Special Announcement!!!
For the week of July 5 through July 11, 2020.

DAILY MASS at Our Lady of Grace will be celebrated Monday and Tuesday only for this week. Please attend Mass on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at St. James on Kennedy Ave/45th St. Daily Mass at OLG will resume again Monday-Friday on July 13, 2020 at its regularly scheduled days and times.
Thank you.
 

COLLECTION ENVELOPES:
Collection envelopes can be dropped off at the parish office or mailed in.  An AUTOMATED GIVING option “WE SHARE” is also available for making your parish contributions. It is easy to sign up for “WE SHARE”. Please contact Donna in the parish office at (219) 838-0395 if you would like additional information on We Share or to sign up. Thank you for your generosity." 

From Bishop McClory :
 Letter May 8th - Reopening Public Masses

A Letter From Our Pastor

Notice: From the Desk of Fr. Brian Chadwick
The norms for Stage 4, began June 12, allowing for 257 people as maximum attendance for the OLG church building. That number will accommodate our normal weekend Mass crowds for our parish. Our Mass schedule is altered. Sunday, 5:30 pm Mass will resume at a later date. Saturday,Vigil Mass will remain unchanged at 4:30 pm, and we will have Sunday morning Masses 8:00 am and 10:30 am. Social distancing is required. Wearing a mask is encouraged for your safety and the safety of others. Entrances will be in the front of the church, through the church vestibule, and at the back of the church, in the breezeway between church and school.
As a reminder, Bishop McClory has dispensed all of the faithful from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass until August 15.
Weekday Mass at OLG has resumed on June 1, Monday through Friday, at 8:30am, following social distance norms. Weekday Mass will be in the church, not the chapel, until further notice. Saturday morning weekday Mass will resume at a later date.

Masses Resume for the Following:
    Saturday Vigil     4:30 pm
      Sunday Mass      8:00 am and 10:30 am   (NO EVENING MASS AT THIS TIME)

ONLY 2 ENTRANCES INTO THE CHURCH
ENTRANCE (1) WILL BE FRONT DOORS:  THROUGH CHURCH VESTIBULE
ENTRANCE (2) WILL BACK DOORS: AT THE BREEZEWAY BETWEEN CHURCH & SCHOOL (ADJACENT TO SCHOOL PARKING LOT)
SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED
FAMILIES CAN SIT TOGETHER
INDIVIDUALS PLEASE SOCIAL DISTANCE
Wearing a mask is encourage for your safety and the safety of others

The Vigil Mass will be Replayed Live on Sunday @ 10:30 AM
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFhH-Mpyzz5iyyYfu9qQzsRB8NKKO3BHj
Resources Below
OLG Parish YouTube Channel:   OLG Youtube Channel
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops    http://www.usccb.org/
Gary Diocese Link (Bishop’s letter and updates)   https://www.dcgary.org
Spiritual Links   https://www.dcgary.org/spiritual-resources.html
OLG Parish flocknote: Sign up below to stay connected!

Mass Info

  • Mass Schedule --- Mass Intentions Open or Close
     

    Weekday Mass Resumes June 1st

     

    Eucharist:

    Saturday Vigil:

        4:30 PM

    Sunday Masses:

      8:00 AM
    10:30 AM
      5:30 PM



    Daily Masses
    Monday - Friday:

        8:30 AM

    Saturday Mass:
        8:30 AM 

    Confessions:
    Saturday: 3 - 4 PM 
    After 4:30 PM Mass

    Rosary:

    Monday - Friday:
        8:00 AM

    Saturday:
        8:30 AM

     


    Sunday, August 2—18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
        8:00 am     People of Our Lady of Grace
        † In Memory of John Revak Jr. Int. M/M Patrick and Patricia Maman
        10:30 am † Ignacio Flores Int. Lucy, Carlos and Lourdes Martinez
        † Steve and Mary Kuric Int. Daughter, Joan Kuric
        5:30 pm Mass Resuming at later date TBD (To Be Determined).

    Monday, August 3—Weekday
        8:30 am †     Donna Mohan Int. Ed Mohan

    Tuesday, August 4—St. John Vianney, Priest
        8:30 am †     Leon Langner Int. Loving Family

    Wednesday, August 5—St. Martha
        8:30 am †     Ted Gutierrez Int. Joe and Delores Sroka

    Thursday, August 6—The Transfiguration of the Lord
        8:30 am †     John Baranowski Int. Family

    Friday, August 7—Weekday
        8:30 am †     John and Kay Livingstone Int. Rita

    Saturday, August 8—St. Dominic, Priest
    Sunday Liturgy
    Saturday, August 8—Vigil—19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
        4:30 pm †     Steve Dupin Int. Wife and Children
        † Ann Brzek Int. Garner Family

    Sunday, August 9—19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
        8:00 am     People of Our Lady of Grace
        † 45th Wedding Anniversary of Dave and Kathy Gortat
        10:30 am † In Memory of Irene Dumich Int Rachon Family
        † In Memory of Edward G. Clarkson Int. Wife, Rebecca and Children
        5:30 pm Mass Resuming at later date TBD (To Be Determined).

    Gifts of Bread and Wine
    Anyone who would like to bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar for a weekend Mass, please call the Parish Office, 838-0395.

    Ministry to the Sick and Homebound
    If a parishioner would like the Sacrament of the Sick beforer going into the hospital or spiritual care while in the hospital, call the Parish Office at 838-0395. The Sacrament of the Sick usually takes place after a weekday or weekend Mass..
    Monday, January 6—Christmas Weekday8:30 AM † Jackie Bilka Int. Husband Michael & Daughter Michele Tuesday, January 7—Christmas Weekday 8:30 AM † Harry and Chris Kolisz Int. Dave and Kathy Gortat Wednesday, January 8—Christmas Weekday 8:30 AM † Helen A. Pipta Int. Pipta Family and Friends Thursday, January 9 —Christmas Weekday8:30 AM † George Velasquez Int. Family Friday, January 10— Christmas Weekday8:30 AM † Walter Kolisz Int. Emily & Louis Kolbus Saturday, January 11—Christmas Weekday8:30AM † In Loving Memory Stefania Szklarz Int. Daughter, Barbara and Family  SUNDAY LITURGYSaturday, Vigil: January 11—Baptism of the Lord4:30 PM † Uncle Paul Piekarczyk Int. Nieces, Camille, Danette and Alexis Sunday, January 12—Baptism of the Lord 7:00 AM People of Our Lady of Grace 9:00 AM † In Memory of Our 52nd Anniversary Int. Loving Wife, Children & Grandchildren 11:00 AM Elaine—Good Health and God’s Blessings Int. Grandmother, Virginia Gaskey5:30 PM † M/M Anton Mis Int. Famil
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The Power of a Simple Action
    I remember seeing a story on a morning news program about a little girl who wanted to give an elderly man in a grocery store a hug. She had no way of knowing  [ ... ]

Our Lady of Grace 8th Grade Graduates June 2, 2020

Congratulations!! 
Our Lady of Grace 8th Grade Graduates
June 2, 2020
Carlos Miguel Arceo
Luciano Angel Avila
Lorelei Jaylynn Baca-Bailey
Gavin Jay Baca-Bailey
Colin Joseph Cyzon
Victor Edward Davila
Briana Reyna Lomeli
Viviana Rubi Maldonado
Grace Elizabeth Mikos
Peyton Powers
Jaedin Reyna
Imani Maryann Sherman
Martin Ramon Topp
Isaias Carlos Vargas


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OUR LADY OF GRACE IS OFFERING AUTOMATED GIVING

An AUTOMATED GIVING option for making your parish contributions. Donation can be deducted from your checking/savings account, or your VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card weekly, monthly or whatever dates work best for your budget. Automated Giving Is Here… Have You Signed Up Yet? Using We Share is an easy way to continue to contribute on a regular basis even when you are out of town. It’s easy to sign up. Please contact Donna in the parish office at (219) 838-0395 if you would like additional information on We Share or to sign up. We appreciate your generosity and stewardship. Thank You


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2020 Raffle Tickets

*PICK UP 2020 MONTHLY RAFFLE TICKETS in Church*
 The Next monthly raffle is on February 28, 2020, so be sure your stubs are filled out and payment turned in to the Parish Office or in the Collection Basket. You have 33 chances to win!! Please be sure to pick up your tickets in Church. Call the Parish Office at 838-0395 should you need additional tickets or if you have any questions..
Thank you for your support.


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Elizabeth Ministry

    The Carmelite Home gladly accepts donations throughout the year. They are in need of shampoo, body wash, baby wash, toothpaste, baby wipes and diapers. Travel size appreciated.
Donations can be dropped off at the parish office. 
Thank you!


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Rachel’s Vineyard


For all women & men who have experienced an abortion, or anyone who has been involved with one. The weekend focuses on the love of God, on his mercy, and on new beginnings and hope through scripture, meditation and sacrament. A retreat for post-abortion healing and reconciliation.
For more information, contact Rosanne Kouris at the Pastoral Office, (219)769 -9292 x 259 or 219-522-2944 or \n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
All inquires are confidential.


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Religious Education News

religious education2ALL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES  are going to be on TUESDAY EVENINGS from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Classes are for Public school students ages 4-14.

FALL REGISTRATION: Begins August 3, 2020 If your student(s) are new to our program, please bring a Baptismal Certificate. Thank you!

CONTACT PERSON: Donna Velez, Director of Religious Education 219-972-6388 Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Religious Education office is temporarily closed due to COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, you can leave a voice message or send an email.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a 2 year program of study and preparation in which persons become Catholic through receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. This process is for those who have never been baptized, baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradition or baptized in the Catholic faith and never received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation and are over the age of 7. Please call the Religious Education office for more information.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS ALL THE SICK OF THE PARISH AND THOSE RECOVERING FROM SURGERY

David Adams
Leonard Alders
Jordan Al-Akel
John Amador Family
David B.
Sarah Barsic
Pat Barrnes
Rita Bartell
Peggy Baxter
William Beaver
Joseph Belinsky
Aric Benton
Liz Breslin
Bryant Besson
Betty Bielak
Denyse Buck
George Buck
Eugene Bukowski Jr.
Lorraine Burczyk
Judy Cano
Rocia Cerventez
Mary Kay Conrad
Joel Cohn
Nicholas Cohn
Gracie Cordero
Norma Cosentino
Andrew Crawford
Delores Dockery
Beverly Domsic
Patricia Donaldson
Leonard Dora
Zayden Curtis Dover
Audrey Dreher
Betty Ann Dulla
Allison Elo
Gabriel Esparza
Matt Ferree
Todd Firsich
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Adelaida Flores
Ralph Foster
Eileen Frederick
Linda Friedrich
Monica Furjel
MaryAnn Gard
Rich Garza
Rose Gerbar
Gordon C. Gladden
Carolyn Goeringer
Anna Grcich
Katelyn H.
Debbie Halas
David Hardesty
Bethmarie Hedrick
Joan Hmrovic
Al Hmrovic
Terry Hyland
Kim Hunt
Sam Hus
Shirley Jaworski
Tim Hodges
Mary Hogan
James Horvath
Nathan Janic
Linda Judge
Janet Justice
Arlene Kane
Maureen Koselke
John Kowalski Jr.
Margaret Kowalski
Jane Kowal
Renee Krinck
John Kruger
Carol/Leighann Lambert
Bernice Last
Ian Lesko
Marge Loehrke
Sharon Lookinbee
Fr. Eduardo Malagon
Joanne Manich
Steve Manich
John Manion
Matt Mantel
Stephanie McGee
Kathaleen McMahon
Patrick McMahon
Lynn Mellendoff
Steve Michalak
Jane Morow
Carlos(CJ) Moreno
Robert Murry
Virginia Michalak
Liz Munoz
Lisa Nelson
Bernadine Nemeth
Vivian Perez
Dominic Noce
Helen Ostroski
Ronald Ostrowski
Elsie Palikan
Erica Patricks
Arden Prendergast
Peter Peters
Aubrey Cameron Raymond
Brian Robert
Yolanda Ross
Charles Rudick
Jeffrey Ryan
Evelyn Sartini
Nancy Seberger
Cynthia Sindall
Andy Simcox
Florence Skurka
Marie Skrentny
Kathy Slamkowski
Cole Spolaric
Mary Ellen Smith
Mary Staroscsak
Bob Stettin
Bill Stone
Paul Stupeck
Harold Therault
Ethel Thomas
Angela Torrenga
Maggie Trytek
Thomas VerWay
Alexandria Welty
Joseph Wisniowski
Tom Wojcinski
Kathy Wojnicz
Loretta Wolak
Chris & Kaylynn Wrobel
Stan Wrobel
Vickie Wrobel
Ava Wynn
Sonja Zacny
Joselito Zendejas
Constance Zeilenga
RIP

OLG & Amazon

OLG Parish Amazon Store

When you are shopping on Amazon, please do so through the OLG link: Amazon Search

Thank You!

Please Bookmark the Amazon Search page by clicking the link and once on the Amazon page,  press the Ctrl (PCs) or Command (Macs) and "D" keys on your keyboard.
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