HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Officers:
President: Steve Ellis
Vice President: Thomas Havrilak
Treasurer: Jack Lenahan
Secretary: Don Engle
Meetings:
Third Thursday of the Month
7:00 PM, Conlan Hall
Projects:
Nite at the Races
Children's Easter Egg Hunt
Holy Name College Scholarship
Children's Halloween Party
Children's Christmas Party
Supports:
Meal for Mother Teresa's Haven
Thanksgiving Dinner
Purchased Plow
Purchased Ice Machine
Holy Name Pledge
Blessed be God., Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man.
Blessed be the Name of Jesus.
I believe, O Jesus, that thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
I proclaim my love for the Vicar of Christ on earth.
I proclaim my love for the Vicar of Christ on earth.
I believe all the sacred truths which the Holy Catholic Church believes and teaches.
I promise to give good example by the regular practice of my faith.
In honor of His Divine Name, I pledge myself against perjury, blasphemy, profanity, and obscene speech.
I pledge my loyalty to the flag of my country, and to the God given principles of freedom, justice, and happiness for which it stands.
I pledge my support to all lawful authority, both civil and religious.
I dedicate my manhood to the honor of the Sacred Name of Jesus Christ, and beg that He will keep me faithful to these pledges until death.
Holy Name Mission Statement
We the baptized men, of St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, come and form a community, The Holy Name Society, to seek the living Christ in shared spiritual and corporal works of mercy. A source of these efforts is our devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus and Christ as our model and mentor. We remain faithful to the spiritual growth and development of our community through shared acts of prayer, study and service. The society assists parish ministries in serving those in need and is especially dedicated to and supportive of the needs and activities for our parish families with children. Working together, we encourage practices of generosity, hospitality, peace, and stewardship for our parish and its ministries.
Holy Name Participation Statement
Any adult parishioner taking part in carrying out the mission of The Holy Name Society is considered a participant/member. All participants are welcome to share their gifts with others. They are encouraged to financially support this ministry by contributing an annual donation and by participating in events and funding activities that support the ministry and those they serve. Spiritual, charitable and social activities, especially for men of all ages, are planned monthly throughout the year and are open to all parishioners.
Holy Name Society Activities by Category
Worship (prayer)
Honor Holy Name of Jesus – recite pledge at meetings, celebrate feast on January 3rd
Assists Arts and Environment Ministry with setups for devotional services
Participate in Good Friday Devotions
Co-sponsor Catholic Choral Society programs in parish as requested
Word (Study)
Sponsor or co-sponsor religious programs/speakers for parish as requested
Participate in adult faith formation programs offered by the parish
Day of Reflection/ Retreat for Men
Service
Host Halloween, Christmas, and Easter Socials for preteens and other planned family programs as requested
Award College Scholarship ($1000 ea.) for two seniors and consider other tuition aid if funds available
Families with Children - Work with religious education and youth group on joint projects
Food Aid/Transportation -Provide turkeys for Thanksgiving food baskets, transportation for Thanksgiving dinner, and meal for Mother Teresa’s Haven as needed
Sponsorships – Parish fundraisers/socials, Confirmation Dinner, etc.
Financial Bequests - in support of parish needs as funds permit - ex. snow plow, ice machine, etc.
Community
Encourage men in the parish to donate their time and talents to serve in parish ministries
Promote intergenerational participation in all ministry activities as appropriate.
Host Christmas party for men and help support joint social activities with other parish ministries - ex. sporting events
Host fundraising sales and socials to extend Christ’s hospitality to others and financially support the mission of The Holy Name Society – ex. Night at Races, dinners, raffles, etc. and assist in conducting parish fundraisers as needed.