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"And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.'"
​- Mark 16:15

An Update from California on the 9-18-23 Weekly Update

9/18/2023

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Tue Sep 19th, 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 20th, 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 20th 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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Wed Sep 20th 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Holy Family Ministry Center, 1101 Michigan Avenue, La Porte.
Men Growing in Discipleship
Men, join your brothers as we continue our journey into the discipleship of Jesus. It doesn't matter where you are on the journey, only that you desire to share it with your brothers! The men meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 7 PM in the St. Peter Ministry Center, Gianna Room. Contact Victor Stearns at 219-363-4313 for more information.

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Sat Sept 23rd, 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 23rd, 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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Tue Sep 26th 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 26, 2023 through December 12, 2023, 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 Robb Whalen at 219-363-0756 or Vic Stearns at 219-363-4313 with questions.

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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.

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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​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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Black Tie White Collar Gala on the 9-11-23 Weekly Update

9/11/2023

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Faith Formation, Kermes, and Mural on the 9-04-23 Weekly Update

9/4/2023

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Faith Formation Families!  Be sure to watch this important video with information about the car pick-up line for Faith Formation this year.  The first day of classes is this Wednesday, September 6th at 5:15pm.

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School Survey Results on the 8-28-23 Weekly Update

8/28/2023

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School Survey Results

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Fit Shepherds and Fiat Fitness on the 8-21-23 Weekly Update

8/21/2023

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The Solemnity of the Assumption on the 8-14-23 Weekly Update

8/14/2023

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Mass Times: Mon 8/14, 5:30pm, St. Peter Church; Tues 8/15, 8:00am, Sacred Heart Church; Tues 8/15, 7:00pm, St. Joseph Church (bilingual)
​Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

A Holy Day of Obligation that is a celebration of Mary being assusmed into heavan, body and soul.

Mass Times:
Mon 8/14, 5:30pm, St. Peter Church
Tues 8/15, 8:00am, Sacred Heart Church
Tues 8/15, 7:00pm, St. Joseph Church (bilingual)

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Faith Formation Registration on the 8-7-23 Weekly Update

8/7/2023

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Mural for Holy Family Parish on the 7-31-23 Weekly Update

7/31/2023

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Inspiring Presence on the 7-24-23 Weekly Update

7/24/2023

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Click the above link to register for this event.

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Important Information about the School Exploratory Survey on the 7-17-23 Weekly Update

7/17/2023

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Click here for more information and
​to fill out the School Exploratory Survey
The deadline for filling out the School Exploratory Survey is August 1st.  You can fill it out online at the link above, or pick up a paper survey at our parish offic (Sacred Heart Church, 201 Bach Street).
Do you want to watch Fr. Nate's
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​Catholic school in LaPorte?  Click here!

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