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E-Newsletter for
October 27, 2024
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Pastor
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Today's Gospel offers us a vibrant look at hope. As I pray with it I have a feeling of awe and amazement. Clearly, I am inspired by the abiding faith of Bartimaeus as he asks Jesus to have pity on him and heal him. Given the most basic invitation to approach Jesus, he springs up. what a demonstration of faith in Jesus. And through his faith in Jesus, he can begin to see.
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When do I enthusiastically ask for Jesus to help me? When I am blind to the graces with which God has blessed me? The First Reading from Jeremiah has a beautiful metaphor for our journey with Jesus: With weeping they shall come, but with compassion I will guide them. I will lead them to streams of water on a level road, without stumbling.
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As we go about our affairs today, we should all try and focus a little more closely on what we are really seeing and who is in our field of view. Maybe if we look a little closer at the entire picture or try and peer around the corner, we will see Jesus standing there showing us his guiding hand his unfailing willingness to be with us.
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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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Nov. 1, All Saints - Holy Day of Obligation
Friday, November 1st is All Saints Day and is a holy day of obligation.
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Masses are at 8:15a.m., 5:30p.m., and 7:00p.m. is the Spanish Mass.
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The Holy Name Annual Memorial Mass will take place on All Souls Day, Saturday, November 2nd at the 8:15a.m. Mass. This Mass will have a special remembrance of the departed who had services through Holy Name Church since All Souls Day last year. Their names are listed below. Everyone is welcome to attend, especially if you have lost loved ones within the past 12 months.
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- Judith Squire
- Gaetana Venezia
- Robert Pandoli
- Yvonne Leclair
- Anna Stellato
- Robert Triggs
- Giuseppe Santaniello
- Carol Ann Thibeault
- Myles Keery
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Beacon of Faith - Pledge Month
Here at Holy Name, we have already met our ACA Goal of $50,000. This now means 50% of all funds raised will be returned to the parish. 75% of funds raised over our parish target will remain here.
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We are asking all parishioners to please turn in their pledge card before Thanksgiving.
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We hope you consider making a 4-year pledge to the campaign.
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Three Kings Celebration
Holy Name parish is preparing for the celebration of the Three Kings, which will take place on January 5, 2025 in the Social Center. If you would like your children to receive gifts from the Three Kings, please sign them up using the link below. To receive gifts, children must be between the ages of 1 month to 13 years old and must be present at the celebration accompanied by an adult. Last day to register is November 20, 2024.
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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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October 22 - No Mass
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On Tuesday, the 22nd of October, the priests of this diocese will be on retreat with Bishop Byrne. Therefore, there will be no 8:15a.m. Mass or funeral scheduled for this day. Adoration will continue as usual.
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Eucharistic Adoration Time Change
(The day will still be Tuesday)
With the daylight hours decreasing, the new time will be 1-4p.m. starting on November 5th.
The Chaplet will still be prayed at 3p.m. and the Rosary at 3:30p.m. followed by Benediction.
On Tuesday, October 29th, Adoration will be for the success of 40 Days for Life.
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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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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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