Holy Name Catholic Parish

Life at Holy Name

Gather for prayer, formation, fellowship and service. Here you will find the parish events and recurring gatherings that shape our life together at Holy Name.

See What’s Coming Up Read the Weekly Bulletin
At the Parish

Coming Up at Holy Name

A few of the larger gatherings and important dates ahead. The full parish calendar follows below.

Oct 03 Saturday
Parish Social

Holy Name Oktoberfest Dinner

Saturday, October 3 • 6:30 PM
Following the 5:00 PM Mass

Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Come for an evening of good food and parish fellowship, with a silent auction, photo stand and an award for best Oktoberfest costumes.

Tickets $50 per person • one drink included
Ticket Sales Sept. 12–13 & 19–20 after Masses
Contact the Knights about tickets
Sep 15 Tuesday

RCIA Begins

Tuesday evening • Holy Name Parish

A new season of the journey toward becoming Catholic begins. Inquiry is also open for those who are still discerning.

Explore Becoming Catholic
Sep 19 & 22 Parents

Sacramental Preparation

Sept. 19 • 10:00 AM — First Reconciliation
Sept. 22 • 6:30 PM — Confirmation

Parent gatherings begin the 2026–2027 preparation year.

View the full sacramental schedule
Sat. Sept. 26
Parish Renewal Committee Retreat

A dedicated parish renewal gathering. Further details will be shared through the parish office and weekly bulletin.

Contact the Parish Office
Save the Dates

Parish Calendar

September through December 2026. For last-minute changes, consult the current weekly bulletin.

Autumn 2026

September & October
Sept. 12–13 & 19–20
Oktoberfest Ticket Sales

Tickets available before and after Masses for the October 3 parish dinner.

Tuesday, Sept. 15
RCIA Begins

Weekly Tuesday evening gatherings continue through the RCIA season.

Saturday, Sept. 19
First Reconciliation Parent Gathering

10:00 AM at Holy Name Parish. See sacramental preparation details.

Tuesday, Sept. 22
Confirmation Parent Gathering

6:30 PM at Holy Name Parish. See the Confirmation schedule.

Saturday, Sept. 26
Parish Renewal Committee Retreat

Parish renewal gathering. Watch the bulletin for further details.

Saturday, Oct. 3
Oktoberfest Dinner

6:30 PM following the 5:00 PM Mass. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Tickets are $50 per person.

Sunday, Oct. 4
CWL Pie Sale

Before and after all Sunday Masses.

November

Parish Fellowship
Sunday, Nov. 1
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast

After the 9:00 AM Mass.

Nov. 7–8 & 14–15
CWL Raffle

In support of the St. Mary’s University Bursary.

Tuesday, Nov. 10
CWL Memorial Mass, Luncheon & General Meeting

Details will be published closer to the date.

Advent & December

Prepare & Serve
Nov. 28–29
CWL Christmas Bake Sale

Before and after Masses.

Nov. 30 – Dec. 3
Parish Advent Mission

Four days set aside for parish Advent renewal. Further details to come.

Sunday, Dec. 6
CWL Christmas Party & Lunch

Details will be shared closer to the date.

Saturday, Dec. 12
Christmas Hamper Delivery

Holy Name’s Christmas outreach in action.

Date to be announced
Parish Garden Clean-up

Watch the weekly bulletin for the confirmed date and volunteer details.

Date to be announced
Living Nativity

Seasonal details will be added when the date is confirmed.

Week by Week

The Rhythm of Parish Life

RCIA

Tuesday evenings • Sept.–April

Prayer, learning, discernment and accompaniment for adults exploring the Catholic faith or completing their Sacraments of Initiation.

Learn about RCIA

First Reconciliation & First Eucharist

Selected Saturday mornings • Sept.–June

Children, parents and families gather through the year for sacramental preparation, retreats and celebrations.

See the preparation schedule

Confirmation Preparation

Tuesday evenings • once monthly

Parent and candidate gatherings continue through the preparation year, leading toward the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Easter Season.

View Confirmation dates

Sunday Coffee & Fellowship

After the 9:00 & 11:00 AM Masses

Stay, visit and get to know fellow parishioners. Coffee is generally offered on Sundays except when the Knights host breakfast or a CWL event is taking place.

Keep Current

Stay connected with Holy Name

Event details can change. The weekly parish bulletin remains the best source for late-breaking updates, registration information and newly announced events.

Receive the Bulletin by Email Contact the Parish Office

Calendar information reflects parish planning for September–December 2026 and current sacramental schedules. Dates marked to be announced will be updated when confirmed.