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This is the renovated chapel in the former convent at St. Stanislaus Kostka, Michigan City. (Bob Wellinski photos)

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ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE OF THE WEEK
    
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DIOCESAN FEATURE:  FESTIVALS - 2008
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 Movies - DVD Rentals?


Books?

Offensive movies?
Do you know what your kids are seeing in the theatres and on DVD? 
Read the latest movie and video reviews from the Catholic News Service and be armed with the information you need to make an educated and moral decision. 
Book reviews also available. 

Springtime Festivals and Fundraisers


 

Is your parish or club having a fundraiser?

Contact our office to get your event publicized.

(219) 769-9292
ext. 286.
or email us at
nwic@dcgary.org



SUMMER PUBLISHING SCHEDULE 2008 TELEVISION RELEASE OF THE WEEK
    
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We will not publish on the following weeks
during the summertime:

Looking for something good to watch on tv this week?
Wondering what is coming to tv in the weeks ahead? 

Visit our Television page and follow the links!      

June 22

 

July 6
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August 3
August 17
We resume our weekly Fall publishing schedule
with the issue dated August 24, 2008
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CATHOLIC YOUTH 

We will recognizes a
Youth of the Month, someone in grades 7-11, who makes himself or herself a witness of the Gospel.
Here’s an opportunity to showcase a young person who lives their Catholic faith in an upcoming print edition of the newspaper. Click here for more details.



 


COMMUNITY NEEDS 
       
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CELEBRATE YOU
   
FREE FOOD IN LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA
  • St. Joseph, Hammond, St. Joseph Soup Kitchen,’ church basement in downtown Hammond,  Monday through Friday  - Noon to 1 p.m.
     
  • Holy Name, Cedar Lake, ‘St. Clare’s Kitchen,’ Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., basement of church. Sponsored by Secular Franciscans.
FREE FOOD IN PORTER COUNTY, INDIANA
  • St. Patrick, Chesterton, ‘Table of Plenty Soup Kitchen,’ Fridays, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Chapel Hall (bldg. #2).  

Are you celebrating a 50th Anniversary in July, August or Sept. 2008? 

Find out how you can be celebrated in an upcoming print edition of the newspaper.   
Click here for more details.

Are you celebrating a 25th Anniversary in July, August or Sept 2008?

Find out how you can be celebrated in an upcoming print edition of the newspaper.  
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WHY A CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER IN YOUR HOME?
"The main task of every Christian from baptism is to testify to Christ in personal life, faith and hope," said the archbishop. "May the truth, justice and beauty found in Jesus Christ expand and become accessible through such media (Catholic newspapers)."
Quote by: Moscow Archbishop Paolo Pezzi

Is your parish having a festival or a picnic?  Advertise in our print edition. Call today to reserve your space!  (219) 769-9292.

JOB OPENING - PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT

The Northwest Indiana Catholic is looking for a full-time photojournalist to join the staff of our diocesan newspaper.  Photojournalism is a particular form of journalism that creates a news story primarily through the use of photographs. Candidates must be familiar with professional, digital camera equipment; have knowledge of Photoshop and Macintosh computers; be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends; be knowledgeable in the Catholic faith; and be able to gather information for and write captions. Ideal candidate has had prior print media experience.   Please send resume and work samples to Steve Euvino, Northwest Indiana Catholic, 9292 Broadway, Merrillville IN 46410.  Deadline for resume and work samples is May 30, 2008.  No phone calls, please.

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SCRIPTURE READINGS    >> More: Scripture, go to the Community page

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Mother's Day
May 11
Pentecost Sunday

Acts 2:1-11
Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34
1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13
John 20:19-23

May 12
Nereus and Achilleus; Pancras
James 1:1-11
Psalm 119:67-68, 71-72, 75-76
Mark 8:11-13

May 13
Our Lady of
Fatima
James 1:12-18
Psalm 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19
Mark 8:14-21

May 14
St. Matthias, Apostle

Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
Psalm 113:1-8
John 15:9-17

May 15
St. Isidore

James 2:1-9
Psalm 34:2-7
Mark 8:27-33

May 16
James 2:14-24, 26
Psalm 112:1-6
Mark
8:34-9:1

May 17
James 3:1-10
Psalm 12:2-5, 7-8
Mark 9:2-13

May 18
Feast of the Most Holy Trinity

Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9
(Psalm) Daniel 3:52-55
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
John 3:16-18

May 19
James 3:13-18
Psalm 19:8-10, 15
Mark 9:14-29

May 20
St. Bernardine of
Siena
James 4:1-10
Psalm 55:7-11, 23
Mark 9:30-37

May 21
St. Christopher Magallanes and his companions

James 4:13-17
Psalm 49:2-3, 6-11
Mark 9:38-40

May 22
St. Rita of Cascia

James 5:1-6
Psalm 49:14-20
Mark 9:41-50

May 23
James 5:9-12
Psalm 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12
Mark 10:1-12

May 24
James 5:13-20
Psalm 141:1-3, 8
Mark 10:13-16

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