Baptism
Baptisms are by appointment and usually take place following the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass. Other times can be arranged at the discretion of the Pastor. Please call the rectory to make the arrangements. Parents will need to meet with a priest prior to the baptism of their first child.
Sacrament of Baptism is by appointment (usually at 12:00 noon on Sundays).
Reconciliation
Confessions are heard in the Church’s reconciliation room from 4 to 4:50 p.m. on Saturdays. Please contact the rectory for an appointment at any other time. Parish-wide Penance Services are held during Advent and Lent.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) occur on Saturdays from 4:-4:45pm. On Weekdays you will need to contact the priest prior to Mass.
First Communion
For children in second grade, First Communion is usually celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. For children not in OLOL school or in home-school PSR, please contact the rectory. Click here for more information about the home-school PSR program.
Confirmation
Young people usually receive Confirmation in the eighth grade. Students in OLOL school are prepared as a part of their religion studies. Those in other schools attend weekly classes held at the parish prior to the ceremony. Please call the rectory to enroll your child in these classes.
Students in the eighth grade at schools other than Our Lady of Lourdes who wish to be confirmed are asked to please register by calling the rectory.
Matrimony
For weddings at Our Lady of Lourdes
Current parishioners and their children are welcome to be married in our parish church. Please note the Archdiocese of St. Louis requires a six-month period of preparation prior to the wedding. If you are awaiting the decision of the Marriage Tribunal regarding a possible annulment, please wait until you have received your final papers.
Click here for the OLOL Wedding brochure
For weddings elsewhere
Members of the parish desiring to be married elsewhere are encouraged to obtain preliminary information about the location and priest who will officiate. One of the parish priests can assist in preparing the couple and completing the paperwork.
Annulments
Parishioners desiring information about an annulment are urged to contact one of our parish priests or Deacon Al Vaughn.
RCIA
Our parish welcomes those interested in joining the Catholic faith by inviting them to participate in the RCIA program (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). This program usually begins in October and reception into the Church takes place during the Easter Vigil.
Communion Calls
Parishioners who are unable to attend Mass but wish to receive communion are urged to call the rectory and arrange for the Holy Eucharist to be brought to them at home.
Anointing of the Sick
Parishioners can call the rectory to request this sacrament. Reception of this sacrament should not be viewed as only for those in immediate danger of death. Group or communal anointings, which are periodically scheduled, are announced in the bulletin.
Funerals
Funerals or Memorial Masses can be arranged through the funeral home of your choice or by calling the rectory directly.