Advent has begun on the 11/29 Weekly Update

The Week of November 29th

Giving Tuesday is officially on November 30th this year. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to Holy Family for Giving Tuesday.  There are still opportunities to give to our food pantries and to help with the updating of our church gathering spaces at the links below:

Sacred Heart
​Food Pantry

St. Vincent de Paul
​Food Pantry

Building
​Fund

Narthex
​Items List

Thank you very much for your generosity!

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This Upcoming Week...

Sat Dec 4th 6:30am - 7:30am, Boston Middle School Track, by the corner of 1st and C street, LaPorte

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.

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Sun Dec 5th 8:00am - 9:00pm, St. Peter Church, 1101 Michigan Ave, La Porte

Faith Formation Youth Mass
Each month, one of our Faith Formation classes will help at the 8am Mass. Be sure to offer the students and their families a word of welcome and support. December 5: Mass led by the 5th Grade Class.

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Mark your Calendar for these Advent Activities!

Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
A Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass: Tues., Dec. 7th, St. Peter - 6:00pm
Immaculate Conception: Wed. Dec. 8th
Sacred Heart - 8:00am
St. Joseph—7:00pm Bilingual

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Tue Dec 7th, Sacred Heart Activity Center, 201 Bach St, La Porte. There will be two sessions offered on December 7th. 8:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Searching For God: An Advent Reflection on Jesuit Spirituality
This Advent reflection is an introduction to the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Participants will learn about his life, the Spiritual Exercises and his influence on the Catholic Spirituality. The session will be lead by Jill Szawara, parishioner, retreat presenter and spiritual director. There will be two sessions offered on December 7th. 8:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family, Sacred Heart Activity Center.

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Fri Dec 10th 4:00pm - 7:00pm, St. Peter Church, 1101 Michigan Ave, La Porte

ADVENT Glorify!
Come together as a family of faith on Friday, December 10th to prepare for Christmas in a night of Adoration, Prayer, and Confession. The evening begins at 4pm and will end with Night Prayer and Benediction at 7pm. Beautiful Advent music, sung from the loft of St. Peter's Church, will accompany your prayer time.  Stop by for a few minutes, or stay for the whole night.

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Experience the healing power of the Sacrament of Penance.

Advent Penance Schedule
December 14
1-2pm, Sacred Heart (English and Spanish)
7-8pm, St. Joseph (English and Spanish)

December 15
1-2pm, Sacred Heart (English and Spanish)
7-8pm, St. Joseph (English, Spanish, Polish)

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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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Join Holy Family
Parish for Mass!

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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Holy Family Parish exists to unite all as a family of God and to assist each person in becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ.