Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Parish
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
World Mission Sunday - October 22

On Sunday, October 22, we make our annual appeal for missionaries around the world. Pope Francis continues to challenge the Church to support the faith in Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe. Through the work of these local churches, and their witness to Christ, the poor receive practical help and experience God’s love, mercy, hope, and peace. Contribution envelopes are in your regular offertory packets. You can also give online and in the second collection that day.



  • Understanding the Sacrament of Reconciliation
  • Open to all and Option 3 for parents of children approaching their First Confession
  • Fr. Gregg Bronsema, in the School Library
  • Our Catholic Faith
  • Exploring the Catholic Catechism 142-152
  • Topic: Our response to God's revelation is faith. Do You Believe?
  • Join the conversation in the Parish Library
  • Mother and Child Education Center (The Baby Bottle folks)
  • Maura White, Executive Director, will present the mission and goals of this vital ministry helping women during pregnancy and toddler stages.
  • In the Parish Hall Carpet Area
"Follow Me" - Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John Scripture Study Begins Monday, October 30

Do you want to discover what Jesus wants from us? How He wants us to be more than just believers, but also His disciples? Join us Monday mornings, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM beginning October 30 for a Bible study on the Gospel of John. During these 9 weeks, you will be guided through John’s Gospel and invited to encounter Christ every step of the way. Learn what it takes to follow Christ, discover the joy of divine friendship, and see how God, and only God, can satisfy the deepest desires of your heart. Contact Julie Arndorfer with questions:
(503) 475-3537. Register here.
Life Kids Beginners - Coming Soon!

Our parish is looking to hire two adults (over 18) to care and nurture children (9 months to 3 years) during our 9:00 AM Mass and Focus on Faith Events. Childcare time would be 8:30-11:30 AM each Sunday. Childcare experience required. Contact Mary Brunette.
Liturgical Ministers Morning of Reflection and Training - Saturday, October 21

All liturgical ministers - Sacristans, Lectors, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, and those involved in Music Ministry - are invited to a morning of reflection and opportunity for training (or updating) on Saturday, October 21, from 9:00 - 10:30 AM in the Parish Hall.

Presentations from Fr. John on spirituality and from Fr. Gregg on the Gospel of Mark will highlight the morning, followed by training for new ministers or updating for existing liturgical ministers.

Our Lady of the Lake School annual Wreath and Poinsettia sale kicks off next week. Order your wreath, poinsettia and/or Christmas tree by going to Wreath and Poinsettia . You may also order after Mass in the Parish Hall beginning the weekends of October 14 through November 5. Thank you for supporting our school!

This year we’re keeping it local with our Portlandia auction theme. We want to celebrate what makes our greater community so special and invite you to join us in Building Bridges to our children’s future by providing them with a quality Catholic education at OLL School. Every dollar raised above event expenses goes into our parish school’s operating budget to help keep tuition affordable for families.

Procurement deadline is Friday, December 1. Click here for more information.
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