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VETERANS
This past Veterans Day, we marked the sacrifices of all our soldiers, past and
present, and all they have given to make us safe, even if our safety is of
necessity purchased for a period and not in perpetuity. To every veteran we owe
gratitude and esteem, care and support as they return to civilian life, and,
above all, an acknowledgment that their cause was noble and their sacrifice
worthwhile.
HOLY NAME SCHOOL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Holy Name Elementary school plans to celebrate the Centennial of the opening of
the school. We are searching for alumni of Holy Name School. Please complete the
form at the end of the pews and drop off in the basket in the Narthex.
LIFELINES
“Respect for the dignity of the human person demands a commitment to human
rights across a broad spectrum...yet abortion and euthanasia have become
preeminent threats to human dignity because they directly attack life itself,
the most fundamental human good and the condition for all others. They are
committed against those who are weakest and most defenseless, those who are
genuinely ‘the poorest of the poor’” (US Bishops, Living the Gospel of Life,
1998 n. 5).
YEAR FOR PRIESTS - THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
Ordination is the sacramental act that integrates a man into the order of
bishops, presbyters, or deacons. When a man is ordained, he receives a gift of
the Holy Spirit that permits the exercise of a sacred power for the service of
the faithful. This sacred power comes only from Christ Himself through His
Church.
FIRST PENANCE MEETING FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN
On Monday, November 16 at 6:30PM in the church hall, there will be a meeting for
parents and CHILDREN who will be receiving the Sacrament of Penance for the
first time this school year. FREE BABYSITTING is available at the church hall
for children not involved in Penance preparation. To use this service, please
call Mary Harvey at 472-8139. Please return Baptismal Information Form.
JUNIOR CONFIRMATION RETREAT
The retreat for Junior students of Holy Name Parish who are preparing for the
sacrament of Confirmation is Saturday November 21st, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. at the Saint Francis University Campus Ministry Center in Loretto PA.
Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. We ask that you have the Junior
Confirmation Candidate dropped off no later than 8:45 a.m. You should have
received a letter with all the details concerning this retreat. Any questions,
call Tom Deskevich at 472-5903.
ADVENT WREATH MAKING
Our Parish Advent Wreath Making project allows everyone to create their own home
Advent wreath, with fresh greens, candles, and special prayers for use at home.
All ages are welcome! Please join us in the church hall on Sunday, November 29,
from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Bring a water-tight container (a pie pan works nicely);
freshly cut evergreens (bring plenty to share); pruners are also helpful. If you
are unable to bring greens, please come anyway- there is always ample to share.
If you attended last year and your candles can be used again, please bring them.
Advent candles, floral oasis, ribbon, and refreshments will be provided. Come to
the church hall anytime Sunday, November 29th between 3:00 and 4:30 PM. For more
information call Sarah Zearing -472-5631.
ADVENT PARISH BOOKLETS
“Catch-Up Time for Our Souls,” by Fr. James Field. This booklet offers a series
of short stories and reflections for daily use during Advent. Fr. Field has a
gift with words, and many of us were very touched by his inspirational booklet
last Advent. This one is even better! Booklets available at all Church
entrances, one per family please.
CATHOLIC UPDATE: A SEASON OF SURPRISES
(Located on magazine racks) This Advent edition is very well prepared, and will
also prepare us for the joyful feast of Christmas. The daily Scripture Readings
are explored in ways that relate to our every day common experiences. This
Update, together with a few minutes of personal prayer each day, will indeed
bring surprises, as God longs to come to us even more than we long for his
coming! Take a copy home today.
APEX NEWS
Apex Youth Group -- The annual Mud Bowl is on Sunday, November 22 at 6 p.m. at
the Central Cambria Middle School field. Bring your friends!! This is a flag
football game-- both guys & girls play!! It’s a great time! Afterwards, we will
be going over to the Apex Room to have pizza & goodies. If you need more
information call Nancy at 241-7809.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - SERVICE HOURS
Any Holy Name high school students looking for service hours -- We will be
making haluski for the Holy Name Apex Craft Fair Food Booth on Thursday, Dec. 3
from 4 to 7:30 pm. or the Craft Fair from 7 - 5 p.m. Call Nancy if you would
like to help at 241-7809.
7 -11 GRADE JR./SR. HIGH CCD NEWS
Permission Forms for the 2nd Service Weekend scheduled Dec 5 & 6th will be
mailed out this week. Please return them to CCD on Nov 22nd or to the rectory by
Nov. 25th. If you do not receive a form or have a problem call Nancy at
241-7809. Thank you!
NO CCD
There is no CCD Sunday, Nov 29th -- This is a scheduled weekend off. Students
will report to their service sites per their permission forms on Dec 5 or 6th.
We hope everyone has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!
RCIA OF ACCEPTANCE AND WELCOME
At the 5PM Mass this weekend, Holy Name Parish Family welcomed two Catechumens
and two Candidates who will be received into full communion in the Catholic
Church at Easter. Celebrating the Rite of Acceptance and Welcome are: Colleen
Mullen sponsored by Joseph Mullen; Stephanie Blackstone sponsored by Rita
Strittmatter; Al Keipert sponsored by Lori Keipert; and Eileen Dumm sponsored by
Carl Dumm. The RCIA Team includes Sr. Margie, Rose Battista, Jim King and Jim
and Diane Snair. Please pray for the entire RCIA group during the weeks ahead as
we journey together towed the Easter Sacraments.
CREED CLASSES
The last 2 dates for adult classes on The Creed are: Wed.Nov.18; Tues.Nov 24.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INFORMATION
Knights of Columbus members will be available in the Narthex after all Masses
next weekend (Nov. 21-22) to provide information about the organization and to
answer questions about membership in the order.
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic men’s organization. It
has more than 1.7 million members in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and nine
other countries. In 2008 the Knights donated more than 68,800,000 volunteer
hours to the church and to their individual communities. Additionally the
Knights donated $150 million to the church and other worthy causes. Locally,
Ebensburg Council initiates and assists with projects and activities at Holy
Name and in the Ebensburg area.
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME - PERSONAL COMMITMENT
Vital Christian life presupposes a personal commitment and active participation
in one’s church. The responsible commitment of a share of one’s time is an
integral part of one’s expression of this commitment.
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY THANKS YOU
A heartfelt thank you to those who donated blankets for the needy in our area.
We gave 20 blankets out on one day. Those who received them were extremely
appreciative. Again, thank you for helping us serve Jesus’ beloved poor.
THANK YOU EXTENDED
Sr. Margie is grateful for all the parish support offered for this Sunday’s CCW
Festival/Spaghetti Dinner at Bishop Guilfoyle, Altoona. Dinners served
11am-2:00pm. Hope to see you there.
NATIVITY DISPLAY
Once again we will hold a Nativity Display and Family Social in the Church Hall
on Sunday December 13th from 2:00-4:00 pm. Set up after all Masses. Please
complete the following form:
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Brief Description/Interesting Facts about your Nativity or religious piece of
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ADVENT HOPE BASKET
An Advent Hope Basket is located at all Church entrances. Detach the following
prayer form and deposit it in the Hope Basket. These petitions will then be
placed in the sanctuary before the Altar during the four weeks of Advent. Let us
pray for one another’s special intentions.
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Lord Jesus, Source of our Hope, come and be with us as we await the fulfillment
of our deepest longings:
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We make this prayer through Christ, our Lord. Amen. (Place petition in Hope
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MICHAEL O’BRIEN CONCERT
The Bishop Carroll Girls' Basketball team is sponsoring a Christmas concert by
recording artist, Michael O'Brien on December 20, 2009 at Bishop Carroll High
School at 7:00pm. Tickets will be sold in the narthex before all Masses on
Novemer 29 and December 6. Advance tickets are required, and they are $10.00
each.
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Mass: The children’s liturgy is scheduled for
Friday, November 20, at 9:00 am. Please join us if your schedule permits.
Meeting: To prepare for receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Second Grade
students and their parents will meet at 6:30 pm on November 16 in the church
hall.
Multimedia Competition: Students from Holy Name recently participated in the 4th
Annual Multimedia Competition sponsored by the Altoona/Johnstown Diocese.
Students researched historic Pennsylvania places and designed a PowerPoint
presentation that included scanned images, digital images, digital videos,
internal hyberlinks and animations. The students learned to use an audio editor
to slice and mix audio. They wrote and presented speeches to accompany their
presentations. After qualifying at the Mainline Competition on November 2nd, all
three Holy Name teams moved on to the Diocesan Competition where all three teams
earned exemplary honor and received trophies for placing in the top six teams of
the diocese. Congratulations to Addison Ratchford, Caleb Oldham, Alex Way,
Ashley Wilt, Andrea Weaver, Taylor Peruso, Maggie Lykens, Sorina Lauterbacher
and their teacher and sponsor, Mrs. Rose Bassaro.
Luncheon: Our annual Thanksgiving luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, November
18. Following the luncheon, the fifth grade class will present their
Thanksgiving program.
Raffle Tickets: Anyone interested in purchasing raffle tickets from the Athletic
Association should contact any Holy Name School family or the school office.
Prizes will be chanced off at the annual Craft Fair on December 5. The cost is
$1.00 per ticket. Your support benefits the athletic programs at Holy Name.
Eighth Grade: The Eighth Grades classes are also conducting a basket raffle to
help with their class trip and special graduation activities. Tickets are
available at the school office and from any eighth graders. The cost is $1.00
each.
50/50 Drawing: The next 50/50 drawing is Thursday, November 19.
Scrip Sales: 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: (all games played at Bishop Carroll). Sun. 11/15 1:00 PM Girls - HN
5/6 vs. St. Michael 4/5. Sun. 11/22 1:00 PM Girls - HN4 vs. HN 5/6. Sat. 11/28
9:00 AM Boys - HN 5/6 vs. CCC 4.
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QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH, PATTON Thanksgiving Baked Goods Sale;
advance orders only by calling 674-8983. Order deadline is November 23rd at
Noon. Rolls, pies, cheesecake, gobs and cream puffs (all pumpkin) and dinner
rolls available. Pick up will be Wed. Nov. 25th from Noon-6:30PM in the Queen of
Peace hall, upper level.
CARMELITE COMMUNITY OF THE WORD will hold their annual Pre-Christmas Fair and
Spaghetti Dinner on Sun. Nov. 15 from 11AM-3PM at Bishop Guilfoyle High School,
Altoona. Join us for a delicious meal and some family fun at our prize booths.
For additional information contact the C.C.W.’s at 886-4098 or any of the CCW
convents.
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, PORTAGE will hold a Turkey Bingo on Mon. Nov 16th in the
church hall at 7:00PM. 25 turkeys and 5 $10 Stager Store Gift Certificates will
be given as prizes. Donation is $5 for first 9 bingo cards played and then 10
cents per bingo card per game. Refreshments will be available.
QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH, PATTON Pulled Pork Dinner will be held on Sat. Nov. 21st
from 4-7PM. Menu includes Pulled Pork, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Stuffing, Baked
Beans, Marinated Coleslaw, rolls, dessert & beverage. Adults $8, children under
12 $4. Take-outs available.
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