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PARISH FAMILY OF OUR LADY OF THE LAKE 1400 MAIN STREET, LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
Saturday, April 30th, 11AM Gavin John Achilla
Marie Elizabeth Adams Stephen John Adams
Brandon Benjamin Adey Charlotte Mae Audette
Maggie Elizabeth Callahan Lily Anne Connell Ryan Jacob Cranston
Warren Joseph Dalton, III Elianna Grace Frank Erinn Charlotte Gerra
John Laurence Harrington Emily Sandra Joyce
Sofia Annabelle Martinez Nicholas Michel Newell Mikayla Rose Putnam Brett James Richard Sean Joseph Richard Brooke Ashlee Ripa
Nico Thomas Rodriguez Alexandra Lee Townsend Allan Melbourne Wilson
Saturday, April 30th, 2PM Samantha Jane Belkin Chloe Grace Bisceglia Jacob Peter Burns
Alexis Adaira Carlson Rory Edward-John Ferguson
Mark Edward Garner Abbey Caroline Hoeske Marney Catherine Hoeske Waylon James Letarte Patrick Sean Lynch
Madelyn Shay Newton Jacob Nathaniel Nevarez Joanne Judith Nolin Sage Victoria Orni Ryan Anthony Ricker Apple Zoey Robillard
Benjamin Richard Simons Maximus Bentley Sleeper Mia Joe-Den Torres
Jake Christopher Waldron
Sunday, May 1st, 9:45AM Angelina Mary Ardinger James Francis Connors Lauren Elizabeth King Nicholas Thomas Lamey Ethan Louis Marrone-Rey Brady Andrew Mignault Alanna Suzanne Norman William James Norman Arihanna Laiela Puim John James Sappet
Isabella Gianna Suarez
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE LEOMINSTER, MA
April 30th-may 1st
30th SATURDAY Saint Catherine of Siena 5:00 PM Jeffrey Gelinas, Third Anniversary
Kay Canney, Birthday Celebration
1st SUNDAY Sixth Sunday of Easter
8:00 AM Marion Connors
Brian Thibault
9:45 AM Rober t Murchie
Elizabeth Shea
11:45 AM Sam Costa
Joseph Fantozzi
5:00 PM Ellen Mattson
2nd MONDAY Saint Athanasius 8:00 AM Judy Petkewich, 2nd Anniversary
3rd TUESDAY Saints Philip and James 7:00 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
8:00 AM Sister Eileen Finneran, PBVM
Col. Joseph R. Cafarella
8:30 AM Continuation of Adoration
4th WEDNESDAY
8:00 AM Theresa M. Caissey, 1st Anniversary
William Close, Month’s Mind 5th THURSDAY The Ascension of the Lord
8:00 AM June Maloney
7:00 PM Father Richard Carey
6th FRIDAY
8:00 AM Zachary Constant, Birthday Remembrance
Margarite Van Cleave
7th SATURDAY
5:00 PM Rev. John R. Shannon
Cheryl Harvey, Birthday Remembrance 8th SUNDAY Seventh Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM Ear le and Alice Whitney
Josephine Allain
9:45 AM Palma Cote, 3rd Anniversary
Jeannette Frechette
11:45 AM Ker -Felcan-Sebota-Opavsky Family
5:00 PM Helen Buckley, Birthday Remembrance
Parish Support
April 23rd/24th
179 Sunday Envelopes $ 5,309. 16 Make Up Envelopes $ 1,267. 5 Paid Ahead Envelope $ 140. Loose Cash $ 1,946. SUNDAY COLLECTION $ 8,662. Monthly Maintenance $ 70. Fuel $ 0.
Parish Tithe
Human Services $ 866.
Please remember in your prayers: Parishioner Angeline Belliveau. May she rest in peace and may her family find comfort
from their faith in Jesus Christ.
We continue our Annual Partners
in Charity Appeal throughout the
month of May. Please be as
generous as you can so we can
reach our parish goal of $78,000.
for this year. We have raised $21,240. from 106
contributors to date. Every gift is very important and
greatly appreciated.
If you have not yet completed your pledge, please
prayerfully fill out a commitment pledge envelope
located in the pews today, and return it to the church
office or in the collection basket as soon as possible.
If you received an envelope from the Diocese, you
may mail it directly to them or return it to us. You
can also make your donation online by visiting:
www.partners-charity.net.
Thanks to all our parishioners who have already made
their gift to the 2016 Partners in Charity Annual Ap-
PARTNERS IN CHARITY CALLED TO BE MERCIFUL
MINISTRY MEETINGS
Lectors Sunday, May 1st at 7 PM
Eucharistic Minister Sunday, May 15th at 7 PM
Altar Servers Sunday, May 22nd at 7 PM
Ushers and Greeters Sunday, June 5th at 7 PM
The meetings will be held in the church for about 90 minutes or less, and our agenda will include:
Faith Formation opportunities related to your ministry
Review and make adjustments to the liturgical
procedures of your ministry
Discuss the new scheduling program
Availability
Possible future meetings
Your presence and input will be necessary and essential! Everybody is important to our parish family and
liturgy. Our ministr ies would not be the same without you! Thank you, Father Carlos
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MINISTRIES IN ACTION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
We welcome 53 of our young children
as they gather around our family table
to share in their FIRST EUCHARIST
this weekend! As we celebrate the blessing that these children and their families are for our parish, please
continue to pray for them, that nourished by Christ’s own Body and Blood, they will become His Body and Blood for one another and our world! Prayer Partners who would like to know which Liturgy your child will be celebrating can find the list of the window of the Religious Ed. work office.
New Ministry Opportunity - Gardening
Chuck and Rosemary Kornik created beautifully
raised gardens in the backyard of their home,
which is now our parish rectory. When we bought
the house last year, someone suggested that perhaps
interested parishioners might be willing to help us use
these beautiful beds to grow fresh vegetables this
summer which could be distributed by our food pantry.
If anyone is interested in becoming part of this new
ministry, please call the parish office and let us know.
Perhaps one family could adopt one of the beds and
raise tomatoes, another lettuce, a third carrots or
melons. A little cultivating, some
weeding, and before we know it, fresh
produce for our friends who come to
us in their need. Fathers Dennis and
Carlos have volunteered to do the
watering! Let us know today if you
are interested so we can make this
happen!
TEACHER APPRECIATION PARTY! You will not want to miss out on this year’s amazing event on Monday,
May 16th at 5:30 PM! All catechists, aides, and gen-eral helpers who have assisted in our program are invited to attend. Please mark your calendar and RSVP to the Religious Ed Office so we can plan for you!
REGISTRATION! In the quest to complete our registration process for the 2016-2017 school year before the summer break and while we still have clerical help, we are asking parents to register your children when you bring them for classes. Forms may be picked up, completed and left for us on the table outside the Religious Ed Office in the Parish Family Center. Each form is numbered as it comes in, and although we try to honor your choice of day, we can only do so for the first 100 families. Early registration is to your advantage as parents retain the abil-ity to make changes to your choice of day up until mid-
August should your schedule change later on in the spring.
Many thanks to all of you who
continue to support our parish
with your weekly contributions.
Many thanks to those of you
who have been able to increase your weekly
contributions since I made you aware of our financial
concerns for this year’s operational budget. Next
week I will give a complete update on our April
finances, on monies received specifically to help with
our deficit, and the Easter collection.
Thank you for all that you continue to do with your
time, talent, and treasure that help us continue the
mission of our parish family. Your continued
generosity is greatly appreciated.
We are so inspired by the 6th Graders who completed their kingdom assignments that we want to share them with you each week. We will include a summary of one of the reports that we home will touch you and inspire you “to go and do the same”.
Social Events Committee The next meeting of the Social Committee will be held on Friday, May 6th at 7:00 PM. All are welcome! Please contact Wendy Chartrand with any questions at 978-621-0385 or [email protected].
Any remaining CRS Rice Bowls and “Give New
Life” bags may be returned to the church
entrances.
Wednesday, May 11th, 6:30PM, at
St. Boniface, Lunenburg
Guest Celebrant: Fr. Lawrence Esposito
Thursday, May 12th, 6:30PM, at
Our Lady of the Lake, Leominster
Guest Speaker: Sr. Barbara Hobbs, PBVM
Friday, May 13th, 6:30PM, at
St. Boniface, Lunenburg
Guest Speaker: Dr. Nicki Verploegen
Saturday, May 14th, 5PM, at
Our Lady of the Lake, Leominster
Pentecost Vigil Mass Sign up for pot luck reception after Mass.
Please join us for these evenings of prayer for the coming of the Holy Spirit.
SAVE THE DATES!
PENTECOST TRIDUUM EXPERIENCE
APRIL 30TH/MAY 1ST, 2016
Next Weekend’s Celebrants
SATURDAY, MAY 7TH
5:00 PM Father Dennis O’Brien
SUNDAY, MAY 8TH
8:00 AM Monsignor James Mongelluzzo
9:45 AM Father Dennis O’Brien
11:45 AM Father Dennis O’Brien
5:00 PM Father Dennis O’Brien
Please note: There will be no 5:00 PM Mass on
Sunday, May 29th, 2016. Thank you!
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES Blessed Among Us
Nano Nagle
On April 26, we celebrated the feast
day of Venerable Nano Nagle, the
foundress of the Sisters of the
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, PBVM. Nano was declared
Venerable by Pope Francis in 2013 advancing her
another step closer to sainthood.
Honora “Nano” Nagle lived from 1718-1784 in
Ireland. She lived in a per iod in Ir ish history
when the English had imposed the Penal Laws. The
Irish were denied access economically, politically,
socially, and educationally to the rights and means
that would have raised them from poverty and
oppression. Catholics who dared to teach were
subjected to heavy fines, confiscations, and periods of
imprisonment.
In spite of these unjust laws and their consequences,
Nano chose to educate the children of the poor. Nagle
founded her first school in 1754 in Cove Lane with
about 30 students. Within nine months, she was
educating 200 girls. By 1757, she had opened seven
schools, five for girls and two for boys. The
schools provided pupils with a basic education and
religious instruction.
In addition, Nano Nagle began to visit the sick and
the elderly after school, bringing them food, medicine
and comfort. She opened homes for aged women,
and began conducting adult classes. She went from
hovel to hovel each day to gather the most needy
people to teach. Night-time ministries to poverty-
ridden elderly and sick in her home town gave her the
nickname The Lady with the Lantern. The lantern
later became the symbol of the Sisters of the
Presentation worldwide.
Studying the lives of saints have inspired men and
women in every age to respond to the challenging
work of living the Gospel with “deeds not words.”
May Nano inspire us to joyfully serve the needs of
others in our day without counting the cost.
The Presentation Sisters have had a far flung
influence on the lives of many, especially here in the
north country of our Diocese. As we remember their
foundress let us offer a pray of gratitude for these
great women who have devoted their lives to the
service of others. May God increase their numbers
with new vocations to continue the charism of Nano
Nagle into the future.
Jesus Challenges!
MEN
Together, Catholic men learn from Jesus and his apostles the special power and resources we’ve been given to commit to our faith in God
and to protect and defend ourselves and others against evil. The Men’s Spiritual Study Group will meet on Wednesday, May 4th, 7-8 PM in the par ish center . Questions? Call Dave LaLiberty at 978-537-1134 or email at [email protected].
Women’s Guild Meeting
The next meeting of the Women’s
Guild will be Wed., May 4th at 12:30
PM. We will enjoy some pizza for
lunch! Looking forward to seeing you
there!
Memorial Gifts Recently our professional cross was repaired and refurbished and a new stand was made for it. This was done in memory of Jeffrey Gelinas by his mother Carol Gelinas. Saint Bernadette was returned to our Grotto last Saturday after having been repaired and repainted in honor of Kathleen by her parents. We also received a beautiful wooden Eucharistic plaque that was also restored to its original beauty. It was donated to our parish by Annette Bergeron-Leger. Lastly, two gold chalices that were found in the attic, have been re-plated with memorial money so that they can now be used again at Mass. Many thanks to these benefactors and to all who contribute to our memorial fund. We are very grateful.
APRIL 30TH/MAY 1ST, 2016
THIS WEEK’S PARISH EVENTS
MONDAY, MAY 2nd
07:00 PM Women’s Bible Study TUESDAY, MAY 3rd
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4th 12:30 PM Women’s Guild Meeting
06:00 PM Cub Scout Pack 3 Meeting
06:30 PM Brown Bag Ministry Planning Meeting 07:00 PM Adult Folk Group Practice
07:00 PM 12 Steps Meeting
07:00 PM Men’s Spiritual Study Group
THURSDAY, MAY 5th
The Ascension of the Lord 09:00 AM Dominoes
01:00 PM Prayer Shawl Meeting
06:00 PM BSA Troop 12 Meeting
07:00 PM Adult Choir Practice
FRIDAY, MAY 6th
04:30 PM Choir of Angels Practice
07:00 PM Social Events Committee
07:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting
SATURDAY, MAY 7th
09:00 AM Baptismal Preparation
11:00 AM ESL Class
07:30 PM AA Meeting
SUNDAY, MAY 8th
Mother’s Day 11:00 AM Teen Music Ministry Practice
03:00 PM Pilgrims on the Journey
THIS WEEK’S PARISH EVENTS
SATURDAY, APRIL 30th
07:30 PM AA Meeting
SUNDAY, MAY 1st
09:45 AM First Eucharist Liturgy
11:00 AM Teen Music Ministry Practice
03:00 PM Pilgrims on the Journey
07:00 PM Lector Ministry Meeting
Please keep the following individuals in your prayers as
we pray for their recovery and well being.
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.
Peggy Malo
Chris Todd Scott Bouchard
Melissa Paradis
Charles Muth Linda Heir
Joan Dufresne
Jim Normandin Nick Murphy
Rebecca Smith Robert Joyner
Jillian Burke
Lindsay Burke
Kelsey Burke Billy Jr. Jose Ramon Burgos
Amanda Kidwell
Nancy Healy Christopher Cummings
Chris Foley Thomas Fagnant
Dexter Turner
Michael Larkin Theresa Bastine
Geri Phillips
Rita Tedd
Christine White
Owen deMars Janice Arsenault
Richard Hamel
Tina Melanson Rose Letarte
Louis Tortorella
Sandra Smith D.J. Vachon
Jimmy Tresider
Father Carlos’ Pills of Faith
“The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the
Father will send in my name, will teach
you everything and remind you of all that
I told you.” John 14:25
In this Sunday’s Gospel, God gives us a promise
concerning the Holy Spirit. God keeps His word. He
never fails! When He makes a promise or gives you
His word you can go to the bank with it. You can
believe it. He will keep it; it will come to pass!
Just wait, because the power of the Holy Spirit enables
you to be born again. He gives you a brand new life.
He enlivens your spirit. He makes you alive for the
first time with the Spirit of Jesus Christ, the divine life.
Food Pantry News: During the week of April
24th, 28 bags of food were given out. Thank you for your generosity!
MAY CROWNING - All of our children are
invited to take part in the crowning of Mary at
our parish Grotto after the 9:45 AM Liturgy
next Sunday, May 8th. Children who
would like to take part in honoring Mary
should meet at the main door of the church at
the end of Mass. Summer Co-Ed Volleyball League - As the Religious Ed.
year closes, there is still an exciting opportunity for our high school kids to gather as a community! Matches are on six consecutive Tuesday nights starting in July. Our Lady of the Lake’s team will begin practice soon! Kids come with a wide range of experience and skill! The team is open to kids graduating from 8th grade this spring through high school graduates. Call the Religious Ed. office for more information or to sign up.