Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Nollamara

Weekend Mass Times:

Saturday Vigil Mass is at 6:00 pm
Sunday Mass is at 9:00 am

Weekday Mass Times: Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am


Reconciliation:

Reconciliation is held at 5:30 pm each Saturday or by prior arrangement.


Baptisms:

Baptisms are wonderful celebrations - the door to the church, the other
sacraments and to heaven. Adults seeking baptism would generally take part in the parish RCIA programme. Parents requesting Baptism for their children need to make a commitment to bring up the child in the faith of the Church. Baptisms are generally celebrated during the 9.00am Mass on the last Sunday of the month. If you would like to have your child baptised please contact the parish office to enquire about baptism preparation.

Please download and complete Baptism Information Form.
http://www.lourdesnollamara.com/docs/BaptismForm.pdf


Marriages:

If you are contemplating marriage, please accept our congratulations. The time leading up to your marriage is a special time, a time of preparation not just for the wedding ceremony, but for the Sacrament of Marriage. If you are thinking of marriage please contact the parish office as soon as possible - we ask for eight months notice. At the initial meeting Father Stan will go through the marriage preparation course and the Catholic Marriage Education Services conducted by the Archdiocese.

To make an appointment contact Fr Stan: ololnpp@westnet.com.au


Parish Outreach:

A Parish outreach group, is available for ministry to parishioners requiring
assistance due to illness, family trauma or bereavement. Those requiring
emergency help are also invited to contact the parish office.


Communion for the Sick and Homebound:

Extraordinary Ministers are available to bring Communion to the sick and homebound by prior arrangement. Please contact the parish office if you
require this service.

Devotions:

HOLY HOUR: First Friday of the month after 9:00 am Mass

OUR LADY OF FATIMA PILGRIM STATUE: The pilgrim statue is available for home visitations. Please contact the parish office.

ROSARY: The rosary is recited prior to weekday Mass from Tuesday to Friday at 8:30am.

SACRED HEART SODALITY: The Sacred Heart Sodality gathers at 9:00am Mass on the first Friday of each month.


RCIA Programme:

The parish runs the RCIA programme and welcomes enquiries about joining the faith-family which is the Catholic Church. If you are curious or interested why not come along to a Mass or give Father a call. The Catholic Enquiry Centre has produced an interesting little pamphlet entitled About the Catholic Faith - A General Introduction.
You can download it from www.catholicenquiry.com/pamphlets/

RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Those taking part in the programme meet with Parish RCIA team.

Participants have included
(1) people who have not been baptised
(2) members of other Christian churches or communions
(3) adult Catholics who would like to receive Confirmation and make their first communion. Catholics who would like to learn more about their faith are also welcome.

Please feel free to contact the parish priest.


Parish Groups:

AFTER SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: (for children who do not attend a Catholic School) are held on Fridays during school term from 3:30pm to 4:30 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. The program includes preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.

BIBLE STUDY GROUP: Meets every Thursday from 10am to 12 midday.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY: Children's Liturgy is held at 9am Mass during school term.

CRAFT GROUP: Ladies meet every Wednesday morning to share and learn skills, all welcome from 10am - 11:30am.

PERSONAL ADVOCACY: Meets every Wednesday evening, this group assists people with disabilities in their faith journey and also to share a social life.

PARISH YOUTH MINISTRY: Includes the organization of Youth Masses, Music Ministry and support to the youth of the Parish. 12 - 35 year olds are very
welcome.

ST VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE: Meets every second Tuesday at 7:00pm.

FOCOLARE: A lay community present within the parish.



Parish Office Hours: Wednesday and Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm

Phone: 9345 5541
email: ololn@westnet.com.au

Parish Priest: Fr Stan Bendkowski SDS, contact: ololnpp@westnet.com.au