Our Lady of the Lake is a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Spokane, Washington. Our purpose is to celebrate our common faith in Jesus Christ, to stirve for unity, to seek reconciliation and to serve our fellow men and women. As full and active members of the Body of Christ, we live our lives in the freedom of the Gospel under the sign of the Cross, bearing witness in the wider world and within our own families. We draw nourishment from the sacramental life of the Church, especially through the weekly celebration of the Eucharist. With the grace of God we pray to discern the voice of the Spirit and acknowledge the face of Christ in all we meet.

Our church is located in a beautiful country setting approximately 20 miles northwest of the city of Spokane. Mass is held in Tum Tum from Sepember to June, and in Suncrest for the summer. Directions to both are on the contact page.

For more information email us at information@olotl.org

The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus

The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, which is celebrated on January 3. The first nine days of January fall during the liturgical season known as Christmas which is represented by the liturgical color white. The remaining days of January are the beginning of Ordinary Time. The liturgical color changes to green — a symbol of the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection.  Read more at Catholic Culture

The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of January 2012

General: That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.

Missionary: That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women of good will.

The Gospels for the Sundays in January are taken from St. Matthew, St. John and St. Luke
From Year B Cycle 2 of the readings

January 1st - Mary, Mother of God
The Gospel relates the story of the shepherds visit to the manger.

January 8th - The Epiphany of the Lord
The Gospel recounts the Wise Men's visit to Bethlehem..

January 15th - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this Gospel John calls Jesus, the Lamb of God.

January 22nd - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus calls Peter and Andrew to be fishers of men.

January 29th - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus frees the man with the unclean spirit.

The Liturgical Year

2012 Liturgical Calendar churchyear.net
Table of Movable Catholic Seasons & Holidays churchyear.net

The Liturgical Year Explained, thanks to Catholic News Agency Videos