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…

Saturday, September 13 RSVP by Sunday, September 7 We are hosting a reception for married couples in our parish who are celebrating milestone anniversaries. If you and your spouse have been married for a multiple of 5 years (5, 10, 15, 20…), you are invited! There will be refreshments and…

Our Lady of the Lake has now released its annual parish report for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2024. It contains parish demographic information, a statement of parish financial activity, a message from our pastor, and updates from all of our ministry departments, plus our parish school,…

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…

OLL Blood Drive Tuesday, September 23, 2025 12:00 – 5:45 p.m. August 1 is the last day to donate blood and be eligible to donate at the annual OLL Blood Drive. The FDA limits donors to six blood donations in a rolling 52-week year. That means you may have only…

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…

Specific Roles Still Needed We need a few more volunteers to complete our Catechist roster for this year’s faith formation classes. See the open roles below, and consider sharing your time and talents with the youth of our parish. Kindergarten/First Grade Catechist—Our youngest class needs  someone who works well 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. 

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…

Registration is Now Open for Children and Youth Discipleship 2025-2026 Discipleship classes at OLL help parents in our parish pass on the Catholic faith to their children and prepare them to receive the sacraments. We welcome all families to register! See below for more information. Class Information: Kindergarten – 6th…

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!

Testimony About the National Eucharistic Congress

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…

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion Training August 23, 10:00 a.m., Our Lady of the Lake Please join us for an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion training session here at OLL on Saturday, August 23 at 10:00 a.m. If you are currently an EMHC, have done so in the past, or…

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…

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,…

Follow Us On Social Media You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! Follow along on any of these channels for updates, photos, videos, and essential notices throughout the summer, even when you’re away! Are You Receiving Our Weekly Emails? Receive the bulletin directly to your inbox every week!…

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!

Join The Catholic Church Through OCIA! Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Room 1 starting September 16, 2025 Are you interested in exploring the Catholic faith or entering into full communion with the Church? Are you ready to deepen your faith and take it to the next level? Consider joining our…

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…

Sunday, August 10 9:00 a.m. Mass 11:00 a.m. Mass with Marian Procession 12:00 p.m. Parish Picnic You’re Invited! Parishioners and their friends, family, and neighbors are invited to our Parish Picnic! On Sunday, August 10 after the 11:00 a.m. Mass, we will have a Marian Procession leading around the Church…

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…

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…

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!

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…

Corpus Christi Catholic School Welcomes New Staff We are welcoming some new faces to Corpus Christi this year! Please welcome Miss Sara Sears, our new Academic Dean, and Mrs. Cary Klingelhofer, our new middle school ELA/Religion teacher! Read more about these wonderful educators and the experiences they are bringing to…