welcome to our lady of grace parish preparation for
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Welcome to Our Lady of Grace Parish
All Catholics 18 and older living in the area and
regularly worshipping here are encouraged to
register. Formal registration is required for
persons wishing to participate in our Sacramental
Preparation for Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist,
Reconciliation and Marriage. Baptism or
Confirmation sponsors must be registered and
active at least six months prior to reception of the
sacrament.
STEWARDSHIP
Being a member of our community means that
each one of us is faithful in sharing of the gifts
that God has given us. We are asked to share our
faith and prayer; our time, ability and knowledge
and our financial resources with the parish for the
good of God’s people.
EUCHARIST: Effective June 1, 2020
Daily Weekday: Mon.—Fri. 8:30 a.m.
Private Prayer is still allowed in the Chapel.
10 persons or less, with 6 ft. social distancing.
Effective June 13, 2020—Present
First Saturday Weekday Mass 8:30 a.m.
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday Masses: 8:00 am and 10:30 am
Sunday 5:30 pm Mass will resume at later date
Social distancing 6 ft. and Mask are required .
for your safety and the safety of others.
BAPTISM
Baptism is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays
after the 10:30 AM Mass. Baptism Preparation is
required prior to baptism. The parents must be
registered and practicing parishioners. Godparents
must be active members of a parish and
recommended by their pastor. Adults and/or older
children seeking baptism do so according to the
Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults. Please call
the Parish Office.
RECONCILIATION
Thursdays before First Friday 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
Saturdays 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Communal celebration of
Reconciliation seasonally scheduled, and also by
appointment.
CONFIRMATION
Preparation takes place in Religious Education
classes and our parish grade school. All other
parishioners wishing confirmation please call the
Parish Office to arrange preparation.
MARRIAGE
Prior to setting a date, the marriage plans and
preparation should be arranged at least 6 months
before the desired wedding date, sooner if at all
possible. Please contact the Parish Office.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK AND VISITATION
Anyone seriously ill, hospitalized for major
surgery or advanced age may be anointed by
contacting the Parish Office. Communion calls to
the sick or shut-in are on the first and third
Sunday of the month. For pastoral visits made to
hospitals or homes, please call the Parish Office,
838-0395.
Mission Statement 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.
Parish Office ................................838-0395 Our Lady of Grace School .........838-2901
3005 Condit Street , Highland, IN 3025 Highway Ave., Highland, IN
Pastor: Rev. Brian Chadwick Principal: Mark Topp
Associate Pastor: Rev. Gregory Bim-Merle Website: www.olgraceschool.org
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] Website: olgcatholicchurchhighland.org [email protected]
Religious Education...................972-6388
Ephesus Home .............................972-1944 Donna Velez email: [email protected]
OLG Outreach Ministry……...923-6085
Please go to websites for update information Knights of Columbus # 8080.......741-2036
for School and Parish or call the parish office.
SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY APRIL 11, 2021
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OUR LADY OF GRACE HIGHLAND, IN
SOCIAL OUTREACH COMMISSION . PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS ALL THE SICK OF THE PARISH AND
THOSE RECOVERING FROM SURGERY
David Adams, Leonard Alders, Jordan Al-Akel, Margaret & 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, John Kowalski Jr., Margaret Kowalski, Jane Kowal, Renee Krinck, John
Kruger, Carol/Leighann Lambert, 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, 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, Cole Spolaric, Mary Ellen Smith, Mary Staroscsak, Bob Stettin, Bill Stone, Paul
Stupeck, Harold Therault, Ethel Thomas, Angela Torrenga, Maggie Trytek, 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,
Joselito Zendejas, Constance Zeilenga. Names will remain on the Prayer List for 2 months.
Requests to remain on the Prayer List are renewable by calling the Parish Office, (219) 838-0395.
TRIP SCRIP CARD PROGRAM
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP
Eye Has Not Seen
They say seeing is believing. But if you’ve ever ordered a pair
of pants online, you know that’s not always the case. Whatever
the photos promise us, what looked like a perfectly nice shade
of navy blue on our computer screens comes in the mail as an
unusual shade of blue green that only appears in the giant box
of Crayola crayons.
The Apostle Thomas, who couldn’t bring himself to accept that
Jesus had risen from the dead without seeing him, is such an
utterly relatable figure in the Gospels. Thomas is still reeling
from a loss — not only of his good friend but his Lord, who
was taken prisoner and crucified before his eyes. Thomas is
guarding himself. He’s not believing the hype. He’s going to
be the only judge of what is real and what is fiction. Would
any of us be any different? We’ve all had those thoughts. Can
we believe it all — Jesus, salvation history, the Eucharist —
when we haven’t seen it with our own two eyes? That’s when
we need to remember that those two eyes were absolutely
positive they had ordered a pair of navy blue pants. It’s easy
for us to sit back stroking our chins in judgment at Thomas,
“you didn’t believe the testimony of your friends!” But do we
accept the testimony of our friends? The saints, the popes, the
Church fathers themselves? Sometimes the things that are
most worthy of believing can’t be seen with the naked eye. —
Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
Need gift cards? Gift cards for gas, restaurants,
theatre tickets, groceries, and more. Each gift
card purchased earns money for OLG Parish!
Call Georgina Suarez at 219-808-4557
Wedding Banns II
Fernando Pina and Selena Baez
April 24, 2021
Parish Life Commission 2021
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
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 & are over the age of 7. Please
call the Rel Ed office at 219-972-6388 for more information.
REL. ED 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/Social distancing required.
REL ED CLASSES Please call the Rel Ed office at 219-972-
6388 to make an appointment. If you are new to Rel Ed, bring
your child's Baptismal certificate. Please wear a mask.
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 & are over the age of 7. Please call the Rel Ed office
at 219-972-6388 for more information.
REL ED OFFICE : Office Closed. Email: [email protected]
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP: High School students
interested in joining the youth group, please contact Dennis
Churilla 708-426-6864. A great way to meet new friends and
participate in Parish and Community events and services, and
have fun!
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
Alleluia! Forgiveness has risen from the grave! What a wonderful
joy fills us today as we ponder the inexhaustible mercy of God.
When experienced, we are moved to do all in our power to avoid sin
and embrace the loving presence of our risen God. God stands ever
ready to receive us and wants nothing more than for us to come
home. How reluctant we are to believe this truth! We want proof,
tangible evidence and absolute assurance that what we have been
told is true. Jesus has risen from the dead and brings us peace. It is
the gift of wholeness and holiness that is breathed upon us by God’s
life-giving and healing mercy. May the rays of love that flow from
the heart of Christ pierce ours!
BOX TOPS
Please turn in Box Tops in the Drop Boxes that
are set up in the church vestibule at OLG or at
St. James church near front doors. Please DO
NOT to bring the box tops and receipts to the
school office. We are limiting an influx of person
entering the school due to Covid 19. If you have
any questions on these collections, please contact
Cindy Owensby at [email protected].
OUR LADY OF GRACE 23RD ANNUAL BEER GARDEN
JUNE 30 THROUGH JULY 4 COMING SOON..........SAVE THE DATES !!
SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY APRIL 11, 2021
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ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus. I believe that You are present in
the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above
all things, and I desire to receive You into
my soul. Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally, come at least
spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as
if You were already there and unite myself
wholly to You. Never permit me to be
separated from You. Amen
From the Desk of Fr. Brian Chadwick
DISPENSATION EXTENDED
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL
STILL BE REQUIRED WHILE ON CHURCH
PREMISES.
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 Chadwick
PICK UP 2021 RAFFLE TICKETS
AVAILABLE IN CHURCH
The next monthly raffle is on April 30, 2021,
so be sure your stubs are filled out and turned in
to the Parish Office or in the Collection Basket.
You have 27 chances to win!! Thank you for
your support. License # 010683
RICE BOWL COLLECTIONS
Please do not forget to turn in your Rice Bowl Envelopes
and/or Bowls if your have not done so yet. Your generous
collection gives back to help Catholics of all ages. It is way
that helps poor people around the world through prayer,
fasting and almsgiving. 75% of the donations to Operation
Rice Bowl helps CRS fund development programs in the
world’s poorest countries.
FOR YOUR SAFETY & OURS,
WE WILL CONTINUE
TO REQUIRE
MASKS and SOCIAL DISTANCING
WHILE ON CHURCH PREMISES
THANK YOU!
HOME AND SCHOOL RAFFLE
MARCH 17, 2021
Grand Prize- Rosemarie Doyle
1st- Mariaelena Trejo
2nd- Beth Courtright
3rd- Veronica Ruiz
4th- Georgia Veneziano
5th- Tom Golumbeck
6th- RJ Averilla
7th- Mary Ann Krapan
8th- Barbara Garner
9th- Roger Mikuly
10th- Steven Fowler
UPDATE APRIL 6, 2021 23nd Annual Beer Garden
Volunteers Needed!!!
Beer Garden Dates
June 30th through July 4th
SAVE THE DATES!!!
Volunteers are needed to help sell tickets,
set up, clean up, volunteer at the exits, and
sell pop/water.
Please contact Patty Michalak
219-924-7998
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OUR LADY OF GRACE HIGHLAND, IN
Monday, April 12—Easter Weekday
8:30 am † Jozef Szklarz Int. Daughter, Barbara and Family
Tuesday, April 13—Easter Weekday
8:30 am † Phyllis Hepner Int. Niece, Marge
Wednesday, April 14—Easter Weekday 8:30 am † Happy Birthday Sarah Int. Love, Mom and Dad
Thursday, April 15—Easter Weekday
8:30 am † Josef & Stefania Szklarz
Int. Daughter, Barbara & Family
Friday, April 16—Easter Weekday
8:30 am † Peggy Gardner Int. Laurene Viater and Family
Saturday, April 17—Easter Weekday
8:30 am † See 4:30 Vigil Mass
Sunday Liturgy
Saturday, April 17 Vigil—3rd Sunday of Easter
4:30 pm Dad and Mom Alexanderson Int. Family
Sunday, April 18—3rd Sunday of Easter
8:00 am People of Our Lady of Grace
† Amy Gaddini Int. Laurene Viater & Family
10:30am † Evelyn Kozel Int. Children
5:30 pm Mass Resuming at later date TBD
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
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound
If a parishioner would like the Sacrament of the Sick before 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.
SUNDAY OFFERING
Sunday offering will be posted in April 18 Bulletin due to
Holiday and early submissions. Thank you.
Collection Envelopes may be dropped off at the parish office or
mailed in, or place in offertory baskets at Mass.
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OUR LADY OF GRACE
PASTORAL COUNCIL 2018/2019
Rev. Brian Chadwick, Pastor and Rev. Gregory Bim-Merle, Associate Pastor
Richard Fowler Cyril (Cy) Huerter Marilyn Babcock Dan Garner
Kathy Gortat Lynn Strom Sarah Boyer Nellie Dolatowski Mary VanTil
Georgia Veneziano John Breslin Michael Cardone
An AUTOMATED GIVING option for making
your parish contributions. Donation can be de-
ducted from your checking/savings account, or
your VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or
Discover card weekly, monthly or whatever dates
work best for your budget. 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 for your support.
MASS INTENTIONS 2021
STEWARDSHIP AND PARISH ADMINISTRATION
MASS INTENTION BOOK 2021
JAN 1– DEC. 31, 2021
If you are not a member and would like to join
Currently only ON-LINE registration is available or Simply
call Parish Office 219-838-0395 to get registered)
Registration form online in the OLG website. Complete Form
& a parish representative will contact you. Website:
olgcatholicchurchhighland.org
PARISH We would like to remind everyone to please visit our
parishwebsite. It is a good resource for weekly bulletins, (past
and present), the weekly readings, Mass Intentions, upcoming
events, meetings,
general parish information, and guidelines. Streaming Sunday
Mass on YouTube: Every Sunday. NEW UPDATES: From
Fr. Brian and the Bishop. Please visit:
www.olgcatholicchurchhighland.org
WEBSITE: BULLETIN/UPDATES
PARISHIONER REGISTRATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY & OURS,
WE WILL CONTINUE
TO REQUIRE
MASKS and SOCIAL
DISTANCING
WHILE ON CHURCH PREMISES
THANK YOU!
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY BOOKS
AVAILABLE IN PARISH OFFICE
ONLY (7) BOOKS LEFT– GREAT SAVINGS
REDUCED PRICE: NOW $ 15.00
OUR LADY OF GRACE
Sunday Mass on YouTube:
olgcatholicchurchhighland.org
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Additional spiritual and devotional practices can be found on the
Gary Diocese website: https://www.dcgary.org
https://www.dcgary.org/spiritual-resources.html
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