october: the month of life...saturday: 5:00 pm, sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 6:00 pm in spanish...
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PastorMsgr. Marion Makarewicz
DeaconsPaul PoulterJim Hankins
Director of MusicSteve Jannetti
Director of Religious EducationVicki Irsik
virsik12@ gmail.com
Office Support StaffKelly Hamrin
Office Support StaffMary Wagemann
MaintenanceJohn Riley
Our Lady Of the Lake CathOLiC ChurChOur Lady Of the Lake CathOLiC ChurCh2411 Bagnell Dam BlvdPO Box 2390Lake Ozark, MO 65049Phone: 573.365.2241Email: [email protected]: ourladylake.diojeffcity.org
We envision a church where Jesus Christ is proclaimed in a way that
when parishioners are gathered, all may encounter the Living Word in
their midst.
Parish Office Hours:Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULESaturday: 5:00 pm, Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 6:00 pm in Spanish
No Daily Mass on MondayTuesday at 8 am, Wednesday at 6 pm
Thursday and Friday at 8:00 amReconciliation is Saturday 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm, Sunday 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm, or by appointment
We extend a warm welcome to all our guests and visitors who have graced us with their presence at today’s liturgy. We hope that you feel at home here; please let us know if we can be of any assistance while you are with us.
WELCOME
HEARING IMPAIRED
For those with moderate hearing difficulties, hearing assistance units are available in the Fellowship Hall behind the Sanctuary.
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MISA EN ESPAÑOL
[From now to the end of October, I will be reflecting on the dignity of human life.] I’ve taken many philosophy courses. I have read innumerable books about what is this thing called existence or what is this thing called thinking. I myself have taught a few philosophy classes and I like to start out with the perennial question, Why is there something rather than nothing. One thing I have not encountered in my philosophy classes is a good examination of what makes a living thing. I’ve studied it in biology classes and I have reflected upon it in my theology classes, but for some strange reason, no one seemed to be concerned about an important and essential distinction found in existing things. What makes a living being as opposed to a non-living being? Yes, I studied physics and biology, but in my educational history, these topics were taught by different professors using different techniques for different purposes, and they never examined this distinction.
I can go one step further. What makes a human being different from other living beings? It seems that my biology classes just lumped human beings together with all the
BISHOP’S MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION
For children deprived of a safe and For children deprived of a safe and healthy home, that they experience healthy home, that they experience
the love of God through the care the love of God through the care and concern shown by Catholics.and concern shown by Catholics.
Por los niños privados de Por los niños privados de seguridad y de un hogar saludable, seguridad y de un hogar saludable, para que experimenten el amor de para que experimenten el amor de Dios a través de la preocupación y Dios a través de la preocupación y
el cuidado de los católicos.el cuidado de los católicos.
October: The Month of Life by Msgr. Marion Makarewicz
Todos los domingos a las 6:00 pm.El último miércoles del mes a las
6:00 pm.La reconciliación es el sábado de 4:00 pm a 4:45 pm, domingo de 5:00 pm a 5:45 pm, o con cita.
Por favor, consulte este folleto para las noticias en español.
Sunday, September 27th, 202026th Sunday in Ordinary Time
other living things, and while they were at it, didn’t make too much of a distinction between living things like plants and animals. Perhaps they were able to describe the differences but never explained why there is a difference in the first place. In the end, science can tell you what is, but can never offer value, explaining why something is.
Science knows that life is special. This is evident in all the interest in finding signs of life on other worlds. But once life is discovered, in the rush to be objective and analytical, dispassionate observers, life is treated as any other phenomenon encountered. That there is no inherent order or purpose in the value of things that exist is taken for granted. Nothing deserves special
MASS INTENTIONS
PARISH COLLECTION
September 20th, 2020
Envelopes:
$ 1,069Loose:
$ 7,435
Total: $ 8,504
Last Year: $ 8,603
We are grateful for your support of our church. Online Giving allows you to make contributions to our church without having to write checks or worry about donations. The sit lets you set up automatic contributions and enables you to change the timing or the amount of your gift at any time.
Go to: ourladylake.diojeffcity.org and click the Donate Now button on the top bar to sign up.
WEEKLY PARISH SCHEDULE
Eva MayerKrewett & Herzog Family
Parishioners
Mike & Elaine Hunt 50th Anniv.Bob Jannetti
Preciosa MagsumolMargaret Laubenthal
Steve KeiltySteve Keilty Parishioners
Saturday September 26 5:00 pmSunday September 27 10:00 amDomingo Septiembre 27 6:00 pm Monday September 28 No MassTuesday September 29 8:00 amWednesday September 30 6:00 pmThursday October 1 8:00 amFriday October 2 8:00 amSaturday October 3 5:00 pmSunday October 4 10:00 amDomingo Octubre 4 6:00 pm
Vigil Mass26th Sunday in Ordinary TimeVigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo OrdinarioSt. WenceslausSts. Michael, Raphael & Gabriel, ArchangelsSt. JeromeSt. Thérèse of the Child JesusThe Holy Guardian AngelsVigil Mass27th Sunday in Ordinary TimeVigésimo Septo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
THANK YOU
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28E-learning | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29Mass in Church & Online | 8:00 am
Rosary | 8:45 amBook Club | 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30Adoration in Church &
Online | 5:00 pmMass in Church & Online | 6:00 pm
PSR, K-6, M-Z | 6:45 pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1Mass in Church & Online | 8:00 amEducation Commission | 6:00 pm
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2Mass in Church & Online | 8:00 amExposition & Adoration in Church |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3Reconciliation | 4:00 pm
Mass in Church | 5:00 pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4Mass in Church & Online | 10:00 am
Confirmation | 4:30 pmReconciliation | 5:30 pm
Misa en Iglesia y Online | 6:00 pm
READINGS FOR THE WEEKSUNDAY
1st Reading - EZ 18:25-28Psalm - 25:4-5, 8-10, 14
2nd Reading - PHIL 2:1-11 OR 2:1-5Gospel - MT 21:28-32
MONDAY1st Reading - JB 1:6-22
Psalm - 17:1BCD, 2-3, 6-7Gospel - LK 9:46-50
TUESDAY 1st Reading - DN 7:9-10, 13-14 or
RV 12:7-12abPsalm - 138:1-5
Gospel - JN 1:47-51
WEDNESDAY 1st Reading - JB 9:1-12, 14-16
Psalm - PS 88:10BC-15Gospel - LK 9:57-62
THURDAY1st Reading - JB 19:21-27
Psalm - PS 27:7-9ABC, 13-14Gospel - LK 10:1-12
FRIDAY1st Reading - JB 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5
Psalm - 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ABGospel - MT 18:1-5, 10
SATURDAY1st Reading - JB 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17Psalm - 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130
Gospel - LK 10:17-24
SUNDAY1st Reading - IS 5:1-7
Psalm - PS 80:9, 12-16, 19-202nd Reading - PHIL 4:6-9
Gospel - MT 21:33-43
The Administration Commission meeting will be via ZOOM on Thursday, Oct. 29th starting at 5:00 pm. Everyone is invited and if you wish to join, please call the Parish office and give them your email so that an invitation can be sent to you.
The Commission minutes are published on the Parish Website once they are approved. New members are being sought, in particular someone with Human Resources experience as our guidelines and policies are in need of updating.
If interested, call Monsignor Makarewicz, 365-2241
ADMINISTRATION
Chair: Bob Cotter
Are you or a family member ill, in the hospital, or homebound and would like to be included in the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass, on the Prayer Chain, or in the bulletin? Please contact the office at 365-2241or email [email protected].
Names will be listed for one month unless the office is notified that continued prayer is needed.
LADY KNIGHTSContact: Melodi Graessle
ourladylake.diojeffcity.org/parish-life/
organizations/ladies-auxiliary-2/
Contact: Gary Chaput
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ourladylake.diojeffcity.org/knights-of-columbus/
WEB NOTESCheck out some of these articles on
our website:
“My message from God” by Barb Steinman - Prayer & Devotion
“Dear Dad” by Steve Jannetti - Sacred Music
“Knights of Columbus Council # 9273 Newsletter for September
2020”
1st Edition Newsletter “High School Hangouts” by Vicki Irsik - Parish
School of Religion
ourladylake.diojeffcity.org
The Knights of Columbus Annual Coats for Kids program starts in September and will go until Mid - October. We are asking our parish-ioners to please help by donating a new coat only and dropping it off in the box label “Coats for Kids” in the Church vestibule area.
Monetary donation may be sent to the Knights Financial Secretary Larry Bayliss, his address is 168 Eagle Dr. Lake Ozark, Mo. 65049-9230. Checks can be written to Knights of Columbus Council 9273. Thank you for your ongoing support for this outstanding program.
PARISHIONER NEWS
Through the Holy Waters of Baptism we welcome
Tram York into the Family of Christ’s Church.
Knights of Columbus Council 9273 is currently doing a Fundraiser using a 50/50 Raffle. It started in mid-July and will end December 18th. Distribution is as follows: 50% to our council, and the remaining 50% split into 1st place 25%, 2nd place 15% and 3rd place 10%. Price is $5.00 ticket or 5 for $20.00. The funds collected will be donated to a local charitable organization. Your support is appreciated.
If you would like tickets for the raffle, please contact Larry Bayliss at 515-401-2110 or Gary Chaput at 573-723-0514 or drop by the office during the week.
K OF C FUNDRAISER
We are in desperate need of ushers for the weekend masses. Any healthy person who is not in a high-risk category, please contact Mary Wagemann in the office, 365-2241.
Our Lady of the Lake Book Club is Meeting AGAIN
the last Tuesday of the Month at 6:00pm
We will have our next in person (social distanced) meeting,
September 29that the Church Fellowship Hall.
We will be discussing the book, The Witness by Nora Roberts.
ALL ARE WELCOMED! Questions please call Lusica Hankins – 915-490-5765.
We pray for the repose of the souls of our sister and brother
in Christ,
Ruth Hermann
and
Michael Burchbrother of Shirley Gross-Russel
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon
them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Mass coordinators are returning with some changes to the position. If you are interested in helping out before and after weekend Masses please contact Mary in the office.
MASS COORDINATORS
Flowers at the Altarthis weekend
are in Memory ofRuth Hermann.
Bulletin announcements should be into the office by Thursday at noon for publication in that weekend’s bulletin.
Dearest Students and Parents:We are well into the first month of PSR, Confirmation and High School.
Our numbers are down substantially, and yet we have several new students! Some families are coming back into the church and some are new to the area. I am so very glad you have joined us for Religious Education! For those new parents, there are always many ways to get involved so check in if you are able to spend some time with us on Wednesdays or have a talent we could put to good use! Welcome to ALL!!
We all appreciate so very much the awareness and patience in the parking lot while everyone gets used to the new system.
-Drive up and park in the lot closest to the church, then stay in your vehicle until someone comes to take your students’ temperature.
-Masks are required until students get into the classrooms.-We will escort children to classes if needed and make sure everyone gets
there safely! -At pickup time, stay in your vehicle and we will release children as we
identify parents. It’s pretty easy but just very different. Again, thanks for helping us keep
safety first!Parents, please check the links above for schedules and updates for classes.
We are also opening the new PSR Page on the website https://ourladylake.diojeffcity.org and parents have access to all the materials used in class, by grade! Take a look and see what the teachers are up to. It is a work in progress so keep checking back until we all get used to another new way of doing things! It will make the teachers jobs much easier, the students can access for lessons and homework and the site will allow us to go virtual if that becomes necessary because of Covid-19. Many, Many, MANY thanks to Mary Wagemann and Marilee Poulter for developing the platform in ways that are efficient, user friendly and easy to navigate! Since I am in the process of uploading everything for all classes and teachers, give me a few days to catch up on computer time!
We had a Zoom meeting today with some of the catechists, who are the most devoted group of folks, and went over the new information. Thanks to all who were able to make it, and we will schedule regularly until everyone gets what they need on each of their pages. Covid is teaching us all how to adjust, but we are learning new skills and developing talents we might not have otherwise. God promises good comes from everything bad for those who believe! Amen and Praise God!
Blessings to All!Vicki
EDUCATION COMMISSIONChair: Linda Adams
Getting Closer to God
1) What did Jesus say you should do if someone slaps your cheek?A. Get revenge without slapping them backB. Call them mean namesC. Fight backD. Let them slap your other cheek. (Why is this so hard? Pride!)
2) How does Jesus want us to treat others?A. Like we are better than themB. Jesus says we shouldn’t worry about being nice or mean to other peopleC. The way we would want to be treated (That Old Golden Rule)D. Better than we would treat Him
3) What did Jesus teach about little children?A. To ignore themB. To hurt themC. To be like them (Look in wonder at the world and everyone you meet! God is responsible for making them)D. To be mean to them
KIDS CORNER
Learn the prayer of St. Michael (found under Worship Commission in this bulletin) to celebrate the Feast of the Archangels, Michael, Gabriel, & Raphael on
Tuesday, Sept. 29th.
The feast day of St. Jerome is Wednesday, Sept. 30th. He translated the Bible from Hebrew to Latin. Learn a prayer or even short phrase (like “Ora
Pro Nobis,” which means “pray for us”) in Latin.
NOTES FROM VICKI
PSR
CONFIRMATION
HIGH SCHOOL HANGOUTSunday Sept 27
Bestgen Hall - 6:15 pm
https://ourladylake.diojef-fcity.org/wp-content/uploads/
sites/25/2020/09/HS-Hangout-1-Sept-21-2020-1.pdf
Sunday, Sept. 27th - Group BBestgen Hall - 4:30 pm
https://ourladylake.diojeffcity.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/25
/2020/09/Confirmation-Schedule-Revised-Sep-11.pdf
Wednesday, September 30th, Week #1 Rotation (unless arrange-
ments have been made with teachers)
https://ourladylake.diojeffcity.org/revised-psr-grades-k-6-2020-
2021-rotations-calendar/
EDUCATION COMMISSIONChair: Linda Adams
If you and your family would like to present the gifts for the offertory procession during the weekend Masses, please sign up in the blue binder located at the Welcome Center. This would be a wonderful way to commemorate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion.
The next Education Commission will meet Thursday, October 1st at 6:00 pm online or in person in Bestgen Hall.
Please contact Kelly in the office if you would like to attend and have not received the online invitation.
CRHP 2.0CRHP 2.0
WELCOMEWELCOMETHERE IS MORE TO LIFETHERE IS MORE TO LIFE
Women’s WeekendWomen’s WeekendOctober 24 - 25, 2020October 24 - 25, 2020
Call Kelly for more informationCall Kelly for more information365-2241365-2241
ourladylake.diojeffcity.org/welcome/ourladylake.diojeffcity.org/welcome/He’s got this, ladies!
by Linda Adams
God’s got this! That’s one of the many things I took away from my first women’s retreat (back when it was called Christ Renews His Parish). I realized, while listening to my fellow parishioners who were leading the retreat, that I was my own worst enemy. I was the one blocking God out of my life. It wasn’t intentional at all, I just didn’t know any better. I decided that weekend to start letting go of my baggage and letting God lead me. (LG)2. Let Go and Let God. I loved that weekend!
That was the beginning of a wonderful journey that has led me to today. I started out on my own, looking for some way to connect with other women in my parish, some way to find support on my faith journey. At the time, I was married with a young son and working full-time, but I was pretty empty. Quite a few years have now passed and I’ve since attended a second weekend and this coming retreat will be my second time on the retreat giving team. What a blessing it has been working with the other ladies on this current team! They are truly my sisters in faith!
I need more sisters, though. Will you be one? Will you let me care for you on October 24 and 25? Will you let me shelter you for a while from the storm all around us? Please come and rest awhile.
DEACON’S CORNER
Have you ever been reading the Bible or listening to Holy Scripture and hear things over and over and ever wonder what they are? Just recently I was reading and meditating on the Liturgy of the Hours in which covenants were mentioned. Now, have we ever wondered just exactly what a covenant is and how many there are? First, a covenant is a solemn agreement between God and all his human creation regarding mutual commitments and guarantees. Second, there are seven covenants. They are:
Adamic Covenant: God’s command not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, pronounced a curse for sin, and spoke of a future provision for man’s redemption (Genesis 3:15).
Noahic Covenant: Made between God and Noah, his family, and the animals in the ark. Genesis 9:11 states, “I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” This covenant included a sign of God’s faithfulness to keep it—the rainbow.
Abrahamic Covenant: First made to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3, promised God’s blessing upon Abraham, to make his name great and to make his offspring’s into a great nation. God vowed to bless the entire world through Abraham’s descendants. Circumcision was the sign that Abraham believed the covenant (Romans 4:11). The fulfillment of this covenant is seen in the creation of the nation of Israel. The worldwide blessing came through Jesus Christ, who was of Abraham’s family line.
Palestinian Covenant: God’s promise to scatter Israel if they disobeyed God, and then restore them at a later time to their land (Deuteronomy 30:1-10). This covenant was fulfilled twice, with the Babylonian Captivity and subse-quent rebuilding of Jerusalem under Cyrus the Great; the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, followed by the reinstatement of the nation of Israel in 1948.
Mosaic Covenant: Promised the Israelites a blessing for obedience and a curse for disobedience (Deuteronomy 11). Much of the Old Testament recounts the fulfillment of this judgment cycle for sin and later blessing upon atonement and returning to God.
Davidic Covenant: Promised to bless David’s family line and assure an everlasting kingdom (2 Samuel 7:8-16). Jesus is from the family line of David and, as the Son of David, is the fulfillment of this covenant (Luke 1:32-33; Mark 10:47).
New Covenant: This covenant promised that God would forgive sin and have a close and constant relationship with His people (Jeremiah 31:31-34). The promise was first made to Israel and then extended to everyone who has faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 26:28; Hebrews 9:15).
Clearly, God made firm promises through His covenants. While some are limited to Israel, altogether, God’s covenants establish his worldly plan for us. God’s New Covenant offers salvation by grace through faith. A covenant that is sealed with Jesus Christ’s own blood.
Blessings – Dcn Jim
COVENANT
FAITH
Want to know all the happenings around the Diocese of Jefferson City? Visit the newly designed website: https://diojeffcity.orgUnder News & Events, you can click on the Monday Morning Memo which gives you all kinds of information on events and important notices.
WORSHIP COMMISSIONChair: Annette Miller
The next Worship Commission meeting will be Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30 pm online. We are always looking for members with a heart for helping with the liturgy, prayer, liturgical formation, or art and environment. Please call the office to join us.
PRAYERS FOR RECOVERY
May they place their trust and confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ:
Bill Bradford, Dianne Richardson, Tim McDermott, Larry Bayliss, Tretch Lawrence, Kathy Deniston, Mary Burke, Tessie Gentges, Clark Gruninger, Pat Caswell, Elsie Meuller, Jack Ketterer, Dr. Robert Mason, Lucille Needham, Kitty McCarthy.
Do you love to sing? We are looking for more youths and adults to cantor
for our Masses at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. If you are in Grade 7 or older, please consider
cantoring at Mass. Please speak with Steve Jannetti after
any of the Masses or email him at [email protected] to become
a cantor. You do not have to read music to become a cantor.
DIOCESAN NEWS
From Sept. 23 – Nov. 1, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Columbia Planned Parenthood, 711 N Providence Rd, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help with your on site time, talent or treasure, please contact Kathy Forck 573-821-5130 or visit: www.40daysforlife.com/columbiamo.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Visitation Fall FestivalSunday, Sept. 27th
KC Hall206 6th StVienna, MO
11:00 am - 5:30 pmCountry Store, BeerGarden/Gin
Rickey, Street Fair & Craft VendorsServing Fresh Whole-Hog Sausage
and Fried Chicken DinnersCarry-Out or Drive Thru
Our Lady, Help of Christians Fall Festival
Sunday, Sept. 27th1665 Hwy C
Bonnots Mill, MO11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Drive-Through/Walk-up German Pot Roast Meal
Soda Stand, Sandwich Stand, and Beer Stand for guests to enjoy
Music from 1:00 – 3:30 by Osage Travelers
Quilt and dessert auction at 4:00
St. George Drive-Thru Fall Festival
Sunday, Oct. 4th611 E Main St
Linn, MO11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fried Chicken & German Pot Roast, beer/soda garden, quilt auction,
raffle, 50/50 drawing
On Sunday, October 11th, at 3:00 pm in the church, Msgr. Makarewicz will lead a public recitation of the rosary, joining our voices to the voices of Catholics throughout the United States as we participate in the “2020 Rosary Coast to Coast”.
The rosary is a powerful weapon against all the evils that beset us, especially against the forces that deny the presence of God and the mystery of our Salvation in Jesus Christ. The rosary is the most perfect summary of our faith, giving us ample opportunity to reflect on the story of salvation.
This event will also be live streamed for those who wish to participate from home.
We hope you will join us in praying this simultaneous rosary across our nation!
Join us in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.Sunday, October 4th
1:00 pm in North Parking LotAll types of animals welcome, even
furry stuffed friends.
CHOIR & MUSIC
¿Está usted o un miembro de su familia enfermo, en el hospital o confinado en su hogar y le gustaría ser incluido en la Oración de los Fieles en la Misa o en el boletín? Comuníquese con la oficina al 365-2241 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]. Los nombres aparecerán
en la lista durante algunas semanas, a menos que se notifique a la oficina que se necesita una oración continua.
PRAYERS FOR THE MILITARYLCDR Christopher Boehm
Major Brad BustinMajor Meg BustinCapt. Dan ColliniSgt. John Cobb
CPO Matt Culver USN-SEAL 6E4 Cody Griffy
Sgt. George Thomas GrossE7 M/Sgt. Amanda Hammond
E4 Aaron HelmsMajor Michael Lucky
1st Sgt. Christopher Metz1st Lt. Thomas Nelson
SPC Austin NyeJayson D. Osborne (Air Force)
CW4 Kent RackersA1C Logan J. RackersTech. Sgt. Kevin ReillyS/Sgt. Adam Rentsch
S/Sgt. Daniel E ReynoldsSPC Chris Riley
SPC John M. Schneider1st Lt. Adam H. Still
Sgt. Justin C. ThomasS/Sgt. Matthew Willis
LCDR Tony WolfeLt. Nicholas Zahn A1C Jacob Zahn
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Please inform the office if there are any changes from active duty. If a name is on this list, please make sure that Gary and Karen Chaput have the information to post on our wall of honor. There is a basket on the wall behind the Welcome
Center for this.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the divine power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen
Call the office to join us at the next Zoom meeting on
Thursday, Oct 8th at 6 pm.
The Social Concerns Commission includes the following ministries:
To familiesTo the community
To the poorTo the oppressedFor protecting life
Of hospitality & fellowshipOf health & well-being.
SOCIAL CONCERNSChair: Deacon Jim Hankins
HOPE HOUSEPlease remember to bring your
unused, nonperishable, non-expired food donation each week.
Week of September 20th:3 Bags, 7 Cans, 8 Misc.
Please NO more plastic bags.
“Our Lady” Volunteers next scheduled work day is October 1.
Sign up by calling 365-0099 (ask for store manager).
More info: www.hopehouseofmillercounty.org
To learn more contact:573-365-0099
orwww.hopehouseofmillercounty.org
WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP
Join us every Wednesday morning from 8:30 - noon to cut, iron, stuff, sew, stamp, stitch, and draw. We meet in Bestgen Hall, first room on the left.
Masks will be required when moving around the hall and social distancing must be observed.
If you have any questions, contact Vivian Petro at 309-824-5626.
Saturday, October 3rd9:00 am
1870 US-54 BUSSergio’s
Lake Ozark, MO US 650495k Run
$20 online registration$25 in person day of race
Walk is Free, but registration is required.
Online registration now available! runsignup.com/Race/MO/
LakeOzark/Walk5kRunforLifeREGISTRATION DAY OF: 7:30am
Our Lady of the Lake is putting together a team “The OLL
Sloggers”. If you would like to join us for the walk or run, contact Mary
in the office. We will meet at the van with the CU@Mass sign. All
ages are welcome.
This course takes you across the Community Bridge in the heart of Lake of the Ozarks, with beautiful lake views you'll forget you're even
exercising!But this event isn't just for runners
and walkers. We will have fun family activities for all ages!
Including a bounce house, face painting, delicious food, specialty coffee, LOTS of raffle prizes for
everyone and a GRAND PRIZE set of custom orthotics (donated by Onsite Rehab in Osage Beach) to
the overall finisher in the run!So bring the whole family and enjoy
this fun Community Event!
WORSHIP COMMISSION
Chair: Annette Miller
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continued from front covertreatment. That is the relativism of the modern age.
I don’t want to pick on philos-ophers. They are as good and bad as anyone else. In the end no one needs philosophy to do bad things. Relativism is just a codification of the behavior of individual human beings who are trying to justify their moral choices.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of St. Pope John Paul’s Encyclical Evangelium Vitae. This document was a response to many things, not the least of which is modern view that there are no things of true value. The Holy Father’s teaching reminds us that the life which God has given creation is a singular grace by which all things must be valued. Human life manifested in each individual human being, completed in human community, and through the Incar-nation united with God “in some fashion with every human being” reveals the incomprehensible dignity of every human person.
The encyclical quotes Guadium et Spes, issued thirty years before, in a long list of sins against human life, perennial evils which had found increasing strength and greater devastation: “Whatever is opposed to life itself, such as any type of murder, genocide, abortion, eutha-nasia, or wilful self-destruction, whatever violates the integrity of the human person, such as mutilation, torments inflicted on body or mind, attempts to coerce the will itself; whatever insults human dignity, such as subhuman living conditions, arbitrary imprisonment, deportation, slavery, prostitution, the selling of women and children; as well as disgraceful working conditions, where people are treated as mere instruments of gain rather than as free and responsible persons; all these things and others like them are infamies indeed. They poison human society, and they do more harm to those who practise them than to those who suffer from the injury. Moreover, they are a supreme
dishonour to the Creator” Now, twenty-five years on, despite the progress in ways to feed the hungry, cure the sick, clothe the naked, and give shelter to the abandoned, there have been a commensurate increase in the diabolical ways we can twist the new sciences to give new power and control to the same evils with which we have afflicted our brothers and sisters.
St. John Paull II makes the moral choice crystal clear: “The deliberate decision to deprive an innocent human being of his life is always morally evil and can never be licit either as an end in itself or as a means to a good end. It is in fact a grave act of disobedience to the moral law, and indeed to God himself, the author and guarantor of that law; it contradicts the funda-mental virtues of justice and charity. ‘Nothing and no one can in any way permit the killing of an innocent human being, whether a fetus or an embryo, an infant or an adult, an old person, or one suffering from an incurable disease, or a person who is dying. Furthermore, no one is permitted to ask for this act of killing, either for himself or herself or for another person entrusted to his or her care, nor can he or she consent to it, either explicitly or implicitly. Nor can any authority legitimately recommend or permit such an action’.”
During the month of October we are called to celebrate life as a gift from God. To truly value the gift of life from God, we must devote prayer and study, above all a study of the Sacred Scriptures and the Tradition of the Church, especially the recent teachings regarding the protection of life. I urge everyone to read Evangelium Vitae. It’s validity and relevance has only increased. I encourage everyone to pray with more intention for the protection of life. And I recommend that everyone examine their consciences and their own actions that have either allowed life to flourish or diminished the dignity of a human person.
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Ruth Hermann
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Concédeles el descanso eterno, oh Señor; y que la luz perpetua brille sobre ellos. Que sus almas y las
almas de todos los fieles difuntos, por la misericordia de Dios,
descansa en paz.