Prameel Joseph is now an Acolyte!

Written by Fr Jude Belnas on 11 October 2019. Posted in News

Two men who are in formation for the Permanent Diaconate received the Ministry of Acolyte as Bishop Alan Hopes celebrated Mass with the College of Deacons on Saturday October 5 at St John’s Cathedral in Norwich.

Check our diocesan website: https://www.rcdea.org.uk/acolytes-inducted-as-deacons-celebrate-mass-in-norwich/

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Welcome; Dobrodošli; Merħba; Καλώς Ορίσατε; Bem-vindo; Bienvenido; Witajcie; Bienvenue; Benvenuti; Willkommen; Mabuhay

Welcome to the website for Saint Luke's Parish.

Ours is a large and diverse community, serving south west Peterborough and the villages beyond.

All ages, many nationalities and different backgrounds are represented here, so everyone should be able to feel at home. We are part of the Deanery of St Hugh Peterborough in the Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia.

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IPLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO MASS ON MONDAY 27^th JANUARY, 3^rd & 10^th FEBRUARY & THURSDAY 30^th JAN

IN MEMORIAM

We pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time, especially: Esther Shutie (2012), Ellen Jones (2014), Jean Wilkinson (2012), Winnie Ng (2006), Ruzena Cukova (2017), Ted McClean (1999), John Osker (1995), George Lynch (2008), Doreen Ruggles (2000), Christopher Gerald Brewer (2017), Rocco Stefanelli (2006), William Furth (2007), Marian O’Neill (2007) & Salvatore Marranino (2013).

BUFFET NIGHT – SHROVE TUESDAY FEB 25^th 6PM

Celebrate the last evening before Lenten abstinence begins with an evening of delicious south Asian food brought to us by the Filipino Community. Entertainment including music, games & a pan cake race. Tickets on sale in the porch. Adults £10, under 18 £5, Babies & Toddlers free. All proceeds to church building fund.

PETERBOROUGH WINTER NIGHT SHELTER

Following the success on last winter of providing shelter for Peterborough’s rough sleepers at St Lukes, our doors will open again from 30 March to 6 April 2020. Volunteers needed for cooking a meal at home and delivering it to church & staying with our guests during dinner, night or breakfast. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request an application form. Training provided.

3^rd SUNDAY IN O.T. - SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD

The Holy Father has instituted a formal Sunday of the Word of God on the 3^rd Sunday in Ordinary time each year. Pope Francis is passionate about the Word of God and wants this special Sunday dedicated to the Bible. All of us are invited to respond imaginatively and actively to this new Feast. Leaflets are provided in the porch; more details on www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/motu_proprio/documents/papa-francesco-motu-proprio-20190930_aperuit-illis.

LUKES LITTLE LAMBS

Stay and play group for all preschool children and babies with parents & carers. Thursday 30^th January 1-2.30pm.

YOUTH GROUP

Thursday 30^th January 6.30-8.30pm. Look forward to seeing you!

RCIA – ADULT BAPTISM & CONFIRMATION

Preparation begins on Tuesday 28^th January at 7.30pm at St. Luke’s. Last minute applications please email the Parish office.

200 CLUB UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Your £12 for 2020 is now due. Please place in the envelopes on the porch table and hand in to sacristy. For a chance to win £30, £20 or £10 each month please also use the envelopes & you will be allocated a draw number. All proceeds to church funds.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2020

All Souls Church Youth Choir & Kol Echad Cambridge Jewish Choir invite you to a Commemoration Concert with poetry

readings by students from St. John Fisher Catholic High School and candle lighting led by Rabbi Danny Rich, Senior Rabbi for

Liberal Judaism. Monday 27^th January 7.30pm, St John the Baptist Church, Cathedral Square, Peterborough. Entry free,

donations welcome for the National Holocaust Centre & Museum.

GLOW: PETERBOROUGH

Set your faith alight at Glow: Peterborough. A dynamic day of faith teens at St. Peter & All Souls Church on Saturday 15^th Feb 10:45am-5:45pm. Parish Sunday Mass at 6pm. More information & booking on www.rcdea.org.uk/youth/events.

DIOCESAN RETREAT DAY FOR LENT – POSITIVE PENANCE

Day for the Diocese on Saturday 15 February 2020 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church in Poringland in preparation for Lent, 10am to 4pm. Please bring packed lunch, notebook and pen. For further information please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CAFOD - NEW SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS RECRUITING

CAFOD is looking for volunteers to work with young people, sharing our work in secondary schools through assemblies or workshops. CAFOD will provide training and support, and expenses will be paid. Volunteering assignments will be in local Catholic schools, you can work on your own or as part of a team. None of our work is possible without you, so join us in putting faith into action. For more info please contact Jane Crone, Community Participation Officer for East Anglia Diocese This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 01223 358552 │ 07779 804252

REFUGEE SUPPORT NETWORK

Would you like to help a young refugee or asylum seeker progress in their education? Do you have time to meet a young person for an hour once a week at a mutually convenient time in

Peterborough? Are you willing to commit for at least 6 months? To find out more about mentoring in Peterborough please contact Becca at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or register your interest at www.refugeesupportnetwork.org/volunteering

CELEBRATION OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES

Bishop Alan invites the Sick & all medical Staff to Mass with Anointing at the Catholic Cathedral in Norwich. 11.30am on 8^th February.

CATHOLIC PARISH OF SAINT LUKE PETERBOROUGH

Serving the Orton's, the Hampton's, Yaxley, Stilton and Sawtry

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Prameel Joseph is now an Acolyte!

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