SERVED BY

Rev. James J. Weiner, Pastor
Rev. Jim White, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Paschal Tsiquaye, In Residence
Msgr. Thomas J. McDade, Weekend Assistant
John McKeon, Deacon

PASTORAL STAFF

Ginnie Bailey , Pastoral Associate for Family Life
Gary Sabak, Music Director
Kathy McCann, Director of Youth Ministry
Ann McClelland, Business Manager
Vicki Peluse Pastoral Assistant
Bridget Sarkowicz, Director of Religious Education

TRUSTEES

Mary Ann Thomas
Richard Dunn

St. Luke’s Parish has a long and rich tradition in New Jersey . It was founded in 1864, when Reverend William McNulty asked the first Bishop of Newark, the Most Reverend James Roosevelt Bayley, for permission to build a church in Ho-Ho-Kus to meet the needs of Catholic residents. The original St. Luke’s Church was lost in a fire in 1948, but was replaced with the impressive present structure, which was completed in 1950. St. Luke’s has a worshiping community of over 1,850 families from Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick and surrounding areas.

The parish property includes the Church building, a Rectory residence for priests with the Parish Offices on the bottom floor, a courtyard between the Church and Rectory, a Parish Center , the John Griffin Memorial Field, a cemetery, and a school building which houses both the parish Religious Education Center and a school – not affiliated with St. Luke’s.

PARISH PHONE NUMBERS

Parish Office…………………………......................…....….201-444-0272
St. Luke’s FAX Number………...................................…….201-652-7044
Religious Education/ Catechetical Center..........................201-447-2779
Youth Center ……………………..................................…....201-444-0272

MISSION STATEMENT

To reach out in love to all God’s people by living the healing ministry of Jesus
Christ & St. Luke as a caring, faith community fed by the Eucharist and led by The Holy Spirit.

Proclaimed Pentecost Sunday
May 27, 2007

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Evening – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Morning – 7:45 , 9:00 , 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Our 10:30 a.m. Mass is Sign Interpreted Mass

Weekdays- 7:00, 8:30 a.m.
Saturday – 8:30 a.m.
(The Rosary is recited after the 8:30 a.m. Mass every day)
Holy Days- Please consult the Bulletin for the Holy Day Mass Schedule

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday – 1:00 p.m.
Or anytime upon request.

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NOVENA
Miraculous Medal – Monday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass

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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

On the second Monday of each month, the Blessed Sacrament is solemnly exposed in the Monstrance following the 12:15 p.m. Mass, and remains on the altar throughout the day. The devotion concludes with a Holy Hour which begins at 7:00 p.m. and includes liturgy of the word, homily, time for silent prayer, devotional common prayer and benediction, after which the Blessed Sacrament is reposed. Consult the weekly bulletin for more information.                                              

SACRAMENTS

Anointing of the Sick

Urgent calls will be attended any time of the day or night. Please call the rectory to notify a priest.

Baptism

Baptisms are celebrated communally once a month on Sunday afternoon during the year except for Lent and Holiday weekends. Registration should be made six months in advance by calling the Parish Office.

Baptismal Prep for Parents

Baptismal Preparation is held once every month. Attendance prior to the Baptism is required for both parents of a first child.

Marriage/Marriage Preparation

Arrangements should be made with one of the Priests or Deacon one year in advance of the proposed marriage. Please call the Parish Office for more information.

Immediate Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation

After a young person has expressed a desire to receive Confirmation, they will participate in a series of sessions designed to bring them to a deeper understanding of full Initiation into the Catholic Church.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

This is a process aimed at welcoming others to join our Catholic community. Adults are prepared to celebrate Confirmation as Catholics (and also Baptism and First Communion if needed). This process is carried out by reflecting upon the experiences of the individual’s lives and the experiences of the Scriptures and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Those desiring to participate in RCIA interview with the RCIA Coordinator, and then meet on a weekly basis as a small faith sharing community.