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NOTES/NEWS FOR THIS WEEK
- Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School Renews Accreditation!
- The Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (MNSAA) has accredited Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in Mound for the eligibility period of 2017 to 2024.
- Accreditation is a voluntary method of quality assurance with a goal to evaluate, validate, and improve each school’s quality.
- MNSAA is a federally and state-sanctioned non-profit association for accrediting nonpublic schools in the State of Minnesota.
- The Association's mission is to be a catalyst for enhancing the quality of nonpublic education in Minnesota through a comprehensive process of accreditation.
- The accreditation process includes the creation of a visionary and focused strategic plan and an on-site visit by a team of educators from member schools.
- Accreditation with MNSAA relies heavily on how the individual school defines its mission and the way it seeks to accomplish that mission.
- MNSAA salutes OLL School’s commitment to providing outstanding education to the children of this community.
- The end of a succuessful year for the Council of Catholic Women
- CCW and PennyWise Thrift Store ended the year by making annual donations, including
- $17,576 to Our Lady of the Lake Church
- Other parish programs including the Youth Group/Mission Trip, Faith Formation, Vacation Bible School, Parish Nurse Program, Parish Adult Education, and OLL School received donations totaling nearly $3,000
- In addition, the organization gave $900 to programs in the greater community including WeCAN, WeCAB, the Gillespie Center, Sharing and Caring Hands, and St. Joseph’s Home for Children.
- National Council of Catholic Women programs including Water for Life, Refugee Women, Help-A-Child, and Annual Giving were gifted a total of $600
- Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women programs, Respect Life and the Madonna Plan, received $300
- Throughout the year, the CCW and PennyWise also gave $1,000 to the Westonka Food Shelf and contributed to various other programs.
- CCW and PennyWise Thrift Store ended the year by making annual donations, including
- The results for the Blood Drive on May 1st at St. John’s Lutheran Church
- 11 donors deferred
- 13 no-shows
- 16 walk-ins
- 2 cancels
- 6 first-time donors for Memorial Blood Center
- The Blood Center collected 55 whole blood donations and 9 double red cell donations, for a total of 73 units of blood.
- The Blood Center estimates that potentially 183 lives will be saved.
- Thank you to all the donors who contributed to this drive!
- The next Mound-Westonka area Blood Drive is Thursday, July 6th, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church.
- We are in need for the 5:00pm Mass!
- Communion Ministers, Altar Servers, and Sacristans are needed
- contact Char at 952-472-1284, ext. 163 or cnee@ourladyofthelake.com.
- Thank you!
- Memorial Day Mass Monday, May 29th 9:00am (add to calendar)
- at OLL Cemetery
- located one mile north of the Church, at the corner of Game Farm Road and Commerce Blvd (County Road 110)
- In the event of rain, Mass will be in the Church
- Office Closure
- the Church office will be closed on May 29th for Memorial Day
- Attention VBS Volunteers!
- all volunteers required to attend a training session
- either Wednesday, May 31st, at 6:30pm (add to calendar) or Sunday, June 11th, at 11:30am (add to calendar)
- May 31st, at 9:00am 8th Grade Graduation and Brunch (add to calendar)
- Register for next year Faith Fromation by June 1st for the discounted tuition rate
- classes begin in September
- registration forms in Parish Office
- or register online
- for more information: contact Kathy at khejna@ourladyofthelake.com
- Church Office summer hours
- closed all day on Fridays, effective Friday, June 2nd
- as always, pastoral emergency numbers are available
- Newly ordained will hold Masses of Thanksgiving and OLL will have Receptions for them
- Fr. Bryce Evans (ordained May 27th): Sunday, June 4th, at 10:30am (add Mass to calendar) (add reception to calendar)
- Fr. Jeremy Bock (to be ordained June 9th): Sunday, June 18th, at 10:30am (add Mass to calendar) (add reception to calendar)
- Fr. Nick Froehle (ordained May 27th): Sunday, July 9th, at 10:30am (add Mass to calendar) (add reception to calendar)
- reception after each Mass of Thanksgiving
- OLL Cemetery Information
- Cut flowers & plants may be placed on the graves of your loved ones ten days before Memorial Day
- Please remove the cut flowers & plants within ten days after Memorial Day.
- Free fill dirt at the OLL Cemetery
- contact Rick Blackowiak at 952.215.7300 prior to picking up any dirt
- Items left at various locations on the Church grounds, as well as at Pennywise in the Grace Family Center
- many items unusable, posed a safety concern, or required disposal fees
- if you have an item that you are interested in donating to the Church, please call Dana at 952.472.1284 x162 to inquire if it is something the Church would be able to use.
- All donations should be dropped off in the Church Office during regular business hours.
- Please contact PennyWise Thrift Store at 952.472.1773 for a list of items they are able to accept.
- PennyWise donations are only accepted during their regular store hours.
- Please do not leave any type of donation at the door.
- Items left on the campus without the Church’s knowledge pose a potential hazard to visitors and staff.
- Thank you for helping keep our campus safe and from incurring unnecessary disposal fees.
BEYOND THIS WEEK
- Support Group for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers
- next meeting is Tuesday, June 6th, at 10:00am in the Church Library (add to calendar)
- join us to share your concerns, questions, and stories
- Questions? contact Carla at 952.472.1284 x145 or clabore@ourladyofthelake.com
- Priesthood Ordination for Deacon Jeremy Bock
- Deacon Jeremy Bock is being ordained on Friday, June 9th, at 4:00pm (add to calendar) at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, 2830 East 4th Street, in Duluth.
- If possible, OLL parishioners are encouraged to attend the ordination.
- Please pray for our deacons as they begin their ministry as priests.
- 4th annual OLL OPEN Golf Tournament
- come out and join us on Friday, June 9th
- raise money for Our Lady of the Lake School
- 100% of all proceeds raised from this event will
be used to fund the School and enhance its
educational programs. - This event is always a fun time, but we are changing things up a bit this
year:- at Pioneer Creek in Maple Plain
- 2-person scramble
- cost lowered to $135 per golfer
- prize for the team with the lowest score
- also have low score prizes for the following:
- Senior Team (both players over age 65)
- Ladies Team (both players are female)
- Parent-Child Team (Fathers, Mothers, Daughters
or Sons of any age) - Register online at ollopen.com
- Remember to register for Vacation Bible School (June 12-16)
- Register online at ourladyofthelake.com/vacation-bible-school
- registration deadline is June 1st
- join us for Bible stories, crafts, music, skits, and games from 9:00am until noon each day
- information sent to all participants in early June
- Attention all youth going into 6th Grade & above
- join us for some fun to kick-off the summer! (daily, June 12th-16th)
- lunch at noon (provided)
- activities until 2:30pm
- wear comfortable clothes
- bring friend
- No registration needed. Questions? Contact Theresa at trider@ourladyofthelake.com
- June 12th: Slip ‘n’ Slide Kickball (add to calendar)
- June 13th: Color War (add to calendar)
- June 14th: Water Balloon Fight (add to calendar)
- June 15th: Human Hungry Hippos (add to calendar)
- June 16th: Bike to Big Stone Mini Golf* (add to calendar)
*Permission Slip Required for Mini Golf. Please bring $8. All other activities are free.
- join us for some fun to kick-off the summer! (daily, June 12th-16th)
- Fr. Tony’s Supper Cruise
- Friday, July 14th, 6:30pm departure • 9:30pm return
- Three-course dinner while cruising Lake Minnetonka
- Raffle, Prizes, and Laughs
- Tickets on sale after Masses on June 3rd/4th & June 9th/10th
- Friday, July 14th, 6:30pm departure • 9:30pm return
- Save the Date! 2017 Incredible Festival
- Sept. 22nd, 23rd & 24th
- We are in the planning stages for the 2017 Incredible Festival.
- If you are interested in chairing an event or would like to be involved in the planning process, please email Char Nee at cnee@ourladyofthelake.com.
- Sept. 22nd, 23rd & 24th
ONGOING INFORMATION
- We are in need of more volunteers to help at Lake Minnetonka Shores
on Thursday mornings.- very rewarding ministry
- please call Sr. Carrie at 952.472.1284 ext. 168
- 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
- 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 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 Trinity Lutheran Church, 2060 6th Ave N (CR6), LongLake, Phone: 952.473.8577.
- meets on Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00pm.
- June 1st : Faith in the Valley (add to calendar)
- June 8th : Loss of Dreams (add to calendar)
- June 15th : Journey Following Husband’s Death (add to calendar)
- June 22nd : Hope After Loss (add to calendar)
- Hours for the PennyWise Thrift Shop, 952.472.1773
- 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
- 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
- Tuesdays 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) For the the first part of May:
- In Honor of Our Lady of Fatima (May 13th)
- Program: The Bible and the Virgin Mary
- Program: Divine Mercy, Episode 6: Fatima
- Video: The Day the Sun Danced
- Audio: Our Lady of Fatima
- In Honor of St. Matthias (May 14th)
- Program: Lectio: Evangelization
- In Honor of Mother’s Day (May 14th)
- Program: The Bible and the Virgin Mary
- Book: Mary: God’s Yes to Man
- Book: How to Raise Good Catholic Children
- Book: A Mother’s Rule of Life
- Audio: Feminine Genius
- In Honor of St. Brendan (May 16th)
- Book: Twenty Tales of Irish Saints
- In Honor of Pope St. John I (May 18th)
- Program: Lectio: Peter, Session 5: Peter & the Keys
- In Honor of St. Bernadine of Siena (May 20th)
- Book: The Young People’s Book of Saints
- In Honor of St. Rita of Casica (May 22nd)
- Video: Saint Rita of Casica
- In Honor of Pope St. Gregory VII (May 25th)
- Audio: Answering Common Objections: The Pope
- In Honor of St. Philip Neri (May 26th)
- Video: Saint Philip Neri
- In Honor of the Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord (May 28th)
- Program: Catholicism, Session 1: Amazed and Afraid
- Program: Symbolon: Knowing the Faith, Session 6: The Paschal Mystery
- Audio: This Changes Everything
- Audio: The History of Salvation
- In Honor of Our Lady of Fatima (May 13th)