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!
The next Brown Bag Ministry event is scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd. 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.
Our annual Chowder Fest will be held on Friday, March 13th, from 5 to 7:30pm in St. Joseph’s Hall. If you are interested in helping with this event, there will be a planning meeting on Wednesday, February 12th at 6:30pm. Please contact Jane O'Hara by email at janeoha@gmail.com or call (978)597-2555 if you have any questions.
In observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 20th, and there are no Religious Ed classes scheduled on Monday and Tuesday, January 20th and 21st.
The situation in Haiti has been deteriorating, and many people are not having their basic needs met. To help, we are hoping to ship some supplies next month. We are looking for rice, dry beans, pasta, canned goods including meats and tuna fish, and peanut butter. NO GLASS CONTAINERS PLEASE. Baby formula, baby cereals and many more needed items are listed at the totes marked “ HAITI DONATIONS” at church entrances. Monetary donations can be left with the parish office. Please make checks payable to "Haiti Project, Inc." Questions? Call Emery Gaudet at (978) 537-1907.