God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.
~Jn 3:16
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The Church’s Response to the Death of George Floyd
Words fail to express the many and varied thoughts and emotions of this past week. The unjust, senseless and violent death of George Floyd triggered the good in many – peaceful protests, prayers, calls for change, neighbor helping neighbor clean up, a greater recognition of the daily injustices endured by so many, and, hopefully, a desire for all of us to do better in the way we treat one another. His death also unleashed forces opposed to the good that resulted in the destruction of people’s livelihoods. We appreciate and encourage those choosing the good, whose intentions are the betterment of society and a more just ordering of the community. We condemn and oppose those who have taken advantage of this tragic event, some for their own selfish reasons and others to wreak chaos for the sake of chaos. Please see the parish website for more information on the Church’s response to these events.
Please see the home page of our website for relevant information.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the foundational Christian belief that God is one God in three Persons (Catechism 253). The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are distinct from one another and yet one in the same divine nature or substance (Catechism 245). Each of the Divine Persons is eternal and equal in majesty and power. The inner life of the three Divine Persons is an eternal exchange of perfect love. The mission of the three Divine Persons is to draw all God’s creatures into the perfect unity of the Trinity (Catechism 260). We could never have known this great truth of our faith unless it had been revealed to us. Though we see hints of the Trinity throughout the Old Testament, it was Jesus who revealed that he came from the Father, that he and the Father are one, and that he and the Father would send us an Advocate (the Holy Spirit). We celebrated the revelation of the Holy Spirit last weekend on Pentecost. Though our finite minds have trouble comprehending the infinite life and love of God, we profess our belief in the Most Holy Trinity each Sunday during the Profession of Faith and throughout the Mass in many of our prayers.
The Sign of the Cross
We also make a profession of faith each time we begin our prayers and bless ourselves in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. This is not some casual or meaningless gesture, but expresses in word and action the central belief of our faith. Therefore, we should always make that prayer and gesture with the greatest of reverence as we invoke our loving God, Unity and Trinity. I encourage parents to teach both the action and the meaning of this most powerful prayer to your children.
Public Masses
We have resumed public Masses at St. Mary of the Lake. We are starting small and limiting attendance to ten people each Mass, along with the staff members serving in the ministries. I look forward to training volunteers to help with the logistics of the public Mass, so that we can safely accommodate a larger crowd. The sign-up for Mass can be found on the parish website, along with the protocols we will follow.
Peace, Fr. Talbot
Signup for Public Masses: June 2-11
We have resumed public Masses at St. Mary of the Lake on certain days. We are currently limiting attendance to 10 people per Mass, by sign-up only. The Mass schedule for June 2 through June 11 will be 8:00 AM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and on Sunday, June 7 at 9 AM. So, there will be 7 public Masses available during this time period. Sign-up to attend Mass
HERE
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You may also call the parish office at 651-429-7771 option 1.
You can only sign-up for one Mass during this time period
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Please view the guidelines for attending a public Mass
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Mission Matters Series
NEW weekly series from the Mission Team at St. Mary of the Lake!
Each week one of the Mission team members will share a 3 minute reflection on the mission of the church—to Know, Follow and Share Jesus. This week, Casey Green will reflect on mission at St. Mary’s.
Your
Mission Matters
, surround yourself with people on the same Mission!
View Casey's reflection
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View all Mission Matters Reflections
HERE
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Happy Hour with Seminarians w/Michael Reinhardt
Come ask our very own Michael Reinhardt (now Deacon Reinhardt) questions during the Happy Hour with Seminarians this Friday, June 5 at 7:00 PM, virtually via ZOOM. Attendees will hear from Michael Reinhardt and Grant Wilson, both seminarians, about what drew them into the priesthood and how their formation has changed them thus far. There will also be opportunities for viewers to submit their questions.
To register for this free virtual event or if you have any questions, please contact Nick Brady at
nbrady@stmarys-wbl.org
or 217-361-5297, text or call. All ages welcome to listen in!
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Just Books to Meet Virtually
St. Mary’s Social Justice committee is presenting our fourth annual summer book club, Just Books. As is the case in other parts of our lives, our 2020 summer gatherings will take place virtually, via Zoom. We will begin at 7:00 PM and run until about 8:30 PM. Get your calendars ready–here are the dates of the conversations and the books we will read:
- Wednesday, June 17, Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli.
- Wednesday, July 15, Staring Down the Tiger, Pa Der Vang, editor.
- Wednesday, August 19, Walk In a Relaxed Manner by Joyce Rupp.
Each of these books highlights the common bond we share as wanderers and seekers, moving beyond our own comforts into a place of compassion and solidarity with our fellow travelers. Please join the conversation, there will be plenty of room! You will need to register, so we can contact you with the Zoom link. To register, or for more information, please contact Kathryn Lien at
kathrynannlien@gmail.com
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Faith Formation Survey
Hello St. Mary of the Lake families!
It is clear to us that holding our summer programs, Summer BLAST and VBS, in the traditional format will not be possible this year. If we offer any type of program, they will need to be altered. We would like to hear from you. Below are two short surveys. If you have youth finishing grades 6-8 please take the Middle School survey. If you have children finishing grades 1-5, please take the VBS survey.
We will keep these surveys live for one week only.
Please help us help you offer a good faith-filled experience for your children during this difficult time.
Questions or comments can be directed to any of our Faith Formation staff:
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View the Monthly Prayer Request for Priests for June and July
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Subscribe to St. Mary of the Lake on YouTube
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Parish Office Information
Currently, we will allow access to the front entryway of the Parish Life Center for drop-off and pick-up but the doors to the right and left will be locked. Please call the main number 651-429-7771 option 1 if you need assistance.
The entryway will be open weekdays from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Blessed Sacrament Chapel Update
Regrettably, our Blessed Sacrament Chapel at church, accessible by entering a code on the exterior door, is closed until further notice. There is no way to monitor social distancing in this chapel.
Summer Office Hours Starting June 8
- Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM-NOON
If circumstances change, we will revisit our schedule and adjust hours. If you would like your phone call to St. Mary’s to go to our answering service, please call our main number 651-429-7771.
Note to Our Parishioners
Assistance may be available for parishioners who need some help during these uncertain times. Email
cjgreen@stmarys-wbl.org
or call the parish office at 651-429-7771 option 1 and ask for Casey Green. Thank you to parishioners who have made a donation to our Emergency Assistance Fund.
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How To Subscribe to Our Parish Bulletin on Parishes Online
- Go to www.parishesonline.com.
- Enter your church name and your city, state or zip. Click the search icon.
- Find your church on the search results page and click on the name of the church.
- Under recent publication, click subscribe.
- Enter your email, first name and last name in the pop-up box. Click subscribe.
You will now receive alerts in your inbox when new publications become available for your church on parishes online.
View this process step-by-step with visuals
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Consider Remote Giving to Support Our Parish
There are currently three ways to give electronically:
- Monthly amount transferred from your bank account (click on the DONATE button on our website home page to find a form). It would be better to mail the form to us, since you need to include a voided check.
- Weekly, monthly, or one-time checks sent by your bank or other financial service organization (contact your bank to set up a plan that works for you). It is helpful to have your envelope number on the check your bank sends to us.
- Weekly, monthly, or one-time gifts charged to your credit card (click on the DONATE button on our website home page to set up your gift).
There is a way to give remotely that is not “high tech”: Simply mail us your check. Our address:
4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, 55110.
Thank you so much for your support in this difficult time.
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Frassati Catholic Academy News
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Now Enrolling Preschool through Grade 8
for the 2020-21 School Year!!
Explore all that Frassati Catholic Academy has to offer! We strive to develop the future moral leaders of tomorrow by instilling the Catholic virtues today. We utilize the STREAM philosophy to encourage a growth mindset in our students.
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White Bear Area Food Shelf
will have “To-Go” Bags, Monday-Friday
No Appointment Necessary, any and every household is eligible to receive them.
Food helpline 1-888-711-1151.
Hours:
Monday: 10 AM-12:30 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Thursday: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10 AM -12:30 PM
Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf:
651-395-5350
Vadnais Heights Community Food Program:
651-746-4158
Questions about “ Meals On Wheels”
651-653-3123
National Alliance on Mental Health:
651-645-2948
Northeast Youth & Family Services:
651-429-8544
Medicare/Health Insurance – Senior Link – Age Line:
1-800-333-2433
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YMCA Food Distribution
The YMCA is partnering with Loaves & Fishes and United Health Group to serve free healthy meals to families in need. These organizations believe that supplying healthy fresh food is critical to supporting families in our communities to alleviate food insecurity and hunger. Together they combine the YMCA region-wide distribution network, Loaves & Fishes internationally recognized program, and United Health Group efforts to cover the more than $2 million in food costs and wages for the cafeteria employees preparing meals for people in the Greater Twin Cities.
Families may pick up food from Noon – 1:00 PM
Monday through Friday at select YMCA
and choose a meal package for a family of four including a protein, vegetables and other fresh food. Also, lunch bags with a sandwich, snacks and fruit are available. The White Bear Lake location is a designated pickup spot. Go to
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