Hello friends in Christ,

If you are visiting our website, you are curious about who we are and what we stand for. In just a few words that will satisfy only a bit of your curiosity, I will attempt to explain.

We are a Roman Catholic Christian parish in Euclid, Ohio. Jesus Christ and the scriptures are the foundations of our vision and mission. Twenty centuries of interpreting these scriptures and living them inform our own vision and our sincere attempt to discover, announce and make real the Reign of God in our midst.

At the core of our vision is that you do NOT have to be perfect to be a part of our community. In fact, we take heart from the way in which Jesus welcomed everyone to follow him, even and especially those who were marginalized and considered unworthy. Of course, we strive to be faithful to that which Jesus called us, but we recognize that we all fall short and need the support of others in our community. It is one of the primary reasons that we come together as Church to worship and serve: We need and depend upon one another.

I have been privileged to experience the energy and transforming power of Christ’s Spirit in this community.   I invite you  first to explore this website, but even more and especially to explore this faith community. It is friendly, vibrant and purposeful. I and we would love to have you as collaborators and members of this parish family.   Check us out!   Come and see!

Fr. Joe Fortuna

Pastor

May is registration month for both PSR and Children of Light preparing for First Communion or Confirmation beginning next Fall.

Please complete a PSR Registration

 or Sacrament Application form.

Contact Congressional Representatives to protest Federal Healthcare Mandate

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced last week that almost all employers, including Catholic employers, will be forced to offer their employees' health coverage that includes abortion-inducing drugs, sterilization, and contraception.

Bishop Richard Lennon calls this a severe assault and denial of the most fundamental First Amendment freedom, religious liberty.

Please see how you can help - Support Respect for Rights of Conscience Act.

Please excuse the dust during

the website construction! 

Did you know Easter lasts longer than just Easter Sunday?

Now you can find out more.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 11-15, 2012
at Our Lady of the Lake Parish Hall &
School
NE corner of E. 200th Street and
Lake Shore Boulevard
9:30 am to 12 noon
Children age 4 through grade 5
To register, please complete the form. Note: Registration fees must accompany this form and
be returned to Our Lady of the Lake Parish Rectory. *Take advantage of the early bird special!
Register by April 30, 2012 and pay only $30 per child. After April 30th, the fee is $35 per child.
The Deadline for registration is Friday, May 25, 2012!

Diocese of Cleveland: Press Release from Bishop Lennon

"It's time for peace and unity in the Diocese of Cleveland"

Bishop will reopen 12 parishes, will not appeal Vatican rulings


Declaring that “It’s time for peace and unity in the Diocese of Cleveland,” Bishop Richard G. Lennon announced today that he will reopen 12 area parishes that were closed in 2009 and 2010 as part of a comprehensive reconfiguration plan.

Lennon said during a news conference at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist that he will not pursue a process provided under Canon (church) law that would have allowed him to appeal recent decrees by the Congregation for the Clergy that reversed the closing of the parishes.

--Posted from www.dioceseofcleveland.com.

Excerpt from press release:

‘IT’S TIME FOR PEACE AND UNITY IN THE DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND’
Bishop will reopen 12 parishes, will not appeal Vatican rulings
CLEVELAND – April 17, 2012 – Declaring that “It’s time for peace and unity in the Diocese of
Cleveland,” Bishop Richard G. Lennon announced today that he will reopen 12 area parishes that
were closed in 2009 and 2010 as part of a comprehensive reconfiguration plan.
Lennon said during a news conference at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist that he will not
pursue a process provided under Canon (church) law that would have allowed him to appeal
recent decrees by the Congregation for the Clergy that reversed the closing of the parishes.
“I will not appeal the decrees to the Apostolic Signatura,” he said. “Doing so would prolong the
process a number of years and would create more uncertainty and continue to divide our Catholic
family.”
The Bishop added, “During these Easter days, I often think of Jesus’ first words as he appeared
to the Apostles after rising from the dead: ‘Peace be with you.’
“I now say, it’s time for peace and unity in the Diocese of Cleveland. More than ever, this is a
time for all Catholics to come together with God’s help and strive to strengthen our diocesan
church’s serving the pastoral and spiritual needs of all the Faithful.”
While major decisions on staffing and other matters have yet to be made, Lennon said he will
prepare to carry out the directives from the Congregation for the Clergy regarding these parishes:
• Akron: St. Mary and St. John the Baptist Parishes
• Bedford: St. Mary Parish
• Cleveland: St. Adalbert, St. Barbara, St. Casimir, St. Emeric, St. Patrick, St. Peter and
St. Wendelin Parishes
• Lakewood: St. James Parish
• Lorain: St. Mary Parish

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Media contact: Robert Tayek, Director of Media and Public Relations,
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, 216-696-6525, ext. 4460
 

Considering Becoming Catholic?

Are you someone or do you know someone who?

* Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?

*Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized?

*Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated Sacraments of Confirmationand Eucharist?

We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. There are separate sessions for children or youth. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information please contact Shawn at 216-486-0850 or Shawn@ourladyofthelakeoh.org.

Our Lady of the Lake Notes

• Individual Reconciliation is offered on Saturdays from 3-3:30p in the church or by appointment.
• Parking is encouraged NORTH OF THE GYM on E. 200th Street if you are NOT in need of the elevator. That will allow adequate space for those who DO need the elevator to park near it.
• Rectory Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 9a to 8p ~ Friday 9a to 5p ~ Sat. 10a to 2p ~ Sun. CLOSED.
• Parish Bulletins are available at www.seekandfind.com. Select the issue you would like to view by clicking on it.

Other Euclid

Cluster Parishes:

ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS PARISH (a Euclid Cluster parish)

SS. ROBERT AND WILLIAM PARISH (a Euclid Cluster parish)

City of Euclid Links:

EVENT CALENDAR FOR THE CITY OF EUCLID

T.I.E. (TOGETHER IN EUCLID)