Today is Catechetical Sunday. The theme for this year is “Lord, when did we see you hungry” and is a quote from Matthew 25:37. Catechetical Sunday is a celebration of the many individuals, starting with parents and guardians, who instill and impart the teachings of the Catholic Faith. On this Sunday we honor our school faculty, those engaged in Sacramental… Read More »Catechetical Sunday
The Notre Dame de Lourdes School Carnival operates on our parish school grounds from Thursday 26 September through Saturday 28 September. Volunteers are needed each evening to help with the success of the Carnival. Volunteer opportunities are available in the kitchen, baked goods area, funnel cake, ticket booths, raffle booths, security, and parking. Scheduled shifts are from 6 pm through… Read More »Carnival News!
I pray that you have had a peaceful summer season, blessings to you and yours as we celebrate this Labor Day weekend. “Prosper the work of our hands!” (Psalm 90:17) The following is a prayer to St. Joseph the Worker composed by Pope St. Pius the 10th. O Glorious St. Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labor,… Read More »“Prosper the work of our hands!” (Psalm 90:17)
Recently we received the following correspondence from Father Bernard Ukwuegbu, who spoke here in July on behalf of the Pontifical Missionary Society. Beloved Parishioners of Our Lady of Peace: I write, on behalf of my Diocese and the Mission Office, to convey our heartfelt sentiment of gratitude to you for the wonderful hospitality I enjoyed in your parish during my… Read More »Summit Celebration with Archbishop Perez
Thank you for your generous contributions to the Pontifical Missionary Society. So far $600 has been collected. Your contributions, as Father Bernard reminded us, supports numerous global missionary initiatives. Envelopes for the Pontifical Missionary Society can be found at the entrances of our churches; and they may be placed in the collection basket or dropped off at the rectory. Thank… Read More »Generosity is abundant
Thursday of this week, 15 August, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Peace Church at 8:30 on Thursday morning then at Notre Dame de Lourdes at 6:30 on Thursday evening. We are blessed to have two Churches and a school dedicated… Read More »Go Father Bosco!
The Gospel at our Sunday Liturgies for the next month will feature the Bread of Life Discourse from the sixth chapter of the Holy Gospel According to St. John. The Bread of Life Discourse is a gradual unfolding of Jesus inaugurating a new Passover into a new Promised Land. The Discourse begins with the miraculous feeding of the multitude followed… Read More »the Bread of Life Discourse
While the Church was there first, St. Rose of Lima Church is at the head of the Blue Route and at the arc of Interstate 95 as it connects with I-476. So technically, the Tabernacle of the Church is at the crossroads of two interstate highways. The roads lead to the Tabernacle and they extend from it. A beautiful depiction… Read More »Feast Day of St. Mary Magdalene
The 10th National Eucharistic Congress, in Indianapolis, an opportunity to experience a profound personal renewal through the power of Christ’s love begins this Wednesday, 17 July and concludes next Sunday, 21 July. Recall that the National Eucharistic Procession brought the Real Presence of Jesus into communities throughout the country, culminating in Indianapolis. Thus, the Congress is designed as a new… Read More »National Eucharistic Procession
We have just closed the fiscal year and we are halfway through the calendar year. Our Mass attendance participation as well as our collection totals continue to increase. A marked increase has been noted in our On-line Giving program. Thank you for your generosity and prayerful support of our parish. Your love, loyalty, and dedication to our beloved community is… Read More »Thank you for your generosity and prayerful support of our parish