stewardship commission startup
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PastorMsgr. Marion Makarewicz
DeaconsPaul PoulterJim Hankins
Director of MusicSteve Jannetti
Director of Religious EducationVicki Irsik
virsik12@ gmail.com
Office Support StaffKelly Hamrin
Office Support StaffMary Wagemann
MaintenanceJohn Riley
Our Lady Of the Lake CathOLiC ChurChOur 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 - 4:50 pm, Sunday 5:30 pm - 5:50 pm, or by appointment
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MISA EN ESPAÑOL
Last August, over a series of bulletin posts, I introduced the Pastoral Plan for Our Lady of the Lake, the first goal of which is to charter and implement a stewardship commission:
The first pillar of our Diocesan plan for the renewal of a parish is that of Stewardship. The change in culture necessary for the flour-ishing of stewardship requires a specific team of people whose role is to understand the theology and spirituality of stewardship, educate the parish on stewardship’s virtues, provide resources to parish leadership regarding stewardship formation, and to perform the critical role of engagement and assessment necessary for success. A chartered commission will have the resources and authority to change our culture of stewardship to be more in line with best practices, especially as exemplified by the parishes in the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas.
Bishop McKnight has made stewardship one of the main pillars of parish planning and renewal. He has tasked Father Stephen Jones to lead the parishes of the Diocese into transforming into total stewardship parishes. Already the first group of seven parishes have made the
BISHOP’S MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION
For those seeking employment; For those seeking employment; that through the intercession that through the intercession of St. Joseph the Worker, they of St. Joseph the Worker, they
may find dignified work in may find dignified work in supporting themselves and their supporting themselves and their
family.family.
Para quienes buscan empleo; Para quienes buscan empleo; que por intercesión de San José que por intercesión de San José Obrero, puedan encontrar un Obrero, puedan encontrar un
trabajo digno para mantenerse trabajo digno para mantenerse a sí mismos y a su familia.a sí mismos y a su familia.
Stewardship Commission Startupby Msgr. Marion Makarewicz
Todos los domingos a las 6:00 pm.La reconciliación es el sábado de 4:00 pm a 4:50 pm, domingo de 5:30 pm a 5:50 pm, o con cita.
Por favor, consulte este folleto para las noticias en español.
Sunday, January 31, 20214th Sunday in Ordinary Time
commitment to use the four pillars of stewardship—hospitality, prayer, formation, and service—to reform the culture of the parish. Our Lady of the Lake is set to be part of the second cohort of parishes and Father Jones will be working with parish leadership and the parishioners in clarifying the process of becoming a total stewardship parish and putting it into practice.
We have reached the point where we are able to adopt the Commission charter and identify the individuals who will make up the commission
MASS INTENTIONS
PARISH COLLECTION
January 17, 2020
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WEEKLY PARISH SCHEDULE
Margaret & Brandon LaubenthalDeacon Jim and Lusica Hankins
Parishioners
Romina RusselCarol Kneip
Jack CallahanDoug Jones
Ralph FranklinDeacon Paul & Marilee Poulter
Parishioners
Saturday January 30 5:00 pmSunday January 31 10:00 amDomingo Enero 31 6:00 pm Monday February 1 No MassTuesday February 2 8:00 amWednesday February 3 6:00 pmThursday February 4 8:00 amFriday February 5 8:00 amSaturday February 6 5:00 pmSunday February 7 10:00 amDomingo Febrero 7 6:00 pm
Vigil MassFourth Sunday in Ordinary timeCuerto Domino del Tiempo Ordinario St. Brigid of IrelandThe Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)St. BlaiseSt. Joan of ValoisSt. AgathaVigil MassFifth Sunday in Ordinary timeQuinto Domino del Tiempo Ordinario
THANK YOU
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2Mass in Church & Online | 8:00 am
Rosary | 8:45 am
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3Wednesday Workshop | 9:00 am
Adoration & Benediction | 5:00 pmMass in Church & Online | 6:00 pm
PSR R1 | 6:45 pm
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4Mass in Church & Online | 8:00 amEducation Commission| 5:00 pm
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5Mass in Church & Online | 8:00 am
Adoration | 8:30 to 1:00 pm
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6Reconciliation | 4:00 pm
Mass in Church | 5:00 pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7Mass in Church & Online | 10:00am
Confirmation A | 4:30 pmReconciliation | 5:30 pm
Misa en Iglesia y Online | 6:00 pm
READINGS FOR THE WEEKSUNDAY
1st Reading - Jon 3:1-5, 10Psalm - 25:4-9
2nd Reading -1 Cor 7:29-31Gospel - Mk 1:14-20
MONDAY1st Reading - Heb 11:32-40
Psalm - 31:20-24Gospel - Mk 5:1-20
TUESDAY 1st Reading - Mal 3:1-4
Psalm - 24:7-102nd Reading -Heb 2:14-18
Gospel - Lk 2:22-40
WEDNESDAY 1st Reading - Heb 12:4-7, 11-15Psalm - 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a
Gospel - Mk 6:1-6
THURDAY1st Reading - Heb 12:18-19, 21-24
Psalm - 48:2-4, 9-11Gospel - Mk 6:7-13
FRIDAY1st Reading - Heb 13:1-8
Psalm - 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9abcGospel - Mk 6:14-29
SATURDAY1st Reading - Heb 13:15-17, 20-21
Psalm - 23:1-6Gospel - Mk 6:30-34
SUNDAY1st Reading - Jb 7:1-4, 6-7
Psalm - 147:1-62nd Reading - 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23
Gospel - Mk 1:29-39Our Lady of the Lake Parish
Parish Goal: $31,000Total Committed: $25,917Total Received: $20,037
January 24, 2020Envelope $ 7,896 Loose $ 2,702Total $10,598Last Year $ 6,437
Envelope $ 8,541Loose $ 882Total $ 9,423Last Year $ 7,920
Envelope $ 6,930Loose $ 574Total $ 7.504Last Year $ 6,615
Envelope $31,005Loose $ 637Total $31,642Last Year $ 8,806
January 10, 2020
January 3, 2020
December 27, 2020Envelope $ 6,130Loose $ 403Total $ 6,989Last Year $ 5,970
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.
LADY KNIGHTSContact: Melodi Graessle
ourladylake.diojeffcity.org/parish-life/
organizations/ladies-auxiliary-2/
Contact: Gary Chaput
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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PARISHIONERS.
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Want to help with worship celebra-tions, but don’t know how? Check out our Liturgical Resources page:
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The Administration Commission meeting will be via ZOOM on scheduled for Thursday, February 18th at 5:00 pm. Everyone is invited, and if you wish to join, please call the Parish office and give them your email so that an invitation can be sent to you.
ADMINISTRATION
Chair: Bob Cotter
PARISHIONER NEWS
Please extend a warm welcome to the following new members or
Our Lady of the Lake:
Bob & Marty Friedewald
Welcome aboard to our newest Knight transfer Thomas Dempsey and his wife Nancy. They recently moved here from Hannibal, Mo.
We pray for the repose of the soul of our sister in Christ,
Shirley Schaeffermother of
Melodi Graessle.
Eternal rest grant to her, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
WEB NOTES
In Memory of Frank J. Andres, Susan Andres
In Memory of Carl Bradford, Dee Bradford
In Memory of Tom Kelly and Lyle Cotter, Bob & Kathy Cotter
In Memory of Richard Daly and Marion & John Spiess, Marilyn Daly
In Memory of Our Mothers, Celeste & Marcella, Duke & Mary Dorge
In Memory of Rose, Grace, and Howard Ehlers, Debra Ehlers
In Memory of Harold Roll and the Roll Family, Barb Hanks
In Memory of the Gibson and McCarthy Families, Kitty McCarthy
In Memory of Marie & Ernie Rosteet, Cherie Rosteet
In Memory of the Gross and Russel Families, Gordon Russel & Shirley
Gross-Russell
In Memory of the Russell & Diehl Families, Jerry & Kathy Russell
In Memory of Edgar Simonin, Judith Simonin
In Memory of Brecken Murphy, Vic & Jeri Young, and CC Ziegler, Tom &
Susan Ziegler
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
There will be a Zoom Planning meeting Mon. Feruary 1st at 7 pm.
MEETING
NEW KNIGHT
Bulletin announcements should be into the office by Thursday at noon for publication in that weekend’s bulletin.
Dear Friends in Christ!I have been reading the Acts of the Apostles during this past week, and I am always struck by the the report of Judas
in Acts 1:16-18 where they are talking about Judas’ purchase of the Bloody Acre; Judas threw himself ‘headlong and burst open,’ onto this property, perhaps a cave of sorts or a cliff, and ended his own life because he would cause the death of Jesus. The Holy Spirit had spoken through David and foretold this person and this particular betrayal nearly 1000 years before Jesus was even born! The prophecy was specific and even talked about a man who was an apostle of Jesus, and worked in ministry with Him. I pray that you are spending time in the bible and noting the contrast and prophecies of the Old Testament with the New Testament. Maybe it takes this long for the Old Testament to sink in to this unworthy bunch of modern Christians, but if God’s Word can traverse a good chunk of history, from ancient times until today, surely we can see the longevity, the solidity and the majesty of our King and His Word. This is proof that God ‘knew’ His Son long before he was born! All of us are part of that insanely miraculous plan!
If you do not realize the connections between the OT and NT, undertake the program that Fr. Mike Schmitz has now on YouTube to ‘cover the entire bible in a year.’ It can also be found on Formed.org. We have a manual for Life; the Bible. Challenge yourself to read it every day, even just a few verses. Practice lectio divina (Google that!) or just open the bible and point your finger at a verse. Ask yourself why God might have had you read this passage, and what it means to something in your life, and how you could apply the message. God has given us all we need. Take advantage of it and get closer to Him.
God Bless and Prayers For All!Vicki
EDUCATION COMMISSIONChair: Linda Adams
NOTES FROM VICKI
PSR GRADES K-6WEDNESDAYS
6:45 PM
NOTE: ONLY 10 WEEKS LEFT, OR 5 SESSIONS PER GROUP
Feb 3: Week AFeb 10: Week BFeb 17: Week AFeb 24: Week B
Stay on normal rotations. Contact your teacher if you are not sure about atten-dance dates: https://ourladylake.diojeffcity.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2020/12/PSR-Link-Table.pdf
PSR K-6 CALENDAR: https://ourladylake.diojeffcity.org/revised-psr-grades-k-6-2020-2021-rotations-calendar/
CONFIRMATION GRADES 7-8
SUNDAYS4:30 PM
Jan 31: Lesson 10-11, Group A
Confirmation Mass on Thursday, April 22, 2021 -- Details on the way soon!. Talk to sponsors, teachers and coaches ahead of time to make arrangements.
CONFIRMATION CALENDAR: https://ourladylake.diojeffcity.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2020/09/Confirmation-Schedule-Revised-Sep-11.pdf
HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 9-12
SUNDAYS6:15 PM
Feb 7: Personal Finance for Students: “Organizing for current and future fiscal responsibility.”
TBA: “Words With Friends,” and “Death and Dying”
*Further class dates to be deter-mined by attending students. Bring calendars and parent calendars with you to class
SAFE TOUCHING TRAINING SESSIONS FOR PARENTS
All in-person sessions are cancelled unless requested by individuals. Materials for training are being mailed to all families in the parish with children.
Carefully read the accompanying letter from Msgr Mak and myself about the purpose of this training which you are to do at home. *You are also being asked to verify your VIRTUS account, or set one up for ongoing information and training.
CANCELLED
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.
KIDS CORNER
Mon, February 1st is the feast day of St. Brigid of Ireland, who started the first convent in Ireland and founded a school of art that became known for its beautiful illuminated manuscripts. Try making your own.
The Presentation of the Lord, also called Candlemas is Tues, February 2nd. Bring your candles to have them blessed atthe Tuesday 8 am Mass. Have a meal
and some prayer time by candlelight. Talk about ideas for how each family member can give more of themselves to God.
St. Blaise’s Feast day is Wed, February 3rd. There will be a special blessing of the throats that dayat the 6 pm Mass and at both weekend Masses.
EDUCATION COMMISSIONChair: Linda Adams
Getting Closer to GodWhen did David write his beautiful
Psalms?
The next Education Commission will meet Thursday, Febuary 4th at 6:00 pm online.
Please contact Kelly in the office if you would like to attend and have not received the online invitation.
SOCIAL CONCERNSChair: Deacon Jim Hankins
Call the office to join us at the next Zoom meeting on
Thursday, Feb 11th at 6 pm.
The Social Concerns Commission includes the following ministries:
To familiesTo the community
To the poorTo the oppressedFor protecting life
Of hospitality & fellowshipOf health & well-being.
Our Lady of the Lake Book ClubNext Meeting will be:
Tuesday, February 9that 6:00 p.m.
We will have our next in-person (social distanced) meeting (meeting will also be available via zoom) at
the Church Fellowship Hall. We will be discussing the book,
The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes. ALL ARE WELCOMED!
Questions please call Lusica – 915-490-5765.
HOPE HOUSEPlease remember to bring your
unused, nonperishable, non-expired food donation each week.
Week of January 24th:12 Bags, 24 Cans, and 48 Misc.
Plastic & Paper Bags are needed. There will be a large Rubbermaid
container in the Gathering Area near the front doors for plastic bags. The
container will be labeled “ Plastic Bags for Hope House.” Bags may be brought in on the weekend of Sunday, January 31 as well as the weekend of Sunday, February 7th.
Many thanks for your help!!
“Our Lady” Volunteers next scheduled work day is ANY day you can help!
Sign up by calling 365-0099 (ask for store manager).
More info: www.hopehouseofmillercounty.org
To learn more contact:573-365-0099
orwww.hopehouseofmillercounty.org
WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP
Join us every Wednesday morning from 8:30 - noon to cut, iron, stuff, sew, stamp, stitch, and draw. We meet in Bestgen Hall, first room on the left.
Masks will be required when moving around the hall and social distancing must be observed.
If you have any questions, contact Vivian Petro at 309-824-5626.
Suppose a brother or sister is
without clothes and daily food.
If one of you tells him, “Go in
peace, stay warm and well fed,”
but does not provide for his
physical needs, what good is
that? ~ James 2:15-16
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.
WORSHIP COMMISSION
Chair: Annette Miller
The next Worship Commission meeting will be Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:30 pm online. We are always looking for members with a heart for helping with the liturgy, prayer, liturgical formation, or art and environment. Please call the office to join us.
PRAYERS FOR RECOVERY
Celebration of Candlemas...the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord will take place Tuesday, February 2 at 8:00 AM Mass. Many Christians consider Jesus as the “light of the world” so it is fitting that candles are blessed on this day. If you have special candles that you would like to have blessed, bring them to mass that morning.
The Feast of the Presentation, often called Candlemas, commemorates the purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the presentation of Christ in the temple, which occurred 40 days after his birth as prescribed by Jewish law. According to the Mosaic law, a mother who had given birth to a boy was considered unclean for seven days. Also, she was to remain 33 days "in the blood of her purification."
Luke tells us, quoting Exodus 13:2,12, that Mary and Joseph took Jesus to Jerusalem because every firstborn child was to be dedicated to the Lord. They also went to sacrifice a pair of doves or two young pigeons, showing that Mary and Joseph were poor. Once in the temple, Jesus was purified by the prayer of Simeon, in the presence of Anna the prophetess. Simeon, upon seeing the Messiah, gave thanks to the Lord, singing a hymn now called the Nunc Dimittis:
Lord, now you let your servant go in peace,
your word has been fulfilled:My own eyes have seen the
salvation,which you have prepared in the
sight of every people:a light to reveal you to the nationsand the glory of your people Israel.Simeon told Mary, "Behold, this
child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against, (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed." Simeon thus foreshadowed the crucifixion and the sorrows of Mary at seeing the death of her Son.
May they place their trust and confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ:
Zita & Julius Deksnys, Colleen Harding, Don Harding, Phyllis Kirby, Jim Tapella, Gordon Russel, Joseph Schutzenhofer, Gunther Skaletz, Paul Schoessler, Tim McDermott, Elijah Torres, Adam Hinrichs, Debra Ehlers, Dennis Wedding, Tom Ranft, Dianne Richardson, Mary Burke, Clark Gruninger, Pat Caswell, Dr. Robert Mason, Lucille Needham, Kitty McCarthy.
LCDR Christopher BoehmMajor Brad BustinMajor Meg BustinCapt. Dan ColliniSgt. John Cobb
CPO Matt Culver USN-SEAL 6E4 Cody Griffy
E7 M/Sgt. Amanda Hammond E4 Aaron Helms
Major Michael Lucky1st Sgt. Christopher Metz
1st Lt. Thomas NelsonSPC Austin Nye
Jayson D. Osborne (Air Force)CW4 Kent Rackers
A1C 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.
PRAYERS FOR THE MILITARY
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the divine power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen
Join us at Mass on Wednesday, February 3 at 6:00 PM as we celebrate the Feast of St. Blaise and the Blessing of the Throats.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions the Blessing of the Throats will be done as a final blessing at Mass this year.
Msgr. Mak will also offer a general Blessing of the Throats at the end of all weekend masses on Feb. 6 & 7.
FEAST OF ST. BLAISE
¿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.
DEACON’S CORNERAs I was looking forward at the
Liturgical Calendar, I noticed that the Presentation of the Lord is on 2 February 2021. I thought this was out of place since I remember reading a Gospel where Jesus was already presented at the Temple. I researched the past Sunday’s and found it on 27 December 2020. So, I was curious and found out some interesting things regarding the Presentation of the Lord on 2 February 2021.
The Church celebrates the feast of the Presentation of the Lord that occurs forty days after the birth of Jesus. It is also known as the Purifi-cation of Our Lady since this Jewish ritual of purification for Jewish women comes forty days after giving birth. In Mary’s case, this purification was not necessary, but it indicates her renewal in offering herself to God with accom-plishing His Divine Plan.
With obedience to the Mosaic Law, Jesus, the first-born of his Blessed Mother Mary and foster Father Joseph, would be presented in the Temple. This is another ‘epiphany’ celebration with Jesus being revealed as the Messiah through the canticle and words of Simeon and the testimony of Anna the prophetess. And so, with presenting Jesus, God, as man, enters His temple presenting Himself to those who are searching for Him.
On this day, the Church also demonstrates its gratitude to all those in the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church who have not only dedicated themselves to prayer but to those who have dedicated themselves to a religious vocation. Through the figures of Simeon and Anna, Jesus’ presentation in the temple reminds us that prayer and acts of charity open
our minds and hearts to the Holy Spirit. Through prayer, we learn to recognize Jesus, just as Simeon and Anna did, with manifesting Himself in others and providing us an inner vision of charity, support, and love to others.
All Christian mothers can identify with the maternity of Mary, Our Blessed Mother. They, too, are mothers in God’s Divine Plan with giving birth and presenting their child/children to God Our Father through Baptism.
And just as our Blessed Mother and Foster Father Joseph presented the Christ Child at the Temple, we also present our children to God through Baptism where we are all reborn as His adopted children through Jesus. God predestined us to this adoption as his sons and daughters. We therefore are sharers in Christ with our first “profession of faith” through Baptism being given “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”. Finally, God grant many Blessings upon all expectant mothers, parents, and to all married couples!
Blessings – Dcn Jim
What do you want to know about the Catholic Faith?
Is there a question about the Mass that has been nagging you?
Have you ever wondered what is the reasoning behind our traditions?
Deacon Paul Poulter is writing blogs on the website to answer just these types of questions. He asks that you call him with your questions at:
573-378-9220.
CATHOLIC QUESTIONS
O Immaculate Heart of Mary, we entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross, you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith.
Patroness of the Diocese of Jefferson City, you know what we need.
We are certain of the power of your intercession, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us.He who taught us to “love one
another, as I have loved you” took our sufferings upon Himself and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection.
Bring under your mantle of protection all who provide care for the sick and minister to their needs, as your Son implores us to do for one another.
V. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
R. Do not despise our pleas and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
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continued from front coverand who will lead our parish in this initiative. I will be posting the commission charter on the parish website for the parish’s review in the coming week. Folks who are inter-ested in this important initiative can read through the charter and get a better sense of the different kinds of service that the commission will entail. I will be contacting individuals who have expressed interest in being part of the commission but am also offering an invitation to come and see what the commis-sion’s work would entail at a meeting on Thursday, February 25th in the Fellowship Hall at 4:00 PM. This in person meeting will adhere to best practices on social distancing, but will also include an opportunity to participate through a Zoom telecon-ference if you are not able to come in person.
The parables which Christ speak to us through the Gospels reveal the mystery of the Kingdom of God. The key characters in the parables are people who have been entrusted something great and are asked use this grace as a means of building the Kingdom. The farmers, the shepherds, the fishermen, the merchants, and the household stewards are called to live a life that manifests the superabundant mercy of God through their labor and industry. The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer of stewardship when we pray “thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” In praying the Our Father, we are proclaiming our willingness to cooperate with God’s grace so that
the Kingdom is visible here and now, inviting us to walk the path of the Kingdom to the everlasting light of heaven.
I look forward to the coming months as we all engage in this sacred conversation, discerning God blessings, recognizing the promptings of the Spirit, and following the invitation of the Lord Jesus to join Him in building the Kingdom.
A Personal Commitment to Stewardship
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 its
worship,if I invite and bring them.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 beingall the 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:
Zita & Julius Deksnys, Colleen Harding, Don Harding, Phyllis Kirby, Jim Tapella, Gordon Russel, Joseph Schutzenhofer, Gunther Skaletz, Paul Schoessler, Tim McDermott, Elijah Torres, Adam Hinrichs, Debra Ehlers, Dennis Wedding, Tom Ranft, Dianne Richardson, Mary Burke, Clark Gruninger, Pat Caswell, Dr. Robert Mason, Lucille Needham, Kitty McCarthy.
Por favor extienda una cálida bienvenida
a las siguientes nuevas familias enNuestra Señora del Lago
Bob & Marty Friedewald
Oramos por el descanso del alma de nuestra hermana en
Cristo,
Shirley Schaeffermadre de
Melodi Graessle.
Concédele el descanso eterno, oh Señor; y que la luz eterna brille
sobre ella. Que su alma y las almas de todos los fieles difuntos, por la misericordia de Dios, descansen en
paz.