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 PICNIC AUGUST 18, 2019

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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
 
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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MEET OUR INTERIM PRINCIPAL MRS. PENNY CLEMENS
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It is with pleasure to announce that I will be filling in as the interim principal of Our Lady of the Lake School.  I am currently the principal of St. Joseph School in West Branch.  I will be sharing my time and resources with both schools. I am excited about this opportunity as I feel there will be benefits for both small schools. 
For twenty-five years I was an educator at Bishop Kelley Catholic School in Lapeer Michigan.  During those years, I taught various grades from Kindergarten through third grade and technology for Kindergarten through eighth grade.  The last five years at Bishop Kelley, I had the opportunity to become the principal.  Becoming the principal gave me more opportunities to make a difference for even more students and families.  I have a passion for sharing our Catholic faith with our youth.  I am also the product of Catholic education.  I attended Bishop Kelley as a child from 1st through 8th grade.  Bishop Kelley is much like Our Lady of the Lake in that it has deep roots in the community.  It is a school that is educating generations of families.
My husband and I also sent our four children to Bishop Kelley.  Although it was a financial sacrifice, we felt that a Catholic Education gave our children a great academic and faith foundation.  We are thankful that we were able to make that choice for our family.  Catholic schools immerse our kids in an environment that has similar values of our own.  It is also beneficial for the parents; they are able to make friends with other families with similar value systems.  These bonds and friendships often span a lifetime even when moving away.  It is important that we continue to support our Catholic Schools so that choice will be available for years to come.
I look forward to spending time with the staff, students and families of Our Lady of the Lake!  Together we can make a difference.

 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.



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

MOVIE EVENING: “UNPLANNED”
On Wednesday, September 11, at 6:30PM in the school cafeteria, we will be showing a movie called “UNPLANNED” which recently came in DVD.
 The movie is based on the best-selling book and true story, this powerful movie speaks to one of the most polarizing issues of our time. It gives an eye-opening look inside the abortion industry through one woman's inspiring story of transformation.
All Abby Johnson ever wanted to do was help women. She believed in a woman's right to choose, and as one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the nation, she was involved in about 22,000 abortions. Until the day she saw something that changed everything, leading Abby to join her former enemies at 40 Days for Life, and become one of the most ardent pro-life advocates in America today. Come and join us. Pop corn wilt be provided. Bring a friend. Spread the word,