Thank you all for joining us in sharing Christmas love throughout Westborough.
There are still tags on our trees and we ask you to please take them if you are able.
The gifts must be returned to the Parish Center on December 12th.
St. Luke's Annual
Jingle Bell Run
Saturday, December 4th at 10:00am
$15 Registration
Please join us for this year's Jingle Bell Run!
Run starts at the Parish Center. It is a simple one-mile run/walk so all ages can participate. Dress up in Santa hats, etc. Hot cocoa and cookies at the finish.
This is a Fundraiser for Haiti. The requested donation is $15 to register. Register online or in person.
This is a Fundraiser for Haiti. The requested donation is $15 to register. Register online or in person.
Or, download the registration form here and bring your donation to the Jingle Bell Run. (Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to register.)
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Mass Schedule:
This year the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, a Holy Day of Obligation, falls on a Wednesday.
There will be 3 Masses:
Tuesday, December 7, at 4:00 pm: Vigil Mass
Wednesday, December 8, at 7:30 am & 12:10 pm
St. Luke Children’s
Christmas Eve Pageant:
Sign-up Open for Grades K-6
The Children's Pageant will be at our 6:00pm Mass on Friday, December 24th. Children in grades K-6 can participate. There are no speaking roles. Please make sure you can attend all rehearsals before signing up. Details are on our website: stlukes-parish.org/
- Sign up online by clicking here: Online Pageant Registration
- Click to download and print the sign-up form BELOW (one sheet per child) and drop off at the Parish Center. Or,
- Contact Kathy Dunbeck via phone/text/email 508-479-0585 or email Kathy@Dunbeck.net
LEGACY OF HOPE
How funds are being used – part 1:
At least 40% of all Legacy of Hope donations are returned directly to their parishioners’ local parish; 60% of the funding goes to the Diocese of Worcester. The largest percentage of these diocesan funds are being used to create a long-term endowment to fund our Diocese’s retired priests. We can all think of the many priests who have blessed St. Luke’s in the past but who have since retired; some of these priests will continue in their ministry and support a parish. However, there will come a time when their needs will likely increase.
By adding to and building the endowment the Diocese will be able to help defray some of the long-term costs associated with retirement including health care, independent living assisted living and nursing homes.
Every man shall give as he is able,
according to the blessing of the Lord your God
which He has given you.
Deuteronomy 16:17
For more information about the Legacy of Hope Campaign, Bishop McManus' video, and brochures; visit St. Luke's website: https://stlukes-parish.org/
The Prayer Shawl Ministry
We will meet Tuesday, December 14th from 1:00 – 2:30 PM in Room 23 of the Parish Center. This ministry is open to any person interested in knitting or crocheting prayer shawls, lap robes or afghans for the sick and suffering. The ministry also makes hats and mittens for the Giving Tree at Christmas.
We would love to have new members since there are many requests for the handmade items. Yarn is available at the Parish Center.
If you would like to participate but can’t make the monthly meetings, please email or call Carol Mulcahy at cmmulcahy@live.com or 508-898-0409 for more information about patterns and yarn.
Christmas Memorial Service
Thursday, December 16 at 7:30 PM
A Candlelight Service to remember our loved ones who have died. During this busy, and often difficult, holiday season, we invite family and friends to participate in this evening of thoughtful prayer, reflection, and music.
You are welcome to bring a photo or other small remembrance of your loved one to display during the service. If you would like the name of the deceased mentioned during the service, please arrive at 7:15pm. We look forward to having you join us for this special evening of shared sorrow and joy in the presence of our Lord!
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, those attending who are unvaccinated are strongly recommended to wear a mask.
The Westborough Knights of Columbus assemble the creche in front of St. Luke's.