Holy Name Parish 323 Dickinson Street, Springfield, MA 01108       (413)733-5823
Home Page Mass and Sacrament Schedule Parish Staff Religious Education Bulletin Growing in Our Catholic Faith Directions Liturgical Ministries Parish Activities and Organizations	Parish Activities and Organizations Download .pdf of Parish Handbook listing all ministries and activities Prayers Eucharistic Adoration Each Tuesday following the 8:15 Mass, the Eucharist is brought to the altar for adoration until 5:30 pm. We welcome people to spend quiet or personal time in prayer for personal, church and world needs. No need to contact - Just come. Prayer Line Members of the Prayer Line commit themselves to praying for those who request our prayers. Members are notified daily by telephone or email of the intention. Contact: Sr. Catherine (413) 781-1785 Blue Army Gather every Saturday after the 8:15 Mass in the cry room to pray the Rosary for World Peace. All are welcome. Contact: Margaret Martin at (413) 737-4471 Young Adult Prayer Group Adults ages 25 - 40 are welcomed to the last Tuesday of each month, following the St. Jude Novena Mass, to pray together and share the Word of God for the upcoming Sunday. Contact: Kateri Walsh at (413)781-8042 Parish Council Parish Council The Parish Pastoral Council provides a process for parishioners to share a vision of the parish's mission and see that it is lived out. Council members are elected by parishioners for a 3 year, renewable, term and work collaboratively with the pastor and staff. President: Tom Moriarty (413) 781-2886 Finance Committee Contact: James Tourtelotte The Finance Committee oversees all financial matters of the parish. Spiritual Life Spiritual Life The Spiritual Life Committee meets at 6:00 pm on the first Tuesday of the month. This Committee helps plan all special religious servvices for the parish. Special events include: Blessings, Novenas, Advent and Lenten Activities. Contact: Nancy DeMars at 783-9647 Holy Name Gift Shop The Gift Shop is located at the Dickinson Street Church Entrance The shop offers statues, rosary beads, medals and Holy Cards for purchase. The Gift Shop can be opened one week a month after each Mass when we have a manager who will place orders and volunteers to staff it. Contact: Sr. Catherine at (413) 781-1785 Shawl Ministry The Holy Name Shawl Ministry knits prayer shawls for parishioners who are in need. Meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the sacristy following the St. Jude Novena Mass (6:00 pm) to pray for those who receive the shawls and work on them. We also welcome donations of Lion Brand Homespun Yarn. Contact: Karen Matz (413) 733-6263 Holy Name Bookshelf Located behind the Altar, the Bookshelf offers a free lending of books and video tapes of Spiritual Interest. Books are borrowed an returned on the honor system. Contact: Louise Croll(413) 567-2186 Cursillo Co-ordinates and organizes retreat weekend for men and women. Contact: Pat Triggs at 788-6535 Family Life Family Life Commission Our goal is to provide opportunities for parishioners to gather and spend time getting to know each other better outside the actual church setting. The annual Parish Outdoor Picnic is held on the Second Sunday in June at Heritage Park in East Longmeadow at 11:30 am. Volunteers for fundraising and the day of the picnic are always needed! Please join our commission and help create and plan other events. Contact: Terry Hegarty at 783-7020 Men's Club All Men are welcome to join to help Holy Name Parish's activities and functions, including pancake breakfasts, Christmas party for children, and staffing kitchen for Bingo. Contact: Ed Gosselin at (413) 733-7524 Coffee Talk From September through June, a coffee and donut reception is held one Sunday per month in the Social Center following the 8:00 and 9:45 Masses. Please join us for coffee and conversation. Contact: Peg Pellerin at (413) 231-4721 Bingo Bingo is held Wednesday evenings. Games start 6:50 PM and run until about 9:30 PM. Volunteers are always needed. Doors open at 4 PM. Kitchen opens at 5 PM. Bingo enables the parish to offer financial aid to parish children attending Catholic Schools. Volunteers are needed from 4:00 - 9:30 pm. If you cannot be there the full time, you may discuss your time schedule with Bernie MacArthur at (413) 782-4093. Volunteers to work in the various parts of the bingo game. Training is provided on site. Contact: Bernie MacArthur at 782-4093 To volunteer for the Bingo kitchen, contact Ed Gosselin at (413) 733-7524. Parish Craft Fair The Holy Name Craft Fair is a festive holiday event held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving of each year in the Social Center to benefit the Holy Name Athletic Association. Contact: Jennifer Markey at (413)746-5512 Forever Young Club We welcomme all senior members of our parish. Ours is a social club that meets monthly for shared interest in our faith, sociability, friendship and companionship. We often invite speakers and work together to plan meetings. Contact: Arlene Felton at (413) 782-6767 Bakers Bakers for finger desserts are needed for various Parish functions, like Confirmations or Celebrations Contact: Mary Ann Maloney at (413) 737-8036 Social Justice Community Service The Holy Name Community Service Commission strives to meet the needs of those struggling to help themselves. Contact: Pren Boss at 736-4878 Pioneer Valley Project Concerned about our neighborhoods. Concerned about the future of our community. Empowering people to voice their decisions and shape their lives. Holy Name is one of 26 congregations, unions and organizations working to create a better "Greater Springfield" Contact: Melinda Pellerin-Duck at (413)827-0781 Food Pantry Parishioners donate non-perishable goods, which are distributed at the Rectory on Tuesday and Thursday to those in need. You can help by donating non-perishable food (leave at Church door) or by helping to prepare bags. Contact: Mary Ann Maloney at (413)737-8036 Loaves and Fishes Provide a monthly meal for the homeless at Christ Church Cathedral on Chestnut Street in Springfield. Contact: Pren Boss at 736-4878 Habitat for Humanity Works with national organization in constructing homes for low income families. Contact: Laura or Paul Manship at (413) 525-1607 Faith Formation Religious Education Provides Religious Education for parish youth and trains teachers. Confirmation - celebrated in the Spring of each year for young adults in Grades 11 and older. Contact: Claudine Bouchard Collins 733-5823 x 123 R.C.I.A. - Adults wishing to receive Baptism, Eucharist or Confirmation prepare to receive the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil. contact the Rectory at 733-5823. Baptisms - Parents wishing to have children baptized at Holy Name must meet for an interview and information session with the program director. Baptisms are scheduled monthly. Volunteers are also needed to sew Baptismal robes. contact Anne Marie Ferraro at (413) 733-5823. Spanish Ministry Spanish Ministry Participants attend the 12:30 pm Sunday Liturgy Choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm Bible study meets on Tuesday at 7:00 pm Prayer groups meet in various houses. Contact: Blanca Davila at 734-5987 Athletic Association Holy Name Athletic Association The Holy Name Athletic Association offers organized sports for children of our parish and our community. Soccer Contact: Liz Mulcahy (413) 733-1474 Basketball: Andy Murray (413) 262-0052 Baseball and Softball: Rick Roy (413) 364-3443