 What do you think of when you hear the words "Communion of Saints"? Perhaps your mind immediately flies to one of the many saints in heaven, and you think, "I could never be that." Does it surprise you to find out that you are part of the Communion of Saints?
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 Hospitality is an important part of the Christian Life. As members of the Body of Christ, we are called to serve others. Hospitality during Mass is a simple and beautiful way for all of us to serve. Holy Family Parish will be sending a monthly "Hospitality Moment" for parishioners to reflect on and put into action when they come to Mass. Together with Christ, we can bless everyone on their walk to Him! The Sign of Peace "Love one another; even as I have loved you." John 13:34 During Mass, when we are called to offer a sign of peace to each other, most of us tend to look first to those close to us - the family and friends that we are sitting next to. Oftentimes, however, there are individuals that came alone, or are new to the parish and they are left standing by themselves waiting for someone to recognize them. This Sunday, when it is time to offer a sign of peace, turn first and look around to see if there is someone by themselves and greet them first. This is a beautiful way to show love and hospitality to those in need.
Once a month, Holy Family Parish will be highlighting a homily from one of our priests and publishing it on our YouTube Channel to help people on their walk with Christ. In the homily below, Fr. Ian Williams preaches on freeing ourselves from worldly attachments. https://www.youtube.com/c/HolyFamilyLaporte Be sure to subscribe to Holy Family Parish's YouTube Channel to see our past videos, stay up-to-date on happenings in the parish, and access an archive of livestream Masses.  Hospitality is an important part of the Christian Life. As members of the Body of Christ, we are called to serve others. Hospitality during Mass is a simple and beautiful way for all of us to serve. Holy Family Parish will be providing a monthly "Hospitality Moment" for parishioners to reflect on and put into action when they come to Mass. Together with Christ, we can bless everyone on their walk to Him! Welcoming Christ"Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me; and those who welcome me welcome the one who sent me." Matthew 10:40 When we say "Hello" and welcome someone at Mass, we are not just welcoming our neighbor, but we are welcoming Jesus Christ Himself. Next time you are at Mass, turn to someone you don't know, smile and say "Hello." Let them know you are glad they are there.
 The presence of God can be found in many places throughout the world, but none more directly and fully than in the Eucharist. In the gospel of John, Jesus speaks to the crowd about the Eucharist as the bread of life saying, "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them" (John 6:54-56). In this short passage Jesus explains His body and blood as being the source of eternal life which we receive through consumption. Just as Jesus asked Peter "Who do you say that I am?" So, too, when we look at the Eucharist during Mass or Adoration, Jesus is asking us, “Who do you say that I am?”
 Solemnities are the most important celebrations of the Church. The Solemnity of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated on the Friday after Corpus Christi each year. This beautiful devotion focuses on the wounds of Christ, which are open demonstrations of His great love for us. Although it became officially celebrated in the church in 1873 when approved by Pope Pius IX, the history of the devotion to the Sacred Heart goes back even further.
 In 1264, Pope Urban IV established the feast of Corpus Christi, the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Pope noted that since Holy Thursday, the feast of the institution of the Eucharist, is concerned with such themes as the priesthood and Christ's agony in the garden, it was only proper for the Church to have a feast specially devoted to Christ's Eucharistic presence. Seven hundred and fifty years later, we still celebrate this feast. Since the Eucharist is the source and summit of our Christian life, it is only fitting that we celebrate a special feast devoted to Christ in the Eucharist.
Everyday during the Mass, bread and wine is miraculously transformed into Christ's Body and Blood. Although this event is in itself a miracle, there have been cases of extraordinary Eucharistic miracles over the centuries; some have even occurred during the 21st century. One such Eucharistic miracle occurred in Legnica Poland in 2013.
What is at the heart of our parish family? What is important? How do we grow closer as a community of faith? How do we follow Christ in our daily lives? Join us for a look at what is at the heart of LaPorte Catholic Church. Being Catholic means more than just coming to Mass every Sunday. It means bringing our faith into every moment of our day, into all our activities and to all the people we meet. Part of any parish is the numerous volunteer opportunities presented to its people. Volunteering can take many different shapes and forms, but at the heart of any volunteer opportunity is the chance to be Christ for someone else. We get to be Christ and see Christ in those we minister to. "Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25: 40). There are many volunteer opportunities at LaPorte Catholic Church. Please explore our Parish Ministries pages: https://www.catholiclaporte.org/parish-ministries.html Did you miss parts one and two of our series, "The heart of our Parish Family"? You can watch them at the links below:
What is at the heart of our parish family? What is important? How do we grow closer as a community of faith? How do we follow Christ in our daily lives? Join us for a look at what is at the heart of LaPorte Catholic Church. In part two of this series, we look at the importance of a parish community. Christ said, "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them (Matthew 18:20)." As part of Christ's Mystical Body, we are part of a worldwide family of believers. Our universal Church family is most tangibly present to us in our own parish community, where our diversity and differences enhance the beauty of our community. Although everyone has their own unique background and past, we are united by prayer and the Sacraments. Despite our differences we have a common faith in Jesus Christ. In the video below, parishioners talk about how important the LaPorte Catholic Church parish community is to them. Take a moment to listen to their beautiful testimonies. |
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