MISSION STATEMENT

We, the community of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Parish, are a people of faith called through Baptism to a life of love, prayer, worship and service. Rooted in the Gospel, we gather as a Eucharistic people to minister to the needs of our parish family, working for peace and justice in our community and the world community, and living as a welcoming people reaching out through education, service and social ministries.

PARISH MISSION PHOTOS APRIL 28, FIRST DAY EVENT AND SOCIAL TIME IN THE SCHOOL GYM. THANKS TO ALL WHO HELP TO MAKE THE DAY EVENTFUL. THANKS TO THE YOUNG GROUP FOR ORGANIZING THE SOCIAL TIME. GOD'S BLESSINGS ALL. 

Fr. Peter Eke's installation Mass as the Pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Prudenville, MI., Sunday August 5th by Bishop Steven Raica, Bishop of Gaylord. Photo credit to Jim Gonzalez

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK WITHIN MASS
TUESDAY MAY 21 AT 11AM WITH LUNCHEON TO FOLLOW IN THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA

PARISH MISSION PHOTOS FROM DAY TWO. 
 
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2019  PHOTOS
VBS is going well with the two sisters from the Dominican Sister of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, from Ann Arbor. 

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Photos from the celebration of life event.  Great thanks to all who made the day special for our 75+ parishioners on Sunday, June 23, celebration of life. May the good God continue to bless each of us, through Christ our Lord, Amen.

​RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULT (RCIA) class will he held in the conference room. We will be using the  United States Catholic Catechism for Adults . Come and join us, bring a friend. Contact the parish office for the date and time.

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Exciting Announcement from Roscommon County Catholic Churches
We are proud to announce that Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic School will be expanding to include a year-round daycare program! This program will serve our community and support our Mission. Recognizing the need for additional quality childcare in our community, our Catholic School will be offering a full time program for children ages 30 months up to 4 years old, implementing Montessori techniques. The plans for our daycare will be finalized soon, and it will be open from 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Please call the school office to register your child or to acquire more information at (989) 366-5592.
Full Time Teaching Position
Category: Elementary School Classroom Teaching Position
Department: Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic School
Status: Full Time
License/Certifications: Valid MI Teaching Certificate/Enrolled in a program to earn Certification
HR Contact: Diocese of Gaylord Human Resources
Description:
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic School is supported by the communities and area parish members of Our Lady of the Lake (Prudenville), St. Michael (Roscommon), St. James (Houghton Lake), St. Hubert (Higgins Lake) and St. Helen (St. Helen). We are seeking applicants for teachers in multi-age classrooms for the school year beginning in August 2019. Teaching positions require strong classroom management and effective oral and written communication skills. The model applicants are practicing Catholics, possess valid Michigan Teaching certificate, or are in a program to earn certification, who embrace the concept of multi-age education, and can make instructional decisions based on data to differentiate student instruction in all subject areas. In our Young 5/K - 8th grade school we are partners with families who value a strong Catholic education, academic excellence and the close personal relationships fostered in our family environment. Salaried positions commensurate with teaching experience with very good health benefits. To apply, please send a resume along with the Diocesan Job Application and Background Check Forms below.

 Mass Schedule
Saturday: 4 PM
Sunday: 9 AM
Tuesday: 6 PM
Wednesday - Friday: 9 AM
1st Friday & Saturday: 9 AM Friday Nursing Home Visits: 
2nd Friday The Brook 11 AM
​4th Friday King's 11 AM
 
Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:15 - 3:45 PM
Sunday: 8:15 - 8:45 AM
Baptisms
Please contact the church office concerning instructions and arrangements.
Marriages
Please contact the Pastor six months in advance of wedding date.

The 8th Annual Stargazer Gala 11/10/18
Thanks to all who made the event successful: our great volunteers, parish and school families, sponsors and businesses, teachers and staff!
​May God bless you all, Amen. 



Lead Care Giver
 
Category: Catholic Daycare Opening at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic School, Prudenville, Michigan
 
Status:  One Full-Time and one Part-Time
 
Education Requirement: High school diploma/ GED with 12 semester hours with 960 hours or High school diploma/ GED with a combination of 12 semester hours and/or 18 CEUs to equal 180 clock hours with 1,920 hours
 
Description: Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic school is looking for full-time and a part-time, year-round Lead Caregiver for our upcoming Montessori child care program. Must be motivated, positive, caring individual to help provide daily and educational needs to all the children (2 - 1/2 to 4 years).  Interested candidates should forward a resume along with the Diocesan Job Application and Background Check forms found in the diocesan website www.dioceseofgaylord.org. 
 
Qualifications:
  • A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
  • Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand.
  • Dedicated to Catholic Education.
  • CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
  • Must meet state specific guidelines for our license.
  • Must have experience in an early childhood setting.
  • Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of forty (40) pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.  Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
Send cover letter, resume and 3 references with the application forms.  Application deadline is when until the position is full.  

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Principal
Category: Catholic School Opening -Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic School
Status: Full Time
License/Certifications: Masters Degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration or equivalent degree

Description: Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School in Prudenville, Michigan (bordering the community of Houghton Lake) is currently seeking an educational leader that will communicate and demonstrate enthusiasm for the mission of the Catholic Church.  The school is a Kindergarten through middle school arrangement with approximately 70 students enrolled.  The successful candidate must possess strong organizational, communication, public relations, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills in dealing with staff, students and parents.  The person selected will be responsible for working cooperatively with the Parish pastor to promote a strong Catholic identity within the school.  The successful candidate will need to be able to provide insightful and supportive instructional leadership to the teaching staff.  There is a possibility of some part-time teaching responsibilities for the successful candidate as part of the position.
The candidate must be an active, practicing member of the Catholic Church with preferably a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration or an equivalent degree.  The candidate should have a valid Michigan Teaching Certification and relevant classroom teaching experience.  Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School and Parish is located in the vibrant Catholic community of Prudenville across from the shores of beautiful Houghton Lake.  Come join a knowledgeable and dedicated group of educators in beautiful Northern Michigan to help guide and inspire young people in their pursuit of an outstanding Catholic education.

Those interested in this position should complete the application and background check forms found in the diocese of Gaylord website www.dioceseofgaylord.org, as well as attaching a resume, letter of intent and three letters of recommendation below.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled