Beginning this Sunday, June 21, we will begin celebrating the 6pm Mass, weather permitting, in the parish parking lot. We will continue to observe all the Social Distancing Protocols of the moment, but being six feet apart, you may feel safer and more comfortable outside. You will need to bring your own chair. If you come as a family living in the same home, you may all sit together. If you are here on your own, we’ll make sure you are six feet apart from your nearest neighbor. The Eucharist will be distributed the same way as the ushers spray your hand with sanitizer, wearing your mask you can receive communion as you lift it over your mouth and then return to your seat. We’ll be doing this throughout the summer as long as the weather is good. Please click the link above to read Father Michael's full message.
As you are aware, the Governor has given permission for houses of worship to begin services with no more than a 40% seating capacity. That is wonderful news, indeed! Our Lady of the Lake will begin holding Mass again the weekend of May 23rd & 24th on a reduced schedule, with a requirement to follow important guidelines for attendance. Please click the link above to review all of the important details for times & attendance before leaving home to attend Mass.
To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, we will have a Parade of Roses for Mother’s Day! You are invited to come to our Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes between 11am and 1pm on Sunday to receive your rose and a blessing from the parish. We will be observing all the Safe Distancing requirements as per the state guidelines. Just come in by the regular driveway entrance and come to the grotto and collect your rose. Please stay in your vehicle, enjoy a little fresh air from your ride to Our Lady of the Lake and know how much we love and miss all our Moms, those who are with us, those who are at the great table in the Kingdom of Heaven and all those who have been “Mother” to us in our lives. See you then!
As not everyone in our parish community will be able to attend Mass due to limited seating or for health reasons, we will continue to provide Mass online via YouTube. Click on the link above, follow the link to the appropriate Mass, and we will be able to pray together as one Church. The Children's Liturgy of The Word is also included when available. Also, even though Mass has completed, you can always watch it when you have time.
Although we cannot be together for Mass as a parish community, we will "live stream" Mass every Sunday at 10am, on YouTube. Click on the link above at just before ten o’clock, then follow the link to that week's Mass, and we will be able to pray together as one Church. The Children's Liturgy of The Word is included. Also, even though Mass has completed, you can always watch it when you have time.
On Sunday afternoon, April 5th, Palm Sunday, from 12 noon to 2pm, members of our Pastoral Council will be distributing palms in the church parking lot. We will also have collection baskets available for your weekly offertory envelopes/donations. Please click the link above for important details. We hope to see you on Sunday!
In response to questions, Father Michael has communicated the current funeral policy in place during the pandemic. Please click the link above to read his letter.
Bishop McManus has asked that each parish in our diocese take one day - one 24 hour period - during which, from home, one or more of our parishioners would pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, the healing of the sick, the salvation of the dead and the protection of healthcare workers and those who keep the necessities of life flowing in our nation and throughout the world. Our Parish has chosen this Friday, April 3rd, as our day to pray in this particular way. Father Michael is asking you to consider taking one hour on that day to pray from home. It could be by yourself or with your family. Click the link above for some prayer suggestions. If you are able to take an hour on this Friday, please email Father Michael at "cmb@ourladylake.org" with the hour you choose.
Although we cannot be together for Mass as a parish community, we will "live stream" Mass at 10am, Sunday, March 29, on YouTube. Click on the link above at just before ten o’clock and we will be able to pray together. The Children's Liturgy of The Word is included. Also, even though Mass has completed, you can always watch it when you have time.
Although we cannot be together for Mass as a parish community, we will "live stream" Mass at 10am, Sunday, March 22, on YouTube. For those of you who have older family members who do not have access to a computer, perhaps you can bring your laptop or tablet to them and watch Mass with them? Please click on the link above at just before ten-o’clock and we will be able to pray together. Also, even though Mass has completed, you can always watch it when you have time.
Discussion of the liturgical readings for this Sunday, and the daily readings for 4th week of Lent are provided at the link above, for meditation and reflection.
In compliance with Governor Baker’s order, all parish activities, including Mass, are temporarily suspended. Click the link above to read Bishop McManus' statement.
Due to the many concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have decided to limit the Chowder Fest this evening to “take-out” orders only. There will be no seating available in St. Joseph’s Hall. Also, the Stations of the Cross this evening has been cancelled. As always, please call the Parish Office with any questions. Enjoy your weekend!
There will be no Religious Education Classes on Monday & Tuesday, March 16th & 17th, so that our catechists and students are free to attend our Parish Mission: Encountering Christ, featuring Monsignor James Moroney.
Save the Dates! This year's Lenten Parish Mission will be held on Monday through Wednesday, March 16-18 at 7pm, and will feature Monsignor James P. Moroney, Rector at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Please join us!
Father Michael has provided an opportunity for those who have read, or are reading, Bishop Robert Barron's book, "Letter to a Suffering Church", to come together and share their reactions to what Bishop Baron had to say. Four sessions will be held on Monday, March 2nd at 6:30pm, Tuesday, March 3rd at 1:00pm, Monday, March 9th at 6:30pm and Tuesday, March 10th, at 7:00pm. You do not have to commit to attending all of the meetings, just come and share the journey as best you are able. The only prerequisite is that you have read or are in the process of reading the book.
The next Brown Bag Ministry event is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st. Meal preparation will occur at 3pm at Our Lady of the Lake, and the meals will be served starting at 6pm at Our Father's House in Fitchburg. Volunteers may still be needed to provide baked goods, prepare the meal, clean up and/or serve the meal. Click the link above and scroll to the date of the event to sign up to volunteer for this and other additional sessions planned in the near future.
Come compete with other parishioners at the annual OLL Music Trivia Night, with DJ John Doherty, on Friday, February 28th, from 7:30 to 10:00pm. Flyers to sign up your team are available at all church entrances. This event, hosted by the Social Events committee, is a great opportunity to meet your fellow parishioners and have a great time!