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/Children's Liturgy*), 11 a.m. (Choir), 5 p.m. Little Lambs and Children's Liturgy have resumed for the school year. Holy Day: 7 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Legal Holiday: 9 a.m. Bernadettes Rosary: Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. Church* Rosary has resumed for the school year. 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. Middle School Play Directors Needed!
Needed: Team of directors to assist with OLOL Middle School Play. Interested in this paid position? Contact Amy Johnson, 314-803-7803 or amyj@sbcglobal.net |
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, please 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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A Word from our Pastor
Dear Friends,
This week we have celebrated completion of many years and countless efforts of our people to recreate the face of Lourdes. This has been a celebration of what can be mindful of what has been. The century old story of Lourdes is one of good stewardship as a way of life. Thankful for all before us, thankful for all with us, thankful to our God forever. Three years ago at the hundred year anniversary celebration, Denny Donnelly of our parish wrote the following:
Dear Friends,
This week we have celebrated completion of many years and countless efforts of our people to recreate the face of Lourdes. This has been a celebration of what can be mindful of what has been. The century old story of Lourdes is one of good stewardship as a way of life. Thankful for all before us, thankful for all with us, thankful to our God forever. Three years ago at the hundred year anniversary celebration, Denny Donnelly of our parish wrote the following:
A HOLY PLACE
The Rock upon which this place was laid five score years ago,
is plain for all to see.
An Anglo Saxon gothic church built with mortar and stone,
a holy place to be.
Over a century our predecessors have come to this nave
with all their hopes and fears.
Many of whom are the direct ancestors of those
who now assemble here.
We cannot dedicate nor consecrate this space more than they
who by their spirits and their faith have blessed this place
and infused these timbers, rocks, and iron
with their life’s offerings.
Countless parishioners lined
these aisles, ahead of us, bringing their petitions of the heart
prayerfully over time.
Spoken and unspoken utterances of hope
have been expressed within these walls.
They have blessed this place in ways so dear;
far beyond all the holy water droplets, chrisms, and wisps of incense
May ever commingle and conjure here.
Thank you God for all that has been and all that has yet to be.
Msgr REHanneke
The Rock upon which this place was laid five score years ago,
is plain for all to see.
An Anglo Saxon gothic church built with mortar and stone,
a holy place to be.
Over a century our predecessors have come to this nave
with all their hopes and fears.
Many of whom are the direct ancestors of those
who now assemble here.
We cannot dedicate nor consecrate this space more than they
who by their spirits and their faith have blessed this place
and infused these timbers, rocks, and iron
with their life’s offerings.
Countless parishioners lined
these aisles, ahead of us, bringing their petitions of the heart
prayerfully over time.
Spoken and unspoken utterances of hope
have been expressed within these walls.
They have blessed this place in ways so dear;
far beyond all the holy water droplets, chrisms, and wisps of incense
May ever commingle and conjure here.
Thank you God for all that has been and all that has yet to be.
Msgr REHanneke
News and Events
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Mission: Pray-Teach-Serve
Stewardship is a life of prayer, participation and generosity for all God’s blessings. Learn more at these upcoming events: Stewardship Awareness Study - Living a Stewardship Lifestyle Sept. 21-22 At all Masses Dave Baranowski, Director of Stewardship Education, St. Louis Archdiocese Sept. 28-29 l Speaks at all Masses Stewardship Formation Meeting with Dave Baranowski Oct. 2 l 7 p.m. l Parish Commons |
Parish Fall BBQ
Save the date for: Friday, September 20th 5-8:30 p.m. Print reservation form below and return to school office! 
Basketball Registration!
Basketball registration is now open for all parishioners and students in grades 3rd-8th. Please register your child by September 27th to avoid a $50 late fee. Should you have any questions, please contact Pat Sweeney at sweeney11@gmail.com. Website is Our Lady of Lourdes Athletic Association - Powered by SportsSignUp Play 
OLOL Annual Golf Tournament Contact: John Sprague l jspraguestl@gmail.com l 314.630.7978 Please join us for the annual Our Lady of Lourdes golf tournament. It’s a great way to meet many of your fellow parishioners as well to help raise money for a wonderful cause, St. Vincent de Paul. Where: Forest Park, Norman Probstein Golf Club When: Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 11:30: Registration 12:30: Shotgun Start 6:30: After party (TBD ) Cost: $100 per player (Includes lunch, drinks, and dinner at the after party) $20 - After Party Only (Includes dinner) NOTE: For spouses/significant others of golfers only!) Sign up and pay by credit card today: https://www.egsnetwork.com/gift/gift.php?giftid=50753750535447D |
Day of Service
Register now for 6th Annual OLOL Day of Service! Make plans now to join fellow parishioners, friends and neighbors on Saturday, October 26th from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. to make a difference in our community by participating in the Lourdes Day of Service. This annual event brings the entire parish and community together to reach out to those who need our help. From home repair for our UCity neighbors to sorting clothes at the Wellston Center, there’s an activity that’s just right for every member of the family. You can also help contribute to the Day of Service by donating toiletry essentials. Donations can be dropped off in the Cloister Walk. 
Bernadettes’ Fall Mass
& Coffee Reception Oct. 18 l 8 a.m. Mass with the School Children Reception immediately following on the parish lawn. We will be collecting for Our Lady of Lourdes-Day of Service Halloween Party at East Side Heart and Home. You can donate cash to offset the party cost or gift cards in small increments to Target/Walmart! |
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. |