We, the Catholic Community of faith at Our Lady of Grace Parish, baptized into the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, are committed to make visible His life and ministry through spiritual growth in our lives, worship, community and service to those in need.

Welcome to Our Lady of Grace

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.

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Mass Info

  • Mass Schedule --- Mass Intentions Open or Close
     

    Eucharist:

    Saturday Vigil:
        4:30 PM

    Sunday Masses:
        7:00 AM
        9:00 AM
      11:00 AM
        5:30 PM

    Holy Day:
        6:00 PM (Vigil)
        6:30 AM
        9:00 AM
        6:30 PM

    Daily Masses
    Monday - Friday:

        8:30 AM
        5:30 PM 

    Saturday Masses:
        7:50 AM
        9:00 AM

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

    Rosary: 

    Monday - Friday:
        8:00 AM

    Saturday:
        8:30 AM

    Novena to the Miraculous Medal:
    After 5:30 p.m. Mass on Friday

     

    Sunday, February 17—Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
        7:00 am     People of Our Lady of Grace
        9:00 am † In Memory of Julia Grish Int. Family & Friends
      11:00 am † Eugene Gerald Sepiol Int. Jerome Pavnic
        5:30 pm Carol & Bob Dalton & Family Int. Family

    Monday, February 18—Weekday
        8:30 am †     Sylvia Richmond and Nancy Lee Int. Cousin, Nellie
        5:30 pm † Eileen Mohan Int. Brother, Ed Mohan

    Tuesday, February 19—Weekday
        8:30 am †     Emily Kolbus: In Memory and Thanksgiving for 53 years of Marriage Int. Husband, Louis
        5:30 pm † Katrina Benkovich Howard Int. Mom

    Wednesday, February 20—Weekday
        8:30 am †     Jesus Rios Int. Wife, Marta & Daughters
        5:30 pm † Patricia A. Kozlowski Int. Joe & Denise Rzonca

    Thursday, February 21—Weekday
        8:30 am †     Patricia A Kozlowski Int. Marilyn & Alfred Uziz
        5:30 pm † Roy & Iris Redar Int. Ed Mohan

    Friday, February 22—The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
        8:30 am †     Sheila Burton Int. Greg & Vickie Stak
        5:30 pm † Helen Redar Int. Ed Mohan

    Saturday, February 23—St. Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr
        7:50 am †     Patricia A. Kozlowski Int. John & Shellie Wojcik
        9:00 am † Carol and Bob Dalton Int. Family

    Sunday Liturgy
    Saturday, Vigil: February 23—7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
        4:30 pm †     Paula Sadowski Int. Delores

    Sunday, February 24—7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
        7:00 am     People of Our Lady of Grace
        9:00 am † Russell “Cookie” Petersen Int. Trinidad Garcia
      11:00 am † Andrew Kozel Int. Grandchildren
        5:30 pm Jordan Int. Love, Mom and Dad

    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..
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Stewardship: A Way of Life
Stewardship: A Way of Life

   When I was a child, I often thought of the Church as something mystical and supernatural. I wasn't wrong in my understanding of the Body of Christ, for surely the Church has these charact [ ... ]

CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED
CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED

Question: My neighbor is just beginning to explore the Catholic faith but was raised agnostic. I grew up believing in God, praying, and attending Mass. How does one start from scratch as an adult [ ... ]

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

    Getting ahead in the world is something many see as important. Success, a comfortable life, and worldly securities are seen as what is needed to achieve happiness. Whether or not we like [ ... ]

On-Line Giving
On-Line Giving

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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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2019 Raffle Tickets

*PICK UP 2019 MONTHLY RAFFLE TICKETS in Church*
Most of you by now have received the letter about the monthly raffle tickets. The first monthly raffle is on January 25, 2019, so be sure your stubs are filled out and turned in to the Parish Office or in the Collection Basket. You have 36 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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Wounded Healers Support Groups 2018


    The “Winter/Spring/Summer” 2018 series meets on Wednesdays, from 7-8:30 p.m. They provide separate groups for death of a spouse or significant other, death of a child or grandchild, death of a parent, sibling or friend. There is also a suicide survivors group.
Meetings are held at St. James, corner of Kennedy & 45th St. in Highland.
For information, call 219-924-5577 or visit website: www.woundedhealers-nwi.com.


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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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Religious Education News

religious education2♦ RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process by which persons become Catholic through Baptism, Confirmation & 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 or Confirmation and are over the age of 7. Please call the Rel Ed office at 219-972-6388 for more information. Thank you! 
♦ NO REL ED CLASSES Sunday, Feb. 17
♦ BIBLICAL DINNER Feb. 21 and 22, 2019 Thursday, Feb. 21 6-8:30 p.m. Mandatory 8th Grade and Rel Ed & OLG students. One parent must accompany their child. Friday, Feb. 22 6-8:30 p.m. Grade 7 students from Rel Ed and OLG. One parent must accompany their child.
♦ February 27th—Eucharist Parent Meeting 7pm in Rm 1
♦ EARLY REGISTRATION FOR REL ED CLASSES for 2019-2020 has begun. If you would like to register, please call the Rel. Ed. office for an appointment to register at 219-972-6388. Thank You. ***New students please bring Baptismal Certificate.***
♦ Confirmation Students: Ministry Reflections due ASAP!
♦ Retreat - Sunday, March 10 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at end of retreat. Lunch provided. Retreat forms with $15 fee due by February 25. Please return form and fee to your teacher or the Rel Ed office. Thank You!
♦ Eucharist Parent Meeting Wed., Feb. 27 7 p.m. Room 1
♦ RECONCILIATION WORKSHOP MANDATORY FOR ALL REL ED and OLG 2nd GRADE STUDENTS! Friday, March 1 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cafeteria At least 1 parent must attend workshop with their child.

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

David Adams
Leonard Alders
Victoria Al-Akel
Jordan Al-Akel
John Amador Family
David B.
Sarah Barsic
Peggy Baxter
William Beaver
Joseph Belinsky
Aric Benton
Liz Breslin
Bryant Besson
Jim Bielak
Betty Bielak
Denyse Buck
George Buck
Eugene Bukowski Jr.
Lorraine Burczyk
Judy Cano
Rocia Cerventez
Mary Kay Conrad
Joel Cohn
Nicholas Cohn
Norma Cosentino
Andrew Crawford
Delores Dockery
Beverly Domsic
Patricia Donaldson
Leonard Dora
Zayden Curtis Dover
Audrey Dreher
Elizabeth Ann
Allison Elo
Gabriel Esparza
Matt Ferree
Todd Firsich
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Ignacio Flores
Adelaida Flores
Ralph Foster
Eileen Frederick
Linda Friedrich
Monica Furjel
MaryAnn Gard
Rich Garza
Rose Gerbar
Gordon C. Gladden
Carolyn Goeringer
Anna Grcich
Cheryl Gutierrez
Katelyn H.
Debbie Halas
David Hardesty
Anne Haizlip
Bethmarie Hedrick
Joan Hmrovic
Al Hmrovic
Terry Hyland
Kim Hunt
Sam Hus
Shirley Jaworski
Mary Hogan
James Horvath
Nathan Janic
Linda Judge
Janet Justice
Arlene Kane
John Klimaszewski
Giovanni Komyatte
Maureen Koselke
John Kowalski Jr.
Margaret Kowalski
Renee Krinck
John Kruger
Carol/ Leighann Lambert
Bernice Last
Loretta Laucis
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
John Mika
Jane Morow
Carlos(CJ) Moreno
Robert Murry
Virginia Michalak
Liz Munoz
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
Marie Skrentny
Kathy Slamkowski
Mary Staroscsak
Bob Stettin
Bill Stone
Paul Stupeck
Harold Therault
Ethel Thomas
Angela Torrenga
Ruth Troxell
Mark Trygovich
Maggie Trytek
Thomas VerWay
Betty Walsh
Alexandria Welty
Joseph Wisniowski
Tom Wojcinski
Kathy Wojnicz
Loretta Wolak
Chris & Kaylynn Wrobel
Stan Wrobel
Vickie Wrobel
Ava Wynn
Constance Zeilenga
Jose (Joselito) Zendejas
Sheila Ziolkowski

Upcoming Events

February 2019
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February Reminders

February Reminders
♦ February 9
- Trip/Scrip Card Sale after 4:30 Mass
- Athletic Spaghetti Dinner 4-7:30 pm
♦ February 10
- Trip/Scrip Card Sale after Morning Masses
- REL ED Program—Early Registration 2019/2020 school year; Grades PreK-8; RCIA
- Scripture Studies 4-5:15 pm Ephesus Hse.
♦ February 12
- Yearbook Pictures
- K of C Mtg. Café./7pm
♦ February 13
- Baptism Mtg. 7pm Rm 1
♦ February 14
- Happy Valentines Day
- Angels of the Altar 9 am in Church
- School Parent Volunteers Welcome!
♦ February 15
- E-Day—School at Home for OLG Students
♦ February 16
- Paper/Can Drive 9 am—12 pm
- School Parent Volunteers welcome!
♦ February 17
- No Rel. Ed. Classes PreK-7
♦ February 18
- Presidents Day — NO SCHOOL OLG Students
♦ February 20
- Shelter Meal Preparation Café. 4:30 pm School Parent Volunteers welcome!
- Pastoral Council Mtg. PO/7pm
♦ February 21
- Finance Meeting
- Biblical Dinner Cafeteria 6 pm 8th Gr. And parent
♦ February 22
- Biblical Dinner Cafeteria 6 pm 7th Gr. And parent
♦ February 23
- Mardi Gras—Annual Fund InnsBrook
- Trip/Scrip Card Sale after 4:30 Mass
♦ February 24
- Parish Breakfast after 7am & 9am Morning Masses.
- Trip/Scrip Card Sale after Morning Masses
- Scripture Studies 4-5:15 pm Ephesus Hse.
♦ February 26
- K of C Mtg. Café./7pm
♦ February 28
- School Board Mtg. 7 pm / Rm 2
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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