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ALL SAINTS' DAY - NOV. 1ST
On the feast of All Saints' we celebrate the lives of all the holy people who
ever lived on earth and are now happy with God in heaven. We celebrate not only
those proclaimed to be saints by Holy Mother Church but also those whose
sanctity was not even suspected. All the saints had to struggle with sin and
weakness as we do. With God's grace they won the battle and so can we.
The prayers and readings for this feast emphasize the four last things, which
are, HEAVEN, HELL, DEATH and JUDGEMENT. May we all pass from the Eucharistic
table, at which we are pilgrims, to the heavenly banquet.
ALL SOULS’ DAY
November 2nd, All Souls’ Day, and in fact the entire month of November, have
been designated by Catholics as a time of prayer for those who have died. The
tradition of special remembrance of the dead is rooted in our belief that the
dead will rise again and that all of us will be reunited in the Lord “so in
Christ all will come to life again” (Cor. 15,22).
The priests of Holy Name will remember at all Masses during the month of
November family members, relatives and friends who have departed from this life.
The names of these individuals should be listed on the envelope provided to you
in the current packet of church envelopes and returned immediately to the
rectory.
NOV 2nd MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
Mass of Remembrance Monday, November 2nd at 7PM.
YEAR FOR PRIESTS - PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
O Lord of the harvest, your Word finds a home in our hearts, calls us to
community, and invites us to generous service of the human family. Bless with
courage and spirit your priestly people, called to full participation in the one
Body of Christ. May many choose to respond in public service to your call
offered in Jesus’ name. Amen.
CATHOLIC MORALITY AND HEALTH CARE
There are reasons enough for Pro-Life Catholics to oppose health care reform
legislation currently making its way through Congress. The following should be
ABSOLUTES before any health care legistration receives the support of the
Catholic Church, namely:
1. No taxpayer money used to pay for abortion;
2. No federal mandate requiring health plans to cover abortion;
3. Conscience protection clauses REMAIN for health care providers who refuse to
participate in abortions;
4. State laws governing abortion will be unaffected;
5. No government bureaucrat will be involved in end of life decisions.
HAITI DVD
The Haiti DVD has been completed and we are in the process of reproducing
copies. In the meantime, parishioners can access a shorter version of this DVD
(uploaded to YouTube) by going to our website, www.holynameebg.org and clicking
the link or directing at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xca0ZBVLnco.
JUNIOR CONFIRMATION RETREAT
The retreat for Junior students of Holy Name Parish who are preparing for the
sacrament of Confirmation is Saturday November 21st, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. at the Saint Francis University Campus Ministry Center in Loretto PA.
Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. We ask that you have the Junior
Confirmation Candidate dropped off no later than 8:45 a.m. You should have
received a letter with all the details concerning this retreat. Any questions,
call Tom Deskevich at 472-5903.
MASS ATTENDANCE COUNT
A review of the most recent count of parishioners attending weekly Mass shows
this year’s average count was 1309. The average attendance for the 3732
registered parishioners currently is 35.07%.
For a Catholic, life needs to be centered about the Eucharist. Sunday Mass needs
to be the highlight of one’s week, a call for all Catholics to be participators
at the Eucharistic Celebration, namely, the ongoing presence among us of Christ
Jesus’ gift of Self in His Death and Resurrection. To a Catholic, the Mass must
be at the very core and heart of being an authentic disciple of the Lord. Oh the
responsibility of being a Catholic disciple of Christ. Jesus said that it would
be better to have a millstone tied about one’s neck and to be cast into the
middle of the sea rather than to give scandal to a little one. Is your lifestyle
as a Catholic giving scandal to anyone, child or adult?
PRIVILEGE TO VOTE
Each Spring and each Fall your parish bulletin encourages you to be a
participant in the privilege of influencing governmental affairs by your
selection of candidates for offices whether on the National, State or Local
levels. Should you take this responsibility seriously? Absolutely!! Vote on
Tuesday, November 3rd.
LIFELINES
“It is above all in raising children that the family fulfills its mission to
proclaim the Gospel of life...the family celebrates the Gospel of life through
daily prayer, both individual prayer and family prayer. The family prays in
order to glorify and give thanks to God for the gift of life, and implores his
light and strength in order to face times of difficulty and suffering without
losing hope. But the celebration which gives meaning to every other form of
prayer and worship is found in the family’s actual daily life together, if it is
a life of love and self-giving.” -Pope John Paul II: The Gospel of Life, n92-93
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME - TIME IS A GIFT FROM GOD
Time is an important part of total stewardship. It is a gift from God, and the
steward realizes that he or she will be held accountable for the way in which
time is used on this earth. Once one recognizes the important of the role of
time, one begins to explore the many ways one can use time for God’s work. While
most people are complaining about losing time, the Christian steward is
constantly finding time for God and His work.
And how about you? Do you find time for the work of God? Be a good steward and
make the exciting discovery of time for yourself. No matter how busy you think
you are, you can find time if you try.
HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS
With the change of the weather, it is anticipated that additional parishioners
may require home visits from parish priests and Eucharistic ministers during the
winter months. Please contact the rectory office (472-7244) if a family member
desires this worthy service.
HOLY NAME HOME/SCHOOL BREAKFAST
The next breakfast will be held next Sunday, November 8 from 8:00AM - Noon in
the church hall. Ages 15 and older $6.00, ages 5-14 $4.00 and ages 4 and under
free. Buffet includes eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast, muffins,
fresh fruit, juice, coffee and hot tea. Hope to see you there!
CAMPBELL’S SOUP LABELS & BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Thank you for continuing to clip and save Campbell's Soup Labels & Box Tops for
Education for Holy Name School. The school earns points from these, and with
enough points can obtain free educational items. Labels and Box Tops may be
placed in any of the designated wooden drop-boxes located in the Narthex and in
both side-entrances to the church. UPDATE: Campbell's now requires to only clip
the UPC Code from the label, not the entire label. Other eligible products
include Campbell's soups, SpaghettiOs, Pepperidge Farm products (including
Goldfish crackers), Swanson broths, V-8 beverages and Prego pasta sauce. Visit
LabelsForEducation.com and Boxtops4Education.com for all eligible products.
CHANCES BEING SOLD BY HOLY NAME EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS
The eighth grade of Holy Name School are selling chances on a pocket motor bike,
Steelers basket, Yankee Candle basket, MaryKay basket, movie night with Elvis
movies - popcorn maker/popcorn, Sports basket, $150 Scrip basket, Leap Frog Pad,
Electronic Addition and Subtraction games. Chances are $1.00 and available from
any Holy Name eighth grade student or at the rectory and school offices. All
proceeds benefit the class trip fund.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Will be held First Friday at 8:30 AM in the church library. Provided by nurses
from Home Nursing Agency.
HOLY NAME WEBSITE - FEEDBACK REQUESTED
Our Holy Name website (www.holynameebg.org) offers a vast array of information,
including bulletin news, recent church activities/photos, parish ministries and
sacramental prep, church history, parish prayers, vocation stories, as well as
links to our school, diocese, and parish youth group (APEX). Please take a
moment and give us your feedback of the site.
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100th Anniversary/Alumni Search: In order to keep
everyone informed of the plans for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Holy
Name School, we need to hear from our alumni. Please contact us at
holynamealum100@gmail.com or write to Holy Name School Alumni, 215 W. Horner
St., Ebensburg, PA 15931.
Multimedia Competition: Three teams of eighth graders will represent Holy Name
School at the Mainline Multimedia Competition on Monday, November 2 at Bishop
Carroll Catholic High School. The topic of this year’s multimedia shows is
historic PA places. The presentations and presenters are: Horseshoe Curve-
Maggie Lykens and Sorina Lautenbacher; The
Bissell Home – Ashley Wilt, Andrea Weaver and Taylor Peruso; and Crayola
Sensation- presented by Alex Way, Caleb Oldham and Addison Ratchford.
Meetings: The Athletic Association monthly meeting is Tuesday, November 3, at
7:00 pm in Room 802. The Home School Association General Meeting is Wednesday,
November 4, at 7:00 pm in the church hall. The guest speaker is Cara Fox, PA-C,
who will be discussing cold and flu concerns.
Parade of Saints: The First and Seventh Graders are preparing a Parade of Saints
for Wednesday, November 4, at 10:30 am in the church. Please join us if your
schedule permits.
Mass: The First Friday children’s liturgy is at 9:00 am on November 6.
Choir: The children’s choir will sing at the 10:00 am liturgy next Sunday, Nov.
8.
Breakfast: Next Sunday, November 8, the Home School Association will sponsor a
breakfast buffet from 8:00 am until noon. Join us for a delicious breakfast. The
cost is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. Children under age 4 are not
charged.
Drawing: The next 50/50 drawing is scheduled for November 19. Tickets for the
drawing may be purchased at the school office or from any Holy Name School
family. The cost is $1.00 per ticket. Last month’s winner received $398.50
Scrip Sales: Scrip will be available in the Narthex on Sundays from 8:30-11:30
am and at the school and rectory offices during regular office hours.
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ST. NICHOLAS BYZANTINE CHURCH, NANTY GLO World of Home Show
Parties will be held Sun. Nov. 1 from 1:00-5:00PM in the St. Nicholas Church
Hall, 2nd St. Nanty Glo. Start your holiday shopping early! Vendors include
Tastefully Simple, Avon, Lia Sophia, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, scrap booking,
candles, jewelry. Tickets are $5 and available at the door or by calling
472-8224 or 749-7020. Chinese auction, food/refreshments, 50/50, bake sale.
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, HOOVERSVILLE will host a Respect Life Dinner on
Sun. Nov. 1 with Mass at 5:00PM followed by dinner at 6:00PM. Donation $6.50
benefits Pro-Life Council activities.
ST. BERNARD PARISH, HASTINGS will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 7
from 9AM-4:30PM and Nov. 8 from 9AM-3PM. Craft vendor show, refreshments, baked
goods, homemade soup and noodles will also be available.
PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH, NORTHERN CAMBRIA will hold a Turkey Dinner on Sun. Nov.
8 from 11AM-3PM. Adults $7, children under 12 $3. Prizes, games and more. Take
outs available.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH, NORTHERN CAMBRIA will hold their
Fall Basket Auction on Sun. Nov. 8 from 11:30AM-3:30PM. Basket drawing at
3:00PM. Tickets 26 for $5. Games of chance, special raffles, free desserts and
beverages will be served. Handicap entrance available. For more information
contact the parish office at 948-8242.
ST. AGNES PARISH, CASSANDRA will sponsor their Annual Pie Social on Sun. Nov. 8
from 2-4PM at the Cassandra Fire Hall. $5 admission includes bingo, light
refreshments and door prizes. Chances also available for gift items from prize
tables. Tickets at the parish office or door.
ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH, CRESSON will hold a Turkey Bingo on Sun. Nov. 8. Kitchen
open at 4PM, bingo 5PM. Menu includes hot turkey sandwich w/all the trimmings.
Chances on ½ pig, 50-50, annual calendars available for purchase.
STS. TIMOTHY & MARK, TWIN ROCKS will hold a Basket Party on Sun. Nov. 8 from
1-3PM. Doors open at 12:30PM, luncheon served 1:30PM and drawings begin at
2:15PM. Luncheon ticket $4 (includes homemade chicken noodle soup, sandwich,
dessert & beverage). Basket tickets $5 for 25 chances. Door prizes, 50/50.
ST. PATRICK PARISH, JOHNSTOWN will sponsor a Turkey & Meat Raffle in the St.
Patrick’s School cafeteria on Fri. Nov. 13. Doors open at 6PM, wheel spins at
6:30PM. Win a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Delicious food and beverages
available also. Meat from Conzatti’s Italian Market.
QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH, PATTON Thanksgiving Baked Goods Sale; advance orders only
by calling 674-8983. Order deadline is November 23rd at Noon. Rolls, pies,
cheesecake, gobs and cream puffs (all pumpkin) and dinner rolls available. Pick
up will be Wed. Nov. 25th from Noon-6:30PM in the Queen of Peace hall, upper
level.
CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION, CONEMAUGH will hold a Fish Fry on Fri. Nov. 13
from 3:30-6:30PM. Adults $8, children $5. Take outs available by calling
535-2698.
CARMELITE COMMUNITY OF THE WORD will hold their annual Pre-Christmas Fair and
Spaghetti Dinner on Sun. Nov. 15 from 11AM-3PM at Bishop Guilfoyle High School,
Altoona. Join us for a delicious meal and some family fun at our prize booths.
For additional information contact the C.C.W.’s at 886-4098 or any of the CCW
convents.
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, PORTAGE will hold a Turkey Bingo on Mon. Nov 16th in the
church hall at 7:00PM. 25 turkeys and 5 $10 Stager Store Gift Certificates will
be given as prizes. Donation is $5 for first 9 bingo cards played and then 10
cents per bingo card per game. Refreshments will be available.
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