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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

Lent Confession Schedule and other Activities on the 3-20-23 Weekly Update

3/20/2023

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Mon Mar 20th 6:00pm - 8:00pm, St. Joseph Church, 109 C St, La Porte.
St. Joseph Day Celebration
Celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, one of our patron saints.

Mass is at 6:00pm, followed by food and fellowship afterwards in the St. Joseph cafeteria.

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Lenten Book Study - NOTE schedule change this week.
A seven week Lenten faith sharing program for Catholics who want to explore the Gospel stories from the book, Jesus and the Barbecued Fish Breakfast by Fr. Dan Daly, SJ, inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. This week, the 8:45am group will be cancelled. Please join the group at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family, Sacred Heart Activity Center. Cost of the program is $20.00 and includes book, prayer, and discussion. To register contact: Deacon Frank J. Zolvinski at 219-575-1090, fzolvinski@holyfamilylaporte.org

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Lent Confession Schedule
  • Tuesday, March 21, 1-2pm Sacred Heart (English & Spanish), 7-8pm St. Joseph (English, Spanish)
  • Wednesday, March 22, 1-2pm Sacred Heart (English & Spanish), 7-8pm St. Joseph (English, Spanish, Polish)

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Tue Mar 21st 10:00am - 11:00am, St. Peter Activity Center, 1101 Michigan Ave.
Prayer Shawl Monthly Gathering
Do you knit or crochet? Join our group of lades 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 10:00am at the St. Peter Activity Center. If you knit or crochet and are interested in joining this ministry give Vickie Parrett 219-363-2083, Valerie Young 219-326-1308, or Donna Larson 219-362-6659 a call for more information.

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Wednesday, March 22nd, 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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Thu Mar 25th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Sacred Heart Activity Center, 201 Bach St, La Porte.
Soup and Substance
Join us for a supper of soup, followed by a Lenten reflection on forgiveness given by Fr. Mike Surufka O.F.M. We will finish the evening over fruit and coffee as we break into small groups for discussion.

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Sat March 18th, 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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Fri Apr 28th 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Board & Brush Valpariso, 3510 N Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Young Adult Board & Brush Workshop
Young Adults (ages 18 - 30s), join us for this DIY wooden sign workshop. Select a wood project from the gallery. All of the materials and instructtion are  yoprovided to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Pre-registration is required (click link below, Access Code: holy).  We look forward to seeing you soon! Registration closes 48hrs before the event!

https://boardandbrush.com/valpo/events/private-pick-your-project-workshop-04-28-2023-6pm-9pm/

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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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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Fourth Sunday of Lent: Jesus Heals

3/18/2023

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Fourth Sunday of Lent: Jesus Heals
Below is a meditation and reflection to help you on your Lenten journey and to draw closer to Jesus.

Begin with this prayer: Jesus, help me to trust that You long to bring me healing and strength.

SCRIPTURE MEDITATION: Read slowly, 3-4 times. Allow the words of Scripture to wash over your mind and heart. Allow the Holy Spirit to speak to you through this passage.
“‘Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance, but the LORD looks into the heart.’ [...] Then Samuel, with the horn of oil in hand, anointed David in the presence of his brothers; and from that day on, the spirit of the LORD rushed upon David.”  1 Samuel 16:7b,13a
REFLECTION QUESTION: Allow yourself to sit with these questions for a while, being attentive to how the Lord is speaking in your heart.

Knowing that Jesus sees into the recesses of the heart, where in your heart is Christ's healing needed the most? Is there a place in your heart where you have never allowed the Lord to go? Ask Jesus for the grace to allow his spirit to “rush” upon that place to heal any wounds or sickness hidden there.

SCRIPTURE MEDITATION: Read slowly, 3-4 times. Again, allow the words of Scripture to wash over your mind and heart. Let the Holy Spirit speak to you through this passage.
“They brought the one who was once blind to the Pharisees. [...] So then the Pharisees also asked him how he was able to see. He said to them, ‘He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and now I can see.’”  John 9:13-15
REFLECTION QUESTION
Jesus, the Good Physician, knows our weaknesses of body, heart, and mind. He longs to heal us in ways we cannot imagine. Ask Jesus to help you "see” his providential care. Ask for the eyes to recognize his healing presence in your life, and thank him for this healing.

Remain in silence with the Lord. Allow Him to speak in the silence, in your heart. Receive His presence. If it helps, write down what you sense the Lord communicating to you during this time of prayer.

SUNDAY MASS CONNECTION
At every Mass, Jesus offers himself to the Father for us. We can always join our own offerings with Jesus at Mass. This Sunday, offer your desire for spiritual healing.
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Third Sunday of Lent: I Thirst

3/11/2023

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Third Sunday of Lent: I Thirst 
Below is a meditation and reflection to help you on your Lenten journey and to draw closer to Jesus.

Begin with this prayer: Jesus, help me to trust that you will quench my thirst for eternal life.

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Soup and Substance on the 03-06-23 Weekly Update

3/6/2023

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Second Sunday of Lent: Clothed in Light

3/4/2023

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Second Sunday of Lent: Clothed in Light
Below is a meditation and reflection to help you on your Lenten journey and to draw closer to Jesus.

Begin with this prayer: Jesus, help me to trust you to envelop me daily with your light and grace.

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First Sunday of Lent: The Hunger for God

2/24/2023

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First Sunday of Lent: The Hunger for God
Below is a meditation and reflection to help you on your Lenten journey and to draw closer to Jesus.

Begin with this prayer: Jesus, help me to believe you will satisfy every longing of my heart.

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Ash Wednesday and Lent Resources on the 02-20-23 Weekly Update

2/20/2023

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Weekly Lenten Challenge: Break open that Bible!

4/6/2022

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Whether you live with your spouse, children, parents, or a roommate, today’s challenge can include everyone in your home! If you live alone, ask a friend if they’d like to get together to read a chapter of the Bible with you.
📣This Week's challenge: Open up your Bible and read a chapter or two as a family or with a friend each day.
resources for Lent
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Weekly Lenten Challenge: Spend time with Him.

3/30/2022

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Why do we focus on prayer? Scripture says to "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." (Romans 12:12) There are many scripture passages that stress the importance of prayer. Prayer is the building block to our relationship with Christ. 

How can we say we know him if we don't spend time with him?
📣This week’s challenge: Pray quietly for 15 minutes each day.
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Learn more about the 10 Principles of Missionary Discipleship on the 3/28/22 Weekly Update

3/28/2022

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Click the link to see more about Bishop Robert McClory's 10 Principles of Missionary Discipleship and how you can live them in your daily life:
The 10 Principles of
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    • Faith Formation 2022-2023
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  • Community
    • Young Adults
    • Men's Groups
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    • Prayer/Study Groups
  • Serve
    • Bereavement
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    • Parish Support
    • Hispanic Ministries
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
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    • Holy Orders
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