St. Mary of the Lake Parish

St. Mary of the Lake Parish accepts the call of Jesus Christ to come together in worship and prayer, to grow in the knowledge and life of faith, and to reach out in loving care to the people of the parish, the community, and the world.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, through the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, has announced a Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life, to take place on the nine Fridays from August 3, 2018 (a week from today) to Friday, September 28, 2018. Catholics and people of good will are urged to participate by prayer and fasting, and to pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for the intention of the selection process for the U.S. Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Kennedy. We pray that this change in the membership of the Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life. People can sign up at www.usccb.org/pray to receive a weekly email or text reminder to pray and fast along with a fact sheet about Roe v. Wade that can be shared with others. 

This is a Holy Day of Obligation. 

Mass times are:
Tuesday, August 14, 2018--Vigil Mass at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018--Mass at 8:30 a.m.

The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, August 15.

Registration is underway for our 2018-19 CCD program.  Registration will take place after all Masses on August 25-26, or you may stop by the parish office to register prior to August 27.  CCD classes begin on Sunday, September 9.

Ever wonder what you are living your life for?  What gives your life meaning and purpose?  Can you really know God's plan for your life?  If you have asked yourself these and other similar questions, the "Good News" message of the Gospel is that you are not alone!  The Light of the World Process seeks to answer them within your own parish.  

How?  Attend the Light of the World Retreat!  See the Gospel come alive and experience the message of salvation.

Retreat Dates:  Friday, November 2--7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 3--8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 4--8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Monday, November 5--6:30-9:00 p.m.
Retreat Location:  St. Mary of the Lake, 718 W. Buffalo St., New Buffalo, MI  49117

For further information, please call:  (269) 469-2637

To learn more, please visit:  www.lotwem.org/video