Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared -- Nehemiah 8:10

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1 Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 2385 Commerce Blvd. Mound, MN ourladyofthelake.com Fr. Tony O Neill, Pastor January 27 th, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared -- Nehemiah 8:10 Our next vice for reflection is vainglory, which is rampant in our culture. Vainglory is defined as the excessive and disordered desire for recognition and approval from others. It preys on two deep desires of our hearts: first, the desire to be thought of well by others; and the second, to think well of ourselves. One danger is that it often leads to accepting superficial and false approval. We become more concerned about our reputation and how we appear, rather than who we truly are within our core. We see this especially in our society as social media, such as Instagram and Facebook, are mostly concerned with presenting only certain aspects of our lives, and is often presented with filters to make things appear much better than they actually are. Oftentimes, the root of vainglory is the desire to have control over our happiness, either from a fear of not having interior worth or from a fear of the cost of being selfless. Envy and vainglory often feed each other; we see what others have, and desire to be perceived as being the same or better, so we control how we present ourselves. This desire of recognition and approval leads to other vices as well. Exaggeration is when we change or alter facts in order to impress those listening. Gossip is when we share something bad or false at the expense of others in order to be perceived as entertaining or knowledgeable. Lying is related, because we say false things in order to gain approval or avoid disapproval. Perfectionism is being overly concerned about our performance or appearance because our self-worth depends on it. Hypocrisy falls under vainglory as well, when our actions are different from our beliefs, because it is a way to gain acceptance of others. Boastfulness is when we share about ourselves for the sake of gaining approval. Although it is prevalent in our world, there are many ways to fight against vainglory. Spending time in silence helps us to quiet the voices of the world and ourselves, so we can better hear the voice of God speak His acceptance to us (Is. 43:1; Ps 139). Having periods of time in solitude helps remove us from an audience for whom we are tempted to perform. Time in prayer helps relieve us from the pressure of trying to build up our reputation, and allows us to be honest before the Lord. Since social media can lead us into vainglory, it can be helpful to fast from it on occasion. Finally, we can pray for an increase in the virtues of sincerity, truthfulness, humility, and gratitude. In these ways, we can begin to care less about how we are perceived, and instead pursue true excellence of our character. -- Fr. Peter The Church Library is now open whenever the Church is open. We have a wonderful assortment of reading materials in our Library which we recently reorganized for your enjoyment. We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to browse through the books and perhaps check some out to read at home. Eucharistic Adoration We all have needs, hurts, joys, and sorrows that we can share only with our Lord and Savior. By coming to Adoration, we give Jesus great honor and act with humility by acknowledging our need for, and dependence on Him, our Creator. Spending time in Adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament deepens our personal relationship with Him and helps us to grow in faith, hope, and love. For more information, please call 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 Calendar for the Week of January 27 th, 2019 Sunday January 27 th 8:00am Knights of Columbus & Catholic School s Week All You Can Eat Breakfast - Presentation Room 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 11:45am OLL School Open House - School 12:00pm Free Throw Contest - Gym 6:30pm Confirmation Class - PACE Center Monday January 28 th 8:00am Communion Service 6:30pm Bible Study: First Corinthians - Fireside Room 7:00pm Boy Scouts Meeting - School Cafeteria Tuesday January 29 th 1:30pm Bible Study: First Corinthians - Fireside Room 6:00pm Confessions 6:30pm Mass {Mass Intention: Pope Francis} Wed. January 30 th 9:00am School Mass {Mass Intention: OLL School} 5:00pm Confirmation Class - PACE Center 6:00pm Children s Choir Practice - Church 6:30pm Choir Practice - Fireside Room 6:30pm Faith Formation Classes - Classrooms 6:30pm EDGE Middle School Youth Group - PACE Center Thursday January 31 st 8:00am Mass {Mass Intention: Persecuted Christians} 9:00am Communion Ministry at LMS 6:30pm RCIA - Fireside Room Friday February 1 st 8:00am Communion Service Saturday February 2 nd 4:00pm Confessions 5:00pm Mass {Mass Intention: Brian Rippberger} Sunday February 3 rd 8:30am Mass {Mass Intention: Parish} 9:30am Fellowship Sunday - Presentation Room 9:30am Stewardship Committee Meeting - Fr. Jager Room 10:30am Mass {Mass Intention: Frank Drey} 10:30am Children s Liturgy of the Word - Church Rosary Intention: Formation of Jesus Disciples through Catholic Education Scripture Readings for Feb. 3 rd, th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1 Jeremiah 1:45, Reading 2 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Gospel Luke 4:21-30 Visit usccb.org/bible/readings for the daily readings. Our Lady of the Lake School Join us for the State of the School Meeting on Thursday, February 7 th, at 6:30pm in the Presentation Room. BEER, WINE & CIDER TASTING Saturday, March 2 nd 6:00-9:30pm Our Lady of the Lake Church Tickets: $35 Couples Tickets: $65 Sober Driver Tickets: $10 (for those who will not be drinking) Tickets available online at: Schoololl.com/kegcork/ Prices include meal, live music by Matt & Laurel, commemorative mug 60+ varieties from 18 of the best local breweries, wineries, and cider houses BANNS OF MARRIAGE First Time Printed: Alisyn Doering & Eric Schmelzer February 16,

3 Liturgy Seeking God, Encountering God Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 The writer of the Gospel of Luke, a second-generation Christian, recognizes that he relies on eye witnesses for his account of Jesus, however, he assures Theophilus of the certainty of the teachings he has received. The Theophilus addressed in the preface of Luke s Gospel is symbolic for all of us. We are Theophilus, a name meaning someone who loves God. The Gospel is written for us to aid and strengthen us in our faith. God s promises have been fulfilled in Jesus who has ministered to the poor and raised up the lowly. Jesus mission statement is clear. As for us, followers of Jesus, our mission statement is clear as well. Have a blessed week! Sr. Carrie We pray for those in need. Please keep the following individuals in your prayers: Chris A., Russell Barger, Bob Blake, Dan Entinger, Dolores Kelly, Jennifer Lacy, Andra Olson, Mike Paxton, Maddie Poranski, Marcia Prins, Bobby Reil, Adam Richardt, Paul Schueller, Andra Olson, Mike Schulz We pray for those in the Military: Travis B., Nicholas J., Freddie M., Nicholas R., Joshua T., Darrell V. 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. 11 th, 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: cnee@ourladyofthelake.com New Bible Study -- First Corinthians Last week, we learned that Paul set the stage by telling the Corinthians that they all could be saints through Jesus Christ. This next section explores how that is done, i.e. through the sacrifice of love on the cross. Paul contradicts the teaching of the time that all had to be wise in human terms. Paul professes the love of God and the folly of the cross. Please join us on Monday at 6:30pm or Tuesday at 1:30pm. Please read 1 Corinthians 1:10 to 3:4. Council of Catholic Women All women of the parish are welcome to attend the CCW Respect for Life Baby Shower on Tuesday, February 5 th, at 7:00pm (following the 6:30pm Mass). Please bring donations of baby gifts to the shower. Items most needed: Formula, Diapers, Baby Wipes, Receiving Blankets, Baby Clothes & Crib Sheets. Donations will benefit Southwest Options for Women in Hopkins. You may also drop off donations in the Church Office through February 5 th. St. Bernadette s Guild will be hosting the Meeting. Thank you for your generosity! Join the CCW to see Tonic Sol Fa at the new Westonka Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 9 th, at 7:00pm. The well-known acapella male singing group formed when the original members were students at St. John s University and now performs throughout the Midwest. Tickets are $15 ($10 for students & seniors). Contact Carol Shukle at or signup and pay at the CCW Meeting on February 5 th. Knights of Columbus Meetings Officer Meetings: 1 st Tuesday each month at 7:00pm General Membership Meetings: 3 rd Tuesday each month at 7:00pm 3

4 FAITH FORMATION and Youth Ministry Children s Liturgy of the Word meets Sunday, January 27 th, at the 10:30 Mass for Preschoolers through Grade 4. Join us as we explore the Scripture readings at an age-appropriate level. No registration required. Faith Formation Classes for Grades 1-5 meet this Wednesday, January 30 th, from 6:30-7:45pm. Family Faith Formation meets on Sunday, February 10 th, at 9:30am in the School Cafeteria. Our topic this month is Parables. Our next serving date at Loaves and Fishes is Tuesday, February 12 th. A group from OLL serves dinner at St. Gabriel s in Hopkins on the 2 nd Tuesday of every month. If you would like to join us, contact Kathy at Our first meeting for the Momnipotent Book Study begins on Monday, February 4 th, at 9:15am in the Presentation Room and Gym. Each of the 8 sessions will include a video and discussion time as we share and encourage each other in the daily joys and challenges of motherhood. Books and journals will be distributed at the first meeting. For more information, contact Kathy at khejna@ourladyofthelake.com. Get Involved - Do you love your Catholic faith and want the opportunity to share it with the youth of the parish? Youth Ministry is welcoming new volunteers to help with our Edge Middle School Youth Group on Wednesday nights, as well as one Confirmation Small Group Leader to lead a group of men on Wednesday evenings. Leaders should be confirmed, practicing Catholics, but there is no age limit! No experience necessary, just a desire to journey with young people as you both grow in your faith. Contact Youth Minister, Michelle Boris, for details: mboris@ourladyofthelake.com. For those who would like to be involved in another way, please consider becoming involved by spending time in prayer for the youth of the parish. Thank you! Edge (Middle School Youth Group) Edge will meet on Wednesday, January 30 th, from 6:30-7:45pm in the Presentation Room. The next session after that will be on February 6 th. All 6 th -8 th graders welcome. Confirmation Confirmation Session 9 meets on Sunday, January 27 th, from 6:30-8 pm and Wednesday, January 30 th, from 5-6:30 pm. Session 10 will be on February 10 th and 13 th. Guatemala Mission Trip: Quisiera viajar a Guatemala, ayudar con la Misión de San Lucas Tolimán, posiblemente aprender español, y tener una experiencia que va a cambiar su vida? (Would you like to travel to Guatemala, help with the San Lucas Toliman Mission, maybe learn Spanish, and have an experience that is going to change your life?) Then consider joining us on our mission trip this summer from July There are still a limited number of spots available. The mission trip offers a youth track open to all those currently in 9 th grade or above as well as an adult track. Apply online or Michelle Boris for more details. Guatemala Mission Trip 2019 Youth Track: students that have completed their freshman year. Adult track: all parish adults are welcome. It was an experience I will remember forever. It opened my eyes to a different culture. I met so many new people and loved learning about their lives. We had so much fun that you don t even realize you are working to change someone s life. -9 th grade student July 16-24, 2019 Cost: $1500* Group leader: Michelle Boris, Youth Minister Contact Michelle at or mboris@ourladyofthelake.com *Fundraising opportunities are available to offset cost. 4

5 D i s c i p l e s h i p F a i t h I n A c t i o n Stewardship Thought Go, eat rich foods and drink sweet drinks, and allot portions to those who had nothing prepared -- Nehemiah 8:10 Ezra s instructions to the people show us that God does not forbid us from enjoying the good things in life. He wants us to be happy! However, God expects us to be grateful for all that He has given us and to generously share our blessings with those who are in need without expecting anything in return. 5 Actuals Requirements January 19 th & 20 th, 2019 $ 23,266 $ 21,225 Fiscal YTD (07/01/18 to present) $517,607 $524,175 THANK YOU, Bobbi Henrich, for the many years you served on the Maintenance Committee! Your knowledge and expertise were a tremendous asset to the Committee. We appreciate your dedication to Our Lady of the Lake Church! With the 2018 tax law changes and higher itemized deduction amount, are you looking to donate to our Church and/or School on a pre-tax basis? Consider gifting from your IRA account. There are two ways: 1. Donate directly from your IRA via a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD): The rule was made permanent and you can do a QCD contribution every year. To qualify to make this type of donation, you must be over age 70½. You can donate up to $100,000 per year. The QCD order can be used to reduce your annual required minimum distribution amount. This gives more flexibility in managing your tax bill. For those in the higher tax brackets, the lower income (AGI) resulting from a QCD strategy may lessen the effect of phaseouts and limitations on taxes and other benefits, including lower taxable Social Security benefits, a larger deduction for medical expenses, lower net investment income tax, and lower Medicare Part B and prescription drug coverage premiums. The QCD strategy could lower your tax bill by reducing taxable income while allowing you to give the same amount to the church/school. The contribution must go directly from your custodian to the church/school. 2. At least once a year, it is important to review your IRA/401k beneficiary designations to ensure they are current with your wishes. Include our church/school as a partial primary and/or contingent beneficiary of your account. The amount goes to the church or school on a pre-tax basis. The IRA/401k are great ways to gift to the church or school as your other heirs would be required to pay income taxes on any withdrawals made from the IRA/401k they would inherit. This makes an IRA/401K a better asset to gift to fulfill your charity wishes. Note: We recommend you work with your CPA and/or financial planner to help you confirm the strategy fits into your overall plan and makes sense for you. Please contact Rhonda Eurich, Administrator, at with any questions. Thank you. 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 If you would like to see the Ask Fr. Tony Videos, go to Facebook.com/OLLMound and scroll down to Videos. Holy Family Catholic High School Winter Open House -- January 31 st, 2019 Learn more about Holy Family Catholic High School s commitment to preparing students for college and helping them reach their full potential as moral and ethical leaders of the future. The evening begins with a welcome at 6:30pm, followed by presentations about our activities, college prep process, financial aid, and Holy Family curriculum. Register for our January 31 st Open House at: hfchs.org/rsvp.

6 Parish Phone Number Pastor, Fr. Tony O Neill ext Deacon, Dcn. Del Wilkinson Priest in Residence, Fr. Peter Hughes 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, Anna Schmidt 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 Council of Catholic Women Linda Cordie Carolyn Broghammer Finance Committee Dave Fasching, Chair Knights of Columbus John Schultz, KC Grand Knight Maintenance/Safety Committee Rhonda Eurich OLL Committee Chairs Parish Council Michael Stockinger, Chair Maria Barnes Michael Border Bob Chilson Mary Davis Liz Engelhart Lee LaBore Mickey Pula Rich Rogers 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 Noon - 1:00pm) Friday 8:30 - Noon Saturday Closed Sunday Closed School Office Hours Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm School Board Brett Broghammer Stewardship Committee Carolyn Broghammer Trustees John Biglow Roberta Henrich Mass Schedule Weekends Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:30am & 10:30am Weekdays Monday: 8:00am Communion Service (Small Chapel) Wednesday: 9:00am (Church, with OLL School) Tuesday: 6:30pm (Church) Thursday & Friday: 8:00am (Small Chapel) CONFESSIONS Tuesdays 6:00pm - 6:20pm Saturdays 4:00pm - 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 and Thursdays from 8:30am - 10:00pm and on First Fridays of the month from 8:30am - 8:00pm. Join us in the St. John Paul II Chapel for this rewarding experience! Please support our advertisers. Because of them, the printing of the bulletin is possible. This week we feature: Harbor Wine & Spirits 2135 Commerce Blvd. Mound (952) Huber Funeral Homes & Cremation Services Mound Excelsior Eden Prairie (952) (952) (952) Catholic Owned and Operated