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Our Lady of Lourdes
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish is a vibrant and growing community of faith, drawing families from the Overbrook neighborhoods of West Philadelphia, the Wynnewood section of Lower Merion, and beyond. While many parishioners have deep roots here, we are blessed with an increasing number of new families—some traveling a distance to be part of our life of worship. True to our belief that “a church that is not crying is dying,” on Sunday you will find many children filling our pews and playing in the churchyard with joyful energy. Staffed by the Mercedarian Friars, our parish is committed to the Apostolic Tradition of the Catholic Church received through the ages, reverent liturgy, steeped in traditional piety and sacred music, all centered on Christ and His mercy.
Mass Times
Weekend
Saturday Vigil:
4:00 pm
Sunday:
8:00 am, 9:30 am (Latin High Mass), 11:30 am, and 8:00 pm
Holy Days & Secular Holidays:
Please Check Bulletin or Call to Confirm
Weekday Mass & Prayer Schedule
Labor Day–Memorial Day
Parish Mass - 6:30 a.m.
Lauds (Morning Prayer) - 8:00 a.m.
Friars’ Intention Mass* - Ordinarily 8:30 a.m.
Memorial Day–Labor Day
Friars’ Intention Mass* - Ordinarily 6:30 a.m.
Lauds (Morning Prayer) - 8:00 a.m.
Parish Mass - 8:30 a.m.
*The Mercedarian Friars ordinarily celebrate an additional weekday Mass for intentions entrusted to the Order. This Mass is not part of the regular parish Mass schedule and may occasionally be omitted.
Regular attendees may request to join the DailyMassNotes Flocknote group for schedule updates.
Thursday Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Exposition on Main Altar Following Parish Mass
Following the 8:30 a.m. Mass, Holy Rosary
MBS transferred to Rectory Chapel at 8:20 a.m. (apprx.)/10:00 am*
MBS transferred back to Main Altar in Church just before 4:00 p.m.
4:00pm Flame of Love Rosary
7:00 PM - Vespers, Benediction, Compline
*Transfer to the Rectory Chapel takes place approximately 8:20 a.m. (following Lauds) from Labor Day through Memorial Day, and at 10:00 a.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Please note: Any changes to the Thursday Eucharistic Adoration schedule due to Holy Days, feast days, funerals, or other liturgical celebrations will be communicated through the parish bulletin, Flocknote, the parish website, and/or announcements at Mass.
Confession Times
Weekend
Saturday: 2:30 pm–3:45 pm
Sunday: 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Weekday
Monday/Wednesday/Friday:
7:30 am–8:00 am
Tuesday: 6:30 pm–7:00 pm
(or until no more penitents)
Thursday: 6:30 pm–7:00 pm
(If confessor is to preside at Vespers, confession will end at 6:50pm and will resume after compline if penitents remain)
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish
The Gateway Parish of Philadelphia
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Parish Bulletin
At Our Lady of Lourdes, our parish bulletins are your go-to source for the latest news, events, and inspiration. Each week, we share important updates, spiritual reflections, and opportunities to connect with our vibrant community. Many times, the most important items are included in special bulletin inserts. The best way to see the inserts is to obtain the physical bulletin. If you are out homebound we can mail you the bulletin. If you are out of town or forget to take a bulletin, call us and ask about the bulletin inserts. Stay informed and engaged with us!
