• Second Sunday of Advent

    Second Sunday of Advent

  • Fr. Brian Chadwick

    Our Pastor - Fr. Brian Chadwick

  • Our Associate Pastor - Fr. Gregory Bim Merle

    Our Associate Pastor - Fr. Gregory Bim Merle

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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.

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 Mass:
        8:30 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, December 8—Second Sunday of Advent
        7:00 am     People of Our Lady of Grace
        9:00 am † Deceased Member of Maman Family Int. M/M Patrick & Patricia Maman
      11:00 am † Joe Koselke Int. Wife, Maureen & Daughter, Colette
        5:30 pm Auntie Sally Carey and Uncle Jesse Rios Happy Birthday Int. Niece, Liz & Family

    Monday, December 9—The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Not a Holy Day this year)
        8:30 am †     William Tumidalsky Int. Family
        5:30 pm † Carol and Bob Dalton Int. Family

    Tuesday, December 10—Advent Weekday
        8:30 am †     Frank Dijak Int. Wife, Patricia Dijak
        5:30 pm † Elsie Wanicki Int. Sylvia Bellamy

    Wednesday, December11—Advent Weekday
        8:30 am †     Joseph and Mary Camarillo Int. Villarreal Family
        5:30 pm † Carol Ryfa Int. Ryfa Family

    Thursday, December 12—USA, Our Lady of Guadalupe
        8:30 am †     In Memory of William (Bill) Gard Int. MaryAnn and Family
        5:30 pm † Barbara Miller Int. Eli and Margaret Zak

    Friday, December 13—St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr
        8:30 am     Patty Vanek, Good Health Int. Neumaier Family
        5:30 pm † Danelle Tobin Int. With Love, Tobin Family

    Saturday, December 14—St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church
        8:30 am †     Virg Bercier Int. Ray and Mary Bercier
                      † Amelia (Millie) Kmiecik Int. Dennis and Carol Medo

    Saturday, Vigil: December 15—3rd Sunday of Advent
        4:30 pm †     Denise Korbel Int. Husband, Charles and Daughter, Laurel/Jacob Margraf and Grandchildren

    Sunday, December 15—3rd Sunday of Advent
        7:00 am     People of Our Lady of Grace
        9:00 am † Josephine Balestra Int. Mary Balestra
      11:00 am † Helen & John Wachtor Int. Wallick Family
        5:30 pm † Gino F. Mauer Int. M/M Anthony Kamalick

    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..

1st Sunday of Advent

1st Sunday of Advent-Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
Blessed first Sunday in Advent to each of you! Advent and Lent are the two penitential seasons of the church year. However, Advent is a season in anticipation of the birth of Christ in time. Now, what is meant by "the birth of Christ in time"? Our four Sundays of Advent are not just Sundays in preparation for the birth of a child destined to become the Savior of the nations, but the birth of a child every day in the hearts of every Christian and the future return of the second coming in time where everything will be taken back by our God. In today's Gospel, for some this reading might strike fear into their hearts: "...perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will die of fright." Even today, we hear about doomsday sayers professing the end of the world on a particular date. To be sure, the end of the world will come! However, we truly do not know the time. Only God knows when God will call everything to return to him. In the final lines of today's Gospel we are told to "be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent." This first Sunday in the season of Advent is a time for us to joyfully await the coming of Christ for the first time, at birth; for the second time, into our everyday lives; and looking forward to the last time when he will come to take all of creation back to his Father.
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

World, church, and local events continue to challenge our faith. This is all the more reason to continue to come together and find encouragement and hope in God’sord, sacraments, and our faith com [ ... ]

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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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 2019


    The Summer/Winter 2019 series meets on Wednesdays, from 7-8:30 pm. Summer—Aug. 7, 21. They provide emotional support for loss of a loved one. There is also a suicide survivors group. Meetings are held at St. James, corner of Kennedy & 45th St. in Highland. For more information, call 219-924-5577 website: www.woundedhealers-nwi.com
“Summer” Series: June 12, 26; July 10, 24; Aug. 7, 21 (w/speaker)
“Winter” Series: Sept. 4, 18; Oct. 2 , 6 & 30; Nov. 13 (w/ speaker)


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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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Theology on Tap

    WHEN: Sundays @ 6:30 PM
 WHERE: Our Lady Of Grace Parish 3025 Highway Avenue, Highland IN

THEOLOGY ON TAP is a casual gathering of individuals ages 21+ looking to explore their Catholic faith while enjoying some beer, pizza, soft drinks, snacks, good companionship and interesting conversation

       June 2nd -                  Allen Tatara: When is Enough Enough? How to find calm in the chaos...
    August 4th -            Steven Caraher:
  October 16th -               Matt Kresich: You're Catholic? So do you actually believe...
December 1st - Fr Dominic Clemente: And God Saw That it Was Good: Beer!
*more info at olgcatholicchurchhighland.org Email: \n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Call 219-838-0395

Deacon Allen Tatara is a dynamic and fiery speaker, preacher, storyteller, musician and evangelizer who ministers to groups of all ages. His talk “When is Enough Enough?” examines the increasing stress levels of young adults and how to change habits in order to keep stress to a minimum by putting God first and finding calm amid the chaos of life.

Matt Kresich has served in a variety of college ministries and has a passion for the young adult Catholic community. Over the years, he’s heard the question countless times, “You’re Catholic? So do you actually believe...” Matt will share some of the top questions he’s come across in his inter-Christian ministry involvement and share tips on how to respond.

Fr Dominic Clemente is a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago and a brewer (and lover) of beer who was interviewed in a TIME magazine article on Millennial Priests. His talk “And God Saw That it was Good: Beer!” discusses the traditions of beer brewing as well as what the church teaches about alcohol consumption.




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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!

THANK YOU to our Parents, students and catechists who brought items for the Outreach Thanksgiving Drive. May God bless you for your generosity. We collected over 130 items!!!

IMPORTANT DATES:
- Dec. 8 - 8th Grade Interviews due
- Dec. 14 - Paper/Can Drive 9 a.m.-12pm Call Rel Ed Office to sign up!
- Dec. 22 & Dec. 29 - NO CLASS
- Jan. 5 - CLASSES RESUME


♦ HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP—Interested in joining??
Contact Dennis Churilla 708-426-6864. Join us , meet new friends and find out what new events are coming soon.

 

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
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
Elizabeth Ann
Allison Elo
Gabriel Esparza
Matt Ferree
Todd Firsich
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Ignacio 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
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
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
Florence Skurka
Marie Skrentny
Kathy Slamkowski
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
Jose (Joselito) Zendejas
Sheila Ziolkowski

Upcoming Events

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December Reminders

December Reminders
December 8th 
-St. Nick’s Breakfast 7:30 am—12:30 pm /Café
-Trip Scrip Card Sale after Masses
December 9th 
-Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary. Not a Holy Day of Obligation this year.
December 10th 
-K of C Meeting Cafe 7 pm
-Finance Mtg.
December 11
-No Baptism Classes Scheduled
December 12 
-Angels of the Altar Cleaning Church 9:00 am
 (OLG parents Volunteers needed)
December 13th 
-OLG Christmas Program in Church 7:00 pm
December 14th 
-Paper /Can Drive 9am—12 pm
-Trip Scrip Card Sale after Masses
December 15th 
-Trip Scrip Card Sale after Masses
-Angel Tree deadline—No later than 5:30 pm in Church
December 16th 
-OLG COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE 7 PM
 **See Page 2 for additional Penance Services and Confessions**
December 17th 
-OLG Confessions: 3-4pm and 5-6 pm
December 18th 
-Shelter Meal Prep 4:30 pm in Café.
December 20th
-OLG Early Dismissal 11:30 am for Christmas Break. NO AFTER CARE. Please make sure students are picked up on time. Christmas Break December 20/19 after early dismissal. School resumes on Monday 1/6/2020.
December 21st 
-OLG Confessions: 2:30– 4:00 pm
December 22nd 
-No Rel. Ed. Classes RCIA classes in session
December 24th 
-**See Page 2 For CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULES**
December 25th 
-**See Page 2 For CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULES**
December 31st 
-(Holy Day of Obligation) Vigil Mass 4:30 pm, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God.
January 1st 
-(Holy Day of Obligation) Mass 11:00 am, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God ——-NO EVENING MASS
September 1st 
-A&R Corp. Communion 9 am Mass
-September 2nd 
-Labor Day—School and Parish Office Closed
September 3rd 
-A & R Meeting Cafeteria 6 pm
September 4th 
-Baptism Classes Rm.1 Pre-registration Required
September 5th 
-Rel. Ed Mandatory Mtg. All Parent/Students Café. 7 pm
September 7th 
-Virtus Training Class Rm. 1 9 am-12pm
-Trip Scrip Cards Sale after Vigil and Sunday Masses
September 8th 
-REL.ED Classes begin Tot Time-8th Grade Every Sunday 9am-10:30am
-Trip Scrip Cards Sale after Vigil and Sunday Masses
September 10th 
-Finance Mtg. PO 7 pm
-K of C Mtg. in Cafeteria at 7 pm
September 11 
-Baptism Classes Rm.1 Pre-registration Required
-September 12th 
-Angels of the Altar (Cleaning Church) 9 am. School parents are WELCOME to Volunteer for hours 
-1st Home and School Meeting 6:30 pm
September 15th 
-OLG Outreach Cafeteria 1-4 pm
September 18th 
-Shelter Meal Prep Cafeteria 4:30 pm
September 21st 
-Paper/Can Drive 9 am-12 pm in OLG School parking lot
-Trip Scrip Cards Sale after Vigil and Sunday Masses
-8th Grade Rummage Sale, Sat. 9 am– 3pm, And Sun. 9am-1pm
September 22nd 
-Scripture Studies (Fall Session), Ephesus Hse. 4-5:15 pm
-Trip Scrip Cards Sale after Vigil and Sunday Masses
-8th Grade Rummage Sale, Sat. 9 am– 3pm, And Sun. 9am-1pm
September 24th 
-Pastoral Council Mtg. 7 pm PO
-K of C Mtg. in Cafeteria at 7 pm
September 25th 
-Outreach Mtg. 6:30 pm PO
September 26th 
-School Board Mtg. 7 pm Rm. 2
September 29th 
-Parish Breakfast after 7 am and 9 am Masses. New Parish Families please join us!
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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