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Our Lady of the Lake 2385 Commerce Blvd. MONTHLY MAIL-OUT BULLETIN
Mound, MN 55364
Catholic Church 952-472-1284
VOLUME CXVII
Fr. Tony O’Neill, Pastor ourladyofthelake.com
January 20th, 2019 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit
is given for some benefit.” - 1 Corinthians 12:7
As we walk through the seven capital sins, the first one that we will focus on is envy. Envy is our wanting
something that belongs to someone else. It is usually manifested in experiencing sadness when someone else
is experiencing good fortune. This is because we feel the lack of what someone else is experiencing or
receiving. On account of this, we begin to desire that the other person lose what they have, so it becomes a
negative attitude towards them. We often think of envy in terms of material goods, which is more properly
understood as covetousness. Jealousy is also related, but is when we already have something but are afraid we
may lose it. Envy is often even deeper, focusing on internal qualities of a person and thus our very identity.
So, envy is not simply about the possessions or attributes themselves, but what they say about who we are.
By reflecting on who we envy, we can learn more about ourselves and how we are seeking to define who we
are in the world.
The effects of envy within our lives can be detrimental. It destroys our ability to truly love because it creates
walls between us and our neighbor, and between us and God. It stirs up a spirit of comparison that cuts deep
into our hearts. Because of this, it leads to feeling isolated and inferior. Envy can lead to hatred, where we
begin to speak ill of another to help us cope with that feeling of sadness and isolation. It can sow discord as
relationships develop tensions and hidden thoughts. It can create an unhealthy desire for riches and honors to
try to surpass those whom we envy. And envy disturbs our peace as it keeps us from resting in our true identity.
To fight envy in our life, it is important to recognize the deep need we have for receiving unconditional love,
and recognizing that this can only come from our relationship with God. Spending time in prayer, and especially
developing a heart of gratitude for our many blessings is important. At the same time, we want to cultivate
charity in our lives. In regards to fighting against envy, this can be done in three ways. The first is through
hidden acts of charity. It is important that they be hidden so that we are not tempted to try to “one up”
others, or seek recognition for what we are doing, which could end up feeding our envy. The second way is to
invest deliberately in activities that have a shared good. This is so that you can both enjoy the activity without
it becoming a secret competition. Some potential ideas are to enjoy beauty by going to a concert, looking at
art, or spending time outside in nature. The third is to pray that the person you are envious of gets what you
want. So, for example, if you are envious that someone is getting more attention than you, to go to pray and
say, “Lord may you please give N. even more attention. May you help them to be sought after and understood.”
At first you do not have to completely believe those words with your heart, but as you continue to pray them,
your heart will become less inclined towards envy, and more inclined towards charity and believing in that prayer.
In Christ,
Fr. Peter
Eucharistic Adoration Are you looking for a way to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ?
Eucharistic Adoration is a time to wait and listen in God’s Eucharistic Presence. We currently have eight
hours each week with only one Adorer, and we try to schedule two Adorers for each hour. Both day and
evening options are available. Please contact Jane at 952-472-3825 for more information about this prayer
ministry.
Calendar for the Week of January 20th, 2019
Sunday January 20th
8:30am Mass {Mass Intention: Deceased Members of OLL}
10:30am Mass {Mass Intention: Joanne Piche}
10:30am Children’s Liturgy of the Word - Church
Monday January 21st Our Lady of the Lake School
8:00am Communion Service
8:30am Eucharistic Adoration - St. John Paul II Chapel Wonder what sets OLL students
6:30pm Bible Study: First Corinthians - Fireside Room apart from the rest? Join us at the
Tuesday January 22nd All School Open House on Sunday,
8:30am Eucharistic Adoration - St. John Paul II Chapel January 27th, from 11:45 - 1:45pm.
10:00am Grief Support Group - Church Library Learn about our personalized learning,
1:30pm Bible Study: First Corinthians - Fireside Room leadership, service to others, and
6:00pm Confessions family community. Bring your students
6:30pm Mass {Mass Intention: Kathleen Gnitka} to meet our teachers and have some
7:00pm Parish Council Meeting - Fr. Jager Room interactive fun!
7:00pm KC General Meeting - Presentation Room
Wed. January 23rd
9:00am School Mass {Mass Intention: Marilyn Morrison} Poinsettias
6:00pm Children’s Choir Practice - Church
6:30pm Choir Practice - Fireside Room The Christmas Liturgical
6:30pm Faith Formation Classes - Classrooms Season has ended. You are
6:30pm EDGE Middle School Youth Group - PACE Center welcome to bring home
Thursday January 24th one of the poinsettias
8:00am Mass {Mass Intention: Countries at War} located in the back of the
8:30am Eucharistic Adoration - St. John Paul II Chapel church. You may use one
10:00am Mass at LMS {Mass Intention: LMS Residents} of the paper bags by the
6:30pm RCIA - Fireside Room baptismal font to cover it
Friday January 25th during the drive home.
8:00am Mass {Mass Intention: Protection of Life and
an End to Abortion}
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AED Training
Saturday January 26 The West Hennepin Chamber of
4:00pm Confessions Commerce is providing a free AED
5:00pm Mass {Mass Intention: Archdiocese of St. Paul Training Session on Tuesday, Feb. 12th,
and Minneapolis}
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from 12:00 - 2:00pm at Independence
Sunday January 27 City Hall (1920 County Road 90 in
8:00am Knights of Columbus & Catholic School’s Week Independence). No registration
All You Can Eat Breakfast - Presentation Room needed.
8:30am Mass {Mass Intention: Parish}
10:30am Mass {Mass Intention: Adrian Meuwissen and
Tom Meuwissen}
10:30am Children’s Liturgy of the Word - Church Rosary Intention:
11:45am OLL School Open House - School Shine as a Sign
12:00pm Free Throw Contest - Gym
6:30pm Confirmation Class - PACE Center of the Kingdom
Scripture Readings for Jan. 27th, 2019
3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Monthly Mail-Out Bulletin
Reading 1 Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Our Lady of the Lake Bulletin
Published Monthly by
Reading 2 1 Corinthians 12:2-14, 17 Our Lady of the Lake Church
Gospel Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21 2385 Commerce Boulevard
Mound, MN 55364-1427
Visit usccb.org/bible/readings for the daily readings.
2Liturgy
We pray for those in need.
Seeking God, Encountering God Please keep the following
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time individuals in your prayers:
John 2:1-11 Chris A. Mike Paxton
In the Gospel of John there are stories of seven signs that Jesus Russell Barger Maddie Poranski
performed. The signs reveal his identity as Son of God, the Word Bob Blake Marcia Prins
made flesh. The signs also reveal the nature of the kingdom of God. Dan Entinger Bobby Reil
In today’s reading, Jesus is attending a wedding, in Cana of Galilee. Dolores Kelly Adam Richardt
The kingdom is like a wedding feast where the wine will never run Jennifer Lacy Paul Schueller
out and the joy grows ever deeper. Marriage is a metaphor in both Andra Olson Mike Schulz
the Old and New Testaments of our relationship with God.
We pray for those in the Military:
As you pray with the Gospel, one line of the Gospel may Travis B. Freddie M. Joshua T.
stand out for you. For me, it was “Do whatever he tells you.” Nicholas J. Nicholas R. Darrell V.
-- Sr. Carrie
Attention Liturgical Ministers! We are preparing the Liturgical Minister Schedules for March, April, and
May including Altar Servers, Cross Bearers, Communion Ministers, Gift Bearers, Greeters, Lectors, Sacristans
and Ushers. If you have any scheduling requests (change in Mass time, unavailable weekends, substitute
only, etc.) please update your profile in the Ministry Scheduling Software by Feb. 11th, or contact Char Nee
for assistance. (Don’t forget to consider your away dates over Spring Break 3/22 - 3/31; Easter 4/21;
Gala 4/27; Long school weekends 5/10 - 5/12; and Memorial Day Weekend 5/25 - 5/26. Thanks!
To Enter Your Away Dates:
1.) Login to Ministry Scheduler Pro 5.) Check the box if for ALL family members
2.) Select “My Profile” Tab 6.) Press “OK/OK Add Another Date”
3.) Press “Add” under Unavailable Dates/Times 7.) Press “Submit” at bottom of page
4.) Enter your unavailable dates
Or contact Char for assistance: 952-472-8206 • cnee@ourladyofthelake.com
Grief Support Group •Tuesday, January 22nd • 10:00am • Church Library
Because of the funeral last week, the Support Group Meeting was moved to this coming Tuesday, Jan. 22 nd,
at 10:00am in the Church Library. If you are experiencing difficulties and questions surrounding the loss of a
loved one, please come and join others who are going through similar hard times. It is a time for sharing
concerns and suggestions on how to cope with the issues that can confront you. Questions? Contact Carla
at 952-472-8204 or clabore@ourladyofthelake.com.
Knights of Columbus
Annual Free Throw Contest (for Girls & Boys Ages 9 - 14) • Noon, Sunday, January 27th • OLL Gym
Registration begins at 11:30am. Winners will advance to a district contest, tentatively set for
February 2nd. Winners at district will further advance to a regional, state, and national contest.
Questions? Contact Evert Lehtola: 952-472-6139
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast • Sunday, January 27th • 9:30am - Noon • Presentation Rm
st
Knights of Columbus Meetings Officer Meetings: 1 Tuesday each month • 7:00pm
General Membership Meetings: 3rd Tuesday each month • 7:00pm
Council of Catholic Women “Respect for Life” Baby Shower • Tuesday, February 5th
All women of the parish are welcome to attend the CCW Respect for Life Baby Shower at
7:00pm (following the 6:30pm Mass). Please bring donations of baby gifts to the shower.
Items most needed are: Formula, Diapers, Baby Wipes, Receiving Blankets, Baby Clothes
and Crib Sheets. Donations will benefit Southwest Options for Women in Hopkins. You
may also drop off donations in the Church Office through February 5th. St. Bernadette’s
Guild will be hosting the Meeting. Thank you for your generosity!
3FAITH FORMATION a n d Youth Ministry
Register soon for the Momnipotent program beginning in February! During the Momnipotent
8-week session, you will have an opportunity to discuss with a group of women real issues that
moms face each day. Join us for a chance to share, challenge, and encourage each other in
motherhood and momnipotence. The registration deadline is this Tuesday, January 22nd.
Contact Kathy at khejna@ourladyofthelake.com for more information.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word meets on Sundays during
the 10:30am Mass. All children ages Preschool - Grade 4, Faith Formation Classes for Grades 1 - 5 meet
are invited to join us as we explore the Scripture readings this Wednesday, January 23rd, at 6:30pm.
at an age-appropriate level. No registration required.
Our next serving date at Loaves and Fishes is Tuesday, February 12 th.
On the second Tuesday of each month, a group from OLL serves dinner at St. Gabriel’s in Hopkins.
If you would like to be part of this ministry, contact Kathy Hejna at 952-472-8202.
Mark your calendars for this summer’s VBS program TO MARS and BEYOND -- June 10th - 14th
from 9:00am - Noon. Join us for the best week of summer as we discover the wonders of God’s
universe! Open to children ages 3.5 (and potty-trained) to Grade 4. Youth in Grades 5 & above
are encouraged to join us as Junior Leaders! Watch for registration beginning in April.
New Bible Study -- First Corinthians
Paul writes this letter to the new church in Corinth because they are experiencing divisions
and controversies among its members. Paul stresses the need to be united as the Body of
Christ and work together for the good of all. Many of the issues he addresses are still relevant
to the current times. Please join us in the Fireside Room this Monday, Jan. 21 st, at 6:30pm or
Tuesday, Jan. 22nd, at 1:30pm. There will be a short video by Dr. Tim Gray, followed by a
discussion about the issues raised. Please bring your Bibles and read First Corinthians 1:1-9 for
the first session. Questions? Contact Carla at clabore@ourladyofthelake.com or 952-472-8204.
Mass at Cathedral & March for Life • Tuesday, January 22nd • Come and Join Us!
Join us for the Annual Prayer Service for Life at the St. Paul Cathedral. This Prayer Service commemorates
the millions of lives lost to abortion and the many women and men wounded by abortion aftermath.
Archbishop Bernard Hebda will be the presider this year. All are invited and welcome!
Following the Prayer Service, plan on going to the State Capital to join in the 2019 Minnesota Citizens
Concerned for Life March. The March will begin at noon, followed by a brief program at 12:30pm.
Please set aside one hour to speak out for the unborn children and their mothers!
The St. Boniface Knights of Columbus will provide a bus to the St. Paul Cathedral and then to the State Capital.
The bus will leave the St. Boniface parking lot at 8:30am. We will stop at Our Lady of the Lake in Mound
and at Lund’s in Wayzata. We will return at approximately 2:15pm. For additional information, please call
Jerry Mader at 612-868-9142.
The Archdiocesan Men’s Conference • Saturday, March 23rd, 2019
St. Thomas Academy • 949 Mendota Heights Rd • Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Guest Speaker: PATRICK MADRID
Arming Men of Integrity
9:00am - 4:30pm (Doors open at 8:00am and Confession will be offered.)
Cost is $30 day-of (Pre-Register and Save! The more men you bring, the more you will save on tickets!)
For more information, visit TheCatholicWatchmen.com and click on EVENTS.
Questions? Contact Enzo Randazzo at randazzov@archspm.org or at 651-291-4483.
4Di s ci pl esh i p … F a i t h In A c t i on
Stewardship Thought
“To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” - 1 Corinthians 12:7
St. Paul tells us that God has blessed each of us for a reason. How has God blessed you?
Are you using your gifts according to God’s plan? How are you helping to build God’s kingdom here on Earth?
Remember that if you don’t do the work God planned for you, no one else can do it.
Live the life God has intended for you, feel His love, peace, and joy!
Actuals Requirements
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January 12 & 13 , 2019 $ 13,687 $ 21,225
Fiscal YTD (07/01/18 to present) $494,341 $502,950
Thank you, Dick Catton, for serving as the Lead Usher and Usher for well over 20 years! We appreciate
everything you have done over the years to ensure that the Usher Ministry ran smoothly. Thank you, Dick,
for sharing your time and talent with Our Lady of the Lake Church! You are an outstanding example of a
dedicated volunteer!
Church Decoration / Environment Ministry Dawn Hebig is retiring from her decorator/environment
ministry at OLL. Our parish is so grateful for her 10 years of dedicated service!
The Liturgy Committee is now seeking co-chairs to coordinate this role. In addition to co-chairs, volunteers,
or “worker-bees” as they’ve been called, would be needed for the various seasons of the church year.
Each group of assistants would help tend to one of the seasons of the year: Advent/Christmas Time,
Ordinary Time, Lent/Triduum/Easter Time.
Co-chairs would be asked to attend 10 Liturgy Committee Meetings a year and come to an understanding
of the guidelines regarding the norms for Church Environment. Catechesis is provided.
Do you feel you are being called to be a co-chair? Do you see yourself as a “worker-bee” for one of the
seasons? Thank you for giving this your prayerful consideration! Please contact Sr. Carrie: 952-472-8205.
Bulletin Advertising We are very grateful to our Bulletin Advertisers, as they help make it possible for us to
publish a weekly bulletin, as well as a monthly mail-out bulletin. We currently have spaces that are available
to fill! If you, or someone you know, would benefit by sponsoring an ad in our bulletin, please contact Char
Nee at cnee@ourladyofthelake.com for more details.
If you would like to see the “Ask Fr. Tony” Videos, go to Facebook.com/OLLMound and scroll down to Videos.
PennyWise Thrift Shop 952-472-1773 Westonka Food Shelf 952-472-5599
Monday: 10:00am - 3:00pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday:
Tuesday: 10:00am - 4:00pm 9:30am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Wed: 9:30am - 12:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 3:00pm Friday: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm The Food Shelf needs your gently used paper
Donations are accepted during store hours. bags. Please leave them in the Food Shelf
Please do not leave donations at the door. bins near the Church exits. Thank you!
Thank you.
5Parish Phone Number 952-472-1284
Pastor, Fr. Tony O’Neill 952-472-1284 ext. 8207 Marriage -- To confirm a wedding,
Deacon, Dcn. Del Wilkinson 952-472-8210
contact Fr. Tony at least 8 months
Priest in Residence, Fr. Peter Hughes 952-472-8276
before planning to marry.
Parish Administrator, Rhonda Eurich 952-472-8201
Liturgy - Pastoral Care, Sr. Carrie Link 952-472-8205 Baptism -- Contact Carla LaBore for
Parish Nurses, Stacy Hoh 952-240-6063 baptismal information at 952-472-8204.
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 Church Office Hours
Communications Director, Pam Vogt 952-472-8209 Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Youth & Family Faith Formation, Kathy Hejna 952-472-8202 (Closed 12:00pm -1:00pm)
Pastoral Minister & Adult Education, Carla LaBore 952-472-8204 Friday: 8:30am - Noon
Youth Minister, Michelle Boris 952-472-8208 Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Music Director, Courtney Young 952-472-8211 School Office Hours
School Phone Number 952-472-8228 Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
School Principal, Becky Kennedy 952-472-8229
School Secretary, Carol Franck 952-472-8251
Church Fax 952-843-5667 School Fax 952-843-5693
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
MASS SCHEDULE Weekends Saturday: 5:00pm • Sunday: 8:30am & 10:30am
Weekdays Monday: 8:00am Communion Service (Small Chapel) Wednesday: 9:00am (With School in Church)
Tuesday: 6:30pm (Church) Thursday & Friday: 8:00am (Small Chapel)
CONFESSIONS Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:20pm, Saturdays 4:00-4:30pm & by appointment.
ROSARY Join us in the Church to pray the Rosary 25 minutes before the weekday & weekend Masses.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays in the John Paul II Chapel from 8:30am - 10:00pm,
and on First Fridays of the month from 8:30am - 8:00pm. Join us for this rewarding experience!
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6School News
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School - Building the Spirit
January, 2019
A Message from the Principal – Becky Kennedy
January is a busy month for us at school with MAP growth assessments, Science Fair, Kindergarten
Round-Up, registration for next year opening up, Prek-8 Open House, and Catholic Schools Week.
Over break, I was able to take some time and reflect on my time at OLL during 2018. We have a lot to
celebrate and be thankful for. A few highlights for me are:
• Improved registration numbers for the 18/19 school year
• Sending off six amazing 8th graders to make a difference in their high school
• Coming together with great supports of the school at the Gala - remember the snow storm last April?
• Celebrating our grandparents and other VIP’s at Generation Day
• Earning the High Achievement-High Growth status with our 17/18 school year MAP results
• Responsive Classroom training for all classroom teachers
• Completing NAEYC Accreditation work and preparing for the site visit
• Surpassing our Rake-a-Thon goal and spending the day serving others
• Wonderful social events for families
Having the best faculty and staff any principal could ask for!
The list could go on, but I must stop somewhere!
Make sure to save the date for the 4th annual Keg & Cork on March 2. It is promising to be a good time!
Praising, Working, Loving
Becky
School Open House
We will have an all school open house on Sunday, January 27th, from 11:45am-1:45pm. All students are
invited to present a literacy project for the optional literacy fair that will be held during the open house.
Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors.
7State of the School Meeting
Mark your calendars for the important State of the School Meeting which will be held on February 7th, at
6:30pm. You will hear how we are doing and where we are heading. You won’t want to miss it!
Spelling Bee
A Spelling Bee for students in Grades 5-8 will be held in January. Three contestants will be selected to
compete at HFCHS against the other six CSC schools on Thursday, January 24th.
January Service Project
As our January service project, OLL is registered to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS)
Student Series’ Pennies for Patients. While our students collect money to help find cures for blood cancer
patients, they learn about service, leadership and philanthropy.
By collecting change, students will help people touched by blood cancers. In the 1960s, the survival rate
for the most common form of childhood leukemia was 3%. Today it’s approximately 90% thanks to many
research advances funded by LLS. Our collection will run through January 21st.
We will be doing a prayer wall for people we know who have cancer.
2019-2020 Registration
Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will open January 14th. If you register by January 28th, the regis-
tration fee will be waived.
Catholic Schools Week
January 27 – February 1, 2019
Catholic Schools Week (CSW) starts on Sunday, January 27th with a pancake
breakfast after the 8:30am and 10:30am Masses. The OLL Danceline will
perform after the 10:30am Mass. In addition, there is an Open House from
11:45 – 1:45 for all grades Preschool – 8th grade. CSW is celebrated with
special events and themes each day for our students.
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