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November 30th through January 6th. Celebrate the Advent Season by donating baby items to support the mission of Abria Pregnancy Resources. Suggested Items: Wipes & Diapers, clothing, toys, sippy cups, wraps, breast pumps, potty chairs, baby gates, baby books, baby care items, blankets, and larger items such as Pack-n-Plays, car seats, and strollers. Cash and gift cards are also appreciated. Drop off your items in the back of church or in Hofstede Hall between November 30th and January 6th. Here is a link for the Amazon Registry: https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/lourdesabria2025-minneapolis-january-2026-minneapolis/1JQSCX2POGPO1

Rejoice in the Lord always ..... AND EAT PANCAKES! Sunday, December 14, 2025 Gaudete Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale 8:00 am to Noon, Hofstede Hall Plan to join us for our annual parish pancake break fast and bake sale ​before and after our Sunday Masses. Cost is $10 per person for all you can eat pancakes, children under 5 eat free. Join us for great food & even better company!

One important part of becoming Catholic that dates back to the very beginnings of the Church is sponsorship. In the early Church, Christians who were already baptized and confirmed in the faith would sponsor other individuals on their Christian faith journey. They would share the Good News of Jesus Christ by teaching them about Jesus - his life, death and resurrection - taking them to church, answering questions and witnessing to these seekers the life of Christ. Click on the tile above to register. For more information, contact Peter Young in the church office. This tradition continues today through sponsoring seekers interested in learning more about the Church through our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) classes and then moving towards receiving Sacraments. Sponsors attend class with students, meet or talk with them to answer questions and walk with them on their journey of faith. We are currently looking for sponsors with a variety of spiritual gifts to support those currently enrolling in OCIA. While we will not be able to use everyone who expresses interest this year, our hope is to develop a database of those interested. By answering a few questions we can get to know you a little better and find the best fit for each of those in need of a sponsor.

International concert organist Hector Olivera will perform at Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3:00 p.m. Maestro Olivera has performed in concert halls and major cathedrals around the globe and brings his infectious enthusiasm and virtuosity to Minneapolis. In addition to works of Bonnet, Franck, and Vivaldi, he will perform some of Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla's tangos in his own transcription for the organ. Concert is free and open to all. Freewill donation accepted.

Busy Bags have returned for our youngest faithful and can be found in the front vestibule of the church. We ask that you PLEASE return the bags back to the bin in the vestibule after EACH Mass so that other young faithful can use them at other Masses. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter. May God Bless your Family.

Beginning the weekend of November 16th and 17th there are new procedures to receive free parking at the RiverPlace Parking Garage while at Mass. You will now need to use your smart phone to scan a QR code that will be in the back of the church. This method will require you to complete a registration for the new parking procedure. Please see the link below for the new procedure to park at the RiverPlace Parking Garage.

You may purchase your Meat Pie at the Church Office in the Old Rectory from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Tuesday through Friday.

We are starting a Prayer Shawl Ministry at Our Lady of Lourdes. If you knit or crochet, and would like to participate in this ministry, please contact the Parish Office. We are also happy to accept donations of yarn for this project!