Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Community

06/24/2026

Praise God for Lionel Messi's public witness to his Catholic faith! 🙌

Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi, who is considered one of the greatest players in soccer history, put the Catholic faith on public display while competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Messi, who is Catholic, made the Sign of the Cross multiple times throughout the duration of the competition. During the FIFA World Cup in Dallas, Texas, Messi crossed himself after scoring against Austria on June 22, 2026. He did this not once, but twice!

The game resulted in a record-breaking victory for Messi and the Argentine team.

This is not the first time Messi publicly displayed his Catholic faith on the world stage. Messi often makes the Sign of the Cross and praises God for his accomplishments.

Just last week, Messi celebrated with the Sign of the Cross after his hat trick against Algeria.
“I can’t ask for anything more; God gave me too much, now everything is just for enjoying,” Messi said in a press conference after performing the hat trick.

Additionally, a Catholic priest blessed Messi’s shoes just before the World Cup at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján in Buenos Aires.

According to the post by Sacred Chad,

“The boots, named ‘El Último Tango’ (The Last Dance) by Adidas, were specially designed to mark what is expected to be Messi’s sixth and final World Cup. They were brought to the Basilica by Argentine sports journalist Walter Queijeiro.”

“On June 16, 2026, wearing those very boots, Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat-trick against Algeria and tied Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s FIFA World Cup history,” the post concludes.

Let us pray in thanksgiving for Lionel Messi’s public witness of his Catholic faith!

churchpop.com/lionel-messi-sign-of-the-cross-after-breaking-world-cup-records

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

🚨 URGENT REQUEST: Help Needed 🚨

We are in need of donated gas cards to help support those who need assistance getting where they need to go. If you’re able to help, we are requesting gas card donations in $25 increments.

With the high gas prices, every card makes a difference and helps provide transportation to a job interview, doctors appointment, grocery store or food shelf.

If you can donate, please message us or drop off your gift card donation. Thank you for helping our community!

06/22/2026

Is there something you are struggling with right now? Is there something you are worried about? Cast all your anxieties on Christ and trust in His providence. He will lead you through the difficult times and he shall prevail victorious. 🙌😇
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06/22/2026

🩸Mercy isn't always dramatic. Sometimes it's a blood donation.
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Our Lady of the Lake is hosting the Mound Westonka Community Blood Drive on Thursday, June 25, in the OLL Gym from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and we need your help! Whether you're a regular donor or thinking about giving blood for the very first time, your donation can make a life-changing difference for patients in need.
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❤️ Join us, roll up your sleeve, and help strengthen our community; one donation at a time.
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🗓️ Reserve your donation time today: https://www.mbcherohub.club/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/76327
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📲 Can't donate? You can still help! Please share this post with your neighborhood Facebook groups, community pages, local friends, and family so we can reach even more potential donors.
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Tag someone who should donate with you, and let's fill every appointment!
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06/21/2026

✍️An awkward digital Happy Father's Day card to our favorite "father" at OLL: Roses are red,
Sunday's for prayer,
Leave Fr. Peter a dad joke...
if you dare. 😎
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We'll start:
Why did Noah have to discipline the chickens on the ark?
Because they were using fowl language. 🐔😅
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06/20/2026

Join Archbishop Hebda at a celebration of rural life the evening of June 27. Mass will be followed by dinner and refreshments, all-ages yard games and live music. Please join the parishioners from St. Joseph, Red Wing and others from throughout the Archdiocese to pray, remember, and celebrate all the good things God has given us in our rural way of life. (Due to limited onsite parking, carpooling or ride-sharing is strongly encouraged.)
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Please bring your own lawn chairs
Outdoor restrooms and hand washing stations available
Handicapped parking available
In case of rain, the celebration will be held at St. Joseph, Red Wing
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Date: Saturday, June 27
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Kevin and Carrie Riester homestead, Red Wing (29065 Flower Valley Trl, Red Wing, MN 55066)
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See time, location and details here: https://www.archspm.org/events/rural-life/

06/20/2026

🧁Happy Father's Day!🧁

This weekend after the Masses, make sure that all the dads pick up a cupcake just for them! Let's celebrate how fathers uniquely promote and defend life. We couldn't do it without you!