Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
830 23rd Street South, Arlington, Virginia 22202
2012 Holy Days of Obligation in the United States
All Roman Catholics of the United States are obliged to participate at Mass on the following days, with exceptions noted below: All Sundays Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God (Sunday, January 01, 2012) Ascension of the Lord (Thursday, May 17, 2012)‡ Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Wednesday, August 15, 2012) All Saints Day (Thursday, November 01, 2012) Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Saturday, December 08, 2012) Nativity of the Lord, Christmas (Tuesday, December 25, 2012) _________________________________________________________________________________________ ‡Transferred to the following Sunday, May 20, 2012 in the Diocese of Arlington. If one happens to be located in ecclesiastical provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, or the State of Nebraska, on Thursday, May 17, 2012, please note that you are required to attend Mass in those locations that Thursday to fulfill one’s Holy Day of Obligation duty.
Liturgy
Holy Masses Saturday: 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, 5:00 p.m. (Spanish) Monday through Friday: 6:45 a.m., 12:00 noon Holy Days: 6:45 a.m., 12:00 noon, 7:30 p.m. Federal Holidays: 9:00 a.m. Confessions Tuesday and Thursday following the 12:00 noon Mass Saturday: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by appointment Sunday: 4:30 p.m. (Spanish) Miraculous Medal Novena Wednesday, after the 12:00 Noon Mass First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, immediately following the 12:00 Noon Mass and ending with Benediction at 1:30 p.m. Baptisms Third Sunday of the month, 1:00 p.m., by appointment. Note: Parents must attend a Baptism class before the Baptism. Please call the rectory to schedule the class. Marriages Please contact a priest a minimum of 6 months before Wedding Day (Diocesan Regulation).