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: 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: 3:00 - 3:30 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!

On February 26, we will initiate our Lenten season with Ash Wednesday. Earlier this year our Bishop announced that in our Diocese during the calendar year 2020 we will dedicate ourselves to a renewal of our understanding of and devotion to the Eucharist. Thus, this year, 2020 will be YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST in our Diocese of Kalamazoo.
During this Lenten season we will build upon the desire of our Bishop by focusing on our theme: “Living the Mission of the Eucharist.” Bishop Bradley reminds us “that the Lord’s gift of self to us is intended to inspire and strengthen us for service to others. Every work of charity we perform in Jesus’ name, and every witness we give to the demands of charity, mercy, and peacemaking, has its source in the Eucharist.”
For me personally, one of the most moving images of the Way of the Cross is when Veronica breaks through a hostile and insensitive crowd to wipe the bleeding face of Jesus. During this Lenten season it is my prayer and mission to help us, nourished by the Eucharist, to break through the values of a hostile and insensitive society and to bring the compassionate and loving touch of Christ’s love to the world.
We will offer many suggestions and opportunities during Lent to live the Mission of the Eucharist. “Regardless,” our Bishop reminds us, “of our state of life – old, young, married or single, rich or poor, clergy or laity – when we receive Holy Communion, we also receive Jesus’ mandate to preach, to bring healing, to inspire, to comfort and to serve all God’s people … All of us are called to serve others with the compassionate heart of Jesus, especially the poor and vulnerable.”
Just as the Eucharist becomes Bread for our souls, we want the Eucharist to be Bread for the World also. May the Eucharist empower us to be women and men of courage who are not afraid to advocate for the dignity of life at every stage of the life spectrum, and to work for the common good in all aspects of life.

Padre

Our Lady of the Lake will have a “Simple Supper” of pizza and salad on Friday, March 6 at 6:00 pm, followed by family-friendly Stations of the Cross at 7 pm in the church.  All are welcome and encouraged to enjoy the beauty and power of this traditional Lenten prayer. 

This Lent our parish collaborative will journey through the forty days reflecting on the theme, “Bread for the World: Living the Mission of the Eucharist.” Inspired by a recent pastoral letter written by Bishop Bradley on the Eucharist, you are invited to participate in a Lenten Discussion Group that will connect the meaning of the Eucharist to the principles of Catholic teaching on charity and justice. The parish bulletin and displays at the churches will highlight our Lenten theme and provide opportunities to participate in actions of charity and justice. Please place these discussion dates on your calendar.  No sign-up is required.
“Life and Dignity of the Human Person”

         Tues., March 3: Our Lady of the Lake Narthex: 7-8:00 pm
                        Thursday, March 5: St. Ann Parish 10-11:00 am
                           “Solidarity and Preferential Option for the Poor”
                     Tues., March 10: Our Lady of the Lake Narthex 7-8:00 pm
Thursday March 12: St. Ann Parish 10-11:00 am
“Care for Creation & Rights and Responsibilities”
        Tues., March 24: Our Lady of the Lake Narthex 7-8:00 pm
        Thursday, March 26: St. Ann Parish 10-11:00 am

During Lent, take some time to renew your relationship with God and grow closer to Him. The parishes offer some different resources to help you on the journey.
Little Black Books
for the Season of Lent
It takes just six minutes a day to read, pray and meditate. Enjoy spending this quiet time with the Lord during this, one of the holiest of seasons. The booklets are in baskets near the church entrances.

The Word Among US
With its rich meditations on the scripture for the day, on through its inspirational articles and uplifting special features and stories, we experience God speaking to us each day in fresh and meaningful ways with this booklet.

Online Daily Meditations
This year, do something different.  BEST LENT EVER is a free email program from Dynamic Catholic that will help you have a life-changing Lent. Each day, you’ll receive an email with

• Inspirational Videos • Practical Tips • Encouraging Stories.

SIGN UP AT DynamicCatholic.com/40Days

                                                                   Sat., Feb 22
                                                           4:30 - 6:30 pm
                                                      Our Lady of the Lake

The Knights of Columbus are pleased to announce that our very popular AUCE "Chili Cook Off" dinner will be hosted on Saturday February 22 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Our Lady’s  Social Hall. We need your vote to select the best CHILI in town from more then 10 cooks who will be competing for the top prize. In addition, we will be serving Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Beverages, and delicious Desserts. There is no individual charge but donations will be greatly appreciated. Please join us for an evening of fun with family and friends and enjoy the best CHILI in our community.

Chili Cook Off Flyer

Feb. 26 9:30 am 6:30 pm at Our Lady

Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten period leading up to Easter.  During this period, Christians show repentance and mourning for their sins, because they believe that Christ died for them.

Mon., Feb., 24^th   1:30 pm
Hosted at Our Lady Social Hall

Come participate in the Prayer Blanket/Shawl Ministry. Every session opens with a focused devotion and prayer, followed by construction time and lots of fellowship and refreshments! We will make lap-blankets and/or prayer shawls for those experiencing difficult times, illness, hospitalization or those homebound.  New participants are always welcome!
Contact Carol Swope, Stephen Ministry Director at 269-445-7425 for more information.