2385 Commerce Blvd. Mound, MN ourladyofthelake.com. Jesus answered, My kingdom does not belong to this world.

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1 Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Fr. Tony O Neill, Pastor 2385 Commerce Blvd. Mound, MN ourladyofthelake.com MONTHLY MAIL-OUT BULLETIN VOLUME CXV November 25 th, 2018 Feast of Christ the King Jesus answered, My kingdom does not belong to this world. - John 18:36 Growing up, one of the things we would often do around the dinner table was share a good part and bad part of our day. In my men s small group, we often share highlights and lowlights. Each Saturday, as several of us priests share dinner together, we will have a round of thanks where we highlight what we are thankful for from the past week. All of these examples help illustrate two important aspects of gratitude in our lives. The first aspect is that it is important that we reflect on our day or week to be reminded for what we are thankful. For some of us, it can be easiest to see our failures first, and fail to see the positive things that have occurred in our lives. But it is an important part of our spiritual life to recognize the ways we have been blessed. One way we can do this, is as we do an examination of conscience at the end of the day, we can also take a few moments to recognize how God has been active in our lives that day. The second is that merely recognizing gratitude is not enough; it is important that we share it. When we share with someone what we are grateful for in our life, or how we have been blessed, it helps solidify it as being true. Then, in times when we may feel discouraged, those friends or family with whom we have shared our blessings can remind us of the ways we have been blessed by God. This is one of the key ways that we can keep gratitude growing in our hearts more than just one day a year; we can foster a grateful heart every day through recognizing and sharing our many blessings. Fr. Peter Do you need a ride to OLL Church Services? WeCAB is a local organization of volunteers helping other community members who no longer drive or cannot use other forms of transportation and who live in Maple Plain, Mound, Minnetrista, Navarre, Spring Park, and St. Boni. There is no charge for the service, but if possible, contributions are always appreciated to their non-profit organization. If you are in need of this service or if you know of someone who is, please call Eucharistic Adoration Adoration means entering the depths of our hearts in communion with the Lord, who makes Himself bodily present in the Eucharist. In the monstrance, He always entrusts Himself to us and asks to be united with His Presence, with His risen Body. -- Pope Benedict XVI Spend time this week with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration in the St. John Paul II Chapel on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday from 8:30am to 10:00pm. To sign-up for your own weekly hour, go to Adorationpro.org/lakemn and click on Weekly Commitment. Questions? Contact Jane at MISSION STATEMENT To proclaim Christ by celebrating the Eucharist, the Sacraments, and other liturgies and rites of the Catholic Church; To educate and enrich children and adults in living out our Catholic faith through worship, Faith Formation, a Catholic School, and by our example; To welcome, assist and reach out to the stranger, the forgotten, and those in need in our local community; and support social justice efforts here and elsewhere; and To use our talents and resources, given by God, justly and wisely.

2 Rosary Intention: A World Like Christ s Kingdom Mass Intentions for the Week Sunday November 25 th 8:30am Parish 10:30am Brian Rippberger Monday November 26 th 8:00am Communion Service Tuesday November 27 th 6:30pm William Egan Wednesday November 28 th 9:00am Peter Tracy Thursday November 29 th 8:00am Barb Theisen Friday November 30 th 8:00am Sick of the Parish Saturday December 1 st 5:00pm Ed Sobraske Sunday December 2 nd 8:30am Parish 10:30am Mark and Dorothy Houle Scripture Readings for December 2 nd 1 st Sunday of Advent Reading 1 Jeremiah 33:14-16 Reading 2 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Gospel Luke 21:25-28, Visit usccb.org/bible/readings for the daily readings. Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation) Vigil Mass: Friday, Dec. 7 th 6:30pm Mass: Saturday, Dec. 8 th 9:00am Advent Reconciliation Service Wednesday, Dec. 12 th 6:30pm Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve Monday, Dec. 24 th 4:00pm 9:00pm Christmas Day Tuesday, Dec. 25 th 8:30am 10:30am Monthly Mail-Out Bulletin Our Lady of the Lake Bulletin Published Monthly by Our Lady of the Lake Church 2385 Commerce Boulevard Mound, MN Calendar for the Week of November 25 th, 2018 Monday November 26 th 8:30am Eucharistic Adoration - St. John Paul II Chapel 9:15am Early Catholic Family Life - Classroom # 201 7:00pm Boy Scouts Meeting - School Cafeteria Tuesday November 27 th 8:30am Eucharistic Adoration - St. John Paul II Chapel 7:00pm Parish Council Meeting - Fr. Jager Room Wed. November 28 th 5:00pm Confirmation Class - PACE Center 6:00pm Children s Choir Practice - Church 6:30pm Choir Practice - Church 6:30pm Faith Formation Classes - Classrooms 6:30pm EDGE Middle School Youth Group - PACE Center Thursday November 29 th 8:30am Eucharistic Adoration - St. John Paul II Chapel 9:00am Communion Ministry at LMS 6:30pm RCIA - Fireside Room Friday November 30 th 7:00pm OLL School Alumni Party - PACE Center Sunday December 2 nd 8:00am KC All You Can Eat Breakfast - PACE Center 9:30am Stewardship Committee Meeting - Fr. Jager Room 10:30am Children s Liturgy of the Word - Church 6:30pm Confirmation Class - PACE Center 6:30pm Advent Evening Prayer - Church Liturgical Ministers Needed for Immaculate Conception, Christmas, and New Year s Day Masses (Sacristans, Lectors, Communion Ministers, Gift Bearers, Altar Servers, Cross Bearers, and Greeters) Dec. 8 th 6:30-7:30pm Dec. 9 th 9:00-10:00am Dec. 24 th 4:00-5:00pm Dec. 24 th 9:00-10:00pm Dec. 25 th 8:30-9:30am Dec. 25 th 10:30-11:30am Jan. 1 st 10:00-11:00am Jan. 1 st 6:30-7:30pm If you are able to assist with any of these Masses, please login to the Ministry Software, go to the Full Schedule tab, click on the appropriate date and fill yourself in an open position. If you need assistance, please contact Char Nee at or cnee@ourladyofthelake.com. Thank you! 2 PennyWise Thrift Store PennyWise Advent Open House Saturday, December 1 st 10:00am - 3:00pm Advent and Christmas decorations will be available during the Open House. Enjoy some goodies while shopping! Our Lady of the Lake School ALL OLL Alumni are invited to the Alumni Cocktail Party on Friday, Nov. 30 th, at 7:00pm in the PACE Center. RSVP to Kassie Ricke: kricke@schoololl.com

3 Liturgy Seeking God, Encountering God Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe John 18:33b, 37 My kingdom does not belong to this world. There is no inkling of military conquest nor abrupt action in Jesus interaction with Pilate, who simply does not get it. Pilate has a narrow understanding of power and truth. With calmness and peace, Jesus responds: Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice. For us today: What is the essential truth revealed by Jesus in the Gospels? What are the characteristics and the values of the kingdom of God? Edward Hicks, a self-taught artist, painted The Peaceable Kingdom hundreds of times mostly likely in his effort of refining it. Our reflection on the Gospel message will help us to one day get it right. Peace, Sr. Carrie Link We pray for those in need. Please keep the following individuals in your prayers: Chris A. Mike Paxton Russell Barger Maddie Poranski Bob Blake Marcia Prins Dan Entinger Bobby Reil Dolores Kelly Adam Richardt Jennifer Lacy Paul Schueller Andra Olson Mike Schulz We pray for those in the Military: Travis B. Freddie M. Joshua T. Nicholas J. Nicholas R. Darrell V. Christmas Needs & Wishes Parishioners at Our Lady of the Lake continue the tradition of preparing Christmas baskets and giving to families in need. Gifts are listed on tags on our Giving Tree located near the Baptismal Font, beginning Thanksgiving weekend. Gifts are delivered to families submitted by WeCAN, and other gifts are brought to parishioners who are homebound or recently have had life challenges. When you pick tags off the tree and return your gifts, you are indeed bringing good news, a ray of sunshine, and the Light of Christ. Council of Catholic Women CCW Women who are able to provide homemade cookies and candies for the CCW Christmas Cookie Sale are asked to bring them to the Church Office by Noon on Friday, Dec. 7 th, or to the PACE Center either Friday, Dec. 7 th, from 4:00-6:15pm or Saturday, Dec. 8 th, from 8:00-8:45am. Thanks! Mound-Westonka Community Blood Drive Monday, December 17 th 11:00am - 6:00pm Location: OLL Gym To sign-up: Online - mbcherohub.club (sponsor code 0209) or call the Memorial Blood Center at Questions? Contact Evert Lehtola or elehtola@aol.com. Double Red Cell Donors Needed. To sign-up for a double donation, call the Blood Center. Save time registering by completing the Health History Questionnaire online at mbc.org/idonate and bringing a printed copy with you to the Drive. This has to be done on the day of the Drive. All donors must bring an ID. Eat before donating no cold or flu symptoms for 3 days. All donors in the MBC area can be entered into a drawing for a vacation to Key West beach, New Orleans dining, San Diego yacht sailing, or Lake Tahoe skiing! Christmas Flower Memorials Help us decorate the Church at Christmastime with a gift of flowers. Consider a gift In Honor of, In Memory of, or In Celebration of a special person in your life. Fill out the following information and put it in the collection basket during Mass, stop by, or mail it to the Church Office by Noon on Wednesday, Dec. 12 th. Thank you! $15.00 $25.00 Other In Honor / Memory / Celebration of: Name (please print) Donor: Name (please print) Please note: Both of the above names will be published in a future bulletin. 3

4 Faith Formati on & Youth Mi ni s try There will be no Children s Liturgy of the Word on Sun., Nov. 25 th, at the 10:30am Mass. We will resume next Sunday with sessions on Dec. 2 nd, 9 th, 16 th & 23 rd. Faith Formation Classes meet this Wednesday, Nov. 28 th, from 6:30-7:45pm. Family Faith Formation meets on Sunday, Dec. 9 th, at 9:30am in the School Cafeteria. Our theme this month is Advent. Early Catholic Family Life session #8 will meet on Monday, Nov. 26 th, at 9:15am in Room #201. In our final session, we will talk about the parents role as the first and primary educators of their children. A VIRTUS Session will be offered at OLL on Thursday, Dec. 6 th at 6:00pm. Volunteers who work with youth are required to attend a VIRTUS Session, complete a background check, and sign a Code of Conduct. For more information on registering for the session, contact Kathy at khejna@ourladyofthelake.com. The next opportunity to serve at Loaves and Fishes is Tuesday, Dec. 11 th. If you d like to help serve a meal to struggling families in the community, please contact Kathy for more information. Edge (Middle School Youth Group) The next session of our Edge Middle School Youth Group will be on Wednesday, Nov. 28 th, from 6:30-7:45pm in the Gym. All 6 th - 8 th graders welcome. The Mandatory Safety Session for all 6 th - 8 th graders registered for Faith Formation is on January 16 th, 2019, from 6:30-7:45pm. Confirmation Session 5 meets on Wednesday, Nov. 28 th, from 5:00-6:30pm for the Wednesday group. Upcoming November Session Dates: Sunday Group: Dec. 2 nd & 9 th, from 6:30-8:00pm Wednesday Group: Nov. 28 th, Dec. 5 th & 12 th, from 5:00-6:30pm Confirmation students, please note the following: We will be participating in Advent Evening Prayer as part of class on Dec. 2 nd & 5 th so students should sign-in and then meet in the Church. Second year students, Baptism Information Forms and Saint Name Forms are due on Dec. 9 th. Please mark your calendars for the Mandatory Safety Session on Jan. 13 th (Sunday) and Jan. 16 th (Wed.). Winterblast Parents of students registered for Winterblast will be receiving more information via soon. The bus will leave OLL at 6:30pm sharp on Friday, Dec. 14 th. Please be sure your child arrives a few minutes early to have time to check-in, get their wristband, and change into their Winterblast t-shirt. We will return to OLL around 6:15am on Saturday, Dec. 15 th. Guatemala Mission Trip Applications for the Guatemala Mission Trip are now open. You can apply online at ourladyofthelake.com/guatemala-mission-trip or Michelle Boris for a physical copy of the application. The mission trip offers a youth track open to all those currently in 9 th grade or above, as well as an adult track. Applications are due by Dec. 14 th, at 4:00pm. Catholic calendars for 2019 are available by the Church entrances. Please feel free to take one home with you! Special thanks to Huber Funeral Homes for their kind sponsorship of the calendar Stewardship Pledge Forms If you have not yet done so, please return your 2019 Stewardship Pledge Form. You may drop it in the collection basket during Mass, stop by, or mail it to the Church Office. If you need a form, they are available on the tables by the Church exits. Thank you for making stewardship a way of life! 4

5 Discipleship Faith In Action Stewardship Thought Jesus answered, My kingdom does not belong to this world. - John 18:36 How often do we put all our time and energy into building a kingdom here on earth, forgetting that life here is short? The real kingdom is in the next life. Yet, how much time and energy do we invest in working for that eternal kingdom? Actuals Requirements November 17 th & 18 th, 2018 $ 13,959 $ 18,100 Fiscal YTD (07/01/18 to present) $310,839 $314,300 Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection Thank you for your generous support last week to the Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. As a parish, we raised $3, to support those on the margins who are living in poverty in the United States. If you missed the Collection, it is not too late to give - visit usccb.org/nationalcollections and click on How to Give on the left. Giving at Year-End, Consider the Possibilities We often express thanks to God by giving to others. As you consider your charitable gifts before the end of the year, remember that gifts made now could generate income tax deductions that reduce your 2018 tax bill. Please contact Rhonda Eurich at or reurich@ourladyofthelake.com for making gifts of appreciated stocks, real estate, and cash. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you, OLL Boy Scout Troop #571, for building two picnic tables (adult size and child size) to replace the picnic table that was destroyed by the large cottonwood tree this summer. The Knights of Columbus are serving their ALL YOU CAN EAT Breakfast Sunday, Dec. 2 nd 8:00am - 12:00pm Presentation Rm. Reasonable prices! Bring the entire family! REMEMBERING OLL We invite you to remember Our Lady of the Lake in your will or to remember a loved one through a memorial gift. All bequests and gifts are not subject to taxation and retain their full value. Our legal title is: The Church of Our Lady of the Lake Mound, MN Have you considered the benefits of Automatic Giving? Due to many factors such as vacations, business trips, school events, and sickness, the average parishioner attends Sunday Mass at his or her home parish 40 weeks per year. In addition, we occasionally forget to bring our offering envelope or checkbook to Mass. When we miss a weekend Mass or two, for whatever reason, we all intend to make it up on our return. But you know what they say about Good Intentions. That means your parish may be receiving 20% less than you pledged. In today s digital age, many people do all their bill paying using automatic banking or credit cards. Why not use these convenient methods for your contributions to Our Lady of the Lake? Benefits to You: Convenient Consistent Safe & Secure Go Green - less paper Schedule to coincide with payday Possible credit card rewards/miles Excellent tax records available 24/7 Easy to change anytime Supports one-time donations Benefits to OLL: Predictable/steady income during the year Safety Less administrative effort for the staff Increased contributions To sign-up or if you have any questions, contact Char Nee at or cnee@ourladyofthelake.com. 5

6 Parish Phone Number Pastor, Fr. Tony O Neill ext Deacon, Dcn. Del Wilkinson Parish Administrator, Rhonda Eurich Liturgy - Pastoral Care, Sr. Carrie Link Parish Nurses, Stacy Hoh Annette Parker Maintenance Director, Roger Koch Church Secretary, Dana Barrett Administrative Assistant, Char Nee Communications Director, Pam Vogt Youth & Family Faith Formation, Kathy Hejna Pastoral Minister & Adult Education, Carla LaBore Youth Minister, Michelle Boris Music Director, Courtney Young School Phone Number School Principal, Becky Kennedy School Secretary, Carol Franck Church Fax School Fax Church Staff s are first letter of first name, followed by last Example: reurich@ourladyofthelake.com School Staff s are first letter of first name, followed by last Example: bkennedy@schoololl.com Marriage -- To confirm a wedding, contact Fr. Tony at least 8 months before planning to marry. Baptism -- Contact Carla LaBore for baptismal information at Church Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Closed 12:00pm -1:00pm) Friday: 8:30am - Noon Saturday & Sunday: Closed School Office Hours Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm 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! Aurochs Financial Group Rick Epple, CFP, CeFT - Fee-Only Wealth Manager Financial Transitionist helping couples preparing for retirement and widows. Rick@AurochsFinancial.com The printing of the bulletin is made possible by: Asian Bistro Best Asian Food in Town DINE-IN / TAKE OUT / CATERING Daily Lunch Thru 3: Next to MGM Liquor 6

7 Our Lady of the Lake As we approach the great feast of the coming of the Lord, we invite you to join us for our Christmas Liturgies. ~ Fr. Tony O Neill Advent Evening Prayer Sunday, December 2 6:30pm Wednesday, December 5 5:00pm Sunday, December 9 6:30pm Advent Reconciliation Service Wednesday, December 12 6:30pm Faith Formation Reconciliation Service Wednesday, December 19 6:30pm Open to all parishioners. Christmas Eve Monday, December 24 4:00pm Mass 9:00pm Mass Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25 8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass Fr. Tony and the Staff at OLL wish you a blessed Advent Season! 2385 Commerce Blvd. Mound, MN ourladyofthelake.com 7

8 Advent Evening Prayer Following the example of our Jewish ancestors, the church has continued to gather for prayer at morning, evening, and night. These are known as the hinge moments of daily life: times to praise God for a new morning, to thank the Father for Christ who is our light as evening comes, and to invoke God s strong protection through the hours of night. Historically this form of daily prayer gave shape to what became known as the Divine Office or Liturgy of the hours. In recent times these prayers have been restored to some of their original simplicity and are again being prayed in parishes. This Advent OLL is offering all parishioners the opportunity to experience the beauty of Evening Prayer on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m. We have chosen these dates to accommodate the youth who will be joining us. As darkness falls and candles are lit, we will sing praise and psalms and ask for God s mercy on our needs, those of the church and of the world. You will feel the peace and calm of this prayer form in this season of waiting. For a preview of Evening Prayer see the format in our Worship Hymnal pp Please mark your calendars for this beautiful and enriching prayer experience. Liturgy Committee 8

9 Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School - Building the Spirit November, 2018 A Message from the Principal Becky Kennedy We completed our NWEA MAP testing during September in K-8th grade classes. NWEA MAP assessment is a unique assessment to each student to measure their strengths and challenges based on their responses to test questions. This is not the paper and pencil test that we all took in grade school. It starts off with grade level questions based on standards then becomes more difficult or easier based on the students answers. Fall test scores are used as a baseline of what each student knows and teachers then create a plan to keep moving each child forward. NWEA provides great detail for teachers of what standards each student shows proficiency in and what standards they still need to master. The average score for the nation is 50%; think of the bell curve. There is no pass or fail or perfect score. When looking at scores, we need to remember that this is based on one test on one day. Sometimes kids have a bad day and sometimes kids guess really well. These scores are just one of the resources teachers use to plan each day and assess how we are doing. Averages for Our Lady of the Lake School are listed below. Fall 2018 Reading K OLL Mean National Benchmark Math K OLL Mean National Benchmark Rake-a-thon Update We currently have raised over $34,000 with more money to still come in. We have exceeded our goal thanks to our many school families and donors. We wish to thank our rake-a-thon chairs and our spaghetti dinner chairs for their awesome work in organizing the event, and to all volunteers who donated their time and efforts. Great job, everyone! November Service Project Our November Service Project will be collecting baby care items for Abria Pregnancy Resource Center in Minneapolis and St. Paul. This nonprofit organization offers life-affirming support and options for new mothers and families. OLL Band & Choir Our middle school band and choir is off to a good start this year. They are going to be performing at Eden Prairie Mall on December 14 th, at 10:15am. 9