Meet our new seminarian Robert Ross on the 5-30-22 Weekly Update

Be sure to say hello and welcome Robert to LaPorte!

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Catholic Services Appeal
Give to CSA!  This year's combined goal is $92,790. You will receive a card and envelope in the mail.  Or you can give securely online (choose parish #197 for Holy Family).  Let's surpass our goal - we can do it!!

CSA Online Giving

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This Week...

Mon May 30th 9:00am - 9:30am, St. Joseph Cemetery, 901 C St, La Porte.

Annual Memorial Day Mass will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery on Monday May 30th, at 9:00am, weather permitting.

Remember in case of rain, or other inclement weather, the Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church. Come and Pray for all the faithful departed. St. Joseph’s Cemetery is located between “A” & “C” Streets and Ninth and Tenth Streets. Please bring your own chair. Coffee and donuts will be served after the Mass.

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Wednesday, June 1st, 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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Fri Jun 3rd 6:00pm - 9:00pm, St. Joseph Church, 109 C St, La Porte, IN 46350.

Young Adult BBQ
Friday, June 3rd, 6pm - 9pm. All young adults (18 years - 30's) are invited to a fun and relaxing evening of music and BBQ in the courtyard of St. Joseph Church. Hosted by Holy Family Parish Young Adults Team. Invite a friend and meet some of the other young adults in the LaPorte area.

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Sat June 4th, 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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Sun Jun 5th 9:00am - 10:00am, ST. Joseph Church, 109 C St, La Porte.

Graduation Mass
St. Joseph Church, 9am Mass.  Congratulate our recent grads at this Mass in their honor at St. Joseph Church. Refreshments will be served after Mass.

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Sun Jun 5th, After the 8am, 9am (Graduation Celebration), 10:30am, and 12:00pm Masses.

Doughnut Day
June 5th.  Join us on the first Sunday of the month for coffee, doughnuts, and fellowship after the 8am, 9am (Graduation Mass Celebration), 10:30am, and 12:00pm Masses.

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Summer Events

Mark your calendar for these opportunities at Holy Family Parish for growing in faith and fun activities for fellowship...

Wed Jun 15th 11:30am - 1:00pm, Kesling Park, 2150 A St, La Porte, IN 46350.

Theology in the Park
Our second annual Theology in the Park is on Wednesday, June 15 at Kesling Park, Shelter #2. Bring a bag lunch and join us for an afternoon presentation and discussion. This year's speaker will be Fr. Chris Stanish, Vicar General of the Diocese of Gary. The topic is "The Joy of Living the Gospel." We will begin gathering at 11:30am, the talk will begin promptly at 12pm. Invite your friends; bring your kids and stay to play at the park.

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Sun Jun 19th 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Starts at St. Joseph Church, 109 C St, La Porte.

Corpus Christi Procession
Starts at St. Joseph Church after 12pm Mass, and ends at Sacred Heart Church.
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Celebrate the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ with a procession through the streets of LaPorte. What a beautiful way to bring Jesus to the world. Buses will be available to take people back to St. Joseph. Water, lemonade, and shaved ice will be served at the end of the procession while people wait for the bus.

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Fri Jun 24th 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Sacred Heart Church Activity Center, 201 Bach St, La Porte.

 Invite FamFamily Comedy Night
Bring your family to see stand-up comedian Craig Tornquist at the Sacred Heart Church Activity Center on Friday, June 22, 6pm. Craig has performed more than 3,000 shows for schools, churches, and audiences of all ages. Best known for creating a family friendly atmosphere and his love of audience participation, he will make you feel like the star of the show. Come for the show, hot dogs, cookies, and fellowship (the Knights of Columbus will be manning the grill!). There is no cost for this event. Invite family and friends.

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Fri Jul 1st 4:00pm - 8:00pm, St. Peter Church, 1101 Michigan Ave, La Porte.

Summer Glorify!
Everyone is invited to light a candle and pray for our Parish and for our Nation at this amazing night of Adoration and praise and worship music at St. Peter Church on Friday, July 1, 4pm - 8pm. Candles will be left at the foot of the altar, creating an amazing testimony of the prayers of our parish family. Confessions will be available all evening. Come for a few minutes, or stay for the entire evening. Night Prayer and Benediction will begin at 8PM.

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Sun Jul 3rd and August 7th, After the 8am, 9am, 10:30am, and 12:00pm Masses.

Doughnut Day
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for coffee, doughnuts, and fellowship after the 8am, 9am, 10:30am, and 12:00pm Masses. Our next Doughnut Days are: July 3rd, and August 7th.

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Fri Jul 22nd 5:00pm - 9:00pm, St. Peter Church Parking Lot, 1101 Michigan Ave, La Porte.

Latin Dance Night
Invite your family and friends for a fun night of music and Latin dancing in the parking lot of St. Peter's campus. Friday, July 22, 5pm - 9pm. There will be 20 minutes of instruction before each new dance is introduced. All are welcome at any skill level. No partner necessary. Tacos, Hot Dogs, and Shaved Ice food trucks will be available for you to purchase refreshments.

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Sun Aug 7th and September 18th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm, St. Joseph Church, 109 C St, La Porte.

Kermés (Bazaar)
Join us for a kermés (bazaar) with Mexican food, fun, and fellowship after 12:00pm Mass at St. Joseph on August 7th and September 18th. All are welcome.

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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.