About Saint Luke (Parish of Holy Cross and St. Luke) · Easley, South Carolina
Saint Luke, the Church of St. Luke, is a Roman Catholic mission parish in Easley, South Carolina, within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston. Established in 1994 as a mission of Holy Cross Parish in Pickens, St. Luke shares its pastor (Rev. James N. Dubrouillet), staff, and a joint parish website (holycrossstluke.org) with the mother parish 558 Hampton Avenue, Pickens. The mission serves about 236 households with a sanctuary that seats roughly 400, offering Sunday Mass at 9:00 AM, a Saturday Vigil Mass at 6:00 PM, and a Thursday morning Mass at 11:00 AM.
- Established
- 1994
- Patron
- Saint Luke the Evangelist
- Rector
- Rev. James N. Dubrouillet
- Diocese
- Diocese of Charleston (Roman Catholic)
Why belong here
St. Luke is a welcoming small-town Catholic mission that offers Sunday Mass, a Saturday Vigil Mass, and a Thursday Mass — a schedule simple enough for working families and retirees alike. With shared programs between Holy Cross and St. Luke, parishioners can take part in faith formation, men's studies such as 'Into the Breach,' regular adoration, and an active religious-education program for children, all under one pastor and a dedicated parish staff.
Mass times at Saint Luke (Parish of Holy Cross and St. Luke)
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Mon/Wed: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM by appointment at Holy Cross, Pickens
- Thu: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM by appointment at St. Luke, Easley
- Sat: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM at Holy Cross, Pickens
Adoration times
- Thursday: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (at Holy Cross, Pickens)
- Friday: 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM following the 12:15 PM Mass at Holy Cross, Pickens (1st Fridays mentioned by listing services; check calendar)
Identity & Worship Sites
The Parish of Holy Cross and St. Luke is a single canonical Catholic parish with two worship sites in South Carolina's Upstate: the mother church, Holy Cross, in Pickens, and its mission, the Church of St. Luke, in Easley. Both sites share one pastor (Rev. James N. Dubrouillet), one staff, and one website (www.holycrossstluke.org). St. Luke itself was established in 1994 — about 29 years after Holy Cross — to bring the sacraments to Catholics in Easley and the surrounding area.
Parish Staff & Parish Directory
The mission and its mother parish are served by one pastor and a small shared staff listed in the Diocese of Charleston directory.
- Pastor: Rev. James N. Dubrouillet
- Deacon (at Holy Cross): Deacon John Villano
- Secretary (at St. Luke): Elizabeth Kyle
- Secretary (at Holy Cross): Carole Rotenbury
- Director of Religious Education: Faye Fazio
- Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant (at Holy Cross): Angie Villano
- Finance (at St. Luke): Angie Villano
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith formation for children is coordinated by the parish Director of Religious Education, Faye Fazio, and is shared between the Holy Cross and St. Luke communities. The program supports parents — recognized as the first catechists of their children — and includes ongoing formation, sacramental preparation, and opportunities to serve as catechists. Bulletin and Flocknote announcements keep families informed about registration and class schedules.
Ministries & Small Groups
The mission offers faith-formation and fellowship opportunities both on its own and through the broader Holy Cross–St. Luke parish.
- Into the Breach — Catholic men's study series
- Children's Religious Education program
- Parish Flocknote email/text updates (sign-up on the parish website)
- Liturgical ministry rotations in coordination with Holy Cross, Pickens
Sacraments
All seven sacraments are available through the parish, in cooperation between the Holy Cross and St. Luke worship sites.
- Baptism — arranged through the parish office
- First Holy Communion — through the Religious Education program
- Confirmation — through the Religious Education program
- Matrimony — arranged through the parish office
- Anointing of the Sick / Last Rites — Emergency Line (864) 897-7980
Visit, Contact & Practical Info
Both worship sites share a single phone-and-email system. St. Luke's summer office hours are Monday and Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, with staff available by phone or email Tuesday and Wednesday. An emergency line is answered around the clock for sacramental emergencies.
- St. Luke — 4408 Hwy 86, Easley, SC 29642 — (864) 855-9039
- Holy Cross — 558 Hampton Avenue, Pickens, SC 29671 — (864) 878-0574
- Emergency Line (both sites): (864) 897-7980
- Parish Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://holycrossstluke.org
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. James N. Dubrouillet
Current pastor; serves both Holy Cross (Pickens) and its mission St. Luke (Easley); listed in the Diocese of Charleston parish directory.