Parish Office Hours 9AM - 3PM

Monday through Thursday

Parish Office: (978) 342-2978

Religious Ed. Office: (978) 342-2978, Opt. 4 Fax: (978) 342-8738

Parish E-Mail Information@ourladylake.org

Religious Ed. E-mail Religiouseducation@ourladylake.org

Parish Web Address

www.ourladylake.org

Parish Staff Pastor: Father Dennis J. O’Brien

Associate Pastor: Father Carlos Ruiz

Weekend Assistant: Msgr. James Mongelluzzo

Religious Ed. Director: Lisa Sciacca

Religious Ed. Grade Coordinators: Michelle Lutter and Ellen DePatie

Religious Ed. Secretary: Debbie Bronchuk

Parish Secretary: Laura Petkewich

Parish Bookkeeper: Wendy Chartrand Facility Manager: Frank Ricardo, Jr. Director of Music: Regie Pineda

Liturgical Celebrations

Lord’s Day Masses: Saturday: 5PM

Sunday: 8AM, 9:45AM, 11:45AM, & 5PM

Daily Mass: 8AM (M, T, W, F)

Communion Service: 8AM (Thursday)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday at 4PM and by appointment anytime.

Safe Environment Notice Our parish follows the guidelines of the national charter

for the protection of children and young people

approved by the US Bishops and Dioceses of Worcester

policies. Contact Victim Services at a direct and

confidential telephone line at 508-929-4363.

Lisa Sciacca is the Safety Environment Coordinator at

our parish.

PARISH FAMILY OF OUR LADY OF THE LAKE�1400 Main Street ~ Leominster, MA 01453

Mission Statement As a faith-filled Christian Community we are committed to building up the Body of Christ and strengthening the Kingdom of God. Through diverse ministries, we share our many gifts to respond to the needs within and outside our Parish Community. Confident in our strengths and aware of our weaknesses, we enter into collaboration with other communities to deepen our relationship with Jesus and one another. By fulfilling our pastoral, sacramental, and educational needs, we, as a Eucharistic Church, work to proclaim the message and presence of the risen Lord.

Sacrament of Baptism Parents wishing to have their children baptized must attend an instruction which is offered once a month. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements.

Sacrament of Marriage The Sacrament of Marriage is celebrated following

a program of marriage preparation. Please call the

Parish Office at least one year in advance to make

arrangements. Ministry to the Sick and Elderly

Please notify us when a parishioner is homebound or hospitalized so that we may visit the person and offer the sacraments of the Church.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) If you are interested in the process of leading to membership in the Catholic Church, please contact the Parish Office.

ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status in the

Catholic Church,

no matter what your current family

or marital situation,

no matter what your personal history,

age, background, race,

no matter what your own self-image:

You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved,

and respected here at Our Lady of the Lake.

If you are new to our parish,

please contact the Parish Office to register

as a new member of our parish family.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE LEOMINSTER, MA

February 18th— February 26th

18th SATURDAY 5:00 PM William J . Petkewich, Bday Remembrance Father Edward J. Moran

19th SUNDAY 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Shir ley Leger , 1st Anniversary

9:45 AM Rita Walsh, 11th Anniversary Baptism: Colby Joseph Weeks McKynlie Taylor Jones 11:45 AM William Pir tle 1:15 PM Baptism: Regan Edie Norr is 5:00 PM Joyce Gilmar tin, 1st Anniversary

20th MONDAY Presidents’ Day 8:00 AM Cecile Cahill, Month’s Mind

21st TUESDAY Saint Peter Damian 8:00 AM Louise McAllister 22nd WEDNESDAY The Chair of St. Peter 8:00 AM Deceased Members of the Par ish

23rd THURSDAY Saint Polycarp

8:00 AM Communion Service

24th FRIDAY 8:00 AM Nico Mazzafer ro

Father Edward J. Moran

25th SATURDAY 5:00 PM Arthur Forest, Month’s Mind

26th SUNDAY 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Suzanne McGuirk, 13th Anniversary

9:45 AM Josephine Allain, 1st Anniversary

A.J. Robbins, Birthday Remembrance 11:45 AM Sam Costa

Ray Duval, Birthday Remembrance 1:15 PM Baptism: Alaina Josephine Arsenault 2:00 PM Baptism: Camden Edward Gerr ior 5:00 PM Margaret Little Mary McManus

HAITI TRIP 2017: Once again, members of our parish will be traveling to Aquin, Haiti from February 14th thru March 7th. Please keep Emery Gaudet,

Father Carlos, Paul St. Germain, Erin St. Germain, Emily St. Germain, Jenilet Trevino, Miguel Gaudet, Mark Potter, Laurie Potter, Sharon Morin, Deacon Tim Cross, Raphaela Lopes, and Thalita Campelo in your prayers as they travel to Haiti over the next few weeks. Monetary donations can be dropped off at the parish office through the month of February marked “HAITI” on the envelope. Checks should be made payable to Haiti

Project, Inc. Please call Jeannita Gaudet with any questions, 978-537-1907. Be sure to check out the beautiful pictures on the bulletin board at the rear of the church! The pictures celebrate Emery’s 20 years of missions to Haiti! Thank you for your generosity!

Father Dennis will return from

vacation on Monday, February 20th!

Father Carlos will be in

Haiti from February 21st to

February 28th. Have a great trip!

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MINISTRIES IN ACTION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Our Annual Chowder Fest is scheduled for Friday, March 10th from 5-7:30PM

in St. Joseph’s Hall. We will need lots of boiled potatoes and baked goods. If you can help, please call Jane O’Hara at

978-597-2555 or email janeoha@gmail.com. There will also be sign-up sheets at the entrances to the church. Thank you! Ticket prices for the Chowderfest are as follows: Adults $8., Children 6-12 $4.,

Seniors $6.

�Save the Date!�

PARISH MISSION�Sunday, March 5th - Wednesday, March 8th

Each evening at 7 PM

Small Things Done With Great Love: Savoring, Surrender, and Solidarity

Dr. Nicki Verploegen

BROWN BAG MINISTRY

The next BBM Meal Prep for Our Father’s

House will be held on Sat., Feb. 25th at 3:00PM in St.

Joseph’s Hall and our parish kitchen. Sign up to help through Sign Up Genius. The link is on

our website now: www.ourladylake.org . BBM Meal Prep dates are as follows: Mar. 25th, Apr.

29th, and May 20th.

CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS! February 3rd Chuck Kornik $ 75.

February 4th Patricia Cabrinity $100.

February 5th Sandy Hartenstein $ 75.

February 6th Lucille Robillard $100.

February 7th Ann LaLiberty $100.

February 8th Philip Anzalone $100.

More winners will be posted here next week.

Late donations will be accepted throughout the month of February to be eligible to win on the remaining days. If you would like additional calendars/chances, please stop by the parish office. Donation cost is $10 per chance. Good luck to all!

Due to the snow storm on Sun., Feb. 12th, the YEAR 1 SACRAMENTAL PREP MAKE-

UP MEETING FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN who will be receiving Reconciliation next fall

will be held this Sunday, February 19th at 1PM! Due to the crowded calendar, we have few Sunday meeting dates available. One is this Sunday, which we know is the beginning of school vacation week. The next possible date is March 26th (also at 1PM), which we feel may be a very long wait for your child. If you will be away for the Feb. 19th meeting, please call the Religious Ed Office, and we will make arrangements to meet with you and your child at that later date in March.

There will be no Religious Ed Classes from Sun., Feb. 19th through Sat., Feb. 25th due to school vacation. Classes will resume on Sun., Feb. 26th for Beginnings and High School II.

SOUPER BOWL 2017

Due to your amazing generosity and the help of our high school students who spoke at each Mass on Souper Bowl weekend, an all-time high of $2,612. was raised and distributed to Our Lady of the Lake Food Pantry. This places our parish 4th in the State of Massachusetts for this year’s top money raisers toward the current national total of over $3 million<...and still counting! Every penny of this goes to help feed the hungry. Thank you!

ANIMAL SHELTER PROJECT

Leah Hoover’s 5th grade Religious Ed class is collecting items for the Sterling Animal Shelter until March 5th. There are totes at the entrance of the church, in the Parish Family

Center, and the Church Hall for donations. Items include cat litter, x-large trash bags, soap, bleach, sponges, old blankets/towels, treats, gently used crates, hand sanitizer, canned kitten food, and large rawhide bones. Thank you!

FEBRUARY 18TH/19TH, 2017

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

17th Annual Diocesan

Catholic Men’s Conference

at Assumption College

All men are invited to this important annual Conference, scheduled at Assumption College on Sat., Apr. 1st. Hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Father Chase Hilgenbrinck, Shawn Carney, Chris Stewart, Tony Brandt, Joe Dittmar, and Jeff Cavins. Bishops and diocesan and religious priests will be available to hear confessions throughout the day. Bishop McManus will offer Mass. For a Conference brochure, further information, or registration, call 508-929-4345. Visit our website - www.firstmensconf.org - for information and ticket purchases. Our parish contact is Ed Sullivan, 978-537-6553 or cell 508-868-3278.

Please keep the following individuals in your prayers as

we pray for their recovery and well being.

Jimmy Tresider

Jack McCarthy Joseph Meyers

Linda Gagliostre

Margaret Larkin Debbie Doyle

Shea Sadonas

D.J. Vachon Jay Burke

Jimmy Cameron

Robert Cormier

Christian Huvila Margaret Miln

Melissa Paradis

Linda Heir Nick Murphy

Rebecca Smith

Amdnda Kidwell Chris Foley

Lana Leger

Michael Larkin Geri Phillips

Christine White

Owen deMars

Janice Arsenault Richard Hamel

Dexter Turner

Rita Tedd Velma Larose

Claire Ellis

Scott Ellis Meri Ammendolia

Tony Ammendolia

Ronald Merkel Bernice Crete

Mark Walsh

Ed Walsh

Ernie Ricci

Steve Kradolfer Top Comedian & Boston’s

Best Magician Saturday, March 4th at 7PM

Devens Common Center 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens

$30 per person

All proceeds to benefit Kylee’s Kare Kits for Kidz. Tickets are available at the Parish Office. Tickets will not be sold at the door!

Father Carlos’ Pills of Faith

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus says, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father.” In today’s world,

there are many situations, actions, and people that cause us to feel uncomfortable, unloved, unaccepted, or even angry. However, Jesus reminds us that we are children of God, we are not capable of hate, we are empowered to love, pray for others, and forgive. Saint Paul asks, “Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” If God abides within us, then we are full of God’s compassion and holiness. Then, let us pray for all those who do harm, let us answer violence, unacceptance, hatred, and evil with good actions of love, help, kindness, and prayer. Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me show love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is sadness, joy.

Your generosity has helped many people!

During the week of February 12th, 16 bags of

food were distributed.

Ash Wednesday Retreat: “Here for a Purpose,” led by Peggy Patenaude at Sacred Hearts Retreat Center in Wareham, MA will take place Wed., Mar. 1st from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Mass, distribution of ashes, and lunch are included. Fee: $55. Pre-registration is required by Monday, February 27. Visit www.timeoutretreats.com for more information and for a registration form. Questions, contact Peggy at timeoutretreats@comcast.net or 508-548-9149.

The Parish Office will be

closed on Mon., February 20th

in observance of Presidents’

Day.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Our next meeting will be on Monday,

Feb. 20th at 7:00PM in the par ish family center. All are welcome, and

please bring your bible. Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month. For more info please call Lorraine Mendoza 978-582-4020 or

Nancy Maciel 603-892-0763.

FEBRUARY 18TH/19TH, 2017

THIS WEEK’S PARISH EVENTS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH

07:30 PM AA Meeting

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH

11:00 AM Teen Music Ministry

01:00 PM Year 1 Parent/Child Meeting

03:00 PM Pilgrims on the Journey

06:00 PM RCIA

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH

Presidents’ Day The Parish Office is closed today.

No Religious Ed Classes today.

07:00 PM Women’s Bible Study Meeting

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST

No Religious Ed Classes today.

06:30 PM Pastoral Council Meeting WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND

05:30 PM Cub Scouts Pack 3 Meeting

06:30 PM Financial Peace University

07:00 PM 12 Steps Meeting

07:00 PM Adult Folk Group Practice

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD

09:00 AM Dominoes 01:00 PM Prayer Shawl Meeting

06:00 PM Cub Scouts Pack 3 Meeting

06:30 PM Boy Scouts Troop Meeting

07:00 PM Adult Choir Practice

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH

04:30 PM Choir of Angels Practice 07:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

03:00 PM Brown Bag Ministry Food Prep

07:30 PM AA Meeting

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH

08:30 AM Beginnings Class 11:00 AM Teen Music Ministry

03:00 PM Pilgrims on the Journey

06:00 PM High School II Class 06:00 PM RCIA

07:00 PM Church Renovation Committee Mtg.

Local TV stations, Channels 4, 5, & 7, will provide the

following detail for inclement weather closures: Leominster School Closed: No morning Mass, No Religious Education, Food Pantry will be closed,

and the Parish Office will be delayed in opening. Leominster School Delay: No morning Mass, Parish Office will be delayed in opening. No Religious Services: No Mass. No Religious Classes: No Religious Education. No Evening Activities: No Religious Education or Meetings.

Next Weekend’s Celebrants

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25th

5:00 PM Father Dennis O’Brien

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26th

8:00 AM Father Dennis O’Brien 9:45 AM Father Dennis O’Brien

11:45 AM Monsignor James Mongelluzzo 5:00 PM Father Dennis O’Brien

Thank you for your Parish Support!

February 12th

140 Sunday Envelopes $ 4,182. 15 Make Up Envelopes $ 968. 2 Paid Ahead Envelope $ 170. Loose Cash $ 1,625. SUNDAY COLLECTION $ 6,945. Monthly Maintenance $ 497.

Parish Tithe (2/5/17 and 2/12/17)

Haiti Project $ 1,060. St. Paul Catholic School Consortium $ 694.

Thank you for your continued generosity. Our

finances are in very good shape this year thanks

to all of you!

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another.” Explore how by attending Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekend is Mar. 17-19, 2017, in South Kingstown, RI. For more information, call Stephen and Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or visit us at www.WWMEMA.org

Ash Wednesday

March 1st, 2017

Mass and the Distribution of Ashes

8AM, 12PM, and 7PM

Liturgy of the Word and Ashes

6:30AM & 4:30PM

Light breakfast after the 6:30AM Liturgy.

“Youth Friendly” Liturgy: 4:30PM.

Friendly Reminder: Ash Wednesday is a day of fast

and abstinence. All the Fridays of Lent are days of

abstinence from meat.