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YEAR FOR PRIESTS
November 2nd we celebrate the feast of All Souls Day. St. Paul told the
Christian community of Corinth, “If our hopes in Christ are limited to this life
only, we are the most pitiable of men.” It would do violence to our own emotions
not to grieve for our deceased priests who have served our spiritual needs over
the course of their priestly lives. Christian life is incomplete without death.
Our deceased priests are now complete Christians. They worked hard to build the
Kingdom of God. They worked so untiringly for truth, for life, for justice, for
peace, for joy and for love. In the charity of our hearts let us pray for all
the deceased diocesan priests who have served this diocese since its
establishment in 1906. May eternal peace be theirs forever. Continue to pray for
future vocations to the diocesan priesthood.
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 by October 31st.
LISTS POSTER FOR NOV 2nd MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
Please check lists on bulletin boards to be sure the name/s of your deceased
loved ones are included for the Mass of Remembrance Mon, Nov.2 at 7PM. If the
parishioner or immediate relative (mother/father, child, brother/sister) died in
the past year (Oct.08-Nov 09, their names will be read during the Prayers of the
Faithful.
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.
TIME CHANGE REMINDER
You are reminded to set clocks back one hour on Saturday evening, October 31st.
All Sunday Masses next weekend November 1st will be on Standard Time.
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS ENROLLMENT CEREMONY - OCTOBER 29, 2009
The First Holy Communion Class and their families will participate in an
Enrollment Ceremony to be held Thursday, October 29 at 5:30PM in the church. A
family style covered dish dinner will be held in the church hall at 6:00 PM
following the prayer service. Please take your covered dish to the church hall
prior to the start of the ceremony. The ceremony and dinner are to enroll the
children for the preparation for the sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist
through the prayerful support of their families, teachers, and parish family.
PRO-LIFE PRAYER BREAKFAST
Citizens Concerned for Human Life will be holding a “Respect Life Prayer
Breakfast” on October 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Holy Name Church Hall in
Ebensburg. We are very pleased to have as our speaker this year Sean O’Hare.
Sean is a young, dynamic speaker and entrepreneur. He has founded and owns
multiple businesses. He is also the founder and president of LifeHQ.org, which
seeks to use technology and the media to promote, educate and inform others
about life from conception to natural death. Young and old alike, we all need to
learn how to use technology and media to promote the culture of life. Tickets
for the breakfast are $7.00, advance sale only. Tickets available at the
rectory.
OCTOBER - MONTH OF ROSARY
If all the facts could be written about the blessings which have come to mankind
through the centuries as a result of the Rosary, I suspect many libraries would
have to be devoted exclusively to such writings. God alone knows what to us are
the countless extraordinary favors given to those who implored Mary’s help
through the Rosary. Favors abound each moment of the day upon individuals
praying their Rosaries to seek assistance from Mary, Queen of the Rosary. Mary,
our spiritual Mother will not fail to give ear to the precious persistence of
her children when they devoutly recite her rosary.
The rosary honors the greatest woman the world has ever known, or ever will.
That alone should be sufficient reason for reciting this simple and sublime
prayer often, even daily. But strange to say, through the recitation of the
rosary, WE, not Mary, are the biggest beneficiaries.
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 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
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ST. VINCENT DEPAUL IN NEED OF BLANKETS
With the cold weather upon us, the St. Vincent dePaul Society has an urgent need
for blankets to distribute to those in need of our area. Blanket donations can
be dropped off at the SVDP Depot located in the Ebensburg Mini-Mall, Tuesdays
thru Saturdays 10AM-Noon.
HOLIDAY FOOD BAGS
The St. Vincent dePaul Ebensburg Food Pantry will be distributing food bags at
all Masses next weekend, Oct. 31-Nov. 1 for the Thanksgiving and Christmas
holidays. When you return your bag to the church or food pantry, please attach
an envelope with $5.00 in it to help defray the cost of the turkeys. We have
more families receiving food this year because of current economic difficulties.
Your caring for them with your generosity and prayers is greatly appreciated.
May Our Lord bless you for your support in this endeavor.
LIFELINES
Every human being is created in the image and likeness of God. The conviction
that human life is sacred and that each person has inherent dignity that must be
respected in society lies at the heart of Catholic social teaching. Calls to
advance human rights are illusions if the right to life itself is subject to
attack. We believe that every human life is sacred from conception to natural
death; that people are more important than things; and that the measure of every
institution is whether or not it enhances the life and dignity of the human
person. (U.S. Bishops: Faithful Citizenship - Civil Responsibility for a New
Millennium, 1999).
ANNUAL MASS ATTENDANCE COUNT
Today is the last Sunday a count of all worshipers attending Mass at Holy Name
will be taken. The count will take place simultaneous to the offertory
collection. The average for the four weeks will indicate the percentage of our
total parish membership attending Mass regularly. That statistic will be
compared with the results of the counts in the previous years. The final
tabulations will be published in a future publication of this bulletin.
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME - GOD CALLS US INTO COMMUNITY
God has given us many gifts and calls us to use those gifts to build up his
kingdom. Our faith identifies us as stewards and gives us a relationship with
God. Many of these gifts are given for our needs; others are given for the needs
of others. Stewardship of time is a ministry by which we nurture and share our
gifts.
JR./SR. HIGH 7TH-11TH GRADE CCD NEWS
Jr/Sr. High CCD resumes this week, Sunday Oct.25 at 10 a.m.
Beginning next week, Nov.1 until Nov 22 (4 Sundays) we will be collecting food
for our Feed the Hungry Project. All 7 -11th grade students are asked to bring
can goods or boxed items to their class. The classroom with the highest number
of items donated will win a prize. Please encourage your youth to donate to this
project so we can help the area's needy. Thank You!
APEX NEWS
Apex will be holding "Night of the Living Dead" A Candlelight Mass on Saturday,
Oct. 31st at 7:30 p.m. in the church for all Apex members. After Mass - from 8 -
10 there will be a Halloween Social in the Apex Room. Come and have an uplifting
& spiritual night & enjoy some fun & social time with your friends!!
SR. MARGIE-ANNUAL RETREAT
Sr. Margie will be away for her annual retreat thru October 29th. Parents
seeking infant baptism can leave a message (472-8315).
SHARE THE WORD
Wednesday morning “Share the Word” Bible Study is cancelled until November 4th.
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.
BISHOP CARROLL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S SIXTH ANNUAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE will be
held On October 31st at 7:00 pm, a mass will be held in the Bishop Carroll
Chapel in honor of alumni and faculty that have gone to their eternal rest. A
reception will follow in the school library. All are welcome to participate.
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Ceremony/Dinner: On Thursday, October 29, second
grade students will begin their formal preparation to receive the sacraments of
Reconciliation and Eucharist. Students and their families will participate in
the Enrollment Ceremony at 5:30 pm followed by a dinner at 6:00 pm in the church
hall.
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.
Middle States: An accredited school is one that is always improving, true to its
mission and beliefs, and actively developing in ways that are recognized by the
academic profession. In preparation for a visit from the Middle States
Association in the fall of 2010, we are working through a self-study process.
Throughout the process we examine what our school should be, how well we are
doing based on our philosophy and mission beliefs, and develop a plan for the
future. We are currently working on the Program Study which includes examining
every area of the curriculum.
Red Ribbon Week: Throughout the month of October students are studying the
dangers of drugs and will celebrate Red Ribbon Week which begins October 23.
This year’s school wide theme is “Don’t ‘Fall’ for Drugs”. Students will
participate in various activities dealing with the good character traits of
trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring and citizenship.
Parade: Students in Grades K-3 will have their annual Halloween Parade on
Friday, October 30, at 1:00 pm in the school parking lot, weather permitting.
Friday is also a jean day for faculty and students.
Football: The Peewee Football team placed second in the Johnstown Parochial
Football League Championship Game when our Mother of Sorrows School scored a
touchdown with 21 seconds left in the game. The final score was 8-0. We
congratulate the players and coaches on such a fine season.
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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CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION, CONEMAUGH will hold a Sportsmen
Raffle on Sat. Oct. 31. Doors open 6:00PM, drawing 6:30PM. Tickets $10/ea.
Refreshments will be served.
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, PATTON 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.
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
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