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E-Newsletter for
June 23, 2024
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Pastor
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Saint Mark's Gospel 4:35-41 gives us a challenging situation namely the disciples fear the storm of the sea. The severity of the storm is evident not only by what Mark says, but in light of the reaction of these experienced fishermen. They feared for their lives. In total fear, they say: Teacher don't you care if we drown? Of course Jesus quiets the storm with a firm and stern word, but then He chides the disciples: Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith? From this we should learn the importance of Jesus power. He has power over the storms of life, He experiences them alongside us, He loves us, He saves us from them and He wants us to trust Him more than we do. Storms do not worry Jesus. He is right there with us during them, but He is perfectly calm
about them.
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News & Events
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Please watch here for news and events, and join our events for good Catholic community!
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Fr. John Named Pastor
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In case you haven’t yet seen the news, please join the clergy, staff and volunteers at the Holy Name Rectory in congratulating Fr. John on this joyous and momentous occasion being named Pastor of our church!! The installation is scheduled for Sunday, July 14th at the 10:30a.m. Mass. Fr. John will also receive a blessing at the Spanish Mass, which is scheduled to be moved to 12noon from the usual 12:30 time. The Spanish Mass will be followed by a reception for ALL parishioners in the social center, which will include food and beverages.
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SURVEY
In preparation for Bishop William Byrne’s visit on July 14th, 2024 we will be putting together a report to present to the him that talks about our Parish. Therefore, we do not want to prepare this report without your opinion. That is why we have prepared a survey, so each of you can share your opinion and have the opportunity to be part of this report. Here is a link to a web page where you can enter the survey and answer the questions. You will not be asked for any personal information. And it is very important that all of you take part in this survey. So that when we are preparing this report, not only will the Bishop be informed of what we who work for the Church think of the needs of our Parish, but your voices will also be heard by him as well.
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Fill out the survey here:
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Blue Army
On the first Saturday of every month, the Blue Army group follows the 8:15a.m. Mass with a rosary, meditation on the mysteries and confession until approximately 10:30a.m. Everyone is invited to stay after Mass to take part.
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JOIN OUR BRAND NEW HOLY NAME YOUTH GROUP
Father Alex would like to invite all Boys and Girls between the ages of 13 to 20 years old, to be part of a
new Youth Group to represent our Holy Name Parish. We would like to hear your ideas and opinions as
to what future activities you would like to have available here in our parish. That is why we would like
to invite all Youth to sign up on the list located at the entrance to the main parking lot of the Church.
Upon completion of the list we will inform you of the date of the first meeting and together we can
begin a new future for our Holy Name Parish Youth. Father Alex is very happy and anxious to meet
with you soon. We look forward to meeting you.
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Junior Legion of Mary
The Junior Legion of Mary is coming to Holy Name in October! The only requirements are being under 18 and wanting to grow with God.
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Bible Study
We are holding a Bible Study with Sr. Leila on the second Wednesday of the month at 10am and again at 6pm at the rectory.
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Everyone is welcomed to come.
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Eucharistic Adoration
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is on Tuesdays, 1-5p.m. Chaplet prayed at 3p.m., Rosary at 4:30p.m. followed by Benediction.
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Safety Tip for Parishioners
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If you are approached either in church or out in the parking for money, please do not comply. We do not want to encourage this practice, and want to do our best to keep our parishioners and Mass attendees safe and free from solicitations. If this happens to you, please call the If this happens to you, please call the rectory to report it (we will ask where, what time, general description of the person)and we will take the steps necessary to hopefully discourage this from happening again.
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