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AN EASTER MESSAGE
Truly the death and resurrection of Jesus is the central proclamation of our
faith. Mary Magdalene came to the tomb looking for the dead Jesus. She met a
Resurrected Jesus!!! She came to that tomb with a broken heart and with many
memories of a compassionate and forgiving Lord, an historical figure. She left
the tomb knowing the Risen Lord, the Promised Messiah.
The disciples, I’m sure, were looking back on the life of Jesus. But once
professing their faith in the Risen Lord, they too became futuristic!! Jesus is
alive! That is the Good News! That is what we believe! That is our Easter
proclamation!! He lives among us. He will come again in glory!!!
To all members of this venerable family at Holy Name, prayerful sentiments are
extended for a Blessed and Happy Easter!!!
GRACE-FILLED LENTEN SEASON THANK YOU
A word of admiration and gratitude for the high numbers of faithful parishioners
who were present for daily Mass during this past Lenten Season. Your parish
priests were also edified with the continuous lines of penitents present for the
Sacrament of Reconciliation during these past six weeks. With the Lord’s grace
may we be motivated to continue to open wide our hearts to the presence of the
Lord Jesus in the Eucharist, and return regularly to the Sacrament of Penance.
SENTIMENTS OF GRATITUDE
Our Holy Week Liturgies ever remain so impressive as the church allows her life
to focus upon the central theme of faith, namely, Resurrection! Liturgical aids,
without prayerful ministries or properly decorated sanctuary, do little to stir
one's satisfaction that God's grace is alive and present to the worshiping
congregation. Profound thanks to Sr. Margie for preparing all lay ministers, and
Fr. Mark for preparing all altar servers, for the Holy Week services. How
appreciative is your pastor to ever so many parishioners for their countless
hours of involvement which assured the prayerfulness of liturgies, namely,
organists, choir directors, choir members, liturgy committee, altar servers,
lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, church cleaning women and men, feet washing
participants, presenters of offertory gifts, and any and all individuals, who
directly or indirectly involved themselves in adding to the spiritual richness
of this past Holy Week. Sincerest thanks and prayerful gratitude!!
ADDITIONAL EASTER MEMORIALS
MM Gilbert J. Angert/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
Baldwin Family/Bonnie Bracken
Beth Ann Bodenschatz/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
Herbert A. Bodenschatz/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
Paul C. Bodenschatz/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
MM Clarence Bowman/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
Ron Bracken/Bonnie Bracken
Paul & Rose Carnicella/Ron & Anna Marie Carnicella
James E. Cramer & Yvette P. Rambeau/Betty L. Cramer
Thomas Deimler/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
Mimi Devlin, John & Ruth Devlin/Helen Smith
Ruth M. Farabaugh/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
Larry Giovacchini/Dianna & Son
Fred Illig/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
MM Vincent Illig/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
Teresa A. Kline/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
Ian Thomas Link/Mom, Dad, Olivia & Dakota
Thomas Link/Betty Link Fam.
MM Henry E. Rambeau & Henry L. Rambeau/Betty L. Cramer
Joe Sedor/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
MM John Sedor/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
Steve Sedor/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
Garland Smith/Helen Smith
Anthony, Mary, James, Lisa, Valerie Troilo/Ron & Anna Marie Carnicella
Joel Wirfel/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
MM Horace Young/ John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
PASCHAL CANDLE
From the Easter Proclamation at the Easter Vigil we prayed: “Rejoice, O earth in
shining splendor, radiant in the brightness of your King! Christ has conquered!
Glory fills you! Darkness vanishes forever!”
The light of the Easter Candle, so prominently displayed in our church
sanctuary, is the representation of the Risen Christ, Light of the World. It
will remain in the sanctuary until Pentecost Sunday. It will be lit for all
liturgical prayer between now and that date. From then until the 2011 Easter
Vigil it will be burning for Baptismal and Funeral liturgies.
Truly the Paschal Candle symbolizes the Light of Christ among us, a Light that
scatters the darkness of sin and death!
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 nine 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 WEDNESDAY, MAY 19TH so that the
Sunday bulletin of May 31st will carry the completed committee slates of names
and hours of assignment.
2. FESTIVAL RAFFLE CHANCES - ONLY 9 WEEKS TO FESTIVAL
Festival Raffle Chances were mailed on March 31st. 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 3G Raffle Tickets.
3. 3G RAFFLE
Choices for this year’s 3G Raffle:
1. GAS - $500 of gas from Sheetz, purchased through the Scrip Program
2. GROCERIES - $500 of groceries from Giant Eagle, also purchased through the
Scrip Program
3. GET WHAT YOU WANT - $500 in Holy Name Scrip*
*Holy Name Scrip offers a large array of gift certificates for groceries, gas,
dining, entertainment, home improvement, department and sporting goods stores,
etc. etc. etc.!
4. FESTIVAL NOODLE MAKING DATES
The next noodle making will take place on THIS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7TH at 8:30 AM
in the Church Hall. Noodles bagged at 8:30 AM on Fridays. Additional noodle
dates: April 21.
5. NOODLES FOR SALE
Noodles are available for purchase at the rectory Monday thru Friday,
8:30AM-4:00PM. Cost is $3.00 for a 1 lb. bag. Orders of 5 lbs. or more, please
call in advance (472-7244 ext. 101).
6. BASKET COMMITTEE NEWS
The Basket Committee is gearing up for another successful Festival. Visitor
comments on the generosity of our parishioners and businesses was overwhelming
last year. Donations can be dropped off at the rectory between the hours of
8:30AM-4:00PM Monday thru Friday, or at the “new basket house” 207 S. Phaney St.
- the Lantzy residence - evenings or weekends. Please call 472-2612. Any
donation is appreciated - a basket ready to go, or one we will put together.
Please list name and basket contents and a phone number (in case we need to
contact you.).
Any questions please contact Adele Faish 472-8540, Mary Gail Lantzy 472-2612 or
Jane Farabaugh 472-8375.
7. FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET -Time for Spring House Cleaning!
This year’s flea market will be bigger and better than ever! Box up items so
lids close. No clothing, used stuffed animals or baskets. If possible, store
things at home till Thurs. June 3rd when the flea market tent is set up. Or drop
off items in the Church Library. Call Sr. Margie if donating small furniture:
lamps, end tables, etc. New prize items also needed for men, women and children.
Happy Spring cleaning!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FULLY INITIATED ADULTS
At the Easter Vigil, we welcomed four new members into full communion in the
Catholic Church: Al Keipert sponsored by Lori Keipert, Eileen Dumm sponsored by
Carl Dumm, Colleen Mullen sponsored by Joe Mullen and Stephanie Blackstone,
sponsored by Rita and Jody Strittmatter. We also celebrate the Rite of
Confirmation for Terry and Lea Stevens, sponsored by Sam and Missy Stevens. Holy
Name Parish offers prayerful congratulations to each of you, and expresses
gratitude to the RCIA Team for their dedicated commitment to adult spiritual
formation and the Rites of Christian Initiation for Adult (RCIA).
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION NEWS
The candidates and sponsors should be wrapping up their one on one meetings
sometime in April. When the meetings are over, the sponsor needs to return the
book "When a Teenage Chooses You", along with the evaluation sheet to the
rectory. Confirmation practice is Friday, May 14th at 7:30PM (more info will be
sent in the mail in April). Candidates AND sponsors need to be present.
Confirmation is on May 16th at 2:00 PM. Any questions, call Tom Deskevich
at472-5903.
STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT
We all have some talent to give. Our own growth and the growth of our church
depend on the willingness of us all to invest that talent for others. As a
member of your church, you are called to share in all aspects of its life.
Membership is responsibility - the response to the call to ministry, and
service. To be a church member is to answer that call with one’s talent.
LIFELINES - ABORTION UNDERMINES OUR ECONOMY
The Movement for a Better America reports that the number of abortions reached
52,333,000 as of January 22. It also estimates that the economic impact of
these lost lives is $38.5 trillion in lost U.S. gross domestic product since
1970.
7th - 11th GRADE CCD NEWS
Jr/Sr. High CCD resumes April 11th at 10 a.m.
APEX YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Apex will meet on Sunday, April 11 at 2:30 in the church to recite the Divine
Mercy Chaplet. Afterwards, we will travel to the Galleria Mall to go Glo
Golfing. And then on the way home we will stop for supper. Permission forms are
on the Apex website. Any questions call or text Nancy 241-7809
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN (VIRTUS) TRAINING
A Protecting God’s Children training session will be offered on Wednesday, April
7 in the church hall. Anyone who works with or chaperones the youth of our
parish, in any capacity, is required to take this training. It is only necessary
to take this training once. The three hour session will begin promptly at 6:00
PM. You may register prior to the session online at www.virtus.org. For
questions, call Sarah Zearing 472-5631 or Susie McCombie 472-7893.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Abby Riethmiller, grade one Religious Ed - CCD student, who
placed second in the poster category in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
Contest, “How the Priests Bring God to Me.”
HOLY NAME HOME/SCHOOL BREAKFAST
The next breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 11th 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!
FATHER AND DAUGHTER DANCE
Our annual parish Father and Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, April 17,
from 6:15-8:30pm in the church hall. Cost is $10 per adult; daughters of all
ages are free. Includes pizza, salad, soda, cookies, and a keepsake photo.
Entertainment provided by DJ "Music Infinity." Hosted by our parish Youth
Activities Committee. Questions, contact Pam Ley at 472-6753. Please fill out
and return Rsvp form to HN school office, CCD teacher, or collection basket by
April 13.
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Fathers ($10 each) ___________________________
Daughters (Free) _____________________________ Age ____ ;
_______________________________ Age _____;
_____________________________ Age ____ ; _______________________________ Age
_____ ;
Total # of people _____
Total $_______ Please make checks payable to Holy Name Church
Contact phone #__________________________
* If you are able to donate one dozen cookies OR a 2-liter soda, please circle
the item and bring to the dance. Thank you.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS REMINDER
Meeting this Thursday, April 8th at 8:00PM in Holy Name Church Hall.
INVITATION FOR HOLY NAME WOMEN
You are cordially invited to attend the April 8th (Thursday) meeting of Court
Ebensburg, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, at 7:00 PM in the Holy Name
Church Hall. Dessert and coffee/tea served after meeting. If you have any
questions, please call Betty Dobronski at 472-8286.
E-Z MONEY CALENDAR
The Holy Name EZ Money calendar XXI, running from May 1, 2010-April 30, 2011 are
now being sold. Calendars are $25.00 with a $15,000.00 pay out over 365 days!
Please, contact the school office, Church Rectory or a Holy Name student to
purchase your calendar. Thank you for supporting Holy Name School!
HEARTS AFIRE: A CONFERENCE FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN
Sat., May 15 at Mount Aloysius College, Cresson, from 8:30am to 3:00pm.
Celebration of the Eucharist at 3:00 pm with Bishop Joseph Adamec. Registration:
$25 per person, (includes lunch). Send name, address, check to: P.O. Box 99,
Loretto Pa, or call 946-3769.
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Easter Monday: Students will have school on
Easter Monday, April 5, to make up one of our snow days.
Meeting: The Athletic Association meeting is Tuesday, April 6, at 6:30 pm in
Room 802.
Program: The Artist in Residence Program made possible by the Home School
Association and a grant from the Southern Allegheny Museum of Art, has been
rescheduled and will begin April 6 with a demonstration assembly by artist, Ms.
Marianne McAuliffe, at 10:00 am in the church hall. Each class will work with
the artist at least three times throughout the residency and the core group, our
Fourth Graders, will meet with the artist each day.
Report Cards: Reports cards will be sent home with the students on Wednesday,
April 7.
Volunteers: Any parent who is interested in chaperoning a field trip or
volunteering in the cafeteria or school is required to have the Virtus training.
If you are interested, a class is being offered on April 7 at 6:00 pm in the
church hall.
Forensics: At the Twelfth Annual Diocesan Junior High Forensics Tournament, held
on March 23, three Holy Name students placed in three of the categories. Sorina
Lautenbacher won 2nd place in Informative, Dan D’Agostini, 3rd place in
Impromptu and Maggie Lykens, 4th place in Persuasive. Congratulations to the
students and their coaches, Mrs. Lykens and Miss Chalich. The total number of
Diocesan Forensics participants was 276.
Diocesan Poster Contest: Fourth grader, Anne Way, received Honorable Mention in
this year’s poster contest sponsored by the Diocesan Vocations Office. The theme
was “How the Priest Brings God to Me”.
Jean Day: Faculty and students will have a Jean Day on Friday, April 9.
Donations will be collected for the Robert Koenig family.
Breakfast: Next Sunday, April 11, the Home School Association will sponsor a
breakfast buffet in the church hall from 8:00 am to Noon.
Scrip: Scrip will not be sold in the Narthex on April 4 and April 11. The Great
Lakes Scrip Center is closed for inventory from April 5-12.
A Blessed and Happy Easter!
From the Holy Name School faculty, staff and students.
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