Our Lady of the Lake 

24832 US 12 East
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 699-5870

Pastor:
Father Bob Flickinger
Ext 124
 

Visitors are always welcome
at

Our Lady of the Lake
Parish Community

♦Weekend Mass Schedule♦ 
 Saturday: 5:00 PM
(On December 7 Saturday Mass will change to 4:00 PM)
Sunday: 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM

 ♦Weekday Mass Schedule♦
 Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Wednesday & Friday 
9:30 AM
(On Funeral Mass days, there will be
no regular morning weekday Mass)

♦Confession ♦
Saturday: 4:00 - 4:30 PM

Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Appointments available anytime by calling
                         269-699-5870 

 The Welcome Center is open after all weekend Masses. You may register with our parish, request Mass intentions, add a loved one to the prayer list or ask questions about our parish community.  You will find a volunteer host at the Welcome Center located in the Narthex to assist you. For your convenience you may download the parishioner registration form below:

Parish Registration Form

You may also sign up for FlockNote, (click on highlighted link) our text & email communication system. Never miss an important parish event, Flocknote will remind you with an email, text or both.

Prayer Blankets Available at the Welcome Center

The Prayer Shawl/Blanket Ministry has hand-made blankets and shawls that are available to anyone who may be going through a difficult time in their life.  Whether due to illness, loss or a major crisis, we can all use a little comfort in getting through those difficult journeys.  These blankets are lovingly made by a team of volunteers, filled with prayers and blessed by Padre Bob! If you know of a family member, friend or neighbor who could benefit, stop by the Welcome Center at either Our Lady of the Lake or St. Ann to pick one up to share! 

If you would like to have the Sunday bulletin delivered directly to your email inbox, please go to www.discovermass.com.  In the search field enter the name of our church or you may also enter the location (Edwardsburg, MI); click search and select Our Lady of the Lake. Click on "Bulletins", then select "Sign up Today" under email notification.
 

Submit bulletin articles by 3 pm on Monday to cantos2@comcast.net.

The Edwardsburg Food Pantry, supported by many local churches, is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.  Please call 269-699-6133, for more information. Check out the Edwardsburg Food Pantry FaceBook page!

RETURN FROM EL SALVADOR 2019

Thanks to the generosity of many from Our Lady of the Lake and Saint Ann, I am happy to report the many things we were able to do with these funds.
One of our priorities is to focus on helping the school and the education of the children in El Sitio de Cenicero, as well as health care.
         $300 – supplies and maintenance of school printer.
         $400 – for the purchase of a smart TV to be used for educational purposes in school.
         $500 – one year of internet and Wi-Fi for use only in the school.
$100 – to purchase paint to finish  the painting of one classroom.
$700 – needed supplies for health clinic: examination table, health care training, stethoscope, blood pressure testing supplies and funds for emergency travel in case of serious illness.
$200 – Initial funds for 12 year old boy named Emerson who has some serious lumps that may require emergency intervention. Money to be used for travel to hospital and possible on-going treatment. We will make available future funds if needed.
$200 – Funds for supplies to keep church clean – brooms, mops, etc.
$500 - 5 teachers each received $100 to buy needed classroom supplies not provided by government.
$250 for Religious Education - a teacher received $150 to buy materials and travel to monthly meetings. $100 was given to a local catechist who leads Sunday services for the community – for funds to travel to required catechist meetings and supplies.
$150 – to help with monthly transportation and purchase of medications for epilepsy.
Already sent to El Sitio was money for new Kindergarten furniture ($200) and money for baby formula for a child that died a day before we arrived. The formula will be donated to a local clinic to help other needy children. We also helped with the renovation of a clinic in the village of Ceretero and purchased medications for $1,800.
God bless you for your kindness and generosity. (to be continued)

Padre

At Our Lady and St. Ann, you are invited to contribute to the church’s Christmas flowers, greenery, and decorations through a memorial gift.  Please use the specially designated envelope in your church envelope packet for December for this purpose.  Extra offering envelopes may be found at the church entrances.  For each deceased person (or couple) you would like remembered, we suggest an offering of $5 or more.  The names may be printed on the front of the Christmas Flower envelope.  Just drop the envelope into the collection basket by December 17.  As in the past, the list of names enrolled through the Christmas Flower Memorial will be printed in the bulletin Christmas week.  The church decorating coordinators will order the plants and flowers according to this year’s Christmas design plan.

If you had your picture taken by Lifetouch this summer, you will find your FREE Church Photo Directory at the Welcome Center of your home parish.  If Lifetouch didn’t photograph you for this directory, you may purchase one  for just $10.00 at the Welcome Center or office.

O EMMANUEL,
          JESUS CHRIST,
  DESIRE OF EVERY NATION,
    SAVIOR OF ALL PEOPLE,
   COME, DWELL AMONG US!

December 8, 12:30 pm

Volunteers are needed to help put up the big, beautiful tree in the Social Hall at Our Lady. In order to allow for some fellowship after Mass, we will begin at 12:30 pm. Come join us!

A Collaborative Christmas Party will take place December 15^th from noon- 2:00 pm.  This fun-for-all ages event will be hosted at Our Lady and will include a visit from Santa close to 1:00 pm, depending on the flight time of the reindeer. All parishioners, families and guests are invited for fellowship and fun with crafts, games and cookie decorating.  We do ask that you bring a dish to share as this is a potluck event. No sign-up is required; just come and share in the spirit of Christmas.

· TOYS WILL BE NEEDED for the kids. We are inviting parish members to donate NEW UNWRAPPED toys for children (especially pre-teens & teens).  These toys may be left near the “Mitten Tree” in the Narthex before Sunday evening, December 15.
·  GIFT CARDS are a wonderful idea for the teens. Please purchase gift cards in the amount of $5 or $10, place them in an envelope with Food Pantry printed clearly on the envelope and drop in the collection basket at Mass or bring to Our Lady’s office.
·  We are also collecting twin-size or larger blankets to help keep the pantry visitors warm in the cold. Items can be left in the Narthex by the Welcome Center.

The Mitten Trees sponsored by the Women of Our Lady (WOOL) will be located in the Social Hall and Narthex at Our Lady during Advent. Please help spread the warmth for both kids and adults.

The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would.
Last week we shared the first of our “holiday tips.”  Here are a few more helpful hints to continue with: 
1. Set aside differences. Try to accept family members and friends as they are, even if they don't live up to all of your expectations. Set aside grievances until a more appropriate time for discussion. And be understanding if others get upset or distressed when something goes awry. Chances are they're feeling the effects of holiday stress and depression, too.
2. Stick to a budget.  Before you go gift and food shopping, decide how much money you can afford to spend.  Then stick to your budget.  Don’t try to buy happiness with an avalanche of gifts. Try these alternatives:
à Donate to a charity in someone's name.
à Give homemade gifts.
à Start a family gift exchange.
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression.  The Stephen Ministry offers not only helpful hints but ongoing support.  If you would like someone to talk with, call us today to find out how we can help! Confidential Phone:   269-445-7425

If you had photos on the November Memorial Quilt, please pick them up at the Welcome Center.