It gives me great joy to appoint Allison Ognibene as our next Youth Minister and Confirmation Coordinator of Our Lady of the Lake Parish. I know that Laurie DiCianni, who held this position for 15 years, would be delighted with her replacement. A resident of Sparta, Allison and her husband, Bill, are proud members of our parish. She attended DeSales University and went to Brooklyn College for her MFA. Allison is no stranger to our parish family. She has taught 7th Grade CCD for several years, and now coordinates the Adopt-a-Family ministry, and sings in the choir. She also participated in the Cornerstone Retreat. Allison’s motto is “Living with JOY – Jesus, Others, Yourself.” She is delighted to have this opportunity to work with our youth. “I am truly humbled”, she said “to be asked to take this very important role in the church, and to assist the youth as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. I am also honored to help the Dogma team as they share their stories with peers and sharing the Catholic faith.” I know that Allison, given her many gifts, will be a blessing to our young people and to our parish. Please keep her in your prayers. Fr. David