Worship with UsRegular Mass Schedule
Daily: Monday thru Friday - 7 a.m., 8 a.m. School Mass* Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. (Little Lambs), 11 a.m. (Choir), 5 p.m. Holy Day: 7 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Legal Holiday: 9 a.m. Bernadettes Rosary: Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. Church* Eucharistic Adoration: Monday following 7 a.m. Mass to 7 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 4-4:45 p.m. (weekdays by appt.) Sacrament of Baptism: Sunday at noon or by appointment *Friday 8:00 a.m. School Mass, Children's Liturgy/Little Lambs and Bernadettes Rosary suspended during the summer Traveling? |
Learn at Lourdes
Our Lady of Lourdes School is a Catholic elementary school whose mission is to provide spiritual formation and academic instruction to children in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Please note: The new address for the school is 7144 Forsyth. The new address for the gym is 7044 Forsyth. |
Join the ParishWould you like to become a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish community or need to make changes to your family information ?
If so, complete the parish information online or print and complete the Census form and return it to the Parish Rectory (mail, email or drop it in the offertory basket at Mass). You may also fax your completed form to 314-726-1602. Please call the rectory for assistance or to discuss registration at 314-726-6200 or email Julie King, parish secretary, at julie.king@ucitylourdes.org. Get InvolvedWhether you'd like to learn more, pray more, or serve more, we have an organization for you.
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Advent Schedule:
December 9 Advent by Candlelight 6:45 p.m. Cafeteria December 11 School Advent Program 7 p.m. Church December 20 Nativity Story 8:00 a.m. Church Confessions and Adoration Every Saturday in December-4:00-4:45 PM- Our Lady of Lourdes Tuesday, December 10-6:30-9:00PM-Christ the King Parish Monday, December 16-7:00-9:00 PM-Our Lady of Lourdes |
Christmas Mass Schedule
Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Day 7:00 a.m. Christmas Vigil-5:00 p.m. & 10 p.m. Wednesday, December 25 The Nativity of Our Lord Merry Christmas! 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Thursday and Friday, December 26 & 27 7:00 a.m. only Tuesday, December 31 Wednesday, January 1 New Year's Eve New Year’s Day 7:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. |
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Photos of Newsboys Day, Thanksgiving Mass and Ladies Luncheon...
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Resources/Quick Links |
A Word from our Pastor
Dear Friends:
I am often asked about the spiritual significance of our church. I think it is fair to say when you enter Our Lady of Lourdes you move into a holy space. More importantly, it is the place where we celebrate our sacramental life!
In our Church, through the Sacraments, we encounter the living Christ. In Baptism, we are grafted onto Him. We become His Mystical Body in the world. We come again and again to be nourished through the Life-giving Word and fed by the very Body and Blood of the One who selflessly died for us. In our Church, we come one last time, at the time of our death, to be welcomed into the Heavenly Jerusalem. This time we are not sent back into the world, but rather, we are ushered into the eternal presence of God.
It is also in our Church that we come again and again for the Sacrament of Penance. When our lives are broken, when we fail to live out the Christian life and when we sin, it is God who heals and makes whole. Remember, a Sacrament is an encounter with the Living Christ. It is His mercy and love we long for. So often folks are afraid to confess their sins for a lot of reasons. One fears, “My sins are too great, how could God forgive me?” Or maybe there was a past bad experience during confession. Maybe someone even thinks he or she doesn’t do anything wrong. When one admits sinfulness and celebrates the Sacrament of Reconciliation, isn’t one saying, “I believe and trust that God will forgive me?” This is not presuming on God’s goodness, rather it is a statement of faith and hope.
Today we begin the Season of Advent. This is a time when we anticipate the coming of Jesus, not as a Babe but as a loving Savior,into our lives. Take advantage of extra time to pray, to go the Mass during the week, to pray with Sacred Scripture. Make yourself available to celebrating the Sacrament of Penance during Advent. Let the love and mercy of Christ be born again in your life.
Gratefully,
Msgr. REH
I am often asked about the spiritual significance of our church. I think it is fair to say when you enter Our Lady of Lourdes you move into a holy space. More importantly, it is the place where we celebrate our sacramental life!
In our Church, through the Sacraments, we encounter the living Christ. In Baptism, we are grafted onto Him. We become His Mystical Body in the world. We come again and again to be nourished through the Life-giving Word and fed by the very Body and Blood of the One who selflessly died for us. In our Church, we come one last time, at the time of our death, to be welcomed into the Heavenly Jerusalem. This time we are not sent back into the world, but rather, we are ushered into the eternal presence of God.
It is also in our Church that we come again and again for the Sacrament of Penance. When our lives are broken, when we fail to live out the Christian life and when we sin, it is God who heals and makes whole. Remember, a Sacrament is an encounter with the Living Christ. It is His mercy and love we long for. So often folks are afraid to confess their sins for a lot of reasons. One fears, “My sins are too great, how could God forgive me?” Or maybe there was a past bad experience during confession. Maybe someone even thinks he or she doesn’t do anything wrong. When one admits sinfulness and celebrates the Sacrament of Reconciliation, isn’t one saying, “I believe and trust that God will forgive me?” This is not presuming on God’s goodness, rather it is a statement of faith and hope.
Today we begin the Season of Advent. This is a time when we anticipate the coming of Jesus, not as a Babe but as a loving Savior,into our lives. Take advantage of extra time to pray, to go the Mass during the week, to pray with Sacred Scripture. Make yourself available to celebrating the Sacrament of Penance during Advent. Let the love and mercy of Christ be born again in your life.
Gratefully,
Msgr. REH
News and Events
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St. Faustina Film showing at Des Peres Cinema-Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. Several parishioners have related how excellent this film is...showing for one day only.
14th Annual Advent by Candlelight
The Bernadettes invite the women of the parish to attend our 14th annual Our Lady of Lourdes Advent by Candlelight Program. “Finding Joy in the Journey, Advent 2019” Presented by Dr. Amie Koenen Dr. Amie Koenen has been involved in leading retreats since she was 17 years old, but started her official career teaching high school theology and serving as campus minister nearly 20 years ago. She has been a lay Marianist since 2001 and currently serves as principal at Our Lady of Lourdes.
If you have any questions, please contact Lesley Laughlin at lesley.laughlin@gmail.com 
Red Cross Blood Drive
When: December 15, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Our Lady of Lourdes Gym 7148 Forsyth Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63105 Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter LOURDESPAR to schedule an appointment. Come and give blood Nov. 25-Dec. 18 and get a $5 Amazon gift card by email, courtesy of Suburban Propane. Restrictions apply. |
Girl Scout carolers will perform prior to the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday, December 8th. In addition, carolers will be going door to door on lower Maryland Terrace from 4:45 to 6 pm. Please leave your porch light on to show that you want the Scouts to stop. Donations are appreciated for STLCCA. Go to stlchristmascarols.org to see the many worthy causes that receive donations.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Boxes
The St. Vincent de Paul Society will have boxes available at the church entrances the weekend of November 24th to be filled with needed food items (per provided list). Box collection will be December 7th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The boxes will be taken to the Wellston Center for their Christmas distribution. Your participation and contributions are greatly appreciated. Thank you!!! Volunteers needed at Wellston Center Food Pantry!
On Tuesday morning, December 17, Food Pantry clients will receive the Christmas food boxes prepared by Lourdes parishioners. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 - 11:00 to carry and load the boxes for our clients. If you can help, contact Jean Monahan at monahanjean@gmail.com. 
Christmas Dinner at
St. Augustine Soup Kitchen On Saturday, December 14 at 2:00, Our Lady of Lourdes will help St. Augustine's Parish provide a Christmas dinner for the needy at St. Augustine's Church, 1371 Hamilton. We will begin assembling the dinner around noon and serve from 2:00 - 3:00. If you would like to volunteer your time or contribute food, please contact Georgia Updike at georgiau@swbell.net or Jean Monahan at monahanjean@gmail.com. MEN'S ACTS RETREAT
Please save the date for Men's ACTS retreat February 6th through February 9th. The retreat will be held at the Marianist Retreat Center. More information to come! |
Breakfast with Santa: An OLOL Christmas Tradition
When: December 14 Where: The gym at Our Lady of Lourdes 9AM to 11 AM Hosted by OLOL Middle School Girl Scouts and Friends New this year - Food will be made by Chris' Cakes: Hot off the griddle pancakes! Santa will be there to take pictures and to talk with the children. Crafts & games will include Nativity sticker craft and Advent wreaths along with face painting and other games. More from our wonderful Volunteers!
Volunteers from Our Lady of Lourdes who help each month at the Wellston Soup Kitchen (Lyn Pickel and Jean Monahan) along with our resident photographer Jim Daly put together a cookbook to share with the Our Lady of Lourdes community: 
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Ongoing Events
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Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance. Reports of abuse may be made to any pastor or to: Sandra Price, Director Office of Child & Youth Protection 314.792.7271 sandraprice@archstl.org Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1.800.392.3738. Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1.800.392.0210 |
New Volunteers at Our Lady of Lourdes:
There are lots of ways to volunteer at Our Lady of Lourdes and if your volunteer work involves working with children, (sports, school activities, scouts, children's liturgy) or working with adults in need (home bound, St. Vincent de Paul, etc.) we DO need your help! However, these ministries require verification of attendance at a Protecting God's Children Workshop before a volunteer is allowed to assist in a parish. A one-time workshop and completion of required paperwork must be done for each parish location for which you volunteer. Please consider signing up for a workshop today! Workshops are offered at locations all over the archdiocese. Click the Safe Environment Program link for more information. Click on "Register for PGC Workshop" below to secure dates and locations of workshops and to schedule workshop attendance. For additional information, please contact Our Lady of Lourdes Child Safety Coordinator, Deb McCarthy at 726-6200. |