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E-Newsletter for
December 1, 2024
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Pastor
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Happy New Year, fellow Christians. I am exceedingly grateful for your active presence in the Church at Holy Name this past Year. May Our God bless you individually and corporately.
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We begin the Season of Advent. In the Opening prayer Mother Church invites us to ask for a spirit of "Welcome" to the "Shoot of David", Jesus. It is the beginning as well of the New liturgical Year. The next two Sundays of Advent will bring John the Baptist onto the stage of preparation. We will hear his callings. Today we are invited to begin preparing for the coming into our lives of a Savior. To do this we are called to check up on the disorders within and around us, to which Jesus is constantly arriving.
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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 - 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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Sunday Rosary
Beginning this Sunday, December 1st, the Rosary will be said at church
each Sunday morning at 10:00a.m.
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Advent Retreat
Holy Name invites you to an Advent retreat: Preparing our Hearts with Mary. Rejoice! Jesus is arriving!
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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. Use the following link to register.
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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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