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ut rather, love your enemies and do good to B them, and lend expecting nothing back; then your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. (Lk 6:35-36)

Sacramental Life Mission Statement Baptism: If you have a child that you Weddings: Contact the parish office at We, the parishioners of St. Mary, Our Lady of the would like to have baptized or have been least six months prior to the wedding date. Lake , as modern-day disciples, asked to be a godparent, call the parish of- dedicate ourselves to the task of carrying on the mis- fice. Classes are held on request. Adoration and Benediction is held every sion of Jesus Christ with the guidance of the Holy Wednesday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Spirit. Reconciliation: Fr. Raj is available for – Pray the Rosary: The holy rosary is We will accomplish this through our unique gifts of confession every Wed. from 4:00 5:00 p.m. stewardship, reaching out to members of the com- and Sat. from 3:00—3:45 p.m. in the church. prayed every Wednesday after 9:00 a.m. Mass during Adoration. munity in this place and time, and by living the You may also make an appointment during commandment of Jesus to Love one another as he the week. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed loves us. every Friday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Anointing of the Sick: Available on re- Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass © quest. If you have a loved one or a friend Rosary for Peace & Chaplet of Divine 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. Cover design who would like a visit from a priest, please Mercy are prayed every Sunday at 9:55 Deacon Ed. call the parish office. a.m. Contact Information Rev. Rakshaganathan Selvaraj, Mass Schedule Pastor Saturday 4:00 p.m., Sunday: 8:30 a.m & 11:00 a.m. Deacon Ed Faulk Holy Days: 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. [email protected] Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. Email: [email protected] Website: www.stmaryourlady.org th Office Phone: 512-267-2644 7 Sunday in Ordinary Time Rectory: 512-267-1524 Office Hours: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. February 24, 2019 Monday through Friday MINISTRY CONTACTS MASS INTENTIONS

Altar Servers Patricia Umbarger Tuesday, Feb. 26 9:00 a.m. Pro-Life Rene LeBlanc Mary Alice Barrera † Readers Karen Eckermann Wednesday, Feb. 27 9:00 a.m. Communion Ministers Karen Eckermann Thursday, Feb. 28 9:00 a.m. Friday, Mar. 1 9:00 a.m. Art/Environment Jeannie Baker Saturday, Mar. 2 4:00 p.m. Sacristans John Reilly, Rodney Cox & Sunday, Mar. 3 8:30 a.m. Bobby Beck 11:00 a.m. Pro populo Ushers Paul Smith Choir Mickie Smith ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES Greeters Vanita Thomas Bereavement Jane Russell Women's Guild: Meetings Jan., May, Sept., Dec. Nadine Parmelee Communion to the Sick Bonnie Nenninger Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Second Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC RCIA Kay & Mike Schneider Tom McSwain Baptism Class Christina Clem Religious Education: Grades K–12 Sunday 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Columbarium Dick Bohn Knights of Columbus: Second Wednesday; Meeting: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Rosary: 7:00 – 7:15 p.m., Dinner: 7:15 p.m. Mike Valls Religious Ed (K–8) Christina Clem – Teen Youth Group: First Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Urtado Religious Ed (9 12) Michael Urtado Prayer Shawl Ministry: Every Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the PAC Berniece Pro-Life Jacque Tate Donnellan Rosary for Peace & Chaplet of Divine Mercy are prayed every Sunday at PASTORAL COUNCIL 9:55 a.m. Sarah Green Christ Child: First Monday in the PAC at 9:30 a.m., Linda Foerster Richard Castillo Karen Karr Landscaping Ministry: Mary Dolch Rene LeBlanc Monsie Martinez Relevant Radio Ambassador: Mike McCracken Tom McSwain Barbara Shallue Rosary Crusaders: Cada 4to martes en el PAC, 7:00 p.m., Erika Camacho, Amy Simmons Vanita Thomas Rosario en Español Mike Valls Don Zschoche FINANCE COUNCIL STEWARDSHIP

Helen McKinstry Roger Broxterman 3843 People in Attendance on February 10, 2019 Jim Hale Feb. 10, 2019 Fiscal Year-to-Date Goal $6,100 $201,300 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Actual* $5,520 $203,849 Difference $(580) $2,549 Greg Behrens Capital Campaign* $1,985.01 $1,214,133.40 Building Maintenance*...... $280.00 St. Vincent de Paul*...... $150.00 Catholic Higher Education*...... $985.00 READINGS FOR THE WEEK * Includes electronic donations

Sunday: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23/Ps 103:1-2, A PRAYER FOR FEBRUARY 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 [8a]/1 Cor 15:45-49/Lk 6:27-38 Lord God, you have called us out of Monday: Sir 1:1-10/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Mk darkness into the light. Grant that, as we 9:14-29 move through this year, we will bring the Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40 light of your Son to all those we encounter. [cf. 5]/Mk 9:30-37 May this parish family of St. Mary, Our Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19/Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, Lady of the Lake, be truly family for all who visit our parish, for all 174, 175 [165a]/Mk 9:38-40 who serve in our parish, and for all who live within the parish. Grant Thursday: Sir 5:1-8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 us peace in our families, joy in our days, and the courage and wisdom [40:5a]/Mk 9:41-50 to do what is right. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Friday: Sir 6:5-17/Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35 [35a]/Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15/Ps 103:13-14, 15-16, 17-18 Please continue to pray for all who have been for- [cf. 17]/Mk 10:13-16 gotten, for our parishioners and their families Next Sunday: Sir 27:4-7/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 [cf. who are sick, for the members of our armed 2a]/1 Cor 15:54-58/Lk 6:39-45 forces and their families and for the care- givers of the sick. Please email the parish at [email protected] if you have special prayer intentions, would like to be added to the e-prayer line or need to send follow up in- Page 2 St. Mary, Our Lady of the Lake formation on a prayer request. PARISH NEWS BIRTHDAYS ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER & DANCE Feb. 26 Dominic Bailey Come join us in the PAC Saturday, March 9th, Feb. 27 Bob Crow, Joseph Fugina, Maria Tonche for St Patrick’s corn beef dinner with all the Feb. 28 Maura Conway, Leandro Martinez, Luis Rios trimmings. Social hour will begin at 6:00 p.m., Mar. 1 Bryan Burke, Slavica Burns, Efrain Colunga, Sergio the meal will be served starting at 6:30, and Reyes, Dorothy Ridlehuber, Sharon Rosprim dancing will be 7:00–10:00 p.m. Music will be Mar. 2 Joshua Arambula, Justin Loucks, Maggie O'Neill, provided by Michael and Rene. Tickets are Sarah Sourile, Kate Thomson $20/person and will be sold after Mass. All proceeds will go to St. Mar. 3 Walter Edwards Mary’s Youth. Come and enjoy your Irish heritage (there’s a little HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF YOU! bit of Irish in all of us). PARISH DAY OF REFLECTION SAINTS OF THE WEEK

Hearing the voice of God will be the subject of our Sunday: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time day of refletion on April 13 in the PAC from 9:00 Monday: St. Tarasius of , a.m. to 2:00 p.m. God speaks to us every day in the Tuesday: St. Porphyry of Gaza, Bishop events and people we encounter as well as in our Wednesday: St. of Our Lady of Sorrows, CP deepest feelings and most creative thoughts. Are Thursday: Bl. Antonia we listening? How do we hear the voice of God in Friday: St. David of Wales, Bishop the nitty-gritty of our daily routines? Franciscan Saturday: St. Chad of Lichfield, Bishop Next Sunday: 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Father Albert Haase, OFM, a frequent guest on Relevant Radio, will help us explore practical ways we can grow in a deeper rela- tionship with God by learning how God speaks in our everyday lives. Father Albert will have his books available for purchase and autographs (cash and check only; no credit cards). RELEVANT RADIO Morning Air® with John Harper is an in- spiring, informative, joyful, and family- friendly way to start your day! Fromm breaking news and social issues to tips for business, parenting and family life, Harper and co-host Glen Lewerenz cover every topic from a balanced, Catholic perspect- ive. Weekdays 6–8 a.m. Tune in to 970 AM on your radio dial! PRAY FOR RAIN Heavenly Father, all times and seasons obey your command. We ask that you bear witness to our needs, especially rain for our crops and to slake our thirst. Fill our rivers and lakes, grant water to our farmers and bless us throughout this year. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ST. POLYCARP St. Polycarp (69–155) was the Bishop of Smyrna, one of the early seven churches. He succeeded St John to that post and may, in fact, have been ordained a bishop by John. Along with St. Clem- ent of Rome and St. Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp is considered one of the most important of the Apostolic Fathers. He was mar- tyred by fire and, when that failed to kill him, stabbing.

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March 6, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.: Ash Wednesday, Day of PEOPLE WHO HATE US Reflection “But to you who hear I say, love your en- Lent is a time to follow Christ even more interiorly as He shows emies, do good to those who hate you, us the way to live His Father’s will. Fr. Albert Haase, Brian Eegan, bless those who curse you, pray for those and Beverly Collin will lead this day which will include Mass adn who mistreat you.” (Lk 5:27-28) Bishop disribution of ashes. The cost is $40 and iincludes lunch. Fulton J. Sheen used to say “There are not over a hundred people in the United March 8-10, 6:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.: Silent Lenten Retreat States who hate the Catholic Church. There are millions, Mass will be celebrated Saturday and Sunday. Spiritual direction however, who hate what they wrongly believe to be the Catholic — ” will also be available. Come take advantage of the quiet as you Church which is, of course, quite a different thing. enter into the Lenten season of preparation. Cost is $210. All So, apparently, we don’t need to worry about those who think rooms are private. they hate the Church. Or do we? We have a duty to live as the ’ March 26, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. : Day of Reflection Church teaches and to correct people s mistaken impressions. “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you A Day of Reflection at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center with ” Fr. John Guzaldo leading. Details to follow. for a reason for your hope. (1 Pet 3:15b) But how can we be sure the Catholic Church is the right church? Again, drawing from For more information contact Cedarbrake at: Cedar- Bishop Sheen, “If I were not a Catholic, and were looking for the [email protected] true Church in the world today, I would look for the one Church which did not get along well with the world; in other words, I would look for the Church which the world hates.” Why? Be- cause the world “belongs” to Satan. The world is where we who Retreat are fallen reside. It follows then, that what is opposed to Satan will also be op- posed by the world. We see this opposition in what Jesus teaches about dealing with people who hate us. We are not to hate back but, rather, we are to love! Talk about being the opposite of what the world teaches! REFLECTION But who are we to love? How do we tell? Perhaps it might be- hoove us to think about how we speak. If we talk about “we” 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME versus “them” there’s a clue. It’s whomever “them” is. Be it im- migrants, those less educated (or better educated). those who are This Sunday, Jesus continues his challenging Sermon on the poor or, perhaps, rich. “ Mount. Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless “ those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you ? Give to America originally prided itself on being a melting pot” where all people could come together work- everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is ’ yours do not demand it back.” Words like these are challenging! ing toward a common goal. In today s political environment that seems like a pipe dream. After Many of us have grown up in a culture of independence and re- ’ taliation against those who harm us. Today’s Gospel reminds us all, it now seems that we re no longer a melting that the way of the world is not necessarily the way of the dis- pot but, rather, a tribal community. And tribal com- ciple. munities tend to compete against each for what are perceived to be limited resources. In many spiritual texts, saints describe the first stage of the spir- itual life as mercenary love of God. That is, we love Him because Now, imagine what would be possible if, instead he “pays” us with graces and good things. Consider for a mo- of competing, we worked together. Might we ac- ment, why do you do the good that you do? Take volunteering, tually have more resources? Is it possible we for example. How often do we talk about the good feelings ser- would have fewer wars? Better government? vice evokes and how you “get so much more than you give.” This More people following the teachings of Jesus? is still based on an attitude of return on our investment. Would Mohandas (Mahatma) K. Gandhi told one of his we volunteer if we knew it was good to do, but we didn’t “feel” friends that it was who kept him from good afterward? What if the people we helped seemed ungrate- becoming a Christian. He had great love and re- ful, or if someone at the food pantry stole $20 out of our purse? It spect for the teachings of Jesus. This suggests that Christianity can be difficult to love people when we think we might not get needs to present a united face, a single vision of God and His anything back. “For if you love those who love you, what credit is teachings. that to you?” In order to really follow Jesus, we need to give up hate, tribalism, As Christians, we are called to imitate God. We follow a God who anything that divides us. Of course, only Jesus can make this loves not only His closest friends, but who loves betrayers, den- happen. Our part is to learn to love instead of hate, to welcome iers, and crucifiers. The Christian walk is one of perseverance instead of reject, to be open instead of closed. In short, we need and sacrifice. What does your love look like? to be converted again and again. Conversion, like salvation, is not a one-time deal.

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