Masses For 4 - 12 August 2024

Mass Intentions This Week

�� 15 May � 23 May, 2004

Saturday, 15 May

4:30�� Louise & Carmello Di Franco, by daughter Carmella

Sunday, 16 May Sixth Sunday of Easter

8:00�� Rene Fontaine, by his wife

9:45�� Walter Gryszowka, by Lucy

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11:00�� Thomas & Nancy Dromey, by their children

12:30�� Vietnamese Mass

5:30 ��Domenico Dell�Aera, by Giuglia Mammartino

Monday, 17 May

6:45�� Celebrant�s Intentions

8:15�� Kimberly Owen, by her Mr.&Mrs. Charles Babineau

Tuesday, 18 May

6:45�� Celebrant�s Intentions

8:15�� �Simone Hart, by H. Hart

5:30�� St. Jude Novena Mass

Wednesday, 19 May

6:45�� Holy Name Parishioners, by Fr. John Connors

8:15�� Thanksgiving to the Infant Jesus of Prague, by

�� Marilyn Barbour

Thursday, 20 May Ascension of the Lord

6:45�� Jack Doyle, by sister-in-law Florence

8:15�� Keith Laughlin (2^nd Anniversary), by Mr.& Mrs.

�Steven Botta

Friday, 21 May

6:45�� Celebrant�s Intentions

8:15�� Robert O�Herron & Eleanor O�Herron, by the family

Saturday, 22 May�

8:15 ��Vernon Perron, by the family

8:45�� Vietnamese Mass

4:30�� Alma Chapdelaine, by her family

Sunday, 23 May Seventh Sunday of Easter

8:00�� Lena Lapinski, by Sr. Ruth

9:45� ��Michael Downey, by Holy Name Athletic Association

�� (Children�s Mass)

11:00�� Pearl Dion, by John & Joyce Serrenho

12:30�� Vietnamese Mass

5:30�� George & Ida Cadieux, by the family

Sacred Scripture Readings��

Sunday �� Acts 15:1-2,22-29; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14: 23-29

Monday�� Acts 16:11-15; Jn 15:26-16:4

Tuesday � �Acts 16:22-34; Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday � Acts 17: 22-18:1; Jn 16: 12-15

Thursday � �Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1: 17-23; Lk 24: 46-53

Friday � �Acts 18: 9-18; Jn 16: 20-23

Saturday � Acts 18: 23-28; Jn 16: 23-28

Mr. Roy Dado, President of Cathedral High School, has announced the Mr. John Miller will soon become Principal of Cathedral High School. Mr. Miller is presently the Assistant Principal at the Southwick-Tolland regional High School. We congratulate Mr. Miller on his appointment and welcome him to Cathedral High School. We also thank Sr. Denise Granger, who had been Principal at Cathedral for the past twelve years, for her dedicated service and Christian leadership for so many students over the years.

Altar Servers Attending This Weekend Are:

Sat. �4:30- B. Stack, M. Stack

Sun. 8:00- C. Josefiak, E. Dubois

�� 9:45-� H. Kos, A. Ngo, C. Guilbert

�� 11:00-� J. Reist, M. Cignoli, E. Cignoli

�� 5:30- �J. Collura, M. Blackmer

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Stop by the church on Tuesdays for prayer.........

Every Tuesday � 9 AM to 5 PM

Exposition immediately following the 8:15 AM Tuesday Mass...Closing Prayers and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament are at 5 PM followed by the 5:30 PM �St. Jude novena Mass.

Thursday, May 20^th is Ascension Thursday and is a Holy Day of Obligation. �Masses will be at 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 19^th and at 6:45am, 8:15am and 7pm on Thursday, May 20^th.

We welcome the Little Sisters of the Poor to our parish. At St. Joseph�s Residence in Enfield, CT, the Sisters offer hospitality and care for 85 needy elderly men and women, as well as seniors who come for the day. They depend greatly on charity to carry on their apostolate to the aged and infirm.

The Sisters will be collecting at the exits of the church after the Masses.

A Rose is a Rose: Members of the Holy Name Women�s Group will be selling roses after all the Masses the weekend of May 22 & 23. Please support this fundraiser for our Women�s Group and surprise a loved one with a beautiful rose!

Holy Name Parish is very pleased to announce that John Vennard of our parish has been selected by the St. Michael�s Guild for the �Bishop�s Circle of Stewards Award�. This prestigious award is made to a select few in our diocese who have demonstrated significant stewardship in their service and support of their parish community. John Vennard has been an integral part of our parish for over twenty years. His service as sacristan, chairperson of the Men�s Club, Eucharistic Minister, Lector, volunteer, homebound visitor, photographer (and probably a hundred other duties!). We are very grateful for all that John has done for his parish of Holy Name. Congratulations John!

Men�s Annual Retreat: Try the pause that really refreshes. Our weekend retreat begins on Fri. June 11^th. Join us for a relaxing weekend of peace and quiet. Good rest, great food and inspiring talks that will bring you closer to God. Call Brian Witman 732-1513 or John Vennard 413-323-7064.

Holy Name Parish will be presenting Deacon Wayne Biernat with a gift in celebration of his ordination.� For those wishing to contribute to the purchase of this parish gift please contact the parish secretary at 733-5823.

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BINGO

Every Wednesday � Holy Name Social Center

Alderman Street 7:00-10:00 pm

Doors open at 4:00 pm � Bring a friend!

Volunteers Needed! � Call Holy Name School @ 736-4235

CONFIRMATION STUDENTS: �Please remember to pick up your pictures after the 5:30PM Mass on Sun., May 16^th at the Dickinson St. entrance to the Church. Pictures are $5 each.

30^th Annual Mother�s Day Pro Life Dinner: The Pioneer Valley Region of Massachusetts Citizens for Life will hold a Mother�s Day Dinner Thursday, May 20^th at 6PM at Chez Josef in Agawam. The main speaker will be actor and writer, Jennifer O�Neill. For ticket information call Monica-746-0655

Forever Young Club Luncheon..Mon., June 7^th at noon at the Country Inn & Tavern. Price is $12 and friends are invited. Call Ethelyn at 733-4042 or Florence at 733-3610.� Also....

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The Forever Young Club is going on a trip to a Maine Lobster bake on Monday, June 14^th. The cost is $55 to be paid in full. There will be sightseeing on the tour. For reservations call Lena at 788-8726 or Florence at 733-3610.

��The Annual Parish Picnic is Sunday, 6/13.� The picnic will begin with an outdoor Mass at 11:30am celebrated by newly ordained Fr. Wayne Biernat; activities, eating and fun will follow throughout the afternoon. �There will be face painting, games, a magician and other activities. Tickets are $5 per person or $15 per family. Tickets available May 22^nd through June 6^th at the exits following all Masses.

Protecting our children....A presentation sponsored by Holy Name Parish for parents, guardians, caregivers, and teachers will be given at the social center on Thursday, May 27 at 7:00pm. Area counselors, therapists and physicians will be on hand for a panel discussion to help families and those working with children on recognizing the signs of child abuse. For more information call Linda at the Rectory (733-5823).

Michael T. Downey Baseball Tournament

� ��Sat. May 22^nd at Picknelly Field, Forest Park.

Pre-Game Ceremonies � 12:30pm�� First Pitch: 1:00pm

Featured Game: Holy Cross vs. Holy Name

Parish Council Nominations!!!!� The Holy Name Parish Council is central to the guidance and direction of our parish community.� The Council meets monthly in addition to occasional committee meetings. �If you know of a parishioner who exemplifies leadership and may have a willingness to serve our community please nominate her/him using the nomination form in the pew.� Nominees must be a registered member of the parish.

The candidate will be contacted by the Parish Council Nominating Committee to determine if he/she is willing to run.

Nominations close this weekend. �Please place your nominations in the special box located at each exit.

Elections for the Parish Council will be conducted in early June. Call Colette Dill at 739-3356 for more information.

Letters to Mary from a Young Mother, a book written by Holy Name parishioner Patrice MacArthur, is one woman�s story of motherhood from conception through the first year as she confides her joys and frustrations to Mary, mother of Jesus, exploring how Mary might have felt during her own motherhood experience. It is available for purchase on-line www.SpiritualWoman.net or Amazon.com or through Open Window Bookstore.