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December 12, 2021 / The Third Sunday of Advent

Dear Parishioners:

We gather today on the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday. On this day, the priest wears a rose-colored vestment, and we light the rose-colored candle. During the next two weekends, we look towards the birthday of Christ and set our hearts on the miracle of God who became man. This is indeed a busy me for everybody but as I have been saying in my homily for the last two weekends, don’t shortchange your souls or the souls of your children. Do make me to come to the sacrament of Confession on Monday, December 13th from 6:00-8:30 pm.

Last Saturday night, the Knights of Columbus covering the area of Washington Township held their major fundraiser here at St. Luke. Fr. Mike gave the opening blessing, and we were delighted to see him back at the parish that he so loved. Fr. Marcin the pastor of OLM and St. Mark’s Parish a ended with his vicar, Fr. Michal. My brother knights worked very hard in running a fun- lled event. They were assisted by the Columbie es and an energe c team of young runners who brought auc on gi s to the tables. The auc ons were fun and with our fund-raising ac vi es help the Knights to provide for their many charitable events in the coming year. The Knights auc oned a dinner at the rectory which was bid by Kelly and David Book. David is a new convert to the Catholic faith. He, his wife and children, Shane and Shaeleigh, are very ac ve members of the parish. I look forward to having them and Fr. Mike to the rectory for dinner in early January.

O en mes, youth can be dismissed by society as being self-centered and unaware of the needs of others. I have never found this to be the case and here at St. Luke, our young people are concerned ci zens with caring hearts. Several weeks ago, they approached Nina wan ng to help the poor in Paterson. They realized that yes, the poor get the basics of food but wanted them to have a sweet treat and asked if they could collect chocolates for purchase a er the weekend Masses. There was a generous response to this and thanks to the generosity of our beloved parishioners, many impoverished families will feel the love of the families of St. Luke.

Below is a quick look at our Christmas schedule:

I am very grateful to the many dedicated musicians and cantors who give so much of their me to enhance our Christmas Masses. A big thanks also to our extraordinary ministers, lectors and ushers who serve our parish with such loyalty and love. Happy Gaudete Sunday!

Christmas Eve Schedule Christmas Day Schedule

4:00 pm Children’s Pageant & Christmas Mass (Live-stream)

7:30 am Mass Music by Rich Ortiz

6:00 pm Christmas Family Mass Music by Kathe DeRose and cantors

9:30 am Mass Music by Lenny and the Children’s Choir

8:00 pm 8:30 pm

Carol Service (Live-stream) Christmas Vigil Mass (Live-stream)

11:30 am Mass (Live-Stream) Music by Kathe DeRose and cantors

12:00 Midnight

Midnight Mass Music by Dan Furnald

6:00 pm No Mass – Merry Christmas!

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MassesSaturday mornings --------------------------------------9:00 amSaturday Evenings -------------------------------------- 5:00 pmSundays ------------------7:30, 9:30, 11:30am & 6:00 pmHoly Days---------------- Consult the bulle n or websiteWeekdays----------------------------------------------------9:00 amConfession ---4:00 pm Saturday or by Appointment

Parish InformationAddress------------------265 West Mill Rd. Long Valley, New Jersey 07853O ce Hours (M - F) ------------------------------------------------- 8:00 am to 2:00 pmO ce Telephone -------------------------------------------------------------- 908-876-3515O ce Fax -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 908-876-5277Parish Website ------------------------------------------------ www.stlukeparishlv.comIn Case of Emergency ---------------------------------------------- 908-280-4311

Ways to Stay ConnectedStaffReligiousPastor------- Very Rev. Canon Owen B. Moran, ChMPastor Emeritus --------------------Rev. Michael DruryPriest in Residence---- Fr. Hubert Jurjewicz PH.D, PSY. D

Deacon ------------------------------------ Ray Chimileski

OfficeBookkeeper/Child Protec on Coord. -Jodi GallowayBusiness O ce ----------------- Ron Cohen, Joe PernoCCD------------------------------------ Maureen MurtaghFacili es Manager ---------------------- Mike WozniakPreschool Director ----------------------- Jeannie SoltesSecretary------------------------------------Jody WozniakTrustees ---------------------- Tim Du y, Steve ShanleyYouth Minister/Website/Scheduler ----- Nina Dorlon

Visit our website www.stlukeparishlv.com for contact informa on.

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Our Website: www.stlukeparishlv.com

Facebook PagesDiocese of PatersonOwen MoranSt. Luke Parish Long ValleySt. Luke Religious Educa onSt. Luke Catholic PreschoolLong Valley God Squad Community Programs

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TThiss Week’ss Biblee Readingss

MondayNumbers 24:2-7, 15-17a; Matthew 21:23-27

TuesdayZephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13; Matthew 21:28-32

WednesdayIsiah 45:6b-8, 18, 21c-25; Luke 7:18b-23

ThursdayIsiah 54:1-10; Luke 7:24-30

FridayGenesis 49:2, 8-10; Matthew 1:1-17

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Fusion – Middle School Ministry Fusion, our Middle School group will be meeting today at 5 pm to work on their Christmas Outreach Project.

Please come ready to have fun!God Squad – High School Ministry

Thanks to so many of you...the God Squad collected over $1,400 for their chocolate dona ons, which will supply 140 families in Paterson with a sweet treat! We meet tomorrow, 12/13 to wrap the candy and make cards as well as hang

out and play sports with the Special Needs Ministry. We have a lot to do and we will meet from 5-8:30 pm. Come whenever you can!

Craig celebrated his birthday as an altar server at the 11:30

Special Needs Mass!

Fr. Owen expressed his

thankfulness and apprecia on to

some of our Eucharis c

Ministers at the 11:30 Mass on

Sunday.

An och Friendsgiving was lled with laughter, friends and full bellies. The teens were so thankful to just be all together.

Fr. Owen enjoyed celebra ng Alaina and Paul’s engagement. We are all looking forward to

their October wedding.

Fr. Marcin, Fr. Michal and Fr. Owen at the Knights’ Auc on.

The Women’s Cornerstone Christmas Social was great fun! Our theme for the evening was, “Mary, Did You Know?”

The evening brought us closer to Mary, who guides us, and opens our hearts to receive the Savior.

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Saturday, December 11 9:00 am John J. Farrell 5:00 pm Henrietta Turner

Sunday, December 12 7:30 am Olga Fuchs 9:30 am Jim Moran 11:30 am The Kearney Family Intentions of our Parishioners

Deceased Parishioners 6:00 pm Craig Tashjy

Monday, December 13 9:00 am John Farrell

Tuesday, December 14 9:00 am Jim and Ena Moran James McGowan

Wednesday, December 15 9:00 am Krystyna Kazimieiz Nicole Bartek Emily Isabelle Adrianne

Thursday, December 16 9:00 am The DUL Family Denise Torres

Friday, December 17 9:00 am Maria Bartol & Mariola Soltys Danny and Bridie Meara

Saturday, December 18 9:00 am Souls in Purgatory 5:00 pm Rami Rezkalla

Mass Inten ons

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[ ] Need Registra on Form [ ] Change of Address [ ] Moving Out of Parish [ ] Want Envelopes [ ] Want Online Giving Please cut out and drop in the collec on, mail to the Parish O ce or email request to parish o ce@stlukelv.org.

Living Inten ons Inten ons for the deceased

December 12, 2021 / The Third Sunday of Advent

The month of December Color: Red Shape: Triangle

Number: 4 Thursday, December 16 — Christmas

Letter: LLl

Christmas Show Rehearsal—12/14 Christmas Show—12/15

THANK YOU… To everyone who participated in our 30th annual community auction and helped make it a wonderful success. All proceeds are used to fund our charitable programs and to benefit the needy.

------------------------------- WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

The Long Valley Wreaths Across America ceremony will take place on Dec 18, 12 noon, at St Mark’s Parish Hall, Spring Lane. Wreath laying will occur at OLM, German Valley, and Pleasant Grove cemeteries at 1pm. Please join us for this moving event.

------------------------------- MARCH FOR LIFE

Our Lady of the Mountain, St Luke's, and St Mark's, in cooperation with the Long Valley Knights of Columbus, are sponsoring a bus to the National March for Life on January 21, 2022. There is no cost for the participants. The bus will leave at 6:30 am from St Luke's. Sign-up sheets are located in the gathering space. For more information email mike.lennon@comcast.net.

------------------------------------- Reflection for the Week

Some men see things as they are and say why? I dream things that never were and say why not?

George Bernard Shaw --------------------------

Become a Knight! www.lvkofc.org

Please remember in prayer

our Bereaved Parishioners

And

Our RCIA candidates

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Cultivating Catholic Disciples Maureen Murtagh, Director of Religious Educa on maureen@stlukelv.org / 908-876-3515 ext. 16

DDatee Eventt

12/12/21 White Gift Sunday - “B” CCD Classes

12/12/21 Fusion Meeting

12/12/21 Hospitality following 9:30 am and 11:30 am Masses

12/13/21 Reconciliation 6-8:30 pm

12/13/21 God Squad Meeting

12/15/21 “W” Classes and White Gift Wednesday

12/19/21 White Gift Sunday - “A” CCD Classes

12/19/21 10th Grade Confirmation Classes

12/20/21 SNM Gym Night

12/20/21 Meditation at 7 pm

12/20/21 SNM Gym Activity Night

12/20/21 God Squad Meeting 6-7:30 pm

12/27/21 Meditation at 7 pm

1/2/22 SNM Monthly Event—11:30-2:30 pm

1/2/22 Fusion Meeting

1/2/22 “B” CCD and 9th Grade Confirmation Classes

Sunday, November 28, the church began the Season of Advent.

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