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Habitat for
Humanity - May |
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Habitat Build Location: 622 Harrison, Gary,
IN. Build dates: May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15,
16, and 17. Anyone interested in helping may
call our parish team leader - Ray at 756-9825 for
more information or an application form.
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63rd
International Rosary March - May 4 - 2:00 pm |
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St. Margaret Mary Church, 1445 Hoffman St.,
Hammond. INTENTION: That the month of May
brings us closer to our Blessed Mother as the
Mother of Hope, for an end to abortion, the
protection of our military, and world
peace. The Rosary will be prayed in church
for those unable to march. Sponsored by the
Gary Diocese-Blue Army. For more
information, call 836-8779.
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Rosary
(Chapel) - May 5 - 3:00 pm |
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Choir Practice
- May 7 - 7:00 to 8:30 pm |
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Choir Practice
- May 8 |
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Gethsemani
Trappist Abbey Vocational Retreats - Starting May
9 |
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The famous Gethsemani Trappist Abbey in
Trappist Kentucky will be hosting free live-In
Vocational retreats. Work & pray with the
monks on their 2000 acre farm and hear the
vocational talks. .There is no cost but space is
limited. Dates include May 9-16, June 2-9,
June 9-16, and July 4-11. Weekend dates are
also available. For more information, call
toll free 800-221-1807.
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Quincera
Church - May 10 - 1:30 pm |
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Bishop Noll
Girls Soccer Team Car Wash - May 10 - 11:00 am to
3:00 pm |
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At Blue Top Drive In - 8801 Indianapolist
Blvd, Highland, IN. $5.00 suggested donation.
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Une Soiree de
Roman (An Evening of Romance) - May 10 - 7:00 pm |
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The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Community of
Northwest Indiana will present Une Soiree de
Roman (An Evening of Romance)...an affordable,
French-themed, dinner-for-two where couples will
have a candlelit opportunity to reconnect &
rekindle their marriage. Registration is open to
any married couple from Northwest Indiana. This
will be held at St. John the Evangelist Parish,
11301 W. 93rd Ave., St. John (corner of Rt. 41
and 93rd Ave.) Seating will be limited. Please
call Julie Zasada at 365-5678, ext 264 or visit www.stjohnparish.org/canamarriage.php!
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Mother's Day
Breakfast - May 11 - 9:30 |
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The Holy Name Society will be sponsoring our
annual Mother’s Day breakfast in the Parish
Hall. All Ladies of our parish along with
your Mothers, Grandmothers, Daughters, Sisters,
and grade school age sons are cordially invited.
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Spaghetti
Dinner - May 15 - 4:00 to 7:00 pm |
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To benefit the Ross Township Food Pantry will
be held at the Hellenic Cultural Center, 8000
Madison St., Merrillville. Please call
769-2481 for further information.
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Teen Night -
May 16 |
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Teens welcome to St. Mary School’s
“TEEN NIGHT” - All 6th, 7th & 8th
grade students from local schools are invited to
join us on Friday, May 16 at St. Mary School, 405
E. Joliet St., Crown Point (Door “C”),
Gym doors. Guitar Hero Contest: $10 per person,
winner receives $50 Best Buy gift card. Karoke:
$1 per song (single or group). Free Throw
Contest, $1 per chance, win $25 Dick’s
Sporting Goods gift card.
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Pray, Come,
and See Program - May 16 to 22 |
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The Sisters of Providence at St. Mary of the
Woods, IN are having various come and pray, come,
& see programs. May 16-22 for women in their
20’s and 30’s. October 24-25 fall
discernment for women ages 18-42 who are
considering becoming a religious sister. For
more information call 1-800-860-1840, ext. 2897.
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Golf Outing -
May 18 - 12:00 noon |
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The St. Mary Men’s Club from St. Mary
Church in Griffith invite you to a Golf Outing at
Sherwood Club (Ladies Welcome). Proceeds benefit
St. Jude House. Cost $75 per person includes
fees, cart, refreshments & banquet at 5:00
pm. Attending dinner only? Cost is $25. Call
Ron Bartnicki at 924-6077.
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1st Annual
Alzheimer's Association Resource and Education
Expo - May 21 - 9:00am to 1:00 pm |
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At University of Phoenix, 8401 W. Ohio St.,
Merrillville. Resource & education
topics may include: legal information, home
health, home equipment & services,
alternative placement options, grief management.
For more information call Sarah, 464-9600.
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Pork Chop
Dinner - May 22 - 4:00 to 7:00 pm |
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Sponsored by Knights of Columbus
Council 13003 at St. Joan of Arc, 200 East 78th
Ave., Merrillville, (half block east of
Broadway). Price, $9.00 for two 1 inch pork
chops, baked potato, salad, & vegetable.
Kids, $3.00 for a hot dog, chips & pickle.
For more info call Dave, 942-8378, or John,
718-2515. Proceeds to be used to purchase new
equipment sorely needed by the parish.
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2008 National
Medjugorje Conference - May 23 to 25 |
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At the Joyce Center at the University of
Notre Dame. The conference begins Friday at
7:00 p.m.and includes a candlelight procession to
the Lourdes Grotto. For information contact
Queen of Peace Ministries at 574-288-8777, or
www.QueenofPeaceMinistries.com, or Email maryconference@sbcglobal.net.
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Bishop Noll
Girls Soccer Team Car Wash - May 24 - 11:00 am to
3:00 pm |
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At Blue Top Drive In - 8801 Indianapolist
Blvd, Highland, IN. $5.00 suggested donation.
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Bishop Noll
Girls Soccer Team Car Wash - May 24 - 11:00 am to
3:00 pm |
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At St. Thomas More - 8501 Calumet Ave.,
Munster, IN. $5.00 suggested donation.
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Vacation Bible
School - June 9 to 13 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
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For information and registration for this
year's Vacation Bible School, go to https://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/ourladyofconsolation.
Registration Deadlines - Volunteers:
5/25/2008 and Participants: 6/9/2008
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Vacation Bible
School - June 9 to 13 |
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Any adult or teen interested in helping with
Vacation Bible School, please contact the Faith
Formation Office at 769-2295! You will have
as much fun as the kids!! Training
for Vacation Bible School will be held at Our
Lady of Consolation in the Holy Family Room at
6:30PM on Thursday, April 10th!
RSVP 769-2295 by April 3rd. All
adults and teens planning to help (and have a
great time!) are invited to attend!
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Retrouvaille -
begins June 13 |
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Retrouvaille...A Lifeline For Troubled
Marriages - Do you feel lost, alone, or bored in
your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt, or angry
with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting?
Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought
about separation or divorce? If any of the above
describes your marriage. Retrouvaille can
help. The next Retrouvaille Program begins
with the weekend of June 13. For info call (800)
470-2230. All inquiries are confidential.
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World Youth
Day - July 2008 |
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Youth and young adults (16-30’s) are
invited on a pilgrimage to World Youth Day, July,
2008. Included WYD festivities, including
liturgy with the Holy Father. Additionally,
the group will journey on a memorable pilgrimage
that will include tours of sites in Sydney &
Canberra, as well as religious formation and
liturgy. Estimated per person cost is $3800,
includes transportation, hotel, tours, and most
meals. First deposit of $500 is due to the
diocese by January 15th, 2007 to
secure participation. Youth who will be
under 18 in July, 2008 must be under the guidance
of a chaperone. For a complete itinerary,
contact Kevin Driscoll (769-9292x229) or visit dcgary.org/youth/wyd08.htm.
For information contact: Carole Sluce at
769-2295.
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Men!!! Six
Days of Fishing in Canada on Eagle Lake - July 26
to August 2, 2008 |
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St. James Holy Name is sponsoring a fishing
trip to Ontario, Canada. Deluxe
accommodations include transportation, all meals,
fishing guide for every two boats, shore lunches
and more. Only $1,097. Reservation deposit
of $100 due by December 15. Call Russ at
219-924-4298 for more information. Check our
website: www.northshorelodgeontario.com.
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Caregivers
Support Group |
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St. John the
Evangelist Parish, in partnership with Franciscan
Communities, offers a monthly Caregivers Support
Group meeting on the second Monday of every month
at 6:30 pm. Susan Walstra, RN, serves as group
facilitator. All those who are providing for the
health care needs of adult relatives and friends
are invited. Call 365-5678 ext. 254 or email at dbosak@stjohnparish.org.
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The Wounded
Healers Grief Support Groups |
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Meetings are held at: St. James Parish,
corner of Kennedy Ave and 45th St., Highland,
IN. “Beginnings” Groups,
“Advanced” Groups and “Suicide
Survivors Support” Groups meet on Wednesday
evenings 7 - 8:30 pm. For info call 924-5577. |
