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    Jesus is condemned to death

    Jesus, you stand all alone before Pilate. Nobody speaks up for you. Nobody helps defend you. You devoted your entire life to helping others, listening to the smallest ones, caring for those who were ignored by others. They don't seem to remember that as they prepare to put you to death.

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    Jesus carries His cross

    Jesus, as you accepted your cross, you knew you would carry it to your death on Calvary. You knew it wouldn't be easy, but you accepted it and carried it just the same.

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    Jesus falls the first time

    Jesus, the cross you have been carrying is very heavy. You are becoming weak and almost ready to faint, and you fall down. Nobody seems to want to help you. The soldiers are interested in getting home, so they yell at you and try to get you up and moving again.

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    Jesus meets his mother

    Jesus, you feel so alone with all those people yelling and screaming at you. You don't like the words they are saying about you, and you look for a friendly face in the crowd. You see your mother. She can't make the hurting stop, but it helps to see that she is on your side, that she is suffering with you. She does understand and care.

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    Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross

    Jesus, the soldiers are becoming impatient. This is taking longer than they wanted it to. They are afraid you won't make it to the hill where you will be crucified. As you grow weaker, they grab a man out of the crowd and make him help carry your cross. He was just watching what was happening, but all of a sudden he is helping you carry your cross.

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    Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

    Jesus, suddenly a woman comes out of the crowd. Her name is Veronica. You can see how she cares for you as she takes a cloth and begins to wipe the blood and sweat from your face. She can't do much, but she offers what little help she can.

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    Jesus falls the second time

    This is the second time you have fallen on the road. As the cross grows heavier and heavier it becomes more difficult to get up. But you continue to struggle and try until you're up and walking again. You don't give up.

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    Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

    Jesus, as you carry your cross you see a group of women along the road. As you pass by you see they are sad. You stop to spend a moment with them, to offer them some encouragement. Although you are have been abandoned by your friends and are in pain, you stop and try to help them.

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    Jesus falls a third time

    Jesus, your journey has been long. You fall again, beneath your cross. You know your journey is coming to an end. You struggle and struggle. You get up and keep going.

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    Jesus clothes are taken away

    The soldiers notice you have something of value. They remove your cloak and throw dice for it. Your wounds are torn open once again. Some of the people in the crowd make fun of you. They tease you and challenge you to perform a miracle for them to see. They're not aware that you'll perform the greatest miracle of all!

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    Jesus is nailed to the cross

    You are stretched out on the cross you have carried so far. The soldiers take big nails and drive them into your hands and feet. You feel abandoned by the people you loved so much. People seem to have gone mad. You have done nothing but good, yet they drive nails through your hands and feet.

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    Jesus dies on the cross

    As Jesus hung on the cross, he forgave the soldiers who had crucified him, and prayed for his mother and friends. Jesus wanted all of us to be able to live forever with God, so he gave all he had for us.

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    The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross

    Jesus, how brutally you were put to death. How gently your are taken from the cross. Your suffering and pain are ended, and you are put in the lap of your mother. The dirt and blood are wiped away. You are treated with love.

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    Jesus is laid in the tomb

    Jesus, your body is prepared for burial. Joseph gave you his own tomb. He laid your body there and rolled a large stone in front of it, then went home. What a sad day it has been for so many people.

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Notice: From the Desk of Fr. Brian Chadwick
DISPENSATION EXTENDED UNTIL FURTER NOTICE
♦ MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE REQUIRED
♦ We are still only allowing for 257 people as maximum attendance for the OLG church building
♦ Hand sanitizers are available at the entrances and exits of the church.
♦ Entrances are in the front of the church through the church vestibule, and at the back of the church in the breezeway between church and school.
♦ All events for Parish and School are cancelled
Daily Weekday: Mon.—Fri. 8:30 a.m.
First Saturday Mass—Sat. 8:30
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m. UNCHANGED
Sunday Masses: 8:00 am and 10:30 am UNCHANGED
Sunday 5:30 pm Mass will resume at later date
♦ Private Prayer is still allowed in the Chapel. 10 persons or less, with 6ft social distancing and please wear a mask.
♦ Confessions are at scheduled time. Sat. 3-4 pm
We look forward to a time when it is safe to resume our normal Mass Schedule with less restrictions. Until that time, let us keep one another in prayer. Fr. Gregory and I are certainly praying for all of you!
Fr. Brian

From Bishop McClory :
 Press Release Bishop Dispensation English-Spanish
Dispensation Letter to Faithful-English
Dispensation Letter to Faithful-Spanish

Dispensation Letter to Faithful-English

Welcome To Our Lady Of Grace Church

    Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church community is located just off the main square in Highland, IN on Highway Avenue. Our parish community welcomes people from Highland as well as from the surrounding communities of Griffith, Gary, Munster, Hammond, East Chicago, Indiana and Lansing, Illinois. 
You are most welcome to join us in our efforts to grow in relationship with the Lord and fellowship with others who also seek and search for direction and support of our common goal – the journey of life to the Father through Jesus and help of the Spirit.
The Vigil Mass will be available to view on Sunday @ 7:00 AM - Link Below
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFhH-Mpyzz5iyyYfu9qQzsRB8NKKO3BHj
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!

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church community is located just off the town’s main square in Highland, IN on Highway Avenue. Our parish community welcomes people from Highland as well as from the surrounding communities of Griffith, Gary, Munster, Hammond, East Chicago, Indiana and Lansing, Illinois.

You are most welcome to join us in our efforts to grow in relationship with the Lord and fellowship with others who also seek and search for direction and support of our common goal – the journey of life to the Father through Jesus and help of the Spirit.

Mass Info

  • Mass Schedule --- Mass Intentions Open or Close
     

    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, March 7—3rd Sunday of Lent
        8:00 am     People of Our Lady of Grace
        † Maria Fage Int. Altar & Rosary
        10:30 am † Marge Davidson Int. Barbara Seketa
        † In Loving Memory of Timothy Bedoy Int. Children, Josh, Paige, Selena & Sisters and Brother
        5:30 pm Mass Resuming at later date TBD See 10: 30 am Mass Intention

    Monday, March 8—Lenten Weekday
        8:30 am †     Ted Loehrke Int. Family

    Tuesday, March 9—Lenten Weekday
        8:30 am †     John G. Peters Int Altar & Rosary

    Wednesday, March 10—Lenten Weekday
        8:30 am †     Joyce Wolendowski Int. Altar & Rosary

    Thursday, March 11—Lenten Weekday
        8:30 am †     John G. Peters Burgeson Family

    Friday, March 12—Lenten Weekday
        8:30 am †     Maria Fage Int. Rose Bock

    Saturday, March 13—Lenten Weekday
        8:30 am     See 4:30 pm Mass

    Sunday Liturgy
    Saturday, March 13—Vigil—3th Sunday of Lent
        4:30 pm †     Ed Pawlowski Int. Matt and Mary Bukovac
        † Listed Intention All Souls

    Sunday, March 14—4th Sunday of Lent
        8:00 am     People of Our Lady of Grace
        † Joan Bobay Int Carstensen Family
        10:30 am † Andrew Hovanic Int. Ed Mohan
        5:30 pm Mass Resuming at later date TBD

    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..
Marriage Baptism Congrats
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The Paschal Fast: “The Paschal Fast must be kept sacred. It should be celebrated everywhere on Good Friday, and where possible should be prolonged throughout Holy Saturday” (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy # 110) Good Friday through Holy Saturday: These days are marked by fasting and by abstinence from meat. Please note that these days are not part of Lent or the Lenten Fast. The Paschal Fast is a fast of anticipation. The observance of this most ancient fast is a solemn way to prepare ourselves for the reception of the Easter Communion.

How do we fast?
The customary fast: This fast allows for only one full meal to be taken during the day. 2 smaller meals are permitted, if necessary, to maintain strength according to one’s needs. Eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.

The fast of the early church: This fast begins upon rising. No meals are taken until the customary work day (5pm) is ended. A glass of juice may be taken in the morning and simple liquids such as water, coffee and tea, during the day. The fast ends with a brief prayer followed by an adequate meal. For many this may work as a more natural way to fast. 

Age guidelines for fasting: Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who have celebrated their 18th birthday and who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. 

Read more: LENT

On-Line Giving
On-Line Giving

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LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

    How is your Lent going so far? In changing the circumstances and order of our lives a bit, perhaps we can hear God’soice more clearly and drink more deeply of graced moments we exper [ ... ]

CATHOLIC LIFE & TRADITIONS EXPLAINED
CATHOLIC LIFE & TRADITIONS EXPLAINED

Question: I get annoyed with myself when I am distracted while I pray. Is it a sin? How can I be more attentive?
Answer: The mind is a marvelous and complex thing, producing amazing thoughts, [ ... ]

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP

Parents Just Don’t Understandbr/>    Anybody remember the old rap song by the Fresh Prince, aka Will Smith, “Parents Just Don’t Understand?” As we grow up, it is sometimes a struggle fo [ ... ]

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
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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.

OFFICE HOURS: M-W 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thurs. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday- CLOSED
Please call for an appointment. Masks and social distancing required.

REL ED classes: Began on Tuesday, September 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. Classes will be on line for the first 9 weeks.

CONFIRMATION: Monday, Sept. 28 7 p.m. OLG and Rel Ed 8th grade students from last school year. Practice date and time to be determined. Please return your decorated banners to the Rel Ed office by Sept. 21!

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP NEWS — Contact Dennis Churilla 708-426-6864 to join the youth group.
Thank You.

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

David Adams
Leonard Alders
Jordan Al-Akel
Margaret & John Amador Family
Peter Ayala
David B.
Sarah Barsic
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
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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 Michalec
Jane Morow
Carlos(CJ) Moreno
Robert Murry
Virginia Michalak
Lisa Nelson
Bernadine Nemeth
Vivian Perez
Dominic Noce
Othon Martinez
Helen Ostroski
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
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
Alexandria Welty
Richard Wise
Joseph Wisniowski
Ellen Gorsich White
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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