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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 Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM Holy Day: 6:00 PM Vigil Holy Day: 6:30 & 9:00 AM & 6:30 PM Daily: 8:30 AM & 5:30 PM Mon-Fri; Sat: 7:50 & 9:00 AM Rosary prayed Monday thru Friday 8 AM; also on Sat. 8:30AM.~ Novena to the Miraculous Medal after 5:30 PM Mass on Friday. BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated on the first and third Sundays after the 11:00 AM Mass or during one of the Sunday Masses. 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 and after the 4:30 PM liturgy until all confessions are heard. Communal celebration of Reconciliation seasonally scheduled, 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 every Friday, First Friday or Sunday; other times as requested. For pastoral visits made to hospitals or homes, please call the Parish Office, 838-0395. EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD APRIL 21, 2019 Parish Office ................................838-0395 Our Lady of Grace School ......... 838-2901 3005 Condit Street 3025 Highway Avenue Pastor: Rev. Edward J. Moszur Principal: Mark Topp Email: [email protected] Website: www.olgraceschool.org Website: olgcatholicchurchhighland.org [email protected] OLG: http://astore.amazon.com/olpa-20 [email protected] [email protected] Liturgy and Music....................... 838-4945 [email protected] Danette Lashbrook Ephesus Home .............................972-1944 Religious Education....................972-6388 Donna Velez email: [email protected] OLG Outreach Ministry……... 923-6085 Pre-School................................... 972-6377 Knights of Columbus #8080.......741-2036 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.

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Page 1: Welcome to Our Lady of Grace Parish STEWARDSHIP · Emily Boban Samantha Pala Juan Carlos Ceja Elyse Platis Jovanny Munoz ... Elijah Machuca Nadia Serros Melisa Martinez Wyatt Mottl

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 Saturday: 4:30 PM

Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM

Holy Day: 6:00 PM Vigil

Holy Day: 6:30 & 9:00 AM & 6:30 PM

Daily: 8:30 AM & 5:30 PM Mon-Fri;

Sat: 7:50 & 9:00 AM

Rosary prayed Monday thru Friday 8 AM; also on

Sat. 8:30AM.~ Novena to the Miraculous Medal

after 5:30 PM Mass on Friday.

BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated on the first and third Sundays

after the 11:00 AM Mass or during one of the Sunday

Masses. 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 and after the 4:30 PM

liturgy until all confessions are heard. Communal

celebration of Reconciliation seasonally scheduled,

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 every Friday, First Friday or Sunday; other times

as requested. For pastoral visits made to hospitals or

homes, please call the Parish Office, 838-0395.

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD APRIL 21, 2019

Parish Office ................................838-0395 Our Lady of Grace School .........838-2901

3005 Condit Street 3025 Highway Avenue

Pastor: Rev. Edward J. Moszur Principal: Mark Topp

Email: [email protected] Website: www.olgraceschool.org

Website: olgcatholicchurchhighland.org [email protected]

OLG: http://astore.amazon.com/olpa-20 [email protected]

[email protected] Liturgy and Music.......................838-4945 [email protected]

Danette Lashbrook

Ephesus Home .............................972-1944 Religious Education....................972-6388

Donna Velez email: [email protected]

OLG Outreach Ministry……...923-6085 Pre-School...................................972-6377

Knights of Columbus #8080.......741-2036

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.

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OUR LADY OF GRACE HIGHLAND, IN

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 and are over

the age of 7. Please call the Rel Ed office at 219-972-6388.

RCIA CLASSES are every Sunday

EARLY REGISTRATION FOR REL ED CLASSES

2019/2020 Call for appointment 219-972-6388.

***New students please bring Baptismal Certificate.***

Confirmation - Gr. 8 OLG and REL ED Students

Practice: Thurs., April 25 4-6 pm

Confirmation: Sat., April 27, 2019 4:30 pm Liturgy

EARLY REGISTRATION FOR 2019-2020 REL ED CLASSES

Tuesday, April 23, 5-8 p.m. Room 1

*New students please bring Baptismal certificate.

SEDER MEAL: Thank you to Marianne Bodnar and Lynn Strom,

co-chairpersons, for an enjoyable, faith-filled evening! Thank you to

the 7th grade REL ED , OLG students, & parents who attended the

Seder Meal & helped with set up, food prep & clean up! A very special

thank you to the Knights of Columbus who helped with serving dinner.

Congratulations to the following students who received God’s mercy and

forgiveness for the 1st time in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Timothy Ball John Owensby Edward Bassett Jr. Molly Page Ann Smith

Emily Boban Samantha Pala Juan Carlos Ceja Elyse Platis Jovanny Munoz

John Felic Carolina Ruiz Gabriella Gallegos Olivia Russell Yelena Senoi

Zachary Gossler Gabriela Santellano Ava Hackbarth Jonathan Stewart

Elijah Machuca Nadia Serros Melisa Martinez Wyatt Mottl Cloe Murzyn

Morgan Mosley Maddox Sperry Jonathan Stewart Carter Wedryk

CONGRATULATIONS to John Medanich who was fully initiated

into our Catholic Faith at the Holy Saturday Vigil! His daughter,

Kenley, also received the Sacrament of Baptism at the Easter Vigil.

CONFIRMATION: REL ED and OLG 8th grade students will be

confirmed by Bishop Hying on Saturday, April 27, at the 4:30 Liturgy!

Practice for Confirmation will be held on Thursday, April 25, at 4 p.m.

Please meet in Room 1.

FIRST EUCHARIST: Rehearsal - Thursday, May 2 4-6 pm

Room 1 First Eucharist- Sunday, May 5, 2019 11:00 Liturgy

MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER SALE: Saturday, May 11

Sunday, May 12

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: JUNE 10-14

Volunteers needed! Please cal the Rel Ed office at 972-6388.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP– Interested in joining, contact

Dennis Churilla 708-426-6864

Easter Egg Hunt -TODAY Sunday, April 21 8:30 -11am

Meet Bishop Hying - Saturday, April 27

Educational Life Commission

SCRIPTURE STUDY

Scripture Studies, Sunday, April 28th from 4--5:15

pm. Studies held at Ephesus Home (3033 Condit St.).

Bring your Bible & a friend as we study and discern the

inspired texts of the Sunday readings. Through a rich tapestry of

discussed literary forms, historical contributions, and life

experiences, our appreciation for the Word of God is certain to be

enriched. Newcomers welcomed! Ephesus Home is a handicap-

accessible facility. This will be our last spring session and we will

resume again in Fall, September 2019. Please join us.

Diocese of Gary: Lay Ecclesial Ministry Program

Are you called to Serve?

The Diocese of Gary is offering Introduction to Catholicism, an

academically rigorous one-semester course for Catholics who

want to deepen their understanding of the faith and for those

who hope to apply for admission to the Lay Ecclesial Ministry

Program or the Deacon Formation Program.

The new 3 Year Lay Ecclesial Ministry Program is designed for

individuals who already work in parish leadership positions

(Pastoral Associates, Liturgy Coordinators, Youth

Ministry...etc) or hope to one day. It is also a prerequisite for

men interested in becoming deacons.

Find out more at one of the following information sessions:

April 25, 2019 Pastoral Ctr., 9292 Broadway , Merrillville, IN 7 pm.

May 1, 2019 Sacred Heart Church, 201 Bach St., LaPorte, IN 7 pm.

May 9, 2019 OLPH, 7132 Arizona Ave., Hammond, IN 7 pm.

Hurting in your marriage? Attend the Retrouvaille of Northwest

Indiana marriage help weekend. The Retrouvaille Program is for

married couples facing difficult challenges in their relationship. It is

Catholic in origin, and helps couples restore their marriage and build

a loving relationship. It is open to couples of all faiths or no faith

background. Where: Portage, IN When: May 3-5, 2019

Learn more and register at: www.helpourmarriage.org

5th Annual Festa Italiana at St. Mary of the Lake, Lessard Hall,

6060 Miller Ave., Gary, IN. All you can eat Spaghetti Dinner (dine--

in-only) on May 4, 2019, 4-9pm. Tickets $10. Please call

219-712-1000 to purchase tickets.

LET’S SORT IT OUT-Are you divorced* civilly married * have

a blended family with questions? Strengthen and heal those that are

marginalized due to marital status. Support blended families that are

separated from the sacraments. Fr. Brian Chadwick and Dr. Jean

Nanos will have answers for you in support of your life as a Catholic.

Monday, May 13th at 7pm, Giovanni’s Restaurant, 603 Ridge Road,

Munster. Call 219-923-2952 to register Free Will Offering-

Beer,Wine, & Light Refreshment.

Celebration of Life is a service for parents & family who mourn

the loss of an unborn child. The Spiritual Care Team of Franciscan

Health invite you and your family to join us in remembering your

child on May 9, 2019 from 5:30-6:30 pm at the St. John/St. Joseph

Cemetery-Providence Section, 1547 167th St., Hammond. Please

call with questions or to RSVP by Monday, May 6, 2019 to

Spiritual Care 219-933-2055.

Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers for our Food Pantry

located at our East Chicago office. We need volunteers Monday

through Friday during business hours, for packing bags, stocking,

unloading, data entry, completing reports and picking up food from

the food bank. If interested please contact Joanne Pivarnik at

[email protected] or 219.844.4883.

Wounded Healers Support Groups 2019 at St. James the

Less “Spring/Summer/Winter 2019 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 more information, call

219-924-5577 website: www.woundedhealers-nwi.com.

“Spring” Series: May 1, 15, 29 (w/speaker)

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EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD APRIL 21, 2019

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Parish Life Commission 2019 04/19—04/22 OLG Students Easter Break

04/21 EASTER SUNDAY

4/22 Parish Office Closed

04/23 OLG School Resumes ILEARN Testing Grades 3-8

04/24 Outreach Mtg. PO 6:30 pm

04/25 School Board 7 pm

04/25 Confirmation Practice 4-6 pm

04/27, 04/28 Trip Card Sales after 4:30 Vigil Mass on Saturday

and Sunday Masses

04/27 BISHOP HYING VISITS and CONFIRMATION 4:30 pm

04/28 Scripture Studies -Ephesus Hse 4-5:15 pm (Last session for Spring)

4/28, 5/4 KICK OFF For CSA

Confessions every Saturday 3-4 pm

The Paschal Triduum – April 18-21, 2019

Praying in the Paschal Triduum, the Easter Three Days. The very

heart of the liturgical year is from Holy Thursday evening through

Good Friday and Holy Saturday to Easter Sunday beginning in the

night and spilling into the day. We want to, we need to be present

and active for each liturgy these days. Jesus Christ, who did

something so totally new by defying death, is with us now and

always. Let us mold ourselves to him. Let us come and pray with

others.

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, 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, Franklin Gonsalves, Anna Grcich, Cheryl Gutierrez, 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, John Klimaszewski, 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, Florence Skurka, 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, Sonja Zacny,

Constance Zeilenga, Jose (Joselito) Zendejas, Sheila Ziolkowski. Names will remain on the

Prayer List for 2 months. Requests to remain on the Prayer List are renewable by calling the

Stewardship: A Way of Life

This Easter, in churches all over the world, people will be fully initiated in

the Catholic Church. Those who have come from another Christian

denomination have already begun their journey with Jesus Christ. But for

those who are baptized at the Easter Vigil, a new reality has come to pass.

Each newly baptized man, woman, and child have become new creations in

Jesus Christ. They have died and risen with the one who rose on the third

day and whose empty tomb we celebrate every Easter. Easter Sunday

morning, they awake after many months of RCIA and all have the same

question before them: "Now what?" When one finds themselves having

journeyed through various thresholds of conversion and now they bear the

name of Christian, the time comes to chart the course of life as a disciple.

Stewardship is that course of life. How one lives out their life from now on

is the life of stewardship. The less one understands true stewardship and the

value of their gifts and talents to the Body of Christ, the harder the journey.

Those of us who were baptized many years ago can easily fall into a false

sense of comfort. We forget that sense of excitement those coming into the

Church experience at the Easter Vigil. However, the story of that empty

tomb reminds us of the power behind our baptism. Today, we, too, are

called to discipleship and a stewardship way of life. Jesus continues to

provide the answer to our, "Now what?" Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Our Lady of Grace School

Open Registration going on now

We are enrolling for grades Pre-K -8. Please call the school

office at 219-838-2901 to schedule a visit or for more

information. We will be having a Spring Open House on

Thursday May 9, 2019 from 5pm-7pm. No reservation

“EPHESUS HOME

Highlights” Open Hrs. 9am-1pm

Tuesday/April 23

T’ai Chi

Wednesday/April 24

Chair Aerobics

Thursday/April 25

Rosary Prayed/Pinochle

Crossword & Jigsaw Puzzles

& variety of other games

Trip/Scrip Program—The next Sale

27th & 28th, 2019 after 4:30 pm

Mass on Saturday & after Sunday

morning Masses. Stock up for

Holidays, gift cards, gas, theatre

tickets & groceries cards. . Cards

sold raise funds for OLG Church.

Contact Georgina for placing regular

or special orders or additional cards

you may need (219) 808-4557.

Thank you.

CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL The annual Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) will begin next

weekend April 28 and May 4 in our parish. The programs,

services and ministries supported by the CSA meet the larger

needs of Catholics and others not only in the Diocese of Gary,

but also throughout the universal Church. Our theme “Go,

Make Disciples!”, reminds us that we must live the Great

Commission by continuing God’s work not only locally in our

parishes and diocese, but also throughout the world.

Please support the 2019 CSA Campaign!

Join Our Lady of Grace Ministries. Our Ministries enrich lives and

give joy for the time and energy to an unselfish pursuit. Be a part of

our OLG Parish Community. Go to Our Lady of Grace website.

http://www.olgcatholicchurchhighland.org On the home page click on the tab Parish. Click Ministries. Click

on any 5 ministries: Family Life, Organizational Life, Educational

Life, Peace & Social Justice, Liturgical Life. Click the sub-category

that interest you. Fill out information form & a SYNOD Committee

member will contact the Ministry and they will contact you.

SYNOD NEWS for OUR LADY of GRACE Parishioners

The Angel Award The Angel Award, named in honor of the Holy Angels-the patrons of the

Diocese of Gary-will be given to recognize three outstanding, creative and

innovative teachers in the Diocese of Gary.

Nominations for this award may be submitted by students (past and

present), parents, colleagues, principals, school committee members,

pastors, parishioners-anyone whose life has been touched by an outstanding

Catholic school teacher.

The winners of the awards will receive a monetary award, a scholarship

award for classes at Calumet College of St. Joseph, a beautiful plaque, as

well as public recognition.

Nomination Forms may be picked up from the school principal or

online from the diocesan web-site: www.dcgary.org, Schools Office

Resources. Additional information 219-769-9292 ext. 232.

Nomination forms are due in the school Office by May 15, 2019

FORMS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE PRINCIPAL OF THE

SCHOOL WHERE TEACHER IS EMPLOYED.

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OUR LADY OF GRACE HIGHLAND, IN

STEWARDSHIP AND PARISH ADMINISTRATION

OUR LADY OF GRACE

PASTORAL COUNCIL 2017/2018

Rev. Edward J. Moszur, Pastor

Richard Fowler Cyril (Cy) Huerter Marilyn Babcock

Fran Pavnica Dan Garner Kathy Gortat Lynn Strom Sarah Boyer

Nellie Dolatowski Georgia Veneziano Phyllis Sedlak

EASTER GIVING

Easter reminds us of the ultimate sacrifices that Jesus made

for us on the cross. God the Father sent His only Son to

proclaim the Good News. As stewards, we are called by

God to be generous caretakers of the Lord’s many bless-

ings. Remember, God will never be outdone in generosity to

each and every one of us. During this Lenten season, please prayerful-

ly consider an Easter gift of $50.00 or more. As Scripture says, May

your generosity be rewarded a “hundredfold.”

Yours in Christ—-Fr. Moszur

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

Alleluia! Christ is risen! We are called, by how we live our lives, to celebrate

the risen Christ. How do we do that? Our faith in the resurrection gathers us

here today to celebrate this incredible event. The good news is that the doors of

eternity are open! We can now understand that the fullness of who we are will

be discovered when we one day meet God face-to-face in heaven. Our faith in

the truth of who God is and who we are affects how we live our lives and the

decisions we make. We are called to love our neighbor...to love those who hurt

us...to work on behalf of the poor and the weak...to be people of justice, integ-

rity, and hope... to practice compassion and mercy above anything else. Our

lives are meant to be oriented around the axis of the Gospel. Are they?

CATHOLIC QUOTES - WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL

"The Gospel is very clear: we need to go back there, to see Jesus risen, and to

become witnesses of his resurrection...It is returning to our first love ?" - Pope

Francis

MASS INTENTIONS 2019 Mass Intentions-We still have Openings Available for 2019

In addition to Masses for the deceased, what better expression in celebrating a

birthday or an anniversary than the meaningful, spiritual gift of a Mass Intention.

Monday, April 22—Monday within the Octave of Easter

8:30 am Gortat & Mahoney Families

Int. Dave & Kathy Gortat

5:30 pm † Stephany & Eugene Nitz Int. Phyllis & Gene

Tuesday, April 23—Tuesday within the Octave of Easter

8:30 am † In Memory of Jozef & Stefania Szklarz

Int. Daughter and Family

5:30 pm † Jennie Kandalec Int. Daughter, Phyllis

Wednesday, April 24—Wednesday within the Octave of Easter

8:30 am † Patricia A. Kozlowski Int. Kozlowski Family

5:30 pm † Robert Sotherland Int. Ed Mohan

Thursday, April 25—Thursday within the Octave of Easter

8:30 am † Happy Birthday Denise Korbel

Int. Husband, Charles;

Daughter, Laurel & Jacob Margraf & Grandchildren

5:30 pm † MatthewVillarreal & Rosa Gonzalez

Int. Villarreal Family

Friday, April 26—Friday within the Octave of Easter

8:30 am † Ann Buck Int. Husband, Phillip

5:30 pm † Ed Babcock Int. Wife, Marilyn

Saturday, April 27—Saturday within the Octave of Easter

7:50 am † Jozefa Zajac Int. Garner Family

9:00 am Happy 56th Wedding Anniversary

Ed & Barbara Pawlowski

Sunday Liturgy

Saturday, Vigil: April 27—Sunday of Divine Mercy 2nd Sunday of Easter

4:30 pm † CONFIRMATION

Sunday, April 21—Sunday of Divine Mercy 2nd Sunday of Easter 7:00 am People of Our Lady of Grace

9:00 am † Sarah Lampa Int. Love, Mom & Dad

11:00 am † Patricia A. Kozlowski Int. Joe & Denise Rzonca

5:30 pm † Robert Miller Int. Eddie & Georgia Miller

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 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 will be posted next week

due to early submission of the Bulletin.

WE SHARE ELECTRONIC SUNDAY OFFERING

Jan. 2019 We Share Electronic Offering $6,017.99

Feb. 2019 We Share Electronic Offering $5,807.99

Mar. 2019 We Share Electronic Offering $5,969.99

Our Parish Website Has Been Expanded

We would like to remind everyone to please visit our parish website. It is a

good resource for weekly bulletins, (past and present), the weekly readings,

Mass Intentions, upcoming events, meetings, general parish information,

and guidelines. Please visit: www.olgcatholicchurchhighland.org

Our Lady of Grace & Amazon

When you are shopping on Amazon, please do so through the OLG link:

http://astore.amazon.com/olpa-20 and OLG will get a percentage of your

purchase.

NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION

If you are not a member & would like to join

Our Lady of Grace 3 NEW WAYS TO REGISTER:

Anyone wishing to register at Our Lady of Grace can do so at the end

of each Mass on the First Sunday of every month. Registrations will

be in the church vestibule. At this time, we can set up an

appointment if you wish or take the necessary information to begin

the process.

If the time allotment is not suitable for you after Mass, then there will

be Information Slips and Boxes, at three locations in the church

(Church Vestibule, Entrance next to School, and Entrance near

the choir). Just deposit the Information Slip (Name, Address and

Phone Number) into the box. A parish representative will contact you

to set up an appointment or direct you to an office contact person.

We have also have a Registration form online in the OLG website.

Complete Form & a parish representative will contact you. Website:

olgcatholicchurchhighland.org

We hope that this will assist ALL who would like to join Our Lady

of Grace Parish. We are offering more flexibility for the registration

process due to scheduling conflicts, and/or time restraints. Hope to

see you soon.

All Our Lady of Grace Alumni—We are trying to connect! We

are also trying to update and keep our records current. Please

visit our page and update your contact information at

[email protected]

Golden Opportunities 2019 ***Books Cost $25

Available in Parish Office

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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Our Lady of Grace, Highland, IN B 4C 01-0553

Ray & Rachelle White 921 W 45th Avenue, Griffith Owners 219.924.4100

Conveniently Located near OLG Church

FUNERAL HOME Cremation Service

Ted Radziwiecki, D.P.M.Physician & Surgeon of the Foot

COMPASSIONATE FOOT & ANKLE

CARE FOR OVER 30 YEARS

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R I C K ’ S Appliance Service

9 2 4 - 3 1 0 5

Repair at a price that’s fair

Servicing ALL makes & models Sr. Citizen Discount

Call today for an appointment

1514 U.S. 41 Schererville, IN

Joe Scalzo ~ Parishioner

Party Rooms & Catering

Available for all Occasions

10% Discount for Our Lady of Grace Parishioners (with this ad)

T: 219.322.6800 F: 219.322.6806

9515 Indianapolis Blvd.

922-9520

8227 Kennedy Ave.

923-8050

Donal Downey, Owner

Parishioner

Rich Allenbaugh, Agent

923-3030Auto • Home • Life • Health

Financial Services 9002 Cline Ave., Highland

PLAZA RECREATION

• Bowling Lanes • Cocktail Lounges • Pro Shop • Amusement Center

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Assisted Living

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24 Hr. Skilled Nursing at Dyer Nursing!

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(219) 322-2273

Meetings 2nd & 4th Tues. at 7:00PMin OLG school cafeteria

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Rauer Plumbing, Inc.Commercial • Residential • Service

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ONE COUPON PER JOB

Cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer

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Call LPi todayfor advertising info

(800) 950-9952

Lewyckyj • Taglia • Felton Eye ClinicsPediatric Ophthalmology • Cataract-Glaucoma-Lasik

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NICK’S REMODELING AND ELECTRIC LLC

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[email protected]

219-616-5590

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SOLAN-PRUZINFUNERAL HOME

and CREMATORY

Schererville

Highland

(219) 322-7766

14 Kennedy Ave.

Family Owned

KusiakRoofing & Construction

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David Kusiak, President

David, Lisa, Jordan & Julia

Kuiper Funeral Home “Life Well Celebrated” 923-780 0

Forty-Five years oF servingthe CatholiC Community

Kenneth M. Wilkattorney at law

•general praCtiCe

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rubino, ruman, Crosmer & polen 275 Joliet Street, Suite 330 • Dyer, IN

(219) 322-8222

Turning 65 or Older?Best In Medicare Supplement!

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Conveniently located offices in Merrillville, Schereville, Valparaiso & Munster (219) 736-7800 or 1-800-821-0604

Fred M. Ulayyet Licensed Insurance Agent

Complete Home Improvement

Licensed Bonded Insured

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Room Additions: We Design & Build

219-924-2270 305 N. Colfax, Griffith, IN

Celebrating 65 Years

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P R I N T I N G I N C .

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FREE KEY with purchase of same & this Ad

(Some restrictions apply) Limit one per visit.

2839 Highway Ave

Downtown Highland

219-838-2530

DAVID E. MEARS Attorney at Law

•Probate •Estates •Wills & Trusts •Real Estate

3527 Ridge Rd. - Highland

219-972-0990

Contact Terry Sweeney to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6407

Open 7 days a week x 6AM-4PM

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Alison Gargas Parishioner

(219) 218-2407

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