Welcome January 10, 2021 We are glad you are here with us today. Baptism our Lord If you would like to join our Faith Community, please contact our parish office at [email protected] or stop by any time after scheduled Masses.
Our Lady of Lourdes Established –1875 534 N. Wood Street Gibson City, IL 60936 Parish Office Secretary Phone & Fax (217) 784-4671 General Information [email protected] Website www.ololgc.org
Mass Schedule Saturday 5 pm Sunday 11:00 am Wednesday 8:00 am Thursday 5:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday following Mass Confession During Wednesday Adoration 4:30 pm before Saturday Mass Any time by Appointment
❖FOR YOUR INFORMATION❖ St. Mary 407 W. Pells Street Paxton, IL 60957 Phone—217-379-4033
Mass Schedule Sunday 9:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Mc 1:10 On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and Friday 8:00 am the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. Eucharistic Adoration Friday following 8AM Mass Confession JANUARY– Dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. Friday following 8AM Mass The month of January is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. After the Blessed Virgin Mary conceived by the Holy Spirit, the angel Gabriel ❖ appeared to St. Joseph and told him that the Child’s name should be called Jesus, St. Joseph meaning “God Saves.” According to Jewish law, on the 8th day after his birth a 312 N. Hickory Street male child was to be circumcised, receive his name, and become a full member Loda, IL 60948 of God’s covenant people. According to the old Roman liturgical calendar, the Feast of the Circumcision of Jesus was celebrated on January 1st, Mass Schedule eight days after Christmas, the same day that He was given His sacred name. Sunday 8:00 am Currently we celebrate the Solemnity of the Mother of God on January 1st and Tuesday 5:30 pm honor the Holy Name of Jesus on January 3rd. For Catholics, Jesus’ sacred name Confession is the object of a special devotion symbolized by the monogram Sunday 7:30am “IHS,” (sometimes called a Christogram), which is the first three letters of the Greek spelling of His name. Pastor THIS WEEK’S INTENTIONS THANK YOU FOR Rev. Dong van Bui If you wish to have a Mass intention for a loved one, anniversary or other occasion, YOUR GIFTS (217) 784-4671 (OLOL) please contact the parish office. OLOL (217) 379-4033(STM) [email protected] MON January 11 No Mass Emergency (630) 456-5406 (St. Paldo, Tato and Taso) Jan. 2/3 $2868.00
Deacon TUE January 12 8:00 AM (OLOL) Parishioners of OLOL Paul Sarantakos Capital Imp. $ 240.00 (217-781-1440) (Martyrs of Ephesus) 5:30 pm (STJ) [email protected] +Josephine Chase CMAA 2020 $14,251.00 Parish Secretary WED January 13 8:00 AM (OLOL) (by Dean/Lisa Farmer) (goal:$11,900) [email protected] (St. Hilary, Bishop) 7:00 PM (STM) Tannie Smith (309) 893-0073 Food Pantry $74.00 Bulletin Editor THU January 14 5:30 PM (OLOL) +Carol Obert January Total $74.00 Carla Moxley (217) 552-9013 (St. Felix) (by Roger Huppert) Yr to Date FP $74.00
Religious Education Tannie Smith Dir.RE Friday January 15 5:30 PM (OLOL) Parishioners of OLOL Special Collections
Youth Ministry (St Nina) Michael Smith CHRISTMAS
SAT January 16 5:00 PM (OLOL) + Bob Shambrook December 24/25, 2020 Music Director (St. Honoratus) (by Margy Shambrook) $4,739.00 If interested contact [email protected] SUN January 17 8:00 AM (STJ) Solemnity of Mary
(2nd Sunday in 9:30 AM (STM) January 1, 2021 Parish Council $174.00 President Ordinary Time ) 11:00 AM (OLOL) Parishioners of OLOL Dan Kleist (309) 824-7301
Ministry Schedules 9:30 AM (STM) Homebound Date Altar Servers Lectors Euch. Minister Ushers Ministry Members
SATURDAY January 16 Not needed at this time Jim Meyer Not needed at this time Volunteer Needed Sarah Sarantakos 5:00PM (Contact Craig Davis Joyce Foster 815-848-5554) SUNDAY January 17 Not needed at this time Sara Sarantakos Not needed at this time Volunteer Needed Jerry/Marg Brown 11:00 AM (Contact Craig Davis Jean Wilhelmi 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 815-848-5554)
Baptism Prayers of the Faithful during Coronavirus and Flu Season Call the Rectory at least four weeks before the baptism. Instruction for * For those who are suffering in the current outbreak of sickness that they might be healed, and the parents and God-parents Is re- for the happy repose of all who have died from this sickness in recent weeks; let us pray to the quired.
Confession Lord. Contact Fr. Dong at 217-784-4671 • For scientists, health professionals, public officials, and all who are serving the common good in Sick?? this If you or a family member is sick or admitted to the hospital or makes a difficult and uncertain time, that they will be filled with wisdom and understanding; let us pray to trip to the Emergency Room, please the Lord. contact Fr. Dong at (217)784-4671 Emergency (630)456-5406 * That in times of illness our merciful and loving Father will strengthen our faith and trust in his Marriage/RCIA goodness and divine providence; let us pray to the Lord. Call the Rectory at least six months before. A six month preparation time * That our compassionate Father would touch all affected by the current outbreak with healing and is required. peace; let us pray to the Lord. MORNING OFFERING PRAYER Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen. PARISH Events PRAYER DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Check out our website (calendar) for O clement, O loving, O sweet Mother Mary, important dates , and our weekly bul- We, your children of every nation, letin. ololgc.org Turn to you in this pandemic. • January 15—Prayer and Pastries 9 am Our troubles are numerous; our fears are great. • January 14—Staff Meeting 6:15 pm Grant that we might deposit them at your feet, • January 14—Parish Council 7:15 pm Take refuge in your Immaculate Heart, • January 17—In Person RE (Hall) 9:30 am And obtain peace, healing, rescue, And timely help in all our needs. • January 17—Catechist Meeting 12 Noon You are our Mother. Pray for us to your Son. Amen. • January 29—Prayer and Pastries 9 am • February 8—Beginners Bible Study 9am PRAYER OF SPIRITUAL We are taking a poll to see if there is COMMUNION any interest in having a Support Group for Widows/Widowers. It can My Jesus, I believe that You be a hard time for many people, espe- are present in the most Blessed cially during the Holidays or actually anytime in your daily lives. If you are Sacrament. I love You above interested, please call all things and I desire to re- Doris Freehill at 217-552-4149 ceive You into my soul. Since I Daniel Kleist (1/10) cannot now receive You sacra- Prayer and Pastries 2021 Lee Ann Seymour (1/11) When: Friday, Jan. 15 & 29 Isabel Eichelberger (1/12) mentally, come at least spiritu- 9AM-11 AM
ally into my heart. I embrace Where : Home of Sarah Sarantakos You as if You were already 120 West 11th Street, Gibson City there, and unite myself wholly Limited to 10. RSVP 217-781-0528 to You. Never permit me to be (Please wear a mask) Joyce and Terry Hutchcraft (1/12) separated from You. Amen. Beginners Bible Study God Bless all of our married couples ! **From Sarah Sarantakos: Starts Monday February 8, 2021 (9am to noon) Many of you may still not feel safe Where— home of Joyce Foster coming to Mass. If you would like to 1410 Railside Drive, Gibson City Please RSVP 217-680-1280 receive Holy Communion or other (Mask must be worn) Pray for the Sick & Outreach Ministries, please call Bibles/supplies will be provided for Sarah at (217)781-0528. Homebound $20.00 Refreshments will be served Brian Sullivan OUR LADY OF LOURDES Emma Davis The Choir is looking for anyone who PRAYER CHAIN Terry Hutchcraft can sing and/or play an instrument. Joyce Pearson We have organized a PRAYER CHAIN for Please consider sharing your talents. Fran Mardis those in need of prayer support. If you Call Pam Aubry at 217-781-1237 Rosanne Miller would like to be a ‘prayer warrior’ in the Connie Cimino prayer chain OR if you have a need for 2020—2021 Parish Council Ken Freehill President-Dan Kleist (309-824-7301) prayers, contact Janet Townsend Secretary-Alyce Hafer (217-745-2411) at (217)621-4812 or Craig Davis (815-848-5554) [email protected] Parker Hathaway (217-784-8193) (your specific prayer need does NOT need to Jim Meyer (217-784-8125) be disclosed to activate the prayer chain). Fred Sarantakos (217-781-1813) This ‘Prayer Chain’ has been very successful in Please contact these dedicated people if you If you wish to add the name of a loved one who is sick, have any concerns or suggestions about please contact the parish office at 217-784-4671 or offering up our prayers to those in need. church related issues. [email protected]. Bulletin submissions should be received by Wednesday at 5:00 pm. Call the parish at 784-4671 or email to [email protected].
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