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

This Week...

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.

---

Wednesday, Sept 6th, 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.

---

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

Faith Formation Begins
The 2023-24 Faith Formation year begins on September 6th for grades K-6 at St. Joseph School.

Confirmation Prep (Grades 7 - 9) will start September 13th. Classes meet every other week.

---

Wed Sep 6th 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.

---

Sat Sept 9th, 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.

---

Sat Sept 9th, 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.

---

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

Men's Group
Won't you join your fellow men of Holy Family as we Adore Jesus for 30 minutes of Eucharistic Adoration? We will offer a Rosary for the intentions of the men and for our Parish. Confession will be available during this time. Afterward, join us for fellowship, coffee, and discussion. The second Saturday of the month, 8 AM at St. Peter Church.

---

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)

---

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.

---

​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.

---

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.

---

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

---

---

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