Message from Monsignor
Dear Friends,
As we begin Advent, we light one candle. A sign of longing and hope and desire. I have a feeling that this Advent begins in a time of darkness. It symbolizes our longing, our desire, our hope. As it leads up to Christmas we long for Christ to be born again in our hearts and homes. He is the light that shines in the darkness that often fills our days. Jesus, the Light, helps us live our lives with meaning and purpose.
Advent always begins with the reminder to slow down. I feel that falls on deaf ears as we are already in the Christmas rush. I will say it anyway-SLOW DOWN. One way to do that is to carry with you short prayers-come, O Lord and set me free or Jesus, Son of the living God have mercy on me or Come, Holy Spirit. These short prayers stop me, momentarily, bringing me into an awareness of God.
Possibly, you could do a little more SLOWING DOWN by having a favorite website you could go to and have a moment with Scripture, a brief reflection. There are a number of them listed in our bulletin and website. Maybe, you could even ask Alexa to play Advent music-so much of which is filled with Scripture passages. A favorite of mine comes from a 1967 group the Dameans-Come, O Lord. You can find it on youtube.
When you have done some of this throughout the day, maybe, you can pause on the edge of your bed and see how that small candle you lit in the early morning brought light into the day. Give thanks. Gratitude is part of the preparation for Emmanuel-god with us.
Come, Lord Jesus! Come and visit your people.
We await your coming. Come, O Lord.
Msgr. REH
Please wear a Mask when attending Mass. Thank you...
As we begin Advent, we light one candle. A sign of longing and hope and desire. I have a feeling that this Advent begins in a time of darkness. It symbolizes our longing, our desire, our hope. As it leads up to Christmas we long for Christ to be born again in our hearts and homes. He is the light that shines in the darkness that often fills our days. Jesus, the Light, helps us live our lives with meaning and purpose.
Advent always begins with the reminder to slow down. I feel that falls on deaf ears as we are already in the Christmas rush. I will say it anyway-SLOW DOWN. One way to do that is to carry with you short prayers-come, O Lord and set me free or Jesus, Son of the living God have mercy on me or Come, Holy Spirit. These short prayers stop me, momentarily, bringing me into an awareness of God.
Possibly, you could do a little more SLOWING DOWN by having a favorite website you could go to and have a moment with Scripture, a brief reflection. There are a number of them listed in our bulletin and website. Maybe, you could even ask Alexa to play Advent music-so much of which is filled with Scripture passages. A favorite of mine comes from a 1967 group the Dameans-Come, O Lord. You can find it on youtube.
When you have done some of this throughout the day, maybe, you can pause on the edge of your bed and see how that small candle you lit in the early morning brought light into the day. Give thanks. Gratitude is part of the preparation for Emmanuel-god with us.
Come, Lord Jesus! Come and visit your people.
We await your coming. Come, O Lord.
Msgr. REH
Please wear a Mask when attending Mass. Thank you...
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Mass Times and Intentions November 18 Thursday 7:00 a.m. Brandon White November 19 Friday 7:00 a.m. Robert Allen Berarducci 8:00 a.m. Jim Higgins November 20 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Pro Populo November 21 Sunday 7:30 a.m. Jim Falvey 9:00 a.m. Daniel Higgins 11:00 a.m. James Patrick Killeen, Jr. 5:00 p.m. Barbara Budde November 22 Monday 7:00 a.m. Jimmy Killeen November 23 Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Pat Klein November 24 Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Robert A. Berarducci November 25 Thursday 9:00 a.m. Adele & Marion Reilly November 26 Friday 7:00 a.m. Frank & Charlotte Foster November 27 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Nancy Olson November 28 Sunday 7:30 a.m. Mary Darst Donnelly 9:00 a.m. Charles Cramer 11:00 a.m. Anne Shinn 5:00 p.m. Pro Populo November 29 Monday 7:00 a.m. Richard Horner November 30 Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Special Intentions: AMK December 1 Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Anne Shinn |
Weekly Contribution Statement Sunday, November 21, 2021 Offertory, including loose $ 19,949.00 Online Giving (available end of month) Holy Days $ 2,060.00 Special Collections $ 1,862.00 Total $ 23,871.00 YTD Offertory-Budget $ 325,863.00 YTD Offertory-Actual $ 301,177.00 Offertory Shortfall $ 24,686.00 Thank you for your continued support! |
Weddings
November 20, 2021 Michael Schrik and Meredith Kehoe November 21, 2021 Daniel Ludwig and Ellen Jane Freeman 
Baptisms
November 21, 2021 Liam Joseph O'Brien son of Joseph & Ann Sullivan O'Brien |
Please continue to pray for the following...
Nancy Allen, L.D.B., Rose Balestreri, Isabella Bertram, Pat Boehm, The Butcher Family, Jacqueline Byrne, Sloane Chalmers, Jean Clark, Christine Cool, Imogene Dwyer, Mary Beth Engler, Fr. Bob Gettinger, James Goggins, Monica Golden, Carole Goldfarb, Betty Goldkamp, Nancy Herron, Jean Hinman, Jim Holmes, Kit Homer, Judy Huske, Debbie Kemp, Joan Kiburz, Geri Lux, Dana Mareshie, Vicki McCarthy, Andrew McCartney, Joe McGlynn, Bill McMahon, Garry Moeller, Ed Mohrmann, Jill Murphy, John Paquet, Mark Pepple, R. Perez, Declan Petrosky, John Prindable, Carole Jean Reuter, Daisy Riley, Mary Ellen Skilling, Rose Ann Utz, Toni Walhig, the Wethington Family, Bonnie Lee Wimmer and Mary Wittenberg. |
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.
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!
Volunteering with the school? Important information! Please note Prevent and Protect information at the bottom of OLOL Home page.
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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
Please join us for the annual Ladies Luncheon and Boutique on Sunday, December 5 at 11:30 in the Lourdes gymnasium. Be sure to RSVP so you have a seat at the luncheon. If you did not receive your invitation please stop by the rectory to pick one up and double check your information on file. Please ensure they have your current mailing address and your date of birth; both are required to populate the mailing lists.
Do you own a small business or know someone who would be a wonderful vendor to have at our Ladies Luncheon and Holiday Boutique? If so, please contact Katie Mantovani at mantovanifamily@gmail.com for more information. Catholic Charities Connection
Volunteer Opportunity: Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Ongoing and seasonal volunteers are needed to help care for our cherished seniors: · Evenings 4-6pm – pouring coffee, delivering bread, bussing tables, and resetting tables · Sundays 9am-noon – assisting residents to and from the chapel for Mass · December 9-10 | 9am-noon – wrapping gifts for “Adopt-a-Senior” Christmas program To learn more or volunteer, please contact Emily DuBois at 314-918-9610/edubois@crssstl.org. Volunteer Opportunity: St. Patrick Center The St. Patrick Center Women’s Night Program provides nightly dinner for up to 30 women, all prepared and served by volunteers. Volunteers also help package to-go lunches daily 11 am to 12:30 pm. (You may choose how frequently you volunteer.) To learn more or volunteer, please contact spcvolunteers@stpatrickcenter.org. St. Patrick Center and Cardinal Ritter Senior Services are Catholic Charities of St. Louis agencies. Learn more at ccstl.org and watch the bulletin for future Catholic Charities news. 
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St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Boxes
The St. Vincent de Paul Society will have boxes available starting the weekend of November 16th to be filled with needed food items (per provided list). Box collection will be December 11th. The boxes will be taken to the Wellston Center for their Christmas distribution. Your participation and contributions are greatly appreciated. Thank you!!! 
Sign up now for the Our Lady of Lourdes Red Cross Blood Drive, Sunday, December 19th from 8am to 1pm in the OLOL gym.
To sign up, click here. 
Breakfast with Santa is back again this December 11 from 9 to 11 am!
Please mark your calendars for this festive parish event. There will be food by Chris’ Cakes known for their yummy pancakes. Crafts and games round out the morning and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus! *Masks are required.* Click below for more information and to make your reservation!!! 
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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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