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HOLY NAME CHURCH
God’s family serving others
500 n. Julian street
Ebensburg, pa 15931
(814) 472-7244
814-472-7249 (Fax)
Email: holynameebg@verizon.net
Website: www.holynameebg.org
Haiti website: www.kindredjourney.org
Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM—4:00 PM
CLOSED 12:00-12:30
DECEMBER 28, 2014
HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 PM
Sunday Masses: 8:00, 10:00 and 11:30 AM
Daily Mass: Monday thru Friday 6:30 AM
Monday thru Saturday 8:00 AM
Holy Day of Obligation: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM (when school in session)
Noon & 7:00 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Wednesdays 8:30 AM & 6:30 PM
Saturdays Noon & 3:15 PM
ADORATION:
Tuesdays 8:30 to 10:00 AM
First Friday (Nocturnal Adoration)
7:00 PM—8:00 PM
BULLETIN DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT NOON
PARISH STAFF:
Msgr. David A. Lockard, Pastor
Rev. Brian Warchola, Parochial Vicar
Sr. Margie McGuire, CCW, Evangelization Coordinator
Office 472-8315; Home 472-9457
Mrs. Lori Bender, Parish Secretary 472-7244 ext. 101
Mrs. Robin McMullen, School Principal 472-8817
Mrs. Diane Bopp, Elementary CCD Director 472-2357
Mrs. Nancy McCulley, Jr.-Sr. High School CCD Director
& APEX Youth Ministry 241-7809
Monday, December 29 - Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (St. Thomas Becket)
6:30 AM Mary Holtz (Earl Holtz)
8:00 AM MM Ed Brawley (MM Mike Brawley)
Tuesday, December 30 - Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
6:30 AM Michael Barno (MM Dino Persio)
8:00 AM Jerry Brannan-Anniv. (Mary Lou Brannan)
Wednesday, December 31 - Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
8:00 AM Angela Damin (MM Andrew Kaza)
5:00 PM Beverly Shaw (Ken Smith Fam.)
Thursday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
9:00 AM Anita Popovich (MM Jerry Stephens)
11:00 AM Living Members of Holy Name Parish
Friday, January 2 - Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen
NO 6:30 AM MASS TODAY
8:00 AM Joseph Shero-Anniv. (sister Patricia)
NOON
Reynold McAllister-Anniv. (Family)
Saturday, January 3 - Most Holy Name of Jesus
8:00 AM Anna Marie Karlheim-Anniv. (MM Robert Karlheim
& Fam.)
4:00 PM Bernard Westrick (Wife & Family)
Sunday, January 4 - Epiphany of the Lord
8:00 AM Bill & Agnes Wyland (Family)
10:00 AM Blaine Hajduk-Anniv. (Wife & Family)
11:30 AM Living Members of Holy Name Parish
MASSES TO BE OFFERED BY
FRANCISCAN FATHERS, LORETTO PA
Edward Lenz (Tina Harriton)
Carl Frank (MM Ron Porta)
Special Intention (Judy Monahan)
Living & Deceased Members C D of A Ct. 680
Stephen Machuta (Richard Telepan)
Harold & Margaret Waring (son Richard)
Clarence Rainey (MM Lou Foradori)
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35
Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18
Thursday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
Friday:
1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
Saturday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34
Sunday:
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
LITURGICAL MINISTERS 1/4
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
4:00 PM
MM Tom Biller
8:00 AM
MM Gary Micco
10:00 AM
MM Dean Gittings
11:30 AM
MM Dave Kutskel
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
4:00 PM
Band 2
8:00 AM
Band 2
10:00 AM
Band 2
11:30 AM
Band 2
LECTORS
4:00 PM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
Pat McMullen
Thomas Swope
Blair Pawlowski
Samantha Link
USHERS
4:00 PM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
Team 1
Team 2
Team 1
Team 1
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE 12/29 - 1/4
8:00 AM (Mon & Tues)
A. & I. Bonini
8:00 AM (Wed)
E. Long, E. Lubert
5:00 PM (Wed)
A. Bailey, C. Castel, R. Hajjar
9:00 AM (Thurs)
V. Micco, C. Nelson
11:00 AM (Thurs)
T. Tarwater, B. Young
8:00 AM (Fri)
T. Ostinowsky, H. Hurtack
8:00 AM (Sat)
T. & S. Holtz
4:00 PM (Sat)
Al. Farabaugh, R. Delaney, M. Heinzeroth
8:00 AM (Sun)
D. & T. Soisson
10:00 AM (Sun)
J. Neighbors, B. & J. Delauter
11:30 AM (Sun)
D., G. & S. Lauer
MORNING PRAYER 7:45 Monday through Saturday
Tues. 8:30-10:00AM Public Adoration
Wed. 8:30 AM & 6:30 PM Confessions
8:30 AM
No Share the Word - resumes Jan. 7th
5:00 PM
Anticipated Mass for Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God
Thurs. SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
MASSES: 9:00 & 11:00 AM
Fri.
7:00 - 8:00 PM Nocturnal Adoration
Sat. Noon & 3:15 PM Confessions
4:00 PM
Evening Mass
Sun. Masses: 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 11:30AM
9:45AM-11:15 AM H.S. CCD
SOME SUGGESTED NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Resolve to live one day at a time
Resolve to be happy about something each day
Resolve to do a good deed each day
Resolve not to criticize or find fault
Resolve not to hurry
Resolve to have a quiet half hour for yourself each day
Resolve to enjoy what is beautiful in your life
FAMILIES AND THE GOSPEL
Today’s gospel says Joseph “made his home in Nazareth.” A “home” is built on the
foundation of love, commitment and a shared history and is decorated with forgiveness,
acceptance, rituals, discipline and mutual support. The Holy Family challenges us today: Don’t live ‘anyplace,’ live at HOME!
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Traditionally Catholics dedicate
the Sunday after Christmas to
“the Holy Family” of Jesus, Mary
and Joseph. This is a good day
for us to pray for our own families as well as for families struggling with unemployment, divorce, serious illness, addictions,
etc. I read somewhere that according to one psychologist 98%
of
American
families
are
“dysfunctional.” In other words,
every family has problems! All
the more reason to fall on our
knees and beg God’s help on a
regular basis.
THANK YOU I
On behalf of all the people of our parish I wish to
sincerely thank all those who gave of themselves so
that our celebration of Christ’s birth could be such a
beautiful one. A special thank you to all who helped
to make this Holy Season so memorable for Holy
Name Parish, namely: all Choir Directors and all
Choir Members both adult and children; Hand Bell
Choirs, our Ushers, Lectors, Altar Servers and Eucharistic Ministers; the volunteers who decorated
the sanctuary along with men who set the trees;
Kevin O’Brien who donated the trees this year; benefactors for all the Poinsettia Memorials; men and
women who cleaned the church; and others offering
stewardship of Time and Talent in varied ways. God
will bless you for your generosity!
THANK YOU II
On behalf of Fr. Brian, Sr. Margie and the office staff
I wish to thank all those who sent us cards, gifts,
food and symbols of your love and respect for us.
They were greatly appreciated!
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD—JANUARY 1ST
In the Catholic calendar January 1st is not only New Year’s Day; it is also the Solemnity
of Mary, the Mother of God. This is a Holy Day of Obligation in the United States. Thus it
is not only a good idea to begin the New Year by going to Mass - it’s the law! The Mass
schedule is:
Wednesday, December 31st - 5:00 PM
Thursday, January 1st - 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
A BLESSED NEW YEAR
On behalf of Fr. Brian, Sr. Margie, and our parish
staff I wish all of you a Happy, Healthy and Holy
2015!
SPECIAL SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 2ND
NO 6:30 AM Mass
8:00 AM Mass
Noon Mass
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Nocturnal Adoration
FEAST OF THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS
Saturday, January 3rd is the Feast of the Holy Name
of Jesus. The parish will celebrate with refreshments
in the Narthex after the 4:00 PM Mass. Please bring
any Christmas cookies or snacks (some sugar free)
to contribute to the party. Thank you!
Our Parish school will celebrate the Feast of the
Most Holy Name of Jesus on Monday, January 5th
with a special Mass at 9:30 AM. All are invited to
join our school community.
ADDITIONAL POINSETTIA MEMORIALS
MM Gilbert J. Angert/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
George & Ella Berdomas/Marco & Donna DeRubis
Sandy Billetdeaux/Don, Julie, Mary, Joe & John
Beth Bodenschatz/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
MM Herbert A. Bodenschatz/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
Paul Bodenschatz/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
MM Clarence Bowman/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
Isadore Cretin/Dorothy & Sara Collins
Thomas Deimler/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
Marco DeRubis Sr. Family/Marco & Donna DeRubis
Dino & Carmen DeYulis/Marco & Donna DeRubis
MM Fred Do/Daughters
David Dow/Family
Ruth M. Farabaugh/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
Mary M. Holtz/husband Earl
MM Vincent Illig/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
Vincent Illig Family/MM Lawrence Sedor
Helen L. Kenny/Family
Teresa A. Kline/MM Regis Bodenschatz & Tara
Elmer & Georgianna Lauer/Lynn, Cathy, Damian, Jen & Kaitlyn
Lauer & Chris, Renee, Cami & Cullen Myers
John Lesko & W. Peter & Clara Shero/Wife & Daughter
Ian Thomas Link/Mom, Dad, Olivia, Dakota, Hunter, Julian
Kevin J. Long/Thelma & Family
Paul J. Luther Sr. & Paul J. Luther Jr./Mrs. Dolores J. Luther
Dr. David McMahon/Betty Wirfel McMahon
Medio Orsini & Janice Heck/Marco & Donna DeRubis
Philomena & Irvin Ponchione/Ponchione Fam.
Albert Risaliti/Wife & Family
Louise Rodgers/Bobby, Cathy & Louann
Robert Rodgers/Bobby, Cathy & Louann
MM John Sedor/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
Steve Sedor/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
Mary Shedlock/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
John Sidor Family/MM Lawrence Sedor
Francis G. Smith/Betty Wirfel McMahon
Don & Mary Vandemergel/Lynn, Cathy, Damian, Jen & Kaitlyn
Lauer & Chris, Renee, Cami & Cullen Myers
Jacob & Catherine Walkovich/Lynn, Cathy, Damian, Jen &
Kaitlyn Lauer & Chris, Renee, Cami & Cullen Myers
Bernard Westrick/Wife & Family
Herb Wirfel/Betty Wirfel McMahon
Joel Wirfel/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
Nicholas Wirfel/Betty Wirfel McMahon
MM Horace Young/John & Stephanie Young & Fam.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO PARISHIONERS
It is an agenda item for the week of January 12 to
mail to all parishioners on the envelope list a copy of
their contributions to Holy Name Parish for the calendar year 2014. The weekend of January 3/4 will be
the final weekend to accept the 2014 dated envelopes for posting into our computer ledger.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
In the last century, a few new feasts were blended into the Church year, including today’s. After
World War I, the chaos of daily life in Europe made
its impact felt on the family structure. Partly to offer
Christians an image of hope and holiness in married
family life, and also to promote the welfare of children, today’s feast was “invented” in 1921. In 1969, it
became a feast of Christmas.
The prayers today remind us not only of family
life, but of life in the community of faith. We ponder
the mystery of a God who loves us dearly enough to
embrace the struggles, joys, and daily sorrows of
family life. The message of Christmas shines
through: God-with-us is available to us in the ordinary patterns of our lives and commitments. The
lives of people who raise their children in difficult circumstances, and of people who remain faithful to life
in the Church in spite of some of their own family
struggles, occupy a special place in our hearts today
in prayer.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
YEAR END CHARITABLE GIFTS
“Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, but to God
what is God’s.” When it comes to year-end giving,
the more we render to God the less we need to render to Caesar. That is, by making a special gift to
Holy Name before the end of the year, you can reduce your income taxes, if you itemize. For more
information or suggestions on giving please call the
parish office.
TAKE A CHANCE ON A SPYDER!
By now you should have received in the mail a
Christmas greeting from your pastor, as well as a
few tickets on the SPYDER bike we will raffle off at
the Holy Name Festival next June 7th. If you aren’t
familiar with what a SPYDER is, please check out
the display in the Narthex. A cash option is available if you prefer. Please buy or sell as many tickets
as you can, to benefit Holy Name Parish and
School. They are $5.00 a piece.
ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
NO CLASSES - Elementary religious education students in grades 1 thru 6 WILL NOT HAVE CLASSES on
December 30th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Mrs. Diane Bopp, Director and all the
catechists wish you a Happy & Healthy New Year!
FIRST PENANCE PARENT/CHILD MEETING
First Penance Parent/Child meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7th @ 6:30 PM in the Church
hall. Each family is asked to bring a dozen cookies that evening; no cookies with peanut products please.
ELEMENTARY CCD INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Please remember that in case of inclement weather IF Central Cambria cancels school or if they have an
early dismissal because of weather conditions then Elementary CCD (or religious education) - grade 1- 6 is
also cancelled. Call Diane Bopp if any questions 472-2357.
9th & 10th Grade Confirmation News: Mark Your
Calendar for CONFIRMATION RETREATS!
Jan 3rd there will be a Confirmation Retreat for all 9th
Grade Students from 9 a.m. – 12 noon at the Sister
Servants of the Sacred Heart Retreat Center on Munster Road. This is mandatory retreat for all Freshman.
10th Grade Students will have their Confirmation
Retreat Jan 3rd from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Retreat Center
with Mass following in the Sacred Heart Chapel. This
is a mandatory retreat for all Sophomores. If you
have any questions, call Nancy at 241-7809.
“CRAFTY” VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Is your talent making crafts or sewing? The
Elementary Religious Education Program is in
need of someone to make 2 Mass kits to be
used as a teaching aid in the classroom(s).
Supplies and directions already available. Please contact Diane Bopp @ 472-2357 if
you are able and willing to help with this project.
Additional items we need:
2 small table top crucifixes
2 Cruet sets- the small ones with handles
that are typically used for oil and vinegar.
2 Candle snuffers
If anyone has these items and is willing to donate them to the elementary religious education program, please contact Diane Bopp @
472-2357.
HOW DO WE PRAY?
Pope Francis spoke about the necessity of prayer in our lives, and also about the struggle to
pray.
“Do we pray like this, out of habit, piously but
unbothered, or do we put ourselves forward with
courage before the Lord to ask for the grace, to
ask for what we’re praying for? Courage in prayer: a prayer that is not courageous is not a real
prayer,” the pope said. “The courage to trust
that the Lord listens to us, the courage to knock
on the door...The Lord says: ‘For everyone who
asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds;
and to the one who knocks, the door will be
opened.’ But you have to ask, seek, and knock.”
How do we muster up the courage to knock,
to seek again and again? Where do we find the
will and the way?
A New Year Wish - W. R. Hunt
The sun is just rising on the morning of another day, the first day of a new year. What can I wish that
this day, this year, may bring to me? Nothing that shall make the world or others poorer, nothing at
the expense of other men; but just those few things which in their coming do not stop with me, but
touch me rather, as they pass and gather strength.
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A few friends who understand me, and yet remain my friends.
A work to do which has real value without which the world would feel the poorer.
A return for such work small enough not to tax unduly anyone who pays.
A mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail be not blazed.
An understanding heart.
A sight of the eternal hills and unresting sea and of something beautiful the hand of man has
made.
A sense of humor and the power to laugh.
A little leisure with nothing to do.
A few moments of quiet, silent meditation. The sense of the presence of God.
And the patience to wait for the coming of those things, and the wisdom to know them when they
come.
SCHOOL NEWS
Walk Together in Faith
Attend Mass on Sunday With Your Child
The Holy Name School faculty, staff, and students wish you a Merry Christmas and many blessings for the
New Year. Students return from the Christmas vacation break on Monday, January 5, 2014.
Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus: Students will attend Mass at 9:30 AM on Monday, January 5. Please
join us as we celebrate our Feast Day.
50/50 Winner: Our special Christmas 50/50 winner was Kristin Borlie who won $497.50. 50/50 tickets
can be purchased from any Holy Name School parent or at the school or rectory office.
Scrip: Scrip is available in the Narthex on Sunday mornings and in the school and rectory offices.
***Please note: only Walmart, Sheetz & Giant Eagle are available in the rectory office.
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BEER DISTRIBUTOR
830 West High Street
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Phone: (814) 472-7800
We Participate in the Holy Name Scrip Program
Monday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm
Sunday 12:00-4:30pm
Ebensburg
Brian L. Wasilewski
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Louann Rodgers-Hoffman
Phone (814) 942-2222
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472-9204
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814-472-7060
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(814) 749-7400
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Timothy P. Houser, Supervisor
John Paul Houser, Funeral Director
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Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30-6 Tues/Thurs 9:30-8 Sat 9:30-4
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TELEPHONE: (814) 472-7520
FUNERAL DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. MATEVISH
For further information,
please call the Parish Office.
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