We return to our regular Weekend Mass Schedule (on the News & Events page of this website). Please wear your masks, if attending in person. If uncomfortable about in person attendance, the Masses at St. Michael’s will be livestreamed to our Facebook page. (You don’t need to have an account.) Just go to https://www.facebook.com/ourladyofthelakescc and prayerfully join in. The Mass is also uploaded to our Google each non-holiday Monday.
Join “Time for Living the Change”, a season to make your New Year’s low-carbon resolution and live it out between the 1st and the 31st of January. Go to the News & Events page to learn more.
FORMED is the Catholic Faith on Demand offers many videos, talks and classes. It’s our parish’s gift to you! Visit http://signup.formed.org/ Enter zip code 14527. Enter your name and email. Share the log-in details with others! Host your own viewing party. Featured programs are “Forgiven,” “The Search,” “Presence” and “The Truth.” Become informed so we can build the Kingdom together.
Have you been praying for our part in the Synod? Peeked at the 
goals? Go to https://www.dor.org/synod/ to learn more. View this PowerPoint to get a thumbnail understanding. Read the 10 themes and related questions. Sign up for a time to discuss what matters to us locally. See the bulletin for dates/times/places.
The latest procedures for safely attending Mass are found on the News & Events page.
Bishop Matano would like all of us to read his most recent letter on the sexual abuse cases brought against the Diocese. Please continue to pray for those affected.
What are your needs? Please call the parish center for help. We are body, mind and spirit. We will let you know of any food distributions, which organizations are working toward healthy living/positive mental health (INSYGHT Flyer(1)) and gladly put you on our prayer line. We hope you will continue to practice charity by checking on your neighbors, offering prayers and supporting us with your offerings, which can be sent through US Mail or online.
Click on the links at the bottom of this page for our weekly bulletin. Go to our News & Events tab to learn more about:
- The Year of the Family
This Vatican issued statement reminds us of our responsibilities, inter-connectivity and the call to solidarity until the pandemic is over. We hope everyone will continue to
- pray for everyone throughout the world and help in devasted places through your offerings to Catholic Relief Services
- continue to support this parish through your electronic or physical offerings
- take advantage of all opportunities to know, love and serve our God offered through this parish
- support diocesan assistance through the Catholic Ministries Appeal
- provide links in the bulletin to various newsletters including, The Family Zone.
If you wish to receive Reconciliation & Penance, it is offered at St. Michael’s on Saturdays at 5pm. The confessional is located at the back of the Nave.
Our diocese continues to make many resources available to us. By making a donation to the Catholic Ministries Appeal this work can continue. Be sure to view the video, “Forward in Faith.” This short video from our US Catholic Bishops is about the spirituality of stewardship. See also the Stewardship page on this website. Click WeShare to start your electronic giving.
I hope to see you in person at Mass!
God bless you!
Fr. Leo, Pastor
Streaming Mass Links for Our Lady of the Lakes –
https://www.facebook.com/ourladyofthelakescc
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKaGPPQOfI33RyQ3fbouXqg
Do you find yourself struggling to keep the faith? Request the daily newsletter of inspirational stories from Our Sunday Visitor.
Online Bulletins
We are happy to include information about OUR LADY OF THE LAKES RELATED ACTIVITIES you submit. Your submissions should be less than 150 words. The deadline is ten days before bulletin date (Thursdays AT 10AM ). The earlier it is turned in, the better! All material is subject to the approval of the pastor. Deadlines are subject to change for holidays and vacations, so get them in early! Lastly, call if you have any questions – 315-536-7459.
See some of our past accomplishments by reading the 2021 Annual Parish Report 10.12.21 final edition
2019 OLOL Annual Parish Report – Rev.2 Final Draft
For future Holiday and Holy Day Mass schedules, please see the events/parish calendar or call 315-536-7459.
For all Sacramental and Business inquiries, please contact us at:
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Community Parish Center
210 Keuka Street
Penn Yan, NY 14527
315-536-7459
Fax 315-536-3817
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