Don't forget...NO MEETING THIS SUNDAY...FATHER C IS ON VACATION...PLUS...check out this new exciting purchase.

Just a reminder everyone...there will be NO MEETING this Sunday September 15th for I will be on vacation.  Please pray for my safe travel...and some nice weather as I make my way up to Cooperstown New York and Boston Massachusetts.    

Also as I have mentioned during the summer I made a few key purchases with an Nintendo Wii system, several new board games to go along with the movie screen and projector I purchased last year.  Today as I was out shopping I purchased a Karaoke System to go along with our activities.  The Karaoke System can be used during game nights and perhaps we could look at doing a Karaoke competition in the near future.  

Here is the new purchase...looking forward to getting some good use out of it!  

Here I am testing to make sure it works...yes I am singing...singing to Joe Diffie's, John Deere Green!  Yes I am a country boy at heart!

Fr. C.

Don't Forget...there is NO MEETING this Sunday for Labor Day Weekend!!!

Please remember we WILL NOT be meeting this Sunday September 1st for it is Labor Day Weekend. However we will be meeting after the Sunday Evening Mass on Sunday September 8th in the chapel to have a Holy Hour in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  We will be praying a rosary in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.  Please consider joining us as we sit in the presence of the Lord as He takes delight in us as we take a moment to honor His and our Mother as we celebrate her birthday.    

Of course it wouldn't be much of a celebration if we didn't have some cake to go with it.  So please join us after the Holy Hour for cake in the former Church following the Holy Hour!!!  

Encounter and T: The Teen Timeline...exciting times for our parish youth group

As I have mentioned in previous blog posts, sent in mass emails, posted on the three bulletin boards at the Church and will soon be announced in the parish bulletins we are introducing two exciting bible study programs to our Youth Group this year and that is the Encounter: Experiencing God in the Everyday for our middle school program grades 6-8 and T3: The Teen Timeline for our students in high school.  

Each bible study program will meet once a month during our weekly Youth Group meeting.  Both programs will help our young people deepen their understanding of the bible at their level.  These awesome programs are produced by Ascension Press and the DVD program is hosted by Mark Hart known affectionately by many as "The Bible Geek."  

I would like to encourage our young people in the parish to register by emailing hnjyouth.hbg@gmail.com for the particular program according to their grade level.  This will help me in facilitating in ordering workbooks for the upcoming year.  

Remember our youth group meets regularly on Sunday's throughout the year.  Please keep checking the blog for updates and times of when and where we will meet.  Students in grades 6 - 12 are most certainly invited to invite any of their friends to attend any meeting.  

Sincerely,

Fr. C.  

A BIG THANKS!!!!

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for coming out last evening for our annual kick off the year cookout.  It was great to see everyone and I hope everyone had a great time.  Also a big thank you also to all our volunteers, and those who brought food.  I would be unable to do all of this without you.

Last evening, everyone in attendance received a schedule of events through the month of December. I will post a listing of those events below.  And I will do my best to keep this blog updated with reminders.  Youth Group usually meets in the former Church at 7:15pm on Sundays unless noted otherwise...

August 2013

Sunday August 18^th:  Safe Environment Program for grades 9 -12 at 7:15pm in the former Church

Sunday August 25^th:  Game Night for everyone in grades 6 -12 at 7:15pm in the former Church

September 2013

Sunday September 1^st:  NO MEETING…LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Sunday September 8^th:  Holy Hour in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with recitation of the Rosary in the chapel (note location) following the 6pm evening Mass.  Birthday cake and refreshments to follow in the former Church

Sunday September 15^th:  NO MEETING…Father C is on vacation.

Sunday September 22^nd:  Encounter Program for students in grades 6 – 8^th…small group for students in grades 9 -12^th.

Sunday September 29^th:  Chicken BBQ Fundraiser after the Morning Masses.  First Practice for the Youth Contemporary Choir at 6pm followed by meeting at 7:15pm…T3:  The Teen Timeline for students in grades 9 -12 and small group for grades 6-8^th.

October 2013

Saturday October 5^th:  Rosary in the Chapel following the 5pm Mass for the intention of the respect of all human life, followed by Pizza and the movie “Meant to Be: A Right to Life Parable.”  The movie is NR but Dove Approved for ages 12+

Sunday October 6^th:  Practice for the Youth Contemporary Choir at 6pm with meeting at 7:15pm.  Campfire (Weather Permitting) Come prepared to roast marshmallows and tell stories.

Saturday October 12^th:  Corn Maze in Lancaster County.  We will leave immediately following the 5pm Mass from the chapel lot. 

Sunday October 13^th:  NO YOUTH CONTEMPORARY CHOIR PRACTICE OR MEETING.

Sunday October 20^th:  Youth Contemporary Choir Practice at 6pm with meeting at 7:15pm…Encounter Program for students in grades 6 – 8 and small group for grades 9 -12.

Sunday October 27^th:  Youth Contemporary Choir Practice at 6pm with meeting at 7:15pm…T3: The Teen Timeline for grades 9 -12 and small group for grades 6 – 8^th.  

November 2013

Sunday November 3^rd:  Contemporary Youth Choir sings at the 6pm Mass.  Meeting:  The Faithful Traveler:  National Shrine of Saint Rita Cascia followed by games and snacks.

Sunday November 10^th:  Practice for Youth Contemporary Choir at 6pm followed by meeting at 7:15pm.  Encounter Program for grades 6 – 8 and small group for grades 9 – 12. 

Sunday November 17^th:  Practice for Youth Contemporary Choir at 6pm followed by meeting at 7:15pm.  T3: The Teen Timeline for grades 9 – 12 and small group for grades 6 -8^th. 

Sunday November 24^th:  Practice for Youth Contemporary Choir at 6pm followed by meeting at 7:00pm (Note Time).  Movie Night:  The Ultimate Gift.  Meeting will end around 9pm.

December 2013

Sunday December 1^st:  Contemporary Youth Choir sings at the 6pm Mass.  Advent Prayer Service in the chapel following Mass.  Snacks and refreshments will follow in the former Church.

Friday December 6^th:  The Feast of Saint Nicholas.  Christmas Magic “A Festival of Lights” at Rocky Ridge State Park…we will leave at 6pm in front of the Rectory. 

Sunday December 8^th:  Practice for the Contemporary Youth Choir followed by meeting.  Encounter Program for grades 6 – 8 and small group for grades 9 – 12^th.

Sunday December 15^th:  Practice for the Contemporary Youth Choir followed by meeting.  T3: The Teen Timeline for grades 9 – 12 and small group for grades 6 – 8^th. 

Sunday December 22^nd:  Practice for the Youth Contemporary Choir at 6pm followed by the Youth Group Christmas Party at 7pm.  Please come to enjoy a nice ham dinner, entertainment provided by our contemporary youth choir and a movie in the former Church at 8:15pm. 

Sunday December 29^th:  FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY…NO PRACTICE FOR THE YOUTH CONTEMOPORARY CHOIR OR YOUTH GROUP MEETING.

Our new youth group office/storage space

Summer vacation is  wrapping up and yesterday I spent the later part of the morning/afternoon clearing out the old music ministers office in the former Church and set it up as our new youth room/storage area in the former Church.  During the summer I purchased 10 floor cushions and 8 folding camping chairs with drink holders and a place to put our plates.  Also I purchased a series of board games and a Nintendo Wii for our game nights.  Don't forget our annual kickoff cookout will be next Wednesday at 7pm behind the rectory.  If you can join us to send me an email by Monday or call the parish office.  

Fr. C.

HOLY NAME OF JESUS YOUTH GROUP NEWS!!!

New exciting Bible Study Programs...formation of a new Youth Contemporary Choir!

Encounter:  Experiencing God in the Everyday Bible Study Program from Ascension Press is specifically geared to students in grades 6 - 8th and presents the bible in an exciting new way.

T3:  The Teen Timeline is program geared towards older teenagers and is designed to show them the big picture of God's plan through the Sacred Scriptures.

In addition to these exciting new programs we are establishing a new Youth Contemporary Choir open to students in grades 8 -12 which will begin practicing on Sunday September 29th in the Former Church.

Our parish youth group usually meets regularly on Sunday nights at 7:15 in the former Church...although on some weekends the dates, times, locations may change.

Other activities you can look forward to throughout the year...

• Corn Maze (October)
• Snow tubing (February)
• March for Life (open to students 9 - 12)
• Game Nights...new board games have been purchased along with a Nintendo Wii.  
• Movie Nights
• Day Trips
• And much more...

Of course there will be opportunity throughout the year for Spiritual Growth.  

Join us Sunday September 8th in the chapel following the 6pm Mass for a Holy Hour in Honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  There is no better way to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary then spending time with her Son.  Following the Holy Hour which will include the recitation of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary we will have cake and refreshments in the former Church as we celebrate her birthday.  

Holy Name of Jesus Youth Group 2013-2014 Kickoff the year cookout...and other notes!!!

On Wednesday August 14th at 7pm behind the rectory we will be having our annual kickoff the year cookout.  Families are invited.  If you are planning on attending please let me know by Monday August 12th so I can gauge how much food to purchase for the evening.

You may also want to mark your calendars that Wednesday August 14th at 5:30pm there will be Mass for the Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I mention this as a convenient option for you and your families to attend Mass for the Holy Day and make your way over for dinner.

Other August activities...

Sunday August 18th at 7:15pm in the former Church:  Presentation for those in grades 9 through 12 for the Safe Environment Protection

Sunday August 25th at 7:15pm Game Night for grades 6 through 12 in the former Church...make up presentation for those in grades 9 through 12 for the Safe Environment Program.

There will be NO MEETING on Sunday September 1st since that is Labor Day weekend.  Enjoy your time with your families.

Please Note:  A more detailed schedule will be passed out to those in attendance at the cookout on August 14th.