welcome to our lady of grace parish
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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 WILL RESUME AT LATER DATE)
Holy Day: CHECK BULLETIN FOR TIMES
Daily: 8:30 AM Mon-Fri;
First Saturday: 8:30 AM
Rosary prayed Monday thru Friday 8 AM
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 AND MARRIAGE VALIDATIONS
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 to make
appointment
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 Email: [email protected] Website: www.olgraceschool.org
Website: olgcatholicchurchhighland.org [email protected]
[email protected] Ephesus Home .............................972-1944 [email protected]
OLG Outreach Ministry……...923-6085
Religious Education...................972-6388 Knights of Columbus # 8080.....741-2036
Rel. Ed Director: Donna Velez email: [email protected]
Please go to websites for update information Parish and School or call the parish office.
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 12, 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 and
Dorothy 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,
Sally Folga, Adelaida Flores, Ralph Foster, Eileen Frederick, Linda Friedrich, Monica Furjel,
MaryAnn Gard, Rich Garza, Rose Gerbar, Gordon C. Gladden, Carolyn Goeringer, Liam Arlo
Gonzales, 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, 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,
Parish Life Commission 2021
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
REL. ED OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please call for an
appointment. Email: [email protected] 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.
Religious Education Registration for 2021-2022
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES began Sept. 7! If
you have a child attending the public schools between the ages
of 6 and 14, you need to contact the Religious Education office
ASAP to register them for classes. Please contact the Director
of Religious Education, Donna Velez, by sending her an email
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.
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP: Contact Dennis Churilla
at 708-426-6864 if your teen would like to check out the
group's safe and socially-distanced activities.
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
Rest in the presence of God simply because God is God and
you are you. This is all that is necessary. Out of this
relationship will come inspiration, understanding, courage,
constancy, truth, and virtues of all kind. We will find ourselves
knowing the true meaning of things and developing a depth of
insight that is not found following purely human venues. It is
God who inspires and opens human hearts to see truth and
beauty. In God, we understand all of our relationships with a
richer appreciation and come to know who Jesus, who speaks of
God’s kingdom, really is. The trust that is fostered from resting
with the Divine One allows us to see that God’s ways are not
our ways. There is something bigger going on in this picture of
life. It is something mystical and magical that seeks to surprise
us at every turn. It is not for us to cling to this world and its
limitations. Our adventure is to dream bigger and brighter,
realizing that it is even in suffering that the radiant light of the
dawn will come. God’s ways allow for our paths to be rocky,
challenging, difficult, and even crippling at times. Purely
human eyes cannot understand the ‘why’ of such experiences.
The eyes and mind of God, however, reveal and detail a journey
that ends in glorious resurrection joy. When we lose our axis
and become too human in our thinking, Jesus rebukes us and
gently reminds us how to see.
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP
Can You Walk the Walk?
I’ve met and talked with enough people to feel confident that if
you polled 100 fallen-away Catholics about why they didn’t
want anything to do with the Church, the term “accountability”
would pop up in almost all of their answers. And to be fair, a
lack of accountability isn’t just a Catholic problem. Talking the
talk but not walking the walk has been a shortcoming handed
down throughout the ages, across all creeds and nationalities.
Loving our neighbor, welcoming the stranger, clothing the
naked, feeding the poor — it all sounds fantastic, especially
when we’re the ones saying it. But the doing — well, that’s a
different story, isn’t it? We would do well to remember that
Christ calls one of his best friends “Satan” when Peter tries to
convince Jesus to stray from his destiny. Have you ever been
called Satan by one of your good buddies? I’ll bet it’s not a
great feeling. But think about what Peter was doing. He had
just said, “You are the Christ.” And now, mere moments later,
he’s saying: “Don’t say these things. Don’t say you’re going to
suffer. Don’t say you’ll be killed.” He was telling Christ to
squander what the Lord had given him. He was telling him that
having faith was fine, but being faithful? It’s just a little too
hard. God has a destiny for you, too, and He’s asking you to be
open to it. Maybe it’s not in your comfort zone. Maybe you
don’t think you can do it. Lord, give us faith — but help us,
also, to do the work.
— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
CYO SPORTS
Coaches for OLG Sports (CYO Soccer, Basketball and
Volley Ball grades 5th-8th grade) are needed. Please contact
Athletic Director Mike Cardone (773) 574-5947 for more
details.
The Offices of Worship and
Intercultural Ministry are
proud to present
CONFERENCE ’21
Training and Renewal for Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers of
Holy Communion, Ministers of
Care, Art and Environment, and
Music Ministers, which will take
place Friday evening November
12that 7pm and Saturday,
November 13th from 9am to 2pm
at St. Patrick Catholic
Community in
Chesterton, IN.
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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.
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.
Summary from the Bishop McClory
Effective June 11, 2021
The general dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass
will be lifted throughout the state of Indiana.
Diocese of Gary will discontinue the diocesan mask mandate
for liturgies. Masks continue to be strongly recommended by
the CDC for those who have not been fully vaccinated.
The Diocese of Gary will discontinue the requirement to wear
masks at liturgies (effective June 11), but pastors may continue
to ask parishioners to wear masks as part of local guidelines for
accommodating all parishioners at Mass.
From the Desk of Fr. Brian Chadwick
Mask are optional
The use of hand sanitizer recommended and available
Social Distancing recommended (Best as you can)
Daily Weekday: Mon.—Fri. 8:30 a.m.
First Saturday Mass—Sat. 8:30
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
Private Prayer is still allowed in the Chapel
Confessions are at scheduled time. Sat. 3-4 pm
Fr. Brian
ATTENTION OUR LADY OF GRACE CHOIR
CANTORS WANTED
Sing your praises to God and Become a Cantor!!
Celebrate our Masses with your musical talents. Cantor
at Sunday Masses, Holidays, Weddings, Funeral and
Memorial Masses. Please contact Bill Givens for details: 219-577-
3194 or Parish office 219-838-0395.
Our Lady of Grace 2021 Raffle
You have 12 chances to win!!
This month’s raffle drawing is on Sept. 24, 2021, so be sure your
stubs are filled out and turned in to the Parish Office or in the
Collection Basket. You have 12 chances to win. We have additional
tickets in Parish office, 838-0395. Thank you for your support.
License # 010683
Rosary Reminder The Rosary is prayed every
morning in the church, M-F at 8 am. We gather
to pray for our special needs, our family, our
country, our world. Please join us. Holy Mary,
Mother of God, pray for us.
EPHESUS HOME Highlights
Open 9am-1pm Opens September 14, 2021
Tuesday Wednesday
T’ia Chi Chih and Bunco Chair Aerobics and Bingo
Thursday
Rosary Prayed and Pinochle/Uno
Note: Everyday additional stimulating activities...Jumbo Crossword
Puzzle, Jigsaw Puzzles and a wide variety of games.
SCHOOL NEWS
OLG will be participating in the Strack & VanTil
Apples for Education program. Start saving your
receipts. Information to come out soon.
Our art program is usually run by parent volunteers. If
you are interested in teaching art to your child's class,
contact the teacher. This does fulfill your HSA school
volunteer hours.
September 16—Home and School Meeting 6:30 pm in
cafeteria
September 24—OLG Picture Day, Dress Your Best
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
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OUR LADY OF GRACE HIGHLAND, IN
Monday, September 13—St. John Chrysostom, Bishop and
Doctor of the Church
8:30 am † Steve and Mary Kuric Int. Daughter, Joan Kuric
Tuesday, September 14—Exaltation of the Holy Cross 8:30 am † Kathy Smolen Int. Delores Smolen
Wednesday, September 15 —Our Lady of Sorrows
8:30 am † Thomas Grenchik Int. Delores Smolen
Thursday, September 16—St. Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian,
Bishop and Martyrs
8:30 am † For the Repose Souls of Bob & Carol Dalton
And Living/Deceased Family Members and Friends
Int. Dalton Family
Friday, September 17—Weekday
8:30 am † Anthony Smolen Int. Delores Smolen
Saturday, September 18—Weekday
8:30 am † No Mass
Sunday Liturgy
Saturday, September 11 Vigil—25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:30 pm † George Batcho Int. Wife, Mary Ann and Family
Sunday, September 12—25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 am People of Our Lady of Grace
† Thomas VerWay Int. Carol Tancredi
10:30 am † Kathy Scott Int. M/M Robert Mangus
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
Due to early submission of Bulletin, Sunday Offering for
September 5, 2021 will be posted next bulletin. 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 2020/2021
Rev. Brian Chadwick, 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
Catholic Services Appeal 2021 Week 8/31/2021
GOAL PLEDGED PAID
$ 62,531.00 $ 40,425.00 $ 38,195.00
I am most grateful to those who have responded so generously to the
2021 Catholic Services Appeal. We are currently at 61.08% of our
pledged amount, and 64.65% of our paid amount. We need your
help to fulfill our parish obligation of $ 62,531.00. We will still owe
$ 24,336.00 Your contribution helps provide tuition assistance for
those who seek a Catholic education at Our Lady of Grace grade
school and Diocesan high schools, the seminary education of men for
the priesthood, training and education of lay ministers, support for
retired priest, youth and young adult ministries, Catholic Charities, and
assistance to national and international works. Please consider a gener-
ous gift to this year’s CSA campaign. Thank you.
MASS INTENTIONS 2021
STEWARDSHIP AND PARISH ADMINISTRATION
MASS INTENTION BOOK 2022 –NOW OPEN
DUE TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF MASSES
(5) MASSES Per person is allowed
(These includes an allowance of only (1) Saturday Vigil Mass and (1)
Sunday Mass.) The remaining Masses can be scheduled weekdays.
3-WAYS TO REGISTER AT OUR LADY OF GRACE
If you are not a member and would like to join
Our Lady of Grace parish,
Please come to the parish office to register 3005 Condit
St., Highland. (BEST WAY)
Registration is also available online in the OLG website.
Complete Form & a parish representative will contact you.
Website: olgcatholicchurchhighland.org
You can Simply call Parish Office 219-838-0395 to get
registered
3005 Condit St., Highland, IN
Parish Office 219-838-0395
Office hours are Mon.-Fri., 9 am—5pm
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.
WEBSITE: BULLETIN/UPDATES
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