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PastorMsgr. Marion Makarewicz
DeaconsPaul PoulterJim Hankins
Director of MusicSteve Jannetti
Director of Religious EducationVicki Irsik
Office Support StaffKelly Hamrin
Office Support StaffMary Wagemann
MaintenanceJohn Riley
Our Lady Of the Lake CathOLiC ChurCh2411 Bagnell Dam BlvdPO Box 2390Lake Ozark, MO 65049Phone: 573.365.2241Email: [email protected]: ourladylake.diojeffcity.org
We envision a church where Jesus Christ is proclaimed in a way that
when parishioners are gathered, all may encounter the Living Word in
their midst.
Parish Office Hours:Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULESaturday: 5:00 pm, Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 6:00 pm in Spanish
No Daily Mass on MondayTuesday at 8 am, Wednesday at 6 pm
Thursday and Friday at 8:00 amReconciliation is Saturday 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm, Sunday 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm, or by appointment
We extend a warm welcome to all our guests and visitors who have graced us with their presence at today’s liturgy. We hope that you feel at home here; please let us know if we can be of any assistance while you are with us.
WELCOME
HEARING IMPAIRED
For those with moderate hearing difficulties, hearing assistance units are available in the Fellowship Hall behind the Sanctuary.
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MISA EN ESPAÑOL
Parking and traffic flow at Our Lady of the Lake has been identified as a primary problem through our long range planning. Recently it has come to my attention that there are other significant issues in regards to parking, traffic flow, and pedes-trian safety. Parishioners and visitors have the custom of parking in the law office, restaurant, and used car lot’s parking spaces across the street from the entrance of our parking lot. This has created an unsafe situation and has impeded the business of our neighbors. In addition to taking up all the parking spaces of the lots of the businesses across the street, some people have even parked outside of marked parking places in the traffic lanes, impeding entrance and exits, especially in the drive through lane of the restaurant. People have ignored barriers and requests not to park there.
Pedestrian crossing Bagnell Dam Boulevard is unregulated by crosswalk stripes or signs and thus creates a dangerous situation, both for pedestrians and those in vehicles. This is dangerous at any time but especially so on Saturdays when there is high traffic on the Boulevard
BISHOP’S MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTIONFor the gifts of wisdom,
knowledge and understanding as our local church discerns a new
pastoral plan.
Por los dones de sabiduría, conocimiento y entendimiento durante el discernimiento del
nuevo plan pastoral de nuestra iglesia local.
Offsite Parking by Msgr. Marion Makarewicz
Todos los domingos a las 6:00 pm.El último miércoles del mes a las
6:00 pm.La reconciliación es el sábado de 4:00 pm a 4:45 pm, domingo de 5:00 pm a 5:45 pm, o con cita.
Por favor, consulte este folleto para las noticias en español.
Sunday, March 1, 20201st Sunday of Lent
or any time on holiday weekends.I have discussed this issue with
the Administration Commission. We are in agreement that we must recommend that no parishioner or visitor use the parking lots across the street at the law offices and restaurant and car sales lot. All people who are coming to Our Lady of the Lake for worship or other business should use the parking spaces provided on our property. We want to be good neighbors to our local businesses, and most important, we want people to be safe.
I understand that our parish even put in the steps leading up to church to accommodate folks who parked across the street. While offsite
MASS INTENTIONS
PARISH COLLECTION
February 23, 2020Envelopes:
$ 1,592Loose:
$ 4,547
Total: $ 6,139Last Year: $ 7,341
We are grateful for your support of our church. Online Giving allows you to make contributions to our church without having to write checks or worry about donations. The sit lets you set up automatic contributions and enables you to change the timing or the amount of your gift at any time.
Go to: ourladyofthelakelakeozark.net and click on Online Giving to sign up.
WEEKLY PARISH SCHEDULE
Matt Lucido - HealingSpecial Intention - Gross-Russel
Linda PuppeParishioners
Bernie ChisholmSpecial Intention - Hamrin
Special Intention - HankinsShirley HolderMary LebowParishioners
Please join the Knights of Columbus on all Fridays of Lent
(except Good Friday) for their Fish Fry from 4-7pm in Bestgen Hall.
$11 for adults
$6 for ages 6-12
The meal includes: swai fillets (fried or baked) french fries or baked potato, cole slaw, hush puppies,
cornbread, desserts, beverages and condiments.
Everyone is welcome to attend and support the Knights of Columbus.
Saturday February 29 5:00 pmSunday March 1 8:00 amSunday March 1 10:00 amDomingo March 1 6:00 pm Monday March 2 No Mass Tuesday March 3 8:00 am Wednesday March 4 6:00 pmThursday March 5 8:00 amFriday March 6 8:00 amFriday March 6 10:00 amSaturday March 7 5:00 pmSunday March 8 8:00 amSunday March 8 10:00 amDomingo March 8 6:00 pm
Vigil MassThe First Sunday of LentThe First Sunday of LentEl Primer Domingo de Cuaresma St. Agnes of BohemiaSt. Katherine DrexelSt. CasimirSt. John Joseph of the CrossSt. ColetteFirst Friday at Lakeside MeadowsVigil MassThe Second Sunday of LentThe Second Sunday of LentEl Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma
5th Sunday Rosary:The Knights of Columbus will
be leading the rosary half an hour before Mass next weekend.
THANK YOU
MONDAY, MARCH 2Study Group | 6:00 pm
TUESDAY, MARCH 3Rosary | 8:45 pm
Taize Prayer | 5:30 pmEucharistic Minister Training | 6:00 pm
Women’s Social | 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4Wednesday Workshop | 9:00 am
Cursillo 4th Day | 12:00 pmEucharistic Minister Training | 4:00 pm
RCIA | 6:30 pmPSR | 6:45 pm
THURSDAY, MARCH 5Fellowship Breakfast | 8:45 am
Education Commission | 6:00 pm
FRIDAY, MARCH 6Adoration | 8:30 am
Scripture Study | 8:45 amStations of the Cross | 4:00 pm
Fish Fry | 4:00 pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 7Reconciliation | 4:00 pm
SUNDAY, MARCH 8High School PSR | 4:30 pmReconciliation | 5:00 pm
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSContact: Gary Chaput
Money donated for donuts on Sunday, March 1st will benefit the Knights. Any Knight or Lady Knight who can help with Donut Sundays, please contact Don Koch at 573-286-6229.
LADY KNIGHTS
Contact: Karen Chaput
Calling all Bakers
Donations of baked goods for the Fish Fry are always appreciated. Please drop them off at Bestgen
Hall on Fridays.
Are you or a family member ill, in the hospital, or homebound and would like to be included in the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass, on the Prayer Chain, or in the bulletin? Please contact the office at 365-2241or email [email protected].
Names will be listed for one month unless the office is notified that continued prayer is needed.
WORSHIP COMMISSION
Chair: Annette Miller
The next Worship Commission meeting is Tuesday, March 24th at 6:30 pm.
We are always looking for members with a heart for helping with the liturgy, prayer, liturgical formation, or art and environment. Please consider joining us.
Mass Intentions:
We have many openings to offer a Mass for a loved one. Masses can be offered for the deceased, for
healing or for a special intention. The usual donation requested now is $10. Contact Mary or Kelly in the office to reserve a date and time.EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
TRAINING
If you are interested in becoming an Eucharistic Minister at Mass or to the homebound, training will
be Tuesday, March 3rd at 6pm or Wednesday, March 4th at 4pm. Please contact Mary Scarlett or
the office to sign up or with any questions.
STATIONS OF THE CROSSLooking to add a devotion to your
Lent. Please join us for the Stations of the Cross every Friday of Lent at 4:00 pm.
“The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ’s last day on Earth as a man. The object of the Stations is to help the faithful to make in spirit, as it were, a pilgrimage to the chief scenes of Christ’s sufferings and death.” ~ Catholic Online.
Taize Prayer Tuesday, March 3rd
at 5:30 pmin the chapel.
PRAYERS FOR RECOVERYMay they place their trust and
confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ:
Bob Cotter, Louis Noland, Lucille Needham, John Akscin, Harold Roll, Nina Folsom, Lorraine Parker, Silvana Hoitt, Matt Lucido, Joan Rohrer, Joe Fontanini, Kitty McCarthy, Randall Zwart, Dr. Robert Mason, Emma Scheppers.
PRAYERS FOR THE MILITARYLCDR Christopher Boehm
Major Brad BustinMajor Meg BustinCapt. Dan ColliniSgt. John Cobb
CPO Matt Culver USN-SEAL 6E4 Cody Griffy
Sgt. George Thomas GrossE7 M/Sgt. Amanda Hammond
E4 Aaron HelmsMajor Michael Lucky
1st Sgt. Christopher Metz1st Lt. Thomas Nelson
SPC Austin NyeJayson D. Osborne (Air Force)
CW4 Kent RackersA1C Logan J. RackersTech. Sgt. Kevin ReillyS/Sgt. Adam Rentsch
S/Sgt. Daniel E ReynoldsSPC Chris Riley
SPC John M. Schneider1st Lt. Adam H. Still
Sgt. Justin C. ThomasS/Sgt. Matthew Willis
LCDR Tony WolfeLt. Nicholas Zahn A1C Jacob Zahn
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Please inform the office if there are any changes from active duty. If a name is on this list, please make sure that Gary and Karen Chaput have the information to post on our wall of honor. There is a basket on the wall behind the Welcome
Center for this.
The Praise, Petition & Inter-cession Ministry will be offering a “Centering Prayer Introductory
Workshop” by a member of Contemplative Outreach of Missouri
(COCEMO) for its members on Thursday, April 16th. It is a
half-day (4 hour) workshop and will begin immediately after the
8:00 a.m. Mass and breakfast in the Fellowship Area.
More details will be forthcoming.
Everyone in the parish is invited to attend the workshop.
PRAISE, PETITION & INTERCESSION MINISTRY
Bulletin announcements should be into the office by Thursday at noon for publication in that weekend’s bulletin.
EDUCATION COMMISSION
WOMEN’S EVENING OF REFLECTION
Chair: Linda Adams
PARISHIONER NEWS
The next Education Commission will meet Thursday, March 5th at
6:00 pm in the library. If you have a calling to helping others learn about
our faith, come join us.
March Book Club will be on March 24, at 6:00 pm, in the St
Theresa Room of church. It’s the far left corner room as you look
from the back of church. The book is The Witness by Nora Roberts. A light snack will be provided; bring your own beverage. Newcomers
are always welcome.
Ladies of the Parish: The Jefferson City Diocesan
Women’s Ministry invites you to an Evening of Reflection; the topic will be Angels. The evening will be in Bestgen Hall, and will be from 6:30-8:00 pm. All ladies are invited to attend. It is age appropriate for ages 13 and older. Moms, this could be a great “date night” with your daughter(s).
Please contact the church office (573-365-2241) or Mel Graessle (573-690-1400) if you plan to attend.
WORSHIP COMMISSION
Chair: Annette Miller
FRIDAY ADORATIONAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available every Friday from 8:30
AM to 4:00 PM. We still have the following time slots for which we need people to commit their time: 10:00 - 11:00 am, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, and the 1:00 - 2:00 pm
every other week. The goal is to have at least three persons committed to a period of adoration so that if there are
occasions when someone can’t make it, there will always be someone present. All others are invited to
attend Adoration anytime throughout the day. If you foresee not being able
to attend during your committed hour, please contact the others who
have signed up for that period to ensure that someone is there.
“So you could not keep watch with me for one hour?” Matthew 26:40
Precautions during Flu Seaon:
We are in the midst of the flu season and here are a few things to remember to help us all stay healthy. Those who have weak or compro-mised immune systems (i.e., the elderly, the infirmed, infants and young children) should consider avoiding large gatherings, including attending services. Please be aware the obligation to attend Sunday Mass does not apply to those who are ill, especially those who suffer from contagious disease. It is a sign of consideration for others that those with a fever or flu-like symptoms remain at home. We pray for the health and recovery of all who are ill and not with us today. Those who are not able to join us are encouraged to join the community in a spiritual communion by praying the Sunday Scriptures, using the readings located at http://usccb.org/bible/readings, and perhaps praying the Rosary or the Divine Chaplet. We will continue to monitor things and may make some changes to our liturgical practice as added precautions. Thank you for your assistance.
Please extend a warm welcome to the following new families at
Our Lady of the Lake:
Mr. Ash Thomas
Mr. Alonso & Mrs. Brittini Rodriquez and family
Mr. Ivan Perez & Mrs. Araceli Rodriguez and family
Leader Needed
The Worship Commission is searching for a leader for the
Ministry of Hospitality. The coordi-nator of the ministry of hospi-
tality recruits, trains and inspires parishioners to serve as ministers of hospitality so that all who visit our parish find a welcome place
to worship. This would be a great position for a couple to work
together as a team.
If you and your family would like to present the gifts for the offertory procession during the weekend Masses, please sign up in the blue binder located at the Welcome Center. This would be a wonderful way to commemorate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion.
Hello Friends in Christ!There’s a lot of talk lately about
prayer, and for good reason! If you go a single day without a deliberate prayer, albeit a simple ‘thank you’ or ‘Lord, help me,’ you are missing out on the greatest blessing we have been given. That blessing is the ability to talk to God and ask for assistance from the Holy Spirit. I love to pray simply because it keeps the other stuff out. You don’t have to be kneeling and no one has to know you are praying. I used to tell my students all they had to say, or delib-erately think, was, “Lord Jesus, help me.” One second grader informed me that his mom told his dad that saying Jesus was a dirty way to talk. Trying to be diplomatic I asked him what his dad was doing at the time. Apparently, he hit himself with a board and said it really loud. It’s so hard not to laugh sometimes but they are so innocent and you have to tread lightly! We just discussed tone of voice when asking for help from Jesus. He was satisfied with my answer but I hope he didn’t go home and tell his mom about the conver-sation. Sometimes teachers hear way
Getting Closer to God
Can you say the Prayer of St Francis? This one keeps you humble and on track.
Why does God want us to ‘love our neighbor as ourselves’? There are at least two reasons!
NOTES FROM VICKItoo much home life again.
Here is another short prayer by Dorothea E. McHugh, also multi-purpose and easy to remember:
My heart is very heavy Lord,My burden is too hard to bear.Take my cross for a little while,And tell me that you care. Amen.
We are moving through Lent and into Easter, and prayer should be part of your morning, noon and night. Keep it simple, but talk to God always giving thanks. Keep it honest and deliberate. Pope John Paul II said, “Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.” Prayer is the starting place.
If you need a book of prayers, there are plenty in the office for the taking!
Blessings and Prayers to All! Vicki
DOWN THE ROAD1. Notice we have an updated
calendar for PSR!2. Confirmation Celebration with
Bishop Gaydos is Sunday April 26
EDUCATION COMMISSIONChair: Linda Adams
HIGH SCHOOL CALENDARSunday 3/1
4:30 PM – 6 PM Confirmation Class
Sunday 3/84:30 PM – 6 PM
Confirmation Class
Sunday 3/8 & 3/15NO CLASS
Sunday 3/294:30 PM – 6 PM
Confirmation Class
Wednesday 3/46:45 PSR
7:00 Stations of the Cross
Wednesday 3/116:45 PSR
7:00 Stations of the Cross
Wednesday 3/18NO CLASS
Wednesday 3/256:45 PSR
7:00 Reconciliation Service
PSR CALENDAR
too much about home life! Ha!So, here’s is the trick: The
Guardian Angel Prayer. It’s a short prayer. It rhymes. It’s easy to remember and covers all the bases.
• “Angel of God, My Guardian Dear.” Ok, now folks, we are talking to an ANGEL! What a blessing!
• “To whom His love commits me here.” A heavenly-made bodyguard. Whoa…
• “Ever this day be at my side.” Constant vigil just because God loves you so much. Wow….
• “To light and guard.” A flash-light for the darker parts of the path, as well as a lookout to steer you away from the cliffs.
• “To rule and guide.” That little voice, who tattles to the Holy Spirit, will question some of your moves and motives; steering you gently to another path if necessary.
For my grandkids I substitute their names with, “Angel of God, Anna’s guardian so dear, to her His love commits you here. Ever this day be at her side, to light and guard, to rule and guide.” She’s four so Angel earns his keep. Her brother requires two Angels, but that would be revealing
SOCIAL CONCERNSChair: Deacon Jim Hankins
HOPE HOUSEPlease remember to bring your
unused, nonperishable, non-expired food donation each week.
Week of February 23rd:12 Bags, 1 box, 2 flats,
121 Cans, 33 Misc.
Egg cartons are needed again.Also, please take all clothing and household goods directly to Hope
House.
“Our Lady” Volunteers next scheduled work day is March 26th.Sign up in Fellowship Hall or call
365-0099 (ask for store manager).More info:
www.hopehouseofmillercounty.org
WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPWe are in need of women who like to get together and have good conver-sation while making stuffed animals
and walker aprons.
Come join us every Wednesday morning from 8:30 - noon to cut, iron, stuff, sew, stamp, and draw
faces. We meet in Bestgen Hall, first room on the left.
If you have any questions, contact Vivian Petro at 309-824-5626.
The Social Concerns Commission includes the following ministries:
To familiesTo the communityTo the poorTo the oppressedFor protecting lifeOf hospitality & fellowshipOf health & well-being.
If you feel pulled to any of these ministries, please contact Deacon Jim Hankins.
COMPASSION MEALSIf you or someone you know is
ill, homebound, or a new parent and could use a homemade meal, please contact Melodi Graessle at 573-690-1400.
Want to know all the happenings around the Diocese of Jefferson City? Visit the newly designed website: https://diojeffcity.orgUnder News & Events, you can click on the Monday Morning Memo which gives you all kinds of information on events and important notices.
The next Women’s Social will be Tuesday, March 3rd.
6 pm in Bestgen
Bring your favorite Irish Type Dish or Beverage.
Join us for Fun & Fellowship.
PRAYER FOR A STEWARDSHIP PARISH
My parish is composed of
people like me.I help make it what it is.
It will be friendly, if I am.
It will be holy, if I am.
Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them.
It will do great work, if I work.
It will be prayerful, if I pray.
It will make generous gifts to many causes,
if I am a generous giver.It will bring others into
worship,if I invite and bring them
in.It will be a parish of
loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, of compassion, charity
and mercy,if I,
who make it what it is,am filled with these
same things.
Therefore, with the help of God, I now dedicate myself to the task of being all things that I want my
parish to be.
Amen.
MINISTERIO EN ESPAÑOLContacto: Ethan Perez
ORACIONES PARA LA RECUPERACIÓN
Que ellos depositen su confianza en el Señor Jesucristo:
Bob Cotter, Louis Noland, Lucille Needham, John Akscin, Harold Roll, Nina Folsom, Lorraine Parker, Silvana Hoitt, Matt Lucido, Joan Rohrer, Joe Fontanini, Kitty McCarthy, Randall Zwart, Dr. Robert Mason, Emma Scheppers.
OFRENDA DE MISA
Tenemos muchas oportuni-dades para ofrecer una misa para un ser querido. Se pueden ofrecer misas para los fallecidos, para la curación o para una intención especial. La donación habitual solicitada ahora es de $10. Póngase en contacto con Mary o Kelly en la oficina para reservar una fecha y hora.
ROSARIOEl próximo rosario español será el
lunes 9 de marzo a las 6:30 pm en la Capilla.
¿Está usted o un miembro de su familia enfermo, en el hospital o confinado en su hogar y le gustaría ser incluido en la Oración de los Fieles en la Misa o en el boletín? Comuníquese con la oficina al 365-2241 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]. Los nombres aparecerán
en la lista durante algunas semanas, a menos que se notifique a la oficina que se necesita una oración continua.
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Catholics Returning Home
Do you know someone who has left the Church? Most of us do not have to look very far to find non-practicing Catholics in our circle of family and friends. Many of us are concerned about these loved ones; however, we don’t know how to help them. Many of them are searching, but how can we help them find their way home?
As baptized, practicing Catholics, we have a precious gift of faith from the Lord, to share with our non-practicing brothers and sisters. We need to pray for them. We need to extend a personal invitation to them to come home to the Catholic Church. Many non-practicing Catholics are waiting for an invitation to return. Many mistakenly think they are excommunicated and, for a variety of reasons, are not welcome to return.
Non-practicing Catholics may carry much guilt and misinfor-mation about the Church; they may be afraid of approaching the Church for fear of being rejected. You can make a tremendous difference in someone’s life, simply by reaching out to them and telling them we miss them and want them to come back home to our Church family.
St. Anthony Catholic Church, Camdenton, will host a special program to help non-practicing Catholics return to the Church. “CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME” begins March 3, 2020. We will meet on the six Tuesdays of Lent, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in our Education Center, 1874 N Business Route 5, Camdenton. MO.
Be an evangelist! Share this information with your family, friends and neighbors! Offer to attend with them. Join us as we give them a warm welcome home!
Further information? Call the parish office 573-346-2716 or Joyce 573-317-0121.
Ham & Sausage BreakfastMarch 8 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 amSt. Thomas the Apostle Church
14814 State Hwy B, St. Thomas, MO
The Way of the Cross by Donna Cori Gibson
March 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmSt. George Chruch Hall
611 E. Main St, Linn, MO
The Little MermaidHelias High School Spring MusicalMarch 13 @ 7:00 pm, March 14 @ 7:00 pm & March 15 @ 2:00 pm
Miller Performing Arts Center501 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO
Saturday, March 14, the major relic of the forearm of the Apostle St. Jude
Thaddeus will make a visit to the Cathedral of St. Joseph in
Jefferson City. If you would like more information or
have any questions, please call the Office of Vocations at
573.635.9127 ext. 237 or email [email protected].
Contact Mel Graessle if you are interested in carpooling to the
above.
Por favor extienda una cálida bienvenida
a las siguientes nuevas familias enNuestra Señora del Lago
Señor ash thomas
Sr. Alonso y Sra. Brittini Rodriquez y familia
Ivan Perez y Mrs. Araceli Rodriguez y familia
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Small Group Discernment Experience for ParishesHave you ever complained about something around our church?
Have you ever wondered how the diocese makes decisions?
Well, here is your chance to jump in and be part of the solutions! If you have not already heard, Bishop McKnight has asked all the parish in the diocese to assist him making some long range strategic decisions! This is not the norm for a diocese to collect concerted types of information in order to improve over all! Bishop really means, “Better Together.”
What a wonderful way to have a voice in issues and events that will be planned in the future.
“This Lenten study for parishes in the Diocese of Jefferson City focuses
on discerning how our parish communities, as centers of charity and mercy, practice stewardship and co-responsibility. This process will inform the pastoral plans of our parishes and diocese.” Go here for in-depth infor-mation: https://diojeffcity.org/better-together-pastoral-planning-process/
Here is a brief rundown of the program. PLEASE do not hesitate to call the office or me for more details. I can get you started quickly and even attend your first session to help out!
1. Four weeks of small group sessions: Keep them simple with a minimum of preparation or fuss.2. Hold sessions anywhere convenient for you! 3. Sessions to-date: a. Parent meetings on Wednesdays beginning Mar 11. Email Vicki: [email protected] to sign up. b. Knights of Columbus – Contact Gary Chaput c. Friday morning group– Contact Shirley Gross d. Monday evening group – Contact Kelly Hamrin4. The main focus of the entire program is to see how best to fulfill our
mission of Evangelizing the Good Word! Parishes need to become: a. Centers of Charity and Mercy.. b. Examples of Stewardship and … c. Co-Responsible within our diocese d. Materials used in groups come from Vatican II, Pope Francis and
other official Catholic communications, and illustrate exactly what directions we should be looking!
5. Stewardship does not mean only donations. It means doing whatever is necessary to maintain our Mother Church. Time and talent are just asimportant as treasure. Brainstorming will be necessary in these groups sohere are some things to get you started! a. What do you do in a normal day? Can you transfer those skills to a purpose within our church? b. Who do you work with? Can you put those talents to use at Our
Lady of the Lake? c. Do you speak another language? d. Is there a project or event you would like to see within our church? e. How could you, or a group, establish something Jesus-like for
which our parish becomes famous?
Use your voice, contribute to something much larger than yourself, and do something Jesus would do if He was here!
parking has been a long custom for those who visit, times change. Traffic patterns have changed as have the needs of the community of which we are part. Last summer was particularly challenging for us to manage traffic. Some of our folks have even ignored the direction of law enforcement who are assisting us in traffic flow.
I encourage everyone to think about some fundamental values that we hold in common: health and safety, the rights of property owners, the responsibility of everyone to co-operate for the common good, and the Christian understanding of sacrifice. Lent is a good time to set aside behaviors and attitudes that reflect self-interest and mere personal convenience. Lent is a perfect time to give up something that we are accustomed to having, especially if it leads to the good of others and fosters a spirit of charity. Bishop McKnight has asked that every parish consider itself as a center of charity. What a profound gesture this can be of a spirit of humility and generosity on our part.
In the coming weeks, we will continue to make people aware of this situation and assist in promoting a safer and more respectful discipline when it comes to parking and traffic flow. I understand that this might entail a major change in custom for some. It will require a concerted effort, especially in assisting our visitors into our own parking lot. We must all give a good example regarding this issue. Thank you for your cooperation.
WEB NOTESWe Have Launched!
Our Lady of the Lake website is now up and sailing.
Check It Out!
www.ourladylake.diojeffcity.org
Our home page has the latest news, Mass Times, a link to the bulletin.
More info next week...