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HOLY NAME SOCIETY

The Holy Name Society is the popular name for the Confraternity of the Most Holy Names of God and Jesus. It is fundamentally and essentially a spiritual organization for Catholics - lay and religious. The purpose of the Holy Name Society is to give honor to the Most Sacred Names of God and Jesus and to assist members to grow in holiness and achieve their personal salvation. The apostolate of the society is to assist in parish ministries by performing the Corporal Works of Mercy: to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, give drink to the thirsty, shelter to the homeless, tend the sick, bury the dead; as well as the Spiritual Works of Mercy: to convert sinners, instruct the ignorant, counsel the wayward, comfort the sorrowing, bear adversity patiently, forgive offenses, and pray for the living and the dead.

 The basic requirement for membership in the Holy Name Society calls for the reception of Communion in a body on the second Sunday of the month. In addition, the Society sponsors spiritual exercises, retreats, holy hours, and nocturnal adorations.

 

HISTORY OF THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY

On Sept. 20, 1274, Pope Gregory X exhorted the faithful to increase their reverence for the name of the Redeemer. Holy Name Societies throughout the world trace their origins to that event. The basic requirement for membership in the Holy Name Society calls for the reception of Communion in a body on the second Sunday of the month. In addition, the Society sponsors spiritual exercises, retreats, holy hours, and nocturnal adorations.

THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY AT OUR LADY OF MERCY

Here at Our Lady of Mercy the Holy Name Society has raised funds through raffles, sponsoring trips to the Somerset Patriots Baseball games and selling Shop Rite Gift Cards with the proceeds going to fund many of the projects for the church and community.  In the past year we have had the carpet in the church reglued, purchased furniture with the Rosary Altar Society for both the rectory and choir. We have also purchased equipment for the Youth Group and sponsored a Little League team here in South Bound Brook.

Along with our Nocturnal Adoration  on Holy Thursday we have our traditional Father and Son Communion Breakfast for the boys receiving there First Holy Communion.  At the same time we have our Man of the Year Award honoring a member of the parish for there contributions to the church.

The Holy Name Society is growing both in numbers and spirituality. We are working to bring it to you the people of the parish our knowledge, so we can grow together and give honor to the Most Sacred Name of God and Jesus.