Holy Name Roman Catholic Church

Bulletin
May 25, 2008
Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Mary & Ray Johnson/MM Earl Knowlton
Adelaide Flanagan/Estate
Helen Luther/Estate
Betty Switzler/Estate
Zeno & Catherine Buffoni/Family
Joseph & Anna Conigy/Zeno Buffoni Fam.
Liv. & Dec’d Chaplains & Mems. CD of A Ct. 680
Brian Rio/Family & Friends
Frank Funyak/Carolyn Sylvester
Pat Anstead/MM Donald Ragley
Travis Shero/MM Terry Soisson
Maurice Farabugh/Family & Friends
Special Intentions/Judy Monahan
Lillian Vizzini/St. Elizabeth Fraternity SFO
 

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SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
Today we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Jesus. How sensitive is the Lord to our needs. He loves us with an everlasting love. He has taken the very substance of life, bread and wine, and made them into His Body and Blood so as to sustain, nourish and strengthen our lives by His very life! "The man who feeds on me will have life in me."
"Though we are many, we form a single body because we share the one loaf." We are all members of Christ's body. All of us have different gifts which together make the Body of Christ complete. Let us together thank and praise God for the precious gift of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
We use the occasion of this splendid feast to encourage a more active role on the part of parishioners to identify with the monthly hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament with members of the Nocturnal Adoration Society on the First Friday of each month and Exposition each Tuesday from 8:30AM -10:00AM. Remember, for all Catholics the Eucharist must remain the heart, core and center of their faith in Jesus Christ.

DECISION TIME - RETIREMENT DELAYED
In October of 2007, in a news release, an invitation was extended to the five diocesan priests scheduled for retirement in 2008 to consider a delay for their retirement date. The concern was extended due to the growing shortage of diocesan priests who are needed as shepherds of our parish churches.
Your pastor in a discerning process involving genuine prayer, family, doctors, brother priests and close friends has finally made his decision to remain as pastor of Holy Name for at least another year on a condition of experiencing reasonably good health. A major factor in this decision was the exceptional response on the part of parishioners in sharing their time and talent needed for the smooth operation of this venerable parish. Relying upon that same giftedness from parishioners for the following twelve months as experienced in the past years, I then will know that my decision was a proper and prudent one. I prayerfully thank you for your prayers, friendship and support in my role as pastor of Holy Name.

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 IMMEDIATELY so that the Sunday bulletin of June 1st will carry the completed committee slates of names and hours of assignment.
2. FESTIVAL POSTERS
Parishioners are asked to assist in the distribution of Festival Posters throughout this county and beyond. Request any and all business enterprises for permission to display our parish’s Festival Poster in their business location. These posters are available in all three vestibules of our church.
3. BASKET COMMITTEE NEWS
Wait till you see the baskets!!! A few examples; Italian Picnic, Golf Outing, Tennis Anyone, $100 Cash and Scrip, Vera Bradley, 2 Steelers Baskets and a Steeler Surprise!, Exercise and Fitness , Gourmet Kitchen Goodies, TO NAME A FEW!!!! Now, that does not mean we reached our goal of 150 yet! So, please keep the baskets coming and if possible get them to us in the next week so we can do our listing and marking them for display. And the basket house, with the correct address, is the Clauto house at 606 WEST SAMPLE St! Remember, we will pick any basket or donations up with just a phone call to 472-6038 (Clauto) or 749-7352 (Merlo). Again, to all the generous parishioners of Holy Name, a big THANK YOU!!!
4. 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).
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. FESTIVAL PRIZES AND FLEA MARKET ITEMS
Flea Market Items. No stuffed animals, clothes or straw baskets. NEW prizes for Pick-A-Prize Booth, for men/women/boys/girls. Mark boxes and drop off in Church Library. Thank you!
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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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 $34,119.90, or 38%, 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.

MEMORIAL DAY
National customs can change with the times and needs of the people. But there is one custom, a very precious one, that should not be changed. That is, the day set aside by our government to honor all those who have given their lives in the service of our country - Memorial Day. On this day we are not celebrating war. We are remembering that when it was necessary to fight to preserve our freedom there were those who gave their lives to keep us free. Gratitude and prayers for these veterans is extended again this Memorial Day 2008.

HOLY NAME CEMETERIES
Parishioners can be proud of the appearances of both parish cemeteries. Maintenance personnel are to be commended for their solicitous care of these sacred acres of burial ground.
There will be no Field Mass at the cemetery site this year. Plan to attend the 9:00AM Mass in church on Monday.

WEEKLY ADORATION: CHANGED TO THURSDAYS 6:00-9:00 PM
The recent Parish Survey indicated that over 40 people prefer weekly adoration on Thursday evenings rather than Tuesday mornings.. As of June 12, weekly Adoration will be 6:00-9:00pm on Thursdays. An atmosphere of silence will be maintained, closing with Benediction. A Sign Up Notebook will be on the Gift Bearing Table. Please sign up for ½ hour or 1 hour, and try to keep the same time commitment each week. There must always be someone present before the Blessed Sacrament during Exposition.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE - A GENEROUS PERSON
A generous person knows how to be loving and understanding and how to give material help without demanding love, understanding or help in return. He gives and forgets he has given, and in this lies his riches. “He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Cor 9:6-7

CONFIRMATION TEAM THANKS YOU
The Confirmation team would like to thank all those who volunteered at this year's Confirmation. Our hope is that the newly anointed realize the great grace that they have received through the sacrament of Confirmation. Also that they let the Holy Spirt speak to them and guide them for the rest of their lives. There are thousands of ways that God can work through you, in our church and community. Take advantage of the many activities of the APEX youth group. If you need more information contact Tom Deskevich at 472-5903. Come Holy Spirit!

FIRST COMMUNION PICTURES
Holy Name First Holy Communion pictures may be picked up at the rectory Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-Noon or 12:30-4:00PM.

GRATITUDE TO GRADE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL CCD VOLUNTEERS
A parish of this size depends heavily on the availability of volunteers, perhaps in no area more so than religious instructions for children enrolled in the public school system. As classes for both the grade school and high school programs have come to a close this month, we need to acknowledge in a special manner the efforts of Mary Harvey who is the coordinator of this grade school religious program. The teachers were: Bobbie Woodley, Dawn Drahnak, Louise Sekerak, Olene Jones, Lisa Swope, Sarah Zearing, Lois Krug, Janet Smith, Cindy Lucas, Doreen Braniff, Ann Poole, Patty Creany, Diane Bopp, Fran Jensen. Substitutes/helpers were: Alyssa Zanin, Hailey Caurvina, Laurel Caurvina, Alicia Archangelo, Kayla Mallin, Ashley Hajjar, Mary Do, Samantha O’Hara, Colleen Spicher, Sr. Evangelista, Jane Smithmyer, Doris Gatto, Ann Gatto. The coordinators for the Junior/Senior High School Program were Kerry & Nancy McCulley. The coordinators for the Confirmation Process were: Tom & Kathy Deskevich, Kerry & Nancy McCulley, Bob & Pat Serotkin. The teachers were: Melinda Shoemaker, Brian Bracken, Barb Mallin, Karen Nagy, Amy Sherry, Lynne Natcher, Michael George, Br. Joshua Finn T.O.R., Cindy Lucas, Nancy McCulley. Special prayers and gratitude to these individuals and all who assisted the program for their time and dedication in sharing their faith with our students. THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION-CCD PROGRAM IS IN NEED OF TEACHERS FOR THE 2008-09 TERM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL MARY HARVEY (ELEMENTARY PROGRAM) AT 472-8139 OR KERRY & NANCY MCCULLEY (JR.-SR. HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM) AT 472-0677.

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.

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.

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.

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).

APEX YOUTH GROUP FUND RAISER
The APEX Youth Group is sponsoring a Marianna’s Hoagie & Pizza Sale. Complete the form (available at the rectory); forms/monies due June 9th.   Subs/Pizzas will be available for pickup (in the church hall) or delivery on June 19th after 4:30 PM; please specify on the form your choice of pickup or delivery. Questions, call Nancy McCulley, 472-0677.

ANTI-DRUG FAIR
Anti-Drug Fair, sponsored by Judge Gerard Long and County Courts will be held at the Revloc Ballfield & Recreation Park on Thursday, June 5 from 11AM-1PM. Free games, refreshments and prizes will be awarded. For youths from ages 5 to 15. Everyone welcome.

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.
 

School News

Walk Together in Faith

No School: Due to the observance of the Memorial Day holiday, students will not have school on Monday, May 26.

Kindergarten: The following students will graduate at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 27, in the church hall: Alexandra Boyles, Brock Delauter, Emma Gittings, Garrett Grimaldi, Anna Kalinowski, Samuel Lauer, Owen Ley, Faith McMullen, Stephanie Nagle, Abigail O’Brien, Austin Oravec, Taylor Ostinowsky, Hannah Persio, Alexis Popma, Brette Sikora, and Haley Trice.

Eighth Grade: On Tuesday evening, May 27, nineteen eighth grade students will graduate from Holy Name School. Graduation Mass begins at 6:30 PM. Members of the Class of 2008 are: Hannah Bennett, Matthew Brady, Kelsey Dolan, Kenneth Dressler, Rachel Gatto, Jordan Gorsuch, Allison Jensen, Justin Kovach, Michael Kreshalk, Colin Krevel, Ryan Lauer, Danielle Link, John Lykens, Nicholas Maruca, Olivia McCall, Olivia Mullen, Easlyn Serenko, Taylor Steeves, and Evan Williamson.

Awards Day: Awards Day is scheduled for Grades 4-5-6-7 on Thursday, May 29, at 12:45 PM in the church hall. The award presentation for students in Grades 1-2-3 will follow at 1:45 PM.

Jeopardy: The finalists for the Eighth Grade Jeopardy tournament were Allison Jensen, Rachel Gatto and Olivia McCall. Rachel Gatto won the tournament on May 13th and is this year’s Jeopardy champion.

State Winners: Congratulations to Mrs. Bassaro and the students who won awards at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition held May 18-19 at Penn State. Winning first place awards were: Kelsey Dolan (Zoology), Olivia Mullen (Biology) and Veronica Poole (Physics). Madison Wolfe received a second place award in Behavioral Science.

50/50 Drawing: Mrs. Marlene Lauer won $186.50 on May 14th. This was the last 50/50 drawing for this school year. Thank you to everyone who supported this fund raiser. A drawing was also conducted from the list of families who sold tickets for every drawing. Alex Karlheim and his family won $100.

Last Day: The last day of school is Monday, June 2. Students will attend the 9:00 AM Mass and dismissal will take place at 10:30 PM. Students are to wear their school uniforms. Afternoon Kid Watch will not be available on June 2 due to the early dismissal. Friday, May 30, is a non-uniform day. Students are permitted to wear shorts and sandals, weather permitting.

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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