October 1, 2017 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time My sheep hear my voice says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. -John 10:27 OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm MASS HOURS Monday Friday: 8:15am Saturday: 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30am, 6:00 pm CLERGY Rev. Karl Bergin, Pastor karlbergin@ollmlb.org Deacon Gary Hessen garyhessen@ollmlb.org Deacon Arcelio Perez arcelioperez@ollmlb.org (321) 749-5061 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 MUSIC & LITURGY James Rossi, Director Music & Liturgy jamesrossi@ollmlb.org SCHOOL 420 Fee Avenue Melbourne, Florida 32901 (321) 723-3631 Website: www.ollmelbourne.org Donnamarie Witherspoon, Principal witherspoond@ollmelbourne.org Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 1626 Oak Street Melbourne FL 32901 321.723.3636 www.ollmlb.org
Mass Intention _ àâüzç VÉÜÇxÜ What does it mean to have a Mass "offered" for someone? An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for several reasons: for example, in thanksgiving, for the intentions of another person (such as on a birthday), or, as is most common, for the repose of the soul of someone who has died. [However], one must never forget the infinite graces that flow from the Sacrifice of the Mass which benefit ones soul. Pope Leo XIII in his encyclical "Mirae caritatis" (1902) beautifully elaborated this point and emphasized the connection between the communion of saints with the Mass: -Father William Saunders Readings for the Week Monday Holy Guardian Angels Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Tuesday Zec 8:20-23; Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday Saint Francis of Assisi Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Lk 10:1-12 Friday Saint Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday Our Lady of the Rosary Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-35, 36-37; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43 "The grace of mutual love among the living, strengthened and increased by the sacrament of the Eucharist, flows, especially by virtue of the Sacrifice [of the Mass], to all who belong to the communion of saints. For the communion of saints is simply... the mutual sharing of help, atonement, prayers and benefits among the faithful, those already in the heavenly fatherland, those consigned to the purifying fire, and those still making their pilgrim way here on earth. These all form one city, whose head is Christ, and whose vital principle is love. Faith teaches that although the august Sacrifice can be offered to God alone, it can nevertheless be celebrated in honor of the saints now reigning in Heaven with God, who has crowned them, to obtain their intercession for us, and also, according to apostolic tradition, to wash away the stains of those brethren who died in the Lord but without yet being wholly purified." -Pope Leo XII Each time we gather for Mass, we hear the priest say in similar words, Remember also our brothers and sisters who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection, and all who have died in your mercy; welcome them into the light of your face. Therefore, at every Mass, we remember those who have gone before us, whether or not their name is specifically mentioned during the Mass. We entrust their souls to God and know that he, in his infinite wisdom, will mercifully receive them into eternal life. It is nice to remember someone by name at a Mass but our prayers for them and for all who have died are received just as equally at every Mass, whether or not the name is specifically mentioned. October 14-First Reconciliation 27-Trunk or Treat Save the Date November 1-All Saints Day 2-AllSouls Day 4-EMHC Renewal Workshop 11-School Gala December 2/3-Christmas Rummage Sale 4-6 Parish Mission 9-10 Christmas Extravaganza 15 - Live Nativity 16/17-Nativity Blessing 19-School Christmas Program
Religious Education Sacrament Preparation First Reconciliation Sacramental Preparation continues on Tuesday evenings. See the schedule below for dates and times. Sacrament Preparation Schedule: Parents & Students October 3 October 10 (6:30-6:50 pm church 7:00-8:00 pm parish hall) Sacrament of First Reconciliation Saturday, October 14 at 10:00 am in church. Religious Education Classes PreK3 through Grade 8 Sunday 9:00 am 10:15 am Wednesday 6:45 pm 8:00 pm [Spanish] Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 (3 to 6 year old) Class size is limited to 12 students. Sunday 9:00 am 10:15 am Wednesday 1:15 pm 2:45 pm Enrollment forms available in Ministries Building or online at www.ollmlb.org Volunteers are needed to help as a catechist or assistant in the classroom PreK3 8th Grade. Sunday 9:00 am 10:15 am. FORMED What is a sacrament? How do the Sacraments work? Do I really need all this ritual? Can t I just have a simple relationship with God? This video addresses these questions and investigates how Jesus acts in the world through the liturgy of his Church. Go to Formed.org and enter Parish Code 7RWM7V. Sunday by Sunday Sunday s 9:00-10:15 am A time for adults to discuss scripture, enjoy coffee, donuts and fellowship. Come join us in the Ministries Building, 1626 Oak Street. If you have not received all the sacraments of initiation or have an interest in becoming Catholic, The Rite of Christian Initiataion for Adults (RCIA) meets every Thursday, 6:308:00 pm in the Ministries Building. Contact Patty Taylor, Director of Religious Education, for information on the above activities. pattytaylor@ollmlb.org (321) 723-3636 x20 PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE HOUR SUPPORT THE UNBORN LIFE CHAIN 2017 On Sunday, October 1, more than 5 hundred people (young & old) will gather in the Melbourne area to peacefully & prayerfully proclaim support for the protection of unborn babies. Life Chain 2017 will take place from 2:00-3:00 pm. Our Lady of Lourdes will "sign in" at the corner of Hickory Street and Strawbridge Avenue and form a link with 40 other churches along the route from the Melbourne Causeway to West Melbourne (> 5 miles). Park at OLL (2 blocks north of Strawbridge Ave.) or on local streets. For more info please see http://www.lifechainbrevard.org or call John & Evelyn Kowalak (727-1205). The LIFE CHAIN is a peaceful, prayerful public witness of pro-life Americans standing in honor of the millions of lives lost to abortion. (Bring water, sunscreen, & a chair, if needed.) Please stand and pray for Unborn Life and be a witness to those who drive by.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Challenging the Mind Nourishing the Spirit Save The Date Call 723-3631 October 5 Parent- Teacher Conferences 3-7pm October 12 H&S Meeting 6:30pm October 23-31 Red Ribbon Week Friday October 27th Our Lady or Lourdes Church Parking Lot (Parking lot will be opened at 5:00pm) Come join us for food and fun! 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.
Mass Intentions Monday, October 2 8:15 am +John Osborne Robyn McKone Tuesday, October 3 8:15 am Nora-Ellen Lathrum +Thomas V. Merz Wednesday, October 4 8:15 am +Frances Hebert +Serita Giunta Thursday, October 5 8:15 am Hoey Family +Christopher Parkes Friday, October 6 8:15 am +Mary Kubel +Angela Nell Prostko Saturday, October 7 4:00 pm +Marie Calabro +Clara French 6:00 pm +Pastor Vazquez +Jesus Manuel Chacón Sunday, October 8 8:00 am +Mark Schroen +Eugene C. Lathrup 10:30 am +Rob Kowalak Florence & Mike Major 6:00 pm People of the Parish Please pray for the repose of the soul of Norma B. Foley August 26, 1937 - September 22, 2017 Norma was a former employee of Our Lady of Lourdes as the receptionist in the Church Office for many years. She gave great service to which many can attest. We offer our prayers for her family and friends who mourn her loss. May she Rest In Peace. Rosary Workshop Friday, October 6 9:00 11:00 am Ministries Building Learn to make rosaries for friends, fellow parishioners, the sick and homebound. No fee for materials. Knights of Columbus Additional Upcoming Activities October 1 Participating in Life Chain October 5 Benefits Night for all interested in taking part in a world class life insurance and annuities program. Must be a member of the Knights of Columbus to participate. October 6 Karaoke Night Open to all October 13 Trivia Night Open to all October 15 Quarterly Communion 10:30 Mass Virtue of the Week Respect All Life To regard highly and to hold as sacred life in all forms from conception to natural death. I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly. - John 10:10 God of creation, you made us in your image and likeness. I give you thanks for my own life and ask for your help and guidance so that I may respect and protect all life as sacred. Amen.
Lecturas por la Semana Lunes Santos Ángeles Custodios Zac 8, 1-8; Sal 101, 16-18. 19-21. 29 y 22-23; Mt 18, 1-5. 10 Martes Zac 8, 20-23; Sal 86, 1-3. 4-5. 6-7; Lc 9, 51-56 Miércoles San Francisco de Asís Neh 2, 1-8; Sal 136, 1-2. 3. 4-5. 6; Lc 9, 57-62 Jueves Bendito Francisco Javier Seelos, presbítero Neh 8, 1-4. 5-6. 8-12; Sal 18, 8. 9. 10. 11; Lc 10, 1-12 Viernes San Bruno, prebítero; Bendita María-Rosa Durocher, virgen Bar 1, 15-22; Sal 78, 1-2. 3-5. 8. 9; Lc 10, 13-16 Sábado Nuestra Señora del Rosario Bar 4, 5-12. 27-29; Sal 68, 33-35. 36-37; Lc 10, 17-24 Domingo Vigésimo Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Is 5, 1-7; Sal 79, 9 y 12. 13-14. 15-16. 19-20; Fil 4, 6-9; Mt 21, 33-43 El fin de semana del 16 y 17 de diciembre, la parroquia celebrará su primer Festival Anual de la Natividad Franciscana. Básicamente, a cada familia se le pide que traiga un pesebre de natividad a la iglesia ese fin de semana para que muestre y bendiga junto con una breve nota sobre el conjunto (es decir, de qué está hecho, de dónde vino, la historia, etc.). Habrá más Detalles más cercanos a la fecha. Esta es una manera maravillosa para que los feligreses compartan tradiciones navideñas y hermosos pesebre de natividad! Grupos / Devociones Martes: Grupo de Oración -7 pm Salón Social Sra. Julia McMackin Miércoles: Paraliturgia 6:00 pm Catequesis 6:45 pm Salones de la Escuela Sept. Mayo / Patty Taylor Educación de Adultos 6:45pm Diácono Arcelio Pérez Programa Radial Mosaico de Fe 7 8 pm / Sr. Carlos Barba Jueves: Rosario Josefino 7 pm (en Hogares) (Segundo Jueves de mes) - Sr. Marcial Urías Young Adult Group: 7 pm / Antonio Megollón Viernes: Rosario Virgen Peregrina en las casas 7:00 pm / Bernardino Osorio Marcela Fernández Sábado: Rosario media hora antes de la misa. 5:30 pm sábado Rosario de la Divina Misericordia Todos los sábados después de la misa. Coro de Jóvenes Sra. Ada McGuire Misa con niños Segundo Sábado de mes Sra. Marleny Pérez / Pilar Cooper Ministerio Manos Abiertas Sra. Marleny Perez Programa Radial Mosaico de Fe 8 am Reunión Ministro de los Enfermos 3er. sábado de mes -Sr. Larry & Aida Batterson Grupo de Jóvenes: sábados / Misa con jóvenes Cuarto sábado de mes Sra. Alicia Rodríguez / Sra. Ana Mendoza & Yolanda Mendoza Rosario en la Playa: Primer sábado de mes 7:00 am / Sra. Angie Ortíz (321) 914-4911 Primeros Viernes: 7pm/Adoración / Paraliturgia Ministros de la Eucaristía:Sra. Yadira Padín / Yolanda Mendoza Proclamadores de la Palabra: Sr. José Russo Servidores del Altar: Sr. José Urías Ujieres: Sr. Darío Pabón Director de Liturgia / Ministerio de Música: Sr. James Rossi Reconciliación /Confesiones en español Sábados 5:30 pm Antes de la Misa.
This Week in Our Parish 02 9:00 am Temple Tenders, Church 7:00 pm 33 Days to Glory, Min. Bldg. 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Grp Planning, Min. Bldg. 03 9:30 am 33 Days to Glory, Min. Bldg. 3:30 pm CCW Craft Group, Min. Bldg. 6:30 pm First Reconciliation Sacramental Preparation, Church 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group, Hall 7:00 pm Women s Ultreya, Min. Bldg. 7:00 pm Young Adults, Youth House 04 9:00 am 5:45 pm Adoration, Church 12:00 Noon CCW Meeting, Parish Hall 5:45 pm Benediction, Church 6:30 pm Spanish Rel. Ed. Classes, School 6:30 pm Overjoyed, Youth House 7:00 pm Spanish Youth Choir, Church 05 4:30 pm Parish Youth Choir, Church 6:00 pm Handbell Rehearsal, Church 6:30 pm RCIA, Min. Bldg. 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal, Church 06 9:00 am Temple Tenders, Church 7:00 pm Spanish Communion Svc. Church 07 3:00 pm Confessions, Church 08 9:00 am Religious Education Classes, School 9:15 am Sunday by Sunday, Min. Bldg. 4:45 pm 6 pm Mass Choir Practice, Church 7:00 pm Overflow, Youth House Ministries Altar Servers - Assist the priest during mass. All individuals in third grade and older are invited to serve. Arts and Environment - Decorate our worship space for liturgical seasons. Ministers of Holy Communion - Distribute the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ at Mass. Hospitality Ministry - Greet people before Mass and/or help usher during Mass. Readers - Proclaim the Word of God. Sacristans - Prepare the Altar for Mass and clean the sacred vessels after Mass. Must also be EMHC trained. Temple Tenders - Clean the Church. Music Ministry - Leading in song. OLL has Traditional, Spanish, Youth and Contemporary choirs. We also have a Handbell choir, and Schola group, which performs for special occasions. Religious Education is offered for ages Pre-K 3 through 8th grade. English classes are Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:15am. Spanish classes are Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:00pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is our program for ages 3-5. This programs allows young ones to be in a sacred space and explore their relationship with God. Sacramental Preparation for Baptism, Reconciliation and First Communion are scheduled on Tuesday evenings as necessary Check the bulletin, facebook & parish website for dates. RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adult classes to join the Catholic Faith are offered on Thursday nights from 7-9pm. No commitment is required to learn more about the faith Jesus founded. Youth Ministry Overjoyed-Middle School Youth Ministry for grades 6th-8th. This program is offered on Wednesday nights from 6-8pm and includes faith, food, and fellowship. Overflow High School Youth Ministry for grades 9th-12th. We meet on Sunday evenings from 7-9pm. This programs also includes retreats and mission trips. Knights of Columbus is providentially positioned to play a key role in the new alliance between the Church and the family called for by Pope Francis. MOMS (Ministry of Mothers Sharing) A seasonal program for mothers of all ages to grow spiritually and personally. Elizabeth Ministry an extension of MOMS and meets year round. Council of Catholic Women - support the local charities through service and fundraisers while providing support and education to all women. Ministry of Care - Ministers bring Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass. Bulletin Deadline - Articles for the bulletin must be received no later than the Friday, one week prior to the bulletin print date.