News from around Our Lady of Consolation Parish
Rain, shine, sleet or snow, WE DO HAVE MASS.
Lent begins on February 17. On Ash Wednesday Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 am and 7:00 pm. Ashes will be distributed at these times only. Stations of the Cross will be at 7:00 on Friday evenings.
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. We continue have money coming it. We are over $2,000 donated from OLC. Thank you.
Our Lady of Consolation has a logo! Thanks to all who participated by designing and sharing their ideas for a parish logo with us. After all the ballots were counted, the winner of our Parish Logo Contest was Lauren Scott. Congratulations and thank you. The new logo is on the left.
Our parish will host its Inagural Golf Tournament May 17th at The Tradition Golf Club. Lots more info coming in the next week or two. If you are a golfer, or know one, mark the date. There will lots of ways to get involved.
The first Red Heart Ball will be held February 6th in the Parish Life Center. Attire: Semi. Cost is only $25. Hosted by the OLC Ladies Guild and Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary. To benefit "Go Red for Women"(AHA) and OLC Endowment Fund. Time: 8:00 to midnight. Color theme: Red.
November 21st Brother Lombardo professed his final vows as a Capuchin Franciscan Friar here at Consolation. The Harambee Profession Mass at 10:00 was a true celebration of faith, commitment and Franciscanism. Brother was joined by his parents and aunt from Florida as well as Capuchins from NJ, NY, DE, FL, MA, NC and CA. Pictures have been posted in the gallery.
Young Adults Ministry will have their next gathering on Thursday, January 28th at 6:30 in the Resource Room.. 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.
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 February 14th session will begin with Eucharistic Adoration in the church.
RCIA will be celebrating the Rite of Sending on February 21st and then the Rite of Election with Bishop Jugis on Saturday, February 27th at St. Gabriel's. Please keep our catechumens and candidate 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.
