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ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL - GOAL $89,918.00
Thank you to all who have participated in the Annual Catholic Appeal. To date,
parishioners have generously donated $11,827.00, or 13%, toward our parish goal
of $89,918.00. Please prayerfully consider supporting both our Diocesan
ministries and our parish. If you do not have a pledge card, you may mail your
gift (made payable to Annual Catholic Appeal) directly to the parish office. We
wish each family to be sensitized to the fact that the diocese assessed $63.10
to each household. That accounts for Holy Name’s total assessment of $89,918.00.
If a family household is unable to meet the diocesan expectation, please
contribute a portion of the $63.10 so that the parish Goal may be realized.
Thank you for your generous support and return your pledge card at your earliest
convenience. Extra ACA envelopes can be found in the pews of the church.
ASCENSION THURSDAY - MAY 1
Forty days after His Resurrection from death, Jesus returned to His Father in
Heaven, as the apostles watched. But He was not abandoning them or us. He had
already made provisions to be physically and sacramentally present on earth for
all time in the Holy Eucharist. And He would continue to teach and guide us
through the church He established. And after returning to Heaven, He would send
the Holy Spirit to enlighten, guide, and strengthen us in accepting and living
His Teachings. Jesus ascended into Heaven, but he is still very much present
among us today - but we can only “see” him by faith. If we keep that Faith
viable and strong, and practice it faithfully, then we also will be eligible for
our place in Heaven that Jesus has gone there to prepare for us.
As Catholics, our obligation to attend Mass on Thursday is the same as it is on
a Sunday. To deliberately miss Mass without a good reason is a serious sin of
neglect. Check the Mass schedule for the time of Masses for Ascension Thursday.
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 six 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. BASKET NEWS - WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We now have 30 baskets and/or commitments for baskets for the Festival! Our goal
is 150 so we have a way to go, but we are confident we will make it with YOUR
HELP! Donations can be in the form of a completed theme basket; items to be used
to complete a basket, or a monetary donation for the committee to complete a
basket. All donations should be dropped off at the home of Herm and Nancy Clauto
at 606 W. Sample Street, Ebensburg (please call before dropping off 472-6038).
If someone needs a basket picked up, call the Clautos’ for arrangements. For
anyone donating a completed theme basket, we are asking that you make a LIST OF
ARTICLES in the basket to avoid the necessity of tearing the basket down and
redoing it a second time. HELP US REACH THE GOAL OF 150 BASKETS SO THIS CAN BE A
VERY SUCCESSFUL FESTIVAL!! Thank you. The Basket Girls
3. FESTIVAL RAFFLE CHANCES - ONLY 6 WEEKS TO FESTIVAL
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.
4. FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET
Pack up those unwanted items and donate them to the Festival Flea Market. No
stuffed animals, clothes or straw baskets. Mark boxes and drop them off in the
Church Library Room. Thanks!
5. FESTIVAL PRIZES NEEDED
Sr. Margie needs new items for the PICK-A- PRIZE Booth for men/women/kids of
every age. Drop prizes off in the Church Library Room. Thank you!
6. TURKEYS
Always appreciated are the donations of turkeys. Please consider the donation of
a turkey for the Festival dinner. We suggest that you bring donations to the
Church Cafeteria Mon-Fri from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
7. RAFFLE
Any senior citizen willing to sit and sell raffle chances for a few hours at the
Ebensburg malls, grocery stores, Bingo or booth at the Festival should contact
Jim Arnone at 472-9566; extra books of chances are available to any parishioner
at the rectory. Let the secretary know if you need an extra book or two. Please
return your sold books of chances to the rectory at your earliest convenience.
8. CALLING COMMITTEE
Each year parishioners receive a call asking for the consideration of an item
needed for the serving of 3000 dinners or the outside food concession stands.
Please be cooperative and supportive.
9. HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
Any high school student who would like to obtain service hours by working at the
Festival Dinners is asked to call Karen Hurtack (472-6218) or Mary Lynn Stephens
(472-7054), or by working the Cotton Candy Booth is asked to called Fr. Matthew
(472-7244).
GRATITUDE FOR NOODLE VOLUNTEERS
The final of five sessions of noodle making occurred on April 23rd. It has been
a most satisfying and rewarding year for our parish based upon the generous
number of volunteers present for each session. Over 800 pounds of homemade
noodles are available for sale between now and the end of our Parish Festival.
Our prayerful gratitude for these and future volunteers giving of time and
talent to secure a most successful Festival Event.
THANK YOU, FR JIM SICHKO!
We are so grateful for the powerful preaching ministry of Fr. Jim Sichko who
spoke to a full church each evening of our Parish Mission.. And many thanks to
all who contributed food and service time to the nightly socials. Fr. Sichko
told us that members of his parish at St. Mark’s, Lexington KY, kept vigil
before the Blessed Sacrament 24 hours a day all three days of our mission. See
what Eucharistic Adoration and prayer can accomplish! May we “drop the stones”
that prevent us from receiving Christ’s love and mercy. May we ask each day for
the grace to “know who we are” in relationship to Christ Jesus. And may we
become “a people of hope,” stepping out in “strong leadership” to draw others
into a life of faith in Christ.
PARISH COUNCIL SURVEY
Copies are still available in the pews. We value your suggestions for future
planning to strengthen the spiritual life and activity of our parish. Drop in
survey box or collection basket this week.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MASS
On Saturday, May 3, at 10:00AM, 43 of God’s little children will receive Jesus
in the Eucharist for the first time. We congratulate them and their parents and
express gratitude to those involved in the educational and spiritual formation
of individuals who are the particular objects of God’s love. Instructors have
been Miss Joan Meintel, Mrs. Mary Harvey, Mrs. Janice Noonan, and Mrs. Sarah
Zearing. The members of the 2008 First Holy Communion Class are as follows:
Anderson, Laura
Bailey, Amber
Bennett, Luke
Brew, Jack
Brew, Lea
Bracken, Abigail
Bracken, Timothy
Brady, Elizabeth
Brown, Jarett
Bryan, Connor
Delaney, Ryah
Delauter, Jared
Eckenrode, Benjamin
Farabaugh, Claire
Ferchalk, Sage
Gelormino, Robert
Gibson, Connor
Gittings, Tessa
Hanlon, Jenelle
Harteis, Noah
Holtz, Tyler
Kalinowski, Alexa
Kane, Juliana
Keiper, Paige
Kiepert, Alexander
Kovach, Joel
Kutskel, Emily
Lane, Samuel
Ley, Charlotte
Lorditch, Michael
Oyaski, Michael
Peduzzi, Vanessa
Persio, Alexander
Smith, Mable
Smithtro, Ashlee
Tremel, Isabella
Tremel, Logan
Valyo, Madison
Way, Anne
Wirfel, Alexis
Wood, Jamie
Wright, Elizabeth
Young, Abigail
CONFIRMATION PROCESS: IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR JUNIOR CANDIDATES
1) PLEASE NOTE: CONFIRMATION PRACTICE will be held on Monday, April 28th at 7:00
PM. All candidates are to gather in the church hall by 6:45 p.m. and sponsors
(or substitutes) are asked to gather in the Narthex by 6:45 p.m.
2) Confirmation will be held on Sunday May 4 at 2:00 p.m. Candidates are to be
present by 1:05 p.m. and report to the church hall; Sponsors are to be seated in
their assigned places given at rehearsal at 1:30.
3) Forms have been sent to all confirmation candidates regarding group photos,
which will be taken on the day of Confirmation. If you are interested in
obtaining a group photo, please complete the form and return it with the photo
fee to the rectory immediately. Candidates who wish to be in the photo must be
present by 1:05 p.m. as the picture will be taken at 1:15 p.m. sharp. The
photographer will not wait for late-comers.
4) Candidate-sponsor meeting forms and the booklet When a Teenager Chooses You
were due to have been turned in April 16, 2008. If you have not yet done so,
please return these items to the rectory immediately.
Questions can be directed to Tom Deskevich, 472-5903.
CONFIRMATION INFORMATION
For the past three years our junior high school candidates have been preparing
for the sacrament of Confirmation. Our parish faith community has supported and
prayed with them for the coming of the spirit in a fuller way into their lives
and thus into the life of the parish and diocese. Now is the time for us to
celebrate together this great event for our Church.
You are invited to the Confirmation Liturgy at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 4. As in
the past years we are the host parish for the following churches: St. John
Vianney, Mundy’s Corner; St. Mary, Nanty Glo; Sts. Timothy and Mark, Twin Rocks
and Holy Family, Colver. This sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated and
conferred upon the candidates by our Bishop Joseph V. Adamec.
The Holy Name 2008 Confirmation Class:
Anderson, Stephenie
Brehm, Matthew
Caurvina, Laurel
Connah Jr, Patrick
Croyle, Evan
Davidson, Tyler
Delauter, Tyler
DeYulis, Domenic
Dishart, Earl
Finn, Sarah
Frye, Derek
Gabany, Brandon
Gatto, Nadine
Hanlon, Lenee
Hansen, Emily
Kreshalk, Kristine
Kubat, Karly
Lantzy, Marcus
Leary, Michael
Lipnic, Marshal
Malloy, Lucas
Marcinko, Sarah
Maruca, Ali
Maruca Jr., Robert
Mastrine, Amy
Mastrine, Julie
Mastrine, Mark
McKinley, Joshua
Moschgat, Matthew
Myers, Timothy
Nicoloff, Jonathan
Panick, Chad
Ridgeley, Benjamin
Risaliti, Dominick
Rombouts, Christina
Siwy, Michael
Sloan, Nathan
Tusing, Brittany
Vella, Christopher
Wasilewski, Jeffrey
Woo, Christian
Wyland, Lee
Yahner, Timothy
Young, Michael
CATHOLIC UPDATE: CHRIST OUR HOPE
This article looks at Pope Benedict’s new Encyclical, Spe Salvi, Saved in Hope.
This is his second universal Church encyclical, following God is Love written in
2005. Pope Benedict draws strong biblical links between faith and hope. His
opening paragraph states: “The present, even if it is arduous, can be lived and
accepted if it leads towards a goal...a goal great enough to justify the
journey.” Union with God, life eternal with the Risen Lord, is the goal that
inspires our hope and justifies the Christian journey. Hope is always about a
new situation, new beginnings. Love, not science, redeems people. “In this
sense, anyone who does not know God, even though they may entertain all kinds of
hope, is ultimately without the great hope that sustains the whole of life.”
That great hope can only be God “who encompasses the whole of reality and who
can show us what we, by ourselves, cannot attain.” God truly loves us, as
evidenced in the death and resurrection of Christ. And love will always give us
what we need.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
1. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) CLOSING MASS - The closing Mass and last class for
Religious Education grades 1 through 6 will be on Tuesday, May 13 at 3:40PM.
Students will receive Religious Education Report Cards on this day. Parents and
parishioners are invited to attend. NOTE: Dismissal for grade 6 will be after
Mass at approximately 4:30PM from church.. Dismissal for grades 1 thru 5 will be
at 4:45PM.
2. SUNDAY PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN AND JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL CCD - Last class is
today, April 27.
3. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - July 14 - 18. Volunteers both adult and student
(grade 6 and older) needed Student registration forms will be sent home in May.
Questions? Call Mary Harvey at 472-8139.
PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT (Recite daily until Pentecost Sunday.)
Come Holy Spirit, Almighty Sanctifier, God of Love, Who filled the Virgin Mary
with grace; Who wonderfully changed the hearts of the apostles; Who filled all
your martyrs with miraculous courage; Come and sanctify us! Enlighten our minds.
Strengthen our wills. Purify our conscience. Rectify our judgment. Set our
hearts on fire! And preserve us from the misfortune of resisting your
inspirations. Amen.
CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE - “ANSWER THE CALL” 2008
A Catholic Men’s Fellowship Conference will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at
St. Francis University in Loretto. Registration begins at 8AM and concludes with
Mass from 4-5PM. Speakers include Fr. Timothy Harris, Peter Herbeck, Deacon Alex
Jones, and reconciliation message will be delivered by Fr. David Peles. Mass
will be celebrated by Fr. Anthony Legarski. (More information in next weekend’s
bulletin). Ticket price is $30 adults/$15 students, including lunch. For more
information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thecallpa.org or call
800-326-9554.
BIRTHRIGHT - CARNATION DAYS
Friends of Birthright will be accepting donations in exchange for carnations
before and after all Masses the weekend of May 10/11. Birthright is an
interdenominational pregnancy support service that empowers women who are facing
an unintended pregnancy to decide to carry their babies to term. Birthright
helps women in these situations find medical care, clothing, food, even housing.
For thousands of women, Birthright is hope. Hope that they, and their unborn
children are not alone. Since 1980, over 5,000 babies have been born in our area
under the auspices of Birthright. Your support helps Birthright sustain the gift
of life. Thank you.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - A GOOD STEWARD
Good stewardship is a spiritual experience which brings the feeling of giving to
another, of sharing the resources we have, of expressing love through sharing
something valuable.
RCIA CATHOLIC INQUIRY
Do you know someone interested in becoming Catholic? Information sessions
monthly, starting Tues, May 20, 7PM in the Church Library. Call Sr. Margie,
472-8315.
MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY: THE LETTERS OF ST. PAUL
Pope Benedict has announced a Year of St. Paul. Sr. Margie will teach monthly
classes, 7PM:
May 20 - I and II Thessalonians Sept.16 - Ephesians Timothy TBA
June 26 - I Corrinthians Oct. 21 - Philippians Titus TBA
July 29 - II Corrinthians Nov. 18 - Colossians Romans TBA
Aug.19 - Galatians Dec. 11 - Philemon
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. 8TH GRADER WELCOME - APEX will hold its annual welcome to all 8th graders of
the parish on Sun. May 4 from 7-9PM in the APEX room. After this event all 8th
graders are eligible to participate in APEX sponsored activities.
4. 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.
CATHOLIC HOME MISSIONS
Today our parish will be taking up a collection for the Catholic Home Missions
Appeal. This Appeal supports missions here in the United States. Please give
generously to assist fellows Catholics here in America. It’s one practical way
our parish community can be good stewards of God’s gifts and make a difference.
An envelope for this Appeal can be found in your April packet.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INVITATION
The Knights of Columbus extend an invitation to all male members of Holy Name
Parish who are at least 18 years of age interested in the Knights to attend as
their guests at a social evening with local Knight members on May 8th at Penn
Gables in Ebensburg. The evening features antipasta salad, pizza and beverages.
Contact Harry Solnosky at 471-6701 to make a reservation.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK will be held on First Fridays after the
8:00AM Mass in the Church Library. This service is provided by Home Nursing
Agency.
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.
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