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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 $21,831.40, or 24%, 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. Extra ACA envelopes can be found in the pews of the
church.
POPE’S VISIT - RESPONSE MOST POSITIVE
We now realize that our Holy Father had a list of objectives which he deemed
critical to address for the future of the U.S. church. Yes, he addressed the
priestly sex abuse scandal, expressing his personal shame at what happened
throughout our country. We heard challenging words concerning our current
culture on issues ranging from economic justice to abortion. Recognizing the
divisions within our church he made a firm appeal to “set aside all anger” and
unite in order to effectively evangelize society.
He spoke of a concern, referred by him as the “attack of a new secularism” that
undermines traditional moral values and the voice of religion in public affairs.
He said, “We see clear signs of a disturbing breakdown in the very foundations
of society; signs of alienation, anger, increased violence, a weakening of the
moral sense and a growing forgetfulness of God.”
The Pope warned that today this secular-moral balance risks tipping toward a
godless, individualist form of freedom. “The earth itself groans under the
weight of consumerist greed and irresponsible exploitation.” He said that he was
convinced that God was preparing for a “new springtime” for the Church in the
United States. He described himself upon his arrival as “a friend, a preacher of
the Gospel and one with great respect for this vast pluralistic society.”
FESTIVAL NEWS
1. NEEDED: NAMES OF ALL FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS
Yes, all of us are aware that the great event for this parish, its Annual
Festival, is five weeks away. Certainly not too early for chairpersons of the
various concessions to be finalizing their lists of workers. THESE NAMES MUST BE
SUBMITTED TO THE RECTORY OFFICE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MAY 23RD so that the
Sunday bulletin of June 1st will carry the completed committee slates of names
and hours of assignment.
2. FESTIVAL RAFFLE CHANCES - ONLY 5 WEEKS TO FESTIVAL
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.
3. FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET
Pack up those unwanted items and donate them to the Festival Flea Market. No
stuffed animals, clothes or straw baskets. Mark boxes and drop them off in the
Church Library Room. Thanks!
4. FESTIVAL PRIZES NEEDED
Sr. Margie needs new items for the PICK-A- PRIZE Booth for men/women/kids of
every age. Drop prizes off in the Church Library Room. Thank you!
5. TURKEYS
Always appreciated are the donations of turkeys. Please consider the donation of
a turkey for the Festival dinner. We suggest that you bring donations to the
Church Cafeteria Mon-Fri from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
6. RAFFLE
Any senior citizen willing to sit and sell raffle chances for a few hours at the
Ebensburg malls, grocery stores, Bingo or booth at the Festival should contact
Jim Arnone at 472-9566; extra books of chances are available to any parishioner
at the rectory. Let the secretary know if you need an extra book or two. Please
return your sold books of chances to the rectory at your earliest convenience.
7. CALLING COMMITTEE
Each year parishioners receive a call asking for the consideration of an item
needed for the serving of 3000 dinners or the outside food concession stands.
Please be cooperative and supportive.
8. HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
Any high school student who would like to obtain service hours by working at the
Festival Dinners is asked to call Karen Hurtack (472-6218) or Mary Lynn Stephens
(472-7054).
OUR LADY'S MONTH
The month of May has always and ever awakened in the hearts of Catholic women
and men something beautiful and sublime. Even nature bursts forth in bloom
having relaxed its cold grasp upon the forces within its bosom to give new life
and beauty to the world about us.
There seems to be a rejuvenation or spirit with us and as though we were little
children again, in our spiritual lives, we turn to our Mother. We pray fervently
that this blessed month will lift our hearts and thoughts to her who is our
great Mediatrix before the throne of God.
Catholics give Mary a place as God himself has given to her beyond and above all
created individuals because she was chosen by God to be without sin. She was the
instrument by which Christ became human.
That is why we honor our Blessed Lady! This is why we are so devotionally proud
of her! She was one of us and in her we are all exalted and lifted up because
she who was of the human family was without sin. So then we ask you to join with
us in the glorious Marian hymns during the month of May, filling our souls with
love for her who is "our fallen nature's solitary boast." In honoring her we
come closer to Jesus, Her Divine Son, our God and Risen Savior.
CONFIRMATION INFORMATION
For the past three years our junior high school candidates have been preparing
for the sacrament of Confirmation. Our parish faith community has supported and
prayed with them for the coming of the spirit in a fuller way into their lives
and thus into the life of the parish and diocese. Now is the time for us to
celebrate together this great event for our Church.
You are invited to the Confirmation Liturgy at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 4. As in
the past years we are the host parish for the following churches: St. John
Vianney, Mundy’s Corner; St. Mary, Nanty Glo; Sts. Timothy and Mark, Twin Rocks
and Holy Family, Colver. This sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated and
conferred upon the candidates by our Bishop Joseph V. Adamec.
FIVE ADULTS CONFIRMED WITH PARISH YOUTH
Congratulations to our five adult parishioners confirmed by Bishop Joseph Adamec
this Sunday. They are Diana Illig, Raymond St. Clair, Jason Mullen, Rebecca
Mullen and James Nihart. A sixth parishioner, Anna Patton, was confirmed
recently at Laurel Crest Manor where she resides. Prayerful congratulation to
all, adults and youth alike, as you grow in the life of the Holy Spirit
FR. SICHKO’S MARKS OF EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
First and foremost, as leaders in the home, the parish, the community at large,
we must have an interior anchor to keep us positioned and faithful in a
constantly changing world. Jesus’ anchor was his heavenly Father. Jesus spent
time in prayer cultivating his relationship with his Father, constantly seeking
to do the Father’s will. This kept him grounded and centered when the crowds or
his own followers tried to persuade him according to their demands. This
interior anchor should be ours as well. The Spirit of Jesus within us cries out
“Abba! Father!” The Kingdom of God is within.
CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE - “ANSWER THE CALL” 2008
The 12th Catholic Men's Conference will be held on Saturday, June 7th at Saint
Francis University. Speakers include Alex Jones, Peter Herbeck, and Father
Timothy Harris. Confessions at Noon, preceded with a Penance Service from Father
David Peles. Lunch at Tovarian Hall is included. Mass at 4:00 PM, Father Anthony
Legarsky, celebrant. For more information go to our website www.thecallpa.org or
call Tom Deskevich at 472-5903.
JR./SR. HIGH CCD - YEAR END THANK YOU FROM KERRY & NANCY MCCULLEY
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the following teachers for their
time dedication to the youth of our parish: Mr. Brian Bracken, Miss Melinda
Shoemaker, Mrs. Barb Mallin, Mrs. Karen Nagy, Ms. Amy Sherry, Mrs. Lynn Natcher,
Mr. Mike George, Bro. Joshua Finn, & Mrs. Cindy Lucas. We would also like to
thank all the students, and parents for all their help and cooperation this CCD
year; especially those parents who volunteered their time to help chaperone the
different Service Saturday/Sunday projects. These service projects could not
have been done without your help!!!! We hope you have a blessed and relaxing
summer!!! If you have any questions regarding the CCD program, do not hesitate
to give us a call at 472-0677.
ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) NEWS
1. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) CLOSING MASS - The closing Mass and last
class for Religious Education grades 1 through 6 will be on Tuesday, May 13 at
3:40PM. Students will receive Religious Education Report Cards on this day.
Parents and parishioners are invited to attend. NOTE: Dismissal for grade 6 will
be after Mass at approximately 4:30PM from church..
2. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - July 14 - 18. Volunteers both adult and
student (grade 6 and older) needed Student registration forms will be sent home
in May. Questions? Call Mary Harvey at 472-8139.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Holy Name VBS will be held Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18 from 9:00-11:45AM.
LOOKING FOR A CRAFT DIRECTOR: If you are interested in planning, organizing and
teaching crafts for different grade levels, and working with craft volunteers,
please call Mary Harvey at 472-8139. VBS teachers and other adult volunteers
still needed. YOUTH VOLUNTEERS: All youth (grade 6 and older) volunteer forms
are due by May 16. If you are interested in helping but are not sure you will be
available for VBS week, volunteer now anyway. If you do not have a form or need
more information please call Mary Harvey at 472-8139.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! - HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
All parish members are invited to enjoy an evening at Cresson Lake Playhouse
watching the popular show Disney’s High School Musical. We have reserved 45
tickets for Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 8:00PM. Prices are $16 for adults and $7
for children (10 and under). We are receiving a group rate for this show.
Reservation slips are located at the entrances of the church. Forms/money due by
May 26, 2008 and may be returned to Holy Name School, CCD teacher or via the
collection basket. Sponsored by the Youth Activities Committee.
FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE
On the evening of April 26th over 50 fathers and their daughters enjoyed Holy
Name’s first Father/Daughter Dance, hosted by the Youth Activities Committee.
Much thanks goes to Pam Ley along with committee members Yinsi Gittings, Jackie
Hajjar, Maria Lauer, Lisa Swope, Adam Walker, Darlene Walker, Sarah Zearing,
Lori Ates and Alexis Tomacruz for making the evening memorable.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Mark your calendars now! The Youth Activities Committee will host their Second
Family Movie Night to be held in the church hall on Friday May 9, 2008 at 6:30
PM. Additional information will be sent home with Holy Name School students and
Holy Name CCD students on Tuesday May 6, 2008. Don’t forget to check your
child’s book bags. For questions call Sarah Zearing 472-5631.
IS GOD CALLING YOU TO A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM?
St. Elizabeth Fraternity in Loretto invites you to join them for a Come and See
meeting, with the secular Franciscans on May 18, 2008 at 1:00PM. We are an
international, Catholic organization that meets once a month for fellowship,
prayer and worship, and to do charitable works, with a Franciscan charism. For
more information contact Ron Boland at 247-8882.
RCIA CATHOLIC INQUIRY
Do you know someone interested in becoming Catholic? Information sessions
monthly, starting Tues, May 20, 7PM in the Church Library. Call Sr. Margie,
472-8315.
MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY: THE LETTERS OF ST. PAUL
Pope Benedict has announced a Year of St. Paul. Sr. Margie will teach monthly
classes, 7PM:
May 20 - I and II Thessalonians Sept.16 - Ephesians
Timothy TBA
June 26 - I Corrinthians
Oct. 21 - Philippians
Titus TBA
July 29 - II Corrinthians
Nov. 18 - Colossians
Romans TBA
Aug.19 - Galatians
Dec. 11 - Philemon
PEACE AND JUSTICE COURSE (Diocesan Certification)
Sr. Margie at Holy Name; June18/19, 8:30-2:30PM. Third date TBA. Catholic School
Teachers and Catechists must register through Diocesan Education Office,
695-5579.
BIRTHRIGHT - CARNATION DAYS
Friends of Birthright will be accepting donations in exchange for carnations
before and after all Masses the weekend of May 10/11. Birthright is an
interdenominational pregnancy support service that empowers women who are facing
an unintended pregnancy to decide to carry their babies to term. Birthright
helps women in these situations find medical care, clothing, food, even housing.
For thousands of women, Birthright is hope. Hope that they, and their unborn
children are not alone. Since 1980, over 5,000 babies have been born in our area
under the auspices of Birthright. Your support helps Birthright sustain the gift
of life. Thank you.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - MONEY IS A TOOL
Money is an instrument we use to serve God. It is not good or evil. A poor
person is not any more spiritual than a wealthy person. Our prudent managing of
whatever resources we have been given is important. God has entrusted each of us
with different gifts. We can’t serve God and mammon, but we can serve God with
our mammon.
CEMETERY: SPRING CLEANING
We ask a dose of patience from families who have buried a loved one in Holy Name
Cemetery since last Fall. The Cemetery Association assumes the responsibility of
proper backfill to all recent burial plots with topsoil and grass seed as part
of proper care to it’s beautiful cemetery, God’s Sacred Acre.
MAUSOLEUM NEWS
Mausoleum vases are available for purchase at the rectory for the price of
$150.00 per unit. This price includes one solid brass vase, with removable
insert, the removal of crypt face for drilling, permanent mounting of the vase
and the replacement of crypt face.
When leaving the Mausoleum Chapel, please remember to TURN OUT THE LIGHTS.
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. 8TH GRADER WELCOME - APEX will hold its annual welcome to all 8th
graders of the parish on Sun. May 4 from 7-9PM in the APEX room. After this
event all 8th graders are eligible to participate in APEX sponsored activities.
4. ADULT TASK FORCE meets Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00PM in the Rectory
Conference Room.
5. THANK YOU - the Adult Task Force wishes to express their deep
gratitude to everyone who has financially supported the parish’s High School
youth ministry, thus making it possible to take 29 students to New York City to
participate in Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI. Your generosity and
dedication to the spiritual development of this parish’s youth is greatly
appreciated!
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS REMINDER
Meeting Thursday, May 8 at 7:00PM, Holy Name Church Hall. We will have a guest
speaker on the trip to New York to see the Holy Father. Hope to see you there.
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL COLLECTION
St. Vincent dePaul will be collecting clothing, shoes, belts, purses, furniture
and household items from 9:00AM-3:00PM on Monday, May 5 on the campus of Mt.
Aloysius College in Cresson. All items need to be clean and in good repair. No
large appliances will be accepted.
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.
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Diversity: The following members of the 8th Grade
Diversity Team will travel, with students from grade schools throughout the
diocese, to Washington, D.C. on May 5 to visit the
Holocaust Museum: Hannah Bennett, Rachel Gatto, Justin Kovach, Danielle
Link, John Lykens, Nick Maruca and Easlyn Serenko. Chaperones are Miss Susie
McCombie and Mrs. Cathy Gatto.
First in Math: A recent notification from the on line First in Math
program has informed us that the students involved in this program have earned
cumulatively 95,576 First in Math Award Stickers which means so far this year
they have solved over 286,728 math problems – over 2,389 math problems per
student. What a great way to improve math skills!
Ethnic Banquet: The 6th Grade class will present their Ethnic Program on
Monday, May 5, at 5:30 PM in the church hall. Following a PowerPoint
Presentation which students have prepared under the guidance of Mrs. Bassaro and
Miss Hertzog, students and their families will enjoy a nice selection of various
ethnic dishes prepared by the families.
Meeting: The Athletic Association will meet on Tuesday, May 6, at 7:00 PM
in Rm 701.
Spelling Bee: The annual Diocesan Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday,
May 7, at Saint John’s School in Lakemont. Representing Holy Name School is 6th
grader, Alex Way.
Recycling: Aluminum can recycling will take place on Wednesday, May 7.
Please bring your bagged cans to the school parking lot and place the bags in
the bed of the red truck parked next to the building. Thank you for supporting
this Haiti fund raiser.
K Trip: The Kindergarten class will travel to Loretto on Wednesday, May
7, to attend Cresson Lake’s performance of Aladdin.
Demo: On Thursday, May 8, the REA High Voltage Demonstration will take
place in the school parking lot. This program is highly recommended for teaching
children safety regarding electricity and exposed wires.
7th Gr. Trip: Mrs. Lykens and her seventh grade students will travel to
Lincoln Caverns on Friday, May 8 to increase their understanding of ecosystems
and how they work.
Scrip: Scrip will continue to be sold in the Narthex on Sundays. 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.
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