From the Pastor's Desk

Today, having reached the halfway point of Lent, we celebrate Laetare Sunday. This Latin word, pronounced lay-TAR-ray, means “rejoice.” We rejoice in the knowledge  that the cross does not end in death, that Jesus’ story does not end in the tomb. The Church also celebrates the second scrutiny today, a significant step for catechumensbut also an opportunity for all of us to look into our hearts for the sinful habits and tendencies we may not even see. In today’s Gospel, Jesus heals a blind man. More significantly, he can heal our blindness to sin as well. Let us rejoice!
Hoy, habiendo llegado al punto medio de la Cuaresma, celebramos el domingo de Laetare. Esta palabra en latín significa “alégrate”. Nos alegramos de saber que la cruz no termina con la Muerte y que la historia de Jesús no termina en el sepulcro. La Iglesia celebra hoy también el Segundo escrutinio, un paso significante para los catecúmenos, pero a la vez una oportunidad para todos nosotros de ahondar en nuestro corazón e identificar esos hábitos y esas tendencias que tal vez ninos percatemos que están ahí. En el Evangelio de hoy Jesús cura a un ciego. Aún más significantees que él también puede curar nuestra ceguera al pecado. ¡Alegrémonos!

Announcements 

Stations of the CrossWednesdays – 6pm Stations of the Cross in Spanish, Fridays – 5pm Mass followed by the Stations of the Cross Sundays – 8:30am Stations of the Cross in English & 11am in Spanish  Las Estaciones de la Cruz Miércoles – 6 de la tarde- en Español, Viernes – 5 de la tarde- en Inglés Misa seguida de las Estaciones de la Cruz Domingos – 8:30 am en Inglés y 11am en Español 
Rice Bowls
The Parish Priest would like to encourage the parents to give the Rice Bowls to their children; to encourage the children to save money for the needy. All due back after Easter.   El  Sacerdote  desea  animar  a  los  padres  a  dar  las  Cajitas  a  sus  hijos;  para  animar  a  los  niños  a  ahorrar  dinero  para  los  necesitados.  Todo  debe regresar después de Pascua. 

Holy Week Schedule 
Palm Sunday – Apr. 2nd – 9am English & 11:30am -Spanish in ChurchHoly Thursday- Apr. 6th - 7pm in ChurchGood Friday - Apr. 7th - 3pm Service in ChurchEaster Vigil - Apr. 8th - 4:30pm Mass—Graford7pm – Bilingual in MW in ChurchEaster Sunday- Apr. 9th - 9am - English & 10:30am—Spanish in Church
SEE FULL HOLY WEEK PROGRAM

There will be no celebration of Baptisms, Quinces or Weddings during the Lent Season starting on February 22nd through April 9th, 2023. 
No habrá celebración de bautismos, Quinces o Bodas durante la temporada de Cuaresma a partir del 22 de Febrero hasta el 9 de Abril de 2023.

APPLICATION FOR 2023 SCHOLARSHIPS 
Scholarships will be awarded to deserving graduating High School seniors or existing students of an accredited public or private University / College / Trade School, who are Members in good standing at Our Lady of Lourdes or St. Francis of Assisi parishes. Scholarships are not based on income and are open to all who qualify. Application packet “MUST” be completed and a) submitted to OLL church office no later than 12-May-2023 by 12:00 noon or b) mailed to OLL church office (address below) with a post marked date on or before 10-May-2023.   Download the application for complete details.

Guadalupana Purse Raffle

Guadalupanas are selling tickets for a chance to win some beautiful designer handbags  with matching wallets / card holders. Drawing will be held on ️May 14th at the 9:00 am mass.  They will draw 4 tickets = 4 winners ! Each winner will choose one designer handbag with matching wallet. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.   Tickets will be available  starting in February.  You can purchase tickets from any Guadalupana member.  The Guadalupanas appreciate your continued support . ❤️ All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund.

News & Events

From the Pastor's Desk

Announcements

Guadalupana Purse Raffle

Friday Breakfast Socials

Contact

Address

Office Hours

Follow Us