OUR LADY OF THE LAKE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
2385 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364
#952-472-1284 Fax# 952-472-1216 www.ourladyofthelake.com
Parish Staff & Phone Extensions
952-472-1284
Pastor, Fr. Abraham George -ext. 172
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 27, 2010
Parish Administrator, Rhonda Eurich -ext. 161
Pastoral Minister, Sr. Carrie Link -ext. 168
Parish Nurse, Marcia Jerdee -952-472-5466
Maintenance Director, Dan Entinger -ext. 153
Church Secretary, Dana Barrett -ext. 162
Faith Formation Director, Scott Brazil -ext. 144
Coordinator of Child & Family Faith
Formation, Kathy Hejna -ext. 147
1 Kings 19:16b-21
Galatians 5:1-18
Luke 9:51-62
Music Director, Dr. Desi Klempay -ext. 181
School Principal, Ellen Feuling -ext. 151
School Secretary, Phyllis Welch -ext. 150
All staff e-mails are first initial followed
by last name @oll.pvt.k12.mn.us
example: reurich@oll.pvt.k12.mn.us
HOMEBOUND COMMUNION: Please call Sr.
Carrie Link, Pastoral Minister 952-472-1284,
ext. 168
MARRIAGE: To confirm a wedding, please
contact Fr. Abraham at least four months
before planning to marry 952-472-1284,
ext. 172
BAPTISMS: Baptisms are held on the 2nd &
4th Sundays of the month. The Preparation
Class is held here every other month. Please
call Kathy Hejna, Coordinator of Child &
Family FF @ 952-472-1284, ext.147 for the
schedule.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Tuesdays, 3:00
to 9:00 p.m. in the John Paul II Chapel, and
every First Friday after the 8:00 a.m. Mass
through midnight in the Daily Chapel.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:
Mon. – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Noon – 1:00 p.m.)
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Sunday 8:00 a.m. – Noon
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday – 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Monday - 8:00 a.m. Communion Service
Daily - 8:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturday 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
RCIA: RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF ADULTS
CLASSES BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 9TH
STEWARDSHIP
Thank you so much to all of our very
faithful Prayer Ministers here at
Our Lady of the Lake.
Are you interested in joining the Catholic Church? Do you
want to learn more about your faith? RCIA classes will
begin on Thursday, September 9th, 2010. The first section,
Period of Inquiry, will run through November 11th, and is
open to all who want to ask questions and study the
Catholic teachings. For those wishing to continue their
studies in preparation for joining the church, the program
culminates at the Easter Vigil, April 23, 2011. If interested,
please contact the church office at 952-472-1284, ext. 162,
or Carla LaBore at cklabore@aol.com or 612-518-2666, as
we will be ordering study materials.
Your prayers are vitally important as you call to God
for healing and comfort for those who are ill of mind
or body. You are such a support and blessing to the
people you pray for.
Thank you for giving of your time and talent to Our
Lady of the Lake Parish.
SACRIFICIAL GIVING:
Weekend of: June 20, 2010
239 Parishioners gave $11,228.
Weekly goal $17,615.
Total registered families 1230
Fiscal Year-to-Date Budget $898,384.
Fiscal Year-to-Date Collected $752,366. -$146,018.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ON
JULY 2ND (FIRST FRIDAY)
Please join us for Eucharistic
Adoration in the Daily Chapel
on July 2nd (First Friday).
Eucharistic Adoration will begin
after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until
midnight. It is not too late to
sign up. If you cannot commit
to an hour every First Friday,
but find you have some free time
and would like to join us, please
feel free to stop by.
Calendar for the Week
of June 27, 2010
28 – Monday
7-8:30pm Co-Dependents Anonymous – Fireside Room
7-9pm Adult Bible Study – Large Meeting Room
29 – Tuesday
9-11am Eucharistic Ministry – Lake Minnstonka Shores – Joy
3-9pm Eucharistic Adoration – John Paul II Chapel
30 – Wednesday
6:30-8pm Garden Committee – Church Grounds
2 – Friday
8:30am to Midnight Eucharistic Adoration –Daily Chapel
4 – Sunday
7:45-8:15am Chorale/Cantor Rehearsal – Church
9:45-10:30am Choir (10:30) Rehearsal – Fireside Room
Eucharistic adoration can be a powerfully transforming
experience. Through our prayer before the Blessed
Sacrament, we come to an inner quiet and deeper
awareness of the Body of Christ present within ourselves
and in one another.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Calendar subject to change without notice.
June 27, 2010
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION
JUNE 26TH & 27TH
Today we support the Holy Father in his charitable works.
The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide in an
effort of solidarity to support the most disadvantaged:
victims of war, oppression, and natural disaster and others
in need of emergency assistance. Pope Benedict XVI has
said, “God’s love…gives us the courage to continue
seeking and working for the benefits of all.” (Caritas in
Veritate, no. 78). Cast the love of Christ upon the world –
please be generous in today’s collection. Thank you.
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28-Monday
29-Tuesday
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
30-Wednesday
1-Thursday
2-Friday
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
3-Saturday
4-Sunday
5:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Communion Service
John & Elizabeth
Polingo
Frank McGovern
Military Personnel
Those Affected by
the Gulf Oil Spill
Gail Gomez
Dorothy Smith
Parish
Commitment to Jesus
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
As Jesus makes his way to Jerusalem, we observe three would-be followers of Jesus and his words to
them, in Luke’s Gospel 9:57-62. The first one courageously and generously says to Jesus, “I will
follow you wherever you go.” Jesus tells him that even the wild animals have a place to live, but the
Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head. Here, Jesus’ advice to this man is that before he makes the
decision to follow him, count the cost. He has a lot of enthusiasm, but may not be aware of the
realities facing him. One needs to be aware of what is expected of a disciple. One must be ready to let
go of people and things, of all strings and attachments, of all external securities.
The second man also wants to follow Jesus. He makes what seems a reasonable request: “Let me go
first and bury my father.” The reply of Jesus sounds harsh: “Let the dead bury their dead; but you go
and proclaim the kingdom of God.” We should not conclude from this request that the man's father was
already dead. He may have been saying that he would follow Jesus after the death of his father. Jesus,
of course, is not saying that we should not love and respect our parents and members of our family. But
he is asking where our priorities in life really are. He is saying that, if we wish to be his disciple, we
cannot make our own plans first. The demands of the Kingdom: love, truth, justice, freedom and peace,
which we are called to build, come first of all.
The third man says he wants to follow Jesus, but wants to say goodbye to his family and friends first. It
is not unlike the previous case. I want to make all my own arrangements first. I want to have some fun
in life. But to be a disciple of Jesus, I cannot hesitate. The point is that in everything there is a crucial
moment; if that moment is missed, the thing most likely will never be done at all. The call is now,
today, and the response must also be now, today. Jesus' reference to the plough (Luke 9:62) is a
reference to what we read in the first Book of Kings 19:19:21. Here we see a dramatic response in the
call of Elisha who was to succeed Elijah as prophet. Elisha also wanted to say goodbye to his parents.
But then Elisha thought better of it. He slaughtered his oxen. He took his plough and used it to make a
fire for cooking the meat and he gave it to his people. All these things were his means of livelihood.
Empty-handed, but totally free, he then followed Elijah.
All these images from the Old Testament and the New Testament are intended to help us reflect on the
various things which prevent us from an unconditional following of Jesus. They can be material things
or personal relationships. They may be emotional or intellectual. We have so many desires and
attachments in life. We have so many fears and anxieties. We regret or feel nostalgic for so much of the
past and worry so much about the future. All of these can have a crippling effect on our lives. Much of
the time, we are only living half a life or we are living other people's lives and not our own. If we are
having trouble keeping our eyes focused on Jesus, if we are experiencing emptiness in our life, maybe
we should seriously consider making some daily commitments to Jesus. What should that commitment
be? No one can answer that question for us. We must answer it ourselves.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Abraham Kochupurackal CMI
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to be re-requested at that time. Thank you for helping us to
keep the list up-to-date.
PASTORAL MINISTRY
SISTER CARRIE LINK
CELEBRATE THE WHOLE MASS
West Suburban Grief Coalition: Support group for those
who are grieving the death of a loved one at St. Barnabas
Lutheran Church, 14500 Old Rockford Road, in Plymouth,
763-553-1239. The group meets from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
July 1st
John Pierson
Attorney at Law
A Lawyer’s Comments
on Your Questions
July 8th
Susan Obremski
Reinventing After Loss
July 15th
Beverly Page
Personal Spouse & Child
Loss Story
July 22nd
Deb Link
How Grief Affects the
Family
Catholics come from a legalistic attitude toward Mass. A
question of the past, “How late can I come to Mass and still
have it count?” reflects that older attitude. People arrive
during the Introductory Rites and even throughout the
readings. Since Vatican II we have been more aware of
Mass as a communal celebration, as a family meal.
When we gather for Sunday Mass, it is important that we
reflect on what we believe about our presence. We believe
that each person in the assembly is important. Each has a
role to play. Each has a contribution to make for the good
of the whole assembly. The Introductory Rites of our
liturgy are designed to help us “come together” as a family.
It takes some significant effort to do that. We should make
a special effort to be in church at least in time to say
“hello” to one other person before the gathering song. This
will help us be better prepared to hear God speak to us. It is
also a matter of good manners. If we arrive late, we distract
those who are already in the pews.
We are still in need of volunteers to make reminder calls
to liturgical ministers. Now is your opportunity to share (a
short amount) of your time and talent with the parish! Call
Sr. Carrie at 952-472-1284, ext. 168.
Prayer Ministers: If you are on the e-mail prayer chain
and have not received messages within the last few weeks,
it may be due to a change of address. Please update us as
needed. Thanks.
Concert halls will not allow people to enter after the
performance has started so as not to distract or disturb those
already enjoying the show. It has to be as important to
avoid disturbing those in prayer as those watching a
performance. At those events, we also stay until the end. It
would be rude and disruptive to leave early. Our
communion procedure, our announcements, our blessing
and dismissal are all part of our eucharistic celebration and
prayer.
Thought for the Week: The call to discipleship continues
today, a call directed to all Christians who, by their
baptism, are bound to proclaim God’s presence in their
lives. In the Eucharist we are reminded of this vocation
and fed with the bread of life which strengthens us to be the
hands, the feet, the eyes and the mouth of God by the way
we love our neighbor. This is the essence of Christian
discipleship.
B. Bozak
The above insert was prepared by Fr. Richard Husted,
OFM and pastoral liturgist and ministry consultant
Caroline Thomas of Ministry & Liturgy.
We Pray for Those in Need
May the Lord comfort them in their time of
sickness and bless those who care for them.
Bobby Reil
Clarence Korbel
Danica Chalmers
Dan DeRusha
Katie Lister
Leone Leighton
Mike McNamara
Patricia Ricke
CHILD & FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
FROM KATHY’S DESK
David Filippi
Tom Ess
Robert Link
Vacation Bible School: We had an incredible week at our
High Seas Expedition. The kids had fun with all the
activities and games that reinforced our Bible point each
day. A special thanks to all the families who donated
supplies for the week. We would especially like to thank
our fabulous volunteers for sharing their time with us. We
couldn’t have done it without you!!
We Pray for Those in the Military
Joshua L. (Marines)
David B. (Army)
Brittany W. (Army)
Nicholas J. (Army)
Register early for Faith Formation beginning in
September. An early-bird discount is available for all
those registering before August 15th.
If you need
information about our program, please contact Kathy at
952-472-1284, ext. 147.
The list of names to be prayed for and those in the Military
will be “refreshed” four times a year. (January 1st, April
1st, July 1st, and October 1st). All prayer requests will need
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YOUTH MINISTRY
FROM SCOTT’S DESK
OUR LADY’S COUNCIL OF
CATHOLIC WOMEN
There are still a few spots open for this summer’s
Mission Trip to Red Lake Indian Reservation! All
teenage parishioners entering into Grades 9-12 in the fall
are eligible to participate in our trip that is scheduled for
July 25-30. Cost to participate in this experience is
$350.00. Any interested participant should contact Scott as
soon as possible to receive all of the information and
registration materials.
The CCW is looking for a co-chair to help run the
organization. If you would like to volunteer, or would like
more information, please contact Colleen at 612-581-8017.
Thank you!
Join us on Tuesday, July 6th, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Feed
My Starving Children in Chanhassen. Space is still
available. Carpooling is an option. If you would like to
join us, please RSVP to Colleen at 612-581-8017.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
FROM SCOTT’S DESK
MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
SPRING CLEAN-UP PROJECT
The Great Adventure study of the Gospel of Matthew
continues on Monday, June 28th, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in
the Large Meeting Room. All participants are reminded
to read Matthew 18 in preparation for our time together.
Please remember to bring your Bible and study materials to
the session. Please contact Scott at 952-472-1284, ext. 144
if you have questions about this series, including inquiries
about how to sign-up.
Thank you to the parishioners who met at OLL on
Saturday, June 12th, at 8:00 a.m. to help with the
Annual Spring Clean-Up Project. This energetic group
of volunteers cleaned, scrubbed, and polished various areas
of the campus. They even finished ahead of schedule! We
appreciate your taking time out of your busy weekend to
help us clean up! Thanks to your hard work, the campus
shines!
Help us discern the interests of our parishioners by
completing an OLL Adult Faith Formation Survey!
Copies of the survey are available in the main office, on the
tables by the various entrances into the church, or they are
also available via e-mail at sbrazil@oll.pvt.k12.mn.us. We
hope to hear from a wide-range of voices so that we can
better serve the entire parish community. Completed
surveys should be turned in by July 15th. Please contact
Scott, if you have questions.
INCREDIBLE FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 10TH, 11TH AND 12TH
Summer is when a lot of retailers have Crazy Days Sales
and drastically mark down prices on items. Please keep the
Incredible Festival Silent Auction in mind when you come
across those awesome deals. It is a perfect time to pick up
some great items to donate. Thank you!
SCHOOL NEWS
OLL PARISH REGISTRY
OLL SCHOOL ON-GOING FUNDRAISERS

Kemps milk bottle caps

Campbell soup labels (just the UPC Codes)

Box Tops for Education

Target Red Card
We are continually updating our parish registry. If you
have changed your name, address, phone number, etc.,
please call the church office at 952-472-1284, ext. 162 so
we can update your information. Accurate information
helps us keep in touch with our parishioners.
If you would like to become a registered parishioner, please
call, stop by the parish office, or visit our website at
www.ourladyofthelake.com and register online. Thank
you!
The OLL School thanks everyone who has been diligently
saving the Kemps milk bottle caps, the General Mills Box
Tops for Education, and the Campbell soup labels. Please
Note: We need to collect only the UPC code from the
Campbell soup label. We no longer need to collect the
front panel of the label. (These items may be dropped off in
the School or Church office.)
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Birth Mothers: The Archdiocesan Office for Marriage,
Family & Life and Catholic Charities invites all mothers
who have relinquished a child for adoption to attend “A
Day of Recognition & Honoring for Birth Mothers” on
Saturday, July 17th, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Nativity
Also, if you shop at Target and use your Target charge
card, you can designate Our Lady of the Lake School to be
the recipient of a percentage of your purchase. Thank you!
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Our Lady of the Lake’s
MISSION STATEMENT
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 9900 Lyndale Avenue South,
in Bloomington. This special event is in response to a need
expressed through members of our faith communities, and
seeks to recognize the pain that can sometimes still be
carried by birth mothers, honor the sacrifice and provide
opportunties for healing. Resources for continued
exploration and healing will be provided to all participants.
Retreat cost is $10.00 to cover the cost of food.
Scholarships are available for those with a financial
hardship. For more information, please call 651-291-4488.
To be a community that worships, educates and
reaches out to others through our Catholic faith.
Our Mission is:
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; support social justice efforts
here and elsewhere; and
To use our talents and resources, given by God,
justly and wisely.
National Catholic Youth Choir Concert – One Lord,
Many Traditions. Come for an evening of inspirational
music from various Christian traditions sung by high school
students from across the U.S. The choir is led by world
renowned choral conductor, Dr. Axel Theimer. No charge
to attend – a free will offering will be collected. The
concert will be held at St. Bartholomew Church, 630 East
Wayzata Boulevard, in Wayzata, on Sunday, June 27th, at
7:00 p.m. NCYC is a summer camp sponsored by St.
John’s University School of Theology – Seminary in
Collegeville, MN. Visit www.CatholicYouthChoir.org for
more information.
Cemetery Committee, Jim Devick ... 952-472-4347
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL “TO”
Council of Catholic Women,
Colleen Beddor......................... 952-472-2736
OLL Committee Chairs
Finance Chair, Mark Winter ............. 952-472-5556
Do you know someone who is in need of short-term
assistance because of an illness, injury or a disability? St.
Vincent DePaul “To” provides an immediate response to
these situations, on a short-term basis, until long-term
arrangements can be put in place. Volunteers involved
with “To” are available for limited yard and handy work,
meal preparation and delivery, shopping, driving to
appointments, and other services as needs arise.
KC Grand Knight,
Ernie Rosenberg ...................... 952-472-2904
Maintenance/Safety Committee,
Roberta Henrich ........................ 952-472-4865
Parish Council,
Michaela Diercks ......... 952-472-1284, ext. 162
PTO President,
Shelly Sir .................... 952-472-1284, ext. 162
For more information about becoming a volunteer, or if you
would like to be a recipient of these services, please call Sr.
Carrie Link at 952-472-1284, ext. 168 or Mary Berglund at
952-472-8515. All information is confidential.
School Advisory Committee,
John Biglow ............................... 612-237-7456
Stewardship Committee,
Joe Loma .................... 952-472-1284, ext. 162
Please support our advertisers. Because of them, the
printing of the bulletin is made possible.
This week we feature:
Trustees,
John Biglow ............................... 612-237-7456
Roberta Henrich ........................ 952-472-4865
Epple Financial
Advisors, LLC
Parishioner: Rick Epple
952-470-5049
********Community Resources********
PennyWise Shop ............... 952-472-1284, ext. 184
Tuesday & Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
Wed. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Closed for Summer)
Schroeder &
Siegfried, P.A.
Patent & Trademark Law
952-476-0580
WeCAN (Western Communities
Action Network) ................. 952-472-0742
Westonka Food Shelf &
St. Vincent DePaul....................... 952-472-5599
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