Sacraments
Baptism
Baptisms are by appointment and usually take place following the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Other times may be arranged at the discretion of the Pastor. Parents need to attend a Baptism preparation class before the baptism of their child. Required attendance of the class is needed only once. Please call the rectory to register for the class and make the arrangements. Currently, Baptism preparation classes are held on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Parish Commons.
Reconciliation
Confessions are heard in the Church’s reconciliation room from 4:00 to 4:50 p.m. on Saturdays. Please contact the rectory for an appointment at any other time. Parish-wide Penance Services are held during Advent and Lent.
First Communion
For children in second grade, First Communion is usually celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. For children not in OLOL school, an agreement has been established with St. Joseph's Church in Clayton who offers a PSR program. You may contact St. Joseph's directly to inquire about their program or contact our rectory. Click here to visit St. Joseph's Parish website.
Confirmation
Young people usually receive Confirmation in the eighth grade. Students in OLOL school are prepared as a part of their religion studies. Those in other schools attend weekly classes held at the parish prior to the ceremony. Students in the eighth grade at schools other than Our Lady of Lourdes who wish to be confirmed are asked to please register by calling the rectory.
Matrimony
Both parishioners and non-parishioners can get married at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Members of the parish desiring to be married elsewhere are encouraged to obtain preliminary information about the location and the priest who will officiate. Our parish priest can assist in preparing the couple and completing the paperwork.
Baptisms are by appointment and usually take place following the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Other times may be arranged at the discretion of the Pastor. Parents need to attend a Baptism preparation class before the baptism of their child. Required attendance of the class is needed only once. Please call the rectory to register for the class and make the arrangements. Currently, Baptism preparation classes are held on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Parish Commons.
Reconciliation
Confessions are heard in the Church’s reconciliation room from 4:00 to 4:50 p.m. on Saturdays. Please contact the rectory for an appointment at any other time. Parish-wide Penance Services are held during Advent and Lent.
First Communion
For children in second grade, First Communion is usually celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. For children not in OLOL school, an agreement has been established with St. Joseph's Church in Clayton who offers a PSR program. You may contact St. Joseph's directly to inquire about their program or contact our rectory. Click here to visit St. Joseph's Parish website.
Confirmation
Young people usually receive Confirmation in the eighth grade. Students in OLOL school are prepared as a part of their religion studies. Those in other schools attend weekly classes held at the parish prior to the ceremony. Students in the eighth grade at schools other than Our Lady of Lourdes who wish to be confirmed are asked to please register by calling the rectory.
Matrimony
Both parishioners and non-parishioners can get married at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Members of the parish desiring to be married elsewhere are encouraged to obtain preliminary information about the location and the priest who will officiate. Our parish priest can assist in preparing the couple and completing the paperwork.
RCIA
Our parish welcomes those interested in joining the Catholic faith by inviting them to participate in the RCIA program (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). This program usually begins in October and reception into the Church takes place during the Easter Vigil.
Communion Calls
Parishioners who are unable to attend Mass but wish to receive communion, the Christian Service Ministry has a wonderful group of volunteers who would be honored to bring the Blessed Sacrament to your home. Please contact the Rectory at 314.726.6200 if you would like a home visit from a Eucharistic Minister. Whether it is a long term situation or temporary, we would like to serve you.
Anointing of the Sick
Parishioners can call the rectory to request this sacrament. Reception of this sacrament should not be viewed as only for those in immediate danger of death. Group or communal anointings, which are periodically scheduled, are announced in the bulletin.
Funerals
Funerals or Memorial Masses can be arranged through the funeral home of your choice or by calling the rectory directly.
Parishioners who are unable to attend Mass but wish to receive communion, the Christian Service Ministry has a wonderful group of volunteers who would be honored to bring the Blessed Sacrament to your home. Please contact the Rectory at 314.726.6200 if you would like a home visit from a Eucharistic Minister. Whether it is a long term situation or temporary, we would like to serve you.
Anointing of the Sick
Parishioners can call the rectory to request this sacrament. Reception of this sacrament should not be viewed as only for those in immediate danger of death. Group or communal anointings, which are periodically scheduled, are announced in the bulletin.
Funerals
Funerals or Memorial Masses can be arranged through the funeral home of your choice or by calling the rectory directly.