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ST. LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCH
1606 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg, Fl. 32068
(904) 282-0439 Fax: (904) 291-9711
www.stlukesparish.org
PASTOR
Rev. Andy Blaszkowski
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Pervaiz Masih
DEACONS
Deacon Bob DeLuca
Deacon Steve Arnold
MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE
HOLY FAMILY
Sr. Danuta Kujalowicz, Superior
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY VIGIL MASS - 5:00pm
SUNDAY - 8:15am & 11:00am
WEEKDAY SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday
Morning MASS - 8:30AM
No morning Mass on the
First Friday of each month
RECONCILIATION
SATURDAY 3:30pm
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday 9:00am - 6:30pm
NOVENA TO THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL
Tuesday following 8:30am Mass
ROSARY
Wednesday following 8:30am Mass
ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL MASS
Thursday 8:30 am - during school year
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
Monday 6:30pm
The Holy Family of Jesus
Mary and Joseph
December 28, 2014
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
8:30am & 7:00pm
FIRST FRIDAY LITURGY
AND HOLY HOUR
January 2, 2015 at 7:00pm
FIRST SATURDAY
MASS FOR THE NATION
Saturday, January 3, 2015
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
CHAPEL
St. Vincent Hospital
Monday thru Friday
12:00 noon Mass
of
life
From the Pastor’s Desk:
December 28, 2014
On this first Sunday after Christmas, the Liturgy invites us to celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
God wanted to be born into a human family, He wanted to have a mother and father like us. The celebration marks the
fundamental truth, that when the Son of God became man, when the Word became flesh, He became flesh as a little
child within a family…a family which became the model of love for God and each other, for trust, prayer, and
obedience in fulfilling their roles as members of a family. Our scripture readings today reflect on aspects of family life
including the duties and blessings that come about as a result of faithfully living family life. Understanding what a
family is, is critically important to understanding life with God.
And yet, “To d ay, there are tho se w ho say that m arriage (fam ily) is o ut o f fashio n... They say that it is no t w orth
making a life-long commitment, making a definitive decision, ‘forever’, because we do not know what tomorrow will bring. I ask
you, instead, to be revolutionaries, I ask you to swim against the tide; yes, I am asking you to rebel against this culture that sees
everything as temporary and that ultimately believes you are incapable of responsibility; that believes you are incapable of true
love.
Therefore, today our gaze on the Holy Family lets us also be drawn into the simplicity of the life they led in Nazareth. It is an
example that does our families great good, helping them increasingly to become communities of love and reconciliation, in which
tenderness, mutual help, and mutual forgiveness is experienced. Let us remember the three key words for living in peace and joy in
the family: “May I”, “thank you” and “sorry”. In our family, when we are not intrusive and ask “may I”, in our family when we
are not selfish and learn to say “thank you”, and when in a family one realizes he has done something wrong and knows how to say
“sorry”, in that family there is peace and joy. Let us remember these three words. I would also like to encourage families to become
aware of the importance they have in the Church and in society. The proclamation of the Gospel, in fact, first passes through the
family to reach the various spheres of daily life. Let us fervently call upon Mary Most Holy, the Mother of Jesus and our Mother,
and St. Joseph her spouse. Let us ask them to enlighten, comfort and guide every family in the world, so that they may fulfill with
dignity and peace the mission which God has entrusted to them. - POPE FRANCIS
Thursday of this week will bring us to celebrate a New Year – 2015! On New Year’s Day, the Church honors Mary
under the special title of Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God - a holy day of obligation. The title - Blessed Virgin
Mary, the Mother of God - is one of the most outstanding characteristics of Mary in her willingness to know and do
God’s Will. Today, as we continue with our Christmas joy, we ponder with Mary the Mystery of God’s presence, and
thus inspired by her example, we, too, strive to recognize the Word being flesh that found His dwelling place among
us.
On the first day of the New Year, the Church also dedicates a special time to pray for peace. “Slaves no more, but
brothers and sisters” is the title of Pope Francis’ message for the 48th World Day of Peace. “Peace is either…the good
of all or it is the good of none and it can only be truly attained and enjoyed, as the highest quality of life and a more human and
sustainable development, only if all are guided by solidarity as a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the
common good. It requires a willingness to ‘lose ourselves’ for the sake of others rather than exploiting them, and to ‘serve them’
instead of oppressing them for our own advantage. It requires a conversion of hearts.”
As we continue with the joyful celebration of Christmas, I have the incredible privilege to be in the Holy Land for a
week. Taking part in a scripture study, together with priests and seminarians from St. Vincent de Paul Regional
Seminary, we will walk, study, and learn the message of the Gospel at the heart of its proclamation. I assure you of my
prayers and promise to offer all of your intentions at the Daily Masses I will celebrate at the most holy and significant
places so important to our faith.
On this New Year's Day, I wish you all God's blessings for the whole year to come. May God bless you and your
families- that transformed by the power of faith we may bring God's love and joy to one another and to this world that
hungers so much for His presence. May Mary, the Mother of God- the Prince of Peace, continue to intercede for deep
and lasting peace in our hearts so often overwhelmed with selfishness and pride. May the Lord bless you every
moment of this New Year - 2015!
With prayers,
Fr. Andy
PARISH STAFF
MINISTRY HEAD DIRECTORY
Rev. Andy Blaszkowski, Pastor…….…….……...….ext. 111
[email protected]
Rev. Pervaiz Masih, Parochial Vicar.………….………ext. 141
[email protected]
Deacon Bob DeLuca, Director of Religious Education….ext. 117
[email protected]
Deacon Steve Arnold……………………………...320-339-1912
[email protected]
Wendy Hughes, Rel. Ed. Administrative Assistant…...ext. 117
[email protected]
Stephen Eiswert, Adult Faith Coordinator… …...…..ext. 113
[email protected]
Theresa Hedberg, Office Manager…...……………...ext. 121
[email protected]
Anita Tooke, Office Assistant..………………..…….ext. 100
[email protected]
Maureen Bella, Bookkeeper……….……...................ext. 115
[email protected]
Stephen Eiswert, Youth Director………………..…..ext. 113
[email protected]
Kathleen James, Director of Music Ministry..………ext. 142
[email protected]
Brian Cerabona, ECHO Apprentice………………...ext. 143
[email protected]
ALTAR SERVERS.………..………....….Marcia Vigue...994-3240
ADORATION of HOLY EUCHARIST…….Leigh Clark…..591-1473
AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS……….…Alison Duvall...718-7563
ANNULMENT COMPANIONS………….…Vicki Kelly.....375-2644
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY……………Diane Phillips…282-4114
BLANKET MINISTRY………..……Cathie Donnellon…….406-0535
CATHOLIC CHARITIES……….….Bernie Johnston...282-0439x114
CHILDRENS LUTURGY OF THE WORD..Jackie Nuzum.888-0741
COUNCIL of CATHOLIC WOMEN…...….Theresa Tocco..282-7104
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS………….Mary & Ted Neal...406-0855
FAMILY SERVICE MINISTRY………....Helen Brummer...673-8450
FESTIVAL……………………………..……Alison Duvall...718-7563
FINANCE COMMITTEE………………...…...Joe Kinsey...781-3183
FLORAL & LANDSCAPE MINISTRY…………………………………
GIFT BEARERS……………………….…...Laura Zanone...214-9792
GREETERS………………………………....Joan McLain...406-2718
HOME SCHOOL.Rhonda [email protected]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS….……… .....Jim Santo……..626-5113
LADIES AUXILIARY…….…………..Lillian Scarborough..635-3358
LECTORS………………………………………..Peggy Stern….291-0982
LEGION OF MARY…...…Kathleen [email protected]
LINK……………………..…Melanie [email protected]
Business Hours………………...……..……..9:00am-4:30pm
Closed for lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm
Welcome! New Parishioners!!
M/M Jason Littlefield, M/M William Higgins,
Ms. Tara Gonzalez, Mr. Justin Williams
Our Visitors: We thank you for celebr ating the Holy Euchar ist
with us this weekend. If you are visiting, we pray that you have a
wonderful visit and safe travel. If you are new to the area and are
considering St. Luke Church as your Parish Family, please stop by
the Church Office during regular office hours to register. Registration
forms are also available in the vestibule of the Church.
MOVING/CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Please notify the par ish
office at 282-0439 if you are moving or if you have a new telephone
number.
FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
SERVICES ARE BROADCAST INSIDE THE
CHURCH. TUNE ANY FM RADIO TO 91.1
ATTENTION
The Diocese of Saint Augustine treats all allegations of sexual
misconduct seriously and deals with all allegations in a prompt,
confidential and thorough manner. To Report Abuse, call:
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator (904) 262-3200, ext.
129, or the Department of Children and Families at:
1-800-96-Abuse (800) 962-2873.
LITURGY COORDINATOR…………………...….. Kim Floyd @226-4689
MARTHA’S KITCHEN……………..……Mary McMaster...406-0546
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING…...……...Amy Karney...406-5076
NURSERY.…Mauricia Buchanan 610-4517..Debbie Walsh.291-7720
PARISH COUNCIL…………………….George Ferfecki.....219-9772
PARISH OUTREACH………………….Wendy Hughes .....631-6885
PRAY for ME……………………………...Bill Donnelly.....813-5503
RCIA for ADULTS………………………………..Pat Noll...282-3790
RCIA for CHILDREN……………....Georgeanne Donnelly 215-0672
RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP………………..….Joni Shipley...282-7146
RESPECT LIFE...……………….…...Carolyn Harrington...282-9906
ROSARY MAKERS…………………...….Arlene Tomaro...282-1287
SACRISTAN…...……………………………...Joe Scott…..282-9209
BOY SCOUTS…………………………….Ron Burckhard..813-6804
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR……..Judy Stamer...291-0793
STEWARDSHIP…………………………...….Joe Kinsey...781-3183
TRAVELING CHALICE MINISTRY…Barbara Gibbons…..635-0602
USHERS……………………………………...….Joe Scott...282-9209
WEDDING COORDINATOR……………..Tama Barrett.....536-8181
Our Edward K. Rooney Parish Center is available for rental for
receptions, showers, meetings, for anniversary/birthday parties.
Please call the Parish Office at 282-0439 for more information or
to reserve the center for your special event.
St. Luke Parish Business Owners
In order to support our St. Luke Parish Business Owners,
a request is being made from each of you with a "Mom &
Pop" business to submit your business name to:
[email protected]. Also include with
your company name, the address, phone number,
website, e-mail address and a brief description of your
business. With enough participation, St. Luke will
hopefully be able to organize and share a directory of
these businesses for the convenience of all parishioners
of St. Luke. Any questions, please call Annabelle
Hamachek at 272-1440 between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
St. Luke Child Care Center
1608 Blanding Blvd.
Middleburg, FL 32068
904-406-9510
“Bringing Christ’s Mission to
the World, One Child at a
Time!”
* Licensed through DCF—CO4CLO29
*Teachers are state-certified
* Age-appropriate curriculum
implemented—Learn Every Day
* School Readiness and
Success by Six approved
Educating Hearts & Minds for
a Lifetime
Coffee and donuts are available in Faith Hall
following Sunday morning Masses.
Sponsored by Parish Outreach.
Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family
Our special mission is to prolong Christ's prayer from the Last
Supper:
"I PRAY THAT THEY MAY ALL BE ONE...
THAT THE WORLD WILL BELIEVE." (J 17,21)
For more information about the Missionary Sisters
of the Holy Family contact:
www.holyfamilysisters.us
Contact our sisters at St. Luke Catholic Church:
Sr. Danuta at [email protected]
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC - Your PARISH
SCHOOL
1610 Blanding Boulevard, Middleburg, FL 32068
Phone 904-282-0504
www.AnnunciationCatholic.org
Email J. Mullarkey:[email protected]
DIVIDENDS
for LIFE:
Faith
Morals
Excellence
One Curriculum
Pre-K through 8
Spanish K-8
Music & Art
21st Century
Pope Francis's
General Prayer Intention
Universal: That the birth of the Redeemer may bring peace
and hope to all people.
For Evangelization: That parents may be true evangelizers, passing on
to their children the precious gift of faith.
PARISH OUTREACH NEWS
ST. LUKE SENIORS
THANK YOU
Thank you St. Luke Seniors for your
generous donation of 97 pairs of socks!
These will be donated to Clay Hill
Elementary School.
Thank you to all who helped with our December
Food Distribution Day. We had a great turn out with
138 families receiving groceries, bread and
desserts. Our next FDD is January 17 from 10 am to
noon with sorting the day before at 3 pm. Our pantry
needs the following foods: cereal and pancake mix,
canned meat and tuna, pasta and sauce, canned beans
and fruit, peanut butter, rice, and mac and
cheese. Thank you for your generosity to help us
help others.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEWS
St Luke Catholic Chari es Satellite Office mission is to
provide compassionate and confiden al financial
assistance to those in the community who have had a
recent (within 3 months) financial emergency. Limited
financial assistance is provided for electric, water and
rent. Assistance is provided by appointment only and
an ini al screening is required in order that
documenta on of the emergency is provided. Our
hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 3:00.
If you would be interested in working in this rewarding
ministry, please contact us at (904) 282-0439 ext. 114
We will be closed for Christmas and New Years from
December 22, 2014 un l January 5, 2015.
GRACE HOUSE
CONSELING CENTER
The monthly Bereavement Support Group will
continue to meet in January of the new year. It is
held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at
7:00pm. As of January, the group will be facilitated
by Margaret Rose Glenn, LCSW, of Grace House
Counseling Center. No registration is needed. If
you have lost a loved one, you can find support,
hope and healing here. If you have any questions,
please feel free to call Margaret Rose
at 904-236-0507.
MASS FOR LIFE: Thursday, January 22,
2015 at 7:00pm - St. Catherine's Parish in
Orange Park
Please join us for the offering of Holy Mass in
preparation for 42 years and more than 52million
deaths by surgical abortion since the 1973
Supreme Court decisions legalizing abortion in
the U.S. We will pray to the God of mercy for
healing for all women and families touched by this
painful reality and for a restoration of a
Civilization of Love, where the dignity of the
human person is affirmed and protected.
All are invited. Questions? Mary 264-1904.
Attention Married and Engaged Couples
Has anyone every clearly explained for you WHY the
Catholic Church does not approve of unnatural birth
control? For most of us, the answer is NO. Learn about
your faith and discover a natural method of family
planning that goes beyond the physical. A course starts
Sunday, January 11th at 6pm at St. Catherine's. For
more information and registration, go to
www.live-the-love.org or contact Beth and Wesley
Moody at 375-8583 or [email protected] .
St. Luke’s CYM is sponsoring
BINGO
Friday January 16th @7pm
Come out for light food and refreshments, 50/50 and lots of BINGO fun.
All proceeds go to support St. Luke Youth Group
For more information call 282-0439 or email
[email protected]
Piano Lessons Register Now!
Starting January 6, 2015, private piano lessons
Will be offered at St. Luke Catholic Church
Taught by the Parish organist, Christine Couch.
Tuesday - 3:00 until 7:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday - 3:00 until 6:00pm
For more information and to sign up, call
Christine Couch at 404-510-2995 today.
Www.christinecouch.com
BISHOP PARTRICK BARRY
COUNCIL 10626
Ladies Auxiliary
New Year Gala
December 31, 2014
7:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Live Music
Heavy Hors d’ oeuvres
Cash Bar
$12.50 per person
Nursery Available
ADULT FAITH
Steve Eiswert, Adult Faith Coordinator [email protected]
(904) 282 - 0439 x113
The Men’s Monday Evening Prayer Group Presents:
Living The Discerning Life
Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, leads a ten-part retreat based on the 14 rules
of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Fr. Gallagher explains how St. Ignatius and others converted their lives from ones of
emptiness and sin leading away from God to lives rich in the fullness of God’s grace. In ten episodes Father
Gallagher shows how we can apply St. Ignatius’ 14 rules to our daily lives helping us to draw closer to the Father.
Meetings take place @ 7pm in the Hope Room on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
All who are interested can come to a meeting or may contact the Adult Faith Office.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH CORNER - THE BIBLE
It seems strangely paradoxical that so many who claim to love Jesus Christ would be so hostile toward the
Church, which has single-handedly protected the records of his life and teachings for so long.
The Bible is the most profound and sublime collection of writings in human history. It goes without saying that
these writings are difficult to understand. Individual interpretation of the bible is a very slippery path that leads
people to great confusion, heartache, and distress. The history of Christianity in the past five hundred years is
proof enough of this point. This type of approach doesn’t promote unity, and always leads to division among
Christians. What sadness Christ must feel as he stands witness to the bickering and division of Christian history.
After all, in his final prayer he prayed “that all may be one.” (John 17:22)
(Excerpt from “Rediscover Catholicism – A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion & Purpose by Matthew Kelly)
LIGHTHOUSE AUDIO CDs
A new supply of Audio CDs are available in the Narthex. A $3.00 donation is requested. Check out our new
titles for some excellent Catholic listening while you are driving along in your car.
CATECHISTS and ASSISTANTS
Christ Our Savior is Born!
The Office of
Religious Education
wishes you and your family
a most blessed Christmas
and a Happy New Year!!!
Cherish this Most Holy
Season!
PREP Resumes on
January 4, 2015
ENJOY your Break!!!
Level I Catechist Certification
All in Two Weekends
Sponsored by
Office of Christian Formation
Next Classes are offered at
Our Lady of Good Council Parish
Jan 10-11, 2015
And
Jan 24-25, 2015
Call Wendy Hughes
In the Office of Religious Education
The Office of Religious Education is seeking
volunteer catechists, assistants, and substitutes in
our PREP, Sacramental, RCIA-C and CLOW
programs. If you feel called to this noble vocation,
please call the Religious Education department.
Come Join in the Celebration
Father Andy and the Parish Council would like to celebrate the
diverse ethnic backgrounds of our church family by sponsoring:
An International Fair.
Sunday, January 4, 2015.
Time 12:15 to 2PM
We are asking all parishioners to join by sharing their heritage
We will furnish the space and table for you to set up a display
with samples of your culture, food, customs, and costumes. You
may decorate your space in any way you feel you can best
represent your culture. What better way to celebrate the
Epiphany.
Call: Tracy Chapman (904-600-1785) or Donna Kirk (272-8311)
for more information.
 THANK YOU 
FOR YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION TO
ST. LUKE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY GROWTH FUND
Total
Participating Parishioners
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29
8:30am ~ MASS and followed by Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament
6:30pm ~ Chaplet of Divine Mercy - Chapel
7:00pm ~ Boy Scouts - Temperance Room
$1,757,000.00
$1,000,000.00
$700,000.00
$600,000.00
$500,000.00
$575,095.68
31%
$400,000.00
Donations in Memoriam: Nenita Anloague, Cissie Donigan, Kathy Jones,
Chuck Kennedy, Michael Koscianski, Timothy Mermann, Colleen Moritz,
Terrence Stahl, Robert Triglia, Jerry Williams, Angelina Bernas, Sue Mann,
Joan Ferfecki, Mary Ann Vileno, Kenneth Zang, Geraldine Dombrowski, Anita
Caporale, Mary & Frank Brandt, Doris Loveland, Matthew Dziergowski,
Waclaw & Alexandra Dziergowski, Joseph & Mary Eck, Donald Daniel
Hamachek, Richard Krabbe, Domenica Marchese, Larry Besaw, Joseph Pasko,
Jr., Ray Kenney, and Tony Montalbano.
Our Gift of Treasure
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Total Weekly Collection Goal
Excess/Shortfall of Weekly Goal
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30
8:30am ~ MASS and followed by the Novena of the
Miraculous Medal
10:00am ~ Senior Game Day - Charity Room
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31
8:30am ~ MASS followed by the Rosary
9:30am ~ Confession
12:30pm ~ PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED
5:00pm ~ MASS
7:30pm ~ New Year’s Eve Dance
HAPP Y NEW YEAR
$ N/A
$21,538.46
$
Offertory Envelopes are available by contacting the
Parish Office at 282-0439 or via e-mail:
[email protected].
Developing Community through Stewardship: The
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph:
“And be thankful.” Col. 3:15
St. Paul’s reminder to be thankful is a great way to end
the year. The good steward is
always thankful. We recognize that we are God’s people
and everything we have is a gift from God. When we fill
our hearts with gratitude we can stop striving for more
and start appreciating and sharing the gifts we have already been given.
If you are not a registered parishioner and
are contributing to our parish, please register today.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1
PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED
11:00am ~ MASS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2
PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED
7:00pm ~ FIRST FRIDAY MASS and HOLY HOUR
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4
8:30am ~ MASS FOR THE NATION
3:30pm ~ Confession
5:00pm ~ MASS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5
8:15am ~ MASS of the EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
8:30am ~ RCIA - Justice Room
9:30am ~ PREP
9:45am ~ Confirmation Class - Justice Room
11:00am ~ MASS
12:15pm ~ ETHNIC CELEBRATION - Parish Hall
SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY
** Baptism - Expectant parents are encouraged to
contact the Parish Office for specific information on requirements,
preparation and dates for the sacrament you are requesting.
Baptisms: 2nd and 4th Sunday following the 11am Mass
** Marriage - Couples should contact the priest before setting a
date for their wedding in order to ensure church availability.
Participation in a marriage preparation program is required and
couples are encouraged to begin preparation at least 8 months prior
to their wedding date.
** Anointing of the Sick - This sacrament of healing is intended
for those who are ill or infirm. Parishioners scheduled for surgery
are encouraged to contact the Parish Office prior to hospital
admission and always in cases of emergency.
** Confirmation - This sacrament is celebrated in the 9th grade.
Candidates must be Baptized, have already received Sacraments of
Eucharist and Reconciliation and be enrolled in the Religious
Education Program. For more information, please contact the
Director of the Religious Education Program.
** Sacrament of Reconciliation - This sacrament is celebrated
every Saturday at 3:30-4:45pm and Wednesday mornings at
9:00am in the Church. In case of personal need, please contact the
Parish Office to schedule an appointment.
** Holy Orders - Men up to 50 years of age who wish to find out
more about the Priesthood, please contact Fr. Andy.
Guidelines for the Reception of Holy Communion
As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of
the Mass when we receive Holy Communion, the true
Body and Blood of our Lord. Yet, we Catholics should receive Holy
Communion only when we are living in communion with the
Catholic Church and in the state of sanctifying grace and have made
the appropriate fast from food and drink.
Because of the connection we draw between being in full
communion with the Catholic Church and receiving Holy
Communion, we cannot invite those who are not Catholic to share in
Holy Communion with us. Still, we welcome all to this celebration
of the Mass as our brothers and sisters, and pray that our common
baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit will one day draw us closer
“..that all may be one.” (John 17:22).
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Faithful God, in the silence of this Divine Night, we are reminded
of the gift of Your Son to us. From the beginning of our journey of
faith at baptism, You bless us and call us to follow Him – The Son
of God, The Prince of Peace, the Word of God, who leads us on the
path of life. Renew in us the desire to remain faithful to our
commitment to serve You in the Church. Give insight to those who
are discerning their vocation to the priesthood and encourage them
to proclaim the Good News of the Newborn Jesus, our Savior and
our Redeemer, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
For more information, please ask your Pastor, Fr. Andy
Blaszkowski, or directly contact Fr. David Ruschinski, Director of
Vocations for the Diocese of St. Augustine at 904-262-3200 ext.
101 or email: [email protected]
PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK OF OUR PARISH IN YOUR
PRAYERS:
Mary Cullen, Brendon Mermann, Bob Juliana, Debbie and Brittany Lesh, Carson
Jones, Harold Wroubel, Linda Toth, Grace Guy, Lee Banks, David Aut, Bill Kreger,
Rebecca Swan, Jessie Erickson, Dennis Wise, Tuesday Broadbridge, Bill
Forgette, Sue Garcia, Harold Stevens, Rick & Magi Dumlao, Helen Rearden,
Jizelle Al-Khader, Hayden Pinson, Lorraine Sikora, Lisa Bolin, Richard Harrington,
Margie Carpenter, Theresa Bisson, Cecila Dorfman, James McCrorie, Chuck Finn,
Brad Lawmaster, Patti Ducharme, Jacob Scott, Yolanda DeFazio, James Stuard,
Paula Mitchell, Roman family, Erika Melecio, Mary McGrane, Sandy French,
Shirley Blackburn, Joan Fergerson, Erica Bumford, William Hefty, Steve Harp,
Suzanne Brickey, Rachel Russo, Janis Belda, Carrie Glover, Cohen Juliana, Dot
Wood, Fritz Graf, Erin Jones, Carmelia Dispirito, Rachel Quinones, Maureen
Jordan, Philip Brownell, Tim Keller, Billy Vigue, Rick Miller, Anna Hill, Bill & Lillian
Zircher, Becky Pinson, Gloria and Garrett Moran, Maria Cruz, Nancy Wright, Ken
Smallwood, Dean Jones, Jill Alcanter, Chris Barrett, Johnny Strickland, Neil
Gillyard, Ray Wittenauer, Ivette Roldan, Marie Shank, Bill Hughes, Boots Stahl,
Victor Scott and for all others who have asked to be remembered in our prayers
and who are in need of prayer.
Please remember in your prayers our Military, especially, Jordan Biggs,
Teresa Ferry, Jeffrey Kirk, Jimmy Behr, Joseph M. Satchwell, David GrayII,
Bryon Dreading, Andrew Bell, Barry Warren, Jr., Andrew Kenney, David H.
DeOrio, Sean Paul Massey, James Coleman, Richard Fisher, Colby
Bahlinger, Michael Irvine, Kristy Perry, Ryan Long, Megan Juliana, Matthew Clay,
Joe Kelly, Patrick Perry, Ron Lesch, Kaitlyn Dwyer, and Colten Juliana, Joshua
Stokes, Jesse and Jim Espe, Joseph Donnellon, Richard Wrona Jr., JacquelineMaria Wrona, Ryan Kinsey, Mhisami Ally, Austin Biroschik.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35
Tuesday:
1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
Wednesday: St. Sylvester I
1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18
Thursday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
Friday:
Ss Basil the Great and Gregoryz Nazianzen
1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
Saturday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus
1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34
Sunday:
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5
or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or
Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]
Monday, December 29
8:30am Dwayne Zaenger 
Tuesday, December 30
8:30am Patrica Guida 
Wednesday, December 31
5:00pm Deceased Members of the Drohner Family 
Thursday, January 1
11:00am Roy Provost 
Friday, January 2
7:00pm First Friday Mass
Marcia Massey 
Saturday, January 3
8:30am Mass of the Nation
5:00pm Larry W aldspurger 
Sunday, January 4
8:15am St. Luke Parishioners
11:00am Robert Chapman 
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Interested in Learning More About the Catholic Faith or
Becoming Catholic?
Altar Servers
Saturday, January 3, 2015
8:30am Mass of the Nation
C. Vaughn, J. Forbis
5:00pm B. & B. Daub, M. Linton, E. Byr d
Sunday, January 4,
8:15am J . Almodovar , J . Duvall, S. & I. Ar nold
11:00am O. Montalbano, B. Fer mo, A. Tr inh,
D. Carmona
Lectors
Saturday, January 3,
5:00pm M. Ber ning, D. Conley
Sunday, January 4
8:15am L. Almodovar , A. Ayr es
11:00am C. Schoenung, M. Bethea
Greeters
Saturday, January 3
5:00pm G. Duchar me, A. Tooke
Sunday, January 4
8:15am L. Har vey, D. Hor ton
11:00am E. Cadet, C. Sigley
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Saturday, January 3
5:00pm K. Banks, R. Br own, H. Br ummer ,
J. Capling, E. Christman, B. Donnnellon, B. Vigue,
M. Koscianski, M. Lamoureaux, B. Loonam,
L. Mangalino, A. & P. Sieber,
Alternate: j. Sornig, M. Fields
Vessels: B. Vigue, P. Sieber
Sunday, January 4
8:15am J . Allen, L. Almodovar , W. Allen,
A. Ayres, D. Barton, P. Brogan, J. Bilancioni,
S. Brogan, V. Delcomyn, K. Floyd, D. Franz,
B. Gibbons, D. Habell
Alternate: G. Hicks, P. Huwiler
Vessels: W. Allen, J. Allen
11:00am M. Vigue, C. Campbell, P. Kr einest,
A. Andreoli, D. Browne, T. Chapman, E. Highhouse,
E. Howington, S. Howington, S. Kilgore,
J. Campbell, T. Montalbano, T. Phillips
Alternate: J. Phillips, D. Phillips
Vessels: A. Andreoli, D. Browne
RCIA - How Does One Become Catholic? God moves in
our hearts in a variety of ways, and brings many people to a
desire to learn more about the Catholic Church and its lived
faith and practices. This desire will lead many of you to enter into the process
known as Rite of Christian Initiation. This journey will take place with others
who share similar stirrings of the Spirit, and will be lead by Catholics who are
grounded and knowledgeable about their faith and who are called by God to
share this with you and walk with you on this journey of inquiry. Some of you
will respond to an even deeper desire to become full and active participants,
members of the Catholic Church and your journey will continue to include the
sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. For these people, the
sacraments of initiation usually take place at Easter or at a time that the
readiness of these people is determined. The church encourages an ongoing
conversion to Jesus Christ and the reign of God He proclaimed. The church
wants to share its life with new members and offer them support and
encouragement.
What is the First Step?
Saint Luke Parish - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults ~ Call the Parish
Office or Call the coordinator of RCIA, Pat Noll at 904-282-3790
Saint Luke Parish - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (for Children and
Youth) ~ Call the Parish Office or the coordinator
Georgeanne Donnelly @215-0672.
The Program for Children follows the structure of the Adult Program, with
content adapted for school age children and youth. We have two streams in
the children’s RCIA, one for elementary school aged children and one for high
school aged youth.
Adult Confirmation Preparation ~ A program is available for Baptized
Catholic Adults, 18 yrs or older, who have received the Sacraments of
Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist but HAVE NOT been Confirmed. Please
contact Pat Noll at 282-3790.
January 3, 2015
DO YOU NEED A BREAK?
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