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FEAST OF PRESENTATION OF THE LORD - FEBRUARY 2ND
The feast of the Presentation of the Lord has been celebrated in the Church
since the 5th century. Many of our parishioners can recall that until 1960 the
feast had been called Candlemas Day and Purification of the Blessed Mother.
Christ has not finished the work he began on the day of his presentation to the
world in the temple. He calls upon each of us to reflect his light. Yes, each of
us has the privilege and the dignity to reflect the light of Christ in a very
unique way. Each and every Christian incarnates Christ in a personal way, a way
which no one else can do. We became members of His Body through baptism.
He needs us as His instruments now to complete His mission, to be reflections of
Him in our homes, the neighborhood, the places of occupation and recreation.
Ever remain sensitive to your own unique way of reflecting the burning love of
Christ to a hurting world. Be genuine and effective evangelizers to your area of
God=s kingdom here on earth.
Boxes of Home Candles are available in the sacristy of the church. The offering
is $2.00.
FEAST OF ST. BLASE - BLESSING OF THROATS
Sunday, February 3rd, is the feast of St. Blase. Traditionally throats are
blessed on this day. The blessing is intended for all physical ailments
including throat diseases. Throats will be blessed after the 5:00PM Vigil Mass
and after all Sunday Masses.
YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING, PLEASE
We’ve mentioned in times past the difficulty in scheduling every request for a
Mass intention on the day specified. Realize that, with a parish of 1500
families and the possibility of arranging annually 730 Masses with only two
assigned priests to Holy Name, many intentions can only be satisfied through the
support of the Franciscan Fathers of Loretto. Those priests offer a daily Mass
at their own convenient time. Therefore we will never be able to confirm the
time or place where your intention will be satisfied in Loretto. Also, please be
considerate of the number of Masses requested at Holy Name. We will continue to
serve the greatest number of our families who insist upon having their Mass
request satisfied at Holy Name.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - DOING GOD’S WILL
Monetary gifts to God teach us patience and prudence. We learn how to control
our inordinate wishing for many things that we buy. This discipline of our will
makes it easier for us to live God’s law. Therefore giving definitely helps us
to do God’s will.
FESTIVAL NOODLE MAKING DATES
Volunteers in great number are needed for noodle making for the following
Wednesdays: February 20, March 12 & 26, April 9 & 23 at 8:30AM 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.
CATHOLIC UPDATE: FASTING FROM OUR CLUTTER
Ready or not, the season of Lent will soon be upon us! This issue of Catholic
Update offers a brief day by day reflection to help us clear the clutter -
material, spiritual, mental - in preparation for Easter. This discipline of
personal “spring house cleaning” will free us, not only from those non-essential
things that distract the outer regions of our life, but also the inner regions.
Sorting out toys and usable clothing for the poor, parting with used books that
could nourish the imagination of someone else, even clearing the clutter of
worry to make room for a peaceful night’s sleep can be Lenten activities. This
is a unique approach to prayer, fasting and alms giving that is possible for
families and individuals. Give it a go. Read the daily challenge; then follow
your heart.
LENTEN BOOKLET: MAKE ROOM FOR LIFE!
Fr. Joseph Sica has done it again! In fact, this may be his best Lenten booklet
yet. Each page holds out a hopeful challenge which could change our lives
forever! Daily reflections include topics such a “Born to Bounce Back” and
“Label Jars, Not People.” For 40 days the author helps us deal with the cross is
our lives, love of enemies, forgiveness, bearing one another’s burdens and other
important faith issues. Booklets will be available at all Masses next weekend,
one per family, please. Don’t miss your copy! It’s a keeper!
FEBRUARY - CATHOLIC PRESS MONTH - $10.00 CONTRIBUTION
A catholic newspaper can be the most effective form of diocesan-wide
evangelization available. There we expect to find comments on Scripture,
articles by bishops giving the official teaching of the Church, stories of papal
trips bringing attention to social justice issues throughout the world, etc.,
etc., etc. Holy Name parishioners are requested to read the Catholic Register
and prayerfully find articles there which expose them to clear, concise
application of Christ's teaching and which might also dispel some of the
confusion among Catholics rather than sustain it. Please use the envelope found
in the February packet to make your $10.00 contribution in support of publishing
Catholic teachings and news for this area of the church.
40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW CHURCH
The new Holy Name Church was dedicated Feb. 25, 1968. A Parish Social is being
planned after the Saturday 5PM Mass on Feb. 23 in the Narthex. Anyone able to
donate cookies is asked to call Sr. Margie at 472-8315. Thank you.
NEW SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY LAY MINISTERS
New schedule for Lectors, EM, Gift Bearers and Ushers is being formulated now,
to be made available early March. It will include weekend Mass assignments from
Palm Sunday to September, 2008. Any questions/changes, call Sr. Margie this
week.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Adults not confirmed and wishing to prepare for this Sacrament in the spring:
call Sr. Margie.
PARISH MISSION: FR. JIM SICHKO RETURNS!
We are happy to announce that Fr. Jim Sichko, diocesan priest from Lexington, KY
and highly motivating spiritual speaker, will return to conduct our parish
mission April 20, 21 and 22, 2008. Each session is 7PM.. Fr. Sichko packed the
pews three years ago, delivering humorous yet inspiring messages each evening
that appealed to young and old alike. See you there!
ADULT BIBLE CLASSES
Sr. Margie is offering 3 classes during Lent. Thursdays: 7-8:30PM in the Church
Hall
Feb. 21: The Woman at the Well (Jn.4 ) What spiritual thirst is drawing me to
Jesus?
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?
(A Parish Family Seder Meal will be celebrated Sunday, March 9th, 5-7PM. Covered
dish.)
CONFIRMATION NEWS- JUNIOR RETREAT
The Retreat for Junior Candidates preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation
will be held on Saturday, February 2. Parents should have received a letter this
past week in the mail with all the details. Questions, call Tom Deskevich
472-5903.
CHILDREN’S SUPER BOWL PARTY
Children in grades kindergarten through 4th grade are invited to a Children’s
Super Bowl Party sponsored by the Youth Activity Committee, TODAY, January 27,
2008 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Children may wear their favorite jersey when they
join us in the church hall for an afternoon of fun, games and snacks. Parents
are welcome to attend. This event is FREE, however, donations are welcome to
help plan future events.
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. ARMCHAIR HORSE RACNG - will be Saturday, February 16 at 7:00 PM in the
Church Hall (see article below).
4. NEW YORK CITY - High school students interested in going on the APEX
New York City overnight trip April 19-20 MUST sign up and turn in permission
form NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 31ST. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS! For more
information and permission forms, see www.holynameapex.com.
5. SERVICE HOURS - High school students interested in obtaining service
hours may call Nancy McCulley at 472-0677.
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
contact Diane Bopp 472-4331 or Nancy McCulley 241-7809 or complete the form
below.
ARMCHAIR HORSE RACING FUND RAISER
Holy Name Church’s APEX Youth Group is sponsoring a fund raiser called “Armchair
Horse Racing.” It will be held in the church hall on Saturday, February 16 with
registration beginning at 7:00PM. This event is for adults only. The cost will
be $15 for a ticket holder plus one guest or $10 for a non-ticket holder.
Tickets will be sold after all Masses on the weekends of January 19/20 and
January 26/27. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Mike
Olsavsky at 472-8121.
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)___________________
WORLD YOUTH DAY FUND RAISER
Participants of World Youth Day will be selling hoagies, gobs and pizzas. Orders
and money are due by January 28, 2008, make checks payable to Holy Name WYD .
Complete the form available at the rectory. Gobs pick up/delivery will be the
weekend of February 2/3. You may pick up the gobs at Mass (please indicate which
Mass on form) or have them delivered. Subs/Pizzas will be delivered February 2nd
or you may pick them up after Mass; again, please indicate on form. Questions,
call Diane Bopp 472-4331.
HOLY NAME HOME SCHOOL BREAKFAST BUFFET
The next Breakfast Buffet will be held on Sunday, January 27th 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 10 and under $3 (under
2 and under free). Take out available.
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Message from the Principal: Today marks the beginning of Catholic Schools
Week, the national celebration of what makes Catholic education special. As we
begin our annual observance I would like to acknowledge and express deepest
gratitude to Msgr. Arnold Gaus, Father Matthew Reese, benefactors, parents,
faculty and staff, students, volunteers and everyone in our community who
contributes to the success of Holy Name School. Thank you for your support and
may the blessing of our generous Lord be yours, this week and always. Please
join us for this week’s special events. Visit the classrooms and join us for
lunch during our Open House on Wednesday, stop by the Book Fair on Tuesday
evening or Wednesday during school hours, plan to attend family literacy night
on Tuesday at 6:00 PM, join us for the First Friday liturgy and encourage
friends who may be considering Catholic education for their children to visit
our school. Come see how Holy Name School lights the way.
First in Diocese: On January 8, Holy Name School received an e-mail from
the Diocesan Office listing the top six diocesan schools who have achieved the
greatest number of “stickers” in the First in Math online program. This math
program is a dynamic resource that engages students in practicing their math
skills. All students in Grades 4-8 have been enrolled and know how to
participate in the program. Students receive on line “stickers” for their
accomplishments. We are pleased that our students have earned 66,579 stickers,
enabling us to be in first place. Individual accomplishments are also noted. The
top five HN students as of January 23 are: Dan D’Agostini (1st); Matt Karlheim
(2nd); Dan Lesney (3rd); Julia Baird (4th); and Michael D’Agostini (5th).
Ranking 48th, Holy Name School is also the only diocesan school in the top 100
schools in the state.
Thank you: Last week the school received a check for $5,500 from the
Education Evangelization Assessment in our Diocese. Each parish contributes to
this assessment and we would like our parishioners to know that our school has
benefited from the assessment and thank you for your support.
Scrip: A special thank you to everyone who supports our Scrip Program.
The school children are so excited that the goal of $120,000 in sales by the end
of December was met. Students enjoyed a “Treasure Map Island Day” on Friday.
Scrip will continue to be sold in the Narthex on Sundays. Scrip program now
includes Walmart cards. Scrip cards may also be purchased in the school office
during school hours. Anyone may purchase Scrip cards. If you know a family in
Holy Name School and would like them to be credited with your order, have the
family’s name written on your order form.
Varsity Basketball: Sun. 1-27 2:00 PM (Boys) HN7 vs. St. Mary’s, 3:00 PM
(Girls) HN vs. St. Benedict’s 8; 4:00 PM (Boys) HN8 vs. All Saints. Sat. 2-2
10:00 AM (Boys) HN8 vs. CCC; 11:00 AM (Boys) HN7 vs. St. Mike’s; 2:00 PM (Girls)
HN vs. St. Benedict’s 6. Sun. 2-3 3:00 PM (Girls) HN vs. St. Mike’s; 4:00 PM
(Boys) HN7 vs. St. Benedict’s; 6:00 PM (Boys) HN8 vs. St. Mike’s.
Holy Name School
Preschool, Kindergarten & New Student Registration
2008-2009 School Year
Registration-January 29, 2008
2:00-4:30 Preschool Activities Room
Documents required for registration: Birth Certificate, Proof of
Immunizations,
Social Security Card, Baptismal Certificate and Extensive health forms that need
to be filled out and can be picked up in the Narthex or the school office.
Bring the completed forms to registration to save time.
Open House for Parents interested in Kindergarten
Holy Name School has a long tradition of academic excellence, high standards,
expectations and accountability centered in Jesus Christ, our school adds the
dimension of faith and promotes individual responsibility, hard work, honesty,
and discipline in a caring environment. We would like to invite those parents
who are interested in Holy Name Kindergarten to attend an Open House on
January 30 from 9:00-2:30- Please report to the school office for a visitor’s
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