The Church of St. Luke

Dear STL Families,

 

One of my favorite childhood outdoor games was "Red Light, Green Light." However, after the past six months, this RED LIGHT - close church doors, GREEN LIGHT open church doors, RED LIGHT - close again, GREEN LIGHT - open again, made this game concept no longer one of my favorites. I know that the COVID-19 Health Order is definitely not a game and certainly no fun. I feel as if the variation of a YELLOW LIGHT command keeps us moving in continuous s-l-o-w motion while hopping, crawling, even walking backward. 

 

But clinging to the hope of God's promise, I believe it's his grace that gathers us in his house again. So with a few modifications, we will reinstate the guidelines before the shutdown of indoor worship services. We will continue to:

Based on communication with our Bishop's Office, it is clear that parishes across our diocese are choosing to celebrate Mass indoors, outdoors, or both depending on their respective physical site situation and the desires of their communities. Having personally witnessed your show of support, a standing ovation, at this past Sunday's outdoor Mass announcement and your messages to me, we have decided to stay outdoors Sunday mornings for the coming weeks. 

 

For the first three weeks of September, we will be blessed to have Monsignor Richard Duncanson, retired pastor of Church of Nativity, as our Principal Celebrant at our Masses. Please join me in welcoming this humble servant and a great man of God!

 

Just a few last reminders ~ 

Finally, my family and I wish you all a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend!

 

With a very grateful heart,

 

Jane