May 5, 2019

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 5, 2019

Before the moment of reconciliation, there is an

uncomfortable moment of awkwardness and fear. We feel the full impact of our mistake, our sin or our social gaffe. In our uncertainty of forgiveness, we can be anxious and inse-cure. What a relief to hear the words of for-giveness, to experience the restoration of friendship, or to feel the embrace of a loved one! Peter denied Jesus—after bragging that he would die for the Lord! Jesus knew. Peter knew that Jesus knew. Yet in the question, “Do you love me?”, the breach is mended, and the relationship renewed. Jesus reaches out to Peter to affirm his love. Remember, it was the Disciple who Jesus loved that first believed at the tomb and then was first to rec-ognize Jesus on the shore. Love forgives, re-stores, saves, and redeems. Peter’s weakness is overcome by the power of God’s love. It is easy to judge ourselves as unworthy of love, or to be stubborn and not seek for-giveness from God or from others. We prefer to wallow in self-righteousness rather than face the moment of truth when we have to acknowledge our sin and our weakness. Don’t be foolish! Allow for the possibility of recon-ciliation, the power of grace and the strength of love. Make peace with God and with oth-ers. The only thing you lose is your guilt!

James Gaffney

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Pray the Rosary Monday through Friday

after the 9:00 Mass Cenacle Monday at 6:30PM

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Celebrated on the 1st Sunday of each month

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday from 4:00 to 4:45PM ~ also by personal request

Reconciliation Room is handicapped accessible

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please contact a Priest at least six months in advance

VISITATION OF THE SICK Our extraordinary ministers are always pleased to bring the Eucharist to parishioners who are unable to join us for weekly worship. If you or a family member would like to receive Communion, please call the Rectory. If you know of someone from the parish who is in the hospital, please let us know.

Today’s readings can be found in the Gather Hymnal page 1069

Hailie McLatchey, Danielle Schiavone, Patricia Amorelli, Susan Garry, Kim Evans, Ann Martin, Mickie Aylward,

Sharon Beaulieu, James Wright, Evelyn Croteau, Beth Lambert, Cheri McGee, Agnes Limberger Joe Gonzales, Zachary Collins,

Grace Roche, Elise Renee, Ann Tisbert, Patrick, Christine, Robert Coutinho, Elisa Korb, Mary Mahan, Toby Claufon, Becky Rawson,

George Beecher, Russell Gazzana, Bill Miller, Erin Magrane, Leanne McCann, Ellie Carlson, Epifania Soto, Jane Burke, Hayleigh Scott,

Kellan Keough, Dorothy Clinton, Sr. Pamela Philbin, Karen Mooney, Andrea Furtado, Luis Ferreria, Helen Galica, Erik Olsen, Vicki Foley,

Rosemary Bartolini, Jack Curtin, Jim Bennett, Neil Kenny, Paul Fallon, Debbie Giroux, Carole & Pam Laino, Gregg Merloni, Tome Valadao,

Melvin Boucher, T.J. Bautz, Joan Fallon, Joan Antonio, Marie Wilson, David Perry, Lucia Engdahl, John Durnan, Linda Darby,

Beverly Taylor, James Bretta, Judy Melfa, Claire Kennedy, Maria Matejko, Peter Rose, Kevin & Donna Brennan, Richard Carey, Emiliano Cuellar,

James Thomas, Teresa Putnam, Christina Narensky, Lynn St. Jean, Michael Berthuime, Trisha Suzi, Norman Beland, Margaret Markert,

Barbara Auger, Ann Price, Barbara Barnes, Doris Biedermann, Joan Bunnell, Joan Finnerty, Jeanne Amendola, Jack Walker, Daniel Baker

Ruth Davoe, Robert Trant, Michael McAndless, Michael Del Pozzo,

Lucy Hamburger, David Carrera, Joel Rivera, Gary Shults, Isla Winnie Bassler, Corine Sciarappa, John Lynch, Kristy Cautello,

Joseph Malzone, Lois Kerbel, Carol Guarino, Michael Turpin, Connor Blaney, Debbie Krikler, Sally Gagliardi, Sam Mozley

PARISH PRAYER LINE 508.366.6916 Names of individuals on the Prayer Line are not published in the bulletin

Let us remember to pray for all the men and women and their families who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT & ADORATION

TUESDAY 9:30AM TO 6:30PM DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET AT 3:00PM

PRAYER FOR THE SANCTITIY OF LIFE AT 6:00PM ADORATION MUSIC AT 6:10PM

BENEDICTION AT 6:30PM

Saturday, May 4 8:00am Frank J. Amorelli, Sr.

by his daughter, Patricia 5:00pm Christopher Lewis

by his mother FIRST COMMUNION

Sunday, May 5 7:30am Julia P. Amorelli

by her daughter, Patricia 9:00am Maria Barretti

by her family FIRST COMMUNION

11:00am Beverly Marston by Dianne & Jack O’Shaughnessy

FIRST COMMUNION 6:30pm Jack Aylward & Patricia Casey

by Mickie Aylward Monday, May 6

9:00am Father Bob Mathieu by his family

Tuesday, May 7 9:00am Souls in Purgatory

by Pat Horrigan Wednesday, May 8

9:00am Pat Silvestri by the Barretti family

Thursday May 9 9:00am Jean Cox

by a friend Friday, May10

9:00am Special Intentions Saturday, May 11

5:00pm Patrick Blaney by his family

FIRST COMMUNION Sunday, May 12

7:30am Anne Heyward & Bertha Savoie 9:00am Cleanne, Vilzard &Enold Revost

FIRST COMMUNION 11:00am Marie Paradis (1st Anv.) 6:30pm Kathryn T. Freeman

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WOMEN OF ST. LUKE'S Annual $10,000.00 Raffle

Drawing: Friday, May 10, 2019 ~ 7pm Knights of Columbus Hall

GRAND PRIZE $10,000.00! additional cash prizes, fabulous door prizes, 50/50,

outstanding raffle items complimentary hor d'oeurves and dessert, cash bar!

(must be 21 or older to attend) Tickets are $100.00 each

Only 200 tickets sold and they sell quickly! Tickets will be sold before and after masses on

only 2 weekends: April 27/28 and May 4/5

*Tickets are also available at the Rectory or by calling Mary Christensen 508-868-5483

*cash/check accepted

FROM THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL – Are you looking to share your time, talent, and treas-ure? Serving your greater Parish community as a member of the Parish Pastoral Council is a wonderful way to do so! We are seeking a volunteer to fill an open seat which will be available in September. As we approach our 150th year there will be a great deal happening and a perfect time to join us! Your term would be 3 years, and our regular meetings are every 4th Monday of the month, excluding July (unless we have ongoing business to attend to). The criteria for membership are to be able to help accomplish the main task of the Council. Our scope in a nutshell is to investi-gate pastoral matters, to consider them thoroughly, and to propose practical conclusions about them. To be considered for membership one only need be a baptized and confirmed Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church, registered and supporting member of the parish, participate in parish life, in possession of an un-derstanding of and commitment to the Church in accord with the principles of Vatican II, committed to prayer, study, listening, and dialogue, committed to giving the time needed for participation, and noted for your faith, good morals, and prudence. Our membership drive takes place throughout April, but will extend into May, so that anyone interested may have the opportunity to attend a meeting to see what it is like and then decide. If we have multiple candidates inter-ested, we will draw names by lot at our August meeting, and then the term would begin at the September meeting. If you are interested please contact Brian McLaughlin, PPC Chair at brianmcl65@gmail.com to submit your name or for any additional information.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS: Registration is happening NOW! Our 2019-2020 calendar for Faith For-mation* classes may be found on our website. Register now for classes in

September. You may register online or in person for our Religious Education programs now and continu-ing through Friday, May 31. Go to: www.stlukes-parish.org or call our office at 508-366-8509.

*FAQ: WHAT IS “FAITH FORMATION”? You may remember it as “Confraternity of Christian Doc-trine” (you know, “CCD”!) or “Sunday School”. Why the name change? The Church now has all volunteer cate-chists, mostly parents who serve as role models and facili-tators of faith once per week for an hour or so. Parents are the primary educators responsible for carrying on the faith traditions and sharing in daily prayers at home. Our clas-ses are held on Sundays and Tuesdays. We provide assis-tance and resources for them to continue with daily “Faith Formation” at home with family.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE

WHO CELEBRATED THEIR FIRST EUCHARIST THIS WEEKEND

May 4 at 5PM Chloe Nicole Desjardins

Kaitlyn R. Fontaine Matias Eduardo Gomezjurado Raquel Laura Gomezjurado

Owen Maverick Last Andrew John Mandile Bryce Robert Potenti

Caiden Wallis Villaflor May 5 at 9AM Luke Bateman

Mason Patrick Braun Maria Sushila Desai

William Collins Elliot Andrea Kavindi Kaluthanthri Renee Michelle Monaghan

Grace Josephine Murray Theodore Stamuli

Jordyn Cynthia Sylvester Ashley Elizabeth Wegiel

Mary Anaelise Yenalevitch May 5 at 11AM

Patrick Breen Lucy Cox

Dermot Jon Duggan Summer Duke

Anneliese Maria Hedrick Christopher Mason Klein

Catherine Phillips Jack Riendeau

Caleb W. St. Jean

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PROJECT RACHEL Hurting from abortion? Call Project Rachel, a ministry of the Church,

at (508) 791-HOPE for free, anonymous support. Please call us. You are not alone - we are here to help.

PRAYER FOR PEACE Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, “Peace to you,” grant us peace. Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love. Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift of peace. May all peoples of the earth be-comes as brothers and sisters. May longed-for peace blos-som forth and reign always over us all. Saint Pope John XXIII

SAINT LUKE'S ORGANIC GARDENS Would you and your family like to grow your own garden this year? Did you know that Saint Luke's parish has a community garden? It is located on Rte.

135 next to St. Luke's Cemetery. Members of St. Luke's Organic Garden (SLOG) agree to use only organic meth-ods/materials in an effort to improve the quality of soil and air as we grow delicious fresh food. Last autumn a group of dedicated volunteers worked to expand the gar-dens, and we are ready to welcome new gardeners. Please contact Mary Andrade at mary6andrade@gmail.com for more information.

SAVE THE DATE! Women of St. Luke's

Summer Kick-Off June 7 Lobster/Clam Bake/BBQ K of C Hall

Details and Sign-up Coming Soon!

Let Your Voice Be Heard! Say NO to Expanded Abortion Access The Massachusetts State Legislature will consider passing into law two deeply troubling bills this legislative ses-sion. They are identical in text but differ slightly in their titles. The first, (HB 3320) is “An Act removing obstacles and expanding access to women’s reproductive health”. The second, (SB 1209) is “An Act to remove obstacles and expand abortion access”. Combined they share the same acronym – ROE. These bills would: 1) Allow abortions during the nine months of pregnancy for virtually any reason. 2) Eliminate any requirements that abortions be performed in a hospital. 3) Eliminate the requirement that provides medical care to a child who survives an abortion attempt. 4) Eliminate the requirement that a minor under the age of 18 have the consent of a parent, guardian, or the courts. 5) Provide state funding for women who cannot afford the procedure.

How can your voice be heard? Contact your legislators, let them know you are a Massachusetts voter, and say NO on ROE! Log on to www.macatholic.org and follow the links to find contact information for: • Your individual State Senator and Representative via zip code link. • The members of the Joint Committee on Judiciary who will be considering HB 3320. • The member of the Joint Committee on Public Health who will be considering SB 1209. For individuals without internet access, please call the Massachusetts Catholic Conference at 617-746-5630 for legislative contact information. “We, the Roman Catholic Bishops of the four Dioceses of Massachusetts, call on our elected officials to carefully consider the consequences that these bills would bring to the lives of infants, parents, families and the citizens of the Commonwealth. We urge all people of good will, regardless of what faith they practice, to vigorously oppose these extreme measures.”1

1 Statement of His Eminence Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap., Archbishop of Boston; Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester; Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Bishop of Springfield; Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, SDV, Bishop of Fall Riv-er

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“St. Luke’s donates 10% of its weekly collection through Sharing First . We donate to others be-fore attending to our own wants. Sharing First is unique not only because there is one

collection each week, but that we help the needy first. Please adjust your donation to include both Sharing First and St. Luke’s. Thank you for your generous support.

APRIL 28 supports FR SYLVESTER’S PARISH IN GHANA in the amount of $1216 MAY 5 supports (TODAY) St Luke's Outreach...Spotlight on Prayer Shawl Ministry MAY 12 supports PASTORAL COUNSELING CENTERS OF MASSACHUSETTS

This organization, formerly known as the Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center at Seven Church Street, was established in 1984 by the local churches in Westborough. Its mission is to provide counseling to all per-sons seeking wholeness and renewal from a spiritual perspective. The Board of Directors is made up of pas-tors and members from the local houses of faith. The Director of the Center is a member of the local Inter-faith Clergy Group. The Center provides therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Psychological testing and group psychotherapy are also offered. It accepts most forms of insurance and tries to help all seeking help during difficult life experiences regardless of their religious affiliation. The website is pccofma.org.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER “Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, ‘Do you love me?’ and he said to him, ‘Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my sheep.’” (John 21:17) All of us are challenged to show our love for Jesus and others. Discern how God is calling you to use your time in prayer, your talent in charitable works and your treasure to assist those who in need. Remember that giving is an act of worship and helps advance the mission of our parish and greater Church.

WOMEN'S RETREAT MAY 31, 2019 - JUNE 2, 2019

HOLY FAMILY RETREAT TEAM

God has called all of us to lives of holiness. No Ordi-nary Path will explore ways that we can be attentive, intentional, and cooperative with God’s grace in serv-ing the world. . The retreat begins with a buffet din-ner from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Friday evening and con-cludes with the celebration of Sunday Eucharist at 10:45 a.m. followed by a hot brunch at noon. Families of retreatants are most welcome to attend the Sunday mass and brunch at no extra charge.

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD The MA Bishops recently released a statement op-posing the ROE Act (inserted in today’s bulletin). Noting that the Act would result in “abortion on de-mand for the full term of pregnancy,” they are urging us "to vigorously oppose these extreme measures.” Several Westborough-area legislators are co-sponsors of the ROE Act, and they need to hear from the con-cerned Catholics in their district. Be a voice for the unborn. For more information, see the Respect Life bulletin board in the vestibule or call Lee @ 508-887-1064.

PARTNERS IN CHARITY

A few weekends ago we had our parish commitment weekend for the 2019 Partners in Charity Appeal. Thank you for those who made a gift, and a special thank you for those who gave for the first time. To date, we have received nearly $80,000 toward our goal of $142,000. This represents just 195 gifts from our parish. To reach our goal we need the support of all 1900 families in the parish. If you have not made your gift or pledge, please prayerfully consider making your pledge and return it to the rectory or place it in the collection basket. If you have misplaced your pledge envelope, there are some in the back of th4e church. With your help we can reach our goal soon.

MEMORIAL MASS FOR SRI LANKA BOMBINGS

Jesus says in the Gospel of Mathew, “Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. ‘Please join us in the memorial service, for the victims of attacks in Sri Lanka, and all victims of religious persecutions. Jesus tells us, “I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” The service will take place at St. Luke the Evangelist Church on 70 West Main St in Westborough, on Friday May 17, 2019 at 7:30 PM. A Collection from this mass will be sent to Sri Lanka for relief efforts.

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St. Luke the Evangelist Parish is a Roman Catholic community in the Diocese of Worcester. We strive to learn, teach and joyfully live the fullness of our Faith and serve God and our neighbors in charity and truth. We faithfully celebrate

the Sacraments, pray together as a community and give generously of our time, talent and treasure to live and promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our daily

lives.

LORD’S DAY MASSES Saturday: 5 PM, in Spanish 7 PM

Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 6:30 PM

Weekday Masses Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM

Saturday 8:00 AM Holy Days

7:00 AM, 12:10PM and 7:30PM

70 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581 Telephone: 508-366-5502 Fax: 508-366-6049 www.stlukes-parish.org

PARISH CENTER 1 Ruggles Street

508-366-8509 Office Hours—Monday –Thursday

9:30AM -5:30PM Closed Friday

PARISH STAFF: Monsignor Michael G. Foley, Pastor e-mail frmike@stlukes-parish.org Fr. Joseph Rice, Associate Pastor e-mail frjoe@stlukes-parish.org Ellen Linn, Music Ministry e-mail: music@stlukes-parish.org Dianne Patrick, Director of Religious Education e-mail religiouseducation@stlukes-parish.org Gloria Josephs, Youth Minister e-mail youthministry@stlukes-parish.org Nan Ford, Parish Outreach e-mail outreach@stlukes-parish.org Julie Basque, Pastoral Associate e-mail pastoralassociate@stlukes-parish.org Maria Gasser, Parish Secretary e-mail office@stlukes-parish.org Pam Vaccari, Parish Ctr. Secretary e-mail religiousedoffice@stlukes-parish.org Linda Underwood, Bookkeeper e-mail financeoffice@stlukes-parish.org Beth Salsman, Housekeeper Lawrence Orlando, Building and Grounds Patrick Malone, Building and Grounds

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Thursday, 5PM

Coordinator of Lectors: Paula Christensen (prchristensen@charter.net) Coordr of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Tricia Guest (guestfamily5@gmail.com or 508-366-7983) Coordinator of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): Bob Thompson (bob_thomps@hotmail.com or 508-341-7677) Coordinator of Adult Formation Team: Tony Joseph (anthony1joseph1@gmail.com)

LITURGICAL MINISTERS –May 11/12 Saturday, 5:00PM Mass Lector: Declan Mazur Cantor: Bruce Szczepankiewicz Extraordinary Ministers: ,Carol Belle, Pat Najarian,

John Hegarty, Amelia & Robert Green Servers: Audrey Didier, Kayla Niece, Mae Abraham,

& Ellie Tesoro Greeters: Brian & Roberta Falvey Sunday 7:30 AM Lector: Sam Stucchi Extraordinary Ministers Tari Shea, Nancy Virzi,

Jeannettet Baxendale Servers: Annie & Amanda Beckman,

Jackson & Samantha Kelley Greeters: Priscill & Joe Federici 9:00 AM Mass Lector: Maryanne Mihaiu Cantor: Ellen Linn Extraordinary Ministers: Cathy O’Neil, Carol Aloisi,

Mary Burke, Lela Westerberg & Dorathy Steeves Servers: Zach, Sam, Gabe & Jonathan Colebourn 11:00AM Mass Lector: Chris Farmer Cantor: Bruce Szczepankiewicz Extraordinary Ministers: Antony Thomas, Pat Morin,

Sue McCann, Pat & Paul Horrigan Servers: Infanta Antony, Abby Kieler,

Andrew & Nicholas Nadar Greeters: Carol & Jim Mulcahy 6:30PM PM Mass: Lector: Jennifer Brown Extraordinary Ministers: Sue Kelley,Gerard Baker &

Deb Foody Servers: Patrick Kelley, Emily Coffey,

Cassidy & Lexi Lattanzio Greeters: Cindy Haskell

Pastoral Council Brian McLaughlin, Chair brianmcl65@gmail.com Michael Alden, Vice-Chair michael.richard.alden@gmail.com Ellen Gualtieri, Secretary ejgual@gmail.com Mary Andrade mary6andrade@gmail.com Anne Egan aqegan@gmail.com Deborah Foody westborough19@gmail.com Brent French befrench@wpi.edu Kathleen Gorczyca kgorczyca@aol.com John Griffin irishusmc3@gmail.com Daniel Joyce danljoyce@yahoo.com Bill Kenney Bill@kenneymail.com Pat Najarian najarians1@verizon.net Irma Torres irmatorres244@yahoo.com Annie Woodman woodmanss@yahoo.com Debbi Ziegler debbiziegler@yahoo.com Matthew Zogg mszogg@hotmail.com

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