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Bulletin
October 11, 2009
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Masses for the Week offered at Holy Name
Masses for the Week offered at St. Francis, Loretto PA
Weekly Schedule	Bulletin News
Altar Server Schedule	School News
Gift Bearer Schedule	Social

Masses for the Week at Holy Name

Monday	6:30 AM	Herbert Wirfel/Wirfel Fam.
	8:00 AM	Dec’d Mems. William & Theresa Farabaugh Fam./Fam.
Tuesday	6:30 AM	Anna Buffoni Koveleskie/Zeno Buffoni Fam.
	8:00 AM	Elmer Lauer(Anniv)/MM Lynn Lauer & Fam.
Wednesday	6:30 AM	Pete & Catherine Lashinsky/son George & daughter Janet Shero & Fam.
	8:00 AM	Herman & Marie Fagan/Family
Thursday	6:30 AM	John, John Joseph & Emma Barno/Barb & Fam.
	8:00 AM	Christine Hnatkovich(Anniv)/Family
Friday	6:30 AM	MM Cecil Springer/Ted Pisula
	8:00 AM	James & Lena Sidone/Delores & Cosmo Aliquo & children
	9:00 AM	Int. Of Judine Hertzog/Daniel D’Agostini
Saturday	8:00 AM	Aline Duman/Family
	5:00 PM	John Lesko/Wife
Sunday	8:00 AM	Bill & Betty Salony/Family
	10:00 AM	Bryan Beck(Anniv)/Mom, Dad, Brothers & Sister
	11:30 AM	Todd Harteis(30 day)/Wife & Children

MASSES OFFERED BY FRANCISCAN FATHERS, LORETTO

Doreen Basile/Lila Wood
Forgotten Souls in Purgatory
Edward Washko/MM Scott Delauter
Edna Mae Knorr/MM Jerry Hoover
Martin Rashlich/MM Tim Pollak
Relief of Souls in Purgatory/Judy Monahan
Intention of Msgr. Arnold L. Gaus/Holy Name School Community
Liv. & Dec’d Chaplains & Mems. CD of A Ct. 680
Derek Westrick/MM Walter Lieb & Fam.
Kate Urick/Family & Friends
James Lupinetti/William Romadella
Margaret Waring/Estate
Pauline McAllister/MM Joel Kosmac
Robert O’Hara/MM James Culley

Weekly Church Events Schedule

Sunday	10:00 AM	Jr./Sr. High School Service Weekend
	10:00 AM	Preschool/Kindergarten CCD
	3:00 PM	Rosary Rally
	6:30 PM	APEX Room Open - Movie Night
MORNING PRAYER	7:45 AM Monday through Saturday
Monday	7:00 PM	Parish Council Mtg.
Tuesday	8:30 - 10:00 AM	Public Adoration
	5:00 PM	Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal
	6:30 PM	Home School Exec. Comm. Mtg - Rectory
	7:00 PM	Women’s Choir Rehearsal
	7:00 PM	Grief Support Session - Church Library
	7:00 PM	RCIA Inquiry - Narthex
Wednesday	8:30 AM	Share the Word
	8:30 AM & 7:00 PM	Confessions
	6:00 PM	Rosary for the Unborn
	6:30 PM	Adult Education - The Creed
	7:30 PM	Men's Choir Rehearsal
Saturday	Noon & 6:00 PM	Confessions
	5:00 PM	Evening Mass
Sunday	10:00 AM	Preschool/Kindergarten CCD
	10:00 AM	NO Jr./Sr. High School CCD
	5:30 PM	Junior/Sponsor Confirmation Information Session - Church Hall
	7:00 PM	Freshmen Confirmation Information Session - Church Hall

Weekly Altar Server Schedule

10/12/09 - 10/17/09 Weekday Masses
8:00 AM (Mon - Wed)	A. Ratchford, J. Shaffer
8:00 AM (Thurs - Sat)	K. Sheridan, D. Swatsworth
9:00 AM (Fri)	A. Wilt, T. Walker

10/17 & 10/18 Weekend Masses
5:00 PM	K. Collins, C. Evans
8:00 AM	M. & N. Maruca
10:00 AM	G. Smith, S. Truscello
11:30 AM	R. Woo, J. Kane

Liturgical Ministries Schedule

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES 10/18/09
	PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
5:00 PM	MM John Oblinsky
8:00 AM	MM Robert Kuntz
10:00 AM	MM Ron Springer
11:30 AM	MM Tom Monito

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
5:00 PM	Band 2
8:00 AM	Band 2
10:00 AM	Band 2
11:30 AM	Band 2

LECTORS
5:00 PM	Toni Merlo
8:00 AM	Dino Persio
10:00 AM	John Mabry
11:30 AM	Jeanne Weaver

	USHERS
5:00 PM	Team 1
8:00 AM	Team 2
10:00 AM	Team 2
11:30 AM	Team 1

BULLETIN NEWS

FLU SEASON: DIOCESAN DIRECTIVES
Effective the weekend of October 17/18, the Bishops of Pennsylvania have issued the following directives as a precaution against H1N1 Swine Flu:

• The Precious Blood will not be distributed. Since we believe the whole Body of Christ is present under either sign, this temporary directive is not contrary to any Catholic belief.
• Any Sign of Peace is to be without bodily contact. Hand shaking and kissing as signs of peace are to be suspended. A simple nod is suggested.
• The most sanitary way to receive Holy Communion is in the hand. However, reception on the tongue may not be denied.
• All are encouraged to wash their hands before coming to church, and be assured you are excused from the obligation of Mass when feeling ill due to possible flu.
Bands of Eucharistic Ministers will be reduced to 4 ministers of the Body of Christ at every weekend Mass. (Daily Mass at 8AM: only one EM minister is needed.) Eucharistic Ministers are asked to try make this adjustment among yourselves - the first four from each Band who enter the sanctuary can minister; extras will be asked to return to their pews. (If possible, Eucharistic ministers can carry small hand-sanitizers for private use just prior to coming up to the altar.) These norms are temporary; each local bishop will announce when these directives can be withdrawn.

PRO-LIFE PRAYER BREAKFAST
Citizens Concerned for Human Life will be holding a “Respect Life Prayer Breakfast” on October 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Holy Name Church Hall in Ebensburg. We are very pleased to have as our speaker this year Sean O’Hare. Sean is a young, dynamic speaker and entrepreneur. He has founded and owns multiple businesses. He is also the founder and president of LifeHQ.org, which seeks to use technology and the media to promote, educate and inform others about life from conception to natural death. Young and old alike, we all need to learn how to use technology and media to promote the culture of life. Tickets for the breakfast are $7.00, advance sale only. Tickets available at the rectory.

OCTOBER - MONTH OF ROSARY
If all the facts could be written about the blessings which have come to mankind through the centuries as a result of the Rosary, I suspect many libraries would have to be devoted exclusively to such writings. God alone knows what to us are the countless extraordinary favors given to those who implored Mary’s help through the Rosary. Favors abound each moment of the day upon individuals praying their Rosaries to seek assistance from Mary, Queen of the Rosary. Mary, our spiritual Mother will not fail to give ear to the precious persistence of her children when they devoutly recite her rosary.
The rosary honors the greatest woman the world has ever known, or ever will. That alone should be sufficient reason for reciting this simple and sublime prayer often, even daily. But strange to say, through the recitation of the rosary, WE, not Mary, are the biggest beneficiaries.

ROSARY RALLY
The Altoona-Johnstown Curia of the Legion of Mary cordially invites you to attend the annual Rosary Rally which will be held at Holy Name Church, Ebensburg on Sunday, October 11 at 3:00PM. The theme for 2009 is Let Us Pray the Rosary in Our Troubled World. The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary will be depicted in a living tableau by children from area parishes. We look forward to seeing you during this annual celebration in honor of our Blessed Mother.

YEAR FOR PRIESTS
Allow me to share a few words about the source of priestly vocations. First, fidelity to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Church is important for the promotion of vocations. The domestic church (i.e. the home) becomes the first seminary. It is a sad fact that only 50% of Catholic young people are approaching the Sacrament of marriage. In all honesty, taking care of the first crisis (dysfunctional family life) will take care of the second crisis (the shortage of priestly vocations). Vocations to the priesthood and religious life come from lifelong, life-giving faithful marriages. Sad to say that the family source can be the greatest resistance to religious vocations.
Here at Holy Name we need to recapture the tone in the Church where the young man isn’t afraid to publicly say “I want to be a priest.” And where family, relatives, parish priests and teachers are openly supportive to this unique calling from God. Our parishioners need to recover the piety and devotion of Catholic spirituality that perhaps past generations somewhat let go. Continue to pray on a daily basis for priestly vocations from this venerable parish.

PARISH HAITI COMMITTEE
The inaugural meeting of the Holy Name Parish Haiti Committee was held on Monday, Oct. 5. The meeting was productive and informative, and served to lay a solid foundation for the future of this new group. The main topic of discussion centered around the issues and benefits of creating a “tourism” program for parishioners to travel to Haiti to see firsthand the challenges faced by the peasants there, and to witness the progress being made in addressing them. The group decided at this time to assess the level of interest in such a program by asking parishioners to indicate their desire to participate in an eventual tour. As of now, there is no specific schedule to begin the tours, but it is envisioned that trips would last from 5 to 7 days. Cost is yet to be determined. Parishioners should keep in mind that this in no way could be considered as “luxury travel”, and is more akin to “roughing it” as one would on a traditional camping trip. If you have interest in traveling to Haiti in the coming years, please complete the form below and submit it in the offertory or drop it off at the rectory. Please note that Indication of interest is not a commitment of any kind on your part. The next meeting of the Parish Haiti Committee has been scheduled for Monday, November 9 at 6pm in the rectory, and new members are always welcome.
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To: Parish Haiti Committee
1. I/we are interested in participating in possible future tours to Haiti.

Name: ________________________________________ Phone: _________________________

Email: _________________________________

Names of family members who would participate:
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Comments? ________________________________________________________________________________________

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CONFIRMATION INFORMATION SESSIONS - FRESHMEN AND JUNIORS - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH
The Junior Information Session will be held on Sunday October 18th at 5:30PM in the church hall. SPONSORS MUST ATTEND WITH THE JUNIOR CANDIDATES. We will be handing out packets which detail sponsor responsibilities and explain the one-on-one meetings that will occur. The first one-on-one meeting will occur at this Session. IF YOU HAVE NOT TURNED IN YOUR CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION FORM, IT IS OVERDUE. It needs to be turned in NOW with the required documentation attached.
The Freshman Information Session will be held on Sunday October 18th at 7:00 PM in the church hall. We will be going over the Confirmation formation process. FRESHMAN CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES AND PARENTS MUST ATTEND.

ALL SOULS’ DAY
November 2nd, All Souls’ Day, and in fact the entire month of November, have been designated by Catholics as a time of prayer for those who have died. The tradition of special remembrance of the dead is rooted in our belief that the dead will rise again and that all of us will be reunited in the Lord “so in Christ all will come to life again” (Cor. 15,22).
The priests of Holy Name will remember at all Masses during the month of November family members, relatives and friends who have departed from this life. The names of these individuals should be listed on the envelope provided to you in the current packet of church envelopes and returned by October 31st.

LIFELINES - ABORTION STATISTICS
• Since 1973 there have been more than 43 million abortions.
• The annual number of abortions has nearly doubled since Roe v. Wade, from 744,600 to 1,313,300 for 2000.
• For every 1000 live births, there are 306 abortions.
• There are more than 140,000 second and third trimester abortions each year.

ANNUAL MASS ATTENDANCE COUNT
For the following three Sundays, October 11, 18, & 25 a count of all worshipers attending Mass at Holy Name will be taken. The count will take place simultaneous to the offertory collection. The average for the four weeks will indicate the percentage of our total parish membership attending Mass regularly. That statistic will be compared with the results of the counts in the previous years. The final tabulations will be published in a future publication of this bulletin.

CLEANING CEMETERY GROUNDS
If you would like to retain temporary decorations and plantings, please remove and take them home prior to October 31st.

ANGEL FUND NEEDS
Catholic education remains such a vital part of the spiritual life of Holy Name Parish. It remains the highest budget item which requires financial attention and daily concern. Financial support is a necessity from varied sources, namely, parents, parishes, fund raisers, endowment contributions, death remembrances as well as specific scholarship support. For example, the tuition responsibility per child is $900.00. There are families who find it beyond their financial means to honor a $100.00 per month payment for their children. Parishioners who could make a contribution, regardless of the amount, toward a scholarship consideration would be prayerfully and gratefully appreciated.

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME - TIME IS TRULY A GIFT OF LIFE
Every moment of the day is a gift of life to learn how to give of ourselves. Even as Jesus gave of himself, becoming poor that we might become rich (in God) so too, we must be ready to learn to give of ourselves in our time on earth so that we may be rich in heaven.

JR./SR. HIGH CCD NEWS
This weekend, October 10/11 is a CCD Service Saturday/Sunday Weekend. Mr. Bracken, Brother Paul & Mrs. Zearing’s classes were out picking up trash on Saturday for our Adopt a Highway Program. On Sunday, Mrs. Muffie & Ms. Michkofsky’s classes will be visiting Rebekah Manor and Mrs. Nagy & Brother Richard’s classes will be visiting John Paul II Manor from 10AM-11:15AM. And finally, Mrs. McCulley’s class will be serving donuts after 8:00AM Mass. Please pray for our youth as they take this time to serve our community and find the experience rewarding.
There is no Jr./Sr. High CCD on October 18th. This is a scheduled weekend off. Classes resume October 25th at 10:00AM.

APEX NEWS
1. APEX ROOM OPEN on Sunday, October 11th from 6:30-9:00PM. We will be watching a movie and will be using our new big screen projector!!
2. FRIGHT NIGHT - Any Apex member interesting in going to Fright Night on Oct. 17 please call Nancy McCulley at 241-7809 by October 13th.
3. NEW YORK CITY TRIP - Apex Youth Group is sponsoring an overnight trip to New York City Nov 28 & 29th. Any Apex member interested in going needs to complete a permission form which is now available in the Narthex and on our website: holynameapex.com. Turn in your permission forms now to ensure a seat/hotel room; only 40 spaces available. Down payment due by October 23rd.

RCIA CATHOLIC INQUIRY CLASSES
Tues, Oct. 13, 20 and Nov.11, 17 at 7PM in the Church Library. Contact Sr. Margie if you know someone thinking of becoming Catholic. It is important for RCIA candidates to try to attend all classes. The Rite of Acceptance will be Sat. Nov. 21 at the 5 PM Mass for those committed to preparation for becoming Catholic this year at Easter. For more information, call Sr. Margie, 472-8315. (RCIA stands for “Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults.”)

CAMPBELL’S SOUP LABELS & BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Thank you for continuing to clip and save Campbell's Soup Labels & Box Tops for Education for Holy Name School. The school earns points from these, and with enough points can obtain free educational items. Labels and Box Tops may be placed in any of the designated wooden drop-boxes located in the Narthex and in both side-entrances to the church. UPDATE: Campbell's now requires to only clip the UPC Code from the label, not the entire label. Other eligible products include Campbell's soups, SpaghettiOs, Pepperidge Farm products (including Goldfish crackers), Swanson broths, V-8 beverages and Prego pasta sauce. Visit LabelsForEducation.com for all eligible products.

School News

Walk Together in Faith

Attend Mass on Sunday With Your Child

Mass: A children’s liturgy is scheduled on Friday, October 16, at 9:00 am. Please join us if your schedule permits.

Weather Program: WJAC-TV Meteorologist Jim Burton will give a presentation to the students on Monday, October 12.

Meeting: The Home School Executive Board meeting is Tuesday, October 13, at 6:30 pm in the rectory conference room.

School Pictures: Henry’s Studio is scheduled to take student pictures on Tuesday, October 13, for Grades K-3 and on Wednesday, October 14, for Grades 4-8.

Act 80 Day: Students will not have school on Thursday, October 15, due to a teacher conference day in Johnstown.

Busing: The busing schedule will be adjusted on Friday, October 16, if your child’s public school district is having an Act 80 Day. Students may be picked up a little later or arrive home at a slightly different time. If your child’s busing is affected, a letter was sent home asking which students will be riding the bus to enable the bus garage to adapt the schedule. Arrangements will be made for the students who return forms indicating they will be using the bus service on the 16th.

Football: The Holy Name Peewee Football team has completed their regular season and has advanced to the playoffs. One more win will guarantee that Holy Name will play in the Championship Game on Sunday, October 18, at 3:30 pm. Location: TBA.

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.

Socials

ST. MICHAEL HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION, LORETTO will hold its 30th annual Arts & Crafts Show & Sale on Oct. 17 & 18 from 10AM-4PM in Our Lady of Loretto Community Hall next to St. Michael School. Many artists, craft persons with beautiful hand-crafted items, refreshments, homemade pies, cookies, apple dumplings, homemade soup and sandwiches. Free parking & admission.

ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, PORTAGE will hold a Turkey & Waffle Dinner on Sun. Oct. 18 from 11AM-2PM. Menu includes turkey & waffles w/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, dessert, coffee & punch. Adults $7, children 6-12 $3, 5 and under free.

ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH, WILMORE will hold a Chicken & Dumpling Dinner sponsored by St. Anne Society on Sun. Oct. 18 from 11AM-1:30PM. Adults $8, children 5-10 $4, under 5 free. Tickets available at the door

ST. BERNARD PARISH, HASTINGS will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 7 from 9AM-4:30PM and Nov. 8 from 9AM-3PM. Craft vendor show, refreshments, baked goods, homemade soup and noodles will also be available.