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NOTES/NEWS FOR THIS WEEK
- Click to see the OLL Calendar for the week
- Family Fun Night May 1st, from 5:00 -7:00pm in OLL School Gym and Pace Center (add to your calendar)
- all parish and school families invited
- dinner, activities, and crafts provided
- Westonka Area Blood Drive
- The next Westonka Community Blood Drive will be held on Monday, May 1st, from 12:00 noon to 6:30pm (add to my calendar) at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2451 Fairview Lane, Mound.
- Sign up one of the following ways: Online at www.mbcherohub.club (sponsor code 0209), access the blood center at www.mbc.org, or call the blood center at 651-332-7171. If you have questions, please contact Evert Lehtola at 952-472-6139 or elehtola@aol.com.
- Double Red Cell Donors are needed. To sign up for this donation call the blood center.
- Save time in registering by completing the Health History Questionnaire on line at mbc.org/idonate and bringing a printed copy with you to the drive. This has to be done on the day of the drive.
- All donors must bring an ID.
- The next Westonka Community Blood Drive will be held on Monday, May 1st, from 12:00 noon to 6:30pm (add to my calendar) at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2451 Fairview Lane, Mound.
- St. Veronica’s Guild luncheon meeting
- Monday, May 1st, at noon in the Fireside Room (add to calendar)
- lunch provided
- to join St. Veronica’s Guild please attend the meeting
- RSVP to Barbara at 952-474-7862.
- Council of Catholic Women (CCW) end-of-the-year Mass and Potluck Dinner
- Tuesday, May 2nd, in the Presentation Room (add to calendar)
- begin with Mass at 6:30pm
- followed by the installation of officers, social time, dinner, and a short business meeting
- all women of the parish invited
- please bring a dish to share
- Next Support Group for Caregivers of Alzheimer’s/Dementia meeting is on Tuesday, May 2nd, at 10:00am in the Church Library (add to your calendar)
- open to any caregiver of people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease
- also welcome are those who have questions or concerns about a loved one who may be showing symptoms of these diseases
- please come and share your stories and suggestions on how you manage your situation
- if you have any questions, contact Carla at 952-472-1284, ext. 145 or clabore@ourladyofthelake.com.
- First Communion Rehearsal Wednesday, May 3rd, at 6:30pm in the Church (add to your calendar)
- the children will be receiving the Eucharist for the first time on Sunday, May 7th, at the 10:30am Mass (add to your calendar)
- ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS!
- soon preparing Liturgical Minister Schedules for June, July & August
- includes Altar Servers, Cross Bearers, Communion Ministers, Gift Bearers, Greeters & Lectors
- notify us of scheduling requests (change in Mass time, unavailable weekends, substitute only, etc.)
- please contact Char in the Church Office by Friday, May 5th, at: 952-472-1284 x163 or cnee@ourladyofthelake.com.
- PennyWise Thrift Shop currently has religious items and gifts that are tailored especially for Confirmation and First Communion
- First Communion of 27 Faith Formation and School Students at the 10:30am Mass next Sunday, May 7th (add to calendar)
- please pray for these students and their families
- we may experience a larger crowd at this Mass
- parishioners who regularly attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass
may wish to attend one of our other weekend Masses
- Our Lady’s Spring Tea
- All ladies of the parish are cordially invited to Our Lady’s Spring Tea on Sunday, May 7th, from 1:00 to 3:00pm in the PACE Center. (add to my calendar)
- RSVP—Yes Only by April 24th to Judy at 612-418-3780 or
jmckeand1@yahoo.com - bring your favorite teacup and its story
- hosted by the Council of Catholic Women
- Praise and thank the Lord for His Divine Mercy!
- Where? In His Presence in the Eucharist
- How? By being really present to Him, as He is really
present to us - looking for Adorers on Thursdays: 12-1 pm, 1-2 pm, and 3-4 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
- 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!
- Marriage
- please contact Fr. Tony at least 8 months before planning to marry
- Baptism
- please contact Carla LaBore for baptismal information
BEYOND THIS WEEK
- Save the date! LIVING IN PEACE: A Catholic Planning Seminar May 9, at 7:00pm in the Presentation Room (click to add this to your calendar)
- Please see the enclosed flyer in this weekend's mail out bulletin (attached to this email) for details about the Planning Seminar
- Information is also available on our website at www.ourladyofthelake.com/lifeplanning.
- Come to Mass at 6:30pm, and then to the brief talks afterward.
Light refreshments will be provided. - 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!
- Come as guests of the CCW for the annual retreat at Kings House in Buffalo
- Thursday, May 11th (add to calendar)
- to carpool meet in church parking lot at 8:30am
- day will begin at 9:00am with refreshments and the retreat at 9:30am
- Lunch is included
- May 18th, at 6:30pm Spring Concert in OLL Gym (add to your calendar)
- May 19th, from 5:00 -7:30pm Family Kickball Tournament (add to calendar)
- Tournament and BBQ in school parking lot
- sign up in OLL School Office
- Women’s Silent Weekend Retreat at King’s House
- Theme: “Reawakening Hope”
- Date: May 19-21, 2017 (add to your calendar)
- Presented by: King’s House Preaching Team
- Suggested Offering: $160.00 per person (includes $30.00 deposit to reserve a room.)
- For more information or to sign up, please contact Lori at 763-682-1394, ext. 11 or lpolman@kinghouse.com.
- Theme: “Reawakening Hope”
- May 31st, at 9:00am 8th Grade Graduation and Brunch (add to calendar)
- Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School, coming in June!
- Join us for the best week of summer at “Hero Central” June 12th - 16th
- Registration is now available online at ourladyofthelake.com/vacation-bible-school
- Many volunteers are needed for a successful week. We hope you can join us!!
ONGOING INFORMATION
- Volunteer Wedding Coordinators are needed at OLL
- if interested, please call the church office at 952-472-1284, ext. 162
- 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 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
- 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.
- May 4th: Journey Following Husband's Death (add to calendar)
- May 11th: Is It Grief or Something More? (add to calendar)
- May 18th: Picnic—Parkers Lake North Picnic Shelter
15500 County Road 6, Plymouth 55447 (add to calendar) - May 25th: Small Group Sharing (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 the first part of March:
- In honor of Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil (April 15)
- Program: Reborn
- Program: Symbolon: Knowing the Faith, Session 8: Why Do I Need the Church?
- Movie: Convinced
- Movie: The Shroud of Turin
- Book: Sacraments in Scripture
- Book: Awakening
- In honor of Divine Mercy Sunday (April 23)
- Program: Divine Mercy
- Program: Forgiven
- Movie: Ocean of Mercy
- Movie: Confession
- Book: 7 Secrets of Divine Mercy
- In honor of St. Mark (April 25)
- Program: Catholicism, Session 2: Happy are We
- Movie: Lost Gospels or False Gospels?
- Book: Sacraments in Scripture
- Audio: Truth and Life Audio Bible: Mark
- In honor of St. Louis-Marie de Montfort (April 28)
- Program: 33 Days to Morning Glory
- Program: Consoling the Heart of Jesus
- Movie: The War of the Vendee
- In honor of St. Catherine of Siena (April 29)
- Book: The Young People’s Book of Saints
- In honor of Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil (April 15)