Early Bulletin Deadline for Easter Sunday
Deadline for a bulletin announcement to be included in our Easter Sunday bulletin (4/8-9) is by 9am on Monday, April 3rd.
Announcements should be submitted via email to nicholsonj@OLLsmc.com.
Space is limited and submission on or before the deadline does not guarantee publication. All announcements are subject to approval and may be edited for space.
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Catholic Kids Camp 2023: Stellar CKC: Shine Jesus' Light! June 6-9
Registration is open! Camp is open to PreK4-4th grade students. Student volunteers (5th-11th graders) are needed. More info at OLLsmc.org/CKC
Dear Parishioners,
Please consider signing up for the digital newsletter on the Eucharistic that will be sent for 7 weeks after Easter. The link is included here in this article and it is part of the U.S. bishops’ Eucharistic Revival.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/253897/encounter-jesus-in-the-mass-this-easter-with-this-7-week-series-offered-by-the-eucharistic-revival
Thanks,
Fr. Jerome
Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes
"Christ be within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ inquired, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger."
Don't forget to spring forward this weekend.
Adoration Reminder that the Blessed Sacrament will be reposed the week of March 13-17 for Spring Break.
For Easter, the Blessed Sacrament will be reposed on Wednesday, April 5th at 5:00pm. During the Holy days leading up to Easter, the Blessed Sacrament will be removed from the Chapel. Adoration will resume Monday, April 10th at 6:00am.
Ascension Via Christi Therapy is offering a free community event at the end of March to learn about combatting the effects of Parkinson’s disease through exercise.
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Reminder: due to priest availability, we have adjusted Mass schedule this week.
NO MASS on Tues 3/7 at 11:30am. (yes-6:30am, yes-8am, no-11:30am)
NO MASSES on Wed 3/8 (no-6:30am, no-8am, no-11:30am)
Daily Masses will resume normal schedule on Thursday. Please help us spread the word and remind any of your friends and family who regularly attend our daily Masses.
SAINT OF THE WEEK – EXAMPLES OF OUR FAITH
In 2023, we will be highlighting holy men and women from the Americas who are canonized or in the process of canonization. We hope their stories inspire your faith!
WEEK OF FEB 26th: Ven. William Gagnon
Venerable Brother William Gagnon cared for every victim of war who entered his hospital regardless of military affiliation. A missionary to Vietnam between 1952 and 1972, he is remembered as a true servant leader who loved Jesus and his fellow man.
Prayer for Venerable Brother William Gagnon’s intercession: Lord, Jesus, your mercy inspired the Venerable William Gagnon, O.H., to live hospitality with the ill, the refugees and the poor. Grant that we may always minister to all suffering people with charity, as did this son of St. John of God. Lord, hear the prayer that we address to you [personal intention] by the intercession of the Venerable William Gagnon, in order that we may be affirmed in our faith and that your glory and the joy of the Church be proclaimed. Amen.
Our SMC Panthers will compete in substate basketball next week. Business owners may be contacted to place ads in a substate program. Please be aware, SMC does not receive any proceeds from these ads.
Lent starts tomorrow and Easter will be here before we know it! Let OLL/SMC Catholic Youth Ministry help with your celebration. Place your order today at www.OLLsmc.org/eggs.
Deadline is March 24
SAINT OF THE WEEK – EXAMPLES OF OUR FAITH
In 2023, we will be highlighting holy men and women from the Americas who are canonized or in the process of canonization. We hope their stories inspire your faith!
WEEK OF FEB 19TH: Ven. Félix Varela Morales.
Venerable Félix Varela was a thought leader, professor, scholar, political leader, and cultural champion for immigrant families. Originally from Cuba, he served in Spain and in the United States as a pastoral luminary in every community he engaged.
Prayer for Venerable Félix Varela y Morales’s intercession -- Holy and righteous God, you created us in your image. Grant us grace to contend fearlessly against evil and make no peace with oppression. Help us, like your servant Venerable Felix Varela, to work for justice among people and nations, to the glory of your name, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
SMC is hiring for the 2023-24 school year! Visit OLLsmc.org/careers to learn more.
SAINT OF THE WEEK – EXAMPLES OF OUR FAITH
In 2023, we will be highlighting holy men and women from the Americas who are canonized or in the process of canonization. We hope their stories inspire your faith!
WEEK OF FEB 12TH: Bl. James Alfred Miller
Blessed James Miller, the second ever U.S.-born martyr, served as a missionary and educator to the poorest of the poor in Nicaragua and Guatemala. Shot to death in front of his students in 1982, his legacy of love lives on today through the many schools he started.
Prayer:
Official Prayer for the Intercession of Blessed Brother James Miller, FSC
O Blessed Brother James Miller, you heard God’s call to become a Brother of the Christian Schools and so became a sign of faith to youth in the United States and in Central America. You placed your life and your trust in Divine Providence and, for spreading the faith, merited the crown of martyrdom. In a world that denies the dignity of the human person, obtain for us from Divine Providence an ever-increasing love of God and our neighbor, especially the poor and oppressed. Obtain for us also the favor we are now asking for [mention request] and the grace and strength to be a witness to Christ’s love to all. Amen.
Saturday (2/11) is our titular feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes! We will offer a solemn Mass at 8am that morning as well as dedicating the evening one to Our Lady. The Altar Society will be offering a gathering with coffee and donuts in the Activity Center Parish Hall (downstairs) after the 8am Mass and provide prayer cards in honor of the Blessed Mother. Those of us who have traveled there may share stories and even pictures of our time in Lourdes. All are welcome to join us!
📸 by Fr. Jerome
SAINT OF THE WEEK – EXAMPLES OF OUR FAITH
In 2023, we will be highlighting holy men and women from the Americas who are canonized or in the process of canonization. We hope their stories inspire your faith!
WEEK OF FEB 5TH: Ven. Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli
Venerable Father Mazzuchelli was one of the fist Catholic missionaries to the Great Lakes region traveling the vast area via horseback, canoes, and on foot. He worked alongside new immigrant settlers and native tribes to establish over 24 Catholic communities.
PRAYER:
Prayer for the Beatification of Father Samuel Mazzuchelli
Lord Jesus, you called your servant, Samuel, even in early youth, to leave home and all for a Dominican life of charity in preaching your holy gospel. You gave him abundant graces of Eucharistic love, devotion to your holy Mother of Sorrows, and a consuming zeal for souls. Grant, we beseech you, that his fervent love and labors for you may become more widely known, to a fruitful increase of your Mystical Body, to his exaltation and to our own constant growth in devoted love of you who with the Father and the Holy Spirit live and reign one God, world without end. Amen.
Tomorrow (2/3) is the Feast of St. Blaise! Priests will be offering a blessing of the throats at our normal weekday Mass times of 6:30am, 8am, and 11:30am.
Fr. Derek will also be offering throat blessings at SPX at 12pm (NOON) tomorrow.
St. Mary's Colgan Catholic Schools is celebrating Catholic Schools Week 2023 Jan 29th-Feb 4th. Parish and School Families are invited to join us for a Holy Hour + Rosary on Sunday, Jan 29th. Learn more and see all CSW activities at OLLsmc.org/CSW
