IMPORTANT UPDATE:
In light of new information and recommendations from health officials concerning the danger of the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgency to stem the spread of the virus, the five Catholic bishops of Indiana have suspended effective March 18 and until further notice all public Sunday and weekday Masses.
Please see Fr. Ian's letter to parishioners below. Also, there are COVID-19 resources on the bulletin board below.
In light of new information and recommendations from health officials concerning the danger of the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgency to stem the spread of the virus, the five Catholic bishops of Indiana have suspended effective March 18 and until further notice all public Sunday and weekday Masses.
Please see Fr. Ian's letter to parishioners below. Also, there are COVID-19 resources on the bulletin board below.
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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. |
"And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.'"
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We will start providing the Mass through Facebook beginning March 18, 2020.
The schedule for Weekday and Weekend will be:
Monday - Friday 7 am Eucharistic Adoration, (English) 8 am Mass (Facebook Live and YouTube)
Monday - Friday 6 pm Mass (Spanish), 8pm Eucharistic Adoration & Rosary (Spanish) (Facebook Live)
Fridays during Lent 6 pm (English) Stations of the Cross (Facebook Live)
Fridays during Lent following Spanish Mass, Stations of the Cross (Spanish) (Facebook Live)
Saturday 4 pm Mass in English (Facebook Live and YouTube)
6 pm Mass in Spanish (Facebook Live)
Sunday 8 am Mass in English (Facebook Live)
Note: If you are viewing the Mass through Facebook Live and wish to use a mobile device or tablet, you must visit the Parish Facebook page. The Facebook feed on the Parish website when viewed on a mobile device or tablet does not include Facebook Live.
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A Letter from Our Pastor
March 17, 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
“Trust in the Lord” Proverbs 3:5. Throughout Sacred Scripture, we are called upon to place our trust in the Lord. In the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I encourage you to take this message to heart. Regardless of what the world may throw at us, we are ultimately in God’s hands. Our faith in Christ Jesus is precious to us and sustains us through all things.
Bishop McClory deeply knows the importance of gathering for the Eucharist. It is truly the Source and Summit of our Faith. He, with the other Bishops of Indiana and in consultation with Diocesan leadership, has reluctantly come to the conclusion that the current Coronavirus Pandemic and the guidelines issued by the CDC have placed us in a situation where the prudent action is to suspend both weekday and weekend Masses. Even having known this was coming, it is breaking my heart.
In the coming weeks, we will strive to keep our Parish family connected and spiritual nourished through means that avoid in person contact. In particular, our Website and Facebook pages will be utilized to provide both recorded and live Masses. As the details of this are worked out, I will make them public. I encourage everyone to make a daily Spiritual Communion which St. Thomas Aquinas once defined as “an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and in lovingly embracing Him as if we had actually received Him. (in the physical Eucharist)”
Please keep our community, nation and world in your prayers ardently lifting them up to the Lord. Especially, ask the Lord’s protection and guidance on all healthcare workers. And above all else, trust in the Lord.
Peace and Blessings,
Fr. Ian
Prayers for a Spiritual Communion:
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now 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.
Oh Jesus, I turn toward the holy tabernacle where You live hidden for love of me. I love you, O my God. I cannot receive you in Holy Communion. Come, nevertheless, and visit me with Your grace. Come spiritually into my heart. Purify it. Sanctify it. Render it like unto Your own. Amen.
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
“Trust in the Lord” Proverbs 3:5. Throughout Sacred Scripture, we are called upon to place our trust in the Lord. In the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I encourage you to take this message to heart. Regardless of what the world may throw at us, we are ultimately in God’s hands. Our faith in Christ Jesus is precious to us and sustains us through all things.
Bishop McClory deeply knows the importance of gathering for the Eucharist. It is truly the Source and Summit of our Faith. He, with the other Bishops of Indiana and in consultation with Diocesan leadership, has reluctantly come to the conclusion that the current Coronavirus Pandemic and the guidelines issued by the CDC have placed us in a situation where the prudent action is to suspend both weekday and weekend Masses. Even having known this was coming, it is breaking my heart.
In the coming weeks, we will strive to keep our Parish family connected and spiritual nourished through means that avoid in person contact. In particular, our Website and Facebook pages will be utilized to provide both recorded and live Masses. As the details of this are worked out, I will make them public. I encourage everyone to make a daily Spiritual Communion which St. Thomas Aquinas once defined as “an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and in lovingly embracing Him as if we had actually received Him. (in the physical Eucharist)”
Please keep our community, nation and world in your prayers ardently lifting them up to the Lord. Especially, ask the Lord’s protection and guidance on all healthcare workers. And above all else, trust in the Lord.
Peace and Blessings,
Fr. Ian
Prayers for a Spiritual Communion:
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now 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.
Oh Jesus, I turn toward the holy tabernacle where You live hidden for love of me. I love you, O my God. I cannot receive you in Holy Communion. Come, nevertheless, and visit me with Your grace. Come spiritually into my heart. Purify it. Sanctify it. Render it like unto Your own. Amen.
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Saturday, March 28, 2020 (English)
Vigil of the Fifth Sunday of Lent
Perpetual Adoration |
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Unite yourself in prayer to the Benedictine nuns of Perpetual Adoration at Tyburn Convent, London - from whose chapel this live video is being transmitted:
https://www.ewtn.co.uk/live/adoration |
Mass & Confession Times
IMPORTANT: In light of new information and recommendations from health officials concerning the danger of the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgency to stem the spread of the virus, the five Catholic bishops of Indiana have suspended effective March 18 and until further notice all public Sunday and weekday Masses.
We will start providing the Mass through Facebook beginning March 19, 2020.
The schedule for Weekday and Weekend will be:
Monday-Friday 7am Eucharistic Adoration, (English) 8am Mass (Facebook Live and YouTube)
Monday-Friday 6pm Mass(Spanish),8pm Eucharistic Adoration & Rosary (Spanish) (Facebook Live)
Fridays during Lent 6 pm (English) Stations of the Cross (Facebook Live)
Fridays during Lent following Spanish Mass, Stations of the Cross (Spanish) (Facebook Live)
Saturday 4 pm Mass in English (Facebook Live)
6 pm Mass in Spanish (Facebook Live)
Sunday 8 am Mass in English (Facebook Live and YouTube)
Monday-Friday 7am Eucharistic Adoration, (English) 8am Mass (Facebook Live and YouTube)
Monday-Friday 6pm Mass(Spanish),8pm Eucharistic Adoration & Rosary (Spanish) (Facebook Live)
Fridays during Lent 6 pm (English) Stations of the Cross (Facebook Live)
Fridays during Lent following Spanish Mass, Stations of the Cross (Spanish) (Facebook Live)
Saturday 4 pm Mass in English (Facebook Live)
6 pm Mass in Spanish (Facebook Live)
Sunday 8 am Mass in English (Facebook Live and YouTube)
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
5:30 pm St. Peter 6:00 pm St. Joseph (Spanish) Sunday 6:45 am St. Joseph 8:00 am St. Peter 9:00 am St. Joseph 10:45 am Sacred Heart 11:00 am St. Joseph (Spanish) Confession Friday morning, 1/2 hour before Mass, St. Peter Saturday morning, 1/2 hour before Mass and following Mass, St. Joseph Saturday Evening, 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm Sacred Heart (English) 4:45 pm - 5:40 pm St. Joseph (English and Spanish) |
Daily Mass
Monday, 8:00 am St. Peter (Communion Service) Tuesday, 8:00 am Sacred Heart Wednesday, : 8:00 am Sacred Heart (Communion Service) 12:15 pm St. Joseph Mass followed by Adoration Thursday, 8:00 am Sacred Heart Friday, 8:00 am St. Peter Saturday, 8:30 am St. Joseph Eucharist Adoration St. Joseph Adoration Chapel, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (Call office for more details 219-362-9595) |
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Important COVID-19 Resources
During any difficult time, it is important to stay informed. Below are several reliable resources about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it affects our community.
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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 Franciscan Health
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A Prayer for Uncertain Times Lord, help me. Be Prepared, but not anxious. Be aware, but not desperate. Be vigilant, but not in fear. Be joyful, but not clueless. Be faithful, but not careless. Lord, be my hope and strength. Amen Franciscan Health Michigan City COVID-19 Outpatient TestingFranciscan Health Michigan City is now offering outpatient testing for COVID-19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. A physician's order and pre-registration is required to be tested. Patients should call (219) 877-1474 prior to arrival to pre-register. The testing station is located at a trailer on the far east side of the hospital's main parking lot and is identified with signage. To minimize unnecessary exposure, testing will be completed in the patient's car. Patients should NOT enter the Emergency Department for testing. After testing, unless exhibiting acute symptoms that require hospitalization, patients will be sent home to treat their symptoms. The patient’s physician will notify them with test results within three to four days. |
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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