March 24, 2013 - Passion (Palm) Sunday

Parish Office Hours: Tues.-Fri. 8:00 am–4:00 pm Phone: 356-7291 • Fax: 356-2358

School Office Phone: 357-3316 • Fax: 357-0980

Mass Schedule Our Lady of Lourdes Wed & Fri 8:15 am Sat (anticipation) 5:00 pm Sun 9:00 am St. Bernadette Tues & Thurs 6:00 pm Sun 11:00 am

Communion Service Monday at 7:00 am

Parish Staff Pastor Rev. J. Nicholas Dant jnickdant@ollindy.org Pastoral Associate/DRE Mary Armbrust marmbrust@ollindy.org School Principal Jennifer Thomas jthomas@ollindy.org Bookkeeper Amanda Bakemeyer abakemeyer@ollindy.org School Secretary Molly Funk mfunk@ollindy.org Parish Secretary Jill Lawson parishsecretary@ollindy.org Music Director Larry Bonebright lb2947@gmail.com Custodial Supervisor Anne Woolen awoolen@ollindy.org Parish Nurse Paula Bittelmeyer pbittelmeyer@ollindy.org Eastside Youth Minister Gabby Bibeau gbibeau@holyspirit.cc

Our Lady of Lourdes

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5333 EAST WASHINGTON STREET • INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46219

We the faith community of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish commit ourselves to the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus

Christ through joyful worship, ministering to the needs of our parish, the Irvington community and global community, high quality Catholic education and welcoming new members into

our family with open arms.

The Miracle of Lourdes Continues in Irvington est. 1909

March 17, 2013 Budgeted ........................ $8,300.00

Actual ........................... $5,802.50 Sunday & Holyday Budgeted .................... $315,400.00 Actual ......................... $293,684.37 Difference(+/-) ............ (-21,715.63) Criterion ............................. $548.00 Easter Flowers ................... $500.00 Catholic Relief Services ..... $175.00 St. Vincent de Paul ............. $100.00 Propagation of the Faith ....... $10.00 581 Registered Parish Households 87 Envelopes used

FAITH & SPIRITUAL LIFE SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00-4:30 pm. You may also call the Parish Office to arrange for an appointment.

Baptism: 1st Saturday of the month during 5:00 pm Mass; 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm. Baptismal prep-aration classes are held quarterly. Please call the Parish Office to schedule class and date of Baptism.

Marriage: Please contact the priest at least six months in advance.

Communion Call Please call the Parish Office to ar-range communion calls for the home- bound or those in the hospital.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Contact the Parish Office at any time. In case of emergency, please page Fr. Nick at 341-2804.

PARISH SCHOOL Our Lady of Lourdes offers classes for preschool, kindergarten to 8th grade. Please call the School Office for more information at 357-3316.

IN GRATITUDE WE SHARE

NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to our Parish Family! To register or to schedule a tour of Our Lady of Lourdes, please call or stop by the Parish Office located on the east side of the church. Please join us for coffee and donuts on the 3rd Sunday of the month, after the 9 am liturgy.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS Our Lady of Lourdes—Living Way of the Cross will be presented by Our Lady of Lourdes School Children on Good Friday, March 29th at 9:00 am. Catholic Cemeteries — Way of the Cross will be on Good Friday, Mach 29th, at 12:00 pm at Calvary Cemetery located at 435 W. Troy Rd or at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery located at 9001 Haverstick Rd. All are welcome to attend!

CHURCH DECORATORS NEEDED Volunteers are needed to help decorate the church for Easter. We’ll meet at 7:00 pm on Good Friday, March 29th. Confirmation candidates, this is a great way to get in your service hours. Many needed to make light work!

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Monday, March 25th: Sacrament of Reconciliation at OLL at 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 26th: Chrism Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral at 3:00 pm Holy Thursday, March 28th: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at OLL at 7:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11 pm Good Friday, March 29th: Living Stations of the Cross by the School children at OLL at 9:00 am Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at OLL at 1:30 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at St. B. at 7:00 pm Holy Saturday, March 30th: Easter Vigil Mass at OLL at 8:30 pm Easter Sunday, March 31st: Mass at OLL at 9:00 am Mass at St. B. at 11:30 am Mass at OLL at 11:30 am Please note that because of the length of the Masses the normal 11:00 am Mass at St. B for Easter Sunday, March 31st, will be moved back to 11:30 am and thanks to Fr. Maung, there will also be an 11:30 am Mass at OLL on Easter.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Divine Mercy Sunday is April 7th. It is coming up and Holy Spirit, 7243 E. 10th St. will have a special celebration on that day starting at 4:00 pm. There will not be a Mass. Msgr. Paul will be the celebrant. Remember to obtain the Plenary indulgence of this Feast—you only need to go to Confession during Lent, and attend Mass and Communion on Divine Mercy Sunday. It is great if you can do the Divine Mercy Novena starting on Good Friday, but that is not a requirement. Let’s spread the word for Sunday, April 7th—Divine Mercy Sunday. For more information on the Novena see www.marian.org

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND Christians around the world are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Our hearts, minds and prayers are also especially aware of the Holy Land. Once a year on Good Friday, OLL is called on to support Christians in the Holy Land. Many Christians in the Holy Land depend on the collection for their lives. As a pontifical collection requested by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the annual Good Friday Collection offers a direct link for parishioners to be witnesses of peace and to help protect the Holy Places. When you donate on Good Friday, you are supporting Christians in the Holy Land. Franciscans and others in the Holy Land are housing and feeding the poor, providing religious formation and education, maintaining shrines and parishes, and conducting pastoral ministry. Please be as generous as your abundance allows. For more information visit www.myfranciscan.org

OLL NEWS

Community News

SCHOOL NEWS

CHILDREN’S STEWARDSHIP Notes to God from the Children’s Mass on Friday, March 15th: 1. Let’s have a fantastic Spring Break! 2. Dear God, thank you for my family, friends, and food. 3. Class Rosary said for Pope Francis!

GORDON FOOD SERVICE Do you shop at Gordon Food Service? Next time you are at GFS, located at 2370 N. Shadeland help OLL school by asking the cashier to give you a FREE Fun Funds member-ship card. Then every time you shop, show your card and OLL will receive a cash rebate from your purchase. Questions? Please contact Danica Davis at d.j.d1@sbcglobal.net or 442-2618.

SCHOOL COMMISSION NEWS The School Commission is in the process of looking for NEW members to start the next school year. If you are a member of OLL parish and you would like to be considered to become a member of the School Commission, contact Maria Granados at 292-7104 or emmafiona@yahoo.com

CRITERION March is Criterion month at OLL. Please be sure to use your Criterion envelope provided in your contribution packets, and help OLL defray the cost of sending the Criterion into your home. The annual cost of the Criterion per household is $22.00. If you can give that amount, that would be great, but, if not, any amount will be greatly appreciated. You may deposit your Criterion envelope in any regu-lar weekend collection. Thank you!

ADULT SPANISH CLASSES Adult Spanish Classes will be offered in the spring at Our Lady of Lourdes begin-ning Thursday, evening April 4th through May 23rd. There will be eight sessions from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Parish Center. The cost is $70.00 and a workbook and CD will be provided. Judith Nichols will team teach with Marwilda Betancourt from Puerto Rico. To enroll, email jnichols@ollindy.org

EAST DEANERY YOUTH MINISTRY

East Deanery Youth Ministry is offer-ing two trip experiences this coming summer. The first is to One Bread, One Cup, a leadership conference for high school students at St. Meinrad, from June 17th—21st. The second is a week-long mission and service trip in Chicago through a program called Young Neighbors in Action from July 7th—12th. Both of these are for current 9th—11th graders. The cost of the first trip is $50 and the second trip is $100, but scholarships are avail-able. For more information and to obtain an application, go to edcym.blogspot.com or call Gabby at 353-9404, ext. 7.

PLEASE BE A SWEETIE….. The Parish Hospitality Committee is in need of candy donations to fill over 2,000 eggs for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, open to all children in our community. Candies should be individually wrapped and small enough to fit inside an average size plastic egg. All donations are appreciated.

MAIN ALTAR AREA RUG FOR SALE The parish is offering for sale the area rug which was used under the former main altar. The rug is room size, 8’3‖ by 11’3‖, and is a hand-knotted Persian rug made in India. It was recently appraised with a market value of $2000. If you have an interest in owning this rug, please contact Bernice Berlage at 357-5957 or BerlageIN@aol.com to make an appointment to view the rug and appraisal documents. Offers should be submitted in writing to the parish office.

DON’T FORGET TO HOP ON BY….. Our Lady of Lourdes Easter Egg Hunt will be this Saturday, March 30th at 11:00 am. There will be over 2,000 eggs to seek. There will be four areas designated for the hunt. Toddlers will be on the west lawn, 5-6 year olds will be on the pre-school playground, 7-8 year olds will be in the fenced area of the Parish Office and 9 and older will be in the

school garden. Each hunt will begin at a separate time so that parents with numerous children may be present for each hunt. We suggest you arrive early so you can register your child in the grand prize drawing.

MASS INTENTIONS Mass Intentions can be of various types, ―An end to abortion‖ or ―Vocations to the priesthood and reli-gious life.‖ The intention can be to remember a deceased loved one or offer a special intention for someone with an anniversary, birthday or for better health. If you would like to request a Mass intention, please contact the Parish Office at 356-7291 or parishsecretary@ollindy.org. You can also put your intention in an enve-lope marked mass intention and place in the collection basket. The standard stipend for Masses in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis is $10.00.

DIVORCE AND BEYOND PROGRAM A six session Divorce and Beyond Program has been scheduled for Monday eve-nings beginning April 8th through May 13th. The peer ministry program will be held at St. Luke, 7575 Holiday Drive E. from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Topics for dis-cussion will be the process of divorce, self-image, stress, anger, blame, guilt, loneliness and forgiveness. The cost of the six week session is $30.00, which includes a book. For more information or to register, please contact the Office for Family Ministries at 236-1586 or email dvanvelse@archindy.org

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Archbishop Daniel

Fr. Noah Casey Brady Bishop Margo Miller

Pam Dant Sarah Dickman Sue Kennedy

Joseph Lakin Charles Scott Bob Martin

Glenda Moore Kyleigh Nelson Patti Kowczyk

Ezeqiel Rivera Martha Ardis Dorothy Ritchie

Karen McLeish

Mary Luttrell

Angela Reckley Jenny Mattingly Bryson Dickman

Karlene Wallace Jerry Mobley Braeden Estes

Margaret Unverzagt Lucy Bross Arney Freirich

Jenny Deery Sam Ajamie Katie Jones

Isabelle Hofmeister Eloise Hudson Judy Lane

Beckie Minglin

Jennie Troutman

Kim Sombke James Hurley Michael Deiter

Judith Tansy Jim Roseman Florence Vanzo

Kendall Ash Diana Shepler Tina Berger

Nancy Lamond Maya Grace Mullins Kendra Springs

Janie Wagner Ronald Beasley Mary Gillespie

Sunday, March 24th, Passion (Palm) Sunday 9:00 am Parishioners of OLL and St. B. OLL 11:30 am Cher Hodges, Req. by Bob & Linda Davey SB Monday, March 25th, Monday of Holy Week 7:00 am Communion Service OLL 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation OLL Tuesday, March 26th, Tuesday of Holy Week 3:00 pm Chrism Mass at Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral 6:00 pm Communion Service SB Wednesday, March 27th, Wednesday of Holy Week 8:15 am Helen Cobb, OLL Req. by Mark, Marcia, Ralph & Karen Piercy

Thursday, March 28th, Holy Thursday 7:00 pm Joseph T. Dant, Req. by Fr. Nick OLL Friday, March 29th, Good Friday 9:00 am Living Way of the Cross OLL 1:30 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion OLL 7:00 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion SB Saturday, March 30th, Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil) 8:30 pm Parishioners of OLL and St. B. OLL Sunday, March 31st, Easter Sunday 9:00 am Kathleen P. Dant, Req. by Fr. Nick OLL 11:30 am Benny Banayote, Sr. SB Req. by Benny Banayote, Jr. 11:30 am Thanksgiving for Pontificate of Pope OLL Benedict XVI, Req. by Therese Duffy OLL—Our Lady of Lourdes * SB—St. Bernadette

PARISH ACTIVITIES Monday, March 25th Parish Office Closed 3:00 pm School Extended Care Café 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Church Tuesday, March 26th 3:00 pm Chrism Mass at Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral 3:00 pm School Extended Care Café 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Church Wednesday, March 27th 3:00 pm School Extended Care Café 7:00 pm RCIA P. C. Thursday, March 28th, Holy Thursday 3:00 pm School Extended Care Café 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper and Church Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11 pm Friday, March 29th, Good Friday 9:00 am Living Way of the Cross Church 1:30 pm Lord’s Passion at OLL Church 7:00 pm Lord’s Passion at St. B. St. B. Saturday, March 30th, Holy Saturday 11:00 am Easter Egg Hunt Grounds 8:30 pm Easter Vigil Liturgy Church

LITURGICAL ROLES FOR THE TRIDUUM AND EASTER LITURGIES

If you are available to serve at the Triduum or Easter liturgies please sign up on OLL's ministry scheduling website.

Sign up sheets are also available in the sacristy this weekend.

To add or delete a name to the annals prayer list, contact the OLL parish secretary at 356-7291.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 24, 2013

Sunday: Lk 19:28-40/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Lk 22: 14--23:56 or 23:1-49 Monday: Is 42:1-7/Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Chrism Mass: Is 49:1-6/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a/Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9/Rv 1:5-8/ Lk 4:16-21 Evening Mass of the Lord's Last Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13--53:12/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1--19:42 Saturday: Easter Vigil: Gn 1:1--2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a/Gn 22: 1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ex 14:15--15:1/ Is 54:5-14/Is 55:1-11/Bar 3:9-15, 32--4:4/Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/Rom 6:3-11/Lk 24:1-12 Next Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b- 8/Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or Lk 24:13-35 ©Liturgical Publications Inc

EASTER TRIDUUM

1st Sgt. John Beasley National Guard Staff Sgt. Thomas Cadick United States Air Force PFC Matthew L. Chalupa United States Army CW4 Joseph D. Eble United States Army Lt. William Keyes United States Navy Spec. Arvit Kopliku United States Army Captain John Schluge National Guard TSGT Justin Z. Morgan United States Air Force Sr. A Joseph R. Morgan U.S. Air Force Reserve Captain John R. Mosier, Jr. United States Navy PFC Vincent Redell National Guard A1C Daniel Willett United States Air Force Captain Scott Godby National Guard AB James Willett United States Air Force

THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED SERVICES

† Big Ed and Miriam Walsh The Walsh Family

† Sgt. Walter John Linne, WWII † Ruth (Miller) and Paul Sherlock † Marcia (Sherlock) White † Lenora and George Miller † Lillie and Edward Linne † Katie (McLarty) Miller † Helen (Kurto) Miller † Michael Joseph Sherlock

Linne/Miller/Sherlock Family

† John H. Marshall † Felix and Josephine Smerdel † Claudus and Elizabeth Marshall † Robert & Martha Robb Joan Marshall & Family

† Mike Bisesi † Betty and Gerald Brandenburg † Eva and Paul Moss Richard & Penny Moss

† Ella Bakemeyer † Ernest Kloenne † Chris Hutt † Gloria Wood † Ray Piercy † Phil Wilhelm † Friends and Family Who Have Gone Before Us The Bakemeyers

† Paul C. Sponsel † Louis & Mabel Sponsel † Lawrence & Hazel Mueller † Larry MacDuff Bob Sponsel & Family

† Debbie Kissinger Kissinger Family

† Deery & Remmetter Families † Florea & Griesheimer Families Terry & Jenny Deery & Family

IN LOVING MEMORY

† Joe Summers † Leon Schluge † Virginia O’Connor † U. S. Soldiers Adele Schluge

† Audrey & Chet Skirvin † Barb Skirvin † Jim Flanagan Dave, Ann Skirvin & Family

† Don Baumgartner † Lula Allsop † Don Sheets The Krause Family

MEMBERS LOST IN 2013…... † Helen T. Cobb † Malcolm S. Biggs, Jr.

† Mary Jane Wagner † Robert D. Leming Leming Family

† Kathleen Reckley Jontz Steve & Ann Reckley

† Carolyn F. Smithes William Smithes

† Jerry Flanary Helen Flanary

† Robert & Irene Bone † Dale Fleming Bone-Heithoff Family

† Anna K. Wallace † Krupsha/Wallace Families † Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Blomberg † Bernie Salek Eugene & Karlene Wallace