Care for our Youth on the 10-03-22 Weekly Update

Guest Jackie Dermody speaks about an upcoming talk at the Sacred Heart Activity Center that focuses on helping youth and families in our community.  Please note a correction:  The talk will be on THURSDAY at 6:30pm.

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This Week...

Tue Oct 4th, Sacred Heart Activity Center, 201 Bach Street, La Porte.

Let us Dream Book Study
A seven week faith sharing program that will explore the spirituality of Pope Francis' new book: Let us Dream, A Path To A Better Future.
Tuesday mornings, September 27 - November 8th at 8:45am - 10:15am or 6:30pm - 7:45pm, Sacred Heart Activity Center, 201 Bach Street, La Porte, Indiana. To register contact Frank J. Zolvinski - Fzolvinski@holyfamilylaporte.org 219-575-1090. Cost: $20.00 includes book, program, discussion, refreshments.

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Tue, Oct 4th 6:00pm - 8:00pm, St. Peter Ministry Resource Center, 1101 Michigan Ave, La Porte.

St. Augustine's Confessions Lecture Series  & Book Study
Join Fr. Bob Sprott for a 10-week lecture series on the Confessions of St. Augustine.  The Lecture will meet every Tuesday from September 13 - November 15, 6-8pm at St. Peter's Ministry Resource Center.

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Wednesday, Oct 5th, 8:30am at Sacred Heart and 6:30pm at St. Peter.

Scripture Discussion
Dive deeper into the Word of God. Join Parishioner Tom Rothbauer for a weekly Scripture Discussion.

Times Each Week:
- Wednesday morning from 8:30-10:30am, Sacred Heart Activity Center
- Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00pm, St. Peter Center in the Mother Teresa Room.

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Wed Oct 5th 12:00pm - 5:00pm, Sacred Heart Activity Center, 201 Bach St, La Porte.

Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, October 5th from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Activity Center, Niesen Street.

Go to RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule your blood donation appointment.

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Wed Oct 5th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, St. Peter Ministry Resource Center, 1101 Michigan Ave, La Porte.

Into the Breach: Men’s Small Group Study Series. Inspired by the Apostolic Exhortation for Catholic men written by Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix, the Knights of Columbus produced a video series which seeks to answer the question of what it means to be a man and how to live as a man in today's world. Come join us! Open to men of all ages. The reflection will run eight weeks beginning, September 14, 2022 through November 2, 2022, each Wednesday evening, at 7:00 PM, St. Peter Ministry Resource Center. It is a call to battle for Catholic men which urges us to embrace wholeheartedly masculine virtues in a world in crisis. To learn more and/or sign up contact: Vic Stearns, 219-363-4313 or Scott Zoborosky, 574-274-8859.

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Thu Oct 6th 6:30pm Sacred Heart Activity Center, 201 Bach St, La Porte.

Care for Our Youth
Our Peace and Justice Commission is excited to sponsor a special presentation by Jackie Dermody CEO of Family Advocates on Thursday, October 6th at 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Activity Center. Jackie will discuss her work with parents and at-risk youth in La Porte County. This includes CASA, Supervised Visitations and Exchanges, and Community Youth Advocate Program. Come and learn how we can make a difference by supporting our youth and families. Family Advocates is a non-profit agency that serves all children and parents in La Porte County. Question? Arlene Phillips: 219-325-0787 email: arlene.phillips39@yahoo.com

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Sat October 8th, 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 Oct 8th 8:00am - 9:00am, St. Peter Church, 1101 Michigan Ave, La Porte.

Men's Group
Join us for one hour at St. Peter Church. Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary, and Confessions available. Followed by coffee and fellowship. Grow closer to Jesus Christ with fellow men. The second Saturday of every month.

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Mark Your Calendar...

Thu Oct 13th 6:00pm - 8:30pm, St. Peter's Center, 1101 Michigan Ave, La Porte.

Unique Chance
Join us at St. Peter's Center for a fun night of chance for a good cause. A $5.00 donation gets you 10 raffle tickets, a dessert, and drink. Try your chance at winning one of the many donated, hand-crafted prizes. Proceeds go to our food pantries, the Women's Care Center, and the Faith Formation Program.

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Sat Oct 15th 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 on October 15, 12 noon, at the LaPorte County Courthouse (east side on Michigan Ave). We will pray for our nation, for Ukraine, and for peace in the world.

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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.

Sign Up for His Hands
​and Feet Ministry

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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 be a family of God and to form disciples who serve.