Our Mission

Our Lady of Lourdes parish is a community of faith dedicated to living the spirit of Jesus Christ through the practice of our Roman Catholic tradition. Our mission is to communicate the message of Christ’s redeeming love to those lives we touch in the parish and throughout the community. With the use of our time, talent and treasure we support our church, parochial school, christian formation programs, social ministry and spiritual growth. We ask for the continued blessings and intercession of our patroness, Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes.


Rev. Robert M. Spencer	Pastor
Fr. Bob's Biography
Rev. Mr. Bob Griffin	Pastoral Associate
Deacon Bob's Biography
To contact a member of staff or parish leadership	click here.
To see the Mass Schedule	click here.

Inclement weather
For inclement weather, closing information is posted on CBS 6 - WTVR and on radio station WRVA 1140AM. Now that the chilly days are on the way, be sure to note this information and remember, if the parish offices in Healy Hall are closed, ALL scheduled activities will be cancelled!

CHILDREN AND YOUTH CHOIR FOR EASTER
Our Children and Youth are invited to join the Children and Youth Choir for Easter. Just click here for more information!

YEAR OF THE PRIESTS

The Holy Father has declared the year from June 2009 to June 2010 as the Year For Priests. To celebrate and honor the Priesthood all the students of the Catholic Schools and Christian Formation are praying for each of our priests. We as a parish join our Catholic School and Faith Formation students in praying for our Diocesan priests.

In a spirit of appreciation and as a sign of our spiritual support this week (March 8 - March 14) we pray especially for:

Father John Wagner, III

Father Robert Warren

Father Frank Wiggins,Jr.

Father Kenneth Wood

Father George Zahn

Please pray for them and remember their dedication and sacrifice in their chosen holy profession.

LENT...

February 17th - March 31st, LENT

Why Do the Stations of the Cross? Click here for more information

A Complete Schedule of Stations of the Cross can be found here.

March 10th, LARCUM Series Dinner at 5:45 and the program begins at 6:30. This year the series is presented at Lakeside United Methodist Church on Hilliard Road. This week's topic is How does Grace work in our Communities: Living Grace! and presenter will be Michael Stone

March 12th, KOC Fish Fry at 5:00 pm in the Social Hall. Enjoy a delicious dinner for only $5.00

March 14th, Second Scrutiny of the Elect at 11:15 Mass.
RCIA: Second Scrutiny of the Elect (4th Sunday of Lent) This Sunday, we continue the celebration of the Scrutinies. On the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent we pray in a particular way for those who are to be baptized at the Easter Vigil. We pray that any attachment to evil might be removed, and that they be truly converted to Christ. Again, because we are celebrating the Scrutinies, the readings will be taken from Cycle A of the Lectionary.

March 12th, Stations of the Cross Service at 7:00 pm. Led by the Confirmation Class

March 17th, Communal Reconciliation Service at 7:00 pm. at St. Mary Catholic Church

March 17th, LARCUM Series Dinner at 5:45 and the program begins at 6:30. This year the series is presented at Lakeside United Methodist Church on Hilliard Road. This week's topic is What are the challenges of accepting Grace? What makes us uncomfortable? and presenter will be Father Dan Brady

March 18th, Communal Reconciliation Service at 12:00 pm. at St. Michael Catholic Church

March 18th, Communal Reconciliation Service at 7:00 pm. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

March 24th, LARCUM Series Dinner at 5:45 and the program begins at 6:30. This year the series is presented at Lakeside United Methodist Church on Hilliard Road. This week's topic is Reconciliation in One Body and presenter will be Bishop Charlene Payne Kammerer of the United Methodist Church.

March 25th, Taize Prayer Service at 8:00 pm. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

March 29th, Chrism Mass at 7:00 pm. at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
CHRISM MASS You are invited to take part in one of the most special liturgies in the life of a diocese—the Chrism Mass. At this liturgy, the bishop gathers the faithful of the diocese—priests and deacons, religious and laity—around him for the blessing and consecration of the oils that will be used in all our parishes in the coming year. Here the Oil of the Sick, used to strengthen and console and heal those who are infirm, will be blessed. Here the Oil of Catechumens, used to strengthen and free those who are preparing for baptism, will be blessed. Here the Sacred Chrism, used to ordain bishops and priests, to confirm, and to dedicate churches and altars, will be consecrated. And here, too, we will witness the Rite of Recommitment to Ministry by our priests. May our presence at the Chrism Mass be a sign of our support and gratitude for their ministry—and a reminder that baptism calls all of us to lives of service.

Rev. Charles Fisher Memorial Library
The Charles McKendrick Fisher Memorial Library was dedicated on Sunday, December 6, 2009 by Bishop Emeritus Walter Sullivan. Fr. Fisher's mother cut the ribbon to officially open the library. It was a beautiful ceremony and thanks to all who helped in any way.

The library is open to the public and will be staffed on weekends following each weekend liturgy. In addition the library will be open on Thursday afternoons from 1:30 - 4 p.m. For more information on the library, Click here.

“We do not choose to honor Fr. Charles by the creating of a library, but instead we seek to honor him by continuing his ministry of spiritual formation using the library as a tool of that formation. We invite you to join us in this quest. We thank you for your interest and support.”
The Library Committee

INFORMATION ON THE SWINE FLU
As the weather gets colder, the concern regarding both seasonal flu and the H1N1 or swine flu continues to grow. As a church, both safety/health issues and reverence have to be addressed. Click here for more information.

JOB INFORMATION In these hard economic times, Our Lady of Lourdes offers links to job assistance programs. St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church has a Job Assistance Ministry (JAM) and Christ Lutheran offers Lakeside Networking Support Group. Both sites offer helpful information on job hunting, support and ideas for increasing your opportunities. For JAM click here and for the Lakeside Networking Support Group click here .

Up Coming Events... Check here for upcoming events.

March 12th, KOC Fish Fry at 5:00 pm in the Social Hall. Enjoy a delicious dinner for only $5.00

March 12th, Stations of the Cross Service at 7:00 pm. Led by the Confirmation Class

March 13th and 14th The Church Mouse will be in the Commons. Stop by and get a great gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day or Graduation. You might also consider buying a book for Fr Fisher Memorial Library!

March 14, 11:15 Liturgy Youth and Family Mass Youth will serve in a number of liturgical ministries and the WONDERFUL Disciples on the Journey musical ensemble will lead us in song. Interested in joining this ministry? Contact Karan Marbold, Youth Minister, or Katie Goodloe, Music Ministry Associate

March 17th, Communal Reconciliation Service at 7:00 pm. at St. Mary Catholic Church

March 18th, Communal Reconciliation Service at 12:00 pm. at St. Michael Catholic Church

March 18th, Communal Reconciliation Service at 7:00 pm. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

Christian Formation The Christian Formation Committee supports, promotes and evaluates the life-long conversion of Our Lady of Lourdes parishioners through formation opportunities that include prayer, education, service and community.

Learn more about the Faith Formation Programs.

Did you know...? that every Friday during Lent, Stations of the Cross are celebrated? Different groups lead the Stations. Every Friday except Good Friday they are celebrated at 7:00 pm. On Good Friday, we invite our Christian brothers and sisters to join us at 2:00 for Ecumenical Stations.