Posts by Monsignor Makarewicz
Best Practices for Outreach to Divorced Catholics
Continuing to build the bridge Our Lady of the Lake has taken the first steps in forming our ministry of outreach to divorced Catholics. I’m taking this opportunity to encourage…
Read MoreArt as Reverence
In my homily for last Sunday, I used the Impressionist painters as the springboard to discuss the image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. These French painters responded to the…
Read MoreNeeded: Coordinator for Ministers of Hospitality
Ministry and service at Our Lady of the Lake is organized into Key Responsibility Areas. Each of the commissions of the parish designate a person to be the coordinator of…
Read MoreUpdating Health and Hygiene Practices
Bishop McKnight has issued a new decree governing the liturgical and pastoral activities of the parishes of the Diocese of Jefferson City. The substance of the decree will be effective…
Read MorePreparing for June 1
Bishop McKnight has issued a decree dated May 7 and going into effect June 1 regarding the next phase in our Church’s response to the pandemic. From June 1 on,…
Read MoreMi Paz les Doy!
Las lecturas del evangelio de Juan durante estas últimas semanas de la temporada de Pascua son muy poderosas. Leemos selecciones del discurso de despedida todos los años en preparación para…
Read MorePeace is My Farewell to You
The gospel readings from John during these final weeks of the Easter Season are so powerful. The beauty and goodness of Christ bidding farewell to his friends is in such stark…
Read More10 Keys To Recovery Workshop
Wednesday, May 26 at 7:00 pm Our Lake of the Lake Fellowship Hall
Read MoreMarian Marathon of Prayer
The month of May calls us to turn our attention to the Blessed Virgin so that we may grow in our appreciation of her service to the Gospel in bringing…
Read MoreCrossing Over the Bridge: Outreach to Divorced Catholics
Before the pandemic limited access to health care facilities, I would go to Lake Regional Hospital every Thursday afternoon to visit the Catholic patients. The weekly roster would vary from…
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