Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
345 Oak St. Colusa, California
www.ourladyoflourdes-colusa.org
Parish Office: 745 Ware Avenue, 458-4170
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday
St. Joseph’s Mission
1st and Center St. Princeton, California
Pastor: Rev. Roy Doner
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Julian Medina
Deacon: Miquel Fernandez 458-7815
Principal: Barbara Genera 458-8208
www.theollschool.org
Director Religious Ed: Dianne Luoma 458-7497
Respect Life Coordinator: Jennifer Hackney 458-8858
Catholic Ladies Relief Society #4
Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus
Meetings: 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study with Dr. Julian Delgado (weekly)
Tuesday, 7-9:00 p.m., 75 Oak Tree Lane
Father Roy’s Adult Catechism Class (weekly)
Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m., Parish Center
RCIA with Father Roy (weekly)
Wednesday, 7-9:00 p.m., Parish Center
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
January 10, 2010
O bless the Lord, my soul.
Mass Intentions:
Saturday: Melissa Estrada
Req. by: Dianne Luoma & Jennifer Hackney
Sunday: +Fred Sankey
Req. by: Lila Lee Sankey
Monday: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Req. by: Father Roy Doner
Tuesday: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Req. by: Father Roy Doner
Wednesday: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Req. by: Father Roy Doner
Thursday: Vickie & Morris Moody
Req. by: Dianne Luoma & Jennifer Hackney
Friday: The Trejo Family
Req. by: Dianne Luoma & Jennifer Hackney
Friday 8:30: Our Lady of Lourdes School Children
Lectors:
01/09: Mary Harper
01/10: Irmalee Schumacher
01/16: Jan Gomes
01/17: Family Liturgy
01/23: Raylene Lyss
01/24: Cenza Mehr
Eucharistic Ministers:
01/09: Raylene Lyss
01/10: Julian Delgado
01/16: Gabriela Rone
01/17: Peggy Scroggins
01/23: Leslie Van de Ven
01/24: Rosemary Hicks
Altar Servers:
01/09: Vincent Crespo & Jesse Garcia
01/10: Braden Lyss, Christian Lyss, & Pablo Meraz
01/16: Bertrem Windsor, Isabelle Delgado, & Grace Myers
01/17: Estefania Reyes & Mary Pineda
01/23: Gaby Hernandez & Maria Ramirez
01/24: Taylor Rodriguez & Karina Ascencion
Mass Schedule
Saturday: Colusa: 5:00 p.m. English
Sunday: Princeton: 8:00 a.m. English
Princeton: 10:00 a.m. Spanish
Colusa: 8:00 a.m. Spanish
Colusa: 10:00 a.m. English
Tues-Fri.: Colusa: 7:30 a.m. English (Chapel)
Thursday: Colusa: 7:00 p.m. Spanish
Friday: Colusa: 8:30 a.m. English (OLL School)
Confession: Colusa: 4:30-4:50 p.m. Saturday
or by appointment
Parish Mission: Expanded thru 1/15
Father Richard Parks, a Passionist from Christ the King Retreat Center in Citrus Heights, already likes us so much that he is extending his visit here! You heard him preaching at Mass this weekend. Monday thru Friday (1/11-15), Father Parks will say Mass in St. Bernadette’s Hall at 7:30 a.m. followed by a short talk. On Friday only, Father will celebrate a second Mass at 8:30 a.m., also in St. Bernadette’s Hall, with the Our Lady of Lourdes School children. If you can’t make it at 7:30, you are welcome to attend the 8:30 Mass. Additionally, every evening (Monday thru Friday) he will give a talk at the Church at 7:00 p.m. Father Parks guarantees that you will be home by 8:00. Give yourself some spiritual renewal time by being part of the Parish Mission.
The Edge
Totus Tuus on The Edge Youth Group starts next Sunday, January 17th at 6:30 p.m. at St. Bernadette’s Hall. Faith Formation is still in need of parishioner and parent volunteers to help with this brand new program. Please contact Dianne Luoma, 458-7497, or Jennifer Hackney, 458-8858, if you are able to spend a few hours working with our junior high students.
The seats for the (January 23rd) Walk for Life in San Francisco are on a first come, first served basis. St. Isidore’s Lifeteen has 20 seats available at a cost of $25.00 each. The experience is priceless as some of our parishioners who attended last year’s walk can tell you! Totus Tuus youth members are welcome to join the Our Lady of Lourdes high school youth group on this memorable trip.
Lifeteen News
First meeting of the new year is tonight, Jan. 10th. Carpool departs from St. Bernadette’s Hall at 5:30 p.m. Call Mrs. Mena (933-2992) or Mrs. Imhoff (458-4372) if you have any questions or would like to join Lifeteen. It’s never too late to join.
Parish Collections
1/1-2-3 $2,561.00
Buildings & Maintenance $1,049.00
Reminder: 2nd collection next weekend for insurance.
Patronize our Advertisers
You’ve seen the back of the bulletin so many times, you have it memorized, right? Here’s a test question for you: who is our latest new advertiser? If you answered “Beduhn Business and Tax Service,” you win. (Look for your prize in the mail, a ticket for you to sell or buy for the Golden Pheasant celebration.) Please patronize our Advertisers as the money they pay to rent this space helps to support our parish.
Golden Pheasant
While we’re on the subject of prizes, you should have received yours by now. It is the Golden Pheasant Ticket that you received in the mail. In order to make your Valentine shopping easier, the date of February 14th was chosen for this event so that you can bring the love of your life, your spouse, sweetheart, or any significant other. It’s much less fattening than chocolate and doesn’t cause allergic reactions like flowers. If you would like to help with the food, decorations, or other leg work, please contact MaryAnn LaGrande, 458-2725. Ticket money can be placed in the collection basket with the stub or returned to the office, where extra tickets are available for those who really want to spread the love this Valentine’s Day. This is the only Parish fundraiser for the year so please support the Golden Pheasant and thank Father Roy for all his hard work.
Day of Reparation
For the Scourge of Abortion
Friday, January 22nd has been set aside as a day of reparation for the sinful national scourge of abortion. Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral at 12:10 p.m. If you cannot get to Sacramento, you can observe the unhappy anniversary of the Supreme Court Roe vs. Wade decision with fasting, abstinence and prayer in your own home.
Our Lady of Lourdes School News
OLL School extends a huge thank you to all parishioners who supported the annual Pheasant Festival through donations and/or attendance. The profit this year is an estimated $30,000.
During the Advent Season, the children were involved in a variety of charitable programs.
3rd and 4th graders spearheaded a canned food drive for the community Christmas baskets. The students donated 446 cans; 5th and 6th graders brought in the most cans. 7th and 8th graders sorted the cans on Wednesday, Dec. 9th.
2nd grade asked for new or gently used coats to be donated for the community coat drive. 27 coats were collected for this worthy cause.
Each school family also donated 1 or more items for the Impact Toy Drive.
Father Roy helped the students to follow the Church penitential tradition during Advent by hearing the confessions of all 3rd through 8th graders. Thank you, Father, for being so generous with your time.
Upcoming Events:
World’s Finest Candy sale begins January 20th.
Donor/Parish Appreciation Luncheon – 1/28.
Catholic Schools Week begins January 31st. BBQ Lunch and Open House after the 10:00 Mass. The week ends February 6th with a Spaghetti Dinner.
Knights of Columbus
Don’t forget the 3rd Annual “A Taste of Italy” on Saturday, January 16th, 2010 from 3-6 p.m. at the Arbuckle Fire Hall. For a donation of $20 for adults or $5 for children 6 to 10 (children 5 and under are free), you can enjoy a full meal. The main course is Cioppino or Tri-tip; your dinner includes all the trimmings, dessert, and a choice of beverages. Music will be provided by accordionist Jerry Choate and there will be door prizes. To get your tickets in advance or for more information, contact Frank Nobriga (476-2872), Jack Pesola (476-3397) or Jim Miranda (458-7889). All proceeds are returned to the community through the various efforts of the Knights.
Catholic Ladies Relief Society
Attention all card playing ladies and gentlemen – you still have a chance to reserve your space! Catholic Ladies Relief Society #4 will be hosting their First Annual Bridge-Whist-Pinochle Card Party and Luncheon on Saturday, January 23, 2010. The fun begins at 11:30 a.m. at St. Bernadette’s Hall.
Reservations can be made with the following: Bridge – Marie Beduhn, 458-2979
Whist - Rose Buria, 458-8583
Pinochle – Vicky Stegall, 458-8009
Interested Singers
If anyone is interested in singing at the 10:00 Mass and feels that they need to practice on a regular basis, please stay in Church today after Mass for a short practice.
Church Keys
The locks on the Church will be re-keyed this week. If you are “locked out,” please call the office to exchange your old key for one that works.
Lost and Found
The following items were left in Church over the holidays. You can claim them at the Parish Office until January 31st; after that, they will be donated to a worthy cause.
1 pair men’s sneakers, size 13
1 pair woman’s gloves
1 neck scarf
1 stuffed animal
2 children’s books
1 baby bottle
A bicycle was found on January 4th behind the Church along the fence. Call the Colusa Police Department to claim it.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.