New Parish Name
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On Going Process of Selecting a Name for Our New Parish
As you know there are several phases in the process of obtaining a name for our new parish. The initial phase involved an opportunity for parishioners to suggest names to be considered. 303 individual submissions were received. Using the criteria that were published by the Diocese, the Combined Parish Pastoral Council met and had a full discussion of the names. The Pastoral Council then recommended submitting 12 names to the Bishop for a “preapproval.” The Bishop has pre-approved all twelve names that were submitted. They are listed below.
The next phase will run until Midnight, January 31, 2023. During that time, registered parishioners are invited to prioritize the list below. The Pastoral Council will review these and compile the final submission of five names (in order of preference). The Bishop will make the final selection from our submitted list of five.
We have chosen Surveymonkey as the means by which prioritization should be made. The link to the form is given below. If a parishioner is unable to so by means of this online form, please phone the parish office and someone will assist you by completing and submitting the form for you.
The opportunity to submit your preference for a new name for our parish ended on January 31, 2023.
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Names Approved by Bishop Zubik
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Saint Veronica
First Century. Laywoman who tradition asserts assisted Christ during His passion.
Patron: photographers, those who care for others.
Inspiration: Her example will prompt us to reach out to those in need.
Feast Day: July 12
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Saint Jerome
347-420. Born in Dalmatia. Priest, Doctor of the Church.
Patron: librarians, students, translators.
Inspiration: He will inspire us to bring the Word of God to life by how we live.
Feast Day: Sept. 30
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Saint Mark
12-68 AD. Evangelist, author of the earliest Gospel account.
Inspiration: We can proclaim the Gospel by our words but also our deeds.
Feast Day: April 25
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Saint Justin
100-165. Samaritan martyr.
Patron: The laity, writers
Inspiration: His courage will lead us to witness for our faith no matter the most.
Feast Day: June 1
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Saint Timothy
1st Century. Iconium missionary, leader of a local Church.
Patron: new Church communities and their leaders.
Inspiration: His example will assist us in leading all souls to Christ.
Feast Day: Jan. 26
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Saint Dominic
1170-1221, Spanish priest, founder of Dominicans.
Patron: preachers, astronomers, students.
Inspiration: He will help us to preach by the way we live.
Feast Day: Aug. 8
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Blessed Carlo Acutis
1991-2006. Young Italian layman who died of cancer.
Patron: youth, IT workers, communications.
Inspiration: His life inspires us to love the Eucharist.
Feast Day: October 12
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Saint Gemma
1878-1903. Italian, mystic, great devotion to Passion of Jesus.
Patron: students, pharmacist, those in pain.
Inspiration: We can learn to deepen our relationship with Christ as we imitate Saint Gemma.
Feast Day: April 11
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Saint Lucy
283-304 Sicilian Martyr.
Patron: the blind, those persecuted.
Inspiration: Her courage will inspire us to live our faith no matter the cost.
Feast Day: Dec. 13
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Saint Gianna
1922-1962, Italian lay woman, mother, doctor.
Patron: mothers, physicians, unborn children.
Inspiration: Following her example, we can offer our lives in service to others.
Feast Day: April 28
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Saint Lazarus
1st century. Family of Bethany, with Mary and Martha.
Patron: those grieving,
Inspiration: Like Lazarus we can be a faithful disciple of Jesus.
Feast Day: July 29
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Saint Lawrence
Third Century Roman deacon, martyr. Cared for the poor and sick of Rome.
Patron: The poor and those who work with them.
Inspiration: He will inspire us to see that our real treasure is those in need.
Feast Day: Aug. 10
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Bishop Zubik will make a final choice for the name of our new parish from that submitted list of five. He will inform the pastor and parish when he has done so.
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