Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church

Fr. Tony O’Neill, Pastor

August 20th, 2017

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“For the gifts and

the call of God

are irrevocable.”

- Romans 11:29

The Test of Faith

“It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.”

These are unexpected words from a loving God. We see in the reading that Jesus is testing the faith of the Canaanite woman. While the disciples are encouraging Jesus to send her away, she persists in her plea for mercy to rid her daughter of the demon. And after Jesus’ harsh words to her, she refuses to be shamed. Her love for her daughter and faith in the healing power of Jesus gives her the courage to persevere in the face of rejection. Jesus recognizes the depth of her faith and grants her petition - her daughter is instantly healed.

How strong is our faith? Are we persistent in our prayers? What are we doing to grow our faith?

We have a great opportunity here at OLL for you beginning in September. Join us for the Alpha course that will meet every Monday evening and explore the Christian faith in an informal and friendly environment. We’ll begin with a meal, followed by a talk and small group discussion time. It’s free and all are welcome. Invite your friends and neighbors as we journey together for a deeper faith and love for Jesus Christ. Next weekend, we’ll have a short presentation about the Alpha course and a chance to sign-up. For more information or to sign-up on our website, go to ourladyofthelake.com/alpha. Kathy Hejna, Youth & Family Faith Formation Coordinator

MONTHLY MAIL-OUT BULLETIN VOLUME CX

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a community that worships, educates,

and reaches out to others through our

Catholic Faith.

2385 Commerce Blvd. Mound, MN 55364

952-472-1284

ourladyofthelake.com

Attention: All Men of the Parish

Catholic Watchmen Night September 12th

The mission of the Catholic Watchmen is to respond to

Bishop Cozzens’ call to Catholic men to live up to their duty to be

protectors, providers, and leaders of their families. To

accomplish this task, Catholic Watchmen learn and practice

Seven Disciplines. The Catholic Watchmen Meetings are

scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of the month. All men of the parish

are welcome to attend our Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12th.

The schedule is as follows:

6:00pm: Adoration & Confession 6:30pm: Mass 7:00pm: Meeting (we’ll begin with a meal, followed by a video presenta- tion, social time and group discussion).

Each month we will explore one of the Seven Disciplines

for a spiritual journey. If you have any questions about joining the

Catholic Watchmen, contact Paul Stone at

ptstone85@gmail.com. To learn more about this

initiative, go to: thecatholicwatchmen.com.

Mass Intentions beginning Monday, August 21st

Monday 8:00am Communion Service

Tuesday 6:30pm Joseph Thiem

Wednesday 8:00am Marian Hiem

Thursday 8:00am Countries at War 10:00am LMS Residents 6:00pm OLL School

Friday 8:00am Deceased Members of OLL

Saturday 5:00pm Parish

Sunday 8:30am Marian Kuchera 10:30am Mark and Dorothy Houle

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Calendar for the Week of August 20 th, 2017

Monday - August 21st 6:30pm Boy Scout Court of Honor - Presentation Rm. Tuesday - August 22nd 8:30am Eucharistic Adoration - John Paul II Chapel 7:00pm Parish Council Meeting - Fireside Room Wednesday - August 23rd 7:00pm Incredible Festival Meeting - Pres. Room Thursday - August 24th 8:30am Eucharistic Adoration - John Paul II Chapel 10:00am Mass at Lake Minnetonka Shores - Peace 6:00pm OLL School Back-to-School Mass and Open House - Church & School 7:00pm Social Action Committee Meeting - Fireside

Monthly Mail-Out Bulletin Our Lady of the Lake Bulletin

Published Monthly by Our Lady of the Lake Church 2385 Commerce Boulevard Mound, MN 55364-1427

Rosary Intention:

Healing for

the Sick

Scripture Readings for August 27th

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading 1 Isaiah 22:19-23

Reading 2 Romans 11:33-36

Gospel Matthew 16:13-20

Visit usccb.org/bible/readings for the daily readings.

Silent Auction Update!

Silent Auction Therapy! Give and you can get a good feeling! Let your fingers do the walking and give us a call if you can! Thank you!

Gift Certificates • Tickets • Services • Condos Items for the House, Yard, Garage, or Cabin

Items for Kids, Pets, or the Entire Family

If you have any other ideas, let us know!

Call, text, or email Jackie or Terry Byrnes 612.804.4390 • jkeb52@yahoo.com

Save the Date! Knights of Columbus 50th Anniversary Party Saturday, Oct. 28th • 6:00pm • PACE Center

The OLL 5K is almost here! Similar to past years, we are teaming

up with The Running of the Bays Half Marathon, which is on

Saturday, September 9th, at 7:30am. Please note that this is not the same weekend as the Incredible Festival.

All proceeds from the 5K will continue to go to OLL.

The 5K Family Fun Run is for all ages & paces! Strollers are welcome at the back of the 5K start. The 5K will start from Grandview Middle School at 7:35am. Your victory will come with a grand finish at the Bethel Methodist Church in downtown Mound.

Additional details and online registration is available via the “Online Registration” button at runningofthebays.com. Register by August 28th to guarantee proper T-shirt size.

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Pastoral Ministry

West Suburban Grief Coalition Meets at Trinity Lutheran Church 2060 Seventh Avenue North (County Road 6) Long Lake • 952.473.8577 The group meets on Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00pm. Aug. 24th: Hope After Suicide Death Aug. 31st: Small Group Sharing

Welcome the Disciples: Liturgy flourishes in a climate of hospitality, a situation in which people are comfortable with one another, either knowing or being introduced to one another. All are involved as participants, not as spectators. (Environment and Art in Catholic Worship) The Liturgy Committee is anticipating someone will step forward to coordinate the Greeters. Are you a candidate?

Did you know that OLL has an email and phone Prayer Chain? Parishioners are invited to call the Parish Office to request prayers for those in need. *We require permission of those being prayed for, & forward the request to the prayer minister. If preferred, the person’s name can remain anonymous. Our prayers are powerful! If you would like to be part of the Prayer Ministry team, contact Dana in the Parish Office.

Bulletin Update: The weekend of August 26th/27th we are renewing the list of names in the bulletin of those in need and those serving in the military. If you wish to have someone continued or added, contact Dana in the Parish Office by August 22nd. Thanks!

Liturgy and Life: The Canaanite woman did not give up. When have you persisted in calling out to God?

The Assembly of Believers: Among the symbols with which liturgy deals, none is more important than the assembly of believers. In the words of ancient Christians, the building used for worship is called domus ecclesia, the house of the Church. (Environment and Art in Catholic Worship)

We pray for those in need. Please keep the following individuals in your prayers:

Chris A. Dolores Kelly Laura Andersen Andra Olson Al Blackwell Maddie Poranski Bob Blake Bobby Reil Dan Entinger Adam Richardt Kathy Gnitka Mike Schulz Barbara Ann Johnson

We pray for those in the Military: Travis B. Freddie M. Darrell V. Nicholas J. Nicholas R.

Mark your calendars!! Our Lady of the Lake’s 38th Annual INCREDIBLE FESTIVAL

New Dates, New Carnival, Same Fun For All! September 22nd, 23rd & 24th, 2017

Visit the Incredible Festival website - incrediblefestival.com - or visit our Facebook & Twitter pages to see more of the things planned for this year!

RAFFLE TICKETS Have you picked up your Incredible Festival Raffle Tickets? If not, they’re available in the back of the Church. The Incredible Festival Raffle is a significant part of the overall success of the Festival. Please pick up your tickets today & support your Parish by selling or buying as many tickets as you can. In accordance with the State of Minnesota Statutes, please remember to return all tickets, both sold & unsold, by the time of the drawing on September 24th.

TICKETS • $5 each - Drawing: September 24th • 4:00pm

1st Prize - $5,000 Cash! • 2nd Prize - $500 Cash! 3rd Prize - $300 Cash! • Ten $100 Cash Prizes!

We remember our beloved deceased, Marilyn Nelson and Dale Linnenkamp.

May they rest in God’s peace.

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Faith Formation

You can still register for Faith Formation Classes beginning in September! Register online at ourladyofthelake.com/formation-classes. Forms are also available in the Church Office. Questions? Contact Kathy at 952.472.8202.

VIRTUS Training is scheduled at OLL on Wednesday, September 13th, and Saturday, October 7th. This training, along with a completed background check and signed Code of Conduct, is required for all volunteers who work with children. Please contact Kathy at khejna@ourladyofthelake.com if you would like more information.

Alpha is coming to OLL in September! Alpha begins on September 11th, and meets on Monday evenings in the fall from 6:00 - 8:00pm. It is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in an informal environment. It is free and open to everyone! Register online at ourladyofthelake.com/alpha.

Join us on our Bus Trip to tour the Cathedral of St. Paul on Friday, October 20th. We’ll stop by Catholic Charities Opportunity Center for a tour, have lunch at Green Mill, followed by a tour of the Cathedral. For more information, contact Carla at 952.472.8204 or Kathy at 952.472.8202.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word will resume on September 10th. No registration is required and it is open to all children, ages Preschool through Grade 4.

RCIA Mark your calendars for September 28th - the beginning of the new RCIA session! This program is

for anyone who has not completed the Catholic Church’s initiation sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, or First Communion). Do you know someone who hasn’t received their First Communion or Confirmation? Do you have a friend, neighbor, or relative who may be interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? The first part of this program is called “Inquiry,” i.e. ask your questions and see if this is something that might work for you. Come and learn about the depth and richness of the Catholic faith! For more information, please contact Carla at 952.472.8204 or clabore@ourladyofthelake.com.

Aug. 15th - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Study: The Bible and the Virgin Mary, Lesson 8: Mother Crowned in Glory Study: The Bible and the Virgin Mary, Lesson 11: The Assumption Study: Symbolon: Knowing the Faith, Session 9: Mary and the Saints Watch: Mary of Nazareth Read: Mary: God’s Yes to Man Listen: Mary: Handmaid of the Lord Listen: Mary: The Indispensable Mother of God

Aug. 18th - St. Helen Read: Saint Helena and the True Cross

Aug. 20th - St. Bernard of Clairvaux Read: The Young People’s Book of Saints

Aug. 21st - Pope St. Pius X Listen: Answering Common Objections: The Pope

Aug. 22nd - Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Study: Footprints of God: Mary Study: The Bible and the Virgin Mary, Lesson 8: Mother Crowned in Glory Watch: Mary of Nazareth Read: The World’s First Love Read: Mary: The Church at the Source Listen: Mary: Handmaid of the Lord

Aug. 24th - St. Bartholomew/Nathaniel Study: Lectio: Evangelization & The Acts of the Apostles

Aug. 25th - St. Louis IX Read: The Book of Saints and Heroes

FORMED • Online Catholic Resource Parish Code: P Y W Y W J The following resources are suggested for the month of August:

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Di s c i p l e sh ip … Fa i t h I n Ac t i on

Stewardship Thought

“For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.” - Romans 11:29

God has a special mission in mind for each of us. He has given us the gifts we need to accomplish that mission. We are called to be good stewards by using those gifts to do the work that

He has planned for each of us. If we deny our gifts or fail to use them as God calls us to use them, then some part of His work will be left undone.

Actuals Requirements

August 12th & 13th, 2017 $16,526 $15,600

Fiscal YTD (07/01/17 to present) $95,394 $93,600

952.472.5599 Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30am - Noon & 1:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday: 9:30am - Noon & 6:00pm - 8:00pm • Friday: 9:30am - Noon Saturday: 10:00am - Noon

The Westonka Food Shelf needs your gently used paper grocery bags. Please drop them in the Food Shelf Baskets by the Church exits. Thank you!!

PennyWise News PennyWise is currently closed. We are planning on re-opening on Tuesday, August 22nd. We will post signs with our re-opening date. We are closed Labor Day weekend beginning Friday, September 1st, and will re-open on Tuesday, September 5th.

Donations are accepted during store hours only. We are unable to accept baby strollers, cribs, car seats, and electronics such as TVs and computers/computer accessories.

Questions? Call PennyWise at 952.472.1773 during store hours, or the Church Office at 952.472.1284.

The Schimmy Scramble Golf tournament, to raise donations for the ALS Association and Dan Entinger, former OLL employee, will be held on August 26th, 2017, at Dahlgren Golf Course. Silent Auction Items and/or monetary donations will gladly be accepted until August 24th. We have a few foursome spots left for golf as well. If interested in playing or donating, please contact John Wartman at 952-221-5802 or Jane Schimschock at 952-210-5742.

Got Questions About Life?

Why and How Do I Pray? If God knows our needs, why should we pray about them? What is the value of prayer? Why and How Should I Read the Bible? How do you feel about the idea that God speaks to you through the Bible?

ALPHA takes people on a journey often leading to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. It enables them to ask their questions, share ideas, build friendships and experience the love of God through the Holy Spirit. Each session includes dinner, a talk and discussion. Join us on Monday evenings starting September 11th, from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Register online at ourladyofthelake.com/alpha.

9:00am Board Bus at OLL 9:30am Tour of Catholic Charities Opportunity Center

11:00am Lunch at Green Mill Restaurant 1:00pm Tour of Cathedral 3:00pm Arrive back at OLL

$25 includes bus, tours & lunch

Space is limited - sign-up early!

Contact Carla at 952.472.8204 or Kathy at 952.472.8202.

Cathedral of St. Paul Bus Trip • Friday, October 20th

Church Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Closed 12:00 - 1:00pm) Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

School Office Hours (AUGUST) Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm

The printing of the bulletin is made possible by:

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Mass Schedule Weekends Saturday 5:00pm • Sunday 8:30am & 10:30am

Weekdays Mon. 8:00am Communion Service (Small Chapel) Tues. 6:30pm (Church) Wed. 8:00am (Small Chapel) Thurs. & Fri. 8:00am (Small Chapel)

Confessions Tuesdays 6:00-6:30pm, Saturdays 4:00-4:30pm, & by appointment.

Rosary Everyone is welcome to join us in the Church to pray the Rosary 25 minutes before the weekday and weekend Masses.

Eucharistic Adoration is held in the John Paul II Chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 10:00pm & on First Fridays of the month after the morning Mass until 8:00pm. Please join us for this rewarding experience!

Parish Phone Numbers 952.472.1284 Pastor, Fr. Tony O’Neill ... 952.472.1284 ext. 8207 Deacon, Dcn. Del Wilkinson … 952.472.8210 Parish Administrator, Rhonda Eurich ... 952.472.8201 Pastoral Minister, Sr. Carrie Link ... 952.472.8205 Parish Nurses, Stacy Hoh … 952.240.6063 Annette Parker ...651.206.7282 Maintenance Director, Roger Koch … 952.472.8203 Church Secretary, Dana Barrett … 952.472.8200 Administrative Assistant, Char Nee … 952.472.8206 Communications Director, Pam Vogt … 952.472.8209 Youth & Family Faith Formation Coordinator, Kathy Hejna … 952.472.8202 Adult Faith Formation Coordinator, Carla LaBore … 952.472.8204 Youth Minister, Theresa Rider … 952.472.8208 Music Director, Courtney Young … 952.472.8211

New School Phone Number 952.472.8228 School Principal, Becky Kennedy … 952.472.8229 School Secretary, Carol Franck … 952.472.8251

Fax … 952.472.1216

Church Staff e-mails are first letter of first name, followed by last name @ourladyofthelake.com

Example: reurich@ourladyofthelake.com

School Staff e-mails are first letter of first name, followed by last name @schoololl.com

Example: bkennedy@schoololl.com

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Our Lady of the Lake’s 38th Annual

INCREDIBLE FESTIVAL

INCREDIBLE SCHEDULE

September 22nd - 24th, 2017 FRIDAY, SEPT. 22nd • 5pm - 11pm 5pm Festival Fun BEGINS! 7pm The Days Between Band SATURDAY, SEPT. 23rd • 11am - 11pm 11:00am Kiddie Parade - Theme: Western—Cowboys & Cowgirls 11:00am Balloon Artist 11:30pm Bingo! 1:30pm Benilde Choir 2:00pm Adult Bean Bag Tourney 6:00pm New Strange Band 7:30pm Bad Companions Band SUNDAY, SEPT. 24th • 11am - 4pm 12:00pm Higher Call (Gospel Quartet) 1:00pm Bingo! 3:00pm OLL Choir 4:00pm Raffle Drawing (Tickets $5 Each) - $5,000 Grand Prize

Our Lady of the Lake

2385 Commerce Blvd.

MOUND 952.472.1284

FREE, LIVE Entertainment! Thrilling Carnival Rides Beer Tent Delicious Food Sweets and Treats Silent Auction Country Store Children’s Games

incrediblefestival.com

Unlimited Daily Ride Wristbands Available!

$25 pre-sale: online or at the Church Office.

$30 at the Festival. Visa and MasterCard accepted.

On the beautiful shores of Lake Langdon

Where old friends meet and new friends

become acquainted

Our Lady of the Lake’s 38th Annual Incredible Festival September 22, 23, & 24, 2017

The “Stellar Sellers Club” Buy or sell 80 Raffle Tickets ($400)

Each ticket is eligible for the Raffle Drawing for:

• 1st Prize $5,000 Cash

• 2nd Prize $500 Cash

• 3rd Prize $300 Cash

• Ten $100 Cash Prizes Drawing is Sunday,

September 24th, at 4:00pm

In addition to the Raffle, you will receive: 1.) Two ads in the local newspaper listing your support for the parish. (You may be anonymous, if you wish.) 2.) Your business’s website linked from Incredible Festival home page. 3.) Your name/business on the “special” poster in the PACE Center up to the date of the Festival. 4.) Your name/business in a flyer each week in the church bulletin up to the date of the Festival and one week after.

5.) Your name/business posted at the Raffle Booth during the Festival.

Contact Raffle Ticket Chairs:

Terry and Cheryl Mahoney 952-472-6057

Terry.Mahoney@mchsi.com