Liturgy

Mass Schedule

The mass schedule for the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes is as follows:

Monday-Friday: 7:30am
Saturdays: 8:00am & 5:00pm
Sundays: 7:30am & 9:30am & 11:30am

**Mass times for holy days and special services will be announced below as the date approaches.**


Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word  is first and foremost a worship experience. This is a concerned and sensitive way to enable children to participate in the formal worship experience of the community. The celebrations of these liturgies are intended to form children in the liturgical language of the church, to nourish and guide their spiritual growth, and to immerse them in the Word in ways that are understandable to them.  Click here for Presiders Handbook.

Adoration Chapel
Evidence of the strength of the faith at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes is Perpetual Adoration. The parish community has made the commitment to maintain a perpetual vigil before the exposed Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day, 7 days a week...
Liturgical Minister Schedules

Lectors of the Word of God

Children's Liturgy of the Word Presiders and Monitors

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Altar Servers



Liturgy for Individuals with Special Needs & Families
In conjunction with our Cluster Parishes, St. James in Springfield and St. Rose of Lima in Short Hills, and provided by the Archdiocese of Newark, a liturgy specific to Special Needs Individuals is celebrated on the Last Sunday of Each Month, beginning at 1:30pm. 

INCLUSIVE FAMILY MASSES
Archdiocese of Newark
These Masses are adapted for people with special needs and/or gifts, their families and friends. Very often people or families living with developmental, intellectual and/or other disabilities do not feel welcome attending their local parish liturgy, although they are very welcome. These are the people and families, in particular, that we are welcoming to attend these Masses and to celebrate the Eucharist with other members of the surrounding community. For questions about directions and particular locations, please call the number listed for each parish.
 
MONTH          DATE                           TIME                            PARISH
October      10/5/08                    1:30pm                  St. John the Evangelist     
                    10/19/09                9:00am                  Church of the Nativity – Reception
                    10/26/08                1:30pm                  Our Lady of Lourdes                            
November   11/2/08                   1:30pm                  St. John the Evangelist               
                    11/16/08                9:00am                  Church of the Nativity
                    11/30/08                1:30pm                  Our Lady of Lourdes
December   12/7/08                   1:30pm                  St. John the Evangelist     
Thursday      12/11/08               7:00 pm                 Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament*
                   12/24/08*              *5:30pm                Church of the Nativity
                    12/28/08              1:30pm                  Our Lady of Lourdes
January      1/4/09                    1:30pm                  St. John the Evangelist     
                    1/11/09                 9:00am                  Church of the Nativity
                    1/25/09                 1:30pm                  Our Lady of Lourdes
February     2/1/09                     1:30pm                  St. John the Evangelist     
                    2/15/09                 9:00am                  Church of the Nativity
                    2/22/09                 1:30pm                  Our Lady of Lourdes
March         3/1/09                     1:30pm                  St. John the Evangelist     
                   3/15/09                  9:00am                  Church of the Nativity
                   3/29/09                  1:30pm                  Our Lady of Lourdes
April           4/5/09                     1:30pm                  St. John the Evangelist     
                   4/19/09                  9:00am                  Church of the Nativity
                   4/26/09                  1:30pm                  Our Lady of Lourdes
May             5/3/09                    1:30pm                  St. John the Evangelist     
                   5/17/09                   9:00am                  Church of the Nativity
                    5/31/09                  1:30pm                  Our Lady of Lourdes
June           6/7/09                      1:30pm                  St. John the Evangelist     
                    6/21/09                  9:00am                  Church of the Nativity – Reception
                   6/28/09                   1:30pm                  Our Lady of Lourdes
                                     
Church of the Nativity 315 Prospect Street   Midland Park, NJ 07432                                 
Janet Nemec  201-444-6362  janetlynnnemec@yahoo.com  

St. John the Evangelist            29 N. Washington Avenue        Bergenfield, NJ 07621     
Rosemarie Flood:                     201-384-3601       
www.sjrc.org        
         

Our Lady of Lourdes          
     300 Central Avenue                Mountainside, NJ 07092 
                                           Office: 908-232-1162                     www.ollmountainside.org
 
*Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, 28 Livingston Ave, Roseland NJ 07068 (973) 226-7288

Opportunites for Ministers

Ministry is the way in which the Church continues what Christ began and still intends, namely, the salvation of humanity and the transformation of the world. All baptized and confirmed Christians receive a call and gifts enabling them to participate in this mission. When lay people carry out Christ’s work as priest, prophet, and king in their own proper way through public activity authorized by the Church, we call this lay ministry. 

Since the time of Vatican II, the Christian lay faithful have contributed greatly to the spiritual heritage of the Church, enlarging our understanding of what it means to be called to holiness, that is, to be called to "ever more intimate union with Christ" (Catechism of the Catholic church, no.2014). Their union with Christ is evident in a deepened awareness of the spiritual dimensions of life.

•  Choir Members - Members of the various choirs (Adult, Contemporary and Children) lead Masses in song on a scheduled basis.  They also sing during the Holy Week Services, at Christmas, and at other special services.  Generally, rehearsals are held weekly.  The young, and not so young, are encouraged to join.

 

•  Environment and Art Committee - Committee members enrich the worship space of our community with liturgically appropriate decorations.   The committee arranges flowers, hangs banners and provides ideas for the church environment.

 

•  Extraordinary Minsters of Holy Communion - serve the body and blood of Christ to the community.   A total of fifteen are need each weekend.  Visitors to the sick, homebound and group residences are also needed.  Eucharistic Ministers must be fully initiated and be 18 years of age to share in this ministry.  Click here for Extraordinary Minsters of Holy Communion Handbook.

 

•  Hospitality Volunteers - This group of volunteers assist with the hospitality after the 9:30am Mass each Sunday.  Roles include set-up, clean-up and assisting with serving the coffee and …  As this social is held each Sunday, volunteers are needed on a regular basis. 

 

•  Lectors - Lectors bring the Word of God alive for the assembly.   Two lectors are needed at each Eucharistic celebration.   One lector reads the first Scripture reading and processes in with the Lectionary.   A second lector reads the second reading and the Prayers of the Faithful.   Lectors should have a clear voice.   Training will be provided.  Click here for Lectors Handbook.

 

•  Sacristans - Sacristans are in-charge of the sacristy and its furnishings as well as ensuring   that everything is prepared for weekend liturgies.    Duties include preparing the gifts for Mass and ensuring the altar area is furnished for Mass

 

•  Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers - Ushers welcome people, distribute worship aids, assist late arrivals to locate a seat, take up the collection and hand out bulletins.   A minimum of four ushers is needed at each of the Sunday liturgies.  Click here for Minister of Hospiality/Usher Handbook.

 




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