St. Joseph of the Forest

Join us for Mass at Prince of Peace Catholic Church this weekend: Saturday at 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Sunday at 7:30 am, 9:00 am, and 11:00 am.

Weekday Masses are held Monday to Thursday at 9:00 am and 12:10 pm, Friday at 9:00 am and 5:30 pm. Reconciliation is available Friday from 4:30-5:30 pm and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 am in the Chapel.

Vietnamese Masses are on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at 5:00 pm. Anointing of the Sick is available by appointment. Contact the office for more information.

The Parish Office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Social Services are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Consider joining the Women’s Catholic Bible Study on Wednesdays. Also, check out the upcoming events such as the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults meetings through November 17th.

Join us for the Respect Life Month "October Baby" Dinner event on Sunday, October 11 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. The Culture of Life Ministry invites you to an evening celebrating the gift of human life. Tickets are $10 each or $25 per family. Purchase tickets in the Social Hall after Mass.

Celebrate Our Lady of Peñafrancia with Holy Mass on Sunday, October 18th at 12:00 p.m., followed by a procession and fiesta in the Social Hall. Join us for a day of honoring and celebrating Our Lady.

Check out the Mass schedule and intentions for the upcoming week. Remember in prayer those listed for intentions during the different Mass times.

Stay engaged this week with various activities at Our Lady of the Lakes including SVdP Food Pantry, Mass, Prayer and Life Workshops, Line Dancing Class, Choir Rehearsal, Faith Formation, and more.

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Mon-Fri: Daily Mass at 4:00PM, Thursday Adoration at 9:00AM. Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00PM. Sunday Masses at 9:00AM & 11:30AM. Coffee and Donuts after 9:00AM Mass.

October 12: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. October 15: Church Cleaning Crew at 9:00AM, OCIA meeting at 6:00PM. October 17: Knights of Columbus Membership Drive and Food Donation Event.

October is Respect Life Month. Let us pray for the protection of all human life from conception to natural death. Join us in honoring life in all its forms with acts of kindness and support.

Join us on October 18th from 8:30AM to 10:30AM for a delicious pancake breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Adults $8, children under 8 free. Proceeds support charitable works.

Our parish celebrated the Blessing of the Animals on October 3rd, giving thanks for our furry friends. Thank you to all who joined us for this special event!

Tues-Fri: Daily Mass at 8:00 AM | Adoration on Wednesday at 4:30 PM. Choir rehearsal on Saturday from 9:00-10:00 AM. Food Pantry open on Thursday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Griefshare meeting on Saturday at 10:00 AM.

Next weekend on October 17-18, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Join us in supporting mission dioceses and vulnerable communities. Consider donating to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

Join us for RCIA on Sunday in the Library at 12:00 PM. Youth Group meets every Sunday in the Parish Hall from 9:45-10:45 AM. Strengthen your faith and grow together in our community.

Remember to contribute to the special collection for World Mission Sunday on October 17-18. Support priests, religious, and lay leaders serving vulnerable communities in need. Be generous in giving back.

Confession available on Saturday at 8:30 AM and Adoration from 5:30 PM onwards. Take time for reflection and prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament this weekend.