Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
830 23rd Street South, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Event Alert
Time and Talent at Our Lady of Lourdes No parish can operate without volunteers. Please consider making a gift of your time and talent to Our Lady of Lourdes.
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Parent Baptism Classes Baptism classes for parents are now being held on the second Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m. in the rectory. All first-time parents are required to attend as part of the process for baptizing their child in our parish. If you need to attend a class, please call the parish office to sign up (703-684-9261). If you are a registered member of our parish and need to have your child baptized here, please call our office to receive information on the requirements.
Gabriel Project Training Saturday, February 04, 2012, 9:00 a.m. Gabriel Project Arlington (GPA), the diocesan parish-based pregnancy assistance ministry of the Office for Family Life, is holding a free training session for interested volunteers on Saturday morning, February 4th at 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church in Alexandria. For more information, please contact the GPA main office at (703) 841-2755. Please register online before February 3, 2012 at www.arlingtondiocese.org/gpavolunteer.http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/gpavolunteershapeimage_11_link_0
Our Lady of Lourdes Novena February 3-11, 2012 The feast of Our Lady of Lourdes will be celebrated on February 11. You are invited to pray a Novena beginning February 3. There will be Novena prayer cards available in the vestibule after Mass the weekend of January 21/22 and 28/29. Or you can use the prayer provided below. Novena Mass days and times are also listed below: Friday, February 3, 2012 - 6:45 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2012 - 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 12 Noon Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 12 Noon Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 12 Noon Friday, February 10, 2012 – 6:45 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012 – 9:00 a.m “O Holy Virgin, in the midst of your days of glory, do not forget the sorrows of this earth. Cast a merciful glance upon those who are suffering, struggling against difficulties, with their lips constantly pressed against life’s bitter cup. Have pity on those who love each other and are separated. Have pity on our rebellious hearts. Have pity on our weak faith. Have pity on those we love. Have pity on those who weep, on those who pray, on those who fear. Grant hope and peace to all. Amen.” Novena Envelopes. It has come to our attention that due to an error in printing by the envelope company that some or all of the Our Lady of Lourdes Novena envelopes did not provide a place for the intention(s). Please write the intention(s) on the back of the envelope and indicate whether the person(s) are living or deceased. These Novena envelopes may be placed in the Collection basket the weekend of January 28/29. If you did not receive an envelope but would like to participate, there will be extra envelopes available in the vestibule.
Catholic Charities Ball Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m. The 2012 Catholic Charities Ball will be held Friday, February 10, 2012, at 7 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton at Tyson’s Corner. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.CCDA.net.
A Fundraiser for Tepeyac Family Center Tuesday, February 07, 2012, 7:00 p.m. The Tepeyac Center’s fundraiser will be on February 7, 2012, from 7-9:30 p.m. Cost is $75. In addition to wine, cheese, and chocolate, the evening will also include a raffle, live music, and a guest speaker. For details, visit www.divinemercycare.org or call (703) 934-5552.http://www.divinemercycare.orgshapeimage_14_link_0
Baby Shower Sunday, February 12, 2012 In honor of our spiritually adopted babies the Pro-Life Committee will be holding their annual Baby Shower on February 12, 2012 in the Lourdes Center after all Masses. You are invited to stop by for cake and coffee and bring your unwrapped gifts to the shower. Gifts should be for babies under six months old such as diapers, layettes, blankets, baby toiletries, booties, baby toys, etc. All gifts will be donated to the Marih Pregnancy Crisis Center. For your convenience a gift basket will also be available next weekend in the church foyer.