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

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1 Pastoral Staff Pastor Rev. Scott Wimsett Permanent Deacon Timothy Ayers Worship Gregory DuPont Adult Faith Formation Doug Wolz Youth Ministry Bill Ash Children s Faith Formation Beth Freeman Business Manager Cindy Schultz Pastoral Care Joni Richter Stewardship Marge Borders 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 Ruby Van Arsdale 11:30 AM Bob & Betty Fleck This Week Monday, Noon Christie Winters Wednesday, 7:00 AM For the Parishioners Wednesday, 8:15 AM School Families Wednesday, Noon Vernon & Helen Morrell Wednesday, 7:00 PM For the Parishioners Friday, Noon Shawn Smith Saturday, 4:30 PM Rose Marie Sims Next Sunday 7:30 AM For the Parishioners 9:30 AM John Galvin 11:30 AM Sam Metzler Week at a Glance MONDAY 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus Parish Center TUESDAY 7:00 PM Worship Comm Mtg Parish Center WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM RCIA Adult Center THURSDAY 6:00 AM Men s Group Cafeteria 7:00 PM Faith Club Adult Center 1:00 PM Youth Choir Church FRIDAY 8:00 AM Walking with Purpose Parish Center 5:30 PM Fish Fry Parish Life Center SATURDAY 9:00 AM 1st Eucharist Workshop Cafeteria NEXT SUNDAY 10:00 AM Religious Ed Library 11:30 AM LAMBS, Children s Liturgy 1:00 PM Pinewood Derby Cafeteria A leper came to him and kneeling down, begged him and said, If you wish, you can make me clean. Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, I do will it. Be made clean. Mark 1:40 41 Inclement Weather If Jefferson County Catholic Schools are CLOSED, the Parish Office is also CLOSED. School closure decisions are made by the superintendent s office, and will be announced on local radio/tv stations. Evening procession to the shrine at Lourdes 160 th Anniversary On February 11, 1858, French peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous reported the first of several visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in the cave of Massabielle near Lourdes, France. St. Bernadette was canonized in 1933 by Pope Pius XI. 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 Ash Wednesday is February 14. Join us at 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM. Lent Offerings Pray Fast Give Parish Lent Project begins next weekend. We will partner with the St. John Center, Schuhmann Center, the Family Scholar House, and the House of Ruth. Look for information in the Gathering Space. CRS Rice Bowls will be available in the Gathering Space this weekend. Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent beginning at 11:15 AM. The size of your world is the size of your heart. ~Alfred A. Montapert Student Helpers Needed On Saturday, February 17, we will hold our traditional First Eucharist Workshop for 2 nd graders from 9:00 AM 12:00 PM. In order that the parents be able to spend the entire time with their own child, we need student volunteers (6 th grade and up) to assist in the craft areas. Please commit for the entire time and wear clothes suitable for working with paint or other messy items. Great opportunity for service hours! Please contact Beth Freeman, bethf@ourlourdes.org to sign up by February 12. Registration is now open for Catholic Women s Conference on March 10. Visit: registration/ VBS is June VBS Planning Bring your ideas and creative spirit and help us plan VBS! We ll meet on Tuesday, February 20 at 7:00 PM in the Professional Team Room. Contact Beth Freeman with questions, or bethf@ourlourdes.org. Youth led Liturgy Our next celebration is February 18 at 11:30 AM. Young people interested in serving as lectors, communion ministers, gift bearers, usher/greeters, choir members or musicians are encouraged to contact Bill Ash, billa@ourlourdes.org or Gregory DuPont, gregoryd@ourlourdes.org. 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. 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, Principal Search School families have been notified that Principal Jennifer Barz has resigned effective June 30, A search is in progress. Please keep our school community in your prayers. February 11 Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time 1 st Reading: Leviticus 13:1 2, nd Reading: 1 Cor 10:31 11:1 Gospel: Mark 1:40 45 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. Question of the Week: Adult: Would you have the courage to tell others to do as you do in order to be a Christian? Why or why not? Child: What can you do this week to be an example to others? Scripture Readings for the week of February 11 MONDAY James 1:1 11 Mark 8:11 13 TUESDAY James 1:12 18 Mark 8:14 21 WEDNESDAY Ash Wednesday Joel 2: Corinthians 5:20 6:2 Matthew 6:1 6, THURSDAY Deuteronomy 30:15 20 Luke 9:22 25 FRIDAY Isaiah 58:1 9a Matthew 9:14 15 SATURDAY The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order Isaiah 58:9b 14 Luke 5:27 32 NEXT SUNDAY First Sunday of Lent Genesis 9: Peter 3:18 22 Mark 1:12 15

3 of Catholic Education Class of 1952 Class of 2017 Thank you for your continued support

4 OUR LADY of LOURDES CHURCH Commitment Cards Thanks to all who have returned 2018 Commitment Cards. If you have not yet returned your commitment for 2018 please complete and return your response as soon as possible Intentions 2017 Treasure Update Budget $2,355,942 Fulfilled $2,141,002 Unpaid Balance $ 214,940 It s not too late to fulfill your 2017 Intention Commitment. Tax Letters The 2017 tax letters have gone out, providing a record of voluntary contributions for the year. Your gifts of time, talent, and treasure support all of our parish ministries. Thank you for your generosity! Please contact Marie Pierce with questions, or mariep@ourlourdes.org. With thanks and gratitude to all who assisted with sacrament preparation. Thank you to the Lourdes community for all of your support and prayers. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Join the Parish Interested in joining our parish? Welcome! Just stop by the Parish Office for an information packet, or use the Join the Parish button on the parish website. In Sympathy We extend our prayers and sympathy to Cindy and Kevin Nagel on the unexpected death last week of Cindy s sister, Vicki Kiper Smith. Immersion Trip Escape the cold temperatures, enjoy the warm breezes of Belize and build a home with Hand in Hand Ministries, April For more information or to register, contact Allison Ridenour or allison@myhandinhand.org. Visit Hand in Hand Ministries at Catholic Services Appeal CSA Parish Goal: $86,900 WE ARE AT 98% OF GOAL! We are $1,650 away from reaching our goal. Thanks to all who have already responded. Aftercare Registration Registration for grades K 8 for Aftercare for will be February Pick up information in the school office or the Aftercare room once school has been dismissed. Return completed form with registration fee by February 28. Please contact Maggie Hagan, maggieh@ourlourdes.org or Teresa Roehrig, teresar@ourlourdes.org, or call for details.

5 PTO Book Sale It s time for our Used Book Sale! We need your gently used books all kinds are accepted. Look for the collection bin in the Atrium. The Sale will be February 23 and March 2 during the Fish Fries on the Parish Life Center Stage. Please contact Andrea Vetter with questions, or andreanvetter@gmail.com. Spring Sports Registration is open for these sports through Sycamore or under the Registrations tab on the parish website. These sports may have short seasons but they are a lot of fun! Tennis is open to grades 4 8. Practice begins March 1. Contact Beth & Todd Warren, bwarren28@me.com. Golf is open to experienced golfers, grades 3 8. Players must have their own golf clubs. Practice begins the week of April 9. Contact Scott Wells, scott.wells29@gmail.com. Track & Field is open to grades 3 8. Practice begins March 1. Contact Mindy Burns Haws with questions, mindyburnshaws@att.net. Room Reservations All room reservations are scheduled through the Parish Office. Contact Marie Pierce, mariep@ourlourdes.org to request space for meetings, activities, etc. She will confirm availability and ensure that doors are unlocked on time. Sponsor of the Week BALLOU S RENT ALL Rebecca Ryan, Parishioner Frankfort Ave. Bearcat Spirit Night 4:00 10:00 PM February 15 Please print the coupon from the parish website under the Registrations tab. Bearno s will donate 15% of the bill to the school. Good for dine-in or carry-out at the Bowman Field location only. Fish Fry Fridays Drive Thru 4:30 7:00 PM Inside Dining 5:30 8:00 PM PTO sponsored activities for children, and Lourdes Spirit wear will be available on February 16. February 16 & 23 and March 2 & 9 For Seniors The Holy Trinity/Holy Spirit senior adults group will offer Safe Environment Training for Seniors on Monday, February 12 at 10:00 AM, followed by A Day in the Life of a State Trooper with Jeremy Thompson at 12:00 PM. (Lunch will be served in the middle.) Attend either or both. Meet in the Multipurpose Building at Holy Trinity Church. Please RSVP to Betty Jean Cobb, or bcobb@htparish.org. Box Tops for Education Do you save these box top coupons? This program provides technology dollars to participating schools. All we need to do is clip the coupons, collect them in a plastic zipper top bag and leave in the cabinet under the bulletin board in the school Atrium. Money-saving coupons, family-pleasing recipes, and chances to win Bonus Box Tops for our school can be found at Earning free money couldn t be any easier! Aluminum Pull-Tabs Printer cartridges Eye glasses Hearing aids Box Tops for Education Do you save any of these items? If so, they may be dropped off in the Atrium in the cabinet under the bulletin board. We no longer collect: Batteries Most municipalities (including Louisville) now recommend simply throwing household batteries away with trash since they contain much less mercury than their predecessors. Campbell Soup Labels The Campbell Soup label program has been discontinued by the company. Plastic tops/lids Plastic tops/lids can be recycled where applicable or thrown away in household trash. Please do not leave these items here! From the Family Ministries Office Marriage moments... This year Ash Wednesday and Valentine s Day are both on February 14. How might we reconcile these two seemingly opposite themes? The Ash Wednesday reading beckons us to Return to me with your whole heart. (Joel 2:12) The me can be God or the spirit of God within your spouse. Parenting pointers... February 16 begins the Chinese New Year. This year the featured animal is the dog. Do you know anyone who is Chinese? Talk with them. Try these fun activities: ( chinese-new-year) By Susan Vogt,