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2012-Year of Lifelong Faith Formation
"Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to people of good will."
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NEW FEDERAL MANDATE FOR CONTRACEPTION / STERILIZATION DISREGARDS RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Please read these statements to be well informed what is going on and take action: White House Misrepresents Its Own Contraceptive Mandate Six Things Everyone Should Know About the HHS Mandate Letter from Cardinal George BACKGROUND: THE NEW FEDERAL MANDATE FOR CONTRACEPTION/STERILIZATION COVERAGE TALKING POINTS: FEDERAL CONTRACEPTION/STERILIZATION MANDATE |
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We invite you to come to a special Mass on Tuesday, February 21, at 8:30 am in the Chapel to celebrate the feast of our Parish Patron, St. Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. After the Mass, in the Chapel Hall, we will have a light reception for this great occasion. |
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Ash Wednesday Feb. 22 Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, February 22. There will be: Mass - 8:30 am, Service - 4:00 pm Mass - 7:00 pm in the Church. A fast and abstinence is prescribed for Ash Wednesday. |
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 Join us for a bit of Ireland! We will enjoy a catered Irish dinner of corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, carrots and rye bread. Shamrock cupcakes and coffee for dessert. Dinner will be followed by entertain-ment featuring the McNulty Irish Dancers, and musicians Joe Wadz and Pat Gaughan. You may recognize Joe from Sunday Mass where he plays the violin and mandolin. Tickets are $15 per person with a cash bar. Tickets can be purchased after Mass or at the parish office. You can also register on line for the price of $17 to cover the transaction expenses. |
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Catholicism Series as Part of Adult Faith Formation
Journey around the world and deep into the faith. Witness the most significant story ever told. For the first time, in breathtaking, high-definition cinematography, the beauty and truth of the Catholic Faith is illustrated in a rich, multimedia experience. Journey with acclaimed author, speaker and theologian Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth’s people. From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating hearts of Uganda, from the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain, to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the mystery of Catholicism is revealed.Discover the full meaning of the Faith. The series will begin on Thursday, February 23 and continue on March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 12, 19, 26, and May 3. Please note we will not meet on April 5, Holy Thursday. If you would like to participate, please call the parish office to register. There is no fee. |
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Lenten Palms On February 22 we will celebrate Ash Wednesday and begin the Lenten season. Traditionally, the ashes distributed on this day are from the palms from the previous Palm Sunday. We invite parishioners to bring in their palms from last year. A box for the palms will be in the vestibule of the church. These palms will be burned and used for ashes on Ash Wednesday. |
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March 12/13 - Parish Lenten Mission Fr. Benedykt Pazdan will lead this years Parish Lenten Mission with two evenings of spiritual reflection. On Mon. March 12, the focus is on LOVE – Forgiveness, Service, and Sacrifice. On Tues., March 13, the theme is Loving Friendship of God - You are Never Alone. All prayer services will be held in the Church at 7:00 pm. These evenings of reflec-tion offer a time for spiritual renewal. You are encouraged to stop for a moment and take a journey into your deeper self. Unless you stop and let go of your ordinary concerns, you will not hear the Holy Spirit speak-ing to you. Material presented during the Missions is not intended for small children. We extend a special invitation toward the Teens and Young Adults to take part in this Mission, especially on the second evening as it includes a witness talk from a young person who is dealing with the challenges of today. |
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter Are we willing to have the faith of Mary in believing the angel? Do we have faith in our spouse that will give us the strength to make our Sacrament holy? Take some well deserved time for just the two of you to deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends for the Chicago/Northwest Indiana area on January 27-29, 2012, March 2-4, 2012 or June 8-10, 2012. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 1-800-442-3554 or contact us through www.wwmechicago-gary.org |
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| Parish Registration Update We are asking all registered parishioners to update their family information and provide your email address. We would like to begin communicating through email in order to communicate more effectively and save paper and postage. You can email the information to the parish office at info@stpeterdamian.org. | |
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Daily Readings
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Weekend Masses in the Church
Saturdays at 5:00 PM
Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM |
Daily Mass in the Chapel
Mass: 8:30 am
Mon. Tue. Wed. Fri. Thu. 8:30 am - Communion Svc. Only |
Sacrament of Reconciliation
4:00 on Saturdays or by appointment |
Office Hours
Monday through Friday:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Liturgical Schedule
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Events
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News
Federal Contraception Mandate Background
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