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The Week of December 6th

Thank you very much for the generosity of everyone who contributed to Holy Family Parish for Giving Tuesday!  Your contributions will help our food pantries and help us update our church gathering spaces in time for Christmas, when we welcome many people into our churches to celebrate the birth of Christ.

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This Week...

Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
A Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Mass: Tues., Dec. 7th, St. Peter - 6:00pm
Immaculate Conception: Wed. Dec. 8th
Sacred Heart - 8:00am
St. Joseph—7:00pm Bilingual

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Tue Dec 7th, Sacred Heart Activity Center, 201 Bach St, La Porte. There will be two sessions offered on December 7th. 8:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Searching For God: An Advent Reflection on Jesuit Spirituality
This Advent reflection is an introduction to the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Participants will learn about his life, the Spiritual Exercises and his influence on the Catholic Spirituality. The session will be lead by Jill Szawara, parishioner, retreat presenter and spiritual director. There will be two sessions offered on December 7th. 8:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family, Sacred Heart Activity Center.

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Wed Dec 8th 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Sacred Heart Activity Center, 201 Bach St, La Porte.

Nourish for Caregivers is a faith based support group that aims to provide support and assistance to anyone caring for an elderly parent, spouse, child or loved one in their home. Meetings include prayer, discussion and information on issues relating to caregivers. We will meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Center.

For more information contact: Deacon Frank J. Zolvinski – 219-575-1090; Karen Yates – 219-363-5323; or Diana Riley – 219-363-6704.

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Fri Dec 10th 4:00pm - 7:00pm, St. Peter Church, 1101 Michigan Ave, La Porte

ADVENT Glorify!
Come together as a family of faith on Friday, December 10th to prepare for Christmas in a night of Adoration, Prayer, and Confession. The evening begins at 4pm and will end with Evening Prayer and Benediction at 7pm. Beautiful Advent music, sung from the loft of St. Peter's Church, will accompany your prayer time.  Stop by for a few minutes, or stay for the whole night.

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Sat Dec 11th - Sun 12th, St. Joseph Church, 109 C St, La Porte.

Events for Our Lady of Guadalupe
Guadalupe Novena
Dec 3rd-4th: 7:00pm
Dec 5th: 1:00pm
Dec 6th-9th: 7:00pm
Dec 10th: 6:30pm Rosary @ St. Peter during Glorify!
Dec 11th: 7:00pm

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Sat, Dec 11th
11:30pm--Mañanitas (Songs to Mary)
12:00am—Midnight Mass (Misa de Gallo)

Sun, Dec 12th
11:00am--Banda, Narrated History / Apariciones, Traditional Aztec Dance / Danza a la Virgen 
12:00pm—Mass of the Roses / Misa de las Rosas
Fellowship after Mass / Convivencia después de Misa

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Sat Dec 11th 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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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 for these Confession Opportunities!

Experience the healing power of the Sacrament of Penance.

Advent Penance Schedule
December 14
1-2pm, Sacred Heart (English and Spanish)
7-8pm, St. Joseph (English and Spanish)

December 15
1-2pm, Sacred Heart (English and Spanish)
7-8pm, St. Joseph (English, Spanish, Polish)

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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 unite all as a family of God and to assist each person in becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ.