_{By Anthony D. Alonzo | Northwest Indiana Catholic} 

New entries into the story of a faith family are made every Sunday at Mass, in service at the parish food pantry and soup kitchen and at social gatherings such as a winter dance. At Ss. Monica and Luke, a core group of seniors share the wisdom of years expressed in words and in their remarkable energy.

Parishioners entered the parish at 7th Avenue and Rhode Island Street, catching the eyes of their longtime friends and neighbors and those who have long since moved from the Steel City. “Sunday best” still includes formalwear for the gentlemen, while many of the ladies wear stylish dresses and matching hats.