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I am excited to welcome Mark Dol as our new Parish Business Manager and Jom Joseph as our Summer Seminarian! Jom will join us on 1 June and Mark will be joining us in mid July. Please follow the links to learn more about both of these men!

Dear Friends,

HAPPY EASTERTIDE! The Church celebrates the Easter Season (also known as “Eastertide”) for 50 days, culminating with Pentecost on 24 May 2026. This Sunday is the celebration of the Ascension of the Lord! (Transferred from Thursday.) Next Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. Please plan on wearing red, yellow, orange, or blue for Pentecost. (All colors of flames.) Follow the links to learn more about the Ascension and Pentecost.

This Sunday is the Third Sunday of the Month. I will offer a blessing for all couples celebrating their Wedding Anniversaries at the end of Mass. Please stand when invited to receive the blessing.

Please pray for our First Holy Communion Class who will receive their First Eucharist this Saturday. They will be receiving the Bread of Life - the gift of Jesus in His Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity!

We have begun the Summer Mass schedule until after Labor Day. Please plan accordingly! There is NO 5:00PM SUNDAY MASS until 13 September 2026.

There is NO DAILY MASS on Tuesday, 19 May. Fr. Morey and I are both out of town. 

There is a Poster and Sign Up in the Narthex for the Parish Feast Day Mass & Brunch on 30 May at 9:00AM (see the flyer below).

The BirthRight Baby Bottle Campaign has begun ~ Bottles are in the Bassinet in the Narthex. Please return them by Father’s Day Weekend.

Come join us for the Men's Club 2026 Bass Classic Fishing Tournament this year on 6 June. Contact Jim Aleshire at jimaleshire55@gmail.com if you want to fish, be a sponsor, volunteer, or just come for the luncheon at the noon weigh in. Pick up our flyer in the Narthex or click this Fishing Tournament flyer. You are required to sign up to attend so we have a good head count. All proceeds benefit the OLL Men's Club Ministry's worthy causes, which include the high school seniors scholarship fund!

It is that time of year again!  Our Annual Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, June 27, with donations being accepted beginning Sunday, June 14.  If you want to volunteer, please use the link. (Men's Club Members, please sign up through the Men's Club).  

Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? If you are unbaptized; or were baptized in a Protestant church; or were baptized Catholic but never fully catechized (Holy Communion/Confirmation); and want to come into Full Communion in the Catholic Church, please email me at pastor@ollchapin.org!

Are you interested in helping people become Catholic? I have multiple volunteers so far but I need more! I'm still looking for volunteers to form a committee to revitalize the RCIA, now known as the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), in our parish. The OCIA was recently updated and we need to expand the program to a full year and more. I envision four teams ultimately running the OCIA in our parish. I need help to develop the program. If you are interested in joining this effort please email me at pastor@ollchapin.org!

Natural Family Planning: To learn more about the CrMS Natural Family Planning System contact: Courtney Webber, FCPI, at courtney.nfp@gmail.com or (760) 415-3465. The next scheduled Introductory Sessions are 14 May, 11 June, 9 July, 13 August, 10 September, 8 October and 12 November 2026.

Catholic Appeal of South Carolina (CASC) 2026: 

2026 Goal: $64,836.

Total Raised to date: $125,751. 

Percent of Goal: 194%.

Pledged - not yet received: $17,296.

307 Families have made one time gifts and/or pledges. To date, 33 NEW families have contributed to the CASC this year from OLL. 

Congratulations - we have exceeded our 2026 Goal for the CASC! You can learn more about the CASC and make a donation or pledge online by following this LINK. 

For new families or those who may have forgotten, even though we’ve reached our goal, there’s still time to make a one-time gift or pledge. The campaign is ongoing. Remember, this initiative presents parishioners with an opportunity to support our church’s mission through its various ministries. When we surpass our goal, we receive a 50% rebate of the funds raised beyond our target. It’s not about the amount you can give, but rather your confirmation of faith in this effort by giving in any capacity. Last year, our parish exceeded our goal by 263%, and we received a rebate check of $47,098 as our parish share of the CASC!

Some brief reminders:

There is 8:00AM and 10:30AM Hospitality this Sunday hosted by the 8:00AM Bakers of Fellowship and the Men's Club. Please join us!

Phishing Scams Alert: Please be aware, you will NEVER receive an email or text from me or any of the parish staff requesting donations, gift cards, or similar items. 

Pray for peace in the world, for the protection of the men and women serving in defense of our freedoms and for protection from storms and other natural disasters.

Peace and all good,

Fr. Dennis

PADRE'S PICK

A weekly series of videos to watch (or listen to) that I recommend for every parish household and family! This week's video is Fr. Mike Schmitz's viral video explaining the Mass. I will leave this here for a week or so - it is that good! (Last week to watch!!!)

PARISH FINANCIAL UPDATES

This past Sunday's collection was $17,683. We have entered the last two months of the Fiscal Year when our collections typically decline due to the end of the Faith Formation and School Year. Vacations and summer activities also contribute to this decline. Using online giving helps us maintain a steady income to support all our parish activities throughout the year. Thank you! 

Many of our parishioners give yearly from investments that have Required Minimum Disbursements. There is a significant tax advantage when RMDs are given directly to a charity like the Church. Check with your financial advisor if you have RMDs and would like to reduce your tax burden. 

The weekly financial report is available HERE. We remain deeply grateful for your generosity. 

Our weekly goal for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $20,823. The Finance Council and I remain confident in our budget projections for this fiscal year and believe that we can achieve our goals due to the continued growth of our parish. Nevertheless, your support is essential to the success of our parish mission and ministries. Thank you for your continued support.  

We are still planning to host a Planned Giving Seminar that will give you information on how to plan your estate and ensure the mission of Our Lady of the Lake far into the future! You can also visit Stewardship & Mission Advancement - South Carolina Catholic at the Diocese of Charleston's website to learn more.

Please remember that every gift to the church helps, no matter the amount. We emphasize equal sacrifice - NOT equal giving! We ask that all registered households give what they can to support the ministry of the Church. We are always THANKFUL for your generosity and support!

THANK YOU!!!

Do you give online using your credit card?  If so, our vendor now allows you the option to add the processing fee to your gift.  Please consider making this change and strengthen the power of your gift.

We encourage all our parish children to use their envelopes at the Sunday Morning Masses. Children can make a monetary donation or just write something on the envelope; a good deed, a prayer, artwork, etc. Father Dennis will hold a basket and invite the children to come forward at the appropriate time. If you have forgotten an envelope or need more, they are available in the Narthex. 

CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

We are now selling pavers for the plaza around the fountain in front of the Church! PLAZA PAVERS is up and running for you to use to make your purchase(s). There are plenty of paver options for every family to consider. Funds raised from the sale of pavers will enable us to complete this project. Pavers may be  inscribed with family names, in honor of, or in memorial.

For any questions, please contact Russell and Suzy Howell at pavers@ollchapin.org

Work on the stage in the Family Life Center continues. Still more work to be done. 

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