FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Rev. Dennis B. Willey, Pastor (843.834.5447 ~ pastor@ollchapin.org ~ Father’s Day Off is Monday) Deacon Greg Weigold (803.250.1562) Deacon Malcolm Skipper (803.345.2250) Deacon John Stetar (803.318.5092)

Deacon Jim Atkinson (704.246-9034 ) Deacon James Chin (803.447.1920) Office Hours: M-F, 9am-1pm

Diocese of Charleston

Catholic Church 195 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin, South Carolina 29036

(Street Address now New Mailing Address) Church Telephone: 803.345.3962

Website: http://www.ollchapin.org www.facebook.com/Our-Lady-of-the-Lake-Chapin-SC-

1736799036531766/

Parish Worship Schedule is back to the Regular Schedule: Daily Mass: Tuesday through Friday at 12 NOON. Saturday Mass at 12 NOON is on the FIRST Saturday of each month. Sunday Masses: Saturday Vigil at 5PM and Sunday at 8AM, 10:30AM

and 5PM for the Life Teen Mass. The 10:30AM Mass will be LIVESTREAMED via the Parish’s Facebook Page and Boxcast allows us to have a direct link: OLL Sunday Mass on Boxcast. To provide a safe environment if attending Masses, see Guidelines on the website.

The church will still be open between the hours of 7am and 7pm to pray before the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. Praying before the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle or in an Monstrance is the same. Both are equally blessed opportunities to spend an hour with the Lord! PLEASE NOTE: FRONT CHURCH DOORS ARE LOCKED DURING MASSES.

Reconciliation: (Guidelines in the Constant Contact emails, Weekly Reminders, Parish website or call the Parish Office).

To get FREE Catholic Programs, Videos, etc., go to www.FORMED.org use Parish Name & Zip Code 29036

Baptism

Baptisms 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.

Religious Education on Sunday FAITH FORMATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2020. If you have any

questions, please contact Cassy Vernau, Director of Religious Education Programs, at 803.477.5132 or dre@ollchapin.org

Nursery (Not Open)

Visitation of the Sick (Homebound) ~ Deacon Jim 704.246.9034

Staff

Director of Operations: Donnie Jameson………803.535.9029 Church Office Administration: Pat Moore ……...803.941.7681

Vicky Shealy, Receptionist/Assistant ……………803.941.7677 Cindy Belter, Bookkeeper ……..……...………..803.941.7683

Director of Music: Reuben T. Roberts.………….803.941.7687 Faith Formation: Cassy M. Vernau, DRE……….803.477.5132(Sacramental Preparation: Confirmation, 1st Communion) Stella Terrana-Kasten, Admin Asst. to DRE……..803.924.6098 Youth Ministry: Megan M. Shealy……………. ..803.814.5735

MSSION ~ We are a welcoming Catholic community, making God visible through the sacraments, faith formation and service.

REPENT AND BELIEVE IN THE GOSPEL. Lent is the time of year we devote to scrutinizing our lives in the light of our baptism into the death and resurrection of Jesus. Today’s readings are a nice shorthand catechism of what our baptized lives mean. As Noah passed through the waters of the flood to a covenant with God, so did we enter into a covenant, a promised relationship with God through our baptism. Peter’s letter gives an explicit explanation of what our baptism means: it is an appeal

we make to God for a clear conscience. How do we obtain this clear conscience? The words proclaimed by Jesus immediately following his temptation show us the way: “Repent, and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1:15). It might be a good spiritual exercise to keep these readings before us throughout the entire season of Lent, a means to help us return to a life lived by our baptismal promises.

Protecting Our Children ~ Our Lady of the Lake and the Diocese of Charleston are committed to the protection of children. The following numbers are provided for your information: Diocesan Victim Assistance Minister: 800.921.8122; Diocesan Office of

Child Protection Services: 843.853. 2130, ext. 209.

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

The Week Ahead MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021, NO MASS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, Mass 12noon Repose of the soul of Regan Michelle Potter

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, Mass 12noon Special Intention for Amalia Chrismer

Adult Faith Formation, 10:15am Father Dennis in the Confessional, 6-7:00pm THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, Mass 12noon

Repose of the soul of Loretta MacNeil Adult Faith Formation, 6:45pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, Mass 12noon Repose of the soul of Rev. Robert “Bob” Sayer

BLACK PRIDE ~ A Black History Recital LIVESTREAMED: Parish Facebook ~5:30PM

Stations of the Cross, 7:00pm SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Vigil Mass 5pm

Mass Intention for Ron Cameron SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, Morning Mass 8am

Missa Pro Populo (Mass for the People) Faith Formation Classes/EDGE CLASSES (6-8th

Grades) Meeting in FLC/SAH, 9:15 am Morning Mass, 10:30 am

Mass Intention for Joseph & Therese Brannigan LIVESTREAMED: Parish Facebook & Boxcast

Sunday Evening Mass 5:00 pm Mass Intention for Norman Roberts

Youth Group (LIFE TEEN 9-12) 6:15 pm FLC

NO Lenten Family Fridays This Year. However, Father Dennis and the Deacons will still hold STATIONS OF THE CROSS every Friday during Lent beginning at 7:00pm in the Church. Please join us. REMINDER: Fr idays during Lent are days of abstinence from

meat. Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence. DuringLENT,FatherDenniswillbeintheConfessionaleveryWednesday

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No Lenten Communal Penance Services this Year

Pope Francis declared this year the Year of St Joseph. What do you know about St Joseph, husband to Mary? He spoke no words in sacred scripture. Why is this silent saint, the patron saint of the Church, also called the Terror of Demons? Consider one of these two opportunities to read the

book, Consecration to St Joseph by Fr. Donald Calloway and participate in a consecration to St Joseph when you’ve finished. The first will be in Lent, starting Feb 15 and completing on Mar 19 Feast of St. Joseph. The second in Easter season starting March 30th and ending on May 1st for the Feast of St Joseph the Worker. Cost of the book is $10 and available by contacting Sharon Hale at 402-873-8111 or Sharonhale39@gmail.com

Congratulations and Best Wishes To

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on Saturday, January 30, 2021. We wish them a long and blessed life together! First meeting of the Parish’s new Bereavement Ministry, Seasons of Hope, will meet on Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 2-3:30 pm in St. Ignatius Hall. This is a Catholic-based self-help program led by our own parishioners, Ann Douglas and Laura Lee

Stockdell. Please call 803-429-2914 or email bereavement@ollchapin.org for more information.

Flowers for the Altar Flowers on the altar this weekend were provided by Russell & Suzy Howell in loving memory of Daisy Howell; and by Stephen, Debbie and Nicole Curtis in loving memory of Debbie Curtis’ mother, Florentina Cristobal Depra on the 1st Anniversary of her death. There are a number of important Envelopes for the month of April that we would like to draw your attention to: If you participate in the Envelope system and do not contribute on-line, you may mail your envelopes to Our Lady of the Lake, 195 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin, SC 29036 (we no longer have a post office box): EASTER FLOWERS: Although we did not purchase lilies this year because of the pandemic, we will still decorate the altar, although minimally in comparison to our Easter Celebrations of years past. We will keep the Sanctuary and altars decorated throughout the Easter Season which ends with the Solemnity of Pentecost, May 31st. You may use your Envelope to donate towards the flowers used during this most Holy Season and your intention (indicated on the Envelope) will be denoted in the a future Bulletin; HOLY THURSDAY & good FRIDAY 160447 Holy Land Good Friday UI-BTN Apr 12, 2020 DEBT REDUCTION 160402 Ivory Envelope UI-BTN Apr 12, 2020 EASTER 160292 Easter Jesus Envy UI-BTN Apr 12, 2020 WEEKLY CHURCH OFFERING 160924 Stewardship A4 UI-BTN Apr 19, 2020 WEEKLY CHURCH OFFERING 160924 Stewardship A4 UI-BTN Apr 26, 2020 CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS 160483 Catholic Home Missions UI-BTN Apr 26, 2020 WEEKLY CHURCH OFFERING 160924 Stewardship A4

A collection is traditionally taken up during Holy Thursday’s Mass of the Lord’s Supper which is used for the special needs of the poor in our community and a Special Collection is taken up on Good Friday for the Holy Land. Many Thanks! The Collection during Holy Thursday’s Mass of the Lord’s Supper is for the special needs of the poor in our community and the Special Collection taken up on Good Friday is for the Holy Land. Many Thanks! NOTE: Although, there are no Masses with the congregation present, the church will be open from 7am until 7pm for personal prayer. Please use the side entrance ONLY closest to the Parish Office and continue to drop off your 40 CANS FOR LENT when you are there. Many

The Vigil Mass on Saturday is offered for the repose of the soul of Salvador Castro, at the request of the May Family. The Mass at 8:00 a.m. is offered for her mother,

Sophia Safarcyk, at the request of Debbie Pape The Mass at 10:30 a.m. is for the repose of the soul of Alex Ciani, at the request of Mary May. The Sunday Evening Mass at 5:00 p.m. is offered as a Missa Pro Populo (Mass for the People).

Column Submi ed by Stewardship Council Sharing, tithing, giving, treasure. This new year, so full of hope!! But maybe you are still under-employed, and you just don’t have the money to donate right now. There is so many other ways that you can give, and none of them require a checkbook!

Do you have unexpired canned goods in your cupboard, something you bought and probably won’t use? Why not put it in the bins in Vollkommer Bell Tower for We Care! How about a

hat or gloves you likely won’t wear again. Consider placing it in the Catholic Charities drawer in Vollkommer Bell Tower. Got time on your hands? Consider joining the Friendly Voices, a parishioner outreach ministry, calling fellow parishioners who are lonely and need a telephone chat. Call the parish office for further information.

Community services also look for volunteers of their time, such as We Care, animal rescue services, Catholic Charities, Meals on Wheels, Adopt-a-Highway and Clean of Heart. There are many ways to give that do not need to be monetary. If you are looking for ideas, pick up a Ministry Information booklet to see how you might serve! Be guided by what Jesus taught us, “whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” Mt 25

If there are angels in heaven, they are probably female and male nurses. (President Joe Biden, 1-19-2021) Thank you to all of our nurses, physicians, first responders, janitorial and custodial staff, caregivers, all those working to keep us safe during the pandemic. This situation would be so much worse without you!

The beginning of a prayer is silence. If we really want to pray, we must first learn to listen, for in the silence of the heart God speaks. And to be able to see that silence, to be able to hear God we need a clean heart; for a clean heart can see God, can hear God, can listen to God; and then only from the fullness of our heart, can we speak to God. But we cannot speak unless we have listened, unless we have made that connection with God in the silence of our heart. Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Have you signed up to be a part of the Parish Directory? Our last Directory was in 2014, and with new technology, we will be able to keep the 2021 Directory current and up-to-date. You can send us a family photo you already have, or sit with our own Hope Jeffcoat for a professional grade photo. We are very excited to be able to bring this to the parish!! Contact Christine Scaplen by phone 978-758-9384 or Directory@ollchapin.org

I am not sure exactly what Heaven will be like, but I know that when we die and it comes time for God to judge us, He will not ask “How many good things have you done in your life?” rather He will ask “How much love did you put into what you did?” Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Flowers for the Altar The austerity of the Lenten Season is dictated not only by sorrow for sin, but also by the character of Lent as a time of waiting and anticipation for the coming of the Easter Celebration.

In keeping with this anticipation, there will be NO FLOWERS on the altar until Laetare (Rose) Sunday and Palm Sunday.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!! The 2021 Book to sign up for ALTAR FLOWERS can be found on the credenza in the Vollkommer Bell Tower. Sign up to commemorate a special occasion, as a memorial to a loved one's passing, or simply to help adorn the altar.

The Second Collection for February 27-28 is for Black and Indian Home Missions.

The List for the Second Collections for 2021 is posted on the Parish’s website, www.ollchapin.org.

YOU CONSIDER ONLINE GIVING?

Not surprisingly, our weekly collections have been impacted by this crisis. If you are receiving Father Dennis' Constant Contact emails, you know the details). Donating Online allows the church to operate with a more consistent revenue stream, and saves

time and money for those involved in processing bank deposits. It will save you time too! You can individually donate to "Special Envelope" offerings as well. Go to ollchapin.org/online-giving and click on "Choose Here to Give" image.

February 1-February 7, 2021 PARISH SUPPORT THIS WEEK YEAR TO DATE

Budget Amt. Needed 12,969.00 415,008.00

In-plate Collection 10,160.00 201,112.38

*On-Line Giving 10,769.75 217,985.10

Variance 8,203.75 11,438.18

Total Received 21,172.75 426,446.18

In-plate ( loose cash/visitors)

243.00

7,348.70

Respect Life Ministry

UPCOMING ROSARIES FOR LIFE: FEBRUARY 27TH. (Check Respect Life Ministry webpage on the Parish’s website: www.ollchapin.org for more information.) Rosaries are prayed in person or virtually on Zoom at 8 AM-9:15AM on Saturday mornings that abortions are scheduled to be performed. If you've never participated in the rosary for life, here's your chance to do so in the comfort of your own home The Rosary Vigil for Life will be held both in person at Planned Parenthood . This beautiful Rosary is led by local deacons and lay persons, some are present at Planned Parenthood and some praying at home, but we are all united as one in prayer on Zoom. Don't be intimidated. It is not like a meeting format, You follow a powerpoint on your screen. Contact Deacon Greg or Maureen with any questions or for Zoom ID and password. Join our email list to stay informed and check out the Respect Life Ministry webpage on the parish website, www.ollchapin.org. The next Ministry meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM in St. Andrew Hall. Questions? Email Deacon Greg or Maureen at respectlife@ollchapin.org.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to Joan Cameron & Family on the passing of her husband, Ron Cameron; to Chris & Kim McClure & Family on the passing of Chris’ mother, Marsha Lee; and, to Maria Hernandez & Family on the passing of her brother, Salvador Castro. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and their

loved ones.

Sister Alice Abate, O. Carm., Jim & Nancy Allen, Beverly Anderson, Brian Anderson, Jenna Bailey, Robert Barnes, Shirley Barra, Jason Bray, Sister Kateri Battaglia, M.S.C., Neda Beal, Ross Calderone, Ursula

Callan, Loretta Casey, Christina Cassady, Chris Christopher, Joyce Clements, Mallory Collins, Jerry Condra, Jack Corbitt, Artie Cross, Rick Cross, Richard Dively, Stephanie Enright, Deacon Dave Farinelli, Sister Lee Faszold, O. Carm., Clara Filizola, Bennett Fisher, Jackson Folk, Kerry Franklin, John Fulgenzi, John Gaskin, Donna Gilbertson, Margaret Godley, Bryan & Vaughn Gooch, Amy Grewe, Ellen Haggard, Judy Henderson, Andy Hollis, Randy Hydrick, Blake Jarrell, Ron Johnson, Holly Keehn, Mark Keller, Frances Kendra, Jeff Kilpatrick, Mickey Kircher, Ruth Marie Korsey, Rose Lardner, Ginger Larkin, Michelle Lavan, Keith Lauer, Mrs. Jennifer Leach, Dee Levy, Patricia Linn, Rose Anne Livingston, Marie Luca, Chuck Luce, Jeff Lutts, Scarlet Lutz, Kathy Lyden, George M. Martin, Mary Anne McAlear, Carol Morris, Michelle Morrison, Alyssa & Natasha Munoz, Fernanda Passerini, Jorge Passerini, Alexander Pawlak, Ange Ploussard, Cathy Richard, Dr. John Ries, Lisa Rister, Sister Catherine Riggs, O. Carm., Flor Rimando, Jim Robinson, Devin Rokusek, Emma Scheuermann, Bobby Serina, Jerry Shealy, Stuart Silverman, Clark Stahl, Nora Jane Stockinger (preterm infant) & Family, Cindy Stroble, David Stucker, JoAnn Suarez, Jan Tetmeyer, Chuck Thom, Sheli a Thompson, Annette Thornton, Rose Torok, Leone Torres, Joan Underwood, Nancy Underwood, Stan & Jeanne Van Hoeck, Betty Van Sickle, Nancy Vavrek, Staci Weathers, Renee Weber, Danny Young

Lighthouse Catholic Ministry

Stations of the Cross Our Lenten journey can be enriched in a multitude of ways. Find a daily devotional study to accompany you along the way. Rewatch “The Passion of Christ.” Attend OLL’s Stations of the Cross gathering every Friday evening. Watch and listen to selections, like this CD,

available to us through FORMED, that provide a fresh approach to our time-honored traditions. The Stations of the Cross is a devotion and reflection in which we walk alongside Jesus on His way to Calvary. By prayerfully participating in this meditation we are able to clearly see through His passion and death the depths of God's love for mankind and the price He paid for our salvation. This presentation includes powerful meditations by Dr. Ronald Thomas, Assistant Professor of Theology at Belmont Abbey College, with prayer responses by students from the college.

Please Keep in Your Prayers

Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10

The Lord’s Word

February 22-February 28, 2021

February 22 Weston Breunig Ryan Burkhard Claire Dorbandt

Rita Griner Richard Matula Marilda Julia

Sanchez Ian Shealy

February 23 Peter Hines

Emily Ottone Andrew Slack

Alexandra Williams

February 24 Edward Ellermeyer

Alfred Ferguson John Kawamoto

Mina Lewis Jo Ann Lownes

February 25 Ursula Callan Debra Dupuis

Patrick Kircher Jeff Lackovic Trinity Leger

Antonia Lucas

February 25 Alexander Pawlak

Landon Pinelli David Schaefer Megan Shealy

Pat Smith Maggie Vernau

February 26 Scott Boncorddo

Mark Estes Timothy J. Lyden

Matt Ployhart Sarah Roof

Kathryn Templeton Tom Weigand

February 27 Dawn LaRosa

Hal Saxby

February 28 Nicholas Douglas

Tony Ellis Lauren Frick Tom Hrica

Suzanne Molinaro Kate Perritt

February 3 Frank & Jan Horvath

February 4 Nivardo & Nancy Pacheco

February 5 Eldon & Feliciana

Boatwright Gary & Rose Marie

Schmedding Phillip & Joan Stone

February 7 Anthony & Marilynn

Demarco

February 10 Preston & Susan McDaniel

February 12 Drew & Dawn Hooker

February 13 Rick & Stephanie Lint

February 14 Holland & Danielle Leger

February 15 John & Ashley Cothren

February 16 Jon & Tara Brockman

February 17 Kevin & April James

February 19 Brian & Morgan Jerozal

February 20 John & Carol Carnabuci

Dennis & Nancy Hunniford

February 21 Steven & Rebecca Kelley

February 22 Ernie & Maggie Santilli

February 23 Christopher & Tonya

Murphy

February 27 Michael & Denise Connolly

February 28 Mike & Sherry Schelble

February 29 Matthew & Patty

Crawford

These parishioners are celebrating Birthdays this week. If you see them, don’t forget to extend your

Best Wishes for a Blessed Day!

Care & Share FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Here are the top 10 items needed by the We Care Food Pantry in February. 1.Grits 2.Dry Beans 3.Chili 4.Canned Potatoes/Yams 5.Collard Greens 6.Canned Tomatoes 7.Soup(all Flavors/all Sizes)

8.Vienna Sausages 9.Peas 10.Spaghetti Sauce.

Thanks to your generosity and that of our local grocers we have ample supplies of corn and green beans at this time.

During the month of January our parishioners donated 818 pounds of food. Thank you!

Donations can be placed in the pull out cabinet in the Vollkommer Bell Tower.

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Congratulations Confirmation Class of 2021

Michael Craig Bachman (St. Luke)

George Edward Bollibon (St. Sebastian)

Colby Wei-Li Braden (St. Thomas)

Leah Marie Cabe (St. Lucy)

Carly Michelle Crawford (St. Philomena)

Andrew Charles DeLavalle (St. Casimir)

Sophia Marie DelSignore (St. Philomena)

Collin Matthew Dury (St. Sebastian)

Anthony Joseph Feiner (St. Andrew)

Maggie Jane Hankins (St. Philip)

Andrew Everett Jeffcoat (St. Philip)

James Frederick Lewis, III (St. Gregory)

Sam Walker Perry (St. Jose)

Eric James Valdepenas (St. Michael)

Come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of the faithful. Enkindle in them the fire of Your love.

FAMILY HOMEBOUND

MINISTRY

Doyouhaveafamilymemberwhois sick or homebound that cannotattend Mass and receive theEucharist? Whydon’tyou thinkofbecoming an Extra OrdinaryMinister of Holy Communion for

the sickandhomebound. Taking this trainingwillequipyoutobecomepartofthisMinistrysoyoucanalsohelpothers. Also, ifyouknowsomeone that ishomeboundandwould like toreceive theEucharistthat isnot inyour family,pleasecallDeacon Jimat704-246-9034.

S piritual Bookclub will meet Monday, March 1 at 12:30 in Saint Andrew Hall to discuss 7

Secrets of Confession by Vinny Flynn. All are welcome to attend. We will be following the Parish social distancing guidelines. All are welcome

to attend. For further information please contact Linda Spencer at LRS47@sc.rr.com or 803.732.3201.

Get Involved with the 2021 Parish Directory! It’s a new year and we’re taking the next steps to create our Parish Directory that will be ready for spring. You can help! We’re doing this directory in-house with Christine (Frassica) Scaplen managing the project and Hope Jeffcoat

providing photography. Volunteers of Every Kind are Needed and Welcome Those with layout design or basic photo editing skills, proof-readers and detail folks, Google Drive users, and people who can simply share enthusiasm for the Directory with others by phone or in-person. We have assignments to fit anyone’s schedule. Want to help or to find out more? Contact Christine at Directory@OLLChapin.org or call 978-758-9384.

Let’s put names with faces to grow a welcoming and friendly community at Our Lady of the Lake! Do you already have a family picture you’d like to use for the Parish Directory?

Great! We’ll tell you how to send it along to us in an upcoming bulletin and email.

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 1ST