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Thank you for your interest in St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church. Whether you're just visiting us for a brief time, looking for a new parish home, returning to the practice of your Catholic faith or interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church, we're happy you found us. If you're already a parishioner, glad you're here!
Our Parish Mission:
The people of God in the parish of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, in union with our pastor and parish staff, are centered on the Eucharist and are a welcoming and diverse community. We are committed to proclaim the Good News of God's love by developing the spiritual growth of our parish family, encouraging active participation, personal stewardship and community outreach.
We also depend on your prayers and sacrifices. Please do not forget to send your contributions to your Parish.
1.) Offertory for the whole month-one check
2.) Another check for Building fund. This is where we need more money at this time.
Direct Mailing of Your Contributions:
St.Luke Catholic Church
2757 Alderman Rd
Palm Harbor, Florida 34684
April 28, 2024—5th Sunday of Easter
My friend and fellow pastor, Father Paul, noticed unsightly, overgrown trees near his parish church. He asked the maintenance crew to cut back the growth, which they happily did, telling him the trees would be much healthier and even fuller after a good pruning. A few days later, Father Paul received a letter from an irate man in the neighborhood who wrote, “Jesus would never prune trees like that. He loves trees, unlike you.”
I suspect that the neighbor was not familiar with this week’s Gospel in which Jesus says of his Father, “He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit” (John 15:2) I don’t mean to pick too much on that fellow. He was perhaps ignorant of arboriculture. But I’d wager his main confusion was the pruning and removing quality of God’s love. That confusion afflicts us all to some degree, doesn’t it? It is just so darn easy to react negatively when God cuts something out of our lives and assume it’s not his work at all. In the moment, all we see is the loss, and not the loving desire for future flourishing.
The cross is the great pruning of Christ’s body. Jesus’ rising is the brand-new growth. It is God’s promise to us that all the painful pruning in life is leading us somewhere beautiful. What has been cut back or out in your life? A friend, an opportunity, a sense of certainty, a job, health, a relationship? This week, offer those dry branches to the one who lovingly prunes us in order to make our lives burst with verdant growth. — Father John Muir ©LPi
Word from the Pastor
May we take this opportunity to wish you and your dear ones a very Blessed and peace filled Easter. The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith. Resurrection shines a light on us to live in hope, joy, and grace in our troubled world. The renewal of our baptismal promises at Easter Season provides us a renewed awareness that we are His Children. The forces of sin and darkness that surround us, can be defeated by His resurrection power dwelling in us.
Our sincere gratitude to all who remained committed to our church family. Your generosity kept us without any financial crisis. Our concern is for those who have been active in the past but not presently. We urge all to pray that this Easter Season will bring us the healing touch of the Risen Lord and gently lead our parish family back to be fully active in the life of the Church. Our own prayer is that the Risen Christ will remove from us, all fears, doubts, and incredulity, as he did for His Apostles and friends, after his resurrection.
Our church was built as a temporary place of worship. The renovation plan, almost completed, can make our present place of worship one of the best. May we count on your cooperation and generous sacrificial contribution for our Building Fund? This final phase of our renovation will include the church and the parking lot. Please consider doing your best to bring this to completion. The plan is ready and finalized. Architectural renderings/interior elevations will be presented, as soon as ready. Cooperate, support, and sacrifice to make our Parish Family outstanding spiritually and physically.
May the Risen Christ keep us all united in Him and for His Kingdom. May the power of the Holy Spirit make us one, great Parish Family.
On behalf of Fr. Camilo, Sr. Vigy, Parish Staff and the renovation team representatives from our Parish, Bruno Soldo and Jackie Ferraro, I wish you again a very blessed and joyful Easter Season.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Father Paul
OFFICE 727-786-3648
Fax: 727-789-9556
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Important Dates
April 2 Knights of Columbus monthly meeting 7:00 - 9:00 pm Parish Hall
April 2 Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting 7:00 - 8:30 pm Parish Hall
April 5 First Friday Adoration following 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am to 10:00 am includes teaching
April 6 Tickets for Fr. Paul's Appreciation Reception go on sale for $5.00 after all the Masses
April 7 Tickets for Fr. Paul's Appreciation Reception on sale for $5.00 after all the Masses
April 7 Divine Mercy Sunday Please stay after 10:00 am Mass to pray the Chaplet
April 8 The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
April 10 Start of Small Group Series Growing in Intimacy with Jesus and His Church
April 11 Parish Rosary 7:00 -7:45 pm in the Church
April 13 The Knights of Columbus & Ladies Auxiliary Members Annual Picnic
April 13 Second Collection for the Building Fund
April 13 Tickets for Fr. Paul's Appreciation Reception on sale for $5.00 after all the Masses
April 14 Tickets for Fr. Paul's Appreciation Reception on sale for $5.00 after all the Masses
April 14 Second Collection for the Building Fund
April 24 Disciples of Hope Lunch prep for Pinellas Hope Parish Hall
April 27 Fr. Paul's Appreciation Reception 5:30-8:00 pm in the Parish Hall
April 28 Coffee & Donuts with Fr. Paul after 8:00 am & 10:00 am Masses in Parish Hall
Check the Calendar and Flocknote messages for a complete list of Meetings and Events.
Help extend an invitation!
You are invited to take advantage of a "free" seven week program being offered at our parish. This a video-based program that includes small group discussions. All are welcome to join us for either Wednesday evening or Thursday morning sessions. Please contact Chris Byars at 727-543-0332 in advance so that study material is available.
Attention Ministry Coordinators: Please remember to submit the new Parish Calendar Event Form to Steve Putnam, of the Stewardship Ministry in advance of submitting a Parish Facility Form to Pamela Noll, Parish Office Manager. Click here for more information or click on the underlined forms to download copies for submission.
Be sure to check the Parish Events Calendar on the website for all approved events and meeting locations.
Our parish has a new and improved way of communicating with members of the St. Luke family called.......
Look for a personal message
sent as a text or email
promoting all the opportunities to get involved.
Please contact the parish office if you are not receiving the monthly flocknote updates.
St. Luke's School of Faith Classes 11:15 am to 12:30 pm
Late registrations are still being accepted. Remember, it is never too late to share our Catholic faith with a child, enroll today.
Registration information
Just click on the links below and print the forms!
School Calendar for 2023- 2024
Registration Fees for 2023-2024
Student Registration Forms Please complete one form per child.
Bishop Parkes Wants To Stay Connected With You!
Bishop Gregory Parkes has added a new weekly video program to his prolific social media presence. The program is titled, Take Five, Conversations on Faith and Life and it’s a talk show format that features interesting guests from around Florida and around the country. The segments are about five minutes in length and are designed to easily fit into people’s busy schedules. Video segments can be seen on the bishop’s Facebook and Instagram (@BishopParkes), the diocesan YouTube Channel (@DioStPete) or visit www.dosp.org/bishop.
Our Bishop's Bold New Website
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I am happy to inform you of a news website that is officially launching today that is designed for you. The website is called GulfCoastCatholic.org and it will provide articles that help you to know, live and share the faith.
All of us in Tampa Bay, the Suncoast and the Nature Coast are geographically connected by the waters of our coastline and spiritually connected by the waters of Baptism. Our logo is a visual reminder of these connections.
Whether it’s stories about faith and family or news about our pope and our Church, GulfCoastCatholic.org will provide timely and relevant articles for staying up-to-date with Catholic life. We will also share stories about people who are Courageously Living the Gospel.
I encourage you to subscribe to our free, weekly e-newsletter, the Wednesday Wave. Then, you can stay informed and hopefully inspired.
Thank you for your faithfulness and may God bless you and all of your loved ones!
Bishop Gregory Parkes
Bishop of St. Petersburg
Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs Prayers and Donations for Ukraine Various Catholic agencies around the U.S. are collecting donations to assist with the crisis in Ukraine. If you would like to provide financial assistance, please click on any of the following links: Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia Catholic Near East Welfare Association Aid to the Church in Need – Support for Religious Sisters in Ukraine Please pray for an end to the senseless violence that has so severely disrupted the lives of our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, as well as their family members throughout the world. |
Click to download Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Russia and Ukraine.
Across the Diocese, nearly 13,000 families have made a commitment online, in the mail or at their parishes. These gifts will fund efforts that nurture spiritual life, embrace God’s call to serve and accompany missionary disciples.
To learn more about the Catholic Ministry Appeal and the incredible Catholic ministries it supports, visit dosp.org/catholicministryappeal.
To learn more about the Catholic Ministry Appeal and the incredible Catholic ministries it supports,visit dosp.org/catholicministryappeal.
Fr. Paul
St. Luke's Prayer Chain (727) 460-9540
St. Luke Catholic Church
2757 Alderman Rd.
Palm Harbor, Florida 34684
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