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FESTIVAL DATES
The dates for this year’s Festival are JUNE 6-7-8.
FESTIVAL NOODLE MAKING DATES
Volunteers in great number are needed for noodle making on Wednesday, March 12 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: March 26,
April 9 & 23.
EASTER DATE PHENOMENON
As you may know, Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon after
the Spring Equinox (which is March 20). This dating of Easter is based on the
lunar calendar that Hebrew people used to identify Passover, which is why it
moves around on our Roman calendar. Found out a couple of things you might be
interested in! Based on the above, Easter can actually be one day earlier (March
22) but that is pretty rare. This year is the earliest Easter any of us will
ever see the rest of our lives! And only the most elderly of our population have
ever seen it this early (95 years old or above!). And none of us have ever, or
will ever, see it a day earlier!
Here's the facts: The next time Easter will be this early (March 23) will be the
year 2228 (220 years from now). The last time it was this early was 1913 (so if
you're 95 or older, you are the only ones that were around for that!). The next
time it will be a day earlier, March 22, will be in the year 2285 (277 years
from now). The last time it was on March 22 was 1818. So, no one alive today has
or will ever see it any earlier than this year!
CATHOLIC UPDATE: AGONY IN THE GARDEN
The Agony in the Garden is one of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary and part
of the Passion story in all Four Gospels. How do Catholics understand the
Passion of Jesus? This Catholic Update invites us to enter into the Garden of
Gethsemane with Jesus, to be with him, to learn of him. The Greek word “agonia”
was a term used for athletes as they warmed up for an Olympic event. Jesus was
praying in the garden to prepare himself for an eternal contest with sin and
death. He had a passion, a deep love for the world, for every person who has and
ever will exist, and he entered his garden to reverse the disobedience of Adam
and Eve in that first Garden of Eden. This Son of God would do the will of his
Father to the end. The article poses some very critical questions for our Holy
Week consideration: Can I give of my life without resentment and bitterness? Can
I face humiliation and be preserved in peace before the God who loves me? Can I
sacrifice myself for the sake of the greater good? Remember, even in the midst
of his agony in the garden, God sent angels to Jesus to comfort and strengthen
him.
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 10 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 18 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 the First Friday of March and Good Friday.
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.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - A MATTER OF FAITH
Make giving a matter of faith. Your income may be seasonal or affected by other
circumstances. But if you give proportionately, you can give something to God.
The amount may vary but the percentage will remain the same. Giving, after all,
is a matter of faith. We believe that God’s work is important and we give so
that it may continue. But giving is also important for our sakes, for it is a
natural and grateful response to God.
40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW CHURCH
This weekend we proudly celebrate the 40th anniversary of the new Holy Name
Church, dedicated Feb. 25, 1968. A special thank you goes to all who helped
prepare the social in the Narthex after the 5PM Mass. An archives book, created
for us by Colleen Spicher, will remain in the Narthex so parishioners can review
the history of the construction of our beautiful parish Church. The anniversary
banner has also been refurbished and hangs in the Narthex. We have much to be
grateful for. Please continue to pray for the spiritual and temporal needs of
Holy Name Parish.
EASTER MEMORIAL
We will continue the tradition here at Holy Name of memorializing the deceased
with potted Easter flowers within our church sanctuary during the Easter Season.
If you wish to remember loved ones in this manner, please print their names and
yours on the form below. Place the form in an envelope with a $10.00 donation
and return it either by way of the collection basket or directly to the rectory
NO LATER THAN MONDAY, MARCH 10 so that all memorialized names can be printed in
the March 16 (Palm Sunday) bulletin.
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EASTER FLOWER MEMORIAL
PLEASE PRINT:
IN MEMORY OF: ____________________________________________
PLEASE PRINT:
DONATED BY _____________________________________________
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PARISH SKATE – MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The Youth Activity Committee has planned an afternoon of ice skating fun on
Sunday, March 2nd. Bring your family and friends to skate from 2 to 4 PM at the
North Central Recreation Center. The cost per person is $5.00. This price
includes admission, skate rental & a soda plus a hot dog, nachos or soft
pretzel.
ARMCHAIR HORSE RACING - A BIG THANK YOU!!!
The Apex Youth Group would first like to thank all the patrons, who without your
support this fund raiser could not have been a success!! Second, the Youth Group
would like to thank the parents who donated their time in any way, and also
anyone who donated a desert to help make the Armchair Horse Race a fun night for
everyone. The proceeds from this fund raiser will help fund future events
planned for the youth.!! Again, thanks so much for your support & God Bless!!!
WORLD YOUTH DAY FUND RAISER
We have six (6) people from our parish attending World Youth Day in Australia.
To help raise money for this trip the youth will be selling Home Interior
Candles after Masses this weekend, February 23/24. Orders can also be placed by
stopping in at the rectory. All orders and payments are due by February 29th.
Any questions please call Nancy McCulley 472-0677 or Diane Bopp 472-4331.
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. BOWLING NIGHT will be held on Sunday, February 24. We will leave from Holy
Name parking lot at 6:00PM and car pool to Richland Lanes. Cost is $2.00 for
shoe rental and $3.00 per game. We will return to Holy Name parking lot around
9:00PM. Permission forms can be found on the website, www.holynameapex.com.
4. MARCH MADNESS DODGE BALL TOURNAMENT will be held on Sunday, March 2nd. Those
who wish to participate are asked to organize teams of 5 people. We’ll begin in
Holy Name School gym at 7:00PM and conclude at 9:00PM. Permission sign up forms
can be found on the website, www.holynameapex.com.
5. 20 HOUR LENTEN FAMINE will begin Saturday, March 15 at 7:00PM in Holy Name
School gym and conclude on Sunday, March 16 at 3:00PM. Keep your eyes open for
more details in upcoming weeks!
6. 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.
Anyone who would like to donate a basket for this fund raiser may fill out the
form in today’s bulletin or contact Diane Bopp 472-4331 or Nancy McCulley
241-7809.
MSGR. GAUS MARKS HIS 75th BIRTHDAY
On Feb.25, our Pastor will mark his 75th birthday. We as a parish wish to
congratulate him and offer our prayerful best wishes for continued health and
happiness in all the years to come. Our collective gift of prayerful remembrance
at Mass and in our private devotions is fitting testimony to the dedicated
spiritual leadership Msgr. Gaus has offered this parish for nearly 31 of his 49
years of priesthood. Msgr. Gaus, our gratitude and congratulations abound! Happy
Birthday!
ADULT BIBLE CLASSES BEGIN THIS WEEK
Sr. Margie is offering Lenten classes Thursdays: 7-8:30PM in the Church Hall
Feb. 28: The Man Born Blind (Jn.9 ) What kind of blindness needs healing in my
life?
March 6: The Raising of Lazarus (Jn.11) What new life is Jesus calling forth in
me?
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN (VIRTUS) TRAINING
A Protecting God’s Children training session will be offered on Thursday,
February 28, 2008 at Holy Name School in the Science Lab. Anyone who works with
or chaperones the youth of our parish, in any capacity, is required to take this
training. It is only necessary to take this training once. The three hour
session will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. You may register prior to the session on
line at www.virtus.org, for questions call Kathy Oravec 472-5139 or Sarah
Zearing 472-5631.
LENTEN MISSION
There will be a Lenten Mission entitled “Remember Who You Are, presented by Fr.
Jack McDowell, O.F.M., Director of the Campus Ministry Department at St. Francis
University on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, March 3, 4 & 5 at 7:00PM at St.
Michael Basilica in Loretto. All are most welcome to attend.
TURNING NIGHT INTO DAY
Catholic Charities is sponsoring a seven week, spiritually based educational
support group for individuals suffering from anxiety and/or depression. Class
size is limited. The cost of the program including the text is $75.00.
(Financial assistance is available depending upon need). For more information or
to apply contact either Sr. Janis Franklin, CSJ (535-6538) or Dennis George
(944-9388).
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS NEWS
1. JOIN THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
Court Ebensburg #680 will receive new members at their 7PM meeting, March 13,
2008 in Holy Name Church Hall. With 96,000 members, the Catholic Daughters is
the largest Catholic women’s organization situated throughout the U.S.A., Puerto
Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. For more
information, call membership chair Betty Dobronski at 472-8286.
2. PLEASE TAKE ONE - IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER OF COURT EBENSBURG CDA
Copies of THE CROSS & CROWN, Court Ebensburg’s newsletter, are in the racks at
the entrances of the church - please take one! THE CROSS & CROWN has placed
first, second, and third at the national level in the Catholic Daughters of the
Americas annual Newsletter Contest.
BISHOP CARROLL NINETEENTH ANNUAL SPRING CRAFT FAIR will be held
March 15 at the high school. Anyone interested in making reservations for craft
sales please contact Nez 247-6586 or Mary Jo 948-9791.
PARISH SEDER MEAL and COVERED DISH SOCIAL!
Come to the Seder! Sun. March 9 at 5 PM in the Church Hall. Donation: $1 per
person to defray cost of the meat provided. All else is covered dish.
Reservations due March 2. See form below. The roots of the Last Supper and our
Catholic Mass can be traced back to traditions celebrated during the annual
Jewish Seder Meal in preparation for Passover. There is a special “seder” or
order to the songs, prayers and special foods tasted together, such as matza or
unleavened bread, bitter herbs and horaseth or sweet apple butter. Following the
table prayer service, a festive meal will be enjoyed by all, concluding by 7PM
with some childrens’ entertainment. Register now!
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Reservation Form: (Return by March 2 to Rectory, School, CCD or Collection
Basket)
SEDER MEAL and COVERED DISH SOCIAL
Sunday, March 9, 2008, 5-7 PM
Holy Name Church Hall
Yes, I/we will attend the Seder Meal ($1 per person)
Name/s _______________________________________________________________________
Phone # __________________ Number attending: _________ Donation enclosed:
$_______
Covered dish I plan to bring:
_____________________________________________________
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
The dates for our 16th annual Bible School Program have been set for Monday,
July 14 through Friday, July 18, 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 the
rectory by March 11. You may place it in the Sunday collection basket.
REGISTRATION FORMS to attend VBS will be sent home later. For more information,
call Mary Harvey, 472-8139.
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SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER FORM
(Complete and return by March 11, 2008)
Name ____________________________________ adult ____ or student ______ Phone
number _____________
(Grade)
I would like to volunteer for the Summer Bible School Program (July 14 thru 18,
2008):
___ 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
___Prepare and serve snacks
VBS Registration forms for students who will attend VBS will be sent home at a
later date. All students must pre-register.
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APEX BASKET SOCIAL
APEX, Youth Ministry, is holding a Basket Social Fund raiser on Sunday April 13,
2008 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Proceeds will be used for general high school youth
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
29, 2008. All donations, except cakes, need to be at the rectory by March 16,
2008.
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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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LENTEN FISH FRIES
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH, NEW GERMANY will hold fish fries every
Friday during Lent at the Grove Hall in New Germany. Dinners are served from 4
to 7 PM and are $9.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. The buffet menu
includes baked or fried fish, french fries, baked potatoes, haluski, macaroni &
cheese, coleslaw, green beans, rolls, drinks and cake. Take-outs are available
until 6:00PM.
QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH CENTER, PATTON upper level will hold Lenten Fish
Dinners every Friday during Lent (including Good Friday) starting February 8th.
For your convenience, please park in the Parish Center lot. Menu includes choice
of baked or fried fish or salmon cake; choice of baked potato or french fries,
coleslaw, stewed tomatoes, mac & cheese, haluski, buns, desserts, coffee, tea ,
punch. Pierogies ala carte. Time 4-7PM. Adults $8, children 4-12 $4, under 5
free. Take outs available.
ST. JOSEPH PARISH, PORTAGE will hold Fish Dinners on Fridays beginning
February 8 and lasting until March 14. Dinners served 4-6PM in the church hall.
Menu includes baked or fried fish, french fries or haluski, coleslaw, vege,
roll, coffee/punch and dessert. Orders for takeout will be taken starting at 1PM
and ready for pickup 4PM or later. Call 736-3146 to place orders. Adults $8,
children under 12 $4.
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