The month of November, as the final month of the Liturgical Year, is dedicated to the Holy Souls. Throughout this month those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith will be remembered at all Masses. The following is an ancient prayer to St. Joseph, the Patron Saint of departing souls. O St. Joseph, whose protection is… Read More »Holy Souls
Boxes are located at the entrances of our Churches for the 21st annual Stockings for Soldiers collection sponsored by the sixth-grade class at Notre Dame de Lourdes School. Suggested items for the collection include: Food products: 8oz. or less packed meals – tuna, lasagna, beef-a-roni, etc. / granola, fruit bars, breakfast bars / cookies, nuts, pretzels, trail-mix / jerky /… Read More »All Saints Day
Today is World Mission Sunday. The theme is: “Go and invite everyone to the banquet.” (Matthew 22:9) World Mission Sunday “serves as a clarion call to mobilize faith, resources and action in support of the Mission Church in places where the faith is young, growing, or facing particular challenges.” Your generous donation helps to educate children, assist catechists, and educate… Read More »World Mission Sunday
Thank you to all our Drama Program volunteers for a most successful Karaoke evening on Saturday, 5 October. The Karaoke singers added to an entertaining evening that featured face-painting, assorted games, vendors, and a surprise visit by the Cowardly Lion! Thank you also to our friends from Roma Deli for donating the hoagie trays. Thank you to our friends from… Read More »World Mission Sunday
Thank you for all who organized and volunteered to make both our Carnival and Golf Outing so very successful. Thank you also for placing the Blessed Mother in your window. The skies were gloomy but the steady, heavy rain never materialized. Thanks also to all who attended the Carnival or participated in the Golf Outing. The crowds were steady and… Read More »Respect Life Month
Our parish Forty Hours Devotion begins this Wednesday. The Wednesday and Thursday liturgies will be celebrated at Our Lady of Peace. Friday’s liturgies will be celebrated at Notre Dame de Lourdes. The schedule is as follows: at Our Lady of Peace 8:30 am Mass both Wednesday and Thursday 7:00 pm Wednesday – Evening Prayer with Benediction 7:00 pm Thursday –… Read More »World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Parish Census Cards and Block Collection information have been sent to all our parishioners in the past few weeks. Already envelopes and census cards have been steadily coming into the Rectory. Thank you for your prompt response. The Block Collection represents a significant portion of our operating budget for the fiscal year. Your generosity and love for our parish campuses… Read More »OLP- The Place To Be!
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)