construction progress . . .

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-INS

Agnes Glab

Al Butler

Ann Pressley

Anne Drummond

Baby Trenton

Bailey Hastings

Barbara Boatwright

Barbara Catania

Berta Cardenas

Betty McKee

Bill Mitchell

Bob Stevenson

Brecken Patton

Cecelia Lanzoni

Chan Stewart

Charity Kalo

Cheri Bowllan

Cheryl Allen

Chris Saam

Christie Parker

Coral Hutira

Cott Bromall

Daisy Rodgers

Danny Lynch

Debbie Hodges

Donna Brown

Edward Hicks

Elaine Kerber

Eve Weideman

Florence LaRose

Fran Krug

Frances Shea

Frank Szcwczak

Frank Welch

Gabby DiPietro

Gerald Lewnau

Gigi Bartolomeo

Glenda Lominick

Greg Smith

H.D. Peters

Isabella Ruiz

Jack Cavari

Jack Gray

Jamal Wideman

Jean Powell

Jeffrey Moorer

Johnny Hodges

Juanita Flores

Julianne Swanson

Karen Krug White

Kathie Nixon

Kathryn Galanski

Kevin Glenn

Kim Kang

Larry Hehl

Margaret Mueller

Mark Kornet

Mary Beth Mohr

Mary Jones

Michael Meder

Pat Reardon

Patty McDaniel

Perfecta Thompson

Peter Normile

Randy Flick

Renee Moreno

Robert McDaniel

Rodney Watts

Rosa C. White

Rosalie Stevenson

Rosemary McHugh

Sandy Long

Sherry Fowler

Willette Parker

William Sexton

Yvette Chalock

FROM THE PASTOR

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

As the pandemic has dragged on much longer than anyone had hoped it would, I've been involved in discussions with the staff as well as diocesan personnel about how to handle religious education this year. As protocols and guidelines have developed to ensure the safety of children and volunteers, we find ourselves in a difficult spot. The primary (and insurmountable) difficulty is that our classrooms are simply not large enough to allow for adequate social distancing of 36 square feet per child (6 feet in every direction). Therefore, after careful consideration and consultation, I have determined that we will have to go to a "homeschool" model for religious education, at least for the first half of this religious education year.

Of particular concern are children in Sacramental preparation years (first and second grade for First Holy Communion; and seventh and eighth grades for Confirmation). Parents of children in those grades should be sure to register their child beginning next weekend (August 8/9). After the registration process is complete, curriculum materials will be ordered and provided to each family. When Religious Education begins on September 13, children in 1st, 2nd, 7th, and 8th grades will receive a weekly assignment to be completed prior to the next weekend. The following Sunday, children will turn that assignment in and receive a new one. We will continue in that fashion until the December break. This picking up and turning in of assignments will take place in-person in St. Bernadette Hall at the appropriate classroom on Sundays following Mass. This will at least allow us to have some face-to-face contact with parents and students, as well as providing an opportunity for questions, clarifications, etc. We will also be maintaining appropriate social distance during that process each week.

Children in grades other than those which are for Sacramental preparation will not be required to complete weekly assignments. Instead, I simply urge parents to go over religious education materials and lessons with their child or children each week. Parents may follow their own program for this, or, if they prefer, they may register their child with the parish so that grade-appropriate materials may be ordered for parents to use.

I know that this will be an adjustment, but look on the bright side: no one has to deal with the pick-up line!

Fr. Tebalt

Please pray for all our loved ones serving with the armed forces, especially Jordan Austin and Cody Piontek.

SUPPORT OLOL WITH A BULLETIN AD! Please support our Parish by becoming an Ad Sponsor in

your Bulletin. Contact GregDuncan at 704-614-2350 or at GDuncan@Diocesan.com for more information.

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS Low gluten hosts are available to those who have Celiac disease. If you need to receive a low gluten host, please speak directly with Fr. Tebalt prior to Mass.

Horario de oficina para el Ministerio Hispano: jueves: 5:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. y domingos de 1:00 –3:00.Para contrataciones de coro, comunicarse con el Sr. Jesus Avila - 864-561-4859.

Los padres de familia deben de registrar el bautismo en la oficina con 3 meses de anticipación, también deben de participar y colaborar en la misa. La aplicación se llenará en persona con la secretaria Stefanie. Debe de traer el acta de nacimiento ORIGINAL del niño/a.

Segundo martes de cada mes-clases prebautismales después de la misa. Para más información favor de comunicarse con el Sr. Ramiro 864-337-6833.

Hay Hora Santa y Exposición con el Santísimo, todos los viernes, a las 7:00 P.M. (Siete de la Noche). Cordialmente invitados.

PRAYER CHAIN Our Lady of Lourdes now has a Prayer Chain! Join the “Prayer Chain” group on your OLOL Flocknote. Please text your name and prayer requests to 992-6302. Keep us updated so we can revise weekly.

THIS IS I CARE I SHARE WEEKEND Place your non-perishable food donations for our local food bank in the white trailer in the parking lot.

NEW COLUMBARIUM The new columbarium has been completed and installed in the Prayer Garden. Visit the garden to see it. If you are interested in purchasing a niche or for more information, please contact Fred Zediak at 864-229-9021.

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Sunday, July 25 / 26, 2020

Attendance: 435 Collection: $ 10,656.55 Building Fund: $ 100.00

(Totals include Memorial and online donations.)

OLOL WEBSITE Check our website, olol.org, often for updates, news, and events. There is also a link for viewing the OLOL weekly bulletin online.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Celebrate God’s vision for marriage and promotes Natural Family Planning. Learn about NFP by visiting https://charlestondiocese.org/marriage/natural-family-planning/ or contact jflorendo@charlestondiocese.org . Please “like” their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/NFPSC.

IN THE DIOCESE ...

“Virtual” Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Restore, Rekindle, Renew! Seven–session Virtual Experience, Monday and Thursday evenings, August 6-27 from 7-9:30. For more information or to apply online, go to: scmarriagematters.org .

Rachel's Vineyard Weekend offers women and men who have had an abortion, or participated in one, a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental retreat where they can find spiritual healing and strengthening of faith! Next retreat: Nov.6-8, 2020 in Charleston (English). For more info on retreats, please contact Christy 803-554-6088. NOW is the time.

THE SAFE DIGITAL FAMILY CHALLENGE Text SECURE to 66866 to get started. Receive one email a day for seven days to help you with the latest parental control ideas for your home. Emails include: • YouTube Restricted Mode • Understanding Apps • Setting iOS Screen Time and Content Restrictions • Google SafeSearch • The Importance of Accountability • Social Media and Teens • Critical Conversations • Available in English and Spanish. TOTALLY FREE!

LABORS OF LOVE Many thanks from the parish for all the volunteer hours and efforts spent on weeding the shrubbery/flower beds and parking lot islands, and also for the ongoing attention to our beautiful prayer garden.

ON-LINE CONTRIBUTORS? If you recently began giving online or by check, please notify the office if you wish to be removed from the envelope receiving list. Thank you!

THE KNIGHTS’ CORNER The August council meeting will be held this Wednesday, August 5, at 7pm in St. Bernadette Hall. The officers’ meeting will begin at 6:00pm. The Knights will lead the first Thursday

monthly rosary for the Culture of Life after the 5:30pm Mass on Thursday, August 6. All parishioners are welcome to attend. Finally, “Knights of Columbus a Catholic Commitment. Membership in the Knights of Columbus is not primarily an invitation to do something. Membership in the Knights is primarily an invitation to BE someone - a Catholic man who lives his life according to a Catholic commitment to charity, unity, and fraternity.” (An excerpt from the July/August 2020 issue of “Columbia Magazine.”) Men of the parish, if you are interested in becoming a Knight of Columbus please contact Lee Van Voris 864-543-7671 or Walt Lordemann 864-943-2260 or go on-line to www.kofc.org/joinus and follow directions.

2020 KNIGHTS’ GOLF TOURNAMENT The Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for September 17.