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ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL - GOAL $89,918.00
The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) will be conducted throughout our Diocese during
the next several weeks. Your ACA gift supports the parish as well as our
diocesan ministries. The Goal this year has been assigned to your parish based
upon a $63.10 per household assessment. Our goal this year is to achieve
participation from every parishioner. Please consider a gift that reflects your
gratitude for the many blessings that God has entrusted to you. If you are
unable to make a financial gift, please return your pledge card indicating that;
we will see that you do not receive a second request.
PASTOR’S HAITI TRIP
This Thursday, April 10th, Jim King, Matt Sinosky, Sr. Margie and your pastor
will arrive in Haiti for a relatively short visit. The objective of this trip is
to initiate necessary steps for the production of a DVD which will demonstrate
the multiple activities of our Kindred Journey organization over the course of
the past twenty years. Jim and Matt are responsible for the photographing while
Sr. Margie will be assigned the written commentary related to each photograph.
Please remember the four of us in your prayers until we return to Ebensburg on
April 14th.
FESTIVAL NEWS
1. NEEDED: NAMES OF ALL FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS
Yes, all of us are aware that the great event for this parish, its Annual
Festival, is eight weeks away. Certainly not too early for chairpersons of the
various concessions to be finalizing their lists of workers. THESE NAMES MUST BE
SUBMITTED TO THE RECTORY OFFICE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MAY 23RD so that the
Sunday bulletin of June 1st will carry the completed committee slates of names
and hours of assignment.
2. FESTIVAL RAFFLE CHANCES - ONLY 9 WEEKS TO FESTIVAL
Festival Raffle Chances were mailed on March 31st. To a very large extent the
parish depends upon this annual raffle to produce a successful Festival. Each
family is requested to personally sell or purchase at least one book (20
chances) on attractive monetary prizes. Parishioners wishing to be responsible
for additional books of these chances may so claim them at the rectory. The
mailing will also include three raffle tickets from the Basket & Raffle
Committee. See article below for further information on Arts & Crafts Raffle
Tickets.
3. FESTIVAL BASKET AND APPAREL NEWS
Again this year we will be offering t-shirts and sweatshirts imprinted with a
logo of Holy Name Festival surrounding an image of the church! What better way
to demonstrate your pride of being a member of this faith community!
Our goal this year for the basket raffle is 150 baskets! Baskets can be dropped
off at The Clautos, 606 W. Sample St., Ebensburg 472-6038 (call before dropping
off). Please note: the Festival letter you received last week states that
baskets can be dropped off at the rectory: PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR BASKET AT THE
CLAUTO RESIDENCE, NOT THE RECTORY.
Due to the high price of gasoline, we have decided to forego the third prize of
a Weekend Getaway and instead offer an additional $500 Gas Certificate to Sheetz
for the 3G Raffle. Choices for this year’s 3G Raffle are:
1. GAS - $500 of gas from Sheetz, purchased through the Scrip Program
2. GROCERIES - $500 of groceries from Giant Eagle, also purchased through the
Scrip Program
3. GAS - $500 of gas from Sheetz, purchased through the Scrip Program
4. FESTIVAL NOODLE MAKING DATES
Volunteers in great number are needed for noodle making this Wednesday, April 9
at 8:30 AM in the Church Hall. Early bird helpers welcome after 7:00 AM. No
experience is needed. Come for all or part of the day. Free lunch. Noodles
bagged at 8:30 AM on Fridays. Additional noodle making dates: April 23.
5. NOODLES FOR SALE
Noodles are available for purchase at the rectory office between 8:30AM-4:00PM,
Monday thru Friday. Cost is $3.00 per bag (1 lb bag).
6. FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET
It’s spring cleaning time! Pack up those unwanted items and donate them to the
Festival Flea Market. No stuffed animals, clothes or straw baskets. Items can be
left in the Church Library Room or Church Hall. Please mark boxes “Flea Market.”
Thanks!
7. FESTIVAL PRIZES NEEDED
Sr. Margie is asking for prizes for the PICK-A- PRIZE Booth. New items for men,
women, boys and girls of every age are needed. Large or small, we’ll make use of
them. Prizes can be dropped off in the Church Library Room. Thank you!
CHILDREN’S LENTEN SACRIFICES FOR HAITI & HAITI COIN
The parishioners will be pleased in being informed about the generosity of youth
and adults in response to the needs of indigent children at our Pandiassou Haiti
Twin Parish.
Religious Education grades PS-6 $ 232.67
Religious Education grades 7-11 $ 66.36
Holy Name School grades K-8 $1,869.49
Church Coin Cans $1,275.00
TOTAL $3,443.52
With prayerful gratitude!!!!
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
April’s Parish Council meeting has been moved to the first Monday, April 7, 7PM
in the Rectory.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - PROPER VALUES
Jesus does not condemn money in itself, but neither does he uphold material
wealth as an ultimate goal in itself. He wants us to learn to value things
rightly, understanding that our lives are transitory and short, and our goal
should not be wealth and security here and now, but the surpassing wealth of
eternal life with him.
PARISH MISSION: FR. JIM SICHKO
Fr. Jim Sichko returns April 20, 21 and 22 for our 7 PM Parish Mission. Anyone
able to donate food for the socials each evening can contact Sr. Margie
(472-8315). Pastries, cheese, crackers, vegetables, fruit and any other favorite
snack is welcome. Fr. Sichko is a dynamic inspirational speaker, sure to
challenge young and old alike. Families are encourage to attend together.
PARISH MISSION PRAYER
Loving God, by your loving plan you desire to bring all creation to its promised
fulfillment in your Son. Fill our hearts with praise and gratitude. You have
called us by our baptism to serve you with willing hearts and minds, seeking to
share fully in the mission of your Son. Bless our mission. May the Spirit of God
touch many hearts with the fire of your love. Transform this community. May we
live our faith more fully as disciples of your Son, and boldly witness to others
of your abounding goodness and saving grace. We ask this through Christ our
Lord. Amen
ADORATION AND BENEDICTION - ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS ED (CCD)
There will be an Adoration and Benediction Service for Elementary Religious
Education (CCD) students grades 1 through 6 on Tuesday April 8 from 3:35-4:00PM
in the church. Parents, family, friends and parishioners are cordially invited
to attend. PLEASE NOTE: students in grades 1 through 5 will return to the
classrooms following the service and will dismiss at 4:45PM; grade 6 students
will dismiss at their regular time of 4:00 PM from the church.
JR./SR. CCD SERVICE SATURDAY/SUNDAY INFORMATION
Next weekend, April 12 & 13, will be the fourth & final Service Project Weekend
for this school year. Classroom assignments are as follows:
Saturday, 10:00-11:15 AM 8-1 (Mrs. Mallin), 9-2 (Mrs. Natcher) & 11-1 (Mrs.
Lucas) - Adopt-a-Highway Trash pickup
Sunday, 10:00 - 11:15 AM 7-1 (Mr. Bracken) - Rebekah Manor
Sunday, 10:00 - 11:15 AM 7-2 (Ms. Shoemaker) & 8-2 (Mr. Nagy) John Paul II Manor
in Cresson
Sunday - Donuts after 8:00 AM Mass 10-1 (Br. Joshua Finn, T.O.R.)
Saturday/Sunday - Basket Social - 9-1 (Ms. Sherry), 10-1 (Mr. George), 11-2
(Mrs. McCulley)
Please refer to times on the permission forms which you should have received
this past week in the mail. Please return the permission form no later than
April 8th to CCD or the rectory office. Please pray for our youth as they go out
next weekend and serve our community.
DONUTS AFTER MASS
Next Sunday, April 13th, Br. Joshua’s 10th grade CCD students will be serving
donuts after the 8 a.m. Mass in the Narthex. Please come and meet some of the
10th grade youth of our parish and enjoy some fresh donuts, coffee & fellowship.
APEX YOUTH GROUP NEWS
1. WHAT IS APEX? - it is the Youth Group of Holy Name Parish for students in
grades 9 thru 12.
2. WHO IS AN OFFICIAL MEMBER OF APEX? - any Bishop Carroll or public high school
student in grades 9 thru 12 who is a registered parishioner of Holy Name Parish.
3. COTTON CANDY BOOTH - any 8th - 12th grader interested in volunteering to work
at the Cotton Candy Booth during the Parish Festival must call Fr. Matthew at
814-381-6412 or 472-7244 ext. 103. Deadline for sign up is Friday, May 2nd.
4. 3RD ANNUAL BASKET SOCIAL - APEX is holding their 3rd Annual Basket Social on
Sunday, April 13th in the Church Hall. This event has continued to grow each
year and has been a very beneficial fund raiser for the high school youth group.
Your support will be greatly appreciated.
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APEX BASKET SOCIAL TICKETS FOR SALE
Tickets are now available for the APEX Basket Social being held on Sunday, April
13, 2008 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the church hall. Cost is $5.00 which gets you a
card of 25 chances for baskets and entry to win door prizes. Anyone wanting to
purchase tickets may do so by contacting Diane Bopp @ 472-4331 or Nancy McCulley
@ 472-0677. Tickets are also available for purchase at the rectory.
FATHER AND DAUGHTER(S) DANCE
Put on your party dress! Wear your dancing shoes! All fathers and daughters are
invited for a special night of pizza, salad, soda, cookies, and dancing! A
Father and Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 6 PM - 8PM in
the Holy Name Church Hall. The cost is $10 for fathers; daughters of ALL ages
are FREE. Music by the popular DJ's "Music Infinity." Photos will be available,
and chances will be sold to win fabulous gift baskets. Hosted by the Youth
Activities Committee. Contact Pam Ley for questions, 472-6753.
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RSVP by April 17 Please return this slip and money to CCD teacher, Holy Name
School Office, or mail to: Father-Daughter Dance, c/o 602 Elmwood Road,
Ebensburg, 15931. Please list all names of those attending.
Father's Name:____________________________________________________________($10
each)
Daughter's Name(s) and
Age(s):__________________________________________________________(Free)
Total $____________ Phone number to
contact:__________________________________________
* * If you are able to donate either one dozen cookies or a 2 liter of soda,
please circle the item, and bring the night of the event. Thank you.
RCIA CATHOLIC INQUIRY: WE BEGIN AGAIN
With the Easter Vigil celebration still vivid in our memory, we invite new
participants to consider joining the Catholic Church. Sr. Margie would be glad
to answer your initial questions and explain the Rites of Christian Initiation
for Adults (RCIA). Call anytime (472-8315)
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION FOR PARENTS
Parents expecting their first child are asked to contact Sr. Margie to
participate in a sacramental preparation program. Scheduling of the baptism
cannot take place until the process is complete. If possible, please contact Sr.
Margie (472-8215) several weeks before the baby’s birth.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION NEWS
The candidates and sponsors should be wrapping up their one on one meetings
sometime in April. When the meetings are over, the sponsor needs to return the
book "When a Teenage Chooses You", along with the evaluation sheet to the
rectory. Confirmation practice is April 28th at 7pm. Candidates AND sponsors
need to be present.
Confirmation is on May 4th at 2pm. Any questions, call Tom Deskevich at472-5903.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Next Sunday, April 13, is a special Easter celebration of Good Shepherd Sunday.
In 1963 Pope Paul VI designated this day as World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Our parish will join with the universal Church to ask for God’s blessings that
we may be strengthened in our Christian vocation.
HOLY NAME HOME SCHOOL BREAKFAST BUFFET
The next Breakfast Buffet will be held today, April 6th from 8:00-Noon in the
church hall. Buffet includes sausage, pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, hash
browns, fresh fruit, toast, English muffins, coffee, milk, orange juice. Sticky
buns will be available for purchase. Adults $6, children (5 -14 yrs) $3 (under 5
free). Take out available.
E-Z MONEY CALENDAR 19
Anyone interested in purchasing a Holy Name Calendar may do so by stopping in
the rectory, calling the school office (472-8817) or purchase from any Holy Name
student. Price is $25.00, with 365 chances to win beginning May 1, 2008!! All
monies benefit Holy Name School.
ARC DRIVE - THANK YOU
Ebensburg Council #522, Knights of Columbus, thanks all who contributed to our
annual collection for the Association for Retarded Citizens (the ARC). A total
of $453.25 was collected and forwarded to the ARC through the Knights of
Columbus. This was the 29th Annual Ebensburg Council, Knights of Columbus,
collection for the ARC.
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HOLY FAMILY PARISH, COLVER will have a Turkey Dinner on Sun. April
13 from 11AM-2PM. Dinner includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn,
cranberry sauce, roll, tossed salad, dessert and beverage. Take outs available.
Adults $6.50, children 12 and under $3.00.
ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY BENEFIT CONCERT FOR BISHOP CARROLL MUSIC PROGRAM
The St. Francis University Drumming Ensemble will be presenting a benefit
concert on April 7, 2008 at 7:30PM at the Bishop Carroll High School cafetorium.
The Ensemble is a performing group that consists of students, faculty, staff and
community members who play a combination of traditional multi-cultural drumming
songs as well as arrangements of modern music. SFU instructor of music Jim
Donovan (formerly of the popular band Rusted Root) directs and arranges music
for the group. All proceeds from the event will be donated to support the Bishop
Carroll music program. The concert is open and appropriate for all ages. The
cost of the event is $5 donation for adults. Persons under 18 free.
CCW PASCHAL DINNER THEATER/SILENT AUCTION - Fri., April 18, 6:00
PM, St. Francis Hall, Johnstown. DINNER THEATER sponsored by the Carmelites of
the Word. See Sr. Margie for tickets. $30 adult/$15 ages 13 under. Benefit: CCW
Haiti Outreach. Catered dinner; silent auction; modern musical “Jonah and the
Whale” performed by Alabaster Productions. Reservations due April 14.
ALUMNI DANCE AT BISHOP CARROLL - Come to the 4th Annual BC Alumni
and friends over 21 dance at Bishop Carroll on Saturday, April 19th with music
by The Fabulous Flashbacks. Tickets are available in advance at BC or at
Thompson’s in the Ebensburg Mini-Mall. $15 admission includes light supper,
coffee, bottled water, soda, BYOB set-up and door prizes. Call 472-8294 to get
your tickets early; limited tickets may be available at the door. Proceeds
benefit BCHS students.
ST. AGNES PARISH, CASSANDRA is sponsoring their Annual Cake Social
on Sun. April 20 from 2-4PM at the Cassandra Fire Hall. A $5 admission includes
bingo, light refreshments, and door prizes. Tickets may be purchased in advance
at the rectory office or at the door.
ST. BENEDICT PARISH, CARROLLTOWN will sponsor an Italian Dinner on
Sun. April 20 from 11AM-2PM. The menu will include salad, lasagna with homemade
noodles and sauce, sausage, green beans, homemade Italian bread, Italian creme
cake and beverage. Adults $7.50, children 12 and under $3. Take outs available. |
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