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OUR LADY OF THE LAKES PARISH A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

Rev. James P. Holland, Pastor

October 18, 2020

W EEKEND M ASS S CHEDULE

Administrative Center P.O. Box 149, 527 Bairdford Road

Bairdford, PA 15006

Phone: 724-265-2070 or 724-265-1030 Fax: 724-265-6316

Office Hours (M-F): 9:00am to 3:00pm

Saint Victor Campus 531 Bairdford Road Bairdford, PA 15006

Transfiguration Campus 100 McKrell Road

Russellton, PA 15076

OUR L ADY OF THE L AKES P ARISH

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 18, 2020

Pastor Reverend James P. Holland ~ 412-977-6589 ~ [email protected]

Administrative Staff Bookeeper

Sr. Michael Mack ~ 724-265-2070 ext. 203 ~ [email protected] Administrative Assistants

Mary Jo Mehal ~ 724-265-1030 ext. 503 ~ [email protected] Contenta Schoenman ~ 724-265-2070 ext. 202 ~ [email protected]

Safe Environment Coordinator Contenta Schoenman ~ 724-265-2070 ext. 202 ~ [email protected]

Religious Education Directors of Faith Formation

Mary Etta Filotei ~ 724-265-3284 ext. 402 ~ [email protected] Mary Ann Miller ~ 724-265-4040 ext. 302 ~ [email protected]

Religious Education Secretary Mary Jo Mehal ~ 724-265-4040 ext. 303 ~ [email protected]

Liturgical Ministry Liturgical Coordinator

Joe Smagala ~ [email protected] RCIA Coordinator

Beverly Michael Higgins ~ 724-265-4579

Maintenance Tom Jenkins Mark Harby ~ [email protected]

Music Ministry Music Directors

Mary Ann Cooper Dawn Pawloski

Social Ministry Director Of Mercy & Service

Judi Damon ~ 724-265-3284 ext. 403 ~ [email protected] Wellness Coordinator

Bernie Shipeck

P ARISH D IRECTORY

SACRAMENTS Baptism: Call the office to schedule. Must attend a Baptism Seminar once.

Marriage: Contact parish at least 6 months prior to wedding.

RCIA: Are you 18+ and want to become a Catholic Christian? Call the Admin

Center or Beverly Higgins (724-265-4579) for more info.

Priesthood / Vocations: Call the Diocesan Vocation Office at 412-456-3123.

Anointing of the Sick / Ministry to the Homebound: Call the office if you have a serious illness or injury and need a priest to visit you for a special anoint-ing or need to receive communion. If someone is in need of Last Rites, or for a sacramental emergency, please contact Father Holland directly on his cell phone at 412-977-6589.

Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline : 1-888-808-1235

PA Child Abuse Hotline : 1-800-932-0313

Call 911 immediately if a child is in danger

Saturday 4:00pm Saint Victor Church

6:00pm Transfiguration Church

Sunday 9:00am Transfiguration Church

11:00am Saint Victor Church

W EEKDAY M ASS S CHEDULE

Monday 8:00am Saint Victor Church

Tuesday 8:00am Saint Victor Church

Wednesday 8:00am Saint Victor Church

Thursday 8:00am Transfiguration Church

Friday 8:00am Transfiguration Church

Saturday 8:00am Transfiguration Church

Saturday at 3:15pm at the Saint Victor Campus -or- by Appointment

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

STAY C ONNECTED

Our Lady of the Lakes Website: Visit us on-line at www.ollakes.org

Facebook Page: Follow and “like” our page: @OurLadyOfTheLakesWD

YouTube Channel: Subscribe to our channel: Our Lady of the Lakes Parish

Parish App for Mobile Devices: Android Device Users - Text TRCAPP1 to 555888 Apple Device Users - Text TRCAPP2 to 555888

Safe Environment Clearances: Every volunteer role in the parish, even if it does not involve children, requires clearances to be obtained before participating in ministry or volunteering.

We are happy to help. Clearance applications can be completed easily on-line at home. Contact us at 724-265-2070x202 or via email at [email protected] with any questions.


We remember those who have passed from this life, especially:

Pat Sobotka Dorothy Duryea

Please remember our recently deceased and their families in your prayers.

Our Lady of the Lakes Parish

Sacrament of Baptism We welcome and offer blessings on the family of this recently baptized child:

Connor Chase Irvine Son of Nicholas & Katie (Killmeyer) Irvine

May he bring the light of Christ undimmed to the kingdom of heaven!

Veterans Day Mass

There will be a special Mass for Veterans on Saturday, November 7th, at the 6:00pm Mass at Transfiguration Church. If you gave us your Veteran’s information last year, you do not have to submit it again this year. If you are submitting a new name, please send in the information using the form below. You can drop it in the offertory basket, marked Veter-an’s Day, or mail it to Our Lady of the Lakes Parish (PO Box 149, Bairdford, PA 15006). Please have all information to the parish office by November 1, 2020. Help us to honor and celebrate these brave men and women who gave so much for our freedom.

NAME BRANCH OF SERVICE RANK DATES SERVED

World Mission Sunday Mission Cooperation Sunday

Second Collection ~This Weekend

Today, we respond, “Here I Am, Send Me,” to our baptismal call to mission, and we offer, at the Eucharistic celebration, our prayers and our generous financial support to continue the mission of Jesus through a double appeal. The World Mission Sunday appeal is for the universal church and Mis-sionary Cooperation Plan appeal supports the missionary group assigned this year to our parish. As always, your prayers are your most treasured gift to the Missions. Your prayers and financial help, offered today, support mission priests, religious Sisters and Brothers, and lay catechists who are Christ’s witnesses to a world so in need of His healing, love, and peace.

Young & Restless Meeting We would like to welcome all present and new members to the Young & Restless Meeting on Tuesday, October 20, at 7:00 pm in the Activity Building of STV Campus. We will have snacks and play bingo. If you plan on attending, please call Renee at 412-551-0526, so she can plan for the number of snacks needed. Social distancing and wearing of masks will be mandatory. Hope to see you there!

Blessing of Pets Sunday October 18th at 12:00pm

STV Parking Lot Please be sure that you have control of your animal at all times.

Help Wanted ~ Need someone for 2-3 hours every morning to help an elderly woman with her morning routine. No medical experience necessary. Location by Deer Lakes Jr. High School. Please call Laurie at (412) 992-7371.

Saint Joseph High School will host an in-person Fall Open House by appointment from 10am - 12pm Saturday, Novem-ber 7. All are welcome. Meet faculty, students and parents. Participants must register at SaintJosephHS.com. Ques-tions? Contact us at [email protected].

Save the Date ~ Men's Club Super Bingo Sunday, November 22, 2020

Doors open at 1:00pm Due to covid-19 restrictions, only 100 seats available. Tickets on-sale starting Tuesday, October 27th. Please note: No sales at the door on the day of event!

More Information Coming Soon!

Mass of Remembrance for the Faithful Departed All Souls Day Mass

All are welcome to join us on Monday, November 2, at 7:00pm, at Transfiguration Church for a special Mass for our deceased loved ones.

Cemetery Sunday ~ November 8, 2:00pm, at Transfigura-tion Cemetery. Come and pray for those who no longer have anyone left to pray for them. The Church asks us to pray for our dead, and this is a wonderful opportunity to pray as a group for all the forgotten souls.


Our Lady of the Lakes Parish

PRAY FOR OUR SICK ~ Christine Ahlin, Dorothy Bachner, Robert Bamrick, Sr., Salvatore Bennardo, Logan Best, Jennifer Carr, Helen Cavanaugh, George Cingle, Barbara Compson, Sandy Culley, Brian Deah, John Dellariah, Alice Diana, John Dickun, Dan Dineff, Al Doutt, Phyllis Doutt, Charles Eichner, Anthony Filotei, Robyn Fleischman, Al Fletcher, Linda Frazier, Rita Gallow, Karen Geragi, Jason Godek, Helen Goodhart, Hazel Groscost, Joseph M. Grunden, Scott Halapin, Jeffrey Hein, Edward & Ann Hockenberry, Alysa Hutchison, Chad Hutchison, Calvin Ingle, Alex Intrieri, Lou Ippolito, Greg Janicki, Joanne Jeckavitch, John Kisic, Robert Kobik, Valerie Komoroski, Camie & Talor Kovos, Rich Krahe, Gregory Kunkel, Janet Kunkel, Mary Kunkel, Helen Laczek, Sandy Lancia, Noah Latronica, Cassandra Lee, Sam Liptak, Brad Lutz, Marco Mangieri, Jack Marmarella, Arlene McCullough, Michael Meador, Carol Mendor, Elmer Meyer, Dan Momberger, Melissa Mondron, Jimmy Monos, Nicholas Mote, Dean Murray, Alice Mueller, Jackie Mueller, Elaine Nase, Stuart Nicholas, Diane Noullet, Luke Noullet, Irene Novak, Gert Nycz, Mary Jo O’Rourke, Joe Parison, Audrey Peterson, Eugene Phillips, Dorothy Rainski, Janice Romano, Silvano Rossini, Stanley Rutkowski, Tammy Schaeffer, Bill & Flo Siard, Nancy Slabodnik, The Slimick Family, Laurina Smith, Martin Stephan, Terry Stiger, John Thomson, Geoffrey Thor, Lucas Ujazdowski-Parks, Justin Wagner, Luann Gaggini Walters, Marlene Watkins, Katie Wessel, Margaret Wilson, Carolyn Winschel

M ASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, October 17 Saint Ignatius of Antioch

8:00am Fred Penzenstadler by Wife & Children Transfiguration Church

4:00pm Living & Deceased Members of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish Saint Victor Church

6:00pm Death Anniversary of Benjamin Cortese by Vera Cortese & Family Transfiguration Church

Sunday, October 18 Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00am Jared & Abby Hanlon Family by Jeff Hanlon Transfiguration Church

11:00am Death Anniversary of Stella & Andy Tutak by Howard Tutak, Pat & Andy Pauls St. Victor Church

Monday, October 19 Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues

8:00am The Kaster & Kleiner Families by the Wagner Family Saint Victor Church

Tuesday, October 20 Weekday

8:00am Anna M. Trocki by Jim & Andrea Parello Saint Victor Church

Wednesday, October 21 Weekday

8:00am Gerald Boland by Jason & Heidi Harlte Saint Victor Church

Thursday, October 22 Weekday/Saint John Paul II

8:00am In Remembrance of the Catanese & Karp Families

by Melissa Goodhart-Hawkins and the Catanese Family Transfiguration Church

Friday, October 23 Weekday

8:00am Betty Simonetti by Judy & Harry Makinak Transfiguration Church

Saturday, October 24 Weekday

8:00am Rose Gonella by Andretta, Kathy, & Bob Transfiguration Church

4:00pm Nancy C. Simonetti by Family Saint Victor Church

6:00pm Living & Deceased Members of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish Transfiguration Church

Sunday, October 25 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00am Birthday Remembrance of David Norris by Wife & Daughters Transfiguration Church

11:00am In Memory of William Schurer, Jr. by Gram Schurer & Family St. Victor Church

P RAY F OR O UR S ICK Mass Attendance Volumes

We have been experiencing higher attendance numbers at the Sunday morning Masses, which is a good problem to have. If your schedule per-mits, you are welcome to attend a weekday or Saturday Vigil Mass. Dispensation of the obliga-tion to attend Mass is still in effect in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Most importantly, if you are experiencing any symp-toms of illness, please stay at home to rest and recover fully be-fore returning to Mass.

Active Parish Membership Means:

Registration (18+ required) in the parish for a suf-ficient period of time and use of the envelope sys-tem or electronic giving in support of the parish

Faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays & Holy Days

Volunteer and participate in parish activities


Parish News & Notes Free Health Care ~ If anyone needs to see a doctor and does not have insurance, please call Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center at 412-456-6911.

Ladies of Charity News ~ October Prayer Intention: “We pray for our Diocese as the “On Mission for the Church Alive” parish groups are still being formed. We pray espe-cially for Bishop Zubik and the Administrators in each grouping.” Patriotic Rosary ~ We will gather to pray for our election on Monday evening, November 2, at 6:00 pm at the Trans-figuration Campus. Please come and pray for the election and for our country’s future leaders.

Prayer Shawls ~ If anyone is in need of a prayer shawl for a loved one who is ill or in a nursing home, please contact Laura Smagala at [email protected] or 724-713-1453.

Transfiguration Cemetery ~ Grave plots available and for sale. Call 724-265-1030 for more information.

Offertory envelopes can be mailed to the Administrative Center (PO Box 149, Bairdford, PA 15006) or placed through the mail slot in the door of the Administrative Center (527 Bairdford Road).

Our Lady of the Lakes Parish: Weekly Offertory Parish Share (2020)

$ $

8,106.50 1,698.00

Week Of October 3 & 4, 2020

Interested in on-line giving? Visit our website at www.ollakes.org and scroll down to find the icon above for online giving. Click it, and follow the instructions to create an account.

Liturgical Mini stry Schedule Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Weekend Masses

Saturday, October 24 4:00pm at St. Victor Church Lector: Bill Burdett EMHC: Joe Catanese

Saturday, October 24 6:00pm at Transfiguration Church Lector: MaryEtta Filotei EMHC: Mary Grasha-Houpt

Sunday, October 25 9:00am at Transfiguration Church Lector: Rose Donatelli EMHC: Tony Corcoran

Sunday, October 25 11:00am at St. Victor Church Lector: Phyllis Bagaley EMHC: Scott Woloszyk

Our Lady of the Lakes Administrative Center is now open: • Masks and hand sanitization are mandatory for entry.

Please consider contacting us via phone or email, if possible, to minimize in-person visits. Thank you!

• If you have something to drop off, please use the mail slot in the door at the OLL Administrative Center.

Tutoring has once again started at the Transfiguration Campus. Tutors are needed for every subject and every grade level. If interested, please call 724-265-3284 or 724-448-3639. Thank you.

This Week at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish

Location Key: TRC - Transfiguration Campus STV - Saint Victor Campus

Saturday, October 17 Confirmation (Group 3), 1:00pm - TRC Church

Sunday, October 18 STV CCD (Group 1, K-5), 9:15-10:45am - STV Under Church TRC CCD (K-8), 10:15-11:45am - TRC Classrooms Blessing of Pets, 12:00pm - STV Church

Monday, October 19 STV CCD (Group 1, 6-7-8), 7:00-8:30pm - STV Under Church

Tuesday, October 20 Ladies of Charity Meeting, 7:00pm - STV Large Classroom Y&R Meeting, 7:00pm - STV Activity Building

Wednesday, October 21 Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 3:00pm - STV Memorial Garden

Thursday, October 22

Friday, October 23

Saturday, October 24 Confirmation (Group 4), 1:00pm - TRC Church

Sunday, October 25 STV CCD (Group 2, K-5), 9:15-10:45am - STV Under Church TRC CCD (K-8), 10:15-11:45am - TRC Classrooms “Social Media & Teens” Presentation, 6:00-8:00pm - STV Activity Building

Collection Report

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Confirmation Students ~ The Group 4 confirmation students have been notified of their confirmation date which is this Saturday, October 24 at 1:00pm at the Transfiguration Campus. Since there is no practice ahead of time, we ask that each candidate arrive 30 minutes early. Each family of 4 will have a reserved pew. The family name will be posted on the end of the pew, along with your son or daughter’s certificate. The student should sit closest to the center aisle with their sponsor beside them.

Homeschool Meeting Dates ~ Students in grades 4 and 5 will meet on Wednesday October 21st. 4th grade will meet at 6:00pm, and 5th grade will meet at 6:30pm. On Wednesday October 28th, the 6th grade homeschool students will meet at 6:00pm, and the 7th grade homeschoolers will meet at 7:00pm.

Youth Group ~ Last Sunday, members of our Youth Group spent some time cleaning up the Memorial Garden. They weeded, mulched, and planted. Then, they relaxed with Father Jim and his puppies while enjoying a simple dinner around a bonfire. Thanks kids! Job well done.

Social Media and Teens ~ The Culture Project will join us on October 25th, from 6:00-8:00pm, at the Activity Building at the Saint Victor Campus to en-gage students in a dialogue about the use of social media. All students in grades 8-12 are invited to attend. Pizza will be served. Masks are required during the presentation, and social distancing will be maintained.

The discussion will include how the use of media can either contribute to or endanger personal happiness, relationships, and the type of person we ulti-mately become. They will share the great benefits to using social media, as well as how to avoid some of its biggest downfalls. Through the use of sto-ries, cultural examples, and personal witness, they will invite students to consider their own use of media and how we can all utilize the incredible tools that our modern day offers to become a force for good in our lives.

The Culture Project is a group of young people recommended by the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Find more information about them at https://diopitt.org/the-culture-project.

Religious Education News


Weekly Reflections

Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 [7b]/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21

Monday: Eph 2:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4ab, 4c-5 [3b]/Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22/Ps 85:9ab-10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 9]/Lk 12:35-

38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [cf. 3]/Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 [5b]/Lk 12:49-

53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [1]/Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 [2]/1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt

22:34-40

R EADINGS FOR THE W EEK

REFLECT FIRST READING Cyrus was king of the mighty Persian Empire (559-529 BC) while Israel was exiled in Babylon. The prophet Isai-ah revealed God would use Cyrus to free Israel from cap-tivity. What lesson do you think Israel was supposed to learn from this revelation?

SECOND READING In his opening remarks in First Thessalonians, Paul speaks of the power and conviction with which he preached the gospel to them. How do you show the con-viction of your faith?

GOSPEL READING The religious leaders in Jerusalem were unable to trap Jesus with a seemingly trick question. How do you re-spond to non-believers who try to challenge or trick you in matters of your beliefs?

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GOSPEL MEDITATION Nobody enjoys paying taxes. Despite our displeasure in be-

ing forced to do so, we also realize that the monies generat-

ed from taxes allows governments to provide essential ser-

vices for its people. Corruption really gets our goat, howev-

er. When we witness malfeasance, overspending, irrespon-

sibility, and dishonesty in governmental spending, the grave

injustices make an already unpleasant and arduous task

even more difficult. The inappropriate distribution and use of

hard-earned monies can leave a person quite angry and

disconnected. It’s bad enough the government wants some-

thing from me, now God does, too?

God is not concerned necessarily with our money, although

its proper use does factor into our faith life. As the payment

of secular taxes speaks of our allegiance to the government,

our return to God speaks of our allegiance to God. All of cre-

ation, even the entire universe, is fashioned in the image and

likeness of God. What speaks to God and has meaning and

relevance to him? All of creation and indeed our very selves!

God delights in us and when we present ourselves back to

him, he delights even more! As the payment of secular taxes

is designed to secure the equitable distribution of goods and

services to all people, so is our return of ourselves to God in

gratitude meant to advance God’s kingdom here on earth.

When our exclusive and sincere allegiance is given to God,

God can use us to set things right and straight again. The

wounds of sin distort our relationship and disorder our

world. By giving ourselves and all of creation back to God in

gratitude, we acknowledge the proper Creator and Author of

life for who He is and devote our labors exclusively to God’s

kingdom and the justice, peace, or order God envisions. In

giving back to God all that belongs to God, we set the axis of

our lives correctly and put our priorities in proper order. All

of our relationships, especially with God, our brothers and

sisters, and all of creation are perceived more clearly as

they really are. Using, accumulating, wasting, exploiting,

hording, and self-preservation are no longer necessary. ©LPi

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