Parish News
Ash Wednesday
Weekly Update - February 16, 2026
Events & Activities Coming Up...
Lenten resources are available on our website!
2026 Lenten Book Study - Portrait of the First American Pope, Leo XIV
A seven week faith sharing program for Catholics who want to learn more about the historical events surrounding the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV by reading author, Matthew Bunson's book: Portrait of the First American Pope, Leo XIV.
Cost: $20.00 included book, program outline, discussion and prayer. Morning session 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. or Evening session 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Questions? contact Deacon Frank J. Zolvinski 219-575-1090
Prayer Shawl Monthly Gathering
Do you knit or crochet? Join our group of ladies for a social gathering while we knit shawls for those who need love, hope, and prayers. The Prayer Shawl Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30am at the St. Peter Activity Center. If you knit or crochet and are interested in joining this ministry give Patty Steele 219-575-0466 a call for more information.
Ash Wednesday - Service and Mass Schedule
Ash Wednesday - February 18th
- 7:00am Ash Service at St. Joseph Church
- 8:00am Mass at Sacred Heart Church
- 12:00pm Ash Service at Sacred Heart Church
- 5:30pm Mass at St. Peter Church
- 7:00pm Mass at St. Joseph Church (Spanish)
Scripture Discussion: Explore the Word of God!
Wed 8:45-10:15am at Sacred Heart Activity Center. We are currently studying Gospel of Mark. Come for morning Mass and stay for the discussion.
Wed 6:30-8:00pm at St. Peter Ministry Resource Center (Mother Teresa room). We read and discuss next Sunday’s readings. This includes both New and Old Testament.
All are invited and encouraged to participate. There is no teaching, but we learn from one another. It is amazing what insights are shared.
St. Vincent de Paul - Monthly Meetings
A ministry that distributes food and other items to the needy in our area on a weekly basis. Cheryl Gardner 219-369-3347.
St. Vincent de Paul meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the St. Peter Ministry Center. Meetings take place in the cafeteria.
HFP | Young Adult Group (Ages 18+)
Holy Family Parish Young Adult Group (Ages 18+)
Meetings every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month
For more information, contact:
- John Paul Wellinski 219.851.7639
- Drew Noveroske 219.380.4552
Fit Shepherds aims to help every man in our community be in the best physical and spiritual shape of his life. Fit Shepherds are formed through demanding workouts, fraternity, and discipleship. We meet every Saturday morning at 6:30am at the Boston Middle School outdoor track. All men 16 and older are welcome.
Fiat Fitness
is a women's exercise group at Holy Family Parish that meets each week for prayer, movement, and fellowship. Women at all levels of fitness are welcome. Each session begins with prayer. Workouts are lead by different women, so you get something new each week.
Every Saturday, 7:15am - 8:15am,
St. Peter Ministry Resource Center Gym. For more information, contact Jan Edquist, 219-575-1597.
Sign up for our volunteer group, His Hands and Feet. Join our group of volunteers that assists at parish events and activities. Click the link below to sign up. When we need help at an activity or event, we will send out a message and you can decide if you are available. The role may be large or small, but everything we do is because we want to be Jesus for others.
Online Giving is available for one-time and regular contributions. It is through your generosity that our parish can continue our mission to form a family of disciples for Jesus Christ. Click the link above for more details or to make a contribution.
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Worship with us at Holy Mass, adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, experience the healing power of the Sacrament of Confession. Click the link above.
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