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Scripture Readings for next weekend's Masses
July 16th / 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 16th / 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading 1 Wisdom 12:13, 69-19
Reading 2 Romans 8:26-27
Gospel Matthew 13:24-43
Reading 2 Romans 8:26-27
Gospel Matthew 13:24-43
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NOTES/NEWS FOR THIS WEEK
- Please pray for our Mission Trip participants as they travel & serve in Guatemala!
- Follow along July 18th - 26th with updates on our parish website at ourladyofthelake.com/guatemala-mission-trip or on Twitter here or Instagram here (both are keyword @OLLYouthMin)
- New Phone System at OLL Church & School
- new phone system recently installed at OLL
- offers more user-friendly features
- allows callers to reach someone in the Church or School with more ease
- Church phone number (952.472.1284) will remain the same
- School now has its own phone number - 952.472.8228
- Please see Page 6 of the bulletin, which lists the new Staff phone numbers.
- Please be patient with us as we learn the new phone system. Thank you!
- Important SCHEDULE CHANGES from July 18th-27th
- Confessions will not be heard on July 18th or July 25th.
- We will have Communion Services, instead of Mass, on the following dates:
- Tuesday, July 18th
- Wednesday, July 19th
- Thursday, July 20th
- Friday, July 21st
- Tuesday, July 25th
- Wednesday, July 26th
- Thursday, July 27th
- If you would like to attend Mass at a local Church, please see below:
- Immaculate Conception, Watertown:
- Tuesday through Friday: 8:00am Mass
- St. John the Baptist, Excelsior:
- Tues: 5:30pm
- Wed: 8:00am
- Thurs: 8:00am
- Fri: 9:00am
- Immaculate Conception, Watertown:
- PennyWise is having a BAG SALE from July 18th - 28th!
- clothing & shoes not otherwise marked available for $4 a bag, bags furnished by PennyWise
- will reopen after Labor Day, on Sept. 5th, with new items for Fall.
- DID YOU KNOW?? Weekly Tidbit of useful information you might not otherwise know about...
- Technology can be challenging! Changes to the way we are used to doing things can be frustrating!
- Staying involved in an ever-changing world can be difficult! … it doesn’t have to be!!
- Did you know we are starting to post “How-to” videos online?
- Find them at: ourladyofthelake.com/howtovideos
or on our Parish YouTube page at: youtube.com/channel/UCJ0Z1HPKuXc31l-EVPwTqFA - This is just beginning, so there’s not a lot there yet, but if you subscribe to the YouTube channel you’ll be updated whenever a new video is posted!
- Do you have an idea for a “How-to Video” we should add?
Let us know by emailing pvogt@ourladyofthelake.com today!
BEYOND THIS WEEK
- Join us on Sunday, August 13th, for a Parish Potluck at Surfside Beach in Mound. Stay tuned for more details!
- 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 952.472.8204
- Alpha is coming to OLL in September!
- opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open, and informal environment
- each session involves food, a main talk, and some time to say what you think
- fun, relaxed, free, and open to everyone!
- Questions? Contact Kathy at khejna@ourladyofthelake.com.
- “THE CHURCH NEEDS YOU. YOUR ENTHUSIASM, YOUR CREATIVITY, AND THE JOY THAT IS SO CHARACTERISTIC OF YOU.” -Pope Francis
- Catechists, assistants, hall monitors, and substitute catechists are needed at all levels.
- Please prayerfully consider if God is calling you to this important ministry.
- Questions? Contact Kathy at 952.472.8202.
- 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
- Mark your calendars for September 28th - the beginning of the new RCIA session!
- program for anyone who has not completed the Catholic Church’s initiation sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, or 1st Communion)
- Do you know someone who hasn’t received their 1st Communion or Confirmation? Do you have a friend, neighbor, or relative who may be interested in learning more about the Catholic faith?
- first part of this program is called “Inquiry,” i.e. ask your questions and see if this is something that might work for you.
- Come and learn about the depth and richness of the Catholic faith!
- For more information, please contact Carla at 952.472.8204 or clabore@ourladyofthelake.com.
- Mark your calendars for Friday, October 20th, for a Bus Trip to the Cathedral of St. Paul!
- be among the quarter million visitors each year who tour one of the most beautiful cathedrals in North America
- with its copper dome soaring over 306 feet high, the Cathedral makes a distinctive mark on the skyline of our capital city
- lunch and a morning activity, followed by a guided tour of the Cathedral
- Please watch the bulletin for registration information and additional details.
- 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
- 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!
ONGOING INFORMATION
- Westonka Food Shelf needs your gently used paper grocery bags.
- Please drop them in the food shelf baskets by the Church exits. Thanks!
- 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 952-472-8206 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 952.472.8205
- 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) The following resources are suggested for the month of July:
- July 3rd - St. Thomas the Apostle
- Video: Lost Gospels or False Gospels?
- July 4th - Independence Day
- Program: The Wild Goose, Segment 12: The Spirit’s Freedom
- Audio: Put Not Your Trust in Princes
- July 6th - St. Maria Goretti
- Video: St. Maria Goretti: 14 Flowers of Pardon
- Video: Maria Goretti
- July 11th - St. Benedict
- Program: Lectio: Prayer, Session 2: Guigo’s Ladder
Video: This Side of Eden
- Program: Lectio: Prayer, Session 2: Guigo’s Ladder
- July 14th - St. Kateri Tekakwitha
- Video: In Her Footsteps
- Audio: St. Kateri Tekakwitha
- July 15th - St. Henry
- Book: The Young People’s Book of Saints
- July 3rd - St. Thomas the Apostle