DECEMBER 24 (CHRISTMAS EVE)

4:00 pm - Church

4:15 pm - School Gym

6:00 pm - Children's Mass

10:00 pm

DECEMBER 25 (CHRISTMAS DAY)

8:00 am

9:30 am

11:00 am

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

December 31 (Vigil) - 5:00 pm

January 1 - 8:00 am, 10:00 am

When:  Wednesday, December 18

Time:  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Where:  St. Luke Church

Description: 

Prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas! Confessions will be heard continuously from 6:00 - 8:30 pm.  The healing service will begin at 7:00 pm with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the Holy Rosary, Scripture readings with a homily, and healing prayers.  An outside priest will be available for confession from 7:00 - 8:30 pm  

Christmas Concert

If you are looking for something wonderful to do this Christmas season, join us Sunday, December 22 at 1:00 pm for our annual Christmas concert.  All parish choirs will participate! Refreshments will be provided.  If you would like to share your talents and perform in the Christmas concert please contact Steve Kirby at [email protected]

Giving Tree

The donations this year will support the hungry and homeless through the Assumption Food Pantry and Mobile Loaves and Fishes.

Please take a gold star and place your donation in one of the envelopes and leave it in the small basket under the tree.  Please make checks out to St. Luke's Parish Outreach.  Thank you for your continuing generosity. 

24th Annual Religious Education Toy Drive

Please consider donating new, unwrapped toys and gifts for girls and boys of all ages.  Please bring donations to Religious Education Office table in the Church lower level by December 17

Please consider enrolling in our new online giving system:

(Parish Code: RI897)

Saturday, Dec 21 @10am-12noon in Church Hall

Annual Christmas Cookie Decorating Party, sponsored by Father Eric & the Youth Group

All ages welcome; older siblings can be the mentors.  The older students assist the younger students at this fun-filled event.

You need to rsvp to Father Eric, [email protected], by Wed, Dec 18, so we have enough supplies.

Tuesday, Dec 24 @6pm Mass

Children’s Christmas Mass at St. Luke’s Church

Option for any child to be part of the entrance procession, “PROCESSION OF ANGELS”

You will need to arrive by 5:45pm,at the latest, and report to the back of the Church.   Meet us in the “Cry Room”.   This is the children’s room in the back of the Church on the rectory side of the building.

You need to rsvp to Diane, [email protected], by Fri, Dec 20, so we have enough supplies.

First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Beginning on Saturday morning November 2nd from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m, and every First Saturday thereafter, St. Luke’s will host a devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  In 1917, during her miraculous appearance to three children in Fatima, Our Lady announced that “… God wishes to establish in the world a devotion to My Immaculate Heart …” To honor God’s wishes, Our Blessed Mother asked us to devote every First Saturday in reparation to offenses and blasphemies against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  The devotion includes Mass, Adoration, Rosary, Confession, and a special 15 minute meditation “… to keep me company …”  Furthermore, if a devotee attends five consecutive months, Our Lady promises “… to assist at the hour of death, with the graces necessary for salvation …” Please join us in honoring this special request from Our Mother Mary.  The day will begin with Mass at 8:00 am.  Refreshments will be served following the devotion.

Two Viewing Options: 

Pass it on:  is a series of presentations for parents who want to equip their children well for their life’s journey. Through 15 presentations, the authors, speakers, and experts in their respective fields offer their wisdom and experience to encourage and challenge parents as they wrestle with what they should be putting into their children’s backpacks.

Me and My House:  by Patrick Sullivan, is a practical game plan for Catholic parents who are struggling with all the things that parents struggle with. He challenges you to do little things. To make little changes that will make a huge impact on your family. In this Catholic Parenting Program, you will discover the foundations that can strengthen your motherhood and fatherhood.

St Luke’s FORMED Registration

Previously registered you have a FORMED account.

1 Visit FORMED.org 

2 Click Sign Up

3 Click “Do you already have a FORMED account?” Enter email address 

4 Go to your email site & open the email from FORMED. Click Enter.

5 The next time, using the same entry device, you will be able to skip step 4 

Not previously registered create new FORMED account.

1. Visit FORMED.org
2. Click SIGN UP 
3. Click “I belong to a Parish or organization” 
4. Find parish name - St Luke 108 Washington Rd Barrington RI or code fd25b1
5. Enter your name & email address and you're in! No need for passwords
6. Next time follow the previously registered steps above

Access to FORMED features:

“Pass It On” & “Me & My House”

1. At the opening screen on FORMED key on the heading SEARCH
2. Enter the word Parenting
3. Key on either the “Pass It On” or *“Me & My House” icon
4. Scroll down and key on the first episode

* For “Me & My House”, change module heading to 2, 3, or 4 for added episodes

You may share this email; i.e., access with relatives, friends and neighbors

St. Luke's FORMED team: Fr. Eric, Joe Lofgren, and Bill Sweeney

          Comments, questions, problems email Bill Sweeney at [email protected]