Igniting the Fire

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Bishop McClory invites you to join him for a Holy Easter Mass in memory of Pope Francis on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Angels in Gary. The Holy Father's Funeral Mass will be celebrated earlier that morning at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Following Mass, the faithful will be given the opportunity to engage in corporal works of mercy and service projects in Gary. The Cathedral Franciscans have organized these projects as a way to honor Pope Francis’ heart for those on the margins and care for our common home.

Find answers Are you looking for something to give your life meaning? Lonely and in need of community? Confused about how much pain and suffering there is in the world? Back to Mass weekend is Sept. 14 and 15. Let us help.

Go to www.GaryOYYA.org/NWICamino to register or check our link in the bio!

Do you know a young man who God may be calling to the priesthood? Invite him to this day of discernment with Diocese of Gary Vocations

Friday, April 28, 7:00 PM
St. Paul, 1855 W. Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Young adults, college aged, 20’s, and 30’s and their families are invited to our Adoration Night, Friday, April 28, at St. Paul Catholic Church, in Valparaiso. We will meet in the Queen of Apostles Chapel. Adoration will start at 7:00. There will be music, silent prayer, and an opportunity for Reconciliation. Afterwards, join us for fellowship time!

RSVP at www.garyoyya.org/adoration

Diocese of Gary Christ Alive Retreat for High School Students on November 19th at St. Michael's in Schererville. For more information or to register go to http://www.garyoyya.org/ChristAlive

As a grassroots initiative in support of the National Eucharistic Revival, Virtual Catholic Conference will be offering a free virtual conference to help excite people, build momentum, and promote the National Eucharistic Revival.

Learn more and register here: https://go.virtualcatholicconference.com/ERC22?utm_source=MASTER%20LIST%202022&utm_campaign=05f7190ac0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_11_08_08_36_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_03a1f4e5c2-05f7190ac0-143449563&r_done=1

NWI Camino, a walking pilgrimage for young adults on July 23 and 24. On day one, we will walk from St. Mary in Crown Point to Our Lady of Grace in Highland along the Erie Lackawanna Trail. Then on day two, we will pick up the trail from Our Lady of Grace and continue to All Saints Church in Hammond. This is a walking pilgrimage to give you time to pray, be in silence, or to walk with others. We modeled it after the Camino De Santiago, the medieval pilgrimage trail in Spain, so along the way, you will carry a “Camino Passport.” You will be greeted by people passing out water at different stops and you will also receive a stamp for your passport, to show how far you walked. At the very end, after receiving all of your stamps, you will receive a special Compostela, or certificate of completion.

-Some FAQ about the NWI Camino:
Do I have to walk both days?
Nope. This pilgrimage is what you make of it. You can walk one day or both.

-Do I have to stay overnight?
Nope. Right now, everyone who has signed up to participate will be going home at the end of day one and then coming back for day two.

-Can I bring my kids?
Yes! The Erie Lackawanna Trail is perfect for strollers and kiddos. It’s very flat, so it makes it an easy walk. There are limited bathrooms along the trail, though, but other parents who have brought their kids in the past said they had no problem bringing their kids.

-How much does it cost?
There is no registration fee and we will provide lunch on Saturday (a Jimmy John’s sandwich and chips). Pilgrims are on their own for other meals, such as dinner on Saturday.

-If I can’t walk it, but still want to be a part of it, can I volunteer?
YES! We can always use drivers and people to help organize stamp stops. Complete the registration (there is an option to sign up as a volunteer) to let us know you are interested in helping out.

-How can I learn more?
You can go to: www.garyoyya.org/nwicamino for more info and to register.