HOMILY: Fifth Sunday of Lent
Deacon Kevin's homily this past Sunday was from John 11, the story of Lazarus Raised from the Dead. Listen to his homily,
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Daily Conversion and the Difficult Questions of Faith" again or for the first time on the
homily page.
HOMILY: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
This Sunday, Fr. Gregg Bronsema will give the Palm Sunday Homily taken from the Gospel reading of
Matthew 21:1-11, Jesus' Entry into Jerusalem. Check out a preview of his homily,
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Conversion: Embracing the Passion of the Lord
" in this week's
bulletin cover.
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LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE
- Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 PM.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also offered every Saturday in the church from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.
For other confessions in the area, including services in Spanish, view the Lent page or click here.
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EASTER MASSES - USHERS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED
We need additional Ushers, Altar Servers, and Eucharistic Ministers for all Holy Week Services and Easter Sunday Masses. Please volunteer on our Ministry Scheduler (MSP) or on the sign up board in the Vesting Area this weekend. If you are not a regular minister but would like to help of if you have any questions, please contact Agnes Zueger, our Ministries Coordinator. THANKS!
PLEASE NOTE: Incense Used at Holy Week and Easter
Incense will be used on this Sunday, Palm Sunday, at the 9 AM Mass and throughout Holy Week.
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40 Cans for Lent - Food Drive Update
As of Wednesday, April 5, approximately 4000 pounds of food and other non-perishable items have been donated! Ten more days to hit our goal of 5,000 pounds so please keep those donations coming! Your generous donations will go to restock our OLL food pantry and will be distributed to multiple parishes in our area for use in their communities. For more information and the list of needed items, read more.
For more information on activities and events during Lent, visit our
Lent page.
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Approximately 76% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, regardless of their income. Taking care
of your money starts with Financial Peace University! Classes for this life-changing financial series begin on
Thursday, April 6 in the Jerusalem Room of the Parish Center. Sessions run from 7:00 to 8:40 PM. The cost is $93 per individual/family for 9 sessions. Also included in the tuition are 10 CDs, 2 books and more.
Register and order class materials
. Class size is limited!
Register now!!
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In the busy lives of serving others, many women may not attend to their own spiritual needs. A wonderful weekend at Our Lady of Peace Retreat with
Fr. Sean Weeks is devoted to helping women strengthen their faith and experience friendship and solitude in a beautiful setting. Our weekend retreat will offer engaging speakers, group discussion, Mass, and other spirit-filled opportunities.
Contact Pia Welch for more information at piawelch@aol.com or 503-341-6810.
Register Now.
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Remember Loved Ones during the Easter Season
Gift offerings of remembrance and thanksgiving are used to enhance the environment of the Church from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. Envelopes are in baskets in the Narthex, at the elevator entrance, and in the Parish Hall. Place your envelope in the collection basket or bring to the Parish Office. Your name and intentions will appear in the church as well as in the Easter Sunday bulletin. The cut-off date is Sunday, April 9. Thank you for participating in the enhancement of our Church this Easter.
Art & Environment Committee
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Hanging Basket Sale - OLL School Fundraiser
OLL School's annual Hanging Basket Sale is now until April 19. Hanging baskets make a wonderful Mother's Day gift or brighten up any porch! Baskets are 12" sun or shade mixed baskets from Al's Garden Center. Each basket is $35. For more information, view the flyer here. To order online, click here.
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- Knights of Columbus Breakfast - Sunday, March 12, 7:30 to 11:00 AM
Quiche, bacon & sausage, biscuits & gravy, & more! Adults $8, Kids $5...See more.
- Blood Pressure Clinic - Sunday, March 12, After Masses in the Bride's Room in the Parish Hall
- Vacation Bible School is Coming! July 17-21 - Don't miss this year's exciting VBS, Maker Fun Factory. Children learn they are created by God and built for a purpose! Visit the VBS page.
- Life Kids Registration for the 2017-2018 School Year - Life Kids is preschool through 5th grade. For more information, visit the Life Kids page.
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