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First of all, thanks for reading the Sunday Bulletin! The main way that we
currently have in communicating to the entire parish is through this Sunday
Bulletin. So, I thank you for reading it and staying in touch with what is
going on in the community life of Our Lady of the Lake!
This past week we had our evening of discernment for our new Parish Council
members. It was a great evening of reflection! Those who had been nominated by
the entire parish were invited to attend this evening. Those who attended
listened to a presentation about leadership from Leigh Sterten, Diocesan
Director of Youth Ministry. After that, current Parish Council members
reflected upon their experience of what it means to be a leader in our Parish.
I added a few comments about how the meetings are conducted under the
atmosphere of consensus. Finally, the evening ended with prayer, in which the
Holy Spirit was asked to touch the hearts of those who were discerning.
The following felt the call to serve for a term of three years on our Parish
Council here in Branson: Peggy Bowman, Carol Frische, Zach Smith, Ginny
Sturgis, Jim & Ruth Ostwinkle. Much thanks to them for their willingness to
offer their “Time” and “Talent” to our community of faith. This group of six
will join the rest of the Parish Council for a regularly scheduled meeting this
Tuesday.
A final note for today has to do with this Saturday, September 8th, this coming
Wednesday, September 12th, and next Saturday, September 15th. These are days
dedicated to our Blessed Mother. The 8th is Mary's birthday, the 12th is a
celebration in honor of the Most Holy Name of Mary, and the 15th is the
celebration of Our Lady of Sorrows. Since we are dedicated to the patronage of
Mary, I thought it would be good to remind you all to celebrate the life of
Mary. She was a great disciple and continues to be that for us by pointing us
toward her son, Jesus.
Our Lady of the Ozarks has chosen next Sunday to celebrate their patronage to
Mary in a special way. If you are not doing anything next Sunday between 1:00
pm and 4:00 pm, feel free to come to Our Lady of the Ozarks in Forsyth for
their Parish Picnic… a fun time will be had by all!
Much Peace,
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