MASS SCHEDULE
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Mon., April 9 8:30 am |
Easter Monday Patrick Carey req M/M Ted Dames |
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Tues., April 10 8:30 am |
Easter Tuesday Catherine Wilson req Lou & Hazel Sullivan |
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*Wed., April 11 8:30 am
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Easter
Wednesday Health & Blessings Lanzone Family req The Campanaro Family |
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Thurs., April 12 12:10 pm |
Easter
Thursday The Sanz Family req The Musolino Family |
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Fri., April 13 8:30 am |
Easter Friday Frances Sydorko req Carol Briski |
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Sat., April 14 8:30 am 5:30 pm (Vigil) |
Easter
Saturday Antonia Advincula req Elisa Dulay Mary Perillo req Julia & Anthony Boulbol |
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Sun., April 15 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am |
Second Sunday
of Easter People of the Parish Joseph Martino req M/M Anthony Castrilli Henrietta Stevens req Ed & Ann Shearer |
* Rosary for Peace – After the Wednesday 8:30 a.m.
FROM THE DESK OF FR. LEN
JESUS CHRIST HAS RISEN TODAY! For those of us that
made every attempt for this past week to be spiritual and inspirational, it is
more like ALLELUIA, HOLY WEEK IS OVER!
We all look forward to this week for so many reasons – to rejoice in the
knowledge that our Savior has conquered death, that we are filled with the joy
of a God that keeps His covenant with his people and, of course, a few days off
to enjoy the beauty of the season. I
encourage all to take some time this week to reflect on the gifts our Lord has
given us. His passion and death are
behind us; it is now time to rejoice in His glorious Resurrection. Have a wonderful Easter week and know that
you are in my prayers as we begin this Easter season. A special thank you this week to our Liturgical Ministers, Jim
Cole and the Music Ministers and Sr. Rosanne and the RCIA team for making this
past week prayerful, peaceful and inspirational.
THIS WEEK AT OLL
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Monday,
April 9 4:30-5:45 pm 6:30-8:00 pm 7:30 pm |
NO Religious Education NO Religious Education PPC |
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Tuesday, April 10 10:00 am-Noon 12:00-3:00 pm 7:30 pm |
Beyond Sunday (Rms. 9 and 10) Lourdes Senior Meeting Prayer Group |
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Wednesday,
April 11
4:30-5:45 pm 5:30 pm 6:30
pm
6:30-8:00 pm |
Religious Education NO Youth Bells NO
Advanced
Bells Religious Education |
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Thursday, April 12 4:30 pm 7:00
pm 7:00
pm 7:30
pm 7:30
pm |
Children’s Choir Cantors Bereavement
Support Group Adult
Choir Evening
of Welcome |
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Friday, April 13 7:30
pm |
Multiple Sclerosis Group |
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Sunday, April 15
9:00am-Noon
12:15-1:45 pm |
Family
Ministry Confirmation
Prep Class |
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
Sacrificial Giving
Due to the early submission
deadline for this bulletin, this information is not available.
We will furnish the data at
a later date.
TITHING FOR APRIL 15th
The 5% tithe of next
weekend’s collection will be sent to
KidsPeace, a private,
not-for-profit charity dedicated to serving the critical behavioral and mental
health needs of children, preadolescents and teens.
LITURGICAL SYMBOLISM
This
week’s liturgical symbol is the lamb.
John the Baptist called Jesus the Lamb of God. The paschal lamb upon God’s throne is also our Good Shepherd, who
lays down his life for the sheep.
TABERNACLE
LAMPS
Tabernacle lamps will be lit from April 14th
through April 27th for Shirley Fletcher, requested by Mother
Muriel; for Robert Fletcher, requested by Mother Muriel; and Thomas Proctor,
requested by Carla’s Renew Group.
STEWARDSHIP RECOGNITION CORNER
Special
recognition and gratitude is given this week to Family Ministry, Knights of
Columbus, Rosary Altar Society and Small Church Communities for hosting our
Lenten Soup Suppers.
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, April 10th, from
10:00 am to noon, in Classrooms 9 and 10. This week, we will
discuss Revelation of God
as seen through the parables of Jesus.
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
HUNTERDON CARE CENTER
Thank you for placing an ad
in our bulletin.
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION REGISTRATION
Registration for religious education at Our Lady of
Lourdes for 2007-2008 will be held on Monday, April 30th,
and Wednesday, May 2nd, from 4:30 to 8:00 pm in Community Hall. This is for REGISTERED PARISHIONERS
ONLY. You will be receiving
registration materials in the mail. If
you have any questions, please contact Liz Systo at 534-2319 ext. 17.
NYC TRIP
Just a reminder that the trip to NYC to see the
musical CURTAINS on Sunday, April 22nd, will leave promptly
at 11 am from the Kings Shopping Center.
Please be on time.
BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT GROUP
The Bereavement Support Group is being offered by
the Ministry of Consolation here at Our Lady of Lourdes. The group is designed for those who are
grieving the loss of a loved one. The
program begins on Thursday, April 12th at 7:00 pm and runs for eight
consecutive Thursdays. There is no
charge for this series. The sessions
are designed to help the participants deal with the sometimes complicated
feelings that are part of the grieving process. If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one,
please join us. For more information,
or to register for the series, please call Joline Frank at 534-2319, ext. 12.
EVENING OF WELCOME
The next scheduled Evening of Welcome is set for
this Thursday, April 12th, at 7:30 pm. New parishioners who have pre-registered with the office will
have already received a letter from the parish informing them of the date and
time.
Our Spring Clothing Drive, to help the needy, will
be held on SATURDAY, April 21st. The Trenton Rescue Mission truck will be in the church lot from 10:00
am until 2:00 pm. Clean, wearable
clothing and shoes in all sizes are needed and appreciated. Please kindly use plastic bags for packing
all items, as they are flexible and all truck space can be used effectively.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
We welcome our newly baptized: Olivia Franklin, Tyler Kaziska, Travis
Morrell, and Victoria Sparrow. Joseph
Konya, Joley Tetreault, Samuel Haimann, Joshua Haimann, Hannah Haimann and
Sarah Haimann have come into full communion with us. They also received Confirmation and
Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. Again,
welcome and congratulations!
ROSARIAN
GIFT SHOP
The Rosarian Gift Shop will be open after all Sunday
Masses through July 1st.
Communion, Confirmation, and other gift items are available. Your support helps our scholarship fund
given to a child in our parish each year.
Appointments are available during the week by calling Helen at 534-2835.
MEMORIAL GARDEN
The Memorial Garden will be completed in a few
weeks. If you haven’t yet purchased
your memorial plaque, please do so immediately. Forms may be picked up the in the church office.
What better way to celebrate that First Eucharist,
Wedding, Mother’s Day, or graduation than by having the date immortalized in
stone? To insure that your order is
complete by the time the garden is dedicated, please respond now. Contact Dottie at 788-2972 or ddargis@earthlink.net for more
information.
PARISH DIRECTORY PICTURES
Due to overwhelming demand, two new dates have been
added to the photo schedule in order to accommodate parishioners. Friday, April 20th, from
3:00-9:20 pm and Saturday, April 21st, from 10:00 am-4:00 pm in the
Old Church Hall. Please schedule
your appointment online at www.ollwhs.org,
or by calling Dottie at 788-2972 or Madeline at 534-4868.
ANNUAL FIREFIGHTERS’ MASS
Our Annual Firefighters’ Mass will be held on Saturday,
April 21st, at 7:00 pm, at St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral,
Metuchen. This mass will honor all
active, retired, and deceased firefighters who live and work within the
Diocese. All firefighters and their
families are invited. A reception will
follow the Mass. For information, visit
www.diometuchen.org or call
732-562-2461.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND
A Weekend Away For A Lifetime Of
Change
Beginning Experience is a weekend program designed
to help widowed, separated, and divorced persons make a new
beginning in life through a powerful, intense and positive experience of hope
and is open to persons of all faiths.
Members of the specially trained team are “wounded
healers” who have themselves suffered the loss of a spouse. They lead the participants through the
program which consists of presentations followed by personal, private
reflection and then dialogue in small groups.
The next weekend is scheduled for April 13th-15th. For detailed information call Mary Ann
at 732-607-9053 or Rich at 609-333-9868.
MINISTRY
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Come for an Open House on
Wednesday, April 18th, at our new off-site location, St. Bernard of
Clairvaux Parish, Bridgewater, at 7:00 pm.
Learn to serve God and the
People of God with competence and confidence.
The Center for Theological
and Spiritual Development at the College of Saint Elizabeth
Call Mary Ann Badenoch at (973)
290-4364
CHILDREN GROW BEST IN
FAMILIES
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, is in need
of Foster Parents for 11,000 children in New Jersey’s foster care system. Children of all ages and backgrounds are in
need of loving, nurturing homes. Many
of these children are innocent victims of abuse and neglect. CALL TODAY! 1-866-247-HOME (4663).
You can help!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus are collecting eyeglasses
for the Eyes for the Needy, and old cell phones for battered women. We will collect items at Community Hall on
Sunday’s of each month we hold our Pancake Breakfast. Contact Bob Keeling at 236-9648 if you wish to donate earlier, or
give items to any of our brother Knights at any time. Remember our next breakfast is Mother’s Day, May 13th. Our Lady of Lourdes Council 6930 is a very
proud servant of charity in our parish since March 1, 1978.
NORTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF SEPARATED & DIVORCED CATHOLICS
Season Opener Dance Saturday,
April 21st
8:00 pm – Midnight
Hot Dogs – Beer – Soda –
Music with DJ Nick
What to wear? Baseball Team Hats, T-shirts & Jeans
Holy Spirit Church
971 Suburban Road @ Morris
Avenue, Union, NJ
$20 per person in advance by
April 14th
NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR
For more information, call
Charlie at 201-986-9676 or Conrad at 973-857-2731.
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
Second Sunday of Easter
Acts 5:12-16: Peter’s
faith in Jesus enables him to work signs and wonders.
Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19: He is the first and the last, the one who lives.
John 20:19-31: How
blessed are those who have not seen but have believed.