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E-Newsletter for
October 6, 2024
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Pastor
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At first glance today's Gospel Reading appears to be about marriage, divorce, and adultery. However, when one considers the sections that follow in Chapter 10, the focus seems to be discipleship. The invitation is to be childlike at every waking moment of our lives in all our relationships whether of marriage or of friendship. In addition, we are encouraged in the Lord to move from a legalistic mindset to one that accepts the Kingdom of God like a child Jesus is not urging anyone to remain in a relationship that threatens safety and health. Sometimes a marriage becomes irretrievably broken. But that was never what God intended. God intended for husbands and wives to be one flesh.
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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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Beacon of Faith
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All parishes and missions in the Diocese of Springfield are joining together for the Beacon of Faith Campaign. This campaign is our 3rd ever in the history of our Diocese. It will serve Catholics throughout Western Massachusetts, especially our parish.
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The Beacon of Faith Campaign is kicking off here at Holy Name! Beacon of Faith will have a positive impact on all of the parishes and communities that
make up the Diocese of Springfield.
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Our parish will be hosting campaign receptions in the future. Please check your mail, we have sent invitations to every parishioner.
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We will continue to have campaign news in the bulletin. Thanks for all that you do for Holy Name!
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Religious Education
Registrations are still being accepted for the CCD (Faith Formation) program. Forms to sign up are available in the church. Baptism certificates are needed if the child was not Baptized at Holy Name.
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First graders are being welcomed for Pre-First Communion classes, and those children who had their First
Communion, are welcome to continue their religious education.
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Note: There will be NO morning Religious Education classes on Sunday, October 6th.
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Confirmation Classes begin Sunday, October 6th at 5:00p.m. in the church with a meeting of the parents and students.
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Bible Study
takes place on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:00a.m. at the rectory.
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Everyone is welcomed to come.
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Blue Army
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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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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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Loaves and Fishes
An update of current volunteers is requested. We would like to compile a list of current volunteers – those who cook, those who serve, and those who help clean up.
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Please call Ann at the rectory (733-5823, ext. 113) to add your name (with phone number if you leave a message). Also, if you are aware of others who volunteer, please also pass on their names to us, as some may be attending other churches and not see this request.
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Message from the Youth Chaplain
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Attention all youth and families!! Holy Name Parish presents our youth Mass and games on October 13th.
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Join us at 10:30 a.m. for a Mass followed by fun-filled games at 3:00pm. Invite your friends and be part of the excitement. We will play Basketball, Fishy Fishy Cross My Ocean, Red Light Green Light, Bible
Outburst, Jenga, Volleyball, Soccer, Uno, board games, card games and more. Hope to see you all then!
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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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