1290 Grafton St. Worcester, MA 01604

508-757-0789 ladyoflourdes1290@gmail.com

www.ololma.org

Rev. Brian O’Toole Pastor

Cheryl Orrell Admin Asst/Bookkeeper

Rev. Francis J. Roach Mr. William Cotter In Residence Maintenance

Mary Jo Castrrale Jeremiah’s Inn Ministry

Roland Gauthier Mrs. Judy Verdini Organist Religious Ed

Mission Statement:

"Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, disciples of Jesus Christ in Worcester, MA, reaches out with love into the neighborhoods to welcome, serve, support, and engage the community in Jesus.

In creating a welcoming relationship with Eucharistic and prayerful celebrations, we gather to make a difference by coming closer to God and one another."

MASSES Daily Mon - Sat: 8:00 AM

Saturday 4:30PM, Sunday 7:30 & 9:30AM Holy Days 8:00 AM, Noon, 5:30 PM PENANCE Saturdays 2:30-3:30 PM

Mass Intentions and Calendar February 9, 2020

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SCRIPTURE READINGS

9 SUN Is 58:7-10/Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [4a]/1 Cor 2:1-5/ Mt 5:13-16 10 MON 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-7, 8-10 [8a]/Mk 6:53-56 11 TUE 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11 [2]/ Mk 7:1-13 12 WED 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40 [30a]/ Mk 7:14-23 13 THU 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40 [4a]/ Mk 7:24-30 14 FRI 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15 [11a and 9a]/Mk 7:31-37 15 SAT 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22 [4a]/Mk 8:1-10

Sat, Feb 8

8:00 am

4:30 pm Gloria Walsh 2nd anniv remembrance req by the family

Sun, Feb 9

7:30 am Grace & Mike Cariglia req by the family

9:30 am Richard Bartkus req by Donna

10:30 am opens -Sharing Our Bounty in Church Hall

Mon, Feb 10

8:00 am Special Intentions req by Catherine D.

3:00 pm Prayer Group

Wed, Feb 12

8:00 am

7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Meeting in sacristy

Fri, Feb 14 Valentine’s Day

8:00 am

7:00 pm NA Meeting in Church Hall

Sat, Feb 15

8:00 am

4:30 pm Larry Bourget 1st anniv req by the family

Sun, Feb 16

7:30 am Leonard & Marianne Hegi req by the family

9:30 am

10:30 am opens -Sharing Our Bounty in Church Hall

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and

give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)

The generosity of being a good steward of your gifts has a positive effect on people,

and it is contagious! Good works encourage more good works.

Let your light shine! Be careful to recognize that God is working through you

and don’t put yourself above the people you have been called to help.

Save the Date: Ordinations

The ordination to the transitional diaconate

is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at 10 am.

WEEKLY OFFERING

Sunday Offertory 2/1-2/2 $3,627.00 Maintenance 292.00 Catholic Home Missions 513.70 Solemnity of Mary 10.00 Easter Flowers 10.00

Thank you for your generous support!

Around Town…(If you would like to see a complete list of

events going on in our diocese, go to https://

worcesterdiocese.org/the-diocesan-dispatch)

-20th Anniversary Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference at Assumption College on Saturday, March 28. Visit www.firstmensconf.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

Contribution statements It is that time of year again….TAX TIME!

Because of the new tax laws regarding donations, many do not require the contribution statements because the donation level has been raised. If you would still like one, please call 508-757-0789 Monday, Tuesday or Friday or email the rectory at ladyoflourdes1290@gmail.com and we will send them out. If you donate through online giving, you can print out your own reports when you login to your account.

Healing Heart Hospitality House.

Don’t forget next Saturday, February 15, is the deadline to make any donations to this great organization.

Donations needed: shampoo, conditioner, soap, wash cloths, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream, disposable razors, deodorant, skin cream, lap blankets, magazines, puzzles, books, gift cards to restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, and stores like CVS, Walmart and Target. We are also accepting vouchers, parking passes, brochures and maps. Thank you! This is a private, nonprofit resource dedicated to serving families who have loved ones hospitalized in the Worcester medical facilities. It is located within walking distance of UMass University Campus. Our very own confirmation group will be assembling bags to give to them, working with Nancy Whalen, who is a member of our Religious Ed team and president of this nonprofit house.

-Family Dinner in Leicester-Family Dinner to be held at Leicester Knights of Columbus, 91 Manville St., Leicester on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 6 pm. Choices are Stuffed Chicken or Baked Fish. Cost is $12.00 and includes Salad, Rolls, Entree, Dessert, and Coffee. Please call for reservations by Wednesday, February 12 at 508-892-4528.

-Bereavement Support Group-Our Lady of Good Counsel Par-ish will hold its next 6-part series of "A New Day Ministry" begin-ning Monday, March 2, 1-2:30 pm in the Parish Hall, 111 Worcester St., West Boylston. For more information or to regis-ter (required prior to the start of the sessions) call Renate Isbell (508) 835-3286.

Novena in Northborough-St. Bernadette Parish invites you to the 28th Annual Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes and Saint Bernadette. Come and experience the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Monday, Feb. 10 through Tuesday, Feb.18 at 7 pm except Saturday, Feb. 15 at 5 pm. Mass with Bishop McManus with Novena prayers to follow. Different homilists each night. Located at 266 Main St., (Route 20), Northborough

Prayer Shawl Ministry We gather every 4th Wednesday of the month in the sacristy of the church - to pray, to knit, and to bond. All knitters and crocheters are welcomed to join us from 9:30am to 11:00 am. A Prayer Shawl is a knitted or crocheted shawl - in any pattern, in any color but always filled with prayers. Each knitter or crocheter prays as their shawl is being made. The shawls are given to people for comfort as they are healing from surgery or an illness - for comfort while they are grieving the loss of a loved one - for comfort while dealing with a serious illness - for comfort as a loved one is being deployed in the military - for comfort for someone who is alone - or for comfort during life's hard times. Shawls may also be used for milestone anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, or when someone is moving far away, or is facing a new adventure. Shawls are just meant to be a HUG FROM GOD. A shawl request may be made by anyone for anyone. Please call Donna at 508-304-1745 or 508-579-9299 or email at dmgriffin@charter.net. Please know that donations of yarn - or donations to buy yarn - are greatly appreciated and accepted. The shawls are, of course, free!

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

GLORIA

You take away the sins of the world,

receive our prayer, You are seated at the right hand of the

Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One;

You alone are the Lord. You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,

With the Holy Spirit, In the glory of God, the Father.

Amen

Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you,

we bless you, we adore you,

we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord, God, Heavenly King,

O God, almighty Father.

Lord, Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us:

GATHERING HYMN O God Beyond All Praising

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time Cycle A

LITURGY OF THE WORD

HOMILY

FIRST READING IS 58: 7-10

Thus says the LORD: Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own.

Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your wound shall quickly be healed; your vindication shall go before you, and the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer, you shall cry for help, and he will say: Here I am!

If you remove from your midst oppression, false accusation and malicious speech; if you bestow your bread on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted; then light shall rise for you in the darkness, and the gloom shall become for you like midday.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM PSALM 112

SECOND READING 1COR 2:1-5

When I came to you, brothers and sisters, proclaiming the mystery of God, I did not come with sublimity of words or of wisdom. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you

except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear and much trem-bling, and my message and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of Spirit and power, so that your faith might rest not on human

wisdom but on the power of God.

GOSPEL MT 5:13-16

Jesus said to his disciples: "You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what

can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled un-derfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it

gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father."

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

NICENE CREED

I believe in one God, the Father almighty,

maker of heaven and earth, of all things

visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only

Begotten Son of God, born of the Father

before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not

made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit

was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried,

and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the

right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the

giver of life who proceeds from the Father

and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic

Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the

resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

LITURGY OF THE Eucharist

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS Christ, Be Our Light

GENERAL INTERCESSIONS

The Response is: “Lord hear us.”

HOLY, HOLY MASS OF CREATION

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God of hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION MASS OF CREATION

We proclaim your death, O Lord

And profess your Resurrection Until you come again

GREAT AMEN MASS OF CREATION

OUR FATHER

SIGN OF PEACE

LAMB OF GOD MASS OF CREATION

COMMUNION Taste And See

Staying In Touch

Are you not sure you are a registered member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish? Has something changed in

your household? If so, help us keep our records up to date. Please take some time and fill out this form

and put it on the table as you leave the church.

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RECESSIONAL We Are The Light Of The World