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PARISH FAMILY OF OUR LADY OF THE LAKE 1400 MAIN STREET, LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
Parish Office Hours 9AM - 3PM
Monday through Thursday
Parish Office: (978) 342-2978
Religious Ed. Office: (978) 342-2978, Opt. 4 Fax: (978) 342-8738
Parish E-Mail [email protected]
Religious Ed. E-mail [email protected]
Parish Web Address
www.ourladylake.org
Pastoral Council E-Mail [email protected]
Parish Staff Pastor: Father C. Michael Broderick
Email: [email protected]
Associate Pastor: Father Carlos Ruiz
Weekend Assistant: Msgr. James Mongelluzzo
Seminarian: Juan Sanchez
Religious Ed. Director: Lisa Sciacca
Religious Ed. Grade Coordinators: Michelle Lutter and Ellen DePatie
Religious Ed. Secretary: Debbie Bronchuk
Parish Secretary: Laura Petkewich
Parish Bookkeeper: Wendy Chartrand
Facility Manager: Frank Ricardo, Jr. Director of Music: Regie Pineda
Liturgical Celebrations
Lord’s Day Masses: Saturday: 5PM
Sunday: 8AM, 9:45AM,11:45AM & 5PM
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 Victim Services at a direct and confidential telephone line at 508-929-4363. The Safe Environment Coordinator at our parish is Lisa Sciacca.
ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status
in the Catholic Church,
no matter what your current family
or marital situation,
no matter what your personal history,
age, background, race,
no matter what your own self-image:
You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved,
and respected here at Our Lady of the Lake.
If you are new to our parish,
please contact the Parish Office to register
as a new member of our parish family.
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE LEOMINSTER, MA
SATURDAY, APRIL 21st Saint Anselm 5:00PM Raymond Duval, 4th Anniversary
Special Intentions of the Berube Family
SUNDAY, APRIL 22nd Fourth Sunday of Easter 8:00AM Dan and Marie Bell 9:45AM Everett Goodale Anthony and Alida Sacino
11:45AM Robert Jekanowski, Bday Remembrance John Carey, 12th Anniversary
1:15PM Baptism: Alivia Grace Ouellette 5:00PM Jane Gionet MONDAY, APRIL 23rd 8:00AM TUESDAY, APRIL 24th 8:00AM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH 8:00AM Charles Paces, Month’s Mind
THURSDAY, APRIL 26th 8:00AM Communion Service FRIDAY, APRIL 27th 8:00AM
SATURDAY, APRIL 28th Saint 5:00PM Jeffrey Gelinas, 5th Anniversary
Charles Paces SUNDAY, APRIL 29th Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00AM Jacqueline L. Dumont Denis Dillon, Jr., Bday Remembrance 10:00AM Dan and Marie Bell Gail Garcia 1:15PM Baptism: Greyson David Basilio
5:00PM Jane Gionet
Please remember in your prayers:
Parishioners Joan Morin
and Edith Rannila
May they rest in peace, and may their families find comfort
from their faith in Jesus Christ.
Dear Friends, In a recent cartoon about the Holy Father, he is explaining to someone that the Easter Season is 50 days long, making it ten days longer than Lent. The person asks why it is so and his response is, “Some Christians just need more practice!” I suspect we all know about the season of Lent and the need for repentance, however, I wonder if we know how to live in the joy of the resurrection. Elsewhere, in one of his many speeches, Pope Francis gives us these words: “Do not be sad men and women, A Christian can never be sad! Our joy springs from our having encountered Jesus Christ. Trust in Him because he never disappoints! He is a good friend that is always at our side: he is a patient father. May the joy and the peace of the Lord be always with you.” While not ignoring the state of the world, Pope Francis is of the firm belief that the joy of our Christian faith can change not only ourselves but also the world in which we live. As you may remember, I was in Rome last week for a conference for the Missionaries of Mercy. At that conference, the Holy Father spoke to us on the practice of mercy in the world. “Misericordes Sicut Pater, means Merciful Like the Father. The word, “Misericordes,” means entering into the heart of the wounded, afflicted, alienated, with mercy, not judgment. His gentle encouragement and firm instruction is that priests should always demonstrate the mercy of God, but most especially in the confessional. This may bring back some unpleasant memories for some Catholics who were not treated so well in the confessional. Some have never returned to the sacrament or have simply dismissed its necessity or effectiveness in their lives. Years ago, those of us of a certain era, would have heard the phrase, “Easter Duty.” It meant then and now, that Catholics should experience the grace of reconciliation at least once a year, especially during the Easter season. I can attest to the unfathomable grace of the sacrament as one who receives such grace and as the humble instrument of such grace given to others who come and seek it out. I invite all of you to take great care and listen to the invitation God is offering to you to be reconciled in the promise of the resurrection. As the Lord himself has said, “Be not afraid, I go before you.” In other words, he guides along the path to love and mercy. Remember, you know your priests here; we’re kind people! Peace, Fr. Michael
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
RELIGIOUS ED FAMILIES Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed your Spring Vacation! High School II Class is scheduled this Sun., April 22nd. Classes for Grades 1-8 will resume on Monday, April 23rd and Tuesday, April 24th (final scheduled classes). Please remember that there is one more High School I Class scheduled on Sunday, April 29th, 6-9PM.
REGISTRATION! Especially in light of this year’s transition, we would like to complete our registration process for the 2018-2019 school year before the summer break and while we still have clerical help, we are asking parents to register your children NOW. Registration forms may be picked up, completed and left for us on the table outside the Religious Ed. Office in the Parish Family Center. Each form is numbered as it comes in. Although we try to honor your choice, we can only guarantee your choice of day for the first 100 families. Early registration is to your advantage as parents retain the ability to make changes to your choice of day up until mid-August should your schedule change later on in the spring. Questions? Please call the Religious Ed Office.
Confirmation Rite of Enrollment Please pray for our 39 high school students who will be celebrating their Rite of Enrollment for Confirmation this Sunday at the 9:45AM Mass. We invite their sponsors and all the
catechists who have taught them over the years to join them, along with their parents and our parish family, as they declare their desire to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Fall 2018.
Make-up Sessions for children who have missed
four or more Religious Ed Classes: Parents have been notified and work has been sent home to be completed with your help in advance of coming in for the make-up session. Grades 1-5, please come
on either Monday or Tuesday (your choice)
April 30th or May 1st during class time from
4:15-5:15PM. If the make-up packet has been completed well at home, it often does not take the full hour to review work, so if parents are able to wait, you can leave as soon as your child is ready to go. Grades 6-7-8, on Monday, April 30th,
students will meet for the full time from 6:45-
8PM, which incorporates not only classroom teaching but also a small portion of the experience of prayer and reflection that is missed when a student is absent.
First Eucharist will be celebrated on Sat., May 5th at 11AM and Sun., May 6th during the 9:45AM liturgy. Children should attend the 4:15PM practice with a parent on Wed., May 2nd
for the Saturday 11AM Liturgy and Friday, May 4th for the Sunday 9:45AM liturgy. Readers and singers should arrive at 3:45 PM on the day of your practice. Please pray for our children and their families, that they may continue to be nourished by the Body and Blood of our Lord all through their lives.
Prayer Partners who would like to know which Liturgy your child your child will be celebrating can find the list on the window of the Religious Ed work office.
As the Religious Ed. year closes, there is still an exciting opportunity for our high school kids to gather as a community: Summer Co-ed
Volleyball League. Matches are on six consecutive Tuesday nights starting in July. Our Lady of the Lake’s team will begin practice soon! Kids come with a wide range of experience and skill! The team is open to kids graduating from 8th grade this spring through high school graduates. Call the Religious Ed. Office for more info or to sign up.
MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT
HOSTED BY THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE
WITH DJ JOHN DOHERTY
FRIDAY, MAY 4TH
6:30PM—9:00PM
6-8 TEAMS, UP TO 6 MEMBERS PER TEAM
$30. PER TEAM
PLEASE CONTACT WENDY CHARTRAND
FOR MORE INFORMATION
FORMS ARE AT THE ENTRANCES TO THE CHURCH TO COMPLETE AND RETURN TO THE OFFICE, ATTN: WENDY CHARTRAND.
APRIL 21ST/22ND, 2018
Bazaar Planning has begun! The Bazaar leadership team is looking for input and ideas to help ‘renew and refresh’ our Annual Parish Bazaar. This can be something we add, remove or change. If you have ideas, please send them to [email protected]. You can also put them on paper and leave them in the collection basket or drop them off at the office. Thanks for your input!
Please return your CRS Rice
Bowls to the baskets at the entrances of the church. Our Lenten almsgiving is a sign of our
care for those in need and an expression of our gratitude for all that God has given to us. Thank you for your generosity.
Parish Family Pictures—Last Chance!!
The Pastoral Council invites you to have your picture taken during the Ministry Fair on Sat., April 28th
(after the 5PM Mass). These photos that we began collecting last summer
will be compiled into a parish directory photo book. If you’ve missed out on the previous opportunities, now is your chance!. Smile! Say Cheese!
MINISTRIES IN ACTION
Your generosity has helped many people! During the week of April 15th, 26 bags of food were distributed.
College Outreach Program
We are in need of donations for our College Kids’ Spring Semester
Finals Care Packages. We are looking for donations of homemade baked goods, Dunkin Donuts $5-gift cards.
If you would like to help out, please bring in all donations this Sunday, April 22nd, and place them in the bins located at the back of the church marked for College Outreach. Also, if you know of any college students from our parish who might like to receive a care package, please send their info to [email protected] by April 22nd. Thanks for your help!
BROWN BAG MINISTRY
The next BBM Meal Prep for Our
Father’s House will be held on Sat., April 28th at 3:00PM at St. Joseph’s Hall and our parish kitchen.
Sign up to help through Sign Up Genius. The link is on our website: www.ourladylake.org.
Future 2018 BBM Meal Prep dates are as follows: May 19th, June 23rd, July 21st, August 25th,
September 22nd, October 27th, November 17th,
and December 29th.
The decorated white “Give
New Life” bags for our Food
Pantry were given out or may
be taken by those who wish to
help those in need of food after
each Mass at the Easter Vigil
and on Easter Sunday. A list of
non-perishable items that we give out in our
food pantry is in each bag. These bags of
food will help to stock our food pantry
shelves. The bags of food may be returned
anytime during the Easter Season and left a
the entrances to the church. Thank you!
PLEASE SIGN UP
TO ATTEND THE GALA OF
GRATITUDE TODAY
AFTER MASS!
APRIL 21ST/22ND, 2018
Thank you for your Parish Support!
April 15th 2018 139 Sunday Envelopes $ 4,043. 11 Make Up Envelopes $ 323. 1 Paid Ahead Envelopes $ 45. Loose Cash $ 2,116. SUNDAY COLLECTION $ 6,527. Monthly Maintenance $ 466.
Parish Tithe The week of April 15th Tithe of $652. will be used for Our Lady of the Lake Christian Service Scholarship awards. This scholarship is offered to young people of our parish who have demonstrated a commitment to living as a Christian witness by dedicating significant voluntary service and or serving in a leadership role among their peers in the parish community. These scholarships are awarded to an individual one time only and are intended to be used to defray the costs of post-secondary education. The selection is based upon duration of service, depth of involvement, diversity of activity, demonstrated leadership and regular participation in the worship life of the parish community.
THIS WEEK’S PARISH EVENTS
SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST
7:30PM AA Meeting
SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND
9:45AM Confirmation Rite of Enrollment 11:00AM Teen Music Ministry
4:00PM Scholarship Committee Meeting
6:00PM High School II Class
MONDAY, APRIL 23RD
4:15PM Religious Ed Classes—Grades 1-5 6:45PM Religious Ed Classes—Grades 6-8 TUESDAY, APRIL 24TH
4:15PM Religious Ed Classes—Grades 1-8
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH 5:30PM Cub Scouts Pack 3 Meeting
7:00PM Folk Group Practice
THURSDAY, APRIL 26TH
9:00AM Dominoes 1:00PM Prayer Shawl Meeting
6:00PM Cub Scouts Meeting 6:30PM Boy Scouts Troop Meeting 7:00PM Adult Choir Practice FRIDAY, APRIL 27TH
4:30PM Choir of Angels 7:30PM Al Anon Meeting
SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH
3:00PM Brown Bag Ministry Food Prep
7:30PM AA Meeting
SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH
11:00AM Teen Music Ministry
6:00PM High School I Class Thank you to those who have
made a gift to the 2018 Partners
in Charity Appeal. Your gift
will help us in reaching our
parish goal. To date, our total
collected is $39,120. We need the support of
all members of our parish if we are to be
successful in reaching our parish goal of
$65,000. If you have not yet completed your
pledge, please prayerfully do so, and return
it to the parish office or in the collection
basket, or visit www.partners-charity.net.
We are confident that, with God’s help and
yours, we will rise to it! Thank you!
Next Weekend’s Celebrants
SATURDAY, APRIL 28th
5:00PM Father Carlos Ruiz
SUNDAY, APRIL 29th
8:00AM Monsignor James Mongelluzzo
9:45AM Father Carlos Ruiz 11:45AM Father Michael Broderick
5:00PM Father Michael Broderick
If you would like to light a Memorial candle in honor of a loved one, you may purchase one for $4 each at the parish office.
Recipients are responsible for lighting and placing their candles into the candle holders out at our Parish Grotto.
