Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Mass Schedule

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1 Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Mass Schedule Saturday: Sunday: 4:00 pm 8:30 am & 10:30 am November 25, 2018

2 Page 2 Our Lady of Lourdes, Toledo, November 25, 2018 Rev. David R. Bruning Pastor Dave Lang Parish Manager Rev. Joseph Newman, OSFS Rev. Alan Zobler, OSFS Weekend Celebrants Gary Thrun Deacon Sr. Ritamarie Miller, OSF/T Director of Liturgy & Music Lisa Pierson Office Manager, CRE PARISH OFFICE: OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. ADDRESS: 6149 Hill Ave., Toledo, OH REGISTRATION: New members should call or visit the Parish Office RECONCILIATION: 3:00-3:30 p.m. every Saturday or by appointment BAPTISMS: Call Parish Office MARRIAGES: Please contact Parish Office 6 months in advance RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): Call Marty Charney at Christian Formation Program (classes for public grade school children) Call the Parish Office MASSES: Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Holy Days: 5:30 p.m. ST. BENEDICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Martha Hartman, Principal/ St. Benedict Catholic School Diane Spetz, Secretary/ St. Benedict Catholic School SCHOOL PHONE SCHOOL FAX Parish Activities This Week Sunday, November 25: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe RCIA: 8:30 a.m., Lourdes Room Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 26: Deadline for December 2 Bulletin: please submit articles in format no later than noon. Prayer Shawl Ministry: 1:00 p.m., Lourdes Room St. Benedict School Board: 5:30 p.m., Conference Room Tuesday, November 27: Bible Study: 6:30 p.m., Lourdes Room Wednesday, November 28: Hospitality Kitchen: 10am-noon, Parish Life Center Thursday, November 29: Bingo: In the Parish Life Center. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Hard Card and Paper Lightning at 11:00 a.m. Series at 1:00 p.m. To volunteer call Choir: 7:00 p.m., Music Room Friday, November 30: Mass: 8:15 a.m. Saturday, December 1: Elizabeth Ministry Advent Retreat: 9:30 a.m., Lourdes Room Daughters of Mary Christmas Party: 1:30 p.m., Parish Life Center Reconciliation: 3:00-3:30 p.m. Daughters of Mary Mass for Living and Deceased Members Mass: 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 2: 1st Sunday of Advent RCIA: 8:30 a.m., Lourdes Room Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Please pray for the souls of Carole Beaucage and Frank LoFiego who passed away on November 3rd. May God grant them eternal rest. Amen.

3 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of The Universe Page 3 Giving Tree This weekend you are invited to choose a tag from the list located in the bulletin. Place the UNWRAPPED gifts in the Working Sacristy by December 16. Donations this year will go to Bethany House. Congratulations to the following students who earned honors for Term 1 at St. Ursula Academy: Emma Siers Second Honors Kaleena Siers Dean s List Abigail Tyrrell Dean s List Thank you in advance for your generosity. Support #ImALLin #CCDoT #GivingTuesday Campaign - Through Tues., Nov. 27, 2018 Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo needs you to be ALL in! Like us on Facebook and financially support our transformative service ministries! A generous Friend of Catholic Charities has pledged to match, dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000 in Giving Tuesday donations made in support of Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo! You can make your donation online now through midnight, Tues., Nov. 27, 2018 at Or mail your check dated Nov. 27, 2018 to Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo, 1933 Spielbusch Ave., Toledo, OH Questions? Please contact Deb Boyce at or dboyce@toledodiocese.org. Landscaping for New Church Property Nature s Corner has proposed a plan for the landscaping of Our Lady of Lourdes. It includes shrubs and trees with colors for every season; pink blossoms in spring, reds and purples throughout summer and dramatic reds and oranges in autumn. The elegant plantings selected are designed to compliment the architecture and red stained glass windows of the church. Consider being part of the beautiful environment by donating a tree or flowering shrub, or contributing toward the landscaping. Notice: Please see an Usher after Mass for a list of giving opportunities for Phase I of the landscape project to be completed this fall. Phase II will include the Shrine and Parish Office. Readings for the Week of November 25, 2018 Sunday: Dn 7:13-14/Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5 [1a]/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37 Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 [13b]/ Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9 [Rv 15:3b]/Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Ps 100:1b -2, 3, 4, 5 [Rv 19:9a]/Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Saturday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10 or Jn 6:63]/Mt 4:18-22 Rv 22:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 3-5, 6-7ab [1 Cor 16:22b; cf Rv 22:20c]/Lk 21:34-36 Next Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 [1b]/1 Thes 3:12--4:2/Lk 21:25-28, Liturgical Publications Inc It s Sharathon time! Keep Catholic Radio going strong by supporting Annunciation Radio during the Fall Sharathon November Sharathon hosts will interview many of our local priests, deacons, and other special guests who will share their enthusiasm for Catholic radio. Tune to your local Annunciation Radio station and call toll-free between 7am and 6pm. You can also donate online at

4 Page 4 Our Lady of Lourdes, Toledo, November 25, 2018 Liturgical Ministers SACRIFICIAL GIVING REPORT Figures Not Available At Time Of Printing THANKS so much to all who support our parish. Call the parish office or drop us a note if you would like to receive contribution envelopes. Please call the Parish Office if you have any changes in your address, phone, household, etc. Ministry of Praise Petitions 1) Vocation Awareness 2) Those In Need 3) St. Vincent de Paul Workers Church Laundry: Nov. 25-Dec.1: Connie Kuyoth Dec. 2-8: Mary Doore Church Cleaners: November 26: Char Snell December 3: Carmen Worline December 1 & 2, :00 p.m. Mass CELEBRANT: Fr. Dave Bruning EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Connie Kuyoth, Mike Peiffer, Mike Wood, Barb Schmiedebusch, Maria Brown, Volunteer, Volunteer LECTOR: Sr. Sharon Pollnow SERVERS: Pat Nadolny, Eileen Tippin 8:30 a.m. Mass CELEBRANT: Fr. Dave Bruning EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Dave Zaborski, Judy Born, Floyd Zitzman LECTOR: Bonnie Tillman SERVERS: Todd Gross 10:30 a.m. Mass CELEBRANT: Fr. Joe Newman EU CHARISTIC MINISTERS: Doll Ho, Sandy Earl, Laurie Fitzpatrick, Mike Fitzpatrick, Rose Conrad, Paul Conrad, Roz Needham LECTOR: SERVERS: Dave Kina Mindy Campbell, Elizabeth Skowronski QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK First Reading The prophet Daniel foresaw the "coming son of Man." In what ways do you see this prophecy as a vision of Jesus Christ? Second Reading The opening verses of the Revelation of John affirm Jesus as "the firstborn of the dead and ruler of the kings of the earth." How is this belief about Jesus fundamental to our faith as Christians? Gospel Reading During his trial, Jesus tells Pilate that his followers "listen" to his voice. How is listening to Jesus' voice a spiritual exercise for you? Sat. 12/1 4:00 p.m. Mass Intentions Martin Carrigan Gertrude Opaczewski Ralph Jaquay Joseph Michalak Sun. 12/2 8:30 a.m. OLL Parishioners Sun. 12/210:30 a.m. OLL Parishioners The Sanctuary Lamp burns to remind us of the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Sponsorship this week is in memory of OLL Parishioners.

5 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of The Universe Page 5 Sylvania St. Joseph parish is proud to host the Toledo Symphony Orchestra in the annual Neighborhood Christmas Concert on Wednesday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Sara Jobin, conductor, will lead the orchestra in another evening of outstanding seasonal and classical music. General admission tickets are $16.00 in advance or $18.00 at the door. Advance tickets are available at the St. Joseph Parish Center, Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm. Call Margie Heck at for general ticket and reserved seating information. Saints Adalbert & Hedwig s annual Wigilia will be held on Saturday, December 8 after the 4:00 PM Mass at the PRCUA Hall on N. Detroit Avenue. In the true Polish tradition, we will serve a meatless dinner serving foods from the fields, forests and waters. We will feature fish, beet soup, meatless gołąbki and pierogi among other items! There will be opłatki, prayers, Christmas carols (Kolędy) and a performance by the Echoes of Poland. The 55+Senior Lunch Bunch will meet for Christmas Luncheon at noon on Wednesday, December 5th at Brandywine Country Club for buffet lunch, fellowship and fun! Call to register your spot to Barb Diegel at Reservations and payment of $24 per person must be received no later than Friday, November 30th. Make checks payable to St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church. Send payment to Barb Diegel at 7253 Anchorage Dr., Maumee, OH Indulge your Christmas spirit with a delicious lunch among friends. Join our Padre Pio Prayer Group (PPPG-CK) each 2nd Saturday (12/8) monthly for the 8 AM Mass, Rosary, discussion, Christ the King Church, 4100 Harvest Lane, Toledo OH Invite everyone to pray the Rosary daily, as requested by Our Lady of the Fatima, and exemplified by St. Padre Pio. Access ' for info. Contact Magdalena Skiles ( ) or 'magdalena@magdalenaskiles.com'. Please join us for this celebration of our Lord s coming. There will be no charge but any free-will donation you wish to make will be accepted. Reservations MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE as seating is limited and must be made no later than Tuesday, November 27. Call Jim at Director of Music and Worship St. Mary Catholic Church, Defiance, Ohio, seeks a full time Director of Music and Worship. The applicant must first and foremost have a love of the Catholic liturgy and a love of people. The applicant must also be self-motivated, organized, flexible, knowledgeable of Catholic Liturgy, have good communication skills, be skilled in piano and able to provide direction to choirs, cantors, musicians and liturgical ministry teams. Ability to play the organ is a plus. Salary competitive and commensurate with education/experience. Position open immediately. Ministry Description and Send Resume and three references to: Rev. Randy Giesige Address: 715 Jefferson Avenue, Defiance, OH Phone: Fax: rpgiesige@gmail.com

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7 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of The Universe Page 7 LOAN REPAYMENT TO DIOCESE FOR NEW CHURCH Money borrowed from Diocese: $1,409,956 OLL payments to date: $190,264 (Principal: $82,847; Interest $59,388; Additional Principal Paid $48,028) Current balance (including interest) owed to Diocese: $1,279,080 *balances are updated as of November 18, 2018 We are grateful for your continued support to the We Build Campaign as it helps us reach our goal of reducing our debt to the Diocese.