Parish Ministries
Pastoral Ministries in the Catholic Church refer to the various forms of service and care provided by both clergy and laypeople to meet the spiritual, emotional, and sometimes physical needs of the faithful. The term comes from the Latin word pastor, meaning “shepherd,” reflecting the Church’s mission to care for the flock entrusted to her by Christ.
Purpose of Pastoral Ministries: The goal of pastoral ministries is to imitate Christ, the Good Shepherd, by guiding and nurturing individuals and communities in faith, love, and service. These ministries provide support during key moments in life—both joyful and difficult—and promote the well-being of the whole person in light of the Gospel.
Adult Bible Studies and College Level Courses
This ministry discusses topics from scripture to Church history to Theology.
If you are interested in getting involved in Adult Bible Studies, a College Level Course or would like more information, please contact Dcn Jerry Stenovec at (619) 442-1697 or email:
pldir@thechurchofstluke.org
Annual Parish Discipleship Retreat
This ministry helps individuals identify the Lord's action in their lives, help them listen and respond to the Holy Spirit's urgings, and live their relationship with the Lord within the community through our Sunday Eucharist Gathering.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Annual Parish Discipleship Retreat or would like more information, please contact Dcn Jerry Stenavec at (619) 442-1697 or email: pldir@thechurchofstluke.org
Bereavement
The ministry provides and helps organize parish funeral receptions, prepare and cook food, set-up, and clean up the hall prior to and after funeral receptions.
If you are interested in getting involved in Bereavement Ministry or would like more information please contact Peggy Nelson by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email
secretary@thechurchofstluke.org.
Church Cleaning Crew
This ministry, The Church Cleaning Crew, meets the last Monday of each month in the Baptistry to clean the interior of the church including the Sacristy(s), Church Gathering Space, Adoration Chapel and the Baptistry among others.
If you are interested in working with the Church Cleaning Crew or would like more information, please contact Peggy Nelson at (619) 442-1697 or email:
secretary@thechurchofstluke.org.
Culture of Life
This ministry promotes respect for all human life from conception to natural death.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Culture of Life Ministry or would like more information please contact Dave Condit by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email secretary@thechurchofstluke.org.
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Faith Formation Fundraising
This ministry coordinates fundraising events to benefit all parish faith formation programs.
If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email pldir@thechurchofstlukeec.org.
Las Madrinas
Our History: Las Madrinas, the Ladies Guild of the Church of St. Luke, was formed in 1986.
Our various fundraising activities generate the funds we use to help support our Church. Our fundraisers began with craft sales and bake sales.
In 1992 we presented our first fashion show. Our first two fashion shows were held at Singing Hills. In addition to our own fashion shows, Nordstrom's held breakfast/fashion show fundraisers on our behalf. Since the construction of our Church building, the fashion show has been in our own church hall, O'Donnell Hall.
Las Madrinas has also hosted ice cream socials, spaghetti dinners, coffee and donuts after Mass and Christmas home tours. We have sponsored guest speakers and dinners as well as bunco nights.
Among some of the items we have purchased for our Church are:
Baptism Font - Vestments - Cups for Wine and Host
Baptistery Nativity Scene - Crucifix for the Procession Cross
Altar Linens - Church hall chairs
Among the organizations and activities we have financially supported are:
Building Fund - St. Vincent de Paul - Camp Oliver - Noah Homes
Rachel House - Big Ten - San Diego Coalition for the Homeless
Youth Group - Church/Knights golf tournaments
Bible Study - Dinners for Catechist's Training Sessions
Church anniversary parties - Friends of the Poor
For more information contact Debra Stenovac by email at debrasteno@gmail.com
Our Mission
To promote the spirit of welfare of the women of the
Church of St. Luke and to lend support to our
Church and community.
Las Madrinas is a group of women from the Church of St. Luke who volunteer their time, talent and treasure to fund raise and support the many needs of our Parish and the community.
Knights of Columbus
We invite practicing Catholic men age 18 years and older to foster support for their Parish Life Director and parish.
The Knights of Columbus is a world wide organization that promotes Catholic education and charity, provides education and homes for Catholic orphans, endows scholarships in Catholic colleges, provides lectures on Catholic doctrine, endows hospital beds and provides for its sick and retired members.
In the local community, the Knights provide support for the Parish Life Director, sponsor local events both in the church and in the community and provide help and funds for those in need. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month.
If you are interested in becoming a Knight or would like more information, please contact Pablo Perez at (760) 481-2966 or email secretary@thechurchofstluke.org.
Website: St. Luke Council No. 10512
Office Volunteers
This is an opportunity for volunteers with a welcoming personality and gifts of administration, typing, computer skills, and telephone etiquette to sign up for weekly shifts at various times throughout the work day to volunteer in the parish office.
If you are interested in getting involved in Office Volunteers or would like more information please contact the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email
secretary@thechurchofstluke.com.
Outreach
This ministry coordinates our assistance efforts to parishioners and community members in need.
If you are interested in participating in the Outreach Committee or would like more information, please contact Mike Wasyliw at (619) 715-8801 or email: outreach@thechurchofstluke.org
Prayer Chain
This ministry encourages all to pray for those in need of prayerful support.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Prayer Chain or would like more information, please contact Nancy Adema by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email
secretary@thechurchofstluke.org.
Scrip
Gift cards are at the scrip table after the 9:00 AM Mass on the first and third weekends of the month.
Consumer Retailer Shoppers! You can link your preferred customer card to Scrip for no additional charge! Learn how you can benefit the Outreach Program at no additional cost to you. Here is a list of acceptable retailers.
You can place a large order using our Scrip Order Form. Please submit the form, with a check, to the scrip table.
If you would like to create a family account with our scrip program, you would have the ability to place orders for cards directly for pickup after mass the next time we place a card order. Or, better yet, you can use that account with reloadable cards for your repeated usage. Click here for the list of “Reloadables”. Contact Scrip Coordinator, Mike Wasyliw at outreach@thechurchofstluke.org, to obtain our Enrollment Code. Mike will send you a link with the code to create the account and answer questions you may have. Cards ordered online can be paid for via Presto Pay or by use of a credit card (there is a service fee for this).
If you are interested in getting involved in Scrip or would like more information, please email Mike Wasyliw at mjwasyliw@gmail.com.
Welcoming
This ministry provides information about The Church of St. Luke and its various ministries. It also welcomes new individuals and families into our parish faith community.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Welcoming Ministry or would like more information, please contact Rich Warcholik by phone at (619) 933-1697 or email
hello@thechurchofstluke.org
