Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Community 1600 North Main Street Vidor, Texas 77662

Parish Office & Fax Number 769-2865 Religious Education Office 769-6758

Email: ourladyoflourdes@sbcglobal.net · dreolol@sbcglobal.net Website: ololvidor.parishesonline.com Office Hours: Mon—Fri 8:30 AM—4:30 PM (12-1 PM Lunch)

PASTOR

Rev. Paul E. Sumler

STAFF Secretary/bookkeeper: JayMarie Granger

Director of Religious Education/Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Michael Strother Church Custodian: Linda Lewis

WEDDINGS: Couple must notify priest six (6) months before the wedding. Couple must attend one of the programs presented by the Diocese of Beaumont prior to date of marriage. Contact Parish Office For: Sacraments of Baptism, Marriage and Anointing of the Sick; Registration, Parish Ministries

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00, 11:30 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. (Latin)

WEEKDAY MASS: Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 8 :00 a.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m.; · Tues.-Fri.: 12:10 p.m.. (Latin) Sat. 8:a.m. (Latin/Novena to St. Monica)

All Weekday Masses in the Chapel HOLY DAYS: 8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. & Sunday before Mass

Fifth Sunday of Lent/ Passion Sunday

SCRIPTURE READINGS & SAINT OF DAY MARCH 23-29 (Norvos Ordo-English)

Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10;Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39] Saints and Special Observances: MARCH 22-27 Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Lent; Third Scrutiny Monday: St. Turibius of Mogrovejo Wednesday: The Annunciation of the Lord Friday: Abstinence

SCRIPTURE READINGS & SAINT OF DAY MARCH 22-29 (LATIN)

Sunday: Epistle : Hebrews, 9. 11-15 ; Gospel: John, 8. 46-59 Monday: Epistle: Jonas 3: 1-10 ; Gospel: John 7: 32-39 Tuesday: Epistle: Daniel 14: 27-42; Gospel: John 7: 1-13 Wed: Epistle: Isaias 7. 10-15 ; Gospel: Luke 1. 26-28 Thursday: Epistle: Daniel 3:31; Psalm 118:1 ; Gospel: Luke 7:36-50 Friday: Epistle: Wisdom 10: 10-14 ; Gospel: Luke 6: 6-11 Saturday: Epistle: Wisdom 10: 10-14 ; Gospel Luke 9: 1-6 Sunday: Epistle : Philippians 2. 5-11 ; Gospel: Matthew 26. 36-75; 27. 1-60 March 23-28 Monday: Feria of Passiontide Tuesday: Feria of Passiontide; St. Gabriel the Archangel Wednesday: Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday: Feria of Passiontide Friday: Feria of Passiontide; St. John Damascene Saturday: Feria of Passiontide; St. John Capistran

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Our giving reflects a true measure of gratitude and thankfulness to God. We Care Fund is now being funded by private donations. A registered parishioner who is in financial need, may be able to utilize the program on a yearly

basis when funds are available. Sacrificial Offering: March 7-8: $5,785.20 Building/Maintenance Fund: $642.00 MARCH 21-22 & 28 - 29: Building/Maintenance Fund that helps in maintaining our buildings and premise.

UNITED CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER OF VIDOR, INC. You are being asked to bring staples such as canned vegetables, canned meats, flour, sugar, peanut butter, jelly and such items as these to church. Please place them in the barrels at the entrance of the church beginning this weekend. Thank you. The staples will be delivered to the United Christian Care Center of Vidor, Inc. on April 7th.

MASS INTENTIONS NORVOS ORDO (ENGLISH )

LATIN MASS MARCH 22-29

Fifth Sunday of Lent Saturday, March 21 5:00 PM +Josie & Willie Koncaba +Vincent Brucia Fifth Sunday of Lent/Passion Sunday Sunday, March 22 8:00 AM Sick in our Parish (Special Intention) +Judith Rivard 9:30 AM Reparation for sins in the world (Special Intention) 11:30 AM For People of our Parish Adam & Aaron Almonte (Special Intention) +Josefina Sifuentes Tuesday, March 24 8:00 AM Reparation for sins in the world (Special Intention) 12:10 PM +Ruth Breaux Wednesday, March 25 12:10 PM +Betty Broussard 6:30 PM +Tom Ellis Thursday, March 26 8:00 AM +Mary Elizabeth Brucia 12:10 PM Special Intention of Blessed Mother Friday, March 27 8:00 AM +Don Williams 12:10 PM All Priest (Special Intention) Saturday, March 28 8:00 AM St. Monica Sodality (Special Intention) Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Saturday, March 28 5:00 PM +Connie Faul Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Sunday, March 29 8:00 AM +Linda Campbell +Don Williams 9:30 AM +Joseph F. Broussard, Sr. 11:30 AM For People of our Parish Raymond Saladana & Vincent Varela (Special Intention)

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS The bulletin announcements for the April 5th bulletin are due by Thursday, March 26th. Thank you.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Saturday, March 28, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, March 29, 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Latin Mass); 11:30 a.m.

The Jubilee Chrism Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, March 31, at 6:30 p.m., St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica in Beaumont. . The Oil of the Sick and the Oil of the Catechumens will be blessed and the Sacred Chrism consecrated. These oils will be distributed to all the parishes, missions, hospitals and prison ministry in the diocese. Also, the priests of the Diocese will renew their promise to Bishop Guillory and to the people. All are invited. Thursday, April 2, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper will begin at 7:00 p.m. The Liturgy will include: Washing of the Feet during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper; Procession & Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament to the Chapel. Adoration until 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 3, Stations of the Cross in church, 12:00 noon; 2:30 p.m. Confessions, Church; Good Friday Services will be at 3:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion; Veneration of the Cross; Holy Communion. Good Friday Sacrificial Offering will go to the Shrines (and people) of the Holy Land. Easter Vigil: Holy Saturday, April 4: Services will begin at 7:00 p.m.; Blessing of the Fire and Paschal Candle; Blessing of the Baptism Water and renewal of the Baptism Promises; Baptism and Confirmation of Catechumens; Celebration of the Eucharist: Commemorating the Resurrection of our Lord. Easter Sunday, April 5: Mass Times: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. Latin Mass. (PLEASE NOTE: THERE WLL NOT BE 11:30 A.M. MASS) The Entire Collection: Education of Seminarians and Ministers

EASTER EGG HUNT Our Lady of Lourdes 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt in the picnic area on Easter Sunday after 9:30 a.m. Latin Mass. Prize eggs!

LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary meet Tuesday, March 24th, 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. & 6:30-8:00 p.m. R.E. Building

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. High School CCD (9th-12th)

R.C.I.A rehearsal for Easter Vigil, Church.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH COUNCIL Parish Council will meet Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. in parish hall meeting room. The minutes of previous meeting can be found on parish website.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent beginning at 7:00 p.m.; Communion Service and Benediction will follow.

FISH AND SHRIMP FRY

Knights of Columbus Council 5789 Friday Fish and Shrimp Fry, 4:30-7:00 p.m.– Friday, March 27, dine-in or pickup orders only. $7.00 plates.

2015 BISHOP’S FAITH APPEAL AS OF MARCH 6

112 out of approximately 600 parishioners have pledged a total of $35,211.00 to the 2015 BFA. This Appeal provides funds for diocesan ministries and services that cannot be provided for at the parish level. A big “Thank You” to everyone who made a contri-bution. Parish Goal: $ 45,560.00. If you have not made a decision, please do so this week.

EASTER FLOWERS Envelopes can be found on the tables at the entrance of church. Please make a donation in whatever amount you choose. List on the envelope the names of people you wish to be honored and remembered. Please include your name (donor) on the envelope. Thank you for contributing to the beauty of our church at Easter.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our parish family; for the meal; all who served at the altar and Father Paul who celebrated mass for our beloved hus-band and father Don Williams who passed from this life

to the everlasting life Feb.21. May your gift of love bring forth many of God's blessings. Thank you, JoAnn Williams & Children

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED The parish office will re-open Tuesday, March 24th.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Sunday Classes will recess Sunday March 22nd and will resume Sunday, March 29th

CALLING VOLUNTEERS! PARISH WORK DAY Saturday, April 18 • Start time 9:00 a.m. • Register 8:45 same day Meet at the Three Crosses next to the Religious Ed Bldg. To show our gratitude for our parish, for Father Sumler, and to God: if willing and able, come out for a day filled with productivity and fun and bonding with your fellow parishioners! Volunteers need to bring

any rakes, pruning saws, pole saws, snippers, brooms, paint brushes, or lawn chairs they might use on the job. (Name on tools!) For your safety, please wear tennis shoes/work boots. No flip flops. No open toe shoes. No loose clothing. Please bring work gloves, eye protection, & hat. Long pants are better than shorts. Complimen-tary links and drinks at noon. Psalm 28:7 –God is my strength and my shield…Sponsored by Latin Mass Society and KCs. Also, in need of generous golfer to loan us his golf cart that day for the Powder-Puff Refreshment Crew to circulate with drinks and supplies. For more info, (409) 724-1456 Marilyn.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULE Go to website (ololvidor.myownparish.com) to pull up current schedule. Scroll to bulletins anand clip on weekly bulletin.

5:00 PM 8:00 AM 11:30 AM

1-Mar HOST MELVA NUNEZ BYRON RICHARD EILEEN DEARING

WINE JAYMARIE GRANGER CAROL RICHARD RUSSELL JAMES

WINE CINDY GARRIOTT JESSIE SAVOIE CAROLYN JAMES

8-Mar HOST ELJEAN BEIER ALLEN MUMFORD RONI MATTHEWS

WINE TONY BEIER ELAINE MUMFORD YOLANDA JONES

WINE DORA READY JAYMARIE GRANGER LETY ALMONTE

15-Mar HOST TONY BEIER JACK FRANK WELDON LEBLANC

WINE ELJEAN BEIER GEZEL FRANK LINDA LEBLANC

WINE CHARLOTTE DUNCAN CARL WOODALL EILEEN DEARING

22-Mar HOST CINDY GARRIOTT ROBERT LEIPER CAROLYN JAMES

WINE DORA READY MARY KATHRYN LEIPER RUSSELL JAMES

WINE MELVA NUNEZ MARY MICHAEL RONI MATTHEWS

29-Mar HOST CHARLOTTE DUNCAN RONI MATTHEWS LETY ALMONTE

WINE MELVA NUNEZ CAROL RICHARD YOLANDA JONES

WINE JAYMARIE GRANGER BYRON RICHARD EILEEN DEARING

OUR LADY OF LOURDES LECTOR SCHEDULE

WEBSITE

For your convenience, Our Lady of Lourdes Eucharistic, Lector, & Altar Server lists are now available on our website, (ololvidor.myownparish.com). Scroll to bulletins and click on the weekly bulletin, that is the location where you will find these lists.

5:00 PM 8:00 AM 11:30 AM 1-Mar

FIRST READER TERRI SMITH MARY KATHRYN LEIPER WESLEY STRICKLAND SECOND READER JUDY BRUCIA ROBERT LEIPER CULLEN BORDAGES

8-Mar

FIRST READER JUDY BRUCIA CHIP GRANGER BARBARA GROSS SECOND READER JEAN OLIVIER KATHERINE READ MIKE JONES

15-Mar FIRST READER TERRI SMITH STEPHEN SELLERS CULLEN BORDAGES

SECOND READER BARBARA GROSS CHIP GRANGER WESLEY STRICKLAND

22-Mar FIRST READER JEAN OLIVIER KATHERINE READ BARBARA GROSS SECOND READER TERRI SMITH ALLEN MUMFORD CULLEN BORDAGES

29-Mar FIRST READER BARBARA GROSS ROBERT LEIPER MIKE JONES

SECOND READER JUDY BRUCIA MARY KATHRYN LEIPER WESLEY STRICKLAND

ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE Go to website (ololvidor.myownparish.com) to pull up current sched-ule. Scroll to bulletins anand clip on weekly bulletin.

5:00 PM 8:00 AM 11:30 AM

1-Mar Kathryn Gilbreath Austin Rodgers Cameron Bordages Julia Gilmore Emily Lewis Haley Nelson Jasmine Odom Marcus James Damien Leiper Michael James

8-Mar Kathryn Gilbreath Kaden Phelan Brianna James Julia Gilmore Evan Phelan Dalton James Carley Loggins Marcus James Austin Rodgers Michael James

15-Mar Kathryn Gilbreath Emily Lewis Michael James Julia Gilmore Carley Loggins Marcus James Kaden Phelan Cameron Bordages Evan Phelan Haley Nelson

22-Mar Kathryn Gilbreath Jasmine Odom Brianna James Julia Gilmore Austin Rodgers Dalton James Damien Leiper Marcus James Emily Lewis Michael James

29-Mar Julia Gilmore Damien Leiper Michael James Kathryn Gilbreath Carley Loggins Marcus James Kaden Phelan Haley Nelson Evan Phelan Cameron Bordages JUDY BRUCIA - ALTAR SERVER COORDINATOR: 769-2358