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Ministry of Prayers for Healing
Amid much suffering, and great challenges thee days, there is the sound of choirs heralding hope in that very same birth of God made flesh. For in this Season of the Silent Night, we are reminded that we are God Searchers and God Finders… the meaning of Epiphany joy! Such joy, hope and relief are in the recent good news of the newly developed vaccines, a sign of prayers answered with God’s presence in science and medicine for healing.
We know that more hope for healing continues. Perhaps for members in our families or that of friends. Hope for healing also continues in response to what many of us learned this past November when we were informed that our Pastor, Fr. Ian Williams was diagnosed with cancer. However, in Father Ian’s compassionate pastoral care, he reminded us to pray not only for his healing, but to pray for all who are suffering from diseases such as cancers and leukemia.
We know that more hope for healing continues. Perhaps for members in our families or that of friends. Hope for healing also continues in response to what many of us learned this past November when we were informed that our Pastor, Fr. Ian Williams was diagnosed with cancer. However, in Father Ian’s compassionate pastoral care, he reminded us to pray not only for his healing, but to pray for all who are suffering from diseases such as cancers and leukemia.
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We, as a parish community, can take on a communal action as a faith family in response to Fr. Ian’s announcement. Naturally, we choose St. Peregrine, the patron saint for those suffering from cancer and other serious illnesses to intercede for our prayers. Therefore, you are invited to join our newly formed parish-wide “Ministry of Prayers for Healing”.
Each church has been given an icon of St. Peregrine, which is displayed in the entranceway, as a reminder of this prayer ministry. St. Peregrine prayer cards are also available as a guide. Please take a card or use your own prayers as you wish. We ask that you find your own quiet time each day to pray with us. We know the power of united prayer, as we place our trust and hope in God. Click below for additional information and the prayer:
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Help the LaPorte County Homeless Shelter
Our Catholic Peace and Social Justice Commission is partnering with the LaPorte County Homeless Shelter to provide items for those in need this winter. The shelter operates out of the closed Sacred Heart Church in Michigan City and runs from October to April. Items may be dropped off at Sacred Heart Parish Office in LaPorte during the month of February. Monetary contributions can also be made by writing a check to ICPI, P.O. Box 38, Michigan City, IN 46360. Questions: Deacon Frank, 219-575-1090.
Kroger Rewards
The money that is raised goes directly to our Sacred Heart and St. Joseph food pantries. To find out more about how you can participate go to our La Porte Catholic Church Web site and find the Kroger Rewards icon near the bottom of the page and click on it. Or go to krogercommunityrewards.com and sign up. Our NPO number for Sacred Heart is GU841 or for St. Joseph is 10524. Or if you need assistance contact Karen Burns at 362-7990 or email: burns102@comcast.net. 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 - 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. Donate Your Old Christmas Lights
The Peace and Justice Commission is collecting old, broken or useless strands of Christmas lights that are no longer working. These will either be re-furbished or re-cycled and the money used for our parish food pantries. Simply drop your old lights in the food collection boxes located in the church gathering space. 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 one of the boxes at each of the three parishes or 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. Sacred Heart Food Pantry Thank you to all for your monetary and food donations! Your continued support makes it possible for our pantry to continue to provide food to those in need in our community. Our pantry is open Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:00, weather permitting. Donations of non-perishable food items may be placed in the boxes near the entrance to the Church on the weekends or in the entrance area of the Sacred Heart Office (Niesen St.) during office hours. |
