NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Letter from Father Santos
My Dear Parishioners,
The first of July of 2010 will mark six years that I have been here at Holy Name. I am sure that all of you know that I believe that we are a wonderful, welcoming, mixed up place. That is not to say that we as individuals do not have our faults. As a parish I have found it easy to see the Church of Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church, incarnate here ...
Why going to Mass is worth the effort (Part II)
Discipline: When we believe something is beneficial to us, we do it often. We eat three meals a day, brush our teeth, exercise (hopefully anyway), and we make sure our kids finish their homework. While it's true we may not always feel like doing any of the above, we discipline ourselves to do things we know are important.
Going to Mass each week requir ...
Why going to Mass is worth the effort (Part I)
Getting to Mass on Sundays feels optional to manyfamilies. After all, if we don't show up for work, we may lose ourjob; if our children miss school, they'll have make-up work;skipping a practice means you don't play in a game. But missingMass? Will anyone even notice! Is there a consequence!
Since the very early years of our church, Christians havegathered ...
Ascension Thursday
Thursday, May 13, 2010In the midst of troubling times we are called on to contemplate the 40th day after Easter – the Lord’s Ascension. On this Holy Day we have Masses at 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM in English and 7:00 PM in Latin. Please take some time to meditate upon the words of Pope St. Leo the Great and remember: Meditate often on heaven. Now that you are di ...
SACRAMENTS
Sacrament of Baptism
Celebrated on the third Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Please call early for Pre-Baptismal Preparation.
Sacrament of Penance
Wednesday evenings 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday afternoons 3:00 - 4:45 p.m. in the Lady Chapel, or by appointment.
Sacrament of The Sick
Please notify us of all parishioners in the hospital or needing annointing of the sick.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact the rectory at least six months in advance.
Holy Orders
Any man interested in the Priesthood or the Diaconate may speak to Fr. Santos or contact the seminary (401-831-8001 or check their Web site www.catholicpriest.com).
Adoration of the Blesssed Sacrament
Every Wednesday in the Lady Chapel; Exposition at 9:30 a.m. (after Mass), confessions from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
First Friday Nocturnal Adoration begins with Mass at 8:00 p.m. and concludes Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. with Benediction and Mass.
Holy Hour
First and third Sundays at 5:00 p.m. in the Lady Chapel. Marian Devotions with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. on Sundays in May and October.
Intercessory Prayer Network
Mrs. Jeanne Birt 274-8842, Mrs. Barbara Bacon 751-2574.
