The Solemnity of the Assumption on the 8-14-23 Weekly Update

This Week...

Mass Times: Mon 8/14, 5:30pm, St. Peter Church; Tues 8/15, 8:00am, Sacred Heart Church; Tues 8/15, 7:00pm, St. Joseph Church (bilingual)

​Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

A Holy Day of Obligation that is a celebration of Mary being assusmed into heavan, body and soul.

Mass Times:
Mon 8/14, 5:30pm, St. Peter Church
Tues 8/15, 8:00am, Sacred Heart Church
Tues 8/15, 7:00pm, St. Joseph Church (bilingual)

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August 14th 6:00pm, August 23rd 6:00pm, St. Joseph School Building, 109 C St, La Porte.

Community Mural Meeting
You are invited to participate in three public meetings to gather input for a mural that will be painted on the Holy Family Parish Faith Formation Center, St Joseph Church Campus. Meet the artist, Felix Maldonado, and help guide him to create a piece that specifically reflects the entire Holy Family Parish community.

Next Public Meetings: St. Joseph School Building
Monday, August 14, 6:00 pm
Wednesday, August 23, 6:00 PM

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Tue Aug 15th 10:00am - 11:00am, St. Peter Activity Center, 1101 Michigan Ave.

Prayer Shawl Monthly Gahering
Do you knit or crochet? Join our group of lades for a social gathering while we knit shawls for those who need love, hope, and prayers. The Prayer Shawl Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00am at the St. Peter Activity Center. If you knit or crochet and are interested in joining this ministry give Vickie Parrett 219-363-2083, Valerie Young 219-326-1308, or Donna Larson 219-362-6659 a call for more information.

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Wednesday, Aug 16th, 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.

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Wed Aug 16th 10:00am - 11:30am, St. Joseph Adoration Chapel.

Kingdom Builders Mosaic Small Group
Ladies! You were made for holy friendship with other women in your community! 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. For more information or to join, contact KB small group coordinator Katie Shannon - lpmkatie@gmail.com, 262-794-2570.

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August 16, 4-7pm; August 23, 4-7pm, St. Joseph School Building, 109 C St, La Porte.

Faith Formation Registration

Come to one of these Faith Formation registration days at St. Joseph School:

August 16, 4-7pm
August 23, 4-7pm

Tuition: 1 child - $100.00, 2 children - $150.00, 3 children - $200.00, 4 children - $250.00 (50% of tution is due at the time of registration). If you have a new student to the program and are not from Holy Family, you MUST bring your child's baptismal certificate.

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Wed Aug 16th 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Holy Family Ministry Center, 1101 Michigan Avenue.

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.

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Sat Aug 19th, 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 Aug 19th, 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.

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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.