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This Week...

Tue Sep 12th, 8:30am - 10:00am or 6:30PM - 8:00PM, Sacred Heart Activity Center, 201 Bach St, La Porte.

Fall Book Study
Join us for a 7 week faith sharing program for Catholics who want to explore why bad things happen to good people.

Tuesdays, 8:30am - 10:00am or 6:30PM - 8:00PM

We will read and discuss, Everything Happens for a Reason a New York Times Bestseller by professor Kate Bowler. "A beautifully written, intelligent, soulful book necessary reading for all of us who long to walk faithfully and honestly through the darkest and most desolate of seasons." For more information contact: Deacon Frank J. Zolvinski 291-575-1090.

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Wednesday, Sept 13th, 8:45-10:15am, Sacred Heart Activity Center and 6:30pm at St. Peter.

Scripture Discussion: Explore the Word of God! 

Wed 8:45-10:15am at Sacred Heart Activity Center. We are currently studying Paul’s Letter to the Romans. 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.

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Wed Sep 13th, 5:15pm - 6:45pm, St. Joseph School, 109 C St, La Porte.

Faith Formation Begins for Confirmation Prep
The 2023-24 Faith Formation year for Confirmation Prep (Grades 7 - 9) will start September 13th. Classes meet every other week.

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Wed Sep 13th 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Sacred Heart Activity Center, 201 Bach St, La Porte.

Nourish for Caregivers is a faith based support group that aims to provide support and assistance to anyone caring for an elderly parent, spouse, child or loved one in their home. Meetings include prayer, discussion and information on issues relating to caregivers. We will meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Center.

For more information contact: Deacon Frank J. Zolvinski – 219-575-1090; Karen Yates – 219-363-5323; or Diana Riley – 219-363-6704.

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Thu Sep 14th 10:00am - 11:30am, St. Joseph Adoration Chapel.

Kingdom Builders Mosaic Small Group
Ladies! You were made for holy friendship with other women in your community! Kingdom Builders Mosaic groups meet once per month for to share a reflections and dig deeper in our faith! Current Monthly Meeting Schedule: 2nd Thursday (10-11:30am) and 3rd Wednesday (10-11:30am) at the St. Joseph Adoration Chapel.

Kingdom Builders small groups are open to new women at any time. For more information or to join, contact KB small group coordinator Katie Shannon - lpmkatie@gmail.com, 262-794-2570.

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Sat Sept 16th, 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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Sat Sept 16th, 7:15am - 8:15am, St. Peter Ministry Center, Gym, 1101 Michigan Ave, La Porte.

​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.

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Mark Your Calendar...

Sun Oct 1st 2:00pm - Mon 2nd 3:00pm, Lawn by Old Sacred Heart Church, 128 Bach St, La Porte.

St. Francis Pet Blessing
Annual blessings of the pets. All pets large and small are welcome. Dogs must be leashed. Sunday, October 1st, 2pm, Old Sacred Heart Church Lawn (across the street from the current church), near the black church bell.

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Donations for Unique Chance Raffle.
Your help is needed!  Donations are needed for the success of this Parish event.  Homemade crafts and/or new decorative items are wanted.  These can be brought to the St. Peter Ministry Center, lower level on tables next to the wall by the lift entry.  A sign will identify this area.  The office is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 - 3:00.  Please bring your donations by Monday, Oct. 2. Questions about donating? Contact Georgene Murphy (219-778-4394) or Sue Zolvinskit (219-575-1135)

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Sat Oct 14th 12:00pm - 1:00pm, LaPorte County Courthouse, East side of the Courthouse - Michigan Ave.

Rosary Rally
October is the month of the Rosary. Join our parish for a public rosary rally at the LaPorte County Courthouse. We will pray for our nation and for peace in the world.

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Sun Oct 22nd 3:00pm - 5:00pm, St. Peter Church Parking Lot, 1101 Michigan Ave, La Porte.

Faith Formation Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat will be held for our Faith Formation students at St. Peter Church parking lot. Holy Family Parish ministries and parishioners will have decorated cars with candy to pass out to the kids.

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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.

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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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Watch weekly homilies on our YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/c/HolyFamilyLaporte

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Holy Family Parish exists to be a family of God and to form disciples who serve.