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WEEKDAY SERVICESMass at 8:15 AM Monday - SaturdayMass at 6:30 AM Tuesday, Wednesday, ThursdayMorning Prayer at 6:30 AM Monday, Friday Recitation of the Rosary after Mass on Monday - Saturday
SUNDAY MASSESSaturday Vigil 5:00 pm,
Sunday Morning 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 am, Life Teen Mass 5:00 pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturday 3:30-4:30 pm or by Appointment
ADORATION OF THE EUCHARIST First Friday of the Month 8:45 am to 12:00 pm in the Church
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call the Parish Office
Parish Office: 503-636-7687 • Fax: 503-636-9415 • [email protected] • www.ollparish.com Our Lady of the Lake School: 503-636-2121 • [email protected] • www.ollschool-lakeoswego.org
LOCATED AT790 A Avenue
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
June 30, 2019
Love God, Love Others, Make Disciples of Jesus Christ
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCHThirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
He holds Master’s Degrees in Theology, Sanskrit and Education. He has a Doctorate in Comparative Religions.
Let us offer Fr. Suresh our sincere welcome and show him our OLL hospitality!
Join us next weekend, July 6 and 7, after all Masses for a reception in the Parish Hall welcoming Fr.
Suresh to our Parish!
“God will supply us with the opportunity, but it’s up to us to do something with it.” Anonymous
God supplied Father Suresh with the opportunity to come to America two years ago. “I felt I wanted to be of service outside of India. A friend of mine, who was in India on holiday, told me about Oregon. He introduced me to people at the Archdiocesan office via email.”
That friend is Fr. Amal, Pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tillamook. The process of receiving a Senior Priest assignment began nearly 3 years earlier when Fr. Amal contacted the Archdiocesan office to initiate a virtual Priest assignment in Oregon.
“I wanted a difference in my life. Over the years, I had held numerous positions in India.” After a rewarding career, Fr. Suresh was ready for a change. “I accepted the challenge and it was very good!” In 2017, he became Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Heart Church in Stayton.
“People are very good and kind here. They are very approachable. I very much enjoy being involved with pastoral activities.” As our OLL Parochial Vicar, Fr. Suresh will definitely continue to have involvement with the myriad of activities we have to offer.
Our new Parochial Vicar is a soft-spoken Priest with a warm, engaging demeanor. He is at ease talking on a wide variety of subjects. He is excited about coming to our parish. He wants to learn about Lake Oswego and to eventually visit the Oregon coast and other areas in Oregon.
Formation of seminarians constituted part of Fr. Suresh’s professional life in India. He also served as Principal of English St. James Matriculation School. In addition, he has experience as a Parish Priest.
Fr. Suresh has three brothers and one sister. He is the second sibling in the family. He is from the State of Tamil Nadu on the Southern tip of India.
Welcome, Fr. Suresh Almaraj
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PARISH STAFF Clergy: Fr. John W. Kerns, Pastor
Fr. John Marshall, Priest in Residence [email protected]
Deacon Kevin Welch [email protected]
Faith Formation:Tom Tomaszek, Pastoral Associate
[email protected] Patton, Dir. of Faith Formation
[email protected] Brunette, Family Life Coordinator
Youth Ministry:
Mary Jane Weber, Dir. Youth Ministry [email protected]
Lily Weber, Coord. of Youth Ministry [email protected]
Liturgy & Music:
Tom Tomaszek, Dir. of Liturgical Music [email protected]
Agnes Zueger, Coordinator of Music and Liturgy • [email protected]
Administration:Sharon Burk, Business Manager
[email protected] Betzer, Admin. Assistant
[email protected] Boras, Admin. Assistant
[email protected] Zueger, Admin. Assistant
Denise Le Chevallier, Bookkeeper [email protected]
Mike Bell, Facilities [email protected]
Cemetery: Kimi Tomaszek
School:Corrine Buich, Principal
[email protected] Gonzalez, Vice Principal
[email protected] Locke, Office Manager,
[email protected] Heinrich, Admin. Assistant
[email protected] PC=Parish Center Building—Cana, Nazareth, Bethlehem and Jerusalem Rooms; SCH=School—Multipurpose Room, Gym; PH=Parish Hall—Front, Mid, Carpet, Child Care, Cook CH=Church—Church, Loft, Narthex; OTHER=Off Campus Event
This Week
Sunday, June 30, 2019 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Homilist: Fr. John Kerns Fellowship After Mass 8:30 AM PH-FRONTLife Kids Beginners 8:45 AM PH-CCFocus on Faith 10:15 AM PC-BETHPrayer Group 2:30 PM PC-PLIBMonday, July 1, 2019 Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30 AM PC-PLIBTuesday, July 2, 2019 Fatima Rosary 6:00 PM PC-PLIBWednesday, July 3, 2019 Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30 AM PC-PLIBCharismatic Prayer Group 11:00 AM PC-PLIBThursday, July 4, 2019 Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 PM PC-NAZ
Awakening Faith 7:00 PM PC-PLIBFriday, July 5, 2019 Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30 AM PC-PLIBFirst Friday Adoration 9:15 AM CHVocations Prayer Hour 11:00 AM PC-BETHSeniors Potluck 12:00 PM PH-FRONTSaturday, July 6, 2019 DOGS Men’s Group 7:00 AM PC-NAZPrayer Shawl Ministry 10:00 AM PH-MIDConfessions 3:30 PM CHSunday, July 7, 2019 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Homilist: Fr. Suresh AmalrajFellowship After Mass 7:30 AM PH-FRONTLife Kids Beginners 8:45 AM PH-CCFocus on Faith 10:15 AM PC-BETH
Ministry Training for New Lectors, Ushers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion • TODAY, June 30, 1:30 to 2:30 PM in the Church
Have you been thinking about joining the Liturgical Ministries and serving at Mass as a Lector, Usher, or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC)? Then join us for a new liturgical minister training on Sunday, June 30, 1:30 to 2:30 PM in the Church.
Please register with Agnes Zueger, OLL Ministry Coordinator, at [email protected] or 503-636-7687.
Goodbye Reception for Fr. John MarshallThis Weekend — Saturday & Sunday, June 29 & 30
After each Mass in the Parish HallFr. John Marshall has been with us as our Visiting Priest for a year. He has been assigned to St. John the Baptist is Milwaukie as their Pastor beginning July 1. Join us in the Parish Hall after each Mass (Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 5:00 PM) for light refreshments and to thank Fr. John Marshall for his service to Our Lady of the Lake.
Adult Faith Formation Important Dates• Come to the Focus on Faith Presentations listed on page 5!!!
• Epic A Journey Through Church History – Begins Thursday, September 19, 10:00 AM to noon. Register at www.ollparish.com/bible-study
• Stay tuned for future Bible Study options coming in the fall!
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Mass IntentionsSunday, June 30, 2019
7:30 AM Int.Parishioners9:00 AM +John Percin and the Arizona Hotshots11:30 AM +John J. Percin Jr5:00 PM +Wendy Lang
Monday, July 1, 20196:30 AM Prayer Service8:15 AM +Sr. Winifreda
Tuesday, July 2, 20196:30 AM +Dwight Hagen8:15 AM +Yong Choi
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 6:30 AM +Kendell Emil8:15 AM +Jeanne Freeman
Thursday, July 4, 2019 6:30 AM +Carol Riggs8:15 AM +Georgie Heup
Friday, July 5, 20196:30 AM Prayer Service8:15 AM Int.Sr. Marilyn Barry
Saturday, July 6, 2019 8:15 AM +Al Sturr5:00 PM +John and Frank Kleinheinz
Sunday, July 7, 2019 7:30 AM +Jack Dessel9:00 AM +Pius Chow11:30 AM Int.James Chapman5:00 PM Int.Diana Hughes
Liturgy, Music, & Prayer OffertoryWe thank all those who contribute to the support of Our Lady of the Lake Church. Our fiscal year runs July 1 through June 30.THIS YEAR: Week ending 06/09/2019Weekly Collection: $32,014Fiscal Year to Date: $1,432,835
LAST YEAR:Weekly Collection: $34,571Fiscal Year to Date: $1,516,398
Budget:Fiscal Year to Date: $1,502,345
Wondering how to stay up to date with events at OLL?
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> Visit the Website at ollparish.com!
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During summer, I invite you to participate in one of our music groups. It’s a good way to “test” whether singing or playing an instrument for Mass is a good way for you to use your musical talent. During summer, rehearsals are just before each Mass so there is no need for an additional time commitment. Each of our groups is looking for new members.
5:00 PM Saturday Choir – Our traditional choir sings hymns and songs from Breaking Bread. During summer, they don’t sing in choral parts, offering you an opportunity to simply “come and sing” with the choir. Rehearsal is at 4:15 PM, right before Mass.
9:00 AM Sunday Ensemble – We sing music from Spirit & Song and other contemporary songs. During summer, we rehearse at 8:00 AM before Mass in the parish hall offering a convenient way to participate and see if the experience is right for you. We are especially looking for men’s and women’s voices.
11:30 AM Sunday Ensemble – We sing music from Spirit & Song and other contemporary songs. During summer, we rehearse at 10:45 AM before Mass in the church. We are especially looking for men’s and women’s voices.
5:00 PM Sunday – Our LifeTeen Mass music group is looking for teens and young adults to sing or play an instrument – especially during the summer. Jethro Higgins leads the group. Rehearsal is at 4:00 PM before Mass.
Sound Crew – Could you be a sound “tech” to manage our iPad soundboard for the 9:00 AM or 11:30 AM Sunday Mass? If you have a tablet or smartphone you already know the basics and the rest is pretty easy to learn. Consider offering your service in this simple way!
Contact me, Tom Tomaszek, with questions about any of these opportunities: [email protected] or 503-636-7687 at the parish office.
Summer Participation in Music Ministry
First Friday Adoration July 5Join us every first Friday of the month for a morning of Adoration in the church from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Benediction begins at 11:45 AM.
First Friday Vocations Committee PrayerBeginning at 11:00 AM, the Vocations Committee joins Adoration for Medita-tion on Christ, an hour of prayer and silent adoration of the Eucharistic Host for Vocations. Short meeting from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in the Parish Center, Bethlehem Room. All are invited to attend as their schedule allows.
For more information about the Vocation Ministry at Our Lady of the Lake, contact Gary & Nancy Spanovich, Co-Chairs at 503-314-5955 or [email protected]. Visit www.ollparish.com/vocations for more.
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Faith Formation • www.ollparish.com/ministries
Office HOurs: Mary Jane and Lily will be out of the office most of next week. Watch the bulletin for summer activities!
Confirmation Sign Up
Look for sign up information in next week’s bulletin .
Youth (sophmore year and older) are invited to prepare for the Sacrament.
Parent rOundtable grOuP will be Off fOr tHe summer.
Volunteer in Our Fun Kid’s Ministries!Now seeking volunteers for the
2019-2020 School Year!
Contact Mary at [email protected]
www.ollparish.com/life-kids
Register now to get spring rates!
Life Kids: ollparish.com/register-lk
First Communion: ollparish.com/register-fc
Life KidsSign Up for 2019-2020
Every Sunday • 8:45–11:30 AMNursery for 9 Months – 3 Years Old
Parish Hall Transept
Life Kids, Life Kids First Communion, and Children’s Liturgy of the Word are out for
summer and will resume in September.
Beginners Nursery runs all year.
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Sundays, 10:20-11:20 AM
Returning and Searching Catholics: Know God More Personally Through Awakening Faith
Have you considered returning to the Catholic church - or developing for the first time, a more active practice of your Catholic faith? Like many Catholics, your faith may have been passed down to you by your parents or other family members. Maybe you even attended Catholic schools. Did your faith development stop once you reached adulthood?
Seeing your faith from a deeper perspective is necessary if it is to have its’ full force in your life. Truly connecting to your Catholic faith can bring a renewed appreciation of being a Catholic.
Come together with others to grow in your understanding of God and of the true meaning of life. We will meet in the Parish Library, on the 2nd floor of the Parish Center, beginning Thursday, May 2nd, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. We gather for
6 sessions and have 4 optional sessions. The sessions are on Spirituality, Jesus, The Holy Spirit, God’s Mercy, The Mass, The Church.
Get more information about Awakening Faith at ollparish.com/adults.
I will be happy to answer any questions and tell you more about Awakening Faith - I believe you will be renewed and grow spiritually. Contact me with any questions or just show up! Margaret Jamieson • 503-635-2915 [email protected]
Awakening Faith Small Groups invite you to...
Fill the Hole in Your Life that only God can Fill
Know God More Personally
Unlock the Mysteries of Catholicism
every sunday — exPlOre tHe sunday readings Parish Center, Bethlehem Room
Join us for video presentations of Dr. Brant Pitre, who is the author of The Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, and many more.
July 14 — HOly leisure, HOly rest Parish Hall, Carpeted Area
What does it mean to truly rest? How do we find peace and take time to relax amidst our many responsibilities?
Lily Weber, our Youth minister, will explore the notion of “Holy Leisure, or Holy Rest.” She will reflect on God’s plan for ‘our rest’ and how we can be transformed by it and receive God’s peace through it.
July 20 & 21 after all masses — small grOuP sunday Parish Hall, Carpeted Area
Why do some people join small groups? Did Jesus have a small group fellowship, besides his 12 disciples? What questions might you have about joining a small group? Come and here from people who are in small group to discern if this might or might not be right for you.
august 11 — assumPtiOn Of tHe blessed mOtHer Parish Hall, Carpeted Area
Mary, Assumed in to Heaven Body and Soul! Does it make a real difference in your life? What does it mean for us today in the 21st century? If Mary truly is “Queen over all things...” (CCC 966), what effect does her queenship have in our everyday life?
Beginners Nursery - Every Sunday!Beginners Nursery runs every Sunday from 8:45 to 11:30 AM for children 9 months to 3 years old. Safe, enriching environment during 9 AM Mass and Focus on Faith presentations. Parish Hall -
West Alcove - Under West Transcept
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World Marriage Encounter Weekend Strengthen and e n r i c h y o u r m a r r i a g e a t th i s weekend experience for married couples. The weekend is September 20-22 in Boise, ID, at Nazareth Retreat Center. For information contact Barb and Kevin Acker at 385-319-4609, email [email protected] or register on line at rediscoverthespark.org.
Contemplative Outreach of Portland with Fr. Carl July 24-25The two events with Fr. Carl will be held at the Madeleine Parish, 3123 NE 24th Ave, Portland, OR 97212, on July 24 and 25. Come to an evening talk on July 24 at 7:00 PM and join the day retreat on July 25 from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Morning hospitality and lunch are included in the Thursday retreat. Pre-registration is required, go to www.contemplativeoutreachportland.org of contact Kathleen Kaczor at [email protected] or 541-944-1940 for more information.
2019 / 2020 Parish Facility Calendar Reserve Your Meeting Space Today!
Time to reserve your classroom and use space for the 2019-2020 school year. If your group or ministry regularly uses classrooms and meeting space in parish facilities, now is the time to make your reservations for the coming year (July 2019-June 2020).
Even if your ministry meets on a regular basis, we are asking ALL MINISTRIES TO RE-REQUEST their classroom or space.
Please call or email Kara in the Parish Office at 503-636-7687 or [email protected] to reserve your facility use for this upcoming year. If you have any questions, please let
us know.
Beginning Experience of OregonEvery marriage ends, whether from death, separation or divorce, and whatever the cause, it is one of life’s most traumatic experiences. A Begin-ning Experience Weekend is designed to be a time of closure on the past and renewed hope for the future. The next Weekend will be held in Milwaukie October 4-6, 2019.
The truth is no one has to suffer alone, and although life may never be the same, it can be good again. Beginning Experi-ence can help, just give us one weekend.
Visit: www.beginningexperienceofore-gon.org. For information call Karen 971-404-6512 or JoAnne at 503-476-4796.
Marian Retreat Day with Arch-bishop Sample • Saturday, July 13, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PMAt Holy Rosary Church and Siena Hall, 375 NE Clackamas, Portland, OR 9732. No registration fee, free will offering will be taken.
RSVP to Brenda [email protected]. B r e a k f a s t , s p e a k e r s , r o s a r y , confessions, Holy Mass, l u n c h e o n , and Chaplet o f D i v i n e Mercy.
Senior Pot Luck Group
A-C Main DishD-K Dessert
L-Q Main DishR-Z Salad
More Information Call Pete or Yvonne Yray (503) 246-4404
Come join us in the parish hall every first Friday of the month, It is a good way to meet new people and enjoy good food. We meet
at 11:30 AM and eat at noon.WHERE: Parish Hall
WHEN: Friday, July 5, 2019Bring food according to your last name:
Summer Food DriveJuly 1—September 8
The Knights of Columbus requests canned food to
be donated beginning July 1 for the Summer
Food Drive.
All donations go to St. Vincent de Paul. Donations are to be placed in the St. Vincent de Paul bins, found upstairs in the Narthex or downstairs outside of the Parish Hall.
Food Drive ends September 8.
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Oregon Legislature Eliminates PAS Waiting PeriodsSenate Bill 579 eliminates phy-sician-assisted suicide waiting periods for those diagnosed as near death. The Oregon House passed the bill 35-22 yesterday. It will now become law unless the governor vetoes it.
“The Legislature heard from highly qualified and experienced medical professionals who testified that this
bill is not only unnecessary but dangerous,” says Lois Anderson, ORTL executive director. “They voted largely down party lines to fulfill the ominous agenda of a handful of their colleagues.”
The journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, in a November 2005 article, printed that survival predictions were made, as part of a study, for 468 patients in hospice programs. Only 20 percent of the predictions were accurate.
“While it is incredibly hard for physicians to accurately prog-nosticate someone’s life expectancy,” says Anderson, “It is not incredibly hard for a person in a position of influence to bully a sick person into obtaining lethal drugs. Eliminating the wait-ing period will make this even easier.” - Oregon Right to Life
The Oregon Catholic Conference with the Archdiocese of Portland is dismayed and disappointed of the passage and probably signature of Governor Kate Brown on SB 579 regarding Euthanasia. Legal protections of waiting periods, especially for vulnerable patients, were eliminated.
“Caring for life from the beginning to end. What a simple thing, what a beautiful thing. So, go forth and don’t be discouraged. Care for life. It’s worth it.” Pope Francis
Upcoming Events in the Archdiocese7/7 Human Trafficking Silent Prayer Vigil: St. Andre Bessette Catholic Church, 601 West Burnside Street, Portland, July 7, from 11:15-11:45 AM. Please join together to pray for victims and an end to human trafficking.
7/13 & 7/15 Mother & Child Education Center Volunteer Opportunities: Visit the Mother and Child Education Center website, MomChildPDX.org or call 503-249-5801 for details on how to help with sorting of donations, bundling baby clothing or diapers, and organizing items or rooms around the center.
7/14 Monthly Prayers for Life: There will be a prayer service including the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the cul-ture of life at St. Agatha’s Catholic Church on July 14, at 12 PM. St. Agatha’s is located at 7960 SE 15th Avenue, Portland.
Mercy Teams • www.ollparish.com/mercy-teams
Respect Life Corner • www.ollparish.com/respect-life
Street Ministry to The HomelessTwo Saturdays ago,, June 22 was a special day of “accompaniment,” to borrow a phrase from Fr. John Marshall’s cover article last Sunday.
Our Mercy Team group encounter a very large assembly of down and out individuals awaiting our arrival at our first stop under the bridge. 45 souls were waiting, and they kept coming. After setting up the food and clothing stations, we had time to listen to their personal struggles and offer them hope, comfort and share the love of Jesus Christ with them. Several guests expressed how much “they love us.” At least two of them expresses an interest in taking a “first step” to recovery and turning around their life. We were able to provide “first step” suggestions, including reuniting with a church group they may have been involved with in the past. We provided contacts to various city resources for the homeless. And we started their journey with prayer, both for them and with them.
We ended the time with our new friends sharing handshakes, hugs and fruit smoothies!
Our next Street Ministry outreaches are Saturday, July 27 and Saturday, August 24.
Mercy Teams is planning participation with a special SOLVE “homeless camp cleanup” projects in August, Operation Overcoat on September 29, and some summer parishioner-in-need of yard work projects this summer.
“Accompany” us and share your love, whenever you can!
For more information and to sign up, visit www.ollparish.com/mercy-teams. To contact Mercy Teams, email Michael at [email protected].