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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
The second Sunday of Easter was first referred to as “Divine Mercy Sunday” by
our Lord Jesus who in 1935 appeared in a series of visions to a polish nun named
St. Maria Faustina Kowalska. In these visions, which are recorded in “The Diary
of Divine Mercy” (St. Faustina’s own writing sold in stores now), Jesus urges
people to take advantage of the special graces of full remission of all
punishment due to sin by receiving Communion at Mass, going to confession,
reciting the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and venerating the image of the Divine Mercy,
all on Divine Mercy Sunday. On May 23, 2000 the Congregation for Divine Worship
and the Discipline of the Sacraments at the Vatican decreed that “throughout the
world, the second Sunday of Easter will receive the name ‘Divine Mercy Sunday’.”
CATHOLIC UPDATE: DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
In the Jubilee Year 2000, Pope John Paul II formally instituted the Second
Sunday of Easter to be called “Divine Mercy Sunday.” St. Faustina Kowalska was
canonized the same day. Her message is one of attentiveness to the mercy of God,
proclaimed so well liturgically in the Scripture Readings of this Sunday. Pope
John Paul himself witnessed to divine mercy when he pardoned his would-be
assassin, Ali Agca, after visiting him in his cell. The Holy Father said: “I
spoke to him as a brother whom I have pardoned and who has my complete trust.”
These words reflect the mercy of the Risen Jesus when he first appeared to his
disciples who had abandoned him in the Garden. He greeted them with the words
“Peace be with you.” The Divine Mercy icon of Jesus with outstretched arms to
the world bears the words: Jesus, I trust in you. This Catholic Update teaches
how to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and offers several family discussion
questions for incorporating this devotion into the Catholic home.
PASCHAL CANDLE
From the Easter Proclamation at the Easter Vigil we prayed: “Rejoice, O earth in
shining splendor, radiant in the brightness of your King! Christ has conquered!
Glory fills you! Darkness vanishes forever!”
The light of the Easter Candle, so prominently displayed in our church
sanctuary, is the representation of the Risen Christ, Light of the World. It
will remain in the sanctuary until Pentecost Sunday. It will be lit for all
liturgical prayer between now and that date. From then until the 2009 Easter
Vigil it will be burning for Baptismal and Funeral liturgies.
Truly the Paschal Candle symbolizes the Light of Christ among us, a Light that
scatters the darkness of sin and death!
TRIP TO HAITI - APRIL 10-14
As announced earlier the Haiti Corporate Board has endorsed the suggestion that
a DVD be produced with the multitude of highlights presently evidenced as a
result of Kindred Journey’s long-standing support of Brother Francklin’s efforts
among indigent Haitian peasants in the Pandiassou region of the nation’s Central
Plateau. To accomplish this objective, Jim King, a professional photographer,
his son-in-law Matt Sinosky, Sr. Margie and myself will give this long weekend
for the eventual production of this news-worthy DVD. Pray for the safety of this
crew and a most successful effort in the production of this DVD.
FESTIVAL NEWS
1. FESTIVAL RAFFLE CHANCES - ONLY 10 WEEKS TO FESTIVAL
Festival Raffle Chances will be mailed on March 31st. To a very large extent the
parish depends upon this annual raffle to produce a successful Festival. Each
family is requested to personally sell or purchase at least one book (20
chances) on attractive monetary prizes. Parishioners wishing to be responsible
for additional books of these chances may so claim them at the rectory. The
mailing will also include three raffle tickets from the Basket & Raffle
Committee. See article below for further information on Arts & Crafts Raffle
Tickets.
2. FESTIVAL BASKET AND APPAREL NEWS
Again this year we will be offering t-shirts and sweatshirts imprinted with a
logo of Holy Name Festival surrounding an image of the church! What better way
to demonstrate your pride of being a member of this faith community!
Our goal this year for the basket raffle is 150 baskets! Baskets can be dropped
off at The Clautos, 606 W. Sample St., Ebensburg 472-6038 (call before dropping
off). Please note: the Festival letter you will be receiving
next week states that baskets can be dropped off at the rectory: PLEASE DROP OFF
YOUR BASKET AT THE CLAUTO RESIDENCE, NOT THE RECTORY.
Due to the high price of gasoline, we have decided to forego the third prize of
a Weekend Getaway and instead offer an additional $500 Gas Certificate to Sheetz
for the 3G Raffle. Choices for this year’s 3G Raffle are:
1. GAS - $500 of gas from Sheetz, purchased through the Scrip Program
2. GROCERIES - $500 of groceries from Giant Eagle, also purchased through the
Scrip Program
3. GAS - $500 of gas from Sheetz, purchased through the Scrip Program
3. FESTIVAL NOODLE MAKING DATES
Volunteers in great number are needed for noodle making Wednesday, April 9 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: April 23.
4. NOODLES FOR SALE
Noodles are available for purchase at the rectory office between 8:30AM-4:00PM,
Monday thru Friday. Cost is $3.00 per bag (1 lb bag).
5. FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET
It’s spring cleaning time! Pack up those unwanted items and donate them to the
Festival Flea Market. No stuffed animals, clothes or straw baskets. Items can be
left in the Church Library Room or Church Hall. Please mark boxes “Flea Market.”
Thanks!
6. FESTIVAL PRIZES NEEDED
Sr. Margie is asking for prizes for the PICK-A- PRIZE Booth. New items for men,
women, boys and girls of every age are needed. Large or small, we’ll make use of
them. Prizes can be dropped off in the Church Library Room. Thank you!
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION RETREAT
There will be a retreat for children in the First Holy Communion class and their
parents on Saturday, April 5 from 9:00AM to Noon in the Holy Name Church Hall.
Scapular and Bread Ceremonies will be celebrated at this retreat. Please bring
your “Sacrament Folder” and volunteer form to volunteer for First Communion
practice day and First Communion.
ADORATION AND BENEDICTION - ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS ED (CCD)
There will be an Adoration and Benediction Service for Elementary Religious
Education (CCD) students grades 1 through 6 on Tuesday April 8 from 3:35-4:00PM
in the church. Parents, family, friends and parishioners are cordially invited
to attend. PLEASE NOTE: students in grades 1 through 5 will return to the
classrooms following the service and will dismiss at 4:45PM; grade 6 students
will dismiss at their regular time of 4:00 PM from the church.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - CHEERFUL GIVING
Are you cheerful in your heart about giving your offering to the Lord or is it a
task? Do you pray about the amount you give and respond to the extra blessings
God has given you during the previous week? If you receive a raise at work, do
you increase your giving proportionately?
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION NEWS
The candidates and sponsors should be wrapping up their one on one meetings
sometime in April. When the meetings are over, the sponsor needs to return the
book "When a Teenage Chooses You", along with the evaluation sheet to the
rectory. Confirmation practice is April 28th at 7pm. Candidates AND sponsors
need to be present.
Confirmation is on May 4th at 2pm. Any questions, call Tom Deskevich at472-5903.
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS
April’s Parish Council meeting has been moved to the first Monday, April 7, 7PM
in the Rectory.
LITURGY COMMITTEE
The Liturgy Committee meeting has been changed to Friday, April 4, at 3:30PM in
the Rectory.
PARISH MISSION: HELP NEEDED
Fr. Jim Sichko returns April 20, 21 and 22 for our 7 PM Parish Mission. Anyone
able to donate food for the socials planned each evening is asked to contact Sr.
Margie (472-8315). Pastries, cheese and crackers, vegetables, fruit and any
other favorite snack is welcome. Fr. Sichko is a dynamic and inspirational
speaker, sure to challenge young and old alike. Families are encourage to attend
together.
CHILDREN’S EASTER PARTY TODAY!
Come and join the fun! This afternoon, March 30, in the church hall from
2:30-4:00PM, the Children’s Activity Committee will host an Easter Party. All
children from kindergarten through 5th grade are invited. We hope you will join
us!
DIVINE MERCY DEVOTIONS
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be sung on Sunday, March 30 at 3:00PM at the
Queen of Peace Church, Patton. Sermon and Benediction as well. Please join us in
this hour of prayer.
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. APEX ADULT TASK FORCE meets Tuesday, April 1st at 7:00PM in the
Rectory Conference Room.
4. 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. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
APEX BASKET SOCIAL TICKETS FOR SALE
Tickets are now available for the APEX Basket Social being held on Sunday, April
13, 2008 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the church hall. Cost is $5.00 which gets you a
card of 25 chances for baskets and entry to win door prizes. Anyone wanting to
purchase tickets may do so by contacting Diane Bopp @ 472-4331 or Nancy McCulley
@ 472-0677. Tickets are also available for purchase at the rectory.
FATHER AND DAUGHTER(S) DANCE
Put on your party dress! Wear your dancing shoes! All fathers and daughters are
invited for a special night of pizza, salad, soda, cookies, and dancing! A
Father and Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 6 PM - 8PM in
the Holy Name Church Hall. The cost is $10 for fathers; daughters of ALL ages
are FREE. Music by the popular DJ's "Music Infinity." Photos will be available,
and chances will be sold to win fabulous gift baskets. Hosted by the Youth
Activities Committee. Contact Pam Ley for questions, 472-6753.
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RSVP by April 17 Please return this slip and money to CCD teacher, Holy Name
School Office, or mail to: Father-Daughter Dance, c/o 602 Elmwood Road,
Ebensburg, 15931. Please list all names of those attending.
Father's Name:____________________________________________________________($10
each)
Daughter's Name(s) and
Age(s):__________________________________________________________(Free)
Total $____________ Phone number to
contact:__________________________________________
* * If you are able to donate either one dozen cookies or a 2 liter of soda,
please circle the item, and bring the night of the event. Thank you.
HOLY NAME HOME SCHOOL BREAKFAST BUFFET
The next Breakfast Buffet will be held on Sunday, April 6th 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 (5 -14 yrs) $3 (under 5
free). Take out available.
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.
ARC DRIVE
Ebensburg Council #522, Knights of Columbus are collecting for the Association
for Retired Citizens before all Masses this weekend. All funds collected are
forwarded to the PA Association of Retarded Citizens by the Knights. The
Association for Retarded Citizens is a non-profit support organization which
provides services for people with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental
disabilities. Advocacy, counseling, placement, camping, supported employment,
and adult day care programs are but a few examples of the activities offered by
the local chapters of the ARC.
SEMINARY LIVE-IN
On April 3-5, 2008 the Office of Vocations will host a College Live-In at the
Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH for young men who are seniors and
juniors in high school and college students who are interested in knowing more
about seminary life and the life of a diocesan priest. The Live-In schedule will
include a tour of the campus, discussions, meals and prayer with the college
seminarians, attendance at classes, and time for recreation. There is no charge
for the weekend, and transportation will be provided. Guidance will be provided
by the Director of Vocations. For further information, contact Father Brian
Saylor at 472-5441 or email bsaylor@dioceseaj.org.
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