May 2021
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We have received the new protocols from the Cardinal and will begin gradually implementing them this weekend. Remember, we haven't scheduled volunteers to assist with liturgy in over a year. We want to do things right. Please help us by being patient and volunteering if you are comfortable.
As of May 22 & 23, at the grand celebration of Pentecost, the following updates were made to our current COVID-19 guidelines:
Social Distancing
The capacity at St. Luke will be increased to 100% and social distancing is no longer required. All entrance doors will be unlocked.
Masks
Masks will not be required, but are encouraged. According to the Cardinal, those who are not fully vaccinated should wear a mask out of charity for others.
Holy Communion
Holy Communion may be received on the tongue or in the hand at the communicant's discretion. Should the clergy or Eucharistic Minister feel it necessary to sanitize their hands after giving someone Communion on the tongue, they will pause to sanitize their hands before serving the next person in line. Per Archdiocesan regulation, distribution of the Blood of Christ remains temporarily suspended.
Sunday Collection
The collection baskets will resume as before, handed to the person sitting next to you.
General Dispensation
The general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass will remain in place until further notice. We will continue to live stream the Sunday 10am English and 1PM Spanish Masses .
We appreciate all of the sacrifices everyone has made to keep our parishioners safe during this extraordinary year. We remain St. Luke Strong!
Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie
Pastor
3/19/2021
Many have asked whether the state's lifting of pandemic-related mandates will change the precautions already in place at St. Luke the Evangelist. Recognizing the need to protect the most vulnerable among us, the Cardinal has determined that all of our current COVID-19 protocols will remain in place until further notice. Therefore, at St. Luke, all are still required to properly wear masks, maintain 6' social distance and we will continue to limit the total number of people who may be in the church at one time.
Muchos han preguntado si el levantamiento de los mandatos relacionados con la pandemia por parte del estado cambiará las precauciones que ya están en efecto en San Lucas el Evangelista. Reconociendo la necesidad de proteger a los más vulnerables entre nosotros, el Cardinal a determinado que todos nuestros protocolos COVID-19 actuales permanecerán vigentes hasta nuevo aviso. Asi que, aqui en San Lucas, todavía se requiere que todos usen cubre bocas de manera adecuada, mantengan una distancia social de 6 'y continuaremos limitando el número total de personas que pueden estar en la iglesia al mismo tiempo.
01/22/2021
We are implementing COVID-19 Pre-screening procedures for the safety of all visitors. As of January 22, 2021 anyone wanting to meet with a staff member will need to be pre-screened, regardless whether they meet in the staff member’s office or a classroom.
Pre-Screening entails:
Visitors will be pre-screened by the staff member that they are here to visit. Visitors are not allowed to pass the roped off area without being prescreened.
Estamos implementando procedimientos de pre-detección de COVID-19 para la seguridad de todos los visitantes. A partir del 22 de enero de 2021, cualquier persona que desee reunirse con un miembro del personal deberá someterse a una evaluación previa, independientemente si se reúne en la oficina del miembro del personal o en un salon de clase.
La preselección implica:
Los visitantes serán evaluados por el miembro del personal que desean visitar. No se permite que los visitantes pasen por el área acordonada sin haber sido examinados previamente.
09/23/2020
We were just informed by Cardinal DiNardo that we are allowed to seat more people in the church building, so long as we continue to observe 6 foot separation, mouths and noses are covered, hands are cleaned and the building and furnishings are sanitized after each Mass.
If you have been thinking of attending Mass please be assured that we are doing our very best to make the building a safe environment. You might consider attending a weekday Mass if you want more distance. If you remain concerned and choose to stay home, remember that we are live streaming Sunday Masses at 10:00am in English and at 1:00pm in Spanish.
What if you are not ready to attend Mass but want to receive Holy Communion? We distribute Holy Communion after the 10:00am and 1:00pm Masses. Wait in the parking lot until you see people leaving Mass, then come to the main entrance of the narthex. We’ll usher you into the church so you can receive the Eucharist.
Thanks to everyone who is helping us to have a safe and joyful celebration of our faith. Our volunteers are doing a great job and we always need more, so don’t hesitate to volunteer if you are interested. Thanks also to everyone who is able to continue their financial support to the parish; you are keeping us going.
God grant healing to all who are sick, comfort to those who are dying and eternal life to all who believe in His Son.
El Cardenal DiNardo nos acaba de informar que podemos sentar a más personas en el edificio de la iglesia, siempre y cuando sigamos observando una separación de 6 pies, la boca y la nariz estén cubiertas, las manos se limpien y el edificio y los muebles se desinfecten después de cada Misa.
Si ha estado pensando en asistir a Misa, tenga la seguridad de que estamos haciendo todo lo posible para que el edificio sea un entorno seguro. Podrías considerar asistir a una Misa entre semana si quieres más distancia. Si sigue preocupado y decide quedarse en casa, recuerde que estamos transmitiendo en vivo las Misas dominicales a las 10:00 am en inglés y a la 1:00 pm en español.
¿Qué pasa si no está listo para asistir a la Misa pero desea recibir la Sagrada Comunión? Distribuimos la Sagrada Comunión después de las misas de 10:00 am y 1:00 pm. Espere en el estacionamiento hasta que vea a la gente saliendo de la Misa, luego venga a la entrada principal del nártex. Te acompañaremos a la iglesia para que puedas recibir la Eucaristía.
Gracias a todos los que nos ayudan a tener una celebración segura y alegre de nuestra fe. Nuestros voluntarios están haciendo un gran trabajo y siempre necesitamos más, así que no dude en ser voluntario si está interesado. Gracias también a todos los que pudieron continuar con su apoyo financiero a la parroquia; nos están manteniendo en marcha.
Dios conceda sanacion a todos los que están enfermos, consuelo a los que están muriendo y vida eterna a todos los que creen en su Hijo.
June 2020
The CDC and local government are still strongly encouraging wearing masks in public and the Archdiocese has made this a requirement for Masses to be held. Anyone 10 and older MUST wear a facemask or face covering on our campus and during Mass. Please be prepared to keep your nose and mouth covered at all times. This policy is in place to keep all of our parishioners, clergy and staff safe.
Masks must be worn to cover the mouth and nose throughout the duration of Mass.
Masks should be worn in the communion line. After receiving communion in your hand, please step to the side, lower your mask, consume the Eucharist, and then re-mask as you head back to your pew.
If you are seated nearby someone who is non-compliant and you wish to move, please raise your hand and an usher will reseat you.
Wearing your facemask is an act of kindness. We appreciate your participation.
El CDC y el gobierno local siguen alentando fuertemente el uso de máscaras en público y la Arquidiócesis ha hecho de esto un requisito para que se celebren misas. Cualquier persona mayor de 10 años DEBE usar una máscara o cubre bocas en nuestro campus y durante la Misa. Por favor esté preparado para cubrirse la nariz y la boca en todo momento. Esta política está vigente para mantener a todos nuestros feligreses, clérigos y personal a salvo.
Se deben usar máscaras para cubrir la boca y la nariz durante toda la Misa.
Las máscaras deben usarse mientras están en la línea de comunión. Después de recibir la comunión en su mano, por favor, pase al lado, baja su máscara, consuma la Eucaristía y luego vuelvase a enmascarar mientras regresas a su banca.
Si está sentado cerca de alguien que no cumple con los requisitos y usted desea moverse, levante la mano y un acomodador lo volverá a sentar.
Usar tu mascarilla es un acto de amabilidad. Agradecemos su participación.
NOTICE: St. Luke Parishioner Tested Positive for COVID-19
Dear Parishioners of St. Luke the Evangelist,
We have been informed that a parishioner who attended Mass on Saturday, January 2 at 5:30PM has tested positive for COVID-19. The parishioner did not exhibit symptoms that day but became ill the following day and was tested a few days later. Public health officials have been notified. The parishioner was wearing their mask and the social distancing guidelines were observed.
As you are aware, we have taken very seriously our compliance with the government and CDC guidelines regarding the wearing of masks, maintaining social distance and sanitization protocols to prevent the spread of the virus. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please seek medical attention immediately and do not come to church. For anyone who wishes to be tested for COVID-19, please visit the Harris County Public Health website for information regarding testing locations:
(https://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Testing-Information), or call 832-927-7575. Additional information about COVID-19 can be found at www.hcphtx.org.
If you are tested for COVID-19, please do not return to Church until you know you are negative for having the disease. If you or anyone in your household has symptoms OR tests positive for COVID-19, please follow the CDC Guidance and stay at home until the person infected has been fever free at least 3 days, AND has no breathing issues, AND at least 10 days have passed since the first symptoms appeared.
Please pray for our parishioners and all those impacted by COVID-19.