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ANOINTING OF THE CHRONICALLY ILL AND AGED- SACRAMENT OF THE SICK The purpose of the sacrament, from its very origins as found in the Letter of St. James, was not to be a help to those dying, but to those who were sick. It is meant as a way of showing the sick in their sufferings that Christ is with them, uniting their sufferings to his. The union between Christ and the members of the church is emphasized. We all know that there is a connection between the physical and the spiritual aspects of the human person. To give spiritual care when one is sick touches also their physical well-being. How difficult it is to separate the two! This sacrament of the anointing of the sick is an expression of our faith that it is the whole person who is loved by God and redeemed. Who should be anointed? The rubrics are clear: those who are seriously impaired by sickness or old age should receive this sacrament. One should not wait until people are dying to suggest that they receive this sacrament. Nor is it necessary to be scrupulous about who should receive it. A prudent judgement is enough. The church does not want the sacrament to be administered to anyone who asks for it because of a slight headache or something insignificant. The person should be seriously sick, but not necessarily in danger of death. The annual Anointing Service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28 during a 7:00 PM Mass. We ask all parishioners burdened with chronic illness and those 65 years and older to reserve that date for the Lord to share His special grace with you through the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Our guest speaker with be Fr. David Roesch. It will be a most satisfying and rewarding evening for those who will be present. NEWS ABOUT HAITI To date, since the earthquake of January 12th, $300,000.00 from the Kindred Journey Fund has been released to Brother Francklin. Another seven nutritional centers (over and above the 16 centers which have been active for many years) are being opened so that 1500 children will be given two meals a day on four days of each week. The number of children being fed on this schedule increased by 500 since the earthquake. The nutritional centers now are also providing hot meals to certain parents who are completely destitute. Brother Francklin has opened a number of soup kitchens which provide food for indigent adults. To this day the Little Brothers of the Incarnation (Br. Francklin’s community) is the sole source of lake construction for the nation of Haiti. 128 lakes have been constructed which have provided tons of fish (carp and tilapia) and water for gardening where tons of vegetables are being harvested. The pumps are working well and giving good results. Brother Francklin extends his gratitude to all contributors to Kindred Journey. He insists that this Haiti Mission group from Ebensburg has been a providential gift from God for the Haitian indigent peasants. CHURCH TEACHING - CREMATION Cremation in our church was once forbidden. The law permitting it changed in 1964. In 1997 regulations were relaxed even further, allowing funeral Masses with the ashes present. For Catholics, two cautions need to be considered. First, our church makes clear a STRONG preference for the traditional custom of burying the BODY in a tomb. The funeral rites are more for the living than the dead. We need the reminders that confront us in the presence of the body of a family member or friend. The church’s funeral liturgy, from the Wake at the funeral parlor, the Mass and the cemetery burial spell out those reminders in the context of Jesus’ own death and resurrection. The second concern involves the family members left behind that they are spiritually and emotionally comfortable with the final funeral arrangements. Ashes do not spiritually impact family members as do the presence of the deceased body. The church teaches that cremains deserve the same respect as does the body of the deceased, that is, they are to be interred immediately following the funeral rites. Cremains are NEVER to be kept at a family residence or scattered at sea or a land site. Nor are the ashes EVER to be shared either with jewelry or among family members. NOVENA IN HONOR OF SAINT ANN The Sisters of Saint Ann announce their annual Novena in honor of their Patroness Saint Ann to be held at Mount Saint Ann, 1120 N. Center St., Ebensburg beginning Sunday, July 18th until Monday, July 26th, the Feast Day of Saints Ann and Joachim. The Eucharist celebration and devotion will be held every evening at 7:00PM at the outside shrine (weather permitting). FESTIVAL 2011 Yes, Festival 2010 was just over and now Festival 2011! Yes, yes, yes! But there is a reason. The Festival of June 3, 4 & 5, 2011 will be another milestone in the history of this church, the 50th year of the Festival! And, Monsignor Gaus was involved in the initial Festivals, so once again we have to celebrate another milestone in the history of this church and in the ministry of Monsignor. So start watching the weekly bulletin for notices about what is being planned because the work has already started! This will in so many ways be a bang up Festival the likes of which we have not seen. You will be surprised! SUMMER: PROPER CLOTHING FOR CHURCH ATTENDANCE Our present day culture, perhaps influenced by the internet, has lowered standards for the public’s expectations for modest attire when attending liturgical prayer, especially weekend Mass obligations. The lowered female necklines and higher skirt levels have been a source of scandal for some and an occasion of sin for others. Parents in particular are requested to oversee the proper dress for their children not only when attending Mass but also for their presence at other public events. FLOWER GARDEN AND PLANTS The butterfly garden facing Horner Street and the beautiful flowers and manicured shrubs surrounding the church have generated many appreciative compliments from both parishioners and visitors to Holy Name Church. Again we express our gratitude to those volunteers who unselfishly give hours of their time every week to flowers, shrubs and lawn about our premises. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Holy Name’s one week Bible School program begins on Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23. On Monday, July 19, ALL pre-registered students are to report to the Church Hall by 8:45AM for classroom assignments. Every morning ALL grades will gather in the church hall. Morning Prayer Assembly at 9:00AM; parents are invited to attend. DISMISSAL for all grades is at 11:45AM from the classrooms. Parents and guests are invited to the Closing Program on July 23 from 12:00-12:30PM. A detailed information letter was mailed to parents. If you did not receive a letter call Mary Harvey. Questions? Call Mary Harvey, 472-8139 or Sarah Zearing, 472-5631. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED TO ATTEND. If you have registered and your child will not be attending, please call Mary Harvey. ELEMENTARY CCD TEACHERS: THE PARISH NEEDS YOU More volunteers are needed in a variety of services for the Fall Religious Education program. Besides the traditional role of catechist, we are looking for teaching-teams, classroom aides (ideal for newly confirmed seniors or volunteer moms/dads), CCD assistants to give one-on-one attention to students as needed, professional teachers willing to mentor new teacher-volunteers at their convenience, even hall monitors to assist with snacks or an occasional sick student or to make phone calls, etc. Those willing to be a substitute CCD teacher periodically are always welcome and much appreciated! If you see yourself being able to contribute to the Fall program in any of these creative ways, please contact Mary Harvey (Elementary Program) by calling the rectory office at 472-7244. The parish needs you! JR/SR. HIGH CCD NEWS - TEACHERS NEEDED We hope everyone is enjoying their Summer!! We would like to take this opportunity that anyone who would like to volunteer their time and talent to help teach this upcoming year, it would be greatly appreciated. We need a number of teachers for grades 7th - 11th Sunday morning from 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. You don't need to know everything about the catholic faith. We are here to help you. Please consider this important ministry of giving your time to the youth of our parish and passing your faith onto them. Call Nancy or Kerry McCulley at 241-7809 for more information FATIMA DEVOTIONS The Franciscan Friars, T.O.R., from Loretto, invite you to participate with them in celebrating the Fatima Devotions on Tuesday, July 13th, at 7:00 P.M. in the gardens. (In case of inclement weather the devotion will be at the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel.) The singing will be led by the choir of St. John the Evangelist, Altoona and the sermon will be delivered by Fr. Robert Yetsko, T.O.R. A cordial welcome to all. SR. MARGIE: Away for the Week Sr. Margie will be out of the office July 11-16. ADULT SCRIPTURE CLASSES “A Walk through the Bible” with Sr. Margie. Next 5-week series begins Tuesday August 17, 7:00-8:30PM, Church Hall. Topics: Joseph sold into slavery in Egypt, and Moses and the Exodus. RCIA CATHOLIC INQUIRY Interested in becoming a Catholic? Have a few questions? This general inquiry class is for you. Wed., July 28 at 7 PM in the Church Library. For more information, call Rose Battista 472-6580 or Sr. Margie 472-8315. (RCIA stands for Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults.) SNACK FOODS NEEDED A Social will be held in the Narthex after the 7 PM Anointing Mass on Wed., July 28. We would appreciate some snack foods (Cookies, cheese and crackers, veggie/fruit platters, chips, etc). Food can be dropped off in the Church Library the same day. Contact Sr. Margie. Thak you! APEX NEWS 1. BOOK CLUB - APEX Youth Group now has a Book Club!! We are currently reading the book “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. A young adult fast-paced sci-fi book regarding youth of the future and the survival of the fittest! An excellent read! We will be discussing this book on July 18th. We plan to travel to Half Priced Books in Monroeville and then on to Panera Bread to discuss this book along with any other books you may find interesting and want to share with the group. Any youth interested in going please call Nancy at 241-7809 or Fr. Mark at 472-7244 if you would like to join us. 2. SAND CASTLE & PIRATE GAME - APEX is sponsoring a trip to Sand Castle Water Park and a Pirate Baseball Game on August 6, 2010. We will be leaving around 11AM and returning approximately 11:30PM. Any Holy Name Parish high school youth interested in going needs to complete a permission form and return it by July 23rd. Cost is $40 for APEX member and $45 for a guest of an APEX member (guest must be a high school student). Permission forms are on our website (holynameapex.com) or in the church Narthex. For more info call Nancy at 241-7809. APEX YOUTH GROUP FUND RAISER The APEX Youth Group is sponsoring a Marianna’s Hoagie & Pizza Sale. Delivery date will be Thursday, July 22nd. Orders can be picked up at the church hall between 8:30AM and 9:00AM or delivered to your home; please specify on the form (available at the rectory). If requesting home delivery please leave a cooler on your porch; orders will be delivered no later than 11:00AM. Please complete the order form and return with money by July 13th to the rectory. The Youth Group would like to thank you for your support! STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT - LITTLE SEEDS GROW INTO BETTER THINGS Stewardship asks us, not are our talents big enough, but how do we faithfully use the talents we have, no matter how insignificant they may seem. By thinking our gifts must be perfect, we overlook important ways we can serve our church. THE LITURGY CORNER Change is always a challenge. When we begin to use the new translation of the Roman Missal, some Mass prayers will be in longer sentence form with broader vocabulary than we are presently used to in everyday conversation. This is to mirror the more formal language of prayer expressed in the ancient rites. The adjustments will take a little effort and concentration, but the results will be worth it. We will have the missalette to lead us along until repeated usage of the new texts make them familiar again. These changes will not begin until Advent of 2011. CATHOLIC LIFE CONFERENCE Open to all, especially those ministering in their parish in any way: i.e., catechists, school teachers, youth ministers, RCIA teams, various parish committees. Sat, September 18 at Mt. Aloysius College, Cresson. Keynote speaker: Msgr. James Gaston. Many workshop topics. For more information, call 693-1401. PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN TRAINING (VIRTUS) A Protecting God’s Children training session will be offered on Tuesday, July 13th at Holy Name School. Any school, religious education or youth activity volunteer must receive this training. The session will begin at 10:00AM and is approximately 3 hours long. Register prior to the session online at www.virtus.org. For questions, call Sarah Zearing at 472-5631. BISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL TO CONDUCT YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP Youth Football Camp will be held for anyone entering grades 4 thru 9 at the DeGol Field at St. Francis University on July 27, 28 & 29 from 9-11:30AM. Cost is $40 if registered by July 13, $50 to register at the stadium. Camp shirt included in cost. Please send check payable to Bishop Carroll Football to BCHS, c/o Coach Sponsky, 728 Ben Franklin Hwy, Ebensburg 15931. For more info or questions, call 472-1247. ANTI-DRUG FAIR An Anti-Drug Fair, sponsored by Judge Timothy Creany & County Courts will be held on Wed. July 14th from 11AM-1PM at the Ebensburg Memorial Field. Free games, refreshments and prizes will be awarded. For youth ages 5-15. Everyone welcome! |
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Office Hours: Summer office hours are Tuesdays,
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PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH, NORTHERN CAMBRIA Tenth
Annual Family Festival July 17 & 18. Spaghetti Dinner 7/18 11AM-3PM, adults $6,
children $3. Ethnic foods, festival games & attractions, bingo, bake sale,
music, dancing, fireworks Sat. 10PM. Parish choir concert Sun. 4PM. |
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