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Stations of the Cross, Soup Supper & Speaker Series
Week 1: Friday, February 20
Stations of the Cross at 6:15pm in the Gym. Soup Supper and Speaker immediately following in the Multipurpose Room (Cafeteria) around 6:45, concluding at 8:00pm.
Throughout Lent, our speakers will offer talks and personal testimonies on the theme “Led by the Spirit.” Our week 1 speaker: Tom Tomaszek, "Into the Desert—a 20-minute Lenten Retreat". Stations will be led by Pastoral Council.
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Into the Desert
We begin each Lent with the Gospel story of Jesus being led by the Spirit into the desert for fasting and prayer. In this year’s account from St. Matthew, Jesus is tempted by the devil to command stones to become bread; angels to miraculously save him from a temple leap; and, finally, to worship Satan. In each instance, Jesus quotes the scriptures of his faith to resist the temptation, reminding the Evil One “not to put God to the test.” The WORD Made Flesh, Jesus, finds strength in the WORD of God, the scriptures, to resist the temptations.
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You are invited to join us for Mass in the OLL Gym to celebrate the
First Sunday of Lent
Saturday, February 21 at 5pm
Sunday, February 22 at 7:30am, 9am (ASL), and 11:15am PST
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40 Cans for Lent Food Drive
We launched our collective “40 Cans
for Lent” food drive on Ash Wednesday. Our concentration throughout Lent will focus on food donations however there is always a great need for financial donations to support our neighbors with rent or utility payment assistance. Our food pantry receives calls for a variety of canned food products. All unexpired foods are welcomed with this week’s emphasis on canned chicken or tuna, mac and cheese, and powdered milk.
Food barrels are outside the Gym door and in the Parish Center atrium. If you are coming to Friday Stations of the Cross, consider bringing canned or boxed food with you as a donation.
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Special Discount for OLL Parishioners
Our Lady of the Lake has been a "parish partner" with Hallow since Dec. 2024, and the benefit of this is that all parishioners are eligible to receive a discount on a premium subscription to Hallow. Click below for details.
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Lenten Reconciliation Services in Our Vicariate
- Wed. March 4 at 7pm - Resurrection (Tualatin)
- Sat. March 14 at 9:30-11:30am - OLL in the Gym
- Tues. March 17 at 6:30pm - St. Francis (Sherwood)
- Thurs. March 19 at 7pm - St. Cyril (Wilsonville):
- Tues. March 24 at 7pm - St. Anthony (Tigard):
- Fri. March 27 at 6:30pm - St. Clare (Portland)
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All-Parish Eucharistic Consecration
Small Groups - Registration Open
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1. Wednesday Afternoon Eucharistic Consecration Group
Join Lillian Oppenheimer to discuss 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory and prepare for your Eucharistic Consecration.
When: Wednesday Afternoons beginning March 4
Dates: March 4 - April 1
Time: 12 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: 2nd floor Bethlehem Room
Consecration Day: April 5 Easter Sunday Mass
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2. Thursday Evening Eucharistic Consecration Group - Women only
Join women of our parish to discuss 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory and prepare for your Eucharistic Consecration. Led by Mercedes Freire.
When: Thursday Evenings beginning March 5
Dates: March 5 - April 9
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Multipurpose Room (Cafeteria) - Enter through Gym Door.
Consecration Day: Sunday April 12 - Divine Mercy Sunday
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A Season of Sharing (Grief Support)
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
March 10 – June 2, 2026
9:30-11:30am
OLL Parish Center
This is a program for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Our program will enable you to give voice to your unique journey, take a step toward healing and spiritual growth, and support you along the way. Our trained facilitators will explore mourning through scripture, prayer, reflection, discussions, music, and information sharing. Come join us! To sign up, call the Parish Office at 503-636-7687.
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Mercy Teams Drive-Thru Drop-Off
Sack Lunch & Sandwich Collection
Sunday, March 1, 8:30-11:30am by the sports field
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Mercy Teams Street Ministry
Saturday, Feb. 28 - Meet at 7:15am in the OLL School Cafeteria to prepare hot breakfast
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ACTS Women's Retreat - Registration Open
Date: April 9-12
Location: Fr. Bernard Youth Center, Mt. Angel
Women of Our Lady of the Lake, you are invited to our 8th OLL Women's ACTS Retreat. ACTS stands for Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. Join us to revitalize your faith life, spend time with our Lord and your sisters in Christ. Come and experience three days of joy, prayer, authenticity, and sisterhood. All of our ACTS retreats have consistently sold out, so sign up today!
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Volunteer for Sunday Morning Hospitality
Join our Sunday Hospitality Ministry and help foster fellowship and welcome new people to our parish. There is a Saturday shopping job, and 4 different shifts on Sunday, so there are many opportunities to assist. Consider helping as a family, couple, or friend group.
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YCP Lent Retreat
March 7, 8:30am-3:30pm, Mt. Angel Abbey
All young adults in their 20's and 30's are invited to join the Portland Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals for our Lenten Retreat at Mount Angel Abbey with Fr. Randy Rentner, the pastor at St. Andre Bessette Church. Fr. Randy's talk is titled “Finding God Through Charity and Love.” Spend a contemplative Lenten Saturday growing in community with young adults from across the Portland area and beyond! This event is $15. Coffee, light breakfast, and lunch will be provided. Registration closes February 28th, 2026. Registration link here.
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Lenten Day Retreat on March 20
Join Catholic speaker Dina Marie Hale of Faith Moments for a Lenten Day Retreat at The Grotto, Friday, March 20, from 8:15am-2:30pm in the Grotto Conference Center. Retreat theme, “Companions of Jesus Carrying Our Cross.” Together we’ll make a pilgrimage of the heart and mind into the Holy Cross that has redeemed the world. To celebrate the Franciscan Jubilee Year we’ll encounter Saint Francis of Assisi and explore his love of the Cross. The day includes conferences, Mass, confession, lunch and time to explore the peaceful Grotto grounds. Registration is required at dinamarie.org.
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Solo Seniors
Are you single and over age 55? SOLO SENIORS is a Catholic-based social organization, for single men and women over age 55 in the greater Portland area. It primarily provides social and recreational programs in a safe and friendly environment for its members. For more information or a copy of our monthly newsletter, call Donna Dubinski at 503 246-6536.
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Capital Campaign Update
As of February 10, 2026 we have reached $10.4M of our new goal of $13M with 550+ households participating. Every gift or pledge helps. Thank you to all who have given and pledged so far!
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Funeral Masses at Christ Church Episcopal Parish, Lake Oswego
William Jacobson - Thursday, March 12 at 11am
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