Our Lady of Lourdes 

Though we are unable to gather as a parish community during Holy Week, we are able to gather at home - what the Church has long taught is properly understood as “the domestic church.” How will your family celebrate these most holy days? Please share with us your family prayer spaces, holy week traditions; crafts, food and Easter photos. All photos should be sent to stjgar@outlook.com and will be posted on the parish website.

Dearly beloved, as the nation continues to grapple with the Coronavirus pandemic, we have been asked to to do things that we have never been asked to do before. In addition to the exhortations to frequently wash one’s hands and to practice thorough hygiene and cleanliness, we’ve now become familiar with the notion of “social distancing” as well. We’ve also witnessed the power that state governors have by issuing “stay-at-home” orders to their citizens. These are things that we’re not accustomed too, but hopefully realize how helpful and prudent they truly may be. As we enter this Fifth Sunday of Lent, the Gospel has something important to say. (click title to continue)

For parishioners who are struggling financially during this pandemic, we are praying for your needs. For those who are able to continue to support the parish during these times, we ask that you mail in your envelopes to the rectory or consider secure online giving through the parish website. Your donations are needed and greatly appreciated.

Due to the stay-at-home order by the governor, all church devotional activities: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Stations of the Cross, and the Divine Mercy Militia are suspended as of today, March 27. Father John encourages all parishioners to continue their prayers and devotions at home.

The Parish Office is currently closed. You may continue to contact Father John by leaving a message at 435-6242 or email Ellen Barbasso, the parish secretary, at ololstjoseph@metrocast.net.

All Parish Center group meetings and activities, with the exception of the Northwood Emergency Food Pantry, have been suspended until further notice. Thank you for your understanding and we pray that we can reopen soon.