September 23, 2018

WHY DO WE DO THAT? ARCHDIOCESE CATHOLIC NEWS CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED For the Archdiocese News: visit: www.CatholicPhilly.com The website is updated daily with local, national, and international Question: Our parish has been focusing on issues of peace Catholic news. Sign-up for the Free weekly newsletter. and justice. What are the principles that guide decision mak- ing and social morality? STRANGERS IN A STRANGE LAND Answer: There are seven principals of Catholic social teaching that An evening of conversation on Archbishop Chaput’s most recent guide our sense of social morality. These seven key points are the book and the future of American Catholicism on Wednesday, hallmarks of a just society, moral laws, and good leadership. They September 26, 2018 from 6-8pm at Catholic Philopatrian Literary help shape our social "conscience" and lead us to choose those Institute, 1923 Walnut St, Phila, PA. Panelists: Jessica Murdoch, things that characterize social justice. They are 1) respect for the P. Moreland, and Fran Maier. Cost: $25/person. To life and dignity of the human person; 2) call to family, community, Register, visit: https://bit.ly/2MthCWe and participation; 3) rights and responsibilities; 4) a preferential option for the poor; 5) the dignity of work and the rights of work- 40 DAYS FOR LIFE ers; 6) solidarity; and 7) care for God's creation. Philadelphia Kick-Off Rally and Candlelight Vigil will be on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 6:30pm outside of Planned Catholic social teaching has had a great influence in our history Parenthood, 12th & Locust Sts, Phila, PA. For info, call Patrick and continues to guide us well. We must value every person in all Stanton at 267-718-4851. walks of life, but especially those who are weak, vulnerable, and least able to defend themselves. We cannot justify the ends with the means, so no life can ever be sacrificed for the sake of another. ST. RAYMOND NONNATUS FOUNDATION The basic necessities of life cannot be denied someone: food, shel- The St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation Freedom, Family, and ter, clothing, and medical care. We can and must find ways to put Faith is associated with the Mercedarian Religious Order for the into practice the values we preach and proclaim, so that all strengthening of marriage and family life. Join us on Thursday, people can know and experience God's love for them. That might September 27, 2018 at 8pm on-line as we host Rob and Debbie be the greatest principle of all! Marco, as seen on EWTN’s “The Journey Home” with Marcus Grodi. Rob and Debbie will discuss their “conversion stories” and marriage and family life. Email Anne DeSantis to sign-up for this NEW MEMBERSHIPS IN CHOIR! free webinar at [email protected] and type in title “Rob and Debbie Marco”. You will receive a GoToMeeting link to sign-in on The Our Lady of Choir is accepting new members in all September 27th at 8pm. Questions: Text 215-870-9913. voice parts! The choir sings for 11:30am Masses, Holy Days, and occasional 9:30am Masses. Rehearsals are Wednesdays 7-9pm. In the Choir Loft. To join, please contact Becky Ostermann at 225- ANTHONY’S RELICS 362-4991 or [email protected] to arrange a simple Saint Anthony will be visiting parishes in the Archdiocese of audition, or come up to the choir loft after a weekend ! Philadelphia in the form of two precious and first-class relics from his Basilica in Padua, Italy. Visiting Schedule is as follows: *October 6, 2018 – St. Catholic Community, 1719 Morris St, Phila, PA *October 6 & 7, 2018 - Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul, Phila, PA *October 8, 2018 – St. , 21 S. 13th St, Phila, PA *October 9, 2018 – St. , 259 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA

FEAST OF THE HOLY OF THE BVM Solemn High Traditional Mass will be held on October 7, The recent scandals have served to shake the faith of many in 2018 at 6pm for the Solemnity if the Feast of the Holy Rosary of the Church. This is a time that calls for us to be the Blessed Mary at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 7056 deepen our commitment to Christ and to pray for Tulip St, Phila, PA 19135. Celebrant will be Rev. Harold McKale. Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary at 5:30pm. Call 215-333-0442. the Church and all its members. Join us every Thursday, praying before the Eucharist for the CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2018 Church and its need for reform and heal. Adora- Join us for a day of friendship, prayer and growth in your faith at tion will begin every Thursday following the 8:30 the 2018 Catholic Women’s Conference. This year’s theme is am Mass and conclude with Vespers and Benedic- “Daughters of the King”. Saturday, October 27, 2018, 9am-4pm, at tion at 6:30 p.m. Please join us each week and the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, storm heaven with prayer! PA. Register today at: catholicwomensconference.org Twenty-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time Contact Information

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Center 1941 Wynnewood Road Philadelphia, PA 19151

Monday – September 24 215-473-1669 (phone) 7pm Youth Group—Parish Center 215-473-1670 (fax) Tuesday – September 25 7:30pm RCIA Classes—Parish Center www.ourladylourdes.org Wednesday – September 26 For information concerning sacraments or to meet with a 7pm Legion of Mary—Parish Center staff member, please contact Denise Baker the parish 7pm Adult Choir Practice—Choir Loft secretary at the office number above. Thursday – September 27 1pm Senior Citizens Group—St. Donato Church Hall Regular Mass Schedule

6:30pm Vespers and Benediction—Church Saturday – September 29 Weekday Masses Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. 8:30am Saturday Salve—Church 10am Church Cleaning Weekend Masses Sunday – September 30 Saturday 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (vigil) 8am-1pm Food for the Needy Dropoff—Rectory Porch Sunday 8:00, 9:30 (Latin High Mass), 11:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. at St. Donato Worship Site PARISH MINISTRIES—September 30th

Saturday 4:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (confessions) Lector: J & P Varzaly Saturday 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Servers: L. Haselbarth, G. Milani OLL Website Sunday 8:00am Lector: M. Eischen Check It Out! Includes the Weekly Bulletin, Servers: T. Milord, J. Jackson Calendar, and Mass Schedule, Updates. 9:30am Visit: www.ourladylourdes.org Servers: J. Hare, S. Oberdorf, T. Bradford, D. Green 10:00am (St. Donato) Lector: L. Allegrini-Komorowski 11:30am Lector: E. Tuwalski Servers: P. Cheely, K. Key, K. Key 8:00pm Lector: M. Szatkowski Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes If you are new to our area and/or you enjoy coming to our parish, SIGN UP and be a part of our Overbrook Family! Fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket or contact the Parish Center to register. CCD PROGRAM CCD Classes are held each Monday evening at 7pm in the PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: Parish Center. Classes begin Monday, October 1, 2018. Archbishop Chaput, has ruled that all children attending pub- NAME: lic, Charter, or Catholic schools that are regional, IMS, or under the direction of another parish MUST celebrate the ADDRESS: sacraments in their own parish of registration –NOT at the school or parish attached to it. To register, contact the Parish Center. PHONE:

RCIA CLASSES E-MAIL: Our RCIA Program (Convert Classes) are on Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the Parish Center. All those interested in being ___ New Registration ___ Change of Address fully received in the or to learn more about becoming Catholic are invited to join us. To sign-up, please ___ Moving out of Parish contact the Parish Center.