If you would like to donate the flowers for the altar in memory or in honor of a loved one, the cost is $25. A sign up sheet is on the table in the vestibule or you can call the parish office.

Keep filling those Baby Banks and show your children how important is is to be involved in efforts to help unborn babies, women and families in need by sparing their extra change. Each time you add to your bank, your contribution helps the Gabriel Project, Project Rachel, Sidewalk Ministry, Pro-Life Help Line and many more. If you need a Baby Bank, or for more information or to volunteer, please contact Jacque Tate.

Above: On 10/10/2018 our parish Pro-Life Chair Jacque Tate spoke to the Knights of Columbus for 30 minutes about the current success of the “40 Days for Life” campaign locally from Sep 26 - Nov 4. The campaign consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting in shifts outside of a clinic or hospital that performs abortions, or which provides women having abortions elsewhere with advice, for 40 days. Thirty-three knights and wives in attendance.

Above: 10/07/2018: Fr Raj blessed the roses donated by the Knights of Columbus.After each Mass KC Grand Knight Mike and Sylvia Valls handed out the Respect Life Roses

We, the parishioners of St. Mary, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, as modern-day disciples, dedicate ourselves to the task of carrying on the mission of Jesus Christ with the guidandatece of the Holy Spirit.

St. Mary, Our Lady of the Lake has been the proud sponsor of a college scholarship for many years. As with all scholarships, there are certain prerequisites in order to have a chance at winning one. These are merit-based scholarships with the following necessities:

1. The applicant must be an active, participating Catholic. This means regular attendance at Mass and the sacraments.

2. The applicant must be clearly studying and growing in the faith as evidenced by attendance at Religious Education sessions.

3. The applicant must be active in the parish community (altar server, choir member, usher, or some non-liturgical ministry).

Why these stipulations? Here’s the short answer:

1. This is a scholarship offered by a Catholic parish for those members of the parish who have shown that they are, indeed, Catholic by participating in the spiritual life of the parish.

2. One of the Precepts of the Church is that we continue to grow and learn about Jesus and the Church teachings. This is done, primarily, through education. While we recognize that people do grow and learn through the practice of the faith, we know that formal education is a significant component of that growth. Even priests and deacons are required to do ongoing education.

3. Being a follower of Jesus means serving the People of God.

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