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St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church
Pastor:
Rev. Fr. Paul Kochu
Assisting Priests:
Rev. Fr. Matteo Rizzo
Rev. Fr. Charles Leke
Permanent Deacons:
Rev. Mr. Dennis Cronk
Rev. Mr. Joe Reid
Rev. Mr. Mike Waldron
Mass Schedule
Weekdays:
Third Sunday of Advent
December 11, 2016
Monday Friday: 8 AM
Weekends:
Saturday Vigil: 4 PM
Sunday:
7:30 AM
9:15 AM
11:30 AM
1:30 PM (Spanish)
5:30 PM
A SEASON OF HOPE
Today we can bask in the imagery that the Mass readings offer us. In particular,
Confessions:
Isaiah’s vision of a parched land that blooms with abundant flowers holds a
Saturday
message for each of us. Too often we are just like that parched land. We can
*2:30 PM 3:45 PM allow ourselves to become absorbed in the waves of consumerism that grip so
*Special time for the
many. We look for fulfillment in the things that money can buy. Unfortunately,
Advent Season, see
this leaves us like parched land, thirsting for something that money can’t buy.
additional times inside
This holy season has much to offer to quench our thirsts. In a word, this season
offers hope. We are told that those who are ransomed by God will know joy and
Office Hours:
gladness. For them, sorrow and mourning will be no more. Let us place our
Monday Ͳ Thursday: hope in these promises.
8:30 AM Ͳ 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM Ͳ 1 PM
Church / Mailing Address:
2757 Alderman Road
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Phone: (727) 786Ͳ3648
Fax: (727) 789Ͳ9556
Christmas & New Year’s Masses
The Navity of Our Lord
Saturday, December 24: 4pm & 11pm
Sunday, December 25, 2016
8:30am, 11:30am and 1:30pm (Spanish)
Website:
stlukealderman.org
Email:
offi[email protected]
Spanish Ministry:
[email protected]
New Year Ͳ Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Saturday, December 31, 2016: 4pm & 11pm
Sunday, January 1, 2017:
8:30am, 11:30am & 1:30pm (Spanish)
Page 2 Pastoral Message
December 11, 2016 Third Sunday of Advent
Greetings and prayers dear brothers and
sisters in Christ.
Welcome to our
celebration of the Third Sunday of Advent,
also known as Gaudete Sunday or Rejoice
Sunday. In Scripture from Philippians 4:45
we read, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I
shall say it again: Rejoice! … . The Lord is near.”
This holy season is a time of anticipation and preparation that leads our hearts and
thoughts toward Christ to His second coming at the end of time as well as the anniversary of the celebration of
His birth on the Nativity of the Lord (December 25).
As I sit and write this, two days ago on Monday morning (Nov. 28) the announcement was made that His
Holiness, Pope Francis, had named a successor for our retiring Bishop Lynch. Due to early printing company
deadlines for this page, by the time you read this in print, surely you will have heard the news either through our
pulpit announcements or through news media.
Our new bishop is the Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes. He comes here to us from the Diocese of Pensacola
Tallahassee where he has served as Bishop since 2012. He will be installed as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of
St. Petersburg on January 4, 2017, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. It is my understanding, as of this
writing, that the Installation Mass will be televised live on EWTN. Perhaps other stations may carry it, or parts
of it, but I cannot be sure. I believe the time of day is tentatively scheduled for 2:30 PM. By the time this comes
to print we most likely will know the details. When they are available, it will be announced.
I would like to use this space to give you Bishop Parkes’ background information which was provided to our
Diocese by the Diocese of PensacolaTallahassee.
“Most Rev. Gregory L. Parkes was ordained and installed as the Fifth Bishop of
PensacolaTallahassee on June 5, 2012, having been appointed to the position by His
Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, on March 20, 2012.
Bishop Parkes was born April 2, 1964 in Mineola, NY. He attended St. Rose of Lima
School in Massapequa, NY, Massapequa High School and Daytona Beach Community
College before earning a bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida State University.
Prior to entering the seminary he worked in the banking industry in Tampa, Florida. He
attended St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida from 1993
1996 and the Pontifical North American College in the Vatican City State from 1996
2000. He holds a Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) degree from the Pontifical Gregorian
University (1998) and a Canon Law (J.C.L.) degree from the Pontifical Gregorian
University (2000). He was ordained a priest of the Orlando diocese by Bishop Norbert Dorsey on June 26, 1999.
Bishop Parkes has two brothers, Christopher Parkes, and Father Stephen Parkes, a priest of the Diocese of
Orlando. The Parkes’ parents are deceased. Assignments after ordination included parochial vicar, Holy Family Catholic Church, Orlando from 20002004
and parochial administrator and pastor of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Celebration, Florida, from 20052012.
Bishop Parkes served the Orlando diocese as Vicar General and Chancellor for Canonical Affairs and as the
pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in Celebration, Florida.”
Bishop Parkes knows our diocesan area. He lived in the Tampa Bay area for seven years, I think it was, and was
an active parishioner at Christ the King in Tampa. It is happenstance that he was installed as the fifth bishop of
PensacolaTallahassee, and will be installed as the fifth bishop of our Diocese. His height is often mentioned. At
one time it was believed he was the tallest bishop in the United States with his stature of 6’8”. I do not know if
that is still the case.
Let us keep in our daily prayers our new bishop, Bishop Parkes, and Bishop Lynch as well. There will be more
on this in weeks to come.
In closing, we continue with our positive Advent Attitudes, setting our
focus on the Lord and not on the worldly celebrations of this time of
year. Let us continue with our good examples as we act as instruments
of Christ’s peace in this holy Advent season.
Wishing all a blessed week filled with God, His love and His mercy.
Father Paul
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THE GIVING TREE
This year the giving Tree offerings
are going to the Children of Haiti. They are starving. They need
bread to fill their hungry stomachs, not toys. Please make a
personal sacrifice and donate to help these children. For the
hungry God comes in the form of bread. Take an envelope from
the tree and put your
donations in the collection
baskets. Write the Checks to
St. Luke Catholic Church and
in the memo line put Haiti
Children.
Advent Confession Schedule:
Prepare your heart for Jesus!
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
8:40 am 9:40 am
5:00 pm 7:00 pm
2:30 pm 3:45 pm
ST. LUKE PARISH HEALING MASS
Join us on First Fridays for the 11am Mass
and the Anointing of the Sick
Mark your calendars for the next First Fridays:
January 6 February 3 March 3 April 7 The Seven Sacraments of Catholicism
Anointing of the Sick
A baptized Catholic who reaches the age of reason and is
seriously sick (life threatening) can receive the sacrament
of Anointing. Anointing of the Sick is the second
sacrament of healing. In this sacrament a priest anoints
the sick with oil blessed specifically for that purpose.
"The anointing of the sick can be administered to any
member of the faithful who, having reached the use of
reason, begins to be in danger by reason of illness or old
age" (canon 1004; cf. CCC 1514). A new illness or a
worsening of health enables a person to receive the
sacrament a further time.
When, in the Western Church, the sacrament was
conferred only on those in immediate danger of death, it
came to be known as "Extreme Unction", i.e. "Final
Anointing", administered as one of the Last Rites. The
other Last Rites are Confession (if the dying person is
physically unable to confess, at least absolution,
conditional on the existence of contrition, is given), and
the Eucharist, which when administered to the dying is
known as “Viaticum” a word whose original meaning in
Latin was "provision for a journey".
Theresa Capricci
([email protected])
Scripture Readings for the Week
Prepare and Pray the Word of God
Today’s Readings: December 11, 2016
The Third Sunday of Advent
Is 35:16a,10; Ps 146; Jas 5:710; Mt 11:211
Monday, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe
Zec 2:1417 or Rv 11:19a; 12:16a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde,
19; Lk 1:2638 or Lk 1:3947, or any readings from the
Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707712
Tuesday, December 13 St. Lucy
Zep 3:12, 913; Ps 34:23, 67, 1719, 23; Mt 21:2832
Wednesday, December 14 St. John of the Cross
Is 45: 6b8, 18, 21b25; Ps 85:9ab, 1014; Lk 7:18b23
Thursday, December 15
Is 54:110; Ps 30:2, 46, 1112a, 13b; Lk 7:2430
Friday, December 16
Is 56:13a, 68; Ps 67:23, 5, 78; Jn 5:3336
Saturday, December 17
Gn 49:2, 810; Ps 72:14ab, 78, 17; Mt 1:117
Next Sunday’s Readings:
December 18, 2016
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Is 7:1014; Ps 21; Rom 1:17; Mt 1:1824
First Reading: You will be given this sign: the vir gin
shall conceive and bear a son, and shall name him
Emmanuel (Is 7:1014).
Psalm: Let the Lor d
enter; he is king of glory
(Psalm 24).
Second Reading: ² God
has called us to belong to
Jesus Christ (Romans 1:1
7).
Gospel: The son bor n of Mar y shall be called Jesus, for
he will save his people from their sins. He shall be
Emmanuel, “God is with us” (Matthew 1:1824).
Page 4 Examen
December 11, 2016 Third Sunday of Advent
EXAMINATIONOFCONSCIENCE:OPTIONA
OnDecember22,2014PopeFrancismetwiththebehindǦtheǦscenesVatican
employees.Afterthankingthemfortheirdedication,heencouragedthemto
examine areas of their lives. The following words are adapted from his
remarks.
“Careforyourspirituallife,yourrelationshipwithGod.”
AmIaChristianwhoisnotnourishedbyprayerandthesacraments?
DoIstudytheWordofGod?
“Careforyourfamilylife…”
DoIgivemyfamilytime,attention,andlove?
DoIcarefortheirdailyneeds?
“Healthewoundsoftheheartwiththeoilofforgiveness…”
HaveIforgivenotherswhohavehurtme?
HaveIsaid“I’msorry”tothosewhomIhavehurtandhaveItriedtomakeamends?
“Watchhowyouspeak…”
DoIneedtopurifymyeverydaylanguagefromoffensivewords,vulgarities,andphrasesused
intheworldlydecadence?
DoIgossipaboutothersortellfalsetruths?
“Careforyourwork…”
DoIworkwithenthusiasmandpassion?
AmIhumbleenoughtothanktheLordformyaccomplishments?
DoIusemyGodǦgivenskillsandtalentsintheserviceofothers?
“Avoidenvy,lust,hatred,andnegativefeelings…”
Aremythoughtsandactionsdestructivetowardmyrelationships,especiallywiththose
whomIlove?
Domythoughtsdestroymyinnerpeace?
DoIsayinsultingthingswhenitwouldbebettertoremainsilent?
DoIsurroundmyselfwithangryordestructivepeople?
“Reachouttothosewhoneedyou…thisishowyouwillbejudged.”
DoIassisttheweak,theelderly,thesick?
DoIstandupforforeignersorforthosewhoareoppressed?
DoIfeedthehungryandshelterthehomeless?
“Letgoof…”
“Thebitternessthatbringsustorevenge”
“Thelazinessthatleadstoexistentialeuthanasia”
“The(ingerǦpointingthatleadstopride”
“Thecomplainingthatleadstodespair”
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Misa Navidad en Español
Domingo, 25 de diciembre de 2016 a las 1:30PM
CONTAGIEMOS DE ALEGRÍA AL MUNDO ENTERO
Este domingo se llamaba DOMINGO GAUDETE, en Latín, porque expresa los motivos de la gozosa espera del pueblo de Israel al
encontrarse con el Mesias, El Salvador.
Cuando el pueblo de Israel le pregunta al profeta Isaías ¿Cuándo veremos todas esas maravillas que nos describe, (primera lectura)
y que pruebas tenemos para esto? El Profeta lo dice con toda seguridad: cuando vean el desierto florecer, cuando vean que los ojos
del ciego se abren, cuando oigan la lengua del mudo cantar, cuando vuelvan a casa los secuestrados, los rescatados por el Señor,
cantando y celebrando, es porque ha llegado la salvación.
Tengan un poco de paciencia, dice el apóstol Santiago (2. Lectura) sean como el labrador que espera los frutos de la tierra, pero
primero aguarda pacientemente las lluvias, el sol, la luna en las noches el aire fresco, el día y la noche, entonces sí podrá el
sembrador cosechar el grano, así también esperemos con fe y con alegría la venida de nuestro Dios.
Setecientos u ochocientos años después de la predicación de Isaías aparece otro personaje que desde la carcel manda preguntar a
Jesus por medio de sus discípulos: ¿Eres tú el que ha de venir, o tenemos que esperar a otro? Jesus les responde vayan a contar a
Juan lo que están viendo y oyendo: los ciegos ven, los sordos oyen, los muertos resucitan y a los pobres se les anuncia el evangelio.
¿No es motivo de alegría para nosotros saber que Dios ha cumplido su promesa y nos ha enviado al Salvador? Y lo mejor de todo:
que ya está en medio de nosotros salvándonos.
Señor: concédenos alcanzar la gran alegría de la salvación y celebrarla siempre con ánimo dedicado y jubiloso. AMEN.
Ministerio Jóvenes
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Escuela Superior y quieres
unirte a nuestro Grupo de
Jóvenes, llama a Leni
Navarro al 7277863648
ext. 104 o envía correo
electrónico a:
[email protected].
Recaudación Anual de Alimentos
(Patrocinado por la Clase de Confirmandos de San Lucas y los Caballeros de Colón)
Esta acción ayuda a nuestra Iglesia San Lucas a alimentar al hermano hambriento en nuestra
comunidad parroquial. Se aceptarán donaciones antes de cada Misa hasta el 4 de diciembre.
Sabemos que nuestra familia de San Lucas es muy generosa y esperamos sus donaciones. Si
gustan, donaciones grandes pueden ser tramitadas a través del hermano y Gran Caballero
Bill Gargiulo o cualquier otro Caballero de Colón que vean en la Iglesia.
GUARDIAN ANGELS
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 9:30AM
Join us for our Kindergarten Roundup! Parents of students who will enter kindergarten in
the 2017-2018 school year are invited to attend a special Kindergarten Round-Up Morning.
We want to share our awesome school with you! Meet administrators, teachers, students
and parents. Observe teachers in their daily classroom activities during your student-led
tour. Let us help you to make your decision for your child’s continued education. All of the
necessary information and documents needed for registering your child will be available at
the Kindergarten Round-Up.
Please RSVP by calling the school office at 727-799-6724
or email our Principal, Mary Stalzer, at [email protected].
If you are not able to attend the Kindergarten Roundup
and would like to schedule a tour, contact the school office.
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Fully accredited by the Florida Catholic
Conference
Grades K through eight
Highly regarded academic program
Spanish, art, general music, physical education, media, and technology classes at all
grade levels
After-school programs
After-school sports for both girls and boys
in grades 5-8
Drama and guitar programs available
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Robotics Club for grades 4-8
Embracing students of various faiths
Comprehensive technology program (Fully
equipped computer lab, individual classroom
labs, Smartboards, Middle School 1:1 Tablet
Initiative
Parental involvement through Parent-Faculty
Association and School Advisory Board
Scholarships available to qualified applicants
Step Up for Students Accepted
Page 6 Mass Intentions
Saturday, December 10
4:00 pm † Josephine & Ralph Lombardi
† Bernice Gehlen Sunday, December 11
7:30 am For St. Luke Parish Family
9:15 am Living & Deceased Members of
the Cappiello Family
† Klara Remesi
11:30 am † Norman Shockley
† Patrick McDonald
1:30 pm 5:30 pm † Margaret & Michael Kelly
† James R. Strippy Sr.
Monday, December 12
8:00 am For the people of Mexico and
Mexicans living in the USA
Tuesday, December 13
8:00 am † Lisa Abernethy
Wednesday, December 14
8:00 am Priscilla Velez (Living) Happy
18th Birthday!
Thursday, December 15
8:00 am † Gertrude Ditz † Maria Alves
Friday, December 16
8:00 am † Edward & Marrielorrine
O’Leary
Saturday, December 17
4:00 pm Joyce Wood (Living)
Sunday, December 18
7:30 am For St. Luke Parish Family
9:15 am † Anthony Capua
† Ann Milosovic
11:30 am † Manuel & Maria Jorge
† John Mullins
1:30 pm † Hiram Lopez
5:30 pm Victoria Arenberg (Living)
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This Week at St. Luke’s
Before & After Mass this weekend and next:
Ladies Auxiliary K of C. Pecan Sales Church Entrance
December 11 ± Sunday
7:30am
Morning Mass
Church
9:15am
Choir Mass
Church
11:30am
Children’s Mass
Church
1:30pm
Spanish Mass
Church
5:30pm
Evening Mass
Church
Parish Office Hours 8:30am4pm
December 12 ± Monday
7:15am6:00pm ECC ± Preschool w/before & after care
MB
8:00am
Daily Mass
Church
9:15am12noon ECC ± KMO Program
St. Clare Bresee Room
10:00am12:00pm Rosary Makers
St. Clare Room1
December 13 ± Tuesday
Parish Office Hours 8:30am4pm
7:15am6:00pm ECC ± Preschool w/before & after care
MB
8:00am
Daily Mass
Church
9:15am12noon ECC ± KMO Program
St. Clare Bresee Room
6:00pm7:00pm Youth Ministry Meeting
AR
December 14 ± Wednesday
Parish Office Hours 8:30am4pm
7:15am6:00pm ECC ± Preschool w/before & after care
MB
8:00am
Daily Mass
Church
Novena / Adoration / Benediction
8:40am9:40am Reconciliation (Confessions)
Church
9:15am12noon ECC ± KMO Program
St. Clare Bresee Room
6:00pm7:30pm Choir Practice
Music Room
Parish Office Hours 8:30am4pm
December 15 ± Thursday
7:15am6:00pm ECC ± Preschool w/before & after care
MB
8:00am
Daily Mass
Church
9:00am12:00pm Bible Study
AR
9:15am12noon ECC ± KMO Program
St. Clare Bresee Room
5:00pm7:00pm Reconciliation (Confessions)
Church
7:00pm8:00pm AA Meeting
St. Clare ± Room 1
7:00pm9:00pm Band Practice
Church
7:00pm9:00pm RCIA
AR
December 16 ± Friday
Parish Office Hours 8:30am4pm
7:15am6:00pm ECC ± Preschool w/before & after care
MB
Daily Mass
Church
8:00am
9:15am12noon ECC ± KMO Program
St. Clare Bresee Room
December 17 ± Saturday
2:30pm3:45pm Reconciliation (Confessions)
Church
4:00pm
Vigil Mass
Church
irth and death are one. “The
Holly and the Ivy” draws on
ancient fertility symbols to
compose a minicatechism on
Jesus’ life and death. Each part of the
holly (“of all the trees that are in the wood,” it “wears the crown”) becomes a
visual aid: the white blossom stands for Jesus’ birth; the berry, “red as any
blood,” reminds us that in the blood of birthing and of dying “Mary bore sweet
Jesus Christ / to do poor sinners good.” The holly’s “prickle” is “as sharp as
any thorn,” while its bark is “as bitter as any gall” ± these last, obviously point
to the Crucifixion stories. The birth of Christ is celebrated primarily as that
which anticipates his suffering and death.