ST. COLETTE HOLY NAME SOCIETY FACTS

What is it?

The St. Colette Holy Name Society is the men’s organization of St. Colette Parish.

What is the purpose?

The Holy Name Society provides service and assistance to the parish by providing volunteers, holding fund raising activities for donating to worthy causes, sponsoring retreats, and providing opportunities for the men of the parish to participate in its activities to socialize, fraternize, and become an active member of our parish family.

Who can belong?

All men of the parish family are eligible to be members of the Holy Name Society. Currently, about 30 men actively participate in the society.

Are there any dues?

The dues are a bargain rate of five ($5) per year. If you cannot afford them, dues are waived.

When are the meetings?

The Holy Name Society meets at 7:00 PM on the second Thursday of each month. The meetings are noted in the weekly parish bulletin.

Who are the Officers?

The Officers for 2010 - 2011 are as follows:
President, Dan Matuszewski (440 572 3927)
Vice President, Gerry Jacko (440 539 6646 )
Treasurer, Jack Hoy (440 877 1434)
Secretary, Jim Landreth (440 572 5366)
Marshall, Ken Butz (330 225 5601)

What are the primary fundraisers sponsored by the Holy Name Society?

Two annual Pancake Breakfasts are the primary fund raising events of the Society. These Pancake Breakfasts are held on a Sunday in March and a Sunday in September in the hall in the church basement.

What are the funds used for?

Examples of the donations that the Society has made in the last three years include the following:

$300 to purchase the announcement sign in front of church.
$1,200 toward purchase of sound system for outdoor mass.
$650 to purchase benches at doors of church.

$200 to purchase chalice for altar.

What other activities does the Holy Name Society organize or sponsor?

A few of the events that are organized and/or sponsored by The Holy Name Society are as follows:

Annually, we co-sponsor with the Daughters of St. Colette women’s group A Night At The Races in February. This event raises about $9,000 a year for Catholic education.

Annually, we sponsor and organize a night out at an Akron Aeros baseball game. All are welcome to join us. For all those under age 18, the Holy Name Society purchases tickets.

Spiritual activities include sponsoring retreats open to all parishioners. We have had retreats at both the Jesuit Retreat House and the Parish Hall; we are currently planning a retreat for October. Additionally, we periodically invite guest speakers to our regular meetings to speak to the members on spiritual themes.

The Handyman Crew assists parishioners who are elderly, disabled, or in need with minor home repairs. We don’t provide parts or materials, but we work for free.

Other services include: organizing casino bus trips, assisting in the Annual Parish Picnic, and volunteering at Parish Rummage Sales.

Men’s social activities include our regular business meetings held on the second Thursday of each month. Each business meeting is limited to 30-45 minutes in length, followed by refreshments, the opportunity to fraternize with other members, and maybe some pinochle. Bridge players are needed.

How can you join?

Any man who is a registered member of St. Colette or St. Ambrose Parish can join the Holy Name Society by simply paying the $5 dues. All men are welcome at our regular meetings. For more information, contact any officer. Please join us for some fellowship, fun, food and drink, and maybe some cards.

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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 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 and justice for which it stands.

I pledge my support to all lawful authority, both civil and religious.

I dedicate myself to the honor of the Sacred Name of Jesus, and beg that He will keep me faithful to these pledges until death.