Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am Holy Day: 5:30 pm

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Rev. Michael Brown Parochial Administrator

Dave Lang Parish Manager

Rev. Joseph Newman, OSFS Rev. Alan Zobler, OSFS

Weekend Celebrants

Gary Thrun Deacon

Sr. Ritamarie Miller, OSF/T Director of Liturgy & Music

Lisa Pierson Office Manager, CRE

PARISH OFFICE: 419-865-2345 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday

8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

ADDRESS: 6149 Hill Ave., Toledo, OH 43615

REGISTRATION: New members should call or visit the

Parish Office

RECONCILIATION:

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. every Saturday or by appointment

BAPTISMS:

Call Parish Office

MARRIAGES:

Please contact Parish Office 6 months in advance

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): Call Marty Charney at 419-865-7252

Christian Formation Program

(classes for public grade school children) Call the Parish Office

MASSES:

Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Holy Days: 5:30 p.m.

ST. BENEDICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Martha Hartman,

Principal/ St. Benedict Catholic School Diane Spetz,

Secretary/ St. Benedict Catholic School

SCHOOL PHONE - 419-536-1194 SCHOOL FAX - 419-531-5140

Parish Activities for This Week

Sunday, January 7: The Epiphany of the Lord National Migration Week Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. RCIA: 9:30 a.m., Lourdes Room Monday, January 8: The Baptism of the Lord Deadline for January 14 Bulletin: Please submit

articles in email format to Parish Office by noon. Prayer Shawl Ministry: 1:30 p.m., Lourdes Room RCIC: 6:00 p.m., Conference Room St. Vincent de Paul: 6:30 p.m., Parish Life Center Tuesday, January 9: Men’s Club: 7:00 p.m., Parish Office Wednesday, January 10: Hospitality Kitchen: 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m., Parish

Life Center Family Faith Formation: 6:00 p.m., Parish Life

Center Women’s Bible Study: 6:30 p.m., Lourdes Room Thursday, January 11: Bingo: In the Parish Life Center. Doors open at

10:00 a.m. Hard Card and Paper Lightning at 11:00 a.m. Series at 1:00 p.m. To volunteer call 419-865-2345.

Choir: 7:00 p.m., Church Friday, January 12: Saturday, January 13: St. Hilary Reconciliation: 3:00-3:30 p.m. Mass: 4:00 p.m. Wine and Cheese After Mass Sunday, January 14: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Donuts and Coffee After Masses RCIA: 9:30 a.m., Lourdes Room

A Great Big "Thank You" to everyone who has gra-ciously contributed to the Daughters of Mary offertory envelopes. We really appreciate your generosity. We wish you a very Blessed, Healthy and Happy New Year! God Bless!

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B I B L E S T U D Y Catholicism – The Pivotal Players

Please join us as we begin our second series on some of the key people who helped to shape the life of the Church, and to change the course of Western Civilization. We will be using Bishop Robert Barron’s DVD series Catholicism – The Pivotal Players as we study the lives of Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman, the Convert; G.K. Chesterton, the Evangelist; and Michelangelo, the Artist. We will get an insight into how their lives and contributions to the Church were a reflection of their faith, and their understanding and application of the Scriptures. We will meet on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Lourdes Room starting January 16th. and continuing on Jan. 23, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27. Please bring your Bible and CCC (Catechism of the Catholic Church) if you have one. If you did not attend the fall sessions, you are still WELCOME! Please contact Lisa at

419-865-2345 or Deacon Gary at 419-740-2296 to let us know that you will be attending, so we

can have copies of each week’s lesson for you.

Hope to see you there!

Greetings and happy new year! Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Fr. Mike Brown, whom Bishop Thomas has appointed as paro-chial administrator of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish from this week until the first of July. Ordained a priest of the diocese in 1974, I went into “senior status” in 2014, although I have found that I’ve been doing so much filling in for my brother-priests in this diocese (and sometimes beyond) that I’ve discovered that “retirement” is a rather misleading word. Some of you may have had the same experience. Even my coming to the Our Lady of Lourdes will be affected by continuing commitments I need to keep to some other parishes and institutions, three of which are rather prominent on my calendar—substituting for Fr. Mike Dandurand at Holy Trinity Parish in Assumption whenever he has “Guard Weekends” with the local Air National Guard; being one of the priests who rotate celebrating Mass with the older Notre Dame Sisters at Lial; and serving as Catholic chaplain two to four days a month at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital. My ability to serve for a while at OLL should work smoothly thanks to several things, including the fact that Frs. Joe Newman, OSFS, and Alan Zobler, OSFS, will continue to share with me the joy of celebrating weekend Masses with you throughout the year. Also, the parish staff and Deacon Gary have a remarkable history of ser-vice to the community. And then there is your own reputation as a parish doing everything an active parish should be doing, in such divers areas as outreach to the needy and carefully erecting a beautiful new worship space. If you’re interested in my background, after graduating from Port Clinton High School and then John Carroll University, I went off to St. Meinrad in Indiana to study theology; after ordination I had my first assignments as an associate pastor, first at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and then at Little Flower Parish here in Toledo, before being sent to Calvert High School in Tiffin. Then, in 1982, I became a chaplain in the U.S. Navy, serving with the Navy and Marine Corps for 16 years until the Navy, while “downsizing,” offered me an early opportunity to return to Ohio and get back to diocesan ministry. I loved my time with Sailors and Marines, but after a brief stint at St. Peter’s, Mansfield, awaiting a regular assignment, I became the pastor, first at Christ the King Parish and then at St. Clement Parish in Toledo. For six years I also did some part-time teaching at St. Francis de Sales High School, putting to good use, I hope, even more of the graduate-school education that either the diocese or the Navy allowed me to obtain. So, besides my “sea stories” you may also notice that I have fond memories of my studies at the University of Notre Dame. Right now, however, I’m looking forward to spending a good part of the next six months with all of you. With your help and support, this will be a fruitful time for us all as we seek to live the Gospel of Christ in this corner of God’s vineyard. Fr. Mike Brown

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SACRIFICIAL GIVING REPORT

Christmas Actual: $11,803.25 Christmas Budget: $14,000.00 Over/Under: ($2,196.75)

THANKS so much to all who support our parish. Call the parish office or drop us a note if you would like to

receive contribution envelopes. Please call the Parish Office if you have any changes in your address, phone,

household, etc.

Mass Intentions

Sat. 1/13 4:00 p.m. Phyllis Madrzykowski Loretta Smith David R. Barret Sun. 1/14 8:30 a.m. Michelle Schmidt Sun. 1/14 10:30 a.m. OLL Parishioners

Church Laundry: January 7-13: Mary Doore

January 14-20: Mary Alice McGuire

Church Cleaners: January 8: Carmen Worline January 15: Mary Bulone

Ministry of Praise Petitions

1) Pastors and Pastoral Leaders 2) Vocation Awareness 3) Ministers of Praise

January 13 & 14, 2018 4:00 p.m. Mass CELEBRANT: Fr. Joseph Newman EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Catherine Carrigan, Dave

Drlik, Cathy Pirucki, Stan Pirucki, Sr. Sharon Pollnow, Margaret Boltz,

Mary Kay Solt LECTOR: Barb Schmiedebusch SERVERS: Devin Corson, Devin Burnham 8:30 a.m. Mass CELEBRANT: Fr. Michael Brown EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Phyllis Wadley, Bob

Owens, Veronica Hoffman LECTOR: Floyd Zitzman SERVERS: Annie & Samantha Giovannucci

10:30 a.m. Mass CELEBRANT: Fr. Michael Brown EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Deacon Gary, Janet Veith,

John Anderson, Chuck Martin, Margaret Martin, Marty Paskiet, Rose Underwood

LECTOR: Dave Kina SERVERS: Volunteer, Elizabeth Skowronski

Liturgical Ministers

The Sanctuary Lamp burns to remind us of the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Sponsorship this

week is in memory of OLL Parishioners.

Funeral Luncheon Committee Now Forming We are in the process of putting together a committee to provide a meal to families after they have celebrat-ed a funeral here at the parish. If interested, please contact Dave Lang in the Parish Office.

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) Women’ Retreat at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Saturday, January 20th & Sunday, January 21st Contact St. Patrick’s for more information at 419-381-1540.

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To help make Baptism a truly meaningful ceremony, parents are asked to attend a Baptismal Preparation Class. This can be done before the birth of the baby. It is important for parents to understand the Sacrament, the ceremony, and the responsibilities that follow. The next Baptismal Prep Session will be February 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Lourdes Room. To register for the class or to schedule a Baptism, call the Parish Office at 419-865-2345. All parents must take a class before their child is baptized.

The Usher Ministry- Ushers needed !! The usher is a person chosen to reflect the warmth and welcome of Christ himself. Always conscious of Christ’s words: “I was a stranger and you wel-comed me.” Ushers are friendly people who are able to give assistance to all age groups and nationalities. The Usher Ministry is open to all – women and men, student girls and student boys. If interested con-tact Anthony or Terri Gillen at 419-654-2814/419-654-2813. Why not use your time, talent, and treasures to serve the Church and others? Can you commit to 1.5 hours a week to assist your fellow parishioners? If so please give us a call....thank you! If interested contact Anthony or Terri Gillen at 419-654-2814/419-654-2813.

Mass for Promoting Harmony With The Presentation of the Drum Major Awards Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday Monday, January 15, 2018 at 4:00 pm St. Patrick Historic Parish 130 Avondale Ave., Toledo Celebrant and Homilist: Bishop Daniel E. Thomas LOVE PEACE FAITH MERCY DREAM COURAGE STRENGTH CHARACTER CONVICTION SERVICE JUSTICE

FREE BREAKFAST SPOSNORED BY MEN’S CLUB

Sunday, January 21st after Masses in the Parish Life Center.

Breakfast includes Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes,

Sausage, Coffee and Orange Juice.

Free-Will Donations Benefit the We Build Campaign.

WOW (Women of Worth) Ladies!! Bring your girlfriends for another ladies night out! We’ll be showing the movie, Miracles From Heaven and of course, the awesome concessions will be in full swing! Join us Friday, January 26th at 7:00 pm in the Life Center. Please RSVP to Lisa in the Parish Office to reserve your spot!

Catholic Young Adult Trivia and Game Social Saturday, January 20th from 7-8:30 pm Corpus Christi University Parish 2955 Dorr St., Toledo Join other Catholic Young Adults within the Diocese for an exciting evening of fellowship, faith, food and fun. The event will engage young adults in an evening of trivia and other popular games. If you have any questions, please contact Trey Bauman at Trey.Bauman.14@gmail.com or 419-438.7913.

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CHRISTMAS FLOWERS IN MEMORY OF LOVED ONES

Al and Wanda Szymanowski

Ann Pokornik

Avery and Florence Schlagheck

Barbara Ann Angyal

Brown Family

Buchie Family

Carl Damico

Carmen Miller

Carol Kotlarczyk

Casimir and Alice Rudzinski

Charles Kiger Family

Charney Family

Christine Morgan

Darrel Mondville

David Saxan

David Tomaszewski

Deborah Wallace

Donald Stachowiak

Doris Hawkins

Edwin Bergsmark

Gary and Kade Weinandy

Gary Gillen

George and Bernice Szymanowski

George Fall

Gilbert and Mildred Lumbrezer

Gracyn Miller

Harold Glanzman

Henrietta Mondville

James Koch

Jeff Kotlarczyk

Jerry Pokornik

Joseph and Jennie Michalak

Joseph Family

Joseph Gajdostik

Joseph Hasenfratz Family

Lane Elting

Larry and Jerry McNulty

Larry Labiak

Larry Parrish

Leonard Hasenfratz

Leonard Labiak

Leonard Scott

Lindsey Phibbs

Marcella Fall

Margaret Parrish

Margie Elting

Marian Wesolowski

Marie Labiak

Marsha Escobar

Mary Ellen Elting

Michelle Kotlarczyk

Mickey Jones

Navarre Family

Oscar Wallace

Owen and Joann McNulty

Owen and Mary McNulty

Patricia Ann Walczak

Patricia Webber

Patrick McGuire

Patrick McLaughlin

Paul Mohn

Peter Michael Rancatore

Ralph Kuyoth

Ray and Lottie Kachelch

Rob Petree

Robert and Florentine Urzykowski

Robert Sybert

Ron and Margaret Kujawa

Rose Glanzman

Scarlet Miller

Sophia Wallace

Stanley and Stella Jewell

Stephen Jr Swiczkowski

Stephen Swiczkowski, Sr.

Swiczkowski Family

Ted and Alice Hahn

Ted and Veronica Mazurek

Ted Kotlarczyk

Thomas Bulone

Vernelc Towsgey

Virgil Keller

Walt Stender and Grandchildren

Walter Rybka family

Wilmer Peiffer

Wilmer Peiffer

Young Family

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