I recently received one of the best gifts ever. It was a beautiful framed poem commonly known as “Desiderata” by Max Ehrman (1872-1945). I trust that many of you are familiar with it. I thought it might be a nice Summer reflection. Perhaps you can place it in a visible place in your home. It offers a rich, practical advice in times of adversity.   Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there might be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be in good terms with all persons. Speak your tr...

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Some Important New Points: The weekly Sunday Mass at 11 am will be bilingual. Limited to 50 attendees so registration is required. To register for the Mass, go either ololchicago.org or to the Parish Facebook at “Our Lady of Lourdes Parish” and look for the Reopening Sign-up Form. We continue to seek volunteers for the Reopening Team after the liturgical services. To sign up, please go to ololchicago.org or to our Facebook page under “Our Lady of Lourdes Parish”.  I am working with the Volunteer Reope...

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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 103 Reading 1 IS 55:10-11 Thus says the LORD: Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to the one who sows and bread to the one who eats, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; my word shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it. Responsorial Psalm PS 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14 R. (Lk 8:8) The seed that falls on good ground wil...

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FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL: Nelflin and Elida Juarez, Osmar and Marcela Rodriguez, Alfredo and Omaira Mahe, Manuel and Maricela Arreola, Armie Reyes, Gabriel Cabael, Hector De Leon, Christine Finnerly, Blaine Lisner, Miriam Pureco, Marjorie Carmody, the Madrigal Family, the Vivanco Family and our parishioners who are ill or in nursing homes. OUR DECEASED:   OUR YOUNG PEOPLE IN SERVICE: Daniel Baker, Jonathan Muñoz, Arnold Zumba

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We have gotten very many questions about the Perpetual Adoration Grotto and we understand how dearly our many devoted Adorers miss its Eucharistic presence. Of course, the problem that first caused the closure of the Grotto, the COVID 19 pandemic, is still around and as dangerous as ever. Even with the recent re-opening of churches throughout our city and state, the small space inside the Grotto and the narrow hallway leading to it make it very difficult to practice the necessary social distancing. However, new problems have aris...

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This is a stewardship/fundraising campaign that began in 2016. Our goal was to raise $405,000. The goal of this campaign is to raise funds for very specific projects involving Religious Education and improvements in the interior of the church.  As of today we have raise a total of $235,190. Some of these funds have already been used for these designated projects: technology resources for religious education; reconstruction, plastering and painting of specific areas inside church, especially over and around the Mary Altar. The COVI...

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Please read so you are familiar and comfortable with the expectations for worshipping at Our Lady of Lourdes.

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June 16, 2020 We have taken initial steps to resume some sacramental services in our church. We are extremely concerned about the health and well being of our faithful parishioners. Covid-19 is a dangerous virus and we are required to use extreme caution. Cardinal Cupich has requested that all parishes follow the same procedures in a process of opening the church. This process has several steps. The process and instructions are explained in detail in the guidelines which are found on the homepage of our website at ololchicago.org. The opening of th...

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Parish Rosary Together Fr. Mike, Fr. Dominic and Fr. Bolivar invite you to join in the prayer of the Rosary. Join us on Zoom OR on the phone. Here are the details: Time: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday @ 7:00 PM    OPTION 1 > Join by computer Join Zoom Meeting by simply going to this site: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89130823753 Then enter Meeting ID: 891 3082 3753 If you do not know how to use Zoom, please contact Fr. Mike.    OPTION 2 >  Dial by phone Simply dial and call the number: ...

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Did you know that Fr MIke celebrates bi-lingual mass each week day? Log on to our Facebook page OUR LADY OF LOURDES at 1pm and you can join him and others. Or visit the website and view the mass at your convenience.  You do not need a Facebook Account.   

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