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HAITI NEWS
Three thousand residents from the devastated ruins of Port-au-Prince have been
relocated to Pandiassou, now the responsibility of Brother Francklin for their
future care. What an organizational challenge! It is believed that initially
tents, food and other supplies will be part of the agreement to accept this
number of homeless individuals. It is obvious that the situation in
Port-au-Prince remains chaotic. The total absence of manageable planning to
respond to the urgent needs of the populace is so evident.
We are responding to local concerns both for sponsoring children and/or the
adoption of Haitian children to our local area. Additional diesel water pumps
are part of current discussion. A wire-transfer of funds will be sent to Brother
Francklin the early part of this week. Your generous response to the needs of
our Haitian brothers and sisters is prayerfully acknowledged and appreciated.
The sum of money transferred will be published in the February 7th bulletin.
PRAYER FOR HAITI
Mary, Mother of Perpetual Help, you are blessed and favored by God. We come to
you as your loving children. Watch over the Haitian people who invoke you as
their patroness. Take care of their needs in the aftermath of the earthquake. As
you held the child Jesus in your loving arms, so now take them in your arms. In
time of trial, may your children never fail to call out to you. Intercede for
your beloved Haitian people, dear Mother. May they, and we, obtain pardon for
our sins, love for Jesus, final perseverance, and the grace always to call upon
you, our Mother of Perpetual Help. Amen.
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.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
The theme for Catholic Schools throughout the United States this year is
“Catholic Schools: Dividends for Life.” This is a perfect theme as we celebrate
the centennial of our parish school - 1910 to 2010. What a commitment to our
children over the course of the last 100 years, passing on the teachings and
values of our Catholic faith in this most unique environment. This parish has
made a major investment in the lives of our students and families, aiding them
to become faith-filled disciples of Christ. We can’t begin to imagine the
sacrifices of the religious women (Sisters of St. Joseph), and lay faculty
members who have contributed to the dividends of spiritual vitality of our
graduates over the course of this past century.
Yes the dividends go far beyond academic excellence. My pastoral years of
experience with Catholic education can attest to the Christ-like love and
compassion, namely the Gospel Values, witnessed in the lives of children who
have had the privilege of attending our private Catholic school system. Holy
Name School has indeed added to the spiritual vitality of this parish. It gives
evidence of the Church Alive! By God’s grace and the future desires and
investments of dedicated parents may Holy Name School remain in Ebensburg as a
“Dividend for Life” for another 100 years!!!
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.
Bags of Home Candles are available in the sanctuary of the church. The offering
is $2.00.
FEAST OF ST. BLASE - BLESSING OF THROATS
Wednesday, Feb. 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 at all Masses and at 4:00 &
7:00 PM.
PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS
Congratulations to the following parishioners who will compose the new Pastoral
Council:
(Age group 19-35) Jennifer Bopp, Christopher Oravec; (Age group 36-55) Beth
McGregor, Joseph Ridgeley; (Age group 56 and up) Theresa Scanlan, Kerry McCulley.
In addition to the six elected members are the Pastor’s three appointments:
Brian Bracken, Doug Tusing and Patricia McMullen. These three are presently
members of the Parish Council and were eligible for a second term. Commissioning
and blessing of the new Pastoral Council will take place at the 5PM Mass
Saturday March 6th. A joint meeting of the present and new members will take
place at the March meeting, Monday March 8th at 7 PM in the rectory.
WHY BIBLICAL, HETEROSEXUAL MARRIAGE MUST BE PRESERVED
Unless one-man, one-woman marriage is preserved as the only definition of
marriage, true, exclusive marriage will cease to exist. If marriage means
whatever this court or that legislature decides, then it means nothing. Marriage
will no longer be viewed and valued as the ideal, desired relationship between
man and woman. The exclusiveness of marriage is the essence of marriage. If
marriage ceases to exist as the exclusive union of one man and one woman, it
will fade from the place of exalted beauty designed by God Himself.
LIFELINES
“Abortion is one of those fundamental issues. If the very right to life is taken
away then no other right matters. You don’t have the ability to hold another
right or to have another right taken away. So, while health care, the right to a
good education, housing, and all of these issues are very, very important, they
are meaningless if the right to life is not first protected.”
- Cathleen Cleaver Ruse, Esq., Director of Planning and Information for the
Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops
JR./SR. HIGH CCD NEWS
The Service Weekend that was scheduled for Feb. 6th & 7th has been cancelled.
All students should report to their regular CCD classroom at 10 a.m. on Feb.
7th.
APEX YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Apex is sponsoring their Annual Ping Pong Tournament Contest Sunday, Jan 31st at
7 p.m. in the Apex Room. Come and see if you can be the next Ping Pong champion
and claim the title!!!
FESTIVAL NOODLE MAKING DATES - NOTE DATE CHANGE
Volunteers in great number are needed for noodle making for 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.
STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT - AN ATTITUDE ABOUT LIFE
Think of life as something God has given us to manage or take care of.
Everything comes from Him. We may use our talent or ability to achieve material
goods; but the talent or ability is a gift from God to begin with. Once you look
at life this way, as a stewardship, it becomes clear that we just give of what
we are as well as what we have. It means cultivating an attitude of generous
giving and getting into the habit of thinking of others.
PARISH LENTEN MEAGER MEAL
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 prayer and fellowship, soup and bread is a reminder of our
solidarity with the poor, especially the poor in Haiti. There is no charge, but
a free will offering is invited for Haiti relief. Please call Sr. Margie so we
know how many to expect. Families, friends and neighbors welcome!
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
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.
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.
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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HOLY NAME HOME/SCHOOL BREAKFAST
The next breakfast will be held today from 8:00AM - Noon in the church hall.
Ages 15 and older $6.00, ages 5-14 $4.00 and ages 4 and under free. Buffet
includes eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast, muffins, homemade
sticky buns, fresh fruit, juice, coffee and hot tea. Take outs available.
Everyone welcome! Hope to see you there!
SNOWBALL 2010/BEDFORD SPRING CHANCES
Home School Association’s Snowball 2010 will be held Saturday, February 6th.
Tickets still available for the Bedford Springs Resort Package; the $10 chance
to win an overnight stay for two will be available for purchase at the Scrip
table in the Narthex today or by contacting the school or rectory office.
Drawing will be held at the Snowball February 6th.
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CSW: Today marks the beginning of Catholic
Schools Week, the national celebration of Catholic education and its role in
preparing our young people for a life of love and service to their families,
their communities and the Lord. Students look forward to this week each year
because it includes enjoyable events and special treats. But it is also a time
for us to celebrate the long-standing tradition of Catholic education to instill
in students the faith, knowledge, morals and discipline that will enable them to
fulfill their future roles in life. Now, more than ever, a Catholic education is
truly an investment in the future that is worth the consideration of every
family. Registration for the 2010-2011 school year for preschool, kindergarten
and transfer students is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, from 2:00-5:00 pm
in the school. If you would like to visit our school and observe the attitudes,
behavior and accomplishments of our students, you are invited to attend our Open
House for K-8 which is scheduled on February 2 and 3 from 8:40 am -2:45 pm.
Thank You: A special “thank you” is extended to Monsignor Gaus, Father Mark, our
teachers, staff, parents, volunteers, parishioners, benefactors and everyone who
supports Holy Name School. Through your dedication and commitment, you make our
school an excellent example of how Catholic schools provide “dividends for
life.”
Haiti donations: Contributions continue to be made to the children’s collection
for Haiti. In the past two weeks, a total of $2570.66 has been donated. Your
generosity is greatly appreciated.
Conferences: Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for Monday, February 1.
Students do not have school on Monday.
Meeting: The Athletic Association monthly meeting is Tuesday, February 2, at
7:00 pm in Room 802.
Mass: Please join us for the First Friday children’s liturgy on February 5 at
9:00 am.
SnowBall: The eighth annual Snow Ball dinner/dance is Saturday, February 6.
Doors open at 6:00 pm.
Holy Name School Anniversary Memorabilia: Are you interested in helping
organizing a hundred years of school memorabilia? Mr. Dave Huber will be
organizing a team of people to catalog information and prepare for display. If
you are interested please send your name, email and phone number to the school
office and become a part of the centennial celebration.
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: Sat. Feb. 6 9:00 AM (Girls) HN8 vs. St. Benedict; 10:00 AM (Boys)
HN8 vs. St. Benedict; 11:00 AM (Boys) HN7 vs. NCC7. Sun. Feb. 7 1:00 PM (Girls)
HN7 vs. St. Michael 8; 2:00 PM (Girls) HN8 vs. St. Michael 7.
Holy Name School
Preschool, Kindergarten & New Student Registration
2010-2011 School Year
Registration-February 3, 2010
2:00-4:30 Preschool Activities Room
KINDERGARTEN:
Children must be five (5) on or before August 31, 2010
KINDERGARTEN HELD DAILY 8:25 AM – 3:05 PM
BUS TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
THREE-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL:
Children must be three (3) on or before August 31, 2010 and potty trained
Two Sessions held on Tuesday and Thursday
8:45-11:15 AM or 12:00-2:30 PM
FOUR-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL:
Children must be four (4) on or before August 31, 2010
Two Sessions held on Monday and Wednesday and an a optional session Friday
8:45-11:15 AM or 12:00-2:30 PM
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.
Preschool Only: First month’s payment required as deposit to secure September
placement
Open House for Parents interested in Kindergarten - 8th Grade
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-8th Grade to attend an Open House
on February 2 or 3 from 8:40-2:45- Please report to the school office for a
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ST. BENEDICT PARISH, CARROLLTOWN will celebrate Mardi Gras on
Sat. Feb. 6th from 7:00PM-Midnight. Live entertainment, try your hand with Lady
Luck. $10/person admission. Refreshments and snacks provided. Proceeds benefit
St. Benedict School & St. Benedict Church Deficit Fund. No one under 21 years of
age admitted.
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. 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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