News from around Our Lady of Consolation Parish
Holy Week Schedule
Monday of Holy Week - 7:00 pm Parish Penance Service
Holy Thursday - 7:00 pm Mass followed by Adoration
Good Friday - 3:00 pm Stations of the Cross
7:00 pm Liturgy of the Passion and Veneration of the Cross
Holy Saturday - 8:00 pm Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday - 8:00 am & 11:00 am in the Parish Life Center
Lent began February 17. Stations of the Cross will be at 7:00 on Friday evenings. Fish Fry on Fridays of Lent from 11:00 to 8:00 pm. Read more under Spiritual Life including rules for fast and abstinence.
Parish Files Update Beginning the weekend of Feb. 20-21 we will be asking ALL parish families to update their family information. We have a new system and lots of old data. Fill out one of the blue sheets distributed at Mass or download one here, fill it out and get it to us as soon as possible. Remember, you will not be registered until we get your form. We need 100% cooperation with this project.
Haiti, first hand. Chris Kouri, a parishioner here at Consolation, recently returned from Haiti. If you have a few minutes, read the paper from he and his friend. Eye opener.
Our parish will host its Inaugural Golf Tournament May 17th at The Tradition Golf Club. If you are a golfer, or know one, mark the date. There are lots of ways to get involved. Take a moment and check out the web site for the Golf Tournament. Now is the time to sign up to be a sponsor or register to play. This is a parish event so we need the support of everyone.
The first Red Heart Ball was held February 6th. It was hosted by the OLC Ladies Guild and Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary. It benefitted "Go Red for Women" (AHA) and OLC Endowment Fund. Another is being planned for next year on February 5, 2011. Mark your calendar now.
Young Adults Ministry OLC YAM “Brunch After Mass” – Sunday, March 7, 2010 –immediately following 11:00 AM Mass – Brunch Location: Mert’s Heart and Soul (uptown) Join us for some great food and fellowship following the 11:00 AM mass on Sunday, March 7th. We’ll meet just outside of church and head over to Mert’s. If you haven’t been out to an event before, this is a great event to come out to! It’s a great way to get to know the other Young Adult members, and spend some time with some great friends. Young Adults Ministry (YAM) is focused on developing faith, fellowship and community among the young adults of the parish. The meetings are open to all young adults in their 20's and 30's. read more.
The Men's Group The Men will be cooking the 3rd Sat. of the month at the Uptown Men's Shelter. Volunteer servers are welcome as are donations. They usually serve approximately 250 men. if you can't help but would like to make a donation they would be grateful. They are also having a Fish Fry each Friday in Lent from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm in the Parish Life Center.
Faith Formation is Sunday mornings between the 8:00 and 11:00 Masses. This year we also have a wonderful adult program while the children are in session. Our March 14th session will begin with Eucharistic Adoration in the church.
RCIA celebrated the Rite of Election with Bishop Jugis on Saturday, February 27th at St. Gabriel's. Please keep our Elect (Clara Barkley, Tammy Barnes and Shadia Sekle) and candidate (Christopher Covington) in your prayers as they approach the Easter Sacraments.
Bible Study Mondays at 7:00 pm in the Chapel; walk with Ed Hood through the pages of Scripture. The Wednesday evening Bible Study is on hiatus due to illness of Mr. Paul Fettig who leads the group. Watch for restart date and keep Paul in prayer.
November 21st Brother Lombardo professed his final vows as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar here at Consolation. Pictures have been posted in the gallery.
Minutes from Parish Council meetings can be read by going to Staff page and can be found under Parish Council or here.
