PARISH FAMILY OF OUR LADY OF THE LAKE�

1400 Main Street ~ Leominster, MA 01453

Mission Statement

As a faith-filled Christian Community we are committed to building up the Body of Christ and strengthening the Kingdom of God. Through diverse ministries, we share our many gifts to respond to the needs within and outside our Parish Community. Confident in our strengths and aware of our weaknesses, we enter into collaboration with other communities to deepen our relationship with Jesus and one another. By fulfilling our pastoral, sacramental, and educational needs, we, as a Eucharistic Church, work to proclaim the message and presence of the risen Lord.

Sacrament of Baptism Parents wishing to have their children baptized must attend an instruction which is offered once a month. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements.

Sacrament of Marriage The Sacrament of Marriage is celebrated following

a program of marriage preparation. Please call the

Parish Office at least one year in advance to make

arrangements.

Ministry to the Sick and Elderly Please notify us when a parishioner is homebound or hospitalized so that we may visit the person and offer the sacraments of the Church.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) If you are interested in the process of leading to membership in the Catholic Church, please contact the Parish Office.

Parish Office Hours 9AM - 3PM

Monday through Thursday

Parish Office: (978) 342-2978

Religious Ed. Office: (978) 345-7469

Fax: (978) 342-8738

Parish E-Mail Information@ourladylake.org

Religious Ed. E-mail Religiouseducation@ourladylake.org

Parish Web Address

www.ourladylake.org

Parish Staff

Pastor: Father Dennis J. O’Brien

Associate Pastor: Father Carlos Ruiz

Weekend Assistant: Msgr. James Mongelluzzo

Deacon: Timothy Cross

Pastoral Minister: Joan Burns

Religious Ed. Director: Lisa Sciacca

Religious Ed. Grade Coordinators: Elizabeth Rawlinson & Michelle Lutter

Religious Ed. Secretary: Debbie Bronchuk

Parish Office Manager : Tracy Kennedy

Parish Secretary: Kathryn Gravel Administrative Assistant : Wendy Mullin

Facility Manager: Frank Ricardo, Jr. Director of Music: Regie Pineda

Liturgical Celebrations

Lord’s Day Masses: Saturday: 5PM

Sunday: 8AM, 9:45AM, 11:45 AM

Daily Mass: 8AM (M, T, W, F)

Communion Service: 8AM (Thursday)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday at 4PM and by appointment anytime.

Safe Environment Notice Our parish follows the guidelines of the national charter for the

protection of children and young people approved by the US Bishops

and Dioceses of Worcester policies. Contact Frances Nugent, Victim

Services, at a direct and confidential telephone line: 508-929-4363. Lisa Sciacca is our parish’s Safety Environment Coordinator.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE LEOMINSTER, MA

Next Weekend’s Celebrants

September 19th, Saturday

5:00 PM Msgr . J im Mongelluzzo

September 20th, Sunday

Deacon Tim to preach at the Sunday Masses

8:00 AM Fr . Car los Ruiz

9:45 AM Fr . Dennis O’Br ien

11:45 AM Fr . Dennis O’Brien

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed

Sacrament takes place every Tuesday

morning at 7AM before the 8AM morning

Mass and continues after Mass until

9:30AM. All are welcome to join us.

SEPTEMBER 12th - 20th

12th SATURDAY The Most Holy Name of Mary 5:00 PM Adele Sanderski, First Anniversary

Shawn O’Malley’s deceased relatives and friends

13th SUNDAY 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM People of the Par ish

Amato Mongelluzzo

9:45 AM Joseph McCarthy, Birthday Remembrance

11:45 AM David Roux

Mother Mary Carmelita, PBVM

14TH MONDAY Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:00 AM Thomas Nutting

15TH TUESDAY Our Lady of Sorrows 8:00 AM Louise McAllister 16th WEDNESDAY Saint Cornelius

8:00 AM Irma Cronin

17th THURSDAY Saint Robert Bellarmine 8:00 AM Communion Service

18th FRIDAY 8:00 AM All POW and MIA Service Members

19th SATURDAY Saint Januarius 5:00 PM Nelson and Emma Cote Lionel Basque

20th SUNDAY 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Richard Brown, Month’s Mind

Leo Moquin

9:45 AM John R. Graham, 7th Anniversary Ben & Ruth DeLuca Baptism: Juliette Elizabeth Walsh

11:45 AM Jacob and Mary Jekanowski, Anniversary Remembrance Florence Rodier, Month’s Mind

01:30 PM Baptisms: Chandler James D’Onfro

Caleb Gordon LeBlanc Jacob Robert Pompei

As this bulletin goes to press (Wednesday

morning), we are in the final hours of preparing

for our fortieth annual parish bazaar: the tents are

up, the apples are peeled and ready to become

pies, the various booths are being decorated, the

White Elephant crew (who have been hard at

work for weeks) have finished pricing things, books and

jewelry are well stocked and the weather…well, we live in

hope! Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to keep

this annual event alive in our parish. A special word of thanks

to the leadership team for the many hours they have spent this

summer. Great job team!

Special appeal: What goes up must come down! We need

help, especially from our young people (junior high and high

school) to trash all the left over things that were not sold at

the White Elephant. We will need help beginning Saturday

around 8:30 p.m. With a lot of helping hands, we can have

this task finished by 10:00 p.m. PLEASE come and help, all

are welcome. Trust me, it will be fun!!!! Pizza at the end!

We also need many hands again on Sunday morning

beginning at 8:00 a.m. to bring everything else down and to

store it away until next year. Please give us an hour or two,

your help really makes a difference. Please, please give us a

helping hand!

As part of our 40th Bazaar and in honor of this year dedicated

by Pope Francis to the celebration of those who have

consecrated their lives to God and the service of His Church

as consecrated religious, we will offer all the woman religious

living and serving here in north country a free meal at any

time during our bazaar celebration. This is a small token of

our gratitude to these wonderful women who have given so

much to so many. Thank you Sisters and God bless you all.

In the words of Pope Francis: “We love you, and we love

what you do each day of your dedicated lives.”

Haiti Yard Sale ~ Saturday, SEP 19th ~ 9AM-2PM

25 Pierce Street, Leominster, off of Route 13

Proceeds benefit Franciscan Missionaries in support of the medical clinic and nutrition center in Aquin, Haiti. Matching Funds of $500 coming from Catholic Financial Life, Council 93 of Fitchburg.

Call Emery & Jeannita with any questions, 978-537-1907.

24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MEN’S SPIRITUAL STUDY

Join other men for some lively discussions on Wednesday, September 16th , 7-8 PM in the St. Padre Pio Room, B14, as we study

Galatians to spotlight the truths of our Catholic faith. Contact David La Liberty with any questions at 978 537-1134 or

David@HomesJustForYou.com.

Warmer Winters (www.warmerwinters.org) has a packed schedule this season of wonderful, fun, unique fundraiser

events. Be sure you save the dates.

United Way Day of Caring

Thursday, September 17th, 9AM to 2PM

September Knit Knite Friday, September 18th, 6:30PM to 8:30PM

For more information, contact Judy Gentry at Warmer Winters

978-537-3464 or 508-254-0003 or warmerwintersorg@gmail.com

Elaine Hackett and Cathy Pimley will begin a 6-week Bereavement Support Group in the Saints Joachim and Anna Room (Family Rm) of the Parish Center starting on Wednesday, October 14th. We will meet each of the following evenings, 7PM-8:30PM:

Wednesday, Oct 14

Thursday, Oct 22

Wednesday, Oct 28

Wednesday, Nov 04

Wednesday, Nov 11

Thursday, Nov 19

Pre registration is required for group participation

and registration is limited. Please call Elaine at 978-345-6826 by October 5th to register or email Elaine at: mhackett1@verizon.net.

Our RCIA Program begins on Tuesday,

September 29th at 7:30PM. This is for

all those who may be interested in

learning more about becoming a

Catholic. This may be someone who has

never been baptized or has been baptized in another faith

community. In addition, all baptized Catholics who have

not received the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation

are welcome to join.

We invite you to come and become a part of the RCIA

(Rite of Christian Initiation). All are welcome to the first

meeting on September 29th which will be held in the

Saints Joachim and Anna Room, (Family Room). Contact

Joan Burns for more information at 978-342-2978,

Ext. 103.

MINISTRIES IN ACTION

BROWN BAG MINISTRY

The next BBM meal prep is September 19th for Days Inn in St. Joseph’s Hall and our parish Kitchen, 3PM.

Days Inn: SEP 19, OCT 10, NOV 14,

DEC 12.

Our Father’s House: SEP 26, OCT 17,

NOV 21, DEC 19.

Sign up to help through Sign Up Genius. The link is on our website now: www.ourladylake.org.

SAVE THE DATES Come join us for our 3-part series this fall as we once again explore and begin the conversation on end-of-life decisions. All sessions are held on Wednesday evenings from 7PM-8:30PM in the St. Katherine Drexel Room, M8.

Spiritual Care Planning September 23rd Medical Care Planning October 21st

Financial Care Planning November 18th

You're never too old or too young to begin this process. More information to follow soon. Contact Rosemarie Andrews at 978-597-6289 or

email: randrews@prospeed.net

Please keep the following individuals in your prayers as we pray for their recovery and well being.

Rebecca Smith

Robert Joyner

Rita Tedd

Joan Jillian Burke

Lindsay Burke

Kelsey Burke Billy Jr. Jose Ramon Burgos

Amanda Kidwell Teaghan Bresnahan

Barbara Cramb

Holly Shreiner

Craig Charpentier

Peggy Malo

Chris Todd

Katie Cannon Scott Bouchard

Richie Powers

Melissa Paradis Charles Muth

Linda Heir

Susan Bartlett Jim Normandin

Nick Murphy Maureen Cormier

Betty Ferrara

Maryann Cosmo

Robert

Claire Dolan Bob Gihooly

Nancy Healy

Richard Barrucci Chris Foley

Elizabeth Schwal

Bleau Dexter Turner

Thomas Fagnant Robert Miln

Saint Anthony School in Fitchburg is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher. Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education; three years experience pre-ferred. Send cover letter, resume and 3 letters of reference. Contact Linda Sordoni at the school 978-345-7785, Fax 978-

342-5110 or email lsordoni@stanthonyschool.net.

SEPTEMBER 12/13, 2015

Donations are always welcome to replenish our food pantry:

Donations may be left in the totes at the entrances to the church.

THANK YOU for your continued support!

CEREAL PANCAKE MIX

PANCAKE SYRUP OATMEAL

PEANUT BUTTER JAM OR JELLY

TUNA MAYONNAISE

SOUP BEEF STEW

SPAGHETTI SPAGHETTI SAUCE

MACARONI &

CHEESE INSTANT POTATOES

CANNED FRUIT CRACKERS

JUICE COFFEE

TEA

RICE (WHITE OR FLAVORED) CANNED MEAT (CHICKEN, TURKEY, HAM)

GROCERY STORE GIFT CARDS

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

If you would like your child registered for Religious Ed Classes this year, please register Now! All Registered families will receive a calendar next week with dates for the entire school year, and labels which inform you of the date and time of each child’s class.

Classes for Kindergarten through Grade 8 start the last week in September. High School Students have received a letter with dates for all classes, which are on Sundays, and start in mid-September. If you do not receive your calendar, please contact the Religious Ed office, 978-342-2978, Ext. 4.

ARE YOU THINKING OF A TEACHING MINISTRY? As we prepare for the start of classes, we are in need of

teachers in Grades 2-4 on Mondays, and in Grades 1, 2,

3, and 5 on Tuesdays (4:15-5:15 PM). We also need

Aides on both of these days for Grades 1-5.

All new teachers receive training in lesson

planning and classroom management, and we

provide support and feedback for all of our

teachers throughout the year. We would love

to have a few more substitute teachers for our

children in Grades 1-5 on Mondays and Tuesdays from

4:15-5:15 PM, for Gr. 6-7-8 on Monday nights from 6:45-8

PM, and for High School classes on Sunday evenings.

We are also looking for someone to serve as a General Aide

on Tuesdays, to assist students in their search for the

restrooms, and to track attendance! If you have an interest

in any of these roles, please call the Religious Ed office.

Safe Environment Training

New this year, the Diocese is offering on-line Safe

Environment Training.

To participate in this program, please contact Lisa Sciacca at Lsciacca@ourladylake.org to provide her with your email address. She will then contact the Office for Healing and Prevention. Within 2-3 days, you'll receive an email from Cathaleen Pelloquin from the Worcester Diocese, with the link for you to use to take the online course. (If you don't get it, check your spam folder to make sure it didn't get sent there!) Then you just click on the link and take the course at your convenience. At the end of the program, you'll take a quiz to see what you've learned. Upon completion, you will see a certificate that you can print out. You can forward that to Lisa directly, or bring her a paper copy, so that it can be put in your permanent record. If you cannot access this on-line program, we are offering one training day here at OLL on Tuesday, October 27th, 7-9 PM, in the St. Katherine Drexel Room (M8).

Each year a new CORI form, with a copy of your

current driver’s license attached, must be

submitted. Please contact our Safe Environment

Coordinator, Lisa Sciacca, at 978-345-7469 with any questions concerning your compliance with these mandates.

Our Lady of the Lake Jr. High Youth Group

needs Adult TEAM Members!!

What is needed of a team member, you ask? * An adult who is willing to enjoy kids having fun and is ready to share themselves, as well as their time. * An adult who is willing to help by attending a one-time planning meeting on Friday September 18th from 6:30- 8:30pm. (Pizza, refreshments, and dessert will be served) * An adult to help with organizing and chaperoning for as many monthly Friday Night Jr. High Group activities that you are comfortable with. (Jr. High Youth group meets one Friday night a month from October to May.)

If you are interested in joining this Welcoming Ministry by becoming a TEAM MEMBER please attend the Jr. High Youth Group Planning meeting on Friday Sept 19th. (If you are interested in becoming a team member and are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Michelle Lutter at mlutter@ourladylake.org or by phone, 978-342-2978, extension 4.

Food Pantry News

Your generosity has helped many people. During the week of September 7th, 20 bags of food were given out.

SEPTEMBER 12/13, 2015

Parish Support

SEP 05/06

164 Sunday Envelopes $ 4,220

43 Make Up Envelopes $ 1,051

6 Paid Ahead Envelope $ 30

Loose Cash $ 1,586

SUNDAY COLLECTION $ 6,887 Monthly Maintenance $ 796

PARISH TITHE

Human Services $ 517

Food Pantry $ 172

The Diocese of Worcester Presents “A Cursillo Day Of Renewal ~ Love Y our Catholic Faith” on Saturday, October 3rd, 10AM-3:30PM, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Hall, Worcester.

We are featuring two dynamic & inspirational speakers, music, lunch & raffles! Tickets are $15 before SEPT 21st and $20 after. To purchase tickets and/or for more information, contact Dave Tittle at 774-230-3502 or at dtsoulseeker@gmail.com.

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES Here at Our Lady of the Lake, we charter Cub Scout Pack 3 and Boy Scout Troop 12 of Leominster. Scouting builds Citizenship, Character, and Fitness. A Scout is Helpful, Loyal, Trustworthy, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient,

Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

If these are qualities you seek for your son, perhaps joining the Scouts is the answer!

For more information contact Keith Boudreau

978-537-8659 or keith.boudreau@verizon.net.

THIS WEEK’S PARISH EVENTS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th

12:00 PM Parish Bazaar 07:30 PM AA Meeting, CANCELLED

09:00 PM White Elephant Cleanup

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th

08:00 AM Help Needed –Take down for Bazaar

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th

06:30 PM Gr7 Teachers Meeting

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th

07:00 PM High School Teachers Meeting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th

07:00 PM Adult Folk Group Practice 07:00 PM Men’s Spiritual Study 07:00 PM 12 Steps Meeting

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th 09:00 AM Dominos 01:00 PM Prayer Shawl 07:00 PM Adult Choir Practice 07:00 PM Prayer Shawl Again

07:00 PM Stamp Club Meeting

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th

04:15 PM Choir of Angels Practice 06:30 PM Jr. High Youth Group Team Meeting

07:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th

09:00 AM Baptismal Prep

03:00 PM Brown Bag Prep for Day’s Inn

07:30 PM AA Meeting

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th

11:00 AM Jr. High New Teachers/Subs Meeting

11:00 AM Gr5 New Teachers/Aides Meeting

01:00 PM Confirmation Parents/Students/Sponsor 06:00 PM High School II Parents/Student Meeting

07:00 PM Church Restoration Committee Meeting

Over the years, several families have asked that memorial donations be made to Our Lady of the Lake at the time of the death of a loved one. The names of these beloved parishioners are etched on the memorial plaques near the shrine of Saint Joseph, and

we pray often for those whose names are written there.

The fund has grown considerably over the years, and so the decision was made to use some of that money to update our parish kitchen. The kitchen is used now more than ever, especially by those involved in our Brown Bag Ministry. Most recently, the families of Margaret Winchester and Ray Duval requested that memorial donations given in memory of Margaret and Ray be used to purchase new ovens. The new stoves were installed this week, just in time for our an-nual bazaar. Wait until you see the apple pies!

A very special word of thanks to parishioner, Raul Batallas, who donated his time and talent, as an electrician, to update the electrical work needed for the new ovens. We are very grateful for his generosity, which saved us several thousand dollars.

TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE

are the hallmarks of stewardship. Your

generosity with all three, enable us to

accomplish many things here at Our

Lady of the Lake. Thank you everyone!