, November 18, at
7:00 pm
at St. Peter’s Cathedral, 230 West 10th
Street. Andrew Canning is an internationally know concert soloist and
has won several organ competitions and awards. He is Assistant Organist
and Director of Music at Uppsala Cathedral which is the largest
cathedral in Scandinavia. He is, also, Organist to Uppsala University
(the first such appointment ever made in Sweden). For further
information about Mr. Canning please visit his website at
www.andrewcanning.com.
ERIE’S
ITALIAN AMERICANS are still looking for your
help to preserve Erie’s Italian heritage and history, in a book. They
need old photographs of Erie’s Italian immigrants, their families, and
neighborhoods. Pictures of church events, processions and activities are
welcome. Pictures can also be of work, play, families, individuals,
food, festas, weddings, communion portraits and neighborhood points of
interest. All photos will be returned. For more information contact
Sandra Lee at 973-762-3280 or email Slee88@aol.com, Norma Webb at
866-5724, or Mary Lou Scottino at 459-6258 or email mscottino@verizon.net.
OUR
LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL’S 48th Annual Feather
Party will be held on
Saturday, November 22, from
6:00 to
10:00 pm in Scheffner Hall, 1531 E. Grandview.
Admission is free. There will be turkey raffles, games of chance, a wine
booth, and cash drawings. Food will be available and refreshments are
free.
THE
UPPER ROOM, a daytime shelter sponsored by St.
Patrick and St. Paul UCC Churches, will collect clean blankets (no
bedding or crocheted items) and warm winter clothing on
November 22 at the gazebo in Perry Square from
9:00 am to
3:00 pm.
Items received will be distributed free to needy individuals. Cash
donations are also accepted to help with the Upper Room’s heating costs.
MAN OF
LA MANCHA, THE MUSICAL, will be presented at
Cathedral Preparatory School Auditorium, on
November 20, 21, & 22 at
7:30 pm
and
November 23 at
2:00 pm.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students.
ADVENT
VIGILS - The public is invited to attend the
7:00 pm Advent vigils observed each year at
Mount St. Benedict Monastery, 6101 East Lake Rd. As part of the vigils,
the Sisters and Oblates will offer reflections
each
Saturday, November 29, December 6, 13, & 20.
TAIZE
PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS - The ecumenical
prayer service is planned for
7:00 pm
on
Friday,
November 21 at the Sisters of Mercy
Motherhouse, 444 E. Grandview Blvd. The gathering includes chanting,
Scripture reading and silence. For more information, contact Sr. Rita
Panciera at the House of Prayer in Erie, 456-1802.
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BAPTISM
- With joy we welcome into the Family of God and the Family of St. Luke,
Sarah Renee, daughter of
Daryl &
Jennifer Herman. We extend our love and best
wishes, and may God continue to pour out His blessings upon her, her
parents and godparents.
THANKSGIVING MASS TIMES - There will only be
one Mass on Thursday, November 27, and it will be at 10:00 am. There
will be no Masses on Friday, November 28, and no 8:00 am on Saturday,
November 29.
A
FAMILY PERSPECTIVE - Like the servants in
today’s gospel, God has given us special assets and expects us to
totally invest ourselves in them. Laziness or being too busy is not
tolerated. Family is entrusted to us and is our most precious asset.
Invest yourself!
THE
24TH “FESTIVAL OF TREES” will soon be upon us.
This year the event is held at the Ambassador Banquet & Conference
Center, 7794 Peach St. The festivities begin on November 26. Come join
the fun with over 50 professionally decorated trees. Some of the main
attractions this year include the marketplace and live entertainment.
The price of the event is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 3-12
years old. Help us celebrate the season; all proceeds go to help support
the St. Vincent Cancer Center. Tickets can be purchased in advance
through St. Vincent Health Center Gift Shop or at the doors of the
festival.
DIOCESAN CLEARANCE FOR PROTECTION OF YOUTH -
All adults who work in any capacity with youth
must have a Criminal Record Check, the
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and the Diocesan Clearance
for the Protection of Youth on file at St. Luke School or Church. There
will be a
mandatory in-service on
Wednesday, November 19, at
6:00 pm
in the school’s library for anyone who works
with children: coaches, teachers, scout leaders, volunteers, etc., who
have not attended an in-service before.
You cannot work with children unless you attend this in-service.
The next in-service will not be scheduled until late spring.
BIRTHDAY WISHES to Fr. Jason Glover who
celebrates his special day on
Wednesday, November 19!
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