PARISH FAMILY OF OUR LADY OF THE LAKE

PARISH FAMILY OF OUR LADY OF THE LAKE Epiphany of the Lord 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 Information@ourladylake.org We saw His star at its rising and have come to do Him homage. Religious Ed. Email Religiouseducation@ourladylake.org Parish Web Address www.ourladylake.org Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. 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 and 11:45 AM Daily Mass: 8:00 AM

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE WELCOME TO NEW PARISHIONERS 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. JANUARY 4 th JANUARY 12 th 4 th SATURDAY Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 5:00 PM Zach Constant Dorothy Boucher (7 th Anniversary) 5 th SUNDAY Epiphany of the Lord 8:00 AM Norman & Alexina Needham Patricia Dombrowik 9:45 AM Beverly Hurtubise Mary Atkins 11:45 AM Gail (Brideau) Martin (1 st Anniversary) Bernard Chartrand 6 th MONDAY Saint Andre Bessette 8:00 AM Russell David (Month s Mind) St. Antonine for favor obtained 7 TH TUESDAY Saint Raymond of Penyafort 8:00 AM Gertrude Ethier (Month s Mind) Russell David 8 TH WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM Fr. Roy J. Devaney (11 th Anniversary) Helen Pliska 7:00 PM Novena, W e are Disciples of the Lord Deceased Founding Parishioners 9 TH THURSDAY 8:00 AM COMMUNION SERVICE 10 TH FRIDAY 8:00 AM COMMUNION SERVICE 11 th SATURDAY 5:00 PM Wilma Leger Hilario Damo 12 th SUNDAY Baptism of the Lord 8:00 AM William Penny (2 nd Anniversary) Alfred Lansberg (2 nd Anniversary) 9:45 AM Michael Gaudet (Birth Remembrance) 11:45 AM Jeanette Courtemanche (First Anniversary) Dagmar Ker (Birthday Remembrance). Please remember in your prayers parishioner Pauline Shaw. May she rest in peace and may her family find comfort from their faith in Jesus Christ. LEOMINSTER, MA Like the Magi, we too have guiding lights in our lives. The Eucharist is a guiding light for us. It s where we hear the word of God. It s at Mass that we eat the bread of life which is traditionally called the food for the journey. But most of all, we have the community of faith, the Church. We are meant to be a community that is always there for each other. Sometimes that support isn t even put into words. But we come together, imperfect people who believe, have doubts, have difficulties, have wonderful experiences. A community gives tremendous support. When we pray for one another, and experience our pulling for one another, singing together, the handshake of peace it s a great gift and we should be thankful for our parish family. The Magi ended their journey when they found the Lord. The Church exists to help us to do the same. We don t live to find the Church. The Church lives to help us find the Lord. Reflection taken from the Little Blue Book Advent and Christmas Seasons 2013-2014. Ice Cream with Fr. Dennis and all children who finished their Advent workbooks today after the 9:45 AM Mass. Also today, Pasta with the Pastor, all parish college students are welcome for supper with Fr. Dennis. This Wednesday, January 8 th, is the fourth Novena in our 60 th Anniversary series. Fr. Jim Houston, former Associate Pastor of Our Lady of the Lake, will celebrate this month s theme of We are Disciples of the Lord. Please join us at 7PM. Next weekend after Masses we will be accepting financial donations for the Haiti trip. Supply donations maybe dropped off in the parish family center until January 12 th. Pasta with the Pastor: THIS SUNDAY Welcome home College Students! Please join us THIS Sunday, JAN 5 th, at 6PM for Pasta with the Pastor. Meet in the parish family center for good food, great friends, and a nice welcoming home from your Parish family. Please RSVP to Jess Brown at 978-855-2111 or email her at jlyn.hare@gmail.com. HAITI TRIP UPDATE Six people including four from our parish, will be going to Aquin, Haiti, starting on January 15 th. After the Christmas holiday we will have totes/bins in the parish family center to collect donations of supplies. Donations may be dropped off this week through JAN 12 th. Preferred items are dry baby formula, cereal, bottles, cloth diapers, summer clothing, personal hygiene and dental products, school supplies, etc. A complete list can be found on the totes. Monetary donations may be turned in after Masses the weekend of JAN 11/12, checks made check payable to Haiti Project, Inc. will be accepted. Any further questions may be directed to Emery Gaudet, 978-537-1907.

2013-2014 RELIGIOUS ED PROGRAM Please check the EVENTS OF THE WEEK in this bulletin for Religious Ed class schedules. The Peer Retreat Team will meet on Sunday, JAN 5 th. PEER RETREAT TEAM, BEGINNINGS, HIGH SCHOOL I, AND KINDERGARTEN WILL START UP AGAIN ON JAN 5. GRADES 1-8 CLASSES WILL RESUME ON JAN 6/7. CONFIRMATION PICTURES and DVDs are ready to be picked up in the Family Center outside the Religious Ed. Offices. GRADE 2 FIRST EUCHARIST/YEAR 2 PARENTS: Please check your calendars for upcoming Grade 2, First Eucharist/Year 2, Parents Meetings. Parents need to attend only one of two scheduled gatherings: Wednesday, Jan 22, 7-8:30 PM OR Sunday, Jan 26, 1-2:30 PM. EPIPHANY OF THE LORD An ice cream party will be held on this Sunday, JAN 5, after the 9:45AM Mass with Fr. Dennis for all those children who have completed their Advent work books. Bring your book with you and come and join us as we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany (Little Christmas). Father Dennis will present an overview of the four Gospels this week at the RCIA class. Please join us on Tuesday, JAN 7 th, at 7:30PM. Anyone is welcome to join the RCIA candidates for this class. PRAYERS NEEDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS As part of their faith formation, forty two of our High School I students will be taking part in a day-long retreat in the Church Hall on Saturday, January 18 th. To support them and the team of seventeen young people who will lead them, we are inviting you to choose one of their names from a basket which will be offered at the end of each Mass this weekend. We ask that you offer whatever prayer and sacrifice that you feel is appropriate for the student or team member during the week ahead and especially on the retreat day for the intention that their hearts will be open to the Holy Spirit. The Winners of the Religious Education Raffle Are: Wall Hanging: Joan Caponi Cord of Wood: Eileen Fitzpatrick Quilt: Jeannita Gaudet Thank you all for your support! Ensuring the well-being of our children is a priority for us as a parish community. In order to understand our diocesan standards of safety with children and young people, we ask that you take an opportunity to read the CODE OF MINISTERIAL CONDUCT and the United States Bishops CHARTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE that are available on the bulletin boards at each entrance to the church and in the parish family center. If you or someone you know has been a victim of abuse and are in need of support, please contract Frances Nugent, Victim Services Coordinator, Office for Healing and Prevention at their direct line, 508-929-4363. A 24-hour, confidential voice mail is available. FEBRUARY CALENDAR RAFFLE We will be running our February Calendar Raffle again this year and as you know here at OLL, dollars equal service. For every dollar we receive either through our weekly collection or annual fund raisers, it enables us to provide many of our wonderful services. Please help in making this February Calendar Raffle a huge success this year by participating in the raffle. A letter describing the raffle and raffle chances have been mailed to all parishioners. You may mail your chances and donation in to the parish office or lace your envelope in the offertory basket. If you require additional calendars or chances, please stop by the parish office. Donation cost is $10 per chance. Good Luck to all! FOOD PANTRY NEWS Our Food Pantry is in need of donations of: 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 HOT COCOA RICE (WHITE OR FLAVORED) CANNED MEAT (CHICKEN, TURKEY, HAM) GROCERY STORE GIFT CARDS Donations may be left in the totes at the entrances to the church. THANK YOU for your continued support!

JANUARY 5, 2013 ROME TRIP All interested are encouraged to attend a meeting on Sunday, January 12 th, at 7PM, to hear more details and have questions answered. Flyers are available in the sacristy or at the parish office. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Assisi & Rome Itinerary October 21 - October 30, 2014 Day 1 - Boston~Rome: Transatlantic flight to Rome with full meal and beverage service as well as stereo headsets while in flight. Day 2 - Rome~Assisi: At the airport the tour guide will be waiting to help with transfer to Assisi. Board the motorcoach to Hotel Fontebella. Walking tour with Fr. Dennis of the medieval town of Assisi. Dinner at hotel. Day 3 - Assisi: After breakfast, attend Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis. Guided sightseeing of Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis, Our Lady of the Angels, Rivo Torto, San Damiano, and Basilica of St. Clare. Enjoy some free time for individual sightseeing or shopping. Return to hotel for dinner. Day 4-Assisi~Rome: After breakfast and hotel check-out, attend Mass at St. Clare and then depart for Orvieto for a tour of the cathedral and lunch. Then on to Rome, check into Hotel Ciceroni, and enjoy a walk to the Vatican with Fr. Dennis. Dinner and overnight. Day 5-Ancient Rome: After breakfast, Attend Mass at the Basilica of San Clemente and sightseeing tour of Ancient Rome: Palatine Hill, Colosseum, and Forum. After lunch, visit St. Peter in Chains, St. Mary Major, and St. John Lateran. Dinner and overnight at hotel. Day 6-Christian Rome: After breakfast, attend Mass at St. Peter s followed by tour of Christian Rome, guided visit of St. Peter s, including the Dome and attend the Angelus Blessing in St. Peter s Square at noon with Pope Francis. After lunch tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Day 7-Rome: After breakfast, attend Mass at St. Paul Outside the Walls then followed by a half-day tour of the church and of the Catacombs of San Callixtus. Walking tour with Fr. Dennis after lunch: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Day 8-Rome: After breakfast, attend Mass at the North American College. Walking tour with Fr. Dennis of the Janiculum, Trastevere, and Tiber Island. Free afternoon. Day 9-Rome: After breakfast, attend Mass at St. Peter s then attend an audience with Pope Francis in St. Peter s Square. Afternoon at leisure for individual sightseeing or shopping. Special farewell dinner at Le Terme del Colosseo with live music. Overnight. Day 10-Rome~Boston: After breakfast and check out, transfer to Fiumicino Airport in Rome for return flight to Boston with full meal and beverage service as well as stereo headsets while in flight.

JANUARY 5, 2013 PARISH EVENTS JANUARY 5 ~ JANUARY 11 SUN 05 th Epiphany of the Lord 8:15 AM Peer Retreat Team 8:30 AM Beginnings 9:45 AM Kindergarten 1:30 PM Boy Scout Committee Meeting 6:00 PM High School I MON 06 th 4:15 PM Religious Ed Classes 6:45 PM Religious Ed Classes TUE 07 th 4:15 PM Religious Ed Classes 7:30 PM RCIA, Fr. Dennis WED 08 th 6:00 PM Cub Scout Pack 3 7:00 PM 12 Steps 7:00 PM BBSS (Formally OA) 7:00 PM Novena, Fr. Jim Houston Adult Folk Group Cancelled Discovering Our Faith Cancelled THUR 09 th FRI 10 th SAT 11 th 9:00 AM Dominoes 7:00 PM Adult Choir 7:00 PM BSA Troop 12 Meeting 7:00 PM Mother s of Multiples 1:00 PM Whist 4:30 PM Children s Choir 7:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting 8:00 AM MGQG 7:30 PM AA Meeting. Men s Spiritual Study Join other men for some lively discussion on Wednesday, JAN 15 th, 7-8 PM in the Parish Center, as we study the Gospel of John, Chapter 17 to spotlight the truths of our Catholic faith. Any questions call David La Liberty 978 537-1134. The wooden ornaments have come in from The Cat s Meow. If you ordered an ornament they may be picked up now. If you still would like to place an order, a limited number are available. Please contact the Parish Office.

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