Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church Holy Name Society recently hosted a picnic and new member drive.
Holy Name Society president, Frank Aloi welcomed the attendees and guests at the picnic, which included the seven most recent HNS members in attendance.
Mr. Aloi went on to say: “while our Society offers many opportunities for service and outreach, the principal emphasis is on promoting love for God, reverence for His Holy Name, prayer, and Christian fellowship by performing the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. ”
Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month from September thru June after the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass at Holy Redeemer Church.
All practicing Catholic men, in the Divine Grace Parish, are welcome to attend these meetings and to consider joining the Holy Name Society to meet and enjoy the fellowship of other Catholic men who share the same faith journey. Coffee and donuts are served prior to the meeting.
Mr. Aloi reminded the members, that at the September meeting, a total of 20 members will be inducted in the Society along with the installation of the officers.
There were 87 in attendance at the picnic, including Senior Parochial Vicar Father Joseph Freedy and Holy Name Society’s Chaplain, Deacon Joseph Ross.
A special thank-you, from the members, was offered to Pete and Fran Maietta who grilled all the hamburgers and hotdogs at the picnic. Invocation and prayers were offered by Deacon Joseph Ross.
PICTURED BELOW (left to right): Frank Aloi-HNS-President, HNS members-Dennis Pictracca, Liam Grinnen, Tom Kennedy, Bill Shuttleworth, Vince Meneice, Bob Small, Joe Flecher, Deacon Joseph Ross- HNS Chaplin.
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