Family Life Commission

Bernadettes (Women's Group)
Contact:   Shelly von der Lancken | shellyvonder@gmail.com. ​
The Bernadettes is not an exclusive club. Any woman of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish is already a member. The women assist in the work of existing activities such as Meals for the Rectory, the weekly Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, Advent Candle Program and in organizing speaker programs, social activities and prayer times.

The Bernadettes' Organization Mission: Guided by Mary, the immaculate mother of God, who appeared to Bernadette, the women of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish come together to share our faith and lives with each other and provide services to the parish and the greater St. Louis community.

The Bernadettes was formed as an organization for all the women of our parish (all ages, single, married, with or without children, etc.). Members can choose the activities that they wish to attend. The main objective is to provide enjoyable ways to strengthen relationships with those you already know and to get to meet new women in the parish.  
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The Bernadettes Spirituality Committee
All women of the parish are invited to participate in any of the following offerings: 

• The Rosary
  Join us every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Church (right before pick-up) as we pray the rosary. It doesn’t matter if you do not know how to pray the rosary. We have instruction sheets that will guide you through it. (Suspended during summer months.)
• Eucharistic Adoration 
  Contact: Mary Burke | hapandmaryburke@sbcglobal.net
  The Bernadettes participate in a holy hour from 9:15 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. in the Church. Please contact Mary Burke if you would like to commit to attending this hour once or twice a year. Of course, all parishioners are invited to come into the Church to pray before the Blessed Sacrament any time from 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Mondays.
• Eagle's Wings and Prayer List
  Contact: Amy Glarner | agg7492@hotmail.com
  Eagle's Wings is support in the form of meals for OLOL parishioners who are in need - whether it be due to illness or some other difficulty. If you are aware of any OLOL parishioners that may be in need of assistance with meals, please ask Amy Glarner to contact them. She will follow up with the individual or family members to determine dietary needs and how we might best provide support – i.e. delivering meals weekly, twice weekly, etc. An online Care Calendar will then be set up allowing members of the Bernadettes to sign up to provide meals on a day(s) that suits their own schedule. If you are interested in providing meals and lifting others up, please contact Amy Glarner. Anyone can volunteer.

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We always are in need of extra hands, especially with publicity. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Mary Burke.

Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. -Isaiah 40:31

​Children's Playgroup
Contact: Colleen Copple  ​773.454.9203   
copplecolleen@gmail.com
​Parishioners meet for play dates or field trips with their preschool children.  Weather dependent, the playgroup takes place at Shaw Park or the Parish Center. Each month, the group holds a Mom's Night Out event.  Please RSVP for all playgroup events on Facebook or by emailing Colleen Copple.

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​Men's Club
Contact: Mike Flood | floodmr@sbcglobal.net
Members plan and participate in social activities, serving the parish in a variety of ways including the annual golf tournament, softball, sports trivia, social events, and more.  

Pro-Life Committee
Contact: Carol Rechtine | carol16th@gmail.com
Committee members promote pro-life efforts in the parish and in the community. ​

Scouts
Girl Scouts Contact:  
Jennifer McCarthy  
314-875-0095 | mcjen@verizon.net
Girl Scouts is available for girls in kindergarten through eighth grade.  All parishioners (not just OLOL school students) are invited to join. 

Cub Scouts Contact: 
​Vincent Biroscak 
314-920-6602 | vbiro@outlook.com
Cub Scouts is available for boys in first through eighth grades. All parishioners (not just OLOL School students) are invited to join.  

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