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HAITI NEWS AND UPDATE
Contact was made this part week with Little Sister Emmanuel in Pandiassou. She
was reached by cell phone as she was working with the peasants in one of the
many gardens made possible by the irrigation pumps Kindred Journey has helped to
provide. She indicated that everyone there is ok but exhausted by the daily
efforts to merely survive. So important is this ministry to earthquake victims
that every member of the Little Brothers/Sisters of the Incarnation have been
recalled to Pandiassou to assist in these efforts. Brother Francklin is
organizing the ever growing number of refugees into “tent neighborhoods.” The
Little Sisters are organizing the women to prepare and serve a daily meal at the
feeding centers, as well as gathering the children to teach some basic skills.
More and more of the new arrivals are being involved in the planting of new
gardens and the re-planting of existing gardens to expand the food source over
the long haul. Many refugees arrived with injuries; the more seriously hurt are
being housed at the Clinic and Birthing Center where Little Sister Nellie helps
to oversee their care. Native Haitian Dr. Clervil, whose family is among the
homeless from Port-au-Prince, is also tending the wounded. There have been more
major aftershocks creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and fear. Thus, even the
Little Sisters/Little Brothers continue to sleep outdoors in tents. In
Port-au-Prince, hundreds of homeless are housed in tents in the courtyard of the
“Village” school, surrounded by the ruins of former classroom buildings. The
concern now is for the spread of disease such as malaria, typhoid and TB, as
close quarters and the onset of the rainy season present new challenges. Please
continue to pray for our dear friends in Haiti. Consider making a commitment to
attend daily Mass during Lent for their special needs and intentions. Above all,
do not forget the great suffering that is theirs and which will be part of their
lives for many years to come.
SPIRITUAL JOURNEY TO EASTER
ASHES
Ashes will be blessed and distributed at the following Masses on Wednesday:
6:30, 8:00, 9:00 AM, 7:00 PM & also at 4:00PM (no Mass at 4:00 PM).
THE LITURGICAL SEASON OF LENT
Lent is a unique time of penance and reconciliation. It begins with the
imposition of Ashes. The Ash Wednesday celebration is one of the most popular
traditions in our liturgical year. It touches something deep within us, namely,
the recognition of our personal sinfulness.
Throughout all of Lent we are reminded to do penance. And why? Because some of
our actions are wrong. When we admit to our sinful ways we normally feel the
need for repentance. Without repentance there is no forgiveness of sin. The
world will attempt to convince us that sin does not exist. We know better!! Lent
recognizes that there is sin in the world and that we must try to overcome it.
Lent is that special season for us to turn to our loving God and seek His
forgiveness.
This is why so many people come to church on Ash Wednesday to receive the mark
of ashes. Deep down they admit to sinfulness and the need for the Lord's mercy.
Be honest with yourself. Recognize that some of the things we do are morally
wrong. Ashes we receive remind us of that. Use the Lenten Season for a healthy
reception of the Sacrament of Penance. Repent and reform!
LENTEN FAST AND ABSTINENCE
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fast and abstinence. All
Fridays of Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. The Church encourages
volunteer fasting on other days of Lent.
Fasting refers to only one full meal, with two small meals and no eating
otherwise during the day. Those who have reached their 18th birthday and not yet
their 59th birthday are obliged to fast. Abstinence refers to not eating meat at
all during the day. All those who have reached their 14th birthday are obliged
to abstain.
DAILY MASS
Much discussion for Lent centers about the topic of DISCIPLINE. Positive forms
of discipline should be built into all of our Lenten practices. One of the
noblest forms of spiritual discipline is attendance at Mass during Lenten
weekdays. For your convenience you will notice that from Monday through
Thursday, Masses will be scheduled at 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM. We do not
reject other spiritual disciplines but we can not suggest anything superior to
the Eucharistic Liturgy and the graces flowing from it.
IMPORTANCE OF SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
The attitude among many Catholics toward the Sacrament of Reconciliation has
changed significantly, and, to be true, not for the best for the church's
membership. Ever so many individuals today have a personal psychologist or
counselor for the purpose of maintaining focus in their topsy-turvy world. Might
we be overlooking the availability of a spiritual resource commonly known as
one's Confessor? Peace of soul is a natural by-product of a good confession. The
Sacrament of Penance restores friendship with one's Lord and Savior. If it is
inner healing that is needed, then Confession is your answer. The Sacrament of
Penance contributes to the spiritual development of the Christian life. Jesus
provided the avenue to unload guilt. More of our Catholics need to use this
instrument of grace in order to experience inner relief and consolation.
Again this Lenten season Confessions will be heard after ALL daily Masses
beginning Monday, March 22 until Wednesday of Holy Week inclusive. The journey
to Easter must include reconciliation with our Savior. The Adult Lenten Penance
Service is scheduled for Tuesday, March 30th at 7:00 PM.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Each Lenten Friday at 7:00 PM parishioners are invited to walk with our
suffering Lord to Calvary. What a powerful lesson of Divine love for the
individual sinner. The 14 reflections are all scripturally based. Prayed well,
the Stations afford a moving meditation of human worth in the eyes of God.
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will follow the Stations each Lenten
Friday, except for Good Friday. Stations will not be held on Friday, March 5th
due to the First Friday Mass at 7:00 PM and Nocturnal Adoration following.
FASTING AND ALMS-GIVING: COINS FOR HAITI
Fasting had its practical roots among rural farming communities. When winter
storage bins ran dry before the spring crop was available, families banded
together with their neighbors, combining whatever food was left and rationing
supplies proportionately so no one would be left hungry. This is the spirit in
which we enter our Lenten Fast this year. Coins saved by our meager meals can
feed thousands of starving children in Haiti. If the whole Church practiced alms
giving with great generosity during Lent, think what a difference this could
mean for poorer nations like Haiti in the world economy today.
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, including our parish’s concern for our Haitian brothers and
sisters.
LENTEN MEAGER MEAL-Register Now
In keeping with the spirit of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, our Parish Meager
Meal is Sunday, March 7, 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. No
charge; a free will offering is invited for Haiti “Kindred Journey.” Call
Sr.Margie or sign up at the Church entrances.
PARISH LENTEN BOOKLET Now Available
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. Fr. Sica offers upbeat and inspiring
advice for getting “passion” back in our lives, passion for life, for people,
for the kingdom of God. Suggested actions are really do-able. Take a copy home.
Read it. And do it!
BLACK AND INDIAN MISSIONS COLLECTION
Next Sunday, our parish will take up the annual Collection for Black & Indian
Missions. Your financial contribution helps to support Catholic communities on
reservations, in rural areas and inner cities. Your donation funds
evangelization programs to strengthen the faith, continue the legacy and share
the mission with children and adults here in the United States. For more
information, go to www.blackandindianmission.org. Please be as generous as your
means permit.
LIFELINES
The National Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC is a shiny black wall that
stretches 492 feet and lists the names of the 58,022 known Americans killed in
that ware. If such a wall listed the names of the children killed by abortion
since 1973, the wall would be about 60 miles long! The casualties of our wars
put together are fewer than the casualties from abortion in a single year.
FESTIVAL NOODLE MAKING DATES
Volunteers in great number are needed for noodle making for Wednesday, March
3rd. 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 24, April 7 & April 21.
STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT
We are perhaps one of the best resources we have in order to reach our destiny.
Do I respect my own abilities and gifts; do I develop them and use them for the
Kingdom of God? Do I use the gifts God has given me so that others may be
happier? Do I see myself as unique, as important and gifted? In what way have I
used my talents for myself, for my family, for my church and for my community?
Jesus chastised the person who hid his talents under a bushel basket, or buried
them in the ground. Have we done better with our talents than that servant?
FAMILIES INVITED AS OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS
Any family wishing to bring up the Offertory Gifts at Mass on weekends may call
Sr. Margie to arrange to be put on the spring schedule (472-8315).
JR./SR. HIGH CCD NEWS
There is no 7th-11th grade CCD this weekend - Sunday Feb. 14th. Classes resume
on Sunday, Feb. 21st. at 10 a.m.
APEX YOUTH GROUP NEWS
1. GLO GOLFING - APEX will be going Glo Golfing at the Galleria Mall this
Sunday, Feb 14th. We will leave at 3 p.m. from the church parking lot and return
approx. 6:30 p.m. The annual Apex Mardi Gras party will then take place from 7 -
9 p.m. in the Apex Room. Permission forms are on the Apex website. If interested
in going Glo Golfing call Nancy McCulley at 241-7809 by 1 p.m.
2. CELEBRATE HOME CANDLES & GIFTS - Apex Youth Group will be selling Celebrate
Home Candles & Gifts in the Church Narthex this weekend. A portion of these
proceeds will go to help our Haitian brothers & sisters.
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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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.
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,
15th, 22nd and 29th. If questions, contact Colleen Spicher at 472-8007
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Holiday: Students do not have school on Monday,
February 15, due to President’s Day.
Lent: During the Lenten season, faculty and students will have the opportunity
to join in the celebration of Mass on every Friday at 9:00 am. Stations of the
Cross will also take place weekly. Days and times will be printed in the
bulletin.
Mass: Please join us this week for the children’s liturgy at 9:00 am on Ash
Wednesday, February 17, and on Friday, February 19.
SnowBall 2010: Many thanks to everyone who supported the 8th Annual SnowBall.
What a beautiful, enjoyable evening for all those who attended! A special word
of gratitude is extended to Mrs. Lorie Ratchford, president of the Home/School
Association and to the co-chairpersons, Mrs. Erin Becquet and Mrs. Rhonda Smith
and their committees. May God bless you for your service to Holy Name School.
Drawing: This month’s 50/50 drawing is on Thursday, February 18. Tickets are
$1.00 and are available at the school or rectory office and from any Holy Name
School family.
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. 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. Sun. 2/20 Noon (Girls) HN8 vs.
St. Michael 8, 1:00PM (Boys) HN8 vs. St. Michael 8, 2:00 PM (Boys) HN7 vs. St.
Benedict, 3:00 PM (Girls) HN7 vs. St. Benedict.
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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.
BISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL will hold their Twenty First Annual Spring Craft Fair
on March 27th. Anyone interested in making reservations for craft sales please
contact Cathy 472-5679 or Mary Jo 948-9791.
LENTEN FISH FRIES
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, PORTAGE beginning February 19th and lasting until March 26th
from 4-6PM in the church hall. Menu includes fried or baked fish, french fries
or haluski, cole slaw, vege, roll, coffee/punch and dessert. Order for take-outs
will be taken starting at 1PM, but will not be ready for pickup until 4PM or
later. Please call 736-3146 to place orders. Adults $8.50, children under 12
$4.25.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH, NEW GERMANY every Friday during Lent at the Grove
Hall in New Germany from 4-7PM. Buffet menu includes baked or fried fish, french
fries, baked potatoes, haluski, mac & cheese, cole slaw, green beans, rolls,
drinks and cake. Take-outs available until 6:00PM. Adults $9, Children $4.
ST. PATRICK PARISH, MOXHAM every Friday in Lent from 4-7PM. The menu will be a
choice of fried or baked fish and choice of 2 sides: mac & cheese, coleslaw,
and/or stewed tomatoes. Also roll, butter, dessert & beverage. Shrimp ala carte
will also be available. Adults $8.25, children $4, kids under 5 eat free.
PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH, PATTON every Friday during Lent (including Good Friday)
starting February 19th from 4-7PM. Baked fish, fried fish, or salmon cake,
choice of baked potato or french fries. Also includes cole slaw, stewed
tomatoes, mac & cheese, haluski, dessert, coffee, tea, punch. Pierogies ala
carte. Adults $8, children 5-12 $4, under 5 free. Take outs available
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