St. Luke’s Kids' Rosary Project
Months ago, our Faith Formation Team wanted to create a virtual living rosary to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Luke's. We wanted it to be something our parish children could be proud of, and have it reflect the diversity of St. Luke’s parish family.
As the project continued, we realized how very much our world needs prayer: from the pandemic, to the spotlight on social injustices, to the political divisions that seem to permeate our American culture. How we all need prayer!
St. Luke’s Mustard Seed Meal Donation
Friday, September 4th
Mustard Seed attendance is down, so we have been asked to provide 100 bagged lunches. Due to the overwhelming response from St. Luke’s generous parishioners the last two months, we are asking that volunteers please make only 5 lunch bags each.
If you want to help, email Susan first so she can plan for how many lunches we are donating.
● Each bag should include a sandwich (any kind), a piece of fruit, a snack (cookies or chips/pretzels, etc.) and a napkin.
● Please label the bags with the contents (i.e., turkey sandwich, apple, chips.)
● Drop lunches off at 11 Old Nourse Street in Westborough on Sept. 4th, no later than 4 p.m.
If there are any questions, call Sue at 508-212-2748. Her email address is joeblacksr@verizon.net.
Thank you so much for your help! Please stay healthy and safe!
- Sue Black
St. Luke's Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry continues to pour their love, care and prayers into every beautiful lap robe, baby blanket, and prayer shawl they knit. These wonderful items are available for those who seek a little extra comfort during these trying times.
Carol Mulcahy shares, "Over the past two months we have been meeting behind the Parish Center and will continue to do so as long as the weather cooperates. We bring lawn chairs that are placed six feet apart and we wear masks. It's a good opportunity to socialize while we work on the shawls." Parishioners who are not able to attend meetings at the parish center actively work on shawls in their home.
When finished knitting, the ministry prays over each carefully crafted item and attaches a Miraculous Medal and prayer card before providing them to our Parish Outreach programs. These beautiful shawls, lap robes and blankets have been a particular source of comfort to our Saint Luke parishioners as well as the families of Visitation House, the Appalachia Service Project, and the babies baptized at St. Luke's.
These beautiful hand-knit items will be available in the vestibule of the church at all masses this weekend. You are invited to take one of these gifts to those who may be suffering, those who are in mourning, or those who just need to feel they are very much loved. They are also available by reaching out to Pam at the Parish Center Office at 508-366-8509 to make arrangements for pickup.
Forever Young's
Virtual Bake Sale
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Forever Young has been unable to host any delicious Bake Sales, which are their only fund-raising efforts. Instead, we are enlisting your support by way of a “VIRTUAL BAKE SALE”.
You can help us by using the Senior Adult envelope provided in your September church envelope packet.
Thank you for your support!
"Forever Young" is a group for senior adults that meets monthly. They have a varied program, and the group organizes trips throughout the year.
Seeking Teachers
Do you have a love for sharing our beautiful Catholic faith?
Would you be willing to share your faith with children of St. Luke's?
If so, please consider teaching or co-teaching a Faith Formation class. Your faith is a blessing to our youth!
We provide training, materials, and support!
Click here for more information: Faith Formation K - 6 Catechists
Or Contact Tony Joseph (Grades K-6) at anthony1joseph1@gmail.com
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Catholic Charities School Supply Drive
The School Supply Drive is just one way Catholic Charities helps families in need in Worcester County. Each year they provide backpacks filled with school supplies to hundreds of children. St. Luke's has proudly supported this drive for 8 years, helping 75 children whose families would not otherwise be able to provide for them.
This year the drive is contact-less. To help, you can purchase supplies on their Amazon Wish List, below.
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