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WEEKDAY SERVICESMass at 8:15 AM Monday - SaturdayMass at 6:30 AM Tuesday, Wednesday, ThursdayMorning Prayer at 6:30 AM Monday, Friday Recitation of the Rosary after Mass on Monday - Saturday

SUNDAY MASSESSaturday Vigil 5:00 pm,

Sunday Morning 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 am, Life Teen Mass 5:00 pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturday 3:30-4:30 pm or by Appointment

ADORATION OF THE EUCHARIST First Friday of the Month 8:45 am to 12:00 pm in the Church

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call the Parish Office

Parish Office: 503-636-7687 • Fax: 503-636-9415 • [email protected] • www.ollparish.com Our Lady of the Lake School: 503-636-2121 • [email protected] • www.ollschool-lakeoswego.org

LOCATED AT790 A Avenue

Lake Oswego, OR 97034

December 2, 2018

Love God, Love Others, Make Disciples of Jesus Christ

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCHFirst Sunday of Advent

He Shall Be PeaceThe news each day is not a source of comfort and peace. Our phones, tablets and screens confront us with pictures and videos of hurricane and fire de-struction, violence and deaths in multiple mass shootings, growing homelessness in our local community, suffering of refugees fleeing drug wars, ac-counts of abuse by famous enter-tainers, and worse – by Catholic priests and bishops. It seems that we simply move each day from tragedy to tragedy – numbed by overwhelming statistics. Where can we find peace?

Today we begin the season of Advent. In this liturgical time of waiting for the Lord, we search for peace in our hearts and in our lives. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus cautions the disciples to, “Beware that your hearts become drowsy… with the anxieties of daily life!” Jesus, the Living Word, is speaking directly to us now in 2018. How will we open our hearts during this Advent season to allow Jesus to BE OUR PEACE? In Christ alone, we live and move and have our being. He Shall Be Peace.

Pray Peace.

The season of Advent invites us to take time as individu-als and as a parish to go deeper in prayer to experience God’s abiding presence and peace. Taking time for prayer means making time for prayer! That is not easy as we juggle busy lives, family and work responsibilities, and in-vitations to Christmas gatherings with family and friends.

No, really. How will you make time to pray peace this Ad-

vent? Here are three practical suggestions that can help you invite peace:

ONE: Come to Mass – Early.

Seriously. Make the decision that you will be in church at least 10 minutes

early on the four weekends of Ad-vent and spend the time in per-sonal reflection and prayer. You will be surprised at how that ex-tra time to focus opens your ears and heart to hear the scriptures and experience the prayer of the

liturgy. Once again this year, we will dim the lights for the Entrance

procession as the candles of the Advent wreath lead the ministers into the Church

and we sing a simple refrain with that week’s Entrance antiphon. We will sing the Penitential Act

(Lord, have mercy) and begin using the Belmont Mass, an English chant setting, for our responses during Mass.

TWO: Commit to Daily Prayer

It’s easier than you think. You can easily spend ten min-utes waiting in line for a latte at Starbucks! If you have a ready-to-go prayer app next to that Starbucks app, you can flip over to read a daily Advent reflection from FORMED.org instead of reading the latest news bul-letin or checking your social media. Prayer – time with the Lord – takes commitment. So, make the new liturgi-cal year resolution to pray each day. Sign up is easy and FREE as a subscription from OLL. Visit www.ollparish.com/advent for more information on Formed.

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PARISH STAFF Clergy: Fr. John W. Kerns, Pastor

[email protected]. John Marshall, Priest

[email protected] Welch, Deacon

[email protected]

Faith Formation:Tom Tomaszek, Pastoral Associate

[email protected] Patton, Dir. of Faith Formation

[email protected] Brunette, Family Life Coordinator

[email protected]

Youth Ministry:Mary Jane Weber, Dir. Youth Ministry

[email protected] Weber, Coord. of Youth Ministry

[email protected]

Liturgy & Music: Tom Tomaszek, Dir. of Liturgical Music

[email protected] Huston, Music Coordinator

[email protected] Zueger, Ministry Coordinator

[email protected]

Administration:Sharon Burk, Business Manager

[email protected] Andrews, Development Director

[email protected] Shepard, Office Manager

[email protected] Betzer, Admin. Assistant

[email protected] Boras, Admin. Assistant

[email protected] Hudson, Admin. Assistant

[email protected] Le Chevallier, Bookkeeper

[email protected] Bell, Facilities

[email protected]

Cemetery: Kimi Tomaszek

[email protected]

School:Corrine Buich, Principal

[email protected] Gonzalez, Vice Principal

[email protected] Allori, Office Manager,

[email protected] Heinrich, Admin. Assistant

[email protected] PC=Parish Center Building—Cana, Nazareth, Bethlehem and Jerusalem Rooms; SCH=School—Multipurpose Room, Gym; PH=Parish Hall—Front, Mid, Carpet, Child Care, Cook CH=Church—Church, Loft, Narthex; OTHER=Off Campus Event

This Week

Focus on Faith Schedule Focus on Faith takes place

from 10:20 – 11:15 AMFor more information see

ollparish.com/focus-on-faith

Sunday, December 2, 2018 First Sunday of Advent Homilist: Fr. John Kerns Fellowship After Mass 8:30 AM PH-FRONTLife Kids Beginners 8:45 AM PH-CCEdge 10:20 AM PC-JSLMFocus on Faith 10:20 AM PC-NAZLife Kids 10:20 AM SCHK of C Italian Dinner 4:00 PM PHLife Teen & Confirmation 6:15 PM PC-JSLMMonday, December 3, 2018 Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30 AM PC-PLIBCentering Prayer 9:30 AM PC-PLIBBible Study - Epic 10:00 AM PC-JSLMBoy Scouts 7:30 PM PH-FRONTTuesday, December 4, 2018 SVDP Meeting 4:00 PM PC-NAZFatima Rosary 6:00 PM PC-PLIBWednesday, December 5, 2018Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30 AM PC-PLIBCharismatic Prayer 11:00 AM PC-PLIBCentering Prayer 7:00 PM PC-PLIBThursday, December 6, 2018 Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 PM PC-NAZBible Timeline 7:00 PM PC-JSLM

Friday, December 7, 2018 Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30 AM PC-PLIBSeniors Potluck 12:00 PM PC-JSLMImmaculate Conception Vigil Mass 7:00 PM CHAlcoholics Anonymous 8:00 PM PH-CARPSaturday, December 8, 2018 DOGS Men’s Group 7:00 AM PC-NAZMass Immaculate Conception 8:15 AM CHReconciliation Service 10:00 AM CHConfessions 3:30 PM CHFellowship - Wine/Cheese 6:00 PM PH-FRONTSunday, December 9, 2018 Second Sunday of Advent Homilist: Fr. John Marshall KC Breakfast 7:30 AM PHBlood Pressure Check 8:30 AM PH-BRIDELife Kids Beginners 8:45 AM PH-CCEdge 10:20 AM PC-JSLMFocus on Faith 10:20 AM PC-NAZLife Kids 10:20 AM SCHUNISTUS Concert 1:30 PM CHPrayer Group 2:30 PM PC-PLIBLife Teen - SVDP Boxes 6:15 PM PH

December, 2 2018Advent Series Week 1Join us one week or every week of Advent for our Focus on Faith Series for Advent, designed to help us bring Christ in to Christmas. For Week 1, Dr. Brant Pitre, author of the “Jewish Roots of the Eucharist”, Fr. Gregg’s favorite book, will discuss the Sunday readings, drawing out the depth of God’s love for us. Presentation: Dr. Brant PitreDiscussion led by Laura Patton Nazareth Room

Life Kids Program 3 yrs to Grade 5 , School Gym & Classrooms

EDGE MinistryMiddle school teens, Jerusalem Rm

December, 9 2018Advent Series Week 2Week two of our Focus on Faith Series for Advent, designed to help us bring Christ in to Christmas. Presentation: Dr. Brant PitreDiscussion led by Laura Patton Nazareth Room

“Hands Only” CPR PresentationThis Advent, make the 45-minute commitment and learn how to save a life. You can make a difference. See why this form of immediate CPR works and learn the skill to save somebody’s life. See more info on page 7 of this bulletin.Assistant Fire Chief David Morris, Police Chief Dale Jorgensen, and other staffParish Hall Carpet Area

Life Kids Program 3 yrs to Grade 5 , School Gym & Classrooms

EDGE MinistryMiddle school teens, Jerusalem Rm

Life Kids Beginners Every Sunday 8:45–11:30 AM

Nursery for children 9 Months to 3 years old. ~ Parish Hall - West Alcove

First Sunday of Advent

Liturgy, Music and Prayer

Wine & Cheese Fellowship Saturday Evening, December 8If you attend the Saturday Evening Mass at 5:00 PM at Our Lady of the Lake, please join your fellow parishioners for a friendly gathering right after Mass in the Parish Hall. This month we get together Saturday, December 8 at about 6:00 PM. We will enjoy some wine, cheese and other light fare. This is a great opportunity to meet and spend time with some great people in a relaxed atmosphere. Feel free to bring a snack to share. All are welcome.

Advent Liturgy and Prayer During Advent, our Entrance rite at weekend Masses will include singing an Entrance chant, Come Be Our Peace, which incorporates the Entrance antiphon for that Sunday as the Advent candle for that week is processed and placed on the Advent wreath. We dim the lights to increase our focus on the coming of Christ renewed in our hearts and lives. As we continue with the Penitential Act, the chant of the Lord, Have Mercy accompanies our prayer and preparation. Finally, the lights return to full as we listen to the Advent scriptures which emphasize the prophecies that foretold the Messiah.

A New Mass Setting for AdventDuring Advent, we will once again sing the Belmont Mass – a very simple chant melody for the Alleluia, Holy-Holy, Mystery of Faith, Amen, and Lamb of God responses and acclamations we sing during the Mass. It has a prayerful, easy-to-learn style that particularly suites the Advent season. You will find it on our Order of Worship and also in Breaking Bread #843-850.

New Breaking Bread 2019 HymnalsThis week, the OLL 7th Graders helped exchange the Breaking Bread hymnals to their 2019 edition. The green and gold cover im-age is a stunning reflection of the cross through the “lens” of the Holy Eucharist. Truly, breaking bread! Some people have asked why we change hymnals each year. Good question! Each year, OCP – the publisher of these resources – includes a number of recently-composed hymns and songs written by current composers, giving us new repertoire to incorporate into our Masses alongside favorite hymns and songs from the recent and ancient past. The Holy Spirit continues to inspire song-writers to reflect the signs of our times and give us new melodies to accompany and refresh our prayer.

Christmas by Candlelight Concert – December 9The highly-talented UNISTUS Chamber Choir will present their “Christmas by Candlelight” concert on Sunday, December 9 at 1:30 PM in the Church. This year the program features a variety of in-spired arrangements of Advent and Christmas favorites along with an array of wonderful new compositions. Guest artist, Kathrina Leavitt, violinist, will perform on several pieces. Don’t miss this ex-hilarating performance of choral music that proclaims peace, love and joy. Tickets are available at the door.

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Next Saturday, December 8, we celebrate our blessed Mother’s Immaculate Conception – a holy day of obligation. Because this holy day this year falls on a Saturday, we will only have two op-portunities for Mass:

y Friday, December 7 at 7:00 PM (Vigil Mass)

y Saturday, December 8 at 8:15 AM

The 5 PM evening Mass on December 8 will be the vigil for the Second Sunday of Advent. Join us that evening for our monthly wine and cheese fellowship after Mass.

Subscribe to Dynamic Catholic’s “Best Advent Ever” Daily Advent Reflection (Best Advent Ever) that are also available on your phone or tablet. Make it easy to stay faithful to the ritual of daily prayer by embedding prayer into your daily routine.

THREE: Go to Confession

Take time in the season of Advent to experience God’s mercy and grace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We will have two parish Reconciliation Services: the first is on Saturday December 8 at 10 AM, and second on Tues-day, December 11 at 7 PM. Individual confession is also available each Saturday afternoon from 3:00 – 4:30 PM. This year, Fr. Kerns or Fr. Marshall will be available for individual confession on the four Sundays of Advent mornings from 10:20-11:20 (between the Masses) in the confessional.

This Advent - take advantage of these additional oppor-tunities to “pray peace.”

For more information about Advent at OLL and to find resources, visit www.ollparish.com/advent.

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Christmas Environment Offerings As we prepare for the joyous Christmas season, please consider supporting the enhancement of the Church with a gift in any dollar amount. Your generosity will help to purchase flowers and evergreens that will be used to cre-ate an elegant simplicity in which to pray. The offering envelopes are located in the basket near the elevator door. There is also a basket in the Parish Hall.

Please fill out the information requested in a readable manner. Your gifts may be made “in memory of ” or “in thanksgiving for”. Your name will appear on a framed list as well as in the Christmas bulletin. Envelopes may be placed in the collection baskets or turned into the Parish Office. The cut-off date is Sunday, December 16.

Thank you for supporting our desire to create a peaceful sanctuary this Christmas.

Art & Environment Committee

December 2, 2018

Important Dates y December 5 – RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults –

Wednesday, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Nazareth Room, Parish Center.

Faith Formation

Advent – Prepare The Christ Child Becomes One with Us

Are you ready to bring Jesus home to your house? He will be coming soon! Are you ready?

Step 1. Create your parish account on Formed.org www.ollparish.formed.org

All resources below can be found on Formed!

Step 2. Open the Word – Subscribe to 5 minute daily videos about the daily scripture read at Mass. Use Open the Word to prepare for the Sunday readings and light your Advent Wreath Candle

Step 3. Begin the practice of Daily Devotional Reading

y Come, Lord Jesus: Mediations on the Art of Waiting – Mother Mary Francis y Advent of the Heart – Alfred Delp

Step 4. Celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas December 5 with your children.

y Watch the movie: Nicholas y Have your children place a shoe in the entryway before going to bed (watch the movie to know why!)

Step 5. Choose a great movie each week for the family:

y Mary of Nazareth y The Story of the Nativity y Brother Francis: O Holy Night (Children) y Hildegard’s Gift (Children)

Step 6. Bless Your Christmas Tree

Read along to the animated storybook Kristoph and the First Christmas Tree and recite the blessing for your own Christmas Tree

y Kristoph and the First Christmas Tree

Sacred Heart Cemetery Price Increase - January 1, 2019Sacred Heart Cemetery, located on Stafford Road in Lake Oswego, is owned and operated by Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church for members of our parish. If you’ve been contemplating the purchase of a cemetery plot or niche, now is a good time to contact us and learn more. The price for cemetery plots will be increasing on January 1.

We encourage you to pay a visit to Sacred Heart Cemetery the next time you’re in the neighborhood. You’ll find that our parish cemetery is a peaceful and sacred place, lovingly cared for by our cemetery volunteers, committee, and landscape crew.

For more information call Kimi Tomaszek at 503-754-8196 or email us at [email protected].

Senior Pot Luck Group

A-E SaladF-H Dessert

More Information Call: Pete or Yvonne Yray - (503) 246-4404

Come join us ievery first Friday of the month. It is a good way to meet new

people and enjoy good food.This month we will be meeting in the

Jerusalem Room in the Parish Center.We meet at 11:30 am and eat at noon.

WHERE: Parish Center, Jerusalem RoomWHEN: Friday, December 7, 2018

Bring food according to your last name:

I-N Main DishO-Z Main Dish

Entertainment: OLL school children

Caroling in the Heart of Lake Oswego!!Join us for an evening of Christmas Car-oling on Saturday evening, December 15 from about 6:30 to about 7:45 PM. In downtown Lake Oswego. We will start at Tucci restaurant on A Avenue next to Salt and Straw, then carol along the other businesses between 1st Street and Millenium Park.

We will conclude the evening with Ci-der and Hot Chocolate at Our Lady of the Lake church at 8th and A Avenue about 7:45 – 8 PM.

Anyone in the area who would like to join us is welcome! The core caroling group will be from the choir at Our Lady of the Lake. No singing experience nec-essary, just bring a festive, fun-filled spir-it. We will have songbooks with popular carols for those joining us.

If you have a group of people that would like to join us, please contact the church office at Our Lady of the Lake so we can plan for hot chocolate and ci-der at the conclusion. 503-636-7687 or OLL Choir Director Tom Morse at 503-314-9677.


OLL School

OLL Spanish Students Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

In Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, students learned that Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not a Mexican version of Halloween. The two annual events differ greatly in traditions and

tone. Whereas Halloween is a dark night of terror, mischief and candy, Day of the Dead festivities include two days of color and life-affirming joy.

OLL students got into a com-petition to see which grade could build the best Dia de los Muertos altar, the cen-terpiece of the celebration. Altars or Ofrendas aren’t for worshipping; rather, they’re meant to welcome spirits back to the realm of the living. As such, they’re loaded with offerings—water to quench thirst after the long journey, food, family photos, and a candle for each dead relative.

Marigolds are the main flowers used to decorate the altar. Scat-tered from altar to gravesite, marigold petals guide wandering souls back to their place of rest. The smoke from copal incense, made from tree resin, transmits praise and prayers and purifies

the area around the altar. This year, fifth grade won the con-test for the best altar honoring no other than the greatest Dr. Seuss! Students in this grade got a party with special treats for them. What a great opportunity to learn about other cultures and have fun at the same time.

2nd Annual OLL ParishItalian Festival Dinner

All Proceeds Support St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Boxes

Sunday December 2 ~ 4:00 to 7:30 PM Parish Hall ANTIPASTI

PRIMO Penne Rigate with Marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese

SECONDO Italian sausage with roasted red peppers, Garlic bread

INSALATALettuce and Tomato with oil and wine vinegar dressing

DOLCE Neapolitan Spumoni Ice Cream

BEVANDI Wine and Beer for purchase

Adults $12.00 – Children 6 & under $5.00Family Rate $40.00

Take Out Available – Credit Cards AcceptedSponsored by OLL Knights of Columbus Council 3818

Afterschool Program Help WantedThe OLL Afterschool Program has an opening for a Program Aide. The position is part time, Tuesday afternoon, 2:00 - 5:00 PM, and other flex day 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Please contact to Beth Carr to for more details: [email protected], or leave contact information at 503-636-2121 ext 157





















Sunday December 2, 4:00 to 7:30 PM Parish Hall

Knights of Columbus BreakfastNext SUNDAY - December 9

7:30 to 11:00 AM Quiche * Scrambled Eggs * Bacon & SausageBiscuits & Gravy * French Toast & Pancakes

Strawberry or Blueberry toppings, Whipped cream, Orange Juice & Starbucks Coffee

Adults $9.00 – Family $22.00 Kids age 7 to 12 - $5.00

Under age 7 FreeProceeds Go to Charity

OLL Council 3818

Retirement For Religious Next weekend, our parish will take a Retirement Collection. This will be to benefit two groups of people who have served us faithfully. As in past years, we will have the opportunity to give to the Retirement Fund for Religious, which helps our retired sisters, brothers and religious order priests. In addi-tion, we are adding an opportunity to give to the retirement needs of the senior priests in the Diocese of Green Bay. The donations for our senior priests will go through the retire-ment fund established for them. You may donate to both of these groups, or just to one. Please use the envelope provided.

Vocation Ministry to Meet December 7The Vocation Ministry will meet at 12 noon in the Bethlehem Room of the Parish Center. Discussion will include proposed projects, vocations prayer time, and field trips.

Rsvp to Gary and Nancy Spanovich, [email protected] if you would like a Subway Sandwich; or bring a brown bag lunch.

December 2, 2018

Mass IntentionsSunday, December 2

7:30 AM For the Parishioners9:00 AM +Gloria Bernard11:30 AM Int. Sandy Cobb5:00 PM Int. Vinni DiVitale and Family

Monday, December 3 6:30 AM Prayer Service8:15 AM +Phyllis Brusie

Tuesday, December 4 6:30 AM Int. Knights of Columbus8:15 AM +Gene Killeen

Wednesday, December 5 6:30 AM +Jacques Nichols8:15 AM +Audrey Underdahl1:15 PM Sch. Mass

Thursday, December 6 6:30 AM +Paul Graham8:15 AM Mass

Friday, December 7 6:30 AM Prayer Service8:15 AM Int. Sally Layton-Hill7:00 PM Immaculate Conception Vigil Mass

Saturday, December 8 Immaculate Conception

8:15 AM +Deirdre Mackey and Grace Misztal5:00 PM +Alice Vaudrieul

Sunday, December 9 7:30 AM +Pius Chow9:00 AM For the Parishioners11:30 AM Int. Mark &Jenny Vlaicevic5:00 PM Int. Knights of Columbus

OffertoryWe thank all those who contribute to the support of Our Lady of the Lake Church. Our fiscal year runs July 1 through June 30.

THIS YEAR: Week ending 11/25/2018

Weekly Collection: $22,050Fiscal Year to Date: $544,161 Thanksgiving SVDP 2,967

LAST YEAR: Weekly Collection: $21,859Fiscal Year to Date: $577,557

BUDGET: Fiscal Year to Date: $577,249

R E S P E C T L I F E C O R N E R

Marian Garden DedicationOur Lady of Peace Retreat House in Beaverton

Saturday, December 8 at 10:30 AM, Archbishop Emeritus John Vlazny will dedicate the Marian Garden and Shrine to the Unborn and Memorial Wall at Our Lady of Peace Retreat House. Please join us for this special event at 3600 SW 170th Avenue, Beaverton. The Knights of Columbus Honor Guards will help

dedicate the garden. The Memorial Wall will have names engraved for remembrance and healing for all who have suffered through abortion, loss of a loved one, or any loss or sorrow in their life. Up to three lines can be engraved. Anyone can participate in the wall with their own personal inscription. The price is $60 per line. Join us and if you have questions call 503-649-7127.

Upcoming Events In The Archdiocese 12/2 Human Trafficking Silent Prayer Vigil: St. Andre Bessette Catholic Church, 601 West Burnside Street, Portland, December 2, from 11:15-11:45 AM.

12/8 & 12/12 Mother and Child Education Center Volunteer Opportunities: Visit MomChildPDX.org, for details on sorting of donations, bundling baby clothing or diapers, and organizing items or rooms around the center.

12/9 Monthly Prayers for Life: Service including the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the culture of life. St. Agatha’s Catholic Church, December 9, 12 PM. 7960 SE 15th Avenue, Portland.

“.. Advent is about preparation for the birth of the Lord. The joy of his birth, as John Paul II wrote in Evangelium Vitae, is reflected in the joy at the birth of every child. Advent is a per-fect time to commend to the prayers of our people all who are carrying a child, and may be tempted by fear or a lack of trust in God’s Providence.” Priestsforlife.org

The Knights Fall Food Drive runs until Christmas Eve!

Please continue to support the Knight’s Fall Food Drive and help St. Vincent de Paul fill 300 Christmas food boxes for 150 families. Food boxes will be delivered on

Saturday, December 22. For a list of most needed items, please visit: www.ollparish.com/blog/fall-food-drive/

Every item you donate will be greatly appreciated!

“For I was hungry and you gave me food....”

Food insecurity impairs academic development of young school-age chil-dren. A recent study revealed that the reading and mathematical skills of food insecure children entering kindergarten developed significantly more slowly than other children.

School teachers are tasked with support-ing children who do not get enough to eat at home far beyond their average, well-fed students. This need is even greater after a holiday break.

Let us know if your address, phone number or email changes - 503-636-7687 or [email protected].


Mercy Teams Faith Programs for Children and YouthFaith Programs for Children and Youth

Life KidsPreschool—5th Grade

www.ollparish.com/life-kids

Every Sunday • 8:45–11:30 AMNursery for 9 Months – 3 Years Old

Parish Hall Transept

Sundays 10:15 to 11:15 AM

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Sundays 9:00 AM Mass

1st—4th Grade

Middle School edGeSundays at 10:20 AM in the Jerusalem Room

hiGh School life Teen & confirMaTion

So excited for all of the middle school students each week where we are studying the Kingdom of God and reflecting on Jesus leading us with love and humility, and how He differs from earthly kings. We enjoy playing outside on the field and building community!

Sunday, 12/2 at 6:15 PM | Parish Hall

This Sunday, Confirmation meets off-site at host homes to share faith, food, and fellowship. We are

so blessed by our 6 host homes and hosts!

Life Teen is in the Parish Hall where our 9 amazing volunteers and 9 fantastic youth ambassadors will continue helping us focus on the Person of Jesus

and prayer.

Learn Hands–Only CPR and Be Ready to Save a Life

Did you know that every minute CPR is delayed, a victim’s chance of survival decreases by 10%? There is one gift you can give your loved one that they may never see. But, if you have it ready to give, you just may help them stay alive.

Make the 45-minute commitment and learn how to save a life. Lake Oswego Fire and Police will be here on at 10:20 AM on December 9 in the Parish Hall Carpeted area to teach us the skill of Hands-Only CPR. This method of CPR is recognized by the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association and recommended for those people who may not want to get involved or, are reluctant about putting their mouth on someone else’s. Assistant Fire Chief David Morris and Police Chief Dale Jorgensen and other police de-partment members explain this form of immediate CPR.

Mercy Team volunteers have joined together to provide over 430 individual parishioner “touches of love” so far this year.

On the Saturday after Thanksgiving 25 Mercy Teams volun-teers came together to serve a hot breakfast to 60 to 70 home-less. We had an amazing amount of donated clothing to hand out as well. Mercy Teams needs blankets, winter caps, winter gloves. If you can help, please bring these to the parish hall.

Sign up to have your name included in future Mercy Teams emails.

Plans for DecemberGiving Tree - Mercy Teams will be assisting with the transfer of Giving Tree gifts from the church vestibule to the Parish Center after each Mass on Saturday and Sunday, 12/1 & 2, 12/8 & 9 and 12/15 & 16. We are looking for 4 to 5 volunteers after each mass. Please sign up on the Mercy Teams web page.

St. Vincent DePaul Christmas Boxes – The date has been changed to December 22. Mercy Teams and St. Vincent de Paul needs lots of help delivering Christmas Boxes on Satur-day December 22. We are looking for 60 families to deliver 150 Christmas Boxes in the greater Portland Area. Arrive at the parish hall on December 22 between 9 and 10 AM to pick up a delivery and receive delivery information.

January Point in Time - Mercy Teams will be participating in the Clackamas County Point In Time Homeless Count Survey at food and meal distribution sites. Brief volunteer training January 3 at 1:30 PM to 2 PM or January 7 at 5:30 PM. You will receive details of your assignment at that time.

Upcoming Street Ministry Van OutingsDecember 22 Street Ministry VanJanuary 26 Street Ministry Van

Upcoming Service Opportunities Now BookedOregon Food Bank March 16 – 75 slots reservedHabitat for Humanity April 13 – 15 slots reserved

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