LEGACY OF HOPE
How the funds will be used: Part 4
Amidst these tedious and trying times, St Luke’s parishioners generously pledged $502,284 to our Legacy of Hope capital fund raising campaign!
To the 143 families that generously donated, thank you very much! While we did not achieve our goal, at least 40% of the Legacy of Hope pledges to St Luke’s are immediately returned from the Diocese of Worcester, and these will be a huge help as we replace the Parish Center roof, upgrade technology in the Parish Center, and perform needed work on our Rectory – a building constructed in the early 1970s that requires structural and mechanical repairs.
It is not too late to contribute: Click here.
Visit St. Luke's website for more information: Here.
"You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God."
2 Corinthians 9:11
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Mary Christensen and Tom Shea stand beside a truck loaded with food and clothing ready to be delivered to the Mustard Seed in Worcester on January 7th.
Mary and Tom are just two of the many parishioners who generously donated food and clothing this month. In addition to the bed of the truck being full of food and clothing, the rear seat is fully loaded with more clothing. And, before the 7th we made a separate delivery of winter clothing as our garage was getting full!
St. Luke's parishioners have always been generous with food donations but the response to the winter clothing request was outstanding! Donations included winter coats, shirts, pants, underwear, socks, hats, gloves and toiletries.
Also, thanks to Lisa Stevens for donating her time to help serve meals that night. The staff at Mustard Seed was most appreciative for the donations and the help. We know that those in need were truly thankful particularly now that winter weather has arrived.
Many thanks to all who generously donated to the Mustard Seed this month!
~ Sue Black
Children's Pageant at 6:30 Mass Christmas Eve
Kathy Dunbeck has been involved in the Children's Pageant since 1990 when she volunteered and her children participated. In 2000 Kathy began coordinating this beloved annual event. Families and parishioners look forward to this every year, which is open to children in grades K though 6. The St. Luke's Christmas Eve Children's Pageant helps to remind us of what Christmas is all about, and the children take their roles very seriously. Well done, all!
St. Luke's Free Movie Night
The Land of High Mountains
Sat., Jan. 22, 2022
7:00pm, Parish Center
An inspiring true story about the only pediatric hospital in Haiti and the amazing work being done by Fr. Rick. Appropriate for ages HS and older.
Free!
Adult Studies
Winter 2022
Begin the NEW YEAR with NEW PERSPECTIVE!
Looking within....
Growing in faith...
Sharing the best of yourself to others...
Looking within....
Growing in faith...
Sharing the best of yourself to others...
Six courses offered with remote (Zoom) and in-person options. Small group classes start in January. (Different start dates from Jan. 4th to Jan. 27th. See website.)
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Tuesday, January 18th, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Room 23, 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. We would love to have new members since there are many requests for the handmade items.
For questions or more information, contact Carol Mulcahy at cmmulcahy@live.com or 508-898-0409.
Forever Young
Movie Day
Monday, January 24, at 9:45 AM
Spend an enjoyable morning with friends, snack on popcorn, and watch “Sully,” an exciting film that’s based on a true story. Come to our meeting at the Parish Center and pretend that you’re at the local movie house. For weather-related cancellation, call Florence Richards at 508-329-1133 on Monday morning after 8:00am.
ASP Food Drive
Saturday, January 29th
Please donate as we again help restock the Westborough Food Pantry.
ASP youth are working to help local needs. Volunteers will pick up food donations so please leave items by your driveway by 9:00 AM on Saturday.
Register your address for pick-up here: Food Drive
Don't live in Westborough? Donate locally or drop off donations at FUMC in the lobby any time.
Effective January 5, 2022, Indoor Mask Mandate is in effect for Westborough. The Board of Health requires that everyone, including fully vaccinated people, wear masks in indoor public settings across Westborough.
There will be no choir during January.