Supportive Ministry

Buildings and Grounds Volunteers

Tim Copella 717-884-4540 tim.copella@ourladyoflourdesenola.org

Parishioners with particular expertise in areas of building construction and maintenance volunteer to monitor the general upkeep and refurbishment of the buildings and grounds of our parish complex. Work parties are organized in the spring to freshen up the parish grounds for the summer. Volunteers, using parish equipment, take turns mowing the lawns during the mowing season. All volunteer help with these projects is greatly appreciated.

Collections Counters

Bob Schultz 717-732-3984 rcspas47@yahoo.com

Teams of money counters are appointed by the Pastor to assist in counting and banking the weekly collection. Each team serves about thirteen times a year.

Pastoral Council

The Our Lady of Lourdes Pastoral Council is the primary decision-making body of the church and, in union with the Pastor, they share the responsibility for the life and welfare of the Parish and its organizations. It is committed to fostering worship of the Lord, promoting service within the family of God and to the setting of the direction of the Parish through prayerful reflection. Registered members of the parish, age 18 and older, who are practicing Catholics, are eligible to serve on the Pastoral Council. Meetings are held 6 times per year, from September through June.

Financial Council

Bob Schultz  717-732-3984 rcspas47@yahoo.com

The members of the Finance Committee are appointed by the Pastor. The Chairperson of the Finance Committee is an ex officio member of the Pastoral Council. The members of this group meet periodically during the year and provide advice on matters that concern parish finances.

Our Lady of Lourdes Library

Rita Acri 717-877-2600 roseptl1552@gmail.com

The room off the narthex of the Church serves as both a library and a nursery. An eclectic collection of books on all aspects of Catholic theology and the spiritual life is available to all parishioners to be borrowed at no cost. Committee members screen and categorize new acquisitions.

All are welcome to browse the library whenever the Church building is open. Please use the "White Sign-out Binder" when borrowing any book from the OLOL Library.  There is no due date, but when returning your item(s) parishioners are encouraged to enter the date of return into the Binder.