Nativity of the Lord– Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of … Our Gifts to the Lord December 18, 2016 Weekly needs $ 4,660.00 Regular Collection $ 4,192.76 Thank you very much

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Our Gifts to the Lord

December 18, 2016

Weekly needs $ 4,660.00

Regular Collection $ 4,192.76

Thank you very much for your financial support

Nativity of the Lord– Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Min-

istries

Altar Bread & Wine Mary Marcelo 471-4736 Altar Servers Ping Camano 427-1243 Art & Environment Fredilynn Lansangan 581-0794 Facility Coordinator Chuck Eastman/ ………………… Mars Marcelo 471-4736 Church Caretaker Kevin McNulty 416-0338 Eucharistic Ministers Hazel Fritz 430-0166 Grounds Maintenance Jess Dabu 420-3581 Lectors Francis Lansangan 348-6838 Linen Care Myrna Nario 471-0628 Music Marie Weber 479-9676 Offering Counters Ivol Sexton 581-1534 Pastoral Advocacy Ping Camano 427-1243 RCIA Atlee Ladao 427-5776 Social Shirley Hough 235-2397 Ushers/Greeters Ed Bagsic 471-3798 Youth Ministry Jim Newsham 635-2582

Groups & Organizations Alliance of the Two Hearts Josie Dabu 420-3581 Eucharistic Adoration Bene & Deacon Lito 427-0606 Magsombol Filipino Commission Myrna Nario 471-0628 Grupo de Oracion Mirna Arevalo 553-2375 Knights of Columbus Norman Wood 675-7504 Ladies Auxillary Hazel Fritz 286-3817 Small Christian Community Mike Scheier 471-4456 Women’s Club Lina Valencia 430-8298

Sacraments

Baptism - Parents must be active, registered members of the parish for at least two months and attend a preparation class required the Diocese.

Matrimony - Couples planning to be married in the Catholic Church are asked to notify the pastor at least six months prior to the anticipated celebration and before setting a date.

Anointing of the Sick - If you or a family members are ill or facing surgery and would like to be anointed, please contact the Parish Office prior to the day of the procedure or surgery.

Pastoral Care Ministers visit community members who are unable to attend Liturgy due to illness or advanced age. Taking the Eucharist to those hospitalized or homebound is a key part of this ministry. Contact the Parish Office to arrange a visit.

Parish Staff Msgr. Raphael Peprah Pastor Rev. Mr. Lito Magsombol Business Manager Rev. Mr. Lawrence Illy Religious Education Rose Marie Rivera Admin. Assistant Patty Trail Pastoral Care Marie Weber Music Coordinator

Welcome to All New Parishioners

If you are new to St. Luke and would like to register in the Parish, Registration Forms can be found in the Brochure Rack in the commons

Masses for the Week Sun. Dec. 25 9:30 AM +Joseph A. Cruice 12:00 PM Fr. Raphael’s Intentions Mon. Dec. 26 7:00 AM Fr. Raphael’s Intentions Tues. Dec. 27 7:00 AM Fr. Raphael’s Intentions Wed. Dec. 28 7:00 AM Fr. Raphael’s Intentions Thurs. Dec. 29 7:00 AM +Iluminada Perez Fri. Dec. 30 7:00 AM Fr. Raphael’s Intentions Sat. Dec. 31 7:00 AM +Ricardo Mendoza 5:00 PM +Stanley Stankowski 11:30 PM New Year’s Eve Mass Sun. Jan. 1 9:30 AM Fr. Raphael’s Intentions 12:00 PM Rose Marie Rivera Mon. Jan. 2 7:00 AM Fr. Raphael’s Intentions Tues. Jan. 3 7:00 AM Fr. Raphael’s Intentions Wed. Jan. 4 7:00 AM Fr. Raphael’s Intentions Thurs. Jan. 5 7:00 AM Fr. Raphael’s Intentions Fri. Jan. 6 7:00 AM Fr. Raphael’s Intentions Sat. Jan. 7 7:00 AM Fr. Raphael’s Intentions 5:00 PM +Natividad B. Pallera

Readings for the Week Sunday Isaiah/Isaías 9:1-6; Titus/Tito 2:11-14; Luke/Lucas 2:1-14 Monday Acts/Hechos 6:8-10;7:54-59; M atthew/Mateo 10:17-22 Tuesday 1 John/1Juan 1:1-4; John/Juan 20:2-9 Wednesday 1 John/1Juan 1:15-2:2; Matthew/Mateo 2:13-18 Thursday 1 John/1Juan 2:3-11; Luke/Lucas 2:22-35 Friday Sirach/Eclesiástico 3:2-6,12-14; Matthew/Mateo 2:13-15,19-23 Saturday 1 John/1Juan 2:3-11; Luke/Lucas 2:22-35 Sunday Numbers/Número 6:22-27; Galatians/Galatas 4:4-7; Luke/Lucas 2:16-21 Monday 1 John/1Juan 2:22-28; John/Juan 1:19-28 Tuesday 1 John/1Juan 2:28-3:6; John/Juan 1: 29-34 Wednesday 1 John/1Juan 2:28-3:6; John/Juan 1: 29-34 Thursday 1 John/1Juan 3:11-21; John/Juan 1: 43-51 Friday 1 John/1Juan 5:5-13; Mark/Marcos 1:7-11 Saturday 1 John/1Juan 5:14-21; John/Juan 2:1-11 Next Sunday Isaiah/Isaías 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6; Matthew/Mateo 2:1-12

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Nativity of the Lord– Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

St. Luke Sanctuary Lamp January 1 - January 7

For all the graces and blessings received by Rose Marie Rivera

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVES. We are collecting food for our food baskets for Christmas. We are in need large bags of rice, cereal, juice and canned fruit. Thank you so much for all your generosity and God’s blessings be abundant. Checks are accepted and should be made to St Luke, Social Ministry. Thank you again for all your help and generosity.

ANGEL TREE. The tree is up. The Angels are labeled with gender, age and size of the child. Please purchase the appropriate gender/age, place the angel on the gift (unwrapped) and place under the tree by 11 Dec. This will allow the social ministry volunteers to shop for any unclaimed Angel. Thank you so much for your generosity.

JCOC 2017 Cooking Schedule. St Luke will cook on 21 Jan and again on 8 Jul. We will be looking for a team for both dates. Watch for more info. And thank you for your culinary skills – St Luke is very popular at JCOC.

Pope Francis Tweet of the Week

“Our joy comes from the confidence we have that the Lord is close to us

with his tenderness, mercy, forgiveness and love.”

For more tweets of Pope Francis go to PopeFrancis@pontifex

Tweet de la Semana del Papa Francisco

“Nuestra alegría proviene de la certeza De que el señor está cerca

Con su ternura, su misericordia, su perdón y su amor.”

Para más tweets del Santo Papa vaya a [email protected]

The 2016-2017 School Year Classes have begun

Life Teen (High School Students) - Sunday 6:30 - 8:30pm Elementary and Middle School - Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm

What We Will Be Learning:

Elementary and Middle School December 26th - No Class January 2nd - No Class January 9th - Teaching Dec 25th, Jan 1 and Jan 8 lessons

Life Teen December 25th - no class January 1st - no class January 8th - Regular Class!

“I send my messenger ahead of you to prepare your way before you.” Are you called to be sent by Jesus as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? Call Father Michael G. Boehling, Vicar for Vocations, at

(804) 359-5661 or email mboeh-

[email protected].

St. Luke Sanctuary Lamp Dec. 25 - Dec. 31

For the repose of the Soul of Dr. Manuel Hipol

Eucharistic Adoration Schedule Monday 6:00 p.m. to midnight

Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to midnight Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to

Saturday at 6:35 a.m.

Rosary Schedule The rosary is prayed on the following days

before the 7:00 a.m. Mass. Tuesday & Thursday - Saturday: 6:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:20 a.m.

Please pray for: Rodolfo Sevilla, Daisy Richardson, Nancy Hugland, Pat Dumont, Shirley Ehrstein, Ted Dumont, Filomenia Germenia, Gary Gabor, Patricia Martin, Paula Krug, Jack Rolo, Jess Dabu, Patrick Pearson, Angie Haddock, Paul Hipolito, Maria Torres, Beena Thangiah, Nicanor Parocha Jr., Rey Lizan, Jessica Raymond, Marcelina Callanta, Tito Torres, Rosario Rogando, John Viola, Evelyn

Watts, Bob Franzel, Barbara Grimes, Maria Lazarrino, George Mikulski, Ligia Chacon, Elizabeth Reynolds, Jade Margarette Lenon, Norman Ochalik, Brendan Ridge, Diane Keene, Clair Pontibriand, Shirley Hough, Laura Dimartino, GT Trentini, Ryan Tala, Jenny Waith, Daniel Tyrafferty, Jose H. and Esther Leiva, Mrs. Story, Jeanne Morris, Armando and Rosalinda Paya-wal, Juan Carlos, Matilde Ortiz, Michael Lynn, Leticia Receno, Edwin Ma-lixi, Ana Saez, Alex Chinea.

If you would like to have someone remembered in prayer, please call the office

at 427-5776 or email [email protected]

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Do you need help ? ? ?

If you have a disability or are at an age in which you cannot accomplish yardwork, such as cutting grass, raking leaves, cleaning brush or have minor repairs around the house that need to be done, please contact the Grand Knight at 757-675-7504 to see if the Knights of Columbus can help.

If you are interested in participating in

Liturgy by singing - please consider

joining the CHOIR!!

For more info call Marie Weber

757-775-9785

MARCH FOR LIFE

Any Parishioner interested in attending the March for Life event in Washington, DC on January 27, 2017, please contact the Grand Knight to sign up for bus transportation. Transportation is free, but is limited. Deadline for sign-up is January 15, 2017. The Grand Knight can be reach at 757-675-7504 or [email protected].

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La Natividad del Señor– Solemnidad de Sta. Maria, Madre de Dios Contactos del Ministerio Hispano [email protected] http://stlukevabeach.org/hispanic-ministry.html

Bautizos para infantes: Los requisites para bautizar ninos menores de 7 anos son; que los padres estén inscritos en la Iglesia, asistan a la misa dominical, completen la solicitud de bautismo y que asistan a la clase requerida. También es nece-sario que los padrinos sean catolicos. Para más información comunícarse con la oficina.

Clases de preparacion bautismal: La clase de preparacion bautismal es el segundo domingo del mes despues de la misa. Para más informacion llamar a la oficina.

Uncion de los enfermos: Si usted o un miembro de su famil-ia esta enfermo o va a tener una operacion quirurgica y desea ser ungido, por favor contactese con la oficina. Si no es una emergencia, por favor hagalo antes de ir al hospital. El sacer-dote hara la uncion en la capilla, despues de la misa.

Matrimonios: Se require que las parejas que planean con-traer matrimonio notifiquen al parroco por lo menos 6 meses antes de la celebracion del sacramento y antes de haber decidi-do la fecha de la celebración.

Horario de clases de formacion religiosa: Grados de Kinder a 8vo, lunes de 6:30 pm a 7:30 pm. Grados de 9 al 12, domingos de 6:30 pm a 8:30 pm.

Confesiones: Se puede confesar el primer vienes de cada mes después de la misa de la 7:00 p.m. ó por cita.

Inscribase en nuestra parroquia: Si asiste a misa en San Lucas es muy importante que se haga miembro oficial de nues-tra iglesia Los formularios están disponibles a la entrada de la iglesia.

El servicio de sanación es el primer sábado del mes después de la misa de las 5:00 p.m.

Ministerio de Familias. Se reunen el primer sabado del mes de 4-6pm en el trailer (salon de clases) Si hay familias que tengan alguna necesidad especial, por favor contactarse con Jiuliana Meza. **************************************************** RECORDATORIO: La limpieza general en prepara-ción de Adviento de los jardines e Iglesia será el sábado 14 de enero a las 8:30am a 12:30pm.Gracias por su gran generosidad de tiempo.!!!

Pastor: Diáconos

Coordinador: Vice-Coordinador:

Lectores: Ministros de Eucaristía:

Visita a los Enfermos: Coro: RICA:

Ujieres: Bautizos:

Ministerio de Arte y medioambiente:

Ministerio de los Jardines: Servidores del Altar

Ministerio de Familias : Grupos de Oración:

Ministerio Social:

Msgr. Raphael Peprah Larry Illy y Lito Magsombol Rosaura Archila Angel Rivera Ángel Rivera Alejandro Gómez Ángel y Marta Rivera Marta Rivera Regina Gómez Edwin Burgos Diego & María Naranjo Julia Alcázar & Marcial Meza Marcial Meza Salvador Guardado Alex Drake y Jiuliana Meza Mirna Arevalo Alicia Guardado, Mirna Arevalo e Irene Gonzalez

ANUNCIOS

Reuniones de Ministerios Mnisterio de Familia *Se reune el primer sábado de cada mes en el trailer de 4 a 6pm y los niños estan bienvenidos! Persona contacto *El Ministerio Hispano se reúne el segundo domingo del mes a las 1 :30pm. Persona contacto: Rosaura Archila *Las Classes de Preparación Bautismal: Son los se-gundos domingos del mes, después de Misa. Por favor llamar a la oficina. *La Iglesia se limpia por el ministerio hispano, el segundo sáabado del mes. Se le agradece a todos los voluntarios que puedan asistir. *Grupo de oración “Caminando con Jesús” todos los jueves a las 7:00pm (Trailer) Todos son bien-venidos. Persona contacto: Mirna Arevalo (757) 553-2375 ó Rosa y Elias Asencio (757) 748-3157. Julia Alcázar (757) 822-4220 Están todos invitados

Servidores para la próxima semana 25 de diciembre / enero 1, 2017

Lectores: (1) Lucia Evangelista (2) Luis Mendez / Angel River, Salvador Guardado

EMHC: Carmen Baxley, Gladys Espinal

Monaguillos: Eddie, Cristina, Melody, Vanessa, Gabriel.

“Cuando José despertó hizo lo que el ángel le dijo.” ¿Estás orando de manera vigilante para descubrir tu vocación en Cristo? ¿Será que Él te está invitando al sacerdocio o la vida consagrada? Llama al Padre Michael G. Boehling al (804) 359-5661 o escribe a: [email protected]

Msgr. Raphael, los diáconos y el personal de la Iglesia, le desean los mejores deseos para Ud y familiars en estas fiestas navideñas !!!

Que la llegada de Jesús, nos de la esperanza para un futuro major, que toque y abra nuestros corazones, para recirlo !!