Saint Luke Parish is a Catholic community of believers in the
living presence of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Within an atmosphere of prayerful worship, we strive to be welcoming and evangelistic, so that Jesus Christ may be known and loved by all.
 

Last Week's News & Notices

ST. LUKE CUB SCOUT PACK 9 would like to congratulate the following scouts who were recognized for earning the Arrow of Light Award, Cub Scoutings’ highest honor, John Bakera, Paul Cancilla, John Drozdowski,Sean Drabic, Jesse Jarrett, Jacob Kitts, Michael Korman, Eugene Nitka, Christian Pelka, Alex skal, Jacob Trott and Roman Watkins. The boys were honored at last Saturday’s Blue and Gold Banquet.

CONGRATULATIONS to Tom Fitzpatrick who earned 1st Honors at Cathedral Prep for the second quarter. Our apologies to Tom as his name was accidentally left out of the February 20th Bulletin when we listed the other students.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PJAS WINNERS - Students from 7th and 8th grade had been selected to represent St. Luke at the PJAS Regional Competiton at Gannon University on Saturday, February 19. The following students received First Awards: Seagan Baker, Jacklyn Barbalaci, John Bauer, Anthony Brasington, Gregory Bengel, Alena Costello, Sadie Curtin, Ariel Dodick, Julia Donajkowski, Elise Panko, Cassie Radack, Matthew Shadle, Courey Schaetzle, Chris Scheppner, Philip Sorensen, Alexandra Strasser, Scott Tarasovitch, Lauren Uht,  and Thomas Vento. The following students received Second Awards: Camille Crenshaw, Shawn Czerwinski, Christina Denslinger, Katie Dzuricky, Emily Edel-Keith, Katie Ganska, Emily Kohlmiller, Justin Latzo, Mackenzie Maus, Matthew Meabon, Hannah Rzepecki, Mark Scrimenti, Cassandra Shaffer, and Adam Stolarski. The following students won special awards: Scott Tarasovitch $100 for Biochemistry from Erie Community Credit Union, Sadie Curtin $100 for Water Project from Erie Waterworks, Seagan Baker $50 for Physics from Englehardt Corporation, Julia Donajkowski $50 for Physics from Englehardt Corporation, Thomas Vento $50 for Ecology from Square-1 Clinical Research, John Bauer $50 for Physics from American Chemical Society, Lauren Uht $50 for Botany from Ellen Blount Hornick Memorial, Alena Costello Mug Prize Package for Biochemistry from Edinboro University, Elise Panko PJAS Mug for Botany,  and Alex Strasser PJAS Mugs for Botany. Your hard work makes St. Luke proud!

CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL - Last week was the start of the Catholic Services Appeal Commitment. We hope that everyone will prayerfully consider the opportunity to offer a gift to this appeal. No gift is too small. Our parish goals for this year are increasing participation from our 2004 CSA and raising our financial goal of $55,945. Remember, any amount raised above our goal stays in this parish. Thank you for being a part of the Catholic Services Appeal. Pledge envelopes are available at the exits.

FOURTH WEEK OF LENT - THE MAN BORN BLIND - How are we blind? Whom don’t we see or what don’t we notice happening around us? As we continue our journey with Operation Rice Bowl this week, we pray for sight to see the needs of our brothers and sisters around the world. We fast so that our hunger heightens our awareness of those in need of better health facilities and healthier living conditions. Our almsgiving is a way for us to show those looking for hope that there are others who care about their plight. Rice bowls are available at the exits of the church

FAMILY LITURGY - Today’s 10:00 Mass will be the Family Liturgy. Grade eight teachers and students are preparing the Mass and leading the ministries. The school music ensemble will be part of the accompaniment.

JUST A REMINDER: Our Mother’s Chapel is available for families with young children. Enjoy the liturgy without the worry that your child might be disturbing others.

SOMETHING SPECIAL! When you’re searching for something special for that special someone and you just don’t know what to get, how about something specially spiritual; give a Mass or several Masses to that special someone to offer for whatever intention he or she desires. Stop by the parish office.

15TH ANNUAL PASTA E FAGIOLI DINNER: Complete with salad and dessert, sponsored by St. Paul R.C. Church Holy Name Society, Sunday March 6th from 12 noon to 5:00 pm in St. Paul Center, 453 W. 16th St. Donation is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children (under 12). Take-outs will be available. For more information, call 456-6304.

NUT ROLLS & POPPY SEED ROLLS will be baked and sold at Holy Family School for Easter. Place your order by calling Linda at 454-7850 by March 13. Price per roll is $7.00. All rolls can be picked up on Sunday, March 20

THE ERIE GUILD OF CRAFTSMEN’S SPRING SHOW will be held at Rainbow Gardens on Saturday, March 12, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday, March 13 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. There will be a coupon in the Erie Times Showcase prior to the Spring Show that will entitle the bearer to a $ .50 discount off admission of $1.50 for adults, and children under 12 are free. Proceeds will benefit The Erie Art House and S.A.B.A.H.

ST LUKE ATHLETICS is hosting their Annual Sports Bonanza/Monte Carlo Night on Saturday, March 12, from 7 to 11 pm. $10,00 per person includes food, beverages and a chance to win $2,500 grand prize and many other cash prizes. Tickets will be on sale before and after Mass today and next Saturday, at the door, or by calling 453-6543. All proceeds benefit the St. Luke Athletic Programs.

THERE WILL BE NO COFFEE AND DONUTS this Sunday, March 6, as St. Luke will be the host Church for Pre-Cana.

CAMP NOTRE DAME -  Attention college students and 2005 high school graduates: Are you looking for the best summer job of your life? Do you love working with children? Are you willing to share your faith? Camp Notre Dame, a youth camp sponsored by the Diocese of Erie may be the place for you. If you are interested in a counselor position, then please contact Fr. Mark A. Nowak at ololnewman@velocity.net or 814-734-1651 or visit the Camp Notre Dame Web Site at www.campnotredame.com and click on the employment link.

THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF ERIE presents the 3rd Annual Erie’s Famous Food Event. Experience a taste of Erie’s best, today, March 6, 12:00 - 3:00 pm, Porters Restaurant & Tap Room, 123 W. 14th St. Tickets available at Porters. Donation is $12 at the door.

SKATE NIGHT - Get out your skates and roll on over to St. Gregory’s School on March 11. The PTO will be sponsoring a Skate Night for children in grades K-5th from 7-8:30 pm in the school gym. Refreshments will be available for purchase. This is a great opportunity for our young ones to stretch out those winter legs and get ready for spring. The cost to skate is $1. All skaters must be signed in by their parent or guardian. For more information, please contact the school office at 725-4571.

(PALS) PEOPLE AFTER LOSS FROM SUICIDE meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 pm at St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 East Grandview Blvd. No reservations are needed. Use front entrance. For more information, call Marjorie at 864-2428.

A WOMAN WITH FIVE CHILDREN is in need of twin beds, mattresses, box springs, and dressers. If you would like to donate, please call Wayside Presbyterian Church at 833-7653.

OUR LENTEN SACRIFICE

DAYS OF ABSTINENCE: Catholics in the United States, from the age of 14 throughout life, are obliged to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. The law forbids the use of meat, but not of eggs, the products of milk or condiments made of animal fat. Permissible are soup flavored with meat, meat gravy and sauces.

DAYS OF FAST: Catholics in the United States, from the day after their 18th birthday to the day after their 59th birthday, are also obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The law allows only one full meal a day.

WEEKDAYS OF LENT: No obligation to fast; however, voluntary acts of self-denial are recommended.

EASTER DUTY: A person must go to Confession during the Easter season which is from the First Sunday of Lent (Feb. 13) through Trinity Sunday (May 22).

SELF DENIAL: Is encouraged on a voluntary basis. Acts may include daily Mass, spiritual study, Lenten Devotions, the Rosary, Stations of the Cross and deeds of mercy and kindness.

EASTER FLOWER memorials may

be requested for the flowers at Easter by putting the name of the person being remembered on your envelope provided in your mailed envelopes, or any envelope, and dropping it in the collection basket or at the parish office. A special insert will be included in the bulletin on Easter Sunday listing the memorials.

THE ALLELUIA is not used during Liturgy from the beginning of Lent until the Easter Vigil. On Ash Wednesday we “buried the Alleluia” prior to burning last year’s palms. What’s in the straw box on the altar steps? The school’s large Alleluia banner!

WE WELCOME to St. Luke Parish the following new parishioners: Nicole Lemmon, Kelley Sirianni & Family, David & Karen Nies & Family, and Paul & Cheryl (Wodecki) Sadler.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! The following parishioners are confined to home or reside in a nursing home and have birthdays this month. A card would really brighten their day!

JUDGE WILLIAM PFADT - 3-1

539 Montmarc

Erie, PA 16504

ANNA NIES - 3-4

St. Mary’s Home

607 East 26 Street, C271

Erie, PA 16504

JUDITH BABAY - 3-7

5200 Henderson Road

#312

Erie, PA 16509

BERTHA ROSS - 3-25

St. Mary’s Home

607 East 26 Street, C255

Erie, PA 16504

ANNA FITZGERALD, -3-31

Abington Crest

1267 S. Hill Road, #119A

Erie, PA 16509

ST. LUKE VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM - Please come and support the girls TODAY, March 6, as they play in the AAA Championship against St. John’s/Holy Rosary. Today’s game will be held at Mercyhurst Prep High School at 4:15 pm. Wear your best green and gold outfit and come cheer your team to victory!!!

CAFETERIA - Any group or organization that is planning to use the cafeteria for meetings or events must call the parish office to reserve a date and time. If your event has been cancelled, please inform the parish office of same.

FROM THE BULLETIN EDITOR - All articles to be published in the Sunday bulletin should be submitted to the parish office in writing on Monday. To insure accuracy of information we regret we are unable to accept these notices over the phone.

BAPTISM - With joy we welcome into the Family of God and the Family of St. Luke, Jake Michael, son of Eric & Jane Manendo. We extend our love and best wishes, and may God continue to pour out His blessings upon him,    his parents and godparents.

Condolences to the Family Of:

Robert Loll, parishioner,Stella Hartman, mother of parishioner Ann Sipple, and Helen Jankowski, grandmother of parishioner Cathleen Cancilla, who passed away this past week. Our sympathy is extended to their families.

A MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTION to the St. Luke School Education Fund in loving memory of Harriet Kaminski was received from Mr. & Mrs. Paul Cancilla.

BAPTISMAL PROGRAM FOR PARENTS anticipating the birth or baptism of their child will be offered on Tuesday, March 8 at 8:00 pm in the school music room. Parents are expected to attend this class before their child is baptized. Sponsors are also invited and urged to attend. Please call the parish office to let us know you will be present.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS - Every Friday during Lent Stations of the Cross will take place in the Church at 7:30 pm.

ST. LUKE PENANCE SERVICE will be held on Tuesday, March 22, at 7:00 pm.

ST. LUKE’S FOOD PANTRY distributes food to our parishioners every other week in a self-help setting in our auditorium. If you or a church member you know are experiencing financial difficulties due to lack of employment, including company closings and layoffs, family illness or accident, etc. please contact the parish office at 825-6920 to see if you qualify, based on government income guidelines.