PARISH NEWS

During Lent), the members attended Stations of the Cross as a group on Fridays;

On Holy Thursday, the Society participated in Eucharistic Adoration;

In May, the Society presented religion awards to graduating 8th graders;

In July, the Society will organize the Parish Cookout;

Finally, in November, the Society will staff the Cheer Booth, at the Parish Fair.  They will begin collecting donations of bottles of cheer in September.

NOTE:  Events took place, or will take place, in 2009 unless otherwise noted. The PAHNU was, or will be, officially represented at some (although not all) of these events, by either the President or another Archdiocesan Officer, but this fact is not always noted.

We publicize these events for several reasons.  First of all, we like to give our Holy Name Brothers (and Sisters, in some parishes) credit for the good works they do.  As the Scriptures say "Let your light shine before men".  Also, in some cases, if we are given advance notice, we may be able to promote your event to Holy Name colleagues in other parishes.  And finally, your society may learn about an interesting activity being performed by another parish which you could also conduct.  "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery