Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019 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 Family Ministry Beth Freeman Principal Jeff Beavin Business Manager Cindy Schultz Facility Manager Ricky Murphy Bookkeeper Marie Pierce Secretaries Donna Cerjak, Markee Rippy Information Sacrament Prep, RCIA Call the Parish Office Marriage Call the Pastor 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 Contact Us Parish Office 896.0241 Parish School 895.5122 Email olol@ourlourdes.org Staff Email first name, last initial@ourlourdes.org Website http://www.ourlourdes.org Mailing Address 508 Breckenridge Lane Louisville, KY 40207 Social Media Parish: Twitter: @OurLourdes Facebook: OUR LADY OF LOURDES, LOU KY Youth: Instagram: olollouisvilleym Facebook: OurLadyof Lourdes YouthMinistry Mass Intentions this Week Today 7:30 AM Richard Dick Butsch 9:30 AM For the Parishioners 11:30 AM Clifford & Sylvia Kleier This Week Monday, 9:00 AM Wednesday, Noon Thursday, 8:15 AM Friday, Noon Saturday, 4:30 PM Joseph H. Wimsatt Bill Molnar Don Szymanski Steve Hulsman All Scouts Next Sunday 7:30 AM For the Parishioners 9:30 AM Bill Molnar 11:30 AM Our Newly Baptized Martin Luther King Day Mass on Monday, January 21 will be at 9:00 AM due to the federal holiday that recognizes Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Please join us! Week at a Glance MONDAY No scheduled activities TUESDAY 10:00 AM Adult Bible Study Parish Center 6:30 PM Parish Council Mtg Prof Team Room WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM RCIA Parish Center 6:00 PM Legacy Comm Mtg Parish Center 7:30 PM PTO Mtg Professional Team Room THURSDAY 6:30 PM Ministry Leaders Mtg Church FRIDAY 10:00 AM Coloring Group Parish Center SATURDAY 4:30 PM All Scout Mass SUNDAY Hospitality Sunday 10:00 AM Religious Ed Cafeteria 11:30 AM LAMBS Stage Left 7:00 PM Youth Ministry Parish Ctr Basement Parish Offices are closed Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Prayer Team Please pray for: Bert, Bryan, Connie, Doris, Mark, Marlene, Millie, Nancy, Patty Ann, Shirley, and Steve. Contact Joni to add your request, 896.0241 or jonir@ourlourdes.org. Adoration Join us for this ancient, prayerful devotion, offered 12:30 2:00 PM on Wednesdays. 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 Devotions Adoration 12:30 2:00 PM Wed Rosary 11:30 AM M, W, F 7:00 AM, 5 th Sunday Reconciliation Saturday 3:00 4:00 PM Weekday Communion Service Offered weekdays 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. Start your day with us! Weather Info If Jefferson County Catholic Schools are CLOSED, 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.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Louisville, KY RCIA News Our Lady of Lourdes offers RCIA instruction year-round, instead of the traditional method of following a school schedule. We welcome all inquirers! Please contact Doug Wolz at dougw@ourlourdes.org or call the Parish Office, 896.0241. All Scout Mass All current and former Scouts, Leaders, and Parents are invited to our All Scout Liturgy on Saturday, January 25 at 4:30 PM. Rest in Peace Please keep in your prayers those who have died and their families: Joe Rhodes, long-time parishioner and watercolor artist. Two of Joe s works are hanging in the Parish Office. Preschool Registration Our Lady of Lourdes Preschool will hold registration for the 2019-2020 school year February 11 20. Registration information may be picked up in the school office during school hours. Please contact Maggie Hagan or Teresa Roehrig with questions, 893.5881. Faith Direct Enrolling in Faith Direct is a great way to ensure your gifts to Our Lady of Lourdes are received even while you are away. Already using Faith Direct? Great! Remember to update your account with your 2019 intention. Use our church code KY747 and visit www.faithdirect.net to make updates or enroll. Contact the Parish Office with questions. Thank you for supporting our parish! Day of Prayer Did You Know? On Tuesday, January 22, the Church in the United States observes the annual Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. We are called to observe this day through prayer and penance. Visit www.usccb.org/january-22 for more information. VBS 2019 June 24-28 Our first planning meeting will be Wednesday January 30 at 7:00 PM in the Professional Team Room (across from school office). Lots of creative ideas needed! Come by and help us start the planning. No experience necessary! Contact Beth Freeman with questions, bethf@ourlourdes.org. Join the Parish Welcome! Click on the Join the Parish button at www.ourlourdes.org; or stop by or call the Parish Office, 896.0241 for a new member packet. Anniversary Mass Couples celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, & 25 years of marriage in 2019 are invited to a Diocesan Mass of Thanksgiving on Saturday, February 16, 4:00 PM at St. Raphael. Call the Parish Office by February 4 to register. January 20 2 nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Reading 1: Isaiah 62:1 5 Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 12:4 11 Gospel: John 2:1 11 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, They have no wine. Question of the Week: Adult: When have you stepped in, as Mary did at Cana, to try and make a difficult situation easier? Child: What can you do this week to help make someone s job a little easier? Scripture Readings for the week of January 21 Monday St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr Hebrews 5:1 10 Mark 2:18 22 Tuesday Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Hebrews 6:10 20 Mark 2:23 28 Wednesday St. Vincent, Deacon & Martyr; St. Marianne Cope, Virgin Hebrews 7:1 3, 15 17 Mark 3:1 6 Thursday St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Hebrews 7:25 8:6 Mark 3:7 12 Friday The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle Acts 22:3 16 or 9:1 22 Mark 16:15 18 Saturday St. Timothy & St. Titus, Bishops 2 Timothy 1: 1 8 or Titus1:1 5 Mark 3:20 21 Next Sunday 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Nehemiah 8:2 4a, 5 6, 8 10 1 Corinthians 12:12 30 Luke 1:1 4, 4; 14 21
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019 Gospel Reflection The Gospel reading from John today recounts the familiar story of the wedding feast at Cana when Jesus launched His public ministry by performing His first miracle at his mother s request. In the midst of the feast, the Blessed Mother noticed that the wine had run out and pointed out the problem to Jesus. Then, she gave the servants instructions that are equally applicable to us modern-day stewards, saying, Do whatever He tells you. Jesus gives the servants a simple and seemingly mundane task, telling them to fill some stone jars with water. They did what He told them to do; and Jesus used their obedience of that simple task to perform His first miracle, turning the water into the choicest wine. Our Lord didn t have to include those servants in order to perform this miracle, He chose to. Today, 2,000 plus years later, He still chooses to include us in His miracles through our cooperation with Him in using our gifts and talents. What a privilege! Let us take care to listen to our Blessed Mother: let s examine our lives to see if we really are doing whatever He tells us, cooperating with God to make the best use of the gifts He has given us for the benefit of those around us. If we all take this call seriously, He will perform miracles in our families and our parish. Summarization from Catholic Stewardship Consultants, Inc. 2018 DR. ALLEN HUNT Stewardship Renewal It is never too late to return your Stewardship Intention Card! Packets were not mailed this year, as all renewal is online. Visit our homepage www.ourlourdes.org; hover over the Registrations tab to find the online intention card. If you prefer, a printed form is available in the Gathering Space. Completed cards may be put in the collection basket or sent to the Parish Office. Stewardship Reflection There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. ~1 Corinthians 12:4-6 A thankful steward knows that all he or she possesses is the result of God s grace. What we make of our lives depends on our work, but the talents we possess are gifts from God. Based on reflections prepared by Rev. Thomas Gentile and the Office of Mission Advancement
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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019 Advent Generosity Thanks to all parishioners for their outpouring of generosity for our holiday Advent Tree. Keith Steer of St. John s Center called and said that he d never seen such a massive response to his request for sweatshirts. When we delivered clothing to Sister Visitor Center the Monday after the first weekend of collecting, Sister Michele s response was Thank God! In addition, the toiletry closet at House of Ruth will have plenty of supplies well into the new year. We delivered twice to each of the three nonprofits. Thanks to parishioners, to Lourdes students who helped load cars, and to the drivers who gave of their time to deliver the donations. Knights of Columbus The Ave Maria Council offers The Family Fully Alive, a program designed to help families become more centered on their task of serving God, neighbor and parish. It includes a monthly theme (January is Family Prayer), reflection, meditation, and Scripture reading. Find more information on the parish website under Publications; click on Links and scroll down to Knights of Columbus. CSA To date: $74,881 Our Parish Goal: $86,900 Thanks to everyone for your support of the 2018 Catholic Services Appeal. The Office of Mission Advancement is finishing end of year giving and will send tax statements by the end of January. Souper Bowl On Sunday, February 3, over 150 million Americans will tune in to watch the Super Bowl game. There will be parties with tables overflowing with food. At the same time there will be people in our region worrying about staying warm or finding shelter and a nourishing meal. Super Bowl weekend, a bin will be in the Gathering Space to collect items for the food pantry at St MAM. No matter the team you cheer for, let's celebrate Souper Bowl by stocking the food pantry at St MAM with cans of canned fruit, beans, meat, and, of course soup. Room Reservations Please remember that all room reservations are scheduled through the Parish Office. Contact Marie Pierce, mariep@ourlourdes.org to request space for meetings, etc. Marie will verify room availability and ensure that doors are unlocked on time. Family Ministries Marriage moments In which Gift of the Spirit is your spouse strongest: wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, mighty deeds, prophecy, discernment, communication, understanding...? Parenting pointers On January 18, people across the USA took part in the March For Life in Washington, DC to remember that life is sacred from the moment of conception. The theme was Unique from Day One (https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=xpiukvtf2t0) How is your child unique? Susan Vogt, www.susanvogt.net Spring Sports Sign-up is open or opening soon Sign-up now for CSAA Soccer; Track and Field will open on February 1. Please use the link under the Registrations tab on the parish website to sign-up for sports. Remember, the SI PLAY APP does not work for sign-ups. CSAA Soccer Sign-up is open for boys and girls in grades 3 8. The registration fee includes a custom jersey for each player to keep after the season. CSAA Track & Field Sign-up opens February 1 for boys and girls in grades 3 8. The registration fee is $25 per child. Contact sport coordinator Carl White with questions, carl.r.white.ii@gmail.com Booster Meeting The February Booster meeting has been moved to Thursday, February 7, 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria. We have open leadership positions for the 2019-20 school year. Please email ololboosters@ourlourdes.org with questions and for information regarding the open positions. Catholic Charities Connect Series The Connect series as a way for the community to learn about the wide variety of programs Catholic Charities offers. The March Connect features the Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman, Sister Visitor Center, Family Support Services, and the Bakhita Empowerment Initiative. Meet staff members, see the facilities, and hear personal stories. March 5, 8:00 9:00 AM at 2222 West Market Street. Please RSVP to Shelley Dewig, sdewig@archlou.org. Sponsor this Week Professional Patrons Jeff Adamson, Atty. at Law Compliments of a Friend, Dri-View, Inc. Allan E. Dunaway, Atty. at Law Kenneth J. Hofmann, DMD Todd Loehnert, LA Surety Solutions Michael J. Mehlbauer, DMD, MS