Clergy Pastor: Rev. Mark Lomax Parochial Vicar: Rev. Chris Zavackis Deacons: Steve Cohan, Jay Frantz, Our Lady of the Lake Andrew Raspino Sunday Mass Schedule Roman Saturday Vigil March 25, 2018 4:00 PM Church Sunday Palm Sunday 7:30 AM Church 9:00 AM Chotin Center with Children’s Liturgy (ages 3-6) 10:30 AM Chotin Center with Children’s Liturgy (ages 3-6) 12 Noon Church 6:30 PM Church with Interpreter for the Deaf Weekday Mass Schedule Monday-Friday 9:00 AM Church Monday-Thursday 5:15 PM Church Saturday 8:00 AM Church Reconciliation Times Monday-Thursday 4:30 - 5:00 PM Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 PM or by appointment Parish Life Center Hours Regular Hours Monday-Friday: 9 AM-4 PM Summer (Memorial Day-July)

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312 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, LA 70448 March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday Passion Today’s Readings The contrast between the processional reading in today’s liturgy and Gospel at the Procession with the proclamation of the Passion is striking. We are given a glimpse of how Palms: ’ entry into Jerusalem profoundly the word of God is fulfilled in Jesus. (John 12:12-16). First he must be hailed as the Messiah, the One who is to come. He must First Reading: In spite of my be acknowledged by all, though they do not know what they are saying. sufferings I am not disgraced. I am They think he is the promised king, a worldly king of the Jews who will not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7). free them from the Roman occupation. They do not yet understand, even Psalm: My God, my God, why have the disciples, exactly where this triumphal procession is leading. In our you abandoned me? (Psalm 22). lives, we too do not know where we are going. It is in faith that we can follow Christ wherever he may lead us, trusting that death is not the end, Second Reading: Christ emptied nor evil the victor. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). Treasures From Our Tradition For many centuries, Christian pilgrims have longed to walk in the Gospel: The account of Christ’s footsteps of Jesus, and on Passion Sunday the eyes of the world are on the passion according to Mark (Mark Via Dolorosa, the “Road of Sorrows,” in Jerusalem. As soon as it became 15:1-39). safe for Christians to worship in public in the fourth century, a way was The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, marked out. It was changed a few times over the years, and today’s usual 1997, International Commission on English in route was sketched by the Franciscans six hundred years ago, although the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Anglicans and Byzantines have their own unique detours. Friday is the Readings for the Week most favored day, although it is crowded then. Almost everyone begins at the Lion’s Gate in the Muslim Quarter, and ends at the Church of the Holy Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13- Sepulchre. It’s less than a quarter mile, but it threads its way through 14; Jn 12:1-11 crowded markets with souvenir shops and fast-food snacks. There are, Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, just as in your parish church, fourteen stations along the way. The exact 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 spots are not known, but what matters is the pilgrim’s unique ability to Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8- see even an ordinary road in a teeming city as something more than meets 10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 the eye. Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Holy Thursday: Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15- 16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Good Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14 -16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil a) Gn 1:1, 26-31a; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; b) Gn 22:1-18; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1 -6, 17-18; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7 Easter Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1- 4; Jn 20:1-9 Sacraments, Liturgy and Prayer Sacrament Information Mass Intentions Sanctuary Candles Infant Baptisms: A Baptismal Saturday, March 24 These votive candles in Church have seminar and completed paperwork 8:00 AM John Burton been memorialized as follows: 4:00 PM Int. of OLL parishioners is required prior to the Sacrament. All souls in Purgatory Main See the website for details and Deceased members of KC’s For the success and safety forms. and their families of those going on the Young Life Sacrament of Marriage: See our Dr. Ernest E. Deshautreaux Mission Trip to Peru website for information. Call Beth Frank E. Alfonso, Jr. at x116 for an appointment at least Mary S. Garcia Main Altar Sanctuary Lamp six (6) months prior to the proposed Donald Ernest Garcia In loving memory of wedding date. Miriam Clare Mumme Kathleen Puls Sue Bueche Sacrament of the Sick: For Lillie Mae Hungerford Blessed Mother Altar Lamp emergencies only, call 626-5671 or Lillie Ward For the intentions of 727-7760, day or night. Call x107 E. M. “Joy” McCann Sharon Smode during office hours for communion George L. Buhler, Sr. on her birthday to the sick, shut-ins, and those in Sunday, March 25 St. Joseph Altar Lamp hospitals. Anointing of the sick is 7:30 AM Courrege, DiNicola & available upon request. Esquinance families In loving memory of Annulments: Contact Deacon Jay 9:00 AM Roberto Fajado Rev. Frank J. Lipps and Nancy Frantz at 789-0293 for Hector Huerta on his birthday Linda Fields information and guidance on Roberta McClain Sacred Heart of Jesus Altar Lamp applying for an annulment. Mary Garcia For those who will be Shirley Kieffer received into the Church Sanctuary Candles Al Zahn at Easter Vigil As you look around the front of Marguerite Li Bassi the Church, you will notice the St. Benedict Altar Lamp Wanda Yost candles that hang from the ceiling Donna Sweeny Quick For the intentions of in front of the main and side . Robert Keith Walder Mr. Frank Smith Paul J. Nosacka, Jr. These candles are available to be Doris Bradley on his birthday memorialized for the week for a 10:30 AM Alaina Bourgeois $15 stipend. We post these 12:00 PM Timmy Roger memorials in the bulletin. 6:30 PM Claire Rohrbough Monday, March 26 Mass Intentions 9:00 AM Theodore C. Mumme, I All of our Masses are offered for 5:15 PM Bonnie White specific intentions that have been Tuesday, March 27 requested in advance. In 5:15 PM Kathleen Puls accordance with Canon Law, each Wednesday, March 28 Mass is for a single intention; with 9:00 AM Rusty Ricks the exception of 2 weekend Holy Thursday, March 29 Masses that accommodate 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper multiple intentions. Mass Friday, March 30 donations are $5. We post these 3:00 PM Good Friday Service with intentions in the bulletin. Veneration of the Cross Flowers Flowers enhance our worship environment in both the Church In Memoriam and Chotin Center. Altar Flower Please pray for the repose of the souls donations are $100. We of our dearly departed and for their acknowledge these donations in families that grieve their loss. the bulletin. Cameron Greer Dice Sacraments, Liturgy and Prayer Palm Sunday Liturgical Ministers This year, we hear the Passion from the gospel of Mark. One thing March 24-25 March 31– April 1 unique about this reading is the 4:00 PM Vigil Mass This bulletin had an early emphasis on Jesus being abandoned Liturgical Coordinator: Marc Fluitt deadline. The liturgical by his disciples. First, the leaders of Lector: Taylor Nox Commentator: Tom Berner ministers for Easter Weekend the disciples cannot even support were not yet available for Jesus in his agony in the garden: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: publishing. They fall asleep, three times. Then Bill Bailey Ken Miller Joan Bailey Semone Miller there is Judas, who seeks out the Steve Gourgues Letha Berner chief priests to make a deal with 7:30 AM Mass them, Peter, who denies Jesus three Liturgical Coordinator: Ernie Coco OLL Ministries times, and the crowds who cried, Lector: Lewis Nolan “Hosanna!” a few days before, now Commentator: Alicia Nolan We would like to take this call for him to be crucified. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: opportunity to thank all who What does this tell us? With Buddy Gaudet Laurie Panzeca participate in our various friends like these, who needs Sue Lacour Linda Cusimano ministries in Our Lady of the enemies? No, the point is that Jesus Monica Leboeuf Manuel Broussard Lake Parish. Your willingness died specifically for these people, 9:00 AM Mass to share your time and talents Liturgical Coordinator: Sidney Angelle not because they were once friends, in our faith family are not but because they were sinners, who Lector: Beth Harris unnoticed and greatly needed Jesus. When we find Commentator: Steve Decker ourselves in sin, when we think that Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: appreciated! May God bless everything we do is wrong, or when Brian Callahan Ronald Geauthreaux you and your families as you Michelle Callahan Angie Kangas we think we can’t possibly deserve have blessed our parish! Michelle Chautin Karen Maricle to be loved by God—that is when Elmida Geauthreaux Gloria Tisdale We ask that all parishioners God can help us, if we just stop Gleason Jackie Tonguis take a moment to reflect on all hating ourselves and start loving 10:30 AM Mass of God’s blessings in your lives. and trusting the Lord. It is not the Liturgical Coordinator: Leon Crist Giving back to God in service is time to pretend we have avoided Lector: Ed Morvant the big sins, or to brag about some of Commentator: Steven Toups one small way we can thank the good we may have done. Instead Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Him who made us. We invite simply agree that you need his help. Roland Alpha Debby Montgomery you to pray about how you may God loves sinners who know they Pam Owen Karen Paternastro be called to serve in one of our need his forgiveness and don’t Austin Grashoff Claire Farriss/JR many ministries here at Our deserve it. Shelley Lacoste Pat Sullivan Lady of the Lake. We have Joycelyn Heinz Michael Yazbeck But maybe you have already been opportunities in the areas of forgiven and wonder what’s next. 12:00 Noon Mass Liturgical Coordinator: Darryl Lallande Liturgy, Prayer, Discipleship, Remember the ones you would not Education and Faith Formation, expect to support Jesus: the Lector: Leo Kearns Commentator: Frances Strayham Family Ministry, Youth centurion proclaiming him Son of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: God, Joseph giving him a burial Ministry. Ministry heads are Frank Caponegro Anita Porche place, the women who followed listed on the contact page in Leo Kearns Charles Porche the back of the bulletin. Many Jesus. These were people who did Jean Barrosse Bob Rhoden not claim to be worthy, just did what 6:30 PM Mass of these ministries are they could to show their love. Ask Liturgical Coordinator: Mike Nation struggling to fulfill their Jesus each morning when you wake Lector: Linda Vincent missions due to decreasing up, “What can I do for you today?” Commentator: Tony Garner membership. We thank you for and do what you can. Tom Schmidt, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: your consideration. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Tracy Bannon Tony Garner JoAnn Fain Barbara Phillips Caroline/Matt Guidry Cary Vincent Sacraments, Liturgy and Prayer Confirmation Program Attention Current 10th and 11th Holy Week and Easter Schedule Graders! We will hold Sun., March 25: Palm Sunday regular Weekend Mass Schedule Confirmation registration on April Mon., March 26: 9 AM All School Mass in the Chotin Center 23rd at 7 PM in the 4:30 Confessions Chotin Center. 5:15 PM Daily Mass Immediate Tues., March 27: 9 AM Communion Service Preparation for 10 AM Chrism Mass at St. Louis Cathedral the Sacrament 4:30 Confessions of Confirmation 5:15 PM Daily Mass takes place in Wed., March 28: 9 AM Mass the home parish 9:30 AM Adoration Chapel closes of the student. All No 5:15 Mass or Confessions current 10th grade 7 PM Deanery Reconciliation at St. Anselm students (or 11th grade students who have not yet been Confirmed) ~ The Pascal Triduum ~ in Catholic School, Public school Holy Thursday, March 29 or Private school who are OLL Parishioners who wish to prepare (PLC closed; No Daily Masses or Confessions) for Confirmation in the fall should 7 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Church register for our Immediate with Washing of the Feet and Adoration until 11 PM Preparation Program.

Students need to attend the Good Friday, March 30 registration session with a parent (PLC closed; No Daily Masses or Confessions) or guardian. You will need these 3 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion in Church items to register: with Veneration of the Cross ♦ A copy of the student’s The collection at this service is for the upkeep of the Shrines baptismal certificate, even if and our needy brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. baptized at OLL. 6:30 PM Stations of the Cross in Church ♦ Fee Payment: (No child will be denied sacrament preparation Holy Saturday, March 31 due to finances.) Fees are $135 (No 8 AM Mass, No Confessions or 4 PM Mass) for RAS (registered, active and 8 PM Easter Vigil Mass in Church supporting parishioners), or with blessing of the new fire and lighting of the Easter Candle $235 for non–supporting Parishioners are invited to a reception in the cafeteria families (The $100 RAS fee is assessed once per family.) following the Vigil Mass in honor of the newly initiated. The Immediate Preparation Easter Sunday, April 1 Program for Confirmation at OLL includes mandatory completion of: 7:30 AM Mass in Church Orientation and 5 weekly classes 9 AM Mass in the Chotin Center on Thursdays at 7 PM starting in 10:30 AM Masses in Church and the Chotin Center August, an overnight retreat 12 Noon Mass in the Chotin Center September 14-16 at Camp Living No 6:30 PM Mass Waters, a Service Project and Saint Project. If you need more Mon., April 2: (PLC Closed) information, please contact Austin Regular Daily Mass and Confession Schedule Ashcraft at [email protected]. Adoration Chapel Reopens at 9:30 AM Liturgy/Discipleship & Service Ushers Divine Mercy Sunday: Extraordinary Graces We are in need of more ushers at the 9 AM, 10:30 AM and 12 Noon On April 30th in the Great Jubilee Year 2000, the Pontiff, Pope John Paul Sunday Masses. If you would like II declared that from now on, throughout the Church, the Second Sunday to volunteer, speak to one of the of Easter will also be called Divine Mercy Sunday. On May 5, 2000, the ushers at Mass or contact Ryan Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Schoolmeyer at 985-377-9635. Sacraments issued a decree which formalized this declaration, and by its' inclusion in the Roman Missal made it binding throughout the universal Men’s Spirituality Church, and thus fulfilled the will of Christ by establishing this Feast. The OLL Men's Spirituality Group In a decree dated August 3, 2002, the Apostolic Penitentiary announced is a group of lay Catholic men that in order "to ensure that the faithful would observe this day (Divine faithful to the teachings of the Mercy Sunday) with intense devotion, the Supreme Pontiff himself Magisterium of our Catholic established that this Sunday be enriched by a plenary indulgence...so that Church, united in our love for God, the faithful might receive in great abundance the gift of the consolation of and dedicated to making this world the Holy Spirit. In this way they can foster a growing love for God and for a better place by studying, their neighbor, and after they have obtained God's pardon, they in turn proclaiming, and living His Word. might be persuaded to show a prompt pardon to their brothers and sisters." Please join us as we are doing various studies in preparation for This day is a day of new purification, new beginnings, like a new baptism. Lent and Easter. Meetings are on Our Lord promises an ocean of extraordinary grace to devout Thursday nights at 7 PM for about communicants on Divine Mercy Sunday, the complete forgiveness of sins 1½ hours in Classroom 201, across and punishment on this Feast of Mercy. The extraordinary grace that Our the street from the Chotin Lord promises amounts to a complete renewal of baptismal grace in the Center. No outside preparation is soul. We should worthily prepare ourselves to receive such great grace in required. Please contact Tony celebration of this Feast of Mercy. Garner at (985) 705-2607 or Beginning on Good Friday, we are to prepare with a 9-day Novena to The [email protected] for Divine Mercy, consisting of the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. more information. We are to be in a state of grace by having received the Sacrament of Reconciliation, being purified by the “Tribunal of Mercy”. (According to Liturgy Screen the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA, confession any time during Lent fulfills the requirement for Divine Mercy Sunday, as Operators needed long as no mortal sin is committed after that Lenten confession. [It would Volunteers are needed to operate be a mistake for someone who has been away from the Church to think the computer for the overhead that they could return just for that one day. Our Lord knows our screen projection during Mass in intentions and part of making a good confession is intending never to sin the Chotin Center. It is easy to do; again.]) We are to venerate the sacred image of our merciful Savior by a brief run-through will have you gazing upon His image as a reminder to completely trust in Jesus, and to trained in a flash. All adults and be merciful by carrying out acts of mercy towards others which is done high school students are welcome. out of love for God. And finally, we are to seal and ratify the covenant of High School students can get Mercy by receiving Holy Communion. service hours for their service. I have opened My Heart as a living fountain of mercy. Let all souls draw The coordinator will help you life from it. Let them approach this sea of mercy with great trust. ... The schedule your Mass time and your more a soul trusts, the more it will receive (Diary, 1520 and 1578). rotation for service. Diary, St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, Divine Mercy in My Soul © 1987, Congregation of If you would like to Marians of the Immaculate Conception, Stockbridge, MA 01263. Used with permission. volunteer, please Our Parish celebration of this Feast will be on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from call Holly 3-5 PM beginning with Exposition of the , Divine Mercy Morales at Chaplet, recitation of the Rosary, additional devotional prayers, Closing 626-7732. Benediction, and concluding with veneration of The Divine Mercy Image. Please contact Becky Russell (985) 373-7742 or Cindy Garrett (985) 892- 6381 for additional information. Discipleship and Service St. Vincent de Paul Respect Life Ministry EWTN is airing a series called “Our Spiritual Adoption Program Week 25: The structures of the spine (joints, Faith In Action” on the work of the ligaments and rings) begin to form in your baby this week. These will protect St. Vincent de Paul Society. the all important spinal cord which serves as the information transmitter for Episodes air on Saturdays at 5 PM your child’s body. Blood vessels of the lungs have developed in your baby and Sundays at 3:30 PM and 5:30 and the nostrils begin to open. The nerves around the mouth and lip area are PM (all CST). showing more sensitivity now. When baby is rooting for food later on, these Episode 4 (Sunday, March 25 and will be valuable! Your child has now obtained an approximate length of 13.6 Saturday, March 31): Lifting Up inches and weighs 1.46 pounds. People in Need: Society of St.

“Respect for the human person proceeds by way of respect for the principle Vincent de Paul members deepen that ‘everyone should look upon his neighbor (without any exception) as their spiritual growth through “another self,” above all bearing in mind his life and the means necessary for service to neighbors in need. See living it with dignity.’” ~ Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1931. Vincentians doing God’s work from a pueblo in New Mexico, The 2018 Born to Run – NOLA 5K and Fun Run — will be held on Saturday taking steps to end poverty in an April 7 at 9am Audubon Park Shelter #10 / Newman Bandstand. Go to annual walk event, helping a young womansnewlife.com/borntorun for event information and to sign up! girl gain the freedom to move Questions or to join the OLL team, contact Judith Bono 985-778-1513. around in her own home and teaching a class to promote Vocation Spotlight: Seminarian Doug Busch healthy eating on a budget. Find April 7th and 8th, Seminarian Doug Busch will speak at out why members say they receive Masses. Here is a bit of his story: more than they give as they put I grew up in St. Francis Xavier Parish, Metarie. I left home their Catholic faith into action and in 1975 for West Point, N.Y. and served in the US Army see the face of Christ in those they until 2002. My Catholic faith has always guided my life, serve. but more so after losing a wife and son. God blesses me with two surviving sons and three grandchildren. I will be Retreats for Young ordained to the diaconate in May, 2018. Women Vocation Ministry Fundraiser: After all Masses on April 7th and 8th, the Retreats for Young Women is again Knights of Columbus will be selling wristbands ($1 each) to support the offering a weekend silent retreat for New Orleans Diocese seminarians. The wristbands say “Pray for Priests young adult women, early 20’s to and Religious Vocations” to encourage all of us to pray for vocations. early 40’s. In God’s Image focuses Sizes are available for adults and youth. Buy 5 wristbands and get a us on God’s imprint on our souls and chance to win a beautiful stained glass Cross donated by one of the KC how we reflect that image. Be members. restored in mind, body and spirit and leave marked with Love.

Called By Name When: Friday, April 6, 5 PM to One of the ways the Vocation Ministry at Our Lady of Sunday, to April 8, 1 PM (w/ Mass) the Lake is asking for support from our parishioners is by prayerfully considering young men and women Where: The Archdiocese of New who may be called to the Priesthood or Religious Life. Orleans Retreat Center Dedicated to Our Lady of the Cenacle. (5500 Perhaps the Lord Jesus is calling him/her to consider a St. Mary St., Metairie, LA) life of service in the Church as a Priest, Sister, Brother or Deacon. Parishioners can put forth names of Cost: $225.00 after March 23 potential individuals by filling out a “Called by Name” (Financial need should not keep card, which are available in the Church office. These cards have been you from attending; apply for provided by the Vocation Office in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Fill partial scholarship by filling out the out the back and place it in the collection basket or give it to the church “Contact Us” form on website). office. Your name is optional. You may also email Dwight and Mary www.retreatsforyoungwomen.org Johnston at [email protected] and give the name, phone number and email of the person you see as a good candidate. VBS Student Registration: Due By May 1st

Please print clearly in ballpoint pen to prevent smearing. Child’s Name: Age: Male/Female First Last Circle Grade Fall ‘18 (Circle) : 1 2 3 4 5 T-shirt (Circle) : YS YM YL AS AM AL Family Email: Street Address: City: Zip: May 29-June 1 Contact family to: bring snacks help VBS week set up/clean up 9 AM-12 Noon Parent/Guardian Information (list in order we should contact if necessary) for Grades 1-5 1. Name: Relationship to child: Phone: 2. Name: Primary Communication for VBS is by email. Please check the email Relationship to child: Phone: account that you have provided Emergency Contact (Other than above): regularly for VBS updates and Relationship to child: Phone: information. Media Release: I am a parent/guardian of the above listed child and do hereby grant permission to use my child’s picture, video, image and any artwork created during OLL Vacation Bible School on the church’s website, videos, publication, diocesan newspaper, and any of the church’s publicity information, newsletters and bulletins. Signature: Date: Medical Section I. Medical Matters: As the parent/legal guardian of the above named child, who is attending Vacation Bible School at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, Mandeville, Louisiana (hereinafter “Our Lady of the Lake”), I hereby authorize the VBS Staff and assistants to carry out the directives I have given in regard to emergency medical treatment and other cases of illness. This authorization inclusively extend from today through June 1, 2018. I hereby warrant that, to the best of my knowledge, my child is in good health, and I assume all responsibility for the health of my child. Signature: Date: Section II. Emergency Medical Treatment: In the event of an emergency, I hereby give permission to transport my child to a hospital for emergency medical/surgical treatment. I wish to be advised prior to any further treatment by the hospital/ doctor. Family Doctor: Phone: Family Health Plan Carrier: Policy #: Signature: Date: Section III. Other Medical Treatment: In the event it comes to the attention of the parish, its officers, directors, and agents, and Our Lady of the Lake or representatives that my child becomes ill in any way, I understand that all contacts listed on this form will be attempted until someone is reached that can pick up my child. I give permission for my child be released to any contact listed on this form. Signature: Date: Section IV. Medications (Check and Sign ONLY THOSE THAT ARE APPLICABLE): My child is taking medication at present and will require medication to be given during the VBS hours. My child will bring the following medications well labeled to be dispensed with the dosing and frequency listed here:

Signature: Date: Section V. Medical Information: Please list any health problems, special medical conditions, allergies/sensitivities (food, , medicines, plants, insects), prescribed diet, or physical limitations for your child. Immunizations: Date of last tetanus/diphtheria immunization: Fees: $35 per child payable to OLL Church For more information, please contact Andrea Labranche at [email protected] or 985-626-5671 x114. Forms and Fees Due by May 1 Paid w/ Check #: Date Reg. Rcvd: VBS Volunteer Registration: Due By May 1st

Volunteers and adult leaders are needed for VBS to be a success! We have a limited number of teen volunteer spots. Teen volunteers must be entering 8th grade. Volunteer Sign-Up: Please print clearly in ballpoint pen to prevent smearing. Volunteer Name (First and Last): Adult Teen School: Grade: May 29-June 1 T-Shirt Size (Circle one): AS AM AL AXL AXXL 9 AM-12 Noon Parent’s Name (if volunteer is a minor): for Grades 1-5 Cell #: Home #: Email: Address: Emergency name and number: ***All volunteers please complete this portion. If the volunteer is a minor, the parent/legal guardian must sign.*** Media Release: I, the adult listed above or a parent/guardian of the above listed youth volunteer, do hereby grant permission to use my/my child’s picture, video, image and any artwork created during OLL Vacation Bible School on the church’s website, videos, publication, diocesan newspaper, and any of the church’s publicity information, newsletters and bulletins. Signature: Date: Medical Section I. Medical Matters: As the adult listed above or the parent/legal guardian of the above named child, who is volunteering for Vacation Bible School at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, Mandeville, Louisiana (hereinafter “Our Lady of the Lake”), I hereby authorize the VBS Staff and assistants to carry out the directives I have given in regard to emergency medical treatment and other cases of illness. This authorization inclusively extends from today through June 1, 2018. I hereby warrant that, to the best of my knowledge, I am/my child is in good health, and I assume all responsibility for the health of myself/my child. Signature: Date: Section II. Emergency Medical Treatment: In the event of an emergency, I hereby give permission to transport me/my child to a hospital for emergency medical/surgical treatment. I wish the listed emergency contact to be advised prior to any further treatment by the hospital/doctor. Emergency Contact: Relationship to Volunteer: Contact Number: Family Doctor: _ Phone: Family Health Plan Carrier: Policy #: Signature: ______Date: Section III. Other Medical Treatment (For Youth Volunteers): In the event it comes to the attention of the parish, its officers, directors, and agents, and Our Lady of the Lake or representatives that my child becomes ill in any way, I understand that all contacts listed on this form will be attempted until someone is reached that can pick up my child. I give permission for my child be released to any contact listed on this form. Signature: Date: For more information, please contact Andrea Labranche at [email protected] or 985-626-5671 x114.

Primary Communication for VBS is by email. Please check the email account that you have provided regularly for VBS updates and information.

Volunteer Form Due by May 1 Date Reg. Rcvd: Taste of Tammany

Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School invites you to a night of food and fun at the 2018 Taste of Tammany, which will be held on May 5, 2018. The evening will feature a cocktail reception including hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction from 6:00 – 7:30 PM, followed by a four-course sit down dinner featuring some of the area’s finest restaurants, and a live auction. The fun and festivities of the evening will continue into the night with our Taste of Tammany after-party, a highlight of last year’s event. Restaurants featured this year are: Bosco’s Italian Café Keith Young’s Steakhouse Hambone Del Porto Ristorante bacobar

Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets early. Contact Christine Breaux at [email protected] for more information or to purchase tickets.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the students of Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School. Thank you for your support! Administration and Operations

Festival Update Parish Financial Stewardship Our phenomenal Festival Committee members are already planning for this year’s festival, which will be October 19-21, 2018. An entire new band line-up is in the works, as well as a special event on Sunday. We are In gratitude for our many in need of a new volunteer to coordinate our craft show vendors; no experience is required and the past coordinator will help in the gifts from God, parishioners transition. Please contact us at [email protected] to volunteer. and visitors made a joyful We are pleased to report that our final figures for Festival 2017 have offertory to the Lord. been tallied, and despite missing the entire third day of the festival due to weather, we enjoyed a profit of approximately $49,500. Thanks again to all of our volunteers for making this a special event for our church parish March 12-18 and community. We need everyone to make the festival happen, and Due to an early deadline, your contribution counts. We’ll see you at this year’s festival! these figures will appear in the next bulletin. Financial Stewardship Statements for 2017 We will not be sending out Financial Stewardship Statements unless Weekly Budget $ 27,684.00 requested. To request your statement, please contact our bookkeeper,

Cheryl in one of the following ways: Try online giving by following the ♦ Online: Complete request form at ollparish.info link on our website at under “Contact Us” ollparish.info. We have eGiving ♦ Email: [email protected]; Provide name, home cards available at the entrance to address, phone number, delivery preference the Church and Chotin Center that (mail or email-verify address for choice) can be placed in the offertory ♦ Phone: 626-5671 x101; Provide name, home address, phone number, basket by those who give online. delivery preference (mail or email-verify address for choice) Please allow 2-3 business days for processing your request. Online Givers: If you give online, log in to your account and choose “My Online Giving History” and click “Print”. You will have the opportunity to choose the date range for 2017 and use report type “Full Detail Report (Tax Purposes). If you made any donations other than Online Giving, you will need to request a statement.

Safe Environment Renewal Online Renewal for Safe Environment Training for Adult Learners only is now being offered online. This training works on computers, tablets and smartphones. This is not for your initial training with the Archdiocese...only for renewals. Training expires every three years. If you are due for renewal, follow these steps: 1. Go to https:/safeandsacred-nola.org 2. Click the “Create new account” button to register 3. Complete ALL information on the registration page 4. Click “Create my new account” to complete your registration 5. Click “Continue” to confirm your account and enter the training site. 6. Complete the training. You are done with training when you see your certificate on the screen. For any questions regarding Safe Environment Training, please contact Bonnie in the PLC at 985-626-5671 x 107 or [email protected]. Staff and Ministry Directory

Parish Staff 626-5671 Liturgical Ministries Pastor Rev. Mark Lomax Altar Servers Joe Chautin III: 504-439-2350 [email protected] x-103 Children’s Liturgy Amy Drez: 504-401-3543 Parochial Vicar Rev. Chris Zavackis Commentators/Lectors Jeff Harris: 504-722-5155 [email protected] x-108 Eucharist- Mass Ministers Paul Broussard; 985-626-4185; [email protected] Deacons Liturgical Coordinators Leon Crist: 985-966-5085 Steve Cohan Jay Frantz Liturgy Screen Coordinator Holly Morales: 985-626-7732 Andrew Raspino Music Ministry Sharon Smode: 985-626-5671 x102; [email protected] Ushers Ryan Schoolmeyer: 985-377-9635; [email protected] Baptisms and Weddings Beth Zima x-116 Prayer [email protected] Adoration Chapel Fran Dominique: 504-812-7415; [email protected] Bulletin Editor/Announcements Disciples of Jesus and Mary Shelley Gourgues: 985-630-4786 Aimee Coco x-110 Lay Carmelites Cindi Manint: 985-373-5563 [email protected] Tuesday Morning Rosary and Rosa Mystica Prayer Groups Facilities Manager Cindy Garrett: 985-892-6381; [email protected] Rick Miller x-111 Wednesday Prayer Group Linda Kelley: 985-630-6045; [email protected] Finance Coordinator Cheryl Emmons x-101 Discipleship and Service Ministries [email protected] Altar Society Cindi Manint: 985-626-4041 Music Director Card Ministry Terri Broussard: 985-626-4185 Sharon Smode x-102 Faith and Fun Leon Toups: 985-624-3868 [email protected] Festival of the Lake: festivalofthelake.com Pastor’s Secretary/Safe Environment Mike Levy: 504-228-0781 and Joe Chautin III: 504-439-2350 Bonnie Gallodoro x-107 Hospitality Joy Adams: 504-812-7108 [email protected] Knights of Columbus Gary Beilman, Sr.: 985-727-1759 PSR Coordinator Lady Knights of Columbus: Barbara Beilman: 985-727-1759 Andrea Labranche x-114 Men’s Club Kris Kessler: 504-473-1887 [email protected] Prayer Shawl Ministry Gloria Sellars: 985-626-3247 Receptionist Respect Life Ministry Judith Bono: 985-778-1513 Maggie Alongis x-104 Safe Environment Bonnie Gallodoro: 985-626-5671 x107; [email protected] [email protected] Samaritan Center 985-626-4457 Youth Director & Confirmation OLL Reps Ruth Kathmann: 985-626-4846 and Carol LaRocca: 985-629-4117 Austin Ashcraft x-127 St. Vincent De Paul: For assistance call 985-674-5088 Joan Leon [email protected] Education & Faith Formation Sacraments Parish School of Religion Andrea Labranche: 985-626-5671 x114; [email protected] Baptisms and Weddings Adult Ed/ Men’s Spirituality Tony Garner: 985-705-2607; [email protected] Beth Zima (see above) Monday Morning Bible Study Audrey Maduell: 985-951-8105 Confirmation Vocation Ministry Dwight and Mary Johnston: [email protected] Austin Ashcraft (see above) Our Lady of the Lake School Eucharist- Homebound Principal Frank Smith: 985-626-5678 x136 Joan Bailey 985-624-2936 Assistant Principal Vita Dickens: 985-626-5678 x137 Eucharist– Hospital Visit Admissions Paula Johnson: 985- 626-5678 x134 Bonnie Gallodoro (see above) School Finance Coordinator Linda Guedry: 985-626-5678 x112 First Reconciliation/First Eucharist PTCC Erin Kessler: 504-319-1155; [email protected] Andrea Labranche (see above) K4J (Kids for Jesus) Lissa Schwing: [email protected] RCIA/RCIC Robin Ledet 237-2789 Youth & Family Ministries [email protected] YoungLife Austin Ashcraft: 985-626-5671 x127: [email protected] CATFISH Andrea Labranche: 985-626-5671 x114; [email protected] Parish Councils Boy Scouts Rich Goldkamp: 985-237-9331; [email protected] Finance Council President Lisa Raspino: 985-966-0093 Ben Strecker Confraternity of Christian Mothers Melinda Kearns: 985-630-1063; [email protected] Pastoral Council President Cub Scouts Matt Estrade: 504-339-1757; [email protected] Allison McInnis Girl Scouts Kathy Monson: 985-789-0259; [email protected] and Clare Altland: 985-869-1791; [email protected] Marriage Enrichment Karen & Dwayne Maricle: 985-276-4443 and Gina & Scott Scheuermann: 985-778-9389 Honest • Professional • Affordable Repair • Tires • Preventative Maintenance DDAWGSAWGS Riverside BBOONEOONE Auto Center Yard Service & More! 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TOBY B. MOFFATT, D.D.S. BEST PRODUCTS • GREAT PRICES FAMILY DENTISTRY BEST WARRANTIES IN THE BUSINESS! 1510 W.CAUSEWAY APPR., STE.A ACROSS FROM QUEEN OF PEACE FREE IN-HOME 727-4848 CONSULTATIONS! WE BRING THE SHOWROOM TO YOU! Goodyear Tire & Service • Blinds • Soft Treatments 2350 F LORIDA ST. • Shades • Motorization • Shutters • Faux Iron Grilles 626-3111 985-789-3745 www.MitsNorthShore.com 515130 Our Lady of the Lake Church (C) www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-438-8931 GERALYN Z. SUHOR, CPA H & R BLOCK BUSINESS SERVICES INDIVIDUAL/BUSINESS TAXES ■ Tax Preparation ■ Audit Services suhorcpa.com ■ Advice ■ Bookkeeping Melissa Gourgues MANDEVILLE & CHALMETTE OLL Parishioner OLL PARISHIONER Mandeville Location (In the Kmart Shopping Center) 985-626-4256 985.626.6160 CACA C’ESTC’EST GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Installation • Service • Repairs Low Fast Service Prices On All Makes & Models BON!!!BON!!! Residential • Commercial FriendlyFriendly FamilyFamily ServiceService •• GreatGreat Prices,Prices, Too!Too! Carpentry • Storm Doors • Garage • Entry Doors & Gate Openers Wait’rWait’r oror MenuMenu ExpressExpress •• ParishionerParishioner JOEY’S GARAGE DOOR & RENOVATIONS www.joeysdoors.com COME 24 Hour Service Now Accepting EAT, 600 N. Causeway Blvd. Free Estimates 985-624-5580 Y’ALL! 626-4476 You Know What Would Make ORAL & House Cleaning MAXILLOFACIAL Way More Fun? SURGERY Two Maids. DENTAL IMPLANTS • WISDOM TEETH • FACIAL TRAUMA CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE JAW SURGERY • PRE-PROSTHETIC SURGERY Supporting Financial Growth QUOTE & NEW CUSTOMER OFFER DISTRACTION OSTEOGENESIS • ORAL PATHOLOGY DR. CRAIG J. BRANDNER Your Mortgage Professionals TMJ DISORDERS • SLEEP APNEA • AND MORE ... 985-612-7660 Paul LeBlanc Kevin Morgan www.twomaidsmandeville.com DIPLOMATE AMERICAN BOARD OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Parishioners 2364 E. Gause Blvd. KATHRYN BRANDNER 220 Dalwill Drive Ask us about our “Pay for Slidell LICENSED MEDICAL ESTHETICIAN Mandeville 985-867-8334 Performance” program! 985-847-0104 www.SlidellOralSurgery.com 985-624-4411 www.arborlending.net

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515130 Our Lady of the Lake Church (A) www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-438-8931 Ministry Calendar

Week of March 26 Thank You to Our Mar 26 Bible Study, after 9 AM Mass, Fellowship 1 Advertisers!!! PSR Grades 7-10, 6:45-8 PM We appreciate those who Adult Faith Formation, 6:45-8 PM, Fellowship 1 advertise in our bulletin! If you RCIA, 6:30 PM, Fellowship 1 contact one of our advertisers, Mar 27 9 AM Communion Service make sure to tell them, “I saw your Scriptural Rosary, after 9 AM Mass ad in the Our Lady of the Lake Shawl Ministry, 9:30 AM, Fellowship 1 PSR Grades 1-6, 6-7:15 PM bulletin.” If you would like to Adult Faith Formation, 6-7:15 PM, Room 201 advertise your business in our Mar 28 No 5:15 PM Mass or Confessions bulletin, please contact J. S. Paluch Deanery Reconciliation Service, 7 PM, St. Anselm Company at 1-800-438-8931. Adoration Chapel Closes, 9:30 AM through Apr 2 at 9:30 AM Rosa Mystica Prayers for Priests, 9:30 AM Shawl Ministry, 6 PM, PLC Confraternity of Christian Mothers, 6:30 PM, Cafeteria Mar 29 Holy Thursday (PLC Closed) Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 PM, Church Mar 30 Good Friday (PLC Closed) Good Friday Service with Veneration of the Cross, 3 PM, Church Stations of the Cross, 6:30 PM, Church Mar 31 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, 8 PM, Church Apr 1 Easter Sunday Masses: Our Lady Church: 7:30 AM, 10:30 AM Chotin Center: 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon No 6:30 PM Mass of the Lake, Week of April 2 Apr 2 PLC Closed Pray for Us! Adoration Chapel Reopens at 9:30 AM * RCIA, 6:30 PM, Fellowship 1 Apr 3 Scriptural Rosary, after 9 AM Mass Shawl Ministry, 9:30 AM, Fellowship 1 KC 4th Degree Meeting, 6 PM, Holy Family Hall * RCIA, 6:30 PM, Fellowship 1 Apr 4 Rosa Mystica Prayers for Priests, 9:30 AM Shawl Ministry, 6 PM, PLC Charismatic Prayer Group, 6:30 PM, Church Apr 5 Men’s Spirituality Group, 7 PM, Room 201 Apr 7 Vocation Fundraiser after Masses Apr 8 Vocation Fundraiser after Masses Divine Mercy Celebration, 3 PM, Church

This weekend the Traveling will be taken by the Coco Family at the 7:30 AM Mass.

We thank you for praying for vocations with your family this week.

* Contact Appropriate Coordinator before attending