MASS SCHEDULE
|
Mon., Feb. 26 8:30 am |
Lenten Weekday Philomena Cedola req Al Adolfo |
|
Tues., Feb. 27 8:30 am |
LentenWeekday Briget McDonald req Thomas Spigarelli |
|
*Wed., Feb. 28 8:30 am
|
Lenten
Weekday Margaret Rovelli req Bob & Judy West |
|
Thurs., March 1 12:10 pm |
Lenten
Weekday Mary Beth Mallory req Joe & Irene Stevens |
|
**Fri., March 2 8:30 am |
Lenten
Weekday Francis McCarthy req Isabel Maurice |
|
Sat., March 3 8:30 am 5:30 pm (Vigil) |
Lenten
Weekday Steven Tuzio req Neil Torino Fr. Florian Gall req Mary Bender |
|
Sun., March 4 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am |
First Sunday
of Lent Rosary Altar Society People of the Parish Mary Cunha req William & Marian Mardak |
* Rosary for Peace – After the Wednesday 8:30 a.m.
** First Friday Adoration-Immediately following the
8:30 am Mass until 10:00 am.
FROM THE DESK OF FR. LEN
“Power Corrupts!” We hear this saying all the time yet after
some reflection I have come to recognize that power doesn’t always
corrupt. Look at our Lord. He could have easily abused the power given
to Him by the Father. Instead he
accepted the life and mission given to him so that others could be given hope,
love, peace and everlasting life. As we
continue our Lenten journey this week I encourage you to reflect on the power
given to you by the Father – good health, children, good job, loving spouse,
faithful friends, etc. – and remind yourself that as a disciple of Christ you
need to use these assets wisely. How
easy it would be to follow the temptations of Satan and horde our many gifts.
Sharing them wisely is our call. Which
path will you chose – corruption or salvation?
THIS WEEK AT OLL
|
Monday,
Feb. 26 4:30-5:45 pm 6:30-8:00 pm |
Religious Education Religious Education |
|
Tuesday, Feb. 27 10:00 am-Noon 7:30 pm |
Beyond Sunday (Rms. 9 and 10) Prayer
Group |
|
Wednesday,
Feb. 28 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 |
|
Thursday, March 1 4:30 pm 7:00
pm 7:30
pm
3:00-9:30 pm |
Children’s Choir Cantors Adult
Choir Parish
Directory Pictures (OCH) |
|
Friday, March 2 2:00-6:00 pm 6:15
pm 6:30
pm 7:30
pm |
Parish
Directory Pictures (OCH) Family
Liturgy Rehearsal (Church) Soup
Supper Traditional
Stations of the Cross |
|
Saturday, March 3 9:30-5:00 pm 4:00 pm |
Diocesan
Youth Day Pre-cana Youth Choir |
|
Sunday, March 4 9:30
am
12:00-6:30 pm |
Family
Liturgy Parish
Directory Pictures (OCH) |
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
Sacrificial Giving
Second Collections
Catholic Education $3,814.00
Catholic Campaign for Human Development $3,748.26
STEWARDSHIP RECOGNITION
CORNER
Special recognition and gratitude is given this week
to our snow shovelers: Ryan and Ian
Rusinski and Patrick Conolly.
TITHING FOR MARCH 4th
The 5% tithe of next
weekend’s collection will be added to the second collection for Catholic Relief
Services.
LITURGICAL SYMBOLISM
This
week’s liturgical symbol is the snake.
Genesis tells us about a talking snake.
Adam ate the forbidden fruit, gaining death for himself and his progeny. In a desert Jesus fasted, and through the
obedience of Christ we are invited home to God’s garden.
TABERNACLE
LAMPS
Tabernacle
lamps will be lit from March 3rd through March 16nd for Nick
Rosania requested by his wife, Ann; Health and Blessings for Dottie Dargis
& Family requested by Emma McGrath; and Health and Blessings for Kathleen
Myers requested by the Spence Family.
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.
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 this 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”.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
OF ADULTS
Next Sunday at 11:00 am Mass we will be celebrating the “Penitential
Rite” for Joseph Konya, Joley Tetreault, Samuel Haimann, Joshua Haimann,
Hannah Haimann and Sarah Haimann.
This rite serves to mark the Lenten purification of the baptized who are
preparing to receive the sacraments of comfirmation and eucharist at the Easter
Vigil. Let us continue to hold them in
prayer.
BEYOND SUNDAY Adult Faith
Enrichment
Our study of “Growing Our
Images of God” will continue on Tuesday, February 27th, from 10:00
am to noon, in Classrooms 9 and 10.
This week, we will discuss Jesus the Icon of God and His Images for
God. 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.
Sponsor of the Week
RABB COINS
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.
SOUP SUPPER/STATIONS OF THE CROSS
We will begin our Lenten Soup Suppers followed by
Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 2nd, at 6:30 pm. As usual, the Knights of Columbus will host
the first soup supper in Community Hall.
HABITS OF THE SOUL
A Lenten Luncheon Journey
Come and enjoy a time of spiritual nourishment
during the Lenten season. Habits of
the Soul:Learning to Live on Purpose is a very enlightening 40-day
journey toward inner peace and joy. We
will meet starting on March 8th, in Rooms 9 & 10 after
the Thursday 12:10 Mass. Bring
your own lunch. For more information,
call or email Anne Kistrup at 534-7980 or annemk18@yahoo.com. All are welcome.
BLOOD DRIVE
There will be a blood drive at Our Lady of
Lourdes on Sunday, February 25th, 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 three lives. If you are 17 or older, weigh at least 110
pounds and are in good health, please come to donate the gift of life. Receive a coupon for a free sub sandwich
from Subway when you donate!
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: $25. 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 rehearsal will be here at Our
Lady of Lourdes on Sunday, Feb. 25th. 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.
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
check availability.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Readington Township Home and School Association
is accepting applications for their annual Scholarship Awards for the upcoming
school year. A total of $2,500.00 in
scholarships will be awarded to Readington Township students this year. Anyone wishing to apply should go to www.readington.k12.nj.us. Click on Organizations and then HSA. All completed applications must be received,
via mail, by June 5th.
“MEGATRENDS” in the CATHOLIC CHURCH
A Discussion with John
Allen, Jr.
CNN’s Vatican correspondent
and The National Catholic Reporter’s “All Things Catholic” columnist
Author of the bestselling
books Conclave and Opus Dei
Sponsored by the Department
of Worship and Liturgical Formation of the Diocese of Metuchen
Thursday, March 15th
at 7:30 pm
Bakhita Hall at St. John
Neumann Pastoral Center
Piscataway
Free to the Public
Please call
732-562-1990. Ext. 1634, for directions and tickets.
2006 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Contribution statements are
still available. Please send e-mail
request to ollfinance@earthlink.net.
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.
CATHOLIC RELIEF
SERVICES
Please help by giving to the Collection on the
weekend of March 3rd/4th. The Catholic Relief Services Collection supports Catholic Church
organizations that carry out international relief and solidarity efforts. Programs include relief and resettlement
services to the victims of persecution, war, and natural disasters as well as
development projects to improve the living conditions of the poor; advocacy on
behalf of the powerless; peace and reconciliation work for people suffering
from violence; and legal and support services to poor immigrants. The Church’s National Collection for Black
and Indian Missions in the United States will be combined with the Catholic
Relief Services Collection. Last year,
the support went to some of the neediest people across the United States. A total of 135 Dioceses received assistance
from the Collection. A lot of help was
given to rebuild the church buildings hit by devasting hurricanes. The hurricanes caused devastation beyond our
comprehension. Rebuilding will take
years. Much help is still needed in
many of the parishes.
2007 BREAD &
ROSES GALA
The Bread & Roses Gala will take place on Friday,
May 4th at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Perryville. Dan Torrone, “Doctor D”, will be the
recipient of the 2007 Immanuel
Award. The proceeds from this event
will help support the social serve programs of Catholic Charities, Diocese of
Metuchen in Hunterdon and Warren Counties.
In conjunction with the Bread & Roses Gala, a 50/50
Raffle is being held. Raffle
tickets are $25 each. Only 1,000
tickets will be sold with the prizes awarded as follows: 1st
prize-25%, 2nd prize-15% and 3rd prize-10% of the total. The winner need not be present to win. For details on underwriting and sponsorships
or to order dinner tickets or raffle tickets, please call 732-562-2438. For more information and to view photos of
the 2006 event, visit the Diocesan website: www.diometuchen.org/mainweb/calendar.htm.
NEXT SUNDAY’S
READINGS
Second Sunday of Lent
Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18: In a holy covenant, God promises Abram a homeland.
Philippians 3:17-4:1: Christ
will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified body.
Luke 9:28b-36: His face changed in appearance and his clothes became dazzlingly
white.