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Scripture Readings for next weekend's Masses
August 6th / The Transfiguration of the Lord
August 6th / The Transfiguration of the Lord
Reading 1 Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
Reading 2 2 Peter 1:16-19
Gospel Matthew 17:1-9
Reading 2 2 Peter 1:16-19
Gospel Matthew 17:1-9
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NOTES/NEWS FOR THIS WEEK
- Thank you to those who volunteered their time and walked in the Spirit of the Lakes Parade! We appreciate all that you do for Our Lady of the Lake!
- Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group
- Our next meeting is Tuesday, August 1st, at 10:00am in the Library.
- Please come and share your joys and sorrows, and offer your tips and suggestions on how to deal with this debilitating disease.
- New members are always welcome!
- If you have any questions, please contact Carla at 952.472.8204 or clabore@ourladyofthelake.com.
- Attention Liturgical Ministers!
- We are preparing the Liturgical Minister Schedules for September, October and November, including Altar Servers, Cross Bearers, Communion Ministers, Gift Bearers, Greeters, Lectors and Sacristans.
- If you have any scheduling requests (change in Mass time,
unavailable weekends, substitute only, etc.), please update your profile in the Ministry Scheduling Software no later than August 15th
or contact Char Nee at 952.472.8206 or cnee@ourladyofthelake.com for assistance. (Don’t forget to consider your away dates over Labor Day, MEA, and Thanksgiving!) Thank you!
- Is There More to Life Than This?
- Join us on Monday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00pm starting in September for ALPHA
- ask questions
- share ideas
- build friendships
- experience the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit
- Alpha is an 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.
- It’s fun, relaxed, free and open to everyone. Get more information, watch a video from Father Tony, or register online at ourladyofthelake.com/alpha.
- Join us on Monday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00pm starting in September for ALPHA
- PennyWise News
- Summer Store Hours:
- Tuesdays: 10am - 4pm
- Wednesdays: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Fridays: 10am - 1pm
- Beginning August 1st, the Store will be closed for part of the month.
- Please check our signs for the re-opening date, but we hope to re-open on August 22nd.
- We will be closed for Labor Day weekend beginning Friday, Sept. 1st, and open again on Tuesday, Sept. 5th.
- Donations accepted during store hours only.
- PennyWise is unable to accept baby strollers, cribs, car seats, and electronics such as TVs & computers/computer accessories.
- If you have any questions, call the Store at 952.472.1773 during store hours, or the Church Office.
- Summer Store Hours:
- Register soon for Faith Formation Classes beginning in September!
- Register online at ourladyofthelake.com/formation-classes.
- No child will be turned away for inability to pay.
- For scholarship information, contact Kathy at khejna@ourladyofthelake.com.
- WANTED - FAITH FORMATION CATECHISTS!
- No experience is necessary - just someone who wants to share God’s love with children.
- Materials and training are provided.
- Interested? Contact Kathy in the Faith Formation Office at 952.472.8202.
- DID YOU KNOW?? ...weekly Tidbit of useful information you might not otherwise know about!
- Did you know, our Church has various calendar options to help you stay on top of what is going on? You can even link to our full calendar or just copy specific events to your phone or other electronic calendars (think iCal, Google calendar, Outlook calendar, etc.)
- If you are like many people, you stay on top of your busy life and all that happens in it with a calendar on your phone and/or computer. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could easily add all of the various meetings or events from our church to your calendar too? Or even just those of interest to you? Well, you can!
- These are the options available to do so:
- The Church calendar that is posted on our webpage is now a Google calendar. This change was re-cently made so that you can easily subscribe to it and it will appear on your own electronic calendar! If you do not want ALL of the Church events showing up on your calendar, you can copy specific events to your calendar one at a time. Otherwise one or both of the next two options might be of interest...
- There is a weekly summary of the Church calendar that is sent out by email and/or text each Sunday for the week ahead, along with links for each event to add just that event to your calendar. Pick and choose which of these events to add to your calendar and click the link!
- You can add specific events one-at-a-time another way too ...with one simple click of a link from the various events in this weekly email bulletin! The events included in this email often go further out, rather than just for the week ahead, but often do not include links for committee meetings, etc.
- If you need help setting things up, or if you are not receiving the weekly emails listed above, please contact Pam in the Office: 952.472.8209 or pvogt@ourladyofthelake.com.
- Watch for a “How-to Video” on calendars, coming soon!
- Is it hot enough for you?! ‘Cuz we like it hot, hot, hot’ at the Silent Auction with great items to bid for!
- You can help us out with donations of all kinds!
- Gift Certificates; Tickets; Services; Condo’s; Items for the House, Yard, Garage or Cabin; and Items for Kids, Pets, or the Entire Family! We love creativity!
- Call, text, or email Jackie or Terry Byrnes - 612.804.4390 or jkeb52@yahoo.com
- Our Church is hosting a Collection Box for the Western Communities Action Network’s (WeCAN) Ready to Learn Program
- New school supplies for students in Grades K - 12 will
be collected through August 15th. - Items most needed are: Larger Backpacks, Fiskars brand Scissors (5” & 7”), Art Sketch Books, Pocket Folders, Flair/Felt Black Markers, Dry Erase Markers, and Wide-Lined Spiral Notebooks.
- A complete list of the supplies needed can be found on the WeCAN website - wecanmn.org.
- For more information, please contact WeCAN at 952.472.0742. Thank you!
- New school supplies for students in Grades K - 12 will
- The results of the Blood Drive on July 6th at Mount Olive follow
- The Blood Center collected 50 whole blood donations & 5 double red cell donations, equaling 60 units of blood.
- The Blood Center estimates that potentially 160 lives will be saved.
- Thank you to all the donors who contributed to this Drive, especially taking time during a holiday week and navigating through the road construction on Wilshire Blvd. T
- The next Mound-Westonka area Blood Drive is Thursday, September 21st, at the Mound American Legion.
BEYOND THIS WEEK
- Join us on Sunday, August 13th, for a Parish Potluck at Surfside Beach in Mound.
- Noon - 3pm
- Surfside Park on Commerce Blvd
- Bring a dish to share, bring lawn chairs if you have some, or picnic blankets, and don't forget sunscreen!
- Register online at www.ourladyofthelake.com/OLLpicnic
- Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Masses on Tuesday, August 15th, at 9:00am and 6:30pm.
- 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
- Save the Date! 2017 Incredible Festival
- Sept. 22nd, 23rd & 24th
- 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 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 16th - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
- Program: Footprints of God: Mary
- Video: Mary of Nazareth
- Video: No Greater Love
- Book: The World’s First Love
- Audio: Mary: Handmaid of the Lord
- July 22nd - St. Mary Magdalene
- Audio: Right Here, Right Now
- July 25th - St. James the Apostle
- Program: Lectio: Evangelization
- Video: The Way of Saint James
- July 26th - Sts. Joachim and Anne
- Program: Beloved: Mystery & Meaning of Marriage
- Program: YDisciple: Important Message for Dads
- Video: Marriage: God’s Design for Life and Love
- Book: Love, Marriage, and the Catholic Conscience
- Audio: Three to Get Married
- July 29th - St. Martha
- Program: Lectio: Prayer, Session 6: Resolutio
- July 31st - St. Ignatius of Loyola
- Program: Consoling the Heart of Jesus
- Program: Happiness
- Audio: The Four Levels of Happiness
- Audio: Discerning Hearts: Discernment of Spirits
- July 16th - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel