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E-Newsletter for
August 4, 2024
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Pastor
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The Gospel that has been proclaimed to us is about John's account of the multiplying of the five loaves and two fish which we heard last week. With this then begins a long discussion centering around the double meaning of bread. The Jewish people have in their religious memory how Moses brought about the miracle of bread in the desert. Here they are talking to Jesus in terms of a continuation of bread being served for their eating. Jesus knows this and turns the word bread into a meaning for "Himself". Jesus is not playing with the minds of the Jews but leading them to a faith-leap in Him, who like bread, gives life to those who eat. Jesus is asking to be received or acknowledged as the one specifically sent to be the life of the world.
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Welcome, Father Yerick Mendez!!
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I am so pleased to let you know that Bishop William D. Byrne has assigned Father Yerick Mendez, Parochial Vicar, to Our Holy Name Church assisting us primarily with Latino Ministry. Father Mendez is also assigned to the Cathedral and will remain Resident at the Cathedral of Saint Michael in Springfield, Massachusetts. In order to know the diverse community, we serve at Holy Name Church, he will be available to do some English Masses and other services. I encourage everyone to welcome him personally and corporately as he begins his Ministry with us. Share your various faith stories and make him feel at home at Holy Name Catholic Church. Father, thank you for embracing your call to the Priesthood. We the Staff, Volunteers and Parishioners at Holy Name Catholic Church Cordially Welcome you to be among us. May God continue to Bless you abundantly.
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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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Mass Intention Offering
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We received a letter from the Chancellor saying that effective immediately the Mass offering is raised to $15.00. This applies to new requests and is not retroactive. He asked that we remind people that this is not a price or fee, and that they may offer more, less or even nothing for a requested Mass intention. The $15.00 limit answers the question, “What is the customary offering?”
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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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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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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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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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