MISSION STATEMENT
We are a community that
worships, educates, and
reaches out to others
through our Catholic Faith.
The current weekly bulletin is included here for your convenience. It may be helpful for where the abbreviated information below falls short of the information you need.
Happy Easter!
From the Parish Team at Our Lady of the Lake Church & School
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Scripture Readings the coming weekend's Masses
April 8th, 2018 - 2nd Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday
Reading 1: Acts 4:32-35
Reading 2: 1 John 5:1-6
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Reading 1: Acts 4:32-35
Reading 2: 1 John 5:1-6
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Visit usccb.org/bible/readings for the daily readings or find them in our app.Or get your weekly Mass Prep email on Friday afternoons here.
Please welcome the two newest
members to our Catholic community: Kari Osmek & Jessica Barilla-Thorsen. Pictured with them are Nancy Clement, sponsor of Kari, and Caroline Suttle, sponsor of Jessica. The picture was taken at the Basilica of St. Mary in
Minneapolis on Feb. 18, at the Rite of Election. Along with hundreds of
others, they were welcomed by Bishop Cozzens and encouraged to continue in their faith journeys. Please pray for them as they receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation and Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil.
members to our Catholic community: Kari Osmek & Jessica Barilla-Thorsen. Pictured with them are Nancy Clement, sponsor of Kari, and Caroline Suttle, sponsor of Jessica. The picture was taken at the Basilica of St. Mary in
Minneapolis on Feb. 18, at the Rite of Election. Along with hundreds of
others, they were welcomed by Bishop Cozzens and encouraged to continue in their faith journeys. Please pray for them as they receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation and Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil.
The Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group will be meeting on April 3rd at 10:00am in the Church Library.
If you or someone you know is dealing with these difficulties, please join us.
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Early Catholic Family Life Registration Deadline - April 3
Sessions are Tuesdays, April 10 - May 22 • 11:45am - 1:45pm
Sessions are Tuesdays, April 10 - May 22 • 11:45am - 1:45pm
Knights of Columbus The KC Officer Meeting is Tuesday, April 3, at 7:00pm in the Fireside Room.
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Council of Catholic Women The CCW Meeting is also Tuesday, April 3 in the Presentation Room • All women of the parish are invited! Begins at 7:00pm (following the 6:30pm Mass). We will be making May baskets for the residents at Lake Minnetonka Shores.
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Catholic Watchmen Attention: All Men of the Parish • Catholic Watchmen Night
Tuesday, April 10 • 7:00pm • PACE Center 6:00pm Adoration and Confession, 6:30pm Mass, 7:00pm Meeting (Begins with a meal, followed by a video presentation, social time & group discussion.)
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Council of Catholic Women The CCW Meeting is also Tuesday, April 3 in the Presentation Room • All women of the parish are invited! Begins at 7:00pm (following the 6:30pm Mass). We will be making May baskets for the residents at Lake Minnetonka Shores.
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Catholic Watchmen Attention: All Men of the Parish • Catholic Watchmen Night
Tuesday, April 10 • 7:00pm • PACE Center 6:00pm Adoration and Confession, 6:30pm Mass, 7:00pm Meeting (Begins with a meal, followed by a video presentation, social time & group discussion.)
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23rd Annual SW Metro Job/Education Fair • Thursday, April 5
Chaska High School • 545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska
Schedule: 3:00pm - 3:45pm Student Job Seekers
3:45pm - 6:30pm All Job Seekers
Chaska High School • 545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska
Schedule: 3:00pm - 3:45pm Student Job Seekers
3:45pm - 6:30pm All Job Seekers
Notice for Greeters and Communion Ministers There will be a meeting for Greeters on Saturday, April 7th, from 4:15-4:50pm in the Fr. Jager Room.
This will include a review of your ministry and an opportunity for conversation about the importance of hospitality at OLL. Please plan to attend.
Communion Ministers who have not yet attended an update on your ministry, please plan to attend a meeting on Sunday, April 8th, between Masses, from 9:30-10:20am. Those who have attended may wish to come again. The meeting will be held in the Fr. Jager Room.
Thanks Greeters and Communion Ministers!
This will include a review of your ministry and an opportunity for conversation about the importance of hospitality at OLL. Please plan to attend.
Communion Ministers who have not yet attended an update on your ministry, please plan to attend a meeting on Sunday, April 8th, between Masses, from 9:30-10:20am. Those who have attended may wish to come again. The meeting will be held in the Fr. Jager Room.
Thanks Greeters and Communion Ministers!
Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration
Sunday, April 8 • 1:30 - 3:30pm
Celebration includes Eucharistic Adoration, reciting the Divine Mercy Chaplet in song and word, readings
from the diary of St. Faustina, and time for silent prayer and reflection. Join us for any portion of the celebration. More details to follow.
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Sunday, April 8 • 1:30 - 3:30pm
Celebration includes Eucharistic Adoration, reciting the Divine Mercy Chaplet in song and word, readings
from the diary of St. Faustina, and time for silent prayer and reflection. Join us for any portion of the celebration. More details to follow.
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Fellowship Sunday, April 8 • Coffee, lemonade & donuts after all the Masses. Come say hello to your fellow parishioners and enjoy some homemade donuts in the PACE Center
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Starlight Gala 2018 • Saturday, April 14 • Wayzata Country Club
Join us for a celebration of our school. Tickets available on the school website.
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Read more about the event here
Join us for a celebration of our school. Tickets available on the school website.
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Save the Date!! Sunday, April 15
New Family Welcome Luncheon
Welcome to Our Lady of the Lake Church! All new OLL parishioners in the past year are invited to join us for
a Welcome Luncheon on Sunday, April 15, after the 10:30am Mass, in the Presentation Room of the PACE
Center. We look forward to getting to know you!
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New Family Welcome Luncheon
Welcome to Our Lady of the Lake Church! All new OLL parishioners in the past year are invited to join us for
a Welcome Luncheon on Sunday, April 15, after the 10:30am Mass, in the Presentation Room of the PACE
Center. We look forward to getting to know you!
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Faith Formation Classes Grades 1 - 5
meet on Wednesday, April 4th 6:30 - 7:45pm.
Family Faith Formation meets on April 15th at 9:30am.
Have you checked out FORMED.org?
There are so many great FREE resources there, check it out today!
Click for instructions and for suggested books/video/audio for March
There are so many great FREE resources there, check it out today!
Click for instructions and for suggested books/video/audio for March
Mark your calendars for this summer’s Vacation Bible School: Rolling River Rampage - June 11 - 15, 2018! Registration will begin in April.
Also of potential interest to you: Interested in summer camp opportunities for your child? Check out Catholic Youth Camp in McGregor, MN for a fun and faith-filled experience. See their website at cycamp.org for more information.
The Westonka Food Shelf is seeking volunteers for 2 positions on Mondays:
Monday mornings: 9:30am - Noon -- greet patrons, stock shelves, weigh outbound products.
Monday mornings: 7:50am - 9:15am -- Food Rescue: Drive your vehicle to local grocery stores to pick up boxes of “food rescue” groceries. Deliver, unload & stock these 30-pound boxes at WFS for our patrons.
These positions involve an every week or every other week commitment.
Interested in helping us feed the hungry? Please call Cindy at 952-457-9738.
The PennyWise Thrift Shop also needs volunteers! Shifts are usually three hours a week on a regular basis.
If you are interested, please contact Pam at 952-992-0311 or Ingrid at 952-472-2106. Thank you!
Monday mornings: 9:30am - Noon -- greet patrons, stock shelves, weigh outbound products.
Monday mornings: 7:50am - 9:15am -- Food Rescue: Drive your vehicle to local grocery stores to pick up boxes of “food rescue” groceries. Deliver, unload & stock these 30-pound boxes at WFS for our patrons.
These positions involve an every week or every other week commitment.
Interested in helping us feed the hungry? Please call Cindy at 952-457-9738.
The PennyWise Thrift Shop also needs volunteers! Shifts are usually three hours a week on a regular basis.
If you are interested, please contact Pam at 952-992-0311 or Ingrid at 952-472-2106. Thank you!
ONGOING INFORMATION - for your reference...
Click here to read more about the following:
- the ongoing needs you can help with for the food shelf, for the homeless, for our School and for our Guatemala Mission efforts
- offering Mass intentions, as well as Marriage and Baptism prep and planning info and School registrations
- Mass Bags for kids, Children's Liturgy of the Word, and Prayer and Playtime
- Serving at Loaves and Fishes and info for the West Suburban Grief Coalition