Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017

Rev. Dennis B. Willey, Pastor (1-843-834-5447 pastor@ollchapin.org Father’s Day Off is Monday) Deacon Greg Weigold (345-3962) Deacon Malcolm Skipper (345-2250) Deacon John Stetar (732-8526)

Deacon Jim Atkinson (Retired-Active (704) 246-9034 ) Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm

Diocese of Charleston

Catholic Church 195 Amicks Ferry Road P.O. Box 549

Chapin, South Carolina 29036

Church: 345-3962 Fax Number: 345-8933

Website: http://www.ollchapin.org

www.facebook.com/Our-Lady-of-the-Lake-Chapin-SC-

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We Are a Stewardship Parish

Parish Worship Schedule Mass: Saturday Vigil 5:00pm Sunday 8:00am, 10:30am & 5:00pm Holy Days: Check Bulletin for Schedule Daily: Tuesday thru Friday @ 12 noon First Friday: Adoration in Nave or Chapel, 10-12, Mass at 12 noon, Lunch & Fellowship

First Saturday: Rosary & Confessions 8:30am, Mass 9 am, Brunch & Fellowship

Reconciliation Saturday 3:45-4:30pm or by appointment

Baptism Baptisms will be scheduled in advance. Please call the Parish Office for more information or to attend a Baptismal Preparation Session.

Marriage Catholics are bound by Canon Law to the Catholic Form of Marriage and must consult a priest at least 6 months prior to their wedding in order to remain in good standing with the Catholic Faith. If you are planning to be married in the coming year, please call the Parish Office for an appointment.

Membership Newcomers are asked to register so that we may properly welcome you into our parish community. Forms are on line or in the Parish Office. Also, the 2nd Sunday of every month is NEW Parishioner Registration. Active Participation includes 4 things: 1) Registration in the Parish for a sufficient period of time. 2) Regular use of the Sunday envelopes. 3) Faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. 4) Participation in Parish events and service to the Parish.

Nursery Provided during 10:30am Sunday Mass for children ages 6 months-5 years in Saint Andrew Hall (former Sanctuary).

Religious Education K4-5 on Sun. 9:00-10:15am 6-12 on Sun. 6-:7:30pm Children’s Mass (10:30am) the First Sunday Teen Mass (5:00pm) 2nd & 4th Sundays, when CCD in session.

Visitation of the Sick Please keep us informed that we might administer to and pray for those who are ill at home, in the hospital or nursing care facility. We also have a Home Eucharistic Ministry.

Parish Staff Director of Operations: Donnie Jameson…………803. 535.9029 Church Office Administration: Pat Moore …..803.345-3962 x 201

Vicky Shealy, Receptionist/Assistant ……803.345.-3962 x 202 Cindy Belter, Bookkeeper ……..…………803.345-3962 x 207

Director of Music: Louie S. Hehman……………….859-815-0360 Assistant Director of Music: David B. Fisher, Sr…..803.772.6950 Faith Formation: Cassy M. Vernau, D.R.E………....803.477.5132 (Sacramental Preparation: Confirmation, 1st Communion) Stella Terrana-Kasten, Admin Asst. to DRE……..803.924.6098 Youth Ministry: Joe & Jennifer Coletti…………….803.261.0079

FOLLOWING CHRIST. If you’ve ever had an unpleasant but somewhat amusing practical joke played on you, then you have some understanding of how Jeremiah feels today when he tells God “good one—you duped me.” We can almost see him shaking his head with a bit of a rueful

smile, but an angry undertone in his voice. In similar fashion, Peter thinks Jesus is “duping” him when Jesus starts to explain that being Messiah means suffering and dying, and being a follower of the Messiah means taking up a cross and doing the same. Jeremiah tries to deny God’s will for him by trying to shut up; Peter—who has just been made the foundation of the church—out and out denies the teaching of Jesus, for which he is named “Satan” today. Fortunately for us, Jeremiah comes to realize that to have the word of God placed in your heart means that it will be futile to try and keep silent, even if it means scorn and derision from those around you. Luckily Peter ultimately returned to the faith he professed in last week’s Gospel, and came to understand our need as baptized followers of Christ to follow in his way, even when it means following him to our very death.

The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Father Dennis, Deacon Greg, Deacon Malcolm, Deacon John & Deacon Jim and the Parish Staff wish all parishioners and their families a SAFE & HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND.

Attention Parents of children 4K-12th

2017-2018 Faith Formation Classes Begin: September 10, 2017

Registration for classes is on-going. Forms are on the Parish Website www.ollchapin.org

Important Dates in September Sept. 4 ~ LABOR DAY ~ Parish Office Closed Sept. 4 ~ Respect Life Committee Meets, 6 p.m.

Sept. 6 ~ Stewardship Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7 ~ MOM’ GROUP, 9:30 a.m.

Sept. 10 ~ Faith Formation Classes Begin, 9a.m./6p.m. Sept.10 ~ Adult Bible Study Begins, 9 a.m.

September 10 ~ Children’s Mass, 10:30 a.m. September 10 ~ Teen Mass, 5 p.m.

Sept. 11 ~ Spiritual Book Club Meets, 10 a.m. Sept. 11 ~ Men’s Club Annual Fish Fry, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 13 ~ Veneration of Our Lady of Fatima, 12:30-6 p.m. September 13 ~ Women’s Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

September 16 ~ Rosary Makers, 9:30 a.m. September 17 ~ Catechetical Sunday Sept. 17 ~ Sister to Sister, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 19 ~ Senior Monthly Luncheon, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 24 ~ Red Cross Blood Drive, 9-3 p.m.

September 24 ~ Care & Share Sunday

SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB is coming back in September. It meets the first Monday of the month at 10 am in Saint Andrew Hall (former sanctuary) Sept. 11 they will discuss Alexandrina, the Agony and the Glory. New members are always welcome. Please join us whenever you can. For further

information please call Linda Spencer 803.732.3201. LRS47@sc.rr.com.

The Week Ahead Monday, September 4, NO Mass; Parish

Offices Closed in Observance of Labor Day Tuesday, September 5, Mass, 12 noon HAP, 33 Days to Morning Glory, 10:15 am

Birthday Blessings for Sheila Thompson (80 years young ~ WOW!)

Wednesday, September 6, Mass 12 noon Mass Intention for Claude Gaskin 14th Anniversary of his Passing

Fall Bible Study, Book of Deuteronomy, 10:15 till 11:30 am; repeats on Thursday

Thursday, September 7, Mass 12 noon Special Intention for Healing for Dan Murray

HAP, 33 Days to Morning Glory, 1 pm & 7 pm Fall Bible Study, 6:45-8:00 pm

Friday, September 8, Mass at 12 noon Adoration in Nave or Chapel; Lite Lunch & Fellowship in St. Ignatius Hall after Mass

Special Intention for Healing for Joseph & Helen Keefe

Saturday, September 9, Vigil Mass 5 pm Mass Intention for Liz Drexelius

Reconciliation 4-4:30 pm/Rosary Prayed 4:30 Sunday, September 10, Morning Mass 8 am

A Missa Pro Populo (Mass for the People) FAITH FORMATION CLASSES BEGIN 9AM/6 PM

Morning Mass, 10:30 am Mass Intention for Robert M. Warren

Evening Mass, 5 pm Mass Intention for Jeffrey Rippman

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

RCIA classes will be starting soon. Deacon Jim Atkinson will speak about the program in the next few weeks. If you are interested in the classes or becoming a Sponsor for someone who is, please contact Deacon Jim at (704) 246-9034 ).

Flowers for the Altar

Flowers on the altar this weekend were provided by Alison & Sean Valdepeñas in loving memory of Marine Lance Corporal Eric Paul Valdepeñas on the Anniversary of his passing; and, by Bob & Carla Sharpley in celebration of their 51st Wedding Anniversary.

A Message from the Most Rev. Robert E. Guglielmone, Bishop for the Diocese of Charleston.

“In response to the overwhelming devastation from Hurricane Harvey, I ask that you please take up a special collection for the victims of the storm. during the weekend of September 16-17, 2017. All the money collected will be given to

Catholic Home Mission, a sub-committee of the USCCB (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.) As you know, South Carolina residents are familiar with the misery and distress that is occurring in Texas. So many people helped us when we were suffering as a result of floods and hurricanes; it is now our turn to assist our brothers and sisters. Thank you for your support and prayers for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.” A Collection will be taken up the

weekend of September 16-17, 2017.

If you write a check, please make it out to OUR LADY OF THE LAKE and write "Hurricane Harvey" in the memo field. You may also contribute on-line by going to the Parish website at www.ollchapin.org and click on ON-LINE GIVING.

AUGUST 21, 2017-AUGUST 27, 2017

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to Danny & Theresa Wilds and Family on the passing of Danny’s sister, Lori Chassereau. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and their loved ones.

PARISH SUPPORT CURRENT YEAR TO DATE

Budget Amt. Needed 14,107.00 126,963.00

Amt. Received

In-plate Collection

8,823.00

81,532.50

*On-Line Giving

Total for 8-20-17

3,104.75

11,927.75 33,585.00

115,117.50

Variance -2,179.25 -11,845.50

THIS WEEKEND, September 2-September 3 Sat. Sept. 2, Vigil Mass, 5 pm, Lector, TBD

Ministers: TBD, TBD, TBD, DJohn Altar Servers: TBD, TBD, TBD

USHERS: E. Santilli, O. Ausmann, A. Claytor Sunday, Sept. 3, Mass, 8 am, Lector, George Hines

Ministers: Carla Sharpley, TBD, TBD, DJim Altar Servers: TBD, TBD

USHERS: K. & M. Lowe, R. Lawrence Morning Mass, 10:30 am, Lector, Gary Schmedding

Ministers: TBD, Nanette Corbitt, T BD, TBD, T. Hrica, D. Slack, DG

Altar Servers: Kahlea Reece, TBD USHERS: L. Drake, TBD, TBD

Evening Mass, 5 pm, Lector, J ana DeVore Ministers: TBD, TBD, TBD, DM

Altar Servers: Timothy Hood-Pittenger, TBD USHERS: TBD,

NEXT WEEKEND, September 9-September 10 Sat. Sept. 9, Vigil Mass, 5 pm, Lector, Nancy Allen

Ministers: Mary Ellen Carpeta, TBD, TBD, DJim Altar Servers: TBD, TBD, TBD

USHERS: O. Ausmann, A. Claytor , B. Groller Sunday, Sept. 10, Mass, 8 am, Lector, George Hines

Ministers: Linda Hines, TBD, TBD, DG Altar Servers: TBD, TBD

USHERS: J . Hopfensperger , J . Pipoly, R. Lawrence Morning Mass, 10:30 am, Lector, Mary Lees

Ministers: TBD, TBD, TBD, TBD, T. Hrica, D. Slack, DJohn

Altar Servers: Kahlea Reece, TBD USHERS: L. Drake, TBD, TBD

Evening Mass, 5 pm, Lector, J ana DeVore Ministers: TBD, TBD, TBD, DM

Altar Servers: TBD, TBD USHERS: S. Bryant, TBD

The Vigil Mass on Saturday is offered in loving memory of Liz Drexelius, at the request of the Drexelius Family. The Mass on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. is offered as

a Missa Pro Populo (Mass for the People). The Mass at 10:30 a.m. is offered in memory of Corporal Robert M. Warren, at the request of Mike & Susie Poole. The Evening Mass at 5:00 p.m. is offered for the repose of the soul of Jeffrey Rippman, at the request of Dolores Morris.

Our Lady of Grace Rosary Group The Rosary will be prayed in the home of Dona Silverman this Wednesday, September 6, 2017 @ 7 pm. Please call Mrs. Silverman if you can attend at (803) 317-4122. Let Mrs. Laura Renda know at (704) 840-9860 if you would be willing to host Our Lady of Grace

in your home for the praying of the Rosary once a month. Come and partake in the beauty and benefits of the Rosary! This weekly devotion is worth the trip! There is fellowship before and after.

Our Lady of Fatima Promises all the Graces Necessary for Heaven if a Catholic Finishes the Five First Saturdays Devotion. We are pleased to announce that Father Bernard Oniwe will be joining us for FIRST SATURDAY MASS AT 9 AM on September 2nd, and October 7th. Rosary and Confession at 8:30 am with fellowship after Mass in Saint Andrew

Hall. Also, in honor of the 100th Anniversary the faithful will have an opportunity to venerate the Parish’s statue of Our Lady of Fatima on the 13th of every month. Next Veneration Date: Sunday, September 13th, after the 12 noon Mass until 6:00 pm. See the Parish Website http://www.ollchapin.org for more information.

The Adoration Chapel is available for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with the use of a code to enter the chapel. The code is available through the parish office. Please make sure you refer to the Adoration Chapel Etiquette posted in the chapel, on the Parish’s Facebook Page and on the Parish’s website. Thank you

for spending time with the Blessed Sacrament in Adoration and Prayer.

Jim Allen, Mikaela Aschoff, Jenna

Bailey, Leilani Barksdale, Shirley Barra,

Sister Kateri Battaglia, M.S.C., Florence

Berquist, Carolyn Bowen, Karen Brooks,

U.S. Army Specialist William Brown, Michael &

Robin Cabral, Fran Caldwell, Carolyn Calhoun, Lori

Carson, Christina Cassidy, Jack Corbitt, Jerry

Danos, Charles “Sonny” Easler, Stephanie Enright,

Deacon Dave & Peg Farinelli, Bennett Fisher,

Jackson Folk, Marge Gagnon, Cesar Gasiorowski,

Margaret Godley, Bryan Gooch, Roy Harrington,

Doug Heim, Judy Henderson, Denise Hines, Andy

Hollis, Jennifer Hollis & Baby Hollis, Matthew &

Melanie Hood-Pittenger, Sue K. Hopfensperger,

Jan Horvath, Myrna Jeffcoat, Matthew Johnson,

Kathy Keenan, Claudia Kay King, Eileen Kircher,

Holly Keehn, Karen Camille Kortz, Denise Kralik,

John Larson, Mrs. Jennifer Leach, Scarlet Lutz,

Dianne Martin, Lindsay McGuire, Freddie Ann

Mills, Mike Milliff, Bob Moliski, Joanne Moliski,

Ann Paschall, Mike Poole, Sister Catherine Riggs,

O. Carm., Lisa Rister, Jim Robinson, Maria

Robison, Joe Schelble, Hugh & Trudy Senn, Bobby

Serina, Beatrice Sharpe, Stuart Silverman, Margie

Simkins, David Stucker, Savannah Swearingen,

Laure Larkin Tapia, Judy Thom, Annette Thornton,

Joan Underwood, Stan & Jeanne Van Hoeck,

Betty Van Sickle, Debi Ward, Renee Weber, Scott

Weston, Ann Wilkins, Jean Willey, Sally Wilson,

Barbara Wibberg, Lee Wolfe

Lighthouse Catholic Ministry

Turning the Tide

Are you feeling frustrated at the

apparent inability of politicians to find

positive solutions to fix society’s

problems? Perhaps we need to think

smaller, understanding that the greatest

effects on society are wielded within our

own families. Speaking from his

perspective as a historian, Christopher

Check reminds us that the crisis of our

age is cultural and, in the end, spiritual. He explains that a

flourishing society is not achieved through legislation or at the

ballot box, but instead radiates from the family out. Using

examples from the ages, he connects us with our rich

patrimony as Catholics and provides practical advice on what

we must do to transform our culture for Christ.

(CDs & Books can be found in the Vollkommer Bell

Tower).

Please Keep in Your

Prayers

Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessing of Human Labor,” nos. 907-911

Tuesday: 1Thes5:1-6,9-11;Ps27:1,4,13-14;Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6 Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20

The Lord’s Word September 4-September 10, 2017

Rosary Prayed in Church

Before the Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 pm and before the Sunday

Evening 5:00 pm Mass at 4:30 pm

WHEN. We convince ourselves

that life will be better after we finish school, find a good job, get married, or have children. Then we are impatient because our youngsters need so much time and attention, or we’re frustrated dealing with teenagers. Better

days must be just around the corner. We tell ourselves that our real life will start when our spouse gets the big promotion; when we can find that better job, take a vacation, or retire. Yet life will always be filled with challenges and hard times. It’s best to admit this and decide to live in the here and now! Someone once said, “For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin—real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.” So treasure every moment that you have, beginning today. Stop waiting until you finish school, until you go back to school, until you lose ten pounds, until you gain ten pounds, until you have kids, until your kids leave the house, until you start work, until you retire, until you get married, until Friday night, until Sunday morning, until you get a new car or home, until your car or home is paid off, until spring, until summer, until fall, until winter, until you are off welfare, until the first or fifteenth, until your ship comes in, until you've had a drink, until you’ve sobered up, until you die—to decide that there is no better time than right now. Living is something you do now or never.

Living Stewardship Now If today were your last day on earth, what is the one thing you would need to do to die in peace? Make that happen.

Bereavement Class Begins

on September 21st

For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, you are encouraged to attend a Bereavement Class in St. Andrew Hall on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 10:00 am. If you would like to be a part of this group but cannot

come during the day, please call the Parish Office and let us know. You don’t have to grieve alone! May God continue to bless you in your journey.

September 10 First day Sunday Night Youth/

Teen Mass 5pm

17-Youth Night

24- Youth Night/

Teen Mass 5pm

Contact Joe or Jennifer Coletti for details or to sign up for any events 803-261-0079/youth.ministry@ollchapin.org. Join us on Instagram @ym.oll and Facebook at Our Lady of the Lake Youth Ministry for updates, events etc.

Next M onth ly S ENI OR LUNCHEON (for registered parishioners 65 years or older) is on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 immediately after the 12 noon Mass ~ Theme will be

Autumn Picnic in the Park.

Important that you sign up so that we can accommodate everyone. See sign up sheets in the Narthex on the podium DEADLINE is September 14th. Please join us!

They said to him, “Sir, come and see.” And Jesus wept. So the Jews said, “See how he loved him.” John 11:34-36

Top ten needs at the Chapin We Care Center Food Pantry: Here are the top ten most items needed for the month of September:

1. Corn Muffin Mix 2. Salmon 3. Baked Beans 4. Boxed (Instant)

Potatoes 6. Soups(All Sizes and Flavors)

7. Dry Beans 8. Cereal 9. Canned meats 10. Pancake Mix & Syrup. We Care always needs: laundry and dish

detergent, cleaning supplies, personal items and paper products. Donations may be brought any Saturday/ Sunday and placed

in the We Care Bin in the Middle Cabinet in the Vollkommer Bell Tower.

Thanks for all you do for We Care.

These parishioners are celebrating Birthdays this week. If you see them, don’t forget to extend your Best Wishes for a Blessed Day!

August 26 Tony & Tony Lynn Chirico

August 29 Pat & Beth Brown

August 30 Robert & Janice Probst

September 1 James & Kimberly Chimento Vaughn & Suzanne Gooch

September 2 Ronald & Faye Colley

Joseph & Maureen Mitchell Tom & Irene Weigand

September 4 Stephen & Debbie Curtis

John & Jessica Friedel Richard & Barbara Stroman

September 6 Michael & Mary Ann Matheny

September 7 Mark & Janet Jeanot

September 8 Frederick & Jennifer Leach Michael & Malissa Vidal

September 9 Max & Carolyn Braun

Patrick & Joann Donlan Gary & Lori Remensnyder

Bob & Carla Sharpley Virgilio & Laurie Esquillo

September 10 Joseph & Lorrayne Joy

September 11 Richard & Kelly Potter\Michael

& Georgette Sarkis John & Bernadette Walker

September 12 Ron & Jana DeVore

Joe & Marge Gagnon John & Faye Wessinger

September 13 Randy & Stella Terrana Kasten

Mitch & Julieta Martin September 14

Milton & Theresa Maupin September 15

David & Valerie Gladieux Randy & Renee Vasquez

September 16 LeRoy & Jerri Drake

September 17 Duane & Lisa Gentilucci

September 18 Steven & Heather Clymer

September 19 Steve & Violet Bollo Michael & Jan Bozzo

Eric & Nicole DeYoung September 20

Ron & Retta Allen-Waldhour James & Mary Ellen O’Leary

September 21 Michael & Kimberly Burton

James & Ann Collins September 24

Carl & Whitney Sapp September 25

Todd & Jennifer Thornsberry September 26

Doyle & Lavone Benjamin Ted & Kim Sanders

September 27 Glenn & Carrie Niemiec Timothy & Maripat Budz

September 28 Phil & Mary Ann McAlear Frank & Mary Ann Suda

September 29 Tom & Kathy Malinowski Gerald & Jennifer Perritt

September 30 Bill & JoAnne Gossett

September 4 Giovanni Macaluso Brody McCormack

September 5 John Donaldson

Hannah Hopfensperger Ethan Keisler

Catlin Kitchens Bill Lepper

Hillary Robles Tracy Smith

September 6 Alison Valdepenas

September 7 Rena DelSignore Daniel DeWine Joelle Kauffman

Shawn Belter Meeh Ross Mirgon Matt Payne

Richard Sprankle Cameron Thomas

September 8 Morgan Belter

Jeff Bujak Ryan Hicks

Linda Milliff

September 8 Frances Collazo

Ryan Hicks Melanie Manuse

Linda Milliff Gladys Moya Bobbi Presper

Sheila Thompson

September 9 Sarah Foster

Dr. Robert Ployhart May Ann Woods

September 10 Barbara Crist Mary Kate

O’Shaughnessey Danny Remion

William Rutherford Allison Spirek Clara Valtorta

Melinda O’Leary Lillie Taylor Marie Smith

Marshall Walker

Parish Ministries (more on Website)

Altar Servers’ Ministry: Alex Ciani (“Mr. C.”) 345-5486 Tom Hrica 603-7860 Daniel Adkins 404-1470 EMHC (Extra-Ordinary Ministers

/Proclaimers of the Word: Lori Remensnyder 317-7077 Finance Council: Chair: Linda Donato 422-9167 Home Eucharistic Ministry: Deacon Jim Atkinson (704) 246-9034 Men’s Club: Jim Assemany 960-9417 OLOG “Traveling Rosary” Laura Renda (704) 840-9860 RCIA Contact: Deacon Jim Atkinson (704) 246-9034 Ushers Ministry: Joe Pipoly, Coordinator 407-1262 Welcome Ministry: Nanette Corbitt 767-6324 Ann O’Neill 397-6921 Woman’s Club: Amy Easler 606-1604

Do you own a small business? If so, we have a unique opportunity for you! We will be setting up a table in the Silent Auction area for small businesses to display their business cards, brochures, promotional material, coupons, etc. so parishioners can identify the small

business owners in our own parish.

In addition, a website, www.churchfamilybiz.com, has been created to provide an online directory for parishioners in need of business services to connect to the small business owners in our parish.

Please contact Nancy Williamson at nancy@carolinawebdesignservices.com

for more information.