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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
915 Mathis Road
Greenwood, SC 29649
Reverend Father James Crowley, Pastor
Telephone : (864) 223-8410
FAX : (864) 223-7555
www.olol.org
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PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Thursday:
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Friday:
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
CONFESSIONS:
Saturday:
4:00 pm-4: 30 pm
and by appointment
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Monday-Tuesday, Friday: 8:00 am
Thursday: 6:00 pm
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 9:30 am &
12:30 pm (Spanish Mass)
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Baptism:
Parents must attend a baptismal preparation class. Please call Mr. Tom McHugh in the parish office to arrange for the class and to schedule your child’s Baptism. |
Pastoral Care:
Holy Communion may be received at home, in a nursing home or in the hospital. If you find yourself unable to attend Mass and want to receive Communion, either you or an immediate family member may call the office to make the necessary arrangements. |
Marriage Preparation:
The Diocese of Charleston requires a 6-month preparation period prior to celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage. Please call the office for an appointment with the priest not later than 6 months prior to the proposed date. Both bride and groom (one of whom must be an active Catholic and registered in the parish) must attend the initial meeting to determine their freedom to marry in the Church before a Wedding date can be finalized. |
Anointing of the Sick:
Catholics who are advanced in years, seriously ill, or about to undergo surgery should see Fr. Crowley to receive the Anointing of the Sick. |
Facilities:
The use of the church for Baptisms, Weddings, and other Sacramental events is available to active members of the parish. Active membership is determined by
1) registration in the parish for at least 3 months;
2) regular attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation; and
3) the use of the envelope system or personal checks in support of the parish’s work.. |
Emergency Requests:
For sudden, unexpected hospitalizations, please contact the office to arrange to receive theSacrament. If the office is closed and the person is indanger of death, please call the
emergency number: (864) 223-3003 . |
Hispanic Development Center
(Centro de Desarrollo Hispano)
Mon (lunes) 1:00 pm to 4:30pm
Tue (martes) 6:00pm to 8:00 pm
Friday (viernes) 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Second Sat 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
(segundoo sabado) |
To request communion while confined to the hospital, an assisted living facility, or at home, please contact the parish office. Requests must come from either the person or an immediate family member. |
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The Diocese of Charleston is dedicated to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. These phone numbers are provided for your reference:
Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services: 843-853-2130, x 206
Victim Assistance Minister: 800-921-8122 |
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 Please notify the Webmaster of any upcoming event. We will then be able to post it on our website so everyone in the parish will be sure to hear about it. It will be posted on the Bulletin page as well as the Upcoming Events page. This is your website - let's use it!!! |
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Weekly Bulletin
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| Please click on the Mouse to via the Bulletin with Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
 Parish Registration
Welcome to all new families and individuals.
Registration in a Parish is the norm and is required for registration for Sacramental preparation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage and for sponsorship certificates. Parish registration cards can be found in the display racks in the narthex (next to the family room) or at the parish office. Cards should be completed on both sides and returned to the office either by putting them in the collection basket or bringing them to the office. |
ARE YOU MOVING?
Please remember to notify the Parish Office as soon as possible!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WEBSITES FOR PARENTS
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THE SEVEN SOCIAL SINS
Politics without principle
Wealth without work
Commerce without morality
Pleasure without conscience
Education without character
Science without humanity
Worship without sacrifice
(Mohandas [Mahatma] K. Gandhi) |
THE EUCHARIST
As two pieces of wax fused together make one,
so those who receive Holy Communion
are so united with Christ
that Christ is in them and they are in Christ.
(Saint Cyril of Alexandria 376-444). |
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