Lent begins with
Ash Wednesday. This day begins a humble season in which we pray,
fast and offer alms. Lent lasts for 40 days and is often compared
to a journey because Lent calls us to be changed by our prayers,
fasting and almsgiving. We choose to “fast” from foods,
habits or actions that are not good for us and add attitudes, actions
and goals that will help us grow in faith, love and hope. But these
changes don’t have to be just for these 40 days. Part of our
fast includes recognizing how we might be transformed by living
these challenges.
Our worship space will be the most noticeable change during Lent.
See how empty it is! Often the baptism font is emptied to remind
us of Jesus time in the desert and our own “desert”
journey of Lent. Vestments change to purple and the beginning of
our liturgies may change. Notice how the “Alleluia”
is absent. Evening Prayer and a Communal Reconciliation Service
are added to our liturgy schedule; and service opportunities are
available through the Rice Bowls, Brown Bag projects and Our Hearts
Are in Your Hands. What else do you notice? Look! Listen!
Click here to view or print a Lent
Events 2010 informational flyer.
Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Mass at 9a and 7p
Prayer Services with distribution of ashes 7a and 12n
Lenten Evening Prayer ~ Sundays during Lent at 6:30p*
in the church
This simple Vespers service guides our prayerful journey in Word
and song duyring this holy Season. Bring your family, neighbors
and friends.
* Evening Prayer during the Parish Lenten Mission will begin
at 7p.
Lenten Area Communal Penance Service ~ Tuesday,
March 2 at 7p in the church at Our Lady of the Lake
All parishes in the Euclid Cluster will celebrate the sacrament
of Reconciliation together. All are encouraged to attend.
Lenten Mission ~ "Remembering Who We Are and Whose
We Are" ~ March 7, 8 & 9 at 7p in the church
Lent is a perfect time to embark on a mission. It provides specially
appointed time for prayer, reflection and action that can often
enhance this time like nothing else.
We will not only be Our Lady of the Lake parishioners. We are
God's people. We are washed and welcomed through the waters of
Baptism. We come together to proclaim and share God's Word and
stories of salvation. We celebrate beign One Body through the
Eucharist. As we begin a new parish, Fr. Tom Dragga will lead
us in examining our new relationships with one another and how
we can be a stronger Catholic presence in the area and the world.
The Mission will be for ALL ages so bring your children,
your family and your friends. All are welcome!
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The church will be open every Friday during Lent for individual
reflection on the Stations of the Cross (booklets are available).
We will also have a couple of extraordinary opportunties to put
on your calendar and hope you will stay tuned for more opportunities
to participate in this long-held tradition of the church.
Living
Stations Presentation ~ Friday, March 26 at 8p in the church
The Our Lady of the Lake Youth Ministry will present the Stations
of the Cross using drama, prayer and reflection on the Friday
preceding Good Friday.
Stations
of the Cross with Community Leaders ~ Friday, April 2 at
12noon in the church
Community Leaders will journey with us on Good Friday as we
remember Jesus' walk to Calvary.
Palm Sunday
Saturday at 4p
Sunday at 8a,10a & 12noon
Please return all Rice Bowls and Brown Bags to the church by Palm
Sunday! Those interested in delivering Brown Bags to facilities,
please call the rectory.
Chrism Mass
Tuesday of Holy Week
St. John Cathedral at 7p
Bishop Lennon blesses the oils used at every parish in the Diocese.
Tenebrae ~ March 31, 2010 at 8p in the
church
Wednesday of Holy Week
An old prayer that moves us from light into darkness as preparation
for the Triduum.
Lenten Brown Bag Project
Bags with lists of needed items for St. Aloysius Hunger Center,
Hospice of the Western Reserve, Womankind Prenatal Clinic and
Pregnancy Support Services, and the Our Lady of the Lake Baby
Corner will be available on Ash Wednesday and the 1st Sunday of
Lent. You are asked to contribute any of the items listed and
put them in the bag during Lent. Bags are to be returned to church
on Palm Sunday. If you are able to deliver bags to any of the
facilities on Palm Sunday (or the following week, please contact
the rectory).
Operation Rice Bowl
Using the bowl as a symbol of poverty and hunger, people participate
in this special program by praying, fasting, learning and giving
alms. We encourage each household to take part in this worthwhile
Lenten project. Rice Bowls are available at the church doors.
Please return them by Palm Sunday.
