A Message from Our Pastor

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Pentecost is often called the “Birthday of the Church.” Church, as used here, refers not just to the Pope, Bishops, religious, etc. It applies to all of us across the face of the earth who believe in Jesus Christ and follow His law. Jesus is present on the earth through us and within us as we share the “Spirit of God.”

After Jesus’ death and resurrection, the Apostles and Disciples were fearful and worried. What did Jesus intend for them to do, what would the authorities do to the followers of this public disturber? The coming of the Holy Spirit wiped away fear and worry. They realized that the Christian faith must be lived boldly and courageously. Preached from the housetops the message of Jesus’ love and forgiveness goes out to all the world. We revel in the joy of our Christian faith and share the presence of God’s Spirit.

-Msgr. Edward Sudekum

We're getting a new statue!

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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

Please pray for the following men & women as they carry out their duties in the service of our country:

Capt. Chad A. Balettie,
U.S.A.F.

Capt. Nayda Concina Bates
U.S. Army

LCDR. Michael Beckette,
U.S.N.

Capt. Paul Bolduan,
U.S. Army

Maj. Frank Bunkers,
U.S.M.C.

Lt. Jg. Robert Gassoff,
U.S. Navy Seals

Spec. Joey Goeckner,
U.S. Army

Lt. Liam N. Marmion,
U.S. Army Infantry

Capt. Brian McKay,
U.S.A.F.

Colin Naylor,
U.S. Navy Seals

Pvt. Brad Pickel,
U.S. Army Medic

S/Sgt. William S. Pitkin,
Airborne Special Forces Green Beret

If you have a family member you wish to include on our parish prayer list, please call the rectory with the individual’s name, rank and branch of service.

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
7148 Forsyth Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
phone: 314.726.6200
fax: 314.726.1602
rectory@ucitylourdes.org

click below for directions or for our parish boundaries

DIRECTIONS

PARISH BOUNDARIES

Web Site Coordinator

Meg Turpin
314.726.6200

megturpin@sbcglobal.com

Please Note: The Church is Wheelchair Accessible
(with assistance) Through the Asbury Entrance.

Parish Picnic & Carnival
Saturday, May 24
12:00 noon - Dusk
Click here for more information about the
Parish Carnival including the reservation form for dinner and tickets.

Be a STAR and help underwrite the cost of this event by becoming a Carnival Booster. Make checks payable to OLOL PTA & Mail to Lisa Murphy, 7142 Northmoor, 63105. Thank you for your donation!

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

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PARISH EVENTS

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BULLETIN

GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER

This Sunday, May 11, Christians from dozens of communities will gather at Busch Stadium at 4:00 p.m. for a Global Day of Prayer. All are welcome. Entry is free.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

Many OLOL parishioners have already made a contribution or signed a pledge. As of Tuesday, May 6, we have received $141,195 from individuals and families. Our challenge goal is $185,000. This amount is obviously just a part of the $12 million needed to support the work of the Church in the St. Louis Archdiocese. We are no longer asking workers to visit homes to solicit contributions. We are now in the process of contacting parishioners by telephone. We need the cooperation of every member of this parish to accomplish our goal. Many thanks to all who have already contributed so generously.

For more information, click on the following link www.ThisIsOurFaith.net.

Other Online Donations
Don't forget, you can make your weekly contribution online. It's easy to do, just click on the Donation tab and follow the easy instructions. If you need help, please call Alex at the rectory, 726-6200.

DISCIPLES NEEDED
Several Ministries of the Parish are in need of assistance. Each year you are asked to complete a Personal Intention Card after you have reflected on how God has blessed you in your life, and have considered what your gift of Time, Talent & Treasure will be to our Parish. We are asking that you take some time to review the card again and please consider joining one the following ministries:

Altar Society & Liturgy Planning
Boy Scout & Girl Scout Leaders
Choir (11:00 a.m. Mass - Male Voices)
Eucharistic Adoration (Mondays)
Gardening Committee
Our Lady of Lourdes School Board
School Communications Committee
School Technology Committee
Stewardship Committee
Ushers & Greeters (Sunday Masses)

If you have interest (talent) in any of our other ministries, and would consider joining a committee, please contact the rectory or the respective ministry contact person. Click here for the full list of contact persons and description of each Parish Ministry.

Click here to see PHOTOS of the
2008 Progressive Dinner!