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E-Newsletter for
August 25, 2023
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Parish Administrator
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Jesus poses the question, who do you say I am? With the context of this question in mind, I saw a couple of links between the reading from Prophet Isaiah and the Gospel of Saint Matthew.
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First in Matthew's story we read how Peter is chosen by Jesus to be the foundation of his Church. Jesus does not say to Peter I choose you. He chooses him because he has been gifted with Revelation. Peter has been given blessings and gifts to be the foundation. Secondly, in Prophet Isaiah, Eliakim is being chosen. He is being chosen and gifted to replace Shebna who was exploiting his position for personal gain. Noticing this link felt like an invitation to ask, how I am I chosen? What gifts have I been given and how am I called to use them?
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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 Time Change
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As of Saturday, September 2nd, the Saturday 9a.m. Mass will be changed back to 8:15a.m.
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Parish Picnic
You're invited to our summer's end Parish Picnic, Sunday, September 10, beginning with our Hispanic Mass at 12:30 pm. This will be a bilingual Mass, so the English-speaking Community can participate.
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The picnic follows Mass from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: There will be music, hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn. Cotton Candy, Vacalaitos, Cheese Nachos, Snacks, Live Music by our Holy Name Choirs and more.
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There is a list to sign up family or friends who will attend the picnic with you. It is very important to sign up so that we have an idea of how many people will attend, to ensure that we can provide enough food for everyone.
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This year, instead of selling tickets, we are accepting donations. At the Church door to the parking lot, there is a list of items needed - you may choose the items you wish to donate by writing your name and phone number next to your chosen donation. You have until September 3 to bring your donations; donations that require refrigeration will only be collected on Sunday, September 3 after each Mass.
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Also, there will be another signup form if you are able to help set up before or clean up afterwards.
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Thank you so much for your continued support, and we hope you all can attend.
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Vatican International Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles
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The Vatican International Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles is a compilation of Miracles approved by the Church dating back to the first century. This massive amount of information was cataloged by Blessed Carlo Acutis. Read the many stories of how the Living Presence of the Eucharist was revealed to people all over the world. Historical reports as well as scientific data and photographs have been documented. See for yourself as you read the posters in this amazing presentation. Thursday, September 7- Sunday September 10 at St. Catherine of Siena Parish Center Gym, 1023 Parker Street in Springfield. Flyers are available in the church.
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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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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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Summer Rectory Hours
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For the remainder of the summer (July & August), the rectory will be closing at 1:00p.m. (We will still have the Friday prayer line, just earlier to coincide with the summer hours.)
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