MASS SCHEDULE
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Mon., Feb. 12 8:30 am |
Weekday Ann C. Carollo req Terrance & Mikey Roe |
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Tues., Feb. 13 8:30 am |
Weekday Fr. David O’Brien req Warren & Mary Ellen Burke |
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*Wed., Feb. 14 8:30 am |
Cyril
& Methodius, bishops Health & Blessings-Nancy Costa req Virginia Stellato |
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Thurs., Feb. 15 12:10 pm |
Weekday Margaret Breitemkam req Joan Ciamillo |
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Fri., Feb. 16 8:30 am |
Weekday Patrick Sullivan req Lou & Hazel Sullivan Helen Wallendjack (Memorial) |
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Sat., Feb. 17 8:30 am 5:30 pm (Vigil) |
Weekday Health & Blessings-Edna Rusay req Corinne S. Cebula Martin Durso req The Durso Family |
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Sun., Feb. 18 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am |
7th Sunday in
Ordinary Time People of the Parish Andrew Chiappetta req M/M Ted Dames Ferna Petrozelli & Mae Butler req M/M Michael Petrozelli |
* Rosary for Peace – After the Wednesday 8:30 a.m.
FROM THE DESK OF FR. LEN
If
only I could have an extra hour in the day I could get so much more
accomplished. How often have we said
this to our family, friends and co-workers?
When I speak to those who have retired over the last few years, they
marvel at how much more they were able to do when they had “less time.” It isn’t really the extra hour that is
needed – it is how we use our time.
Jesus tells his disciples often to find an “out of the way place” so
that they could be more effective in their ministry. As we celebrate the solemnity of Our Lady of Lourdes this
weekend, I encourage you to follow the words of her son in finding that space
in your life each day, that special quiet location, where you can rejuvenate,
reenergize and reinvigorate your life.
If we are to be the best disciples of our Lord, we need to not be burned
out but burn bright with the spirit of our Lord. Have a great week and accomplish what you wish to do.
THIS WEEK AT OLL
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Monday,
Feb. 12 4:30-5:45 pm 6:30-8:00 pm 6:45 pm 7:30 pm |
Religious Education Religious Education 1st Eucharist Parents’ Meeting (CH) PPC |
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Tuesday,
Feb. 13 10:00 am 10:00 am-Noon Noon-3:00pm 7:30 pm |
1st Eucharist Parents’ Meeting (CH) Beyond Sunday (Rms. 9 and 10) Lourdes Senior Meeting (CH) Prayer Group |
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Wednesday,
Feb. 14
4:00-5:30 pm
4:30-5:45 pm 5:30 pm 6:30
pm
6:30-8:00 pm |
CIC Religious Education Youth Bells Advanced
Bells Religious Education |
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Thursday, Feb. 15 4:30 pm 7:00
pm
7:00-9:00 pm 7:30
pm |
Children’s Choir Cantors Knights
of Columbus Adult
Choir |
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Saturday, Feb. 17 4:00 pm 5:30
pm |
Youth Choir Youth Mass |
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Sunday, Feb. 18 |
Starfish
Food Collection |
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
Sacrificial Giving
Weekend of February 3/4 $ 14,311.03
Identifiable donors (587) $ 13,279.50
Loose cash $ 1,031.53
Our 5% tithe of $715.00 will be sent to God’s Love We Deliver.
Last year’s collection for the weekend of February 4/5 amounted to $15,712.70 and the donors totaled 666.
STEWARDSHIP RECOGNITION
CORNER
Special recognition and gratitude is given this week
to Ruth Wood for coordinating the ministers for daily Mass in the absence of
the regular coordinator.
TITHING FOR FEBRUARY 18TH
The 5% tithe of next
weekend’s collection will be sent to Priests of the Sacred Heart.
LITURGICAL SYMBOLISM
This
week’s liturgical symbol is the gladiolus. The flower’s name means
“sword.” It has an association, thanks
to Simeon’s prophecy, with Mary.
MINISTRY OF THE MONTH
Please take time over the next few weeks to check
out the display in the narthex created by the Knights of Columbus and the
Welcomers.
WELCOME NEW PARISHONERS
Linda Vozzo
Christopher & Lois
Draper
Aishah Barry
Rokia Barry
YOUTH GROUP
Youth
Group will meet this Sunday, February 11th, from 6:30-8:00pm
in the Youth Room. Hope to see you
there!
THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK – 2007
(based on the Passion
according to Matthew)
The Lenten reflection book
published by the Diocese of Saginaw will be available next weekend for
$1.00. They will be in the book rack in
the narthex. Please deposit the money
in the alms box. These books contain 6
minute daily meditations which will help you “continue the Lenten Journey.”
STARFISH FOOD COLLECTION
Our next regular food collection will take place
next weekend, February 17/18. All kinds
of non-perishable items are welcome, but we are especially in need of peanut
butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce and cereal.
Please do not donate items beyond their expiration date.
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IS RESERVED AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES AND ALL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES. WE RESPECTFULLY ASK THAT ALL OBSERVE A REVERENT SILENCE AND APPROPRIATE DRESS.
BEYOND SUNDAY Adult Faith
Enrichment
Our study of “Growing Our
Images of God” will continue on Tuesday, February 13th, from 10:00
am to noon, in Classrooms 9 and 10.
This week, we will continue our discussions of the Hebrew images of God
found in scripture. Newcomers are
always welcome. If you would like more
information, please call Joline at 534-2319, ext.12.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE
MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE SERVING ALL OVER THE WORLD. GOD BLESS THEM AND BRING THEM HOME SAFELY TO THEIR LOVING
FAMILIES.
ROSARIAN GIFT SHOP
The Rosarian Gift Shop will open the third Sunday of
February (February 18th).
Other Sundays and weekdays by appointment. Call Helen at 534-2835.
BAPTISMS
The Catholic Church has been more spiritually enriched by
the baptism of John
Peter LoMonte and Emma Elizabeth Ribaudo in Our Lady of Lourdes Church. God’s blessing to their families!
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BLOOD DRIVE
There will be a Blood Drive at Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday, February 25, from 8:45 am until 2:15 pm. There is a great need for blood, especially
in the winter months, and each pint can save up to 3 lives. Please come in to donate the gift of life.
Sponsor of the Week
JNM Painting
Thank you for placing an ad
in our bulletin.
LIVING STATIONS
Adults and Youth are needed for our Lenten Living Stations
on March 23rd. If anyone is interested, call Joe Systo at
534-6891 or Liz Systo at 534-2319, ext. 17.
There will only be one living station experience this Lenten
Season. Please call as soon as possible
for parts.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus will be holding an
informational open house for prospective new members on February 15th,
7:00 pm, in the old church hall.
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining the Knights
of Columbus to learn about the many benefits of joining this group. All Catholic men over the age of 18 are
invited to attend. If you have any
questions please contact Jim Siessel, Deputy Grand Knight, at 534-5725 or by
email at jimsiessel@yahoo.com.
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YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES
The Diocese of Metuchen Office of Youth Ministry
Presents: Diocesan Youth Day,
“Extreme makeover: Faith Edition”, Saturday, March 3rd, Noon – 9pm. Featuring internationally renowned Catholic
contemporary musician, Steve Angrisano.
Open to all diocesan teens in grades 8 – 12. Registration: $20 before February 15; $25 thereafter. To register contact Debbie McKenna at
534-2319, ext. 20. For more details
check www.yandyam.com. Location: Sacred Heart Parish in South
Plainfield.
WANTED:
MUSICIANS & SINGERS
FOR
DIOCESAN YOUTH DAY
A
praise band is being formed for the Diocesan Youth Day, Saturday, March 3rd,
at Sacred Heart in South Plainfield.
The theme is “Extreme Makeover-Faith Edition.” The band rehearsals will be here at Our
Lady of Lourdes on Sunday, Feb. 25th, 1:00-3:00 pm, and Sunday, Feb.
11th, 3:00 pm, at St. Lawrence, Laurence Harbor. Ed Jankiewicz is the music director. Call 732-562-1990, ext. 1529, if you are
interested in joining the band.
A
LENTEN MORNING OF REFLECTION, REFRESHMENT, AND RENEWAL
Come for an experience of prayer, personal reflection,
and practical insight with Dr. Mary Jo Leddy and Rev. James Martin, SJ, on March
23rd. Sponsored by the
Center for Theological and Spiritual Development at the College of Saint
Elizabeth. Please call (973)
290-4300 for a flyer giving all the details, or register online at www.cse.edu/center.
SPIRITUALITY
CONVOCATION
COLLEGE
OF SAINT ELIZABETH
The Fifteenth Annual Spirituality Convocation will
take place at the College of St. Elizabeth on March 24th. Keynotes by Fr. James Martin and Mary Jo
Leddy, over 20 workshops, and music will be a part of this great day. Please call (973) 290-4300 for a
brochure giving all of the details, or register online at www.cse.edu/center.
A
MEMO FROM
THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT
The annual subscription drive for our weekly
diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Spirit, takes place during February,
Catholic Press Month. The Catholic
Spirit has a special role to play in your faith journey. Our diocesan newspaper is an award-winning
publication and we urge you to take advantage of this opportunity to
subscribe. If you are a registered
parishioner, and received a subscription envelope in your weekly envelope
packet, simply drop it in the collection basket. Or you can subscribe to The Catholic Spirit by calling (732)
562-2424.
ANNUAL
RETREAT FOR WOMEN
The Annual Retreat for Women, sponsored by the
Sisters of Jesus Our Hope, will be held on Saturday, March 3rd
from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Magdalen de Pazzi Parish, Flemington. Regina Doman Schmiedicke is the keynote
speaker on the topic “The Genius of Womanhood.” Regina, wife and mother of 6, and the oldest of 10 children
herself, is the author of a series of young adult novels as well as the best
seller children’s picture book, Angel in the Waters. She is a graduate of Franciscan University,
Steubenville, OH. Four workshops will
be given by the Sisters. For more
information visit the Sisters’ website at: www.sistersofjesusourhope.org. Call Sister Judith at 995-7261 to
register. Deadline is February 23rd.
HUNTERDON COUNTY SERRA CLUB
On February 23rd, after all the
masses, the Hunterdon County Serra Club will be conducting a fundraiser by
promoting a beautiful hard-cover tabletop book titled Pope John Paul II –
A Tribute. This book contains
numerous photographs of Pope John Paul II’s life and encompasses his many trips
abroad, his meetings with numerous dignitaries and some photographs of his
historic funeral at the Vatican. It can
be a wonderful addition to every family’s library and offers an opportunity for
family and friends to experience his timeless legacy in pictures and important
writings. This book can share a
prominent place in every Catholic home and would make an excellent gift to
anyone for many occasions. The Serra
Club members are selling the book for $30 after each mass. The proceeds of the sale will go towards
funding programs to foster vocations to the priesthood and vowed religious
life.
NEXT
SUNDAY’S READINGS
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary
Time
1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9: David and Saul.
I Corinthians 15:45-49: We shall bear the image of the
heavenly one.
Luke 6:27-38: The measure with which you measure will be measured
out to you.
2006 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
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