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E-Newsletter for
September 15, 2023
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Parish Administrator
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The Book of Sirach spells out the teaching of today’s Gospel. If anyone who is flesh cherishes wrath, who can forgive his sins. In order to be forgiven we must learn to forgive. There is a temptation to quantify forgiveness as Peter tried to do, but Jesus point is that, forgiveness is not about quantity- the number of times we extend forgiveness to another. In the parable, the king's forgiveness is like God's forgiveness and it transforms us, helping us to be as forgiving as God. What remains clear is, if we hoard God's mercy to others, we risk forfeiting the effects of God's mercy in our lives. Let us live for God and live God's forgiveness every day -from our hearts.
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Also, I would like to express gratitude for the active participation of everyone for the picnic planning and the picnic itself. It came to reality how the Holy Name family was able to share a meal and socialize with enthusiasm about our history around this family meal. It was a joy to see the little kids having fun being face-painted and how everyone enjoyed the delicious food and the music from two cultural groups that got the place rockin’!! Thanks to everyone who helped out and who attended, and also to those who prayed that all would go well even though they couldn’t come. We appreciate the presence of the city police to make sure we were all safe. And we thank Fr. Yerick Mendez for presiding over the sacred sacrifice of the Mass, and also for having a blessing to recognize my 34th priestly anniversary. I look forward to our next gathering with much enthusiasm!
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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 has been moved back to 8:15a.m.
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Junior Lectors Ministry Seeking New Members
Calling all Stupendous Sixth Graders, Sensational Seniors and everyone in between! Please consider being a Junior Lector. As a new JL you will be trained and paired with a seasoned JL until you are comfortable on your own. You will be amazed at how much you love this very important ministry! So, why not give it a try?!
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The program will begin again in October. Contact Jeanne Haley @ 413-204-4087, or email haleyej@comcast.net, or Ann Fabrycki @ 413-733-5823, ext. 133.
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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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