THE MISSION OF OUR SOCIETY:

This group is open to all men of the parish who are 18 years of age or older. The Society stresses the spiritual needs of each member through attending Communion Sundays, setting a good example, and pledging against perjury, blasphemy, profanity and obscene speech and for loyalty to the flag of our country and support of all lawful authority.

The Society sponsors Sacred Heart School Scholarship programs, coordinates the Parish Men's Retreat, provides Mentoring for SHS children, arranges for adult Funeral Altar Servers to assist our clergy, and helping with other benevolent functions. This group conducts many fund-raising events such as suppers, theatrical shows, musicals, etc. to support all of the Society's and many Parish activities.

Executive Board of the Holy Name Society
back, left to right: Dave Anderson, President; John Stump, Secretary; Chuck Began, 2nd Vice President
front, left to right: Tony Jesensky, Marshall; Ben Caci, 1st Vice President; Bob Rancourt, Secretary

Dinner meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, September through June, at 6:30 PM at the Ashworth Hotel in Hampton. Membership is only ten dollars per year, the first dinner is free of charge, and subsequent dinners are eight dollars.

Our March Speaker and Paul Lessard

Our First January Speaker was Cindi Shanley, the Senior Friends Advisor at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. She described the extensive services they make available for senior citizens. Call her at (800) 811-2513, email: CythiaShanley@hcahealthcare.com, or go to www.seniorfriends.com for more information.

Our Second January Speaker was Chief Bill Wrenn. He enlightened us on our current situation here in Hampton relative to crime, drugs and the new Police Station.

Our Third January Speaker was Jeremiah Lonergan. He is involved in the Reading Program at Sacred Heart School where he reads stories out loud to the students. He enjoys this volunteer effort, the students enjoy it, and he is encouraging other Holy Name members to join with him on this worthwhile program.

Vice President Ben Caci presenting Sister Doris with a donation for her Outreach Program.

CONTACT:

If you need more information about about joining the Holy Name Society or any of its activities, contact:
Dave Anderson, President
Tel: 603-929-1227
E-mail: dandersonups1@aol.com

COMMITTEES AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES 2003:

The 300 CLUB: Tickets are sold each year with winners being drawn every month. Proceeds go to our parish activities as directed by the membership. Chairman: Mike Call (474-9633)

Spaghetti Dinner: A Spaghetti Dinner is held in conjunction with the annual "Holly Fair" conducted in November. Chairman: Paul Lepere (926-3635).

THIS YEAR'S DINNER WAS GREAT!!!

Scholarship Committee: The Society will begin this year to award scholarships in June 2003 to selected students graduating from Sacred Heart School or our parish CCD program who will be attending Catholic high schools. Click here for more details. Chairman: Warren Mackensen (926-4657)

Sick and Vigil Committee: The committee monitors the status of HNS members who are sick or infirmed and collectively ministers to their spiritual and corporal needs. Click here to see a Sick and Vigil Information and Request Form. To submit a form: print out a copy, fill it out, and send it to to Committee Chairman: Jeffrey Fregeau 9682-8578)

Calling Program Committee: Through its Calling Program, members are called to honor them in death by service at funerals. Members are alerted to the needs of others, to attend wakes and funerals, or any other events which our Spiritual Director, Our Pastor, and our president deem appropriate. Chairman: Andy Morse (926-1240)

Retreat Committee: Each year the Society coordinates the Mens' Parish Retreat and makes all the necessary arrangements. Chairman: George Brown (926-5658)

Participants in the November 2003 Retreat: Back row-left to right- Dave Anderson, Robert Langlois, Chuck Begin, Katryn Rose, Pat Rose, John Greene----Front row left to right- Father Bob Masciocchi, Director of the Espousal Retreat House, Ben Caci, Bob Rancourt, Fred Tobin, Jack Flaherty, and Sam Hoyt. The Retreat was attended by HNS members and other parishoners of OLMM. It was a very spiritual and rewarding weekend for all.

Coffee and Donut Committee: In coordination with other Parish organizations, this committee arranges for coffee, donuts, and other snacks in the Church Hall following the 10:30 Mass on Sundays, welcoming new parishioners and enabling the parish to meet socially and informally. Chairmen: Paul Lessard (926-7229) and Rudy Lavallee (9264)025)

Altar Server Committtee: The Holy Name Society has the exclusive honor to be the servers and acolytes at all parish funerals. Volunteer members are trained in the rites of the funeral and serve and assist at both OLMM in Hampton and St. Elizabeth in Seabrook. New members are encouraged to join and will be welcomed. Chairman: George Brown (926-5658)

Christmas Dinner Committee: The Annual Christmas Dinner-Dance is held at the Ashworth Hotel. The 300 Club presents its grand awards to holders of winning tickets. Local businesses contribute numerous other prizes. Chairman: John Stump (926-1531)

Parish Web Page: The committee is charged with updating and maintaining the Parish Web Site. Chairman: John Goclowski (926~6073), Webmaster: Mickey McAteer (926-1504)

Fund Raising Committee: To support the Society Goals of enriching our parish and supporting its activities, the committee is charged with designing, coordinating, and arranging for fundraising activities throughout the year. Chairman: Tony Jesensky.

Society Resources: Our society has some very talented members. Furthermore, they are willing to share their knowledge and capabilities in order to help others out. If you want to speak to them about your needs, feel free to call them because they are very willing to talk you.

CURRENT NEWS AND EVENTS:

The Holy Name Society is currently conducting a Membership Drive which should be of interest to all male parishioners.
Click here for more details.

Summer Fun Activities

Here are some of the fun activities that Holy Name members enjoy enjoy during the summer:

CANOEING
Spending an afternoon on the Ipswich River.

Cruising down the river...

BASEBALL GAMES
Holy Name Men and guests went to see the North Shore Spirits Baseball team play at Fraser Field in Lynn, MA. They also got to see the Fisher Cats play at Gill Stadium in Manchester.

Our Team is winning!

Who our mystery guest?

FISHING
Do you want to join a group of us going deep-sea fishing on a charter boat that leaves from the Newburyport Bridge area? The Captain guarantees an enjoyable, fun- filled day with a good catch of fish. If you are interested, please call Bob Rancourt at 926-0730.

PICNIC
Our picnic was held in September at the Sacred Heart School. The weather was beautiful, the attendees enjoyed themselves thoroughly, and we look forward to doing it again next year.

Join us and enjoy!!