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Church of Saint Luke January 15-16, 2022
VISION 2030
At the beginning of a new year, it is natural to look towards the future. For the last several years, the
Diocese of Scranton and its churches have been focused on the future with a pastoral planning
initiative called the Vision 2030 Blueprint Process.
Vision 2030 will help our diocese meet the many opportunities and challenges of the coming decade.
The main goal of Vision 2030 is to create vibrant parishes rooted in the life of Jesus Christ.
This weekend, we invite everyone to learn more about the current realities we face together, by pick-
ing up a copy of the Vision 2030 booklet here in the church. All of this information is also available in
this week’s Catholic Light newspaper and is on the Diocese of Scranton’s website.
Because of our Baptism, each one of us has an important role to play in the Church. The participation
of each one of us is critical to proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel and sharing the love of Jesus
Christ. Please take some time to read through the Vision 2030 document and pray for this process as
we work to keep our Church a strong and vibrant beacon of hope for all.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity will be observed
from Tuesday, January 18 through Tuesday,
January 25, 2022. The Diocese of Scranton
will celebrate a Christian Unity Service on
Wednesday, January 19 at 12:10PM and will
be livestreamed on CTV and diocesan social
media. A sample ecumenical celebration of
the Word of God is available through the
Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious
Institute website at www.geii.org.
Church of Saint Luke January 15-16, 2022
Notre Dame Elementary School is in need of a part
-time custodian. Applicants must provide back-
ground clearances prior to start of employment. If
you are interested or would like more information
Collections for the Week of: 1/ 3/22– 1/9/22
please email office@ndelementary.org or call
4:00P.M. Mass $ 2, 379.00
(570) 421-3651.
8:00A.M. Mass: $ 263.00
9:30A.M. Mass: $ 441.00
11:00P.M. Mass: ` $ 15.00
2:00P.M. Mass: $ 496.00
MyEoffering: $ 4, 883.06
Mail– In Contributions 2021: $ 5, 878.50 Novena to the Miraculous Medal
Mail In Contributions 2022 $ 3, 713.00 Every third Monday of the month
Loose Checks: $ 120.00 immediately following the 6:30pm
Habitat For Humanity $ 540.00 Monday evening mass. Our next
Candles: $ 26.00 Novena will be on January 17.
Total: $ 18, 755.10
The Habitat For Humanity collection held during Advent
and Christmas netted a total of $270.00 in donations and
we were able to match this amount through the generosity
of an anonymous donor. The total collected for Habitat for
Humanity is $540.00. Thank you for your generosity!
In the event of inclement weather or
when Stroudsburg School District
closes for bad weather, Eucharistic
Adoration will be canceled in Church
on Monday. The church will still be
open if you would like to visit.
COMMUNITY MEALS
We are so grateful to our volunteers who
help prepare meals for people in our commu-
nity every Sunday. This would not be possible
pen without their help. If you would like to
17.11%(271 out of 1,584) gave/pledged DAA 2021
become part of this important ministry, call the Parish Office
Goal: $114,000.00
at (570) 421-9097.
Total Raised: $124,690.00
Over: $10,690.00
Church of Saint Luke January 8-9, 2022
CONTINUE TO
WELCOME BACK TO
FAITH FORMATION
2021-2022
EVERYDAY
Confirmation Service Opportunity- January 11th Family Faith Festival for the Baptism of Our Lord.
Students may volunteer from 5:30-8:30 to help set-up, clean-up and assist with running activities.
Please contact Mrs. Boesze if interested at 570-421-9097 ext. 105 or at religiouseduca-
tion@churchofsaintluke.org.
January 15 First Reconciliation and Retreat for First Communion and RCIC Candidates 11:00am-5pm.
Students should arrive at the ramp door of the church at 10:30am.
January 23 Word of God Sunday Family Bible Blessings at all Masses. If you have a family Bible that
has not been blessed, please bring your Bible to church on the weekend of January 22 and 23rd and
Father Quinnan will bless your Bible during all Masses that weekend. If you do not have a Bible and
would like to purchase one before the event, the following websites may be helpful-comcenter.com
and autom.com
2022 Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly Scholarship
The sponsoring assembly, located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, in an effort to render financial assis-
tance to young Catholic men and women with their first year of college or university tuition will award
two (2) $1,000 individual scholarships in the forthcoming year. The candidates must provide all required
information no later than postmarked mailing due date of April 16, 2022.
Candidates must be practicing Catholics attending one of the Catholic churches in District 64 region. They
must be registered members of their parish foe at least one year prior to the start of their senior year of
school. This must be verified through their pastor, or authorized representative of the church office.
Requirements
Candidates must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The date of testing can be obtained from the
school Guidance
Counselor.
The following must be submitted with the application:
• A Complete copy of your SAT results , with verification.
• A transcript of your first three years of high school.
• A brief student biography.
• A copy of your letter of acceptance from the school of your choice.
• A copy of family previous year’s income tax return filed by parents or guardian of the applicant.
NOTE: This tax return information will remain completely confidential.
• Your most recent GPA.
Instructions and application can be picked up in the Parish Office Monday through Friday 9a.m.—5p.m.
Church of Saint Luke January 15-16, 2022
Bishop Bambera celebrates Mass for Our
Lady of the Cloud, an Ecuadorian tradition, in East
Stroudsburg
On New Year’s Day, Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera,
Bishop of Scranton, served as principal celebrant at the Our
Lady of the Cloud Mass which was held at the Notre Dame
High School Theater in East Stroudsburg.
The annual event draws hundreds of faithful parishioners.
“Through the intercession of Mary, Our Lady of the Cloud,
may be blessed with wisdom and courage to embrace not
merely the story of Jesus’ birth but the example of his life,
death and resurrection– at the heart of which we discover
the surest means of achieving life and lasting peace.” Bish-
op Bambera said in his homily.
A Letter From Father
Dear Paris
We are asking for your thoughts and feelings about the Catholic Church today. Pope Francis is inviting the
Church to gather and to listen to each and every Catholic to find the Church’s path forward at this time in
our history. This process is called the 2021-2023 Synod. For more background information please visit
https://www.dioceseofscranton.org/synod-on-synodality/
There are four ways your voice can be heard. Please respond by February 11th.
1. Join us at The Church of Saint Luke on Saturday, Feb 26th from 12-3 pm. Lunch will be provided and a
facilitated discussion will follow. If you choose this option, please let the office know by email
Office@churchofsaintluke.org or call 570-421-9097.
2. Complete the Synod Online Survey:
a. English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y3FRDX6
b. Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NRB7GJY
3. Fill out the Survey enclosed with this letter and return it by dropping in the collection basket, putting in
the boxes in the rear of the church, dropping it off at the office, or mailing to 818 Main Street, Stroudsburg,
PA 18360
4. To provide your responses to someone live, call the office at 570-421-9097
We urge you to pray for the Holy Spirit to guide the Church and to provide your input through one of the
methods above.
Yours in Christ,
Church of Saint Luke January 15-16, 2022
Mark Davenport Ellie Kloss
Francine Allen * Newly added
Lida Davenport Nancy Kochan
Linda Anderson
Jack Dempsey Matthew Ledner
Robert Anderson In our hearts, we know prayer is powerful,
Corinne Desterdick* Roseann Lopiano
Emma Ayala
Dolores Dzdzora Ron Myzie* and can help those in need, including
Vicki Bardsley
Pat Ferrerio Glen Neihart ourselves. Sickness, mental anguish, tough
John Burch
Linda Foote* Thersa Peck decisions, job stress, marital
Eric Burney*
Ruth Hargreaves Donald Pensyl disagreements, difficulty making ends
Karen Connelly
Patricia Hermitt Peggy Pugh meet... all these problems we can lift to
Aubrey Connors
Loretta Horn Richard Rieger * God in prayer. (Of course, we can also
Nancy Corbett
Edward Karcharski Michael Serrenson thank Him for blessings and prayers
Richard Creo
Dottie Kauffman William Tatu answered in prayer!) If you know of
Cecilia Crowe
Anne Tretter*
Paul Crowe someone or you yourself would like to be
Maxine Turbolski*
put on the prayer list, please call the Parish
Feno Volpe
Office at (570) 421-9097.
Catherine Webster
Dennis Wilkens
At this time please remember how important your support for the church is. It is only by your sacrificial offerings that the parish
is sustained. You can give by sending your offering by mail at: Church of Saint Luke, 818 Main Street,
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 or by going to myEofffering and following the directions on the webpage. Give
with a cheerful heart, and as always may God bless you and your family.
Sponsor a Community Meals SANCTUARY LIGHT FOR
Weekend WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
Sanctuary Flowers may be donated in memoriam or other intention for $75.00 for each floral
arrangement. You may donate one, two, or three arrangements.
MONDAY, January 17 FRIDAY, January 21
6:30 PM MASS 7:30 A.M. MASS
Special Intention For Matthew Golinski Alfonso Velasco by Carl & Cristina Rostock
TUESDAY , January 18 SATURDAY, January 22
7:30 AM MASS 4:00 P.M.
John H. Parker, Jr. by Andrew Forte Marianne Snyder by Joelyne Pohutsky
WEDNESDAY, January 19 SUNDAY, January 23
7:30 AM MASS 8:00 A.M. Mass
James Bowman by Mary Ellen Reimel Richard Roitmayer by Johanna Roitmayer
9:30A.M.
THURSDAY, January 20
Anna Kochan by Family
7:30 AM MASS
11:00A.M.
Hermelinda Reyes by Bob & Carol Stolfi
For The Parish
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