Holy Name Roman Catholic Church

Bulletin
February 28, 2010
Second Sunday in Lent

Joseph Nagy/wife Rita
Donald Gergely/MM Thomas Sossong
Todd Harteis/Nancy Itle
Mary Staruch/MM Brian Collins
Ethel Nagle/MM Norman Beveridge
Fred Sharbaugh/Friend
Liv. & Dec’d Chaplains & Mems. CD of A Ct. 680
James Clauto/MM William Brady
Ann Italiano/MM Francis Kaza
Kathryn Funyak/MM Vincent LaMantia
Forgotten Souls in Purgatory
John Capatch/Org. Of Professional Referrals
Philomena Nucciarone/MM Mark D’Agostini & Fam.
Ernest Knoblock/Stella & Bill Rogal



 

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HAITI - THANK YOU TO PARISHIONERS
Your pastor has already mailed in excess of 300 thank you’s to non-parishioners who have, very much similar to our membership at Holy Name, contributed significant amounts of money to the earthquake victims in Haiti. If I were to send a thank you to each parishioner, additional hundreds of letters would be involved.
Allow me to use this bulletin article to express my prayerful appreciation to parishioners for your most generous financial consideration in feeding the thousands in Pandiassou and the area around Hinche. Brother Francklin, along with leaders in this 12 municipalities’ region, are planning to help 52,000 people. We need to remind ourselves that these efforts are but a beginning to what will surely remain a long term commitment to the poorest of the poor in our Western Hemisphere.
You will be shockingly pleased to hear that as of this Wednesday’s writing $237,621.15 has been received in response and support of the “CRY OF THE POOR” from our Haitian neighbors. Yes, this loving care and concern in only a six week period since the 7.0 earthquake on January 12th !!! You can continually count on my personal blessings!!

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 - NOTE: NO STATIONS THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH
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 IS NOURISHMENT FOR THE SOUL
Older parishioners can remember when we Catholics were renowned for our frequent acts of communal self denial: every Friday we abstained from meat; every day of Lent we fasted (only one full meal, two other light ones, and no eating between meals); the four seasonal Ember Days, when fasting was required; and fasting also on other days of the year. Now we fast only two days of the year, namely Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. And we abstain from meat only the Fridays of Lent.
Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI writes, “Fasting certainly brings benefits to physical well-being, but for believers, it is, in the first place, a therapy to heal all that prevents them from conformity to the will of God. Denying food, which nourishes our body, nurtures an interior disposition to listen to Christ and be fed by his saving Word. Through prayer and fasting, we allow Christ to come and satisfy the deepest hunger that we experience in the depth of our being: the hunger and thirst for God.” He also reminds us that fasting draws us closer to those for whom eating little or nothing is hardly a choice. Might he have had in mind the poor in Third World countries as is true for the country of Haiti. Might all of us cut back a little on our eating habits during this Season of Lent for the proper spiritual reasons?

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-Must Sign Up By Monday
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 by Monday, March 1. Families, friends, neighbors welcome!

EASTER DUTY OBLIGATION
One of the six precepts of the Catholic Church obliges members of Communion age to receive Holy Eucharist at least once a year. This precept should be fulfilled during the Easter Season, that is, between Ash Wednesday and Pentecost Sunday. Those living in serious sin (mortal) are bound to confess their sinfulness prior to receiving Holy Communion.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
The monthly meetings of the Bereavement Support Group are temporarily suspended. If at any time one should feel the need to speak with someone concerning issues of grief and loss, both Sr. Margie (472-8315) and Veronica Wilson (472-6954) invite you to contact them. The Church Lending Library (across from the Cry Room) also has many helpful books and audio/visual materials on related topics.

LIFELINES
(from “40 Days for Life”) - Heavenly Father, how awesome it is that You created us in Your Image! This is the basis of our human dignity from which flows our human rights. Forgive our nation for not recognizing the right to live in the preborn human.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL EASTER FOOD DRIVE
Please remember our hurting neighbors this Holy Season by filling our Food Bags for their Easter dinner. The bags will be distributed at all Masses next weekend. A $5.00 donation will help defray the cost of hams. May Our Lord bless you as you are in our prayers for your continued support and generosity.

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.

FESTIVAL NOODLE MAKING DATES
Volunteers in great number are needed for noodle making for this 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).

JR./SR. HIGH CCD NEWS - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE FOR MARCH 14TH
On March 14th the 7th & 8th grade CCD classes will be held from 10AM-11:15AM. However, 9th, 10th & 11th grade CCD classes will be held from 6:00PM-8:30PM in the church hall. Attendance is mandatory.

APEX NEWS
1. APEX ROOM OPEN today (Feb. 28th) from 6:30-9:00PM.
2. APEX OLYMPICS - APEX will be holding its first “APEX Olympics” on March 14th from 6:00-8:30PM. Check the website for more information.

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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I will pick up my scones: ___ at Mass OR ___ at the Basket Social

 

School News

Walk Together in Faith

First Penance: Today, at 2:30 pm our Second Grade students will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the very first time. We ask God to bless them as they continue in their sacramental preparation.

Mass/Stations: Please join us this week for Stations of the Cross on Wednesday, March 3, at 2:00 pm and for the children’s liturgy on Friday, March 5, at 9:00 am.

Athletic Association: The March meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, at 7:00 pm in Room 802.

Spelling Bee: Interested students in Grades 4-5-6 will compete in a spelling bee on Monday, March 1. The winner will advance to the Diocesan Spelling Bee in Altoona on May 5.

Read Across America: On Monday, March 2, students from Bishop Carroll Catholic will visit some classrooms to read Dr. Seuss books to Holy Name students in honor of the birthday of Dr. Seuss.

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.
 

Socials

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

CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION, CONEMAUGH will hold a Fish Fry on March, 5th, 12th & 19th from 3:30-6:30PM. Take outs available by calling 535-2698. Adults $8, children $5.50.

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.

QUEEN 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.