Dear Friends,

How are you holding up? Let’s be honest,

now. It seemed to me that prior to the Coronavirus,

folks were in not such a great place. Politics and

politicians were showing the real and searing

divisions in our country. The economy was still not

working for the working class as well as was

promised. The run-up to the election looked and

sounded like book of fiction, but who could really

make that stuff up? The vitriol was on the cusp of

becoming a national standard for communication.

Secularization was, and is still, on the

rise. People are trying to find happiness in their

lives only to realize the places they were looking in

were, at best, only fleeting moments of

happiness. All main line denominations experienced

a steep decline in numbers and, as result, resources

fell exponentially. When you suddenly realize you

are no longer part of the majority either in society or

in the Church, that is a concrete reality that hits very

hard.

What to do? Take very seriously what shape

you are in, right now, and see if this is where you

want to remain. Prior to 9-11, a couple I know were

living what many folks would call the good

life. They are not wealthy, but comfortable. They

traveled, partied with their friends, had all the right

possessions, etc. They weren’t attending church

because of second marriage situation and weren’t

really that interested in getting annulments.

However, as they related their story to me, after

9-11, the wife looked at the husband and said that if

we don’t change our lives and give it some real

meaning after this experience, then we are really

bad people. He agreed, and were true to their word,

found the real meaning of their lives in their Catholic

faith.

It’s Palm Sunday, the beginning of the most

holy week of the Christian year and it turned the

world on its head! All of that was done by God, for

us, to give our lives real meaning! Jesus died a very

shameful death, like that of a common

criminal. Scripture scholar John Pilch puts it very

succinctly when he says, “In our culture, where

suffering is a nuisance and pain can readily be

avoided by cleverness or medicine, it is difficult to

admire Mediterranean manliness demonstrated in

endurance.” In other words, during this pandemic,

which we will endure by taking the time to

strengthen our faith. We will be able to find the

meaning of our lives refreshed, renewed and

invigorated by what we’ve always known. What

that is, is, no matter your political party, your

Church affiliation, your sexuality, the disagreements

that have caused divisions and separation in our

lives, it’s all about Jesus. No, no “buts” or “what

if’s,” It’s about Jesus. It’s about being

grateful. When the pandemic is over, who will you

be?

Peace, Fr. Michael

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE

1400 MAIN STREET

LEOMINSTER, MA 01453

Liturgical Celebrations

are suspended until further notice.

We will be live-streaming Mass on

Sunday mornings at 10AM via YouTube

and on our website.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Is suspended at until further notice.

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.

Parish Staff

Pastor: Fr. C. Michael Broderick (x111)

Email: cmb@ourladylake.org

Weekend Assistant: Msgr. James Mongelluzzo

Religious Ed. Director: Michelle Lutter (x109)

Religious Ed. Coordinators:

Ellen DePatie (x108) and Rob Carlin (x107)

Religious Ed. Secretary: Debbie Bronchuk (x106)

Parish Secretary: Laura Petkewich (x104)

Parish Bookkeeper: Wendy Chartrand (x101)

Facility Manager: Louis Giancola (x110)

Director of Music: Regie Pineda (x142)

Parish Outreach: Betty Hudson (X105)

Parish E-Mail: information@ourladylake.org

Parish Web Address: www.ourladylake.org

Pastoral Council E-Mail

pastoralcouncil@ourladylake.org

The Parish Office is closed to the public

until further notice, but staff is

still here to help you!

Parish Office: (978) 342-2978

Religious Ed. Office: (978) 342-2978, Opt. 4

Fax: (978) 342-8738

On this day of great rejoicing,

Lord Jesus Christ, when we welcome

You as our King and Savior,

we also walk in the shadow of Your cross.

Hosanna! We cry.

Blessed are You who come

in God’s name to save us.

Hosanna!

Strengthen our faith on this Palm Sunday

so that when the time comes

to carry the cross we might still

call out to You with heartfelt praise.

Give us the grace and the courage

to follow You this Holy week

from death to resurrection,

from darkness to the fullness of light.

We need You,

Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Hosanna!

APRIL 4TH AND 5TH, 2020

Prayer During A Health Crisis

Compassionate and Loving Father,

In the face of confusion and concern

impart to us the calm of your presence.

In You allow us to find hope and healing.

Be with those who serve the sick

and give them Your caring hands.

Be with those who lead

and give them Your Spirit of wisdom.

Be with those who have fallen ill

and give them Your comforting heart.

Wrap your arms around our world

and hold us in your love.

Allow us at this time of trial to then

serve as instruments of that love

to all we meet.

We ask this in Your Name.

Amen.

©LPi

APRIL 4TH AND 5TH, 2020

Thank you for your

Parish Support!

March 28th/29th, 2020

Mail in����������������� � �$5,418.�

Total����� ��������������� � $5,418.�

Please note: � The above includes mul�ple weeks of

make�up contribu�ons for the month of March 2020

as well as some pay�ahead contribu�ons for the

month of April. This is not a true representa�on of one

weeks collec�ons.�

�

PARISH TITHE

�

Thanks to your generosity, the week of March 29th

Tithe of $541.80 will be sent to Our Father’s

House, Inc., a nonprofit program that provides

housing and meals for the homeless children,

women and men in North Worcester County. Some

of their programs include an Emergency Shelter,

the Elizabeth House, West Street Sober House,

Transi#ons at Devens and Street Outreach. They

offer a comprehensive set of services aimed at

ge'ng people off the street where they can be

safe and then work closely with them and service

providers to help them become self�sufficient.�

Something Beautiful for

God Campaign

As of 3/30/20, we have received 189

pledges totaling $596,809. Kindly send

your monthly or quarterly installments to

the Parish Business office. Please remember to indicate

Something Beautiful for God Campaign in the memo

section of checks and mark the envelopes Attn: Wendy

Chartrand. If you have any questions regarding the

installments, please contact Wendy Chartrand at Ext.

101, or email wchartrand@ourladylake.org. Questions

regarding pledging to the campaign should be directed

to Fr. Michael (Ext. 111) or Wendy Chartrand (Ext. 101)

or wchartrand@ourladylake.org.

Thank you for your continued prayers and

support for a successful Campaign!

Looking for Relief

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Continue your journey with God

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The Food Pantry is open on

Mondays and Tuesdays from 10AM-1PM.

Donations are always welcome to

replenish our food pantry and may be left

in the totes at the entrances to the church.

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