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HAITI NEWS
Hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in tents or other makeshift dwellings
are now facing an additional hardship, namely, rain on a regular basis. These
tents, providing for temporary housing, are located in dirt-field locations.
Rain causes extreme mud conditions, yes, inside and outside their dwellings.
As of March 1st, Kindred Journey Inc. has received $250,810.15. The donors
surprise us from time to time. This quarter million dollars has been received
from throughout the country as well as locally. The Penn Cambria Middle School
in Gallitzin recently sent a check in the amount of $1,260.00. This is not the
only Public School having their students reaching out to the earthquake families
in Haiti.
CAMBRIA CARE CENTER (LAUREL CREST MANOR)
It is difficult to believe that Grane Health Corp, which purchased Laurel Crest
Manor, now known as Cambria Care Center has eliminated the Pastoral Care
Department. So the Franciscan Fathers from Loretto and the Sisters of Saint Ann
from Ebensburg are no longer employed at this institution housing hundreds of
residents, the majority of these being of the Catholic faith. The Franciscan
Fathers have provided priestly services there for over fifty (50) years. They,
along with the Sisters of Saint Ann, received no formal correspondence that
their services were no longer needed. It is cause to question the lack of
professional wisdom upon its new leadership.
Since this Care Center falls within the territorial boundaries of Holy Name
Parish, the local church has a canonical requirement to service the Catholic
population in residence there. The Bishop has no deacon or priest to assume full
ministerial duties at Cambria Care Center. To the credit of Holy Name
Parishioners, who are already commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers, 16 of them,
divided into four groups, will distribute Holy Communion each Wednesday or
assist at the monthly Mass scheduled on the third Wednesday. These services were
initiated this past Wednesday after a two month “contentious discussion” among
many parties local and otherwise.
TIME CHANGE
Please note that all Sunday Masses next weekend (March 14h) will be on Daylight
Savings Time. Please remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour Saturday
evening, March 13th.
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.
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
This Sunday, March 7, 5:PM in the Church Hall. The Meager Meal, a 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.
Late-comers still welcome.
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION
Next weekend, our parish will take up the Catholic Relief Services Collection.
This Collection helps to fund six Catholic organizations that improve the
quality of life and protect human dignity. Your gift will support agricultural
development to strengthen economies and create food sustainability, provide
outreach services to survivors of human trafficking, and supply pastoral care
and advocacy for immigrants and refugees. By helping the marginalized and
impoverished, you give hope to Jesus in disguise. Please be charitable in next
weekend’s Collection. Envelopes can be found in your March packet for this
Collection.
CHOIR NEWS
The Women’s Choir will rehearse on Monday, March 8th (instead of March 9th) at
7:30PM and on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:30PM. The Combined Choir will rehearse on
Monday, March 15th at 7:30PM.
LIFELINES - PRAYER FOR LIFE SCIENCES
Eternal God and source of all life, send your Holy Spirit on those who labor in
the world of science and medicine. Give them knowledge of the natural world and
wisdom to use their insights to enhance life, not destroy it. Help us all to see
that a just and humane world cannot be built on the destruction of the most
vulnerable among us. May we ever strive to promote health and vitality, and
always remember that life and death are in your hands. Amen.
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 this
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.
FESTIVAL NOODLE MAKING DATES
Volunteers in great number are needed for noodle making on Wednesday, March 24.
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: April 7 & April 21. Noodles are available for purchase at the
rectory Monday thru Friday, 9:00AM-3:00PM. Cost is $3.00 for a 1 lb. bag.
Orders of 5 lbs. or more, please call in advance (472-7244 ext.
101).
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!
COOKIES AND SNACKS NEEDED
Cookies and snacks of all kinds are needed for Easter Vigil and for the
up-coming Parish Mission April 18-21. Food items can be dropped off in the
Church Library or taken to the rectory during office hours. We have space to
freeze and store these items until needed. Contact Sr. Margie
STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT - MANY OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN TO THE LAITY
Christ died upon the Cross for each one of us and we are very important in His
sight. Each one of us can and should return this love to Christ by being a
co-worker with Him in our church family. If we are sincere and honest we must
acknowledge that all that we have, all that we are and all that we shall ever
have, are God’s gifts to us. Therefore, in goodness to us, each one of us should
volunteer to be a co-worker with Christ by participating in church activities,
giving of our talent.
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.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION RETREAT
There will be a retreat for children in the First Holy Communion class and their
parents on Saturday, March 13 from 9:00AM to Noon in the Holy Name Church Hall.
Scapular and Bread Ceremonies will be celebrated at this retreat. Please bring
your volunteer form to volunteer for First Communion practice day and First
Communion.
JR./SR. HIGH CCD NEWS
1. 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.
2. SERVICE WEEKEND - March 19th, 20th & 21st is a Service Weekend. Permission
forms will be mailed out this week. Please return them to CCD or to the rectory
no later than March 17th. Service Weekends are part of the CCD curriculum and
attendance is mandatory whether you have completed all your service hours or
not. Thank you.
APEX NEWS
1. APEX Olympics - March 14th Apex will be holding its First Apex Olympics. It
will be held in the church hall from 6 pm. to 8:30 pm. Prizes will be awarded to
the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams. Some of the events include Wii Boxing, Jeopardy,
Guitar Hero, Darts, Cake Decorating, and many more. Come & enjoy this evening of
fun and competition.
2. Mark your Calendar!! March Madness Dodgeball Tournament March 28th. 7 – 9 pm.
in the gym. Start gathering your team together now. Teams must consist of 5
players. If you want to play & don’t have a team, not a big deal, teams will be
put together that night. This is always an action packed evening with a lot of
fun!! Come & see how good your team can do. Call or text Nancy McCulley to
register your team now!! 241-7809
3. Bishop Carroll students/Service Hours - Any Bishop Carroll Student needing
service hours, Apex is holding it annual Basket Social on March 21st. We need
help the 19th with baking and the 21st with the actual Basket Social. If you are
interested in obtaining some service hours call Nancy McCulley at 241-7809
SAVE THE DATE! FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE
The annual Father & Daughter Dance will be held Saturday evening, April 17. More
details to follow in future bulletins. This special event is sponsored by our
parish Youth Activities Committee.
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.
EASTER MEMORIAL
We will continue the tradition here at Holy Name of memorializing the deceased
with potted Easter flowers within our church sanctuary during the Easter Season.
If you wish to remember loved ones in this manner, please print their names and
yours on the form below. Place the form in an envelope with a $10.00 donation
and return it either by way of the collection basket or directly to the rectory
NO LATER THAN MONDAY, MARCH 22 so that all memorialized names can be printed in
the March 28th (Palm Sunday) bulletin.
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EASTER FLOWER MEMORIAL
PLEASE PRINT:
IN MEMORY OF:
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PLEASE PRINT:
DONATED BY
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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.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS REMINDER
Meeting on Thursday, March 11th at 7:00 PM in the church hall. Birthright Baby
Shower.
DOROTHY DAY ANNUAL FUNFEST
Join us for a children’s carnival with music, food, games, inflatables, and much
more! Children of all ages are welcome! Funfest will be held on Saturday, March
27th at the St. Francis University Stokes Building Auxiliary Gym from
1:00-5:00PM. Price: $8.00. Bring a canned food, hygiene, or monetary donation
and receive 10 extra tickets at the door. All proceeds will benefit local
families with heating fuel and emergency utility assistance.
BOYS BASKETBALL CLINIC
The Bishop Carroll boys basketball coaching staff will hold a Basketball Clinic
for boys in grades 4 thru 9 on Saturday, April 10 from 8AM-Noon. Cost is $20.
For more info call Coach Cosie Aliquo at 471-6889.
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 ($4.50 for 6 scones - 1
of each flavor) |
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$ |
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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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Stations/Mass: Please join us this week for
Stations of the Cross on Thursday, March 11, at 2:00 pm and for the children’s
liturgy on Friday, March 12, at 9:00 am.
Meeting: The Home School Executive Board Meeting is Tuesday, March 9, at 6:30 am
in the rectory.
Family Science Night: Come to the church hall on Wednesday, March 10, from
5-6:30 pm to see exhibits by the 7th and 8th grade students and experience hands
on science activities with presentations by the Saint Francis ROCK Program and
the Mount Aloysius Science Department.
Candy Sale: Anyone interested in supporting our annual Mid’s Easter candy sale
should contact a Holy Name School family or call the school office to place an
order.
50/50: The next drawing is Thursday, March 11. Tickets are $1.00 each and are
available in the school or rectory office and from any Holy Name School family.
Second Grade: The Second Grade students preparing for First Holy Communion and
their parents will participate in a retreat on Saturday, March 13 in the church
hall. The retreat begins at 9:00 am.
Spelling Bee: The winner of the Spelling Bee for Grades 4-5-6 is fifth grader,
Abigail Wolfe who will represent our school at the Diocesan Spelling Bee on May
5. The runner up who will serve as the alternate is fourth grader, Anne Way.
Artist in Residence: The Home School Association has made arrangements with the
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) and the Southern Alleghenies Museum of
Art (SAMA) to offer our students an opportunity to work hands on with a
professional artist in the classroom setting. The program is scheduled for March
8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 22. This year’s artist is Ms. Marianne
McAuliffe who specializes in Native American art and crafts.
Girl Scouts Recognition: All Girl Scouts may wear their scouting uniforms, vests
or sashes on Friday, March 12. Jeans are not permitted.
Youth Day: Junior High Youth Day for students in Grades 6-7-8 is Sunday, March
14, at Bishop Carroll.
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.
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BISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL will hold their Twenty First Annual Spring Craft Fair
on March 27th from 9:00AM-4:00PM. Crafts, food, bake sale, kiddie corner, egg
hunt and Easter Bunny.
BASILICA OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, LORETTO will hold it’s Annual Men’s
Turkey Dinner/Bazaar on Sun. March 14th from Noon-4PM. Adults $8, children $5,
games of chance, kids’ games, basket booth.
PRINCE OF PEACE PARISH, NORTHERN CAMBRIA will hold a Roast Beef Dinner on Sun.
March 14 from 11AM-3pM. Adults $8, children under 12 $4. Prizes, games & more!
Take outs available.
ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH HOLY NAME SOCIETY, ST. AUGUSTINE will sponsor a Spaghetti
Dinner on Sun. March 14th from 11AM-2PM in their church hall. Adults $6.50,
children 5-12 $3.50, under 5 free. Take-outs available. Theme baskets will also
be raffled off during the dinner. All proceeds will benefit the St. Augustine
Scholarship Fund.
ST. DEMETRIUS PARISH, GALLITZIN will hold its annual Roast Beef Dinner/Spring
Festival on Sun. March 21. Games, baskets, bake sale, dinner, at the church
social hall (former St. Patrick building). 11AM-??? Adults $8, children $4,
under 4 free. Takeouts $8.50.
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