Prayer
Volunteering

Leadership
Ministries
Music

Faith Direct
Legacy Society
SCRIP
Tithing Committee

As a part of the parish, we ask you to share your time, talent, and treasure. In that order.

Prayer

"For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." - St. Therese of Lisieux

As a Christian community, we believe that prayer does not just help our relationship with God, but that it is our relationship with God. Please remember Our Lady of Grace and its parishioners in your prayers.

We have many places to pray on our church campus. Consider visiting the Church, Daily Mass Chapel, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Rosary Garden, or Outdoor Stations of the Cross for peaceful conversation with our Creator.

Volunteering

"Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls." -David Thomas

We need the help of all our parishioners, no matter their age or experience, to enrich our parish. Consider giving your time by joining a Ministry at Our Lady of Grace. If everyone joins in, the work will be made lighter and more joyful!

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Leadership

"The Church needs you, your enthusiasm, your creativity and the joy that is so characteristic of you." - Pope Francis

Parish leaders of different abilities and backgrounds are needed to join the parish council, called the Parish Advisory Board. If you or someone you know could offer insight to the life of Our Lady of Grace, we invite you to seek out the Parish Advisory Board!

Ministries

“Ministry means the ongoing attempt to put one's own search for God, with all the moments of pain and joy, despair and hope, at the disposal of those who want to join this search but do not know how.” - Fr. Henri Nouwen

We thrive on the work of our ministries. Please consider joining one of our many opportunities to serve those in our parish and the local community. Click here for the Ministries Page.

Music

"Music, that is the science or the sense of proper modulation, is likewise given by God's generosity to mortals having rational souls in order to lead them to higher things." - St. Augustine

We are always in need of enthusiastic music ministers at Our Lady of Grace. As music is central to our worship and liturgy, we have a number of opportunities to serve with music. If you have a gift for music in voice, instrument, or leadership, please contact liturgy@ologn.org.

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Faith Direct

He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” - Luke 21:3-4

Faith Direct is Our Lady of Grace's online giving tool. Many parishioners have found this to be a convenient, secure, and effective way to tithe to Our Lady of Grace and its ministries. Our Lady of Grace is a nonprofit organization and all donations are tax-deductible. To sign up for Faith Direct, click the icon below (Church Code is IN87):

Legacy Society

Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to [the] poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” - Matthew 19:21


The Our Lady of Grace Legacy Society, under the patronage of St. Barnabas the Apostle, is committed to retiring the parish debt at Our Lady of Grace by the combined efforts of its members to provide at least one additional monthly mortgage payment per year. Legacy Society members commit to their own growth and practice of the faith and to involvement and support of the parish in both financial and non-financial ways. Contact Mike Witka for more information!

SCRIP

All these things the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom (of God) and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides. - Matthew 6:32-33

SCRIP Sales are located in the Gathering Space on the Chapel side.
Sales Hours: After Weekend Masses
During the week: Mon, Wed, Fri:  7:45-9:00am, Wed: 2:30-3:00pm
Checks Payable to: OLG-PTO

What is SCRIP?  SCRIP is a fundraiser to help families pay for parish activities and to help fund the parish in general.
How is it used?  SCRIP Families purchase gift cards for stores they shop at already and accrue Scrip Rebates to help pay for Religious Education fees, retreats, CYO fees for the families accruing them and to help the parish pay for those who cannot afford the fees.  Rebates can also be used to pay down the Parish Debt.  Rebates are also used by families enrolling their children in the Parish School to pay book fees and tuition.
How does it work?  The OLG PTO purchases gift cards from major retailers at a discount.  We then sell them to families at face value.  The rebate portion is earmarked with the family name.  At the end of the SCRIP Year the coordinators add up the total rebates earned by each family, subtract 25% for the PTO, and the other 75% is sent to Parish Accounting for use as designated by the family.
How much money are we talking?  The average family starting with purchasing just gas and grocery scrip cards averages $350 per year.  Families adding in clothing, sports equipment, restaurants, movie theaters, electronics, etc., see their earnings increase towards the $500-$750 range.  Families able to get extended family and friends involved can exceed $1,000.   
How do I start?  Purchase a gift card from the Scrip Sales Table during sales hours or go online to ShopWithScrip.com and register your family.  We accept cash or check (credit cards take all the profit) unless you order online and sign-up for PrestoPay, which directly debits your bank account. 

Registration Instructions for ShopWithScrip.com
PrestoPay Instructions
Reload Instructions
SCRIPNow Instructions
 

Tithing Committee

Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  - 2 Corinthians 9:6-7


We ask parishioners to give of their treasure, and we hold ourselves to the same standard. Our Lady of Grace faithfully tithes 5% of each weekly offering to programs that serve the poor, help those in need, or support the local community. You can learn more about the Tithing Committee on our Ministries Page. Also, you can submit a Tithing Request Form to the weekly collection basket or send to tithing@ologn.org.

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