Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

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2 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday: 9:00am -to- 4:00pm MASS HOURS Monday Friday: 8:15am Saturday: 4pm (Eng.) - 6pm (Span.) Sunday: 8am, 10:30am, 6pm Rev. Karl Bergin, Pastor karlbergin@ollmlb.org DEACONS: Deacon Richard Beauton rickbeauton@ollmlb.org Deacon Arcelio Perez arcelioperez@ollmlb.org (321) PARISH OFFICE STAFF Patti Eastwood, Office Manager pattieastwood@ollmlb.org Karen Whelehan, Acct. Mgr. karenwhelehan@ollmlb.org Rose Lansdon, Accounting Clerk roselansdon@ollmlb.org FAITH FORMATION Patty Taylor, Director, Religious Ed. pattytaylor@ollmlb.org Scott Hoey, Youth Director scotthoey@ollmlb.org Alicia Rodriguez, Spanish Youth Group mrsgr52@att.net 1626 Oak Street, Melbourne, Florida (321) Office Website: _ àâüzç VÉÜÇxÜ Lent How is your Lent going? Have you given up or taken up something? Have you accepted the discipline of Lent as an opportunity to grow in mind and spirit? It is never too late to start. Just as the ashes we receive on Ash Wednesday call us to begin anew, so does the entire season of Lent call us to make a change in our lives that will be longlasting. This takes time and discipline. We may fail but should always try again. The simplicity of Lent is meant to give us time to stop and think about our lives and in what ways we can grow closer to God. Don t give up. Keep trying. Stay strong! Lenten Reconciliation Service Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart... Joel 2:12 This Scripture begins the first reading on Ash Wednesday and sets the tone for the season of Lent. All are welcome to the Celebration of Reconciliation this Tuesday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. Several priests will be available to hear individual confessions. We receive God s healing forgiveness for sins committed. Lord Jesus, you chose to be called the friend of sinners. By your saving death and resurrection free me from my sins. May your peace take root in my heart and bring forth a harvest of love, holiness and truth. Amen. MUSIC & LITURGY James Rossi, Dir., Music & Liturgy jamesrossi@ollmlb.org Kevin Gibson, Choir Director Sunday 6:00 pm gibsonbox2@aol.com SCHOOL 420 Fee Avenue Melbourne, Florida (321) Website: Donnamarie Witherspoon, Principal witherspoond@ollmelbourne.org Virtue of the Week Kindness To be gentle and generous toward others. Put on then, as God s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience... -Colossians 3:12 Bless us, O God, with kindness. Fill us with such love for you and for our neighbors, that all of our words and actions radiate with joy and comfort, consolation and understanding. Amen

3 Our Lady of Lourdes Council of Catholic Women invites you to join us Our Parish is sending weekly s and texts with information about upcoming activities and other important events in our parish. If you are not receiving this information and would like to be added to our list, please contact the parish office or In addition, we are working on updating our parish records. Over the next few months, you will be contacted by the parish office to verify the information we have in our parish database. Thank you as always for your cooperation. Save the Dates March 21 - Lenten Penance Service 25- Spanish Retreat 25 - Golf Tournament 25/26 - Laetare Sunday (Wear Pink) 28 - Sacramental Preparation begins (First Communion) 31 - Lenten Evening Prayer April 1 - Dodgeball Tournament Parish Mission Trip to Dominican Republic 2 - Sacramental Preparation begins (Confirmation) 5 - CCW General Meeting 13 - Holy Thursday 14 - Good Friday 15 - Holy Saturday 16 - Easter 29 - Jesus Day (First Communion) May 5 - Confirmation 6/7 - First Communion 10 - CCW General Meeting 13/14 - Patroness Celebration 13 - Mother s Day Dance 14 - Religious Education Closing 29 - Memorial Day 100 year Anniversary of Fatima March 25, 2017 Marian Congress of Central Florida Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave, Orlando FL Join us for Mass, Speakers, Lunch and Chorales. More information at: mariancongressofcentralflorida.weebly.com or stormangels01@gmail.com. First Communion Sacramental Preparation Parents and students 6:30 8:00 pm meet at church: March 28, April 4, April 25 and May 2 April 29 Jesus Day Retreat (8:30 am 12:30 pm) L.I.F.E. (Love, Infatuation, Friendship and Exploitation) is a Safe environment program designed to promote healthy relationships and prevent child abuse. The program will be held during regular Sunday or Wednesday class schedule. At least one parent/guardian must attend with their child. Please mark your calendar for the following sessions: March 26 Grades 3 & 4 April 5 th 12:30 p.m. Parish Hall Our guest, Sheriff Wayne Ivey, will speak about Safety in the Home for Seniors. No reservations are required and admission is free. Religious Education Classes PreK-3 through 8 th Grade Sunday 9:00 10:15 am [English] Wednesday 6:45 8:00 pm [Spanish] Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sunday 9:00 10:15 am Catechist and Classroom Volunteers: Please consider this calling to pass on the faith the children will bring you closer to God. The Diocese of Orlando offers training to become a certified catechist. Contact Patty Taylor or pattytaylor@ollmlb.org. VBS 2017 Created by God Built for a Purpose June 12 June 16 9:00 Noon Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover they're lovingly crafted by God. Join us for Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School! Register your kids today or sign-up to volunteer as a leader or helper: All volunteers 15 years and older require fingerprinting by Diocese of Orlando. Contact Patty Taylor at pattytaylor@ollmlb.org

4 Good News from OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Call We are now accepting applications for new students. The admission forms are now posted to our website. Please visit ollmelbourne.org to access these forms. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at Mission Statement Our Lady of Lourdes School exists as a ministry of the Catholic Church to proclaim the Gospel message. Recognizing that each person is a unique creation of God, we endeavor to provide a strong spiritual, academic, and emotional foundation enabling students to realize their full potential. Student Action Code I believe that Jesus is present in each of my classmates and in my teachers, therefore all my actions will show respect for Jesus.

5 Regulations for Fasting and Abstinence Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one's needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed. Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the parish priest should be consulted. Good Friday, April 14, is a day of fast and abstinence. All the Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Fasting, almsgiving, and prayer are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism at Easter. Stations of the Cross Every Friday 2:30 pm (School) 7:00 pm (English) 7:45 pm (Spanish) Penance Services March 21, 7:00 pm March 30, 9:00 am (School) Our Catholic Appeal Update GOAL $113, Raised to date: $53, Over/Under Goal ($60,549.00) Number of Families: 1999 # of gifts: 166 % Participation: 8.3% Laetare Sunday The Fourth Sunday of Lent. Laetare means Rejoice in Latin. The name comes from the Introit at Mass Rejoice, O Jerusalem. It signifies mid Lent, a day of hope, Easter is within sight. Rose Colored Vestments can be worn on this day. The Youth Group is asking our parishioners to wear pink on Laetare Sunday which this year is the weekend of March The teens will be wearing pink and will be present accepting donations at all Masses to help with their annual summer trip to Covecrest. Lenten Prayer Service (Taizé) March 31, 7:00 pm You are invited to take a Rice Bowl and participate in the Rice Bowl Program. For additional information and suggestions, visit In cooperation with the Daily Bread, we are collecting non perishable food items to help fill local food pantries. Donations can be dropped off in the boxes in the Narthex. TRIDUUM Holy Thursday, April 13 Mass of the Lord s Supper 7:00 pm Adoration until 11:00 pm Good Friday, April 14 Morning Prayer, 8:15 am Ecumenical Prayer Walk, 9:00 am Stations of the Cross 12:15 pm Good Friday Service (English) 3:00 pm Good Friday Service (Spanish) 7:00 pm Holy Saturday, April 15 Morning Prayer & Blessing of Easter Food, 8:15 am Easter Vigil, 8:00 pm NO CONFESSIONS No 4:00 pm or 6:00 pm Masses Easter Sunday, April 16 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 1:00 pm (Spanish) NO 6:00 pm Mass _xçà Bulletin Deadline: Articles for the bulletin must be received no later than the Friday, one week prior to the bulletin print date.

6 Cuaresma Ricón de la navidad Cómo va tu Cuaresma? Has renunciado o tomado algo? Has aceptado la disciplina de la Cuaresma como una oportunidad para crecer en mente y espíritu? Nunca es tarde para empezar. Así como las cenizas que recibimos el Miércoles de Ceniza nos llaman para comenzar de nuevo, también lo hace toda la temporada de Cuaresma nos llaman para hacer un cambio en nuestras vidas que sea duradero. Esto requiere tiempo y disciplina. Podemos fallar pero siempre debemos intentarlo de nuevo. La simplicidad de la Cuaresma está destinada a darnos tiempo para detenernos y pensar en nuestras vidas y de qué maneras podemos acercarnos a Dios. No te rindas. Sigue intentándolo. Mantenerte fuerte! Domingo Laetare El Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma. Laetare significa "regocijo" en latín. El nombre proviene del Introit en la Misa "Regocija, oh Jerusalén". Significa la Cuaresma, un día de esperanza, la Pascua está a la vista. Vestidos de color rosa pueden ser usados en este día. El grupo de jóvenes está pidiendo a nuestros feligreses que se pongan el color rosado en el domingo de Laetare, Que este año es el fin de semana del 25 al 26 de marzo. Los adolescentes llevarán rosa y estarán presentes aceptando donaciones en todas las misas para ayudar con su viaje anual de verano a Covecrest. e É } v xzé

7 Mass Intentions Parish Activities C Church, H Hall, MB Ministries Bldg., S School, TC Tech Center, YH Youth House, P Pergola, + Deceased Monday, March 20 +Carolina Cerna +Barbara Reilly 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a 9:00 am Church Cleaners, C 6:30 pm FPU, H 7:00 pm Ultreya, MB 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group Planning, MB Tuesday, March 21 Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18: Stephen Cernak Janet & John LaSota 3:30 pm CCW Craft Group, MB 6:30 pm Young Adults, YH 7:00 pm Lenten Penance Service, C 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, H Wednesday, March 22 Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5: Ronald Joseph Woods +Robert Ricker 6:00 pm Communion Svc. (Spanish) 9:00 am Adoration, C 10:00 am CCW Board Meeting, MB 5:45 pm Benediction, C 6:00 pm Overjoyed Youth Group, YH 6:30 pm Spanish Religious Education, S 7:00 pm Women s Ultreya, MB 7:00 pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal, C Thursday, March 23 Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Lk 11: :15 am School Mass +Wayne Hiller +Elizabeth Correra Friday, March 24 Reverend Val Sheedy +Joe Horan Saturday, March 25 4:00 pm Mass +Ezra Alexander Ganio Family 6:00 pm Mass (Spanish) +Maria M. Fernandez +Carole Riazzi 5:30 Handbell Choir, C 7:15 Choir Rehearsal, C 7:00 pm RCIA, MB Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17; Mk 12: :00 am Church Cleaners, C 2:30 pm Stations of the Cross (School), C 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross (English), C 7:45 pm Stations of the Cross (Spanish), C Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1: :30 am Spanish Lenten Retreat, H 9:30 am Carmelites, MB 3:00 pm Confessions, C CyberTipline receives leads and tips regarding suspected crimes of child abuse. What can you do? Log into pline.com and share the informa on with our family, friends and neighbors. Call Florida Abuse Hotline if we suspect that child is abused. Defend and protect children always. They cannot defend themselves or run away from abuse. Pray for all children and their caregivers. God places his children in our care. Sunday, March 26 8:00 am Mass +Sr. Mary Divilly Daniel Corcoran 10:30 am Mass People of the Parish 6:00 pm Mass Lobmeyer Family Most Reverend Gregory Parkes 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, :00 am Religious Education, S 9:00 am Sunday by Sunday, MB 4:15 pm Choir Rehearsal for 6:00 Mass, C 7:00 pm Overflow Youth Group, YH