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    First Station: 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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    Second Station: 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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    Third Station: 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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    Fourth Station: 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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    Fifth Station: 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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    Sixth Station: 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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    Seventh Station: 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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    Eighth Station: 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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    Ninth Station: 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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    Tenth Station: 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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    Eleventh Station: 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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    Twelfth Station: 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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    Thirteenth Station: 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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    Fourteenth Station: 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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  Important Announcement!!!   
  All Masses Suspended Until Further Notice 

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." 

Letter From Bishop McClory: Bishop Letter Faithful_March 26_English-Spanish

Please read the letter from our Pastor Below

Welcome to Our Lady of Grace

Dear Our Lady of Grace Parishioners,

    Here are a few important notices. Bishop McClory has announced that public Masses will not resume until after Easter. The liturgies of Holy Week will continue privately, and we will do our best to stream these liturgies through our website. This will be a very different Holy Week and Easter for all of us. But we can make the most of it by remembering our daily prayer and remembering to pray for the sick and those who care for them. We will be back to public Masses at some point. At that time, we will celebrate!

    Bishop McClory has also requested that church bells be rung at noon and 6pm for the faithful to join in daily prayer at those times. Two simple prayers the bishop recommends at those times are: "Jesus I trust in you" and "Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us". Pope Francis will confer a special blessing on Friday, March 27 at 12 Noon (CST), which can be seen on television or the internet.

                                                       Father Brian Chadwick
                                                       Pastor


Resources Below
OLG Parish 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
     

    ALL MASSES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

     
    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 29—4th Sunday of Lent   
    People of Our Lady of Grace
        † Richard and Penny Machnic Int. Villarreal Family 
        † Thomas J. Novosel Int. Hyacinth Burton and Family
        † Albert Gelon Int. Carl & Elsie Cada

    Monday, March 30—Lenten Weekday
        †     Helen A. Pipta Int. Pipta Family and Friends

    Tuesday, March 31—Lenten Weekday
        † M/M Harry Dolatowski Int. Daughter, Nellie

    Wednesday, April 1—Lenten Weekday
        † Greg Zamites Int. Daughter, Liz Breslin

    Thursday, April 2— Lenten Weekday
        † Albert Gelon Int. M/M Warren Benko

    Friday, April 3—Lenten Weekday
        † Edward & Elsie Wanicke Int. Daughter, Carole

    Saturday, April 4—Lenten Weekday
        † Amelia Garza Int. Villarreal Family

    Sunday Liturgy
    Saturday, April 4—Vigil: Palm Sunday of the
    Passion of the Lord
        † Bernie, David and John Bock Int. Bock Family

    Sunday, April 5—Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
    People of Our Lady of Grace
        † Evelyn Kozel Int. Grandchildren
        † Barbara Wise and Larayne Bartlett Int. Loving Sister, JoAnn
        † Fr. John Kalicky Int. Phil and Darlene Wetzel

    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 Weekday
    8:30 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 Weekday
    8:30 AM † George Velasquez Int. Family
     
    Friday, January 10— Christmas Weekday
    8:30 AM † Walter Kolisz Int. Emily & Louis Kolbus
     
    Saturday, January 11—Christmas Weekday
    8:30AM † In Loving Memory Stefania Szklarz Int. Daughter, Barbara and Family
     
     SUNDAY LITURGY
    Saturday, Vigil: January 11—Baptism of the Lord
    4:30 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 Gaskey
    5:30 PM † M/M Anton Mis Int. Famil

LENT

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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

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

    Seeing is much more than just a function of our eyes. We can look at something with clear vision but not really see it. Often what we think we see is colored by our presuppositions, prej [ ... ]

On-Line Giving
On-Line Giving

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CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED
CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED

Question: How can we pray for the dead throughout the year?
Answer: We commemorate the faithful departed on November 2nd each year. However, we can and should continue to pray for the dead. O [ ... ]

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 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!
♦ REL ED OFFICE: Office Hours: Sunday 8 - 11 a.m. and Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Office will be CLOSED on Fridays. Please call before you come. Thank you!


♦ HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
Contact Dennis Churilla for details 708-426-6864 if you'd like to join us at one of our gatherings.

 

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

DDavid Adams
Leonard Alders
Jordan Al-Akel
John Amador Family
David B.
Sarah Barsic
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
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
Franklin Gonsalves
Anna Grcich
Katelyn H.
Debbie Halas
David Hardesty
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
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
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
Mary Ellen Smith
Mary Staroscsak
Bob Stettin
Bill Stone
Paul Stupeck
Harold Therault
Ethel Thomas
Angela Torrenga
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
Sonja Zacny
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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