Ministry at Our Lady of Lourdes
There are many opportunities to be active in parish life through participation in ministry groups at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Look below for more information!
Parish Council
The members of the Parish Council help facilitate decisions about the direction of the parish. These dedicated parishioners are enthusiastic about the future of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and their work aims to benefit our parish community.
For more information or to get involved, contact: The parish office
Knights of Columbus, Council #14329
The Knights of Columbus is a global Catholic fraternal service order founded in 1882. The Council at Our Lady of Lourdes is an active group of dedicated men that serve the parish through their charity and volunteerism. Their generosity of time and finances have continually proven to be of great value to our church.
For more information or to get involved, contact: The parish office
Children's Faith Formation
Religious education classes have started! Classes are held on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. for Grades 1-8.
For more information or to get involved, contact: The parish office
Pro-Life Goup
The Pro-Life group consists of members dedicated to defending and preserving the sanctity of life, from conception until natural death. Through their prayers and witness, this ministry group furthers the Church's mission to protect the unborn. ​
Meetings: The fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 pm
Contact: Deb Steinbacher, estein7576@aol.com
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is Catholic instruction based on reflections on Sunday Scriptures. It is for adults and teens who have not been Baptized, those who have been Baptized yet never received First Holy Communion or Confirmation, or those who are already Baptized in another Christian denomination, but would like to learn more about Catholicism.
For more information or to get involved, contact: The parish office
Prison Ministry
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me,
naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me." Matthew 25: 35-36
For more information or to get involved, contact: The parish office
Choir
Come and make a joyful noise - no auditions necessary and you don’t have to read music - just love to sing and praise the Lord!
Meetings: Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the choir loft
Contact: Jennifer Frye, (570) 419-5625
Love Never Ends
Love Never Ends is a special ministry of support and fellowship for those who have lost a spouse. All are welcome!
For more information or to get involved, contact:
Curt Fink at (570) 490-8230
Mass Lectors
The Blessed Virgin Mary once told her faithful servant, Blessed Alan: "My Son so loves those who assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass that, if it were necessary, He would die for them as many times as they've heard Masses."
For more information or to get involved, contact: The parish office
Mass Greeters
Greeters volunteer their time before and after Mass to help create a warm and friendly environment by welcoming visitors and parishioners into the church.
For more information or to get involved, contact: The parish office
Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick and Homebound
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me,
naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me." Matthew 25: 35-36
For more information or to get involved, contact: The parish office
Altar Servers
The Blessed Virgin Mary once told her faithful servant, Blessed Alan: "My Son so loves those who assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass that, if it were necessary, He would die for them as many times as they've heard Masses."
For more information or to get involved, contact: The parish office
Ushers
The ushers have a similar role to the mass greeters in that they are representatives of the church who greet and welcome parishioners. However, they take on additional duties to assist during the Mass, such as taking up the collection and helping people find their seats.
For more information or to get involved, contact: The parish office
Fall Festival Committee
The Fall Festival is a major yearly event for our parish that is carefully planned and coordinated by the Fall Festival Committee. The success of past festivals has been of great benefit to our parish, both financially and socially. With great food, games, and activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
For more information or to get involved, contact: The parish office