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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 $30,742.80, or 34%, 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.
SOLEMNITY OF THE HOLY TRINITY
Believe that you can enter into a personal relationship with each of the Divine
Persons and make this profound mystery come alive in your daily lives.
To the Father we ascribe works of power and speak of Him as the Author of
Creation. He not only created us and keeps us in existence by His creative act
which is continuous, but also re-created us by sending His only-begotten Son
into the world.
To the Son we assign our redemption, since He alone became incarnate - He alone
lived, suffered, died, rose and ascended, because He alone became man.
To the Spirit we attribute the divine blessings we receive, whether from the
Mass, the Sacraments, through prayer or good works. We ascribe these to the
Spirit, since He is the mutual love of the Father and Son, and divine blessings
are gifts of love.
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. BASKET COMMITTEE UPDATE
This up date MUST be prefaced with a Thank You to all those parishioners who
have already contributed to the Basket Committee. We are hard at work collecting
baskets and various items to make baskets, and, cataloguing what we have already
received. A reminder to everyone donating a completed basket to make a listing
of items contained in the basket; and, if you want a particular name on the
basket, include that with your list. Another big help would be to get the
baskets in early due to the amount of work we have to do to ready everything.
Set up of our tent will be on the Thursday before the festival. The "basket
house" is still the home of Herm and Nancy Clauto at 609 E. Sample Street
(472-6038) Again, Thank You for your donations to date, but we do have a way to
go.
3. RIDE TICKETS
Advance sale available both at Holy Name School and the rectory. Advance sales
price is $10.00 for a strip of 5 tickets. Please note that tickets on the
grounds will cost $2.50 per ticket. The Saturday Matinee price with unlimited
riding from Noon-5:00PM is $10.00 (matinee to be purchased on the grounds that
Saturday afternoon).
4. FESTIVAL PRIZES AND FLEA MARKET ITEMS
We are still accepting items for the Flea Market. No stuffed animals, clothes or
straw baskets. NEW prizes also needed for the Pick-A-Prize Booth, for
men/women/boys/girls. Mark boxes and drop them off in the Church Library Room.
Thank you so much!
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).
SPECIAL FESTIVAL BAKE SALE
On Saturday of the Festival parishioners will be able to purchase baked goods
and noodles pre-ordered through the form below. It is our way of saying to you
that your order will be filled with items baked during the night and early that
morning. You are encouraged to avail yourselves of this convenience. Return the
form to the rectory NO LATER THAN JUNE 1ST. Payment is made on the day of
pickup, namely Saturday, June 7th. Orders can be picked up from 8:30AM-10:00AM
in the church hall; after 10:00AM in the Festival Bake Sale Room (located in the
school).
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FESTIVAL BAKE SALE ORDER FORM - SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008
NAME__________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS____________________________________ PHONE ________________________
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Sticky Buns @ $4.00 per dozen |
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Bread, 1 lb. Loaf @ $1.50 per loaf |
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Raisin Bread, 1 lb. Loaf @ $1.75 per loaf |
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Dinner rolls @ $1.25 per dozen |
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Noodles (wide) @ $3.00 per 1 lb. Bag |
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Noodles (thin) @ $3.00 per 1 lb. Bag |
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Gobs @ 50 cents each |
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Peanut butter cookies @ $3.00 per dozen |
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Peanut butter w/choc chip cookies @ $3.00 per dozen |
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Snicker Doodles @ $3.00 per dozen |
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SIX PRECEPTS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
1. To assist at Mass on all Sundays and Holy Days of obligation.
2. To fast and to abstain on the days appointed.
3. To confess our sins at least once a year.
4. To receive Holy Communion during the Easter time.
5. To contribute to the support of the Church.
6. To observe the laws of the Church concerning marriage
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
For one full year, at the end of each weekend Mass, we as a congregation prayed
for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The Eucharist is the source
and summit of the Church’s life and ministry. I ask all parishioners when at
Mass, in particular, to pray for more vibrant and life-giving vocations to the
priesthood and religious life.
A QUOTE FROM PADRE PIO
Humility and purity are wings which carry us to God and make us almost divine.
Remember: that a bad man who is ashamed of the wrong things he is doing, is
nearer to God than a good man who blushes at doing the right thing.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - PROPER VALUES
Jesus does not condemn money in itself, but neither does he uphold material
wealth as an ultimate goal in itself. He wants us to learn to value things
rightly, understanding that our lives are transitory and short, and that our
goal should not be wealth and security here and now, but the eclipsing wealth of
eternal life with him.
POLITICAL ARENA
Regarding the individual Catholic’s role in the political arena, the church
teaches that all citizens should take an active part in public life. Shrugging
cynically and strolling away from any involvement is not a proper response for a
follower of Jesus Christ.
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.
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.
CATHOLIC MENS CONFERENCE BROCHURES CAN BE FOUND IN TODAY’S BULLETIN; please take
a movement to look over the brochure. Coming off a very successful Mission, the
men of Holy Name should be looking for ways to grow further in their faith. It
takes a big commitment to give a whole day up in the summer to grow in your
faith. I am asking that you make that commitment. If you never have attended the
Catholic Men's Conference before, please consider making that commitment this
year.
IN DEFENSE OF CATHOLIC SEXUAL ETHICS
Sexual license - the very opposite of what the Catholic Church teaches - kills.
It kills psychologically, socially, spiritually and physically. For instance,
the reason why legions of heterosexuals and homosexuals wind up with sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs) is because they don’t value restraint. As a result,
some die young, which explains the funerals.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR WILL - IS MY WILL UP-TO-DATE?
This is an important question because many people have a will tucked away
someplace, a will that is so outdated as to be practically useless. In fact, an
out-of-date will can actually cause more problems for your loved ones than not
having a will at all. Tax laws change and the size and extent of your assets may
have changed as well. Updating your will allows you to take advantage of recent
tax developments and new techniques in estate planning. Might Holy Name Church
be included in your will?
PARISH COUNCIL REVIEWS SURVEY
Monday night the Parish Council met together with Msgr. Gaus to begin serious
analysis of the many excellent suggestions submitted through the recent parish
survey. Thank you to all who gave such prayerful thought to the questionnaire.
Parish committees will continue the process of working with the suggestions in
the weeks and months ahead.
CELL PHONES IN CHURCH
Please be mindful to turn off cell phones before Mass begins, so that they are
off during Mass.
RCIA CATHOLIC INQUIRY BEGINS NOW
Know someone interested in becoming Catholic? Come with them to an Inquiry
Session this Tues, May 20, 7PM, Church Library. Call Rose Battista, 472-6580 or
Sr. Margie, 472-8315.
BIBLE STUDY: ST. PAUL’S LETTERS TO THE THESSALONIANS
Tues, May 20, 7:00-8:30 PM in the Church Hall. Call Sr. Margie for more
information.
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 register with Diocesan Education Office, 695-5579. All
others, call Sr. Margie.
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.
SUPPORT WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008 AUSTRALIA - CURRENT FUND RAISERS
1. PLANT SALE - DRAHNAK’S GREENHOUSE - now available through the growing season!
Vouchers are $13.00, redeemable at Drahnak’s Greenhouse, 393 Plank Rd, Ebg. The
voucher is good for one flat of vegetables or annual flowers (can be mixed or
matched) or a hanging basket. Use the vouchers for Father’s Day, Birthdays,
Memorial Day grave side plantings, spruce up your porch with hanging baskets or
planting your Spring garden!
2. SUBWAY COUPONS - Coupons are $5.00 each and contain 2 offers: 1) one 6 inch
sub, chips (or cookie) and a 21 oz. drink 2) the other half of the coupon is
good for $1.00 off a regular foot-long sub. What a great way to feed the family
on the run to baseball/softball practice/games, sporting events, music lessons,
dance class or just for lunch or supper!
PLANT VOUCHERS AND SUBWAY COUPONS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING: Diane or Matt Bopp at 472-4331, Brett Donoughe at 472-4267, Ricky
Drahnak at 471-3996 or Luke Caroff at 472-4939.
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. MOVIE NIGHT - all 8th thru 12th graders are invited to the APEX room for
Movie Night on Sun. May 18 from 6:30-9:00PM.
4. 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.
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Congratulations: On Wednesday, May 7, after two hours of
successful spelling, sixth grader, Alex Way finished second in the Diocesan
Spelling Bee held in Altoona. Twenty-three schools competed in the Bee. Alex
received a certificate and a $75 savings bond. This is two years in a row that
our school has finished in 1st or 2nd place in the Bee. Miss Susie McCombie
coaches our students.
Poetry Winners: The following students have received awards in the Catholic
Daughters Poetry Contest: Kelly Deskevich (1st place) and Dane Woo (2nd place)
in Division I (Grades 4-5); and Mathew Deskevich (2nd place) in Division II
(Grades 6-7-8).
First Place: Our sixth grade Envirothon Team competed with schools from the
Mainline Area on Tuesday, May 7 and won first place. Congratulations to Alex
Way, Maggie Lykens, David Maruca, Daniel D’Agostini, Daniel Lesney, Taylor
Peruso and Mrs. Diane Gowen, their coach. Placing second and third were Saint
Benedict’s and Northern Cambria Catholic.
PJAS: Kelsey Dolan, Madison Wolfe, Veronica Poole and Olivia Mullen will
represent Holy Name School at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science
competition held at the University of Penn State beginning Sunday, May 18. We
wish the students success as they present their projects at the state level.
Mrs. Rose Bassaro sponsors the students.
Special T-shirt/Jean Day: On Tuesday, May 20, students may wear T-shirts
indicating their participation in activities such as Forensics, PJAS, Diversity,
Reading Competition, Cheerleading, sports, dance company, etc.
Trips: The 3rd and 4th graders will travel to the Pittsburgh Zoo on May 19 and
the 8th graders will have their environmental bike trip on the same date. On May
20 the 8th grade class will visit Washington D.C.
Preschool: Preschool graduations are scheduled on May 21 at 9:00 and 1:00 in the
church hall for the four-year-old classes. The three-year-old classes will have
their program on May 22 at 9:00 and 1:00 in the music room.
Picnic: The eighth grade class picnic is scheduled from 5:30 -8:30 on May 23.
Thank you: The aluminum cans collected for recycling last week earned $150 for
Haiti. Thank you to everyone who has supported this project. The next recycling
day will be scheduled in the fall.
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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