You may remember that my article in the bulletin last weekend included some information about the financial stewardship of the parish. I would like to continue with that topic. If you want to see the information in last week’s article, it can be found on our parish website at ololchicago.org. I have had some questions from parishioners regarding parish finances in general. Allow me to explain. The simplest way to look at this is to understand that the parish operates in a way similar to every household. We have income and we have expenses. If we...

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In every diocese in the U.S.A . through the Office of the Propagation of the Faith, religious communities are invited by the diocese to make an appeal and take up a collection for the support of their ministries. The weekend of June 15-16, Sister Loretta Cornell, a Mission Helper of the Sacred Heart, from Baltimore, MD will speak at the masses and share her missionary experiences with us. Sister Loretta is a veteran missionary who has served in several dioceses in the United States. She has ministered to the young and old by teachi...

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Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish 4641 N. Ashland Ave., 1st Floor 773-275-2497 REGISTRATION for RELIGIOUS EDUCATION First Communion and Confirmation (two-year program per Sacrament) Office Days: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 4:30 —7:30 pm Saturday from 8:00 am — 1 pm Requirements: 1. Baptism Certificate 2. Birth Certificate 3. Health Record 4. First Communion Certificate (1st year of Confirmation)

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FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL: Osmar and Marcela Rodriguez, Francisco and Letty Garcia, Gloria Parayno, Ed Hannan, Nancy Coraretti, Salvador Zepeda, Gabriel Cabael, Armie Reyes, Gloria Flores, Hector De Leon, Laura Carrera, Suzette Samadi, Tristen Trayvilla, Samantha Johnson, Carolyn Farmby, Virgilia Uy, Emilio Mendoza, Teresita Nuval and our parishioners who are ill or in nursing homes. OUR DECEASED: Fely Mandin OUR YOUNG PEOPLE IN SERVICE: Daniel Baker, Jonathan Muñoz, Luis Daniel Vazquez, Richard Silva

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    Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, At the center of our faith is the conviction that God loves us and calls us to love one another. God gives us a sign of his love and affection by giving us priests who serve as our spiritual fathers. They lead our parishes. They offer us support and encouragement in times of need. So often, without thinking of themselves, they serve with great generosity the people entrusted to their care. Now, this weekend we have an opportunity to express our gratitude for this gift that we...

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Our parish was blessed to receive $582,940 in pledges during the campaign, which raise 30% of our goal. Thank you! As you know, Our Lady of Lourdes receives its share of campaign funds as pledges are paid. To date, $109,934 has been returned to us, and we have already directed these funds to add additional sections to the Church Tuckpointing Project. As more pledges are fulfilled, we will begin Church Interior Restoration work. Total pledges: $582,940 Total paid pledges: $178,549 Total returned to parish: $109,934 If you have qu...

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This weekend we are officially starting Phase III of the Our Lady’s Garden Engraved Brick Project. For just $100, you can order a brick to honor loved ones, friends, teachers— someone who has made an impact on your life. It could also mark a significant event like a wedding or graduation. If you have not seen Our Lady’s Garden yet, please go there and see it as you leave church today. The engraved bricks surround the statue of our Blessed Mother on the west side of church and you can see it as you exit through ...

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Every month in the Vicariate II newsletter, a piece on Renew My Church will be included. You can find additional information on RENEW MY CHURCH by visiting the website at https://www.renewmychurch.org What is Renew My Church? To address the challenges of our time, we are called by Jesus to rebuild. Renew My Church is a vision and strategic plan guiding our response to this call for renewal. This spiritual revitalization will reclaim what is most central and sacred to our faith and breathe new life into our methods of sharing the Gospel. In this way, we can peop...

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