Please pray for our 26 children who received Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time today, Sunday, May 6th! May they carry God’s love and blessings with them forever. Congratulations on your special day!

We are preparing the Liturgical Minister Schedules for June, July, and August including Altar Servers, Cross Bearers, Communion Ministers, Gift Bearers, Greeters, Lectors and Sacristans. If you have any scheduling requests, please update your profile in the Ministry Scheduling Software by
May 7th, or contact Char at 952-472-8206 or cnee@ourladyofthelake.com for assistance. Thank you!

We would like to extend a special welcome to all visitors who are worshiping with us today. If you live in the area, we invite you to become registered parishioners. Please call or stop by the parish office (or join online) to register (952-472-1284). 

-- NEW Bible Study --
Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist
This 3-part series explores the radical mystery of God’s love for us as He expresses it in the Eucharist. We will examine how Jesus is really present to help and strengthen us at every step of life’s journey. The Eucharist invites us into a deeper, more intimate union with God. Learn how this is possible! There is a 30-minute video, followed by discussion and questions. Classes are in the Church Library on Tuesdays:
May 1, May 8, and May 15 at 1:30pm. For more information, contact Carla: 952-472-8204 or  clabore@ourladyofthelake.com.

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All women of the parish are invited to attend the CCW’s one-day Retreat on Thursday, May 10, at King’s House Retreat Center in Buffalo, MN. The day includes spiritual topics lead by King’s House Staff, a Rosary Mass,
refreshments and lunch. There is no charge for OLL members. Reserve your spot at the upcoming May 1st CCW Meeting or call the Church Office at 952-472-1284. Anyone who wants a ride can meet in the Church Parking Lot at 8:00am on May 10.

Memorial Day Mass is on Monday, May 28th at 9:00am at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery, located one mile north of Church, at the corner of Game Farm Road and Commerce Blvd., (Cty. Road 110). In the event of rain, Mass will be held in the Church.

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Cut flowers and plants may be placed on the graves of your loved ones ten days before Memorial Day. Please
remove the cut flowers and plants
within ten days after Memorial Day.

Effective Friday, June 1st, the Church Office will change to its summer hours - we will be closed all day on Fridays. As always, pastoral emergency numbers are available. Thank you!

ALSO: Beginning Sunday, June 3rd, the Church Office will no longer be open on Sunday mornings. A “pick up” and “drop off” hanging metal basket is located in the Sacristy next to the
bulletin board. If you need to drop off or pick up an item, please use the hanging metal basket in the Sacristy. 

Thank you to everyone who voted during the School Board Elections in April. Please welcome the newest OLL School Board members: Sally Serie, Maddie Swanson, Amanda Markle, Kelly Geadelmann, and Paul Hinton.

The Grief Support Group meets on Tuesday, May 15th at 10:00am in the Church Library If you have recently (or not so recently) experienced the loss of a loved one, please join with others who are also trying to cope with a loss. It is generally easier to walk this road with someone else who understands and has learned a few ways to deal with the pain. Please stop by!

Mound-Westonka Community Blood Drive • Monday, May 14th at
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mound • Gathering Room • 11:00am - 6:00pm
To signup: Online - mbcherohub.club (sponsor code 0209) or call Memorial Blood Center - 651-332-7171
Questions? Contact Evert Lehtola - 952-472-6139 or elehtola@aol.com
Double Red Cell Donors Needed. To signup for a double donation, call the Blood Center.

Thank you to the Council of Catholic Women (CCW) and PennyWise for contributing $36,105 to the parish and its ministries and donations to various other charitable organizations in the amount of $6,400.

Thank you also to our parisioners for your generous support of last week’s Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Your contributions will help strengthen the Church at home and ensure that the Gospel is spread across the United States. If you missed the Appeal, it’s not too late to give! Just visit usccb.org/nationalcollections and click on the “How to Give” link on the left. Thank you!

REGISTER NOW for this summer’s Vacation Bible School: Rolling River Rampage - June 11 - 15, 9:00am - Noon
Register by May 15 for a free VBS t-shirt & music CD!
...also, Volunteers needed! Leader applications available on Faith Formation bulletin board in back of Church.

Register by June 1st for Faith Formation Classes for the 2018-2019 school year! Our early registration date provides you with the best tuition pricing and enables us to plan this summer. Registration forms are included in the bulletin or you can register online at ourladyofthelake.com/formation-classes. No need to pay now - we will bill you later! All parishioners are encouraged to check out the various volunteer opportunities on the backside of the registration form. You do not need to have a child in the program to help and the rewards for your time are eternal! Please contact Kathy or Michelle for more information.

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Are you interested in a regular Eucharistic Adoration hour, but cannot commit to a weekly schedule? We have several open hours for Adorers who can commit to attending once or twice a month. To learn more, please contact Jane at 952-472-3825.

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 April

The PennyWise Thrift Shop 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!

Help our Youth Ministry raise funds for their summer events, including the Guatemala Mission Trip and Extreme Faith Camp. Check out the Faith Formation Bulletin Board in the back of the Church for an easy way to support Youth Ministry. Simply take one of the envelopes (labeled 1 - 100) and return it to the Church Office with that amount inside as a donation. Each envelope has instructions; contact Michelle Boris with questions. No amount is too great or too small. Thank you in advance for supporting our youth!

Save the Date! Please plan on joining us for a reception for Deacon Del’s
35th Anniversary of Ordination as a Deaconon Sunday, June 10th, following the 10:30am Mass.

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Come and cheer on the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, July 10th, as they take on the Kansas City Royals! For just $23, you will get transportation and a ticket to the game, along with a hot dog and drink. Forms are available in the Church Office or contact Kathy at khejna@ourladyofthelake.com.

OLL’s Music Director, Courtney Young, has been selected to be a part of the
ensemble, Together In Hope Choir which is a professional-caliber, ecumenical ensemble of 64 select voices from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Congratulations, Courtney!
Join Courtney and the Choir as they travel to perform in Rome October 26 - November 2, 2018. Experience the two Together In Hope Choir performances, and have time on your own to explore Rome, as well as the planned tours, including a private tour of the Vatican Museums, Assisi and other important landmarks. For more information, visit the Together In Hope web togetherinhopeproject.org
or email info@togetherinhopeproject.org. Please register by May 30 to become an Ambassador of Hope!

REMEMBERING OLL
We invite you to remember Our Lady of the Lake in your will or to remember a loved one through a memorial gift. All bequests and gifts are not subject to taxation and retain their full value. Thank you!

Our legal title is: The Church of Our Lady of the Lake
Mound, MN 55364

Join Immaculate Conception Church in Watertown on a day trip on Monday, May 14th. They will depart ICC at 8:00am with stops at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, lunch at Veigel’s Kaiserhoff, Schell’s Brewery, The Glockenspiel, and Schmidt’s Market, returning to ICC around 5:30pm. Total cost is $50. To reserve a spot, contact Lois at 952-955-1513 or Joanne at 952-955-2384. For more information, contact
Kathy at khejna@ourladyofthelake.com.