Please see the following message from Bishop Tobin:

"In light of the growing coronavirus crisis in Rhode Island, in response to the request of public officials, and upon the recommendation of health experts, I hereby direct that the celebration of all public Masses and other liturgical services be suspended in the Diocese of Providence effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and continuing until further notice.

The celebration of funerals and weddings may continue, but must be celebrated without Mass using approved liturgical forms. Every effort should be made to limit the size of the congregation to necessary participants only and the health precautions previously announced by the Diocese of Providence and the State of Rhode Island should be carefully followed.

To the extent possible, churches should remain open during the day for personal prayer, devotions and visits to the Blessed Sacrament. Individual confessions may also be heard during this time.

This is an exceedingly difficult and painful decision, but it is necessitated by our commitment to promote the health and well-being of our brothers and sisters, especially the frail and the elderly. That is a moral priority we should all share. May we continue to pray for and support one another in these very trying times, and through the intercession of Saint Patrick, Saint Joseph and Our Lady of Providence, may God be with us."

--Please know the church will remain open during the day for private prayer.  Individual confessions are available by request.  Mass will be said privately each day for the intentions booked for that day.  May God Bless all of us and keep us safe!  -Father Varghese and Father Eric

St. Luke’s Church Religious Education

Barrington, RI

GRADES 1-10:

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

REMAINDER OF MARCH 

GRADES 1-10:    ALL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES CANCELLED

In response to the crisis of the COVID-19 virus,

all religious education classes

are cancelled at every grade level.

Effective immediately, there are

no Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday classes.

We will stay in contact with our families

as the situation unfolds.

God’s Peace Be With You,

Diane Comerford

Director of Religious Education

In Consultation With,

Reverend TJ Varghese, Pastor

Reverend Eric Silva, Associate Pastor

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Please consider enrolling in our new online giving system:

(Parish Code: RI897)

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]