Holy Name of Jesus National Catholic Church

What better way to start the day than to praise God for the blessings He has given us through the work and sacrifice of our mothers? Please join us in praying with and for mom this Sunday as we also seek the intercession of our heavenly mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, on her behalf. Join us too after Holy Mass for a free Mother’s Day breakfast.

A woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates. – Proverbs 31:30-31

Come join us on Thursday, May 9th at 7pm for Solemn Vespers in honor of the Solemnity of the Ascension. Let us look to the last day with hope and joy rather than fear.

Holy Mass and other Sunday Services will be held at 9am for the months of May and June. Please check out our calendar to stay up-to-date.

Completed, even before the month of May begins! Check the newsletter out, stay informed, wish mom a happy Mother’s Day, see our action packed schedule, learn the it is ok to point, and be entertained. You may view and download a copy right here — May 2013 Newsletter.

Looking at the truth of some young lives in Schenectady is challenging. It can make us pause, question, and regret or it can spur us to action. Our faith offers that secure place if we open our hearts and parish home to offer the gifts of faith, family, and friendship. Our small church on a small street offers that big and caring heart that will listen.

Congratulations to Prince Sprauve and the students who took the risk to tell the story.

From WTEN: Schenectady High School students share stories of struggle, triumph in ‘Fast Life’ film

SCHENECTADY – Schenectady High School students take to the big screen to get their real-life stories of struggle, triumph and loss out to the public.

“Fast Life” sheds light on the hardships young people face growing up in dangerous Schenectady neighborhoods. The movie was filmed entirely in Schenectady on a budget of just $1,000. The cast is comprised of SHS students. “Fast Life” was written and directed by school district Multimedia Specialist Prince Sprauve.

“This movie is going to be difficult for some people to watch. It’s a story of molestation– you have gangs, you have violence, you have poverty. It’s real life for some of these students. And sometimes life doesn’t have a happy ending,” says Sprauve.

The student cast believes the film is an opportunity for adults to see the role they play in how young people grow up, through hard-hitting, no-holds-barred dialogue and a plot based on true life stories.

“Fast Life” opens at Proctors in Schenectady April 25th at 7pm.

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On Sunday, April 21st we welcomed Alexander Joseph Oravsky to the Holy Church through the waters of regeneration. May God bless you always and grant you confidence in all things through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Our Parish Photo page has been updated. Check out the new photos from our 2012 and early 2013 events. A sample of the pictures follows:

Our parish has invested in new kitchen flooring and a new dishwasher to better enable us to carry out our Soup on Sunday program. Soup on Sunday provides free meals on the last Sunday of every month. We thank Bob, Stephanie, and Pete for making all the arrangements and handling installation.

Our community joins in prayer for all those injured in today’s terrorist attack in Boston, for the families of those killed, and for all responders.

Almighty God, by Whom our fathers won their liberties of old; grant that we and all people of this land may be strong to maintain our freedom against the assaults of those who by aggression seek to enslave us to their will. Guide, we beseech Thee, our President and all to whom has been committed the government of this nation, giving them special gifts of wisdom and understanding, that in defense of our liberties they may be instruments of lasting peace for all mankind. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

We started April the day after celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord. After a few days of rest and lots of kielbasa, eggs, chocolates, and other Easter basket goodies our April newsletter has been posted. Check the newsletter out, stay informed, and even be entertained. You may view and download a copy right here — April 2013 Newsletter.