Parish Office Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-Noon Mary Kibbey, Executive Secretary Cheryl Melidosian, Accountant Sue Phillips, Accounting Assistant Steve Walker, Director of Maintenance | Operations Kathee Giuffré, Publications Specialist John J. Oreskovich IV, Director of Music Millie Cantone, Administrative Assistant James White, Administrative Assistant Doreen E. Saccardo, Event Coordinator

Department of Evangelization, Formation, Youth and Family Life (727) 733-0872 Joy Bleiker, Director Michael Raposa, RCIA Sarah Davis, Youth Ministry Mary Ann Dolsak, Secretary

Sacrament of Baptism | Marriage Call (727) 733-0872 for scheduling

Sacristan Lisa Porthouse

Our Lady of Lourdes School (727) 733-3776 | myoll.com Mary Rehm, Interim Principal

St. Vincent de Paul (727) 252-0361 M-W-F 10am-Noon

March 1, 2020 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

MASSES Saturday Vigil: 5pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am, 5pm Daily: 9am Mon-Sat

CONFESSIONS Saturday: 8-8:40am | 3:30-4:30pm

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT | BENEDICTION Wednesday: 9:30am-4pm Saturday: 9:30am-10:30am

750 San Salvador Drive | Dunedin, FL 34698 | (727) 733-3606 | ourladydunedin.org

LENT Wednesday, February 26 - Thursday, April 9

† Rev. Victor Amorose, Parochial Vicar Twitter | Instagram: @frvictorr

Msgr. William W. DuBois, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Gary Dowsey, Pastor Twitter | Instagram: @heyfrgary

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First Sunday of Lent OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH FAMILY, DUNEDIN, FL

Scripture Readings Next Week March 8

2nd Sunday of Lent Gn 12:1-4a Ps 334-5, 18-20, 22

2 Tim 1:8b-10 Mt 17:1-9

Altar Servers GREEN Team Mar 8-9

Mass Intentions SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 9:00AM † Adolfi J. Paz 5:00PM † Forrest Wayne Miller

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 1st Sunday of Lent

7:30AM † George McCloskey 9:30AM The Members of the Parish 11:30AM William & Anne DeSetto 5:00PM † Felix & Helen Lipiec Alan Joseph Lipiec

MONDAY, MARCH 2 7:00AM † Jim Montague 9:00AM † Thomas Urbanik

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 St. Katharine Drexel 7:00AM † Kathleen & Francis Gorman 9:00AM † Eugene & Aurore Giroux

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 St. Casimir 7:00AM Nathan Dualos 9:00AM † Joy Locker

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 7:00AM † Beth Murphy 9:00AM † Lainey Joy Yevich

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 7:00AM † Aida Moran 9:00AM † David Gildea

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 St. Perpetua and St. Felicity 9:00AM † Marie Staudt 5:00PM † Dawn Chapman, Karen Benoit and Brian Ritchel

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 2nd Sunday of Lent

7:30AM † Patrick L. & Elizabeth J. Egan 9:30AM † Mickey Breslin and George Nelson 11:30AM The Members of the Parish 5:00PM † Jeanne Sullivan

Mission Statement “Our Lady of Lourdes Parish is a family of believers, embraced by the Father’s love, nourished by Jesus in Word and Sacrament, and strengthened by the Holy Spirit. Inspired by Mary we commit ourselves to live and proclaim the Gospel of Salvation.”

Father Gary writes

I would like to begin by thanking you for your gifts, cards, words of wisdom and encouragement as I celebrate forty years of priesthood. The Mass last Sunday was beautiful and inspiring. Thank you John, Eric, Lisa, all the singers and musicians. My friend, Canon John Harvey, was most impressed and affirmed us as truly being a dynamic parish! Thanks also to Mary Kibbey, Millie Cantone, Doreen Saccardo, Eileen Morris and all those who hosted and prepared the reception in the Conmy Center. Everything was simply perfect. We are blessed with a very dedicated Parish and School Staff and it is a joy to minister with them and Father Victor. It is a privilege to be your Pastor. I would also like to thank Camille Campins-Adams for Chairing (with her outstanding Committee and Volunteers) the 15

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Saints and Sinners Gala ‘The Greatest Show.’ Great, outstanding, fun, superb, are just some of the superlatives one can use to describe this event benefitting our school. In a few weeks we will publish the results, once all the vendors have been paid. Thank you to all our sponsors. Looking forward to next year!

Last Wednesday we began forty days to fast, pray, and give alms through sacrificial love (outreach) to our brothers and sisters in our twin parish and school in Haiti, and Catholic Relief Services, with the Rice Bowls. Haiti envelopes are available at all the main entrances. Please deny yourself something each day (week) and in doing so give life, hope, to others. Lent is a season of grace and opportunity. Grace is lavishly poured upon us through the Sacraments. Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, open your heart, life and relationships to the healing power of God’s grace. Let’s surrender everything that prevents us, stops us, holds us back from being the best version of ourselves. I encourage you to sign up for ‘The Best Lent Ever’ through Dynamic Catholic. Just go online to www.DynamicCatholic.com. Please use the tabs to affirm that you belong to a Dynamic Parish, and click on our parish name. ‘Tap Into Lent’ for the guys of the parish begins on March 9

th, 7:00pm, at the

Dunedin House of Beer. ‘Walking With Purpose’ for the ladies takes place on a Thursday at 7:00pm in the Conmy Center. Fish Fries are held each Friday in the School Cafeteria from 4 to 7pm. Stations of the Cross (a beautiful meditation on Christ’s journey to Calvary) are prayed each Friday at 9:30am and 7:00pm. Enjoy all the grace-filled opportunities to grow in faith and love.

Our LENTEN MISSION, presented by Dominick Albano, takes place on Monday and Tuesday, March 2

nd and 3

rd, at 7:00pm. There are no

morning presentations this year, sorry. Theme: ‘Finding Happiness, God’s plan for your Happy Life.’ Dominick is an inspiring speaker, and used to work for Dynamic Catholic. This mission is the perfect opportunity to kick start our Lenten journey, giving us 20-20 vision, perfect clarity, to live a happy and fulfilled life. I hope you were able to read his book ‘The Essential Guide To Prayerful Decision Making,’ focusing on the all-important question: ‘What does God want me to do?’

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March 1, 2020 OURLADYDUNEDIN.ORG

Sunday Breakfast Café Offering assorted breakfast goodies: from light breakfast

items to full breakfasts! Come check us out and enjoy good

food and fellowship!

MAR 8 - BLUE TEAM

40 Hours of Adoration THURSDAY, MARCH 12 - SATURDAY, MARCH 14

We will have 40 Hours of Exposition during Lent beginning with Mass on Thursday, March 12 (school led), followed by the Expo-sition. The concluding liturgies begin at 9am on 3/14 and include Holy Hour, Procession and Benediction. Memorial candles will be offered for $10 donations and will be lit in honor of loved ones. Their names will also be included on the 40 Hours banner. To make this glorious event a tremendous success, we will be in need of people to sign up for one hour increments of prayer. All church ministries are asked to allocate times for their members as well. Sign-up sheets and candle donations are in the Narthex after all Masses for two weekends beginning this weekend or you may contact Lisa at (727) 733-3606 or email lisa@ourladydunedin.org to sign up.

Book Sale this Weekend: THE MARTYRS OF La FLORIDA

This engaging graphic novel tells the story of the Florida Martyrs, beginning with their landing in Tampa Bay in 1549. This book is designed to inform young readers and families on the history of those who died for their faith, here in Florida. The books are in limited supply, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to purchase a copy of this amazing book. You can purchase your copy for $20 after Mass February 29

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Young Adults, Join Us On Mission JUNE 22-29

Have you felt God’s calling on your heart to be “sent”? If so, consider joining Father Gary and our team of Young Adult Missionaries as they visit our sister Parish in Acul des Pins, Haiti. This year the Mission Trip to Haiti will be June 22-June 29. All young adults 18+ are welcome to join us for a week of service in Haiti. We will have an information meeting Wednesday, March 4 at 7pm in the Dubois Center Room A. Please contact Joy if you plan on attending, joy@ourladydunedin.org.

Rest In Peace, Father Frank Reverend Francis (Frank) Burshnick, SCJ, 82, a retired member of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 21, at the Sacred Heart Residence, in Pinellas Park, where he resided. During his 12 years in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Father Frank regularly provided assistance to St. Brendan Parish, Clearwater Beach, along with Our Lady of Lourdes, Dunedin. He was ordained

to the priesthood on May 1, 1970 and would have celebrated his Golden Jubilee this spring.

A Memorial Mass is planned for Wednesday, March 4, at 11:00AM at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Clearwater Beach.

Father Gary wishes to thank all who attended his 40th Anniversary

Mass and Reception...

….and for the many GIFTS, messages of SUPPORT, and outpouring of LOVE!

Thank You!

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EVANGELIZATION, FORMATION, YOUTH AND FAMILY LIFE

Faith Formation Classes for Kids 2-5 year olds during 9:30am Mass

Grades 1-5 at 10:30am March 1: Jesus teaches us to choose God

March 8: No Faith Formation Grades 1-5 March 15: 3rd Sunday of Lent March 22: 4th Sunday of Lent

EDGE WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30PM

March 4 - The Ascent & Apex: The Mass March 11 - Dead growth: Lent March 18 - No EDGE

Life Teen Join us on Sunday evenings for the 5pm Life Teen Mass, followed by our Life Nights from 6-8pm. Mar 1 - Preach: Dominicans Mar 8 - Minimalist: Franciscans Mar 15 - Service Sunday - Spring Break

OLL Young Adults Lenten Reflection TUESDAYS DURING LENT, 7PM—YOUTH RM

MARCH 10, 17, 24, 31

Join us for fellowhip and prayer as we reflect on Fr. Dave Pivonka’s study, “Metanoia: A Journey with Christ into Conversion.” Contact Joy in the Faith Formation Office for more information. joy@ourladydunedin.org. For more information and regular updates, find us on Facebook, OLL Dunedin Young Adults.

God is waiting to encounter us. Are we ready?

March 5th: Week 2 - Discussion pages 13-30 March 12th: Week 3 - Discussion pages 31-48 Holy Hour for 40hrs of adoration after WWP March 19th: Week 4 - Discussion pages 49-66 March 26th: Week 5 - Discussion pages 67-84

Email joy@ourladydunedin.org for more information.

World Youth Day 2022 World Youth Day 2022 will take place in Lisbon, Portugal. Individuals ages 16–35 are invited to join us on this beautiful pilgrimage. Please contact Joy in the Faith Formation office if you are a young adult interested in attending WYD 2022. We will begin fundraising this spring for this incredible opportunity.

LENTEN REFLECTION

NIGHT

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC SCHOOL: ENCOURAGE . ENRICH . EMPOWER

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A CALL TO SHARE

Sunday, February 23 Cash Offertory (2,123 households) ............ $18,732 Parish Automated Giving ............................. $4,654 Total Offertory ......................................... $22,386

Attendance: 2125

Thank you to all Parishioners and Visitors for your very generous support!

2020 Annual Pastoral Appeal As we reflect on our many blessings during this season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, let us be mindful to give God thanks and praise. Father Gary would like to extend his personal gratitude to all who have generously participated in the 2020 Annual Pastoral Appeal. As we pray on the Life, Death and Resurrection of our Lord, remembering the unconditional sacrifice He made for us and our salvation, may we remember those in most need throughout our diocese, and courageously respond with grateful hearts and generosity. If you have any questions about APA, the services it funds, or how it benefits our parish, please call our parish office or visit our diocesan website at https://www.dosp.org/ and discover something new about our local Church outreach. If you have not yet responded, please know we want and need your participation! Every gift, every prayer, and every sacrifice brings hope to someone seeking the love and mercy of Christ.

STEWARDSHIP: TIME | TALENT | TREASURE

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION

Church Renovations Collection NEXT WEEKEND, MARCH 7-8

On the first Sunday of each month, we have a second collection to help with the recent renovations of the church: ‘Contribution for our Renovated Church.’ Please use the special envelopes provided in your packets, or in the pews, each month, or you can give online. For those who use Online Giving for your weekly offertory, you may select an automatic payment to be deducted once a month for this collection.

Annual statements of your parish contributions for the

calendar year 2019 are now available. Please complete

the information below and return this form by mailing it to

the church office or putting it in the collection basket.

Please be sure to mark the envelope “Attention Sue.”

Envelope Number:

Name:

Address:

APA and Capital Campaign statements are available from the Diocese. Please call 727-344-1611.

The Devil’s Traps Those who tempt us to do evil often smile sweetly and have excellent social skills. Satan talked very persuasively to Adam and Eve and they fell for his wiles. That same smooth talker tried his tricks on Jesus but finally left, unable to turn

Jesus’ heart away from God. All of us face versions of each temptation faced by Jesus. The Evil One gets a real foothold not when we break rules but when we develop sinful habits. Words shouted once in anger and regretted are less damaging than a habit of belittling people. Breaking one’s marriage vow and repenting is not like a pattern of cheating over years. Lent is as annual season of spiritual “spring cleaning.” Has it been a while since you went to confession? Consider it now. If you go to the sacrament and confess the same sins over and over, ask yourself why. God forgives not just once, but for always.

Living Stewardship Now A prayer for Lent: “O Lord, who has mercy upon all, take away from me my sins, and mercifully kindle in me the fire of thy Holy Spirit. Take away from me the heart of stone, and give me a heart of flesh, a heart to love and adore Thee, a heart to delight in Thee, to follow and enjoy Thee, for Christ’s sake. Amen.” —Saint Ambrose of Milan (339–397)

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LENT: PRAY, FAST, GIVE ALMS

Lenten Almsgiving Our Lenten Almsgiving will be directed to Catholic Relief Services (Rice Bowls) and to our Twin Parish and School, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Acul des Pins, Haiti.

• At all the Masses on Ash Wednesday you are invited to take a Rice Bowl. We are asking each household, as part of our Lenten journey, to fill the rice bowl through sacrificial gifts. With your support every year, the Catholic community in the United States assists more than 100 million of the world’s poorest people. Rice Bowls will be collected on Holy Thursday, April 9, at the Mass of the Last Supper.

• Our Twin Parish and School, Sacred Heart of Jesus located in Acul Des Pins, Haiti is also part of our Lenten Almsgiving. Please visit the display located in the Narthex beginning on Ash Wednesday. Please use the special envelopes provided in the pews and place them in the Sunday offertory collection or return them to the parish office.

Stations of the Cross

Fridays during Lent 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM

Daily Mass During Lent

7:00 AM and 9:00 AM

Sign Up for Best Lent Ever WE WANT YOU TO SIGN UP AGAIN!

Even if you signed up previous-ly, please sign up again as a member of a “Dynamic Parish.”

5th Annual

Beat the Priest Race 5K/1 Mile Walk

MARCH 28 Benefitting the TYLER GRAY

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Registration and Sponsorship

opportunities at

ConmyCenter.com or email btp5koll@gmail.com.

Visit us on Facebook at beatthepriest and Instagram @btp5koll.

RCIA - First Sunday of Lent This Sunday at the 9:30am Mass we are celebrating the Call to Continuous Conversion for 7 candidates and the Rite of Sending for 2 catechumens in the R.C.I.A. These Rites mark the community’s endorsement of these men and women and declares them the ones to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. The catechumens will celebrate the Rite of Election at the Cathedral of St. Jude in St. Petersburg Sunday afternoon. During this Rite, Bishop Parkes will declare the “catechumens” the “Elect” - those chosen for Baptism at Easter.

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WE ARE COURAGEOUSLY LIVING THE GOSPEL WE ARE A DYNAMIC PARISH. BE BOLD. BE CATHOLIC.

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CH Church CC Conmy Center CCA CC Room A CCB CC Room B CCC CC Room C

CCD CC Youth Ctr CCL CC Lobby CHP Chapel DCA DuBois Rm A DCB DuBois Rm B

DCC DuBois Rm C SH School Hall SB School Bldg SM School Math Rm SL School Library

AD V E R T IS E R O F T H E W E E K We salute the advertisers in our bulletin.

This week we thank COUNTRY BOY RESTAURANT

Please consider using our advertisers’ services and tell them you saw their ad in our bulletin.

THE GIFT SHOP IS CLOSING! 50% off entire store!

STORE HOURS Sunday: 9-11am

Tuesday through Friday: 9:30am-12pm Monday, Saturday: CLOSED

MARCH

Ladies Auxiliary of St. Luke Council #12196 ANNUAL FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 AT 11:30AM St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church

$20 Includes lunch, door prizes, 50/50 share the wealth, and raffle for a travel package valued at $1,200! Call Jean at (727) 324-3379 for tickets prior to March 4.

That Man Is You! ALL MEN OF THE PARISH WELCOME WEDNESDAYS, 6 AM, CONMY RM A

March 4 - The Thirst of Christ

Guys! “Tap Into Lent” with Fr. Gary & Fr. Victor

DUNEDIN HOUSE OF BEER MONDAYS - 7PM

MARCH 9-30 Father Gary invites all ‘the guys’ of the Parish to join him at Dunedin

HOUSE OF BEER on Mondays during Lent. This will be an informal way to get to know each other and share some spirituality!

Desserts for Pinellas Hope

BROWNIES NEEDED WED, MARCH 4

Thank you for providing desserts for the residents of Pinellas Hope; we are very grateful for your support! If you would like to make a donation, please bring it to the Parish Office 9am-4pm in a disposable container.

Sunday

1 8:00 AM SH Breakfast Café

9:00 AM SB Faith Formation

10:30 AM SL Baptism Prep

10:30 AM DC RCIA

6:00 PM CCD Life Teen

Monday

2 7:00 PM CH Parish Mission

7:00 PM DCB Hispanic Ministry

7:00 PM SH Cub Scouts

Tuesday

3 9:30 AM CCC Circle of Joy

7:00 PM CH Parish Mission

7:00 PM SH Boy Scouts

Wednesday

4 6:00 AM CCA That Man is You

9:30 AM CH Exposition

9:30 AM DC Cornerstone

10:30 AM CHP Exposition

6:00 PM CCD EDGE

7:30 PM DCA Hispanic Ministry

8:00 PM DCB Men's Al-Anon

Thursday

5 7:00 PM CCB Walking with Purpose

7:00 PM CH Choir Practice

Friday

6 9:30 AM CH Stations of the Cross

9:30 AM CHP MMP Rosary Cenacle

10:30 AM DCA Hispanic Ministry

4:30 PM SH Lenten Fish Fry

7:00 PM CH Stations of the Cross

8:00 PM DCB AA Meeting

Saturday

7 9:30 AM CH Exposition