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PARISH LENTEN BOOKLET
Copies of Fr. Sica’s Lenten Booklet are still available, one per family, please.
Living With Passion presents a daily human interest story, simple and to the
point: The Lenten Journey is all about love. Fr. Sica offers upbeat advice for
getting “passion” back in our lives, passion for life, for people, for the
kingdom of God. Suggested actions are really do-able. Read it. And do it!
HAITI NEWS
A lengthy letter was released by Brother Francklin this past week. He had reason
to travel from Pandiassou to Port-au-Prince. He described what he had seen in
Port-au-Prince. More than a million men and women living outdoors under
waterproof tents or simply under a tarp. Thousands of children and grandchildren
are sleeping in the streets. Large numbers suffering from fever and various
types of gastrointestinal distress. Psychotic fear is prevalent caused by the
concern of additional aftershocks. He says that fear is growing stronger and
that three million of his compatriots are profoundly traumatized.
Aid is not getting everywhere in Port-au-Prince or to the countryside. He
says that in the Central Plateau where he lives, only one municipality out of 12
is receiving aid. Receiving ten 40-foot containers from Canada, he is concerned
for their safe transportation from Port-au-Prince to Hinche. The contents from
these containers will be shared with 12 municipalities involving 52,000.
He concludes his letter by thanking, from the bottom of his heart, each and
every one who has been able to show compassion and understanding, especially
sharing financial generosity, to his weeping and martyred people. To date,
Kindred Journey Fund Inc., within a five week period, has received $227,464.53.
I too prayerfully and gratefully thank these considerate benefactors.
HAITI FUND RAISER - HOLIDAY HAIR
The ladies at Holiday Hair wanted to be part of helping Haiti, so they organized
a cut-a-thon on February 7th, with the help of Holy Name Parish and the
wonderful people at the local newspapers. There were 60 hair cuts that day.
Hearts for Haiti were also displayed at the stations for a one dollar donation,
and a basket was raffled off. Mid’s Candy bars were sold for $1.00 each to help with
the funds. A total of $919.00 was raised for the victims of the Haitian
Earthquake.
LENTEN FAST AND ABSTINENCE
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fast and abstinence. All
Fridays of Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. The Church encourages
volunteer fasting on other days of Lent.
Fasting refers to only one full meal, with two small meals and no eating
otherwise during the day. Those who have reached their 18th birthday and not yet
their 59th birthday are obliged to fast. Abstinence refers to not eating meat at
all during the day. All those who have reached their 14th birthday are obliged
to abstain.
DAILY MASS
Much discussion for Lent centers about the topic of DISCIPLINE. Positive forms
of discipline should be built into all of our Lenten practices. One of the
noblest forms of spiritual discipline is attendance at Mass during Lenten
weekdays. For your convenience you will notice that from Monday through
Thursday, Masses will be scheduled at 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM. We do not
reject other spiritual disciplines but we can not suggest anything superior to
the Eucharistic Liturgy and the graces flowing from it.
IMPORTANCE OF SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
The attitude among many Catholics toward the Sacrament of Reconciliation has
changed significantly, and, to be true, not for the best for the church's
membership. Ever so many individuals today have a personal psychologist or
counselor for the purpose of maintaining focus in their topsy-turvy world. Might
we be overlooking the availability of a spiritual resource commonly known as
one's Confessor? Peace of soul is a natural by-product of a good confession. The
Sacrament of Penance restores friendship with one's Lord and Savior. If it is
inner healing that is needed, then Confession is your answer. The Sacrament of
Penance contributes to the spiritual development of the Christian life. Jesus
provided the avenue to unload guilt. More of our Catholics need to use this
instrument of grace in order to experience inner relief and consolation.
Again this Lenten season Confessions will be heard after ALL daily Masses
beginning Monday, March 22 until Wednesday of Holy Week inclusive. The journey
to Easter must include reconciliation with our Savior. The Adult Lenten Penance
Service is scheduled for Tuesday, March 30th at 7:00 PM.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Each Lenten Friday at 7:00 PM parishioners are invited to walk with our
suffering Lord to Calvary. What a powerful lesson of Divine love for the
individual sinner. The 14 reflections are all scripturally based. Prayed well,
the Stations afford a moving meditation of human worth in the eyes of God.
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will follow the Stations each Lenten
Friday, except for Good Friday. Stations will not be held on Friday, March 5th
due to the First Friday Mass at 7:00 PM and Nocturnal Adoration following.
FASTING AND ALMS-GIVING: COINS FOR HAITI
Fasting had its practical roots among rural farming communities. When winter
storage bins ran dry before the spring crop was available, families banded
together with their neighbors, combining whatever food was left and rationing
supplies proportionately so no one would be left hungry. This is the spirit in
which we enter our Lenten Fast this year. Coins saved by our meager meals can
feed thousands of starving children in Haiti. If the whole Church practiced alms
giving with great generosity during Lent, think what a difference this could
mean for poorer nations like Haiti in the world economy today.
LENTEN MEAGER MEAL-Register Now
In keeping with the spirit of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, our Parish Meager
Meal is Sunday, March 7, 5:PM in the Church Hall. This simple meal of soup and
bread is a reminder of our solidarity with the poor, especially in Haiti. No
charge; a free will offering is invited for “Kindred Journey” Haiti. Call Sr.
Margie to register. Families, friends, neighbors welcome!
RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION: THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
As of the Easter Vigil, April 3, the option to receive from the chalice the
Blood of Christ will be restored as common practice. We encourage parishioners
to do so. The Sign of Peace as a simple handshake will also resume. (Waiving to
friends across the Church is not an appropriate liturgical gesture for the Sign
of Peace.) As of Easter, the full band of Eucharistic Ministers assigned to each
Mass will be needed for the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ. It is
presumed that when a person is not feeling well, they would know to refrain from
drinking from the Communion Cup.
RCIA RITE OF ELECTION
This Sunday afternoon, Holy Name sends forth two catechumens and two candidates
to join Bishop Joseph Adamec for the Rite of Election. This begins their final
Lenten preparation to become Catholic at the Easter Vigil. Colleen Mullen,
Stephanie Blackstone, Al Kiepert and Eileen Dumm and their sponsors will be
greeted by the Bishop along with approximately 100 others who are looking
forward to their reception into full communion in the Catholic Church. Please
pray for our RCIA group as we journey these last six weeks of Lent together
toward the Easter Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist..
CATHOLIC UPDATE: THE KEY TO DISCERNMENT
Copies on Magazine Racks. Discernment is the spiritual art of making good
decisions based on the will of God for our lives. St. Ignatius of Loyola,
founder of the Jesuits, established a method of discernment that is still used
world-wide today in spiritual direction and Ignation retreats. This Update talks
about “praydreaming” (as opposed to daydreaming) as a way of conversing with God
about the important choices we may face. As we speak with God with humility and
emotional honesty, we strive to notice several movements in our heart. What
dream or choice filles me with a holy or wholesome desire? Which choice draws me
closer to God? Which fills me with faith? Hope? Charity? Which choice, even if
difficult or painful, fills me with peace? By contrast, which choice disturbs my
peace? Leaves me feeling desolate. Leads to agitation or a sense of betrayal of
my best self? Over time, as we weigh the Word of God and the words of our
friends and spiritual advisers, the Spirit of God will help us discern the dream
God has for us. When we make that choice, no matter how challenging, our heart’s
desire and God’s desire for us become one. And that is pure joy!
FESTIVAL NOODLE MAKING DATES
Volunteers in great number are needed for noodle making for Wednesday, March
3rd. Early bird helpers welcome after 7:00 AM. No experience is needed. Come for
all or part of the day. Free lunch. Noodles bagged at 8:30 AM on Fridays.
Additional noodle dates: March 24, April 7 & April 21.
FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET -Time for Spring House Cleaning!
Let’s make this year’s flea market 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
continue to drop off items in the Church Library. Call Sr. Margie first if
planing to donate small furniture: lamps, end tables, etc. New items for men,
women and children also needed for festival prizes. Happy Spring cleaning!
PARISHIONERS WITH UNLISTED PHONE NUMBER
In the near future, phone calls will begin asking for donations to our Annual
Festival. While we are sensitive in releasing unlisted phone numbers of
parishioners, we normally do publish these numbers and make them available to
the Festival Calling Committee for the purpose of soliciting these donations. If
you DO NOT WISH for the parish secretary to release your unlisted number to our
Committee, please notify the rectory immediately (472-7244 ext. 101).
FIRST PENANCE
Next Sunday, February 28 at 2:30PM, 59 children of our parish will be blessed
with the grace of the Sacrament of Penance for the first time. We invite the
entire parish to join in prayer for their intentions so that the reality of
God’s abundant mercy and love might always be known and accepted by these young
Catholics for the remainder of their earthly lives. We congratulate them as they
advance one step closer to the Eucharistic table.
MOTHER /SON NIGHT OUT
Approximately 100 mothers and sons came together Saturday, February 13th for an
evening of fun and games hosted by the Youth Activities Committee. A big thank
you goes out to all those who helped make this event a success: Sharon Clawson,
Jackie Hajjar, Pam Ley, Maria Lauer, Lisa Swope, Dee Thomas, Darlene Walker and
Sarah Zearing (committee members). Also, thanks to Amy Kanich, Reagan Hajjar,
Heather Malay, and Hannah Swope for their help with the evening.
TEDDY BEAR TEA
Again this year, APEX will hold the Teddy Bear Tea during their basket social. Bring your child
(at least 4 years of age) with their favorite bear or doll! They will enjoy a
craft, dress-up time and their own tea party, while you enjoy the basket social.
Hurry this fun event is limited to 24 children. Supervision provided by Holy
Name Apex Youth. Contact Dawn Drahnak to sign up at 814-471-3996 or by email:
the5drahnaks@verizon.net.
ORDER DELICIOUS HOMEMADE SCONES!
These are the famous scones served at the Annual APEX Basket Social tea! APEX
will be taking orders for pre-sale Scones; due date for orders is no later than
March 15th. Drop off your order form at the rectory or in the collection basket.
You may also call Dawn Drahnak at 471-3996 to place your order.
Prices for the scones are as follows: Individual - 75 cents; ½ dozen - $4.50; 1
dozen - $9.00; assorted special (6 scones - one of each kind) - $4.50. ALL
ORDERS MUST BE PREPAID.
Scones can be picked up after all Masses the weekend of March 20 & 21. Scones
may also be picked up at the APEX Basket Social and Tea on Sunday, March 21.
Please mark your pick up preference below.
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Individual, ½ dozen or dozen |
Total Due |
| Glazed Lemon - bits of lemon zest with
sweet tart glaze |
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$ |
| Chocolate - sprinkled with white and
semi-sweet chocolate chunks |
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$ |
| Pumpkin - spicy with juicy raisins and
chunks of pecans |
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$ |
| Cinnamon - sprinkled with chocolate
chunks |
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$ |
| Blueberry - whole wheat with bits of
dried blueberry |
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$ |
| Dried Cherry - almond flavored with bits
of dried cherry and almonds |
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$ |
| Assorted Special ($4.50 for 6 scones - 1
of each flavor) |
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$ |
| TOTAL ENCLOSED |
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$ |
| When ordering, you may order individual
(75 cents each), ½ dozen ($4.50) or 1 dozen $9.00) of each kind, or the
Assorted Special ($4.50) which gives you 1 of each scone flavor. |
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Congratulations: On Saturday, February 13, 140
students from Berlin Brothersvalley, Blairsville, Chestnut Ridge, Conemaugh
Township, Everett, Ferndale Area, Forest Hills, Holy Name School, McConnellsburg,
Our Mother of Sorrows, Richland, Rockwood Area, St. Benedict, Saint Michael,
Saltsburg, Somerset Area, Westmont Hilltop, and Windber competed individually
and as teams in written and fast-paced oral math matches. Subjects included
algebra, probability, statistics and geometry. Holy Name 8th grader, Dan
D’Agostini, placed third among the 140 students and will advance to the state
finals in Harrisburg in March. Congratulations to Dan and his math teacher, Mrs.
Shirley Beldin.
Mass/Stations: Please join us for Stations of the Cross on Tuesday, February 23
at 2:00 pm and for the children’s liturgy on Friday, February 26, at 9:00 am.
Jean Day: The Student Council will sponsor a jean day on Wednesday, February 24.
All teachers and students are asked to make a donation for Haiti. To date, the
students have raised over $2500 for the people of Haiti.
Penance: On Thursday, February 25, the second grade students will practice for
their First Penance which is scheduled for February 28 at 2:30 pm.
Jr. High Retreat: The seventh and eighth grade students will participate in a
Lenten retreat held at Bishop Carroll on Thursday, February 25.
Scrip: 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.
Basketball:.Sun. 2/20 Noon (Girls) HN8 vs. St. Michael 8, 1:00PM (Boys) HN8 vs.
St. Michael 8, 2:00 PM (Boys) HN7 vs. St. Benedict, 3:00 PM (Girls) HN7 vs. St.
Benedict.
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ST. AGNES PARISH, CASSANDRA will sponsor a
Spaghetti Dinner on Sun. March 7 from 11:30AM-2:00PM at St. Bartholomew Church
Hall in Wilmore. Adults $5.50, children under 12 $3. Take-outs available.
Tickets can be purchased at the door.
ST. BENEDICT PARISH, CARROLLTOWN will sponsor an Ethnic Dinner on Sun. March 7
from 11AM-2PM featuring stuffed cabbage (pigs-in-blanket), pierogi, haluski,
green beans, roll, dessert and beverage. Adults $8, children 12 and under $3.
BISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL will hold their Twenty First Annual Spring Craft Fair
on March 27th. Anyone interested in making reservations for craft sales please
contact Cathy 472-5679 or Mary Jo 948-9791.
LENTEN FISH FRIES
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, PORTAGE beginning February 19th and lasting until March 26th
from 4-6PM in the church hall. Menu includes fried or baked fish, french fries
or haluski, cole slaw, vege, roll, coffee/punch and dessert. Order for take-outs
will be taken starting at 1PM, but will not be ready for pickup until 4PM or
later. Please call 736-3146 to place orders. Adults $8.50, children under 12
$4.25.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH, NEW GERMANY every Friday during Lent at the Grove
Hall in New Germany from 4-7PM. Buffet menu includes baked or fried fish, french
fries, baked potatoes, haluski, mac & cheese, cole slaw, green beans, rolls,
drinks and cake. Take-outs available until 6:00PM. Adults $9, Children $4.
ST. PATRICK PARISH, MOXHAM every Friday in Lent from 4-7PM. The menu will be a
choice of fried or baked fish and choice of 2 sides: mac & cheese, coleslaw,
and/or stewed tomatoes. Also roll, butter, dessert & beverage. Shrimp ala carte
will also be available. Adults $8.25, children $4, kids under 5 eat free.
PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH, PATTON every Friday during Lent (including Good Friday)
starting February 19th from 4-7PM. Baked fish, fried fish, or salmon cake,
choice of baked potato or french fries. Also includes cole slaw, stewed
tomatoes, mac & cheese, haluski, dessert, coffee, tea, punch. Pierogies ala
carte. Adults $8, children 5-12 $4, under 5 free. Take outs available
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