Message from Monsignor
Dear Friends,
October 7 is the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary. The beginnings of the Rosary go back to St. Dominic. The legend is that the Blessed Mother gave the Rosary to Dominic because of his faithful and valiant prayer. Historically the Rosary has always been seen as a spiritual weapon against heretical and physical enemies. Such power is attributed to the rosary because of its content.
The Rosary joins our prayer to the Blessed Mother who said yes and carried God’s saving love into the world. The Rosary is Christ centered. Whenever we pray with our Blessed Lady she always leads us to Jesus. The mysteries of the Rosary lead us to contemplate and pray the whole of Jesus’ passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension. When we meditate on the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries, the rosary becomes a summary of the Gospel and of the Christian life. The Rosary is a prayer and a teacher in faith, morality, and spiritual growth so that we can become more and more like Christ.
The Rosary continues to be the most popular Catholic devotion. This month is a good time to renew our efforts to pray all or part of the rosary. Listed are the Mysteries of the Rosary please use them as you pray “the beads”. If you need a rosary just come by the rectory and get one.
Blessings,
Msgr REH
O Jesus living in Mary, come and live in Your servants, in the spirit of Your holiness, in the fullness of Your might, in the perfection of Your ways, in the truth of Your virtues, in the communion of Your mysteries. -St Louis de Monfort
There are some very special feasts this week.
October 1-Feast of St. Terese of Lisieux-the Little Flower,
October 2 the Feast of the Guardian Angels,
October 4 the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
I will be away from the Parish this coming week. Every four years the priests of the Archdiocese of St. Louis meet in Convocation. It is a time of prayer, learning, and unity. Please keep us in your prayers this week.
Gratefully yours,
Msgr REH
October 7 is the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary. The beginnings of the Rosary go back to St. Dominic. The legend is that the Blessed Mother gave the Rosary to Dominic because of his faithful and valiant prayer. Historically the Rosary has always been seen as a spiritual weapon against heretical and physical enemies. Such power is attributed to the rosary because of its content.
The Rosary joins our prayer to the Blessed Mother who said yes and carried God’s saving love into the world. The Rosary is Christ centered. Whenever we pray with our Blessed Lady she always leads us to Jesus. The mysteries of the Rosary lead us to contemplate and pray the whole of Jesus’ passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension. When we meditate on the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries, the rosary becomes a summary of the Gospel and of the Christian life. The Rosary is a prayer and a teacher in faith, morality, and spiritual growth so that we can become more and more like Christ.
The Rosary continues to be the most popular Catholic devotion. This month is a good time to renew our efforts to pray all or part of the rosary. Listed are the Mysteries of the Rosary please use them as you pray “the beads”. If you need a rosary just come by the rectory and get one.
Blessings,
Msgr REH
O Jesus living in Mary, come and live in Your servants, in the spirit of Your holiness, in the fullness of Your might, in the perfection of Your ways, in the truth of Your virtues, in the communion of Your mysteries. -St Louis de Monfort
There are some very special feasts this week.
October 1-Feast of St. Terese of Lisieux-the Little Flower,
October 2 the Feast of the Guardian Angels,
October 4 the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
I will be away from the Parish this coming week. Every four years the priests of the Archdiocese of St. Louis meet in Convocation. It is a time of prayer, learning, and unity. Please keep us in your prayers this week.
Gratefully yours,
Msgr REH
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All Things New listening sessions have been set for October at Lourdes. The two listening sessions will be Tuesday, October 18 and Thursday, October 20 from 6-8 PM in the parish commons. You only need to attend one session.
You can register for a listening session and find FAQs from the Archdiocese here.
At these listening sessions, a facilitator will present the proposed model(s) for change that include Lourdes and take down your feedback for the strategic planning office. Parishioner participation in these sessions is critical to helping shape the future of the Archdiocese of St. Louis and our parish. The All Things New representatives want to be sure they are not missing crucial information or perspective (which you may have) as they look towards any changes planned.
They have also developed parish workbooks for every parish in the Archdiocese with some pertinent data and trends. See below:
You can register for a listening session and find FAQs from the Archdiocese here.
At these listening sessions, a facilitator will present the proposed model(s) for change that include Lourdes and take down your feedback for the strategic planning office. Parishioner participation in these sessions is critical to helping shape the future of the Archdiocese of St. Louis and our parish. The All Things New representatives want to be sure they are not missing crucial information or perspective (which you may have) as they look towards any changes planned.
They have also developed parish workbooks for every parish in the Archdiocese with some pertinent data and trends. See below:
A note on reduced Mass times for the week of October 3:
The priests of the Archdiocese of St. Louis will be joining together for their Convocation on Monday, October 3, thru Friday, October 7. The morning Mass schedules will be affected by the absence of the priests. Here is a schedule of Masses at our surrounding parishes. Please pray for us while we are away.
- Our Lady of Lourdes will have 7:00 a.m. Mass on Monday and Tuesday, October 3 and 4, and 8:00 a.m. Mass on Friday, October 7. No morning Mass on Wednesday and Thursday that week.
- St Joseph in Clayton will have 12:00 noon Mass on Monday and Friday, with confessions before those Masses at 11:15. Communion services will be held Monday through Friday at 7:15 a.m. and on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at noon.
- The Church of the Little Flower will have the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Monday thru Friday at 7:00 a.m. with confessions before Mass, except on Tuesday when we have Perpetual Help Devotions.
- St. Luke the Evangelist in Richmond Heights will not have daily masses the week of Convocation.
- Immacolata in Richmond Heights will have 6:30 a.m. Mass Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. Mass on Monday and Friday.
- Mary Queen of Peace in Webster Groves will have 6:45 & 8:00 a.m. Mass on Monday, Oct 3, and Friday, Oct 7.
- St. Mary Magdalen in Brentwood will have 12:00 noon Mass Monday through Friday.
- Our Lady of the Pillar will have 7:30 a.m. Mass Monday through Friday.
- St. Gerard Majella in Kirkwood will have 6:30 a.m. Mass Monday through Friday.
- Cure’ d’Ars in Shrewsbury will have 8:00 a.m. Mass Monday through Friday.
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Mass Times and Intentions
Thursday, September 29 7:00 a.m. Barbara Budde Friday, September 30 7:00 a.m. F. B. 8:00 a.m. Spec. Intent: Robert Osborn (moved from Oct. 5) Saturday, October 1 5:00 p.m. Spec. Intent: Charles Tuscher Sunday, October 2 7:30 a.m. Pro Populo 9:00 a.m. Francine Wimsatt 11:00 a.m James Degnan 5:00 p.m. Joaquin Ruiz Monday, October 3 7:00 a.m. Priests of the Archdiocese Tuesday, October 4 7:00 a.m. Carole Jean Reuter Wednesday, October 5 No daily Mass - see above list of surrounding parishes for available Masses* Mass intention for Robert Osborn moved to Sept. 30 Thursday, October 6 No daily Mass - see above list of surrounding parishes for available Masses* Friday, October 7 No 7:00 a.m. - see above list of surrounding parishes for available Masses* Mass intention for Pat Klein moved to Oct. 14 8:00 a.m. Mary Darst Donnelly Saturday, October 8 5:00 p.m. Camilla & Francis McDermott Sunday, October 9 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Peggy Schmitt 11:00 a.m Joseph F. & Kathryn H. Darpel 5:00 p.m. Pro Populo *NOTE: Mass intentions for Oct. 5, 6, and 7 have been moved to other dates. Daily Mass will not occur on those days as Msgr. Hanneke and most of the priests of the archdiocese will be at the annual priest Convocation. |
Weekly Contribution Statement Sunday, September 4, 2022 Offertory, including loose $ 9,111.00 Online Giving (August) $ 17,854.00 Holy Days $ Special Collections $ 807.00 Total $ 27,772.00 YTD Offertory-Budget $ 161,588.00 YTD Offertory-Actual $ 124,974.00 YTD Offertory Shortfall $ 36,584.00 Thank you for your continued support! Please continue to pray for the following...
Nancy Allen, L.D.B., Al Bedford, Isabella Bertram, Pat Boehm, The Butcher Family, Jacqueline Byrne, Sloane Chalmers, Jean Clark, Christine Cool, Frank Di Vitto, Imogene Dwyer, Susan Fleming, Fr. Bob Gettinger, James Goggins, Monica Golden, Carole Goldfarb, Betty Goldkamp, Nancy Herron, Jean Hinman, Judy Huske, Debbie Kemp, Joan Kiburz, Geri Lux, Dana Mareshie, Joan Marentette, Andrew McCartney, Joe McGlynn, Bill McMahon, Ed Mohrmann, Jill Murphy, Kaki Murphy, Lillian Palmquist, John Paquet, Mark Pepple, R. Perez, Declan Petrosky, John Prindable, Daisy Riley, Mary Ellen Skilling, Rose Ann Utz, Toni Walhig, the Wethington Family, and Bonnie Lee Wimmer. |
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Baptisms
September 18 Henry Michael Buckley son of Brian Russell & Arianna Welch Buckley |
Weddings
September 17 Connor Patrick Borisenko and Katherine Hayley Sherman |
Mass TimesDaily Mass M-Fri 7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. during school year Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. , 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Mass will also be live-streamed Resources/Quick LinksTraveling? |
Learn at LourdesOur 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 school office hours during the month of August will be 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. GO TO OUR SCHOOL PAGE TO SEE MORE ABOUT THE LOURDES EXPERIENCE!
To learn more about Our Lady of Lourdes please complete this brief inquiry form and someone from the school will contact you directly!
Please note new parents to the school:
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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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News and Events
Diaper & Wipe Drive to benefit Good Shepard Home
Please drop off your donations in the box in the cloister walk at Our Lady of Lourdes any time from September 23rd to October 3rd. Thank you in advance for your contributions!!! 
Click the photo or this link for more information about Moms Transmit the Faith and to register!
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9th Annual Day of Service | Saturday, October 8, 2022
Join fellow parishioners and neighbors for joyful morning of service to our community, starting with Mass and breakfast at OLOL. Whether you prefer to fix a gutter for a U City senior, mulch at St. Augustine’s Church or assemble gift bags right here at Lourdes, there’s an activity that’s just right for every member of the family. Click the link below to see all your options and sign up today. Questions? Call Peter Palumbo at 314-600-7172 or Patty Wommack at 314-566-2925. Want to see how it works? Click here to view a video of previous years' great community service!!!
Would you like to see your old classmates from grade school again? You're in luck because the OLOL Class of 1972 is planning a reunion gathering to celebrate our 50 years since graduating from 8th grade. Remember Fr. Peet, Sr. Ruth and all of your favorite teachers? We’d love to see you again AND we really need your help in finding other classmates. This will be a casual gathering at the school on Saturday, November 5. You may reach Ellen McGoogan Polk (empolk@gmail.com) or Cathy Schulz Milton (314-330-7665) for additional details. And please send us any contact information you may have for other classmates!
Doughnut Sundays
Doughnut Sundays are for everyone! Sign up now to assist for any of the dates below after 9:00 a.m. Mass. Or....just come have a coffee/juice and a doughnut and visit with other Lourdes families. The next Doughnut Sunday is October 9th. Watch for future Sundays in the bulletin! Upcoming: 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 1/15, 2/12, 3/12, 4/2, 5/14 
Half-day Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Please note: The Pilgrimage has now been moved to sometime in the spring. Information on the new date will be communicated. |
STAY CONNECTED IN COMMUNITY AND PRAYER
Sites for prayer and mass:
Masses:
Sites for prayer and mass:
Masses:
- http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass Mon. - Sat. | 9:30 am Daily Mass Mon. - Fri. | 7 & 11:30 pm
- https://mass-online.org/daily-holy-mass-live-online/
- https://www.dailyscripture.net/daily-meditation/
Prayers for health: https://thefriar.org/daily-prayer-for-health-and-safety-during-the-coronavirus/daily-prayers-and-whos-praying/, and people can sign up to join the prayer effort at https://thefriar.org/daily-prayer-for-health-and-safety-during-the-coronavirus/.
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 |
Prevent and Protect
New and Existing 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! The Archdiocese of St. Louis has developed a new system for safe environment compliance called Prevent and Protect STL. Everyone ministering to minors and vulnerable adults (clergy, employees and volunteers) in the Archdiocese are required and asked to register in the new system. This includes those new to service and those who are currently in service. If you are new to volunteer, there are workshops via Zoom on the Prevent and Protect website. Please use the pass code stlprotect when registering. Be sure to complete all information/courses in order to be compliant. For additional information, please contact Our Lady of Lourdes Child Safety Coordinator, Deb McCarthy at 726-6200. You may also access more information at the St. Louis Archdiocese Website: http://www.archstl.org/
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