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SEASON OF LENT
For the convenience of parishioners who wish to attend daily Mass during the
Lenten Season (which is prayerfully encouraged) a 7:00 PM Mass will also be
added to the daily schedule. The response to this third daily Mass will be the
justification needed to those who question this additional Lenten Eucharistic
Celebration. Mentally plan now to share this Mass attendance commitment to your
Lenten resolves.
PROPERTY & GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING will be held Monday, February 8th at 6:00
PM in the rectory.
HAITI NEWS
You have noticed that TV coverage of the horrific carnage that continues to be a
daily occurrence in Haiti is gradually fading as noteworthy news. There ought to
be a universal mission applied to this devastated country. What experts are
properly assessing the ongoing deterioration of the vast area damaged by the
January 12th earthquake? Is there in place a coherent strategy in responding to
this natural disaster? Will there be adequate resources over the course of
future years to restore sanity to normal living conditions for the Haitian
people?
Officials are numbering the death toll at over 200,000 people. This nation,
impoverished to begin with, is earning the title of “one of the worst natural
disasters of the century.” Information has been received that only a limited
amount of food has been provided with the relocating of three thousand
Port-au-Prince residents to Pandiassou, our church’s Twin Parish. There will be
a strain for Brother Francklin to supply adequate quantities of food and water
to these relocated individuals.
As of February 1st, Holy Name parishioners have contributed $59,935.00 toward
this emergency appeal. Through sizeable donations to Kindred Journey Fund, Inc.,
a cumulative sum of $160,000.00 was wire-transferred to Brother Francklin’s bank
account in St. Petersburg, FL this past week. Your pastor is overwhelmed by the
financial response to the “cry of the poor” coming from our Haitian brothers and
sisters. Prayerful, prayerful gratitude to one and all.
Since Kindred Journey Fund, Inc. is a 501C3 non-profit charitable organization,
the law specifies for an annual re-organizational meeting. That meeting of its
members is scheduled for the rectory location at 2:00PM this afternoon. In a
future article, the members of this Board will be shared with you.
CUT-A-THON TO BENEFIT HAITI
Holiday Hair in the Walmart Plaza, Ebensburg will sponsor a Cut-a-thon, $10 wet
cuts, on February 7 from Noon-4:00PM. All proceeds will benefit the victims of
the Haiti earthquake, given to Msgr. Gaus to be sent to Br. Francklin.
LIFELINES
“The destruction of a human being at the very beginning of his or her life, is
the destruction of an innocent person. It is the interruption of a life which
has as much value as does each one of our lives. Without respect for life,
without respect for the family, society simply does not exist.”
-Bishop Elio Sgreccia, Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy of Life, Vatican
City
FESTIVAL NOODLE MAKING DATES - NOTE DATE CHANGE
Volunteers in great number are needed for noodle making for this Wednesday,
February 10th. 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 dates: March 3, March 24, April 7 & April 21.
Please note noodle making date is April 21; no noodle making April 28 as
originally scheduled.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION AND THE ANGEL FUND
At the outset of this article, let it be said that many parents indeed sacrifice
to send their children to a Catholic school. They believe in its Catholic
values= format in the determination of curriculum.
The cost to educate a child at Holy Name this current scholastic year is
$3816.00. Of that total cost, the parish parents were asked to be responsible
for only $900.00. Everyone knows that tuition alone does not pay the full cost
of educating a child in Catholic schools. Parishes subsidize educational costs.
Without that financial support at the local level, tuition costs would be much
higher. How is it possible for the parish to subsidize these additional demands?
The answer is the ANGEL FUND. Annually we mention that no child shall be denied
a Catholic education because of finances. Over the course of many years
Endowment Funds to support Catholic education have been established. If you
would like more information on how to plan a charitable gift to the Endowment
Fund, contact the pastor.
Parents with children enrolled at Holy Name need to be prayerfully grateful that
the tuition will be reduced to $810 for the 2010-2011 school year. Generous
benefactors are the reason for reduction to tuition for the 2010-2011 school
year. We ask parishioners with the financial ability, even though not having
children enrolled at Holy Name to consider sponsoring a child with a gift of
$810.00 or any part thereof, large or small. The school is most appreciative of
contributions to the Angel Fund as a gesture of thanksgiving to the living as
well as a memorial to the deceased. Checks are to be made payable to Holy Name
Angel Fund.
STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT - OUR BEHAVIOR STEMS FROM RESPONSE
Because God has done this, I respond gladly and freely by doing that. Because
God has given himself for me, I respond by giving myself to him in every way
that I can. It is not that I owe him anything, or that he needs in particular
anything that I have. It is simply that I, in sheer gratitude for his many
gifts, want to return these gifts, in some small way, by giving of myself,
especially my talents.
JR./SR. HIGH CCD NEWS
There is no CCD on Sunday, February 14th. This is a scheduled weekend off.
Classes resume Feb. 21st at 10 a.m.
LENTEN MEAGER MEAL-Register Soon
In keeping with the spirit of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, a Parish Family
Meager Meal is scheduled for Sunday, March 7, at 5:PM in the Church Hall. This
simple meal of soup and bread is a reminder of our solidarity with the poor,
especially in Haiti. There is no charge, but a free will offering is invited for
“Kindred Journey” Haiti Relief. Call Sr. Margie so we know how many to expect.
Families, friends and neighbors all welcome!
PARISH LENTEN BOOKLET
Fr. Sica has done it again, creating an excellent Lenten Booklet available to
all in the parish (one per family, please). Living With Passion presents a
touching human interest story for each day, simple yet direct and to the point:
The Lenten Journey is all about love. Christ’s love for us; our love for God and
others. Fr. Sica offers upbeat and inspiring advice for getting “passion” back
into our lives, passion for life, for people and for the kingdom of God.
Suggested actions are really do-able. Take a copy home today. Read it. And do
it!
LITURGY COMMITTEE
The Liturgy Committee meets Friday, February 12, at 3:30 in the rectory in
preparation for the Lenten and Easter Seasons, and for the Parish Mission
scheduled for April 18-21.
PARISH MISSION 2010 - WELCOME FR. SCOTT SEETHALER
Our Parish Mission, April 18-21, will be conducted by Fr. Scott Seethaler, a
Capuchin-Franciscan priest from his native city of Pittsburgh. A man of warmth,
humor and a great love for Jesus, Fr. Scott has been involved with the formation
of seminarians and novices and has worked with the poor at the Catholic Spanish
Center in Washington, D.C. He has served in parishes and taught at Slippery Rock
and Duquesne Universities. Presently, he travels throughout the U.S. giving
parish missions and retreats. His radio program, Joyful Reflections, airs 6 days
a week in Western PA, and he has published books as well as spiritual talks on
CD and DVD. In 2008, Fr. Scott received the Archbishop Donald Wuerl Flame of
Hope Award for his years of preaching and spreading the Good News, and for his
ministry to the poor at the Anne Seethaler Hospital which he founded in Oaxaca,
Mexico.
APEX BASKET SOCIAL
APEX Youth Ministry is holding a Basket Social Fund raiser on Sunday , March 21,
2010 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Proceeds will be used for group activities. We are
asking for parish members’ assistance with various items. Please look at the
list below and help in whatever way you can. Complete the form and return to the
rectory or place in the collection basket by February 28, 2010. All donations,
except cakes, need to be at the rectory by March 5, 2010. Cakes can be brought
to the church hall on the morning of the social.
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_____ I/We will donate a theme basket: ____________________ (Theme)
_____ I will donate a door prize
_____ I will make a cake
_____ I will donate money
_____ I will volunteer to help the day of the social.
Many times we accumulate empty baskets at home. If anyone wishes to donate them,
they can drop them off at the rectory.
If you have any questions, contact Diane Bopp @ 814-472-4331.
Name:___________________________ Phone number:____________________
e-mail address(optional)___________________
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MOTHER AND SON NIGHT OUT
Moms and sons are invited to share in a special night of fun together. Spend
February 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, with your son(s) at the YPCC. The evening
will consist of games, relays, music, pizza, soda, and snacks. The cost is $8.00
for moms, all sons are free. A special keepsake photo will be taken. Chances on
baskets will also be sold. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME. This event is sponsored by the
Youth Activities Committee. Questions call Pam Ley 472-6753 or Sarah Zearing
472-5631
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HOLY NAME VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - 2010 VOLUNTEER FORM
The dates for our 18th annual Bible School Program have been set for Monday,
July 19 through Friday, July 23, 9:00-11:45AM, for preschool through grade 5.
ADULT AND STUDENT (grades 6 and up) VOLUNTEERS are needed. Students will receive
service hours. Please complete the VOLUNTEER FORM below and return it to church
collection basket by March 9. REGISTRATION FORMS to attend VBS will be sent home
at a later date. For more information, call Mary Harvey, 472-8139.
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SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER FORM
(Complete and return by March 9, 2010)
Name ____________________________________ adult ____ or student ______ Phone
number _____________
(Grade)
I would like to volunteer for the Summer Bible School Program (July 19 thru 23,
2010):
___ Planning Committee
___ teacher, grade ____
___ classroom aide, grade ___
___ Craft Planning Committee
___ prepare material for crafts (done at home prior to Bible School)
___ Help with crafts at Bible School ___ Music Team
____ Drama Team
___ Decorating Team
___Prepare and serve snacks
___ Bible School Director ____ Craft
Director
This is NOT A VBS Registration forms for students to attend VBS. Registration
forms will be sent home at a later date.
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION REDEDICATION CEREMONY
Boy Scouts of America will celebrate their 100th Anniversary on Monday, February
8th at noon at the Cambria County Courthouse in Ebensburg and at City Hall in
Johnstown.
7 KEYS INFORMATIONAL SESSION
The Family Life Office will be sponsoring an informational session on the 7 Keys
to Financial Freedom. It will be held at the Family Life Office in Lilly on
Tuesday, February 16th at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to know a little more
about this program or are interested in helping facilitate one in your parish,
please come see what its all about. If questions, contact the Family Life Office
at 886-5551.
DISCOVER TRUE FINANCIAL FREEDOM
Holy Name Church (in conjunction with the Family Life Office) will be sponsoring
a 6 week course on the 7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free. It is a small group
study that will offer you all the nuts and bolts to make the most of God’s
generous gifts. You’ll find all the necessary tools to implement sound
principles of financial management, budgeting, and investing in your life.
Written by author, financier and lifelong Catholic Phil Lenahan, it weaves
personal anecdotes with sound Catholic teaching and extensive financial
counseling experience to help you gain clarity on some of the biggest issues you
face today. Most importantly, he shows you why your financial plan is part of a
much larger spiritual plan that God has in mind for you.
Pre-registration is required and due no later than February 10th. Cost includes
book and workbook: $35 per individual or $50 per couple (couples will share a
book). Checks can be made payable to Holy Name Church. All sessions will be on
Thursdays as follows: February 25th (orientation); March 18th, 25th; April 8th,
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CSW: This past Friday, we concluded our
celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Thank you to all of the families,
parishioners and friends who helped make our week so special. If you are aware
of any families considering a Catholic education, please share with them:
Top 10 Reasons to Send Your Child to a Catholic School
1. Catholic tradition and academic excellence in a community grounded in faith
2. Integration of the celebration of the Eucharist into the curricula with more
exposure to and engagement in religious practices
3. Integration of mission, faith and social justice into a balanced curriculum
that includes art, music, fitness and a foreign language
4. Emphasis on moral development, service to others and leadership skills
5. Strong preparation for further education
6. Safe and disciplined environment
7. Exceptional faculty who help students reach their highest potential
8. Individual attention in a caring community
9. Commitment to technology use to enhance education
10. Good stewardship of resources
Recognition: All students who belong to the Boy Scouts of America may wear their
scout uniforms to school on Monday, February 8. Jeans are not permitted.
Meeting: The Home School General Meeting is Wednesday, February 10, in the
church hall at 7:00 pm.
Mathcounts: The members of the team representing Holy Name School at the annual
MATHCOUNTS Competition held at UPJ on Saturday, February 13 are: Lauren Buynack,
Daniel D’Agostini, Benjamin Ratchford, and Alex Way. Students competing as
individuals rather than team members are Seth Hull, Jessica Shaffer, Brynne
Walker and Tarryn Walker. Alternates are: Jeanie McMullen and Julia Baird.
Scrip: Scrip will be available in the Narthex on Sundays from 8:30-11:30 am and
at the school and rectory offices during regular office hours.
Basketball: Sun. Feb. 7 1:00 PM (Girls) HN7 vs. St. Michael 8; 2:00 PM (Girls)
HN8 vs. St. Michael 7. Sat. 2/13 2:00 PM (Boys) HN8 vs. St. Michael 7, 3:00 PM
(Boys) HN7 vs. St. Michael 8, 4:00 PM (Girls) HN7 vs. NCC. Sun. 2/14 1:00 PM
(Boys) HN7 vs. NCC8, 3:00 PM (Girls) HN8 vs. St. Michael 7, 4:00 PM (Boys) HN8
vs. St. Michael 7.
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CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION, CONEMAUGH will host the
following events: Basket Party on Sun. Feb. 7th , doors open 1:00PM, drawing
begins at 3:00PM. $5/25 chances and luncheon. Fish Fry will be held Fri. Feb. 12
from 3:30-6:30PM, adults $8, children $5, take outs available by calling
535-2698. Sportsmen Raffle Wed. Feb. 13, doors open 6:00PM, drawing begins
6:30PM. $10/ticket. Weatherby Vanguard Sporter .270 Win. Blue/Walnut, Henry
Golden Boy .22 LR Lever-Action Brass/Walnut.
QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH, PATTON all you can eat
Breakfast Buffet will be held on Sun. Feb. 7th from 7:00AM-Noon. Adults $7,
children 5-12 $3, under 5 free. Cinnamon rolls & sticky buns will also be
available for sale.
ST. BENEDICT PARISH, CARROLLTOWN will be taking
orders for 10 inch apple pies, $8/each; apple dumpling, $2/each, and one quart
of haluski, $4/each. Call St. Benedict’s at 344-6548 by Tues. Feb. 9. Orders can
be picked up at the St. Benedict Church Hall on Fri. Feb. 12 from Noon-5PM.
ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH, CRESSON will hold their 2nd
Annual Mardi Gras Festival on Friday, Feb. 12th from 8-11PM in their parish
center. Entertainment will include the band White Shadow for dancing, a gaming
area for those who feel lucky, & instant games & pull offs. Food and
refreshments will be available. Tickets are $20/couple, $15/person, available on
a limited basis. Call 886-2235 to reserve yours now.
ST. MARY’S PARISH, NANTY GLO will sponsor a Mardi
Gras Celebration on Sun. Feb. 14 in the church hall. A Baked Ham and Pigs in the
Blanket Dinner will be served from 11:30AM-2:00PM. The menu will include mashed
potatoes, green beans, applesauce, roll, beverage and dessert. Adults $8,
children 4-10 $4, 3 and under free. Take outs available. Festivities will also
include a bake sale, gift-basket booth, variety of chance and game booths. Come
and enjoy some Mardi Gras fun! All are cordially invited.
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