It's Holy Week! Find out about our Masses and activities as we prepare for Easter on the 4/4/22 Weekly Update

Holy Week Confession Schedule
Prepare for Easter by participating in the healing sacrament of Confession.  There are several options for confession during Holy Week.

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Join us for the most important week of the year!
The Easter Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday are some of the most moving liturgies of our Church calendar.  What better way to prepare for Easter than to walk with Jesus to the Cross this Holy Week.
Note:  After the Easter Vigil Mass, there will be a reception in honor of those who have recently been received into the Church.  If you are at the Easter Vigil Mass, please stop by to congratulate them!

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Parish Survey
We want to hear from you!  Click the link below to fill out our new parish survey.  We are looking for honest feedback from all parishioners, regardless of level of involvement.  Please share it with other family members.  This is an important part of the Synod process of walking together!  Thank you for your participation!

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This Week...

Tue April 12th, Sacred Heart Activity Center, 201 Bach St, La Porte

Lenten Book Study
Part II of My Life with The Saints
March 1st – April 12th
Tuesdays 8:45 – 10:15 and 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Sacred Heart Activity Center
Each session includes, hospitality, prayer, study, discussion and fellowship. Information contact: Deacon Frank, fzolvinski@holyfamilylaporte.org 219-575-1090

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Wednesday, April 13th, 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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Wed Apr 13th 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 Apr 15th 4:30pm - 5:30pm, St. Joseph Church, 109 C St, La Porte

Via Crucis (Live Stations of the Cross)
Join Holy Family Parish for a live Stations of the Cross through the streets of LaPorte.  This event is in Spanish. Good Friday April 15th, 4:30pm at St. Joseph Church.

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Sat April 16th, 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 Apr 16th 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Sacred Heart Church, 201 Bach St, La Porte

The blessing of the Easter Baskets is a eastern European tradition that we have incorporated into our own local preparation for Easter. The food that will be prepared for Easter is brought to the church for a special blessing. Saturday, April 16th, 1pm at Sacred Heart Church.

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Divine Mercy Novena, April 15 - 24th. Divine Mercy Celebration, Sunday, April 25th, 3pm St. Joseph Church.

 The Divine Mercy Novena, a beautiful devotion that celebrates the gift of Divine Mercy available to us all, begins on Good Friday.  The nine days of prayer begin on Friday, April 15 after the 3pm Good Friday Service at St. Peter Church.  See the schedule for the novena below: 
April 15th (Day 1) After 3pm Service, St. Peter (livestream)
April 16th (Day 2) 3pm, Sacred Heart Chapel
April 17th (Day 3) Pray the novena at home (Easter)
April 18th (Day 4) 3pm, Sacred Heart Chapel
April 19th (Day 5) 3pm, Sacred Heart Chapel
April 20th (Day 6) 3pm, Sacred Heart Chapel
April 21st (Day 7) 3pm, Sacred Heart Chapel
April 22nd (Day 8) 3pm, Sacred Heart Chapel
April 23rd (Day 9) 3pm, Sacred Heart Chapel
April 24th, Divine Mercy Prayer Celebration - Come celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Joseph Church, 3pm. (livestream)

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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.

Sign Up for His Hands
​ and Feet Ministry

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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.