What’s Inside:

Pivotal Players Page 3

Just for Parents

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Mass for Consecrated Life Page 5

Evangelization

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Open House Page 7

Traveling Chalice

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Youth Retreat Page 9

January 29 2017 Fourth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 9:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm 2718 Overbrook Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608 www.ourladyoflourdescc.org

Pancake Breakfast

In celebration of Catholic Schools Week

January 29

after 9am Mass Adults $5, Kids $3

Tickets sold at the door

Sunday - January 29 6 88:30 am Pro Life Rosary Adoration Chapel 79:00 am Mass Intention Lillian Roberts 10:00 am Pancake Breakfast Fallon 10:30 am Hispanic Young Adults 201 11:30 am Mass Intention Pilar Macopanas 5:00 pm Mass Intention People of the Parish 5:30 pm Youth Group Fallon 6:30 pm Hispanic Prayer group Church Monday - January 30 5 48:00 am Mass Intention Betsy Darwin Pirtle 10:00 am Grief Share Lounge 6:00 pm Boy Scouts Cafe 7:00 pm Hispanic RCIA 202 7:00 pm Divorce Survival Lounge 7:00 pm Women of Grace 202 Tuesday - January 31 St. John Bosco q8:00 am Mass Intention Victor Venters 1:30 pm Rosary Makers 201 1:30 pm Carpool Rosary Parking lot 5:00 pm Liturgy of the Hours/Evening Prayer Adoration Chapel 6:00 pm Pro Life Rosary Adoration Chapel 7:00 pm Finance Council Parish Office 7:00 pm Legion of Mary 201 Wednesday - February 1 4

8:00 am Mass Intention David Guin 12: 00 pm Reconciliation Church 3:30 pm Jr. Legion of Mary Lounge 6:00 pm Girl Scouts 202 7:00 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 201 7:00 pm Bread of Life Upstairs Chapel 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus 225 Thursday - February 2 The Presentation of the Lord 48:00 am Mass Intention David Guin 8:45 am Legion of Mary Lounge 8:45 am Women of Grace Graduates 202

10:00 am Full of Grace 224/201/Parish Office 5:00 pm Liturgy of the Hours/Evening Prayer Adoration Chapel 6:30 pm Bell Choir SBC Music Room 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal SBC Music Room Friday - February 3 St. Blase 8:15 am Mass Intention John Stevenson 36:30 pm Couples for Christ Lounge 7:00 pm Hispanic Faith Formation 202/201 Saturday - February 4 First Saturday 9:00 am Mass Intention Padre Pio 11:00 am Mass Intention World Day for Consecrated Life 3:00 pm Reconciliation Church 5:00 pm Mass Intention Remigus Cornelius Hazinski Sunday - February 5 5 58:30 am Pro Life Rosary Adoration Chapel 79:00 am Mass Intention Rose Scenna 10:00 am Adult Faith Formation 224 10:30 am Hispanic Young Adults 201 11:30 am Mass Intention People of the Parish 5:00 pm Mass Intention Susan Kornrumpf 5:30 pm Youth Group Fallon 6:30 pm Hispanic Prayer group Church

Father John Forbes, Pastor 861.4604, Fr.John.Forbes@raldioc.org

Father Robert T. Schriber, Parochial Vicar 861.4608, schriberr@raldioc.org

Sister Renee Murphy, Admin. Asst. Faith Formation 861.4613, Sr.renee@raldioc.org

Deacon Myles Charlesworth, Deacon mylcworth@bellsouth.net

Deacon Byron Champagne, Youth Minister 861.4607, Deacon.Byron2009@gmail.com

Deacon Tom Mack, Deacon 861.4602, deacon_tom_mack@hotmail.com

Dorothea Bitler, Director of Development 861.4601, dorothea.bitler@raldioc.org

Joan Rose Brown, Minister of Faith Formation 861.4614, joan.rose@raldioc.org

Nan Dickman, Director of Music 215.4882, nandickman@netscape.net

Mary Dudas, Fallon Center Director 861.4643, olldudas@yahoo.com

Vjeko Bartula, Parish Manager 861.4605, vjeko.bartula@raldioc.org Alice Kehoe, Finance Director 861.4609, alice.kehoe@raldioc.org Mary Angelini, Parish Secretary

861.4603, mary.angelini1@gmail.com Candace Sperati, Wedding Coordinator

861.4634, Candace.sperati@gmail.com Robin Biggie, Maintenance 861-4606, biggie_r@msn.com

Maria House, Receptionist 861.4600, mariahouse75@gmail.com

Sacramental Emergency 919.740.6216

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WEEKLY CALENDAR

CHURCH STAFF

Sister Therese Bauer, School Principal 861.4618, tbauer@olls.org

Michael Chinneck, Assistant Principal 861.4623, MChinneck@olls.org

SCHOOL STAFF

Pastoral Council Finance Council School Advisory

Chair: Bill Barrett Paul Billow

Dorothea Bitler Stefanie Boone

Richard Connors Hillman Duncan

Laurie Huger Jim Marco

Marolyn Palmer Gavin Parsons

Barbara Quinby Candace Sperati Loesje Troglia

Chair: Frank Janasiewicz Vjeko Bartula

Sr. Therese Bauer Dorothea Bitler Paige Dickerson Tom Dunham Alice Kehoe

Jason Sandner Curt Williams Jeff Yardley

Chair: Michael Carlin Sr. Therese Bauer Dorothea Bitler

Patty Brooks Michael Chinneck

John Daly Paige Dickerson Carole Hussey

Daniel Jess Susan Kelly

Anthony Marinaro Pam Mueller Mark Rodts

Michael Rogosich Glenn Veasey

www.olls.org

Daniel Alexander, Brother of Marion Quigg Bridget Anderson, Niece of Mimi Floyd

Avalon Marie Balley, Grandchild of Sandra Stoudt Danny & Bethany Baril, Son & DIL of Marolyn Palmer

Joe & Amy Baril, Son & DIL of Marolyn Palmer Peggy Becker, Friend of Clara Burley

Carla Berendes, Daughter of Carl & Jean Berendes Terry Brest friend of Nan Dickman Susan Brothers, Wife of Al Brothers

Debbie & Gary Burney, Daughter & SIL of Kitty Maynard Frank Cefalu, Brother of Sal Cefalu Josie Currin, Friend of Amy Atayek

Maria DeLourdes, Mother of Regina Lopez Bill Dupere, Friend of Jane Wiley

Michael Doran, Brother of Kathy Klein Dr. Michael Fajgenbaum, Friend of Louise Guyton

Troy Fullwood, Grandson of Louise Guyton Maggie Grant, Granddaughter of Carl & Jean Berendes

Marina Guanga, Mother of Gerald Guanga Heather Jester, Friend of Nancy Urben

Anita Klan, Sister of Gail Kelley Susan Koehler, Daughter of Marie Lach

Michael Kolenut, Brother of Cindi Messina William Martens, Father of Katherine Schultz

McClear Family, Friends of Cox Family John McMorran, Husband of Barbara McMorran Kathy Meade, Niece of Harry & Doris Gribbon Rita Miller, Mother in Law of Ken Maldonado

Louise Molnar, Friend of Father John Claudia Morrison, Cousin of Cecelia Flanary

Bob Orr, cared for by Beverly Thomson Andrew Ostrosky, Friend of Cassie Barbara Rachel Pasternak, Daughter of the Bogan’s

Ron Povlock, Brother of Bob Povlock Ellis Powell, friend of Maria House

Denise Ritchie & Diane Blake, Sisters of Dan Ritchie Mellissa Riveglia, Daughter in law of Ed & Alberta Riveglia

Sarah Roque, Niece of Lisa & Tom Dunham Rossettie Family, Daughter of Nat & Cassie Barbara

Angie Royal, Friend of Amy & Dan Robinson Terry Schwartz, Friend of the Perricio’s

Shelly Smith, Friend of Ann Marie Robbins Jan Sprink, Mother of Jill Putze

Marie E. Stirling, Sister of Ginger Ward-Presson Lillie Sulak, Grandmother of Lindsay Tess

John Sullivan, Friend of Joe & Pat Perriccio Luther Taylor, Father of Sabra Hamad

Emmalee Thelan, Sister of of Cassie Barbara Hampton Van Dyke, Student at OLL

Michele Zaytoun Waters, daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Henry Zaytoun Mike White, Cousin of Fr. Forbes

Breda Wiggs, Friend of Ann & Bob Locke

To add a name contact Mary at 861-4603.

Louis Agnolutto Nat Barbara

Carl Berendez Lauren Bradley Liam Canard

Michael Cassotta Marilyn Charlesworth

Chris Combs Dexter Cooley Doris Cramer

Bob Davis Mary Ann Ellstrom

Shep Field Joanne Fleming

Ron Franzel Douglas Hobbs Michael Johnson

Norma & Andy Kleitsch Isabella Kong

Lauro Lazo Bob & Anne Locke

Pilar Macapanas John Carlton Pitman

Hazel Pracht Ian Shields

Richard/Nancy Streeter Anne Suber

Charles Troglia Anna Yanoschak

ILL FAMILY MEMBERS & FRIENDS

ILL PARISH MEMBERS

DEPLOYED MILITARY

Rebecca Baylock, Niece of Margaret Petit Joshua Brophy, Son of Greg & Evelyn Brophy

Adam Chappell, Son In Law of Marion Quigg Sean Cockrell, Son of Mike & Mary Cockrill

Jared Dudley, Son of Roy & Mary Anne Dudley Kevin Jagusch, Nephew of Sandra Stoudt 2

Division Leaders

Midnight to 6am: Dan Ritchie: 801.9559, ritchie.surveying@gmail.com 6am-12pm: Mary & Ed Dudas: 602.7951, olldudas@yahoo.com

12pm-6pm: Sister Renee: 889.9990, sr.renee@raldioc.org 6pm-12am: Candace Sperati: 306.4935, csperati@mac.com

Gerald & Lani Guanga: Head Coordinators: 260.1059 Beverly Thomson: Head Coordinator: 280.1759

ADORATION

2 Critical 48 prayer partners needed

Please prayerfully consider spending an hour with Jesus in

Joan Rose Brown, Minister of Faith Formation, 861.4614 or Joan.rose@raldioc.org

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FAITH FORMATION ADULT & CHILDREN

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION (CFF) SUNDAY MORNINGS 10:15 - 11:15

January 29 February 5, 12, 19 & 26

March 5, 12, 19 & 26 April 2, 9, 23 & 30

May 7 ***

THE BLESSINGS

"Blessed are the poor in spirit ... Blessed are they who mourn ...

Blessed are the meek ... Blessed are they who hunger and thirst

for righteousness ... Blessed are the merciful ...

Blessed are the clean of heart ... Blessed are the peacemakers ...

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness ...

Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you

and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven."

Matt 5:1-12

The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus' preaching. The Beatitudes respond to the natural desire for happi-

ness. The Beatitudes reveal the goal of human exist-ence, the ultimate end of human acts:

God calls us to his own beatitude. CCC 1716-1719

The Pivotal Players, the newest DVD series

by Bishop Robert Barron, is offered this winter as part of the Adult Faith Formation Sunday

Series; a multi-part film series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who shaped the life of the Church and changed

the course of civilization. Open to all! 10:15 - 11:15 Room 224

St. Bernadette Center Sunday mornings through April 9, 2017

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DISCOVERING CHRIST AT LOURDES Feb 8 - March 29, 2017

6:30 pm ~ Wednesdays ~ Fallon Center Hall Discovering Christ is a seven week experience that

helps people enter into or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, experience the love of God the Father, and be empowered by the Holy

Spirit to live as God’s children. Complimentary dinner, DVD presentation and small group

discussions. Free and Open to All but space is limited! Register at ourladyoflourdescc.org or call

the Parish Office at 919-861-4614 ***

Spiritual Direction...

* A companion of the spiritual journey * Offering intentionality about spiritual growth

* Attending to the Holy Spirit in life * Assisting in the search for that which

satisfies spiritual hunger. Meetings are typically once a month and focus on listening, reflection and prayer.

For more information, contact joan.rose@raldioc.org

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Deacon Byron Champagne, Youth/ Faith Formation Minister, 861.4607, Deacon.Byron2009@gmail.com 4

What is "Catholic character," why does it matter, and what can we do as parents to develop it in our children? 1. Build a loving relationship Time together. Kids will care about our values when they know we care about them. Emotionally intimate time is especially important for helping our children feel loved and for maximizing our influence on the kind of person they are becoming. 2. Use the power of good example The example we set — especially when it is coupled with a loving relationship — is one of the most important ways we affect the character of our kids. Our example includes not only how we treat our children but how we treat each other as spouses and how we treat and talk about others (relatives, friends, neighbors, and teachers). 3. Teach directly If we want our example to have maximum impact, our kids need to know the values and beliefs that lie behind it. We need to practice what we preach, but we also need to preach what we practice.

That said, our most important job as parents is to use the countless opportuni es our Loving God gives us to help our children grow in goodness and holiness. For as the Church

has always taught, the family is the first school of virtue.

Upcoming Youth Ministry Activities: Sunday Jan 29th MS and HS Youth Ministry

PARISH PAGE

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday, 3:00-4:00pm or by appointment

Wednesdays at Noon

Sacrament of Baptism Call parish office 919.861.4600

Sacrament of Matrimony Meet with Priest 6 months in advance

Finance 1/15/17 Budget Actual Actual Last Yr.

YTD Offertory 7/1/16 - 1/15/17 $818,250 $778,255 $826,136

YTD Priests Retirement 7/1/16 - 1/15/17 $45,591 $45,508

$50,133

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Would you like to save a baby? Is the Lord calling you to do something about abortion? Birthchoice is a Catholic, Pro-Life Pregnancy Center, offer-ing free limited ultrasounds & alternatives to abortion. You are invited to an info session to learn about volunteer opportunities, for receptionists, phone & office consultants, RN Sonographers. Training is provided. Call Mona at Birthchoice at 781.5433.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Brian Larson

Pro Life Corner “To be actively pro-life is to contribute to the renewal of society through the promotion of the common good. It is impossible to further the common good without acknowledging and defending the right to life, upon which all the other inalienable rights of individuals are founded and from which they develop.” Pope St. John Paul II, Evangelium vitae, 101. © 1995 Libreria Editrice Vaticana.

Altar Flowers There is a new sign up board for

flowers by the elevator

The 2017 Increased Offertory Appeal We remind you to return your Increased Offertory Pledge card either in the basket or to the Parish

Office. Please note: there is an error in the reference to the church website for those wishing to give

online. Our web address is www.ourladyoflourdescc.org. Thank you!

Secrets of the Cathedral Is an exhibit telling the story of the world's greatest cathe-drals, at the City of Raleigh Museum until Jan. 31. What makes a church a Cathedral? It shows how cathedrals have a continuing influence on architecture, art, music & culture. It is free & open to the public. It was created by OLL parishioner Al Brothers. Located at 220 Fayetteville St. open Tues. - Sat. 9-4 pm., Sun 1-4 pm.

2017 BAA Campaign is Launched This week we begin the 2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA). Information will be mailed to each registered parishioner in our Diocese highlighting the 30 ministries funded by the BAA. Over 59,000 were served by Catholic Charities alone last year. It is also the primary funding for Seminarian education, campus ministry centers, & so much more. Our 2017 BAA theme is, once again, “Instruments of God’s Mercy." Please respond to the mailing with your gift or pledge. You can donate online at BAA.DioceseofRaleigh.org. Thank you!

Mass to Celebrate Consecrated Life All are invited!

Sat., Feb. 4 at 11am Luncheon to follow in Fallon Center

Padre Pio Mass Join us in celebrating Mass for St. Padre Pio every 1st Sat. of the month. Next mass is on Sat., Feb. 4, at 9am, at OLL. Confession & Spiritual direction by appointment. Info: Rosemary Pizzolato at Italytoarizonarose@yahoo.com.

Altar Guild All ladies of the parish are invited to join the Altar Guild at our Feb. 9 meeting, 11:30am in the Fallon Center. The pro-gram is “Sacred Heart Enthronement” (Legion of Mary). All are encouraged to wear RED for a Valentine’s Day theme, we will have a chocolate fountain! Bring a bag lunch, desserts & beverages will be provided. Join us!

Thank YOU for your contributions to the 2016 Diocesan Special Collections!

Catholic University of America $ 1,483.31 World Mission Sunday $ 1,488.54 Louisiana Flood Relief $ 1,428.01 Hurricane Matthew Relief $ 4,461.17 Archdiocese for the Military Services $ 418.17 Catholic Campaign for Human Dev. $ 712.00 Retirement Fund for Religious $ 6,094.00

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL 2710 Overbrook Drive

Raleigh, NC 27608 919-861-4610 www.olls.org

ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, February 2, 2017

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Personal tour of the school Student Art and Science Exhibits

If you have any questions, please contact

Mrs. Anne Holder, Director of Admissions 919-861-4610

Parishioners, current school families, and friends are invited that evening from 6:45 – 8:00 PM

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AROUND THE DIOCESE

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Dealing with Cancer? There's a place you can find support, understanding & faith. Seeing God in Your Cancer Journey is a nine week series that explores how God is working in your life even as you're dealing with cancer. For more info, contact Kathleen Owen at 847.8205, ext. 241. To register, visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Feb 3-5 in Myrtle Beach, SC

or call 704-315-2144. Applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org

Stress in your Marriage? Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some experi-ence coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation. This program has helped many couples experiencing such difficulties. For info. or to apply on Feb. 17. Call 800-470-2230 or email: retrouvaillenc@msn.com or visit www.retrouvaille.org.

Single/Single Again Masses Feb. 12, March 19, April 23, May 21 & June 11

at 5:30 at Cardinal Gibbons High School Info: Celia Keator atckeator@nc.rr.com.

Encourage Is a Roman Catholic apostolate for parents, friends & family members of loved ones with same-sex attraction. Encourage helps members to focus on their own spiritual development & offers a supportive, confidential environment to share feelings, experiences, info & guidance for maintaining healthy relationships with our loved ones. If you love your faith & someone with SSA, you are not alone & help is available! Be welcomed by a group of Catholics who understand your struggles & will walk & pray with you on this journey. The Encourage Apostolate meets on the last Thurs. of each month at 7:00pm at St. Joseph Church in the 620 House, facing Donald Ross Dr. Info: Theresa at 608.3510.

Ignited By Truth Catholic Conference, Feb. 24-25 Raleigh Convention Center. Speakers: Fr. Michael Gaitley, Leah Darrow, Abby Johnson. Fri. 7-9:30pm; Sat.8:30am-6:30pm. Pro-grams for Adults, Young Adults, High School, & Middle School students. Early registration discounts: Adults $35, Students (age 10+) $25 – includes Fri., Sat., & lunch! Fri. only: Adults $15, Students (age 10+) free. Visit: www.IgnitedByTruth.org. Contact Ron Burt at Ron.Burt.Raleigh@gmail.com or 244-8023.

Project Rachel Support Group Abortion is one of the most common procedures in the US, experienced by millions of women, many of whom are Catholic. Abortion creates a wound in post-abortive women & men result-ing in spiritual & emotional problems. The Project Rachel minis-try assists women & men who have been wounded by abortion to find truth & healing. There is a support group beginning in the Triangle area in February. If you have experienced an abortion & would like more info about the support group, contact Project Rachel at 919-852-1021 or email projectrachel@nc.rr.com. Or visit http://projectrachelnc.org. Strictly confidential.

Young Adults The Diocese of Raleigh has many vibrant activities for Catholic young adults including weekly Bible studies & prayers groups, volunteering, socials & more. For more info. email Patrick O’Connell at patrick.oconnell06@gmail.com or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/shcyag.

St. Raphael Preschool is now accepting registrations! Visit the admissions page on our website for tuition rates & class options for children ages 2 -5. (http://straphaelpreschool.org/admissions/). You can register your child on-line or mail. Attend our Open House from 10:45am - noon on Sun., Jan. 29. Or call 865-5725 or email srapp@saintraphael.org to schedule a tour.

Walking in Mercy – Living with Mental Illness Join us for this four part series & learn about the challenges & opportunities for those living with mental illness at 7pm in Fellowship Hall of St. Francis of Assisi. Topics include: Mental Health 101, Access to Mental Health Care, Practical Re-sources, The Church & Mental Health. Register at www.stfrancisraleigh.org/metnal-health-events-registration/ or call Kathleen Owen at 841-8205, ext. 241.

John 6:35 Eucharistic Youth Retreat A retreat for high school youth (13 to 18 years old) to foster a

personal encounter with the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Feb. 10 -12. St. Thomas More Academy in Raleigh

Registration is now open. Retreat agenda & registration forms may be found at

www.john635retreat.org.

St. Raphael Preschool Family Math & Science Night from 6-8pm on Feb. 1. Classrooms will be set up with activities designed for children ages 5 & under to complete with their parents. Come see how we nurture our budding mathematicians & scientists! For more information please contact BJ at 865.5728 or bjcady@saintraphael.org.

St. Luke's KOC’s Valentine's Big Band Dance Fri., Feb.17 at 7:30pm with free dance lessons. Music provided by Rollin Glaser's High Society Orchestra featuring vocalist Lau-rie Gartland. Tickets can be ordered through Michael Benigno, 12740 Rosalie St. Raleigh, NC 27614, mbenignoral@gmail.com or call 761.1797. Advance tickets are $14/pp, $10/teens, $16 & $10, respectively at the door, soft drinks will be sold & complimentary desserts will be provided. Come & relive or create some new memories on our mirror ball equipped dance floor.

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