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E-Newsletter for
November 24, 2024
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Pastor
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Today we celebrate with joy the Solemnity of Christ the King. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the King of the Universe. Mother Church presents to us in today's Gospel Christ's Kingdom is not of this World. Today's Readings reveal that the fullness of Jesus ' Kingdom will be revealed only at the end of time. The Book of Daniel attests that at the end of time there will appear one like the Son of man and all peoples and nations will serve Him, his dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away, and His Kingship will not be destroyed.
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And the Book of Revelation repeats this image of Jesus' coming at the end of time, acknowledged by all peoples of the earth, behold He is coming amid the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him. I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, the one who is and who was and who is to come the almighty. Yet Jesus acknowledges that his Kingdom is present even now. You say I am a King. for this I was born and for this I came into the World, to testify to the truth. everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice. Jesus longs for his voice to be heard. And the voice of the Lord does resound universally throughout the ages by the proclamation of the Church.
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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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Thanksgiving
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On Thursday, November 28th at 8:15 a.m. we will celebrate our Annual Thanksgiving Day Mass. Parishioners are invited to bring Thanksgiving dinner food and wine to be blessed at this Mass.
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Beacon of Faith - Pledge Month
We have already met our ACA goal of $50,000. Because of this, 50% of all funds raised will be returned to the parish; and 75% of funds raised over the target will remain here.
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We are asking all parishioners to please turn in their pledge cards before Thanksgiving. We hope you consider making a 4-year pledge to the campaign.
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Advent Retreat
Rejoice! Jesus is arriving!
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Holy Name invites you to an Advent retreat: Preparing our Hearts with Mary.
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It will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9am to 1:00pm, closing with the Our Lady of Guadalupe mass at 1:00pm and culminating with the celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe from 2:00 to 4:00pm. To register, use the code on the flyers found on all the doors of the Church. There will also be sign-up sheets at the main parking lot door, which can be filled out and deposited in the white mailbox also located at the main parking lot entrance table. This event is free and kids are welcome. You must be registered to attend.
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Religious Education
- Sunday morning CCD (Faith Formation) programs are on-going at the Social Center. 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.
- We are also registering adults who need their sacraments.
- There will be a Retreat for all Confirmation Students at the church on Sunday, December 8th, from 3:00-6:00p.m. with Fr. Yerick Mendez
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If you have any questions, please contact Sr. Caritina at 733-5823, ext. 130, or at 413-777-5115.
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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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Eucharistic Adoration Time Change
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With the daylight hours decreasing, the new time is 1-4p.m (still on Tuesdays). The Chaplet will still be prayed at 3p.m. and the Rosary at 3:30p.m. followed by Benediction.
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From the Diocese of Springfield, Office of the Vicar General
Dear friends, we have all witnessed the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. For so many whose lives were impacted, there is a long road ahead. It is at moments like this that we are called upon to look beyond our community to help those in need.
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Thank you in advance for your compassionate response.
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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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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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