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Eucharist distribution now includes the option of receiving both the body and blood by Intinction (dipping) of the host into the wine. If you receive this option, you must receive it on the tongue. It is not allowed to receive this form in the hand. If you wish to continue to receive only the body (host) then hold your hands open in front of you. If you hold your hands closed in prayer, we will assume that you wish to receive the intincted host on your tongue.

Are you looking for something to renew your spirit and strengthen your feelings of hope? Bishop Martin would love for you to join him at the 2025 Eucharistic Congress on September 5 – 6 for a joyful Jubilee Year celebration of pilgrimage and encounter with Jesus and His Church.

We’ll journey together in faith, drawing closer to Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist and to one another as brothers and sisters in the Lord. Experience encouraging talks from nationally acclaimed speakers, uplifting music and worship, fellowship and – above all – the gift of Christ’s love through the Eucharist.

The Congress opens Friday night at the Charlotte Convention Center with a free concert by Grammy-nominated artist Matt Maher, who comes to Charlotte after performing for Pope Leo XIV just a couple of weeks ago. Stay after the concert for a screening of a new documentary on Carlo Acutis, the “Millennial Saint.” Then on Saturday, walk through the streets of Charlotte along with thousands of other Catholics in one of the largest Eucharistic processions in the U.S. Plus, there will be Adoration, Mass and activities for all ages.

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OLR Youth members invite you to be good Samaritans to our neighbors in need by providing non-perishable food items, water and other daily essentials for distribution through the Blessing Box. You can place your items directly in the box or put them in the Blessing Box cubbies in Rosary Hall. Thank you to Bill Farner for repairs to the box and to Victor and Tiffany for assisting in painting. Thank you to our parishioners who help keep it stocked.

OLR Youth members invite children to participate in a mini soccer tournament the afternoon of the Hispanic Festival on September 14. Please help support this activity by donating $10 gift cards (Walmart, Chick-fil-A, McDonalds, etc.) for use as prizes. A cash donation would also allow us to purchase cards. A donation box is available in the Narthex. Thank you for supporting our OLR Youth teens.

If your child will be starting first grade in the
2025-2026 school year, it is time to register them
for Faith Formation Classes.

You can come by
the church office on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays,
from 10 am-3:00 pm to register them. *Please
bring a copy of your child’s Birth Certificate and
Baptismal certificate for registration.

First Communion will be held on May 17 at 10:00 AM.

Confirmation will be held on May 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM.