The Community of the Holy Name of Jesus February 17, 2013

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1 The Community of the Holy Name of Jesus February 17, 2013

2 Holy Name Parish February 17, 2013 Cedar Lake, Indiana First Sunday of Lent Liturgical Schedule Saturday, February 16 5:00 PM Richard Linz Fred Voychak Sunday, February 17 First Sunday of Lent 7:00 AM Intention of Parishioners 9:00 AM Aldona Waicekauskas 11:00 AM Beloved Deceased John & Lou Foreman Monday, February 18 Tuesday, February 19 Wednesday, February 20 ~ Sam Tortorici Thursday, February 21 Friday, February 22 Saturday, February 23 5:00 PM Marcie Knezevich Dolores Sparacio Intention of the Hasse Family Sunday, February 24 Second Sunday of Lent 7:00 AM Nicholas Saberniak Marion Hardig 9:00 AM Raymond Mata Jaqueline Scholl 11:00 AM Intention of Parishioners To view our Bulletin and Newsletter on line check out our website at Gospel Reflection February 17, st Sunday of Lent Dt 26:4 10; Ps 91:1 2, 10 11, 12 13, Rom 10:8 13; Lk 4:1 13 The Book of Deuteronomy is presented as a collection of sermons delivered by Moses just before his death and the people s entrance into the promised land. Moses exhorts the people to fidelity in light of God s care for them. Today s text provides instruction for the proper way to offer first fruits to the Lord. Reciting the historical credo, the person offering the sacrifice is to acknowledge that his people were once a small household in Egypt but grew to become a nation great, strong, and numerous. Oppressed by the Egyptians, they cried to the Lord, who brought us out of Egypt into this country. In other words, everything they are and have is because of God s gracious action on their behalf. Writing to the church in Rome, Paul tells us that God no longer distinguishes between Jew and Greek. Faith in the risen Christ is what leads to salvation. What is in the heart is professed on the lips and expressed in our lives. Paul s words encourage us to externalize our faith so that we will live it more fully. In today s Gospel Luke presents us with the story of Jesus s temptation. It is noteworthy that this happens immediately after Jesus s baptism. After Jesus has been pronounced God s Son at the baptism, the devil challenges his identity with the words, If you are the Son of God. It is as though the evangelist is saying that the more we attempt to embrace God s will, the more we run into temptation. During these first days of Lent, many of us are tempted to break our Lenten resolutions. Why does a steak always look tastier on Ash Wednesday? Jesus s response to the devil is to quote the Scripture. It shows that he both knows and lives God s word. For Reflection: Do I live with an awareness of God s blessings in my life? Is my life an act of gratitude? Have I internalized the Scriptures well enough that I can draw strength from them when I am tempted to sin? Become a fan on Facebook.

3 The Chaplet of Divine Mercy Sung in the context of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Spirituality & Worship Holy Name Parish Renewal Puzzle Piece #1 Sundays during Lent, 3 PM February 17 th through March 24 th The Catechism of the Catholic Church with Fr. Sergius, OFM Tuesdays during Lent, 7 PM 8:30 PM at Lourdes Friary Feb. 5 th through Mar. 19 th Stations of the Cross Active Prayer Instructions: 1. Cut out the puzzle piece above and fit it into the heart-shaped puzzle template included in this bulletin. 2. Follow the directions on the back of the puzzle template. Watch the bulletin for a new puzzle piece every week. When your puzzle is completed, bring it back to church. Fridays during Lent In Spanish: 6 PM In English: 7 PM Feb. 15 th through Mar. 22 nd Members of the Knights of Columbus council will be available to provide transportation. Please call Jen Noel at to coordinate your ride. Singers and Musicians Needed Do you sing or play the guitar/piano/organ? If so, please consider lending your musical talent to the Chaplet of Divine Mercy celebrations on Sundays during Lent from 3:00 to 3:45 in the afternoon. Please cindyelsaforeman@gmail.com for more information or call (219)

4 Those who need our prayers Florence Armstrong Bob & Lida Barney William Beechin Bill Bradtke Joe Brav, Sr. Allen Cepko Ray & Josephine Chmielewski Mary Lou Deno Margaret Engle Marie Govert Joey Guerrero Karen Hathaway Mary Hays Arnie Hermes Rosalie Hoffman Henry Huppenthal Amalia Hutchins Richard Johnson Mary Alyce King Bruce Kitchell Karen Koons Monica & Fred Kujawa Dale Laking Tom Manning Jo Manes Joy Marzynski Sherry May Gordon MacDonald Mary Jane & Jim Molnar Dan & Dodie Nolan Jeff Obarski Joe O Dea Robert O Donnell Andrew Rahaw Cecelia Rahaw Ed Regnier Michael & Carol Rowe Fran Salvador Lucille Shroka Dave Sims Eric Sprehe Jeannette Stoyakovich Gerry Thiel Mary Lynn Urbanski Ed Wachter Pat & Rich Wisniewski Greg Wornhoff Matthew Yakubik Cathy Zajac Bob Zerby St. Vincent depaul News: In today s Gospel, Jesus challenges us by saying Give, and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts and into our lives. If you know of someone or a family who needs help, please have them call and leave a message. Someone from St. Vincent de Paul will return their call. Journey of Hope From Violence to Healing You are invited to a presentation by Bill Pelke where he will share his story about the process of healing through reconciliation. Tuesday, February 26, Our Lady of Consolation Hall, 8303 Taft Street, Merrillville, 6:30 PM. Elizabeth Ministry On February 24th the Elizabeth Ministry of NWI will be sponsoring a memorial Mass to remember children who have died through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant or any other death at St. Joan of Arc, 200 East 78th Avenue, Merrillville at 3 PM. During the Mass, children will be recognized by name. For more information or to leave a child s name contact Jill at or Sue at Items of remembrance may also be brought to be displayed near the altar. Peace & Justice Marian Girls Bake Sale The 8 th grade Marian girls from St. John the Evangelist School are working on their Marian Award and are doing a service project for their award in the spring. They are going to have a Bake Sale after the 7, 9, & 11 AM masses on Sunday February 24 th, to raise money to purchase the fleece they need to make blankets for babies at the St. Monica Home. Please come out to support them. Thank you. Marytherese P olak Cardinal George has been having a series of talks on religious freedom. He has scheduled one of these talks at Incarnation Parish in Palos Heights, Illinois on Feb. 27th from 7 ~ 9 PM. Cardinal George will engage the audience about the importance of the religious freedom issues with respect to the new mandates and regulations surrounding the health care laws. Those attending will have an opportunity to ask the Cardinal questions. The Knights of Columbus is organizing a carpool for anyone interested in attending Cardinal George's talk. Those interested in going should contact Jim Laud at Project Life and Liberty Today parishioners have an opportunity to pick up postcards to send to their US Representative and Senators. The message on the cards urges our federal elected officials to support and strengthen existing laws against government funding and promotion of abortion. Post cards are available in the lobby of the church today for you to take home and mail.

5 February ~ 3 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet 18 ~ President s Day ~ Office Closed 7 PM SJE 8 PM AA & Alanon (CB) 19 ~ 2 PM Staff Meeting (CR1) 5 PM St. Clare Kitchen (CB) 7 PM Confirmation Class/Parent meeting Required (PC) 20 ~ Mission 6-7 PM 6 PM Confirmation Mission 6:30 ~ 8 PM Ministry of Loss (Living Room) 21 ~ 9:15 AM Faith Sharing (FFO) 10 AM AA (CB) 6:30 PM Finance Meeting (CR1) 22 ~ 6 PM Stations in Spanish 7 PM Stations in English 23 ~ Gym Rental 24 ~ Marian Girls Bake Sale after Sunday masses AM Parish Office Open 10:15 AM Confirmation Class Parent Meeting required (PC) 3 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet 25 ~ 7 PM Faith Formation Meetintg (FFO) 7 PM SJE 8 PM AA & Alanon (CB) 26 ~ 9 AM Newsletter Volunteers (CR1) 5 PM St. Clare Kitchen (CB) 5-7 PM Head Start (Gym) 6:30 PM Peace & Justice Meeting (CR1) 7 PM Confirmation Class (PC) 27 ~ 6-7 PM Mission 6 PM Confirmation Class at Mission 28 ~ 9:15 AM Faith Sharing (FFO) 10 AM AA (CB) 7 PM Worship Committee Meeting (CR2) RCIA Team Meeting (Dining Room) March 2013 Events for the Month 1 ~ Newsletter Deadline 6 PM Stations in Spanish 7 PM Stations in English 2 ~ 3 Prayer Shawls In Church Location for Events: PC Parish Center CB Church Basement FFO Faith Formation Office ~ Parish Center G Gym LR Living Room DR Dining Room CR1 New addition upstairs conference room CR2 New addition downstairs conference room Faith Formation Generations of Faith News Join us for our March session when we will explore the Good Friday Liturgy, one of the most solemn liturgies of the church year. Our sessions will be Sunday, March 17 after the 9 AM Mass or Monday, March 18th at 6 PM in the gym of the parish center. All in the parish are welcome to attend. This is a wonderful way to make your celebration of the Triduum more meaningful. Lenten Calendar There is a Lenten Calendar available for home use on the Holy Name Website. The calendar uses the 5 themes of the Lenten Renewal to walk your household through a deeper experience of Lent. There are suggestions for each day of Lent for a small prayer or activity. The calendar also includes links to the CRS rice bowl website for menu ideas and portraits of saints. This calendar will aid in your observance of Lent whether you attend the renewal on the Wednesdays of Lent or choose some other form of Lenten observance. Adult Faith Sharing Our ongoing discussion of Vatican II has been very enlightening for understanding the changes that occurred in the church following this momentous event in our history. Anyone who is interested in joining the conversation is welcome to join us on Thursday mornings around 9:15 AM in the faith formation office. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:1 For information about RCIA, please contact Nan Onest at or nan.onest@comcast.net

6 Parish Life Cedar Lake Knights of Columbus Presents Not Now, Darling Dinner and Comedy Theater Saturday, February 16, PM cash bar, 6:45 dinner, 7:30 Theater in the Round Limited Seating - $ per ticket For Tickets contact: Burdan Funeral Home (219) Share Foundation with the Handicapped The Service League of Share Foundation with the Handicapped is planning a Spring Luncheon with a silent auction and entertainment on the first day of spring, March 20, in the Halls of St. George, Schererville from 10:30 AM ~ 2 PM. Sharing Meadows is a residence and camp for developmentally disabled adults in Rolling Prairie. Tickets are $35 per person. Call Share Foundation (219) or Chairperson Emogene Grant (219) or Thank you To Holy Name Parishioners: We would like to thank the parishioners of Holy Name and the residents of Cedar Lake for their kindness during the passing of our father, Joel Gold. Thank you. Allen Gold Family To Father Ed and all the Holy Name Parishioners: We would like to thank everybody for their thoughts and prayers during Kenny s hospital stay and his passing. Thank you and God bless all of you. Joan Blakeman & Family Stewardship Collection February 3, 2013 Regular Collection 7, Children s Envelopes Loose Collection 1, Renovations Christmas Donation School Support Defray Cost of Envelopes Eastern Europe Northwest Indiana Subscriptions 1, Total 11, /50 Raffle Results February 3, Players Winning Number #104 No Winner Drawn by: John Tritschler Witnessed by: Dick Kutchek Goldies AutoBody This bulletin is brought to us weekly, free of charge thanks to our sponsors. Please view this complete ad on the back of the bulletin and be sure to patronize our advertisers and let them know you saw their ad in the bulletin. Lay Ecclesial Ministers Program A new 4-year Lay Ecclesial Ministers Program begins in September 2013 on Tuesday evenings for men and women interested in becoming an Ecclesial Minister or a deacon. To learn more about the program two informational sessions are scheduled: Wednesday, February 27 and Tuesday, March 5th. Both meetings begin a 7 PM at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 9292 Broadway, Merrillville. If you have questions or need more information, contct Anne Verbeke at Ext 280 or by at averbeke@dcgary.org

7 Holy Name Parish February 17, 2013 Holy Name Mission Statement Holy Name Parish is a thriving Roman Catholic community that strives to create a welcoming atmosphere for many people from diverse cultures and various backgrounds. Using our time, talent and treasures, we are committed to responsible stewardship and financial accountability. We nourish our Catholic faith through our weekly sharing in the Eucharist; strengthened through intergenerational faith formation. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we dedicate ourselves to the service of those most in need, by being Disciples of Christ in the world. Reaffirmed November 13, Pastoral Council Members Rob Graham Diane Granger Tomas Jaimes Diane Jostes Bill Kozlowski Doris Mager Shirley Manning Ryan Steinberg Rosemary Vicari Jerry Wilkening Jerry Yardley Ron Zientara Father Ed Tlucek, ofm Deacon Ed Kozub Deacon Tom Kubik Holy Name Parish W. 133rd Avenue Cedar Lake, IN Fax St. Vincent depaul holyname4884@att.net etlucek@gmail.com thepackman@hotmail.com kubiktom@sbcglobal.net Nannette Onest Pastoral Associate nan.onest@comcast.net Mercedes Austgen Faith Formation Director maustgen9092@att.net Mary Kselman Office Manager mkselman@att.net Cindy Foreman Music Ministry cindyelsaforeman@gmail.com Wanda Burdan Office Staff wburdan@att.net