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Parish Life

" Formation is a process which integrates all aspects of human development."
"...its basic purpose is to assist families and individuals in attaining the level of Christian maturity and commitment needed to lead full Christian lives."

Archdiocesan Formation Committee Guidelines

If you are interested in any of the programs listed below, contact the Parish Office at (502) 896-0241 for more information.

 


Lourdes Night Videos

http://bklawson.smugmug.com/Lourdes%20Night

An update on the video
- Bryan Lawson is working on a DVD video and we hope to have it ready to show next Friday, 2/15, at the Fish Fry, along with copies available to buy!! (Please let Ann Russo know ASAP if you will want one, so we can have plenty available. Can't tell you right now how much it will cost until we take it somewhere to be duplicated.) In the meantime, please enjoy looking at the stills on Bryan's website that were taken by Julianne Bibelhauser, Sandy Miller, Ann Russo and Todd Coke at this link. You can right click to save any photos to your hard drive, then you can print them out. You'll also want to watch this great montage put together by Julianne http://www.photoshow.com/watch/PC7ti5Xf

MANY THANKS, too, to OUR AWESOME LOURDES NIGHT VIDEOGRAPHER AND PHOTOGRAPHERS for sharing your time and talents with all of us!! It definitely was a memory making evening!!!!

 

ADULT PROGRAMS:

SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES
This parish started with RENEW 2000 in the fall of 1998. This opportunity will continue in the fall and again during Lent each year. Other small group offerings will be available in the fall of 2002 -among them will be scripture study and sessions on Catholic teachings. These groups usually meet in homes and the sessions run 6 to 8 weeks. Sign up opportunities are announced in the bulletin.

COUPLES GROUP
This is a small group of couples (with a spiritual director) that meet together in homes every 4 to 6 weeks. Their commitment is to support each other in their lives and to provide some social experiences with people they may not know well or have occasion to meet regularly. New groups form regularly.

ADULT ENRICHMENT
On a regular basis, enrichment opportunities are offered for adults in the parish. They are announced in the bulletin and in Lourdes Life (our parish newsletter.) Offerings include a monthly Book Club, seasonal evenings of reflection, "Nights Out" which include supper and a talk, men's and women's retreats, a yearly Parish Mission, and an Advent Book Sale. Suggestions are always welcome.

MOMS GROUP
The gathering of moms meets for mutual support and discussion on the first Wednesday of the month at 9:00am in the Adult Center. Babysitting is available. Meetings are from September to May with summer picnics replacing the regular meeting sessions.

BOOSTER CLUB
Booster Club Membership is open to all women and men of the parish who wish to promote and support the various parish sports program. The Booster Club is the prime organizer of the annual Homecoming Festival, a celebration of summer for the Parish with social activities, games, good, and family fun. The Booster Club jointly sponsors the Lenten Fish Fries with the PTO. Volunteers work in a variety of activities.

RE-ENVISIONING AGING
Re-envisioning Aging is designed for small groups of eight to ten seniors (65+) who gather on the third Thursday of the month at 1:30pm in the Parish Center to share and reflect on their lives and discover where God is in this process.

PEP (PEOPLE ENJOYING PEOPLE)
PEP is a social organization of people 50 years and older enjoying each other's company and encouraging participation of seniors in the parish community. Monthly meetings are held and games or programs and refreshments follow business meetings. Outside programs include trips, attending theater productions, dinners, and sporting events, and visits to historical sites and places of interest.

ALTAR SOCIETY
Altar Society membership includes all ladies of our parish. Meetings every other month provide opportunities for members to gather, attend Noon Mass, share lunch, socialize and listen to speakers. Those who can, volunteer to lightly clean the Church, and to deliver flowers to shut-ins at home or in nursing homes during Christmas and/or Easter seasons.

 

YOUTH PROGRAMS:

SUNDAY PRESCHOOL CLASSES AND CHILD CARE DURING 11:30am MASS
From September to May there is the opportunity for 3 and 4 year olds to attend classes during the 11:30am Mass. Bible stories, crafts, and music make up the sessions. Sign ups are announced in the bulletin.

Also during the 11:30am Mass there is a co-op babysitting service available.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD
During the 11:30am Mass from September to May, the opportunity is offered to the children to leave Mass and break open the word on their own level. Adults volunteer for this ministry. The children return to church in time for the offertory. Adults are welcome to leave with the children and observe the activity to see if they are interested in pursuing this ministry.

EVENING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Weekly classes are offered for Sacrament preparation from August to April for grades 1-8 on Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:15 pm. First Eucharist (2nd grade), Reconciliation (4th grade), and Confirmation (requires 7th and 8th grade attendance).

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School is offered typically during the third week in June, for area children ages 3 to completed 4th grade.

SPECIAL NEEDS SACRAMENT PREPARATION
Special Needs Sacrament Preparation is offered every summer for approximately 6 weeks to meet the individual challenges of each child. Celebration is adjusted to needs of family and community.

SENIOR HIGH MINISTRY
The Senior High Ministry (9th through 12th grades) offers bi-monthly newsletters to update young parishioners about activities and meetings. Weekly youth group meetings for fellowship and faith development are offered on Thursday nights from 7:00 - 9:00pm. Annual community building trips, an annual mission trip, service opportunities and leadership opportunities are also offered.

JUNIOR HIGH MINISTRY
The Junior High Ministry (7th and 8th grades) offers bi-monthly newsletters to update young parishioners of activities and meetings. The Junior High youth group, Quicksilver, meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 7:00 - 8:30pm for fellowship and faith development. Annual community building trips, an 8th grade Confirmation retreat and service projects are offered.

 

SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS:

FAITH CLUB
The third Wednesday of each month (September to May) a facilitator leads the Faith Club which is an opportunity for mildly mentally challenged adults to join together for prayer, socializing and service.

 
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