New Kyrie During Advent, we will sing a new setting of the Kyrie (Lord, have mercy). Earlier this year, the Vatican’s sacred music school launched “Let’s sing with the Pope” –a series of short educational video tutorials to make Gregorian chant accessible to everyone. Check out the video below to…

Buy a Pipe! We are inviting everyone in the parish to buy a pipe! There are 840 organ pipes in our new organ. We ask you to prayerfully consider purchasing a pipe (or several pipes!) to help us ensure that this magnificent instrument will inspire and uplift our congregation for…

Our Lady of the Lake has now released its annual parish report for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. It contains parish demographic information, a statement of parish financial activity, a message from our pastor, and updates on significant projects and programs happening at…

Thursday, April 3, 2025 9:00-11:00 a.m. Come see Catholic education in action! Visit Corpus Christi on Thursday, April 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tour the school, speak with current students, and see learning and faith in action. Discover the Corpus Christi difference: welcoming all children, enriching their knowledge, nurturing…

During the month of February, we celebrate Black History Month. While each classroom has their own focuses during this month, we as a school are taking an opportunity to learn about and pray for Black saints in the process of canonization. This week, we learned about and are praying for…

We are seeking to expand our network of donors for the Blue and White Night Auction. We are looking for businesses that would donate gift cards, items, or serve as a sponsor of the event. Do you have a connection through your employer? Do you have a family member with…

Friday, May 2: 3:30 – 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The students at our school are participating in the Catholic Schools’ Art Show this Friday and Saturday at the Cathedral Square Center. Walk through a gallery of student artwork, and support our students’ hard work!

Celebrating Catholic Education in Holland, MI! January 26 – February 2 Join the celebration of Catholic Schools Week by supporting our Corpus Christi Catholic School. You are welcome to attend any of the events that they are hosting, and we ask that you remember our school in your prayers. If…

The annual Catholic Services Appeal has begun! Our parish goal for 2025 is $176,728 and 100% participation, which means every parishioner should return their pledge card. Please join us in this important work! Your support of CSA benefits both parish and diocesan ministries that benefit us all, but are difficult…

Summer Hours Have Begun If you need to visit our school’s office this summer, they will be open Monday—Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. They will close for a short summer break Monday June 30 until Friday July 11. You may also contact ccoffice@dogrschools.org if you need assistance. 

Bring In Your Donations November 6 – 18 OLL will be collecting items to assemble Christmas gifts for our home and facility-based parishioners. Thank you for remembering and supporting them this holiday season. Take a tag from the tree in the Gathering Space and return the unwrapped item with the…

Saturday, May 17 at 4:30 p.m. Register today for the annual Crusader Toss! Registration is $80 for a two-player team or $35 for a social attendee (non-player). Registration ends Sunday, May 5! This cornhole tournament will feature yard games, music, food and drinks. It is held at Corpus Christi on…

February 8, 2025 6-8 p.m. Corpus Christi Catholic School is hosting their annual Daddy Daughter Dance once again! Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, or Godfathers, bring your daughters for a special dance at the CCCS Gymnasium. This year’s theme is Rodeo!, and all daughters will receive a cowgirl hat! You may call…

Dutch Dance Registration Now Open Parish families are invited to join our school’s Dutch Dance Team! Registration for Tulip Time 2026 is open now until January 17. Our teams are continuing to grow, and we would love to see more growth this year! Both groups usually dance every night of…

Thursday, December 5, 9-11 a.m. Come see what makes the Catholic school difference for your preschool or kindergarten-age child!

Saturday, March 29, 2025 10 – 11:15 a.m. Come join the fun at Corpus Christi Catholic School! Enjoy a snack, make a craft, listen to one of our favorite stories, and see what preschool is like here at Corpus Christi!

Congratulations to our Eighth-Grade Graduates! Our eighth graders at Corpus Christi Catholic School had their last day on Friday, May 30. Their graduation will be held on Wednesday, June 4. We are proud of how far they have come and all the ways they have grown over their time at…

Vatican International Exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles of the World Display Dates and Times Saturday, December 6: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 7: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 8: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 9: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 10: 8:30 a.m.…

After all Masses April 12-13 and May 3-4, support our school in their Flower Voucher and Cash Raffle fundraisers! Flower Voucher Sale Redeemable at Jack’s Greenhouse Vouchers sold in $10 increments 40% of all sales benefit the Corpus Christi Home & School Group Cash Raffle $20 each ticket Early bird…

Corpus Christi School Winners The Knights of Columbus hosted the First Annual Free Throw Competition to celebrate Catholic Schools Week at Corpus Christi. Congratulations to the winners: 9-Year-Old Girls:                Bridgette Schuon 9-Year-Old Boys:               Simon Goldstein 10-Year-Old Girls:             Luciana Vitale 10-Year-Old Boys:             Eric Lemos 11-Year-Old Girls:              Gabby Ysasi 11-Year-Old Boys:             Lucas…

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 is Giving Tuesday We are participating in the Diocese of Grand Rapids Giving Tuesday Campaign this year! All donations to Our Lady of the Lake through that campaign will go toward our pipe organ purchase! The Diocese will cover all credit card fees, so 100% of…

What is the Jubilee Year 2025 The Jubilee Year 2025 has been proclaimed by Pope Francis to be a time focused on forgiveness of sin, conversion, and joyful celebration in which we renew ourselves as “Pilgrims of Hope”. It began on December 24, 2024 and will conclude on January 6,…

Habemus Papam: The Dawn of Pope Leo XIV’s Papacy In this exciting year marking our first new pope in over a decade, the Lakeshore Academy for New Evangelization (LANE) presents “Habemus Papam: The Dawn of Pope Leo XIV’s Papacy”—a three-part series delving into the rich legacy of the papacy and…

The women of Holland and Zeeland are invited to attend Lent by Candlelight, an evening of reflection and prayer led by Mrs. Colleen Pressprich. Join us on Thursday, March 13, at Corpus Christi Catholic School for a night of fellowship and prayer for women in our community. RSVP by Monday,…

This March, our school celebrates March is Reading Month! This year’s theme is “Wild About Reading”. The school is decorated, and the students have dressed up as their favorite animals. We are excited about our guest readers, and we have a visit from the Harbor Humane Society! This past week…

Thursday, May 15 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Are you looking for a new school home for the 2025-2026 school year? Come see Catholic education in action! Visit Corpus Christi Catholic School on Thursday, May 15. Tour the school, speak with current students, and see learning and faith in action!

Saturday, September 27 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Corpus Christi Gymnasium Calling all moms, grandmothers, godmothers, aunties, and friends! Bring your son, grandson, godson, or neighbor to our beach luau-themed Mother-Son Dance! Open to all boys aged preschool through eighth grade. Cost is $8 per person. Payment to the school office…

We encourage everyone to check out Contemplating the Seven Sorrows of Mary, a new book coauthored by Ruth Berghorst, an OLL parishioner. You can learn more about the book and purchase it at sophiainstitute.com or Amazon. Here’s an excerpt of the book description: “Now is the time to respond to…

Thursday, February 6, 2025 Morning: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Evening: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Come see Catholic education in action! Visit Corpus Christi on Thursday, February 6 in the morning or evening. Tour the school with current students, speak with our teachers, and learn more about how we welcome all children, enrich their knowledge,…

January 26, 2025 After all Sunday Masses on January 26, join us in the hall for a Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. This event will kickstart the beginning of Catholic Schools Week for our Corpus Christi Catholic School. All proceeds and donations will help to fundraise their…

Dine and Donate on October 23 We’re raising dough at Panera Bread (3067 West Shore Drive, Holland, MI) Head to Panera Bread on Thursday, October 23, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and show the flyer below to have 20% of your sales donated toward Corpus Christi Catholic School! Use the…

Pipe Organ Dedication Thank you to all who attended our Pipe Organ Dedication Mass! It was truly a blessing to witness the dedication and hear it played for the first time during the beautiful feast of Pentecost. If you were unable to make it, not to worry – our organ…

Support Our Organ We have been blessed to hear our pipe organ played at Mass since June 2025. We love the pipe organ, but don’t just take our word for it! Hear what our parishioners have to say! Video Testimonials Coming Soon

Dine and Donate – Wednesday, August 27 Need a quick and easy dinner idea during the back-to-school transition? Take the family to Red Robin! Head to the Holland Red Robin and present this flyer to your server to have your sales counted. You can also use the flyer for online…

October is Respect Life Month In October, the Catholic Church in the United States observes Respect Life Month, with the first Sunday of October designated as Respect Life Sunday. Visit OLL’s Celebrating Life Ministry at the table in the Gathering Space after all Masses, October 4-5, as they share resources…

Monday, April 21 to Saturday, April 26 Need a quick and easy dinner idea after Easter? Take the family to Russ’! Head to any Russ’ Restaurant in Holland during this time frame and present this coupon. 20% of your bill will be donated back to our Corpus Christi Catholic School!

Dine Out And Donate! Monday, November 10 to Saturday, November 15 Need a quick and easy dinner idea before the holidays begin? Take the family to Russ’! Head to any Russ’ Restaurant in Holland during this time frame and present this coupon. 20% of your bill will be donated back…

August 9-17 As the students of our Corpus Christi Catholic School prepare for back to school in the next few weeks, we will be accepting donations of school supplies for them. See the list of items needed below, and donate what you are able to the boxes in the Gathering…

Corpus Christi Spelling Bee Corpus Christi Catholic School hosted its annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 30. Congratulations to all the students who participated! Eighth-grade student Sheona Fickel won our spelling bee overall, and sixth-grade student Lloyd Hagans took second place! These two will move on to the county-level competition…

Monday, October 27, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Our annual Trunk-Or-Treat is back on Monday, October 27, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the school parking lot! OLL parishioner families are invited to dress up in a non-spooky costume, grab some food, and gather with our school community in a fun and…

Corpus Christi Catholic School Welcomes New Staff We are welcoming some new faces to Corpus Christi this year! Read more about these wonderful educators and the experiences they are bringing to our team. We are thrilled to have them join our community! Academic Dean: Miss Sara Sears We are excited…