Notice: From the Desk of Fr. Brian Chadwick
♦ The norms for Stage 5, began end of September and we are still only allowing for 257 people as maximum attendance for the OLG church building.
♦ Social distancing is required. Please wear a Mask.
♦ 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.
♦ Confessions are at scheduled time. Sat. 3-4 pm
♦ All events for Parish and School are cancelled until further notice
As a reminder, Bishop McClory has dispensed all of the faithful from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass until further notice.
-Fr. Brian 
 
UPDATE: September 27, 2020
Effective June 1, 2020
Daily Weekday: Mon.—Fri. 8:30 a.m.
First Saturday Mass—Sat. 8:30
Private Prayer is still allowed in the Chapel. 10 persons or less, with 6ft social distancing and please wear a mask.
Effective June 13, 2020
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday Masses: 8:00 am and 10:30 am Sunday 5:30 pm Mass will resume at later date TBD. (To Be Determined).

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

Dispensation Letter to Faithful-English

A Letter From Our Pastor

A Letter from Fr. Brian Chadwick
August 5, 2020

Dear OLG parishioner,
    I want to share with all of you the great news that we have opened our church for Masses. Daily Mass is Monday-Friday at 8:30am in the Church area, not the chapel. Weekend Masses are Saturday 4:30pm and Sunday 8am and 10:30am. We are practicing social distancing. Every other pew is roped off. Families may sit together, but there must be distancing between families. There are markings on the pews to serve as a guide for social distancing. **Please wear a mask when you come to Mass for everyone’s safety.**
    We ask that there be no congregating in the church building after Masses as much as is possible. Hand sanitizer is available at every entrance and exit, and the church is being cleaned by volunteers after every Mass. Right now there are only three areas of entry to the church building: the front vestibule area, and the breezeway between the school and church, front and back. If you park in the back parking lot, you can enter only through the breezeway. If people are sick, have a fever, cough, or other symptoms of illness, then they should stay home.
    Know that everyone now has a dispensation from their Mass obligation until further notice. If you decide that it is not yet safe to come to Mass, then that is fine. We are still showing Mass at 10:30am on Sunday on our website.
    Confessions are at the normal time on Saturdays 3pm-4pm. They are taking place in the Tiny Tot chapel until further notice.
    Know that Fr. Gregory and I are praying for you all. We look forward to the day when things can get back to normal. Let us continue to keep one another in prayer in these difficult times.
Thank You,
Fr. Brian

The Vigil Mass will be available to view on Sunday @ 7:00 AM
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Resources Below
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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
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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, November 22—Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
        8:00 am     People of Our Lady of Grace
        † For Repose Souls Bob & Carol Dalton and Living/Deceased Family Members & Friends Int. Dalton Family
        10:30 am † Mary Michalec Int. Steve Michalec
        † In Memory 9th Anniversary in Heaven Jerry Fitzgerald Int. Wife, Elizabeth and Family
        5:30 pm See 10: 30 am Mass Intention Mass will Resume at later date

    Monday, November 23—Weekday (Last week in Ordinary Time)
        8:30 am †     Joan Przbyla Int. Przybyla Family

    Tuesday, November 24—St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest and Companions
        8:30 am †     Ed Pawlowski Int. Money Counters

    Wednesday, November 25—Weekday
    8:30 am †     Donna Mohan Int. Husband, Ed Mohan

    Thursday, November 26—Weekday HAPPY THANKSGIVING
        8:30 am †     Steve and Mary Kuric Int. Daughter, Joan Kuric

    Friday, November 27—Weekday
        8:30 am †     Margaret Horvat Int. Sylvia Bellamy

    Saturday, November 28—Weekday
        8:30 am †     See 4:30 am Mass Intention

    Sunday Liturgy
    Saturday, November 28—Vigil—First Sunday of Advent
        4:30 pm †     Lorraine Arcella Int. Sister, Rita Smith
        † Genevieve Wojdyla Int. Dr. Ted & Henrieta Radziwiecki

    Sunday, November 29—First Sunday of Advent
        8:00 am     People of Our Lady of Grace
        † Albert Gelon Int Audrey Gelon
        10:30 am † Andrew Kozel Int. Children Louis Bujna and Pastora Sumalinog Int. Wife and Daughter, Lenore
        5:30 pm Mass Resuming at later date TBD See 10: 30 am Mass Intention

    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..

Congratulations to Our Confirmandi

confirmation
Carlos Arceo Grace Gorsich Molly Platis
Kyle Behary Liam Habel Timothy Raykovich
Nathan Behrens Brenna Harris Aiden Ridgely
Alexa Boilek Thalia Herrera Samantha Ring
Riley Bradtke Lauren Hoogeveen Peter Schwemlein
Francesca Campisi Madeline Jania Andrew Staley
Ian Celestin Alyssa Koza Martin Topp
Eamon Colglazier William Krull Nayehli Torres
Kyle Cuevas Angelina Lomeli Isaias Vargas
Colin Cyzon Briana Lomeli Aidan Villarreal
Victor Davila Mia Matthews Brayden Waddle
Avery Dolson Hunter McLean Joseph Witham
Ini-Obong Edet Claudia Mireles Clare Wolak
Anna Feddeler Leland Nelson Natalie Ziadat
Ryan Gordon Victoria Nieland
Thank you to the following people for participating in or preparing these children to receive their Confirmation:
Mr. Mark Topp...................Our Lady of Grace Principal
Mrs. Donna Velez..............Our Lady of Grace, DRE
Mrs. Emily Watroba...........St. James, DRE
Mrs. Victoria Wojtanowicz..8th Grade Catechist
Mr. John Grassl.................8th Grade Catechist
Deacon Michael Halas........8th Grade Catechist
Mr. Dan Mills....................8th Grade Catechist
Mr. Bill Givens..................Our Lady of Grace Liturgist
Mr. John Berg...................St. James Liturgist
Mrs. Patty Michalak...........Our Lady of Grace Cantor
Ms. Linda Ruby.................St. James Cantor
Mrs. Debbye Jackman........Our Lady of Grace Rel Ed Secretary
Mrs. Lori Vetroczky............St. James Faith Formation Secretary
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LADY OF GRACE AND ST. JAMES CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2020!
On-Line Giving
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EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP

There Is Much to Be Done—Growing up Catholic means I must have heard a million times the passage in Matthew’s el about how doing things for the “least of these” means you have done them 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
John Amador Family
Peter Ayala
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
Steve Kwinta
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 Michalec
Jane Morow
Carlos(CJ) Moreno
Robert Murry
Virginia Michalak
Lisa Nelson
Bernadine Nemeth
Vivian Perez
Dominic Noce
Othon Martinez
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
Richard Wise
Joseph Wisniowski
Ellen Gorsich White
Tom Wojcinski
Kathy Wojnicz
Loretta Wolak
Chris & Kaylynn Wrobel
Stan Wrobel
Vickie Wrobel
Ava Wynn
Sonja Zacny
Gerald Zimmerman
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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