IMPORTANT UPDATE: All public Masses are suspended until further notice.
Please see our online Mass schedule
Please see our online Mass schedule
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The people of the LaPorte Catholic Church Community are called to continue the mission of Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. |
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Mass & Confession Times
Schedule applies to June 1- 12, 2020
IMPORTANT UPDATE: All public Masses are suspended until further notice.
Please come and worship with us at Holy Mass, adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament,
experience the healing power of the Sacrament of Confession.
experience the healing power of the Sacrament of Confession.
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Saturday Vigil
- 4:00 pm Sacred Heart (Live on Website, Facebook Live, and YouTube) - 6:00 pm St. Joseph, Spanish (Facebook Live) Sunday - 8:00 am St. Peter (Facebook Live) - 9:00 am St. Joseph Confession - Saturday 2:45-3:30 pm Sacred Heart (Walk-up confessional at the East entrance of the Church) |
Daily Mass and Prayer
- Monday - Friday 7:00 am Eucharistic Adoration (Facebook Live), 12 Noon Daytime Prayer (Facebook Live) - Monday - Friday 8 am Mass Sacred Heart (Live on Website, Facebook Live, and YouTube) - Tuesday and Friday ONLY 6 pm Mass, Spanish (Facebook Live) Eucharist Adoration
- Monday - Friday 7:00 am Eucharistic Adoration Sacred Heart (Facebook Live) - St. Joseph Adoration Chapel, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (Call office for more details 219-362-9595) |
A Letter from Our Pastor
May 8, 2020
Dear Parishioners,
Yesterday, the priests of our Diocese received directives on the gradual reopening of our parishes to public worship. I want to stress the word GRADUAL. For the next several weeks, the online Masses will continue to be the primary means by which we participate in the Mass. There will be no public Mass this (May 9/10) weekend and then only gradually admittance in the weekends to follow. This is difficult news to receive and to give. As much as anyone, I long to see our faithful gathered back in the Church (I miss seeing you!!!) and even more for you to receive and be nourished by the Body and Blood of our Lord in the Eucharist. The guidelines from the Diocese follow the directives from the State of Indiana and the CDC. I am working to formulate a local plan to reopen our parishes that honors these directives.
In a number of ways, Church will not, “look” the same as we reopen. For example, guidelines for reopening Churches requires that we follow protocols requiring six (6) foot social distancing. This limits the number of individuals who can be in our Church buildings at any one time. For our three Churches, sixty (60) participants will be the maximum we can accommodate. While family units will be able to be seated together, all others will need to follow the distancing guidelines. To accomplish this, every other pew will be blocked off and there will be markings on the pews where people can sit. Overtime, these restrictions will be relaxed allowing for more people in Church.
There will be no common cup for the reception of the Precious Blood of our Lord. It is our intention to have the priest and deacon serving at Mass bring communion to you rather than forming a communion line. We will use the empty rows of pews to accomplish this. We are asked not to hold hands during the Our Father (Honestly, we should not be doing that anyways) and the Sign of Peace (if even held) will be a simple wave or bow.
I find it difficult to say this, but those who are 65 and over are asked at this time to continue sheltering at home and not attend Mass. It really breaks my heart to exclude anyone but especially our dedicated and devote senior members. Please understand that this is done out of love for you and concern for your health.
There will be hand sanitizer at the doors of the Churches and in the restrooms. Also, it is asked that people wear facemask as per State Guidelines. Those exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19 are, naturally, asked not to attend.
We are required to clean the Church building after each usage with chemicals that meet EPA guidelines for Covid-19 disinfecting. As hymnals and such are not easily disinfected, all such items will be removed from the Church. We plan to print single use worship aids with the readings and music for a Mass that you will receive and then either dispose of or take home.
The number of ministers at Mass will be greatly reduced and those who minister will have to be taught new practices. Those ministers under the age of 65 will be among the first to attend Mass as they and I come together to learn how to minister under these circumstances. The next step will be to have Mass with small groups present such as the 1st communicates and their immediate family and those in the RCIA who should have been received into the Church at Easter.
I realize I have not answered the question on most of your minds. Namely, “When can I return to Mass?”. I am truly sorry, but I don’t know. I will, however, continue providing updates as I am able and pray we are back together soon. Please continue to participate in Mass through our Livestreamed Masses on catholiclaporte.org, Facebook and YouTube.
Peace,
Fr. Ian
Dear Parishioners,
Yesterday, the priests of our Diocese received directives on the gradual reopening of our parishes to public worship. I want to stress the word GRADUAL. For the next several weeks, the online Masses will continue to be the primary means by which we participate in the Mass. There will be no public Mass this (May 9/10) weekend and then only gradually admittance in the weekends to follow. This is difficult news to receive and to give. As much as anyone, I long to see our faithful gathered back in the Church (I miss seeing you!!!) and even more for you to receive and be nourished by the Body and Blood of our Lord in the Eucharist. The guidelines from the Diocese follow the directives from the State of Indiana and the CDC. I am working to formulate a local plan to reopen our parishes that honors these directives.
In a number of ways, Church will not, “look” the same as we reopen. For example, guidelines for reopening Churches requires that we follow protocols requiring six (6) foot social distancing. This limits the number of individuals who can be in our Church buildings at any one time. For our three Churches, sixty (60) participants will be the maximum we can accommodate. While family units will be able to be seated together, all others will need to follow the distancing guidelines. To accomplish this, every other pew will be blocked off and there will be markings on the pews where people can sit. Overtime, these restrictions will be relaxed allowing for more people in Church.
There will be no common cup for the reception of the Precious Blood of our Lord. It is our intention to have the priest and deacon serving at Mass bring communion to you rather than forming a communion line. We will use the empty rows of pews to accomplish this. We are asked not to hold hands during the Our Father (Honestly, we should not be doing that anyways) and the Sign of Peace (if even held) will be a simple wave or bow.
I find it difficult to say this, but those who are 65 and over are asked at this time to continue sheltering at home and not attend Mass. It really breaks my heart to exclude anyone but especially our dedicated and devote senior members. Please understand that this is done out of love for you and concern for your health.
There will be hand sanitizer at the doors of the Churches and in the restrooms. Also, it is asked that people wear facemask as per State Guidelines. Those exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19 are, naturally, asked not to attend.
We are required to clean the Church building after each usage with chemicals that meet EPA guidelines for Covid-19 disinfecting. As hymnals and such are not easily disinfected, all such items will be removed from the Church. We plan to print single use worship aids with the readings and music for a Mass that you will receive and then either dispose of or take home.
The number of ministers at Mass will be greatly reduced and those who minister will have to be taught new practices. Those ministers under the age of 65 will be among the first to attend Mass as they and I come together to learn how to minister under these circumstances. The next step will be to have Mass with small groups present such as the 1st communicates and their immediate family and those in the RCIA who should have been received into the Church at Easter.
I realize I have not answered the question on most of your minds. Namely, “When can I return to Mass?”. I am truly sorry, but I don’t know. I will, however, continue providing updates as I am able and pray we are back together soon. Please continue to participate in Mass through our Livestreamed Masses on catholiclaporte.org, Facebook and YouTube.
Peace,
Fr. Ian
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Sacred Heart Holy Name Society Scholarships
Sacred Heart Food Pantry Thank you for all of your donations! You are helping people, families in your community. Food donations may be put in a box in the entrance area of Sacred Heart Office ( on Niesen St.) on Tuesday & Thursdays from 9:00 a.m.-Noon. The food donations will be divided between our tow food pantries to help our La Porte Community. St. Vincent DePaul Society Through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is able to assist families by providing food, clothing, utilities, and rent, etc. Thank You! Current needs are: Non perishable food items. Monetary donations may be put in a plain envelope, designated for SVdP (or your envelope provided in your monthly packet marked for St. Vincent de Paul), and placed in the mail or dropped off at one of the parishes. Food donations may be put in a box in the entrance area of Sacred Heart (on Niesen St.) on Tues. & Thurs. from 9:00 a.m. - Noon. The food donations will be divided between our two food pantries to help our La Porte Community. Local COVID-19 Information Hotlines There are now three hotlines for the public to access for Coronavirus questions and guidance. - The Indiana State Department of Health Hotline that is now 24/7 877-826-0011 - The Indiana State Department of Health Provider Hotline for Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, PA, etc. 317-233-4672 - Beacon Hospital Hotline 855-523-2225 - Franciscan Hospital Hotline 219-879-8511 Prompt #8 |
Blood Drive - Save the Date!
Blood Drive Wed., June 3rd, 2020 from 12-5pm! at Sacred Heart Church 201 Bach St., (side entrance on Niesen Street). Go to www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=sacredheartlp or call 1-800 RED CROSS to schedule your blood donation appointment. 
Liturgy of the Hours Daytime Prayer
Join us at noon for the Liturgy of the Hours Daytime Prayer on our Face Book page. Deacon Frank prays the Divine Office Midday prayer from the Chapel at Sacred Heart Church. Go to iBreviary.com click on the upper left hand icon (scroll) and go to Daytime prayers for the day's text to follow along. Prayer intentions are also welcome by contacting Deacon Frank at fzolvinski@sacredheartlp.org
Prayer Ministry Our Parish Prayer ministries exist to serve our Parish Family and friends in times of need. - St. Peter Prayer Chain: Donna Wagner at 362-4821 email tdwagner1@frontier.com, Ruth Livergood 219-262-2991 or D. Noveroske at djnover@peoplepc.com - St. Joseph Prayer Tree: Call Jean at 219-716-3414 or Sally at 362-4987 - Sacred Heart Prayer Chain: Tabbatha Kehoe: Email btkehoe2@comcast.net Prayers can be requested by name or without giving a person’s name. If you would like to join our prayer chain, contact one of the above individuals. |
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From this moment on, live the Eucharist fully; be persons for whom the Holy Mass, Communion, and Eucharistic adoration are the center and summit of their whole life.
- Pope Saint John Paul II
Daily Eucharistic adoration at St. Joseph Adoration Chapel, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Call the office for more details 219-362-9595
Call the office for more details 219-362-9595
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