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
     

    Weekday Mass Resumes June 1st

     
    Christmas Litergy:
    Thursday December 24th Christmas Vigil:
    **2:30 p.m. Christmas: Vigil Mass
    **One time only-Special permission by Bishop McClory
    4:30 p.m. Christmas: Vigil Mass
    10:30 p.m. Christmas Midnight Mass

    Friday December 25th Christmas Day    :
    8:00 a.m. Christmas Mass
    10:30 a.m. Christmas Mass


    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—January 17—2nd Sunday Ordinary Time
        8:00 am     People of Our Lady of Grace
        † John Solar Int. Carol Rybicki
        10:30 am † Bob Davidson Int. Ed Mohan
        5:30 pm Mass Resuming at later date TBD See 10: 30 am Mass Intention

    Monday, January 18—Weekday
        8:30 am †     Listed Intention All Souls

    Tuesday, January 19—Weekday
        8:30 am †     Marge Davidson Int. Ed Mohan

    Wednesday, January 20—Weekday
        8:30 am †     Ron Urbon Int. Family & Friends

    Thursday, January 21—Weekday
        8:30 am †     Listed Intention of All Souls

    Friday, January 22—Weekday
        8:30 am †     Elsie and Edward Wanicke Int. Daughter, Carole

    Saturday, January 23—Weekday
        8:30 am †     See 4:30 pm Vigil Mass

    Sunday Liturgy
    Saturday, January 23—Vigil—
        4:30 pm †     In Remembrance of 60th Wedding Anniversary Donald Plautz Int. Wife, Charmaine and Family

    Sunday—January 24—Baptism of the Lord
        8:00 am     People of Our Lady of Grace
        † Carol Lee Smith Int. Friend
        10:30 am † In Memory of 73rd Wedding Anniversary Stanley T. OBoy Int. Wife, Irene
        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..
On-Line Giving
On-Line Giving

Click here for online giving to our church

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

    We have often heard it said that God is always calling but we are not always listening. It is not only that we are not listening, but that we are not familiar enough with God to even rec [ ... ]

CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED
CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED

Question: I’ve seen people hang rosaries over the rear-view mirrors in their cars and a few of them wear them around their necks. Is it OK to do that?
trong>Answer: The practice of hanging a rosa [ ... ]

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP

    Christ Is Anything but Ordinary -We’re about to dive headlong into week two of Ordinary Time, and we need to admit, after the hustle and bustle of the holidays, things are indeed looki [ ... ]

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
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
Elsie Palikan
Erica Patricks
John Peters
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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