The Church of
Our Lady of Lourdes
A Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Belleville, Illinois

The Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time + July 5, 2009
Welcome to Ordinary Time at OLLChurch

"Practice hospitality, ungrudgingly to one another.
As each has received a gift, employ it for one another."
1 Peter 4:9

We, the People of God at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, are a community of believers, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ.  We are united by our Catholic faith and heritage, mutual love and hope, and are cognizant of our stewardship, through the model of Mother Mary.

We welcome you to our online home, the representation of a larger, vibrant, community of faith.

Whoever you are, for whatever reason, you are welcome at OLLChurch.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
611 West Broadway Street
Sparta, Illinois 62286
(618) 443-2811, Rectory and Parish Office
(618) 443-2878, CRE and Parish Center
(618) 31704837, Emergecy
Liturgical Schedule
8:30AM, Monday through Friday
8:30AM, Tuesday Perpetual Help Novena
5:00PM, Saturday Vigil Mass
8:00AM, Sunday Early Mass
10:00AM, Sunday Choral Mass
Mass Intentions
Monday, June 29th
8:30AM +Kenneth Kohrs

Tuesday, June 30th
8:30AM +Lawrence and +Betty Hagene

Wednesday, July 1st
8:30AM +Jean Morrison

Thursday, July 2nd
8:30AM +Alfred Mitchell

Friday, July 3rd
8:30AM For a Special Intention

Saturday, July 4th
5:00PM For the Intention of Mr. and Mrs. Wittenborn by St. Ann's Altar Sodality

Sunday, July 5th
8:00AM +Clyde and +Anna Marie Pautler
10:00AM +James Kuebel
(c) 2009 + Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sparta IL.





Click the icon above for information about the Year for Priests from St. Anthony Messenger Press.  You can also access this page from the Inside OLLChurch tab at the top of the page.
The Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes will be at the home of Zolia Casida on Friday, July 3rd.  Parishioners are invited to say the rosary at 6:30PM.  Zolia lives at 614 S. Fourth Street in Coulterville.
There will be a special Parish Council meeting on Tuesday, June 30th at 7:15PM in the Fellowship Room.  This meeting is being called to discuss the pastoral changes that are coming from Bishop Braxton and how it will affect OLLChurch.  All parishioners are invited to attend and share their thoughts and ideas with the council.  For more information about the changes, please click HERE.
There is a jar in the back of the church for donations for Christopher Lea.  Christopher is the grandson of parishioner Mary Jane Lea.  He has lost the sight in his eye because of an accident.  He has had two surgeries on his eye and will be needing more.  Please keep him in your prayers.
If you have a Facebook page, search for "Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church" and add us as your Friend.  You can get announcements, new, and interat with OLLChurch.
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