St. Mary By the Lake Catholic Church

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

“As Eden was the Paradise of Creation, Mary is the Paradise of the Incarnation, and in her as a Garden were celebrated the first nuptials of God and man.” -- Fulton Sheen

09/03/2026

Labor Day is Monday, September 7, 2026.
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There will NOT be a Communion Service at St. Paul the Apostle Parish on Labor Day, Monday, September 7.
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The Parish Office will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7.
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Have a Blessed and Safe Labor Day!!!

09/01/2026

Sheen was born on May 8, 1895. His birth name was Peter John, but he eventually took the name Fulton, his mother's maiden name.

08/28/2026

As we prepare for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, spend time with Sunday's readings and see if it makes your experience at Mass any different.
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🔸Jeremiah 20:7-9
🔸Romans 12:1-2
🔸Matthew 16:21-27
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You can find them compiled here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083026.cfm

08/27/2026

Registration is now open for Religious Education!
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Pre-K 3 & 4 year olds
Sundays during the 10:00 Mass St. Paul’s
The dates will follow K-10 Religious Ed schedule

Grades K-10
Classes offered:
Wednesday Evening: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm @ St. Paul
Sunday Mornings: 9:00 am - 10:30 am @ St. Louis
Sunday Mornings: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm @ St. Paul
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New students are welcome!
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Registration and calendars can be found on the website.
https://www.stmarybythelake.org/faith-formation
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Please contact Mary Beth Clowney at 262-886-0530 or email [email protected] for more information.

08/25/2026

📚 A Prayer for Students 🙏
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A new school year is a chance to learn, grow, make new friends, and discover new possibilities.
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As students head back to the classroom, may they remember that God is with them in every new beginning and every challenge along the way.
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🙏 May they approach each day with curiosity and courage.
🙏 May they grow not only in knowledge, but also in kindness.
🙏 May they find good friends who encourage and support them.
🙏 May they have the confidence to try, the grace to learn from mistakes, and the faith to trust God.
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Swipe through to pray with us for students beginning a new school year. ✨
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08/21/2026

📖🕊️ Spend time with Sunday's readings and see if it makes your experience at Mass any different.
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🔸Isaiah 22:19-23
🔸Romans 11:33-36
🔸Matthew 16:13-20
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You can find them compiled here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082326.cfm
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Join us for Mass on Sunday 8:30 am.

08/19/2026

🍎 A Prayer for Teachers 🙏
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Every school year brings a new group of students—and a new opportunity to make a difference in their lives.
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As teachers prepare their classrooms and begin another year of teaching, may God bless them with the wisdom, patience, and joy they need for the work ahead.
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🙏 May they see the unique gifts and potential in every student.
🙏 May they lead with patience, compassion, and understanding.
🙏 May they find strength when the work feels difficult.
🙏 May they be reminded of the lasting impact they have on the lives entrusted to their care.
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Swipe through to pray with us for teachers beginning a new school year. ✨
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08/17/2026

What an incredible week! Vacation Bible School is such a special time for kids to dive deep into faith, make wonderful memories, and experience God's love in such creative, hands-on ways. It's amazing how science experiments, games, music, bible adventure, sticky scripture, and themed treats can come together to help faith take root in our everyday life. "Wow God!" is right - what a blessing to see faith taking root in the hearts of our students!