Celebrating and Supporting Families

In a year in which Pope Francis has asked for conversation about families, Our Lady of the Lake will be going one step farther. We are creating opportunities to bring families together, and to talk about some of the things that matter most to us. 

One opportunity will take place on Sunday, February 15th, when we’ll host a family retreat that will offer our families support and community.  We are encouraging families with elementary aged school children to worship at the noon Mass that day. But even if they are unable to do so, we are inviting them to join us for a meal immediately afterward in the Church hall.

After the meal, the children will join in some fun supervised activities, while the parents and other adults will be invited to take time for quiet reflection on the scriptures of the upcoming Lenten season and some personal conversation with each other about the meaning of those scriptures for them, and their families.

This tried and true method of reflecting on and sharing about the scriptures has been a blessing for those who have tried it twice here in the past year, and we are convinced it will be a blessing for those who join together that day.  It’s a wonderful opportunity for parents and other adults to carve out quiet time and space and engage one another on an adult level.  Everyone, parishioners and non-parishioners alike, is welcome.  Even though walk-ins are also welcome, it would be great if you could let us know in advance that you are coming, preferably by February 1.  We look forward to seeing you there.   

To register for the Family Retreat, call Our Lady of the Lake Rectory at (216) 486-0850 or feel free to email Fr. Joe directly at joe@ourladyofthelakeoh.org.