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Archbishop Myers Approves OLL's Plan with St. James & St. Rose
The Archbishop has accepted our plan and response to the New Energies Initiative.
Cornerstone Have you ever had the feeling that life is going by too fast? Did you ever wish you could stop the world for a day, catch your breath and have a chance to reflect on what's really important in your life? Cornerstone will provide just that ... offering you the opportunity to strengthen your faith, come closer to Christ, and grow in a Christian community. During Cornerstone you will have the opportunity to meet and interact with others in a warm, welcome environment.
From This Side of the Mountain ...and other bulletin announcements
A reprint of Father John's Bulletin Columns regarding New Energies ...
Gathering of Women
A quiet hour of prayer and sharing for women of the parish
Lazarus Ministry It has always been a ministry among Christians for the dead and for the bereaved. That is to bury the dead and to pray for the living and departed. The Lazarus Ministry is named after the brother of Mary and Martha whom Jesus raised from the dead. The members of this ministry offer those who mourn their gift of Presence and Time at all funeral liturgies. Lazarus Ministry Members are people of our parish sitting right next to you. They will provide support along with the priest and represent the whole parish at the death of one of our own. The Lazarus Ministry is open to anyone. There are many facets to the ministry.
Letter From the Archbishop I am pleased to report to you on the continuing important work being accomplished throughout the Archdiocese of Newark with the New Energies Project. I initiated the project in 2002 when I asked the Task Force on Parishes to study the needs and realities of the Archdiocese and to make recommendations regarding the future of parish structures according to a specific timetable.
Two years ago I spoke of the recommendations not being the final word, but rather the start of the conversation and response phase of the project. I asked the 48 immediately involved parishes in the First Round to study the recommendations and to respond by accepting them or designing new possibilities which they thought more appropriate. Now we also have recommendations and responses from more than 100 Second Round parishes in Cycles 1 and 2. I am pleased that our parishes have both taken seriously the Task Force recommendations and been creative in suggesting new ideas or possibilities.
[Read the full letter from the Archbishop]
Liturgical Ministers' Schedules Current Schedules for Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Altar Servers and Presiders of Children's Liturgy of the Word available here.
MOMS Ministry of Mothers Sharing
An opportunity for women to develop self–esteem, relationship skills, and a more defined sense of their own spirituality at a time when they are facing the difficult challenges of raising a family.
Opportunities for Liturgical Ministries 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.
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.
Organizations/Programs
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Parish Principles
Areas of examination for the self study of the parish's response to life and ministry.
Past Books with Members Comments
Since the inception of the book club, members have read these books and have had some comments on them.
Rosary Altar Society
The Rosary Altar Society has been active at Our Lady of Lourdes ever since the parish was founded. Grounded in devotion to Our Lady, the Society’s primary purpose is to promote awareness of the Rosary.
Sacraments
"The purpose of the sacraments is to sanctify men, to build up the Body of Christ and, finally, to give worship to God. Because they are signs they also instruct. They not only presuppose faith, but by words and objects they also nourish, strengthen, and express it."
Taken from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Gift of Words Book Club
Our Book Club, with on going open enrollment, offers a place to grow spiritually, emotionally and intellectually.
A variety of books are chosen including fiction, non-fiction, and religious, all with a spiritual dimension. Regardless of the book the focus of discussion comes down to how the book impacts our relationship with God. Literature offers the chance to discover, to move within ourselves and at the same time to expand ourselves. This allows an opportunity to be comfortable with who we are spiritually and yet look into areas of possible growth.
Discussion group will held once a month.
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Women at the Well
Where do we find direction for meeting God, for allowing him to be real, to fill our emptiness and empower our everyday lives?
Too often there is a gap between what we believe our lives should be and what we actually experience. We are so busy that we have no time for just “being” with God.
Often what we just need is:
Women at the Well ministry is just the place for such spirituality.
Your Thoughts and Suggestions are Welcomed
The success of the New Energies Initiative needs the input of everyone. The Core Committee welcomes your suggestions and comments.
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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.**
Meetings by
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The Choirs by
Calendar by
List of schedule spiritual and social events.
Children's Liturgy of the Word by
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.
Pastoral Council by
The Pastoral Council is a leadership community working to recommend the plans and directions that will enable the parish to respond most fully to what Jesus asks of us in these times. It rests on the tripod of prayer, study and action.
Adoration Chapel by
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...
Finance Council by
Advises the pastor/administrator in all financial matters and is responsible for long range financial planning. It coordinates and prepares the parish budget for approval of the annual budget and monitors all revenues and expenditures.
Youth Ministry Photos by
Click the link above to see our growing collection of Parish Photo albums.
Parish Photo Album by
Click the link above to see our growing collection of Parish Photo albums.
Board Contact List by
Executive Board Members And Committee Chairs - 2006 - 2007
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Mass Location by
During the renovation of the Church, all Masses will be held in Pollard Hall.