Catholic Leadership Institute - June 15-20, 2008
CLI is a joy-filled, five-day experience for high school leaders. CLI uses engaging, hands-on techniques to form and equip the youth of the Erie Diocese in becoming outstanding Christian leaders and disciples in their school, parish, and in the larger community. Using proven leadership principles, the youth will discover and better appreciate how their God-given talents and gifts can be used to build up and enliven any person, program, or community. CLI is held every year at Camp Notre Dame in Fairview. CLI is designed for youth who are currently in grades 9-11 who will also be involved in parish, school or other leadership positions. COST: $250 (some financial assistance may be available from our parish organizations). Call Joyce Tarr for more information before May 18.

To Encounter Christ - July 11-13, 2008
TEC is a three day encounter with the suffering, dying and rising Jesus. TEC reveals to participants authentic Christian living in the Catholic tradition. TEC invites youth, young adults and adults to participate together in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. TEC assists participants who are searching for a deeper meaning, purpose and hope in life to find those things in a true relationship with God and a community of believers. Participants must be at least 17 years old or a junior in high school. COST: $45 Call Joyce Tarr for information.

World Youth Day - July 19-20, 2008
Young People Who Care Center in Frenchville is hosting this weekend event for students in eighth grade and older in conjunction with this summer's World Youth Day in Sydney Australia Students will experience community, prayer, education and the world-wide church. COST: $50 Call Lisa Crago (967-3551) ASAP.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

The deadline for submitting information to be included in the parish bulletin is Monday at noon.

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A CURSILLO WEEKEND or NEED MORE INFO? Call the parish office or pick up a brochure in the church vestibule. Research the history of Cursillo at Wikipedia.org

THE ROSARY is prayed every Sunday morning beginning at 9:45am at Saint Hippolyte for the needs of the parish.

PARISH PRAYER CHAIN UPDATE - We would like to update the parish prayer chain monthly (instead of every three months). Contact Kathy Young (789-2749 kathryn_young@hotmail.com) or Julie Hovis (374-4972 jjhovis@cust.usachoice.net) to add a name to the prayer chain or to make sure a name already on the prayer chain is retained next month. No names will be held over unless you contact Kathy or Julie by the end of the month.

HELPING HANDS REMINDER: Please call the appropriate Helping Hands chairperson (listed on the bulletin cover) when you know someone who would appreciate any of the services we offer. When you or a member of your family is hospitalized, please ask the hospital to call the parish office.

HELPING HANDS COORDINATOR is needed for Our Lady of Lourdes. If interested or for information contact Patty Huey at 425-2518

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR THE OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY SOCIAL AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28 FROM 4:00pm UNTIL 8:00pm. Donations of items for the Chinese Auction are needed. Please bring your donations to Our Lady of Lourdes any weekend. Tickets for the Afghan Raffle are now available.

MOTHER'S DAY MASS REMEMBRANCE - To have your mother - living or deceased - remembered in a series of Masses during the coming months please fill out the envelope provided in today's bulletin. Return your offering in next weekend's collection basket.

ADELAIDE LIPPERT is recuperating at Wesbury and would love a visit, phone call or card from fellow parishioners. Her address is Wesbury - Grace #321, 31 N. Park Avenue, Meadville PA 16335 and her phone number is 332-9072

HAM OR CHICKEN DINNER NEWS: Now is the time to contact Mary Beth Coyle (425-2502) to request of change in job or to volunteer if you did not work last year. This year's dinner is on Sunday, July 27 and we need the help of every parishioner to make the dinner and festival a success! Please call Mary Beth before she calls you. A HAM OR CHICKEN DINNER PLANNING MEETING will be held on Monday, May 5 at 7:00pm at Saint Hippolyte. The committee is interested in hearing your suggestions for this year's dinner.

PARENT PROGRAM FOR INFANT BAPTISMS - This program consists of two sessions held on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm in various parishes in the Meadville Deanery for parents wishing to have their child baptized. Godparents are welcome and encouraged to attend as well. The next session will be held at Saint Hippolyte on May 15. Please call the parish office (789-2022) to register. The next classes will be held during August in Conneaut Lake.

PARISH MINISTERS NEEDED - If you would like to become a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, Usher, Greeter, Children's Liturgy of the Word Leader, Collection Counter or would like to present the Offertory Gifts at Mass, please sign the list on the bulletin board. ALSO FOR CURRENT MINISTERS: Those who are already serving in these areas are asked to sign up so that we will know you are still interested in serving. If you know of some dates over the summer months for which you are not available, please call Desi at the parish office with that information before the new schedule is published.

LE NOM DU PERE SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SPRING FLING will be held on Saturday, May 17 beginning at 7:00pm at the Eagles Club in Meadville. A wing and burger buffet with drinks - all free of charge - will be available from 7:00pm until 8:15pm. Plan to stay for the dance which begins at 9:00pm (those who attend the dinner will receive free admission to the dance). All parish members who have worked in any way for Le Nom du Pere's various activities (french dinner and other fundraising dinners, reverse raffle, garage sale, funeral dinners, catering, receptions, floor guys, etc.) are invited to attend. Please call Kathy Young (789-2749) to make your reservation and vote for your favorite wing sauce (the top three will be on the buffet). Reservations must be made by May 10.

COCHRANTON MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION'S FOOD PANTRY will be supplied with laundry items by Our Lady of Lourdes parishioners. There is a box in the gathering space for donations of laundry detergent, bleach, dryer sheets, etc. Laundry detergent is the item most in need.

CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE - There are four graves available for private sale on the Jacquard lot at Saint Hippolyte cemetery. Contact Mary Lee Holler at 724-253-9160 if interested.

THE ANNUAL CARD PARTY sponsored by the Altar Rosary Society of Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church in Conneaut Lake will be on Tuesday, May 13. Doors open at 5:00pm with dinner served at 6:15pm. $5 per person (includes dinner and door prize ticket) at the door. 50/50, Chinese Auction and door prizes. Bring your friends and your own cards.

A BENEFIT BREAKFAST will be held on Sunday, May 18 from 8:00am until noon at St. Stephen School Cafeteria in Oil City. $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under for the breakfast buffet. Proceeds benefit the Sisters of Catholic Rural Ministry.

THE MAY CROWNING sponsored by The Catholic Federation of Crawford County will take place at the Marian shrine on Route 19 on Sunday, May 18th at 7:00pm. Father Richard Toohey, pastor of Saint Mary of Grace Church in Meadville, will preside. We encourage everyone to come and share the joy and grace of this age old Catholic tradition.