NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Letter from Br. John Luth
Good Day Everyone, I am just back from two of the most exceptional months of my life - in Rwanda, the smallest country in Africa on the easternmost frontier of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It may be small, but it is a real gem of a place. I arrived late at night at the Mission and so while I received a quick tour of that night, my first real sight an ...
From the Music Directors Desk:
Hello Parishioners and Visitors!
I hope that everyone’s summer is going nicely!! I am writing for a few reasons.
Firstly, the St. Ambrose Schola Cantorum of Holy Name of Jesus is looking for new members. So if you or anyone you know is interested please let me know after Mass. All voice parts are needed. Remember all you need is to be able to carry a tune and a love of sin ...
Ritus Narcissus:
Why Do We Sing Ourselves and Celebrate Ourselves?
by Father Paul Scalia
Imagine the following scene: You arrive at Mass on Sunday, eager to thank God for His goodness to you. You slide into the pew early, kneel in prayer, and direct your praise and worship to your Lord and God. You stand as the song leader introduces the opening hymn: " ...
Courting Reverence
Why has the courtroom retained the reverence the Mass has lost?
by Father Paul Scalia
You may not have recognized Sean Combs or Marshall Bruce Mathers III as they appeared for their court dates recently. The irony is, their fans would not have recognized them either. Mr. Combs aka Puffy or Puff Daddy and Mr. Mathers aka Eminem or Slim S ...
Parishioner Financial Plan
My Dear Parishioners,
In response to the concerns of our Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, Msgr. Raymond Bastia and Mr. Michael Sabatino have been showing us the way to achieving a balanced budget for our Parish. As a sign of encouragement and also as a way of assuring us that Holy Name is in no danger of closing, Msgr. Bastia assured me on Friday, the 2nd of July, that his Excel ...
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.
