St. Luke the Evangelist

1 St. luke the Evangelist PASTORAL STAFFRev. Albert J. Tremblay, obl. SBMs. Cathy Smith, Pastoral AssociateADVISORY COUNCILSMr. Robert Harb,Parish Pastoral Council ChairpersonMr. Michael Rosa, Parish Finance Council ChairpersonPARISH OFFICEThe Parish Office is open Monday through Thursday from8:30 am to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 pm to 4:30 Parish Office is closed on Atkinson Depot Rd., Plaistow, NH 03865 Phone: 382-8324 382-6566 Fax: 382-1113 EUCHARISTIC LITURGY8 Atkinson Depot Road, PlaistowVigil 4:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 amTuesday 8:00 am; Wednesday 6:30 pm12 Amesbury Road, NewtonSunday 8:00 amMonday and Thursday 8:00 amHOLY DAY LITURGIESAs AnnouncedRECONCILIATIONThe Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered in Plaistowon Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:30 pm or by FormationMs. Cathy Smith, Adult Faith FormationMrs. Joyce Szczapa, Rel. Ed. CoordinatorMs. Janice Bettencourt, RCIA DirectorMusic MinistriesMrs. Valerie Barczak, Music DirectorMr.

2 Robert Capriole, Contemporary GroupSupport StaffMs. Jackie Tremblay, Admin. Thomas Kondel, BookkeeperMr. Glenn Hughes, Facility ManagerParish Outreach MinistriesSaint luke the Evangelist Food Pantry,Joe & Marie Farren 603-819-4949 Society of Saint Vincent de Paul,Mrs. Trisha Mainella 603-382-8324 ext 315 Making Estate Plans?Consider remembering St. luke the Evangelist in your LIFE:BAPTISMThe Sacrament of Baptism is typically celebrated at Sunday Liturgy. Please attend a Baptismal catechesis session prior to scheduling. Contact the Parish Office for call the Parish Office for an appointment prior to scheduling any date. Diocesan policies require at least six months preparation time before Marriage is OF THE SICKA rrangements can be made to celebrate this Sacrament at any time by contacting the Parish TO THE HOMEBOUNDA nyone who is unable to attend Mass and who would like to receive the Holy Eucharist should call the Parish Office to make arrangements for a OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTSA nyone who is interested in becoming Catholic or who would like to complete the Sacraments of Initiation should call the Parish Office or speak to Janice Bettencourt for more OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:Adoration of our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament takes place in our parish every week.

3 New adorers are welcome; to sign up for a specific hour, please call the Parish Plaistow: Wednesdays - Church open all day In Newton: Thursdays at 8:30 am until 8:30 OF COLUMBUS:Grand Knight, Jeff LozeauSt. Jude Council 6617 meets on the first Monday of the month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Parish Center in Plaistow. New members are EDUCATION:Religious Education for children begins at Sunday Liturgy with families participating faithfully in the Lord s Day. Sessions for children pre-school through grade 8 are held during the 10 am Liturgy on Sundays as part of a Children s Liturgy of the Word. Sacramental preparation sessions are home based or are held on Sunday morning following the 10 am Liturgy as scheduled. Contact the Religious Education Office for more information or visit VISION STATEMENTA Roman Catholic Community, we are called by God to be a loving family consecrated through Baptism and transformed by the true presence of Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist so as to grow in spiritual maturity and in reverence for the ParishionersWe welcome you to St.

4 luke the Evangelist Parish! Registration forms are available at the Church entrance, at the Parish Office, or on our website: & KindergartenMrs. Jean Lanctot, Director 603-382-9783ST. luke THE Evangelist page one 957 PARISH TITHING MUSIC FOR THE LITURGY Sunday, November 18, 2018 Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time 4:00 PM 8:00 AM Gathering: Lord Of All Hopefulness BB 403 Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 63) I will lift up my eyes at the name of the one who knows me well. Preparation Eye Has Not Seen BB 462 Mass Parts Mass of Creation Communion The Body Of Christ (Choir) Recessional: For The Fruits Of This Creation BB 421 10:00 AM Gathering: Gather The People BB 302 Dismissal Rite: You Have Called Us BB 646 Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 98) All the ends of the earth have seen the power of God; all the ends of the earth have seen the power of God. Preparation Eye Has Not Seen BB 462 We Have Been Told BB 498 Mass Parts Mass of Creation Communion Christ Be Our Light BB 596 God s Holy Gifts BB 343 Recessional: Sing A Joyful Song BB 438 PARISH GIVING Saint luke the Evangelist Parish has engaged Parish Giving to provide parishioners with an opportunity to make your offertory and other contributions through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

5 Parish Giving is a simple, secure, and convenient way to manage your stewardship without weekly envelopes and without worries. It allows you to select contribution amounts and special collections right from your own computer or smart phone. You can be a good steward for the Parish even when you are away from the area on a weekend. Parish Giving allows you to print out a report detailing your contributions for the year. This program is available to parishioners at no cost. Log on to the St. luke the Evangelist Parish website at , click on the Parish Giving logo, and follow the easy registration instructions. UPCOMING SECOND & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS November 18, 2018 Fuel November 25, 2018 Christmas Flowers December 2, 2018 Property Management December 8, 2018 Immaculate Conception December 9, 2018 Retired Religious Fund Our Parish needs to take in $7, each week in order to make ends meet.

6 Thank you for your generosity to our parish! Your weekly contribution helps ensure that the parish remains a vibrant community. Please remember to submit your weekly gift even if you will be away. We depend upon your support! COLLECTION AMOUNTS FOR NOVEMBER 11, 2018 WILL APPEAR IN NEXT WEEK S BULLETIN Out of respect, please remember to silence or turn off your cell phones during Mass. Thank you! PARISH OFFICE CLOSED In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Parish Office will close at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, November 21 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 22. The Office will reopen at 8:30 AM on Monday, November 26. HOLY IS HIS NAME page two 957 ST. luke THE Evangelist FOOD PANTRY Food or care items are always needed donations can be dropped off at Church or are welcome at the Parish Office during regular business hours.

7 Cash donations for food are always welcome make checks payable to St. luke the Evangelist Food Pantry. All donations to the Food Pantry go toward helping the needy of our communities. FOOD PANTRY HOURS Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon For more information, call the St. luke Food Pantry at 603-819-4949. PARISH NEWS WHILE AWAY THIS We appreciate all of you who remember to send in your Parish Offertory during the Fall even when on vacation or visiting other parishes. Thank you for remembering that our expenses also continue through the Fall months. We invite others to consider doing the same before or even after you return home. THE BOOK OF THE NAMES OF THE DEAD Throughout November, a special Book of the Names of the Dead will be opened near the Baptismal Font & Paschal Candle for parishioners to record the names of the faithful departed.

8 It is a visible sign that the faithful departed remain with us as part of the Church. You are welcome to record names of loved ones and the dates of their death. HOLY ANGELS CEMETERY CLOSING With the end of the Fall season and the coming of the Winter months, Holy Angels Cemetery in Plaistow will be closed from December 1, 2018 until Spring 2019. This decision comes as result of the real dangers of snow and ice in the Cemetery and the costs to Parishioners to inter during the winter months. Please contact the Parish Office with any questions. AMAZON SMILE St. luke the Evangelist Parish has been issued a $ donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation as a result of program activity between July 1 and September 30, 2018. is the same market platform as , but with the added benefit of allowing customers to donate of the price of items purchased to a charitable organization.

9 Please register today to start shopping and donating at Be sure to choose: St luke the Evangelist Parish, Plaistow. THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR SAINT luke THE Evangelist PARISH Our Parish community continues with our Capital Campaign. Our next projects include exterior painting for the church and Parish house in Newton. We d also like to paint the interior sanctuary of the church in Newton and complete some electrical upgrades to the church. Other possible projects include work on our Plaistow and Newton parking lots, and ramp access to the church in Plaistow. Can you help? Any contribution is welcome. Make checks payable to Saint luke the Evangelist Capital Campaign. PAINT THE TOWN! THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME page three 957 St. luke the Evangelist is now on Facebook! Go to or St. luke the Evangelist Parish Newton/Plaistow and give us a Like!

10 Please invite fellow parishioners and friends to do the same. WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, November 18 10:00 AM Religious Ed PreK to 8 Plaistow Tuesday, November 20 6:00 PM Finance Council Meeting Plaistow Wednesday, November 21 PARISH OFFICE CLOSES AT 12:00 NOON HOLY ANGELS CHURCH OPEN ALL DAY FOR PRAYER 6:30 PM Mass of Thanksgiving Plaistow Thursday, November 22 NO ADORATION NO INTERCESSORY PRAYER PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Saturday, November 24 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Plaistow Sunday, November 25 Decorate Churches for Advent After 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Liturgies 10:00 AM Religious Ed PreK to 8 Plaistow MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, November 17 ~ Vigil / 33rd Sunday in Ord. Time Dn 12:1-3; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32 4:00 PM Paul O Leary by Colleen and Mark Hammond Plaistow Sunday, November 18 ~ 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Dn 12:1-3; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32 8:00 AM Joseph L.