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Parish Closing

'With Hope and Peace'
St. John Cantius members
continue faith journey

Bishop Dale J. Melczek, offered a final blessing outside the church, reminded the assembly, “You are the light of Christ. You are the living Body of Jesus. Take his love and peace to others.” In his homily, the bishop prayed for the current and past members of Cantius “as you continue your journey with hope and peace at other parishes.”

Deacon James Haugh locks the doors to St. John Cantius, East Chicago, following the closing Mass for the 104-year-old parish, June 21. The deacon, who served the parish six years, stated, "The closing of the building does not diminish the Body of Christ, which we are members of." (Tim Hunt photo)

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NWIC photographer wins two CPA awards
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  Priests' poetry reflects journeys of faith, hope, but struggles too
If you've ever wondered what the experts mean when they say that the Bible in so many ways is about you, the title poem in Benedictine Father Kilian McDonnell's "God Drops and Loses Things" should clarify the matter completely -- even more so if you happen to be a parent.

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Congrats Andrean 59ers
State Baseball Champs!


Andrean senior baseball player Kyle Kovach hugs family members in the stands after the 59ers captured the 3A state championship at Victory Field, Indianapolis, June 20. (Tim Hunt photo)
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Ben Ross is a seminarian of the Diocese of Gary. His monthly column now appears in the Northwest Indiana Catholic.  His second story: "Young seminarian hones skills in soccer, teamwork" can be found in the June 14, 2009 print edition of the newspaper.  He writes: "I had the privilege to be on the North American College’s soccer team, the North American Martyrs. We’ve had a lot of fun this year playing on our new field. Once the field was finished, we played scrimmage games just about every week. But soon our team began to form around the veteran players of previous years and we started regular weekly practices to prepare for the Clericus Cup season." Subscribe now to read his story. Newspaper Home Delivery - Subscribe Today
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BISHOP MELCZEK’S SCHEDULE

July 7-9
 • Good Leaders, Good Shepherds — Mundelein, Illinois

Friday, July 10
 • Mass — Camp Lawrence, Valparaiso, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 11
 • Mass and installation of Father Douglas Mayer as pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton, Valparaiso, 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 12
 • Mass and installation of Father Peter Muha as pastor of Our Lady of Consolation, Merrillville, 11:00 a.m.

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

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

June 28
Acts 3:1-10
Psalm 19:2-5
Galatians 1:11-20
John 21:15-19

June 29
Ss. Peter and Paul
Acts 12:1-11
Psalm 34:2-9
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18
Matthew 16:13-19

June 30
The First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
Genesis 19:15-29
Psalm 26:2-3, 9-12
Matthew 8:23-27

July 1
Blessed Junípero Serra
Genesis 21:5, 8-20a
Psalm 34:7-8, 10-13
Matthew 8:28-34

July 2
Genesis 22:1b-19
Psalm115:1-6, 8-9
Matthew 9:1-8

July 3
St. Thomas
, Apostle
Ephesians 2:19-22
Psalm 117:1-2
John 20:24-29

July 4
St. Elizabeth of
Portugal
(Independence Day)
Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29
Psalm 135:1-6
Matthew 9:14-17

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

July 5
Ezekiel 2:2-5
Psalm 123:1-4
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Mark 6:1-6a

July 6
St. Maria Goretti

July 7
Genesis 32:23-33
Psalm 17:1-3, 6-8, 15
Matthew 9:32-38

July 8
Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a
Psalm 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19
Matthew 10:1-7

July 9
St. Augustine Zhao Rong and his companions
Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5
Psalm 105:16-21
Matthew 10:7-15

July 10
Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30
Psalm 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40
Matthew 10:16-23

July 11
St. Benedict
Genesis 49:29-32; 50:15-26a
Psalm 105:1-4, 6-7
Matthew 10:24-33

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