• REMEMBERING ALL OUR VETERANS

    REMEMBERING ALL OUR VETERANS

    REMEMBER ALL THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR OUR FREEDOM FREEDOM IS NOT FREE WITHOUT GREAT SACRIFICE, GREAT COURAGE AND GREAT BRAVERY!!! GOD BLESS YOU

 
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." 

From Bishop McClory :
 Letter May 8th - Reopening Public Masses

A Letter From Our Pastor

Dear Our Lady of Grace Parishioners,

    Here are a few important notices:
Bishop McClory has directed that all Masses taking place in the month of May, starting May 11, be by invitation only, not open to the public at large, with strict 6 feet social distancing.  Only on June 1 can Masses be truly open, provided that social distancing norms are followed.  Our Lady of Grace Church can accommodate as a maximum number only 179 people until June 12.  That number is insufficient to cover normal weekend Mass crowds and would lead to people being turned away if occupancy is full.  

OLG Church will reopen for public Masses on the weekend of Saturday June 13 –Sunday June 14.  Due to social distancing regulations corresponding to each stage of reopening in Indiana, it is not feasible for us to reopen before that time.   The norms for stage four, beginning June 12, allow for 257 people as maximum attendance for the OLG church building.  That number will accommodate our normal weekend Mass crowds for our parish.  To begin with, our Mass schedule may be altered somewhat as we seek to become accustomed to having public Masses again.  We might begin with only three scheduled Masses at first, for example.  

I ask for your patience as we all have to wait until we can reopen on June 13-14.  As a reminder, Bishop McClory has dispensed all of the faithful from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass until August 15.  If anyone should be concerned about coming to Mass at this time, all of us are dispensed from the obligation until August 15.

Weekday Mass at OLG will resume on June 1, Monday through Friday, at 8:30am, following social distance norms.  Weekday Mass will be in the church, not the chapel, until further notice.  Saturday morning weekday Mass will resume at a later date.      

                                                       Father Brian Chadwick
                                                                       Pastor
Holy Mass Schedule (Streaming)
Day Time Link
Sunday, May 24th 10:30 AM https://youtu.be/VRieiDRghNA

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
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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, May 24— The Ascension of the Lord
    People of Our Lady of Grace
        † Sarah Lampa Int. Love, Mom and Dad
        † Amelia (Millie) Kmiecik Int. Carol and Dennis Medo
        † Al Swiercz Int. Rosalyn Swiercz

    Monday, May 25—Easter Weekday (Memorial Day)
        Living and Deceased Kolbus and Kolisz Families Int. Emily and Louis Kolbus

    Tuesday, May 26—St. Philip Neri, Priest
        † Happy Birthday Leon Langner Int. Wife, Carole

    Wednesday, May 27—Easter Weekday
        † Albert Gelon Int. M/M James Dinges

    Thursday, May 28—Easter Weekday
        † Brandon Pukoszek Int. Loving Grandparents and Family

    Friday, May 29—Easter Weekday
        Happy 94th Birthday Phillip Buck! Int. George and Denyse Buck

    Saturday, May 30—Easter Weekday
        † Edward Villarreal Int. Villarreal Family

    Sunday Liturgy
    Saturday, May 30 Vigil—Pentecost Sunday
    † Fr. John Kalicky C.P.P. S. Int. Gary and Judy Dresden

    Sunday, May 31—Pentecost Sunday
        People of Our Lady of Grace
        † Elizabeth and Harold Nagel Int. Nagel and Pierce Families
        † In Remembrance of James Bielak, Sr. Int. Helen Murzyn
        † Deceased Members of Fogarty Family Int. Pam Eckard

    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 Weekday8:30 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 Weekday8:30 AM † George Velasquez Int. Family Friday, January 10— Christmas Weekday8:30 AM † Walter Kolisz Int. Emily & Louis Kolbus Saturday, January 11—Christmas Weekday8:30AM † In Loving Memory Stefania Szklarz Int. Daughter, Barbara and Family  SUNDAY LITURGYSaturday, Vigil: January 11—Baptism of the Lord4:30 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 Gaskey5:30 PM † M/M Anton Mis Int. Famil

Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer for Healing

Our Lady of Lourdes Apparition

O ever-Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, health of the sick, refuge of sinners, comforter of the afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings; look with mercy on me. By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favors; and already many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal. I come, therefore, with complete confidence to implore your maternal intercession. Obtain, O loving Mother, the grant of my requests. (mention your petition) Through gratitude for your favors, I will endeavor to imitate your virtues, that I may one day share your glory.
Amen
Prayer for Healing I
Lord, look upon me with eyes of mercy, may your healing hand rest upon me, may your life giving powers flow into every cell of my body and into the depths of my soul, cleansing, purifying, restoring me to wholeness and strength for service in your Kingdom.
Amen.
Prayer for Healing II
O God who are the only source of health and healing, the spirit of calm and the central peace of this universe, grant to me such a consciousness of your indwelling and surrounding presence that I may permit you to give me health and strength and peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Healing III
Lord, You invite all who are burdened to come to you. Allow Your healing Hand to heal me. Touch my soul with Your compassion for others; touch my heart with Your courage and infinite Love for all; touch my mind with Your Wisdom, and may my mouth always proclaim Your praise. Teach me to reach out to You in all my needs, and help me to lead others to You by my example. Most loving Heart of Jesus, bring me health in body and spirit that I may serve You with all my strength. Touch gently this life which you have created, now and forever. Amen.
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EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP

    We Are Family
    I am looking forward to an empty nest. It isn’t that I do not love my children or that I will not miss them. I am simply looking forward to catching up on l [ ... ]

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 education2ALL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES  are going to be on TUESDAY EVENINGS from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Classes are for Public school students ages 4-14.

FALL REGISTRATION: Begins August 3, 2020 If your student(s) are new to our program, please bring a Baptismal Certificate. Thank you!

CONTACT PERSON: Donna Velez, Director of Religious Education 219-972-6388 Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Religious Education office is temporarily closed due to COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, you can leave a voice message or send an email.

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.

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
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
Franklin Gonsalves
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
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
Lisa Nelson
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
Cole Spolaric
Mary Ellen Smith
Mary Staroscsak
Bob Stettin
Bill Stone
Paul Stupeck
Harold Therault
Ethel Thomas
Angela Torrenga
Mark Trygovich
Maggie Trytek
Thomas VerWay
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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