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NOTES/NEWS FOR THIS WEEK
- Click to see the OLL Calendar for the week
- BANNS of MARRIAGE Second Time Printed
- Brianna Braun & Brian McGlynn
- March 11, 2017
- Ash Wednesday Masses
- March 1st, 9:00am School Mass (add this to my calendar)
- March 1st, 6:30pm Evening Mass (add this to my calendar)
- All are welcome to attend either Mass
- Stations of the Cross During Lent Fridays at 7:00pm:
- March 3rd (add to my calendar)
- March 10th (add to my calendar)
- March 17th (add to my calendar)
- March 24th (add to my calendar)
- March 31st (add to my calendar)
- April 7th (add to my calendar)
- April 14th (3:00pm) Good Friday (add to my calendar)
- Please remove winter decorations from the graves of your loved ones at the OLL Cemetery by March 5th. Thank you! (add reminder on my calendar)
- SHRIMP DINNER
- Friday, March 3rd • Presentation Room (add this to my calendar)
- Serving: 4:30pm - 7:00pm
- Lenten Dinner: Jumbo Shrimp, French Fries, Baked Potatoes, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Cookies & Beverage
- Adults: $10 Seniors (60+): $8
- Children’s Dinner (ages 6-12): $6
(3 Shrimp/Macaroni & Cheese/Fries) - Take-Out Available! • Beer & Wine Available for Purchase
- Bring a non-perishable food donation
for The Westonka Food Shelf! Thank you!
- Friday, March 3rd • Presentation Room (add this to my calendar)
- Keg & Cork March 4th (click here to add this to your calendar)
- buy your tickets now OR AT THE DOOR for $30 - to purchase go to www.school.ourladyofthelake.com/kegcork
- CHILI COOKOFF for $1000 grand prize (new this year)
- Week 4 of the Ask Father Tony video series is published! See it here one of these 3 ways:
- ourladyofthelake.com/ask-father-tony
- on our all new FACEBOOK page: facebook.com/OLLmound
- sign up to have each newly released video land in your inbox: https://app.flocknote.com/OLLCatholicChurch/AskFatherTony
- To dispose of last year’s palm please leave it in the basket near the baptismal font.
- Week 7 of 10 week Bible Study for adults “Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained”
- haven't joined us yet, no problem - it's easy to get caught up online
- this week's meeting is on Tuesday 02/28 - (click here to add this to your calendar)
- explore a different aspect of our Catholic beliefs each week
- this week: Part 7 The Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace
- who is the Holy Spirit,
- how does He work in our lives?
- join us and get to know the Holy Spirit!
- click here to add this session to your calendar)
- Classes are Tuesdays at 1:30pm in the Church Library, but if you can’t make it, please join us online through the FORMED website. Look under the Program tab, and then look for Symbolon. The videos are there, along with a Participant’s Guide.
- Questions or concerns? E-mail Carla at clabore@ourladyofthelake.com
- Faith Formation Classes for Grades 1 - 8 WILL NOT meet this Wednesday 03/01 from 6:30-7:45pm
- instead, please join us for Ash Wednesday Mass @ 6:30pm (add this to your calendar)
BEYOND THIS WEEK
- Family Faith Formation’s next meeting
- Sunday, March 12th, at 9:30am in the School Cafeteria (add this to your calendar)
- topic this month is “Stations of the Cross.”
- Attention: All Men of OLL & Catholic Watchmen
- 2017 Archdiocesan Men’s Conference at Anderson Fieldhouse at the
University of St. Thomas in St. Paul - Saturday, March 18th 8:00am - 1:00pm (add to your calendar)
- $25 at the door and online - Groups of 5 adults $100
or $20 each. If interested in the group rate and carpooling,
contact Denny Brenny at 952-472-3720 or
dmbrenny@gmail.com by March 8th. - See flyer in the bulletin for more information
- 2017 Archdiocesan Men’s Conference at Anderson Fieldhouse at the
- Parish Lenten Mission
- Monday, March 20th, at 7:00pm (add to my calendar) and Tuesday, March 21st, at 7:00pm (add to my calendar)
- Reflection with Fr. Jeff Huard
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Refreshments
- Lenten Reconciliation Service and Mass on Tuesday evening prior to Mission
- HAM BINGO
- Saturday, April 8th • 6:30pm • PACE Center (add to my calendar)
- 20 Games + Cover-All
- Food & Beverages Available after Mass at 6:00pm
- Holy Week Schedule
- Palm Sunday, April 9th
- Mass 5:00pm (Saturday, April 8th) (add to my calendar)
- Mass 8:30am (add to my calendar)
- Mass 10:30am (add to my calendar)
- Holy Thursday, April 13th
- Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00pm (add to my calendar)
- Good Friday, April 14th
- Stations of the Cross 3:00pm (add to my calendar)
- Good Friday Service 7:00pm (add to my calendar)
- Holy Saturday, April 15th
- Easter Vigil Mass 8:30pm (add to my calendar)
- Easter Sunday, April 16th
- Mass 8:30am (add to my calendar)
- Mass 10:30am (add to my calendar)
- Palm Sunday, April 9th
- Starlight Gala April 29th (changed date) (click here to add this event and its new date and location to your calendar)
- at the Wayzata Country Club
- thank you for your continued commitment to our School
- registration will open for the event on Monday, March 6th at school.ourladyofthelake/starlightgala/
- questions, or if you’d like to make a donation, please contact Tara Collins, Starlight Gala Chair, at tcollins@grenergy.com or 612-239-4110
- Save the date! LIVING IN PEACE: A Catholic Planning Seminar May 9, at 7:00pm (click to add this to your calendar)
- opportunity to obtain information about planning for your future and the future of Our Lady of the Lake
- four speakers will discuss
- medical directives
- funeral planning
- drafting of wills and estate plans
- ways to provide for the future needs of our Church & School
- forms for planning in each of these areas will be provided, along with contact names and phone numbers for follow-up information.
- goal is to assist in planning for the unforeseen and inevitable events of life, and reduce the stress and anxiety of making last minute, critical decisions.
- Please save the date and come with questions!
ONGOING INFORMATION
- 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.
- Our parish is now conducting the 2017 Catholic Services Appeal for the 17 Collective Ministries of the Archdiocese that no one parish can support on its own
- our parish is a benefited ministry of the CSA
- we receive 25% of the dollars we collect in our parish if we reach our parish goal.
- please prayerfully consider making a pledge to help us reach our goal!
- go to csafspm.org to learn more about the ministries supported by the 2017 Catholic Services Appeal - Thank you.
- 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
- PennyWise is taking donations
- clothing and household items
- in good or excellent condition
- anytime during store hours
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word meets on 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
- 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 at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 630 East Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata, Phone: 952-473-6601.
- meets on Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00pm.
- March 2nd: The Morning after Mourning (add to calendar)
- March 9th: How to Get Back to Familiar Places (add to calendar)
- March 16th: Journey Following Daughter's Death (add to calendar)
- March 23rd: Grieving Mindfully - How Living in the Present Can Ease the Pain of Grief (add to calendar)
- Hours for the PennyWise Thrift Shop
- Tuesdays 10:00am-4:00pm
- Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Thursdays (1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month) 9:30am-3:00pm, sales to benefit OLL School
- Fridays 10:00am-4:00pm
- Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm
- Juan Anna Coffee: Start the new year with a great cup of 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 remainder of February:
- In honor of Our Lady of Lourdes (February 11th)
- Program: The Bible and the Virgin Mary
- Program: Footprints of God, Mary
- Book: The World’s First Love
- Audio: Mary: Handmaid of the Lord
- In honor of the St. Valentine's Day (February 14th)
- Program: Beloved: Mystery & Meaning of Marriage
- Movie: The Jeweler’s Shop
- Audio: From Love, By Love, For Love
- In honor of Blesseds Francisco & Jacinta Marto (February 20th)
- Program: Divine Mercy, Episode 6: Fatima
- Movie: Finding Fatima
- In honor of the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, Apostle (February 22nd)
- Program: Footprints of God: Peter
- Movie: Francis: The People’s Pope
- Movie: Saint Peter
- In honor of Our Lady of Lourdes (February 11th)