PARA ESPAÑOL, VEASE ABAJO
FROM THE DESK OF FR. JOSEPH CALLAHAN
October 18, 2026
Dear parishioners and friends,
The issue of the death penalty in this country has been in the news. Church teaching upholds the dignity of every life. Pope Leo XIV orients us: “The death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person. The common good can be safeguarded and the requirements of justice can be met without recourse to capital punishment: effective systems of detention have been developed that protect citizens while at the same time do not completely deprive those who are guilty of the possibility of redemption. #NoDeathPenalty,” — Pope Leo.
The church also condemns the proposal to livestream the execution of a prisoner as “inacceptable”. Learning of this proposal, Archbishop Paul Coakley, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed “shock and great sorrow” and urged reconsideration. “In no way can Hassan’s actions be condoned, but this decision is a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered,” he said, warning that a public execution would undermine the nation’s moral fabric and prayed that Americans would always choose life.
Our prayers join those of the Bishop that life will be respected from conception to natural death.
In Christ, Father Joseph H. Callahan.
THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 17th /
ESTE SABADO OCTUBRE 17th
3395 East 53rd St. Cleveland, OH 44127
School Gym/Gimnasio de la Escuela
ONLINE GIVING / CONTRIBUYA EN LINEA
DONATIONS TO OUR PARISH CAN BE MADE directly by clicking the online link .
DONACIONES A NUESTRA PARROQUIA PUEDEN HACERSE directamente haciendo click AQUI: online link .
SACRED PLACES GRANT
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish has been awarded a $175,000 grant from the National Fund for Historic Places. It is a matching grant. This means we have the challenge of raising $175,000 for this urgent project that will fund masonry repair and restoration of the church building. Consider donating to help with this important project!!
WE ARE CLOSE TO OUR GOAL!
Thanks to your contributions the parish has collected $170,273.00 for our Sacred Places Match! Let’s get to the Goal to start restoration very soon!
YOU ARE INVITED TO WATCH THIS BRIEF VIDEO ABOUT THIS EXCITING PROJECT!
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH /
ESTA SEMANA EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA
SAT. 17 OCT:
5:30PM International Festival/Festival Internacional
SUN. 18 OCT:
World Mission Sunday/Domingo de Misiones
11:00 AM Adults Preparation OCIA
2:00PM Preparación de Adultos OICA
MON. 19 OCT:
Zoom Finance Council Meeting
TUE. 20 OCT:
Women’s Group
WED. 21 OCT:
3-4:30PM Food Pantry
7:00PM Juan XXIII
THUR. 22 OCT:
7:00PM Choir
SAT. 24 OCT:
10:00AM PSR Class
SUN. 25 OCT:
2:00PM Confirmation Class
NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
OLOL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: October 17, 5:30PM at OLOL School Gym • Join us for an evening of fun and good food from different countries! Food tickets and Raffle tickets will be sold onsite. CASH ONLY! Everyone Welcome!
Thanks to all participants of the International Festival. Without your help and collaboration this great event will not be possible!
ALL SOULS MASS: On Monday November 2nd at 7:00PM we will celebrate a Bilingual Mass for all souls. All welcome.
SACRED PLACES GRANT UPDATE: Thanks to your contributions the parish has collected $170,273.00 for our Sacred Places Match! Let’s get to the Goal to start restoration very soon! Thank you for your generosity!
ALTAR AND ROSARY MEETING: Rosary will be said EVERY SUNDAY in the month of October at 9:30 AM before 10:00AM Mass. Please Join Us! EVERYONE WELCOME!
INSCRIPTION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: For Children, youth and adults please see Sr. Charlotte after Mass for more information or call our parish office.
FOOD PANTRY: Every Wednesday 3-4:30PM. We are in need of canned fruit, beef stew, Ramen, jello, hot chocolate packets, Mac and cheese, sardines. Thanks so much for your donations and generosity.
HOT MEAL PROGRAM EVERY THURSDAY 4-5:30PM: Located at Holy Name Church (8328 Broadway Av.) sponsored by the St. John Paul II Ozanam Center.
SHARE YOUR FAITH! Invite your family members or friends who were not able to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and/or Confirmation to register for the OCIA or Adult Sacramental Preparation. Classes will be held on Sundays beginning in October. Stop by the table by the St. Procop statue to complete a registration form after the Sunday Masses or in the parish office.
JOIN OUR MAILING AND EMAIL LIST: To receive updates on parish events, digital bulletin and future alumni events please send a message to:our parish email: olol@ourladyoflourdes-cle.com. Please Include your full name, mailing address, phone number and email.
MINISTERIO HISPANO
18 de octubre del 2026
Queridos feligreses y amigos,
Últimamente, el tema de imponer la pena de muerte en este país ha surgido. Nuestros pastores nos orientan en cuanto a las enseñanzas de la Iglesia – en especial el valor de la vida. El Papa León XIV dice:
“La pena de muerte es inadmisible porque atenta contra la inviolabilidad y la dignidad de la persona. El bien común puede protegerse y los requisitos de la justicia pueden salvaguardarse sin recurrir a la pena capital: ya se han desarrollado sistemas penitenciarios eficaces que protegen a los ciudadanos y, al mismo tiempo, no privan por completo a los culpables de la posibilidad de redimirse”. #NoDeathPenalty», por el Papa León.
También, la Iglesia ha respondido a la propuesta de trans-mitir la ejecución en vivo como “inaceptable”.Monseñor Paul Coakley, presidente de la Conferencia Episcopal de Estados Unidos, expresó su conmoción y gran pesar e instó a que se reconsiderara la decisión. “De ninguna manera pueden justificarse las acciones de Hassan, pero esta decisión supone una promoción bárbara de una cultura de la muerte y debe reconsiderarse”, declaró Mons. Coakly. Advirtió que una ejecución pública socavaría el tejido moral de la nación y rezó para que los estadounidenses eligieran siempre la vida.
Unámonos en oración para el respeto a la vida desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural.
Atentamente en Cristo, Pbro. Joseph H. Callahan
PROXIMOS EVENTOS Y NOTICIAS
OLOL FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL: Sábado, 17 de octubre a las 5:30PM en el gimnasio de la escuela. Ven a disfrutar de una tarde de diversión y buena comida de diferentes países. Tickets para la comida y la rifa estarán disponibles. SÓLO DINERO EN EFECTIVO.¡Todos están bienvenidos! Gracias a todos los participantes del Festival Internacional. ¡Sin su ayuda y colaboración, este gran evento no sería posible!
MISA POR LOS FIELES DIFUNTOS: El lunes 2 de noviembre a las 7:00 p. m. celebraremos una misa bilingüe por los fieles difuntos. Todos son bienvenidos.
ACTUALIZACIÓN SOBRE “SACRED PLACES”: ¡Gracias a sus contribuciones, la parroquia ha recaudado $170,273.00 para nuestra campaña de fondos equiparados “Sacred Places”! ¡Alcancemos la meta para comenzar la restauración muy pronto! ¡Gracias por su generosidad!
REZO DEL ROSARIO CADA DOMINGO: Cada domingo a las 11:30AM se reza el Santo Rosario antes de la misa en Español. ¡TODOS BIENVENIDOS!
INSCRIPCION PARA EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: Niños, jóvenes y adultos. Vea a la Hermana Charlotte después de la Misa.
DESPENSA DE ALIMENTOS: Cada Miércoles de 3 a 4:30PM. Necesitamos enlatados.
COMIDAS CALIENTES CADA JUEVES 4-5:30PM: en la iglesia Holy Name (8328 Broadway Av.) patrocinado por St. John Paul II Ozanam Center.
UNETE A LA LISTA DE CORREO: Para recibir eventos parroquiales, el boletin semanal digital y futuros eventos de antiguos alumnos de la escuela envia un mensaje de email a: olol@ourladyoflourdes-cle.com. Incluya su nombre completo, dirección y correo electrónico.