Our Lady of the Lake Parish is here to accompany you on life’s journey. We offer a variety of self-directed resources as well as several group options led by fellow parishioners.

Support for the Journey

Support for the Journey – prayer groups and spiritual resources, men’s and women’s programs.

Bible Study &

Faith Formation

Bible Study & Formation – self-directed and/or group options. The Search, Epic, Vatican II, Awakening Faith, Metanoia, Bible studies on FORMED, Bible in a Year, and Catechism in a Year. Scroll down for more details.

Retreats

 

Retreats – Couples' Retreats, Men’s and Women’s ACTS Retreats, Parish Men’s and Women's Retreats.

Becoming Catholic: Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)

 

Welcome to the community of Our Lady of the Lake! We invite you to discover the depth and beauty of our Catholic faith--founded over 2,000 years ago by Jesus Christ and embraced by more than 1.2 billion people across the globe. We would be honored to walk this journey with you.

 

Explore the short testimonial video and enjoy our Easter Vigil photos from 2023. These images capture the story of the many adults at the culmination of their journey to Catholicism.

 

If you have questions and would like to learn more, please reach out to Laura Patton, Director of Adult Faith Formation using this Inquiry Page, or email her at laurap@ollparish.com.

Support for the Journey

Women's Groups

Second Saturday Sisterhood

On the Second Saturday of each month, all women are invited for fellowship, coffee, and conversation after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.

Our Lady of the Lake

Moms' Group

Moms gather every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30-11am to pray, reflect, and have a faith filled activity.  Children are welcome! There are also monthly Moms' Night Outs during the summer.

Register here

Walking With Purpose

 

The modern woman's guide to the Bible. For those who want to grow in faith in a supportive community of women. "Touching the Divine" study of John's Gospel starts Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.

 

Register for Thursday AM
Register for Thursday PM

Men's Groups

Third Tuesday

Guys Seeking God

On the 3rd Tuesday evening of each month, join the men of OLL for food, drinks and brotherhood 7:00-8:30 pm.

DOGS

Men's Group

Disciples of God's Spirit, a Saturday morning men's group

Knights of Columbus

A global Catholic men's fraternal service order that exists to assist the pastor of the parish.  The four principles of the order are Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.

Exodus 90

 

A program for men who want to take their faith to the next level. Involves daily prayer, sacrifices, and fraternity for a 90-day period, usually ending before Easter.

Prayer Groups

Living Our Faith Through Prayer

 

One of the beauties of the Catholic Faith is our diversity in styles of prayer. You will find personal meditative prayer, expressive vocal prayer, and everything in-between. Enrich your prayer life by joining our brothers and sisters in prayer.  Our grief program offers you the wisdom of the church, communal prayer, and support.

 

All prayer groups meet upstairs in the Parish Center. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 503-636-7687 or office@ollparish.com

 

Centering Prayer meets Mondays at 10am

 

Charismatic Prayer meets Wednesdays at  11am

 

Grief Support "A Season of Hope" will meet Tuesday mornings starting Sept. 9, 2025

Bible Study and Faith Formation

Group Studies

Vatican II: Lumen Gentium (Light of the Nations) 

 

Join fellow parishioners as we read and discuss the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: Lumen Gentium. Discover the rich Mystery of the Church and the role of the People of God as light to the nations! We will be referencing The Word on Fire Vatican II Collection, with forward by Bishop Robert Barron, Reclaiming Vatican II by Fr. Blake Britton, the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. 

 

Hosted by Lillian Oppenheimer.  Meets Wednesdays (choice of morning or evening sessions), in the Parish Hall. Beginning October 2, 2024 through April 30, 2025.

 

Morning Session: 9:30-11:30am

 

Sign up for the Morning Session

Evening Session: 6:30-8:30pm

 

Sign up for the Evening Session

Lectio Eucharist

 

After the historic 10th National Eucharistic Congress, we invite our parishioners to gather and discover the depth and beauty of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.  Acclaimed author and teacher Dr. Brant Pietre digs down to the biblical roots of the Eucharist in his video series Lectio Eucharist. We will discover firsthand how Christ’s Body and Blood are an integral and wondrous part of God’s plan for our salvation and for the world. 

 

Hosted by Michael. Meets  Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30am starting October 22, 2024. There are 10 sessions.

More info & Sign up here

Awakening Faith

 

Catholics who are searching or who have been away from the church and desire to actively participate often, have their own questions and concerns. We invite you to participate in "Awakening Faith" to join a group ready to walk the journey with you.

 

The Awakening Faith group meets in the Parish Library on the second floor of the Parish Center on Tuesdays at 7pm starting September 10, 2024.

 

To sign up, contact Margaret at 503-635-2915 or email her at maggieandmargaret@gmail.com.

 

Self-Directed Studies

FORMED.org

 

"Watch, listen and read. Anywhere, anytime. FORMED provides the very best Catholic content from more than 60 organizations to help parishes, families and individuals explore their faith anywhere. Supporting thousands of movies, children's programs, ebooks, and audio, parish programs and studies direct to your browser, mobile or connected device."

 

To access OLL's paid subscription, click here and enter our zip code (97034) to find our parish.

 

See OLL's study recommendations for self-directed study on FORMED below:

 

Lectio: Eucharist

The Case for Jesus

Movie Night Recommendations on FORMED

Create Your Own WILDGOOSE.TV Account

 

"The Wild Goose" was a term that the ancient Celts had for the Holy Spirit. The Ministry of the Wild Goose is a part of 10th Hour Productions, a non-profit outreach of 4PM Media, producing resources that will enhance your faith journey. Productions include: The Wild Goose series (on our relationship with the Holy Spirit), Sign of Contradiction (documentary on St. Francis), Metanoia (a journey with Christ into conversion, filmed in the Holy Land), and Letters to Myself from the End of the World series (Feat. Fr. Dave Pivonka with Emily Stimpson Chapman). All material is offered  free/free will donation.

Resources from Ascension

 

For the past 20 years, Ascension has been aimed to help Catholics have an encounter with the living God. From Bible studies to faith formation books to our free online videos, everything has been focused on that encounter.

 

See our recommendations from Ascension below.

Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life

 

Jesus is more than a historical or theological figure. He is our Savior, our Redeemer, our Lord, and our God. While many of us already know a lot about him, how well can we say we really know him? Filmed on location in the Holy Land, Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life is a new and fresh look at Jesus—who he is, what he is really like, what he taught, and what he did for our salvation.

The Bible in a Year

 

Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins, guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 daily episodes. Each 20-25 minute episode includes 2-3 scripture readings, a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz, and a guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year Podcast for Catholics follows a reading plan inspired by the Great Adventure Bible Timeline® learning system, a groundbreaking approach to understanding Salvation History developed by renowned Catholic Bible teacher Jeff Cavins. Tune in and live your daily life through the lens of God’s word!

The Catechism in a Year

 

In response to countless requests, Ascension launched The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz). With this podcast, Catholics will: 

  • Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days
  • Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter
  • See how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture
  • Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition
  • Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness
  • Transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded.

If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you!

Podcasts - Fr. Mike Schmitz and more

 

Enjoy great Catholic podcasts on your commute or while working or relaxing at home!

Retreats

  • Couples' Retreats
  • Men’s and Women’s ACTS Retreats
  • Parish Men’s and Women's Retreats
  • And more!

 

Visit our Retreat Page to learn more:

Retreat Page