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Scripture Readings for next weekend's Masses
July 9th / 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 9th / 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading 1 Isaiah 55:10-11
Reading 2 Romans 8:18-23
Gospel Matthew 13:1-23
Visit usccb.org/bible/readings for the daily readings.
Or get your weekly Mass Prep email on Friday afternoons here.
NOTES/NEWS FOR THIS WEEK
- BANNS of MARRIAGE - Third Time Printed
- Calsey Hoefler & Dale Fasching
- July 15, 2017
- BANNS of MARRIAGE - Third Time Printed
- Megan Kuntuzos & Riley Becker
- July 15, 2017
- Brown paper bage needed!
- the Food Shelf can always use your gently used brown grocery bags!
- drop them in the food baskets at church exits
- Exciting news for Mass Ministers (if you're interested)
- watch a preview video here: https://youtu.be/YfXT_8NgaWY
- WE HAVE AN EXCITING NEW WAY FOR YOU TO SEE AND MANAGE YOUR VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES ONLINE!
- manage your own schedule
- online and smart phone app
- request subs through your portal
- see your schedule at a glance
- connect to your google calendar if you wish
- see the bulletin insert for details!
- Please check our Bulletin Board (pictures) and website (for picture slideshow highlights) from our fantastic week at Vacation Bible School!
- Mark your calendars for next year’s VBS - June 11th - 15th, 2018.
- DID YOU KNOW?? Weekly Tidbit of useful information you might not otherwise know about...
- During last week’s homily, (this is actually a few weeks back now) Fr. Tony discussed the immensity of what is taking place at Mass each time we celebrate and how we should come to Mass prepared to meet our Lord.
- Did you know, we post the Scripture Readings for next weekend’s Masses in 3 places (and in some cases we include reflections on those Scriptures to help you better prepare for Mass):
- In the printed bulletin: a simple listing of the 3 Scripture readings you will hear the following weekend;
- In the weekly e-bulletin email;
- On the website homepage: the daily Scripture readings are updated each day as well as a post each Friday afternoon for the upcoming weekend. This includes reflections on the readings to help you pre-pare for Mass;
- You can also sign-up to receive the Scripture Readings with reflections each Friday afternoon through an email or text. Please email pvogt@ourladyofthelake.com or call 952.472.1284 x167 to be added to the list!
- Take the time to prepare for Mass and you’ll be more open to receive all that God wants to give you!
- The Silent Auction Needs You!
- Please keep the Incredible Festival Silent Auction in mind when you come across awesome summer deals and Crazy Days sales!
- Also, he Silent Auction is always on the lookout for big ticket items
like cars, boats, 4-wheelers, campers & more! - If you have a donation or any questions, please contact Jackie Byrnes at
612.801.4390. Thank you!
- Next meeting of the Support Group for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers
- Tuesday, July 11th, at 10:00am in the Church Library (add to my calendar)
- Please join us to share your concerns, questions, and stories.
- Questions? Contact Carla at clabore@ourladyofthelake.com or 952.472.1284 x145.
- Fr. Tony’s Supper Cruise
- Friday, July 14th, 6:30pm departure • 9:30pm return
- Three-course dinner while cruising Lake Minnetonka
- Raffle, Prizes, and Laughs
- Friday, July 14th, 6:30pm departure • 9:30pm return
- Communion Minister Training for new Communion Ministers
- Anyone wishing to assist with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass is invited to attend a Training Session on Sunday, July 16th, at 9:30am in the Church.
- We are especially in need of people who attend the 5:00pm Saturday Mass, but encourage anyone who is interested to attend the training.
- This session is also open to anyone who would like a refresher or who was unable to attend the training last fall.
- We’ll meet in the Church in front of the statue of Mary, near the ambo. If you have any questions, please contact Carla at 952.472.1284 x145 or clabore@ourladyofthelake.com.
- Quo Vadis Camp
- for Young Men • July 9th - 12th
- for Young Women • July 16th - 19th
- The Office of Vocations has opened registration for the 1st Annual Quo Vadis Summer Camp, being held at St. John Vianney College Seminary on the University of St. Thomas campus.
- It will run from early evening on Sunday through early afternoon on Wednesday.
- The camp will include
- Mass
- Prayer
- Talks
- Confession
- Rosary
- lots of fun & recreation
- Quo Vadis is a camp experience to learn that nothing is more important than discovering God’s will for your life - and living it!
- Registration is open to 12 - 17-year-old men & women in the Archdiocese - space is limited!
- For more information & to register, please visit 10000vocations.org.
- for Young Men • July 9th - 12th
- Are you looking for a place to share your faith with others? Do you enjoy spending time with children?
- Volunteers are needed in all areas of our Faith Formation program - catechists, assistants, substitutes, etc.
- You don’t need to have a child in the program to teach.
- All materials and support will be provided.
- Afraid that you don’t have all the answers? The best way to learn is to teach!
- If you’d like more information on how you could help, please contact Kathy at khejna@ourladyofthelake.com
- The Liturgy Committee is looking for a Coordinator for the Greeter ministry.
- The role of the Coordinator is to help with the communication and the recruitment of additional greeters.
- If interested, please contact Sr. Carrie. Thanks!
BEYOND THIS WEEK
- Grief Support Group Beginning Thursday, August 17th,
- a new Support Group will be started to help those who have lost a loved one
- deal with grief in different ways and at different times
- good to share these experiences with others who can provide support and encouragement
- comforting to know that you do not have to deal with this alone
- Group will meet on the third Thursday of each month, beginning on August 17th, at 1:30pm in the Library in the back of Church.
- Questions? Contact Carla at clabore@ourladyofthelake.com or 952.472.1284 x145.
- Save the Date! 2017 Incredible Festival
- Sept. 22nd, 23rd & 24th
- We are in the planning stages for the 2017 Incredible Festival.
- If you are interested in chairing an event or would like to be involved in the planning process, please email Char Nee at cnee@ourladyofthelake.com
- Sept. 22nd, 23rd & 24th
ONGOING INFORMATION
- Mass Change for Wednesdays this summer!
- Wednesday, June 14th, through Wednesday, August 23rd, the Daily Mass (or Communion Services) will be held at 8:00am in the Small Chapel.
- We are in need for the 5:00pm Mass!
- Communion Ministers, Altar Servers, and Sacristans are needed
- We encourage trained ministers that regularly attend a different Mass to offer assistance at our 5:00 service once per quarter - this would help us out tremendously, especially during the summer months when vacations are in full swing.
- contact Char at 952-472-1284, ext. 163 or cnee@ourladyofthelake.com.
- Thank you!
- PLEASE see below for upcoming training dates!
- We are in need of more volunteers to help at Lake Minnetonka Shores
on Thursday mornings.- very rewarding ministry
- please call Sr. Carrie at 952.472.1284 ext. 168
- Adoration - regular adorers needed
- looking for Adorers on Thursdays: 11am-12 pm, 12-1 pm, and 6-7 pm
- commit to coming once or twice a month, or every week-- whatever works for your schedule!
- call Jane at 952-472-3825 to sign up
- Faith Formation Registration for the 2017-18 school year is underway
- classes begin in September
- registration forms in Parish Office
- or register online
- for more information: contact Kathy at khejna@ourladyofthelake.com
- Marriage
- please contact Fr. Tony at least 8 months before planning to marry
- Baptism
- please contact Carla LaBore for baptismal information
- If you would like to honor a loved one with a Mass intention, please stop by the Church Office.
- Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School is now accepting registrations
for all grades (PreK-8th Grade)- contact Kassie Ricke at kricke@schoololl.com or 612.309.3549 for more details
- CCW collecting supplies greatly needed by the homeless
- socks, toiletries, and bath towels are needed
- drop in collection bucket in the church hall connecting to the PACE Center
- Thank you for helping!
- Would you like to volunteer a couple quick and easy hours to help the School earn money?
- The PennyWise Thrift Store has graciously agreed to allow OLL School to staff the store on Thursdays, with proceeds from those days going to OLL School! What a wonderful way to help our School! Do you have a few hours to spare to volunteer at PennyWise? If so, please contact Megan Youngstrom at 952-484-8625.
- Mass Bags for Children
- at the back of Church for your toddler or preschooler
- includes books and activities to help keep your child quietly entertained during Mass
- please remember to return the bags and its contents after Mass
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word
- currently not meeting during the summer, will resume in the fall, watch for details!
- meets on most Sundays at the 10:30am Mass
- no need to register
- children called during the Mass after the Opening Prayer and re-join their families during the Creed
- Prayer & Playtime
- currently not meeting during the summer, will resume in the fall, watch for details!
- each Monday morning from 10:00 to 11:00
- Moms, Dads, and Caregivers of children, newborn to 5 years old
- Service at Loaves and Fishes
- St. Gabriel’s in Hopkins
- second Tuesday of each month
- help serve a meal to the less fortunate
- to sign-up contact Kathy at khejna@ourladyofthelake.com
- West Suburban Grief Coalition
- meets Trinity Lutheran Church, 2060 6th Ave N (CR6), Long Lake, Phone: 952.473.8577.
- meets on Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00pm.
- Summer Hours for the PennyWise Thrift Shop, 952.472.1773
- Tuesdays 10:00am-4:00pm
- Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursdays 10:00am-2:00pm (closed Thursday, June 15th)
- Fridays 10:00am-1:00pm
- Saturdays (closed)
- Closed the month of August (reopening after Labor Day)
- Hours for the Westonka Food Shelf, 952.472.5599
- Mondays 9:30am-noon and 1pm-3pm
- Tuesdays 9:30am-noon and 1pm-3pm
- Wednesdays 9:30am-noon and 6pm-8pm
- Thursdays 9:30am-noon and 1pm-3pm
- Fridays 9:30am-noon
- Saturdays 10am-noon
- Juan Anna Coffee:
- fair-trade coffee
- dark or regular roast
- whole bean or ground
- contact Stephanie Greene to order at 612-759-3332 or swgreene1@gmail.com
- FORMED: Online Catholic Resource (Parish Code: P Y W Y W J) For the June:
- In Honor of Justin Martyr (Jun 1st)
- Book: Four Witnesses
- In Honor of St. Charles Lwanga & Companions (Jun 3rd)
- Program: Catholicism, Session 2: Happy Are We
- In Honor of Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday (Jun 4th)
- Program: Catholicism, Session 9: The Fire of His Love
- Program: Symbolon: Knowing the Faith, Session 7: The Holy Spirit & the Life of Grace
- Program: The Wild Goose
- In Honor of St. Boniface (Jun 5th)
- Program: Kristoph & the First Christmas Tree
- In Honor of St. Norbert (Jun 6th)
- Book: The Young People’s Book of Saints
- In Honor of St. Columba of Iona/Columcille (Jun 9th)
- Book: The Book of Saints & Heroes
- Book: Twenty Tales of Irish Saints
- In Honor of Trinity Sundy (Jun 11th)
- Program: Catholicism, Session 1: Amazed & Afraid
- Program: Wisdom & Works of Mercy
- Program: Symbolon: Knowing the Faith, Session 7:
- The Holy Spirit & the Life of Grace
- Video: Why God Still Matters
- Book: God is Love
- Book: My Path to Heaven
- In Honor of St. Anthony of Padua (Jun 13th)
- Video: Finding St. Anthony
- Video: Saint Anthony: The Miracle Worker of Padua
- In Honor of Anniversary of Death of G. K. Chesterton (Jun 14th)
- Book: Manalive
- Audio: The Incredible Mind of G. K. Chesterton
- In Honor of Corpus Christi Sunday (Jun 18th)
- Program: Catholicism, Session 7:
- Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven
- Program: Footprints of God, Jesus: The Word Became Flesh
- Book: Sacraments in Scripture
- Audio: Answering Common Objections: The Eucharist
- Audio: The Lamb’s Supper
- In Honor of Father's Day (Jun 18th)
- Book: Be a Man!
Book: Boys to Men
Book: How to Raise Good Catholic Children
Audio: Pure Fatherhood
- Book: Be a Man!
- In Honor of Justin Martyr (Jun 1st)