Nine Days for Life
Catholics across the country are encouraged to observe a nationwide prayer vigil from Thursday, January 28 to Friday, January 29, 2021 marking the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalizing abortion through nine months of pregnancy.
Catholics across the country are encouraged to observe a nationwide prayer vigil from Thursday, January 28 to Friday, January 29, 2021 marking the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalizing abortion through nine months of pregnancy.
MASS SCHEDULE
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Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday Mass January 24-Live Streamed 9:00 a.m. Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Join Live Streamed Mass with Our Lady of Lourdes Community You may also access Our Lady of Lourdes site on You Tube by clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIg3kEK_8TCqr7wG9GCZm9Q |
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Current Mass Times and Intentions:
January 21 Thursday 7:00 a.m. Helen McKenna January 22 Friday 7:00 a.m. Josie Clark 8:00 a.m. Jack Crowley January 23 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Pro Populo January 24 Sunday 7:30 a.m. Josephine Clark 9:00 a.m. Tom McPhail 11:00 a.m. Margaret Flood January 25 Monday 7:00 a.m. Healing: Hon. Carolyn C. Whittington January 26 Tuesday 7:00 a.m. Thomas Hanneke January 27 Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Geraldine Flynn |
Offertory Sunday 12/20 Offertory, including loose 7,070.00 Online Giving - *Available at end of month Holy Days 90.00 Special Collections 1,150.00 Total 8,310.00 YTD Offertory Budget 402,662.00 YTD Offertory Actual 429,680.00 |
Message from Msgr
Inauguration Day prayer, Bishop John Carroll, Baltimore, 1791
We pray, Thee O Almighty and Eternal God! Who through Jesus Christ hast revealed Thy glory to all nations, to preserve the works of Thy mercy, that Thy Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of Thy Name.
We pray Thee, who alone art good and holy, to endow with heavenly knowledge, sincere zeal, and sanctity of life, our chief bishop, Pope N., the Vicar of Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the government of his Church; our own bishop, N., all other bishops, prelates, and pastors of the Church; and especially those who are appointed to exercise amongst us the functions of the holy ministry, and conduct Thy people into the ways of salvation.
We pray Thee O God of might, wisdom, and justice! Through whom authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment decreed, assist with Thy Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude the President of these United States, that his administration may be conducted in righteousness, and be eminently useful to Thy people over whom he presides; by encouraging due respect for virtue and religion; by a faithful execution of the laws in justice and mercy; and by restraining vice and immorality. Let the light of Thy divine wisdom direct the deliberations of Congress, and shine forth in all the proceedings and laws framed for our rule and government, so that they may tend to the preservation of peace, the promotion of national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety, and useful knowledge; and may perpetuate to us the blessing of equal liberty.
We pray for his excellency, the governor of this state, for the members of the assembly, for all judges, magistrates, and other officers who are appointed to guard our political welfare, that they may be enabled, by Thy powerful protection, to discharge the duties of their respective stations with honesty and ability.
We recommend likewise, to Thy unbounded mercy, all our brethren and fellow citizens throughout the United States, that they may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Thy most holy law; that they may be preserved in union, and in that peace which the world cannot give; and after enjoying the blessings of this life, be admitted to those which are eternal.
Finally, we pray to Thee, O Lord of mercy, to remember the souls of Thy servants departed who are gone before us with the sign of faith and repose in the sleep of peace; the souls of our parents, relatives, and friends; of those who, when living, were members of this congregation, and particularly of such as are lately deceased; of all benefactors who, by their donations or legacies to this Church, witnessed their zeal for the decency of divine worship and proved their claim to our grateful and charitable remembrance. To these, O Lord, and to all that rest in Christ, grant, we beseech Thee, a place of refreshment, light, and everlasting peace, through the same Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior.
Amen.
ThoughtCo. "A Prayer for Government." Learn Religions, Aug. 25, 2020, learnreligions.com/prayer-for-government-542633.
We pray, Thee O Almighty and Eternal God! Who through Jesus Christ hast revealed Thy glory to all nations, to preserve the works of Thy mercy, that Thy Church, being spread through the whole world, may continue with unchanging faith in the confession of Thy Name.
We pray Thee, who alone art good and holy, to endow with heavenly knowledge, sincere zeal, and sanctity of life, our chief bishop, Pope N., the Vicar of Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the government of his Church; our own bishop, N., all other bishops, prelates, and pastors of the Church; and especially those who are appointed to exercise amongst us the functions of the holy ministry, and conduct Thy people into the ways of salvation.
We pray Thee O God of might, wisdom, and justice! Through whom authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment decreed, assist with Thy Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude the President of these United States, that his administration may be conducted in righteousness, and be eminently useful to Thy people over whom he presides; by encouraging due respect for virtue and religion; by a faithful execution of the laws in justice and mercy; and by restraining vice and immorality. Let the light of Thy divine wisdom direct the deliberations of Congress, and shine forth in all the proceedings and laws framed for our rule and government, so that they may tend to the preservation of peace, the promotion of national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety, and useful knowledge; and may perpetuate to us the blessing of equal liberty.
We pray for his excellency, the governor of this state, for the members of the assembly, for all judges, magistrates, and other officers who are appointed to guard our political welfare, that they may be enabled, by Thy powerful protection, to discharge the duties of their respective stations with honesty and ability.
We recommend likewise, to Thy unbounded mercy, all our brethren and fellow citizens throughout the United States, that they may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Thy most holy law; that they may be preserved in union, and in that peace which the world cannot give; and after enjoying the blessings of this life, be admitted to those which are eternal.
Finally, we pray to Thee, O Lord of mercy, to remember the souls of Thy servants departed who are gone before us with the sign of faith and repose in the sleep of peace; the souls of our parents, relatives, and friends; of those who, when living, were members of this congregation, and particularly of such as are lately deceased; of all benefactors who, by their donations or legacies to this Church, witnessed their zeal for the decency of divine worship and proved their claim to our grateful and charitable remembrance. To these, O Lord, and to all that rest in Christ, grant, we beseech Thee, a place of refreshment, light, and everlasting peace, through the same Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior.
Amen.
ThoughtCo. "A Prayer for Government." Learn Religions, Aug. 25, 2020, learnreligions.com/prayer-for-government-542633.
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Baptisms
January 17, 2021 William Joseph Davis son of John Robert and Lisa Bielaga Davis |
Weddings
January 16, 2021 Ashwun Jose and Yiqi Zhu |
Rest in Peace
Gordon Lowell
father of John Lowell
Clotilde Marque's
mother of Susana Walter
Chloe A. Sullivan
former parishioner
Gordon Lowell
father of John Lowell
Clotilde Marque's
mother of Susana Walter
Chloe A. Sullivan
former parishioner
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STAY CONNECTED IN COMMUNITY AND PRAYER
Sites for prayer and mass: Masses:
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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, Imogene Dwyer, Fr. Bob Gettinger, Elise Ginger, James Goggins, Monica Golden, Carole Goldfarb, Betty Goldkamp, Michael Green, Nancy Herron, Jean Hinman, Jim Holmes, Kit Homer, Marie Homer, Judy Huske, Geri Lux, Dana Mareshie, Vicki McCarthy, Andrew McCartney, Joe McGlynn, Bill McMahon, Garry Moeller, Ed Mohrmann, Jill Murphy, Joan Murphy, Liam & Fin Nayler, John Paquet, Mark Pepple, Declan Petrosky, Lynn Pickel, Richard Pohlman, John Prindable, Carole Jean Reuter, Daisy Riley, Anne Shinn, Mary Ellen Skilling, Kathy E. Staten, Rose Ann Utz, Toni Walhig, Donna Westervelt, the Wethington Family, Bonnie Lee Wimmer and Mary Wittenberg. |
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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.
Updating the Parish DirectoryMade any additions to your family or changes in your address or contact information 12 months? We are just starting to create the 2021 Parish Directory and would love to hear from you (if you have not notified us previously) to ensure directory information is correct. Please email
Deb McCarthy deb.mccarthy@ucitylourdes.org or Julie King julie.king@ucitylourde.org with any updates. Thank you so much!!! |
News and Events
ST. Augustine Saturday!Thank you again Our Lady of Lourdes parishioners for your joyful generosity in time and in contributions to St. Augustine.! It was a bit cold out but that didn't diminish the warmth provided to those in need. Thank you all!
FIAT Women's Group
All women are invited for prayer and a talk presented by a Kenrick-Glennon Seminary faculty member on the third Thursday of each month. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the meetings are currently held virtually. On Thursday , January 21, the program will include a rosary prayed at 8:00am followed by a talk given by Deacon Jim Keating, Professor of Spiritual Theology. The title of his talk is "Giving Christ Your Worries." To receive access to the live rosary prayer group and a link to Fr. Sosio's talk, please sign up for Fiat emails at http://www.kenrick.edu/fiat . |
March for Life 2021 – Registration Now Open
MISSOURI LIFE CARAVAN is now accepting registrations for our bus trip to the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. Thursday- Saturday, Jan. 28- 30, 2021. Until all life is protected, we will travel to D.C. to meet with our representatives and peacefully protest against the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize abortion. This trip is open to anyone ages 7 and up (chaperones not provided). We depart from several locations in the St. Louis area and we do not stay in hotels as we sleep on the buses. Seats are limited because of COVID-19. The cost is $230. For more information, to register or to sponsor a rider go to www.missourilifecaravan.org. Contact us at: 314-434-4900 or mrl.eastern@yahoo.com. 
Marriage Challenges?
Retrouvaille (a French word meaning rediscovery) is a program to help couples heal & renew their marriages that offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. It has helped thousands of couples with marital problems & crises, even couples who are separated and divorced. RETROUVAILLE STL - VIRTUAL WEEKEND - THURSDAY, JAN 28 - SUNDAY, JAN 31, 2021 For further information, call 314.453.0110, 1-800-470-2230 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com. 
Grocery Bags needed for
Missionaries of Charity Soup Kitchen Have too many of those pesky bags from the grocery store? Well the Missionaries of Charity can definitely use them. The bags are utilized to assist in carrying food to needy families. A box is located in the cloister walk. Please be sure to bring two handled bags (Schnucks, Dierbergs, Target, Walmart, etc.) Thank you so much!!! |
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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