Meet Seminarian Ivan Alatorre on the 5-8-23 Weekly Update

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Thinking about joining Fr. Edquist on the California Missions Pilgrimage this September? Stella Maris Tours will host an informational meeting on Monday, May 22nd at 6:30 pm at Holy Family in LaPorte in the Sacred Heart Activity Center.  At this meeting we will go over the itinerary, talk about what to expect and get all your questions answered regarding this exciting pilgrimage.  We will be serving wine from this beautiful region of the country along with light snacks!  Are you already signed up?  Come meet some fellow pilgrims. Thinking about going?  Come get your questions answered.  Even if you are simply curious as to what a pilgrimage to California will look like, join us!  Have questions in the meantime?  Email marcie.stellamaristours@gmail.com.   Flyers and registration sheets are available in the parish office. Register today at:  https://stellamaristours.us/september-15-19-california-missions-wineries-pilgrimage/   

Register for the Pilgrimage

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Click above to give to CSA online. Be sure to mark Holy Family Parish (#197).

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This Week...

Tue May 9th, 8:45am - 10:00am, Holy Family Sacred Heart Activity Center, 201 Bach St, La Porte.

Discerning God's Will in My Life
Discernment has helped many individuals over the centuries as they pondered how to live their lives in response to God's invitation. It can continue to help us today. What does Pope Francis tell us about this spiritual practice of Discernment based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola? The Holy Father has recently give a series of talks on this important tool for discovering where God is nudging us. These teachings will be reviewed and discussed in weekly meetings, led by parishioner Jill Szawara on Tuesday mornings at 8:45 from April 18th to May 16th at Sacred Heart Activity Center. Information: Dr. Jill Szawara - 585-943-6353, shebagrapes@aol.com

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Wednesday, May 10th, 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 May 10th 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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Thu May 11th 10:00am - 11:30am, St. Joseph Adoration Chapel.

Kingdom Builders Mosaic Small Groups
Ladies! You were made for holy friendship with other women in your community! A new Kingdom Builders Mosaic Group is starting.  Kingdom Builders Mosaic groups meet once per month for to share a reflections and dig deeper in our faith! Current Monthly Meeting Schedule:  2nd Thursday (10-11:30am) and 3rd Wednesday (10-11:30am) at the St. Joseph Adoration Chapel.

Kingdom Builders small groups are open to new women at any time. To join, please visit the parish website www.holyfamilylaporte.org (Click on the Community tab, then Women's Groups from the dropdown menu), or you may contact KB small group coordinator Katie Shannon - lpmkatie@gmail.com, 262-794-2570.

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Sat May 13th, 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 May 13th 8:00am - 9:00am, St. Peter Church, 1101 Michigan Ave, La Porte.

Holy Family 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.

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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.

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

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