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Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent with Msgr. Hanneke:
Video is now available
Please stop and offer prayer:
Loving God, I pray that you will comfort our world in its suffering, lend skill to the hands of my healers, and bless the means used for my cure. Give us confidence in the power of your grace, that even when we are afraid, we may put our whole trust in you. We ask all of this through our Savior Jesus Christ. who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Visit the following sites for spiritual/moving thoughts & prayers:
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KIDS AT HOME
These are anxious times, but we who follow Jesus are assured He is with us always. Thank you for wanting to continue to share that Good News with your children and families. It is perhaps more important now than ever. To assist you, Children's Worship Bulletins has put together a packet of free resources -- puzzles, Bible activities, worship bulletins on carefully selected topics and Scripture texts -- that you may share with members of your family. We pray these will strengthen your family. You can find the page with links to the PDF files here: www.childrensbulletins.com/covid19-childrens-activities-for-churches May you also be strengthened as you serve in Christ's name! |
Letter from Msgr. Hanneke:
I hope you drove by or walked past the Church his past Sunday – the Church doors were wide open, all day long-it’s just a sign that God is here and God is with Us- in our Church, in our homes, in the midst of this Pandemic. I hope you are staying home -that’s good and necessary. When you do go out for the walk or drive stop at Church – visit with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The doors are unlocked all day long.
Not only is the Church open - SO are we. The parish staff is here on a limited basis but will be checking emails and voicemails and will respond as quickly as possible. We also have several volunteers who are willing to aid anyone who cannot get out. They are happy to shop or assist you as best they can within the ‘stay in place’ limitations. We will also begin a phone chain (I know that is a thing of the past) just touching base with our senior members with a friendly phone call.
Our school is physically closed but electronically open and functioning well. We only have had one day of E learning with a few technical difficulties – but teaching and learning is happening. I am so proud of our teachers and staff – as far back as a month ago they began discussing and implementing how they would teach should our school be closed during this Pandemic. The result of that is WELL PREPARED. Thank you for your dedication and creative teaching.
I mentioned earlier that several our parishioners are ready and willing to assist any member of our parish should they need help getting food or medicine. If you would like to be one of the phone callers, checking in with our senior members, please call the rectory and let us know.
Beginning this weekend, we will live stream the Mass from our Parish Church. Specifics on time will follow. Even though we cannot physically get together we can electronically. Ideally, we will all do that at the same time so there is a sense of community happening. Also keep checking our website for various other scripture and prayer offerings you can do.
As usual St. Vincent de Paul continues to serve those in need from a wider community. Food, rent, utilities costs are not affected by COVID 19. They keep happening. I hope your contribution to St. Vincent also keeps happening.
Also, parish expenses keep happening. I ask and encourage all of you to please continue contributing to the Parish. On the right side of our website there is a button for online giving-or mail in your contribution or drop it off at the rectory. This may be a good time for some who have not been regularly contributing to the Parish to begin. Most of all thank you for your ongoing, generous support.
Finally, Stay healthy. Wash your hands. Pray a lot.
May Christ be with me, around me and around us.
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us.
Grateful and hopeful,
Msgr. Richard Hanneke
(The picture above is the statue of Christ in Rio de Janiero lit lights of flags of all the countries affected by the coronavirus)
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson Announces the Suspension of All Public Masses
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson has suspended all public Masses immediately. This decision from Archbishop Carlson follows many conversations with his advisory team, and health and government officials. Pending further updates on the spread of COVID-19, parishes within the Archdiocese of St. Louis have preliminary plans to resume Masses beginning April 6; however, the archbishop will reevaluate at a later date.
We encourage you to consider supporting our parishes through online giving, mail-in or drop-off donations, and also organizations that are responding to this crisis, such as Catholic Charities of St. Louis , The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of St. Louis and the Annual Catholic Appeal.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Extends the Closure of All Archdiocesan Elementary and High Schools
Following the announcement of a stay-at-home order by local government officials, the Archdiocese of St. Louis is extending the closure of all archdiocesan elementary and high schools—including all grades pre-K through 12—through Wednesday, April 22. Pending continuing updates and guidance from local and state government and health officials, we have preliminary plans to permit teachers to return on Thursday, April 23, and students to return on Monday, April 27.
PLEASE NOTE:
In addition, all meetings and activities (such as the Fish Fry) are cancelled until further notice. The bulletin will resume once masses are scheduled.
In addition, all meetings and activities (such as the Fish Fry) are cancelled until further notice. The bulletin will resume once masses are scheduled.
STAY CONNECTED IN COMMUNITY AND PRAYER
Sites for prayer and mass:
Masses:
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/.
Please continue to pray for the following...
Nancy Allen, L.D.B., Rose Balestreri, Cathy Beckette, Isabella Bertram, Pat Boehm, The Butcher Family, Jacqueline Byrne, Sloane Chalmers, Jean Clark, Imogene Dwyer, Maggie Flood, Carol Fuss, Fr. Bob Gettinger, Monica Golden, Carole Goldfarb, Betty Goldkamp, Nancy Herron, Jean Hinman, Jim Holmes, Kit Homer, Marie Homer, Judy Huske, Marty King, Dr. Bill Leightner, Geri Lux, Dana Mareshie, Vicki McCarthy, Andrew McCartney, Joe McGlynn, Bill McMahon, Garry Moeller, Ed Mohrmann, Joan Murphy, Liam & Fin Nayler, John Paquet, Mark Pepple, Declan Petrosky, Richard Pohlman, John Prindable, Daisy Riley, Alma Scheble, Anne Shinn, Mary Ellen Skilling, Kathy E. Staten, Dale Tiemann, Toni Walhig, Donna Westervelt, the Wethington Family, Joyce Williams and Mary Wittenberg.
Sites for prayer and mass:
Masses:
- Fr. Steve Grunow, https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass.
- 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/
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/.
Please continue to pray for the following...
Nancy Allen, L.D.B., Rose Balestreri, Cathy Beckette, Isabella Bertram, Pat Boehm, The Butcher Family, Jacqueline Byrne, Sloane Chalmers, Jean Clark, Imogene Dwyer, Maggie Flood, Carol Fuss, Fr. Bob Gettinger, Monica Golden, Carole Goldfarb, Betty Goldkamp, Nancy Herron, Jean Hinman, Jim Holmes, Kit Homer, Marie Homer, Judy Huske, Marty King, Dr. Bill Leightner, Geri Lux, Dana Mareshie, Vicki McCarthy, Andrew McCartney, Joe McGlynn, Bill McMahon, Garry Moeller, Ed Mohrmann, Joan Murphy, Liam & Fin Nayler, John Paquet, Mark Pepple, Declan Petrosky, Richard Pohlman, John Prindable, Daisy Riley, Alma Scheble, Anne Shinn, Mary Ellen Skilling, Kathy E. Staten, Dale Tiemann, Toni Walhig, Donna Westervelt, the Wethington Family, Joyce Williams and Mary Wittenberg.
ALL Masses Suspended at this timeRegular Mass Schedule
Daily: Monday thru Friday - 7 a.m. Friday morning- 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 *Suspended during the summer: Friday 8:00 a.m. School Mass, Children's Liturgy/Little Lambs and Bernadettes Rosary Traveling?Daily Prayer Moments
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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.
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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.
Important Changes to the Safe Environment/Protecting God's Children Program!
All volunteers-new and existing-please scroll down read the information at the bottom of this page! |
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Lenten Resources
Websites † A Concord Pastor: http://concordpastor.blogspot.com/ Creighton University online ministry https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Lent/ https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.html † Dynamic Catholic and Matthew Kelly https://dynamiccatholic.com/best-lent-ever † College of the Holy Cross https://www.holycross.edu/faith-and-service-opportunities /exploring-faith/return-to-me † Franciscan Media https://info.franciscanmedia.org/lent?hsCtaTracking=6c488aa5-7491 -48dd-a802-1054da25c70a%7C6dfeb1d2-4305-4f03-9d14-45f2b8dc3bfb † Word on Fire: https://www.lentreflections.com/ |
APPs for Apple and Android (get them wherever you get your apps) · 3D Catholic · Pray as You Go Lent Retreat · Sacred Space (in conjunction with PrayAsYouGo) · Passion of Jesus (also includes Alphonsus Ligouri’s Way of the Cross and the Way of the Cross through Mary’s eyes) · Magnificat Lenten Companion (ebook of the devotional) · Rice Bowl |
News and Events
Thank you, Thank You, Thank You!!!
On behalf of our St. Vincent de Paul, a special thanks to all who attended and volunteered to help make the Ash Wednesday Soup and Salad supper a great success this year. SVDP raises some money by hosting the event that will be used to serve our neighbors in need, but the true focus of the event is to bring the Parish together at the beginning of Lent.
We are so very grateful to Mark Erker for donating Catering Saint Louis's staff and supplies in support. He tells us his kindness is his way of expressing his gratitude for all Lourdes has done for him.
Please keep the restaurants who donated soup in mind when, after Lent, you may allow yourself a sumptuous meal: Tony's, C.J. Muggs, Il Palato, LoRusso's Cocina and please consider Catering Saint Louis for special events.
Special thanks to Carl Kuebler and Ken Clark, who take the leftovers and get them to an organization, e.g., Feed My Peeps, that will make sure the food finds its way to the needy. A true manifestation of the Vincentian Spirit.
On behalf of our St. Vincent de Paul, a special thanks to all who attended and volunteered to help make the Ash Wednesday Soup and Salad supper a great success this year. SVDP raises some money by hosting the event that will be used to serve our neighbors in need, but the true focus of the event is to bring the Parish together at the beginning of Lent.
We are so very grateful to Mark Erker for donating Catering Saint Louis's staff and supplies in support. He tells us his kindness is his way of expressing his gratitude for all Lourdes has done for him.
Please keep the restaurants who donated soup in mind when, after Lent, you may allow yourself a sumptuous meal: Tony's, C.J. Muggs, Il Palato, LoRusso's Cocina and please consider Catering Saint Louis for special events.
Special thanks to Carl Kuebler and Ken Clark, who take the leftovers and get them to an organization, e.g., Feed My Peeps, that will make sure the food finds its way to the needy. A true manifestation of the Vincentian Spirit.
Men's White House Retreat
The Lourdes Men's White House Retreat is planned for April 30 - May 3, 2020. The White House Retreat is based on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius. The weekend retreat begins with dinner at 7:00 pm Thursday and ends Sunday following lunch. Visit http://www.whretreat.org for more details or contact Jim Schulz at 314-807-3474 or jjs140.6@gmail.com |
The evening starts with cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres at one home. There you learn where you will “progress” to enjoy dinner. Your final destination will be the Lourdes Parish Commons where you can enjoy dessert and drinks. The party will continue with music and dancing.
Please consider hosting a cocktail or dinner party at your home, even co-host with a friend or another couple. We ask that hosts of a cocktail party be able to accommodate 30 to 40 guests and hosts of dinner party be able to accommodate 12 or more guests. The Progressive Dinner provides us all with a wonderful opportunity to get to know the great people in our parish and enjoy old friends too! To host a cocktail party or a dinner party, or for more information on how you can be involved in the planning of the Progressive Dinner, please contact Annie Erker Diehr at pannieerker@hotmail.com or 314-322-6828! |
Leaders Needed!
We are looking for a few good leaders to help coordinate the 2020 Day of Service on, Saturday, October 10. This annual event brings hundreds of parishioners together in joyful service to others. The groundwork and publicity for the day's projects have been refined over the past six years; we are just waiting for the right leaders to bring it to fruition for the 7th year. If you are interested in coordinating home repair, on-sight projects, or just general oversight (or you'd like to know more), please contact Paige Banet at banetp@gmail.com or Jean Monahan at monahanjean@gmail.com. All parishioners save the DATE!!! FYI Women's ACTS retreat is scheduled for
February 18-21, 2021. Be sure to block your calendar now! |
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 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. 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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