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
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!

THE MASS IS ENDED: LET US GO NOW IN PEACE TO LOVE AND SERVE THE LORD

These words or similar ones spoken after the final blessing at Mass are a reminder that our liturgical gathering has concluded and we are now sent forth on mission. I am often surprised when I observe individuals who receive communion and immediately exit for the parking lot.
It is important that we spend a short time after communion giving thanks in quiet and reflective prayer. The time between receiving communion and the final dismissal is no longer than four to five minutes. We should treasure that quiet time and prepare ourselves to re-enter the hectic world we live in.
Staying to the dismissal also allows us to gather with others for some conversation; to meet someone new, and to have a cup of coffee or juice.
I understand we are all busy people and sometimes for serious reasons we have to exit quickly. As we do, we should always be aware that we carry Jesus with us and we are being sent forth to carry the Good News of Jesus to all we will encounter that day. God bless you and enjoy a peaceful and joy-filled week.

Padre

At Our Lady, if your child is in the 4^th Grade or older and would like to make an important contribution to our parish community, please encourage him/her to consider being an altar server.

If interested, please contact John or Sylvia Dillon at dillonsolol@gmail.com or 269-699-5870.
Upcoming training will involve two sessions that are scheduled for Saturday mornings, October 12 and October 19, from 9 - 10:00 am We will gather in the Narthex and then move into the church.

Monday, September 23, at 1:30 PM

Come participate in the Prayer Blanket/Shawl Ministry hosted at Our Lady of the Lake. 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.  Come cut fabric, tie knots, knit, or crochet.

                                                      Mark Your Calendars

We appreciate you and the many ways you serve the Lord in our parish, in your family, neighborhood, workplace, and beyond. To show our gratitude, we invite all parishioners to join us on:

                                                 Sunday, September 29^th
                                                          5:00 - 7:00 pm
                                                   Our Lady’s Social Hall

The parish will provide hot dogs,  hamburgers, drinks and dessert. Please bring your favorite side dish to share! 
Come celebrate our common mission as Christ's disciples, and enjoy our appreciation for all that you do!                                            

All  Women of Our Lady are invited to the next WOOL meeting to be held on Monday, September 16^th at 6:30 pm. The ladies will be discussing a special art/sculpture project. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Come join us.

We are looking for someone to help with the Our Lady’s booth for the Edwardsburg  Expo. This is an opportunity for the church to inform others in the community what we are all about. Contact the office if you would like to help at 269-699-5870.

Thank you to everyone who participated in some way at the Stewardship Fair at Our Lady. We had many ministries with table display and members present after each Mass. There were also many parishioners who checked out the different ministries  to see what they do. 

Please be sure to take a ministry form at either parish and prayerfully consider how you can help  to nourish and minister to those in your own parish. Return the forms in the collection basket or at the Welcome Center.

Re-visit your Catholic Beliefs
Explore a Deeper Understanding of Catholic Tradition
Share your Catholic Faith Experiences
Discuss ways to integrate your faith into your daily life
Come to any or all sessions;  Tuesdays following Mass in the Narthex of Our Lady of the Lake; 7:00-8:15 pm.
  
                                                                 October  15, 22
                                                                November  12, 19
                                                                   December 3

You do not need to come to all sessions but please sign up at the church entrances so that supplies can be ordered. Contact John or Sylvia Dillon if you have any questions.

Volunteers Needed

At Our Lady, Children’s Liturgy of the Word will resume in October at the 11:00 am Mass, providing young children (ages 4 through 3^rd Grade) the opportunity to hear the Sunday Gospel and pray at their own level.  A faithful group of volunteers has been leading the Children’s Liturgy of the Word for some time now at Our Lady, and they could use some help. If you would be interested in serving as either a leader or assistant in this valuable ministry, please contact Karen at 269-699-5870 religiouseducationolol@gmail.com