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Our Mission
S T A T E M E N T
The mission of St. Luke Parish is
to create a welcoming, faith filled,
religious environment where
relationships – both spiritual and
personal – are built upon the
teachings of Jesus Christ. We are a
vibrant Catholic community open
to diverse attitudes, approaches
and paths, centered on Catholic
principles and beliefs. Works of
charity, human concerns and
spiritual development are fostered
and nurtured through participation
in the sacraments, our parish
liturgies and ministries. We are a
people of dreams, seeking to
experience Christ in ourselves,
our families, the community
and the world around us.
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February 26, 2017 ~ Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Holy
Saturday
April 15th
12:00 Noon
Blessing of
Easter Food
8:00pm
Easter Vigil
Ash Wednesday
March 1st
9:00am Mass
12:00pm Distribution of
Ashes
5:00pm Family Service
7:00pm Mass
Private Confession
7:00pm on the
following Mondays
3/6, 3/27 & 4/3
Meditation
Mondays, 7:00pm
during Lent
Lenten
Weekday
Mass
Schedule
Monday,
Wednesday,
Friday
9:00am
Parish Service
of
Reconciliation
April 11th 8:00pm
Good Friday
April 14th
9:00am Prayer Service
11:45am Ecumenical
Crosswalk for Peace
4:00pm Family Service
8:00pm Celebration of the
Lord’s Passion
EASTER SUNDAY
April 16th
6:30am Sunrise Mass
7:45am Mass
9:30am Family Mass
11:15am Mass
Holy Thursday
April 13th
9:00am Prayer
Service
8:00pm
Celebration of the
Lord’s Supper
Stations of the
Cross
Fridays, 7:30pm
3/3, 3/17 & 3/31
Children’s Stations
Fridays, 5pm
3/10 & 3/24
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SACRAMENTS
Sacrament of Reconciliation ~ The Sacrament of Reconciliation
is celebrated individually every Saturday afternoon at 4pm or by
individual appointment with Father Mike at any time.
Baptisms ~ Parents are urged to begin preparation for this
sacrament three months prior to delivery. The Sacrament of
Baptism is celebrated every Sunday at 12:45pm. You will be
invited to attend a Pre-Baptismal session either before or after the
birth of your child.
Christian Marriage ~ The couple should contact the office one
year before the desired date for the marriage to insure proper
preparation for this Sacrament.
Ministry to the Sick ~ If anyone among you is physically
handicapped, aged, hospitalized, sick or shut in, please call the
office so that we can be attentive to those who are in need.
Hospital Visitation ~ Please notify the Parish office when a
member of the family is in the hospital due to illness.
Confirmation, First Eucharist & Reconciliation ~ Though
immediate preparation is given to all before receiving these
sacraments, candidates are expected to receive a Christian
upbringing in their family life through formal religious education
classes and at Sunday worship in the years prior to receiving
these sacraments.
Parish Membership ~ Our Parish family invites all of its
members to participate fully in our spiritual and social life. Every
family moving into the parish is requested to register. If you move
to another parish, or change your address, please notify us.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Rachel’s Vineyard ~ Natural Family Planning, Adoption Services,
Post Abortion Healing and Reconciliation 973-777-8818
[email protected] and RachelsVineyard.org
Alcoholics Anonymous ~ 1-800-245-1377
DAYTOP ~ A non-profit substance abuse treatment and education
program for adolescents, located in Mendham 1-888-4DAYTOP
Regular Mass Schedule
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
9am
Saturday Evening ~ 5pm
Sunday Mornings ~
7:45am, 9:30am & 11:15am
Regular Office Hours
(The facility is closed on Tuesday)
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
8:00am-3:00pm
Friday
8:00am-2:00pm
Please take advantage of our
ELECTRONIC GIVING
for your weekly donations. This will greatly reduce the cost incurred with the current
envelope system. We are strongly encouraging all of our parishioners who presently use the very costly paper envelopes to switch to our very
secure online bill pay. It is very simple to use. Any questions please call our business office at 908-876-3515 ext 20 and they will be happy to
step you through the process - thank you for your
continued generosity and support. ~ Father Mike
Please remember St. Luke Parish in your estate planning
Our Parish Staff Michael J. Drury ~ Pastor Ext. 4 [email protected]
Parish Residence (evenings) 908-876-9088
In case of an EMERGENCY, Fr. Mike may be reached at 908-380-3637
Kenneth E. Lasch ~ Weekend Associate
Robert M. Diachek ~ Weekend Associate
Thomas Healy, Jr. ~ Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Kevin Cleary ~ Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Ray Chimileski ~ Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Lyn Ertle ~ Pastoral Associate Ext. 17 [email protected]
Maureen Murtagh ~ Director of Religious Education Ext. 16 [email protected]
Nina Dorlon ~ Youth Minister & God Squad Ext. 18 [email protected]
Jody Wozniak ~ Parish Secretary Ext. 10 [email protected]
Christina Diehl ~ Communications Ext. 12 [email protected]
Joseph Perno ~ Parish Business Administrator Ext. 20 [email protected]
Ron Cohen ~ Assistant Business Administrator Ext. 20 [email protected]
Jodi Galloway ~ Bookkeeper/ Child Protection Coordinator Ext. 20 [email protected]
Mike Wozniak ~ Maintenance Coordinator (part-time) Ext. 14 [email protected]
Gene Russo ~ Asst. Maintenance Coordinator (part-time) Ext. 19 [email protected]
Susan Keating ~ Preschool Director Ext. 41 [email protected]
Trustees ~ Tim Duffy, Steve Shanley, John Crimi To reach the Trustees, please call the office.
If any person may have been abused by any priest, they
should immediately contact their local County Prosecutor’s Office
& the Diocese Victims Assistance Coordinator: Peggy Zanello at 973-879-1489. You
may also be in touch with either of the Diocesan Response
Officers: Rev. Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Vicar General &
Moderator of the Curia, 973-777-8818 ext 205 or Sister Joan
Daniel Healy, S.C.C., Chancellor/ Delegate for
Religious, 973-777-8818 ext 248. The entire text of the Policy of
the Diocese of Paterson in Response to Complaints of
Sexual Abuse is available on the diocesan website:
www.patersondiocese.org.
$10,000 $8,900 $13,500 2016 2017 Goal Actual Actual
Parish Phone 908-876-3515 Parish FAX 908-876-5277
Please visit our website at www.stlukeparishlv.com
$15,000
10,000
5,000
Parish F INANCES
Feb rua r y 18&19 , 2017
Find us at St. Luke Parish Long Valley, NJ
February 26, 2017 ~ 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS INTENT IONS
Saturday, February 25
5:00pm George Alai
Sunday, February 26
7:45am John Papp 9:30am Gabe LoSapio
11:15am Mary Drury
Monday, February 27
9:00am Janet Harrington
Wednesday, March 1
9:00am Mary Desesso
7:00pm Joseph P. Cummins
Friday, March 3 9:00am Gabe LoSapio
Saturday, March 4
5:00pm Doris Sura
Sunday, March 5
7:45am Gabe LoSapio
9:30am John Battista
11:15am Jean Ellis 6:00pm Robert DeValue
First Reading: Isa iah 49:14-15 The c i ty of Z ion laments that God has fo rsaken i t . God repl ies that a mother would not forget her baby. Yet even i f she d id fo rget, “ I w i l l never fo rget you. ”
Second Reading: 1 Cor inthians 4:1-5 Paul desc r ibes h imself as a servant of Chr i s t . He explains that the opin ions of other people are unimportant to h im. God i s the only one worthy to judge us. When God returns, he wi l l praise those who deserve i t .
Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34 Jesus warns the people not to waste thei r t ime worry ing about mater ia l th ings. He says that God provides fo r the b irds in the sky. “Are you no t more important than they?” Jesus asked. We should not worry about food and c lothes. Instead we should act as God wants us to, then he wi l l help prov ide for us.
NEXT WEEK’S READINGS ~ Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 ~ Romans 5:12-19 ~ Matthew 4:1-11
Adult Spirituality & Meditation Deacon Ray Chimileski 908-832-6965
Altar Care Pat DiGiorgio 908-832-5054 Altar Servers Jackie Leach 908-876-9314
Antioch Tony Amaral 201-618-4692 Art & Environment Rhonda Donovan 908-684-9196
Baptism Prep Dave & Jen Meehan 908-876-9818 Building & Grounds Fred Fania 908-832-2561
Boy Scout Troop 436 Glen Arndt 732-675-9658 Career Transitions Bob Dunne 908-234-2793
Choir – Adult & Chimes Kathe deRose 908-876-9747 Choir – Children’s & SAS Charlie Briggs 908-813-2606 Compassionate Hearts Dee Parker 908-343-1930
CYO Basketball Mike Selvaggi 908-852-5041 Eucharistic Ministers Michael Romano 973-895-3521
Finance Council Ron Cohen 908-879-3056 Good Works Ministry Laurie Briggs 908-813-2606
The Jen Thibault Hospitality Comm. Nancy Blanchard 908-876-3359 Eucharistic & Faith Outreach John Hennessy 518-573-9984 Caring Hearts/Helping Hands Heather Temples 908-797-5395
Art Catalusci 908-876-9626 Knights of Columbus Tony De Stefano 973-975-8684
Lectors Ken Schmidt 908-832-2222 Liturgical Formation Deacon Kevin Cleary 908-876-9242
Liturgy of the Word w/Children Michelle Boiko 908-656-0882 Men’s Cornerstone Stan Moyer 908-879-0906 Operation ChillOut Deacon Ray Chimileski 908-832-6965 Parish Playgroup Shelly Beyer 908-244-6975
Rite of Christian Initiation Deacon Tom Healy 908-879-9451 Special Needs Ministry Marie Peppas 908-832-9594
Ushers / Welcomers Jim Moore 908-399-0270 Wedding Consultant Lyn Ertle 908-876-3515
Women’s Cornerstone Sharon Vuskalns 908-832-0633
Volunteer Ministries and Supported Organizations
God Squad We are on a Mission
Youth Group for high school students
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
-- March 3rd – March 5 th -- Antioch 71 @St. Lawrence Church
-- March 22nd -- 6:30pm God Squad Meeting
-- April 8th -- 8:30am-4:00pm “Walk with Me” Event
-- April 12 th -- 6:30pm God Squad Meeting
Visit the Teen Ministry page on www.stlukeparishlv.com for permission slips
and full details of upcoming events!
Ash Wednesday
March 1st; 5:00-7:00pm
Cost is $8 Adults; Seniors $7
Children (under 10) $5
Sponsored by the God Squad
Tax
Statements
for your 2016
envelope
contributions
will not be mailed.
Please contact Jody in the parish office at 908-876-
3515 during regular office hours or at
[email protected] if you would like a
copy of your statement.
MINISTRY Announcements and Community News
Sunday 02/26
Monday 02/27
Tuesday 02/28
Wednesday 03/01
Thursday 03/02
Friday 03/03
Saturday 03/04
Choir Sunday 11:15am
Regular Mass Schedule
CYO Basketball
Troop 436 Leader Meeting 6:30pm
Meditation 7pm
RCIA 7:45pm
9:00am Mass
Facility Closed
ASH WEDNESDAY
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9am Mass & Distribution of Ashes
12pm Distribution of Ashes
Soup Supper 5pm
Family Service & Distribution of Ashes
5pm
Mass & Distribution of Ashes 7pm
CYO Basketball
Adult Choir 7pm
Wine Tasting Committee 7:30pm
CYO Basketball
9:00am Mass
Operation Chillout 9am
Baptism 11am
CYO Basketball 12pm
Reconciliation 4pm
5:00pm Mass
We Appreciate your Support! Thank you to all parishioners who
have completed and submitted their Commitment card to us . Even if you are unable to make a change to your current level of giving, please complete the card and hand in prior to March 12
th. All
donations are important and regular offertory gifts, either weekly or monthly, help support the needs of our parish.
Our Annual Lenten Retreat is on Sunday March 26th
, from 2 to 4
pm and will be lead by Father Tom Hoar, OSE of the Enders Island Retreat Center in CT. Scripture reflection will be from Matthew 25:35-46. Light Refreshments will be served. All are Invited!
The Assumption College for Sisters in Mendham is sponsoring their
Sixteenth Annual Caring Basket Gala on March 23rd
, 6:30-10:30
pm at the Hanover Marriott. For more information call 973-543-6528 Ext. 227 or visit www.acs350.org
Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown, NJ is presenting their spring
musical: “Thoroughly Modern Mille” from March 23rd
to March 26th
. Tickets are $12. If interested, please visit www.villawalsh.com for details or call 973-538-3680.
Men’s Cornerstone Retreat ~ March 31st
-April 1st
at the St.
Mary’s Retreat Center on the Delbarton School Campus. Come relax and share experiences of life and faith with a great group of guys. It is a gift to get away for just 24 Hours and you will be amazed at how revitalizing it can be! Pick up a brochure from the periodical table or contact Steve Santos 908-876-1482 or Kevin Dorlon 908-310-4771 for more information.
Pizza Night with the Bishop ~ if you are a young man in high
school/college or older, come join Bishop Serratelli at Pope John HS in Sparta on March 7
th for fellowship, reflection & pizza at 7pm.
The Sisters of Christian Charity invite you to Lenten Vespers,
Sunday evening prayer, during Lent at 4:30pm in their Motherhouse Chapel in Mendham.
The Quellen Spiritual Direction Formation Program is
accepting applications from Individuals who are called to become Spiritual Directors. Visit www.quellenspiritualcenter.org for information or call Sister Teresa at 973-543-6528, x217.
For Our Brothers and Sisters ~ Please pray for those who suffer
the distress of illness and all of our parish homebound. If you’re a family member, and would like to add someone to the prayer list, please contact Lyn at 908-876-3515. Also, let us know if a locally hospitalized or homebound relative would like to receive a visit from one of our Eucharistic Ministers.
Best Lent Ever ~ is a free email program based on the bestselling
novel “Rediscover Jesus” by Matthew Kelly, America’s best selling Catholic author. Sign up at DynamicCatholic.com/Lent and the free program will guide you through all 40 chapters of the book.
Plan ahead ~ St. Luke’s annual Good Friday Blood Drive will be
on Friday, April 14th
. Look for more information soon!
The Knights of Columbus are holding a March Madness Raffle to
support the needy of the Long Valley parishes. They will be raffling off an Apple 9.7 inch iPad Pro and a $200 Best Buy gift card. The drawing will be held March 12
th at 5pm at OLM. Winner need not be
present to win. Tickets are only $10 and will be sold after all Masses this weekend. Please help us with this worthy cause.
Lazarus Choir ~ This choir specifically sings at funerals. If you
would like to be a part of this special group, please contact Kathe deRose at 908-876-9747. All are welcome!
The Adult Choir rehearses every Thursday night at 7:30pm. For
more information, call Membership Chair, Jackie Tridente at 867-7320 or Kathe deRose at 876-9747.
The Children’s Choir needs you! All children age 4 and older are
welcome. Contact Charlie or Laurie Briggs 813-2606 with questions or email us at [email protected].
Sing Alleluia Sing! (SAS Choir) ~ This contemporary music group
is open to all people 13 and over. For some exciting new music and a new look at old music give us a try. Please call Charlie Briggs at 813 -2606 or email at [email protected] with questions.
Come join the Chime Choir. We’re looking for new people to join
the group. If you’d like to try it out, call or speak to either Kathe deRose at 876-9747 or Linda Quinn at 689-3338.
St. Luke Catholic Preschool ~ Susan Keating, Director
This Week’s Theme: Dr. Seuss on the Loose!
We are learning the letter S, about the number 6, all about the heart and the
color pink. Registration for the 2017-2018 School year continues! Forms can be
found on the Preschool page at www.stlukeparishlv.com.
Antioch 71
Please check the website for your next class date/time.
Reminder: all Jr High Students and 2nd Grade Students need
to sign in when attending mass.
Sign in sheets are located in the narthex.
All Confirmation Candidates
Your next Confirmation Class and 6pm Contemporary
Mass is scheduled for Sunday, March 5th.
Please confirm class times with your Catechist.
-- 10th Grade Confirmation Candidates --
Please make sure all of your assignments have
been submitted! Hand in any missing paperwork
at your next class.
-- ALL 9th and 10th Grade Confirmation Parents --
If your child DID NOT receive any Sacraments (Baptism
- First Eucharist) at St. Luke Parish, a copy of their
BAPTISMAL Certificate is needed! If you're not sure, call
Maureen at 908-876-3515.
Th
Dear Parents,
Jesus. Your child often hears the name Jesus in their religious education class. We talk about Jesus; textbook material is based on Jesus, the Son of God; and we pray, always in the name of Jesus. The students are comfortable talking about Jesus as they learn more about their faith. But in forming and supporting the faith of a child, the religious education classroom is not the child’s main encounter of Jesus. That happens at home.
The Church often refers to your home as the “domestic church.” That means that in your home, a small community of faith – your family – lives out most meaningfully the generosity and goodness that Jesus taught. The classroom is where your child hears about Jesus but your home is where your child meets Jesus. Our parish is a stronger community because your home and your family are the Body of Christ and work to build up the Kingdom as he did.
Lent begins on Wednesday, March 1st with Ash Wednesday. Our religious education classes will use this Lenten season by following Jesus’ example and begin to explore ways we can “do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly” – Micah 6:8.
Thank you for all you do in support of our religious education program.
Blessings on you and your family this Lent,
Maureen Murtagh, Director of Religious Education
I t doesn’t matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church, or what your current family
or mari tal situation is. I t doesn’t matter what your past or present rel igious aff i l iation is. ALL are Invited, Welcomed, Accepted, Loved and Respected at St. Luke Parish.
If you’re new and would l ike to join our parish family please fi l l out the form below. WELCOME.
JOIN OUR PARISH FAMILY!!! I f you have not had the opportunity to register your family with your St. Luke Parish Family, please visi t our website (www.stlukeparishlv.com), stop in the parish off ice to pick up a
registration form or we can mail one to you. Please give us your address below and drop it in the col lection
basket, or mail i t to: St. Luke Parish P.O. Box 416, Long Valley, NJ 07853.
Yes! I would l ike to register as a parishioner of St. Luke .
Name: _______________________________ Address:_______________________________________________.
***If you move to another parish, or change your address, please remember to notify the parish office. ***
R E L I G I O U S EDUC AT ION
Like us on Facebook! St. Luke Religious Education and fol low us on TWITTER @StLukeCCD
~ Antioch 71 ~ Friday, March 3rd – Sunday, March 5th
@ St. Lawrence Church, Chester
The Antioch 71 retreat weekend is geared toward Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in High School. This is a
great opportunity for St. Luke teens to discover a little more about who they are.
Appl icat ion s are ava i lab le in the Nar thex, par i sh off ice or on the webs ite . Regi ster TODAY .
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS
Due to the size of our program,
cancellations will be handled in the following manner:
1 ~ Call the parish office, there will be an outgoing
message regarding class cancellations.
2 ~ Check the parish website – it will be posted on the homepage; Facebook will also have information.