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S t . L u k e C a t h ol i c C h u rc h 4 9 2 5 E a s t C a p i t o l S t r e e t , S E W a s h i n g t o n , D C 2 0 0 1 9

Staffed by The Josephite Fathers and Brother Servi ng Washi ngt on DC ( Far S.E.) , N.E. and Prince Georges County Si nce 1957

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, November 12, 2017

PASTORAL STAFF

PASTOR: Rev. Cornelius K. Ejiogu, SSJ (202) 584-8322 Ext. 101 IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Denis Mandamuna (202) 584-8322

DEACON: Richard Walker (301) 283-8339 SISTER: Anne Marie Schreiner, DC (205) 919-0010

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

SECRETARY: Ms. Michele Peters (202) 584-8322 Ext. 102 DIRECTOR OF CENTER: Mrs. Brenda Smith (202) 584-1400

D.R.E.: Mrs. Shirley Williams MA INTENANCE VOLUNTEER Mr. Lensor Jones (202) 907-3342

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY-THURSDAY: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. FRIDAY & WEEKENDS: By Appointment

Fax: (202) 584-3421 Email : [email protected] Website: www.stlukechurchssj.org

Welcome

S T. Luke is a warm

and embracing par-

ish family. We gladly

extend our love and

warmth to all those who

desire to worship and fol-

low our Lord, Jesus Christ. Come join us to

celebrate the Holy Eucharist which is the

source and summit of our Christian life. Our

theme for 2017 is “Teach us to number

our days, that we may gain a heart of

wisdom.” [Psalm 90:12] Together we will praise

God, love one another and serve each other. ______________

Parish Devotions 3rd Sunday - 1:00 p.m. Cameroon Community Mass 3rd Saturday– 3:00pm Prayer Meeting Monday - —-10:30 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Seniors Bible Study Group Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. Novena to St. Joseph Wednesday - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study Friday - ——--8:00 a.m. Prayer for Vocations 1st Friday - —6:00 p.m. Holy Hour Fridays———6:00pm Stations of the Cross Saturday —-- 3:30 pm Rosary

Mass Schedule

VIGIL MASS

Saturday: 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Masses

In the Martin De Porres Chapel Monday:10:00 a.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m.

Adoration Every 1st Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m.. - 7:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00-3:45pm Sunday: 7:30am-8:15am

Sunday: 10:00am– 10:45am Or by appointment

Sacrament of Baptism

Baptismal registration takes place at the Parish Office prior to

baptism preparation class. Parents and God-parents prepara-

tion is held on the First Sunday of each month after the 11:00

a.m. Mass. Baptisms will take place on the Third Sunday of

each month. Please call parish office for more information.

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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, November 12, 2017

Weekday Time Feast of the Day Mass Intention For the Week Requested By

Saturday 11th 4:00pm 32nd Sunday (Vigil) Mass OT

Sunday 12th 8:30am 11:00am

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Family Parish Family

Monday 13th 10:00am St. Francis Eternal Repose of the Soul of Lois Thompson+++ Gloria

Tuesday 14th 8:00am Weekday Mass

Wednesday 15th 8:00am Weekday Mass

Thursday 16th 10:00 am

Weekday Mass God’s Blessing for Karis Felton Family

Friday 17th 8:00 am St. Elizabeth OBL Family

Reflection for 32nd SUNDAY IN Ordinary Time

“But the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps.” The foolish versus the wise. To-day’s parable sets these two groups in stark con-trast to one another. Two crowds of young wom-en wait for a wedding feast. One group comes prepared for the unexpected, the other just as-sumes everything will go according to schedule. But it doesn’t! The Bridegroom is late, and the foolish virgins are left out in the dark—literally—while the wise ones enjoy the feast inside. The lesson here is not just about having foresight and gathering the corresponding equip-ment. It’s about being ready for the second com-ing of Christ. Jesus himself is the “Bridegroom.” Traditionally we refer to the Church as the “Bride of Christ” and we, as the people of God who constitute the Church, are even now awaiting the real feast, the culmination of time when Jesus returns. But are we standing among the wise or the foolish as we wait? Jesus tells us today, “Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Are we spirit-ually awake? Do we have extra oil to see us through, or are we hitting the bottom of the barrel and running on spiritual fumes so to speak? Do we think it’s enough to do the bare minimum as we wait for Christ—stepping into church without really being present, or calling ourselves Chris-tian without really taking up the challenge of the cross? In order to avoid standing outside the feast with the foolish, we will want to make sure we fill our flasks with oil or, in other words, fill our hearts with the love of God, fill our minds with his word and his teachings, and fill our souls with the virtues that unite us to his will. If we stock up on these important supplies, we can count our-selves among the wise!

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PASTOR’S CORNER

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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, November 12, 2017

Barbara Barnes

Blanche Bourm

Barbara Batts

Tanisha Bennett

Tammy Berry

Ruth Bundy

Beatrice Carroll

Edna Coates

Melinda Conrad Brown

Edith Cornish

Aniceto Charles

Joyce Cristwell

Alvera Dance

Lamont Diggs, Sr.

Marita C. Edelin

Irena Fields

Florence M. Fields

Tina Garvin

Elizabeth Gillem

Joseph Grear

Florence Hall

Steve Halle

Dawn Lattimer Handen

Michael Harkins

Chris Hawkins

Charlene Haywood

Brenda Henson

James Holley

Rudolph Holley

James Hughes

Charles Jamison

Melvin Jamison

Mary Ann Johnson

David & Keisha Jones

Lawrence Lee

Fred Lewis

Rose Luck

Bernadette Mahoney

Doreene Mahoney

Monica Mahoney

Barbara Mallory

Michael Mason

Doris McCannon

Hilda McDougald

Alice L. Montague

Martyn Montague

Veronica Murray

Regina Neal

Marlene Patterson

Silvia Perry

Lillian Pharms

Alfred Price

Joseph Queen

James Ratiff

Doreene Redd

Leroy Sandifer

Anna E. Smith

Betty Smith

Ruth Stokes

Kayla Tatum

Rolland Taylor

Gloria Thompson

James F. Thompson, Jr.

Matthew Thompson

Barbara B. Tyler

Jerome J. Wallace

Wayne A. Wallace

Shiela Washington

Cecelia Williams

Wellington Waters

Terrell Wilson

Dolores Woodard, Jr.

Harold Woodard, Sr.

St Luke military families.

Pray for the Sick & Shut-In of Our Parish

Readings for the Week of November 12, 2017 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2-8/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14/Mt 25:1-13 Monday: Wis 1:1-7/Ps 139:1b-10/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23—3:9/Ps 34:2-3, 16-19/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11/Ps /Ps 82:3-4, 6-7/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b—8:1/Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9/Ps 19:2-5ab/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43/Lk 18:1-8 Saturday: Dedication: Acts 28:11-16, 30-31/Ps 98:1-6/Mt 14:22-33 Next Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/Ps 128:1-5/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21

Church Support Sunday Collection: Thank you for supporting

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY

We would like to wish a wonderful happy birthday to Eugene F. Russell,

Jr., Walter Gale, Mary D. Jackson, Makay’la Cromwell, and

Daphyne Washington

May the Joy of the Lord be your strength!!!

Lectors Schedule 11/18/2017– 4:00pm Mass

M. Holland

11/19/2017-830am Mass

N. Douglas & A. Miles

11/19/2017– 11:00 am Mass

T N-Hyde & E. Williams

E.m.H.c. Schedule 11/18/2017– 4:00pm Mass

S.G. Cox & P. Hamlin

11/19/2017-8:30am Mass

D. Lucas & C. Tolson

11/19/2017– 11:00am Mass S. Williams & G. Abate

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PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS

Dear Parishioners, our Tree of Life has not fully bloomed. We are continuing the sale of l leaves the northwest corner of the church (East Capitol St. side) There are 38 leaves still available for memorializing decease family members or posting your current family names or beliefs. Each leaf is $250 and can be paid in monthly installments. All proceeds will be used for the improvement of our beautiful church. Please contact Kathy Harris Ndouga if you would like more de-tails at (202) 575-8732. THANKSGIVING BASKET: St. Luke Food Bank is now preparing thanksgiving baskets for our less privileged brothers and sisters. We cannot do this without your usual support. Your donations of the fol-lowing food items would be greatly appreciated: Jiffy corn-bread mix, Cranberry sauce, Stuffing mix, Sweet potatoes/yams (canned), Leafy veggies, String beans, Corn, Peas/carrot, Cake mix, Icing, Mashed potatoes (boxed) Gravy, Jello. Thank You for Your continued support and generosity. May God reward you abundantly. BLANKET DRIVE: Our annual winter Blanket Drive begins on Saturday, November 4th. Please support this project by bringing new blankets to be given to our homeless brothers and sisters. Thanks for your continued support. May God reward you abundantly.

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER sponsored by the Ecumenical group will take place on November 20th at 6:00pm in the church hall. There will be a sign up sheet for all those who would like to donate food to the dinner. For more information or any questions you may call Judy Travers at 202-412-6636 or Violet Tinsley at 301-814-6592. RCIA (Adults) for those who are considering joining the Catholic Church or for adult Catholics who want to know more about the faith there will evening classes that will begin on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 6:00pm in the rectory living room. Please call the rectory to register or see Deacon Walker. HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEMORIAL MASS & BRUNCH is Sunday, November 19, 2017. The brunch will be af-ter the 11:00 am Mass . Tickets are $10 and they will be sold in the back of the church after Masses. CATHOLIC WOMENS ASSOCIATION Dedication & Re-dedication Ceremony of members on Sunday, Decem-ber 10th at the 11:00am Mass. Reception will follow in the church hall. ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL 50TH JUBILEE CELE-BRATION on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Pryzbyla Center, Catholic University of America. Pre-registration is $20 and includes box lunch. Students, Clergy & Religious are free. You may go to https://adwjubilee.eventbrite.com. LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR FALL BAZAAR on Saturday, November 18 from 10am to 4pm. Saleable dona-tions will be accepted (no clothing please) fron now until November 15th. Baked goods accepted until November 18th at 9 am. The address is Little Sisters of the Poor — Jeanne Jugan Residence, 4200 Harewood Road, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017. ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR FOR SPECIAL NEED S MINISTRIES Looking to do some Holiday Shopping? Hoping to sit down to a full turkey dinner that is completely prepared for you? On Saturday, November 18, the Archdio-cese of Washington’s Department of Special Needs Ministries will host its Annual Holiday Bazaar and Turkey Dinner at the Pope Francis Center in Landover Hills, MD (7202 Buchanan Street; formerly the Center for Deaf Ministries). The Bazaar is from 11am-5pm, and the Turkey Dinner from 12-4pm. Raffle Tickets: Win a cash prize---First Prize, $500!! These tickets sell for $1 each or 6 for $5. The lucky winner will be announced at 4pm. (You need not be present to win!) All proceeds go to the Department of Special Needs Ministries. For more information, call 301-853-4560 or email spe-cialneedsministry