Dear Members of our Saint Luke Family,
What a challenging but wonderful time to be a member of St. Luke’s Parish and the Diocese of Worcester. As our diocese celebrates nearly 70 years of active ministry throughout Worcester County, and our parish completes it’s one hundred and fiftieth year, we are called to continue building upon these foundations. It is our task and responsibility to look to and prepare for the future.
After much prayer, consideration, and collaboration from Bishop McManus, diocesan leaders and pastors, the Diocese of Worcester is embarking on an historic campaign that will help to shape the future of our diocesan church and our local parish of St. Luke the Evangelist.
It is my privilege to invite you to attend a presentation inaugurating our Legacy of Hope Campaign. At the presentation you will have an opportunity to hear from members of our parish leadership team regarding how this campaign will benefit us as a parish and as a diocesan family. I am most pleased that Joe and Sue Black will serve as the Chairpersons for our parish. It is my hope that you will attend one of the presentations listed below to learn about this historic campaign, the ministries and programs it will support and to have your questions answered.
Presentations will be held in the church at the following times:
Wednesday, May 5th, at 12:00pm & 7:00pm
and
Wednesday, May 12th, at 12:00pm & 7:00pm
Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 28th by signing up below for the date and time you'd like to attend. You can also RSVP to the Parish Office by email at office@stlukes-parish.org or call (508) 366-5502. The presentation will last about an hour and it is my hope you will attend this important event.
I look forward to seeing you there.
With Christ’s peace and blessings,
Legacy of Hope
Presentation/Q&A
Kindly RSVP Below
Legacy of Hope Presentation
Thank you for your interest. Meetings scheduled for May will be rescheduled to Fall 2021.
In this video, Bishop McManus shares his vision of the beautiful Diocese of Worcester and the Legacy of Hope:
Download a copy of Msgr. Mike's invitation here:
Appalachia Service Project Youth Group
Bottle & Can Drive
Saturday, April 24th, 9:00AM to Noon
FUMC Parking Lot
Please bring your clean Massachusetts redeemable bottles and cans to the First United Methodist Church parking lot Saturday from 9:00AM to Noon. Thank you!
Mustard Seed
Friday May 7th
We are so grateful for the overwhelming support of parishioners!. We are looking for a few more volunteers to provide FOUR (4) complete dinners. (Sign up below.)
We ask that volunteers make 4 dinners, each meal consisting of:
- A piece of baked boneless chicken breast (Shake-n-bake or any type of baked chicken),
- Rice pilaf,
- A hot vegetable (any kind,) and
- A roll.
- Please put the dinner in a disposable container.
- Dessert is optional but needs to be labeled and wrapped separately.
Please deliver the dinners hot to
11 Old Nourse Street, Westborough
by 4:30 on May 7th
Thank You!
To sign up to bring FOUR (4) HOT MEALS, click below:
Mustard Seed for Friday, May 7, 2021
FOUR HOT MEALS: Baked boneless breast of chicken, rice pilaf, vegetable, and a roll. Dessert is optional but needs to be wrapped separately and labeled. See message for details. Thank you!
Knights of Columbus
Monthly Meeting Date Change:
Our next regular monthly business meeting has been moved to Monday May 10th at 7:00 PM. This meeting will be offered as a hybrid at the JBO Hall for anyone who would like to attend in person. The meeting will also be via ZOOM for anyone not wishing to attend in person. All prescribed care will be exercised to maintain social distancing and masks will be required.
The reason for this change is so that all members wishing to attend an important fraternal benefits seminar will be able to. This fraternal benefits seminar is sponsored by the General Agent of the Knights of Columbus, Joseph DiCalegero.
Knights of Columbus Fraternal Benefits Seminar May 3
The Knights of Columbus is an international Order of Catholic Men who are called to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend our values in a busy changing world. This year the Order is producing a series of webinars that will benefit all of our families. On May 3 at 7:00 PM EST, renowned expert Joe Jordan will lead a seminar on stress-free retirement planning, and we would like to invite all interested Catholic men and their families to attend. You do not have to be a member. But you must register in advance. There is no obligation to join the Knights of Columbus.
Joe Jordan discusses his new webinar "Building Intergenerational Wealth" for the Knights of Columbus.
The Women of St. Luke's
$10,000 Raffle is Back!
Friday, May 21 (Virtual)
Please support our one and only fundraiser to provide scholarships, support Parish Outreach, and fund other important programs.
Grand Prize ~ $10,000.00 !!!
With 5 additional CASH prizes
Tickets $100.00 each
Drawing: Friday, May 21, 7:00pm
Location: St. Luke's parking lot
Drawing can be watched LIVE at: www.westboroughtv.org
POP UP RAFFLE TICKET SALES
ST. LUKE'S PARKING LOT
SATURDAY, MAY 8th -10AM - 12PM
SUNDAY, MAY 16th - 10AM - 12PM
To reserve your Raffle ticket early please contact Mary Christensen
By TEXT: 508-868-5483 or EMAIL: maryc11195@aol.com
For ticket info and more details, see last weekend's bulletin: 4/18 BULLETIN
Read about WoSL and the programs we support on our website: WoSL
Lenten Almsgiving
If you participated in the CRS Rice Bowl program during Lent you may drop off your rice bowl in the baskets in the vestibule of the church. Thank you for helping those in need.
Adoration & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Live-streaming will now be available for worship and adoration from home.
Tuesdays, Live Online from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Benediction at 1:00 PM
For those of you who still cannot go to church or who are part of a vulnerable population, we invite you to join us live, virtually, for Adoration from your home every Tuesday starting at 12:30pm with Benediction at 1:00pm.
Religious Ed/ Faith Formation
2021-22 Registration Opens May 1st
Grades Pre-K through 11th. More information coming soon about the 2021-22 program. Watch for updates by email, in the bulletin, and on our website.