Our Lady of Lourdes 3850 Lourdes Drive Decatur, Illinois 62526-1798 Mission Statement Parish Bulletin Prayer to Our Lady Interesting Events: Watch #3 October 20, 21, 22 - details call the office. Men's evening of Prayer September 25, 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 pm God's Mercy; Jubilee Indulgence Please Patronize our Web Site Sponsors Parish Staff: Rev. Kevin Vann, Pastor, 877-4404 Rev. Jeff Goeckner, Parochial Vicar, 877-4404 Mrs. Mary Lou Walker, PSR Coordinator, 877-4408 Sister JoAn Schullian, Pastoral Associate, 877-4404 Steve Vahlkamp, Finance & Plant Manager, 877-4404 Sue Smith, Parish Secretary, 877-4404 Dorothy Centers, Parish Secretary, 877-4404 Don Stimler, Maintenance, 877-4404 Andy Holtzscher, Maintenance, 877-4404 Maryrose Hagenbach, School Principal, 877-4408 Patricia Ann Ewald, School Secretary, 877-4408 Mike Fogarty, Liturgical Music Director, 877-4404 Claire Reid, Rectory Staff, 877-4404 (Send e-mail to names above with the letter Graphic: ) Other Addresses: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Grade School 3850 Lourdes Drive Decatur, Illinois 62526-1798 Mass Schedule: Monday Through Friday Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Monday & Wednesday 6:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. Holy Days 6:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 6:30 P.M. (6:30 P.M. Vigil) Sundays 7:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. (word for children grade 1-4, Sunday school ages 3-5) 11:30 A.M. (4:30 P.M. Vigil) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 11:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M.or any time by appointment... During Advent and Lent, Communal Services are scheduled with other Parishes. (Consult our Bulletin for details) Baptisms: Saturdays after 4:30 p.m. Mass or during Mass by request. Welcoming new members into our parish family is a particularly special moment for our parish. In order to be spiritually prepared, we offer Pre-Baptism Classes as a pre-requisite for reception of this Sacrament of New Life in Jesus Christ. These classes are held the 1st Sunday of January, April, July & October, from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Enrichment Center. Both parents and even Godparents are urged to attend. During this time all the necessary arrangements will be made to make your family's baptismal celebration a joyous occasion. Marriage: A wedding is a special time of God's Grace. If you are contemplating marriage, please contact one of the Parish Priests no later than six months prior to the proposed date of the wedding. The priest will meet with the prospective bride and groom and fully explain the guidelines surrounding this Sacrament of Love. We have a Pre-Cana Class offered here twice a year, the Saturday before Palm Sunday and the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Devotions: Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day St. Mary's Hospital Chapel (In cooperation with all Decatur area Parishes) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon) St. Anne's Chapel in Our Lady of Lourdes church. Return to The Catholic Community Forum Our Sponsors: Please Patronize our Web Site Sponsors Copyright © 1996-99 Liturgical Publications of St. Louis, Inc. Music provided by Mike Fogarty music
Parish Bulletin
Prayer to Our Lady
Men's evening of Prayer September 25, 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 pm God's Mercy; Jubilee Indulgence
Please Patronize our Web Site Sponsors
Parish Staff: Rev. Kevin Vann, Pastor, 877-4404 Rev. Jeff Goeckner, Parochial Vicar, 877-4404 Mrs. Mary Lou Walker, PSR Coordinator, 877-4408 Sister JoAn Schullian, Pastoral Associate, 877-4404 Steve Vahlkamp, Finance & Plant Manager, 877-4404 Sue Smith, Parish Secretary, 877-4404 Dorothy Centers, Parish Secretary, 877-4404 Don Stimler, Maintenance, 877-4404 Andy Holtzscher, Maintenance, 877-4404 Maryrose Hagenbach, School Principal, 877-4408 Patricia Ann Ewald, School Secretary, 877-4408 Mike Fogarty, Liturgical Music Director, 877-4404 Claire Reid, Rectory Staff, 877-4404 (Send e-mail to names above with the letter Graphic: )