Benefits
May 22

Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City Guild of Volunteers, 'Memorial Day Flower Sale,' 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 879-8511

May 24
Marquette Catholic HS, Michigan City, 'Marquette Mulligan,' Long Beach CC. 873-1325

May 31
St. Edward, Lowell, 'Fish Fry,' 7:30-10 p.m. Benefit for couple seeking to go to Lourdes. Friendsofeileen.net

June 8
• Sojourner Truth House, Gary, 'Annual Benefit Walk,' 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start, Froebel Alumni Park. walkforsth.org
• St. Stanislaus Kostka, Michigan City, '5K Run-Walk,' 8 a.m., Nelson Park, Trail Creek. Benefit for church repairs. 879-9281 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

June 9
St. Michael Education Foundation, Schererville, 'Golf Outing,' 1 p.m., Scherwood Golf Club.' $75/golfer. 308-7863 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

June 14
St. Paul, Valparaiso, 'McGuckin Memorial-St. Paul School Golf Outing,' Course at Aberdeen. $125/golfer. 462-5929

June 21
Andrean HS, 'Annual 59er Golf Classic,' Innsbrook CC, Merrillville, 10:30 a.m. registration; 981-5075 or andreanalumni.org

Excursions/Trips
July 11
St. Mary, Griffith, 'Rosary Society Bus Trip: St. Charles, IL.' 838-8989

Oct. 7-19
K of C Queen of Angels Council, St. John, '13-Day Trip to Fatima, Lourdes, & Santiago de Compostela,' includes Barcelona, Madrid. $1,739/person. 322-1116

Food & Festival

May 25

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Hammond, 'Parish Pasta Night,' 4-9 p.m. 484-5789

Multiple Dates
• Notre Dame, Michigan City, 'Memorial Day Bake Sale,' May 25-26, after all Masses. Also, 'Parish Festival,' Aug. 9-11. 872-4844
• St. James the Less, Highland, 'Parish Festival,' May 31-June 2.
• St. Thomas More, Munster, 'Fun Days Festival,' June 20-23.
• St. Bridget, Hobart, 'Parish Festival,' June 21-22.
• St. Andrew the Apostle, Calumet City, IL, 'Annual SummerFest,' June 29-30. 708-862-4165

June 1
Ladies Rosary Sodality, PWA Group 132, 'Mother's Day Dinner,' noon, East Chicago K of C hall. 398-9069

June 6
K of C Msgr. Hoffmann Council 13003, Merrillville, 'Pork Chop Dinner,' 4-7 p.m., St. Joan of Arc hall. 942-8378

June 8
St. Stanislaus, East Chicago, 'Holy Name Chicken Dinner,' 4-7 p.m., social hall. Tickets at the door or from Holy Name members.

June 15
K of C Msgr. Ryder Council 4047, Merrillville, 'Pork Chop Dinner,' 4-7 p.m., St. Andrew's Ameling Hall. 980-4644 or 712-0793

Health & Fitness
Multiple Dates
• St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, 'Free Support for COPD,' May 21, 1-2:30 p.m. Also, 'Free Class: Coumadin,' May 22, 1-2 p.m. Also, 'Smoking Cessation Classes,' Tues., thru June 4, 6:30-8 p.m. Fees. 836-3477
• St. Mary, Crown Point, 'Blood Pressure Screenings,' June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, after all Masses, St. Agnes Center. Also, 'Blood Drive,' Sept. 1, Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hammes Hall. 663-6779
• Franciscan St. Anthony Health, Crown Point, 'Diabetes Classes,' beginning June 4/5; Tues., 1-3 p.m., Wed., 6-8 p.m., Burrell Classroom. Fees. 757-6268
• St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, 'PAD Screenings,' June 6, 2-5 p.m. Fees. Also, 'Free Teen Childbirth Prep Class,' June 15-16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 836-3477
• Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness, Schererville, 'Tuesday Tips Wellness Program,' June 4, 9-10 a.m. 865-6969
• St. Maria Goretti, Dyer, 'Chair Yoga,' first/third Wed., 10-11 a.m., Casa Maria Hall. Fees. 865-5482
• St. Paul, Valparaiso, 'Blood Pressure Testing,' May 25-26, after all Masses, social hall.
• Marquette Catholic HS, Michigan City, 'Performing Arts Camp,' June 17-21, Hart Theatre, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 873-1325
• Camp Lawrence, Valparaiso, 'Summer Season,' June 16-22, June 23-29, July 7-13, 14-20, 21-27. Also, 'Open House,' June 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 736-8931 or nwicyo.org
• Camp Marian, Ferdinand, IN, 'Summer Camp for Girls Gr. 5-8,' June 17-19. Fees. thedome.org/vocation

May 23
St. Mary, Griffith, 'Blood Drive,' 3-6 p.m., Hildebrandt Hall. 924-4163

June 16
St. Michael, Schererville, 'Blood Drive,' 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., parish hall.

St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, 'Free Blood Pressure Screenings,' first Thurs., 10-11 a.m., H&R Spectrum. 836-3477 or comhs.org Also, 'Share Your Grief Support Group,' first Thurs., 4-5:30 p.m., conference room 4. 947-6187

St. John the Evangelist, St. John, 'Blood Pressure Screenings,' after 7:30/10:30 a.m. Masses first Sun. of each month.

Franciscan Community Services Adult Day Services, 'Free Blood Pressure Readings,' St. Anthony campus, Crown Point, first Mon., 9-11 a.m.; Cloister in the Woods Banquet Center, Munster, first Mon., 2-3 p.m.

Meetings/Presentations
In Progress
Our Lady of Sorrows, South Haven, 'Rainbows, Spectrum.' For children experiencing trauma, transition. 759-2400

Multiple Dates
• Univ. of Notre Dame, 'National Medjugorje Conference,' May 24-26. 574-288-8777 or QueenofPeaceMinistries.com
• Univ. of Saint Francis Crown Point, 'Admissions Info Sessions,' May 21, June 25, July 9, 5:30 p.m. 488-8888 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Polish-American Cultural Society, 'Meetings,' June 5, Portage Public Library; May 22, June 26 St. Mary school building, Michigan City, 5 p.m. 464-1369 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

May 26
St. Joan of Arc, Merrillville, 'ARCS Seniors Meeting,' 12:30 p.m., parish hall. Entertainment also. 776-5175 or 947-0509

Office of Youth/Young Adults, 'YM Coffee Talk,' first Mon., 5-6:30 p.m., T.J. Maloney's, Merrillville.

Outreach
LAKE COUNTY
Holy Name, Cedar Lake, 'St. Clare's Kitchen,' Tues., 5-6 p.m., basement of church. Sponsored by Secular Franciscans.

Missionaries of Charity, Gary, 'Divine Mercy Soup Kitchen,' M-T-W-F-Sat, 9:30 a.m., former St. Mark convent, 509 W. Ridge Rd.

Ss. Monica and Luke, Gary, 'Soup Kitchen,' Fri., noon-1 p.m., parish hall.

St. Joseph, Dyer, 'Helping Hands Food Pantry,' open 3rd Wed., 10 a.m.-noon, 6-7:30 p.m. Serving residents of Dyer, Schererville, St. John; bring two proofs of residency. 865-2271

St. Joseph, Hammond, 'St. Joseph Soup Kitchen,' church basement in downtown Hammond, weekdays, noon-1 p.m.

St. Michael Respect Life Group, Schererville, 'Baby Items Needed.' Includes cribs, mattresses, high chairs, car seats, and clothing sizes newborn to 2. 365-5355, 865-0217 or 365-8192

Holy Trinity (Croatian), East Chicago, 'Donations for Carmelite Holy Innocents Center,' last Sat. of the month, 9 a.m. to noon, church vestibule, 4754 Carey St. Baby items needed, esp. diapers & wipes. 398-3061

'Winfield Resale Shoppe,' off Randolph St. Open Th-F-Sat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored by Holy Spirit, Four Seasons Methodist, Cross of Christ Lutheran; St. Eliz. Seton, Valparaiso.

All Saints, Hammond, 'Thrift Shop,' open T-Th, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations accepted.

PORTER COUNTY
St. Patrick, Chesterton, 'Table of Plenty Free Dinner,' Fri., 4:30-6 p.m., Chapel Hall (bldg. #2).

St. Teresa of Avila Student Center, Valparaiso, 'Café Manna,' Thurs., 4:30-6:30 p.m.

St. Paul, Valparaiso, 'Clothing Center for Those in Need,' M/T/W, 1-4 p.m.; Th/Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 462-0074

Respect Life
June 1
St. Stephen, Martyr, Merrillville, 'Respect Life Mass,' 9 a.m. Confessions, 8:30-8:50 a.m. Living Rosary at grotto following Mass.

Rummage/Bazaars
Multiple Dates
• St. Matthias, Crown Point, 'Garage Sale,' May 23, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; May 24, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Donation drop-offs thru May 20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 662-7648
• Our Lady of Grace, Highland, 'Sodality Rummage Sale,' June 11, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; June 12, 9 a.m.-noon, OLG cafeteria. 838-8664
• St. Edward, Lowell, 'Rummage Sale & Bake Sale,' June 13, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; June 14, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; June 15, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Dropoffs June 6-11, gym. 696-7307
• Blue Army of OL of Fatima, 'Rummage Sale,' July 19-20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Mary-Hildebrandt Hall, Griffith. Set-up July 17-18, 9 a.m.
• Notre Dame, Michigan City, 'Trash & Treasure Sale,' Oct. 5-6.

Spiritual Enrichment
Multiple Dates
• St. Mark, Gary, 'Scripture Study: Life Eternal,' 7 weeks starting April 22. Fees. 980-1075

Mondays
St. Patrick, Chesterton, 'Light of Christ Charismatic Group,' 6 p.m., bldg. 4, in library. 921-1428 or 312-320-7145

Thursdays
• St. Mary, Griffith, 'Scripture Study Group for Men,' 7 p.m., rectory basement. Open to all; bring your Bible.
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Hammond, 'Mustard Seed Prayer Group,' 7 p.m., church gathering area. Open to all. 845-6419

Fridays
• St. John the Evangelist, St. John, 'Charismatic Prayer Group,' 6:30 p.m., day chapel. 365-5217 or 934-1947
• St. Ann, Gary, 'Mass, Benediction, Bible Study,' starting with 8 a.m. Mass.

May 27
• Gary Diocesan Cemeteries, 'Memorial Day Masses,' Ss. Peter & Paul, Merrillville, 10 a.m.; St. John-St. Joseph, Hammond, 10:30 a.m.; St. Stanislaus, Michigan City, 11 a.m.
• St. Matthias, Crown Point, 'Memorial Day Mass & Service,' 10 a.m., Maplewood Cemetery. Bring a lawn chair.

July 13
Bethany Retreat House, East Chicago, 'Day Retreat: Transformative Power of Dreams,' 9:30 a.m,-3:30 p.m. Fees. 398-5047 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Support Groups
In Progress
• St. John the Evangelist, St. John, 'SJE Grief Support Group,' 1st/3rd Wed., 6:30-8 p.m., Holy Name parish office, Cedar Lake; second & fourth Mon., 7-8:30 p.m., SJE Life House. 365-5678 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Also, 'Divorce & Beyond.' 365-7784
• Wounded Healers Grief Support Groups, 'Spring-Summer Series,' now in session, 7-8:30 p.m., St. James the Less, Highland. 924-5577
• Holy Trinity (Croatian), East Chicago, 'Free Parent Support Group,' Mon/Thurs, 10 a.m.-noon. 886-1111
• Franciscan St. Margaret Health, Dyer, 'Alcoholics Anonymous,' Sun., 8 p.m., classroom F.
• St. Patrick, Chesterton, 'Bereavement Ministry,' continues June 10, ministry room, bldg. 2. 926-1282

Multiple Dates
• St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, 'Stroke Support Group,' Aug. 14, Nov. 13, 6 p.m. 947-6329 Also, 'Weight-Loss Support Group,' May 20, 6-7 p.m. Also, 'Alzheimer's Support Group,' May 21, 6-7:30 p.m. 836-3477
• St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, 'Stroke Support Group,' June 18, Sept. 17, Dec. 17, 3:15 p.m. 392-7645

May 26
Franciscan St. Margaret Health, Dyer, 'Caregiver Support Group,' 2 p.m. Group meets 4th Sun. 365-3898 or 1-888-303-0180

Franciscan St. Margaret Health, Dyer, 'Bariatric Surgery Support Group,' first Tues., 6 p.m., Reginald Board Room.

Franciscan St. Margaret Health, Hammond, 'Parkinson's Disease Support Group,' first Sat., 2-4 p.m.

Omni Health & Fitness, Schererville, 'Rehabilitation Club,' first Thurs., 3 p.m.

Franciscan Hammond Clinic, 'Diabetes Support Group,' first Thurs., 6 p.m.