Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Rev. William J. (Bill) Kenney, P.P.

Box 146, Pembroke, ON K8A 6X1

Tel: 613-735-6392

E-mails:

Parish: Our Bulletin is available online @

Fr. Kenney: http://www.diocesepembroke.ca/parish/lourdes

IN YOUR PRAYERS

We pray for the repose of the soul of Frank Hogan brother of Pat (Betty) Hogan of this parish. May he and all the faithful departed rest in peace. We pray for our parish community and for all those who celebrate Easter with us.

SUNDAY OFFERINGS

Last weekend’s Sunday Offering was $5,899.00. Thank you for your generous support of our parish.

PARISH SOCIAL/PICNIC

The PPC is planning a parish gathering to bring the families of our parish community together for a fun day and BBQ lunch. Plan to participate in this great parish event of friendship that will take place on Sunday June 1st .

SAVE A FAMILY PLAN

This charity organisation helps needy families in India. Volunteers such as seminarians and friends from St. Peter’s Seminary in London work for this charity. 100% of your donation goes to help the poor. Posters and information

is available at our Church doors

TRANSPLANT SURGEON

You are invited to a community luncheon with Special Guest Dr. Thomas Todd, Pioneering Transplant Surgeon on Thursday, March 27th at 12 noon at Wesley United Church Fellowship Hall (Please see Poster).

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS

There are three spots that will be vacant on the PPC as of September 2008. Any one wishing to become a member of the PPC is asked to contact the Parish Office. The PPC meets on the second Tuesday of the month from September to June. Names need to be submitted by May 11th.

MARCH FOR LIFE

The National March for Life will be held in Ottawa on Thursday, May 8th (See pamphlet on bulletin board).

SPAGHETTI DINNER

Marianhill is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, April 4th from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Marianhill dining room. Proceeds will help support resident and community programs.

TELEVISED DAILY MASS TIMES

The times for the daily masses on T.V. are posted on the bulletin board

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Our Lady of Lourdes will be holding its third annual Vacation Bible School the week of July 7th – 11th. We are always looking for new volunteers to help us run this great week of singing, playing, creating and praying. Please contact Karen Lee at 613 735 4671 or Nancy McCluskey at 613 732 4545, if you are interested in helping.

RELIGIOUS ARTICLE CUPBOARD

Religious articles will be available every Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. mass and after the Saturday evening mass at the main entrance of the church. Suggestions for articles can be given to Judy Tierney, co-ordinator.

EMPOWERING YOUR LIFE

2008 Lift Jesus Higher Rally on Saturday, April 19th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (See Poster)

INCOME TAX RECEIPTS

Income tax receipts will be available at the parish office Monday through Friday from 9 to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Upon request receipts can be mailed out.

NOTICE – The parish office will be closed on Easter Monday, March 24 and will re-open on Tuesday March 25th

MARRIAGE PREPARATION

The Marriage Preparation Course will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall on Saturday, April 19th from 9:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M. Registration forms are available at the Parish Office. Registration forms must be received no later than April 9th.

TRANSPLANT SURGEON

You are invited to a community luncheon with Special Guest Dr. Thomas Todd, Pioneering Transplant Surgeon on Thursday, March 27th at 12 noon at Wesley United Church Fellowship Hall (Please see Poster).

MARGUERITE CENTRE

A Workshop with Fr. Thomas Ryan will be held March 28 – 30. at the Marguerite Centre. (Please see posters)

K of C NEWS

“Preparing For A Catholic Funeral” An information session will be held on March 25th at 7:00 p.m. with a panel of Pastors and Funeral Directors Everyone is invited to attend at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

SCHEDULED MASS INTENTIONS
Masses of March 25th – March 28th
Tuesday / 7:00 p.m. / NO MASS
Wednesday / 9:00a.m.
Miramichi 10:30 a.m. / NO MASS
NO MASS
Thursday / 7:00 p.m. / NO MASS
Friday / 9:00 a.m. / NO MASS
Weekend Masses
March 29th – March 30th
Saturday / 4:30 p.m. / Grace Brophy – Maureen & Grant Radley Walters
Sunday / 10:00 a.m. / Intentions of Parishioners
ALTAR SERVERS
March 17th – March 23rd
Tuesday / 7:00 p.m. / No Mass
Wednesday / 9:00 a.m. / No Mass
Thursday / 7:00 p.m. / No Mass
Friday / 9:00 a.m. / No Mass
Saturday / 4:30 p.m. / Sara Stewart, Abby Pleau
Sunday / 10:00 a.m. / Bronwyn Edwards, Danielle McCluskey, Madeline Quinn
READERS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
March 29th - March 30th
Saturday
4:30 p.m. / Reader
Arlene Lacroix
Commentator
Jane Donnelly / Eucharistic Ministers
Bob & Karen Schreader, Mark Fournier, Betty Ann Henson, Mel Ready
SUNDAY
10:30 a.m. / Reader
Nancy McCluskey
Commentator
Suzanne Charles / Eucharistic Ministers
James & Nancy McCluskey, Pat & Maureen Grace, Suzanne Charles

Parish Pastoral Council Members

Chair: Elwood Fitzpatrick 732-2151 Clint Young 735-1122

Secretary: Paula Culhane 732-1402 Suzanne Charles 732-3210

Kim Edwards 732-0150 Mel Ready 735-6067

Muggsie Boland 732-8603 Cammie Summerby 732-2323

Bonnie Michaud 735-7387