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CLERGY & STAFF Rev. James Begley, Pastor [email protected] Ext. 223 Rev. Jimmy Valencia, Parochial Vicar [email protected] Ext. 236 Rev. Mr. James E. Van Wyk, Permanent Deacon, [email protected] , 262-0283 Rev. Mr. Wayne Snellings, Permanent Deacon [email protected]
Kathi Dors, Office Manager [email protected] Ext. 229 Veronica Kennedy, Music Ministry Director [email protected] Ext. 230 Patti Christensen, Coordinator of Children & Family Form., [email protected] Ext 225 Steven Cottam, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis , [email protected] Ext. 237 Joan DuFour, Human Concerns Coordinator [email protected] Ext. 228 Bradi Ertel , Bookkeeper [email protected] Ext 224 Michele Joseph, Parish Receptionist [email protected] Ext. 221 Karla Rinn, Parish Records [email protected] Ext. 222 Chip Morris, Maintenance [email protected] Bill West, Sexton [email protected]
Hispanic Ministry Office 262-7317 Nilda Torres, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry [email protected] Natalia Serna, Formation Coordinator for Hispanic Ministry , [email protected]
Knights of Columbus
Barry Cawley 501-0551
Legion of Mary
Lorraine Smith 539-1454
Parish Life
Robin Bowling 615-3081
Pastoral Council
Kevin Streit
Scouts
Cub Scouts
Geoff Chaplin
Girl Scouts
Lisa Callahan 277-8176
Stewardship - Open
Worship
Altar Servers
Marie VanWyk 262-0283
Art & Environment
Sherri Puccinelli
Extraordinary Minister
Donna Saunders 672-0116
Greeters
Marty Rhodes 262-1727
Homebound Ministry
Peggy Hildebrand 501-0075
Lectors
Dcn. Jim & Marie VanWyk
262-0283
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday
Holy Hour, 6:00 pm
Evening Prayer, 6:30 pm
Followed by Benediction
Thursday (Spanish) at 7:00 pm
Petitions included in the Book of Prayers
will be prayed for collectively once a
week.
Weekend Masses
Saturday at 5:30 pm
Sunday at 8:30 am & 11:15 am
Sunday (Spanish) at 1:00 pm
Sunday (Spanish) at 6:00 pm
Interpreted for the deaf/hard of hear-ing by volunteers at 8:30 Mass
Listening devices available for the
hard of hearing at all Masses
Weekday Masses
Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 am Tuesday (Spanish) at 7:00 pm Reconciliation Saturday at 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm or by Appointment Tuesday (Spanish) at 6:30 pm Comboni Missionary Sisters 1307 Lakeside Ave (804) 262-8827 Mass/Communion Service: Mon-Wed-Sat @ 8:00am Mass Fri @8:00am Prayer Service with Communion
Mass & Reconciliation Schedules
“Our Lady of Lourdes,
Pray for us.
Ministries Bldgs & Grounds
Chip Morris 994-9444
Christian Formation
Children’s Liturgy
Judy Aldrich 747-4913
RCIA Inquiry
Deacon Wayne Snellings
262-7315
Finance Council
Don Brockman 929-4522
Human Concerns
Keith Degnan 559-3603
Advocate for Persons
With Disabilities
Elaine Schmidt 266-6157
Health Ministry
262-7315, ext 228
Our Lady of Lourdes
8200 Woodman Road • Henrico, VA 23228 • Parish Office: 804-262-7315
Spanish Office: 804-262-7317 • Fax: 804-262-7337
Visit us on the web: www.ollrichva.org
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Catholic Church
JUNE 28, 2020
Sunday March 30
Monday March 31
Tuesday April 1
Wednesday April 2
Thursday April 3
Friday April 4
Saturday April 5
Coffee & Donuts After 8:30am Mass SH
Music Ministry
Rehearsals 6-9:00pm
CH
Mass 8:30am
CH
No Greater Love
Adult Study 9-10:30am
FML
Mass 8:30am
CH
Rosary 4:45pm CH
FML Open
9:30-11:00am
Legion of Mary
7-9:00pm HHD
Adoration, Evening Prayer,
Benediction 6-7:00pm
CH
Finance Council
6:30-8:00pm SCH LIB
FML Open 6:30-7:00pm
Blood Pressure
Screening 8-11:00am
COM
Adult Faith Formation
Night 7-8:00pm
SCH
Spanish Mass 7:00pm
CH
First Communion
Retreat 1-4:00pm
MPR
No Greater Love
Adult Study 7-8:30pm
SCH Tech Lab
Spanish Holy Hour
7:30-8:30pm CH
Bible Study 7-8:30pm
FML
Weekly Choir Rehearsal
7:30-9:30pm CH
Weekly Calendar
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Grades PreK - 8 Visit our website: www.LourdesRVA.org Admissions: Andrea Fuller Phone: 804.262.1770 Email: [email protected]
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CALENDAR ABBREVIATIONS
CH Church COM Commons FML Fisher Memorial Library HHD Healy Hall Dining Room MPR Multi-purpose Room SCH School SCH LIB School Library SH Social Hall
“Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church”
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www.ollrichva.org/youth
Sunday Faith Formation Schedule
Religious Ed Classes
Pre-K - 5th/ Middle School Edge
(Session 1: 9:45-11:00am) (Session 2: 11:15-12:30pm)
Location: SCH Parents & Pals 10-10:50am Location: SCH - PreK Room
High School Youth Group 7-8:30pm
Location: SCH
Dinner served
5-7:00pm in the
Social Hall Cost: $8.00
Stations of the Cross 7:00pm in the
Church
All Masses suspended until further notice. All programs, meetings and gatherings have been cancelled until
further notice. We will continue to update information on our parish website and send a Flocknote.
We encourage parishioners to conduct business with the Parish Office by either email or phone.
The Diocese has set up the following link for Diocesan updates. https://richmonddiocese.org/coronavirus/
Prayer List Worship Corner
4TH SUNDAY OF LENT GOSPEL MEDITATION “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” Jesus wants to motivate each one of us to see the truth. After developing a relationship with Jesus, the blind man “sees” as someone very special. The Pharisees, due to the blindness caused by their ignorance, prejudice, and need for self-preservation, still remain blind. Presuppositions, prejudices, assumptions, and our needs can easily blind us to truth. We see what we want or need to see and not what is really there. In addition, our stubbornness continues to convince us that we are right and that our vision is perfect. Only God can complete the picture. Look around at our world. So much of what is happening today is due to the reluctance of folks to allow themselves to be stretched and brought to see what is really there. Many react to what life presents to them more with the lenses of ignorance than lenses of clarity. The Gospel carries great transformative value. With it, God corrects our vision and replaces our limited sight with the fullness of his sight. God opens our eyes so that we can see that it is not about preserving what we have created but of living in the immensity and wonder of God’s kingdom. Through a simple, loving relationship with God, we can break through the tethers of prejudice, eradicate fear, dispel the darkness of hatred and sin, discover freedom, live in peace, work for justice, be effective stewards of creation, assist the migrant and the immigrant, and safeguard our economic systems and policies so that they truly serve all of God’s children. What we see is often an artificial lie. Our truth is much bigger than what our limited sight believes it to be. Allow God to work in and through you. Do not be afraid. Be open and be humble enough to know that you need help. Many human beings are living with severe cataracts that produce sight that is at best blurred. Are you one of them? LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK Seeing is much more than just a function of our eyes. We can look at something with clear vision but not really see it. Often what we think we see is colored by our presuppositions, prejudices, assumptions, and
Worship Corner - Cont’d
needs. We judge things by appearance, but God looks into the heart. God’s sight has a much wider range and far greater depth. Receiving things or people just based on appearance can lead us to erroneous and hurtful judgments. We think we are seeing clearly, but we are not. Allowing God to restore our sight so that we can truly see is a worthy goal for our Lenten journey. Look within and look without. What do you see? Allow God to complete the picture for you. Ask Him to give you the insight to look into someone’s heart. Don’t draw hasty conclusions or presume you know the truth. Be open and humble enough so that you can receive the sight that only God can give. EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
The 6 Characteristics of an Everyday Stewardship for Lent – Gracious Vacations can be great times for refueling the body and renewing bonds within a family and between friends. No matter how good the vacation was, it is almost always good to get home when it is over. Sleeping in our own bed, taking a shower in our own bathroom, and resting on our own couch are some of the aspects of home we can miss while on the road. That’s why encountering truly gracious and hospitable people while we are away is so important. These people are not family, but they sure can provide for us a glimpse of home. They can be waiters at a restaurant, desk hosts at a hotel, or even Uber drivers. They enrich our lives if for only a moment, yet that moment can make all the difference. When disciples of Jesus Christ act in a gracious manner to all those they meet, they provide a glimpse of home. This home is not in a house in a particular location, but it is a home prepared for all of us for eternity. No matter how comfortable we may be in our earthly homes, it truly pales in comparison to eternity with God. In that heavenly home, there is no darkness, only light. There are no tears, only joy. There is no hate, only love. We are ambassadors for heaven by how we offer ourselves to others. Our stewardship of hospitality allows others to see a glimpse of what God promises to us. Unless we truly step up and act in a gracious
manner, will those we encounter ever know the Truth? I hate it when I am on the road and fail to meet people full of joy and welcome. At least I can look forward to coming home. What do those along the way look forward to in the next life that you can’t show them a glimpse of in this one? — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK First Reading In the story of the prophet Samuel anointing the young David as the next king, neither Samuel nor David’s father, Jesse, foresaw David to be God’s anointed. When have you been surprised by God in your life? Second Reading Paul taught the Ephesians that as believers in Christ, they need to live as “children of light” and “learn what is pleasing to the Lord.” From your own life experiences, what do you think pleases God? Gospel Reading Jesus’ healing of the man born blind exposed the blindness of some of the Pharisees of Jesus’ day. How do we prevent ourselves from being blind to God’s presence in this season of Lent? WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED Question: At my grandson’s Baptism, the priest put a bib on the baby. I do not remember seeing this before. Why is this done? Is it something new? Answer: When an adult is baptized, there is a part in the ceremony when the newly baptized is vested in a white garment. It is symbolic of the changes that baptism brings in the life of the baptized as they are freed from the bonds of sin and brought into the saving grace of Christ. Realities that are so profound are symbolically presented so that we might better grasp and understand them.
Infants are often dressed in a baptismal dress, which is the baptismal garment. In some places, the bib is used as a kind of baptismal garment. At the place in the ceremony where the investiture takes place, the
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Youth Ministry Corner
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is looking for part-time help for the after school program. M-F 2:30-5:30. Ideal for retirees that are active or any adult 18 or over that is looking for consistent part-time work and likes working with children. If interested, please send a resume and completed Diocesan application to [email protected]
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Families- We invite you ALL to come sit and pray with us during the first Sunday of every month at our 8:30 AM Mass. We will sit together at Mass as well as join in fellowship in the social hall after church for donuts. Our first gathering will be on Sunday, March 1. Other dates to put on your calendar include: April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2
OLL School Corner
Christian Formation Corner Worship Corner Cont’d
Ask Jesus what he wants from you, then be brave! Pope Francis, to Catholic youth
March Youth Group Schedules
Edge, 6th-8th graders, Sundays 9:45a-11:00am Edge meets like normal every Sunday in March (1, 8,
15, 22, 29). This month we are studying the
meaning of the Mass and the Holy Eucharist
through the Altaration program. Parents are
invited to study alongside by joining the adult
Altaration study in the commons each week or
by emailing Mr. Steven and asking for an online
viewing code.
is the baptismal garment. In some places, the bib is used as a kind of baptismal garment. At the place in the ceremony where the investiture takes place, the bib is used. Some are poncho-like and fit over the baby’s head. Others are simply placed on the baby’s chest. If the baby is dressed in a white garment, nothing else is needed. The prayer says it all: “See in your white garment the outward sign of your Chris-tian dignity ... bring that dignity unstained into the everlasting life of heaven.” In baptism, we are given our purpose and goal in life as believers and this is symbolized by the white garment. ©LPi
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.” Let the Lord be the shepherd of your marriage. Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on May 1-3, 2020 in Hickory, NC and Sep 18-20, 2020 in FAIRFAX,, VA. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://renewmarriage-vasouth.org/
Vacation Bible School – Save the Dates! Planning has started so mark your calendars for July 6-10 as we take a trip on the Rocky Railway! We will be needing many adult and youth helpers so watch for online registration starting soon! SUNDAY MORNINGS! ALTARATION: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed Video Series continues! Come learn more about what is happening at Mass and why it is so important. There is so much more to the Mass than meets the eye. Join us between the Masses on Sundays in March to view ALTARATION. We will gather in the Commons between the Masses (video will start at 9:45am) to view the DVD and discuss how we can grow in our love for the Mass. Grab a quick cup of coffee and a donut and come join your fellow parishioners in this unique opportunity for Lent. JOIN US TO DISCUSS OUR NEXT BOOK! 7 Secrets of the Eucharist by Vinny Flynn We will gather on Friday, April 24th at 7:00PM for some good food and drink, fellowship and a lively discussion! Sign-up sheet is in the Commons.
Baptism - for information, call the Christian Formation Office in the parish office or take information leaflet from the magazine rack in the Commons. Reconciliation-Sat. at 4:15-4:45 PM or by appt. Marriage-Couples must participate in a preparation program. Contact Fr. Jim or Dcn. Jim at least 6 months in advance. Anointing of the Sick - If you or a family member needs the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, or is admitted to a hospital or nursing home or is homebound for any reason, please call the Office. [After Hours ONLY in an EMERGENCY Call (804) 254-0586] Holy Orders, Religious Life, and Lay Ministry - Men and women considering Ministry in the Church are encouraged to call the Parish Pastor or Deacon.
Other News
All sorts of blankets We are doing our best to offer homemade blankets to St. Francis Home and Crump Manor nursing home. If you enjoy crocheting and knitting they can always use lap blankets and single size blankets. The East End Pregnancy Center gives a lovely baby blanket to the mothers who come in for counseling and have an ultrasound. If you like to sew, any handmade blanket will be appreciated. Call Joan if you are interested in helping. Thank you. Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services is the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Founded in 1943 by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the agency provides assistance to 130 million people in more than 90 countries. Through CRS Rice Bowl, faith communities in every diocese throughout the United States put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Life Teen, 9th-12th graders, Sundays 7:00p-8:30p Life Teen meets like normal almost every Sunday in
March (1, 8, 15, 29) except for March 22nd when we will be participating in a service project to benefit Shepherd’s Way Soup Kitchen. This month we will be studying about how to be good, and what we mean by that in the Church. We’ll learn all about virtue, vice, the saints, justice, mercy, and much more. Rachel’s Vineyard
Weekend Retreat for Healing after Abortion April 17-19, 2020
“Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help.” Hebrews 4:16.
Come to a retreat for healing...if you have had one or more abortions...if you are responsible for the abortions of others...or if you’ve suffered from an abortion choice of another person. If you’ve felt regret, grief, guilt, or anger; unforgivable, afraid, ashamed, defensive, unworthy, numb, or isolated...there is hope for healing, to accept God’s mercy, and to find peace.
Inquiries, registration, and participation are strictly confidential. For information & registration,
contact: Marty Montgomery-Jennings @ 804-704-0429 or
Maggie Carlson @ 804-432-2589 Email: [email protected]
Church of the Epiphany Post-Abortion Healing Ministry
11000 Smoketree Drive North Chesterfield, Virginia 23236
Website about retreats: www.rachelsvineyard.org
Mass Intentions April 6 - April 12, 2020
Tue 8:30am Parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes
Thu 8:30am Parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes
Sat 5:30pm Ed Roberson (RIP)
Sun 8:30am Gregory Stoos (LIVING)
Sun 11:15am Don & Janet Wilson, Alex Wilson &
Joshua Abney (RIP)
Scripture Readings Easter Sunday April 12, 2020
ACTS 10:34A, 37-43 COL 3:1-4 or 1 COR 5:6B-8 JN 20:1-9
Please pray for our loved ones in the Military: Sgt. William C. Barker, Corporal Robert Beers, Seaman Zachary Blados, USAF Capt. Andrew J. Blazon, Capt. Benjamin Bonenfant, Lance Corporal David A. Carter, Sgt. B. J. Compton, SPC. Alan Crosby, Lt. Althea Flores, Msg. Pfc. Antonio A. Flores, Capt. Carlos Flores, Sgt. John M. Flores, Sgt. Lauro Flores, Lt. Roberto Fonseca, 2nd Lt. John Furr, Lt. Jonathan Garrett, Capt. Christopher-James Hart, Corporal Paul Inoa, SPEC. Mary Claire Kocik, Capt. Morgan McDaniel, 1st. Sgt. James Phipps, Lance Corporal Michael J. Riddick II, Private 1st Class Jacob A. Capehart, SFC. Thomas T. Morton, SSgt. Howard C. Robertson, SSgt. William Scruggs III, USMC, US Coast Guard Chief Angel Semerling, BM1 Lewis Semerling US Coast Guard, PO Troy Sweeney, 2nd Lt. Claire Veillette, USAF Airman Nicholas Weggen, Maj. C. J. Whitaker, Sr A. Marcus Wilson, SSgt. Steven Walker, Maj. Karl Wojtkun
Please pray for all the sick and homebound: Miguel Ambert, Clarise “Ki” Chapman, Chuck Coley, Noel DuBois, Teodorico Paul Durias Jr., Jon Eugenio, Marilyn Floro, Margaret Mary Geier, Bonnie Giannotti Golladay, Shannon Green, Chris Hartless, Betty Hott, Kyle Hungerford, Irene Lichwiarz, Paul Nitti, Petra Nordveck, David Wayne Plumket, Nancy Roberts, Kaeden Ross, Elma Sackett, Mel & Grace Siple, Frances Vitek, Brian Wilson, Mary Ann Wood
Vacation Bible School - Save the Date! Planning has started so mark your calendars for July 6-10 as we take a trip on the Rocky Railway! We will be needing many adult and youth helpers so watch for online registration starting soon!
“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” Do you believe that Jesus is the Lord of your marriage? Bring God into your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on May 1-3, 2020 in Hickory, NC and Sep 11-13, 2020 in Hickory, NC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://renewmarriage-vasouth.org/
IGLESIA CATOLICA NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LOURDES
8200 Woodman Road Henrico, VA 23228 Horario de Oficina:
Martes a jueves de 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Viernes de 9:00am a 12:00pm
Telefono directo: 804-262-7317 Correo Electronico: [email protected]
5 de april de 2020
Ministerio de Español clero y personal Rev. James Begley, Pastor,[email protected] Rev. Jimmy Valencia, Vicario Parroquial, [email protected] Nilda Torres, Coordinadora Min. Hispano, [email protected] Natalia Serna, Coordinadora de formación para el Ministerio Hispano Veronica Kennedy, Directora de Ministerio de Música Steve Cottam, Directora de evangelización y catequesis
HORARIO MISA: Domingo: 1:00pm 6:00pm Martes: 7:00pm Jueves: 7:00pm concluyendo con Adoración y Bendición del Santísimo CONFESIONES: Martes: 6:00pm - 7:00 pm o por cita previa
VISITA A LOS ENFERMOS SI NECESITAN QUE VISITEN A ALGUN ENFERMO,
FAVOR LLAMAR A LA OFICINA AL 804-262-7317
El Padre Jimmy estará en la oficina de Martes a Jueves de 10:00am-4:00pm y los viernes de 9:00am-12pm. Si necesitan cualquier servicio, por ejemplo, bendición de casa, visitar un enfermo en el hospital o la casa, etc., favor llamar a la oficina.
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RETIRO DE CUARESMA 14 DE MARZO DEL 2020 DE 8AM-3PM CASA DE LAS HERMANAS COMBONIANAS 1307 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA 23228 OFRENDA: $10.00 Con el Padre Jimmy Valencia y Hermana Cecilia Registrate despues de misa o en la oficina.
BAUTISMOS
Las próximos clases de bautismo serán los dias 22 y 29 de marzo y los bautismos serán el 25 de abril. Si desean bautizar, favor pasar por la oficina a buscar los formularios. Recordarles que los padrinos deben estar casados por la iglesia.
VIA CRUSIS
Acompañenos al Via Crusis todos los Viernes de Cuaresma a las 8pm.
Recorramos espiritualmente el camino que hizo Jesús hasta
el monte Calvario mientras cargaba la Cruz,
así como la oportunidad de interiorizar en su sufrimiento.