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IT’S HERE!!! FESTIVAL 2008!!!
The pastor is overwhelmed with the generous outpouring of support evidenced in
all the preparation for this year's Annual Festival. Open one's eyes and you see
dedication, love and energy being applied in an effort to secure success for
this annual event. We indeed express prayerful gratitude to those individuals
manifesting so much care and concern for the well-being of Holy Name Parish.
We ask again for parishioners to return the Raffle Chances by mid-afternoon
Sunday. Encouragement is extended for parishioners to patronize all aspects of
this Festival, especially the Turkey Dinner being served from 11:30 AM to 6:00
PM this Sunday. Also, parishioners willing to volunteer service, but not
assigned a specific charge, should present themselves to any concession where
assistance is needed.
The Big Money Raffle will take place at 10:00 PM.
Volunteers are urgently needed for the Festival Cleanup. The procedure for
Cleanup late Sunday night last year was SO successful that the same method will
be employed this year. Men, give the parish one hour after ten PM on Sunday to
return all Festival materials to their storage areas.
ADDITIONAL FESTIVAL WORKERS
Finance Committee: Mary Kay Cessna. Executive Committee: Doug Tusing. Dining
Room: Friday - Dave McConnell; Sunday - Dianna Giovacchini, Janet Damin, Linda
Urish, Sunday Ticket Collector - Theresa Peacock.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL - GOAL $89,918.00
Thank you to all who have participated in the Annual Catholic Appeal. To date,
parishioners have generously donated $46,052.56, or 51%, toward our parish goal
of $89,918.00. Please prayerfully consider supporting both our Diocesan
ministries and our parish. If you do not have a pledge card, you may mail your
gift (made payable to Annual Catholic Appeal) directly to the parish office. We
wish each family to be sensitized to the fact that the diocese assessed $63.10
to each household. That accounts for Holy Name’s total assessment of $89,918.00.
Those parishioners who could donate $100.00 or more would be greatly
appreciated.. Thank you for your generous support and return your pledge card at
your earliest convenience.
RECTORY NEWS
The secretary will be out of the office the week of June 9th. Please limit your
calls to those of an urgent nature during this time frame.
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THE ABORTION ISSUE
Telling differences exist between candidates seeking leadership roles in our
national government. How each perceives and talks about unplanned children is
extremely illuminating. As technology is advancing so are the opinions changing
on this issue based upon sonogram, medical advances in the field of fetology and
the involvement of compassionate friends. These efforts are full-proof that in a
mother’s pregnancy two human beings exist with rights and needs. We are now
being told that younger women are moving away from the abortion position. The
negative side effects of birth control pills is also finally being exposed both
in their short-range and long-range usage.
FATIMA DEVOTIONS
The Franciscan Friars T.O.R. from Loretto invite you to participate with them in
celebrating the Fatima Devotions on Fri. June 13 at 7PM. The devotions will be
held in Mt. Assisi Gardens in Loretto (in case of inclement weather the
devotions will be held at the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Loretto).
Singing will be led by St. Aloysius Choir, Cresson and sermon will be delivered
by Fr. Joseph Chancler, T.O.R. A cordial welcome to all.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN (VIRTUS) TRAINING
A Protecting God’s Children training session will be offered on Tuesday, June
17, 2008, at 9:00 AM in the Church Hall. 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. . 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.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
The monthly Grief Support Group meets Tues. June 10, 7PM in the Church Library
Room. For more information call Veronica Wilson or Sr. Margie.
PEACE AND JUSTICE COURSE
Any parishioners planning to take Sr. Margie’s classes for personal enrichment
on June18/19, 8:30-2:30PM. are asked to call her so materials can be purchased.
FIRST COMMUNION PICTURES AND DVDS
Holy Name First Holy Communion pictures and DVD/VHS tapes may be picked up at
the rectory Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-Noon or 12:30-4:00PM.
SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - JULY 14 - 18, 2008
Registration: All students must be pre-registered by JUNE 15. The program is
open to all children, preschool (must be age 3 as of September 30, 2007) through
completed grade 5. Registration forms were sent home from Holy Name School and
CCD. Registration forms are also available in the book racks in all church
entrances, at the rectory, or call Mary Harvey at 472-8139. Forms may be placed
in the Sunday collection baskets. VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED!!! Directors and
team members, adults and students (completed grade 6 and older) for: Crafts,
Skits, Decorating, and Music. To Volunteer or for more information, please call
Mary Harvey at 472-8139 no later than June 9th.
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. CEDAR POINT AMUSEMENT PARK - sign-ups are now being taken for a trip to Cedar
Point on Thursday, June 26. Please see the website for sign-up forms and more
info (www.holynameapex.com).
E-Z MONEY CALENDAR 19
Anyone interested in purchasing a Holy Name Calendar may do so by stopping in
the rectory, calling the school office (472-8817) or purchase from any Holy Name
student. Price is $25.00, with 365 chances to win beginning May 1, 2008!! All
monies benefit Holy Name School.
CDA REMINDER - Installation of Officers will be Thursday, June 12
at 7:00 PM with Mass; meeting following in Church Hall.
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