Religious Ed/ Faith Formation 2021-22
High School Classes Start this Sunday, Sept. 12th!
For more information and schedules click here: Program Overview
To register for grades Pre-K through 11th, contact the parish center secretary at 508-366-8509
RCIA Inquiry Sessions
Tuesday, September 28th
7:30 PM in room 23 of the Parish Center
Weekly Thereafter
Although we welcome and meet with inquirers all year, we will start weekly Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) inquiry sessions on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 PM. This is an opportunity for people to learn about the Catholic faith tradition, and if one feels so called, to start a path that will lead to becoming a Christian in the Catholic faith tradition. All welcome, and folks are invited to attend as many sessions as they like without any obligation to “become Catholic.”
RCIA was designed as a means for people to become Christians (through the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation), if they feel called to do so. It is also a path for Christians from other faith traditions to learn about the Catholic faith tradition and enter into full communion with the Catholic Church, if so choose.
We have also had people participate who were baptized Catholic but for one reason or another never received First Communion and Confirmation. Regardless of your background, we welcome you to attend our Tuesday September 28 session, when we will talk about what the RCIA faith formation process is about. Or if you are a confirmed Catholic, please consider referring anyone you know that may be interested in learning about RCIA.
The pandemic limited us to virtual sessions for a number of months. We are cautiously optimistic that September 28 will be the start of safe in-person sessions for us. Nevertheless, we try to be responsive to any special needs and are amenable to a virtual option as necessary or upon request.
There is no need to register – just go to the parish center and walk into room 23! We will look forward to meeting you! For more information on RCIA in general or the September 28 inquiry session in particular, please contact Bob Thompson via phone at 508-341-7677 or via email at bob_thomps@hotmail.com.
TRIP TO POLAND
With Fr. Riley in April 2022
Information Meeting:
Tuesday, September 21
6:30pm at the Parish Hall
Fr. Riley will be leading a pilgrimage to Poland April 25—May 5, 2022. On this wonderful trip we will visit places such as Warsaw, Malbork Castle, the medieval town of Gdansk, Torun (the home of Nicholas Copernicus), and Czestochowa. We will also visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp, and Krakow, the birthplace of St. John Paul II. A more detailed list can be found in a brochure located on tables in the rear of our Church.
Join us for an informational meeting on Tuesday evening, Sept. 21st at 6:30pm in the parish hall. We invite everyone who may be interested in this wonderful pilgrimage and historical/cultural trip to the the country of Pope St. John Paul II, to attend this session. Learn more and ask questions. Hope to see you!
St. Luke's
Adult Studies
Fall 2021
Time to reconnect and
grow in your faith!
Here are the new fall study group topics for both Adults and Young Adults. Find evening or daytime class options as well as remote (Zoom) or in-person meetings. Classes start mid- to late-September.
- Living in the Father's Love - Women's small group bible study
- He Leadeth Me by Father Walter Czycek
- The Mass - Bishop Barron video series
- In the Beginning - A Practical Exploration of the Book of Genesis
- In the Beginning for YOUNG ADULTS (ages 18 - 30)
- Fellowship and Faith - Faith-based playgroup for moms of young children
- Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues - Bishop Barron video series
- The Book of Acts ~ Spreading the Kingdom - Jeff Cavens video teachings
St. Luke's Liturgical Ministry:
Cantors Needed at all Masses
As things at Saint Luke's come back to normal, we have a need for more people to step forward and become Cantors. Cantoring is a very important Ministry. Cantors lead the Congregation in Song. A Cantor's music is a prayer that draws the people in and helps them sing along as well. We will not be having Choirs for another month at least, so the Cantor becomes even more important in acclaiming the music of the Liturgy, as well as the hymns.
Please join and support this very important, and very satisfying, Ministry. If you are interested or have questions, call Ellen Linn, Director of Music, at the rectory at (508) 366-5502.
Volunteer & Ministry
Opportunities at St. Luke Parish
Ministry life was quieter during the height of the pandemic. Now, as we look forward to celebrating Mass together and reigniting our faith-in-action, we invite you to consider serving in one of many important Ministries. Please pray about ways you can serve. To learn more about open ministries, volunteer opportunities, and whom to contact, click here: MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES AT ST. LUKE PARISH
Westborough
Appalachia Service Project
Upcoming Events:
BOTTLE & CAN DRIVE
Saturday, Sept. 11th
9am to Noon
First United Methodist Church Lot
Curbside drop-off -- you don't even need to get out of your car! Please, only clean Mass deposit items only; no water bottles or non-deposit recyclables.
You can put items into the shed (in bags) any time if you can't come to the drive.
FOOD DRIVE
Saturday, Sept. 25, 9-10:30am
Please help restock the Westborough Food Pantry. Our ASP youth volunteers will pick up your donations. Email us to register for a pickup at westboroughfooddrive@gmail.com
Don't live in Westborough? Donate locally or drop off donations at FUMC in the lobby any time.
ASP INFO SESSION
For New Volunteers
Sunday, Oct. 3rd, 7:30 PM
St. Luke Parish Hall
Curious about or interested in becoming an ASP volunteer? High school youth (and parents) are invited to learn more about this year's 2022 ASP Mission Trip, what it's all about, and how to join.
For updates and events, follow Westborough ASP's Facebook page:
Why Come Back to Mass?
Whether you've already started coming back to Mass or not,
we hope these reasons will inspire you and your friends and family.
We Need the Peace of God
Why should you come back to Mass? Because only in God do we find the peace we so desperately seek.
The peace we seek can never be satisfied by the world, politics, or even human relationships. Our ambitions and desires can drive us to restless busyness. Can anything on earth satisfy?
God gave us the gift of the Mass to slow us down, to feed us with his Word and his Body in the Eucharist. On the Sabbath, we're invited to set aside everything causing us stress and anxiety and be re-ordered to rest in the peace Christ.
Take a moment to listen to this short message from Jared Zimmerer, author and senior director of the Word on Fire Institute. on the necessity of God's grace and the peace only he can give:
“You Yourself encourage us to
delight in Your praise, for You have
made us for Yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in You.”
St. Augustine
God is longing for you to come home!
Rediscover the love of God at Mass this weekend.
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Sunday 6:30PM Mass
Sunday 6:30 Mass resumes on September 12th but will be on alternate weeks. This follows the High School Religious Ed. Schedule.
Since Fr Riley is our only priest, he will offer the 6:30 mass on high school class nights. Hopefully we will get an associate priest next year and the 6:30 Mass will be every week. For now we are grateful for what we have!
NOTE: These are the Sunday dates for the 6:30pm Mass:
2021
September 12
September 26
October 17
October 31
November 14
December 5
2022
January 23
February 6
March 6
March 20
April 3