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.

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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