Our Lady of the Lakes Outreach Committee
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To encourage parishioners to answer God's call to live their lives as intentional disciples and build a relationship with Jesus. Everyone has a gift to be shared. Faithful and spiritual stewards must be nurtured to answer the call of sharing their gifts of time, talent and treasure.
Our Goals
- Provide opportunities to increase stewardship and sharing of gifts
- Strive to always be a welcoming community and provide hospitality opportunities
- Outreach to current parishioners and non-practicing Catholics to encourage mission of discipleship
Our Committee Members & Volunteers
Committee Chair- Stevie Ritger
Vice Chair - Leon Jacoby
Secretary - Karen McCabe
Members - Leon Jacoby, Linda Kies, Karen McCabe, Stevie Ritger, Jim Steffen, Bonnie Steffen (Parish Council liaison)
Volunteers Include:
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- Sunday Hospitality Lead - Kati Dimmer; helpers-commitee members, Wayne & Rose VanderVelden, Linda Neumann...
- Parish Nurses-Jennifer Delwiche, Rene Parker, Judie Longrie
- Vacation Bible School helpers
- Special Event and ministry helpers
Our Events
- Sunday Hospitality-a chance for parishioners to enjoy refreshments and to socialize together following Mass
- Gables on the Pond Communion Ministry-on Wednesdays members of the Outreach Committee bring Communion to Gables' residents and pray the Rosary together
- Bereavement Cards-the committee sends out cards to those who have lost a loved one
- New Member Follow-Up-the committee welcomes new members to Hospitality and gives them a welcome bag
- Wedding & Baptism Recognition-a card is sent out to newlyweds
- Family Game Nights & Sheepshead Tournament-a chance for families to come together to play games and for Sheepshead players to engage in a tournament
- Ladies Night-a chance for women to gather with their friends and engage in board painting or a special craft
- Vacation Bible School-in conjunction with the Faith Formation Committee we offer Vacation Bible School for area children
- Random Lake Fall Fest-on behalf of Our Lady of the Lakes as a whole, the Outreach Committee has a booth in the community fall fest at the end of September
- Baby Bottle Fundraiser-our parish participates in a baby bottle fundraiser to support the Women's Support Center in Milwaukee
- Trunk or Treat-the outreach committee participates in the area trunk or treat around Halloween
- Random Lake Night of Lights-on behalf of Our Lady of the Lakes as a whole, the Outreach Committee hands out Christmas goodies at the Night of Lights & Living Nativity in December
- Quilting & Crafting for Charity-a group dedicated to sewing, crocheting, and knitting items for parish fundraisers and for those in need
Our Meeting Minutes