PARISH FAMILY OF OUR LADY OF THE LAKE Parish Office Hours 9AM - 3PM Monday through Thursday Parish Office: (978) 342-2978 Religious Ed. Office: (978) 345-7469 Fax: (978) 342-8738 Parish E-Mail [email protected]Religious Ed. Email [email protected]Parish Web Address www.ourladylake.org Parish Staff Pastor: Father Dennis J. O’Brien Weekend Assistant: Msgr. James Mongelluzzo Deacon: Tim Cross Pastoral Minister: Joan Burns Religious Ed. Director: Lisa Sciacca Religious Ed. Grade Coordinators: Elizabeth Rawlinson & Michelle Lutter Religious Ed. Secretary: Debbie Bronchuk Parish Office Manager : Tracy Kennedy Parish Secretary: Kathryn Gravel Administrative Assistant : Wendy Mullin Facility Manager: Frank Ricardo, Jr. Director of Music: Regie Pineda Liturgical Celebrations Lord’s Day Masses: Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:45 AM, 11:45 AM Daily Mass: 8:00 AM (M, T, W) Communion Service: 8:00 AM (Th, F) Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday at 4:00 PM and by appointment. 1400 Main Street ~ Leominster, MA 01453 Third Sunday of Lent “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:9A, 10 Annual Parish Mission March 08 th ~ March 11 th , 7PM. “Listen, with the ear of your heart.”
Facility Manager: Frank Ricardo, Jr. Director of Music: Regie Pineda
Liturgical Celebrations
Lord’s Day Masses:
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:45 AM, 11:45 AM
Daily Mass: 8:00 AM (M, T, W)
Communion Service: 8:00 AM (Th, F)
Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday at 4:00 PM and by appointment.
1400 Main Street ~ Leominster, MA 01453
Third Sunday of Lent
“Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again;
but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst;
the water I shall give will become a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
John 4:9A, 10
Annual Parish Mission
March 08th ~ March 11th, 7PM.
“Listen, with the ear of your heart.”
Please remember in your prayers: Parish member Joan M. Ramond and Maria
Salamone, mother of par ishioner Phyllis
Tessier. May they rest in peace and may their
families find comfort from their faith in Jesus Christ.
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE LEOMINSTER, MA
Parish Support
Feb 28/Mar 01 198 Sunday Envelopes $ 5,718 118 Make Up Envelopes $ 2,522
07 Paid Ahead Envelope $ 150 Loose Cash $ 1,360
SUNDAY COLLECTION $ 9,750
Monthly Maintenance $ 665
Fuel $ 729
PARISH TITHING Nativity School of Worcester $ 975
MONTHLY SUMMARY ~ FEBRUARY 2015 February (4 weeks) $ 24,826
February Parish Pay $ 8,584
Total February $ 33,410
Next Weekend’s Celebrants
March 14th, SATURDAY
5:00 PM Fr. Dennis O’Brien
March 15th, SUNDAY 8:00 AM Fr. Dennis O’Brien
9:45 AM Fr. Anthony DiRusso
11:45 AM Fr. Anthony Di Russo
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only
Son, so that whoever believes in Him might not perish
and might have eternal life.” John 3:16
Annual Parish Mission
March 08th ~ March 11th, 7PM.
“Listen, with the ear of your heart.”
Please join us! Read about our Mission speakers at ourladylake.org
MAR 07th ~ Mar 15th
07th SATURDAY Saints Perpetua and Felicity 5:00 PM Wilma Leger Zenon Leger 08th SUNDAY Third Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM Richard Uhl Patricia Dunn 9:45 AM Kathy Heffernan, Birthday Remembrance Henry and Florence Arsenault 11:45 AM Fr . John F. Connell 09th MONDAY Saint Frances of Rome 8:00 AM Sister Dorothy Santarpia Ann Lopes 10th TUESDAY
8:00 AM Louise McAllister 11th WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM William F. O’Br ien Keli Barnet 5:30 PM Pope Francis, 2nd Anniversary of his papal election 12th THURSDAY 8:00 AM Communion Service 13th FRIDAY 8:00 AM Communion Service 14th SATURDAY 5:00 PM William F. O’Br ien Father John F. Connell 15th SUNDAY Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM Liisa Brown Tucker 9:45 AM Rose Letar te, 95th Birthday Celebration Kate Borreani, Month’s Mind 11:45 AM Stacy Cline, Fir st Anniversary Theresa Rosa.
In-Pew solicitation for the Annual
Partners in Charity Appeal will take place next Sunday, March 14th. At all parish Masses, we will have an opportunity to assist the charitable,
educational, and ministerial mission of the Catholic Church throughout the diocese by making a pledged gift during in-pew solicitation. In doing so, we will unite with our diocesan family and become partners in charity and partners with Christ. Though the diocese has a goal, and our parish has one as well, the most important goal is that every family join in putting Our Faith in Action in providing for the charitable works of the Church. Our parish goal is $63,000 this year.
After the 8AM and 9:45AM Masses this Sunday, a
pancake breakfast will be held downstairs in our St.
Joseph’s Hall to benefit Kylee’s Kare Kits for K idz .
This organization provides care kits of food to needy
children within our community. Tickets for this event
are: Adults $7, Children/Seniors $5. All are welcome.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
MINISTRIES IN ACTION
PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISH SICK Please keep the following individuals in your prayers
as we pray for their recovery and well being.
Dale Duval
Craig Charpentier Mike Boucher
Leona Christian
Peggy Malo Chris Todd
Cheryl Beiler
Katie Cannon Scott Bouchard
Richie Powers
Darren McCullough
Robbyn Paradis Faith Ann Castrini
Richard Ducharme
June Bechard Charles Muth
Paul Crisostamo
Linda Hier
Susan Bartlett Ellie Aiello
Jim Normandin
Nick Murphy Maureen Cormier
Rebecca Smith
Donna Thomas Carol Kilcoyne
Terry Allen
Samuel Costa
Rita Tedd Lorette Loiselle
Jennifer Murphy
Geraldine DiMassa Robert Joyner
Jeanne Jekanowski
Calling All Soup Makers: We are looking for
volunteers to prepare meatless soups on the
following Wednesdays of Lent:
MAR 11, MAR 18, MAR 25.
Please use the sign up sheets located at the church entrances.
Food Pantry News Your generosity has helped many people.
Week of FEB 16th, 19, bags of food were given out. Week of FEB 23rd, 21, bags of food were given out.
Donations are always welcome to replenish our food pantry:
Donations may be left in the totes at the entrances to the church.
THANK YOU for your continued support!
CEREAL PANCAKE MIX PANCAKE SYRUP
OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER JAM OR JELLY
TUNA MAYONNAISE
SOUP BEEF STEW
SPAGHETTI SPAGHETTI SAUCE MACARONI &
CHEESE INSTANT POTATOES CANNED FRUIT CRACKERS JUICE COFFEE TEA
RICE (WHITE OR FLAVORED) CANNED MEAT (CHICKEN, TURKEY, HAM)
GROCERY STORE GIFT CARDS
Many thanks to all who attended our annual
Chowderfest: we had great crowds and a great time
was had by all! Many thanks to all of the volunteers
who helped make this event such a success.
Special thanks to Jane O’Hara for
coordinating this evening.
BROWN BAG MINISTRY Our next group meeting of the Brown Bag Ministry
will be Sunday, MAR 15th at 2PM in the St. Katherine
Drexel Room, M8, at the family parish center. This
meeting is for everyone that signed up to be a part of
the ministry as well as any new members that would
like to join.
The next Brown Bag Ministry meal prep is
MAR 21st for the Days Inn, 3PM in St.
Joseph’s Hall and Kitchen. Father’s House: MAR 28, APR 25, MAY 23, JUN 27, JUL 25. Days Inn: APR 11, MAY 09, JUN 20.
LAST ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS:
FEB 20: $75, Lisa Nowland FEB 21: $100, Rachel Sazonick FEB 22: $75, Cathy Nicastro FEB 23: $100, Florence Rodier FEB 24: $100, Tom Gammel FEB 25: $200, Lorraine Soucy FEB 26: $50, Linda Gerante FEB 27: $100, Debbie LaValley FEB 28: Grand Prize, $500, Paula Allen
A special thank you to our parish community
for a very successful February Raffle!
Please take any of the CRS Rice
Bowls at the entrances of the
church, to fill with your coins and
bills during the season of Lent.
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.
Substitute Teachers Needed!
All grade levels and sessions:
Grs.1-5 on Mondays or Tuesdays
4:15-5:15PM, and Grs. 6-8 on
Monday nights from 6:45-8PM.
We are happy to work with you
to make you comfortable with
the teaching material, you reserve the freedom to say
yes or no when called. Please call the religious ed
office for more info.
MARCH 08, 2015
A few booklets are still available for your use this Lent.
They are on display at the entrances of the Church and in the
Parish Family Center. We encourage you to look them over
and to choose what you think might be most useful for your
Lenten journey. Bring one to a friend!
LENTEN READING
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION and SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES
The ticket prices for the Annual Diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference are now $60. Student tickets are $30. You can order tickets online at these two websites: www.firstmensconf.org OR www.ourladylake.org.
All men are invited to attend this 15th annual conference at the Worcester’s DCU Center, Saturday, MAR 21st. Dynamic Catholic Institute’s Allen Hunt; Arise Ministries’ Dominick Albano; Blessed2Play’s Ron Meyer; and ‘Catholic Answers’ host Patrick Coffin. Father Michael Gaitley will offer a special presentation on divine mercy, the role of the Blessed Mother and the importance of receiving mercy through confession. Bishops and diocesan and religious priests will hear confessions. Bishop McManus will offer Mass.
For a Conference brochure, further information, or registration, call Ed Sullivan, 978 537-6553, or Kyle Norton, 978-514-5438. Great father and son event!
Visit www.FirstMensConf.org on the web!
Except for our Beginnings class on Sunday morning, there will be No Religious Ed classes NEXT week, March 8-10, so that our catechists and parents are free to attend the annual Parish Mission. Catechists, aides and substitute teachers are invited to gather in the Saints Joachim & Anna Room, Family Room, at 5:30PM on Monday night of the Mission (March 9th) for a light meal and fellowship so that we might be nourished in body mind and spirit.
Please RSVP so we can plan for enough food.
How about making a Cursillo weekend?
Cursillo or "short course in Christianity" is an uplifting and educational experience. The weekend is conducted by a team of laypeople and clergy who deliver organized talks and discussions. The next Men’s Cursillo weekend is being held June 25-28, at the Prindle Pond Conference Center in Charlton, MA. The next Women’s Cursillo weekend is being held July 30-August 2, at Nichols College in Dudley, MA.
For additional information and/or an application, please contact: Carolyn Galgano, 508-847-7005, [email protected] OR Joan Laracy, 774-239-
St. John’s High School campus ministry presents its first ever
Middle School Lenten Encounter
Thursday, March 19th, 5PM-7PM.
“What is your preconceived notion of God? What does God mean to you?”
To register your group, teachers or youth group leaders should contact the St. John’s Admissions Office at 508 842-8934, Ext. 266. See more information on the bulletin board located at the back of the church.
Are you interested in the Priesthood?
If you are high school age, college age, or older, come and learn more about the priesthood at a 24-hour retreat directed by Bishop Robert McManus on Friday, MAR 27th, & Saturday, MAR 28th, 6PM-
6PM. This retreat will be held 30 minutes from Worcester at the Immaculate Conception Retreat Center in Putnam, CT. No cost and transportation provided. Contact Fr. Dennis if you are interested.
Learn more at www.worcestervocations.com. The Priests, a classical musical trio made up three Roman Catholic priests from Northern Ireland, now one of the most successful acts in both the religious and secular worlds!
Friday, March 27th, 7:30PM
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
Tickets on sale now, starting at $25.
To benefit St. John’s Food for the Poor Program.
Get tickets at www.The HanoverTheatre.org OR call the box office at 877-571-7469.
Confirmation Retreat: Please keep in your prayers our 38 high school students who will be on retreat on March 14-15 at the Grotonwood Retreat Center. These teens and a team of fourteen adults who are leading the retreat are depending on your prayers that this may be a time of opening to the Holy Spirit in their lives.
MARCH 08, 2015
ANNUAL PARISH MISSION:
Listen, with the ear of your heart.” St. Benedict
Sunday, MAR 08th Dr. John Zawacki “Listening in the heart of the home.”
Monday, MAR 09th Sister Nancy Sheridan, SASV
“Listening to the voice of the Lord.”
Tuesday, MAR 10th Dr. Nicki Verploegen “Listening to the cry of the poor: the ear of mercy and tenderness.”
Wednesday, MAR 11th Fr. Richard F. Reidy
“Listening with a repentant heart.”
THIS WEEK’S PARISH EVENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 07th 07:00 PM Squaw No Cook Meeting
07:30 PM AA Meeting
SUNDAY, MARCH 08th
Third Sunday of Lent Pancake Breakfast after 8AM and 9:45AM Masses 08:30 AM Beginnings Class
09:00 AM Coffee Shop available after 8AM Mass
09:45 AM Childcare available, Coffee Shop
after Mass
07:00 PM Parish Mission
MONDAY, MARCH 09th
No Religious Education Classes
05:30 PM Catechist Gathering
07:00 PM Parish Mission
TUESDAY, MARCH 10th
No Religious Education Classes
07:00 PM Parish Mission
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11th
06:00 PM Cub Scout Pack 3 Meeting
06:00 PM Soup and Bread Supper
07:00 PM Parish Mission/Penitential Prayer Service
07:00 PM 12 Steps Meeting
THURSDAY, MARCH 12th 09:00 AM Dominoes
01:00 PM Prayer Shawl
06:00 PM BSA Troop 12 Meeting
07:00 PM Adult Choir Practice
07:00 PM Adult Folk Group Practice
07:00 PM OA Meeting
07:00 PM Mother of Multiples
07:00 PM Prayer Shawl
FRIDAY, MARCH 13th 04:15 PM Choir of Angels
06:30 PM High School Youth Group Meeting
07:00 PM Adult Folk Group Practice
07:30 PM Stations of the Cross
07:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting
SATURDAY, MARCH 14th 09:00 AM Grotonwood Retreat leaves
07:30 PM AA Meeting.
Exposition, Adoration, & Benediction
of the Blessed Sacrament
will resume next week.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
will resume next Tuesday or you may celebrate the
sacrament at the Annual Penitential Prayer Service this
Wednesday, MAR 11th.
PARISH MISSION TUESDAY MAR 10
5:30 PM Mass 6:00 PM Soup and Bread Supper
7:00 PM Penitential Prayer Service
Several priest from all over the Diocese will be available
to hear confessions MAR 11th at the conclusion
of our Annual Parish Mission
PARISH MISSION WEDNESDAY MAR 11
Monsignor James Mongelluzzo will continue his 4-part
series on the Mass next Wednesday.
MAR 18 God Unites Us: The Liturgy of the Euchar ist
MAR 25 God Commissions Us: The Concluding Rite
Babysitting will be provided so that young families may
have the opportunity to attend these informative sessions.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Fridays at 7:30 PM and
Good Friday, April 3, 3 PM
LENTEN FRIDAYS
STELLA’SCOFFEE SHOP
978-343-6918466 Electric Ave. ~ Lunenburg
Breakfast 7 Days A WeekLunch Monday - FridayCome visit us after Mass
