Message from Monsignor
Dear Friends,
This week we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus. August 6. Jesus, upon the mountain, is transfigured before the Apostles Peter, James, and John. He became dazzling, a brilliant, bright light. Alongside Him were Moses (the law/a way of life) and Elijah (promise). Jesus is the center of the fulfillment of all that was promised by God and hoped for by the people. The Father speaks then and now, “Listen to Him!” This Feast is about Transfiguring/transforming the Power of God’s love in Christ Jesus. As Christians, we are called adopted sons and daughters. We are called to be what Jesus is by nature. To do that we have to undergo a change, a transformation, a metamorphosis, to become a “new creation” in Christ. To become, as stated in the prayer below, the Christ of mercy and love.
August 6, 1945, another transforming event took place. The bombing of Hiroshima. It too was seen in bright, brilliant light. The fullness of life was not the intent but the destruction of 300,000 Japanese people. It marked the end of the Japanese involvement in World War II. It also highlighted the power of war (atomic) and violence.
We always have the choice of good or evil, peace or violence. The call of the Gospel is always one of non-violence. The light of Jesus Christ always respects the dignity of “the other” and reverence for life. As we pray for all who have lost their lives because of violence and war let us equally pray for the transforming power of God’s in our lives, community, and world.
Jesus, Christ, of mercy and love, Prince of Peace, change us.
This week we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus. August 6. Jesus, upon the mountain, is transfigured before the Apostles Peter, James, and John. He became dazzling, a brilliant, bright light. Alongside Him were Moses (the law/a way of life) and Elijah (promise). Jesus is the center of the fulfillment of all that was promised by God and hoped for by the people. The Father speaks then and now, “Listen to Him!” This Feast is about Transfiguring/transforming the Power of God’s love in Christ Jesus. As Christians, we are called adopted sons and daughters. We are called to be what Jesus is by nature. To do that we have to undergo a change, a transformation, a metamorphosis, to become a “new creation” in Christ. To become, as stated in the prayer below, the Christ of mercy and love.
August 6, 1945, another transforming event took place. The bombing of Hiroshima. It too was seen in bright, brilliant light. The fullness of life was not the intent but the destruction of 300,000 Japanese people. It marked the end of the Japanese involvement in World War II. It also highlighted the power of war (atomic) and violence.
We always have the choice of good or evil, peace or violence. The call of the Gospel is always one of non-violence. The light of Jesus Christ always respects the dignity of “the other” and reverence for life. As we pray for all who have lost their lives because of violence and war let us equally pray for the transforming power of God’s in our lives, community, and world.
Jesus, Christ, of mercy and love, Prince of Peace, change us.
Prayer to the Transfigured Christ
O Christ, aflame upon the mountaintop With Moses and Elijah at your side,
Give us the words of awe and praise to offer you, as we fall down in wonder with your followers.
Light for us the darkened places of our world, Where we see only the violent ugliness or empty hollows Where no hint of you remains that we can find.
Speak deep into our silence and confusion your call To hear and heed both law and prophets now fulfilled in you.
And when we must descend again to street and marketplace, Let us still find you there,
For you are now and always our Emmanuel, God-with-us. We ask this in your name,
O Christ of mercy and love, Who live and reign forever in the One in Three.
Amen.
Sr. Genevieve Glen, OSB
O Christ, aflame upon the mountaintop With Moses and Elijah at your side,
Give us the words of awe and praise to offer you, as we fall down in wonder with your followers.
Light for us the darkened places of our world, Where we see only the violent ugliness or empty hollows Where no hint of you remains that we can find.
Speak deep into our silence and confusion your call To hear and heed both law and prophets now fulfilled in you.
And when we must descend again to street and marketplace, Let us still find you there,
For you are now and always our Emmanuel, God-with-us. We ask this in your name,
O Christ of mercy and love, Who live and reign forever in the One in Three.
Amen.
Sr. Genevieve Glen, OSB
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Mass Times and Intentions
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Offertory Sunday 6/27/21 Offertory, including loose 7,642.00 Online Giving - Monthly (end of month) Holy Days Special Collections 330.00 Total 7,972.00 YTD Offertory Budget 747,800.00 YTD Offertory Actual 789,534.00 Thank you for your generosity! |
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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, Terry Cox, 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, Tom Kalish, Debbie Kemp, Geri Lux, Dana Mareshie, Vicki McCarthy, Andrew McCartney, Joe McGlynn, Bill McMahon, Garry Moeller, Ed Mohrmann, Jill Murphy, Joan Murphy, John Paquet, Mark Pepple, R. Perez, Declan Petrosky, John Prindable, Carole Jean Reuter, Daisy Riley, Anne Shinn, Mary Ellen Skilling, Rose Ann Utz, Toni Walhig, the Wethington Family, Bonnie Lee Wimmer and Mary Wittenberg. |
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News and Events
Congrats to the 7th Grade Boys Baseball Team-Won City County Championship!!!
The team is coached by George E. Diehr, Jr. and assisted by Eric Kittner. The team successfully defended their 2015 5th Grade title.
The team consisted of current OLOL 7th graders (Frankie Diehr, Nolen Wedbush, Matthew Uhlenbrock and William Childs), former OLOL 7th graders (Jackson Miller, Matthias Lawrence, Henry Kittner and Brendan Sweeney), current OLOL 6th graders (Garrett Lee and Jack Hoehn), and current OLOL 5th graders (Grady Frey and Charlie Edwards). The team also included Will Kanafani and Michael Ventimiglia. 
ST. PATRICK CENTER SEEKING MEAL VOLUNTEERS
The St. Patrick Center Women’s Night Program shelters up to 30 women experiencing homelessness. Each evening, groups of 2-4 volunteers provide and serve dinner. You choose the menu and how frequently you volunteer! Additionally, St. Patrick Center’s Shamrock Club is seeking lunch prep assistance, packaging hot casseroles in to-go boxes. Again, you choose how frequently you wish to volunteer. Will you consider one of these special opportunities? To sign up or learn more about these two programs, please contact Kristie Leritz at kleritz@ccstl.org or 314-256-5958. Additional information about these programs is also available at www.stpatrickcenter.org, under the Volunteer tab. St. Patrick Center is a Catholic Charities of St. Louis agency. Sign up now for St. Joseph's PSR Program
The PSR program is from 9:30-10:45am Sunday mornings, a beautiful way to embrace the Lord’s Day! You may register online, to receive the link please email Emily at ekopff@stjosephclayton.org, or stop by the St. Joseph parish office to receive a paper form. If you have any questions, please email Emily at ekopff@stjosephclayton.org . Looking forward to helping your children grow in their relationship with Jesus and knowledge of the faith." 
Catholic Engaged Encounter helps couples prepare for the many challenges they will face, and provides them with tools they can use to help them have a happy, loving, and long-lasting marriage. If you are engaged, consider attending our next Weekend, which will be held September 24-26, 2021. For more information go to: https://www.stlengagedencounter.org/, email engagedencounterstl@gmail.com or call Peggy and Richard Burton at 314-941-1371.
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Join hundreds of single Catholics from across the country at the 20th National Conference for Single Catholics - August 20th-22nd, 2021 at the Omni Interlocken hotel in Broomfield, CO. The weekend includes talks by dynamic speakers (Fr. Nathan Cromly, Fr. Thomas Loya, Mary Beth Bonacci and others!) as well as music, social events, Mass, adoration, opportunities for confession, fellowship, food and more. Register before July 5th to get the Early-Bird discount and enter promo code: NCSC21 for an extra $20 off. Visit www.NationalCatholicSingles.com for more information and to register. (Can’t find your question answered on the website? Call 512-766-5798.)
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Washington University is looking for warm-hearted families to host 2-4 students for casual dinner and conversation. Help them feel at home in St. Louis and your family can enjoy the company of Wash U's incredibly smart and talented kids. We only require that you have 2-3 get-togethers over the course of the academic year. We also try to match students to family interests. Many students continue with their families throughout their Wash U years! E-mail Risa Zwerling at zwerling@wustl.edu to sign up! 
Mark your calendars for the Red Cross Blood Drive scheduled:
August 8th 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes "To sign up, click here." Night for Life Gala
Please join the Friends of Birthright for the annual Night for Life Gala, celebrating 50 years of Birthright on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at The Chase Park Plaza. Cocktails will begin at 6 pm, and the program will start at 7 pm. To register, visit www.BirthrightGala.eventbrite.com, or call 314-962-5300. Wellston Center:
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- 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/.
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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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