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Volume 12, Issue 5 May 2012
Holy Name Holy Name Holy Name Holy Name
Garden MinistryGarden MinistryGarden MinistryGarden Ministry
Planting Day
Saturday, May 19
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(rain date: Sunday, May 20 – 10:30 a.m – 2:30 p.m.)
Volunteers who are starting seedlings may
deliver plants at this time.
Volunteers Needed
Families and individuals to help plant, tend and harvest throughout
the season.
Experienced Gardeners and Farmers to assist with oversight.
Bring your rakes and shovels.
All are welcome!
Please contact Nan Onest
at 219-374-7160 or [email protected]
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Those who need our Those who need our Those who need our Those who need our prayers…prayers…prayers…prayers…
Bob & Lida Barney
William Beechin
Bill Bradtke
Marcia Cepko
Ray & Josephine Chmielewski
Dorothy Collins
Gwen Conley
Mary Lou Deno
Margaret Engle
Al Furman
Gene Geraci
Marie Govert
Joey Guerrero
Rosemarie Haberlin
Hanna
Karen Hathaway
Laura Foreman Heiny
Arnie Hermes
Bud & Rosalie Hoffman
Henry Huppenthal
Richard Johnson
Kymmy Joseforsky
Betty Keilman
Clarence Kenning
Mary Alyce King
Bruce Kitchell
Monica & Fred Kujawa
Tom Manning
Jo Manes
Joy Marzynski
Sherry May
Mary Jane & Jim Molnar
Stanley Mudy
Dan & Dodie Nolan
Jeff Obarksi
Joe O’Dea
Robert O’Donnell
Andrew Rahaw
Mike & Carol Rowe
Dave Sims
Yvonne Smith-Sandor
Eric Sprehe
Gerry Thiel
Joan Torrence
Mary Lynn Urbanski
Ursula & Caz Urbanski
Ed Wachter
Matthew Yakubik
Cathy Zajac
Bob Zerby
Extraordinary Ministers of Extraordinary Ministers of Extraordinary Ministers of Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy CommunionHoly CommunionHoly CommunionHoly Communion
Who are Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Com-
munion? Formerly called Eucharistic Ministers,
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are
acolytes or lay persons who have been commis-
sioned to distribute Holy Communion. The term "extraordinary" distinguishes such
a person from the ordinary (normal, regular) minister of Holy Communion, namely
a bishop, priest or deacon.
What do Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion do? Extraordinary Minis-
ters of Holy Communion (EMHCs) present the Body and Blood of Christ to those
who approach for Holy Communion. Their presence and prayerful preparation
deepen the experience of the mystery of Christ present in this sacrament.
EMHCs are properly formed, instructed, and commissioned lay persons. EMHCs
may be male or female. They should reflect the cultural diversity of their parish
community. EMHCs are appointed for a given parish community to aid in the dis-
tribution of Holy Communion at Mass and to the sick and homebound when ordi-
nary ministers of Holy Communion are unavailable.
Who can become an EMHC?
·A Catholic living in harmony with the teachings of the Church and able to receive
Eucharist.
·An individual of sufficient age and maturity to perform the duties of an EMHC at
Mass or to the sick and homebound.
What are the responsibilities of an EMHC?
·Be an active participant during Mass
·Attend their scheduled masses
·Attend periodic EMHC training sessions and meetings
·Participate in ongoing faith formation
Who is our EMHC chair? Our EMHC chair is Ted Kawczynski. He is responsible
for the recruiting, training, and scheduling of EMHCs.
If you would like more information on becoming an EMHC, please contact Ted at
(219) 374-5538 or email: [email protected]
The staff liaison for this ministry is Cindy Foreman (219) 232-8181 email:
Additional Resources: For more information on the ministry of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, please visit the following links:
http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/CU/ac1006.asp
http://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/pea/bas_hsc.htm
http://isthmuscatholic.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=320
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Congratulations to our Congratulations to our Congratulations to our Congratulations to our
First Communicants!First Communicants!First Communicants!First Communicants!
Bo Bais
Liam Blaze
Brady Centanni
Ricardo Florez
Adam Graham
Brieana Holcomb
John Jermolowicz
Ethan Karpik
Grace Lucka
Griffin Martinez
Kylie McAllister
Corinne Meekma
Nathan Remaly
Jason Ropp
Danielle Schmal
Lauren Schmal
Ross Terry
Hope Walkowiak
Altar Server Facebook PageAltar Server Facebook PageAltar Server Facebook PageAltar Server Facebook Page
Our Altar Servers now have their own Facebook Page. Please ‘Like’ Altar Servers of Holy Name Parish to stay up to date with schedules and an-nouncements.
This page will also serve as a resource for servers/parents to find a substitute server, if ever you are not able to serve a mass that you are on the schedule to serve.
Schedules for March 31-July 1 are available online. Please contact the parish office if you are in need of a user name/password.
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St. Vincent dePaul NewsSt. Vincent dePaul NewsSt. Vincent dePaul NewsSt. Vincent dePaul News
Come Holy Spirit live within our
lives and strengthen us by your
love. Send forth your spirit and
new life will be created. And the
whole face of the earth will be renewed.
Since we last reported, we were able to assist 9
families. Their needs were met by $250 in rent as-
sistance, $300 in utility assistance and $25 in gas
assistance. We would like to thank everyone who
has and continues to help our organization. We tru-
ly appreciate your support.
If you know someone or a family who needs
help, please have them call 374-8800 and leave a
message. Someone from St. Vincent de Paul will
return their call.
Prayer Shawl MinistryPrayer Shawl MinistryPrayer Shawl MinistryPrayer Shawl Ministry
The next Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting will be on Monday, May 7 at 11 AM in the Rectory. All meet-ings have now been moved to 11 AM on the first Monday of the month in the Rectory. New mem-bers to this ministry are always wel-come. If you like to knit or crochet, but don’t like meetings, we would be happy to have your finished shawls or lap robes.
We are grateful to the many parishioners who have delivered shawls to friends and loved ones in the name of our community. Do you know someone who might like a prayer shawl? You can stop in the rectory any weekday to pick up a shawl or lap robe. Beginning May 5-6, shawls will be available in church on the first weekend of the month. You are invited to take one and write down the name of the recipient. All recipients are added regularly to our prayer list and we continue to pray for their health.
Please watch for yarn bargains as you shop yard sales and flea markets. All donations will be put to good use and will be greatly appreciated.
Vacation Bible School ~ Save the Dates!Vacation Bible School ~ Save the Dates!Vacation Bible School ~ Save the Dates!Vacation Bible School ~ Save the Dates!
Holy Name Vacation Bible School will be June 25-29, 9:00-11:30 in the gym of the parish center. Our theme this year is "National Parks." Registrations will be taken in May. Watch the bulletin for more details and where/how to register. The cost is $15.00 per child. Scholarships are available upon request. Children who are 3 years old and potty trained up to those who have finished fourth grade are welcome to attend. If you would like to help out or have a teen that would like to help out, contact Mercedes Austgen @ 374-7261 or [email protected]. All adults must have Virtus train-ing. (We will provide this if you are not already trained.)
Grief Support Group MeetingsGrief Support Group MeetingsGrief Support Group MeetingsGrief Support Group Meetings
The Community of the Holy Name of Jesus
in collaboration with
St. John the Evangelist
will be offering monthly support group meetings.
Holy Name – May 2 and 16
from 6:30-8 PM in the rectory.
St. John the Evangelist – May 14 and 28
from 7-9 PM at the Lifehouse.
For more information please contact:
Nan Onest (Holy Name) at 374-7160 or
Deacon Bill Sayre (St. John the Evangelist) at 365-
5678 or [email protected]
We RememberWe RememberWe RememberWe Remember
Our Dearly DepartedOur Dearly DepartedOur Dearly DepartedOur Dearly Departed
Carol Ann Ribicki
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New ParishionersNew ParishionersNew ParishionersNew Parishioners
Kyle Ernest
Marie Harmon
Michael Kubik
Robert & Michelle Oposnow
Ferdinando & Lourdes Perez
Angela & Adeline
John Schilling
And Peyton
Jeff & Kassandra Shannon
Alexa
Randall & Katie Wiancek
Maxwell & Beau
Catholic Charities Seeking Catholic Charities Seeking Catholic Charities Seeking Catholic Charities Seeking
Adoption SpecialistAdoption SpecialistAdoption SpecialistAdoption Specialist
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Gary is seeking an experienced Adoption Specialist to work with fami-lies, and birth mothers. Position requires experi-ence in home studies, court proceedings, place-ments and post placement reports. Applicant must have a BA in social work or a comparable human service field with at least 2 years experience as an adoption specialist. Licensure in the mental health field with experience in adoption is preferred. EOE Please fax resume to: 219 886 2428 or email to: [email protected]
We would like to create a regular column/page in our monthly newsletter to highlight the athletic achievements of our youth. We need proud par-ents and accomplished athletes to send us on disc or by email any pictures of such significant mo-ments along with an e-mail attachment of the event. We are proud of our Catholic youth from Holy Name Parish. Let us toot your horn and honor you! While this is the beginning of our Sport’s Corner I would like to take this opportunity and congratulate Amanda (Wendlinger) Suarez and her sister, Beth (Wendlinger) Young. Both girls were induct-ed into the Softball Hall of Fame. We would also like to honor the basketball accom-plishments of Josh James, a student at Andrean High School and Nick Bollenbacher, a student at Hanover Center High School. We are proud of the youth of our parish. This is just one way for us to affirm the young people who are part of our community.
Catholic Service Appeal (CSA)Catholic Service Appeal (CSA)Catholic Service Appeal (CSA)Catholic Service Appeal (CSA) On the weekend of April 14-15, 2012 we began our Catholic Service Appeal drive here at Holy Name Parish. Our goal this year is $39,780.00, set by the Diocesan Finance Office. Any funds over the goal are returned to the Parish. This has become our most profitable fundraising activity. For those who have already participated in the appeal, thank you. For those who are considering an amount, we ap-preciate your generosity. As our parish grows, we pray that the participation in this important diocesan appeal will continue to grow. With everyone’s help we will not only reach out goal but exceed the goal to the benefit of our parish family. May God bless the work of our hands and the generosity of our hearts.
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MASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONS
Family members and/or loved ones of the mass intention are encouraged to volunteer to bring the gifts to the altar. Just notify the ushers upon enter-ing the church before mass. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
Catholic Charities CounselingCatholic Charities CounselingCatholic Charities CounselingCatholic Charities Counseling
The Counseling Program of Catholic Charities serves individuals, couples, families, and children. Minor stresses or major disruptions are helped through counseling and life management skills. Therapy is provided by experienced and licensed therapists. Daytime and evening hours are availa-ble. Call 844-4883 to schedule an appointment at any of the Catholic Charities’ locations.
Catholic Charities Seeking Catholic Charities Seeking Catholic Charities Seeking Catholic Charities Seeking
Adoption SpecialistAdoption SpecialistAdoption SpecialistAdoption Specialist
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Gary is seeking an experienced Adoption Specialist to work with fami-lies, and birth mothers. Position requires experi-ence in home studies, court proceedings, place-ments and post placement reports. Applicant must have a BA in social work or a comparable human service field with at least 2 years experience as an adoption specialist. Licensure in the mental health field with experience in adoption is preferred. EOE Please fax resume to: 219 886 2428 or email to: [email protected]
Tootsie Roll DriveTootsie Roll DriveTootsie Roll DriveTootsie Roll Drive
The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Tootsie Roll Drive the weekend of May 5 & 6. They will be on the
street corners the morning of Saturday, May 5th. The Knights will also be available after the Masses that weekend accepting your donations in exchange for Tootsie Rolls.
The funds raised through the annual Tootsie Roll Drive are used to help people with intellectual disa-bilities. Some Holy Name parishioners directly ben-efit from these funds. Funds from this drive will continue to support Arc/Bridges, South Lake Coun-ty Special Olympics, Fr. Blaney's Share Founda-tion, and Downs Syndrome Association of North-west Indiana.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
More on Immigration from the United More on Immigration from the United More on Immigration from the United More on Immigration from the United
States Catholic Conference of BishopsStates Catholic Conference of BishopsStates Catholic Conference of BishopsStates Catholic Conference of Bishops
Today’s Immigrants are different than those of 100 years ago: The percentage of the US popula-tion that is foreign-born stands at 11.5%; in the ear-ly 20th century it was approximately 15%. Similar to accusations about today’s immigrants, those of 100 years ago initially often settled in mono-ethnic neighborhoods, spoke their native languages, and built up newspapers and businesses that catered to their fellow emigres. They also experienced the same types of discrimination that today’s immi-grants face, and integrated within American culture at a similar rate. If we view history objectively, we remember that every new wave of immigrants has ben met with suspicion and doubt and yet, ultimate-ly, every past wave of immigrants has been vindi-cated and saluted (Source: Census Data)
Has immigration law changed over the years?
Current immigration law has helped to create the present crisis. The problem is that current laws per-mit too few persons to enter to work or to be united with family members. The immigration system is broken and today’s unrealistic low visa limits helps drive illegal immigration. The national economy re-quires more immigrant workers than are allowed to enter. The problem with not permitting access to work or to immigrate legally is that individuals are forced to stay once they make the treacherous trip here. Legal channel need to be widened to meet needs of today’s realities.
Moreover, families often have long waits, some-times up to 15-20 years to be reunited. For persons who desire permanent residence the time between application and admittance is unreasonable—in many countries such as Mexico and those in Cen-tral America the wait is 5-10 years. Even an individ-ual married to a US citizen with children must wait for years for their status to be clarified. Family reu-nification must be given greater priority.
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We would like to create a regular column/page in our monthly newsletter to
highlight the athletic achievements of our youth. We need proud parents and accomplished athletes to send us on disc or by email any pictures of such significant moments along with an e-mail attachment of the event. We are proud of our Catholic youth from Holy Name Parish. Let us toot your horn and honor you! Send us your sports articles and photos and watch for the next newsletter!