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  2011 Contribution Statements

  2011 Contribution Statements will be distributed in the church vestibule on January 28-29. Only contributions received by December 31, 2011 will appear on this statement. Contributions received after this date will be credited to the 2012 year.

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  Youth Group Meeting 1/29/12
  The High School Youth Group will meet this Sunday, January 29th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in Falvey Hall. All 9th through 12th graders are welcome.

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  	From the Pastor's Desk:
  	Dear Brothers and Sisters:
  	If you have noticed, we've been doing a lot more bowing during the liturgy rather than the normal "genuflecting". This is solely for the reason of protecting my knee until I can have surgery which will hopefully enable me to genuflect again.   I never thought I would miss genuflecting so much! This is also a good opportunity to learn and reflect more deeply on why we do what we do in our religious practices. We are currently re-learning the genuflection practice in our Parish School of Religion. The current practice remains to genuflect when entering or exiting the pew when the tabernacle is in view.   If you are unable, as I am now, do what you can as a sign of respect before the tabernacle/sanctuary.
  	Blessings, Fr. David

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  Interested In Becoming Catholic or Learning More About Your Own FAITH?
  The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Program is open to all adults interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. Sessions are held each Tuesday, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in Falvey Hall. This week's topic will be "Life Issues" by Michael Bezusko. Next week's topic will be "Reconciliation" by Fr. David. This program is a great way to enrich your Catholic faith

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  	Infant Preparation
  	It is required that parents have participated in a Baptismal Preparation class within the last five years prior to scheduling a baptism. The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28th at 6:00 pm in the church. All new and expectant parents are invited to attend. Childcare will not be provided. For more information and to register for the class, please call the parish office.

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  Remember The Shut-In's

  If you know of someone who is hospitalized, recovering in a rehab center, in a nursing facility or unable to attend Mass and would like a visit from Fr. David or brought communion, please call the parish office (644-6020) and ask for Amy Rohyans.

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  OLOL College Scholarship

  Attention all graduating high school seniors! Our Lady of Lourdes is offering two (2) $1000.00 scholarships this year. If you are interested, please stop by the parish office to pick up your application. Applications must be returned by March 2, 2012. All children of actively participating parishioners are welcome to apply. All paperwork is sent to the Diocese of Columbus for review. Winners of the scholarships will be notified in May. For more information please call the parish office at 644-6020.

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  St. Brigid of Kildare School Open House
  Saint Brigid of Kildare (a 2008 Blue Ribbon School, U.S. Department of Education) invites you to visit their Catholic Schools Week Open House, Sunday, January 29, 2012, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Preschool Informational Session: 1:00 pm. Kindergarten Informational Session: 2:00 pm. We offer latchkey and a Spanish language & culture curriculum. Saint Brigid is located at 7175 Avery Road, close to Route 33, in Dublin. For more information, contact the Saint Brigid School office at (614) 718-5825 or visit www.stbrigidofkildare.com.
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  World Marriage Day

  The Marriage and Family Life Office and the Diocesan Marriage Ministries Leadership Council call your attention to World Marriage Day, February 12, 2012. Plan to celebrate this special day at St. Elizabeth Pastors' Hall from 3:00-5:00 PM. St. Paul Parishioners Tony and Donna Bonina will present The Lasting Promise: Nurturing Active, Lifelong Love, a relationship enhancement program for Catholic couples based on the book The Power of Commitment by Scott M. Stanley. Light refreshments will follow. Contact the Marriage and Family Life Office at 614-241-2560 or FLOMailbox@colsdioc.org to register by Monday, February 6, or for additional information.

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  HOLIDAYS, FAMILY - AND A STRONGER MARRIAGE
  The forthcoming "family holidays" of Thanksgiving and Christmas place a focus on our principal human relationship: our marriage. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend will make that principal relationship even stronger! The next two weekends are in the new year on February 17-19 and May 18-20. For more information or to register, contact Paul & Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 or visit our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.
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  Cum Christo

  You are invited to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime experiential weekend of Christian learning and renewal. Contact Gordon Kunkler at (937) 738-7702 to learn more about the Cursillo method of Piety, Study, Action and Group Reunion. The March 22-25 Men's Weekend and April 26-29 Women's Weekend are currently accepting applications. Future scheduled weekends in 2012 include: Men: October 18-21 & Women: November 8-11

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  Catholic Family Night at the Columbus Clippers

  Join the Columbus Clippers on Tuesday, May 15 2012 at Huntington Park for Catholic Family Night. Our $15.00 Family Pass offer provides reserved seating on the third base side for two adults and up to four youth age 18 & younger! For tickets or questions please contact: Brittany McKittrick at (614) 462-5250 Ext. 1202 or bmckittrick@clippersbaseball.com

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  Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes

  Father Michael Dosch, O.P., Pastor of St. Patrick's Church in Columbus, invites you to join him on a Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes June 25th to July 6th, 2012, with Lourdes celebrating, The Year of the Rosary. While in Lourdes, the group will join the 58th U.S. National Rosary Pilgrimage. For details, contact Father. Michael Dosch, O.P., email: Michael.dosch@juno.com or the Lourdes Pilgrimage Office: Toll free 1-877-276-7279, or email: lourdespilgrimageoffice@comcast.net, website: www.lourdes-pilgrimage.com.

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  St. Gabriel Catholic Radio has a New Home

  A Christmas gift for everyone! On Tuesday, December 20th, St. Gabriel Catholic Radio is moving to a new, permanent home on AM 820. This AM 820 signal is much stronger than the previous station and will reach our parish beginning on December 20th! So, set AM 820 as your car radio preset and enjoy solid Catholic programming that will help in your journey to know, love, and serve the Lord. . stgabrielradio.com.

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  Marriage and Family Resources Are As Close As Your Computer

  Enrichment resources for marriage, parenting, family life, and family spirituality are only a click away for parents and families. The Marriage and Family Life Office offers a variety of topics and materials online at www.familylife.colsdioc.org.

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  Rosary
  The Rosary will be recited every Saturday during the month of October before Mass begins. Please join us at 4:15 pm in the Church, on Saturday October 1st as we pray the Rosary together to honor the Blessed Virgin...

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  Open Gym Basketball
  All parishioners, men and women, 18 years and older, are invited to play open gym basketball on Wednesday nights 8:00-10:00 pm in the Catholic Community Center. They began playing last Wednesday. Participants must be registered parishioners. Call Chris Boston (937-243-1640) for more information.

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  Parish Registration
    Welcome to all new families/individuals. If you are not yet registered, please do so soon. Registration forms are available in the vestibule or at the parish office. Membership is a condition for the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation and Marriage. Please don't wait until the last minute. Registration AND contributing membership are also required before the parish can issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be Sacramental Sponsors.
  

• The Best of Ireland and Northern Ireland Tour

  Visiting Belfast, Derry, Sligo, Knock, Galway, Connemara, Killarney, Waterford and Dublin. Only $3179 Roundtrip from Columbus. Hosted by Fr. Patrick Toner. 12 days, June 11 - 22, 2012. Tour includes: Roundtrip Air from Columbus, First Class/Select Hotels, Most Meals, Professional Driver/Guide & Comprehensive Sightseeing. For a brochure & more information contact: Fr. Patrick Toner, Tel: (614) 873-8850, Email: patoner@saintjosephplaincity.com

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  Food Pantry Collection

  Food Pantry Collection is the first weekend of each month. Collection bins for the monthly food pantry collections are located in Falvey Hall. Please take your donations there when you arrive for Mass. The ushers will also take your contributions for you should you have difficulty with the stairs. The bins will remain in Falvey on a permanent basis. If you have any questions, please call the parish office at 644-6020. Thank you for generously supporting our efforts to help the Marysville Food Pantry.

• Foster Parents Needed

  The Union County Department of Job and Family Services is currently looking for dedicated, responsible adults to become foster parents. Please prayerfully consider if you could open your life to a child or teen. Foster parenting is an opportunity to enter the mission field from your own home. If you would like information on becoming a foster parent, please contact Dani Nicol, Foster Care Specialist at (937) 644-1010, ext. 2245 or email nicold@odjfs.state.oh.us. Together we can make a difference in the life of a child.

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  WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
  	Wondering how to get to know your fellow parishioners and become more involved in your parish? We have just the ticket! We are looking for people to help in areas, i.e., Sacristans, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Bingo Workers (to include Kitchen help), and many others. A complete list and sign-up form is available in the vestibule. Just complete the "Volunteer Sign-Up" form, drop it in the collection basket and someone will contact you. It's that easy.

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  We are blessed with many requests for mass intentions. Most times masses are booked three months in advance. Please keep this in mind when requesting your mass intentions

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  Prayer Chain Would you like to be more involved with our Parish; but you can't leave home or you have a busy schedule with young children? PLEASE consider being part of our Prayer Chain. This is truly a ministry with great blessings. Please call the Parish Office to sign up and more information.

• Bulletin Reminder
  All bulletin announcements must be received at the office by the Monday prior to the weekend to be printed. Announcements can be emailed to joni.olol@rrohio.com and are subject to Parish approval.

• Bethesda Healing Ministry

  We are a group of mothers and fathers who have suffered the experience of abortion. We gather twice a month to share, heal, and grow. We are now experiencing the gift of God's healing love. We've been there. We understand. Contact us at 614-718-0277.

• Pregnant? Need Help?

  Confidential, caring assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call the Option Line at 1-800-395-4357.

• Sick or Homebound
  Patient privacy (HIPPA) laws make it increasingly more difficult to locate our parishioners who are in need of a Communion Call or Anointing of the Sick. If you or a family member is unable to attend Mass, even temporarily, please call the Parish Office at 644-6020 to arrange for a hospital or home visit..
• Come Join Us!
  Enhance your spiritual life while learning more about the Lives of the Saints! Join us for Daily Mass - Tues & Fri @ 5:15 pm, Wed & Thurs at 8:00 am.
• Funeral Dinners
  Our Lady of Lourdes offers funeral luncheons for family and friends after the death of an active registered parishioner. The parish provides meat, buns, drinks and table service. A group of volunteers prepare a variety of other dishes to go with the meal, help set-up and clean-up. If you are interested in volunteering to help, please contact Pam Meyer at 644-4101.
• Bringing Up The Offertory Gifts
  If your family would like to participate in bringing up the Offertory Gifts, please see one of the ushers before Mass. It's a meaningful way of adding to your prayerful attendance at the celebration of the Eucharist.

Updated January 29th, 2012