Holy Name Roman Catholic Church

Bulletin
September 6, 2009
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

 
 

 
Masses for the Week at Holy Name
Monday 9:00 AM Helen Fenush(Anniv)/MM Kenneth Fenush
Tuesday 6:30 AM Eleanor Ertter/Family
  8:00 AM Edward Miller/Family
 Wednesday 6:30 AM Carol Duman(Anniv)/Husband & Fam.
8:00 AM Carmino & Maria Sidone/Delores & Cosmo Aliquo & children
Thursday 6:30 AM Margaret Lamont/Jim Lamont & Fam.
8:00 AM Francis Gatto/Wife & Fam.
Friday 6:30 AM Dolores Berzonsky(Anniv)/MM Ernest Masci
8:00 AM Francis “Fritz” Illig/Denise, Eric & Erica
Saturday 8:00 AM Andy Modis(Anniv)/Wife & Fam.
  5:00 PM James R. Lauer(Anniv)/Wife & Fam.
Sunday 8:00 AM Elizabeth C. Crowell/Family
10:00 AM Jonna Romani Bryan/Tim, Connor, Carson & Gianna
11:30 AM Living Members of Holy Name Parish

 

 

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  MASSES OFFERED BY FRANCISCAN FATHERS, LORETTO

Stanley Klezek Sr./Dorothy Kozub
Margaret Long/The Honorable & Mrs. Gerard Long
Helen Luther/Estate
Edward Virostek/MM Robert McCombie
David Springer/MM Allen Byrne
Family of Thomas McBreen/Jane McBreen Kurtz
Liv. & Dec’d Chaplains & Mems. CD of A Ct. 680
Leo Lockard/Jennie Masnica
Forgotten Souls in Purgatory
Carmella Persio/Donella Masci Fam.
Margaret Waring/Estate
Albert Menie/MM William Baughman
Lucille Salley/MM Dan Schirato
Stephaine Clauto/MM Scott Delauter
 

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Weekly Church Events Schedule

   
MORNING PRAYER 7:45 AM Monday through Saturday
Tuesday 8:30 - 10:00 AM Public Adoration
7:00 PM Grief Support Session - Church Library
Wednesday 8:30 AM Share the Word
8:30 AM & 7:00 PM Confessions
6:00 PM Rosary for the Unborn
6:30 PM Home School Assoc. Mtg. - Church Hall
Saturday 7:00 AM Men's Prayer Group
Noon & 6:00 PM Confessions
5:00 PM Evening Mass
Sunday Masses:  8:00AM - 10:00AM - 11:30 AM
8:00 AM - Noon Home School Assoc. Breakfast
6:00 PM Grandparents' Bingo - Church Hall


 

 

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Weekly Altar Server Schedule

9/7/09 - 9/12/09 Weekday Masses

9:00 AM (Mon) & 8:00 AM (Tues - Wed) D. Lauer, D. Lesney
8:00 AM (Thurs - Sat) S. Lucas, D. Maruca
   
 9/12 & 9/13 Weekend Masses
5:00 PM J. Kane, L. Marcinko
8:00 AM B. Swope, W. Takacs
10:00 AM D. Keim, J. Baird
11:30 AM J. Kovach, S. Rhoades
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Liturgical Ministries Schedule
   
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES  9/13/09
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
5:00 PM MM Brian Wright
8:00 AM MM David Seliga
10:00 AM MM Ron Knopp
11:30 AM HS CCD Students

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

5:00 PM Band 1
8:00 AM Band 1
10:00 AM Band 1
11:30 AM Band 1

                                   LECTORS

5:00 PM Rose Alex
8:00 AM Frank Slavinski
10:00 AM Carole Sponsky
11:30 AM Kerry McCulley

USHERS

5:00 PM Team 2
8:00 AM Team 3
10:00 AM Team 1
11:30 AM Team 2

 

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BULLETIN NEWS


DEAR PARISHIONERS:

ANNUAL COLLECTION FOR OUR TWIN PARISH IN HAITI
WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 12-13
ENVELOPES ARE PART OF THE SEPTEMBER PACKET

1. Pray for the success of our programs supporting impoverished Haitians in Hinche.
2. Reflect upon Christ’s Wish to do for the least if we care to do for Him.
3. Increase your donation from last September, if only by a small percentage.


PLEASE BE GENEROUS!!! I PRAYERFULLY THANK YOU.
MSGR. GAUS


LABOR DAY
We as Catholics liturgically dedicate Labor Day to St. Joseph the Worker. As we pay honor to honest labor, there is no better way than through the foster father of Jesus who earned the bread to support the Holy Family by daily labor in the role of carpenter. Work for earthly gain is blessed when it is done with an honest and upright motive. Our work should lead to the greater honor and glory of God while involving concepts of livelihood and enjoyment. Life is so much more than just going to work and coming home, this done week after week and year after year.
Previous U.S. Bishops= statements on labor noted that just as Catholic teaching calls on employers to treat their workers with dignity and respect, laborers and unions must not just seek economic gain but must contribute to the common good. Catholic teachings on labor challenge employees and employers to see their work as part of their Christian vocation to transform the world in the light of the Gospel. There should always be a spiritual aspect to the work we do - the Lord should be glorified by it. Have you ever considered your work as holy? It ought to be a means of honoring God as well as a tool to sanctify the laborer. Whatever your occupation, do not permit it to separate you from your God. The Mass on this day is scheduled for 9:00 AM.

YEAR FOR PRIESTS - SUPPORT YOUR PRIEST
Pope Benedict XVI has declared June 2009 to June 2010 as the Year for Priests. The theme for the priestly year is “Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of Priests.” Its purpose is to encourage what the Pope calls “the yearning for spiritual perfection” in priests.
But the Year for Priests also gives lay people a special opportunity to learn more about priesthood, to recognize and honor priests, and to encourage priestly vocations. Only God can fully sustain a priest in his vocation, but Catholics can also provide everyday support and encouragement. Here are five things you can do to help your parish priest:

1. Pray for Your Priest. Encourage others to do the same. You might consider designating a daily chore or activity as a sacrificial offering for your priest. Or you might say a particular prayer every day for him and let him know of this.
2. Participate and Be Active. Come to Mass every weekend and get involved in your parish. Use your gifts and talents to help the parish grow. Volunteer to help, attend parish events, and support it financially. Let your priest know of times when God has worked through him. It will reaffirm his calling.
3. Watch Your Expectations. Sometimes, people have unrealistic expectations of what a priest “should be” or “should do.” Remember that priests have limitations, too. Encourage him to take time off to maintain both his spiritual focus and energy levels. Accept him for the unique person he is and trust God to work through your priest to meet the needs of the parish.
4. Be Prepared to Believe the Best. Watch how you talk about your priest, especially in front of children. A few negative people can do a lot of damage. It’s best to give your priest the benefit of the doubt. If there is a legitimate complaint, make an appointment to go to talk with the priest. Pray the Lord to guide you.
5. Show Your Appreciation. Everyone needs affirmation. Thank your priest for giving his life to you and to the Lord. Remember him on special occasions. Ask him what ways could best express your appreciation. Remember Jesus makes Himself present to us through His priests.

FORTY HOURS DEVOTION
Three days of special prayerful devotion to the Real Presence of Jesus in the form of Eucharistic Food are scheduled for September 27, 28 and 29. All parishioners are encouraged to use the three days of Eucharistic Devotion to better appreciate the incredible truth of our faith that God became a part of the human scene.
Then Christ gifted us with His flesh to eat and His blood to drink in the Eucharist. How wonderful that Gift!! How great that blessing!! Attend the evening services on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Confessions will be available on Sunday and Monday evenings. We again urge visitation by you before the Blessed Sacrament for 30 minutes or an hour each of the three days. Fr. Paul Robine will be the homilist the three evenings of the Forty Hours Devotions.
A Forty Hours collection envelope can be found in your September envelope packet. Your offering for this devotional event may be deposited in the weekend collection or at the Monday night Mass.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WORK
The opening of the Fall Term at Holy Name School progressed smoothly this past Monday. The Pew Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate shared some enlightening facts concerning the positive effects upon those who have had a Catholic school experience.

1. It is a fact that more adults are leaving our Church, but those alumni of our Catholic schools are much more likely to remain faithful;
2. Even though fewer are worshipping at Sunday Mass, those who have attended Catholic schools are much more loyal;
3. Graduates of Catholic schools approach Confession more often;
4. Those who have gone to Catholic schools marry in the church at a higher percentage, report more fulfilling lifelong marriages, and have more children;
5. Alumni of our Catholic schools grasped the essentials of church teaching and the Bible at a significantly higher rate.

It is now empirically proven - Catholic Schools work!! They are the most effective agents of catechesis, spiritual, moral, and mental formation, and evangelization that our church has.
Are they perfect? No. Do they have problems of their own? Yes. Does this mean that we should ignore our other programs of religious education? NEVER!!! But they are worth it. I thank our principal, teachers and parents for getting us off to another promising year of Catholic education at Holy Name School. Here in Ebensburg the verdict is in, Holy Name School works!!! Let us join in prayer for its continued success as it celebrates this year its 100th Birthday. Much more will be shared with you during this Centennial year of its existence.

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME - A LOT OF WORK TO DO
If Jesus walked up to you and said: “Come follow Me, I have a lot of work to do and I really need your help” would you tell Him to get lost because you are just too busy in your pursuit of personal possessions and worldly comfort? Have you given any consideration to helping Jesus carry out His works in your own church?

INVITATION TO BECOME A CATHOLIC
Call Sr. Margie now if you or someone you know is thinking of becoming Catholic. Our next Catholic Inquiry Session is Tues. September 22, 7 PM in the Church Library.

THE NEEDS OF HOLY NAME PARISH
1. Growth in holiness; 2. Fostering vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life; 3. Sustaining Catholic education and faith formation; 4. Expanding our initiatives of charity and justice concerns; 5. Formation in the stewardship of time, talent and treasure.
There are many challenges that cannot be overlooked: 1. Those who have left the church or drifted away; 2. Those angry at the church because of the misconduct of a few clergymen; 3. The poor who continue to cry out throughout the world; 4. Those who are struggling to keep their marriages strong and those among us who are divorced and remarried; 5. The attacks on the unborn and family life; 6. Our young people who sense a distance from the Church.
Our Parish Pastoral Council has many issues to address. Its spiritual involvement to enhance and enrich our Holy Name Community is a work in progress.

LIFELINES - JUST THE STATS
Numbers are important when we talk about life inside the womb. Here are some memorable numbers in the lives of unborn children:

• 3 - the number of weeks when an unborn child’s eyes develop and the heart starts beating
• 6 - the number of weeks an unborn baby’s skeleton is complete and brain waves develop
• 9 - the number of weeks when an unborn baby begins to swallow
• 11 - the number of weeks when an unborn baby begins to suck his/her thumb
• 16 - the number of weeks when an unborn baby begins kicking
• 18 - the number of weeks when an unborn baby can cry
• 20 - the number of weeks when hair appears on an unborn baby’s head
• 1.2 Million - the number of unborn children killed by abortion each year
• 46 Million - the number of unborn children killed since Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion

CCD CATECHISTS
Catechists make a weekly commitment from September to late April/mid May to share our faith story to elementary and secondary students. Volunteers can select either service on a Tuesday afternoon or Sunday morning. The parish is not only seeking adults for this ministry but also high school students who can function as aides. Volunteers for this large parish are always needed and appreciated. See articles below for additional information.

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! Classes will begin in September.

URGENT! - JR./SR. HIGH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS STILL NEEDED!!!
We are still in need of teachers for the Jr./Sr. High Religious Education Program. We are looking for teachers whether you can share your time every Sunday morning or if you are willing to sub when one of our teachers can’t be there. Your help is greatly needed!! Please consider sharing your faith with the youth of our parish....they need you and so do we!!! Please call Nancy McCulley at 241-7809.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) NEWS
REGISTRATION:
JR./SR. HIGH CCD - classes for grades 7 thru 11 will begin on Sunday, September 13. Registration forms were sent out last week. You are asked to return this register form/fee no later than August 31st. If you have not received a registration form please contact the rectory immediately at 472-7244 or Nancy McCulley at 241-7809..
PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN AND ELEMENTARY: All students attending the program for the first time or who did not attend last school year need to register by September 4th by calling Mary Harvey at 472-8139. PRESCHOOL students must be 4 years old by September 30, 2009.
STARTING DATES AND TIMES:
1. PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN: Classes begin on Sunday, September 20 from 10:00-11:00AM in Holy Name School primary floor. Must be pre-registered.
2. ELEMENTARY GRADES 1 THROUGH 5: Classes begin Tuesday, September 22 from 3:30-4:45PM. Students will be bused from Cambria Elementary to Holy Name School. Parents are responsible for transportation home. Parent permission forms for early dismissal and to ride the bus will be sent home from school. TEACHERS ARE STILL NEEDED.
3. GRADE 6 - Classes begin on Tuesday, September 22 from 2:45-4:00PM. No parent permission forms will be sent home. Students will walk from the Middle School at dismissal time to Holy Name School. Parents are responsible for transportation home.
4. JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL, GRADES 7 THROUGH 11: Classes begin on Sunday, September 13 from 10:00-11:15AM. Opening CCD Mass for Jr./Sr. High students will be on September 13 at 11:30AM. All students must attend and will be sitting with their class.

ATTENTION MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - VOLUNTEERS FOR TUESDAY CCD CLASSES
If you would like to be a teacher’s helper from 3:15 to 4:45 PM on Tuesdays please call Mrs. Harvey to register as a volunteer at 472-8139 by September 4. ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER EVEN IF THEY HELPED LAST YEAR.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS/PARISH SERVICE HOURS
Any high school student interested in parish service hours is asked to contact the rectory at 472-7244 ext. 101.

NAMES OF STUDENTS PREPARING FOR CONFIRMATION
The Confirmation process in our diocese is a three year preparation which involves the 9th,10th and 11th grade students. The list below indicates students in these grades who are to be attending religious education on Sunday morning and those students attending Catholic high schools for the 2009-2010 school term.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOUR NAME IS LISTED BUT YOU HAVE NOT ATTENDED ALL REQUIRED RETREATS TO DATE YOU MUST CONTACT THE RECTORY AT 472-7244. ANY STUDENT WHO HAS NOT COMPLETED THESE REQUIRED RETREATS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE CONFIRMED. (Current 9th grade students will have their first Retreat this year).
If there are any students who are members of the Holy Name Parish and their names are not shown on this list, parents are asked to please contact the rectory (472-7244) immediately with the information so that our files can be updated.

9TH GRADE:
Alicia Archangelo
Anthony Berzonsky
Sabrina Blake
Katherine Bracken
Patrick Corcoran
Connor Dumm
Christopher Evans
Alison Farabaugh
Brandon Fox
Tyler Gabany
Jordan Gibson
Jeffrey Girolami
Lakin Hagens
Michaela Hanlon
Sarah Hansen
Cody Harteis
Emily Harteis
Catherine Hull
Larissa Hunt
Michael Jubas
Taylor King-Brothers
Maxwell Kirsch
Corel Lee
Olivia Lipnic
Kimberly Lloyd
Brandon Long
Kandace Long
Aaron Luther
Cody Mack
Kayla Mallin
Luke Marcinko
Zachary Mazzarella
Alexis Murin
Nicholas Myers
Miranda Nalisnick
Zachary Nedwreski
Steven Papuga
Veronica Poole
Scott Ranck
Peter Schaffer
Connor Semelsberger
Ryan Sibert
Stephen Sloan
Sara Smith
Samuel Stevens
Carly Surkovich
Morgan Swatsworth
Mary Claire Takacs
Adam Trexler
Grace Wright
Marci Wyland

10TH GRADE:
Emma Baker
Grant Barber
Scott Bellock
Hannah Bennett
Mario Bianucci
Joshua Bracken
Matthew Brady
Alexander Braniff
Kyle Brawley
Travis Burkett
Kalee Collins
Alison Corran
Karlee DeYulis
Kelsey Dolan
Kenneth Dressler
Amanda Eckenrod
Jessica Emerick
Joseph Gaston
Rachel Gatto
 
Cherie Girolami
Jordan Gorsuch
Ashley Hajjar
Timothy Hite
Allison Jensen
Jessica Kane
Justin Kovach
Michael Kreshalk
Anthony Lamont
Ryan Lauer
Emily Leary
Adam Letavish
Katie Ley
Danielle Link
Cameron Long
John Lykens
Courtney Mack
Ian Marino
Edward Maruca
Nicholas Maruca
Justin Monito
Olivia Mullen
Dylan Nagle
Dustin Nixon
Emily O'Connor
Megan Ostrowski
Briana Platt
Myra Pramuk
Anthony Risaliti
Thomas Sibert
Taylor Steeves
Ashley Strom
Evan Williamson
Zachary Woodley
Luke Zearing
Bradley Zeman

11TH GRADE:

Zachary Ambrisco
Timothy Bailey
Jordan Baird
Joshua Beck
Michelle Biter
Amanda Brehm
Kevin Buynack
Nicholas Caurvina
Trisha Chappell
Renee Cook
Kathryn Corcoran
Morgan Drahnak
Cortney Dumm
Holly Evans
Alysa Farabaugh
Megan Gatto
Nicholas Harvey
Devin Hornbake
Robert Kimball
Melissa Leary
Dylan Link
Taylor Lloyd
Anna Markovich
Marc Maruca
Kelsey McKinley
Shane Morris
Chelsea Nelson
Ryan Olsavsky
Curtis Panick
Alexander Peruso
Brandyn Pryce
Brennan Pryce
Peter Scaglione
Evan Schirf
Kendall Seymour
Marquel Sherry
Hannah Smith
Price Smith
Taylor Swatsworth
Vincenzo Tranquillo
Shayna Truscello
Zachary Vigneault
Julie Warner
Heath Wirfel
Ryan Woo
Emily Wright
 


SCHEDULE FOR EM, LECTORS, GIFT BEARERS, USHERS & GREETERS
A new schedule for weekend ministries from October-March 2010 is being prepared now. If requesting a major change (Bands, Mass times, drop/add, etc), call Sr. Margie immediately.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL - GOAL $91,243.00
To date, 28% of parishioners have pledged $46,947.85 to the Annual Catholic Appeal. The Goal this year has been assigned to your parish based upon a $63.10 per household assessment. Parishioners capable of contributing a larger amount are encouraged to do so. Our goal this year is to achieve participation from every parishioner. Your participation is vital to the success of the ACA not only for these ministries, but for our own parish as well. Please make a gift that reflects your gratitude for God’s incredible blessings. Join me in returning your completed pledge card by placing it in today’s collection. If you are unable to make a financial gift, please return your pledge card indicating that; we will see that you do not receive a second request.

ADULT CLASSES ON “THE CREED”
Sr. Margie will teach 8 classes on “The Creed,” Church Hall, 7-9 PM, Sept. 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14; and Nov. 3, 18, 24. As Catholics, we pray the Nicene Creed every Sunday. Learn the history of this great prayer and the meaning behind each statement of faith. Book fee:$10. Call this week to register: 472-8315.

CATHOLIC UPDATE: THE CREED
With fall classes scheduled in the parish on “The Creed,” it is timely that this is the topic of September’s Catholic Update. The Catholic Catechism states clearly that our faith does not rest in formulas but in the realities expressed in those formulas. We don’t just believe things about God; we believe in God and we believe in Jesus. That is, our faith involves a personal response, a personal relationship with the Triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Our Catholic Creed is a very ancient summary of the faith. This article traces some of the history of how this profession of faith was formulated by the early Church and handed down to us today. During Baptisms and at the Easter Vigil, the Creed is celebrated in dramatic question/answer form: Do you reject Satan...? Do you believe in God the Father almighty...and in Jesus Christ his Son...? and in the Holy Spirit, Lord and giver of life...? Well, DO YOU? Our response, “I DO,” binds us to a life of Christian discipleship. It is a public commitment as sacred as any solemn oath or marriage vows. This article will make you think twice about the words we recite so routinely each week at Mass.

GRIEF SUPPORT MEETING
The monthly parish Grief Support Group meets Tues, 7PM in the Church Library. Open to parishioners and their families and friends. For more information, call Sr. Margie.

INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION
The Church requires parents expecting their first child to complete a sacramental preparation process before the baptism can be scheduled. Please call Sr. Margie ad make arrangements before the birth of your child.

HOLY NAME HOME/SCHOOL BREAKFAST
The first breakfast of the school year will be held on Sunday, September 13th from 8:00AM - Noon in the church hall. Come and celebrate Grandparents’ Day! Ages 15 and older $6.00, ages 5-14 $4.00 and ages 4 and under free. Buffet includes eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast, muffins, fresh fruit, juice, coffee and hot tea.

GRANDPARENTS BINGO NEXT SUNDAY
With the celebration of Grandparents Day in September, the Youth Activities Committee is inviting youth in grades Kindergarten thru 8th grade to bring their grandparent(s) or a senior friend to an evening of refreshments and children’s bingo. Spend some time together on Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 6 to 7:30 PM in the church hall. Admission is free.

JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH - COME CHECK IT OUT
ALL 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are invited to a Jr. High Youth Group Kick Off. Come and see what we have planned. Bring your friends to Cambria Township Recreation Park (Revloc) on September 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Join Us at Pavilion # 2 for pizza and snacks. Play basketball, volleyball, or just sit around and talk. Find out about our October and November events. Any parents interested in helping with this group on a regular or occasional basis are invited to attend as well. For information call Adam Walker 472 -0644 or Sarah Zearing 472 - 5631.

APEX NEWS
1. WYD 2011 - Any 7th - 12th grade Holy Name Parish student interested in attending World Youth Day in Madrid 2011 and missed the information session can still receive information regarding the trip to Rome & Madrid by contacting Nancy McCulley @ 241-7809. Parents there are many ways we can help you make this trip affordable for you to be able to send your youth!! Not only will your youth have the opportunity to see Pope Benedict, but it will also be a spiritual & cultural event of a lifetime!!!
2. GOB PREPARATION - On Saturday, September 12, APEX Youth Group will be making gobs to sell at the Potatofest. We need parents and youth to help with this fund raiser. We will be starting at 6:00AM and should finish around 1:00PM. This is a great way to get service hours needed for BC & Confirmation and we have fun while we’re doing it! Please call Nancy McCulley if you are able to help at 241-7809. Also we are asking all high school youth to donate 1 Devils Food Chocolate Cake Mix to offset the cost of making the gobs -- Donations can be put in the box designated in the church library by September 10th.
3. APEX ROOM WILL BE OPEN on Sunday, September 13 from 7:00-9:00PM. Any APEX member able to draw or sketch is asked to attend; we’ll be working at decorating the room with various drawings and your talent is needed!!!

APEX GOB SALE
The Apex Youth Group is taking orders for delicious gobs. Cost is $4.50 for a half dozen and $9.00 for a dozen. Gobs will be available for pickup after all Masses the weekend of Sept 26 &27. Please complete the order form below and return it with your payment via the church collection basket or to the rectory by Sept 15th. This, like all Apex fund raisers, will help defray the cost of upcoming Apex events offered to the high school youth of our parish. We truly appreciate all your support!!!
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APEX GOB SALE

Gobs will be available for pickup after all Masses the weekend of September 26 & 27. Please complete the form below and return to the rectory with payment no later than September 15th.

 
NAME/PHONE NUMBER ½ Dozen
$4.50
1 Dozen
$9.00
Total Due
       

HOLY NAME BELL CHOIR
Holy Name Bell Choir will begin rehearsals on Tuesday September 15 at 5:00 pm. Anyone interested in auditioning for the choir please contact Gina Tusing at 472-4257. Choir members must read music and be able to stand for several hours at a time.

HOLY NAME WOMEN’S CHOIR
Holy Name Women’s Choir will begin rehearsals on Tuesday September 15 at 7:00 pm. Anyone interested in joining the choir please contact Gina Tusing at 472-4257.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
The Catholic University of America is the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, located in Washington D.C.. It provides an academically rigorous education guided by Catholic intellectual tradition to 6,000 students every year. Next week is the National Collection for The Catholic University of America. Every dollar given directly supports financial aid for students from dioceses across the country, including ours. Please be generous. An envelope for this collection can be found in your September packet.

CHORAL CONCERT
St. Francis Xavier Music Ministry presents a Choral Concert in celebration of the Centennial of St. Francis Xavier Parish, featuring the St. Francis Xavier Centennial Choir (a collection of local choirs including our very own Holy Name choirs and string ensemble) Sunday, September 13, 2009 beginning at 7:00 PM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 211 Powell Avenue, Cresson, PA . A social will follow in the church hall. Free will offering.

PRAYER JOURNALING WORKSHOP
Sr. Margie will conduct a day of Prayer Journaling at the CCW Motherhouse, the Incarnation Center, 394 Bem Rd, Gallitzin, Sat. September 19, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM. Materials/lunch: $35. John Henry Cardinal Newman once said: “I pray best at the tip of a pen.” Come pray with these guided journal exercises. Confidentiality guaranteed. Register at 886-4098 by September 9th.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS MEETING REMINDER
Catholic Daughters meeting will be held Thursday, September 10th at 7:00 PM, Holy Name Church Hall.
 

 

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No School: Due to the Labor Day holiday, students will not have school on Monday, September 7.

Meeting: The Home School Association will meet at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 9, in the church hall. Following the general meeting, an Open House will be held to give parents/guardians the opportunity to visit the classrooms, meet the teachers and learn more about the curriculum and classroom expectations.

Kick-Off: On Friday, September 11, all students in Grades K-8 will meet in the church hall for our annual No-Bullying Kick-Off at 1:30 pm. Throughout the year students are taught ways to avoid situations in which bullying is taking place, how to seek help from a teacher or other adult should they witness bullying behavior and the importance of reporting such behavior if experienced or witnessed. Age appropriate no-bullying lessons are included in the curriculum for every grade.

Breakfast: The Home School Association is sponsoring a breakfast buffet on Sunday, September 13, from 8:00 am to Noon in the church hall. Come and enjoy a delicious meal. Bring grandparents as a way of celebrating Grandparents’ Day.

Football: Sat. Sept. 12 2:00 PM at Point Stadium: HN vs. St. Benedict.

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.
 

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CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION, CONEMAUGH will sponsor the following: Fish Fry Fri. Sept. 11 3:30-6:30PM. Adults $8, children $5 and a Turkey Dinner Sun. Sept. 13 11AM-2:00PM, adults $8 children $3.75. Take outs available for both days by calling 535-2698.

QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH, PATTON will sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner w/wedding soup, spaghetti & meatballs, salad, rolls, dessert & beverage on Sat. Sept. 12 from 4-7PM. Adults $6, children under 10 $3 (under 5 free). Take outs available.

ST. BENEDICT CHURCH, CARROLLTOWN will hold a Lasagna Dinner on Sun. Sept. 20 from 11AM-2PM. Menu includes salad, lasagna made with homemade noodles and sauce, sausage, green beans, homemade focaccia, Italian cream cake, and beverage. Adults $8, children 12 and under $3.50. Tickets at door; take-outs available.

OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART PARISH, PORTAGE will hold an Ethnic Dinner on Sun. Sept. 27 from 11:30AM-2:30PM. Menu consists of: pierogies, halushki, pigs-in-a-blanket, kielbasa & sauerkraut, ham, vege. Adults $8, children under 12 $4.

BISHOP CARROLL 50TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER/DANCE
Come join us as we kick off our golden anniversary year of honoring our past, celebrating the present and envisioning the future of BCCHS. On Saturday September 26, following a day of festivities at the Potato Fest, the Alumni Association will host a dinner-dance featuring an old fashion spaghetti dinner, complete with salad, BC’s famous rolls and cookies. Following dinner, dance the night away to the sounds of Flood City Brass. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m., entertainment from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This is a B.Y.O.B event. Everyone over 21 is welcome. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door (if available). Price includes dinner, BYOB set-up, coffee, soda and door prizes. Tickets are available at BCCHS, at Thompsons in the Ebensburg Mini-Mall, or by mailing a check with a stamped, self addressed envelope to BC Alumni Office, 728 Ben Franklin Highway, Ebensburg, PA 15931. For information call (814)472-7500 ext 104. Proceeds benefit Bishop Carroll Catholic High School students.
 
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