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La Ascensión del Señor | Boletín del 17/05/2026

Congratulations! Communion and Confirmation Students
Our 2026 Annual Spring Festival Sponsors
ABCD 2026
Eucharistic Adoration
Prayer Candles
Praying the Rosary
Pray for the Sick
Fund-raising the bar
Join Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School!

Congratulations! Communion and Confirmation Students

Congratulations to the students of Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at our parish on April 29.

May the Holy Spirit strengthen them with wisdom, courage, and a lifelong faith in Christ.

Congratulations to the students of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 2, and to our Parish Religious Education students who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 16.

May this special sacrament draw each child closer to Christ and fill their hearts with faith, joy, and His lasting peace.

Lord Jesus, bless these young disciples as they receive Your sacraments, and guide them always in faith, hope, and love.

Our 2026 Annual Spring Festival Sponsors

Message from Fr. Ivan M. Rodriguez

I would like to begin by joyfully recognizing and extending my deepest appreciation to our Car Grand Sponsor, Grand Sponsors, and our Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors. Your extraordinary generosity and enthusiastic support were the driving force behind the success of our 52nd annual fundraiser. This celebration would not have been possible without you. Your partnership not only elevates this event but also powerfully advances our mission, and for that, we are truly grateful.

I would also like to extend a special thank you and my heartfelt appreciation to all the volunteers whose time, energy, and dedication were instrumental in the success of our fundraiser. As Mother Teresa so beautifully reminds us, true fulfillment is found in serving others, and your commitment exemplified this spirit of service. We are deeply grateful for the many hours you generously devoted to ensuring the event’s smooth and successful execution. Thank you for your unwavering support, compassion, and hard work.

On behalf of myself, Fr. Jakub, the Church and School staff, and the Festival Committee, we are profoundly grateful to everyone for your belief in our mission and your ongoing commitment. Your contributions make it possible for us to continue our work and make a lasting impact.

We are truly honored by the support of both sponsors and volunteers. May God continue to bless you, your businesses, and your families.

THANK YOU TO ALL SPONSORS!

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mother Teresa

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ABCD 2026

Our parish goal is $313,915
We have collected $29,954

Please consider a gift to help us reach the remaining $283,961. A monthly donation of $36.50 for 10 months makes a meaningful difference.

Your generosity to ABCD supports programs that feed the hungry, care for the elderly, provide formation for our seminarians, assist struggling families, strengthen parish life, and bring hope to thousands across our Archdiocese.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration and for all the ways you continue to share God’s love through your generosity.

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La meta parroquial es $313,915
Hemos recolectado $29,954

Por favor, considere hacer una donacion para ayudarnos a alcanzar los $283,961 restantes. Una contribucion mensual de $36.50 por 10 meses hace una gran diferencia.

Su generosidad hacia ABCD apoya programas que alimentan a los necesitados, cuidan a los ancianos, ofrecen formacion a nuestros seminaristas, asisten a familias en dificultad, fortalecen la vida parroquial y llevan esperanza a miles de personas en toda nuestra Arquidiocesis.

Gracias por su consideracion en la oracion y por todas las maneras en que continua compartiendo el amor de Dios a través de su generosidad.

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Eucharistic Adoration

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration takes place every first Friday of the month, in the chapel from 9:00am to 9:00pm.

Come, spend time before the Lord and be renewed!

La Adoración Eucarística del Primer Viernes se lleva a cabo cada primer viernes de mes, en la capilla de 9:00am a 9:00pm.

¡Ven, pasa tiempo delante del Señor y renuévate!

Praying the Rosary

English:

Daily at 8:00 am in the chapel.

Español:

Diariamente at 7:30 am en la capilla.
Primer Sabado del mes a las 10:00 am en el patio.
Los Domingos a las 7:15 am en la iglesia.

Fund-raising the bar

Our Lady of the Lakes has raised the fundraising bar by partnering with TD Bank.

The Affinity Membership Program is committed to helping your organization grow and reach its fundraising goals.

The more members who bank with us, the more money your organization can earn. There are no costs involved. In fact, it actually pays you to belong!

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Prayer Candles

"I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness
but will have the light of life."
John 8:12

LET HIS LIGHT SHINE!!

In the Catholic church, light has always had a special significance because it represents Christ. We know that Jesus called himself the Light of the world. Additionally, St. John’s Gospel connects Christ with the imagery of light in John 1:4: "In him was life; and the life was the light of men."

Lighting a candle for someone living or deceased is a way to both extend your prayers and show solidarity with the person the prayer is being made on behalf of. We also believe in the importance of our prayers for those who have died, asking the Lord to forgive any sins they may have committed due to human frailty, but it is also a great way to keep their memory alive as we honor who they were and the good they did. The faithful also light candles as a sign of gratitude to God for answered prayers.

Here, at Our Lady of the Lakes, we want to offer you this opportunity to pray for all your intentions with the Prayer Candles placed in our lobby.

These candles can be lit for:

The health of someone
In memory of someone who has passed away
In thanksgiving for a grace or favor granted to you
The intentions of someone dear to you (living)