Intentions Mass intentions are available through June of this year. Please call the Parish Office to schedule,

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1 Pastoral Staff Pastor Rev. Scott Wimsett Permanent Deacon Timothy Ayers Worship Gregory DuPont Pastoral Care Joni Richter Adult Faith Formation Doug Wolz Youth Ministry Bill Ash Children s Faith Formation Beth Freeman Business Manager Cindy Schultz Facility Manager Ricky Murphy Bookkeeper Marie Pierce Secretaries Donna Cerjak, Markee Rippy Contact Us Parish Office Parish School Parish olol@ourlourdes.org Staff first name, last Mailing Address 508 Breckenridge Lane Louisville, KY Information Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:00 to 4:00 PM Sacrament of Baptism Sacrament of Marriage RCIA Join the Parish Bulletin Deadline 10:00 AM Monday to donnac@ourlourdes.org Parish Office Hours Mon Thur: 8:30 AM 4:00 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM 12:00 Noon Parish Website Lost & Found Gathering Space Usher Closet Mass Intentions this Week Today 7:30 AM For the Parishioners 9:30 AM Tim Hardesty 11:30 AM Patrick & Bernie Bowling, Sr. This Week Monday, Noon Don Szymanski Wednesday, Noon Vanda Pellegrini Thursday, 8:15 AM School Families Friday, Noon Ruby Van Arsdale Saturday, 4:30 PM Christie Winters Next Sunday 7:30 AM For the Parishioners 9:30 AM Ruby Van Arsdale 11:30 AM Tommy Woodrow Week at a Glance MONDAY 6:30 PM Walking with Purpose Adult Center 7:00 PM RCIA Team Mtg Parish Center TUESDAY 6:00 PM Admin Comm Mtg Parish Center 6:30 PM Parish Council Mtg Prof Team Room WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM Legacy Comm Mtg Parish Center 6:30 PM RCIA Parish Center 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal Church 7:00 PM Stewardship Comm Mtg Parish Ctr 7:00 PM PTO Mtg Professional Team Room 7:00 PM Tech Comm Mtg Parish Center THURSDAY 6:00 AM Men s Group Cafeteria 1:00 PM Youth Choir Church 7:00 PM SOS Quiet Room FRIDAY 10:00 AM Coloring Group Parish Center 11:15 AM Stations of the Cross Church SATURDAY No Scheduled Activities NEXT SUNDAY 10:00 AM Religious Ed Library 11:30 AM LAMBS, Children s Liturgy Inclement Weather If Jefferson County Catholic Schools are CLOSED due to weather, the Parish Office is also CLOSED. When Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and School are CLOSED due to weather, there will be NO communion service, weekday mass, meetings, activities, or athletic events. School closure decisions are made by the superintendent s office, and will be announced on local radio/tv stations. Intentions Mass intentions are available through June of this year. Please call the Parish Office to schedule, Adoration Join us in this ancient, prayerful devotion. Eucharistic Adoration is offered on Wednesdays from 12:30 2:00 PM. All are welcome. Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM Weekday 12:00 PM M,W, F Holy Days/Holidays Check Bulletin for times Communion Service 7:00 AM Monday Friday Adoration 12:30 2:00 PM Wed Rosary 11:30 AM M, W, F Communion Service We offer weekday communion services Monday through Friday at 7:00 AM. The scripture readings for the day are read, and daily intentions (including your own, if desired) are offered prior to the distribution of Communion. The entire service lasts no more than 15 minutes. Come join us!

2 OUR LADY of LOURDES CHURCH LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Join us for Mystagogy Have you ever considered how our church has been able to sustain itself for over 2000 years? It would not have lasted if not for a strong foundation. The Sunday readings during the Easter season walk us through the process of building our church foundation. Mystagogy is a deepening in our understanding of the mysteries of our faith. In fact, the word mystagogy comes from the Greek meaning to lead through the mysteries. Between Easter and Pentecost we invite inquiring minds to open the Word with us and build on that foundation. Come check it out! Join us on Sundays beginning April 8 from 10:30 11:15 AM in the Cafeteria. All are invited. Gift Bearers A sign up sheet will be on the Ministry Bulletin Board for the masses each month. If you would like to present the gifts during mass, please sign up on this sheet. Check in with the Sacristan when you arrive for mass to see if the scheduled family has arrived. Liturgical Ministry Schedule Weekday and weekend liturgical ministers may easily check the monthly schedule with the Minister Schedule button on the parish website. The schedule is also posted on the bulletin board in the Sacristy. RCIA News Please keep all of our candidates and catechumens in your prayers as they continue their faith journey. Interested in learning more about our faith? Please contact Doug Wolz, dougw@ourlourdes.org or call the Parish Office, God s Loving Mercy Easter Sunday is but two weeks away, on April 1. In our First Reading from the prophet Jeremiah, we hear God tell us, I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sin no more. To affirm that forgiveness, St. Paul has this to say in the Second Reading: He (Jesus) became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. There is a connection between these two statements which present forgiveness as the way to salvation. The Lenten season is one of penance, reflection, prayer, almsgiving, and fasting, perhaps even in that order, so we can better prepare ourselves for Easter Sunday and beyond. Lent reminds us that God is gracious and merciful. God s divine mercy is a central theme of Lent. One might say that the priceless gift of God s mercy is highlighted and celebrated in the Church in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession). That should be a key part of our Lenten journey. As mentioned only two weeks remain on that journey so getting to reconciliation is important if we have not done so already. Sacramental confession allows God s loving mercy and His grace-filled absolution to be confirmed to us through a priest. God sees us with love, mercy, and an abundance of forgiveness. Christ, through the priest, helps us to let go of anything that gets in the way of our relationship to God. St. Isidore wrote, Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin. All hope consists in confession. In confession there is a chance for mercy. March 18 Fifth Sunday of Lent 1 st Reading: Jeremiah 31: nd Reading: Hebrews 5:7 9 Gospel: John 12:20 33 Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Question of the Week: Adult: When and in what way have you seen life come from death? Child: When have you felt stronger because you sacrificed something for a friend or family member? Scripture Readings for the week of March 18 MONDAY St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Samuel 7:4 5a, 12 14a, 16 Romans 4:13, 16 18, 22 or Matthew 1:16, or Luke 2:41 51a TUESDAY Numbers 21:4 9 John 8:21 30 WEDNESDAY Daniel 3:14 20, 91 92, 95 John 8:31 42 THURSDAY Genesis 17:3 9 John 8:51 59 FRIDAY St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop Jeremiah 20:10 13 John 10:31 42 SATURDAY Blessed Oscar Romero, Bishop & Martyr Ezekiel 37:21 28 John 11:45 56 NEXT SUNDAY Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mark 11:1 10 or John 12:12 16 Isaiah 50:4 7 Philippians 2:6 11 Mark 14:1 15:47 or 15:1 39

3 Our Lady of Lourdes School Inspired by faith Preparing for Success Our Lady of Lourdes School is a mission of the parish community that exists to provide excellent education grounded in Catholic faith and Christian values. It assists the family in the full intellectual, spiritual, and physical development of the child. We have openings in most grade levels for the school year (except sixth grade, which has a waiting list). Please contact the school office for more information or to schedule a tour, Congratulations Jennifer Barz has been named principal of Holy Cross High School in Louisville. We wish all the best for Mrs. Barz on this next chapter of life. Class of 63 Love Lourdes speaker Dianne Aprile (second from right, above) and other Class of 1963 alumnae pose together at the Legacy Celebration. Many thanks to our Legacy Committee for a wonderful Legacy Celebration. LOVE LOURDES has raised over $30,000 this year for the School Legacy Fund. Thank you to all who attended, sponsored and donated. Our Lady of Lourdes School Legacy Fund was established to ensure the sustainability of our Parish school for many years to come. The School Legacy Fund is never used for regular operational costs but is held in reserve to provide for any extraordinary expenses associated with maintaining our school and continuing our tradition of excellence in Catholic education. Funds were used to update the school restrooms, and recently, we were thrilled to be able to update the audio/visual system in the Parish Life Center with School Legacy Funds.

4 OUR LADY of LOURDES CHURCH Time Talent Treasure We have concluded our Parish Lent Project and are so grateful for all the gifts shared with those less fortunate. The St. John Center, the Schuhmann Center, the Family Scholar House, and the House of Ruth were the recipients this year. We appreciate the help of our Outreach Committee and all who participated. Thank you! A Note of Thanks The Ziaja family wishes to thank the parish and the Bereavement Committee for the wonderful luncheon provided after the funeral for Evelyn Ziaja. Catholic Services Appeal CSA Parish Goal: $86,900 Parish Actual: $87,635 WE EXCEDED OUR GOAL! THANKS TO ALL! Jr. High Mission Trip Members of our 8th grade class and their leaders will travel to Auxier, Kentucky later this week on an immersion trip. Please keep the group in your prayers. Return Rice Bowls March 24 and 25 Rest in Peace Please keep in your prayers those who have died and their families, especially: David Mattingly, husband of Rita Mattingly. Sacrament of Marriage Congratulations! We look forward to helping you celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage and preparing to live out that profound love and grace in your daily lives together. Brides and grooms-to-be should contact the Parish Office, , at least six months prior to your wedding date. No Kodak Moments Please Please remember, photography during mass is NOT permitted. Sacred sacramental celebrations are exactly that: sacred. This includes cameras, cell phones, tablets, or any other device that records or photographs. Photos may be taken in the church after mass has concluded. Thank you for respecting these celebrations. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Join the Parish Interested in joining our parish? Welcome! Just call or stop by the Parish Office, , for an information packet. Or, use the Join the Parish button on the parish website. Commitment Cards Thanks to all who have returned 2018 Commitment Cards. If you have not yet returned your commitment for 2018, please do so today! Anointing of the Sick This sacrament is a ritual of healing, appropriate for physical, mental and spiritual sickness. The Parish Office can arrange anointing for a family member. Please call If calling after business hours, please follow the message prompts to reach Joni Richter. Doll Dresses First Communion is coming up soon and the Our Lady of Lourdes Doll Ladies are busy making First Communion doll dresses for American Girl Dolls. The dresses are made in many different styles and include a veil, shoes, tights, necklace and rosary. To order one for your doll please contact Colleen Walker at cwalker2112@gmail.com or The dresses are $35 each, and all proceeds go to Community Catholic Center to help provide children with a Catholic education.

5 Mulch Sales Boy Scout Troop 325 is taking orders now for mulch in black, brown, or cypress blend, $4 per bag, with free delivery in St. Matthews. Delivery is scheduled for April To place an order, please contact Paul Stratman, or call/text at Orders will be taken through April 1. Football Registration for CSAA football is now open, for boys entering grades 3 8 in the fall. Practice will begin mid-july. Register online under the Registrations tab on the parish website, and scroll down to Football. Please contact Gunnar Graven with questions, Registration closes April 20. Field Hockey Field Hockey is open to girls in grades 3 8. Registration runs from March 12 April 9; check the Registrations tab on the parish website for the link. $40.00 fee. Practice will begin around April 17. Please contact Todd Kesler at ololfieldhockey@gmail.com or with questions. Summer Camps at Assumption High School Assumption High School is excited to announce that registration for the 2018 camp schedule is now open! AHS is offering a variety of exciting enrichment and athletic summer camps, including ten new options. Space is limited. Visit ahsrockets.org to learn more or register. Contact lauren.lega@ahsrockets.org with questions. Save the Date Seniors! Join us for a Spring Fling Potluck lunch in the Cafeteria on Friday, April 6. Mass with Fr. Scott is at noon; the luncheon follows in the Cafeteria. Bring a dish to share, and a small potted plant for a gift exchange. Let s celebrate spring and new life together! RSVP to Joni, or jonir@ourlourdes.org. Automated External Defibrillators AED We have multiple AED devices available on our campus in case of emergency. These are located in the back hallway at the Parish Office, on the wall in the Atrium, in the Gathering Space near the Usher Closet, and in the 2 nd floor school hallway near the display case. Please do not hesitate to use these devices if necessary they are simple to use and contain written and verbal instructions. From the Family Ministries Office Marriage moments... Spring officially begins March 20. The changing of the seasons can remind us of the changing seasons of marriage. Are you experiencing any transitions in your marriage? A new job, a move, a baby? Health or money problems? Aging? Don't fight the change. Embrace whatever it brings. Parenting pointers... On March 21 we honor single parents. Single parents are like a Swiss Army knife. They have to perform many functions. If you are not a single parent, help one you know this week by mowing a lawn, babysitting, providing a listening ear, etc. By Susan Vogt, Alcohol Awareness Training Session ALL bartenders and event coordinators of any parish, school or location event at which alcoholic beverages are served MUST complete an Alcohol Awareness Training Program. This training covers how to recognize a false ID, current legislation about alcohol sales to minors or to those who are drunk or disorderly, and strategies for enforcing the law. There will be an Alcohol Licenses and Awareness Training Session at 7:00 PM on Tuesday April 24 at the Archdiocese of Louisville Pastoral Center, 3940 Poplar Level Road. A staff member form the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission will conduct the training. Any adult planning to attend the training should register with Linda McLemore, lmclemore@archlou.org or call x1110. Please contact Cindy Schultz with questions, cindys@ourlourdes.org. Never be limited by other people s limited imaginations. ~Dr. Mae Jemison Hearing Impaired Worship aids are available for Sunday liturgy for the hearing impaired. The aids will be located each week on the table with hearing devices. Sponsor of the Week PLEHN S BAKERY HOMEMADE ICE CREAM WEDDING CAKES VARIETY BREADS DANISH PASTRIES Since 1924