Saint Luke Roman Catholic Church

5235 South Avenue – Boardman, Ohio – 44512 | (330) 782-9783 | saintlukes@zoominternet.net

Saint Luke Mass

Weekend Masses:
…..Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
…..Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Parish Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Confessions

Confessions are available after weekend masses by appointment or you can call St. Charles at 330-758-2325.

Saint Luke
Stewardship Prayer

Heavenly Father, life is your gift to us.
You call us to live our lives
in service to others.

Guide us as we choose each day
to show your presence
to all those we meet.

Give us the courage
to do whatever we can,
with whatever we have,
to bring your love to our community,
and the world.

Celebrating
The Eucharist

Saturday Mass 4:30pm

Sunday Mass 10:00am

Tuesday and Friday Mass 8:00am

Holy Days, please consult the
bulletin

Stewardship Reflection for
December 1, 2024

First Sunday of Advent

We have arrived at the powerful season of Advent, a season to prepare with awe and wonder for the Feast of the Incarnation of Jesus — born to us as Savior and Brother. It is a season to prepare for His return at the end of time. It is also a moment to remind ourselves that our individual judgment day is coming, too, when we will be called to give an account for all that God has given to us during our lifetimes. In other words, Advent is a steward’s season!

Our readings for the first week of Advent waste no time in calling our urgent attention to these themes of reflection and preparation. They seem to shout, “Wake up! Get ready!” and offer us some practical advice as we enter into this season.

The Gospel, from Luke, warns, “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life.” How easy it is to lose focus on our Lord either by too much indulgence in our lives or by too much worry about our lives. During Advent, we Christian stewards must ask ourselves some hard questions. Am I staying faithful to my prayer life? Am I using my energy and skills to serve others? Am I overly concerned about material gain? Am I relying on my “stuff” or my investments as my source of comfort or security? Am I living for the moment or for the coming of the Lord?

Get ready Christian stewards! He’s coming! Let us prepare with awe and wonder.